WATR (The Rovers Trust)

[chaddyrovers]

43 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

I think when we're done with yet another January of non investment on the squad after being in a good position then it really is time for a vote of no confidence in this ownership from the trust.

are you a member of the trust?

[Upside Down]

1 hour ago, chaddyrovers said:

are you a member of the trust?

Yes.

[oldjamfan1]

4 hours ago, Upside Down said:

I think when we're done with yet another January of non investment on the squad after being in a good position then it really is time for a vote of no confidence in this ownership from the trust.

I don’t think many would disagree with you if that is what happens.

[Mattyblue]

So no more ‘critical friendship’? Believe it when I see it.

The likes of Mike Graham seem to be a long way from pulling the pin…

[Upside Down]

20 hours ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I don’t think many would disagree with you if that is what happens.

Well they have painted themselves into a corner now so there's absolutely no excuse for them to not invest in the squad and stadium.

[DuffsLeftPeg]

What happened to the big flag the club sent a poll out about? It was supposed to come out before the Dingles game.

Yet another let down from the club on what was a good idea and who knows could have provided the extra inspiration for the players to really go after Bumley on the day.

I heard it was due to Venky’s not signing off on it but if anyone knows for certain I would be interested to know?

[RoversClitheroe]

Looking forward to WATR reaction to the disastrous January window we have had considering the outgoings in the last 18 months.

[DeeCee]

I'm not, be like another cop out.

[chaddyrovers]

shouldn't we wait until the 4th of February to see what transfers we actually make  

[DeeCee]

Perhaps but it's underwhelming so far.

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, DeeCee said:

Perhaps but it's underwhelming so far.

the first part of the transfer window is always underwhelming 

[den]

4 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

the first part of the transfer window is always underwhelming 

and the second half always makes up for it does it?

[DeeCee]

3 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

the first part of the transfer window is always underwhelming 

The latter part generally is as well, see last year's results.

[Upside Down]

33 minutes ago, DeeCee said:

The latter part generally is as well, see last year's results.

And the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that, and the year before that....

[SIMON GARNERS 194]

10 hours ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Looking forward to WATR reaction to the disastrous January window we have had considering the outgoings in the last 18 months.

 "We fully sympathise with Venkys position and continue with our full support,we are truly grateful for the little we have"

Edited Sunday at 22:03 by SIMON GARNERS 194

[Andy]

If the rest of the transfer window goes as we all expect, it's probably time to remove the 'friend' bit out of 'critical friend'.

[Ghost7]

6 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

the first part of the transfer window is always underwhelming 

As I've pointed out elsewhere... We've received £37.4m through player sales in a short space of time and are spending spending approx £1.1m per window on incomings. That isn't acceptable for this level and in theory you should be battling to stay up each year. We are 6th largely thanks to the manager and managers are getting let down window after window by the owners.

[Ghost7]

and my point is, if you were to expect anything different this window you might be proved right but you would not be basing those expectations on any facts.

[Upside Down]

9 hours ago, Andy said:

If the rest of the transfer window goes as we all expect, it's probably time to remove the 'friend' bit out of 'critical friend'.

If we don't strengthen the squad by the end of the window there needs to be a vote of no confidence in the owners.

The trust's main objective is to secure the future of the club. That cannot happen with this ownership.

 

[Mattyblue]

Not happening. They are now too entwined with the club (I say ‘they’, I am referring to the committee, as I’m a member and I haven’t been asked on what the relationship with this ownership should be).

Though in fairness to them, away from brfcs is there much groundswell against the Rao’s at this moment in time? I wouldn’t say so, not even close to where it was 12 months ago and that wasn’t particularly vitriolic.

[Mashed Potatoes]

1 minute ago, Mattyblue said:

Not happening. They are now too entwined with the club (I say ‘they’, I am referring to the committee, as I’m a member and I haven’t been asked on what the relationship with this ownership should be).

Though in fairness to them, away from brfcs is there much groundswell against the Rao’s at this moment in time? I wouldn’t say so, not even close to where it was 12 months ago and that wasn’t particularly vitriolic.

I suspect most supporters look at the league table to assess how things are going rather than getting worked up about signings here or at other clubs.

[chaddyrovers]

17 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

If we don't strengthen the squad by the end of the window there needs to be a vote of no confidence in the owners.

What going to be achieve by that vote? 

[Mattyblue]

1 minute ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

I suspect most supporters look at the league table to assess how things are going rather than getting worked up about signings here or at other clubs.

Yep.

We on here pour over every minutiae around the club. The wider fanbase purely look at results.

Last February it got a bit testy for the first time in a while. Why? Due to us hurtling down the table, another crap window just added to it. This window shuts after the usual January non event and nothing will particularly stir in the fanbase as we’ll be sitting inside or just outside the top 6.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

51 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

If we don't strengthen the squad by the end of the window there needs to be a vote of no confidence in the owners.

The trust's main objective is to secure the future of the club. That cannot happen with this ownership.

 

Stop going. That’s the best vote of no confidence.

[chaddyrovers]

36 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

Not happening. They are now too entwined with the club (I say ‘they’, I am referring to the committee, as I’m a member and I haven’t been asked on what the relationship with this ownership should be).

I can understand you haven't been asked what the WATR relationship with Rovers should be. 

36 minutes ago, Mattyblue said:

Though in fairness to them, away from brfcs is there much groundswell against the Rao’s at this moment in time? I wouldn’t say so, not even close to where it was 12 months ago and that wasn’t particularly vitriolic.

People are behind the team and given our league position, results, and Eustace and players' connections with the fans. Not heard anything towards Waggott or owners all season