WATR (The Rovers Trust)

[Mike Graham]

1 hour ago, wilsdenrover said:

@Mike Graham @oldjamfan1 Does this mean the MoU is being torn up?

Not by us.  We have requested a meeting.

If the Club refuse to meet it will become a major issue in the forthcoming debates on The Football Governance Bill.

[TugaysMarlboro]

14 minutes ago, Mike Graham said:

Yes.  Duncan was also on Radio Lancs this morning (listen from 07:38) and all The national media outlets have it.  Henry Winter is running with it.

Henry has a co-presenting slot on Talksport at the weekends doesn't he?

I'd like to think he'd be reciprocal to having a well spoken, calm and collective Rovers fan on the show to discuss this latest dark cloud to hang over Ewood.

[Mike Graham]

14 minutes ago, TugaysMarlboro said:

Henry has a co-presenting slot on Talksport at the weekends doesn't he?

I'd like to think he'd be reciprocal to having a well spoken, calm and collective Rovers fan on the show to discuss this latest dark cloud to hang over Ewood.

A good idea…..it is in hand.

[oldjamfan1]

2 hours ago, arbitro said:

Well done to the authors of that statement. It certainly speaks for me and how I feel.

Has it been sent to any media outlets?

Yes. Lots going on behind the scenes Tony (as you would expect 😉)

[Mashed Potatoes]

58 minutes ago, Mike Graham said:

Not by us.  We have requested a meeting.

If the Club refuse to meet it will become a major issue in the forthcoming debates on The Football Governance Bill.

You will probably know more than me on this subject but doesn't the forthcoming new Act require (1) the club meet on a regular basis with a representative group of supporters and (2) "explain" ( but not necessarily gain fan approval) of the club's organisation and strategy ?

[wilsdenrover]

2 hours ago, Mike Graham said:

Not by us.  We have requested a meeting.

If the Club refuse to meet it will become a major issue in the forthcoming debates on The Football Governance Bill.

Thank you.

One further question if that’s okay.

Re: the bit in bold, I presume this means the local MP has agreed to raise this (if proved necessary) but perhaps you could confirm.

[wilsdenrover]

1 hour ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You will probably know more than me on this subject but doesn't the forthcoming new Act require (1) the club meet on a regular basis with a representative group of supporters and (2) "explain" ( but not necessarily gain fan approval) of the club's organisation and strategy ?

This doesn’t directly answer your questions but perhaps you’ll find it of interest:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/football-governance-bill-2024-supporting-documents/fact-sheet-overview

Edited 5 hours ago by wilsdenrover

[oldjamfan1]

1 hour ago, Mashed Potatoes said:

You will probably know more than me on this subject but doesn't the forthcoming new Act require (1) the club meet on a regular basis with a representative group of supporters and (2) "explain" ( but not necessarily gain fan approval) of the club's organisation and strategy ?

Yes it does.

[Penwortham Blue]

2 hours ago, Mike Graham said:

A good idea…..it is in hand.

Can you let us know what time Henry W’s weekend slot is ?

[chaddyrovers]

7 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Very good statement and the tone and effective of the statement is spotted. 

Duncan Miller been on Radio Lancs this morning. 

 

@Mike E link provided here