Threats of legal action?

[lraC]

As many will notice, Glen has now stopped posting on here, as it appears that he has come concerns about the club commencing legal action against him. As many will know on here, Glen did pen a blog about his past experiences surrounding his campaign against the regime, that existed at the time and may well still exist. For those who have not heard about it or read it, a link is below.

http://roversrevisited.blogspot.com/

Despite some of the vitriol, he faced, he has still been brave enough to stand up yet again, about the current situation and it would be an awful shame, if he is bullied into stopping this, especially if the threats of legal action become a reality.

I am proposing that the fan base rallies around this and perhaps, sets up a fund, just in case and in the event of the fund not being required, we donate the proceeds to a charity.

There was an article on BBC this morning about a charity that Alan Shearer has set up, so maybe we can offer to donate the proceeds of the fund to this and perhaps contact his representatives to advise them of this, as that could well give us some extra exposure and highlight what is happening here.

Please respond to this, with thoughts and ideas and if it looks viable, we can perhaps set this in motion.

Please see below a link to the Alan Shearer foundation.

https://www.alanshearerfoundation.org.uk/

 

[Upside Down]

On what grounds could they take legal action?

As far as I'm aware he's not overstepped any legal boundaries and he's far smarter than the people he's going up against.

[Mattyblue]

So many echoes of 2011/2012, thirteen years on and straight back to the same playbook for a weak and nasty regime.

[lraC]

23 minutes ago, Upside Down said:

On what grounds could they take legal action?

As far as I'm aware he's not overstepped any legal boundaries and he's far smarter than the people he's going up against.

I agree.

It appears at the minute that the are simply threats, but as you will see from the post Glen made, he is checking his position and has stopped posting on here in the interim.

In my view, the very fact that these threats exist, will create more adverse publicity, if this is highlighted on social media or in the mainstream press, as will a fighting fund, especially if any surplus, is then donated to a charity.

It is a win, win, so far as I am concerned.

[Upside Down]

3 minutes ago, lraC said:

I agree.

It appears at the minute that the are simply threats, but as you will see from the post Glen made, he is checking his position and has stopped posting on here in the interim.

In my view, the very fact that these threats exist, will create more adverse publicity, if this is highlighted on social media or in the mainstream press, as will a fighting fund, especially if any surplus, is then donated to a charity.

It is a win, win, so far as I am concerned.

I'm 100% with you on that. 👍

[MarkBRFC]

25 minutes ago, lraC said:

 

It appears at the minute that the are simply threats, but as you will see from the post Glen made, he is checking his position and has stopped posting on here in the interim.

 

Hasn't Glen said he just isn't posting here until he is back from holiday?

[roverandout]

Yes he's gone away 

[lraC]

9 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

Hasn't Glen said he just isn't posting here until he is back from holiday?

I wasn’t aware of that he did say he was checking his position if Im not mistaken.

[MarkBRFC]

24 minutes ago, lraC said:

I wasn’t aware of that he did say he was checking his position if Im not mistaken.

This is what he said, nothing about not posting on here because of possible legal action, just that everything he says has to be spot on, and that he won't be posting until he is back from his holiday.

Quote

 

My final post probably until I'm back , whilst we are discussing legals.

The club have appointed forum and Internet spotters looking for absolutely anything they can use as a road for legal action.

I've been notified "they've put a bullseye on you and despite it being badged a coalition the club's focus is taking me out".

As you can see it's a difficult personal position to be in. I need to be squeaky clean in all I do , I need to be careful on what i post, what i say and in truth my personal movements. 

This ain't landed well with the Raos , livid probably an understatement.

We are very close here at toppling the king.

I'm more than happy to step away and it's never my intention to mislead or doup supporters. I care deeply about this club, and my love for it keeps me wide open for anything that can be thrown.

I've got good support within the coalition as more groups join with the Norwegian supporters group being the latest one to join up. We've also had some amazing support from some supporters including many on here, some of which are in the steering group.

We are possibly just 4 groups away from a full suite

 

 

Edited April 7 by MarkBRFC

[lraC]

9 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

This is what he said, nothing about not posting on here because of possible legal action, just that everything he says has to be spot on.

 

Thanks,

I may have miss interpreted the post Glen made and thought, he was saying he was not going to post, until he had discussed legals It appears he is away, so hopefully he will be resume posting, once he is back from his break.

In the event of a fighting fund being required, let's get it done, as the worst case scenario, is the fund goes to charity.

It does seem that Glen is being targeted and has had a call to that effect.

[Colt Seavers]

regarding the below quote, apparently from Glen:

"My final post probably until I'm back , whilst we are discussing legals.

The club have appointed forum and Internet spotters looking for absolutely anything they can use as a road for legal action."

 

 

 

I retired a few years ago from a 30 year career dealing with legal matters. I was at the game last Friday night, and on returning home (being a glutton for punishment) I read through the entire match thread. Time and time again, two or three respected posters on here who seem like decent chaps made a number of comments expressing a desire for fans to invade the pitch. 

In think it is important as a fellow fan to urge caution when posting these type of comments, especially when consuming alcohol as seemed to be the case. You may remember prison sentences being handed out like confetti during last summer's riots to social media posters who appeared to be fanning the flames. 

A pitch invasion is a criminal offence, and inciting others to do so on here could land someone in a whole world of pain. 

 

 

 

Edited April 7 by Colt Seavers

[mhead]

Lots of police for a friday night match, werent there?

They are rattled, with no interest or concern from Pune.

[Upside Down]

10 hours ago, Colt Seavers said:

regarding the below quote, apparently from Glen:

"My final post probably until I'm back , whilst we are discussing legals.

The club have appointed forum and Internet spotters looking for absolutely anything they can use as a road for legal action."

 

 

 

I retired a few years ago from a 30 year career dealing with legal matters. I was at the game last Friday night, and on returning home (being a glutton for punishment) I read through the entire match thread. Time and time again, two or three respected posters on here who seem like decent chaps made a number of comments expressing a desire for fans to invade the pitch. 

In think it is important as a fellow fan to urge caution when posting these type of comments, especially when consuming alcohol as seemed to be the case. You may remember prison sentences being handed out like confetti during last summer's riots to social media posters who appeared to be fanning the flames. 

A pitch invasion is a criminal offence, and inciting others to do so on here could land someone in a whole world of pain. 

 

 

 

That's why I've been stressing we ensure all our moves are peaceful and lawful.

There's plenty of ways to cause disruption without crossing the line of the law.

But let's keep them guessing anyway, all the extra policing and security will be costing them a fortune 😎

[glen9mullan]

I've not stopped posting, I'm just on a family holiday. I will be continuing to post as I only post what I can substantiate if stating something as a fact. 

Or I post my opinion on something or to keep people up to date.

I've zero concerns around the legals and if anything it's the club who are requiring them more than me. 

Yes the usual threats and smear campaigns have come from the club, but this just galvanises all involved.

As I said last week, I'm extremely calm and relaxed, I'm feeling no pressure, whilst I'm using my experience to support those new to lifting their heads above the parapet.

RTID

[Jackh]

13 hours ago, lraC said:

As many will notice, Glen has now stopped posting on here, as it appears that he has come concerns about the club commencing legal action against him. As many will know on here, Glen did pen a blog about his past experiences surrounding his campaign against the regime, that existed at the time and may well still exist. For those who have not heard about it or read it, a link is below.

http://roversrevisited.blogspot.com/

Despite some of the vitriol, he faced, he has still been brave enough to stand up yet again, about the current situation and it would be an awful shame, if he is bullied into stopping this, especially if the threats of legal action become a reality.

I am proposing that the fan base rallies around this and perhaps, sets up a fund, just in case and in the event of the fund not being required, we donate the proceeds to a charity.

There was an article on BBC this morning about a charity that Alan Shearer has set up, so maybe we can offer to donate the proceeds of the fund to this and perhaps contact his representatives to advise them of this, as that could well give us some extra exposure and highlight what is happening here.

Please respond to this, with thoughts and ideas and if it looks viable, we can perhaps set this in motion.

Please see below a link to the Alan Shearer foundation.

https://www.alanshearerfoundation.org.uk/

 

I agree inprinciple with what you say but there are plenty of local charities, supporting people in the areas of the fan base, which would benefit from any surplus donations. The East Lancashire Hospice on Park Lee Road being a prime example.

[lraC]

1 hour ago, Jackh said:

I agree inprinciple with what you say but there are plenty of local charities, supporting people in the areas of the fan base, which would benefit from any surplus donations. The East Lancashire Hospice on Park Lee Road being a prime example.

Absolutely fine with that.

Before starting this thread, I did post in the Waggott out thread, that any suggestions for a local charity were welcome.

Happy to suggest whoever the consensus want, so ideas like this are welcomed. 

[lraC]

1 hour ago, glen9mullan said:

I've not stopped posting, I'm just on a family holiday. I will be continuing to post as I only post what I can substantiate if stating something as a fact. 

Or I post my opinion on something or to keep people up to date.

I've zero concerns around the legals and if anything it's the club who are requiring them more than me. 

Yes the usual threats and smear campaigns have come from the club, but this just galvanises all involved.

As I said last week, I'm extremely calm and relaxed, I'm feeling no pressure, whilst I'm using my experience to support those new to lifting their heads above the parapet.

RTID

Hopefully, the proceeds of any fund will be sent to charity. 
I was made aware, by several people that you had stopped posting, due to a family holiday. I miss read a post you made.

Enjoy your break and I am sure many look forward to your input, on your return.