I think this is our 150th season. The Centenary was celebrated in 74/75. The horrible reality is that Venky's have stained 10% of our history already

The owners were very disappointed with Season ticket income for this season. It is one thing they definitely keep an eye on and expect to it increase each year. Waggott and Fraser Reid where responsible for ST sales at that time. Reid is no longer at the club and Pasha has been put in charge of all financial issues regarding club income. This was when his title was changed to COO. Waggott is concentrating on 'other things'. Pasha and Safir are now in charge of season ticket sales. Whatever policy they come up with, the owners will be demanding a much better return than last time around. Pasha will be feeling the pressure from Pune. If everyone holds off on buying a season ticket until the last minute ( if at all ) it will really get him rattled.

I am slightly more hopeful that Venky's may be tempted to sell in the not too distant future. They have obviously decided not to put any money in if they can possibly avoid it. The club is being run on a self funding basis at the moment. I am hoping ( and praying ) that when that is no longer possible and we need £20 million per year investment again then they will say enough is enough - especially if they have to match the funding with the same amount as a bond in India. That will be a big decision for them. We can try and expedite the process by holding off on buying season tickets to reduce income over the summer. Maybe our 150th birthday can be liberation day too.

OK mate. Have it your way.

You didn't say that at all. You were saying they could send funds way before that.

If we can get half the fanbase to take some action that would be a good start.

I informed you last year that 'something happened in March 2024' which changed the situation - this was after I spoke with Pasha and he gave me this information. You questioned this at the time. Before March, they COULD NOT send funds without going to court. After March they could send funds as long as they agreed to certian conditions ( a bond or whatever ). Before March Myself, Lrac and others maintained that they couldn't send funds without going to court - you always argued against this. As can be seen from the Financial report on the other thread, a No Objection Certificate was issued in March 2024. That is when things changed.

I agree entirely. There is a big impediment. Waggott's statement is nonsense. However, if they wanted to meet the requirements of the conditions, they could send funds. They choose not to. That is how I read it.

It's not quite as black and white as you make out. As we have discussed before. Whether they could or couldn't provide funds previously, it now seems that they are choosing not to. However, even this theory is unproven until they finally do send some cash.

The word 'Project' was mentioned many times during that interview. The word 'Promotion' was not mentioned at all. We are back to projects, young players, the academy, see what happens in the summer. Venky's Out

I'm also very indifferent about the appointment. He's a football manager who is prepared to work for a lowish wage at a dysfunctional club with absent owners. He happened to be unemployed when the club had a vacancy. Fate more than planning. Budget and availability were the only two considerations. Same with Coyle, Mowbray, JDT and Eustace. I've got an idea how this may end. Ho Hum.

I know how you feel. It really doesn't matter who the manager is under this regime It is all irrelevant while Venky's are still here. May as well be Albert Camus

Not sure where this theory comes from. Last time it took one phone call to Eustace and the deal was sealed before JDT was out of the building. Nobody else was even considered.

I wasn't really being serious about Travis but it would at least be an interesting experiment. I can't face another 'journey'

I agree. Unfortunately, Pasha will be desperate to appoint someone relatively cheaply. He will also be looking for someone who will be happy to stay in the job for a long period without complaining about lack of finances, running down player contracts, selling our best players. Basically he would love a Mowbray clone - someone who will talk to fans all day long and never criticise the nice people in India. The opposite of what we actually need. Personally I think Travis as player manager until the end of the season would be a good shout.

For me, the best option would be to get a motivator in until the end of the season and then reassess. If we don't do that, then it's irrelevant who the next manager is. While Pasha has hold of the purse strings and we are getting no funding from Pune, whoever is appointed won't make a jot of difference. Their hands are tied.

Same with Mowbray really - he had just failed spectacularly with Coventry in League 1 ( with Waggott and Venus assisting )

That statement negates any arguments you can put forward related to the Rovers / Burnley rivalry. You obviously have no grasp on reality.

That's a shame. A lot of people find Zoom meetings a bit intimidating if they don't know who else will be attending. How about a real meeting in a pub before a match ? A few beers always help. I appreciate the effort you are making. Don't give up.

Waggott appointed Eustace and, whatever we think of SW, he is an experienced agent and negotiator who probably persuaded Eustace to take the job on a lowish wage with promises of future riches. Pasha is now in charge and has a very tight hold of the purse strings and, of course, he knows nothing about football. God knows how the interviews have gone so far but I am certain that minimal cost will be the priority for him. That's why I wouldn't be surprised if he sticks with Lowe.

or Pablo

Great to get two wins since Eustace departed but we mustn't let that cloud the ongoing problems at the club. We need to keep the pressure on Pasha - it really gets to him. If he feels it's all getting too much, he may advise the owners to sell. We need a sustained anti-Pasha campaign even if results are going our way. Obviously, there is still a chance we could get promoted via the play-offs and the team need our support. However, if we don't, I can see the summer being an absolute disaster if pasha is still holding the purse strings and we have half the team out of contract or returning to their parent clubs. I think the slogan 'support the team not the regime' is perfect - well done to whoever came up with that one.

Travis will line them all up in the car park at Brockhall and call names out one at a time. Last one to be picked goes in the nets

He's a member of the Rovers Supporters London Branch. He joined as soon as he moved down there. Maybe they could persuade him to pose for a photo in said T shirt ?

No point thinking about anything long term at this point. Appoint Edwards / O'Neill / Cooper on another 'journey' and we will have the same problems all over again in the summer. A motivator until the end of the season then take stock. Hopefully Venky's will decide enough is enough by then.