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.

Pity the borolad who plays at being a CEO isn’t as sympathetic

My cousin is a massive Rovers fan, who now lives in Warrington, and was born in 1924. He now rarely gets to Ewood but apart from failed eyesight his other senses are as sharp as ever. At his 100th party last year he gave a very amusing speech, with many references to his early days as a Rover.

Or was Tomasson told to prefer Pears?

That’s because he was the best judge of whether or not he could get to a shot, he was very rarely beaten when he went to make a save. I have made that point to my PNE supporting friends and none disagree. Fred Else is one of the three best Rovers goalkeepers I have been privileged to see