Blackburn Rovers Chief Executive Steve Waggott has reiterated that Venky's have no plans to sell the club in the immediate future.
Supporters' long-standing unhappiness with the ownership has been reignited with the club impacted by financial difficulties since last year. A small section of fans threw tennis balls onto the pitch in the recent FA Cup match against Newcastle United in protest.
Venky's are under investigation by the Indian government over several tax-related issues. Sanctions have made it harder for the owners to provide funding for Blackburn Rovers.
The adjourned court hearing for the transfer of more monies is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, March 12, by the Court of Delhi. Rovers expect funding to be granted which will see them covered for at least the remainder of the season.
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Fans have understandably raised concerns about the long-term funding of the football club and the sustainability of applying to Courts to bankroll the club.
However, in a meeting with Rovers Trust 'We are the Rovers', Waggott has stated the owners have no plans to sell the club.
Notes released on the Trust's website, signed off by both parties, reiterate that Venky's intend to retain ownership for the long term and will continue to provide an injection of funds when required to do so.
The CEO, who has also come under fire from supporters, also revealed the club have no longstanding or overdue debts. In fact, the club are hopeful of ending the year in profit, based on current forecasts.
We are the Rovers were also advised that the club will be engaging with the owners shortly to discuss player and transfer budgets for the summer ahead of the 2024/25 season. Given Rovers' precarious situations in the table, you'd expect they will depend on the division they are in.
Rovers will share proposals for 2024/25 season tickets with We are the Rovers in March ahead of sign-off from Venky's. The importance of an introductory price for the Riverside Stand and more effective discounts for the early stages of sales was fed back to the club.
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