To be Launched: 8pm, Monday 27th May 2013, 

On: www.youtube.com/SquashedFoxLtd

Venky’s – The Fall of Blackburn Rovers was filmed in summer 2012 and looks into how the former Premier League champions have declined so rapidly under Venky Ownership.

Such issues as selection of first team manager, ignorance in communication with club and community, lack of footballing knowledge and naivety when selecting management advice, are flagged up in the documentary.

After being examined by a Television company specialising in documentary distribution, attempts to have this documentary aired on national television have unfortunately proven unsuccessful. With news breaking every day at Blackburn Rovers, the man behind the project Rishi Sikka has decided it is the right time to release the film onto the Internet. A platform he believes can have just as much publicity if promoted in the correct areas.

The documentary includes such footballing names as; Gordon Taylor, Derek Fazackerley, Simon Garner and Shebby Singh. Journalists, Nick Harris and Alan Nixon. Members of the Blackburn councils/parliament and also a variety of Blackburn Rovers fan groups.

Although Venky’s themselves have had many opportunities to take part in the documentary to give their side of the story, they have refused the offers. Venky’s running an English Football Club from India has proven half the problem for free-falling Blackburn Rovers. After two and a half years of mistake after mistake the financial implications staring the club in the face are now looking precarious. This film will document everything the Venky’s will need to know about how they have separated such a close community-club relationship and how their foolish decision making has had bigger implications off-field than the ones that have affected the results on the field.

Documentary Director/Producer, Sikka, added: “If they (Venky’s) have any sense at all they will watch this documentary, and if they have hearts they should at least feel something.”

To watch Venky’s – The Fall of Blackburn Rovers trailer click this link:

A massive thank you to everyone who supported the legends match played at Ewood Park last night. A crowd of around 2500 turned up in great spirits to support this unique event in aid of the Rovers’ Former Players Association.

An all star former players team ran out 7-1 winners against a supporter team which had been put together when the group put an open invitation out a few months ago. 

The goals for the legends came from Atkins (2), Hignett (2), Tugay, Gallacher and Gallagher. Greg Paul bagged a consolation goal for the supporters. 

The event may now have passed but people still have the opportunity to secure a keepsake from an event which saw many historical players of the past play one last time in the famous blue and white halves of Blackburn Rovers.

A secret auction is now being held for the match worn legends shirts from last night, as well as 2 shirts signed by the full squad 

The shirts available are :

• John Filan signed
• Simon Grayson signed 
• Colin Hendry signed 
• Jeff Kenna signed 
• Craig Short signed 
• Craig Hignett signed 
• Simon Garner Signed 
• Mark Atkins Signed 
• Lee Richardson signed 
• Kevin Gallacher signed

• 2 x away shirts signed by the full squad 
• 2 x goalkeeper shirts signed by the full squad 
• Including Newell, Ripley and Tugay. 

The secret auction will run until 10pm on the 27th May.

These shirts are unique and cannot be bought elsewhere due to having two one off sponsors for this particular fixture.  No others exist and are a perfect gift to any collector or Rovers supporter 

All bids can be made by emailing secretary@brfcactiongroup.co.uk stating your maximum bid, name and address 

We are now only hours away from the Legends v Supporters match at Ewood Park and we finish our preview of the stars who will be returning tonight, for one night only…..

Mike Newell

Newell became Blackburn Rovers first £1 Million plus signing when Kenny Dalglish brought him from Everton during the 1991-1992 season. Newell went on to score the winning goal at the Play-off final against Leicester as he stroked home the penalty which took rovers to the Promised Land, the top tier of English football.  Newell struck up a promising partnership with a then young Alan Shearer as Rovers finished fourth in their debut season in the Premier League. Part of the Premiership winning team, Newell set a 16 year record as he scored the fastest Champions league hat-trick as Rovers bear Rosenborg at Ewood Park. Newell played 130 times for Rovers scoring 28 goals but his ability to find space and create opportunities for others will not be forgotten.

Kevin Gallacher

Gallacher Joined Rovers in 1993 as the club looked to fill the void left by an injured Alan Shearer. Gallacher sustained two broken legs during Rovers Premiership winning season but still played his part by scoring in the 2-1 win against Crystal Palace. Following Shearers departure Gallacher struck up a prolific partnership with Chris Sutton and during the 1997-1998 season hit 16 goals as rovers finished 6^th. Gallacher who represented Scotland 53 times scoring 9 goals made 146 appearances for rovers scoring 47 goals in the process.

Simon Garner

Simon Garner will forever be known as a Rovers legend. Garner is the clubs record goal scorer in a Ewood Career which spanned 14 years.  Garner amassed 474 appearances scoring 168 goals in the process. After a few failed promotion bids to the top flight Garner was part of the squad that finally realised the top flight dream in 1992. 

There are still limited After Party tickets available for this game and they can be purchased by following this link.

We are now on the morning of the Legends v Supporters match at Ewood Park and we continue our preview of the stars who will be returning tonight, for one night only.

Keith Gillespie

The former Manchester United Trainee was famously part of the deal which saw Andy Cole join Manchester United. After quite a successful spell at Newcastle Gillespie joined Rovers in 1998. He went onto play 115 games for rovers, helped secure our promotion back to the Premier league and started the Worthington Cup final in 2002 which Rovers won.

Mark Atkins

Bought for just £45,000 from Scunthorpe in 1988, Super Atko played 257 games for Rovers scoring 35 Goals. Despite being bought before the Jack Walker revolution, against all odds Atkins lived the dream along with many big money signings. Part of both the Promotion team of 1992 and the Premiership winning team, Atko became a fans favourite and will long be remembered in the clubs folklore.

Paul Dickov

Joined Rovers in 2004 and made 50 appearances scoring 14 goals. After a good start to his rovers career injuries saw him fail to command a regular starting berth. He eventually re-signed for Manchester City but will be remembered for his strength and effort.

There are still limited After Party tickets available for this game and they can be purchased by following this link.

This Wednesday will see 16 former players return Ewood Park for an exhibition match as they take on a team of supporters which has been put together from around the UK , when an open invitation was sent out for players to sign up on a first come first served basis .

The event is in aid of raising much needed funds for the clubs Former Players Association who tackle many issues. Predominantly the association was set up to look after former players and their families from a time when players earned very little money and when medical assistance and technology was limited. Many players had career ending injuries and in later life have struggled not only with mobility but also the financial repercussions.

After the match all 16 player shirts from the legends will be auctioned off, some on the floor and some by secret auction.  All the shirts will be personally signed by the legend who wears it for the match 

If you would like to bid on any of these shirts:

• John Filan
• Simon Grayson
• David May
• Craig Short
• Jeff Kenna
• Stuart Ripley
• Craig Hignett
• Tugay
• Keith Gillespie
• Kevin Gallacher
• Mike Newell
• Mark Atkins
• Lee Richardson
• Paul Dickov
• Colin Hendry
• Simon Garner

Then please send your secret bid to secretary@brfcactiongroup.co.uk

Closing time and date for bids via email will be: 7pm, 22nd May 2013

On the eve of the Legends v Supporters match we continue to preview the former players team.

Lee Richardson

Was heavily involved at Rovers as the club transformed from Championship to Premiership from 1990-1992. Lee played 62 games for the club in this time and was part of the team promoted to the Premiership in 1992.

Tugay

Tugay became the darling of the Rovers supporters when Graeme Souness secured his services for just £1.3 Million from Rangers.  Known as a pass master, and the scorer of wonder goals. Tugays status of one of the all time greats to have graced the clubs midfield will remain etched in the clubs history. The Turkish international played 233 times for rovers scoring 11 goals.  Tugay was also capped 94 times by his country and also represented the national team as captain. Tugay has won 18 trophies across his professional career including the league cup with Rovers.

Craig Hignett

Was instrumental in Rovers securing promotion back to the Premiership under Souness. He came off the bench during the Worthington cup final when Rovers beat Spurs 2-1 to lift the Trophy. Hignett was renowned for his creativity and scoring important goals from midfield. He made 53 appearances for Rovers scoring 8 goals before he moved on.

Stuart Ripley

Became Rovers record signing when he moved from Middlesbrough for a fee of £1.3 Million in the summer of Rovers maiden season in the Premier league. Ripley is also the scorer of Rovers first ever Premier league goal as he was on the score sheet against Crystal Palace during the 3—3 away draw in Rovers first Premier league match. Ripley was instrumental in Rovers march up the table as they went onto the win the league in 1995. His delivery to Shearer and Sutton in particular was up there with the best. Ripley went on to be capped for England during his time at Rovers. After 188 appearances, 13 goals and so many assist, Ripley joined Southampton in 1998.

There are still limited After Party tickets available for this game and they can be purchased by following this link.