STATEMENT - Blackburn Rovers Women

We Are The Rovers (Supporters Trust) would like to express our disappointment and frustration with the news regarding the axing of the Rovers Women’s team.

We had been in dialogue with club executives about the future of our Women’s team as per our memorandum of understanding, but were only given 10 minutes notice prior to the announcement.

We understood the original move from Leyland to Ewood was a cost cutting measure rather than an attempt to build support and encourage attendance.  

We were also given the impression that playing at Ewood attracted grants for pitch improvements. If attendances are key to continuation of our Women’s team we would have liked the opportunity to work with the club to come up with ideas and promotions to encourage attendance.

We call upon the Board and Owners of Blackburn Rovers to think again and have serious discussions with ourselves as to how the Club (Men’s and Women’s teams) have a viable and competitive future.’

Please send comments to chair@roverstrust.co.uk