What a load of bollocks! Blackburn Rovers Women's team, one of the oldest in the bloody country, get told via WhatsApp that their owners might not financially support them next season. Are you having a laugh?
Venky's Group taking liberties with Blackburn Women's funding
This is a bloody disgrace. The owners, V H Group, bought Blackburn in 2010 and now they're cutting funding for the women's team. What a bunch of muppets!
Blackburn Women's future uncertain in the Women's Super League 2
These lads ended the campaign in tenth, avoiding relegation from the Women's Super League 2. But now their future is up in the air. It's a bloody joke!
Blackburn Women's player Niamh Murphy speaks out
Niamh Murphy, a defender for Blackburn Women, posted on social media that the team were told via WhatsApp that there's a 99% chance the owners won't financially support them next season. What a load of rubbish!
Murphy said the team has been given a seven-day deadline to state their intention to financially support the team, or they'll be forced to drop out of the Championship/WSL 2. It's a bloody disgrace!
Blackburn Women's lack of financial support
Murphy has been with Blackburn for three seasons and said the only consistency has been the lack of financial support from the club. These lads earn less than a liveable wage, with many having to work other jobs to survive. It's a bloody joke!
Murphy also mentioned her personal struggles with tearing her ACL and the uncertainty and doubt about returning to form. Now she's facing the reality that her team and contract may not exist next week. It's a bloody nightmare!
Blackburn Women could return to the Women's National League North
Blackburn Women, managed by Simon Parker, were promoted to the newly-branded WSL 2 at the end of the 2018/19 campaign. But now they could return to the Women's National League North if the owners don't intend to fund them for next season. It's a bloody shame!
Similar situation at Wolves Women
This lack of support is similar to what happened at Wolves Women, who play in the National League North. It was recently revealed that the club hadn't submitted an application to the Championship despite their push for promotion. Midfielder Beth Merrick said it was like fighting for promotion all season, only to find out their Championship bid was never submitted. It's a bloody disgrace!
