Blackburn Rovers boss Valerien Ismael is considering limiting the club's transfer spending in order to prioritize investing in the pitch at Ewood Park. The comments come after two consecutive Championship matches at the stadium were abandoned due to heavy rainfall, with both games having held a 1-0 lead prior to being halted.
Ismael expressed frustration with the situation, describing it as "embarrassing" and stating that he wants clarity on what measures can be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. He emphasized the importance of investing in the pitch, highlighting that it is crucial for fans to have a positive experience at Ewood Park.
While Ismael did not rule out making sacrifices in the transfer market to allocate more funds towards the pitch, he expressed willingness to do so if it means improving the stadium's conditions. The decision would mark a significant shift in focus for the club, with many fans and pundits urging the team to prioritize investment in the Ewood Park facility.
The news comes at a challenging time for Blackburn Rovers, who have struggled to achieve consistent results this season. With several high-profile fixtures coming up in the near future, including a home match against Oxford United on Tuesday, Ismael's commitment to improving the pitch will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
Ismael's stance highlights the growing concern among clubs about stadium maintenance, particularly with regards to drainage systems and other facilities. The incident has sparked discussions around club responsibility for maintaining their stadiums, as well as potential implications for fans' safety and overall experience at matches.
Ismael expressed frustration with the situation, describing it as "embarrassing" and stating that he wants clarity on what measures can be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. He emphasized the importance of investing in the pitch, highlighting that it is crucial for fans to have a positive experience at Ewood Park.
While Ismael did not rule out making sacrifices in the transfer market to allocate more funds towards the pitch, he expressed willingness to do so if it means improving the stadium's conditions. The decision would mark a significant shift in focus for the club, with many fans and pundits urging the team to prioritize investment in the Ewood Park facility.
The news comes at a challenging time for Blackburn Rovers, who have struggled to achieve consistent results this season. With several high-profile fixtures coming up in the near future, including a home match against Oxford United on Tuesday, Ismael's commitment to improving the pitch will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike.
Ismael's stance highlights the growing concern among clubs about stadium maintenance, particularly with regards to drainage systems and other facilities. The incident has sparked discussions around club responsibility for maintaining their stadiums, as well as potential implications for fans' safety and overall experience at matches.
I feel for the Rovers fans, having to deal with abandoned games like that's just not right. Investing in the pitch is a must, but they gotta think about it as a whole, not just the short-term fix. Drainage systems need to be upgraded and maintained properly, not just a quick patch job 
. I'm all for Ismael taking action, but this has to be a joint effort between the club and the authorities, can't just leave it to the fans to suffer in the rain 
️. Let's hope they get it sorted out ASAP so we can enjoy some decent football at Ewood Park 
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. Two games abandoned due to rain? That's just unacceptable! As a fan, you want to be able to enjoy the match without worrying about the pitch. Ismael's thinking of cutting transfer spending to focus on the pitch is smart, imo 
. I mean, what's the point of bringing in new players if the stadium is still gonna flood every time it rains? The fans are right to be demanding better from the club 
. It's all about the fan experience and safety, you know?
it's like he wants us to feel sorry for him while also paying more to watch the team we love 
. i get that the pitch needs attention, but not at the expense of decent squad depth. how about some creative solutions to tackle drainage issues instead of just throwing more cash at the problem 
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the pitch has got to be sorted ASAP, i mean its not just about Blackburn Rovers, its about every club out there trying to provide the best experience for their fans. valerien ismael is showing some sense by prioritizing the pitch but if it means holding back on transfer signings thats gotta be okay too 
when u invest in ur pitch, but stadium maintenance is like ur ex 
who's always ghosting u 
u guys know how annoying it is when u go 2 a footy match & the game gets abandoned cuz of bad weather lol? i mean, im all4 Blackburn Rovers n valerien ismael but come on, cant they just sort out the pitch already?! 
The fans are totally right to be frustrated with abandoned games - it's just not fair to pay good money to watch a match that gets cut short.
ugh its crazy that Blackburn Rovers is thinking of limiting transfer spending just to fix the pitch lol they shoulda thought about this before those two games got cancelled in the rain 
. if the boss is willing to make sacrifices on transfers to invest in the pitch, that's a great sign 
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Like, who needs to win a match when you can just abandon it? I feel bad for Ismael, but also kinda get it - who wants to risk flooding the pitch again? Maybe investing in some fancy drainage system would be a good idea? 
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i feel so bad for blackburn rovers fans they must be really worried about playing in a stadium that's prone to flooding like that 
but at the same time i think valerien ismael is making a super smart move by prioritizing the pitch over transfer spending 
. Investing in the pitch is a no-brainer, it's like my dad used to say, "A good pitch is like a good relationship, you gotta put in the work to make it last" 
I mean, I get it that the pitch needs work, but two games abandoned due to rain? That's just ridiculous! 
Did they even know what was going on? It's so frustrating! 
Can't they both have what they want? 