Venky's split over Blackburn sale amid Qatari interest

14 November 2011 08:59
Blackburn's controversial Indian owners are in talks over selling the club for a profit.[LNB] Despite promising to compete in the transfer market for the big-name stars, the Venky's family have endured a troubled reign at Ewood Park, and according to sources are keen to sell. [LNB] Enlarge In trouble: The Blackburn owners have come under increasing pressure at Ewood Park [LNB] [LNB] Waving goodbye? Balaji Rao (left) wants to keep Blackburn despite opposition from within his own family [LNB]  Under their family rules however,  all four members must make a join decision or a deal cannot take place - and Balaji Rao, who is said to be hooked on the glamour of owning a football club, is reportedly keen to stay with the struggling Premier League side.[LNB] The Crown Prince of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, wants to buy Blackburn after missing out on Manchester United and would hand the Venky's a small profit. [LNB]Blackburn are second from bottom in the league table after taking just six points from their first 11 games. [LNB]  Premier League set new record as no managers are axed in the autumnPhil Jones: As a child I cried when England lost... but we've nothing to fear against Spain

Source: Daily_Mail