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Venky's took over Blackburn in 2010, when the club was in the Premier League Blackburn Rovers owners Venky's do not want to sell the club and have not received any concrete offers, the chief executive and chief operating officer have told BBC Radio Lancashire. Venky's, a company formed by the Rao family, took over at Ewood Park in 2010 from a trust set up in the name of former owner Jack Walker. Since then, the club were relegated from the Premier League and have played outside the top flight since. In an interview with BBC Radio Lancashire, COO Suhail Pasha - who was speaking to the media for the first time during his 15-year association with Rovers - said the owners still wanted to support the club despite some fans voicing their frustration with the way it is run. Asked whether they would rather just walk away Pasha said: "I can't answer the question because obviously they are the owners of the club. "The last time myself and [CEO] Steve Waggott spoke, they didn't want to sell the football club. In fact, I think they want to try and support us in the best possible way. " When asked whether a genuine offer had been made to buy the Championship club, Waggott replied: "Not in my seven-and-a-half years. "You get certain whispers from certain people who are saying 'there's American investors in town', the end result is always going to be - put an official offer in and show us the proof of funding. " This video can not be played Rovers in play-off contention despite form downturn - Waggott Rovers are 11th in the Championship table and five points outside the play-off places heading into the final stages of the season. Despite being just outside the top six on points, however, Rovers have lost their past four games and are winless in six matches. Waggott, Pasha and head of football operations Rudy Gestede were speaking to BBC Radio Lancashire the week after the trio were asked by a collection of fan groups to stay away from the club's remaining games of the campaign. With growing fan disillusionment over the club's position, Waggott still does not feel that Venky's will part with Rovers yet, but admitted that they may be tempted if the right offer is made. "The way it stands presently I can't see them going anytime soon, " Waggott added. "Obviously, if there was an interest from another investor who put in a legitimate fully fledged offering that covered their time in the club that they felt was reasonable and fair, it's just like a footballer. Every player's up for sale. So clubs are up for sale. " Pasha said Blackburn's position in the table in comparison to a torrid 2023-24 campaign, in addition to Venky's sticking with the club, should offer some context towards their critics. "If you asked our fans at the start of this season what they expected regarding the players in the squad that we had, most of the fans would have said we'll get relegated, " Pasha added. "But here we are sitting just five points off the play-offs. So it's a question for them [the owners] to answer. We're more than happy for them to come and be part of it. But I think that fans need to also appreciate that we have owners who are backing us. " Liverpool edge closer to title with narrow win over Everton Mourinho accused of 'physically attacking' Galatasaray boss 'That was for you, Keelan' - Grealish dedicates goal to late brother The inside story of Twitter's growth and difficulties What might lawn mowers look like in decades to come? A unique peek into Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash's life The historic handshake in space in July 1975 Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Video Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Almost a saviour - is makeshift striker Maguire sign of Man Utd struggles? 'A special player' - resurgent Elanga has Forest dreaming The world-leading British amateur chasing repeat win at Augusta What would be a good season for Tsunoda at Red Bull? Five things to look for in Champions Cup last 16 The next Neymar & 43-year-old strikers - Copa Libertadores set to begin 'LIV dozen will provide extra challenge to Mc Ilroy's Augusta ambitions' 'I know why Real appeal to Alexander-Arnold - I was tempted too' 'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football' How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis. Video How could a goalkeeper save Rashford's penalty? - MOTD analysis Fear & Gibson - the best friends who keep rivals close FA Cup 'sparkle' returns - will there be a 'fairytale ending'? Life on the edge - GB freerider Bramwell chases Olympic dream Another milestone - but when could Kane win first trophy? 'Pressure is a privilege' for 'world class' Kildunne What were the biggest moves of NFL free agency? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.