IF Blackburn Rovers want to remain competitive in the Premier League then it's imperative they find a new owner who can take the club forward.

I know some fans are fiercely opposed to change and they firmly believe in the old maxim if it ain't broken then don't fix it'.

But there's also another saying in football if you can't beat em, join em' and I think that's more relevant in this instance.

If you look at the make-up of the Premier League, and the way the money is distributed, it's becoming more and more difficult for clubs like Rovers to compete with the fat cats.

Aside from the fact the gap between the big four' and the rest is getting wider every year, clubs like West Ham and Aston Villa are now in a position to spend huge amounts in the transfer market following an influx of new money' from mega rich foreign investors.

Like it or not, the face of football is changing in this country and if you don't jump aboard the gravy train yourself then you are in grave danger of being left behind.

I think the Walker trustees have done a great job in bringing stability to the club over the last seven years.

When Jack Walker sadly passed away in 2000, Rovers could easily have died a death, too, but the trustees, ably supported by John Williams and his board of directors, ensured that wasn't allowed to happen, thanks to some prudent planning.

Their approach has been one of caution rather than a boom or bust mentality, but if Rovers are to continue fighting at the top end of the Premiership in the future then it's vital more funds are made available to the manager, and that means attracting new investment from somewhere.

That said, it's important the trustees don't just sell to the highest bidder; they have to be sure any potential new owner is not just looking to make a quick buck.

I think all Rovers fans ultimately accept whoever buys the club will not be the new Jack Walker' because there will only ever be one.