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[WestYorksRoyal]

Disagree with this (if I’m allowed to, given your itk status).

The gambling occurred in a 3 month period, two years ago, when he had nothing to do with RFC. Given that it occurred over such a short period it points to an addict briefly falling off the wagon before getting things under control.

For much of the last 22 months he was the only person at the club saying anything.

‘Mark Bowen admitted that he placed 95 bets on football matches, which were unrelated to Reading, between 19 April 2022 and 14 January 2024.’

Plus this is his second offence for the same thing he did back in 2016 or something whilst at stoke

My bad, misread / understood this bit;
“A small number of the bets placed by Bowen occurred while he was interim manager of AFC Wimbledon between March and May 2022.”

Still think it’s harsh to overly punish someone with a neurological illness.

Counter point - he knew the consequences and should have sought professional help, especially as he'd already faced an FA charge once. You can't play the victim forever if you don't actively try and address the problem.

[Snowflake Royal]

‘Mark Bowen admitted that he placed 95 bets on football matches, which were unrelated to Reading, between 19 April 2022 and 14 January 2024.’

Plus this is his second offence for the same thing he did back in 2016 or something whilst at stoke

Given your well known and archaic view on mental health issues, I think wecan safely just ignore you on this.

Oh do fcuk off ian

In the 1st June on the mark Bowen betting thread ian royal wrote

Great, so the only explanation for Bowen being charged with betting on football whilst employed by a professional football team for a second time is that he is a gambling addict.

Our man in charge of transfers and contracts, appears to be a gambling addict.

you spam the board with so much shit you can’t even remember you own posts ffs.

Yeah and?

Do you see me attacking him, wanting him out or pretending his successes here didn't exist?

No, you don't. Do you see me belittling addiction or addiction being a mental health issue?

No.

[Brogue]

Given your well known and archaic view on mental health issues, I think wecan safely just ignore you on this.

Oh do fcuk off ian

In the 1st June on the mark Bowen betting thread ian royal wrote

Great, so the only explanation for Bowen being charged with betting on football whilst employed by a professional football team for a second time is that he is a gambling addict.

Our man in charge of transfers and contracts, appears to be a gambling addict.

you spam the board with so much shit you can’t even remember you own posts ffs.

Yeah and?

Do you see me attacking him, wanting him out or pretending his successes here didn't exist?

No, you don't. Do you see me belittling addiction or addiction being a mental health issue?

No.

Classic ian. You’ve once again been called out on something and you never own it can you. Always try and weasel your way out of things.

[Snowflake Royal]

Oh do fcuk off ian

In the 1st June on the mark Bowen betting thread ian royal wrote


you spam the board with so much shit you can’t even remember you own posts ffs.

Yeah and?

Do you see me attacking him, wanting him out or pretending his successes here didn't exist?

No, you don't. Do you see me belittling addiction or addiction being a mental health issue?

No.

Classic ian. You’ve once again been called out on something and you never own it can you. Always try and weasel your way out of things.

Get it right and I'll own it.

[Fezza]

‘Mark Bowen admitted that he placed 95 bets on football matches, which were unrelated to Reading, between 19 April 2022 and 14 January 2024.’

Plus this is his second offence for the same thing he did back in 2016 or something whilst at stoke

My bad, misread / understood this bit;
“A small number of the bets placed by Bowen occurred while he was interim manager of AFC Wimbledon between March and May 2022.”

Still think it’s harsh to overly punish someone with a neurological illness.

Counter point - he knew the consequences and should have sought professional help, especially as he'd already faced an FA charge once. You can't play the victim forever if you don't actively try and address the problem.

Given the relatively lenient sentence you’d assume that there was some mitigation with this. As ever we’re all clutching at straws in terms of the information. I feel he’s done a very good job at the club in awful circumstances and want to give him the benefit of the doubt.

[Snowflake Royal]

My bad, misread / understood this bit;
“A small number of the bets placed by Bowen occurred while he was interim manager of AFC Wimbledon between March and May 2022.”

Still think it’s harsh to overly punish someone with a neurological illness.

Counter point - he knew the consequences and should have sought professional help, especially as he'd already faced an FA charge once. You can't play the victim forever if you don't actively try and address the problem.

Given the relatively lenient sentence you’d assume that there was some mitigation with this. As ever we’re all clutching at straws in terms of the information. I feel he’s done a very good job at the club in awful circumstances and want to give him the benefit of the doubt.

And sometimes it takes time to find the right help. Sometimes people have shit going on that triggers a relapse, and sometimes nothing works. Going a little further from home than HNA, only recently this was underlined by Graham Thorpe's battle with depression and anxiety. He fought it hard, tried lots of different help but sadly none of it saved him.

Assuming Bowen does have a problem, I hope he's getting the help and support he needs. Despite some negatives here, he's been a real positive force at the club. Sometimes a lone one.

[From Despair To Where?]

I'm completely ambivalent about whether Bowen stays or goes.

I think he's been a steady presence in a period of turbulence, in both spells and has been one of the few positives. I also think it's case of don't shoot the messenger. He can only relay to the fans what he's been told.

On the other hand, I'd have more sympathy over the gambling if it wasn't the second time he'd been charged but my biggest gripe with him is that he always looks like his wife's just kicked him out and he's been sleeping in his car.

[rightroyalkneesup2]

I'm completely ambivalent about whether Bowen stays or goes.

I think he's been a steady presence in a period of turbulence, in both spells and has been one of the few positives. I also think it's case of don't shoot the messenger. He can only relay to the fans what he's been told.

On the other hand, I'd have more sympathy over the gambling if it wasn't the second time he'd been charged but my biggest gripe with him is that he always looks like his wife's just kicked him out and he's been sleeping in his car.

[Forbury Lion]

We also have Brian Carey head of recruitment, and had Jared Dublin our head scout, who left at the end of June 2023. A week or so later we signed knibbs smith and wing. I’m sure he would have been involved in identifying these players.

Bowen lied about olise transfer sell on clause

Bowen lied when he said we’d had our medicine and there would be no further sanctions

Bowen lied when he said there would be no fire sale in January. Then we sold tmac Holmes abbey Vickers.

Bowen never communicates with the fans we’ve had a couple of sound bite interviews from him.

Bowen obviously has a gambling problem.

Disagree with this (if I’m allowed to, given your itk status).

The gambling occurred in a 3 month period, two years ago, when he had nothing to do with RFC. Given that it occurred over such a short period it points to an addict briefly falling off the wagon before getting things under control.

For much of the last 22 months he was the only person at the club saying anything.

‘Mark Bowen admitted that he placed 95 bets on football matches, which were unrelated to Reading, between 19 April 2022 and 14 January 2024.’

Plus this is his second offence for the same thing he did back in 2016 or something whilst at stoke

Not sure how I feel about that, Did he not fancy us to win any of our matches during that time?.... Nah, probably realised that would be a step too far with regards to breaking the rules

[windermereROYAL]

Waiting for all the kids over on twitter or X to throw their toys out of the pram if there`s no official announcement by Wednesday evening.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Waiting for all the kids over on twitter or X to throw their toys out of the pram if there`s no official announcement by Wednesday evening.

Rightfully so. It's been a fcuking year of this!

[Armadillo Roadkill]

The champagne is on ice, the diary cleared for the celebrations, and the bunting is out of the loft and ready to go.

But how we will hear first?

A press conference announced by the club - even if it doesn't say why, it'll be a dead giveaway.
Earnshaw in the Chronicle?
A Nobber who's ITK swears on, like, their puppy's life that's is defiantly confimred?
The national press?
BBCRB?
The EFL themselves?
Ian Royal?

[Royal Rother]

One thing's for sure on HNA - it'll always always be defiantly.

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Can't see it bring local press, the Guardian & telegraph have been first to announce most of the recent stuff.

Most likely a club announcement with press conf to follow.

[windermereROYAL]

SSN after a commercial break, breaking news coming from league 1.............. Steve Evans fined for misconduct, fuck right off.

[blythspartan]

SSN after a commercial break, breaking news coming from league 1.............. Steve Evans fined for misconduct, fuck right off.

That’s oxf*rd SSN for you.

[Hendo]

SSN after a commercial break, breaking news coming from league 1.............. Steve Evans fined for misconduct, fuck right off.

That’s oxf*rd SSN for you.

I know, right?! Almost like they need to report on other teams and sports!

[Sutekh]

Would imagine that SSN and Berks will suddenly start saying that a press conference has been called (maybe even covering it live as they've done with others in the past) while loads of twitter ITKs will be making out they're first with news of a done deal. Then about 3 days after the prezzer there'll be a club statement posted on the OS.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Can't see it bring local press, the Guardian & telegraph have been first to announce most of the recent stuff.

Most likely a club announcement with press conf to follow.

Most outlets have reported so many "imminent" reports and reports that it's basically done. I'll only believe it's done when there is a statement.

How long ago did the Telegraph say it was 2 weeks off?

[Sutekh]

Expected new board at game on Saturday



The gents in the pic are (l-r) Todd Trosclair Junior, Todd Trosclair Senior, Rob Couhig and Joe Jacobsen. Ladies are Mrs Junior and Mrs Couhig.

There is also another board member (not in photo) by the name of Alec Lundberg.

Joe is currently on the FL course on "how to run a football club" and much prefers the business side to the coaching side.

Deal expected to be confimred in next 24-48 hours.