#SellBeforeWeDai Action/Inaction Group

[SouthDownsRoyal]

"We're still talking to people," said Pang. "I ask our fans to be patient."

Sorry fellas, we're being impatient getting upset at points deductions, unpaid players and staff and transfer embargoes.

His "be patient" comment has made me angrier the more I think about it. We would be patient if Dai was fulfilling his responsibilities as owner. Give all your staff assurances they'll be paid on time, let them work in a heated office, give your players food and away game accommodation, give your manager a chance to succeed instead of selling players behind his back. Then we'll be patient. Until you start doing that, shut the fcuk up and sell the club.

And as for the pitch invasion affecting staff wellbeing, fcuk you; you've done 1000 times as much as the fans to harm them.

This.

Zero communication hasn’t helped from dai

[Snowflake Royal]

Who is the lawyer

Ian, I think.

Ian royal is a lawyer?

I have a few connections to lawyers I believe. One of them is a nobber, but he's a bit of a loveable twat.

I don't think the two day course I've done on the law, plus the one on how to be a professional witness in Court are quite on a par with passing the Bar. But if you pay me enough I'll give it a go.

[The Royal Forester]

Statement on club website, Mr Dai has agreed to sell the club at the earliest opportunity and has engaged lawyers to assist in the disposal etc.. Can someone upload the statement? Does this mean he will be selling or is it just another delaying tactic? Has last weeks protest and the following coverage really got to him and is now looking to get out? Only time will tell.

[WestYorksRoyal]

Another club statement saying the same thing. Trying to sell, be patient. Says nothing new, but the weekend and the attention generated has undoubtedly had an impact. Hopefully they have got the message that vacuous statements will not appease us.

Matt Slater from the Athletic not impressed.

https://twitter.com/mjshrimper/status/1 ... 2148013170

I’m aware of three different bidders who have heard nothing from Dai & his representatives for weeks. Try harder. That’s a very low bar to clear.

[windermereROYAL]

Statement appears to have a little more detail attached to it, might be something, might not.

[WestYorksRoyal]

A few observers noting that this statement looks much more lawyery, which may be a sign of them getting more involved.

[Stranded]

A few observers noting that this statement looks much more lawyery, which may be a sign of them getting more involved.

Definitely written by someone different to the previous statements.

So either from the lawyers now involved or someone has invested in better AI.

[Royal_jimmy]

"We're still talking to people," said Pang. "I ask our fans to be patient."

Sorry fellas, we're being impatient getting upset at points deductions, unpaid players and staff and transfer embargoes.

His "be patient" comment has made me angrier the more I think about it. We would be patient if Dai was fulfilling his responsibilities as owner. Give all your staff assurances they'll be paid on time, let them work in a heated office, give your players food and away game accommodation, give your manager a chance to succeed instead of selling players behind his back. Then we'll be patient. Until you start doing that, shut the fcuk up and sell the club.

And as for the pitch invasion affecting staff wellbeing, fcuk you; you've done 1000 times as much as the fans to harm them.

Exactly all this

I bet Nigel Howe has no involvement in any sale and it's a smokescreen to reduce can unrest being a trusted rep for the club and who understands the Reading way.

[Pepe the Horseman]

"We're still talking to people," said Pang. "I ask our fans to be patient."

Sorry fellas, we're being impatient getting upset at points deductions, unpaid players and staff and transfer embargoes.

His "be patient" comment has made me angrier the more I think about it. We would be patient if Dai was fulfilling his responsibilities as owner. Give all your staff assurances they'll be paid on time, let them work in a heated office, give your players food and away game accommodation, give your manager a chance to succeed instead of selling players behind his back. Then we'll be patient. Until you start doing that, shut the fcuk up and sell the club.

And as for the pitch invasion affecting staff wellbeing, fcuk you; you've done 1000 times as much as the fans to harm them.

Exactly all this

I bet Nigel Howe has no involvement in any sale and it's a smokescreen to reduce can unrest being a trusted rep for the club and who understands the Reading way.

No, it's just that Nigel Howe is as bent as the rest of them.

[Para Handy]

Giving grief to Dai's family might help get to him more

You don't target peoples family if they are not involved full stop.

Agreed. If anything, targeting family members will probably make him double down.

Hi Clyde.
Don't post often these days but just wanted to say how much I enjoy your posts. Very balanced. Admiral effort on the Port Vale forum to explain.

[leon]

Ian, I think.

Ian royal is a lawyer?

He was the inspiration for the Harvey Specter character on Suits. They had to tone down the sex appeal though.

Judge Rinder wasn’t it?

[traff]

Not at all. Saturdays action has inflicted huge damage to the club. Something that is being conveniently ignored.

Exactly!

Bet no one can name a single protest in history that caused short-term pain and went on to create a positive change.

Suffragettes; the Easter Rising; the Revolutions of 1989; the poll tax riots to name a few.

Not a fan of sarcasm I see?

[leon]

Exactly!

Bet no one can name a single protest in history that caused short-term pain and went on to create a positive change.

Suffragettes; the Easter Rising; the Revolutions of 1989; the poll tax riots to name a few.

Not a fan of sarcasm I see?

you had me as well tbh

[SouthDownsRoyal]

His "be patient" comment has made me angrier the more I think about it. We would be patient if Dai was fulfilling his responsibilities as owner. Give all your staff assurances they'll be paid on time, let them work in a heated office, give your players food and away game accommodation, give your manager a chance to succeed instead of selling players behind his back. Then we'll be patient. Until you start doing that, shut the fcuk up and sell the club.

And as for the pitch invasion affecting staff wellbeing, fcuk you; you've done 1000 times as much as the fans to harm them.

Exactly all this

I bet Nigel Howe has no involvement in any sale and it's a smokescreen to reduce can unrest being a trusted rep for the club and who understands the Reading way.

No, it's just that Nigel Howe is as bent as the rest of them.

lol

Dai out
Howe out
Bowen out

[SouthDownsRoyal]

You don't target peoples family if they are not involved full stop.

Agreed. If anything, targeting family members will probably make him double down.

Hi Clyde.
Don't post often these days but just wanted to say how much I enjoy your posts. Very balanced. Admiral effort on the Port Vale forum to explain.

Hi para handy long time no see

[blythspartan]

A few observers noting that this statement looks much more lawyery, which may be a sign of them getting more involved.

Definitely written by someone different to the previous statements.

So either from the lawyers now involved or someone has invested in better AI.

The statement definitely looks like it’s been done by a lawyer.

Also, if Pang was heavily involved in the Holmes deal he hasn’t done a bad job in my opinion. Holmes had 6 months of his contract left and we are getting a fee, Holmes back until the end of the season and he’s off the wage bill.

[Stranded]

A few observers noting that this statement looks much more lawyery, which may be a sign of them getting more involved.

Definitely written by someone different to the previous statements.

So either from the lawyers now involved or someone has invested in better AI.

The statement definitely looks like it’s been done by a lawyer.

Also, if Pang was heavily involved in the Holmes deal he hasn’t done a bad job in my opinion. Holmes had 6 months of his contract left and we are getting a fee, Holmes back until the end of the season and he’s off the wage bill.

Wouldn't give him too much credit - Holmes had 18 months left. Would also imagine that details such as the loan back etc were sorted by Bowen (in conversation with both Luton and Holmes - would imagine Holmes played a big part in staying on) once he was told it was happening.

[savage 4 england]

Based on the statement yesterday it sounds like Nigel Howe is going to be a very busy man. Lawyers do not actively sell businesses despite what Suits tells you. They will provide a data room with relevant financials and documents for a buyer to view and they can answer any legal questions.

So seemingly Nigel will have to originate any buyers, negotiate with them and coordinate any requests. Naturally employees in the business will be helping with requests to some extent (e.g. the FD).

Seems Dai won’t even pay an M&A advisor to sell the club.

Or it could imply we don’t have many interested parties

[blythspartan]

Definitely written by someone different to the previous statements.

So either from the lawyers now involved or someone has invested in better AI.

The statement definitely looks like it’s been done by a lawyer.

Also, if Pang was heavily involved in the Holmes deal he hasn’t done a bad job in my opinion. Holmes had 6 months of his contract left and we are getting a fee, Holmes back until the end of the season and he’s off the wage bill.

Wouldn't give him too much credit - Holmes had 18 months left. Would also imagine that details such as the loan back etc were sorted by Bowen (in conversation with both Luton and Holmes - would imagine Holmes played a big part in staying on) once he was told it was happening.

Yeah, you’re probably right. I hadn’t realised Holmes still had 18 months left.

[Brogue]

Still think getting 500k for a league one player isn’t bad business tbf.