New Ownership

[Terminal Boardom]

Someone with too much time on his / her hands

[superreadingfan]

Sir John Madejski has found a buyer for the club and it is none other than Dietrich Mateschitz of Red Bull. They are interested in rebranding the club to Red Bull Reading and forming partnership with other Red Bull football club franchises. To ring in their ownership they look to bring in Swiss footballing stars Alexander Frei and Valentin Stocker. Understandably if Reading fail to make a return to the Premier League via playoffs the deal will be off

would be cool if true

[Row Z Royal]

It's Definitely Mabey.

[madstadblues]

I won't stay awake worrying about this..........

Hold on, maybe I will

[Wimb]

A few thoughts on this up on The Tilehurst End now

http://thetilehurstend.co.uk/2011/05/13 ... -madejski/

[Z175]

I think our chairman will be touting the club on Friday at the Royal Wedding-plenty of rich people there who he may have sold a car to in the past.

Go on Wills and Kate....

She was born in Reading.
She grew up in Berkshire.
He is a Royal.
They have a place in Windsor.
They have loads of money.

...but he's an Aston Villa supporter and they live in Anglesey.

No harm in trying though I suppose.

Reuters, London.
SIR JOHN MADEJSKI, the millionnaire businessman and owner of Reading Football Club is believed to have outlined a deal in principle to sell the club to Michael Middleton, the father-in-law of Prince William, the new Duke of Cambridge. Madejski is known to be keen to sell his club to the right buyer and speculation regarding the impending sale has featured in the sports pages of UK newspapers for some time, quoting Madejski as stating, "Billionnaires only, Millionnaires need not apply."

Although wealthy, the Middleton's are not thought to have the wealth or desire to sink millions into football, but are buying the club as a wedding present for their daughter and son-in-law. Princess Katherine, who was born in the Berkshire town, is known to be ambivalent about football but public relations advisors to the royal family have spoken about the need for the newly weds to remain popular with the masses. A Clarence House spokesman privately acknowledged that the club have been warned to cut down their time playing and watching sports such as polo. It is believed that ownership of Reading Football Club will keep the young royal couple in a popular light with the public as they identify with the ups and downs of the millions of football fans in the country. Reading are considered an inoffensive, family orientated club with few rivals and are even nicknamed "the Royals".

Prince William's in laws were guests of Sir John Madejski for the playoff semi-final home leg between Reading and Cardiff City, the result of which would determine if Reading gain promotion to the lucrative Premier League. Michael Middleton, a Slough Town fan, is well known to Reading manager Brian McDermott, who is thought to welcome the influence and cash the royal ownership could yield. Middleton is thought to be the driving force behind the purchase and believes that his and his familes passion for their local team will trump snide comments that Prince William is wasting taxpayers money on a luxury asset.

The deal, for a purported £40m, is expected to be finalised after the conclusion of the Championship playoffs, in which Reading currently trail 1-0 to Cardiff City.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/busi ... l_club.htm

[Z175]

http://www.fanhouse.co.uk/2011/05/16/ca ... ness-chec/

[1871 Royal]

Reuters, London.
SIR JOHN MADEJSKI, the millionnaire businessman and owner of Reading Football Club is believed to have outlined a deal in principle to sell the club to Michael Middleton, the father-in-law of Prince William, the new Duke of Cambridge. Madejski is known to be keen to sell his club to the right buyer and speculation regarding the impending sale has featured in the sports pages of UK newspapers for some time, quoting Madejski as stating, "Billionnaires only, Millionnaires need not apply."

Although wealthy, the Middleton's are not thought to have the wealth or desire to sink millions into football, but are buying the club as a wedding present for their daughter and son-in-law. Princess Katherine, who was born in the Berkshire town, is known to be ambivalent about football but public relations advisors to the royal family have spoken about the need for the newly weds to remain popular with the masses. A Clarence House spokesman privately acknowledged that the club have been warned to cut down their time playing and watching sports such as polo. It is believed that ownership of Reading Football Club will keep the young royal couple in a popular light with the public as they identify with the ups and downs of the millions of football fans in the country. Reading are considered an inoffensive, family orientated club with few rivals and are even nicknamed "the Royals".

Prince William's in laws were guests of Sir John Madejski for the playoff semi-final home leg between Reading and Cardiff City, the result of which would determine if Reading gain promotion to the lucrative Premier League. Michael Middleton, a Slough Town fan, is well known to Reading manager Brian McDermott, who is thought to welcome the influence and cash the royal ownership could yield. Middleton is thought to be the driving force behind the purchase and believes that his and his familes passion for their local team will trump snide comments that Prince William is wasting taxpayers money on a luxury asset.

The deal, for a purported £40m, is expected to be finalised after the conclusion of the Championship playoffs, in which Reading currently trail 1-0 to Cardiff City.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/busi ... l_club.htm

Hang on just a cotton picking minute ......

in which Reading currently trail 1-0 to Cardiff City

Did I miss something on friday night or is this another addition to here http://hobnob.royals.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=56358&start=760

[Barry the bird boggler]

This must be a load of crap. Selling out to someone with no substantial wealth to run a club and to become a plaything of a couple with no real interest in the game and, even if they were passionate, unable to put any money in themselves as they're funded by the tax payer.

Or perhaps this is the first part of a move to merge with Slough and allow them to return to the Conference....

[Uke]

Reuters, London.
SIR JOHN MADEJSKI, the millionnaire businessman and owner of Reading Football Club is believed to have outlined a deal in principle to sell the club to Michael Middleton, the father-in-law of Prince William, the new Duke of Cambridge. Madejski is known to be keen to sell his club to the right buyer and speculation regarding the impending sale has featured in the sports pages of UK newspapers for some time, quoting Madejski as stating, "Billionnaires only, Millionnaires need not apply."

Although wealthy, the Middleton's are not thought to have the wealth or desire to sink millions into football, but are buying the club as a wedding present for their daughter and son-in-law. Princess Katherine, who was born in the Berkshire town, is known to be ambivalent about football but public relations advisors to the royal family have spoken about the need for the newly weds to remain popular with the masses. A Clarence House spokesman privately acknowledged that the club have been warned to cut down their time playing and watching sports such as polo. It is believed that ownership of Reading Football Club will keep the young royal couple in a popular light with the public as they identify with the ups and downs of the millions of football fans in the country. Reading are considered an inoffensive, family orientated club with few rivals and are even nicknamed "the Royals".

Prince William's in laws were guests of Sir John Madejski for the playoff semi-final home leg between Reading and Cardiff City, the result of which would determine if Reading gain promotion to the lucrative Premier League. Michael Middleton, a Slough Town fan, is well known to Reading manager Brian McDermott, who is thought to welcome the influence and cash the royal ownership could yield. Middleton is thought to be the driving force behind the purchase and believes that his and his familes passion for their local team will trump snide comments that Prince William is wasting taxpayers money on a luxury asset.

The deal, for a purported £40m, is expected to be finalised after the conclusion of the Championship playoffs, in which Reading currently trail 1-0 to Cardiff City.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/busi ... l_club.htm

It's also mentioned here for those who think its a wind up!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/reading/new_royals_to_own_old_royals

[ZacNaloen]

You could link to anything from the Time website and claim it's legit, because seriously, who subcribes??

[Row Z Royal]

We're not Real Madrid
We're not Barcelona
But we're bank-rolled by the State
As Prince Willz is our owner

[urz13]

Right. I know the chief executive, and he told me we have 3 prospective new owners lined up. All have over £2bn. Anyway, onE is more interested than the others and wants to buy if we go up and may buy if we don't. He has £9.5th and wants to put money into the academy as well as the transfer budget. Thoughts? And would SJM sell?

[urz13]

urz13 how are you, How do you no this mate Do you think we go up?

Oh god not you off ifooty I'm good, well I know this because Nigel Howe told me, and it'll be tough but if Ledge and Jem can break up their passing game we can win

[roadrunner]

Haven't I seen you two on iKes?

[urz13]

On ifooty? I'm not on much anymore.

[Jackson Corner]

It's not about money the new owner must have deep pockets and cut cloth.

[The Rouge]

Sir John Madejski has found a buyer for the club and it is none other than Dietrich Mateschitz of Red Bull. They are interested in rebranding the club to Red Bull Reading and forming partnership with other Red Bull football club franchises. To ring in their ownership they look to bring in Swiss footballing stars Alexander Frei and Valentin Stocker. Understandably if Reading fail to make a return to the Premier League via playoffs the deal will be off

LAME SHEET

[brendywendy]

It's not about money the new owner must have deep pockets and cut cloth.

no no no, he needs to cut his pockets with a deep cloth

[DOYLERSAROYALER]

It's not about money the new owner must have deep pockets and cut cloth.

no no no, he needs to cut his pockets with a deep cloth

...WHAT ABOUT THE COAT????