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[PieEater]

What’s going on?

Mate just said SJM has been on Sky saying we’re about to go under and STAR have just sent an email about the March funding shortfall. Have talks fallen through?

Tweet not email.

I would imagine he's yanking your chain a bit on the first one.

Having seen the STAR tweet it is just another call to arms reminding people that there is still a shortfall for March so get to games if you can i.e. the Women's match at the stadium tomorrow night as every penny counts.

No more to it than that.

This quote lines up with what Earnshaw said happened yesterday

Meanwhile, former Reading chairman Sir John Madejski said he was optimistic the club would be sold in the near future.

"I think things will ratify in the near future and I think the club will be sold," he told BBC Radio Berkshire.

"There is some very wealthy owners lining up, about three as I understand it, and they've got some incredibly deep pockets.

"They might even decide to step in and keep the training ground, that would make a huge difference."

[Greatwesternline]

I noticed that STAR are running a sponsor a player for £1000 scheme. Not a bad idea, but why is it being run through STAR?

[Hendo]

I noticed that STAR are running a sponsor a player for £1000 scheme. Not a bad idea, but why is it being run through STAR?

They're the official liaison between the club and it's supporters - would imagine this is right in their wheelhouse.

Plus I don't think supporters would be very trusting giving the club any money at the moment. Rather give it to STAR would then be able to send it to the right account at the club.

[Hound]

The STAR tweet reads very much like "Let's not take anything for granted"

Exactly how I read it as well.

They have two days to pay HMRC. Squeaky bum time.

Just means another 2 point deduction doesn’t it? Kind of priced that in already

[Greatwesternline]

I noticed that STAR are running a sponsor a player for £1000 scheme. Not a bad idea, but why is it being run through STAR?

They're the official liaison between the club and it's supporters - would imagine this is right in their wheelhouse.

Plus I don't think supporters would be very trusting giving the club any money at the moment. Rather give it to STAR would then be able to send it to the right account at the club.

So bemused by this 'right' and 'wrong' account in the club. Every bank account that is part of RFC Limited belongs to the Club, and all of those belong to the owner of the club.

The owner of the club has the legal authority to move monies around between his bank accounts.

STAR is basically carrying out commercial activities on behalf of the club. Would be interesting* to find out who is legally liable should there be a dispute over these sponsorship deals. I hope STAR has good legal advice.

[Greatwesternline]

Exactly how I read it as well.

They have two days to pay HMRC. Squeaky bum time.

Just means another 2 point deduction doesn’t it? Kind of priced that in already

Fair

[SouthDownsRoyal]

Exactly how I read it as well.

They have two days to pay HMRC. Squeaky bum time.

Just means another 2 point deduction doesn’t it? Kind of priced that in already

Same, when I look at the table I take two points off

[Orion1871]

What’s going on?

Mate just said SJM has been on Sky saying we’re about to go under and STAR have just sent an email about the March funding shortfall. Have talks fallen through?

Tweet not email.

I would imagine he's yanking your chain a bit on the first one.

Having seen the STAR tweet it is just another call to arms reminding people that there is still a shortfall for March so get to games if you can i.e. the Women's match at the stadium tomorrow night as every penny counts.

No more to it than that.

Not like Blyth to blindly believe everything they read.

[Hendo]

I noticed that STAR are running a sponsor a player for £1000 scheme. Not a bad idea, but why is it being run through STAR?

They're the official liaison between the club and it's supporters - would imagine this is right in their wheelhouse.

Plus I don't think supporters would be very trusting giving the club any money at the moment. Rather give it to STAR would then be able to send it to the right account at the club.

So bemused by this 'right' and 'wrong' account in the club. Every bank account that is part of RFC Limited belongs to the Club, and all of those belong to the owner of the club.

The owner of the club has the legal authority to move monies around between his bank accounts.

STAR is basically carrying out commercial activities on behalf of the club. Would be interesting* to find out who is legally liable should there be a dispute over these sponsorship deals. I hope STAR has good legal advice.

Sounds like it has all been agreed with the club, assume there is a contract in place.

To reduce concerns of use, funds will be directed to the commercial account, not general funds, as agreed with #ReadingFC

[WestYorksRoyal]

Isn't this pissing in the wind a bit by STAR? As I see it, we're rescued or fcuked and raising amounts in the £10ks will barely make a difference. Am I missing a nuance or middle ground? Perhaps that this is the difference between 2 points or not even if a takeover happens?

[Sutekh]

In other big news, the Gov has finally pulled its finger out and the Football Governance Bill is getting an airing on Tuesday.

Too late for us, but regulator in coming.

oxf*rd you PL.

Just means this takeover is massive for us. If it all goes tits up for the incoming owners, we'll be protected by the regulator. This is the moment of maximum peril.

Ridiculous to see the PL opposing it but not surprising. I wonder where their fans sit. Certainly, I would expect most "legacy fans" to be on the side of the regulator.

Yeah, West Ham cementing their reputation as a bunch of pcunts with their owner saying 'best league in world' blah blah 'ain't broke don't fix' blah blah.

Meanwhile, the entire pyramid is oxf*rd and underfunded, they can't agree a payment deal, two PL clubs have been docked points, the Saudi state owns Newcastle, the state recently forced a terrorist state supporter to sell their club and the regular Champions are charged with over 100 offences.

'There's no cash, we're in £20bn debt' isn't exactly a strong argument for no regulation. Run your clubs properly, you bunch of thieving pcunts.

THIS. The PL try and resist this, shows what a bunch of out of touch useless ***** they are. Not fit for purpose, ideal only to run for government, where all the other useless, unfit and out of touch groups end up.

But then PGMOL aren't fit for purpose either and they're still running. PL are so bad they make the FA and FL look competent.

[Sutekh]

He could buy Wycombe Wanderers for that.

Or Bournemouth

[Millsy]

I'll admit I'm a spineless wimp.

Shaken by the shock of the Wycombe news, I zoned out of all things RFC, ignored the forum, put my head in the sand and avoided all RFC news. Very thankful to those of you who actually had the strength to do something on behalf of the likes of me.

Delighted to catch glimpses of headlines suggesting the deal is on hold and perhaps someone taking over?

I was hoping the whole thing was just a business tactic by Dai to make the point to investors and get them to buy it all, but that would suggest Dai isn't a total muppet in business matters.

Wake me up when this all ends.

[SouthDownsRoyal]

I'll admit I'm a spineless wimp.

Shaken by the shock of the Wycombe news, I zoned out of all things RFC, ignored the forum, put my head in the sand and avoided all RFC news. Very thankful to those of you who actually had the strength to do something on behalf of the likes of me.

Delighted to catch glimpses of headlines suggesting the deal is on hold and perhaps someone taking over?

I was hoping the whole thing was just a business tactic by Dai to make the point to investors and get them to buy it all, but that would suggest Dai isn't a total muppet in business matters.

Wake me up when this all ends.

I’ve become numb to it all now so it’s easy to sit and watch the saga go on

[WestYorksRoyal]

On the training ground point, didn't Wycombe initially express an interest around November? Which is about the same time Dai moved the goalposts on Genevra. Contrary to trying to save us, is it their owner's fault that this ordeal isn't all over already? We could have Abbey tied down for a 3 year contract without their meddling.

[rabidbee]

I still don't see why people have a grudge with Wycombe. Dai put up part of the club for sale. You can't blame Wycombe for being interested.

[Stranded]

On the training ground point, didn't Wycombe initially express an interest around November? Which is about the same time Dai moved the goalposts on Genevra. Contrary to trying to save us, is it their owner's fault that this ordeal isn't all over already? We could have Abbey tied down for a 3 year contract without their meddling.

The deal late last year falling through does seem to be related to there being separate interest in the training ground - naturally there will be an aspect of Dai/Pang pushing that out there but Wycombe (or their benefactor) could have decided not to pursue.

Of course, in the long term it may work out for the best as it feels (though could prove to be a false dawn) that the standard of potential owner now, is higher than Genevra seemed to offer given their links to individuals previously involved with mucking up Wigan.

[Hound]

I still don't see why people have a grudge with Wycombe. Dai put up part of the club for sale. You can't blame Wycombe for being interested.

Anyone who has an issue with the actual Wycombe team or fans over this need to have a word with themselves. Expect any Wycombe fans with any sense were pretty concerned about the whole thing

At a push you could have a whinge at their owner or benefactor or whoever

[Royal Rother]

In other big news, the Gov has finally pulled its finger out and the Football Governance Bill is getting an airing on Tuesday.

Too late for us, but regulator in coming.

oxf*rd you PL.

Just means this takeover is massive for us. If it all goes tits up for the incoming owners, we'll be protected by the regulator. This is the moment of maximum peril.

Ridiculous to see the PL opposing it but not surprising. I wonder where their fans sit. Certainly, I would expect most "legacy fans" to be on the side of the regulator.

Yeah, West Ham cementing their reputation as a bunch of pcunts with their owner saying 'best league in world' blah blah 'ain't broke don't fix' blah blah.

Meanwhile, the entire pyramid is oxf*rd and underfunded, they can't agree a payment deal, two PL clubs have been docked points, the Saudi state owns Newcastle, the state recently forced a terrorist state supporter to sell their club and the regular Champions are charged with over 100 offences.

'There's no cash, we're in £20bn debt' isn't exactly a strong argument for no regulation. Run your clubs properly, you bunch of thieving pcunts.

[Armadillo Roadkill]

Meanwhile, the entire pyramid is oxf*rd and underfunded, they can't agree a payment deal, two PL clubs have been docked points, the Saudi state owns Newcastle, the state recently forced a terrorist state supporter to sell their club and the regular Champions are charged with over 100 offences

Very, very good.

Can we get this on a flag?