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[WestYorksRoyal]

What a roller coaster. I'm beyond following all the twists and turns and trying to 2nd guess what comes next. I'll enjoy the Euros and then hopefully things come together for the new season.

That's how desperate things have become - relying on England performing well in the Euros to cheer us up from the misery surrounding our club!

Tbf they've got better. It's like a pair of balancing scales with Reading FC and England. Reading used to be good and England brought guaranteed disappointment, now it's closer to the other way around. One difference being that Reading actually won the Championship. Twice.

[Armadillo Roadkill]

Hmm. Being owned by Saudis and US-based venture capitalists. What a prospect. It makes me literally, not metaphorically, sick. The club might survive, even prosper, but at what cost?

Football has an ownership problem, and a takeover like this will not solve it.

[South Coast Royal]

Not the richest of Saudis then when there needs to be others involved to come up with "only" £30 million.

[Sutekh]

Not the richest of Saudis then when there needs to be others involved to come up with "only" £30 million.

Which middle eastern country's government are behind them? And will they be able to attract Salah to finish his career here?

[Mid Sussex Royal]

This is the same group that were interested in the spring as reported by Eddie ITK. Mark Bircham is behind it.

[Snowflake Royal]

The Saudi's can oxf*rd off. Straight back to being the playing thing of immoral arsehats where money is a joke.

[Crowbar6753]

I have no idea what's going on anymore, is Dai stalling or are Chiron stalling!! we really don't know, however, with another offer being put on the table and according to the report is a more substantial offer maybe this might just be the kick up the backside that Chiron need to get this deal completed.
Regarding any new owners, i'm sure they're all crooks in some way or another!! Maybe its time to use the German template and start having fan owned clubs or at least a fan led consortium who own 50% in the club to stop these crooks from ruining our clubs.

[Franchise FC]

I have no idea what's going on anymore, is Dai stalling or are Chiron stalling!! we really don't know, however, with another offer being put on the table and according to the report is a more substantial offer maybe this might just be the kick up the backside that Chiron need to get this deal completed.
Regarding any new owners, i'm sure they're all crooks in some way or another!! Maybe its time to use the German template and start having fan owned clubs or at least a fan led consortium who own 50% in the club to stop these crooks from ruining our clubs.

Which 1,000 rich Nobbers do you think could stump up £30,000 each for the purchase, followed by £10,000 each per annum to run the club ?

[Winston Biscuit]

Hope we get sponsored by Allahu Akbar or summat

[Snowflake Royal]

I have no idea what's going on anymore, is Dai stalling or are Chiron stalling!! we really don't know, however, with another offer being put on the table and according to the report is a more substantial offer maybe this might just be the kick up the backside that Chiron need to get this deal completed.
Regarding any new owners, i'm sure they're all crooks in some way or another!! Maybe its time to use the German template and start having fan owned clubs or at least a fan led consortium who own 50% in the club to stop these crooks from ruining our clubs.

Which 1,000 rich Nobbers do you think could stump up £30,000 each for the purchase, followed by £10,000 each per annum to run the club ?

That pre-supposes 50% fan ownership would need to buy half the club at Dai's ludicrous value.

If a rule/law is introduced requiring it, that isn’t necessarily how it works.

And if you combine it with clubs living withing their means there's no need to put massive amounts in each year.

[Royalwaster]

I have no idea what's going on anymore, is Dai stalling or are Chiron stalling!! we really don't know, however, with another offer being put on the table and according to the report is a more substantial offer maybe this might just be the kick up the backside that Chiron need to get this deal completed.
Regarding any new owners, i'm sure they're all crooks in some way or another!! Maybe its time to use the German template and start having fan owned clubs or at least a fan led consortium who own 50% in the club to stop these crooks from ruining our clubs.

Which 1,000 rich Nobbers do you think could stump up £30,000 each for the purchase, followed by £10,000 each per annum to run the club ?

That pre-supposes 50% fan ownership would need to buy half the club at Dai's ludicrous value.

If a rule/law is introduced requiring it, that isn’t necessarily how it works.

And if you combine it with clubs living withing their means there's no need to put massive amounts in each year.

You mean follow the Rotherham model and get relegated every season?

[Snowflake Royal]

Which 1,000 rich Nobbers do you think could stump up £30,000 each for the purchase, followed by £10,000 each per annum to run the club ?

That pre-supposes 50% fan ownership would need to buy half the club at Dai's ludicrous value.

If a rule/law is introduced requiring it, that isn’t necessarily how it works.

And if you combine it with clubs living withing their means there's no need to put massive amounts in each year.

You mean follow the Rotherham model and get relegated every season?

I'm clearly talking about a national requirement that would drastically change all of football. If everyone has to follow the same approach, we can't all get relegated, can we.


And Rotherham have had about as many promotions in the same time, so had a damn sight more enjoyable and successful last 10 years than we have.

[blythspartan]

What a roller coaster. I'm beyond following all the twists and turns and trying to 2nd guess what comes next. I'll enjoy the Euros and then hopefully things come together for the new season.

As I won’t be back in the UK until the end of July I feel completely detached from what’s going on atm. I am not sure we’re going to find the perfect owner. Right now I’d take anyone who’s going to pay the bills on time each month.

With regards to England and the euros I don’t think we’ll find much solace there. I can’t see us getting out of the group stages. I think we have some good technical players that look great for their club sides, but when they all come together for England it never quite works out.

[SouthDownsRoyal]

Hmm. Being owned by Saudis and US-based venture capitalists. What a prospect. It makes me literally, not metaphorically, sick. The club might survive, even prosper, but at what cost?

Football has an ownership problem, and a takeover like this will not solve it.

I don’t disagree but you can’t fight the system.

We just need dai gone and move on

[stealthpapes]

That pre-supposes 50% fan ownership would need to buy half the club at Dai's ludicrous value.

If a rule/law is introduced requiring it, that isn’t necessarily how it works.

And if you combine it with clubs living withing their means there's no need to put massive amounts in each year.

You mean follow the Rotherham model and get relegated every season?

I'm clearly talking about a national requirement that would drastically change all of football. If everyone has to follow the same approach, we can't all get relegated, can we.


And Rotherham have had about as many promotions in the same time, so had a damn sight more enjoyable and successful last 10 years than we have.

yeah, every other season, innit?

[Linden Jones' Tash]

James Earnshaw on Twitter
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I am told that a US-Saudi consortium, who have held a long-term interest in acquiring the club, have lodged a formal bid in excess of £30m. I understand that this is the largest bid received to date. #readingfc remain in talks with multiple parties. https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/spor ... turn-fold/

https://x.com/james_e1871/status/179939 ... Rj9SQ&s=19

This leak feels like a PR stunt, given the breakdown of exclusive talks.

A local journalist says 'I am told' and hopium returns a week before the deadline for ST renewals...

[Gunny Fishcake]

With the season ticket renewal deadline this Friday , it's a dilemma what to do ? Renew club goes bust we'd lose money ? I guess after 35 consecutive years as a Season ticket holder I'll be taking the risk and renewing. Wonder how many people are waiting ? Will the club extend deadline ?

[Hound]

It’s not really a deadline though, it’s just a deadline for renewal in same seats isn’t it? And early bird price

I’m not jumping in yet - I very much doubt anyone will take my current seats in the meantime

[WestYorksRoyal]

What a roller coaster. I'm beyond following all the twists and turns and trying to 2nd guess what comes next. I'll enjoy the Euros and then hopefully things come together for the new season.

As I won’t be back in the UK until the end of July I feel completely detached from what’s going on atm. I am not sure we’re going to find the perfect owner. Right now I’d take anyone who’s going to pay the bills on time each month.

With regards to England and the euros I don’t think we’ll find much solace there. I can’t see us getting out of the group stages. I think we have some good technical players that look great for their club sides, but when they all come together for England it never quite works out.

Tbf, I didn't say I'll enjoy watching England win the Euros. A major tournament is just enjoyable full stop. Plenty of games on, a chance to go to the pub, that summer feeling. England doing well is just a bonus.

Enjoy it and hopefully by the end RFC have given us a couple of reasons to look forward to the new season.

[Snowflake Royal]

It’s not really a deadline though, it’s just a deadline for renewal in same seats isn’t it? And early bird price

I’m not jumping in yet - I very much doubt anyone will take my current seats in the meantime

Yeah, I appreciate its hard times financially, but I'm amazed anyone is putting money in now just to save 30 odd quid.