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by Forbury Lion
18 Mar 2024 10:25
Forum: The Team
Topic: What day will the news break?
Replies: 44
Views: 4328

Re: What day will the news break?

My sources within Reading FC tell me that they know absolutely nothing as they are being kept in the dark, however they will report back any strange sightings like Richard Branson landing his balloon in the car park, running to the stadium with one of those big cheques you see being awarded to lotte...
by Forbury Lion
18 Mar 2024 09:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: What day will the news break?
Replies: 44
Views: 4328

Re: What day will the news break?

Depends whose breaking it and what it is. If it's bad news, it'll be announced on a Sunday morning that the owner is thinking of doing X and then on Monday morning some 3rd party will announce he did it, possibly Wycombe Wanderers I imagine if it's a confirmed sale of the club, The new owner will an...
by Forbury Lion
18 Mar 2024 09:02
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

Snowflake Royal
St Pauli
72 bus
You and Nath


Phew!

Don't worry, you two are both in it too.

And me.
Don't worry, he doesn't know your real name Dave
by Forbury Lion
14 Mar 2024 11:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: Who do you consider to be a rival?
Replies: 49
Views: 3090

Re: Who do you consider to be a rival?

Dai Yongge is our only nemisis
by Forbury Lion
14 Mar 2024 11:06
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

Bunch of stupid pcunts. Absolutely. Makes my blood boil. Sell Before We Dai make another blunder. Just one thought, say SBWD were successful and somehow persuaded (all nice and legal with no naughties happening) the Wycombe owner not to go through with the purchase and consequently the monies Readi...
by Forbury Lion
14 Mar 2024 11:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

I'm genuinely bemused at what protesting outside Adams Park is meant to achieve. Agreed. Now, if Wycombe fans want to protest and invite us to join in then that's a different story, but for a bunch of Reading fans to go protest outside another clubs ground when it's our owner screwing our club over...
by Forbury Lion
13 Mar 2024 15:06
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

Next protest needs to be outside of Chinese embassy they can influence Dai and would not be happy at him embarrassing them They might put pressure on him to get rid quickly/cut his losses which might mean dissolving the club. I think the non-payment of taxes is the key thing here, that isn't someth...
by Forbury Lion
13 Mar 2024 13:46
Forum: The Team
Topic: The phoenix club thread
Replies: 67
Views: 4000

Re: The phoenix club thread

Maybe create a new club anyway, even if Reading FC survives. This town could do with a non-league club (assuming that isn't going to be Reading FC). Maybe in 50 years time our descendants will be attending the Reading derby in the Premier League, a big six pointer with European Super League qualific...
by Forbury Lion
13 Mar 2024 13:41
Forum: The Team
Topic: The phoenix club thread
Replies: 67
Views: 4000

Re: The phoenix club thread

WestYorksRoyal How do I edit the title ? :lol:
What do you want it changed to? - I've got moderator powers so can do it if you can't
by Forbury Lion
13 Mar 2024 13:40
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

They wouldn't give two shits. I heard people, who seem pretty well versed in Chinese culture, say the opposite. Seemingly they don't like to be embarrassed in the wider world, particularly with regard to commercial dealings, and don't take kindly to any of their citizens who are thought to be respo...
by Forbury Lion
11 Mar 2024 10:41
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

Put on decent street food and bars outside the ground and spending an extra hour at the stadium after a game wouldnt be the end of the world for many. What is there to get home to on a Saturday? I've been a "home" fan at the new White Hart Lane, and at the Amex, and both clubs go to consi...
by Forbury Lion
05 Mar 2024 10:40
Forum: The Team
Topic: Embargos, HMRC Payment defaults, non payment of wages, the usual under Dai Wrongge
Replies: 2554
Views: 2477268

Re: Embargos, HMRC Payment defaults, non payment of wages, the usual under Dai Wrongge

When is the next HMRC bill due? I assume this is for employer tax and Ni contributions so if he doesn't pay the players then no tax and NI is due. So in theory if they didn't pay any wages but instead gave all the players and staff an interest free loan, they might be able to defer tax and NI... co...
by Forbury Lion
05 Mar 2024 10:32
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

Maybe the EFL should have the power to divert TV revenues to the tax man and/or player wages in situations such as those we've found ourselves in and then to get most clubs on board with that idea, further divert them to pay outstanding transfer fees owed to other EFL and non league clubs. Might do ...
by Forbury Lion
05 Mar 2024 10:28
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

People shouldn't be driving to games anyway, it is bad for the environment. Who said they want it to use as a car park? - probably want to do some building development before selling the club on less the car park, not realising the Thai's already did that Seriously though, If a prospective buyer is...
by Forbury Lion
05 Mar 2024 09:47
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

Just listened to Nigel Howe on the podcast, it would seem some prospective buyers are surprised they`re not getting the hotel too and some are concerned that we could lose all the car parking space when the royal elm park development finally starts, said he hoped they could buy that too, fukks sake...
by Forbury Lion
04 Mar 2024 13:42
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

I listened to a recent episode of The Price of Football and Everton's appeal/points re-instatement, Apparently the EPL didn't have clear guidance regarding penalties that could be applied, so at the appeal they referred to the EFL guidance and as such applied that penalty which was lower. They also ...
by Forbury Lion
04 Mar 2024 10:20
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2660
Views: 2101274

Re: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group

Yes, but the fans have done that off their own back without the club being involved - hence the constant messages from the club about staying off the pitch, etc... Fans probably should've been punished with a game or two behind closed doors. If the club were going to organise something like that it...
by Forbury Lion
28 Feb 2024 11:31
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

On top of that who in their right minds would renew their STs by the deadline date which is normally late June with the potential uncertainty still hanging over the club? They should definitely factor in zero ST revenue to cover the June/July wages and tax bills. I won't renew, just too risky. Yes ...
by Forbury Lion
28 Feb 2024 11:28
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

Maybe Howe should be asking these interested parties to show their interest in the form of a secured loan to Reading FC to help out with the tax bill/wages and avoid subsequent points deductions. Everton have done this with their prospective buyers, however they've borrowed so much that the lenders ...
by Forbury Lion
26 Feb 2024 14:17
Forum: The Team
Topic: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED
Replies: 3311
Views: 1547839

Re: TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

Stranded Anyway meeting with Howe is today apparently, so be very interesting* to see if we hear something positive.
Howe can legitimately say he's been meeting with interested parties if he meets STAR, BBC Berks or anyone... doesn't mean they've got any money to make an offer
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