John Madejski-Legend

[paddy20]

Will most definitely be a sad day when he leaves the club. It wont feel the same without him.

Def. not a wig then or it would have blown off!

[M Brook]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ?

Saved us from what?

[multisync1830]

the wig thing always puzzled me...

[SPARTA]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ?

Saved us from what?

At best the old 2nd division/3rd division for the rest of our days. We'd be like Hartlepool now if it wasn't for SJM.

[M Brook]

Most owners would have just sold out to the highest bidder to get their money back, but even in these uncertain times he's still there guaranteeing funds in the Jan transfer window. He has no reason to do this bur he clearly still wants the club to succeed and progress.

a. He wasn't exactly inundated with potential buyers and when one finally came along he accepted without doing his homework and heeding the advice of those more knowledgable of such things, hence the current state of affairs.
b. He has every reason to guarantee funds next month. He needs RFC to be in with a shout this season if he is to find another mug, err, potential buyer in the next few months.

That said, he has been brilliant for RFC but anyone who thinks his actions have been born of pure altrusim is deluded.

[M Brook]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ?

Saved us from what?

At best the old 2nd division/3rd division for the rest of our days. We'd be like Hartlepool now if it wasn't for SJM.

Let's not forget the role of SJM's predecessor, Roger Smee. He played his part in turning the club round. It's not all down to Sir John.

[paddy20]

I think when we see what the alternatives are we have been lucky to have someone like him. I think someone said its like having a big brother that you fight and argue with but would always know that as a last resort he will be there. Frustrating, annoying,and obstinate but he is ours.

[Green]

+1.

I know you log in here occasionally so Merry Christmas to you and yours if you're reading this SJM.

[SPARTA]

Let's not forget the role of SJM's predecessor, Roger Smee. He played his part in turning the club round. It's not all down to Sir John.

Of course, but Smee did as much as he could have done to be fair. SJM has always stated that he came in with hours to spare before we faced oblivion, so from that perspective he saved us, and then took us to a level no-one ever expected.

I started watching the club around 92, and my family always stood there with me and told me how we'd never play in the top flight, we'd never see a new flash stadium with this capacity, we'd never, never, never... But we have. We've achieved the unbelievable under Sir John's ownership. Smee deservers recognition for what he achieved under the circumstances he faced, as does SJM for what he has done here. Now we're at a time when new ownership is vital in taking this club forwards again and maintaining that progressive momentum. We just have to hope that we are equally as lucky, and that the new owner is the sult of the earth.

[M Brook]

Let's not forget the role of SJM's predecessor, Roger Smee. He played his part in turning the club round. It's not all down to Sir John.

Of course, but Smee did as much as he could have done to be fair. SJM has always stated that he came in with hours to spare before we faced oblivion, so from that perspective he saved us, and then took us to a level no-one ever expected.

I started watching the club around 92, and my family always stood there with me and told me how we'd never play in the top flight, we'd never see a new flash stadium with this capacity, we'd never, never, never... But we have. We've achieved the unbelievable under Sir John's ownership. Smee deservers recognition for what he achieved under the circumstances he faced, as does SJM for what he has done here. Now we're at a time when new ownership is vital in taking this club forwards again and maintaining that progressive momentum. We just have to hope that we are equally as lucky, and that the new owner is the sult of the earth.

Fair comment - I'll go with that. I am sure that fans of most other clubs will have been jealous that we've had SJM for as long as we have. At the end of the day he is a businessman but we have come an awful long way under his stewardship and we are very lucky and, as you say, long may that luck continue.

[Barry the bird boggler]

Let's not forget the role of SJM's predecessor, Roger Smee. He played his part in turning the club round. It's not all down to Sir John.

Of course, but Smee did as much as he could have done to be fair. SJM has always stated that he came in with hours to spare before we faced oblivion, so from that perspective he saved us, and then took us to a level no-one ever expected.

Yes but he would have waited until oblivion was on the doorstep before stepping forward to ensure he bought at the best possible price - just as any businessman would have done.

Definite legend and he should get a statue.....

[Terminal Boardom]

Certainly not my cup of Darjeeling. Everything he has done for the Club has been on a business basis. No money has been given as it has always been as a loan - albeit on generous terms. The worst bit of cloth cutting he did was to effectively force McGhee out of the club at a time when we were playing the best football witnessed for a generation.

[Uke]

Certainly not my cup of Darjeeling. Everything he has done for the Club has been on a business basis. No money has been given as it has always been as a loan - albeit on generous terms. The worst bit of cloth cutting he did was to effectively force McGhee out of the club at a time when we were playing the best football witnessed for a generation.

The bit about agreeing to stay and then fùcking off to Leicester was SJM's fault then?

[AthleticoSpizz]

Certainly not my cup of Darjeeling. Everything he has done for the Club has been on a business basis. No money has been given as it has always been as a loan - albeit on generous terms. The worst bit of cloth cutting he did was to effectively force McGhee out of the club at a time when we were playing the best football witnessed for a generation.

Think that covers it - legend

[leon]

+1.

I know you log in here occasionally so Merry Christmas to you and yours if you're reading this SJM.

yes I believe he posts as Pisschrist.

[Pseud O'Nym]

+1.

I know you log in here occasionally so Merry Christmas to you and yours if you're reading this SJM.

yes I believe he posts as Pisschrist.

Really? I thought he posted as Athletico Spizz.

[AthleticoSpizz]

Ho ho ho Pseudo Dym

You little tease you.

Merry Christmas

[Pseud O'Nym]

Ho ho ho Pseudo Dym

You little tease you.

Merry Christmas

And to you too, Sir John.

[Terminal Boardom]

Certainly not my cup of Darjeeling. Everything he has done for the Club has been on a business basis. No money has been given as it has always been as a loan - albeit on generous terms. The worst bit of cloth cutting he did was to effectively force McGhee out of the club at a time when we were playing the best football witnessed for a generation.

The bit about agreeing to stay and then fùcking off to Leicester was SJM's fault then?

SJM's word wasn't it? First of all there was the removal of paying for fish and chips on the way home following away games then MM was refused the £100k that would have got us John Williams who, at the time, was more than rapid. On top of that, had SJM had any sense, he would have told Leicester to do one when they came calling.

[sandman]

So Mark Mcghee left because he didn't get fish and chips anymore? Makes sense I suppose, the fat b'stard.