John Madejski-Legend

[Lacoste]

Think he deserves his own thread.

This guy wanted out of here by now and who would blame him, but unlike other owners, he is still knocking around not because he wants to be but because he feels he needs to be.

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.

I just feel so safe with him in the boardroom! He's like an older brother that will look over you, repelling bullies and ensuring your safety.

Sir John, you are a legend, we would have been fcuked without you.

[SPARTA]

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

[windermere_royal]

one way or another the day he leaves is not so far away, before that we need to be on a sound financial footing, a legend that should never be forgotten by future generations

[SPARTA]

one way or another the day he leaves is not so far away, before that we need to be on a sound financial footing, a legend that should never be forgotten by future generations

I think it takes a lot to justify a statue of any player or manager, even an owner, but SJM most definitely deserves one. Maybe STAR could do something to get fans raising money to have one made?

[dizzynewheights]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

[windermere_royal]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

is this a wind up?

[Lacoste]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

is this a wind up?

[From Despair To Where?]

He may not have always made the right decisions but I genuinely believe that, whatever decisions he's made, he always had the best interests of the club at heart. A paternal figurehead.

A statue of the man would not be an inappropriate

[SPARTA]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

is this a wind up?

It's a great idea. Perhaps even name the stadium after him, add a few white seats with his name emblazoned on them.

[howser]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ? self admitted not a football man originally, he has been outstanding in his commitment to the club, not always popular with some of the decisions he took, I think if we had a statue of him outside the Stadium, his name plate should read "I cut the cloth accordingly". We have a great stadium, all of what we have achieved over the past 10 years or so he can take the major credit for.

[Winchester Royal]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ? self admitted not a football man originally, he has been outstanding in his commitment to the club, not always popular with some of the decisions he took, I think if we had a statue of him outside the Stadium, his name plate should read "I cut the cloth accordingly". We have a great stadium, all of what we have achieved over the past 10 years or so he can take the major credit for.

Knowing the club, they would rule against the statue and instead decide to put up a commemorative piece of cloth, which had been cut accordingly...

[Avon Royal]

He may not have always made the right decisions but I genuinely believe that, whatever decisions he's made, he always had the best interests of the club at heart. A paternal figurehead.

A statue of the man would not be an inappropriate

But an inappropriate statue would be even better!

I can just see it now, a triumphant SIr John bending Cilla over the bonnet of his Bentley - immortalised in bronze with a stern finger pointed towards a sheepish Pardew pushing a lawn mower.

[RepressedRoyal]

Simply where would we be if he hadn't come and saved us ? self admitted not a football man originally, he has been outstanding in his commitment to the club, not always popular with some of the decisions he took, I think if we had a statue of him outside the Stadium, his name plate should read "I cut the cloth accordingly". We have a great stadium, all of what we have achieved over the past 10 years or so he can take the major credit for.

Knowing the club, they would rule against the statue and instead decide to put up a commemorative piece of cloth, which had been cut accordingly...

Perfect idea, a well cut piece of cloth, encased in a cheap box, possibly from Lakeland Plastics.

[Cureton's Volley]

He may not have always made the right decisions but I genuinely believe that, whatever decisions he's made, he always had the best interests of the club at heart. A paternal figurehead.

A statue of the man would not be an inappropriate

But an inappropriate statue would be even better!

I can just see it now, a triumphant SIr John bending Cilla over the bonnet of his Bentley - immortalised in bronze with a stern finger pointed towards a sheepish Pardew pushing a lawn mower.

[RepressedRoyal]

This is a major love in for SJM and as with politics, history is in danger of being re-written.

It is beyond doubt that SJM has done a lot of good for Reading but it has often been for self-serving purposes; being a Chairman of a football club is great for self promotion.

There have been many public embarrassments as well, my favourite being the demand to the FA to have a minutes silence for the death of a woman (Thatcher) who was widely despised by working class football fans from Plymouth to Newcastle.

Like many on here, I really don't understand the complexities of the TSI deal, however, again, like many on here, I was highly suspicious of a group that flirted with Everton but had their advances rejected by the suspicions of Bill Kenwright and his board.

I can't help but feel that the TSI deal was naively misguided and put the club in a position where, arguably, it could get financially raped. SJM was either conned or desperate for liquid cash.

For all SJM's good work, I'm not entirely sure if the TSI farce deserves a statue or even a well cut piece of cloth.

[scumbag]

He may not have always made the right decisions but I genuinely believe that, whatever decisions he's made, he always had the best interests of the club at heart. A paternal figurehead.

A statue of the man would not be an inappropriate

But an inappropriate statue would be even better!

I can just see it now, a triumphant SIr John bending Cilla over the bonnet of his Bentley - immortalised in bronze with a stern finger pointed towards a sheepish Pardew pushing a lawn mower.

ALOL

[Big Foot]

Sir John Madejski was at Skint Mondays in Sakura tonight. Leg-end.

[Pepe the Horseman]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

lol

[soggy biscuit]

When he does go we should maybe name a stand after him or something

genuine lol

[SPARTA]

Sir John Madejski was at Skint Mondays in Sakura tonight. Leg-end.