TAKEOVER *NOT* CONFIMRED

[Armadillo Roadkill]

Just a thought, considering that Dai isn`t exactly on the EFLs Christmas card list at the minute do you think if a takeover isn`t completed by the time the fixtures are released in June that they would expel us from the league?
I`m sure they wouldn`t want this shambles to continue into next season too.
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?
I know it`s a little while down the road yet but I wouldn`t put anything out of the equation considering how slow this process is taking.

I'd say it is a very real possibility, as have others on here before me. They would ban him, leaving us without an owner, which it seems would lead to expulsion. A very real risk of this scenario happening..

[Forbury Lion]

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 could probably force a sale through at a reduced price by threatening to call in the loans, also puts off other interested parties.

[Forbury Lion]

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 if there are new owners, I will. In fact, new owners should consider offering pro-rated ST's from the day they take over if it is indeed after next season kicks off, Would get the some cash right away.

[WestYorksRoyal]

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 could probably force a sale through at a reduced price by threatening to call in the loans, also puts off other interested parties.

No prospective buyer would give the loan without assurances that a deal will happen, as they know the club can't afford to repay it. Exclusivity has to come first.

As for the Everton example, it's partly financial blackmail of the PL. 777 look like awful possible buyers with red flags all over the place, but they have lent them so much that Everton are truly fcuked if they fail to pass the PL's tests. We really don't want a prospective owner pulling the same trick.

[Wycombe Royal]

No prospective buyer would give the loan without assurances that a deal will happen, as they know the club can't afford to repay it.

But that is the point of it being secured, say against the Academy facility or Bearwood. If they don't repay you get your money back that way.

[tidus_mi2]

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 if there are new owners, I will. In fact, new owners should consider offering pro-rated ST's from the day they take over if it is indeed after next season kicks off, Would get the some cash right away.

Man, fair point about STs, won't be rushing to renew myself if the ownership situation isn't sorted.

[Lower West]

No prospective buyer would give the loan without assurances that a deal will happen, as they know the club can't afford to repay it.

But that is the point of it being secured, say against the Academy facility or Bearwood. If they don't repay you get your money back that way.

Bearwood was financed with borrowed money and already has a charge on it.

[Stranded]

No prospective buyer would give the loan without assurances that a deal will happen, as they know the club can't afford to repay it.

But that is the point of it being secured, say against the Academy facility or Bearwood. If they don't repay you get your money back that way.

Bearwood was financed with borrowed money and already has a charge on it.

Charge was satisfied a few months back I believe.

[RoyalBlue]

Just a thought, considering that Dai isn`t exactly on the EFLs Christmas card list at the minute do you think if a takeover isn`t completed by the time the fixtures are released in June that they would expel us from the league?
I`m sure they wouldn`t want this shambles to continue into next season too.
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?
I know it`s a little while down the road yet but I wouldn`t put anything out of the equation considering how slow this process is taking.

I'd say it is a very real possibility, as have others on here before me. They would ban him, leaving us without an owner, which it seems would lead to expulsion. A very real risk of this scenario happening..

Wouldn't put it past them although it would be pretty seismic and likely to create quite a reaction. Despite what some supporters of some other clubs say, we seem to be regarded as something of a big club due to our relatively recent flirtations with the PL and our general set up (stadium and training facilities). A lot of people in the game, including some pretty big name ex-pros talk very highly of us and have expressed their concern about the manner in which we are being treated through no fault of anyone at the club other than the owner and his puppet Pang.

[Ascotexgunner]

Any China crisis song would be good

Christ Ian

[From Despair To Where?]

Any China crisis song would be good

Christ Ian

Yeah, I'd probably avoid Black Man Ray.

[morganb]

Lot's of Twitter chatter about a consortium fronted by Bergkamp, Koeman and a few others looking for a club in L1/L2. You imagine we'd be a great fit with our location, facilities and academy. A good academy in particular aligns with the Ajax way these guys would be familiar with.

Pure speculation at this point obviously, but Howe did mention a new party coming to the table.

Stam back as manager then

From

https://fanbanter.co.uk/bergkamp-kuyt-a ... e-manager/

Dennis Bergkamp, Dirk Kuyt and Henrik Larsson ‘in process’ of takeover at EFL club and one of the trio will become manager.

Larsson is expected to be appointed as the team’s manager as part of their plans while Bergkamp will be in charge of the academy, leveraging his experience from working in the Ajax youth system post-retirement. Jansen has also confirmed that Ronald Koeman will also be involved.

So, if they did take over at Reading it looks like the end of the line for Selles and Noel...

[From Despair To Where?]

Well Larsson's managerial record is far from stellar.

[bcubed]

But we wouldn't really care who the manager was would we?! Securing the club exists trumps our preferences over management, by a distance.

[SouthDownsRoyal]

New owner, anything g after this is secondary

[Crowbar6753]

Lot's of Twitter chatter about a consortium fronted by Bergkamp, Koeman and a few others looking for a club in L1/L2. You imagine we'd be a great fit with our location, facilities and academy. A good academy in particular aligns with the Ajax way these guys would be familiar with.

Pure speculation at this point obviously, but Howe did mention a new party coming to the table.

Stam back as manager then

From

https://fanbanter.co.uk/bergkamp-kuyt-a ... e-manager/

Dennis Bergkamp, Dirk Kuyt and Henrik Larsson ‘in process’ of takeover at EFL club and one of the trio will become manager.

Larsson is expected to be appointed as the team’s manager as part of their plans while Bergkamp will be in charge of the academy, leveraging his experience from working in the Ajax youth system post-retirement. Jansen has also confirmed that Ronald Koeman will also be involved.

So, if they did take over at Reading it looks like the end of the line for Selles and Noel...

Would be happy with this!! there's some pretty stellar names there and I'm sure the academy would be in good hands. My only concern is with a package deal of 4 big names who has the final say in things and can they all work together?

Other than that, "Come on you Orange and White Hoops"

[WestYorksRoyal]

But we wouldn't really care who the manager was would we?! Securing the club exists trumps our preferences over management, by a distance.

And if Selles keeps us up, let him go out on a high. He never fails at winning promotion and goes down as a single season legend. Wouldn't be short of offers either.

[Sutekh]

Stam back as manager then

From

https://fanbanter.co.uk/bergkamp-kuyt-a ... e-manager/

Dennis Bergkamp, Dirk Kuyt and Henrik Larsson ‘in process’ of takeover at EFL club and one of the trio will become manager.

Larsson is expected to be appointed as the team’s manager as part of their plans while Bergkamp will be in charge of the academy, leveraging his experience from working in the Ajax youth system post-retirement. Jansen has also confirmed that Ronald Koeman will also be involved.

So, if they did take over at Reading it looks like the end of the line for Selles and Noel...

Would be happy with this!! there's some pretty stellar names there and I'm sure the academy would be in good hands. My only concern is with a package deal of 4 big names who has the final say in things and can they all work together?

Other than that, "Come on you Orange and White Hoops"

Absolutely! 3 totally class players who basically also all seem to have the right makings of decent human beings as well as what you would assume to be an attacking outlook on the game.

[windermereROYAL]

Read an article today that they have a club in their sights but aren`t naming it for obvious reasons, the same article speculated that it was in the north.

[72 bus]

Lot's of Twitter chatter about a consortium fronted by Bergkamp, Koeman and a few others looking for a club in L1/L2. You imagine we'd be a great fit with our location, facilities and academy. A good academy in particular aligns with the Ajax way these guys would be familiar with.

Pure speculation at this point obviously, but Howe did mention a new party coming to the table.

Stam back as manager then

From

https://fanbanter.co.uk/bergkamp-kuyt-a ... e-manager/

Dennis Bergkamp, Dirk Kuyt and Henrik Larsson ‘in process’ of takeover at EFL club and one of the trio will become manager.

Larsson is expected to be appointed as the team’s manager as part of their plans while Bergkamp will be in charge of the academy, leveraging his experience from working in the Ajax youth system post-retirement. Jansen has also confirmed that Ronald Koeman will also be involved.

So, if they did take over at Reading it looks like the end of the line for Selles and Noel...

"We are now looking in the Manchester and Birmingham area. It is being taken very seriously now."

Yep keep looking up there lads, nothing to see down here you would hate it.