The League 1 and 2 Thread

[Skodapondy]

Antony Moxey said:

You think they’ll be stopping on the hard shoulder every five minutes for a ruck or something?

A Deadpool FC supporting football team mate is checking the kickoff time as he thought it odd that those pair of supporters would be that close without PC Plod having a say.

[Antony Moxey]

Skodapondy said:

Antony Moxey said:

You think they’ll be stopping on the hard shoulder every five minutes for a ruck or something?

A Deadpool FC supporting football team mate is checking the kickoff time as he thought it odd that those pair of supporters would be that close without PC Plod having a say.

I doubt plod care about a couple of teams with little to no history of trouble either against each other or with any other teams. It’s hardly Millwall v West Ham.

[Kinky]

I think they're all travelling on a motor bike, to Tranmere ....

[BoRED S2upid]

Skodapondy said:

Antony Moxey said:

You think they’ll be stopping on the hard shoulder every five minutes for a ruck or something?

A Deadpool FC supporting football team mate is checking the kickoff time as he thought it odd that those pair of supporters would be that close without PC Plod having a say.

Really? I’m off to Wrexham now and this hasn’t crossed my mind. I doubt anyone cares. Hardly bringing 3,000 fans each.

[i4got]

Looks like Reading game will be off. Pitch invasion and sit-in has been ongoing for pretty much the first 45 minutes. Meanwhile Sky Sports have been reporting it as a few tennis balls on the pitch.

[Kinky]

BoRED S2upid said:

Skodapondy said:

Antony Moxey said:

You think they’ll be stopping on the hard shoulder every five minutes for a ruck or something?

A Deadpool FC supporting football team mate is checking the kickoff time as he thought it odd that those pair of supporters would be that close without PC Plod having a say.

Really? I’m off to Wrexham now and this hasn’t crossed my mind. I doubt anyone cares. Hardly bringing 3,000 fans each.

Kinky said:

I think they're all travelling on a motor bike, to Tranmere ....

[Skodapondy]

In the 97th minute why???? why?????

[Bluedot]

Still top.

[Antony Moxey]

Normality returns. Seriously, f*** off Calwell and take those spineless idiots on the board who continue to support you with you.

[Speed 3]

Puts it all into perspective when your game is abandoned after a fan had a cardiac arrest.

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Antony Moxey said:

Normality returns. Seriously, f*** off Calwell and take those spineless idiots on the board who continue to support you with you.

BUt I ThOuGhT A FaNz OWnEd cLuB wAS tHe wAY tO Go?

Seriously mate, who makes the decisions?

[RammyMP]

It was a who’s got the sttest defence competition at Blundell Park today, 5-5 draw. fking Notts have now gave away 5 penalties in 5 games. We’d be top of the league if we didn’t still have our wky National League defence.

[Antony Moxey]

Jordie Barretts sock said:

Antony Moxey said:

Normality returns. Seriously, f*** off Calwell and take those spineless idiots on the board who continue to support you with you.

BUt I ThOuGhT A FaNz OWnEd cLuB wAS tHe wAY tO Go?

Seriously mate, who makes the decisions?

Genuinely no idea. Whoever it is can f*** off sharpish though, because the decisions they are making are all wrong. Why they continue to back that fraud is anyone’s guess.

[T6 vanman]

Another saturday ... Another 3 0 points

[Skodapondy]

T6 vanman said:

Another saturday ... Another 3 0 points

There is always next week, on second thoughts probably not

[T6 vanman]

Skodapondy said:

In the 97th minute why???? why?????

What is it they say about visiting a team who just dumped their manager

[redrabbit29]

i4got said:

Looks like Reading game will be off. Pitch invasion and sit-in has been ongoing for pretty much the first 45 minutes. Meanwhile Sky Sports have been reporting it as a few tennis balls on the pitch.

I was at the game - been a season ticket holder for about 15+ years.

For anyone not sure what's happening here:

• The owner is Dai Yongge
• He previously owned two clubs; one in China and one in Belgium - both are now out of business and collapsed
• He tried to buy Hull City when they were in the Premier League but was deemed as an unfit owner and blocked
• He instead bought Reading and the EFL signed this off

Since then:

• We have had 16 points deduction (hence why protests centre on the 16th minute)
• We have been relegated and now sit bottom of the league, likely to be relegated again
• For around 2 seasons we have been unable to purchase any players - only free signings
• We have 3 upcoming transfer windows where we are also unable to sign players due to sanctions (except free or loans)
• Four players in the first team are now linked to moves to other teams as the owner continues to sell up

• Hotel stays for players have been blocked
• First team coaching staff have been made redundant (and also - as importantly - general staff at the club let go)
• Heating is switched off at training ground and it's reported by whistleblowers that staff are wearing coats/hats indoors as it is very cold
• Catering company owed nearly £100k and have left the club - players now bringing in microwave meals or packed lunches
• Post-match meals cancelled, again players bringing in their own food to have after games.

• We have 4 months now of unpaid tax bills
• Our sponsor (Select Car Leasing) paid some of the salaries a few months back to try to help
• The owner refuses to communicate with the club, fans or journalists

• Since our pitch invasion, the EFL have now added £50k fine onto the 4 months of unpaid fines

...

Reading FC have been in existence for 152 years. I believe they're one of the oldest clubs in the league. The future of the club is in real doubt and we may not last the rest of this season.

The EFL continue to make it harder, adding deductions, adding fines, yet refusing to assist or even acknowledge the failings in allowing him to buy the club.

It's good to see Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Jeff Stelling supporting the cause but we need formal action to force the owner out or to prevent liquidation.

Edited by redrabbit29 on Monday 15th January 17:17

[Jordie Barretts sock]

Liquidation is a horrible spectre. We Plymouth fans send you all our sympathy. Been there, saved by the skin of our teeth.

[T6 vanman]

redrabbit29 said:

heartfelt ramblings

I'd like to say ...
There may be lighthearted ribbing and picking of freshly healing wounds here with the ebb & flo of victories & losses but it's only the true supporters who suffer with a poorly owner/managed club .. so .... all on here are genuinely thinking of you and your plight,

[Kinky]

T6 vanman said:

redrabbit29 said:

heartfelt ramblings

I'd like to say ...
There may be lighthearted ribbing and picking of freshly healing wounds here with the ebb & flo of victories & losses but it's only the true supporters who suffer with a poorly owner/managed club .. so .... all on here are genuinely thinking of you and your plight,

+1