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[swaledale]

Always have to separate the wheat from the chaff where all football rumours are concerned. Some will make sense and be well founded while others will be from the land of make believe, but that’s just part of the fun.
Of course everything may change significantly if the supposed take over goes ahead (July 1st?)…or is that just another rumour too?

I can categorically confirm there is no take over happening RA! There has been murmurings from old Chairman Appleby about being open to discussions with Clowes about investing which has been spun by the media as a possible takeover, but its just gossip at this stage, there have been no discussions and no firm offer.

Even if there was an offer, any such deal would take a couple of months at least if not more (depending on whether it was a purchase of a share or a full takeover.

Personally I sincerely hope Appleby does not get anywhere near the club again, given the lack of progress made under his direction last time.

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I can categorically confirm there is no take over happening RA! There has been murmurings from old Chairman Appleby about being open to discussions with Clowes about investing which has been spun by the media as a possible takeover, but its just gossip at this stage, there have been no discussions and no firm offer.

Even if there was an offer, any such deal would take a couple of months at least if not more (depending on whether it was a purchase of a share or a full takeover.

Personally I sincerely hope Appleby does not get anywhere near the club again, given the lack of progress made under his direction last time.

That’s disappointingly emphatic. I share your lack of enthusiasm for Appleby but was hoping for something from the Home Depot guy.
I’m surprised, given that we seem to tick so many boxes in terms of potential investors but, in David Clowes we trust.

[swaledale]

That?s disappointingly emphatic. I share your lack of enthusiasm for Appleby but was hoping for something from the Home Depot guy.
I?m surprised, given that we seem to tick so many boxes in terms of potential investors but, in David Clowes we trust.

Its from somebody who knows RA, there is an active search for a suitable investor, but nothing imminent. Knowing the way Clowes likes to do business, it will be done discretely and there will be an emphasis on suitable!

I'd also add, that there funds available to strengthen the squad, no figures given but it should be enough to assemble a competitive squad for the new season.