maffff I liked it.
I'm still hoping for it to go on Itunes - for charity of course...
by Sutekh » 05 May 2016 16:11
maffff I liked it.
by Longhorn1970 » 05 May 2016 17:33
MoorgateRoyalLonghorn1970MoorgateRoyal In fairness, he did say it was all rumour and nothing was confirmed. His loyalties as a journo lie with the paper and trying to get the best stories for them, as much as it might annoy the club.
Although, of course, spreading rumours is never good and people will always look to jump on these to destabilise the club.
I don't think it necessarily destabilises the club does it ? The Thais are business people first not football people, their interest was developing the area surrounding the ground for their own gain and keeping operating costs down. They probably also realise the scale of the task on the pitch and are not willing to invest £millions to move the club on. If their business plans have been scuppered then it would make sense to sell and look elsewhere if they can turn a small profit. Bring in someone who does want to invest in the club and show more ambition #good times ...
I probably should have said 'to try to destabilise the club'.
These kinds of rumours never really appear when a club's doing well, so I think people try to jump on any bad feelings and try to make the club look worse (externally, at least).
If you read the transcript from Charles Watts' interview with McDermott, Watts didn't even ask him about the game. He just goes on about the Thais until McDermott stops answering him. Having that in a press conference isn't great, especially with a local journo who should ordinarily have a good relationship with the manager, when there are national press there as well. It doesn't take long to go for the 'club in crisis' headline, as the journos are only there to write their stories and do their best for their papers/careers. The stories then get quoted and reported elsewhere and that's what people are talking about suddenly, regardless of how true it is.
But at the moment this is still only a rumour, and McDermott has said he spoke to one of the owners and is concentrating on football. That's as close as we've got to an official statement so far. The lack of visibility of the Thais, after their appearances at the start of the year, is a little odd, though, and gives rise to the rumours that they want out. They're by no means obliged to say anything, but until they do unfortunately people will make stories out of it.
The Thais are business people, no doubt about it, and I understand their position. However, owning a football club isn't exactly a proven way to make money, and there will always be much more external interest in the goings on at a football club than with a textiles company (for example). As much as they want to make money, they also need to be aware of the allegiances people have with football clubs and the expectations people have of owners. Whether or not that's right or wrong, it's a pretty big factor when buying a club, and not one many owners seem to legislate for.
by blueroyals » 05 May 2016 17:54
by Longhorn1970 » 05 May 2016 18:13
blueroyals These rumors wouldn't exist if the owners actually took an interest in the club and didn't go 8 months at a time between talking to fans/appearing at games. Why is the manager being asked these questions? Why not Nigel Howe? Why not the owners themselves? That's right, they won't talk to the media/fans.
by RoyalBlue » 05 May 2016 19:41
bobby1413 Last night a fan tweeted Charles Watts asking "Any legs in the new takeover rumour"?
He responded:
When asked further questions about it, he said:
The manner in which he has tweeted has seriously pished me off. I don't see it appropriate for him to start saying the owners of the club want out:
If it is true, then surely it's not his place (as an official Reading FC reporter for GetReading) to announce this type of news.
If it isn't true, then it's just inflammatory and potentially damaging.
by Ian Royal » 05 May 2016 20:17
Sutekhmaffff I liked it.
I'm still hoping for it to go on Itunes - for charity of course...
by maffff » 06 May 2016 00:09
Longhorn1970blueroyals These rumors wouldn't exist if the owners actually took an interest in the club and didn't go 8 months at a time between talking to fans/appearing at games. Why is the manager being asked these questions? Why not Nigel Howe? Why not the owners themselves? That's right, they won't talk to the media/fans.
Still waiting to hear why Terry Burton took off after 3 weeks, he must be thanking his lucky stars ...
by Winston Smith » 06 May 2016 13:35
RoyalBlue The clue is in his job title: 'Reporter' It therefore very much is his place to report what he might have heard.
by bobby1413 » 06 May 2016 14:20
Winston SmithRoyalBlue The clue is in his job title: 'Reporter' It therefore very much is his place to report what he might have heard.
So as long as he 'might' have heard something, he should report it??
by Forbury Lion » 06 May 2016 16:18
Could be lost in translation - "The Thai's are not happy with the ticket sales and are looking to sell more."bobby1413 "hearing unconfirmed rumours this week that the thai owners aren't happy and looking to sell"
by tmesis » 08 May 2016 18:41
by Ian Royal » 08 May 2016 19:19
tmesis I'd have thought that for a reporter to repeat a rumour, he'd want to have some reason to believe there could be some truth in it. Otherwise he'd just risk looking stupid.
by Maneki Neko » 09 May 2016 10:04
tmesis I'd have thought that for a reporter to repeat a rumour, he'd want to have some reason to believe there could be some truth in it. Otherwise he'd just risk looking stupid.
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