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Matthew
@batten1986.bsky.social
Just another cockney farmer boy...

@star-rfctrust.bsky.social Deputy Chair.
@SellBeforeWeDai

Views expressed are personal and not those of STAR, SBWD or my employer.
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February 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Bit offensive to elephants Andy!
January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I think Adam and Greg were very clear in telling you not to be on the pitch, Ross.
January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Legend!
January 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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January 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
While the total may be in a ballpark of what we'd be looking at it and filing of Nov/Dec would be timely, it does look more normal business activity given it is retrospective and spanning the whole financial year.
January 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Apologies, I missed this at the time. It's normal business dealings in so far as adding capital happens, but whether the purpose was Reading related is unknown. Things appear to have changed since so we will ultimately never know!
January 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Absolutely this and there'll naturally be elements that are embedded into being a natural STAR lead - we've a little more delineation between STAR and SBWD on Football Governance at present for example, and now have a lead role in STAR, with wider SBWD support.

Can't see a mic drop and gone moment.
January 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Reposted by Matthew
It’s easy for my to say they shouldn’t disband when this is all over and done with, but personally I’d love to see a positive legacy emerge from this, rather than their efforts be reduced to a chapter in the story of a dark period in our history.
January 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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It would be a huge shame if their hand leaves the tiller of the pressure they’ve helped drive in wider football, and their knowledge could prove such a vital resource to other clubs with ownership problems. Their impact shouldn’t be understated, not just at Reading, but on a national level too.
January 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Reposted by Matthew
I appreciate the strain this whole ordeal has put on the members of the group, but despite what Greg says I really hope they do find the energy to continue to exist in some reduced capacity after a sale, for example, in some kind of consultancy role.
January 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM