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Old 11th February 2020, 13.00:53   #47-0 (permalink)
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Default Re: Do we need an Investor?

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Originally Posted by GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo View Post
I think Portsmouth have sold up, the supporters trust felt they couldn't take the club further. Wimbledon have also sold shares of but still retain 77%, obviously neither have sold shares off to any Tom, Dick or Harry.

However, I wouldn't trust those currently in charge to make the right call.
Brentford another great example of a Trust finding a partner they could work with and ultimately sold to because the partner was able to take the club further than they could. There was a long engagement and a lot of trust built up over time.
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