The collapse of the £87m bid from Sloane Street Capital occurred after primary funder Omar Mir changed his investment priorities during an active fan vote. Former partners, including ex-Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, have rebranded as Sloane Street Football to search for new backers. Meanwhile, the club faces mounting losses alongside £7.5m in debt tied to their stadium return. To stabilize finances, officials plan to request fan approval for a loan of up to £3m.
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Fans previously voted to reduce the required approval threshold for external funding deal…: Fans previously voted to reduce the required approval threshold for external funding deals down to 50.01 percent.
The board intends to ask supporters for permission to secure a loan of up to £3m to manag…: The board intends to ask supporters for permission to secure a loan of up to £3m to manage cash reserves.
A 1-0 victory against Blackpool halted a 10-game winless run, leaving the side four point…: A 1-0 victory against Blackpool halted a 10-game winless run, leaving the side four points clear of the League One drop zone.
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When you walk up from Haydons Road train station to Plough Lane there is a blue AFC Wimbledon billboard that reads “Fan owned football”, directly opposite the site of the old Plough Lane stadium where there are now blocks of flats. There is a memorial to the old Wimbledon FC – a reminder that supporters can often have little say in the running of their club – on the same corner, just up the road from the new Cherry Red Records Stadium.
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