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The English Football League says that it will be making enquiries with Birmingham City Football Club following the revelation by RFA earlier this week that Cambodian diplomat Wang Yaohui secretly controls an eighth of the club’s shares. Under English Football League regulations, Birmingham City is obliged to disclose both to the league and publicly the identity of any person who directly or indirectly holds “any Significant Interest in the club.” Birmingham’s ownership disclosure does not name Wang, something that could cause problems for the club. Contacted on Tuesday, the English Football League’s communications manager Billy Nickson indicated in an email that the league was looking into the issues raised in RFA’s report. “All Clubs are aware of their obligations in respect of providing the appropriate and necessary disclosures in accordance with EFL Regulations,” Nickson wrote. “The EFL will take the matter up with the Club.” The EFL Championship is English soccer’s second highest division. Born in China in 1966, Wang Yaohui is a naturalized Cambodian citizen and minister counselor at Cambodia’s embassy in Singapore. He has extensive business ties to one of Cambodia’s most powerful families, headed by ruling party Sen. Lau Ming Kan and his wife Choeung Sopheap. The couple are allies of Prime Minister Hun Sen. Wang’s stake in the soccer club is held through a company listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange called Birmingham Sports Holdings Limited, which owns 75 percent of the club. In December 2017, Wang acquired 8.52 percent of Birmingham Sports Holdings through a British Virgin Islands company called Dragon Villa Ltd. In the years since, filings with the Hong Kong stock exchange show he increased his stake to 17.08 percent, giving him a 12.8 percent interest in the club itself. In its own disclosure statement, Birmingham City identifies Dragon Villa as being owned by a Chinese citizen named Lei Sutong. However, documents seen by RFA suggest that he is owner in name only. Corporate secrecy laws in the British Virgin Islands make it virtually impossible for members of the public to ascertain who the true owner of Dragon Villa is. However, filings lodged with the Singapore High Court reveal that it is in fact Wang. Gold Star Aviation Pte Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dragon Villa involved in the owning and operation of private jets. It is currently the defendant in a civil action in Singapore. Among its co-defendants is a Taiwanese-American named Jenny Shao, who Wang has granted power-of-attorney over his affairs since at least 2009. In a sworn affidavit submitted by Shao’s lawyers on her behalf and dated October 2020, she describes herself as Dragon Villa’s “authorized signatory.” She adds that Dragon Villa “is beneficially owned by Mr. Wang.” A beneficial owner is a person who enjoys the benefits of owning a company, even if it is held in someone else’s name. Former associates of Wang, who asked not to be identified citing security concerns, confirmed to RFA that Wang was Dragon Villa's beneficial owner. The statement is also echoed in other affidavits lodged as part of the Singapore court case. Records also show that Dragon Villa has been involved in the ownership networks of several other Wang-linked enterprises. Should the EFL find the club violated regulations by failing to disclose Wang’s control of Dragon Villa – and therefore 12.8 percent of the club – then Birmingham City could face sanctions from the league. TAKEN FROM : https://www.rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/wang-yaohui-stake-birmingham-city-soccer-club-06012022173022.html

I'm glad I found out in advance, it was rubbish

European winners against South American winners?

I wonder if they used the same wicket as the women earlier? I had it on in the background and that was awful too

Could be interesting if he played without being on the team sheet

Your question was asked this evening. Mark Kelly was on the zoom call, he confirmed it was still in the clubs plans for a suitable area to be put aside for a memorial area. But an actual location can't be confirmed yet as final plans are not yet finalised but Mark did mention that there was likely to be space to the North of the convention centre area which could be used.

Heard said it cost her $6m to bring the case, now $15m in damages on top Will be interesting to see if anyone touches her for any acting roles now, especially after millions have signed an online petition to get her blocked on her upcoming role

I thought she was screwed all along, hung out to dry and made her look an idiot

Don't know if anything here can help https://www.uefa.com/finalissima/news/0275-15381a9bbc6f-eb2792aa528e-1000--where-to-watch-the-finalissima/?utm_campaign=allaccess&utm_content=editorial&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rec

Most of the first choice players been rested

The SSN interview I referenced above, they spoke with Alex Dyer who said he had serious reservations about taking the position out there but during the interview he said he'd not experienced any problems, that was around the time of the cup final Sadly the neanderthals over there ended up being just as many people feared

I can't work out how this is even possible, posts are normally inserted into pre drilled holes I can only assume they are some kind of temporary posts? Posts are built to size so if you move the bases nearer it would change the shape of the top of the posts

Seemed an odd fit. Sky sports news did a feature on him before the recent cup final defeat

Standard run of the mill sky match

Just like night follows day....

Remember speaking to him after his testimonial at Clevedon, stood there saying he hated Rovers and would never end up playing for them He signed days later lol

Fantastic gesture by Trade Nation

Just shows how crazy inflation has been. There was a backlash about these prices for the the 1981/82 season

What a farce For info it's the same for England vs Italy at Molineaux

I wonder how many developments that could be said about in and around Bristol over the years

Without ruining it for anyone that hasn't listened to it yet, I'd never heard of the person he mentioned as meeting on day 2 in the prison. Timothy Crook is the only similar case I could find, but doesn't look how he was described

I very rarely venture over to Arsechat as I may aswell listen to David Icke if I want to read nonsense But this beauty is showing over there

Noticed this picture online, thought it would be of interest to some on here

Weston-super-Mare AFC are delighted to announce more details about Bristol City legend Ray Cashley’s testimonial, with tickets on sale now. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wsmafc/707652/ The event will see a Bristol City XI take on a Weston-super-Mare XI at the Optima Stadium, with a 3pm kick-off time. After the match, you can attend ‘An evening with Ray & guests’ where you will receive a one-course meal and watch an exclusive Q&A with Ray and some special guests. Oli Bliss, Managing Director at Weston-super-Mare AFC, said: “I have known Ray for as long as I can remember. “Ray joined Weston-super-Mare with my Dad (Paul Bliss) in 1986 as a player – Everyone knows what a good player he was, playing at the top flight with Bristol City. “When his footballing career came to an end, he was looking for a new career and my Dad offered him our lottery and later on our striker draw collections. “Ray has worked for the club ever since and has collected over £1 million over the 36 years he has been with us. “He is such an easy man to work with. He just carries on with his work without any fuss. He is so reliable and is so down to earth. “There are many times that people have asked me is that Ray Cashley because they see Ray as their hero from his Bristol City days. It is great to see these people then asking Ray about his career and Ray is always so happy to talk to anyone. “He is not quite as fit as he used to be but he still managed to show us what he could do in goal at the age of 64 when he played in my Dad’s testimonial in 2016. He was able to save a penalty and get straight back up for the rebound! “It is an honour for the club and our family to be able to organise this testimonial for Ray along with the support of Bristol City. He fully deserves it.” MATCHDAY ADMISSION PRICES £10 – Adult £5 – Under 16s £25 – Matchday admission & ‘An evening with Ray & guests + 1 x course meal CONFIRMED PLAYERS Weston-super-Mare AFC XI Matt Lazenby Paul Elson Bristol City XI Tommy Docherty Rob Edwards Joe Burrell Colin Cram Louis Carey Clayton Fortune Damien Spencer Steve Phillips Jamie McAllister Gary Owers With more players to be announced..