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Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Vernon228/1 14:35Sun Jan 28 14:35:46 2024

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In all seriousness,I really do think that it is the time now to retire the name Nuneaton Borough. Start a new football club by all means but please leave the name alone. The custodians of the past deserve it.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By boro4416/2 19:40Fri Feb 16 19:40:34 2024In response to Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Never .

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)29/1 09:22Mon Jan 29 09:22:42 2024In response to Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Other than 1 director I have zero idea if this has any connection. Interesting formation date

https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/15410803

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By LukeS (LH)29/1 09:49Mon Jan 29 09:49:21 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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The directors are the two presenting on Wednesday

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Camp hill reserves (Camp hill reserves)28/1 23:57Sun Jan 28 23:57:24 2024In response to Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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You’ll suggest that we change our kit to green and white stripes and green shorts next

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By boro4428/1 17:19Sun Jan 28 17:19:07 2024In response to Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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It will always be the Boro what ever happens, it’s not rocket science that if we start up again it won’t be Nuneaton Borough in the league table or on the fixture list.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Vernon228/1 17:32Sun Jan 28 17:32:16 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I get that 44 but my point was that the name be retired forever. BCFA could well in fact put a long time penalty on the re-use anyway given their record over the last 30-odd years.
I just feel that this is the right moment. Others will disagree.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By s. tone ragma7 (stone ragma)28/1 19:41Sun Jan 28 19:41:30 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Why should it be retired a name was not responsible for the liquidations

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 19:45Sun Jan 28 19:45:02 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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It literally was and indeed still is! Boro Leisure trades as Nuneaton Borough!

Creditors are owed hundreds of thousands.

The Club hasn’t even gone into liquidation yet let alone be liquidated.

I can’t believe FA or HMRC are going to accept what is being proposed. Perhaps someone on Monday or Wednesday can explain how a Phoenix club can be created when the flames haven’t even been lit?

Edited by Gustavus at 19:47:13 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 19:54Sun Jan 28 19:54:13 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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We have to assume that the liquidation process has commenced?

That will likely be a long process & shouldn't in my opinion stop the preparations for the formation of a new club.

That is all it is at the moment, a feasibility study.

We should know more next week, I presume, when both parties have explained their positions.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 21:27Sun Jan 28 21:27:21 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Why?

There are no directors and no person with significant control.

I understand to go into voluntary liquidation costs money.

Also, the same with a winding up order. Who is going to spend Money to try and get back money that does not exist

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By The_Hullablue28/1 20:20Sun Jan 28 20:20:55 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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No, we do not have to assume anything.
Never assume.

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How bright should floodlights be in the Conference?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Armchair vulture28/1 21:19Sun Jan 28 21:19:59 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Hurrah - Hulla is back - would love to know his thoughts on the recent debacle?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By The_Hullablue28/1 21:26Sun Jan 28 21:26:01 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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No thoughts to share on the past, only view on the future is that any phoenix club I will support is one that will be at least 51% fan owned and will set its aims and dreams on getting out of the division it is in and nothing more.

We have chased the dream too many times.

I'm confident there will be a football team in Blue And White starting the season in August to shouts of "Up The Boro".

I'm not confident it will be one I will be going out of my way to support.

But I absolutely reserve the right to be celebrating at some park pitch with a rope round it in late April singing "Boro are back" and "We are going up".

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How bright should floodlights be in the Conference?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Wotnostrikers29/1 08:25Mon Jan 29 08:25:52 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Who would own the other 49%

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By The_Hullablue29/1 17:28Mon Jan 29 17:28:14 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Who knows.
It is a hypothetical l, so we can make up whatever answer we want.

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How bright should floodlights be in the Conference?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 21:07Sun Jan 28 21:07:01 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Indeed!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 19:55Sun Jan 28 19:55:34 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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What evidence do you have that the liquidation process has started as every piece of evidence I have - like official information - suggests the opposite?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 19:56Sun Jan 28 19:56:43 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I said "assumed".

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 20:05Sun Jan 28 20:05:48 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Until you produce compelling evidence otherwise I’ll assume it hasn’t gone into liquidation - especially as there is no person in overall control to start the process.

One for you to swat up on!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 20:13Sun Jan 28 20:13:57 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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A creditor could apply to the Courts for a 'Winding-up Petition', it doesn't need Boro Leisure to initiate that action.

HMRC are usually the most likely contender.

Another likely contender could be the Bank, who hold a charge over the Company.

Unless, they are trying to work out a Creditor's Voluntary Liquidation, which comes back to my original point, as to whether discussions/negotiations are underway, which would be a private matter.

Edited by VoR at 20:14:21 on 28th January 2024
Edited by VoR at 20:17:25 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 20:20Sun Jan 28 20:20:25 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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What evidence do you have there is a winding up order?

Who is in an official position to organise a CVA?

#keeptrying

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Jebbs (Jebbsy)28/1 19:53Sun Jan 28 19:53:32 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Perhaps someone on Monday or Wednesday can explain how a Phoenix club can be created when the flames haven’t even been lit

Isn't that what's the meetings about? To explain things...

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 19:54Sun Jan 28 19:54:19 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I hope so including that issue!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 19:56Sun Jan 28 19:56:00 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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It is only an issue, if it becomes an issue!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Gustavus28/1 19:56Sun Jan 28 19:56:59 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Going to let that one pass outside the off stump and treat it with the respect it deserves!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 19:59Sun Jan 28 19:59:36 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Watch out for the one that starts wide of the crease & yorks you, knocking the leg stump out of the ground!

MJ will like that one!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Wotnostrikers28/1 19:59Sun Jan 28 19:59:15 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Fitting day for a cricket analogy

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 20:00Sun Jan 28 20:00:30 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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A fantastic performance & also by the West Indies.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Dougie828/1 22:35Sun Jan 28 22:35:34 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Must be one of the greatest victories by an England Test team abroad.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 22:37Sun Jan 28 22:37:54 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I agree, from where we started from, a 190-run deficit on the first innings, it was an incredible turnaround!

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Wotnostrikers28/1 20:01Sun Jan 28 20:01:38 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

Views: 707

We need the Windies back

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 20:15Sun Jan 28 20:15:36 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Definitely.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Wotnostrikers28/1 20:07Sun Jan 28 20:07:41 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Luckily we will see just how good they are 26th July 2024 Edgbaston yippe.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Jebbs (Jebbsy)28/1 17:51Sun Jan 28 17:51:00 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Call the club something different until the time imposed has ended then revert back to Borough.
That's what I'd hope happens.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 17:56Sun Jan 28 17:56:05 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Not a thing for me, but…

Any club that claims to be a phoenix club will be known as the Boro.

Even Stafford (who have always been rangers for me) are known by locals as “the borough”. I think same at Stevenage.

Let’s not forget - Nuneaton 1st team was TOWN

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Armchair vulture28/1 14:39Sun Jan 28 14:39:25 2024In response to Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I agree - the name is tainted. It smacks of failure and corruption.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By almost average 228/1 15:01Sun Jan 28 15:01:44 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Totally agree , i was going to post the same . A number of clubs have reformed but have very much embraced being a new / replacement club rather than a continuation . It's time for a fresh start .

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 15:50Sun Jan 28 15:50:40 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I believe that the great tradition & history of Nuneaton Borough should continue & be a constant reminder to us all but the right to be called Nuneaton Borough should be earned.

We can lay our Club to rest & form a new Club but if we want to resurrect Nuneaton Borough, it should be as a result of the process that Bury AFC have just been through with the FA.

They have earned the right to be called Bury FC & Bury AFC's playing record has now been incorporated as a part Bury FC's playing record, great tradition & history.

IMO, we should not just seek to call ourselves Nuneaton Borough, that would be wrong.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Breadline (Helpline......999)28/1 17:36Sun Jan 28 17:36:09 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I agree, we need a club that deserves the right to carry the Nuneaton Borough F.C. Perhaps when the club has attained the NPL status as a minimum, in respect of the history, and past/present fanbase.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 15:56Sun Jan 28 15:56:48 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Nuneaton boro - great tradition of going bust.

In fact, have gone bust 3 more times in the last 35
Years than winning anything (other than promotion to level 5)

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 15:59Sun Jan 28 15:59:11 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Yes, that should equally not be forgotten.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Barwell Boro (Spurs and Verde)28/1 16:05Sun Jan 28 16:05:49 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I thought when you liquidated you couldn’t keep the name

Maybe I completely wrong here but I thought if a company like a football went bust and liquidated and owed a lot of money - if the club started again as the same name / same club then those people who were owed money could come for it again as you are the same club even though liquidated ——- basically cheated and lied people you owed money and only liquidated just to not pay the bills which is also illegal - but like I said maybe I’m completely wrong

Retired Boro fan
Tottenham and Austin FC sufferer

Edited by Spurs and Verde at 16:06:48 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VoR28/1 16:25Sun Jan 28 16:25:56 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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When Ian Neale liquidated Nuneaton Borough, the FA prevented his new club from being called Nuneaton Borough, hence the name Nuneaton Town but after however many years (?) the FA allowed the club to revert to being called Nuneaton Borough.

I assume, like with Bury FC, that right had to be earned.

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Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By Unnamed Sauce ((Dysfunctional sector))28/1 18:56Sun Jan 28 18:56:51 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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It was not the FA who who chose the Title "Town" or who prescribed that the word Borough could not be used. And that is why they were "allowed" to revert to it.

(Obviously) a name change was required. But there was no embargo on the word Borough being in the title.

I had this in writing from the FA. It could have been (for example) AFC Nuneaton Borough. Or variations on that theme. As with Halifax and Telford. And indeed, with Bury

I remain convinced that this urban myth was exploited as an opportunity to instigate a name change by yet more "businessmen " An ill fated merchandising strategy. Ill-fated because sales did not quite take off as expected.

Out of the 7,000 sorry 5,000 at the last play offs, how many "Town" shirts were worn?

Er....none.

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Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 21:24Sun Jan 28 21:24:10 2024In response to Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA Top of thread

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It was the whim of someone involved. No basis what-so-ever

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By LukeS (LH)28/1 19:14Sun Jan 28 19:14:30 2024In response to Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA Top of thread

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One, my lad had his Nuneaton Town shirt one.

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Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By Unnamed Sauce ((Dysfunctional sector))28/1 20:16Sun Jan 28 20:16:50 2024In response to Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA Top of thread

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It was a joke, mate.

FTR I still have several. Home and Away ones. Also a white long sleeve white sweat shirt with a thumbs up for Boro and Thumbs down for Town logo on.

Hulla got it for me I believe.

And whilst we're still in Collectors Corner, I have an 'O ' scale ex London Bus in blue and white Lloyds of Nuneaton livery with a

"FOLLOW THE BOROUGH..in the Nuneaton Tribune "

ad on both sides. One of a special batch done for me by the same chap who built the CABE model, I think.

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Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By VoR28/1 19:13Sun Jan 28 19:13:38 2024In response to Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA Top of thread

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Bury AFC adopted the name Bury FC & returned to Gigg Lane, prior to the start of the 2023/2024 season, following approval received from the FA on 5th June 2023.

Bury AFC's playing record was then included in the playing record for Bury FC.

I believe the Boro could be faced with a similar situation?

Edit:

I am sure Andy Walsh from the FSA could clarify the situation.

Edited by VoR at 19:37:36 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 21:25Sun Jan 28 21:25:05 2024In response to Re: Urban Myth. Nothing to do with The FA Top of thread

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I am sure he could, but in the scheme of things that would be well down his priorities.

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Greg (NBFC)28/1 18:11Sun Jan 28 18:11:48 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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There is some doubt about whether we needed to change our name under IN. He said we did, hence the change to Town, but BCFA later denied they had forced us to do it.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Breadline (Helpline......999)28/1 18:55Sun Jan 28 18:55:53 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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IN has changed more company names than football. He is passionate at it, according to Companies House

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Barwell Boro (Spurs and Verde)28/1 16:30Sun Jan 28 16:30:46 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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And that didn’t answer either of my questions

We also changed name in 1991 aswell

Im pretty sure it FA rules that if a club goes bust they can’t use the same name - even if it as simple as changing the FC to AFC

Retired Boro fan
Tottenham and Austin FC sufferer

Edited by Spurs and Verde at 16:30:55 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 16:07Sun Jan 28 16:07:04 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Remember who made that claim.

Been proven wrong (I believe) elsewhere.


I think it’s “at discussion “ rather than hard and fast rule.

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By LukeS (LH)28/1 15:06Sun Jan 28 15:06:11 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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If you believe that is best, why start a new club at all?

Why not save a lot of time, effort and expense and throw your support behind Nuneaton Griff FC, especially if they show some ambition for progression?

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Breadline (Helpline......999)28/1 17:39Sun Jan 28 17:39:04 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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I hear IN is a Griff follower.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Barwell Boro (Spurs and Verde)28/1 16:03Sun Jan 28 16:03:38 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Yep agree with you why start a new club at all

Want to be fan owned and currently have fans arguing on Facebook about a meeting agenda

I know a lot of boro fans - some live in cloud cookoo land and some are so serious it unreal —— never ever will agree on anything and always be arguments 😂😂

Retired Boro fan
Tottenham and Austin FC sufferer

Edited by Spurs and Verde at 16:03:51 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 16:05Sun Jan 28 16:05:38 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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“never ever will agree on anything and always be arguments 😂😂“

- I agree with you and in doing so prove your claim is wrong.

This could get deep 🤪

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Barwell Boro (Spurs and Verde)28/1 16:07Sun Jan 28 16:07:15 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Yeah well I don’t agree with you agreeing with me

Back off and get your own thoughts

Retired Boro fan
Tottenham and Austin FC sufferer

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By VS Griff (VS Boro)28/1 15:26Sun Jan 28 15:26:48 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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Yes - why start a new club at all?

* three times failed in recent times and no ground.

>>>> Former Nuneaton Boro fan <<<<

Edited by VS Boro at 15:27:02 on 28th January 2024

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Dougie828/1 15:11Sun Jan 28 15:11:06 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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That might be the best option. That is what happened in Bromsgrove and Rugby.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By Armchair vulture28/1 15:08Sun Jan 28 15:08:42 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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What are you on about - why start a new club at all?
That’s because we have no club because it was destroyed yet again by incompetent governance.
The word Boro means consistent failure and let down.

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Re: Retire Nuneaton Borough

By almost average 228/1 15:07Sun Jan 28 15:07:29 2024In response to Re: Retire Nuneaton BoroughTop of thread

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That's a good point

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