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Can Welsh club avoid fate of Watford FC’s Republic scheme?

Published: October 13, 2025 at 4:22 pm

Author: Jonathan Symcox

Llanelli Town AFC has become the first Welsh football club to join Republic Europe, the platform for fan and investor ownership in professional sports. 

The move opens the door for supporters and investors across the world to purchase a minority stake in the historic club.

The deal was brokered by Glasgow-based sports agency Intermezzo Sports Ltd, led by CEO Cesare Marchetti, which said the partnership marks a ‘significant milestone in Welsh football’.

Watford FC and AFC Wimbledon have previously run such crowdfunding equity schemes on the Republic Europe – formerly Seedrs – platform. Llanelli supporters will be hoping that the deal plays out in the manner of Wimbledon’s campaign rather than that of Watford.

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