Cliftonville FC's board has announced that negotiations with a Canadian consortium will resume. This decision comes after an Extraordinary General Meeting, where members voted in favour of the move.

What happened?

The initial process had stalled in January, but the club has now decided to restart talks. The meeting took place at the Landsdowne hotel in North Belfast, with the Management Committee and members discussing the potential takeover.

Why it matters for Cliftonville FC

Competing in the top flight has become increasingly challenging for non-full-time clubs, with Cliftonville FC being the last non-professional outfit to win the division in 2013/14. The current financial situation at Cliftonville FC makes the potential investment crucial for their future success.

What comes next?

The club's legal representatives will now engage with their counterparts at the Toronto Investment Group to explore and negotiate potential terms. As of now, Cliftonville FC stands 5th in the Premiership with 47 points, having scored 49 goals and conceded 48, and are 26 points behind leaders Larne. Their recent form has been LWWLL, with their last result being a 1-2 loss to Dungannon Swifts on 2026-05-09. The team's ability to compete at the top end of the Irish Premiership will depend on the outcome of these negotiations.