Cliftonville FC's takeover by the Toronto Investment Group is back on after Reds members voted in favour of entering talks. The vote, which took place at the Lansdowne Hotel in north Belfast, saw 190 yes votes with 37 against, representing 83.7% approval.

What happened?

Cliftonville FC's Chairman Kevin Crossan and his board have been given the green light to negotiate with the Toronto Investment Group. This comes after a special resolution achieved the 75% majority required at Thursday night’s Extraordinary General Meeting.

Why it matters for Cliftonville FC

The outcome is positive news for Cliftonville chiefs, as it puts the club back in the same position they were in 12 months ago. In the summer of 2025, then Chairman Kieran Harding put a pause on negotiations, which ultimately led to the deal collapsing.

What comes next?

Crossan has now been granted permission to pursue a new agreement that will be presented to members for final approval at another EGM in the coming months. The passing of Thursday night’s special resolution is also a boost to the club’s hopes for a major redevelopment of their Solitude home.

CategoryStat
League standing5th in Premiership, 47 pts, 13W-8D-12L from 33 games, recent form LWWLL
Goals this season49 scored, 48 conceded (+1 goal difference)
Title race26 points behind leaders Larne
Last resultCliftonville FC 1-2 Dungannon Swifts (2026-05-09)
Recent form3W-0D-2L (LLWWW, most recent first); lost the last 2