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redrabbit29 said:
I was at the game - been a season ticket holder for about 15+ years.
For anyone not sure what's happening here:
Reading FC have been in existence for 152 years. I believe they're one of the oldest clubs in the league. The future of the club is in real doubt and we may not last the rest of this season.
The EFL continue to make it harder, adding deductions, adding fines, yet refusing to assist or even acknowledge the failings in allowing him to buy the club.
It's good to see Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Jeff Stelling supporting the cause but we need formal action to force the owner out or to prevent liquidation.
My lad works at Reading on matchdays for OPTA and was there this weekend. Was no real surprise that the pitch invasion happened, it had been rumoured for weeks that it would end up this way.For anyone not sure what's happening here:
- The owner is Dai Yongge
- He previously owned two clubs; one in China and one in Belgium - both are now out of business and collapsed
- He tried to buy Hull City when they were in the Premier League but was deemed as an unfit owner and blocked
- He instead bought Reading and the EFL signed this off
- We have had 16 points deduction (hence why protests centre on the 16th minute)
- We have been relegated and now sit bottom of the league, likely to be relegated again
- For around 2 seasons we have been unable to purchase any players - only free signings
- We have 3 upcoming transfer windows where we are also unable to sign players due to sanctions (except free or loans)
- Four players in the first team are now linked to moves to other teams as the owner continues to sell up
- Hotel stays for players have been blocked
- First team coaching staff have been made redundant (and also - as importantly - general staff at the club let go)
- Heating is switched off at training ground and it's reported by whistleblowers that staff are wearing coats/hats indoors as it is very cold
- Catering company owed nearly £100k and have left the club - players now bringing in microwave meals or packed lunches
- Post-match meals cancelled, again players bringing in their own food to have after games.
- We have 4 months now of unpaid tax bills
- Our sponsor (Select Car Leasing) paid some of the salaries a few months back to try to help
- The owner refuses to communicate with the club, fans or journalists
- Since our pitch invasion, the EFL have now added £50k fine onto the 4 months of unpaid fines
Reading FC have been in existence for 152 years. I believe they're one of the oldest clubs in the league. The future of the club is in real doubt and we may not last the rest of this season.
The EFL continue to make it harder, adding deductions, adding fines, yet refusing to assist or even acknowledge the failings in allowing him to buy the club.
It's good to see Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Jeff Stelling supporting the cause but we need formal action to force the owner out or to prevent liquidation.
Edited by redrabbit29 on Monday 15th January 17:17
Feel genuinely sorry for the fans, maybe even more so for the poor folk that work there full time. I used to cover the u18 and u21 at Hogwood and then Bearwood Park and got to know the staff there, they're super friendly and incredibly helpful. They really don't deserve this s
t that Yongge is putting them through; EFL sadly showing once again that its fit and proper test is not worthy of the name. Wish you well, mate.
GloverMart said:
redrabbit29 said:
I was at the game - been a season ticket holder for about 15+ years.
For anyone not sure what's happening here:
Reading FC have been in existence for 152 years. I believe they're one of the oldest clubs in the league. The future of the club is in real doubt and we may not last the rest of this season.
The EFL continue to make it harder, adding deductions, adding fines, yet refusing to assist or even acknowledge the failings in allowing him to buy the club.
It's good to see Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Jeff Stelling supporting the cause but we need formal action to force the owner out or to prevent liquidation.
My lad works at Reading on matchdays for OPTA and was there this weekend. Was no real surprise that the pitch invasion happened, it had been rumoured for weeks that it would end up this way.For anyone not sure what's happening here:
- The owner is Dai Yongge
- He previously owned two clubs; one in China and one in Belgium - both are now out of business and collapsed
- He tried to buy Hull City when they were in the Premier League but was deemed as an unfit owner and blocked
- He instead bought Reading and the EFL signed this off
- We have had 16 points deduction (hence why protests centre on the 16th minute)
- We have been relegated and now sit bottom of the league, likely to be relegated again
- For around 2 seasons we have been unable to purchase any players - only free signings
- We have 3 upcoming transfer windows where we are also unable to sign players due to sanctions (except free or loans)
- Four players in the first team are now linked to moves to other teams as the owner continues to sell up
- Hotel stays for players have been blocked
- First team coaching staff have been made redundant (and also - as importantly - general staff at the club let go)
- Heating is switched off at training ground and it's reported by whistleblowers that staff are wearing coats/hats indoors as it is very cold
- Catering company owed nearly £100k and have left the club - players now bringing in microwave meals or packed lunches
- Post-match meals cancelled, again players bringing in their own food to have after games.
- We have 4 months now of unpaid tax bills
- Our sponsor (Select Car Leasing) paid some of the salaries a few months back to try to help
- The owner refuses to communicate with the club, fans or journalists
- Since our pitch invasion, the EFL have now added £50k fine onto the 4 months of unpaid fines
Reading FC have been in existence for 152 years. I believe they're one of the oldest clubs in the league. The future of the club is in real doubt and we may not last the rest of this season.
The EFL continue to make it harder, adding deductions, adding fines, yet refusing to assist or even acknowledge the failings in allowing him to buy the club.
It's good to see Ian Wright, Gary Neville, Jeff Stelling supporting the cause but we need formal action to force the owner out or to prevent liquidation.
Edited by redrabbit29 on Monday 15th January 17:17
Feel genuinely sorry for the fans, maybe even more so for the poor folk that work there full time. I used to cover the u18 and u21 at Hogwood and then Bearwood Park and got to know the staff there, they're super friendly and incredibly helpful. They really don't deserve this s
t that Yongge is putting them through; EFL sadly showing once again that its fit and proper test is not worthy of the name. Wish you well, mate.
The conditions made it a difficult night for pure football last night at the Mem but seeing as it was Bristol Rovers v Exeter City, wouldn't have been much on display anyway.... 
Deserved win for the Grecians for whom the winner came from ex-YTFC striker Sonny Cox (loanee for a while earlier this season). Played better than Rovers and adapted to the blustery conditions far better than their hosts. I know the media guys at City, think one of them said that last night was the first time since the opening day that City had led at half time? Mya have been wrong, was hard to hear yourself think at times last night with the howling gale and the driving rain!
And credit to the 856 ECFC fans there last night, made a racket.
Deserved win for the Grecians for whom the winner came from ex-YTFC striker Sonny Cox (loanee for a while earlier this season). Played better than Rovers and adapted to the blustery conditions far better than their hosts. I know the media guys at City, think one of them said that last night was the first time since the opening day that City had led at half time? Mya have been wrong, was hard to hear yourself think at times last night with the howling gale and the driving rain!
And credit to the 856 ECFC fans there last night, made a racket.
We had a close call today against Mansfield.
They went down to 10 men after 20 mins, then their captain/best player/defender went off with a shoulder injury, and just before half time we scored.
They equalised about 10 mins into the second half and that was it until the 97th min when we got the winner. Whistle went a minute later.
As I say, a close call!
They went down to 10 men after 20 mins, then their captain/best player/defender went off with a shoulder injury, and just before half time we scored.
They equalised about 10 mins into the second half and that was it until the 97th min when we got the winner. Whistle went a minute later.
As I say, a close call!
I wasn't optimistic about the worst team in Essex welcoming the worst team in the league to Layer road .
But what on earth happened ?
Colchester go 2 down quite early ,then from 65-70 minutes we score 3 times to take the lead ,did Forest Green's defence leave the pitch for tea ?
FG then even it up again 4 minutes later
And the only other excitement was the ref needing attention in time added when he got the ball smack bang in his moosh .
I might have to actually watch the EFL show tonight to witness this silliness .
Note...Layer road closed over a decade ago but I am such a bad supporter I don't remember what the new stadium is called this week .
Sutton and Donc drew too ,so stalemate at the EFL foot .
But what on earth happened ?
Colchester go 2 down quite early ,then from 65-70 minutes we score 3 times to take the lead ,did Forest Green's defence leave the pitch for tea ?
FG then even it up again 4 minutes later
And the only other excitement was the ref needing attention in time added when he got the ball smack bang in his moosh .
I might have to actually watch the EFL show tonight to witness this silliness .
Note...Layer road closed over a decade ago but I am such a bad supporter I don't remember what the new stadium is called this week .
Sutton and Donc drew too ,so stalemate at the EFL foot .
BoRED S2upid said:
Dingu said:
Hopefully the FA take strong action against Port Vale for today. Should be points deduction and a hefty fine. Perhaps some suspended.
Or perhaps a good 5-10 games behind closed doors.
What happened? Or perhaps a good 5-10 games behind closed doors.
Edited by Dingu on Saturday 27th January 19:58
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