Andy Preston
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Editor of Wokingham Today and Reading Today. Covering Reading FC.
🚨IT'S OFFICIAL
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Rob Couhig officially completes purchase of Reading FC from Dai Yongge
American businessman Rob Couhig has officially completed his purchase of Reading Football Club from Dai Yongge. It has taken almost
https://rdg.today/rob-couhig-officially-completes-purchase-of-reading-fc-from-dai-yongge/
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🚨 EFL update on Reading takeover "The sale continues towards completion with the League having received further documentation over recent days. A further update will be shared in due course."
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC takeover: EFL provides update as sale nears completion
The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed that they have received 'further documentation' as the sale of Reading Football Club
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-efl-provides-update-as-sale-nears-completion/
5 months ago
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🔵⚪️𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐈'𝐃⚪️🔵 I've been waiting to create these front pages for almost two years. A testament to the hard work of everybody who played their part throughout the campaign.
#ReadingFC
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An incredible day but take a moment to think about those at the club who have been let go due to financial issues. From the men’s first team, the women’s first team, the academy. Everyone has felt the impact of Dai’s disastrous ownership. Thankfully it’s finally over.
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5 months ago
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FINALLY!!!!
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Reading FC takeover: Deal agreed in principle for Couhig to purchase club from Dai Yongge
Reading Football Club has confirmed that a takeover deal which will see Rob Couhig purchase the club from Dai Yongge
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-deal-agreed-in-principle-as-efl-extends-deadline/
5 months ago
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Seen a lot of talk comparing Reading's 106 team with the current Birmingham team. Both record breakers. So for a bit of fun, I've put together my combined XI...
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Record breakers: Reading FC ‘106’ v Birmingham City 24/25 combined XI
Birmingham City have broken the points record for a team in the EFL with one game to go, while Reading
https://rdg.today/record-breakers-reading-fc-106-v-birmingham-city-2425-combined-xi/
5 months ago
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“The terms of the deal have been agreed between the club’s current owner Mr Dai and the buyer. Both parties will now work to complete the necessary steps to complete the takeover.”
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC takeover: Club ‘agrees terms’ of deal with buyer as EFL grants extension
The English Football League has granted Reading Football Club an extension for Dai Yongge to divest his shares as the
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-club-agrees-terms-of-deal-with-buyer-as-efl-grants-extension/
6 months ago
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- Exclusivity with Platek has ended - club supposedly in negotiations with new bidder - Want deal at ‘earliest opportunity’, all stuff we’ve heard before, now let’s see some action
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Reading FC takeover saga takes new twist
Reading Football Club’s seemingly never ending takeover saga has taken a fresh twist after the club released a new statement
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6 months ago
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“Whoever the new bidder is, please just get the takeover done. Everything good about this club is being betrayed by this disastrous sale process and its distracting from an incredible season on the pitch." @SellBeforeWeDai
#ReadingFC
Absolutely spot on.
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‘Staggering incompetence’: Sell Before We Dai reacts to latest Reading FC takeover development
Protest group Sell Before We Dai has reacted to the latest development in Reading Football Club’s takeover debacle. The club
https://rdg.today/staggering-incompetence-sell-before-we-dai-reacts-to-latest-reading-fc-takeover-development/
6 months ago
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🚨Reading FC takeover State of play ahead of a crucial week - Expect clubs comms later this week with update - EFL to meet to decide action if not satisfied with progress - Unlikely to be suspended from league, but matches could be suspended
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Reading FC takeover: Crucial week for sale as EFL set to discuss club’s future
Reading Football Club are set for what will be a crucial couple of weeks in the club’s future with the
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-crucial-week-for-sale-as-efl-set-to-discuss-clubs-future/
6 months ago
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Despite all the mess off the field, this team continues to defy the odds. Up into 6th place with 8 games to go.
#ReadingFC
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Reading 3-1 Peterborough: Royals punish Posh to move into League One play-off places
Reading moved up into the League One play-off places with a convincing home victory over Peterborough United. Despite all the
https://rdg.today/reading-3-1-peterborough-royals-punish-posh-to-move-into-league-one-play-off-places/
6 months ago
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Rob Couhig speaks on takeover, Bearwood, academy, Dai Yongge and Robert Platek. A very interesting interview, well worth checking out the full podcast
#ReadingFC
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Rob Couhig speaks on Reading FC takeover, Bearwood Park sale with Wycombe, Club’s academy, Dai Yongge and Robert Platek
Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig has declared that he is still interested in buying Reading Football Club following his
https://rdg.today/rob-couhig-speaks-on-reading-fc-takeover-bearwood-park-sale-with-wycombe-clubs-academy-dai-yongge-and-robert-platek/
6 months ago
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A positive step that things are progressing as 22/23 accounts finally published and club removed from EFL embargo list. Fingers crossed for more positive news shortly
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC publish accounts for 2022/23 as takeover process takes positive step
Reading Football Club have finally published their long overdue accounts for the 2022/23 season. The Royals have been up for
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-publish-accounts-for-202223-as-takeover-process-takes-positive-step/
7 months ago
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🚨EFL statement: - Dai Yongge disqualified under Owners' and Directors Test - EFL to consider 'all options' to bring matter to conclusion if he does not divest interests - EFL working closely with Reading to progress sale
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EFL confirms disqualification of Reading FC owner Dai Yongge
The English Football League (EFL) has released a statement regarding the court case that has involved Reading Football Club and
https://rdg.today/efl-confirms-disqualification-of-reading-fc-owner-dai-yongge/
7 months ago
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What a mess. - Dai not granted injunction against Couhig, judge argued sale can still go ahead - EFL will disqualify Dai on April 4, giving club 30 days to complete sale - If club not sold by May 4, faces disqualification from EFL
#ReadingFC
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Judge delivers verdict at court case involving Reading FC, Dai Yongge and Rob Couhig
A verdict has been delivered today in a court case involving Reading Football Club, Dai Yongge and Rob Couhig.Mr Justice
https://rdg.today/judge-delivers-verdict-at-court-case-involving-reading-fc-dai-youngge-and-rob-couhig/
7 months ago
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Jaap Stam: "If the opportunity was ever there, I would love to go back and work for them again if they would have me."
#ReadingFC
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‘I would love to go back’: Former Reading FC boss Jaap Stam opens door to potential return
Former Reading FC manager Jaap Stam has admitted that he would ‘love to go back’ if the opportunity arose for
https://rdg.today/i-would-love-to-go-back-former-reading-fc-boss-jaap-stam-opens-door-to-potential-return/
7 months ago
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#ReadingFC
takeover update - Hopeful of concluding deal by April - EFL aware of Platek's 'conflict of interest' as co-head of firm that has lent money to EFL clubs - This is not expected to impact Platek's potential purchase of Reading
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Reading FC takeover: Quick conclusion expected by parties as 18 month saga nears end
Reading Football Club's long ongoing takeover saga finally looks as if it is nearing an end after the club announced
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-quick-conclusion-expected-by-parties-as-18-month-saga-nears-end/
7 months ago
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‘We’ve been here before with the Dais.’
#ReadingFC
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‘We’ve been here before’: Sell Before We Dai expresses cautious optimism over Reading FC takeover announcement
Pressure group Sell Before We Dai has expressed cautious optimism over the latest Reading FC takeover announcement. The club confirmed
https://rdg.today/weve-been-here-before-sell-before-we-dai-expresses-cautious-optimism-over-reading-fc-takeover-announcement/
8 months ago
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🚨 BREAKING: ‘Reading Football Club can confirm it has committed to a letter of intent with a potential purchaser of the club.’
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC takeover: Club agrees exclusivity and expect ‘quick completion’ of deal
Reading Football Club has confirmed that it has committed a 'letter of intent' with a potential purchaser of the club.The
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-club-agrees-exclusivity-and-expect-quick-completion-of-deal/
8 months ago
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Excellent work from Yuan Yang & Sell Before We Dai Almost at 3000 signatures so far. Get signing everyone! "The Government’s Football Governance Bill will help clubs in future, but clubs in peril now need answers."
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MP joins Reading FC fans to call for Parliamentary Inquiry into rogue Reading FC Owner
Yuan Yang, member of Parliament for Earley and Woodley, has joined forces with fan group Sell Before We Dai and
https://rdg.today/mp-joins-reading-fc-fans-to-call-for-parliamentary-inquiry-into-rogue-reading-fc-owner/
8 months ago
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Brilliant pictures from yesterdays 94th minute winner
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PICTURE GALLERY: Knibbs slots 94th minute penalty to seal Reading FC win over Rotherham
Reading FC earned three points as Harvey Knibbs held his nerve from the penalty spot in the 94th minute to
https://rdg.today/picture-gallery-knibbs-slots-94th-minute-penalty-to-seal-reading-fc-win-over-rotherham/
8 months ago
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As a surprise to absolute nobody, Steve Evans is absolutely fuming with the ref’s performance
#ReadingFC
#RUFC
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‘It’s an atrocious performance’: Steve Evans fumes at referee following stoppage time defeat to Reading FC
Rotherham United manager Steve Evans described the referee's performance as ‘atrocious’ after his side lost to a 94th minute penalty
https://rdg.today/its-an-atrocious-performance-steve-evans-fumes-at-referee-following-stoppage-time-defeat-to-reading-fc/
8 months ago
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⏰ 500 days and counting, how much longer? No communication, no answers, no exclusivity, no sale.
#ReadingFC
It’s time to step in EFL, before it’s too late.
8 months ago
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There is already blood on the hands of Dai and all of his chronies. There will be blood on the hands of the EFL if Reading are not saved. We simply cannot let them kill Reading Football Club.
#ReadingFC
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OPINION: The Dai’s are ripping the soul out of Reading FC – we can’t let them win
Reading Football Club fans have had to endure a tumultuous last few years supporting their team. Dai Yongge and his
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8 months ago
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Now the transfer window is out the way, full attention turns back to the mess of a takeover process. I’ve tried to summarise my thoughts on the farce it’s been so far. The club needs help, desperately @EFL
#ReadingFC
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OPINION: The Dai’s are ripping the soul out of Reading FC – we can’t let them win
Reading Football Club fans have had to endure a tumultuous last few years supporting their team. Dai Yongge and his
https://rdg.today/opinion-the-dais-are-ripping-the-soul-out-of-reading-fc-we-cant-let-them-win/
8 months ago
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So to summarise... - No exclusivity compared to last month, backwards steps - 'Several credible bidders', irrelevant when Dai has batted away numerous credible bids throughout the process - Zero direct communication from Dai Yongge, Dayong Pang or Nigel Howe
#ReadingFC
8 months ago
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Takeover update from the club: - Exclusivity with prospective buyer last month has expired - 'Several credible bidders interested' - Mr Dai supposedly contributed to HMRC and wages last month
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC takeover: Exclusivity ends with previous prospective buyer as club claims ‘several credible bidders’ inte
Reading FC have released a new statement regarding updates on the takeover process, confirming that talks with the party in
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-takeover-exclusivity-ends-with-previous-prospective-buyer-as-club-claims-several-credible-bidders-interested/
8 months ago
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“You would hope that Howe’s long association with the club means he’d want to get the sale done for more than just a cut.”
#ReadingFC
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‘500 days without a sale represents abject failure’: Sell Before We Dai launches new billboard campaign in bid to sp
Sell Before We Dai has launched a new billboard campaign in Reading Town Centre to put the spotlight on Nigel
https://rdg.today/500-days-without-a-sale-represents-abject-failure-sell-before-we-dai-launches-new-billboard-campaign-in-bid-to-speed-up-sale-of-reading-fc/
8 months ago
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Nigel Howe: - Has failed to communicate with fans throughout the process - Defended Dai in last interview - Helped to introduce Dai to Reading FC - Involved in three takeovers, two of which have been disastrous Absolute shambles
#ReadingFC
8 months ago
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Another huge failing of the ownership and everyone who has failed to get a takeover deal completed. Regardless of the fee, it can’t and won’t be reinvested in the squad. Will just serve to provide funds to keep the club going under this parasite of an owner.
#ReadingFC
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Sam Smith completes transfer from Reading FC to Wrexham for ‘significant fee’
Reading FC have confirmed that striker Sam Smith has completed a permanent transfer to League One promotion hopefuls Wrexham AFC.The
https://rdg.today/sam-smith-completes-transfer-from-reading-fc-to-wrexham-for-significant-fee/
8 months ago
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A huge miss for the squad as Smith set to join Wrexham before Monday’s deadline. Can’t blame anyone at this point for leaving. A great move for him given Wrexham’s financial firepower and ambition.
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#WxmAFC
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Reading FC striker set for multi-million pound move to League One promotion hopefuls
Reading FC look set to lose one of their key players to League One promotion hopefuls Wrexham AFC. The Royals
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-striker-set-for-multi-million-pound-move-to-league-one-promotion-hopefuls/
8 months ago
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“She reportedly pulled funding from the Belgian club and oversaw its demise. Sounds familiar, right?”
#ReadingFC
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Premier League club targeting move for Reading FC teenage star
Premier League side Southampton have reportedly tabled a bid for Reading FC’s teenage star Andre Garcia.The 17-year-old has flourished in
https://rdg.today/premier-league-club-targeting-move-for-reading-fc-teenage-star/
9 months ago
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Expect the transfer rumours will start heating up over the last week and a bit of the window. Fabrizio Romano reporting that Southampton have offered a £2m package for Andre Garcia
#ReadingFC
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Premier League club targeting move for Reading FC teenage star
Premier League side Southampton have reportedly tabled a bid for Reading FC’s teenage star Andre Garcia.The 17-year-old has flourished in
https://rdg.today/premier-league-club-targeting-move-for-reading-fc-teenage-star/
9 months ago
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10 points from the last four games. An excellent return in the festive period. Huge credit to Noel Hunt and the squad
#ReadingFC
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Charlton 0-0 Reading: Royals stay in top six as strong run continues
Reading FC picked up a valuable point on the road to maintain their spot inside the top six with a
https://rdg.today/charlton-0-0-reading-royals-stay-in-top-six-as-strong-run-continues/
9 months ago
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A new year with the first Reading Today of 2025, but the same old horrendous ownership at Reading FC as highlighted by
#SellBeforeWedDai
Hopefully 2025 will finally be the year we see the back of a horrible era at the club
#ReadingFC
9 months ago
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Reading FC takeover update: - Club still in negotiations with 'prospective buyer' - Short-term funding is priority - Confirms 'outside party' (Couhig) taking legal action against Dai Yongge - Stop notice against the SCL has been removed
#ReadingFC
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Reading FC provides takeover update and confirms legal proceedings against Dai Yongge from ‘outside party’
Reading Football Club has released a new statement to update the fans on the ongoing takeover process, which has been
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-provides-takeover-update-and-confirms-legal-proceedings-against-dai-yongge-from-outside-party/
9 months ago
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A first win as Reading manager for Noel Hunt 💙
#ReadingFC
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Reading 4-1 Northampton Town: Hunt earns first win as Royals boss
Noel Hunt picked up his first win as Reading manager as the Royals strolled to a comfortable Boxing Day win
https://rdg.today/reading-4-1-northampton-town-hunt-earns-first-win-as-royals-boss/
10 months ago
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Amazing to think that two of the brightest talents in the Bundesliga both had a vital part of their development at Reading. Reading born Jamie Gittens making huge waves at Dortmund and looks destined for the very top
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Jamie Gittens: The breakout star in Europe, made in Reading
Formerly in the academy at Reading Football Club, Jamie Gittens is the latest on the production line to make a
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10 months ago
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“It was a moment where everything around the club, for me, indicated it was a moment to go.”
#ReadingFC
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‘Everything indicated it was the moment to go’: Selles opens up on Reading FC exit
Former Reading FC manager Ruben Selles has explained why he felt it was the right time to leave the club
https://rdg.today/everything-indicated-it-was-the-moment-to-go-selles-opens-up-on-reading-fc-exit/
10 months ago
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After a horrible week, it's a positive start to the Noel Hunt era with a point away to the League One leaders. Urrrzzzz💙
#ReadingFC
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Wycombe Wanderers 1-1 Reading: Royals begin Noel Hunt era with draw at League One leaders
Reading FC kicked off a new era with Noel Hunt in charge with a draw away to League One leaders
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10 months ago
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“We had all kinds of events in the last 18 months, but I’m very proud of the effort and togetherness that is characteristic of this club.”
#ReadingFC
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Ruben Selles sends farewell message to Reading FC supporters
Ruben Selles has sent a farewell message to the Reading FC fans as he departs to join Championship side Hull
https://rdg.today/ruben-selles-sends-farewell-message-to-reading-fc-supporters/
10 months ago
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No idea where the club goes from here. They’ve lost the most key member at the club. But it’s now time to back Noel Hunt and the boys in the short term and then decide on the best course of action to try and save the future of the club.
#ReadingFC
10 months ago
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Noel Hunt appointed as new first-team manager. Club to announce his coaching staff in 'due course'
#ReadingFC
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Noel Hunt to take charge as Reading FC manager after Ruben Selles departs
Reading FC have confirmed that Noel Hunt has taken over as first-team manager after Ruben Selles departed the club to
https://rdg.today/noel-hunt-to-take-charge-as-reading-fc-manager-after-ruben-selles-departs/
10 months ago
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It’s official
#ReadingFC
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Ruben Selles leaves Reading FC to join Hull City
Manager Ruben Selles has officially departed Reading Football Club to join Championship side Hull City.The Royals boss has impressed with
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10 months ago
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🇪🇸 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐥 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐞
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10 months ago
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The trio’s actions are killing a club that’s 152 years old. The Dai family have form for that.”
#ReadingFC
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‘Dai Yongge is hiding away like a coward: Reading FC group reacts to Ruben Selles news
Reading FC protest group Sell Before We Dai has reacted to news that Ruben Selles will leave the club to
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10 months ago
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Nearly a year since we were fed this nonsense from Dayong Pang. “We are talking to all different types of buyers. Mr Dai is 100% willing to sell the club. “He’s trying to put the club in safe hands. We can’t sell to just any people.”
#ReadingFC
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Reading CEO calls for ‘more patience’ over sale of the club
READING FC chief executive Dayong Pang has called for fans to ‘be more patient’ over the potential sale of the
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10 months ago
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Just a reminder of what Nigel Howe said about Dai Yongge a couple of months ago. “Mr Dai has put £400million into the club, you answer me that why is that not the right man for the job?” (1/2)
#ReadingFC
10 months ago
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- Selles to Hull likely to be announced tomorrow - He'll be joined by James Oliver-Pearce and Tobias Loveland - Noel Hunt very likely to take over as Reading boss
#ReadingFC
#hcafc
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Reading FC coach to join Ruben Selles at Hull City as deal edges closer
Reading FC first-team coach James Oliver-Pearce is expected to join Ruben Selles’ coaching staff at Hull City as the manager
https://rdg.today/reading-fc-coach-to-join-ruben-selles-at-hull-city-as-deal-edges-closer/
10 months ago
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Understand that James Oliver-Pearce will be joining Ruben Selles’ coaching team at Hull City. Very likely that Noel Hunt will be appointed as Reading manager, at least until the end of this season.
#ReadingFC
10 months ago
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