To those that don’t know our story…
Dai Yongge took over Reading days before the club’s Championship play-off final in 2017.
Since then:
• Relegation to the third tier for the first time in 22 years
• A total of 16 points deducted
• A 5 year transfer embargo
• Multiple
Messages of support from fans of Southend, Coventry, York City, Everton, Wrexham, Brighton, Chester City, Port Vale, Newcastle, Blackburn, Sheffield Wednesday, Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Chesterfield, Leeds, Hartlepool, Bolton, Stoke, Wigan, Norwich, Northampton, Blackpool,
Nottingham Forest, you’re signing the best young defender in League One. An aerially dominant, ball-playing, level-headed, strong centre-back comfortable on the left and right that never misses a game. Played the most minutes of any teenager in world football in 2024. Already has
Aug 2016; Dai Yongge fails the Premier League’s owners tests for Hull
May 2017: Dai Yongge passes the EFL’s owners tests to buy Reading
Mar 2025: The EFL disqualify Dai Yongge as an owner - Reading could be days away from disqualification from the EFL
Betrayed by the @EFL 🖕
So it looks like there is an end date…
By 4th May we will either have a new owner or be disqualified from the EFL.
Absolutely mental position to be in. #readingfc
Luton had a bid accepted for Nelson Abbey but he turned down the move to the Premier League to stay with Reading despite all of our off-the-field issues.
Quite incredible from a special player who is well on his way to becoming a legend 💙 #OneOfOurOwn#readingfc
After 19 years, Reading’s record points total in English football is finally beaten.
It was always going to take something unheard… and Birmingham spending more than the rest of League One combined ticks that box.
However, the Championship record will always stand. #readingfc
Rubén Sellés 🇪🇸
• Officially announced as manager 6 weeks late due to embargo
• Started pre-season with just 8 senior outfield players
• Missed out on lots of targets due to embargoes
• Bravely selected young players and stuck with them
• Had a 4 point deduction
• Took