Football News Update: Protest Launched to Support Reading FC Women’s Team
In a significant development in the world of football, a Reading FC fan group has launched a protest to “highlight the plight” of the club’s women’s team. This comes as reports emerged that the future of Reading FC Women was in doubt due to the Royals’ ongoing financial difficulties.
According to the latest reports, the fan group “Sell Before We Dai” has stated, “We are launching a billboard campaign in the Reading town centre. This is to highlight the plight of the Reading FC Women’s setup.” The group has also urged the club’s owners, Dai Yongge and Dai Xiuli, to “sell the club now” and take a viable offer, emphasizing that “Enough is Enough.“
“We are launching a billboard campaign in the Reading town centre. This is to highlight the plight of the Reading FC Women’s setup.”
Reading FC had previously announced in early June that they were in talks with more interested parties after entering a period of exclusivity with an unnamed potential buyer. However, with that period having lapsed and preseason fast approaching, the fan group has now called on any interested buyers to step up their interest and fast track a sale.
In their statement, “Sell Before We Dai” stressed the importance of the exclusivity period, stating, “The sooner you demonstrate that you are interested in Reading FC then the earlier we can mitigate further damage taking place.” The group has also urged any new owners to make a commitment to the club’s long-term success, including supporting the women’s team.
Reading FC has stated that Dai Yongge aims to complete the sale “at the earliest opportunity,” as per a statement on the club’s website.
The fan group has shared that their billboard will “go live” at 5pm on Wednesday and has encouraged supporters to raise awareness around the situation online. They have also included a plea to the FA to work with the club and find a solution.
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In other football news, the fixtures for the Women’s Championship are still yet to be announced, while Ruben Selles’ men’s team will begin their campaign away at Birmingham City on 10 August.
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