Reading FC manager Ruben Selles gave a speech to his players as they returned to pre-season training last week. Despite the ownership situation not yet being resolved, the players and coaches still have to turn their attention to matters on the field as they gear up for the 2024/25 campaign. Selles’ side managed to find some strong form in the second-half of last season which helped them survive the drop in League One despite off the field issues causing them points deductions. The speech, which was recorded by the club’s social media, captured Selles saying: “We have no time to lose, we are in the same situation as usual. “We need to get the very best out of you, the players and technical staff. “This
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“On Monday, we will have a meeting where we go through how we create the environment and the rules.” The Royals will begin their league campaign on Saturday, August 10, with an away trip to promotion favourites Birmingham City.
Meanwhile, Reading has been drawn away against League Two side Colchester United in the Carabao Cup’s first round.
They will meet Cheltenham Town, Newport County, and West Ham United U21s in the EFL Trophy group stage.
Selles stated, “It will be similar to last season, with a few areas we need to work on as a team.
“Meanwhile, just work hard, take care of yourself, listen to Josh, and now it’s pre-season, which means we need to learn a lot, practice a lot, and be ready to go on the first day of the season. That’s who we are and how we operate.”
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