Reading manager Ruben Selles has praised fans for their continued support as the club’s off-field troubles persist following the failure of Rob Couhig’s proposed takeover bid last week.
Couhig, the former Wycombe Wanderers owner, has been in exclusive talks with current Reading owner Dai Yongge in recent months, and it appeared that things were going well.
Couhig had visited several Royals games this season and had met Selles, the players, and the club’s staff before the EFL approved the agreement.
However, a statement from the club last week indicated that Couhig’s takeover has now fallen through, as the two parties failed to reach an agreement, and all loans have
The American businessman has now received his refund.It was a great disappointment for fans who had anticipated Couhig would be the man to end Yongge’s catastrophic seven-year reign, during which Reading was demoted to League One and had 18 points deducted.
Former Royals chief executive Nigel Howe, who is assisting with a takeover, claims that Yongge “continues to be committed” to selling and is attempting to “bring someone in to take the club forward,” but admits that the transaction is complex.
Ruben Selles sends message to Reading supporters.
Following another challenging week, which culminated in a 5-2 defeat against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, Selles praised the Reading fans for their continuous support and pledged that he and his players will continue to battle for the club.
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone for their words, emails, letters, and everything they’ve said to me and the rest of the team,” Selles stated on the club’s website.
“I believe they understand how we feel, and we are willing to offer all for this football team. There will be no dispute about it. And I hope the fans can recognize when the players are giving their all on the field, and I expect them to.
Following another challenging week, which culminated in a 5-2 defeat against Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, Selles praised the Reading fans for their continuous support and pledged that he and his players will continue to battle for the club.
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank everyone for their words, emails, letters, and everything they’ve said to me and the rest of the team,” Selles stated on the club’s website.
“I believe they understand how we feel, and we are willing to offer all for this football team. There will be no dispute about it. And I hope the fans can recognize when the players are giving their all on the field, and I expect them to.
the support he has received from the club.”We came here to forget.” Never forget where you are. It was a football game, and there were opportunities to take advantage of. We understand the circumstance, and we will not use it as an excuse. We’ve been there before, and the circle keeps repeating. The club provides no assistance for this team in terms of players or staff, and that is the fact. There will be moments when we cannot cope, but it was not the reason we did not win today,” Selles told The Reading Chronicle.
After two consecutive defeats, Reading are presently 16th in the League One table, and they will return to play when On Saturday, they will play Huddersfield Town, who are currently in fifth position.
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