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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 14

🚨IT'S OFFICIAL #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 12

🚨 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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 7

🔵⚪️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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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 3

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. #ReadingFC

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 3

FINALLY!!!! #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · May 2

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... #ReadingFC #BCFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Apr 22

“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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Apr 9

- 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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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Apr 9

“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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Apr 1

🚨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 #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 28

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 25

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 21

🚨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 #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 21

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Mar 19

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 27

#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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 24

‘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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 24

🚨 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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 21

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." #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 16

Brilliant pictures from yesterdays 94th minute winner #ReadingFC

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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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 15

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

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 7

⏰ 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.

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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 5

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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Andy Preston @andypreston96.bsky.social · Feb 4

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

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