Reading fans send X-rated hidden message to EFL after troubled League One side are handed third points deduction this season

Fans of Reading Football Club expressed their dissatisfaction with the English Football League’s decision to impose an additional two-point deduction on the team for delayed payments, resulting in a hidden message embedded within their response.

In a statement released by ‘Sell Before We Dai’, a protest group opposing the club’s owner, Dai Yongge, criticized the EFL’s judgment as “misguided.” Notably, the group cleverly encoded a statement within the initial letters of specific lines, spelling out “f the EFL.”

Reading fans send X-rated hidden message to EFL after troubled League One side are handed third points deduction this season

Reading fans send X-rated hidden message to EFL after troubled League One side are handed third points deduction this season

This latest deduction comes after previous penalties imposed on Reading due to financial irregularities, including failing to meet wage bill obligations. These setbacks have left the once-prominent club struggling in League One, just three points above the relegation zone.

The Sell Before We Dai statement lambasted the EFL’s decision, emphasizing the league’s purported disregard for the well-being and heritage of football clubs, insisting on the necessity of an effective and independent regulatory body.

Meanwhile, the club itself reiterated Dai Yongge’s efforts to sell the club while acknowledging ongoing negotiations with potential buyers. The latest deduction compounds Reading’s woes, plummeting them to 19th place in League One.

Yongge, facing repeated financial sanctions, including fines and a suspended points penalty, has been urged by the EFL to either adequately finance the club or relinquish his majority shareholding. Failure to comply could lead to further sanctions, exacerbating the uncertainty surrounding Reading’s future.

Reading fans send X-rated hidden message to EFL after troubled League One side are handed third points deduction this season

Reading fans send X-rated hidden message to EFL after troubled League One side are handed third points deduction this season

Despite the challenges posed by ownership turmoil, manager Ruben Selles continues to guide Reading through turbulent waters. However, the team’s precarious position underscores the urgency for stability and financial security.

With protests against Yongge’s ownership escalating and a suspended points penalty looming, Reading finds itself at a critical juncture. As they prepare for their upcoming fixture against Carlisle, the club faces an uphill battle to secure their place in League One amid mounting off-field challenges.

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