@BBCStokeSport commentator: “If I was playing against Jack Marriott, I’d have probably kicked his teeth in by now”. Fairly crass commentary at any stage, but he’d clearly not seen Paudie O’Connor literally have his teeth kicked in during our last game! #readingfc
Roger Smee’s "credible" bid for #ReadingFC rejected by the unpopular owner Dai Yongge. Smee’s a former Reading player and chairman and the man who stood up to Robert Maxwell’s Thames Valley Royals’ nonsense in 1983. Smee spent “many months of diligently preparing a structured and connected bid in alliance with many of the town’s key local stakeholders” and is “disappointed” that his plans were leaked to the media.
“I am equally sad to tell you my bid has been rejected. I believe it was firmly competitive with previous proposals that had been entertained and publicly granted exclusivity. I confirm the motivation for my interest is solely the future for Reading Football Club, ensuring it continues to play at its highest level, playing an integral role in the town’s sporting and cultural community.”
Absolutely gutted to not be able to get to see @DodgyUK at @O2AcademyIsl on Friday night. Four half-price tickets now available to a good home if anyone wants them?
An update from the CEO 📝
Dayong Pang thanks fans for their patience this summer and offers an update on the search for a new manager and the challenges we continue to face and are striving to resolve as a club.
@_PerryWood He’ll love it! I was 29, I’m 6ft 3in and was stood on the bottom step of the stairs leaning down as I rushed to answer the door while building my son’s cot! No real excuse for the double glazing salesman I greeted. But very funny and made my day/week/month/year/life!
@mrdanwalker I think every single contestant this year should have been a conservative MP. Trials would be way more enjoyable to watch and would keep a few out of the way here in UK for a while. Win-win.
Alternatives offered include hotel that’s fully booked, hotel in Bristol (that’s not Cardiff!) and a “bunkhouse” hostel in Merthyr Tydfil (not Cardiff either!) @bookingcom this is completely outrageous. Please sort out before a special celebratory week is ruined 😡 2/2
Why are venues always so secretive about gig@timings and running orders? I go to a lot of live shows, but very rarely find detailed information in advance, other than “doors open” times. @SomersetHouse , who is supporting @johnlegend tonight please?