Supporters Trust ‘proud’ as Reading fans stump up cash for player meals and repairs

Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] have admitted that they are ‘proud’ to continue helping to fund the club as the off-field crisis continues.

For over two years, the now disqualified Dai Yongge has failed to adequately fund the club and overnight hotel stays and meals for players have become bonuses rather than expected.

STAR confirmed last week that they paid for an overnight stay in Shrewsbury ahead of the victory at Croud Meadow, which was met with great appreciation from fans far and wide.

However, the trust have now come out and admitted that they have had to fund meals for players ahead of Saturday’s stalemate at Northampton Town and even cover costs for pitch repairs at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Concerning, given how the deadline to be taken over is now only a week away, the trust did admit that they were ‘proud’ to be able to support the club in this way.

“We have also funded repairs to the pitch and for meals for the players on route to Northampton this weekend,” STAR confirmed in their latest newsletter.  “We acknowledge it should not be the responsibility of a supporters trust to cover the club costs, but we are proud that we were able to do so. Uninterested owners are temporary, passionate fans are permanent. “

All eyes remain on a sale as costs such as HMRC and salaries, which have been problematic for the club over the past two years, need to be paid in the coming weeks.