The English Football League (EFL) has issued an ultimatum to Reading Football Club owner Dai Yongge, demanding adequate funding or immediate arrangements to sell the club. This decision follows a new Ā£50k fine imposed on Dai Yongge, with uncertainty over potential punishment for a recent pitch invasion by home fans. Reading fans and local politicians have expressed dissatisfaction with Dai Yongge's ownership, calling for the club's sale. EFL chairman Rick Parry has confirmed a meeting with Reading fans, while Reading CEO Dayong Pang has stated Dai Yongge's willingness to sell the club. The situation has prompted fan-led campaigns such as #SellBeforeWeDai to reclaim control of the club from Dai Yongge.
Good to meet Rick Parry, Chair EFL, at the @DCMS Select Committee. He agreed that the @EFL should do more to help @ReadingFC. I'll be joining #SellBeforeWeDai and fellow fans online with @EFL_Comms later today. We must get our club back! #readingfc @premierleague @BBCBerkshire https://t.co/F89whVKLth
Good to meet Rick Parry, Chair EFL, at the @DCMS Select Committee. He agreed that the @EFL must do more to help @ReadingFC. I'll be joining #SellBeforeWeDai and fellow fans online with @EFL_Comms later today. We must now get our club back! #readingfc @premierleague @BBCBerkshire https://t.co/FOvkPHbg5N
Dai Yongge: Reading owner remains '100% willing' to sell, says CEO Dayong Pang https://t.co/eDcplTM7Pc #bbcsouthnews
BREAKING: The EFL chairman Rick Parry has confirmed to the DCMS select committee that the EFL will meet Reading fans today š¤ https://t.co/KFN1FcdjYb
The EFL's statement comes after Reading's match against Port Vale was abandoned on Saturday after around 1,000 home fans protesting against Dai invaded the pitch. š Read more https://t.co/CbTO5k8qeq
Reading FC owner given ultimatum by EFL to 'fund' or 'sell' the club https://t.co/pk2TeYcCrv
I'm pleased the EFL are meeting Reading supporters on Tuesday. I am calling on the EFL to listen to fans and to press Dai Yongge to sell the club as soon as possible.
EFL deliver an ultimatum to Reading owner after hitting Dai Yongge with new punishment https://t.co/IikEynFWki
Reading owner Dai Yongge told to either fund or sell club by EFL https://t.co/j6NCyoeGCt
Reading owner Dai Yongge told to either fund or sell club by EFL https://t.co/fFqHSJQzK0 #bbcsouthnews
Reading owner Dai Yongge told by Football League: pay up or sell up https://t.co/mD4kAt8ZaD
More on the latest statement from the EFL about what's going on at Reading FC. Read all the details here š
This stronger position from the @EFL on @ReadingFC is timely and welcome. But there is still more to do to wrestle control of our club from Dai Yongge and ensure that he never runs another. Fans deserve better! @DCMS @EFL_Comms @premierleague @10DowningStreet #SellBeforeWeDai https://t.co/y5fhVGjCNY
The EFL calling on Dai Yongge to sell up as Reading owner, or take his funding requirements seriously. He's been fined another Ā£50k. Unclear yet if Reading will be punished for Saturday's pitch invasion #readingfc https://t.co/UlN5BGUMnO
Reading owner Dai Yongge must either "fund the club adequately" or "make immediate arrangements to sell", the English Football League has said. #BBCFootball
BREAKING: EFL have released a statement in regards to Reading Football Club owner, Mr Dai Yongge š https://t.co/mvaJUZYHym