Reading fans fear for the future of their club. Unpopular owner Dai Yongge was actually disqualified in February, but the disqualification was only disclosed in court today as the EFL did not wish to discourage slow moving sale proceedings. The owner has until April 5th to divest himself of the club or it may be thrown out of the EFL: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/mar/21/reading-dai-yongge-thrown-out-efl-sell-club
After lengthy delays, Fulham’s shiny, new Riverside Stand has finally opened, creating “a unique Thameside destination with first class facilities for supporters and partners on match days, as well as for the wider community year-round”. This ambitious project has increased Craven Cottage’s capacity by around 4,000 to 29,600, while it has also taken advantage of the club’s fantastic location and wealthy catchment area by including two Michelin star restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool, corporate hospitality and event space, all benefiting from views of the Thames. Chief executive Alistair Mackintosh observed, “Fulham is the sort of club that can have a business class or first class and have fans that turn left on a plane.” Indeed, there is also an exclusive members club – with a football season ticket as an optional extra. It’s fair to say that “the times they are a-changing”, as this is a long way from the traditional pie and a pint. However, in a world where clubs face the tw...
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