ITKs, including our very own Elm Park Kid, have all been saying "before Friday". So that would imply today.

Or will we be back on repeat of these reports coming and going and nothing happening? Except "nothing" won't happen this time, we'll be kicked out of the EFL instead.

Huang Kad eat your heart out, I have ITK news ... the deal is done and just needs a signature. Sadly my ITK did not specify whose signature. Thank you for reading my insider knowledge Not sure if you're serious! But I'd heard the same thing. And it's not Dai's signature we're waiting on... Presumab...

Good idea.

From Despair To Where? I have a genuine update.


There is no news as yet.

Little bit sick of it really. It's panic stations if it's not done by the weekend. Get it the fcuk done everyone.

Steve Coppell attending on Saturday. Does feel like someone is trying to create a memorable occasion which would fit nicely alongside a big announcement.

It's not unique to Reading. My closest team are Bradford City. Their attendances are not diverse, when the city very much is. I think perception is a problem; crown used to tolerate racism as recently as the 90s, and there will still be fans who think that "banter" is acceptable. Also for ...

Twitter rumours circulating (from that HK guy mainly) that takeover will officially be today or tomorrow. Assuming this does go through, I wonder when the club will choose to announce it. I'm with others, that I hope it is on Saturday as it will really make the day special - regardless of results. ...

Apologies if I missed it, but no-one seems to have commented on the club’s message to fans yesterday. I wonder what prompted it - the EFL, the police, STAR? It did strike me as an indication that the sale won’t have completed before Saturday’s game, but I suppose it could apply equally in the event...

Something was obviously awry at the time, as there were rumours of the PL blocking our promotion if we won, and then the EFL required additional financial monitoring when they approved which you only do if you know something is off. My guess is it came down to risk and resources. The PL can afford t...

This looks like a politically motivated leak by the PL to distance themselves from the shitshow. Though why they would think this bolster their arguments against the regulator is beyond me.

Mid Sussex Royal The Times are reporting the Premier League advised the EFL to not sanction Dai's takeover in 2017 and they were told he'd have to sell if Reading were promoted to the Premier League.

So Liam Moore's penalty was more pivotal than we ever could have speculated.

If the deal gets done, surely not even a dismal performance would ruin the atmosphere?

For any cricket fans, 2 more wins could make Birmingham finish on Nelson points. Maybe next season won't go so well for them.

I don't know if anyone watched the FA Cup semi finals, but Wharton absolutely bossed the midfield against an excellent Villa side. We've seen a lot of top English talent emerge over the place decade, but Wharton is the biggest game changer of all for me. A natural defensive midfielder who can make p...

I personally will be pleased with Couhig as an owner from what I can see, mainly because he has fought tooth and nail for the club already. The last 3 owners haven't cared, but he really wants us. Bringing in that passion can only be a good thing.

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Mid Sussex Royal Huang now confirming.....

That's he's been on HNA? and copied EPK's homework.

Yeh, his exclusives are always slightly behind EPK. Just bad timing I guess.

Maybe EPK has more than one alias.

I think you're being a tad unfair. Given how utterly batshit crazy the past 2 years have been, Huang Kad has been one of the more reliable and measured sources. And given how utterly batshit crazy the past 2 (ok, 13) years have been, I don't begrudge Couhig announcing it with a oxf*rd huge fanfare ...

Given how long and painful it's been, I struggle to believe they'd hold up announcing it just for a photo op.

Or that it wouldn't be leaked to someone more reputable than Huang Kad.

Those graphs look like cycles to me. I can say the Reading cycles of my lifetime easily: Early SJM at Elm Park: Hopeful, valiant but not with the infrastructure to compete. Ends with the blip of relegation. SJM at Mad Stad: Starts with a blip under Tommy Burns, but generally sustained success and ou...

I'm just desperately hoping the takeover goes through this week and these guys have seen them through our darkest moment. Football goes in cycles. You read about teams like Cardiff, QPR and Hull and you really recognise it as us in the Championship since 2014 or so. But it feels like we've seen the ...