Supporters Trust at Reading (STAR) have urged owner Dai Yongge to speak out to supporters after relegation to League One was confirmed.
Taking over officially at half-time of the club's play-off semi final in 2017, the demise under his stewardship has been stark and resulted in relegation to the third tier this season.
Known as a very private man, most of his speaking is done through Director of Football Operations, Mark Bowen.
đź“ť Our message to Mr Dai Yongge
— Supporters’ Trust At Reading (@STARReading) May 18, 2023
We have today written to the club’s owner to express our concerns regarding relegation, future intent and lack of communication
Our letter in full 👉 https://t.co/lJYsZFpKSW#readingfc
However, STAR believe now is time to hear directly from the Chinese mutli-millionaire.
Discussing points such as the financial mismanagement, the demotion of the much-loved Academy and the worrying decline in attendances, no stone is left unturned.
The final paragraph states, "We urge you to address the fanbase, ideally through video and a written article with your words, your voice, your commitment and your delivery leading to actions. We understand, and respect, that the majority of the time you prefer to speak through your representatives, but right now we are at a critical point in our existence. Please give our fans the leadership we deserve."
Click here to read the full open letter published on their website.
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