Dai Yongge

Reading Fans Create Chaos: Pitch Invasions and Protests Against Owner Dai Yongge

Reading fans stage mass pitch invasion to protest against owner Dai Yongge, leading to match abandonment. Find out why fans are furious in this dramatic turn of events!

Reading fans caused chaos during a League One match against Port Vale by invading the pitch in protest against owner Dai Yongge. The protest, referencing the 16 points deducted from the Royals due to Yongge's management, escalated quickly, resulting in the match being abandoned. This extraordinary mass pitch invasion highlighted the growing discontent among supporters towards the Chinese businessman's ownership of the club.

The turbulent atmosphere at the Madejski Stadium reflected fans' frustration over the club's decline under Dai Yongge's leadership. The sell-before-we-Dai movement had urged fans to take a stand against what they perceive as mismanagement, with supporters taking action by storming the pitch early in the game. The unprecedented protest sent shockwaves through the football community, drawing attention to the dire situation at Reading FC.

As the chaos unfolded on the pitch, the match between Reading and Port Vale was eventually suspended after home fans refused to leave. The protest group, calling for Dai Yongge's expulsion, made a powerful statement by disrupting the game. The EFL now faces mounting pressure to address the concerns raised by thousands of fans who demand accountability and change within the club.

In a bizarre turn of events, another League One game between Bolton Wanderers and Cheltenham Town was postponed due to a medical emergency in the crowd. Despite the unexpected disruptions, the actions of Reading fans have sparked a crucial conversation about ownership and responsibility in football, shedding light on the power of supporters to demand transparency and fairness in the sport.