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BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Reading midfielder Wing signs three-year deal
Reading midfielder Lewis Wing has signed a new three-year deal to remain with the League One club until 30-year-old, who began his career with Middlesbrough, joined the Royals in 2023 from Wycombe and has made 99 appearances for the club in all played every minute in the league for Reading this season, racking up 50 appearances and scoring 11 goals as they narrowly missed out on a play-off spot."We are delighted Lewis has agreed to extend his contract with us as he is an essential part of our plans for next season," chief executive Joe Jacobson said., external"Lewis is a top performer at this level and above, and I know the positive impact he has in the dressing room, stepping up to become a real leader in recent years."So it was important for us to extend his stay as we look to build a highly competitive squad, not just for this season but the future."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reading chief calls on fans to 'keep the fight' in open letter as tickets go on sale
New Reading owner Rob Couhig has called for supporters to 'keep the fight' in an open letter as season ticket sales open. The American has been working on a job in New Orleans but is expected back across in the next 10 days, his first time over since officially purchasing the club. In the meantime, media interviews have been conducted online and co-CEO Joe Jacobson has been working from Bearwood alongside Noel Hunt and Brian Carey to get the ball rolling on squad building. Season tickets were put on sale this afternoon (May 22) and prices have been frozen until June 6, with anyone renewing before then invited to an open day at the training ground. Alongside the season ticket news, Couhig has penned a letter to supporters. 2025/26 Season Tickets are on Sale NOW! Read Rob Couhig's open letter to fans... 👇 — Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 22, 2025 "As I said last week , the loyalty of our season ticket holders over recent times will be remembered. Therefore, I am pleased to say our season ticket prices will be frozen until 5pm, 6th of June. "Your support means the world to this football club, and we are counting on it we look ahead to the new season. Our home form last season was incredible, and you should not underestimate the role you all played in that success, and I know how much Noel, the staff and the team recognise your contribution. "My ask to you is to keep that momentum. Keep that fight. Keep that passion. This is a new chapter but likewise, there will be bumps on the road. The unwavering support of our season ticket holders will keep us strong. "That's why, for all season ticket holders who renew or purchase before 5pm 6th of June – I'm personally to inviting you to Bearwood for an open day, where you will meet the team, players and staff and get to see our fantastic facilities in full. More details to follow in due course, but rest assured we'll make it a special day to mark this new season as we embark on this journey together. "I can assure you a huge amount of work is happening behind the scenes to ensure we are ready for the new season. Todd and Amy, Missy and I are all looking forward to being with you again in Reading. "This is Our Club. This is Our Future. We won't back down! "We're in this together and I'm certain that with your support we can reach our ambitions."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Can the Blades break their play-off curse?
"The people at Sheffield United would have heard that stat so many times... that will change at some point."Sheffield United have failed to win an EFL play-off campaign across all of their previous eight attempts but are looking to break that duck on Saturday (13:01 BST) when they face Sunderland at 72+ podcast team were joined this week by new Reading CEO Joe Jacobson to take a look at whether Sheffield United's play-off fortunes may see a turning point."I look at the firepower they've got and in big games like this, it's one or two moments that are going to decide things," Jacobson said."Sheffield United, along with Leeds and Burnley, were so far ahead [in the table] - that means something."There's a reason they were that far ahead, it's because they are a better squad, a better team."Listen to the full episode and more on the Football Daily podcast.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 'This isn't about the best team, it's about pressure'
"By the end of next week, Leeds could be out of the top two and all of a sudden they are playing catch up - which sounds ridiculous," former Shrewsbury and Wycombe defender Joe Jacobson tells the 72+ joins Aaron Paul and former Reading midfielder Jobi McAnuff as they discuss crunch time in the Championship and how Leeds may not be as imperious as they once league leaders face Swansea on Saturday in a bid to keep ahead of Sheffield United and for their rivals could see Leeds knocked out of the top two if the Whites' faltering form continues, having only won one of their past four league games (D2 L1)."Leeds need to start this next little run of games with a really good win and a good performance because I just feel the nerves are beginning to creep in around Elland Road," McAnuff said."They will be the least confident going to the play-offs I believe, given their history. "This is now not about who the best team is anymore. This is about who handles pressure, who handles those big moments and we've seen at Elland Road, when that tension starts cranking up - as much as it can be a great thing when it's going well - it can be a difficult thing to control when it isn't."You can listen to the full episode and more on the Football Daily podcast.
