“We won’t forget it” – praise and apology for travelling Port Vale fans from Reading protest group
The Reading protest group Sell Before We Dai have issued an apology and a thank you message to Port Vale fans who attended the abandoned League One game on Saturday afternoon.
Hundreds of Reading fans forced the game to be abandoned after sixteen minutes with their protests against owner Dai Yogge a result of deep concern about the future of their club.
It was an understandable protest by a group of concerned fans. The protesters were applauded by many of the travelling Port Vale fans, who have seen their own share of protests against unsuitable owners at Vale Park over the years. These actions earned praise from the Sell before we Dai group who organised Saturday’s events. A statement said: “We want to extend our heartfelt thanks and apologies to the travelling Port Vale fans who showed us unwavering solidarity throughout today’s protest. We won’t forget it.”
The postponement meant the travelling Port Vale fans had a wasted journey to Berkshire, something which was also acknowledged by Port Vale manager Andy Crosby who relayed a message via social media saying: “On behalf of myself, the players and the backroom staff I would like to thank all our supporters who made the trip to Reading this afternoon to support the lads. It’s unfortunate that the game could not be concluded but I felt that it was important to send a message to supporters acknowledging the long distance covered to get behind the team.”
OVF Opinion – Reading call for help and the game should respond
Our view – while we have every sympathy for the Port Vale players and especially the fans who paid good money to see this game, we support the loyal Reading fans fighting for the future of their club. While annoying for those wanting to watch this game, this is a bigger issue – the future of a fellow football club…