Jeff Stelling referred to as out Soccer Saturday’s protection of the protest at Reading which compelled their match to be deserted.
Fans of the League One disaster membership, who’ve been plunged into monetary peril beneath the possession of Chinese businessman Dai Yongge, invaded the pitch within the first half of their house match in opposition to Port Vale on Saturday (January 13).
Hundreds flooded to the centre circle and though many returned to the stands as a result of threat of an additional factors deduction, a small group remained to depart no different choice however to desert the fixture which had been goalless.
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Despite the importance of the scenario, Sky Sports offered little replace on their scores programme, which legendary host Stelling retired from on the finish of final season. When they did, there was no point out of the pitch invasion.
One fan took to social media and pointed that out, writing: “’Just a few tennis balls on the pitch.’ That’s the gist of what @SkySports is giving us.
“Their backing would be such a help, but this is lame. Come on #SoccerSaturday, #ReadingFC needs the publicity you can provide!”
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Stelling agreed with the disgruntled supporter, replying to their put up: “When a club which was in Premier League not long ago is in the position they are in this the biggest story of the day in my opinion. Why no reporter there? Everyone knew there was going to be a protest!”
The 68-year-old, who’s now a radio breakfast host for talkSPORT and just lately labored on Amazon Prime’s Premier League protection, fronted Soccer Saturday for almost three a long time, earlier than being changed by Simon Thomas.
It appears Thomas wasn’t supplied with the sufficient updates from his behind-the-scenes colleagues, whereas there was no roving reporter on the scene on the Select Car Leasing Stadium to supply correct updates on the unfolding scenario, which dragged on for nearly 90 minutes after kick-off earlier than a verdict was reached.