It was encouraging to hear that Mr Parry is hopeful that the club may be sold, and I was pleased that the EFL believes that Reading is an attractive club for a potential owner.

However, I do understand that the EFL is unable to comment in detail. I was also pleased to hear that the EFL is going to press for the proposed new football regulator to have teeth, as the Football Governance Bill is debated in Parliament.

I will be calling for the regulator to have powers to prevent unsuitable owners from buying clubs and for the regulator to be able to stand up for the interests of fans.