Reading striker Sam Smith has labeled the club a “tough environment” as off-field issues continue to plague the club.
Smith came up through the ranks at Berkshire, making his professional debut with the club, and returned to the club in the summer after three years.
Scoring six goals in 14 appearances in League One, Smith was revived in the hearts of the supporters and became a real fan favourite.
However, the 25-year-old admitted he was not in the form the club had hoped for when he signed a three-year deal in July.
Speaking just before a busy festive period during which the club remained unbeaten, the forward said: “It’s really disappointing. We came here thinking we had bigger visions and plans, but the situation is difficult at the moment. “The situation continues, because I think things are outside the control of the manager and the players. , we have to come together as a team, as a club. We all know what’s going on outside, so we need to give the right performance on the pitch “, stand at the table and see what happens in the future. Please take a look.
“I’m happy to be back. It’s hard when you’re told certain things and it’s different, but we all know how much it means to me to play for this football club. Shirt Every time I put on the “I’m going to put in an effort” performance for everyone involved.
“It’s difficult because when we came in we didn’t really understand the situation or how bad it was. Everyone who came in and the players who are still here with the staff wanted to get it resolved as quickly as possible. We’re not going to do that.” All we can focus on is the performance on the pitch because we don’t really know what’s going on.
“I think the facts have changed. That was the problem. We don’t really know what’s going on. All we can do is get out of the situation we’re in and continue to come together as a club.”
Redundancies and point deductions have been the most talked about issues at Berkshire this season, with owner Dai Yongge dragging the club into a quagmire.
EFL charges continue to be leveled against the club for multiple late payments to HMRC.
Despite the off-field issues, coach Ruben Seles’ side managed just one loss in seven games, lifting them out of the relegation zone.