Reading owner confirms Academy redundancies in efficiency drive

Reading owner confirms Academy redundancies in efficiency drive

Written by

Simon Austin

May 19, 2026

Reading owner Rob Couhig has admitted there will be redundancies among both Academy and first-team staff at the club this summer as part of a wide-ranging “end-of-year evaluation”.

The American businessman, who completed his takeover of the club in May 2025, said the changes would enhance rather than degrade operations though – and insisted that the club was working to maintain Category One Academy status.

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