Ex- Royal Parkinson pleased Reading ownership resolved

Reading beat Wrexham 2-0 in a League One game at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in March

Wrexham face Reading in the EFL Cup on Tuesday, but the last meeting between the sides in March came amid a backdrop of turmoil and protests.

Reading fans protested against the club's then owner, Chinese businessman Dai Yongge, who had presided over a turbulent time for the Royals.

Yongge's controversial tenure came to an end in the summer when American businessman and lawyer Rob Couhig completed his takeover of the club.

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, a former Reading player, said counterpart Noel Hunt and his team deserved credit for their efforts under difficult circumstances.

"Reading was a club in turmoil last year and Noel and his staff I thought did a great job to keep it going, they really did," Parkinson said.

"One thing Reading have had is a strong academy and they've produced a lot of players so through those times of turmoil; they've been able to give a lot of young players opportunities.

"Sometimes in financially difficult periods it's the young players who keep the club going.

"So yes, pleased the club's been taken over and they're looking to build back because Reading's another club who've been in the Premiership a couple of times and can see themselves at the very least a top Championship side."