Selles wants Reading to put their off-field problems aside for the Dons’ FA Cup clash
The Reading boss hopes his team can take advantage of the FA Cup first round to start the season
Reading boss Ruben Selles wants to put his off-field troubles behind him on Saturday as he prepares for his FA Cup first round clash with MK Dons.
The Royals received their second liquidation order of the season this week, citing unpaid wages and “continued non-payment to HMRC” as the reason.
Having suffered a four-point penalty this season, which left them 23rd in League One, Reading’s match against League Two’s Dons could help galvanize his side, according to Selles, who wants the Resolve the remaining problems of the club.
We know we have been attacked many times,” he said.
“We know we’re under a transfer ban, we know we’ve lost points – but I need to focus on winning more games.
“If there are more penalties coming our way, they will come.
” We cannot control it.
But of course, we hope not to incur any further penalties in terms of points, for the sake of the players, the club and the supporters.
“We’re in a bad situation right now where we’re not scoring points.
So when sanctions are imposed on us, it will naturally have an additional impact.
It’s up to us to reduce this impact and focus on the things we can control.
We are the only ones who can control the situation from a football perspective.
Despite their problems, Selles, like his counterpart Mike Williamson, will be hoping to make changes to his squad to give an edge to some of those who have not played much in the league this season .
“It’s good that we have the cup competition this weekend,” he added.
“We have had a few rotations in cup competitions and these players have played very well.
“We will still make some changes, giving opportunities to players who haven’t had a chance to play much in League One.
“But we will focus on the match with the same mentality as a championship match.
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And we need to start getting that winning feeling back.
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