Studying followers stormed onto the pitch in protest after a 3-2 defeat to Coventry, which leaves them simply two factors above the Championship relegation zone.
The Royals have suffered seven consecutive defeats within the league and supporters had been eager to make their emotions identified after the match.
Lots of of Royals supporters additionally took half in a protest towards the off-field operating of the membership earlier than the sport, however banners and chanting.
Studying supporters storm the pitch after struggling a seventh consecutive league defeat
Royals followers had been eager to protest towards boss Veljko Paunovic for the membership’s latest fortunes
However the large drama got here moments after the ultimate whistle, when followers stormed onto the pitch in an try and confront supervisor Veljko Paunovic within the technical space on the membership’s a hundred and fiftieth anniversary sport.
The followers chanted: ‘We wish Pauno out’ and ‘We wish our Studying again’.
And a few displayed a banner that learn: ‘150 years historical past however what number of extra?’
Studying followers confronted the technical space of boss Paunovic on the Madjeski Stadium
Lucas Joao headed residence within the twenty third minute to provide Studying the lead however Coventry levelled in first-half stoppage time by Dominic Hyam.
Defender Michael Rose nodded Metropolis in entrance early within the second interval however Studying equalised by full-back Andy Yiadom.
House winger Junior Hoilett was despatched off within the 63rd minute for a second bookable offence and, two minutes later, an Ian Maatsen effort deflected in for what proved to be the Coventry winner.
Beneath-fire boss Paunovic, nonetheless, praised his membership’s followers regardless of their protests.
‘The followers had been incredible right this moment,’ Paunovic stated. ‘We need to thank them for coming right here in such a large quantity.
‘That was very useful for the staff, particularly because the issues developed later.’
Beneath-fire boss Veljko Paunovic was eager to reward Royals followers regardless of their protests towards him
Requested concerning the pre and post-match protests, Paunovic added: ‘I desire to to not actually touch upon it. However the entire yr has been tough for the membership.
‘It has been very irritating for the followers and we share that with them. However everybody has a proper to specific their opinion.
‘We mustn’t really feel sorry for ourselves. Now we have to regroup and transfer ahead.’
