(Almost) 500 Days Of Rob Couhig And Co: Reflections And Approval Rating
What do you make of the job the owners are doing at the moment?
Almost exactly a year ago, upon completing the takeover and following a decent summer window, the owners received a respectable 3.46/5 rating in our Approval Rating series. Fast-forward to late May 2026, following a dull, middling season and intense criticism for their managerial appointment, and the rating slightly improved to 3.63/5 – the highest mark recorded since February 2021.
The owners' performance has been evaluated across transfers, the matchday experience, and other aspects. In the summer window, Reading made a decent investment in long-term talents like Kyreece Lisbie and George Earthy, with overall financial backing being positive. However, they faced criticism for the final days of the transfer window, as Couhig hinted at potential late moves.
The SCL experience has also been a topic of conversation, with improvements like safe standing, a clearer sound system, and spruced-up seating, but also criticism regarding WiFi, fewer available toilets, and long queues in the fanzone. The matchday experience varied for different people, with improvements in sound, lighting, and seating, but ongoing issues with WiFi, toilet facilities, and the ad boards' brightness.
Personally, the owners are responsible for the recolored seating and improvements in audio and lighting, which have enhanced my overall experience.
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