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Reading have battled both on and off the pitch in recent years, but one area where they excel is their academy’s performance.

Reading fans have faced challenges like as ownership issues and relegation, but the club should be proud of its youth system.

Over the years, their lineup has featured some significant talent. Academy alumni include Tom Holmes, Gabriel Osho, and Jake Cooper, demonstrating how development has benefited several Championship clubs.

As a new generation of players emerges, Ding maintains its reputation as a category 1 academy.

They share this distinction with some of England’s top teams, demonstrating that Reading’s academy is an excellent environment for young and aspiring players.

“Keeping the club going at the minute” – Reading FC boast on academy success

Johnny Hunt, a Reading FC supporter, is enthusiastic about the program and its potential for the club’s future.

“I cannot say enough about our club’s academy. It is surreal.

“On Saturday, Shay Spencer made his league debut, followed by Basil Tuma and Andre Garcia, a youthful left-back.

“Obviously, due of the club’s condition, not being able to conduct much transfer business, we’re depending more and more on our academy, but it’s always had a strong reputation, ranking first in League One, which is unbelievable.

“It’s such a strong structure, and it keeps generating players. The nice thing for this young talent is that they know there is a road since we have such a tiny roster and must rely on them to make up the team.

“There is a true opportunity for someone who is talented enough to play, but at other clubs, they may be driven out on loan or move elsewhere since there aren’t many opportunities owing to the number of senior players.

“It’s fantastic for them, as well as for us, to see these young kids given an opportunity, especially as local boys, and there are more and more coming through.

“It’s a real godsend, and it’s keeping the club going at the minute”

Reading academy offers a silver lining to the club’s circumstances.

Reading’s environment has not been particularly good, but the club’s pride stems from its academy’s success.

Reading’s first squad now features 14 academy graduates, demonstrating the club’s incredible trust in its young players.

Reading’s most successful academy graduates in the current squad as per transfermarkt
Name	Age	Appearances
Sam Smith	26	152
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan	21	49
Michael Craig	21	38
Jeriel Dorsett	22	29
Kelvin Abrefa	20	20

The question mark remains over Reading’s ownership, but what is certain is the impact it has had on the academy’s progress.

So far, it appears that no one is better fit for the management role than Ruben Selles, who is giving these young players an opportunity.

During a tough moment for the Royals, their excellent youth system has emerged as a lifesaver.

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