FORMER Reading player and owner Roger Smee is reportedly prepared to save the crisis-hit club with the help of a newly-formed consortium.
Smee, 76, spent four years lining up for Reading in the 1960s and 70s before turning to a career in business.
Reading owner Dai Yongge (L) is trying to sell the clubRex GettyA former Reading owner is allegedly willing to take over[/caption]He became chairman of the Royals in 1983 and spent seven years at the helm before making way for John Madejski.