Reading legend Adam Le Fondre described the current off-field crisis at the club as a 'never-ending cycle.'

The 37-year-old forward hit 41 goals in 110 appearances for the club between 2011 and 2014, top-scoring in all three seasons which included a Championship title win and a season in the Premier League.

Returning to the town for a Q&A session next month, the striker is still scoring goals regularly for non-league FC United of Manchester.

Speaking to the Reading Chronicle about the club's current situation, which continues to unravel following the collapse of Rob Couhig's takeover attempt, the striker said: "I’ve seen some of it. I think it's another person now coming in and hopefully, they get it. It just seems to be never-ending. You're at the cusp of getting the result you want and moving away from ownership and good times ahead and then you just get dragged back into it, so it seems to be a never-ending cycle which is very disappointing for anyone associated with Reading."

Le Fondre left Reading in 2014 during another period in which ownership changed hands and while with Bolton Wanderers the off-field position was less-than-stable at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.

Reading boss Ruben Selles has spoken of a time where players 'cannot cope' and admits it could begin to effect performances on the field.

Giving his verdict on the impact off-field issues can have on players, Le Fondre added: "We say ‘get on with it, you’re a footballer’ but it’s not that easy. People have mortgages and fuel to buy etcetera. These are real-world problems where you’re not earning stupid money to set yourself up for life in League One.

"Your monthly money comes in, and you’ve got bills to pay and kids to look after- even if it’s just yourself dependent on it you need that money to come in. How are you going to support yourself, your family and your dependence? It’s a horrible place to be as a player as well as fans watching and anyone around the club. It’s not the players who get laid off, it’s staff around the club that ultimately lose their jobs as well."

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