Reading Football Club has taken down a handful of online shop items that bore misspelled versions of the club’s name, including woolly hats emblazoned with ‘Readino Footrall Club’ and ‘Readng’. The mistake was first highlighted by the BBC, which alerted the club to the erroneous product listings. In response, the club confirmed that the faulty assets had been removed from its e‑commerce site and expressed gratitude for the broadcaster’s vigilance. While the digital catalogue was corrected, the physical merchandise stocked in the club’s brick‑and‑mortar shop already carried the correct spelling, ensuring that fans who purchase items in person are not confronted with the same error. The episode underscores the importance of careful branding, especially for grassroots organisations that rely on merchandise to connect with supporters across the country.
Jul 28, 2026