Ratcliffe believes spending big on marquee signings is not the way to prosper.
German businessman Daniel Loitz took to social media to defend his rumoured bid for Reading Football Club. News broke via Sky Sports that Mr Loitz was interested in acquiring the club, with experience of reviving women's football teams. Sky Sports states that his bid of around £28m would include the stadium, training ground and both men's and women's teams but is currently hearing 'radio silence' from owner Dai Yongge. However, the Reading Chronicle is told that no deal progressed past talks in
Rovers goalkeeper Aynsley Pears on his return to the side at Middlesbrough and 'big games' after the international break