New winding-up order is a battle of 'two very big egos'

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire goes through the latest winding-up petition served by its former chief executive over what he said is lost earnings or money owed to him.

Nigel Howe, who worked for the Royals for 29 years, said he was "disappointed that it has come to this", following a hearing in November over £99,614.

"I'm hoping to get it resolved as soon as possible," Mr Howe told BBC Berkshire.

In a statement, the League One club confirmed there is an "ongoing dispute" with Mr Howe but that it denies any claims against it.