A 10-year-old Huddersfield Town supporter has been removed from his role as a mascot for Reading in their FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal on Saturday after a video emerged of him saying he hopes The Gunners win . Ryan Dearnley won the chance to walk out at Wembley when The Royals beat Huddersfield in the third round but footage of him backing Arsenal in the Huddersfield Examiner sparked a furious response from Reading supporters . A poll in getreading revealed 85 % readers felt he should not lead Steve Clarke 's side out at Wembley . A Huddersfield Town fan will no longer be a mascot for Reading in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal . The young supporter had said he hoped Arsenal beat Reading , prompting outrage from Royals fans . Championship side Reading eliminated Huddersfield in the third round on their way to meeting Arsenal . The Football Association reacted quickly , moving young Ryan away from the semi-final to avoid a nasty reception from fans , instead offering him the opportunity to be a mascot for England . 'Following Ryan ’ s interview in the local media , and with agreement from his family , it was decided to move his prize over to an England mascot place later this year , ' an FA spokesman is quoted as saying in getreading . The FA reportedly offered Ryan two tickets to watch the semi-final in the Arsenal end but he refused , preferring to watch Huddersfield take on Derby in the Championship .
Ryan Dearnley missed the chance to be a substitute in the FA Cup semi - final . He was due to be substituted for Reading before saying he wanted Arsenal to win . Fan outrage prompted The referee to donate his prize to an exhibition game instead .