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Reading FC News: 2014

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2014.
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Clarke Enjoys Good Festive Return

29 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

An impressive Reading performance secured a well deserved win against Norwich City, making it 4 points from 2 games in 3 days as the Royals stopped the rot at the Madejski Stadium.

Clarke Eyes First Points At Managerless Brighton

24 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke will be optimistic of picking up his first points as Reading manager as the Royals travel to 22nd placed Brighton and Hove Albion on Boxing Day.

Clarke's First Game Ends In Defeat

20 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke's first game in charge of the Royals ended in a disappointing defeat as Watford won 0-1 at the Madejski Stadium.

Watford At Home For New Manager Clarke

19 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

New manager Steve Clarke takes charge of his first Reading game this weekend as Watford travel to the Madejski Stadium.

Steve Clarke Confirmed As Manager

16 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke has been confirmed as the new manager of Reading Football Club.

Steve Clarke Lined Up As Manager

16 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are set to reveal former West Brom manager Steve Clarke as the new manager following yesterday's sacking of Nigel Adkins.

Nigel Adkins Is Sacked

15 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have sacked manager Nigel Adkins after an inconsistent Championship season finished, for Adkins, with a 1-6 thrashing at Birmingham City on Saturday.

Royals Thrashed At Birmingham

14 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's defensive problems were back on full show as the Royals were thrashed 1-6 away at Birmingham City.

Reading Face Nineteenth Placed Birmingham

12 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading face another game against opposition below them in the Championship as they travel to Birmingham City this weekend.

Huddersfield Drawn In FA Cup

08 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading avoided Premier League and lower league opposition, and have been drawn away to Huddersfield Town in the third round of the FA Cup.

No Goals As Bolton Visit

06 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Bolton’s recent run of form under new manager Neil Lennon indicated this would not be an easy match to win, and so it proved; although it has to be said Reading tactically played into their hands in the first half and failed to make the most of their chances in the second.

Defensive Choices For Adkins As Bolton Visit

05 December 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Bolton are the visitors to the Madejski Stadium this weekend as the Royals try and follow up their shock away victory at Norwich City last weekend.

Jake Cooper Inspires Royals To Victory

29 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A colossus performance from Reading FC teenage centre back Jake Cooper inspired the Royals to a second league away win of the season against a poor Norwich City.

Difficult Trip To Norwich Next For Reading

28 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Unless Reading can pull off a shock result, it appears set to be another miserable weekend for Reading as they travel to Norwich City in the Championship this weekend.

Pearce And Robson-Kanu Shirt Competition

27 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

To celebrate Hob Nob Anyone?'s twentieth birthday Reading Football Club have donated two spare team shirts from last season.

Pearce Has Nightmare At Cardiff

21 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Alex Pearce had an afternoon from hell after two fatal mistakes saw Cardiff City inflict another defeat on a sorry looking Reading.

Akpan Out As Royals Travel To Cardiff

21 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's back to Championship league action this evening as the Royals make the trip all the way along the M4 to Cardiff City.

Frustration As Charlton Take Win

08 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's inconsistency continued this weekend as they failed to follow up on two good home wins.

Memories Of Twenty Years

07 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Congratulations to forum users Royal Prince and Salford Royal who both win a Reading FC shirt following our competition celebrating 20 years of Hob Nob Anyone? The competition asked users to submit their favourite memories from the last twenty years of Reading Football Club and we got some great feedback.

Pearce Set For 200th Start As Charlton Visit

07 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Alex Pearce is in line to make his 200th start for the Royals tomorrow as Charlton visit the Madejski Stadium.

Three More Goals - This Time For Reading

05 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Anton Ferdinand made his Reading debut last night, completing the first 45 mintues, as Reading cruised to a comfortable and convincing 3-0 victory over Rotherham.

Another Chance To Halt The Slide

04 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading again have the chance to stop the slide with a home game against opposition below us in the table.

Business As Usual At Blackburn

03 November 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It was business as usual for Reading this weekend as they let in three goals and slumped to another Championship defeat.

Blackpool Game Is A Must Win For Reading

24 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's home game against bottom of the table Blackpool this weekend has suddenly become a must win for the Royals.

Royals Crumble At Bournemouth

21 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's poor form continued with another sound defeat in the Championship.

Adkins Needs To Make Changes At Bournemouth

21 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Nigel Adkins has threatened to make big changes to the starting eleven ahead of tonight's Championship game at Bournemouth.

Six Without Win As Derby Win By Three

18 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fell to a sixth game without a win as Derby County secured a 0-3 victory against the Royals at the Madejski Stadium.

In-Form Derby Visit The Madejski

17 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After the International break, Reading return to League action this weekend as Derby visit the Madejski Stadium.

Deadline Day Was Pizzas Not Players

17 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Transfer deadline day was more about the pizzas and less about the players according to former Royals manager Brian McDermott, who was in fine form at a question and answer event last night.

Robson-Kanu Scores Vital Goal For Wales

13 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Hal Robson-Kanu and Chris Gunter enjoyed a successful night this evening on International duty for Wales as they ran out 2-1 winners against Cyprus.

Brentford Get Revenge Over Mid-Table Royals

05 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

There were no major celebrations for Reading fans as they made their first return to Brentford after that famous draw on the last day of the season in 2002.

Happy Memories As Reading Return To Brentford

03 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading travel back to Brentford this weekend for the first time since that memorable game back in April 2002.

No Goals At Leeds

02 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading were forced to share the points, and make it four games without a League win, as neither team managed to score at Elland Road.

Reading Hope For Win At Leeds

01 October 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be hoping to return to winning ways at Leeds United this evening after a run of two defeats and a draw.

Wolves And Reading Share Points

29 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading twice came from behind to rescue a point in a highly entertaining game against Wolves.

Hob Nob Anyone? Is Twenty

26 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Hob Nob Anyone? is 20 years old! We're practically the oldest football website, online since 1994, giving you continual fans' views and opinions on the mighty Royals.

Reading Look To Forget Away Defeats

26 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading return to home this Sunday as Wolves visit the Madejski Stadium.

Royals Take Great Form To Sheffield

19 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading visit Sheffield Wednesday this weekend taking an excellent run of form with them to Hillsborough.

Royals Into Sixth As Millwall Beaten

16 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading moved into sixth place in the Championship table with a fourth consecutive victory - their third straight league win.

Royals Look For Four In A Row

16 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be looking to make it four consecutive wins tonight as Millwall visit the Madejski Stadium for Championship action.

Fulham Visit Reading As League Action Returns

12 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading return to league action this weekend after a two week break thanks to International fixtures.

Win Jordan Obita's Boots

10 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The Reading FC Former Players' Association are offering fans the chance to win a pair of Jordan Obita's match boots.

Glenn Murray Signs - But Only On Loan

01 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As the transfer deadline passed Reading fans were left waiting for official confirmation that the Royals had signed Glenn Murray from Crystal Palace.

Drenthe Goes To Wednesday On Loan

01 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Royston Drenthe has joined Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on-loan in what will be seen as a great bit of business by Reading Football Club as they look to reduce the wage bill.

Glenn Murray Remains Target

01 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's already shaping up to be a another disappointing transfer deadline day for Reading fans with possible targets unlikely to complete moves to Reading.

Hammond, Suk-Young and Fleck Moves Unlikely

01 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Transfer deadline day rumours are already in full swing with Dean Hammond, Yun Suk-Young and John Fleck being linked with Reading.

Low Expectations On Transfer Deadline Day

01 September 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fans will be hoping for some incoming activity on transfer deadline day as the transfer window closes tonight.

Resilient Royals Get Three Away Points

30 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory at Middlesbrough this weekend to secure their first away win in the league this season.

Injury Hit Royals Head To Middlesbrough

29 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading head to Middlesbrough this weekend to resume Championship duty with a squad that is thinner than ever thanks to player departures and a huge injury list that just gets bigger and bigger.

Reading Get Derby In Round Three

28 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn to play Championship side Derby County away in the third round of the League Cup.

Through To Round Three With Scunthorpe Win

27 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading left it late to make their way into the third round of the League Cup thanks to a 1-0 away win at Scunthorpe.

Royals Look For Cup Win At Scunthorpe

26 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading return to League Cup action this evening hoping to put their 0-4 thrashing at Nottingham Forest last weekend behind them.

McCarthy Next Out Of The Door

21 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy looks set to be the next player to leave the club as the summer clear out of experienced players continues.

Huddersfield Deliver First Defeat

20 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Huddersfield picked up their first points, and condemned Reading to their first defeat, of the new season.

Huddersfield Look For First Points

19 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Huddersfield visit the Madejski Stadium this evening looking for their first Championship points of the season.

Reading Hold On To Defeat Ipswich

16 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading clung on to secure three points with a 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town this weekend.

Morrison Completes Cardiff Move

15 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Central defender Sean Morrison has completed a move to Championship rivals Cardiff City.

Reading Overcome Stubborn Newport

13 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading overcame a stubborn Newport County side to progress to the second round of the League Cup at a sparse Madejski Stadium.

Royals Face Newport In First Home Game

12 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's first home game of the season sees Welsh side Newport County visit the Madejski Stadium this evening.

Royals Complete Ferdinand Signing

11 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have today completed the signing of defender Anton Ferdinand on a two year contract.

New Season Starts With Wigan Draw

09 August 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading picked up a valuable point from a tough opening fixture as the 2014/2015 Championship season got underway at Wigan.

Robson-Kanu Joins Long Injury List

31 July 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

With ten players out of the door, and no new signings, Nigel Adkins problems have got worse after Hal Robson-Kanu joined the injury list.

Royals Win In Wycombe Friendly

28 July 2014
By Dave Roberts

A sunny Adams Park provided the venue for an early glimpse of the aftermath from Reading FC’s own Russian revolution.

Club Still Waiting For New Owner

22 July 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

With the new season just two and a half weeks ago, Reading FC are still waiting for new ownership.

Away Reporter Wanted

21 July 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

If you regularly watch Reading FC on their travels, and have an opinion, then now is your chance to get involved with Hob Nob Anyone? for the new season.

Pre-Season Draw And Karacan Named Captain

21 July 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

While the takeover of the club still remains unconfirmed, Nigel Adkins has got back to work as he trys to work out what he can do with the players left available.

Attention Turns Back To Club Football

27 June 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Interest in the World Cup seems to have dipped dramatically after the England squad's premature exit in Brazil.

Reading FC Championship Fixtures 2014-2015

18 June 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Fixtures for Reading Football Club's 2014/2015 Championship Season have been released this morning are are in full below.

Royals Draw Newport County In League Cup

17 June 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn against League Two side Newport County in the first round of the League Cup.

Club Quiet On Bunditkitsada Takeover

16 June 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

There is still no confirmation from Reading FC on the reported agreement for wealthy Thai businessman Samrit Bunditkitsada to take over ownership of Reading Footall Club.

Obita Scoops Double In End Of Season Vote

06 June 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Last year Alex McCarthy earned player of the season for a string of superb goalkeeping displays that earnt him a call-up into the England squad.

Hector And Taylor Extend Contracts

30 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Michael Hector and Jake Taylor have signed new contracts to keep them at Reading Football Club until the summer of 2016.

Le Fondre Departure Confirmed

29 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Adam Le Fondre has completed his signing for Championship side Cardiff City.

Le Fondre Looks Set To Leave

28 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Adam Le Fondre looks set to leave Reading Football Club after reports circulated that the Royals have accepted an offer from Cardiff City.

Obita Stars For England U21

23 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading player of the season Jordan Obita made a big impact on his England Under-21 debut last night.

End Of Season Awards 2013-2014

07 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's season ended in disappointment last Saturday as they missed out on the play-offs in the final few minutes of the season - but it was one of the better performances of the season.

Five Players Leave As Exodus Begins

07 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After Reading finished the Championship season in seventh place, missing out on the play-offs, the departure of key players has began.

Reading Finish Seventh After Draw

04 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading finished seventh, and missed out on the play-offs, after they failed to beat Burnley at the Madejski Stadium on the final day of the season.

Royals Face Burnley Aiming For Play-Offs

02 May 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading face Burnley at the Madejski Stadium this weekend knowing that victory will guarantee us a place in the Championship play-offs.

Wigan Secure Play-Off Spot

29 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Wigan have secured a play-off spot this evening after a 1-0 away win at Birmingham.

One Game From Play-Off Finish

26 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading find themselves on the verge of a play-off finish after a vital 3-1 away victory at Doncaster Rovers.

Come On Yeovil - Two Games To Go

25 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The end of the season is just eight days away now, and all Reading fans will be looking out for Yeovil to do us some favours tonight as they travel to Brighton.

Reading Eventually Win At Home

22 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading finally won a game at home - on the eighth attempt - to keep hopes of finishing in the play-offs alive.

Defeated Royals Still Control Destiny

21 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Ninth placed Reading still find themselves in touch of a play-off finish despite a heavy defeat at Wigan last Friday.

Reading Travel To Wigan Needing Win

17 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's tough run in continues on Friday night as the Royals travel to FA Cup semi-finalists Wigan Athletic.

Final Run In - Who Plays Who

16 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After sitting in sixth place practically all season, the Royals find themselves still hanging in there with four games left to play.

Back To Sixth With Point Against Leicester

14 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading put in a reasonable showing at home against promoted Leicester City, to pick up a valuable point and sneak back into sixth place, with four games of the season left to play.

Bournemouth Deliver Play-Off Blow

08 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's play-off ambitions took a serious set-back with an away defeat against play-off rivals Bournemouth.

Three More Away Points As Royals Create Gap

05 April 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading find themselves sitting in sixth place with a five point cushion after another weekend in which results went Reading's way.

Reading Cling To Sixth

29 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading somehow managed to cling onto the magical sixth place in the Championship table this weekend.

Home Woes Continue As Barnsley Win

25 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's terrible home form continued last night with a very poor quality performance against bottom of the table Barnsley.

Back To Sixth With Another Away Win

22 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading continued their impressive away form with another victory this weekend to move back into that vital sixth position.

Best Behaved Fans Deserve Apology Too

21 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The fall out from the Reading Chronicle's rather strange article on football hooliganism continues with a number of national papers joining the debate to blast the Chronicle's association of the Hillsborough Disaster and hooliganism.

Royals Look To Continue Away Form

21 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

This weekend sees a clash between two sides who are better away from home.

Bizarre Hooliganism Headline Back-Fires

20 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The Reading Chronicle has left themselves open for ridicule after a bizarre front page article about Reading's non-existent football hooligan problem.

Royals Drop Out Of Play-Offs

15 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading dropped out of the play-off positions this weekend with a disappointing 0-0 home draw against Derby County.

Time For Consistency As Derby Visit

13 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Following the big win at Leeds United mid-week it's time to see how realistic Reading's chances of promotion are this season, as third placed Derby County visit the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

More Misery For Brian

11 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Life doesn't get any easier for former Reading manager Brian McDermott.

Ten Man Brighton Take A Point

08 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The week before Reading failed to defeat eight man Yeovil at the Madejski Stadium - so perhaps a 1-1 draw away against a reduced numbers Brighton is a sign of improvement.

Reading Fail To Beat Eight Man Yeovil

01 March 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Yeovil Town secured a vital point in their bid to avoid relegation to League One with a shock 1-1 draw with Reading at the Madejski Stadium.

Royals Ineffective Against Blackburn

22 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's inconsistent season continued this weekend with a second straight home defeat.

Gorkss Is Next To Get Red Overturned

19 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading made it two in a row, on successful red card appeals, as Kaspars Gorkss escaped a four match ban when his red card was overturned.

Reading Win At QPR

16 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading pulled off a great win at automatic promotion chasing side QPR this weekend.

Jason Roberts To Retire

14 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Although it won't come as a surprise to anyone, Reading striker Jason Roberts is set to retire from professional football due to his long term hip injury.

Pearce Available For QPR Match

14 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Defender Alex Pearce will be available for Sunday's visit to QPR in the Championship, after successfully appealing last weekend's red card.

Royals Win Pearce Appeal

11 February 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

All those who thought Alex Pearce's challenge against Sheffield Wednesday, that led to his dismissal, should never have been a red card were right.

Quiet Transfer Deadline Day Expected

31 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's expected to be a very quiet day for Reading Football Club on transfer deadline day, with the Royals not expected to make any new signings.

Three More For Le Fondre As Blackpool Thrashed

29 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Adam Le Fondre made it consecutive home hat-tricks as his three goals helped Reading on their way to another big home win the Championship.

Inconsistent Season Continues At Ipswich

25 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's inconsistent season continued this weekend, after a 7-1 home victory over Bolton was swiftly followed by a 0-2 defeat at Ipswich Town.

Goal Drought Ends As Royals Hit Seven

19 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's goal drought ended in unexpected style as the Royals thrashed Bolton Wanderers 7-1 at the Madejski Stadium this weekend.

Royals Back In League Action

10 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading return to league action this weekend as they travel to Watford in the Championship.

Adkins Denies West Brom Move

07 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading manager Nigel Adkins has denied he is set to move to Premier League strugglers West Bromwich Albion.

Run Ends As Royals Salvage Late Point

01 January 2014
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading ended a run of three straight league defeats with a late injury time goal at home against Nottingham Forest.

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