Reading Football Club News Feed: May 2019

Jack Butland must leave Stoke City to boost England career, says Steve Simonsen

31 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Stoke's Jack Butland needs to move if he wants to be England number one, says the club's former goalkeeper Steve Simonsen.

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Bristol City: Keith Dawe is replaced by Jon Lansdown as chairman

31 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Keith Dawe steps down as chairman of Bristol City and is replaced by Jon Lansdown - son of the club owner Steve Lansdown.

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Patrick Roberts: Manchester City midfielder joins Norwich on season-long loan

30 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Manchester City midfielder Patrick Roberts joins newly-promoted Norwich City on a season-long loan deal.

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Memorable week for Loader brothers Danny and Ben

30 May 2019
By Chronicle

IT has been a week to remember for the Loaders brothers – with two of Reading's brightest you sportsmen receiving international call-ups, writes Richard Ashton.

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Christian Purslow: Aston Villa must keep cool in transfer market this summer, says CEO

30 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow says the promoted club must stay calm in the transfer market this summer.

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Stewart Downing: Former England winger among four to leave Middlesbrough

30 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Former England international winger Stewart Downing is one of four players to leave Middlesbrough when his contract expires.

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West Bromwich Albion expect new boss in place for pre-season training

30 May 2019
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion expect to have a new boss in place by the time their first-team squad returns for pre-season training.

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Championship 2018-19: How did BBC Sport journalists fare with season's predictions?

29 May 2019
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport journalists predicted the final Championship table before the start of the 2018-19 season - how did they fare?

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Aston Villa back in the Premier League: Dean Smith promises his side will still play to win

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith promises his side will still play to win in the Premier League - even at Anfield and the Etihad.

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Dean Smith: Martin Ling on 'Aston Villa nut' and his journey to Premier League

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Martin Ling on how close friend Dean Smith helped him at his lowest ebb and Smith's journey to the Premier League.

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Marco Stiepermann: Norwich City midfielder signs new deal

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Norwich City midfielder Marco Stiepermann signs a new three-year contract with the Championship winners.

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Poor recruitment by previous regimes hampered Villa - Purslow

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Chief executive Christian Purslow says Aston Villa are ahead of schedule after "a period of poor management" by previous regimes.

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Bielsa to stay on as Leeds United boss next season

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa agrees to stay on as the club's head coach for the 2019-20 season.

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Fikayo Tomori: Chelsea defender would consider Derby County loan return

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori says he would consider returning to Derby County on loan next season.

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Christian Nørgaard: Brentford sign Danish midfielder from Fiorentina

28 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Brentford sign Danish midfielder Christian Nørgaard from Italian club Fiorentina on a four-year deal.

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'The perfect fit for a proud club' - boyhood fan Smith masterminds Villa promotion

27 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa's promotion to the Premier League was all about the work done by manager and boyhood fan Dean Smith, writes Phil McNulty.

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Villa potential 'massive' after promotion - Smith

27 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Head coach Dean Smith says Aston Villa's potential is "massive" after they beat Derby to return to the Premier League.

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Aston Villa: Prince William enjoys emotional rollercoaster as his side are promoted at Wembley

27 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa fan Prince William lives every twist and turn at Wembley as his team secures a return to the Premier League

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Lampard expects to stay with Derby despite Wembley loss

27 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Frank Lampard "loves" working at Derby and expects to honour his contract, despite losing the Championship play-off final.

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Championship play-off final: Aston Villa 2-1 Derby - how did you rate the players?

27 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Did Aston Villa match-winner John McGinn top your player ratings in the Championship play-off final?

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Spygate, late twists & goals, goals, goals - the 2018-19 Championship has had it all

26 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Big clubs, late twists, a frantic promotion race, spygate and goals, goals, goals - this Championship has had it all.

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Charlton promoted to Championship with last-gasp goal

26 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Charlton score a 94th-minute winner to beat Sunderland in the League One play-off final at Wembley.

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'More wins, fewer draws', pleads Stoke chairman Coates

26 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says his wish for 2019-20 is simply to win more games after "a very disappointing season".

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English Football League: Clubs 'reliant on owners', says EFL chief

26 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Football needs "to look at how it treats the owners at some of its clubs", says departing EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey.

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EFL play-offs: Test your knowledge of memorable finals

25 May 2019
By BBC Sport

The EFL play-off finals return to Wembley this Bank Holiday weekend, but how well do you remember these 10 classic finals?

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Aston Villa v Derby County: How the Championship play-off final was Made in Chelsea

25 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Chelsea's past and, quite possibly, future will have more than a passing interest in one of English football's showpiece occasions.

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Championship play-off final: Aston Villa 2-1 Derby County

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa are promoted to the Premier League after beating Derby County 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

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Championship play-off final: Derby's Jack Marriott expects attacking game against Aston Villa

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby striker Jack Marriott tells BBC Derby Sport that Monday's Championship play-off final against Aston Villa at Wembley will see "two big clubs going at it".

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Nottingham Forest: Championship club ordered to play ex-owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi £4.2m

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Nottingham Forest are ordered to pay ex-owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi £4.

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Derby and Villa 'roll financial dice' in £170m game

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

It is richest game in football, but will the Championship play-off between Derby and Aston Villa leave one club facing financial strain?

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Frank Lampard to discuss Derby future amid Chelsea rumours

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby boss Frank Lampard says he will discuss his future after the Championship play-off final amid talk of a Chelsea return.

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EFL play-offs: Aston Villa and Derby fans give their thoughts before Monday's final

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby County and Aston Villa are two clubs with proud histories.

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Aston Villa v Derby County: Who would you pick in a combined XI?

24 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa play Derby County in the Championship play-off final on Monday.

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Marc McNulty admits he wants to stay with Hibernian

23 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC striker Marc McNulty has admitted he will do all he can to leave the club permanently this summer.

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Are Sunderland cursed? Will history favour Villa? The stats behind the play-offs

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Are red and white stripes cursed? Who is likely to go up? Sports analyst Simon Gleave takes a closer look at what might happen in the play-offs.

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EFL play-offs: Can you name the teams who have reached the most finals?

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Can you name the clubs who have reached the most EFL play-off finals?

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Darron Gibson: Midfielder among six players released by Wigan Athletic

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson is one of six players to be released by Wigan Athletic.

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Lee Johnson: Bristol City boss signs new four-year deal

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson signs a new four-year deal with the Championship side.

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Who you think will win the play-offs this weekend

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Three big games this weekend to end the domestic seasons - but who did you say will win promotion in each?

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Daniel James: Swansea winger withdraws from Wales camp after father's death

23 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Swansea winger Daniel James withdraws from the Wales training camp in Portugal following the death of his father.

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Danny and Nicky Cowley: Lincoln City deny reports of West Brom approach for duo

22 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Lincoln City say there have been no approaches for management duo Danny and Nicky Cowley, despite reports linking them to West Brom.

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Bolton Wanderers' administrators pledge to pay wages due since their arrival

21 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton's administrators say non-playing staff will be paid wages owed from 13 May, but not outstanding salaries before that date.

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Steven Naismith: Norwich City release Scotland striker after unveiling retained list

21 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Scotland striker Steven Naismith is one of four players released by Norwich City following their promotion to the Premier League.

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Middlesbrough coaching staff depart after Tony Pulis exit

21 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Five members of Middlesbrough's coaching staff, including assistant Sam Ellis, leave following Tony Pulis' departure.

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Michael O'Neill: NI boss committed to current job despite club management speculation

21 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill insists that his focus is solely on his current job despite admitting that a move into club management is "always attractive".

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Charlie Adam: Scotland cap 'not ruling anything out' after release by Stoke

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Charlie Adam is open to a return to his native Scotland following his release by Stoke City.

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Lee Johnson: Bristol City head coach set for contract talks

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson says talks are due to start soon with the club about extending his contract.

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Timm Klose: Norwich City defender signs new three-year contract

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Norwich City and Switzerland centre-back Timm Klose signs a new three-year contract at Carrow Road.

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Luca Connell: Bolton youngster handed first Republic of Ireland call-up

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Eighteen-year-old Bolton midfielder Luca Connell earns a first Republic of Ireland call-up for next month's Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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Potter leaves Swansea and is appointed new Brighton manager

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Brighton appoint Englishman Graham Potter as their new manager on a four-year deal as he leaves Swansea.

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Ipswich Town: 10 players to leave club following relegation to League One

20 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert offloads 10 players as his relegated side prepare for life in League One.

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Dwight Gayle: West Brom opt not to make Newcastle United striker's signing permanent

19 May 2019
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion opt not to sign Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle following his season on loan at The Hawthorns.

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Brighton set to appoint Swansea boss Potter

18 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Brighton will appoint Graham Potter as their new manager after he informed Swansea City that he wants to leave.

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Lloyd Kelly: Bournemouth sign Bristol City defender for £13m

18 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bournemouth sign England Under-21 defender Lloyd Kelly from Bristol City for £13m.

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Wilfried Bony: Ivory Coast striker leaves Swansea alongside several senior players

18 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony is to leave Swansea City, alongside captain Leroy Fer and several other senior players.

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West Bromwich Albion: Danny Cowley & Chris Hughton under consideration to be head coach

17 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Lincoln City's Danny Cowley and ex-Brighton boss Chris Hughton are believed to be among four candidates for the West Brom job.

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Fraizer Campbell & David Marshall: Hull City plan to offer duo new deals

17 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Hull City plan to offer striker Fraizer Campbell and goalkeeper David Marshall new deals, but eight players are released.

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Morrison & Barry not kept on by West Bromwich Albion

17 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Gareth Barry and James Morrison are among five players not offered new deals by managerless West Bromwich Albion.

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Graham Potter: Swansea offer boss new deal to keep him at Liberty Stadium

17 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Swansea City offer boss Graham Potter a new contract as they bid to fend off interest from Brighton.

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Pulis exits Middlesbrough after missing promotion

17 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough part with boss Tony Pulis after this season's failure to win promotion to the Premier League.

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Tomasz Kuszczak: Birmingham City release keeper, plus Greg Stewart & Cheikh Ndoye

16 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Tomasz Kuszczak, Greg Stewart and Senegal midfielder Cheikh Ndoye are all released by Championship club Birmingham City.

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Reading FC round-up: Pre-season plans announced include trip to Andalucia

16 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC have announced details of their pre-season plans as they bid to kick on from avoiding Skybet Championship relegation.

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Reading FC women lose to Chelsea in last game

16 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC Women ended their WSL with a 3-2 home defeat against Chelsea on Sunday.

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Derby County: Frank Lampard's dressing-room jubilation at Leeds' expense

16 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby County manager Frank Lampard celebrates his side reaching the Championship play-off final by using Leeds' new song about him against them.

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Derby semi-final win 'up there' in career - Lampard

16 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Manager Frank Lampard says guiding Derby to the Championship play-off final is a comparable feeling to anything he achieved as a player.

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Why Leeds have been left crying their heart out

16 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Leeds United's song about Derby manager Frank Lampard came back to haunt them as they exited the play-offs.

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Bielsa will 'listen to proposal' from Leeds about staying

16 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa will consider his future at the club after a play-off semi-final defeat by Derby.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke City striker guilty of drinking and driving

15 May 2019
By BBC Sport

The Stoke City striker has been disqualified from driving for 30 months and fined £75,000.

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Rotherham United: Jon Taylor & Ryan Williams among five players in talks with Millers

15 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Rotherham are in talks with striker Jon Taylor and midfield trio Ryan Williams, Anthony Forde and Joe Newell over new deals.

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Jack Rodwell: Blackburn Rovers in talks with midfielder over new deal

15 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Championship club Blackburn Rovers are in talks with former England midfielder Jack Rodwell about extending his stay.

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Jed Steer: Aston Villa keeper reflects on long road to play-off semi-final victory

15 May 2019
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport profiles Aston Villa goalkeeper Jed Steer, who has gone from third choice to play-off semi-final shootout saviour.

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James Shan: West Bromwich Albion caretaker manager gets assurances over future at club

15 May 2019
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion caretaker boss James Shan says he has been told he will have a future at the club after their play-off exit.

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LMA awards: Sheffield United's Chris Wilder named manager of the year

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has been named LMA manager of the year and Championship manager of the year at the annual awards in London.

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Alex Pearce: Millwall sign Derby County defender following loan

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Millwall turn defender Alex Pearce's love move from fellow Championship club Derby County into a permanent transfer.

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Bolton Wanderers: Kevin Nolan and Kevin Davies on club's 'heartbreaking' plight

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Club legends Kevin Nolan and Kevin Davies discuss Bolton's "heartbreaking" plight as a food bank opens for unpaid staff.

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QPR release Alex Baptiste, Jake Bidwell, Jordan Cousins, Joel Lynch and Pawel Wszolek

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

QPR release five players including Jake Bidwell and Pawel Wszolek, and John Eustace is named assistant to boss Mark Warburton.

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Swansea reject approach from Brighton for Potter

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Swansea City fight to keep boss Graham Potter and reject approach from Premier League club Brighton.

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Bolton Wanderers set up emergency food bank to help staff after wages go unpaid

14 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton set up an emergency food bank with food donated by local businesses to help staff who have not been paid wages.

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Sheff Utd bosses in battle for control of club

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Kevin McCabe and Prince Abdullah Bin Mosaad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud each own 50% of Sheffield United.

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Graham Potter exit would be 'disaster' for Swansea - Danny Gabbidon

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Former Wales defender Danny Gabbidon says it would be a "disaster" for Swansea City if manager Graham Potter left this summer.

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Villa beat West Brom on penalties to reach play-off final

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa reach the Championship play-off final at Wembley with a penalty shootout victory over West Bromwich Albion.

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Bolton Wanderers appoint administrators and face 12-point deduction

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton Wanderers go into administration and will begin next season in League One with a 12-point deduction.

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The 7 Reading FC first team players leaving this summer

13 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC have announced seven first-team players whose contracts have expired will leave the club, including club captain Paul McShane.

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Norwich City ex-pat fans hold bus parade in Dubai

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

The UAE supporters club wanted to celebrate promotion to the Premier League like their heroes.

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Derby fight back to stun Leeds and reach Championship play-off final

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby County come from 2-0 down in the tie to stun Leeds United and set up a Championship play-off final against Aston Villa.

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Jamie Ward: Northern Ireland striker and Stephen Henderson leave Nottingham Forest

13 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Nottingham Forest release Northern Ireland forward Jamie Ward and goalkeeper Stephen Henderson

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Reading FC: Liam Moore's plea to Jose Gomes over captain's armband

10 May 2019
By Chronicle

LIAM Moore urged Reading FC boss Jose Gomes to make his Royals’ next first-team captain following Paul McShane’s departure.

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Leeds edge Derby in controversial play-off first leg

10 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Kemar Roofe's goal sees Leeds edge past Derby in a controversial Championship play-off semi-final first leg.

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EFL play-offs: Familiar foes prepare to meet again with promotion on the line

10 May 2019
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks ahead to Saturday's three appetising play-off semi-final first legs across the Championship and League One.

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Paul McShane: Reading defender released by the Championship club

10 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Reading defender Paul McShane is released by the Championship club following the end of the 2018-19 season.

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Aston Villa fight back to take edge over West Brom in play-offs

10 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa come from behind to take a slender lead into the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final with West Brom.

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Bojan: Nathan Jones denies telling Stoke forward he has no future at club

09 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Manager Nathan Jones has denied telling former Barcelona forward Bojan he has no future at Championship side Stoke City.

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Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds United boss says team will play to the whistle in play-offs

09 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa says his team will leave it to the referee to stop the game if a player is injured.

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READING FC: Paul McShane and Callum Harriott depart as Jose Gomes overhaul begins

09 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC manager Jose Gomes believes the next two or three weeks will be crucial towards the success of the new season after the departures of club captain Paul McShane and winger Callum Harriott were confirmed yesterday (Wednesday), writes Rob Stevens and Courtney Friday.

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Championship: How well do you remember the 2018-19 season?

09 May 2019
By BBC Sport

As another Championship season draws to a close, how well do you remember the 2018-19 campaign?

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Preston North End: Championship club release six players at end of season

09 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Championship side Preston North End release six players following the conclusion of the 2018-19 season.

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English Football League: Attendances reach 60-year high of almost 18.4m

09 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Attendances in the English Football League reach a 60-year high with almost 18.

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Lee Gregory: Millwall's top goalscorer to leave Championship club after five years

08 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Lee Gregory - Millwall's top goalscorer this season - is to leave the Championship club after five years.

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EFL play-offs: What are the teams' chances of winning promotion?

08 May 2019
By BBC Sport

As the EFL play-offs get under way, what are the teams' chances of clinching those final promotion places?

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Paul Coutts: Sheffield United midfielder among five released

08 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Paul Coutts is among five players released by Sheffield United following their promotion to the Premier League.

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Mark Warburton: QPR name ex-Rangers & Brentford manager as new boss

08 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Former Rangers manager Mark Warburton is named as QPR's new boss, succeeding ex-England coach Steve McClaren.

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READING FC: Reducing the budget in the next two or three weeks is crucial to the success of next season

08 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC manager Jose Gomes believes the next two or three weeks will be crucial towards the success of the new season, writes Rob Stevens.

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READING FC: Jose Gomes explains it would be 'intelligent' to use John O'Shea in Royals coaching set-up

08 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC manager Jose Gomes believes John O'Shea would be a good addition to the coaching staff for next season, writes Rob Stevens.

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READING FC: Final-day draw with Birmingham City was a football party filled with emotion for the Royals

08 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC manager Jose Gomes has explained the 0-0 draw with Birmingham City was a football party filled with emotion at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday, writes Rob Stevens.

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Bolton Wanderers given 14 days by High Court to appoint administrator

08 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton Wanderers are set to go into administration after the club appeared in the High Court over a £1.

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Brentford: Yoann Barbet and Josh McEachran among five players released

07 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Yoann Barbet and Josh McEachran are among five players who will leave Brentford when their contracts expire this summer.

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Frank Fielding & Eros Pisano among Bristol City departures

07 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Goalkeeper Frank Fielding and right-back Eros Pisano leave Bristol City following the end of their contracts.

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Retained lists: Details of players released across the EFL this summer - 70 clubs so far

07 May 2019
By Chronicle

Now the regular season is over, dozens of players are about to become free agents as clubs announce their retained lists.

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Bolton Wanderers: Laurence Bassini takeover on brink of collapse

07 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Laurence Bassini's bid to buy Bolton Wanderers is on the brink of collapse, with administration a possible outcome.

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Twentieth Placed Finish After Goalless Draw

07 May 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading may not have finished the season on a high note but at least it ended on a happy one.

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Liam Moore backs Jose Gomes as the manager prepares a second Reading FC exodus

07 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC defender Liam Moore backed Jose Gomes’ transfer policy as the manager prepares a second exodus in six months.

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Chris Wilder: How Sheffield United boss worked his way up to the Premier League

06 May 2019
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks at how Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has worked his way up from the Conference to the Premier League.

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How Norwich 'climbed Everest' to fly under the promotion radar

05 May 2019
By BBC Sport

After lifting the Championship title, Norwich City are looking to hit new heights in the Premier League - with the work of sporting director Stuart Webber key.

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Sheffield Wednesday: George Boyd & Gary Hooper among six players released

05 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Winger George Boyd and striker Gary Hooper are in a group of six out-of-contract players being released by Sheffield Wednesday.

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EFL play-offs 2018-19: Championship, League One and League Two schedules

05 May 2019
By BBC Sport

The key dates, fixtures and 12 teams involved in this season's English Football League play-offs.

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Pulis to seek talks over Boro future after missing out on play-offs

05 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Tony Pulis is to seek talks with Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson over his future, after missing out on the play-offs.

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Reading FC: Toothless Royals settle for stalemate against Birmingham City

05 May 2019
By Chronicle

A lack of cutting edge up top saw Reading FC settle for a goalless draw with Birmingham in their final game of the Championship season.

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LIVE: Reading FC 0-0 Birmingham FC

05 May 2019
By Chronicle

Team news, live action and post-match reaction as Reading FC take on Birmingham City FC.

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Promoted Sheffield United hit back to rescue point at Stoke

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Enda Stevens and half-time sub Kieran Dowell rescue a point as Sheffield United are held at Championship draw specialists Stoke.

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Derby County, Middlesbrough and Bristol City's final-day Championship play-off battle

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Frank Lampard says taking Derby to the play-offs would be one of his biggest achievements - but what does each side need, to finish sixth?

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Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds United head coach says he paid £200,000 'spygate' fine personally

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Head coach Marcelo Bielsa says he personally paid Leeds United's £200,000 fine for spying on Championship opponents.

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Reading 0-0 Birmingham City: Royals and Blues end with goalless stalemate

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Reading and Birmingham City, whose Championship safety was already assured, play out a final-day goalless draw.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 Millwall: Joe Garner gives Latics final-day win

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Joe Garner scores the only goal as Wigan end their first season back in the Championship with victory over Millwall.

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Lampard 'proud' as Derby beat West Brom on final day to make play-offs

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Derby County secure a Championship play-off place as two goals in three second-half minutes earn victory over West Brom.

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Blackburn and Swansea end season with draw

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Blackburn and Swansea end the Championship campaign by sharing the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw at Ewood Park.

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'Title means so much' - Norwich beat Aston Villa to finish top

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Promoted Norwich City wrap up the Championship title with victory at play-off bound Aston Villa.

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Lee Johnson: Bristol City head coach on 'bold' summer transfer plans

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson tells BBC Points West he has "bold" transfer plans for the club this summer.

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Bolton Wanderers' game against Brentford cancelled and Bees given three points

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton's rearranged Championship game against Brentford will not take place and the Bees are awarded a 1-0 victory.

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Bristol City miss out on play-offs after draw at Hull

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bristol City miss out on a place in the Championship play-offs after drawing with Hull on the final day of the season.

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Relegated Bolton lose final game at Nottingham Forest

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

A chaotic Championship season for relegated Bolton Wanderers ends in defeat at Nottingham Forest.

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Rare Ipswich win dents Leeds momentum for play-offs

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Play-off bound Leeds United are beaten at bottom-club Ipswich, who also finish with 10 men.

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Bolton Wanderers: EFL 'aware' of Laurence Bassini's claim he owns Championship club

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

The EFL is "aware" of Laurence Bassini's claim he owns Bolton, despite Wanderers saying the takeover was off.

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Smith earns QPR last-gasp win over Sheffield Wednesday

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Matt Smith's injury-time strike strike earns QPR victory over Sheffield Wednesday on the final day of the Championship season.

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Brentford ease past mid-table Preston on final day

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Brentford secure a top-half Championship place with a commanding victory over fellow mid-table finishers Preston.

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Pulis hails Middlesbrough 'achievement' despite missing out on play-offs

03 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough miss out on a Championship play-off place despite victory at relegated Rotherham.

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Bolton to play postponed Brentford game on Tuesday

02 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton Wanderers say that Laurence Bassini's takeover of the club is off and "there will be no further discussions with him".

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EFL: Clubs vote to split summer transfer window deadline

02 May 2019
By BBC Sport

EFL clubs vote to close the summer transfer window for sides in the Championship before those in League One and League Two.

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Leeds' Bamford banned for deceiving referee

02 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford is banned for two matches after being found guilty of "successful deception of a match official".

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Reading FC Deaf crowned FA People’s Cup Premiership Disability champions

02 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC Deaf were crowned FA People’s Cup Premiership Disability champions after a thrilling day of football at St.

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Emiliano Martinez backs Reading FC for potential play-offs place next season

02 May 2019
By Chronicle

EMILIANO Martinez believes Reading FC can push for the Skybet Championship play-offs next season, writes Richard Ashton.

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Reading FC CEO Nigel Howe has told fans to expect a busy summer

02 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC's CEO Nigel Howe has promised fans a lot of "player movement in the coming weeks" to help reduce the squad size.

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Bolton's last game of season at Forest to go ahead on Sunday

01 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Bolton's final game of the season against Nottingham Forest is to go ahead as scheduled after the club confirmed its players would be available.

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Charlie Adam & Darren Fletcher: Stoke City midfielders to leave club at end of season

01 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Former Scotland midfielders Charlie Adam and Darren Fletcher are to leave Stoke City at the end of the season.

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Loader Goal - First Of Many?

01 May 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Despite defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday it was still a very satisfactory weekend for the Royals.

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Reading FC women fall to Everton defeat

01 May 2019
By Chronicle

READING FC women's three-match winning streak came to an end as they fell to a 3-2 defeat at Everton in the FA Women’s Super League on Sunday.

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Neil Harris: Millwall need squad turnover this summer

01 May 2019
By BBC Sport

Millwall manager Neil Harris says he needs to overhaul his squad as some of his players are "not professional enough".

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John O'Shea Confirms Retirement

01 May 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?

John O'Shea may have played his last game for Reading after officially confirming his retirement from playing.

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