News Feed: July 2022

Reading FC praised by opposition boss after narrow defeat

Blackpool boss Michael Appleton was full of praise for Reading, despite the Royals falling to a narrow defeat.

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Reading FC midfielder on Royals chances

Reading midfielder Tom Ince insists the squad are eager to prove people wrong after losing to Blackpool on the opening day of the Championship season.

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Sunderland 1-1 Coventry City: Late Viktor Gyokeres strike earns Sky Blues share of points

A superb late equaliser from Viktor Gyokeres gives Coventry a deserved point at promoted Sunderland.

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Michael Appleton issues his Reading FC verdict after Blackpool claim win in Championship opener

Reading FC's 2022/23 Championship season got off to a disappointing start after Blackpool's Callum Connolly scored the only goal in a 1-0 defeat for Paul Ince's Royals

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Reading FC hit by injury crisis as Paul Ince makes concerning admission about sidelined stars

Reading FC manager Paul Ince has provided an injury update on some of his key players including Lucas Joao, Femi Azeez, Sam Hutchinson and Scott Dann

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What supporters chanted at Paul Ince and seagull targets journalist - Reading FC moments missed

Some of the moments you may have missed from Reading FC’s opening day defeat at Blackpool in the Championship on Saturday afternoon

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Middlesbrough 1-1 West Bromwich Albion - Baggies come from behind to draw at Boro

John Swift scores on his West Bromwich Albion debut as the Baggies cancel out Isaiah Jones' first-half goal to draw at Middlesbrough.

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Cardiff City: 'Football geek' Romaine Sawyers impresses boss Steve Morison

Cardiff City manager Steve Morison has described Romaine Sawyers as a "football geek" following his winning goal against Norwich City.

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Reading FC manager Paul Ince after Blackpool defeat

Reading opened their 2022/23 Championship account with a 1-0 defeat to Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

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Reading FC manager Paul Ince on opening day defeat at Blackpool, Loum transfer and Azeez injury

Reading FC fell to a 1-0 defeat against Blackpool on the opening day of the Championship season at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon

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Hull City 2-1 Bristol City: Jean Michael Seri scores late as Tigers come back to win

Jean Michael Seri's 93rd-minute goal sees Hull City come from behind to beat Bristol City on the opening day of the season.

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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Preston North End: Latics held by 10-men visitors

Wigan Athletic are held to a goalless draw on their return to the Championship by 10-man Preston North End.

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Cardiff City 1-0 Norwich City: Romaine Sawyers' debut goal gives 10-man Bluebirds victory

Romaine Sawyers scores on his debut as a Cardiff City beat Norwich City at the Cardiff City Stadium.

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Luton Town 0-0 Birmingham City: John Eustace's up-for sale Blues grind out opening-day draw

New Birmingham City boss John Eustace's new-look side see out an opening-day draw goalless Championship draw at Luton.

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Blackburn Rovers 1-0 QPR: Lewis Travis scores 25-yard winner

Blackburn Rovers kick off their new season with a strong defensive effort to beat QPR 1-0 in the Championship.

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Millwall 2-0 Stoke City - Charlie Cresswell's two debut goals win it for Gary Rowett's Lions

Teenage Millwall defender Charlie Cresswell scores twice on his debut as ex-Stoke boss Gary Rowett's Lions beat the Potters.

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Rotherham United 1-1 Swansea City: Darling's debut goal cancels out Obgene opener

Rotherham United take a point on their return to the Championship as Harry Darling's stunning debut goal sees Swansea City come back to draw 1-1.

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Reading FC concede early to lose on opening day of Championship

Callum Connolly's early strike was enough for Blackpool to inflict defeat on Reading in the opening day of the Championship.

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Joao, Hutchinson, Dann - why five Reading FC stars are missing Championship opener at Blackpool

Reading FC are without five members of their senior squad for the first day of the Championship season away at Blackpool on Saturday afternoon

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Reading FC v Blackpool team news: Lucas Joao misses out

Lucas Joao has been left out of the starting squad for the first Championship match of the season.

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Reading FC team vs Blackpool: Paul Ince includes four new signings plus big Lucas Joao decision

Paul Ince has named his Reading FC side for the Championship opener against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon

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Reading FC fall to narrow defeat at Blackpool

Reading travel to Blackpool for the opening match of the Championship season at Bloomfield Road.

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Blackpool vs Reading FC: Live score and goal updates as Royals start new Championship season

Reporter Jonathan Low provides full coverage of Reading FC’s 2022/23 Championship opener against Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday afternoon

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Blackpool 1-0 Reading: Callum Connolly strike gives Tangerines victory

Callum Connolly's early goal is enough to propel Blackpool to a win over Reading on the first day of the new Championship season.

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Reading FC: Mamadou Loum and Nesta Guinness-Walker sign

Reading FC have secured the signings of two layers to bolster their squad before the new season begins.

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Reading FC vs Blackpool: Preview, team news, line-ups

Football is back!

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Reading FC squad in full for Blackpool clash with Paul Ince to make late calls over strikers

Reading FC will kick-off their 2022/23 Championship campaign on Saturday as they take on Blackpool at Bloomfield Road and here is the full squad Paul Ince has available

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Huddersfield Town 0-1 Burnley: Vincent Kompany's side impress with dominant victory

Vincent Kompany's reign as Burnley manager gets off to a great start with a dominant 1-0 win away at Huddersfield Town.

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Krystian Bielik: Birmingham City re-sign Derby County centre-back on a season's loan

Birmingham City re-sign centre-back Krystian Bielik on a season-long loan from League One side Derby County.

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What Paul Ince and Mark Bowen have said about Reading FC's Mamadou Loum transfer decision

Mamadou Loum has completed a season-long loan move to Reading from FC Porto, becoming the Royals' ninth signing of the summer transfer window so far

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Mamadou Loum: Reading sign midfielder on loan from Porto

Championship side Reading sign Senegal midfielder Mamadou Loum on a season-long loan from FC Porto.

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Michael Appleton and Blackpool face selection dilemma for Reading FC clash with four absentees

Reading travel to Blackpool to face the Seasiders in their opening fixture of the new Championship season, with Michael Appleton having injury problems ahead of the game

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What Nesta Guinness-Walker did at AFC Wimbledon to impress Mark Bowen ahead of Reading FC move

Reading FC completed their eighth summer signing with former AFC Wimbledon defender Nesta Guinness-Walker putting pen to paper on a one-year contract with Royals

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Scott High: Rotherham United sign midfielder on season-long loan from Huddersfield Town

Rotherham United sign midfielder Scott High on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town.

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Paul Ince gives his verdict on Michael Appleton and Blackpool with 'positive' Reading FC message

Reading FC manager Paul Ince is returning to one of his former clubs this weekend as the Royals travel to face Blackpool on the opening weekend of the new Championship season

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Reading FC squad numbers in full for 2022/23 Championship season with Liam Moore decision

Reading FC will kick-off their 2022/23 campaign in the Championship on Saturday, July 30, at Blackpool and the Royals have confirmed their squad numbers for the upcoming season

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Naby Sarr and Mamadou Loum are expected to join Reading

Reading manager Paul Ince has revealed bringing in new recruits this summer ‘has been tough’ due to the club’s transfer embargo.

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Mario Gaspar: Watford sign former Villarreal defender

Championship club Watford sign former Villarreal and Spain defender Mario Gaspar.

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Nesta Guinness-Walker sends message ahead of new chapter with Reading FC in the Championship

Reading FC completed their eighth summer signing with former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur academy star Nesta Guinness-Walker joining the club on a one-year contract

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Guinness-Walker Gets One Year Deal

Reading have signed left back Nesta Guinness-Walker on a one year contract.

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What Paul Ince said as Reading FC complete transfer of ex-Chelsea youth Nesta Guinness-Walker

Reading FC have completed their eighth summer signing with former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur academy star Nesta Guinness-Walker joining the club on a one-year contract

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Reading FC squad retention rate compared to Championship rivals Bristol City, Burnley and others

There have been many changes across the 92 Premier League and EFL clubs and the retention rates for each squad have been revealed after Reading FC lost seven of their most-used starting lineup from last season

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Russell Martin hopes to 'finish a lot higher' in second Swansea City season

Russell Martin hopes to finish "a lot higher than last season" as he gets set for his second year in charge of Swansea City.

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Ellis Simms: Sunderland loan striker from Everton

Sunderland sign striker Ellis Simms from Everton on a season-long loan.

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Sky Sports pundit David Prutton makes his prediction for Blackpool's clash with Reading FC

Reading FC head to the seaside to take on Blackpool on the opening weekend of the Championship season, with Royals hoping to make a winning start in Lancashire

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Marcus Tavernier: Middlesbrough accept Premier League bid for midfielder

Middlesbrough accept a bid from an unnamed Premier League club to sign Marcus Tavernier, boss Chris Wilder confirms.

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Femi Azeez makes Reading FC statement after signing new contract and busy summer transfer window

Reading forward Femi Azeez has spoken about his confidence ahead of the new season in the Championship and how he has learned lessons from last term with the Royals

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Swansea City players to stop taking the knee before games

Swansea City players will no longer take the knee before games this season.

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Paul Ince delivers verdict on Imari Samuels and Reading FC's transfer search for new left-back

Paul Ince has been speaking about Reading FC's search for a new left-back, with the Royals boss describing it as a "glaring issue" for his side in the current transfer window

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Theo Corbeanu: Blackpool sign forward on season-long loan from Wolves

Blackpool sign forward Theo Corbeanu from Premier League side Wolves on a season-long loan.

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Paul Ince sends Danny Drinkwater message after Reading FC loan with transfer hint over next move

Danny Drinkwater has been linked with a return to Reading FC in recent weeks, but the former Chelsea midfielder is not likely to be back in Berkshire, according to Paul Ince

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What next for George Puscas and Reading FC as striker makes impact amid Cagliari transfer links

Reading FC manager Paul Ince has said that George Puscas remains a popular figure among the Reading squad as the Romanian striker continues to be linked with a move away

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Paul Ince provides Reading FC transfer latest on Naby Sarr and Mamadou Loum ahead of Blackpool

Reading are hoping to add defender Naby Sarr and Porto midfielder Mamadou Loum to the Royals squad in the coming days, with Paul Ince providing updates on the duo

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Paul Ince gives Reading FC injury updates on Scott Dann, Shane Long, Liam Moore and Lucas Joao

Reading FC manager Paul Ince has been speaking to the media ahead of his side's trip to face Blackpool on the opening weekend of the new Championship season, with updates on the latest Royals injury news

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Lee Peltier: Rotherham United sign veteran defender on one-year deal

Rotherham United sign veteran defender Lee Peltier on a one-year deal.

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Everton sign winger Dwight McNeil from Burnley for £20m

Everton sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil on a five-year contract in a deal worth about £20m.

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Marcus Forss: Middlesbrough sign Brentford striker for undisclosed fee

Championship side Middlesbrough sign Brentford striker Marcus Forss for an undisclosed fee on a four year deal.

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Vitinho: Burnley sign full-back from Cercle Bruges for undisclosed fee

Championship side Burnley sign Cercle Bruges full-back Vitinho for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

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Reading FC could complete loan deal for Chelsea rising star after Arsenal transfer

Omari Hutchinson, 18, completed a permanent transfer to Chelsea from London rivals Arsenal earlier in July with Reading FC heavily linked with the youngster all summer

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Rhian Brewster: Footballer's pitch invasion assault charge dropped

Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster had been charged with attacking a Nottingham Forest fan.

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Championship 2022-23: How will Burnley, Watford and Norwich City fare?

How will Burnley, Watford and Norwich perform in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League?

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Reading FC's chances of relegation compared with Hull, Sunderland and others for 2022/23 season

Reading FC's chances of being relegated from the Championship have been determined ahead of the 2022/23 season with predictions for both ends of the table

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Huddersfield Town: Can beaten play-off finalists bounce back after turbulent summer?

BBC Sport looks at Huddersfield's chances of bouncing back from last season's Championship play-off final defeat, as they prepare to get the new EFL season under way.

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'Violent disorder' after Reading FC game in Luton sees Bedfordshire Police release more images

Bedfordshire Police want to speak to nine men in connection with the incident

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Dillon Phillips: Cardiff City goalkeeper joins Oostende on loan

Cardiff City goalkeeper Dillon Phillips has joined Belgian side Oostende on a season-long loan.

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Jacob Greaves: Hull City boss Shota Arveladze keen for defender to sign deal

Hull City boss Shota Arveladze hopes defender Jacob Greaves will sign a new deal and focus on the season ahead.

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Fresh transfer claim made as the future of Reading FC's George Puscas takes new twist

George Puscas has been heavily linked with a number of clubs in Italy after the Reading FC striker enjoyed an impressive loan spell in Serie B with Pisa last season

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All change under Steve Morison: Cardiff City 2022-23 Championship season preview

As Cardiff City prepare for a first full campaign under Steve Morison, BBC Sport Wales assesses the Bluebirds' hopes for the new Championship season.

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Tommy Smith: Middlesbrough sign ex-Stoke City full-back on one-year deal

Middlesbrough sign full-back Tommy Smith on a one-year deal, following his departure from Stoke City.

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EFL 2022-23: How well do you know the managers starting the season with new clubs?

As the EFL season gets under way, how well do you know the managers who are starting the 2022-23 season with new clubs?

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Murray Wallace: Millwall defender signs new long-term deal

Defender Murray Wallace signs a new long-term deal to stay at Millwall.

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Alex Bass: Sunderland sign Portsmouth goalkeeper on a three-year deal

Sunderland sign goalkeeper Alex Bass from Portsmouth on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

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Tayo Adaramola: Crystal Palace wing-back joins Coventry City on loan

Coventry City sign Crystal Palace left wing-back Tayo Adaramola on a season-long loan.

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Supercomputer predicts Reading FC's relegation chances ahead of Championship 2022/23 kick-off

The 2022/23 Championship season will kick-off this weekend with Reading FC expected to struggle after narrowly avoiding relegation by just four points last season

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Aberdeen loan Middlesbrough's Hayden Coulson & sign Callum Roberts from Notts County

Aberdeen have taken Middlesbrough left-back Hayden Coulson on a season-long loan after adding attacking midfielder Callum Roberts from Notts County for an undisclosed fee.

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Jaden Philogene: Cardiff City sign Aston Villa winger on season-long loan

Aston Villa winger Jaden Philogene joins Championship side Cardiff City on a season's long loan.

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Former Reading FC captain set to join League One side as 2022/23 Championship season begins

Ex-Reading FC captain Michael Morrison left the Select Car Leasing Stadium at the end of the 2021/22 season and is reportedly on the verge of joining League One side Portsmouth

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Reda Khadra: Sheffield United sign Brighton & Hove Albion forward on loan

Sheffield United sign Brighton forward Reda Khadra on a season-long loan deal.

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Alvaro Fernandez: Preston North End sign Manchester United defender

Preston North End sign Manchester United full-back Alvaro Fernandez on a season-long loan deal.

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Paul Warne: Rotherham United boss wants positivity ahead of Championship return

Manager Paul Warne keeps a positive mindset ahead of Rotherham United's return to the Championship.

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Reading FC's Global Club Soccer Ranking compared with Sunderland, Wigan and others for 2022/23

Reading FC have been ranked in a list with over 600 clubs as the 2022/23 Championship season starts this weekend with a trip to Bloomfield Road to take on Blackpool

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Nigel Pearson: Bristol City manager confirms Han-Noah Massengo could leave for free

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson says the club needs to have "policies" to prevent players running down their contracts and leaving for free.

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The four Blackpool players set to miss Reading FC clash as 2022/23 Championship begins

Reading FC get their Championship season underway against Blackpool on Saturday at 3pm and their opponents could be without a number of key players at Bloomfield Road

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What Gary Lineker has done after Reading FC launched new home kit for 2022/23 season

Reading FC have launched their new home kit for the 2022/23 season incorporating climate stripes on the sleeves, which were created by the University of Reading's Professor Ed Hawkins

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Paul Ince gives Reading FC formation hint ahead of 2022/23 Championship season

Reading FC start their season on Saturday against Cardiff City and Paul Ince has spoken about the need for his team to be flexible throughout the Championship season

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Dominic Thompson: Blackpool sign Brentford defender on three-year deal

Blackpool sign defender Dominic Thompson on a three-year deal from Premier League side Brentford for an undisclosed fee.

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Sam Bell: Bristol City striker signs new three-year deal

Bristol City's 20-year-old forward Sam Bell signs a new three-year contract with the Championship club.

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Troy Parrott: Preston North End sign Tottenham Hotspur forward on season-long loan

Preston North End sign forward Troy Parrott on a season-long loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

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Reading FC release 'climate change' home shirt ahead of Championship 2022/23 season

Reading will release their new home kit a day before the Championship season starts this weekend

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Pitch invasions: Offenders to receive automatic club ban under new Premier League & EFL measures

Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle fan behaviour.

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What do you think of Reading's home shirt for the new season?

Reading have released their latest home kit for the upcoming 2022/23 season.

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Reading FC themed beers sell out inside two hours ahead of new season

Reading-founded brewery, Phantom, have created a limited edition set of Royals beers to whet supporters' apetite ahead of the new campaign.

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Reading FC: Club's new kit includes climate change design

Championship club aiming to "inspire more climate conversations" amongst fans with new home kit which features a stripe design to represent increasing average global temperatures.

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Five young Reading FC prospects who could save the club millions in future transfer windows

Reading FC remain under a transfer embargo for another year so they will have to be clever to maximise the resources they have for the upcoming season and beyond

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Dele Alli scores twice in Everton's 4-2 friendly win over Blackpool

Everton beat Blackpool 4-2, with Dele Alli scoring two goals for their first win of pre-season.

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Reading FC signing on his return to Berkshire and challenge ahead

New Reading signing Sam Hutchinson admitted that the challenge of the coming season is one he can't wait to get stuck into.

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Luke Southwood breaks his silence after leaving Reading FC for Cheltenham Town loan move

Luke Southwood made his first appearance while on loan with Cheltenham Town after leaving Reading FC, with the goalkeeper playing 90 minutes against Northampton Town

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Former Chelsea man keen to prove a point at Reading FC after Sheffield Wednesday exit

Sam Hutchinson put pen to paper on a two-year contract with Reading FC this week to become the Royals' seventh summer signing to date, having left Sheffield Wednesday

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Reading FC defender on new leadership role as vice-captain

Reading defender Tom Holmes admitted that he felt 'emotional' after being awarded the vice-captaincy of the club.

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'We need them' - Paul Ince opens up on frustrations over injuries to Reading FC pair

Reading FC striker Shane Long missed the club's final two pre-season friendlies against AFC Wimbledon and Brighton while Scott Dann has not played at all in pre-season

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Paul Ince on Reading Academy pair in run-in for vice captaincy

Reading manager Paul Ince admitted he was torn over who to give the vice-captaincy to, with Tom McIntyre and Tom Holmes the two standout candidates.

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Reading FC manager on youth pair immediate futures

Reading boss Paul Ince believes young striker Jahmari Clarke could be a 'great asset' for the Royals this season.

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Reading FC manager on potential pair arriving next week

Reading manager Paul Ince is "hopeful" of bringing midfielder Mamadou Loum and defender Naby Sarr into the club ahead of the new season beginning next week.

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Benjamin Tetteh: Hull City sign Yeni Malatyaspor striker on two-year deal

Hull City sign Yeni Malatyaspor striker Benjamin Tetteh for a free transfer on a two-year deal.

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Will Smallbone: Southampton midfielder agrees loan move to Stoke City

Southampton midfielder Will Smallbone agrees season-long loan move to Michael O'Neill's Potters.

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Reading FC team news: Lucas Joao drops to bench

Star striker Lucas Joao drops to the bench for Reading's final pre-season friendly against Brighton and Hove Albion.

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Reading FC fall to defeat in final pre-season fixture

Reading round off their pre-season fixtures facing the visit of Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion at the SCL Stadium.

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Grant Hall: Middlesbrough defender joins Rotherham United on season-long loan

Middlesbrough's Grant Hall makes loan switch to promoted Rotherham United ahead of their return to the Championship.

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Manchester United legend becomes coach at Stoke City

Former Reading coach, John O'Shea, has joined Michael O'Neil's backroom staff at Championship rivals Stoke City.

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Reading FC goalkeeper joins Cheltenham Town on loan

Reading goalkeeper Luke Southwood has joined League One outfit Luke Southwood on loan for the 2022/23 campaign.

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Graham Potter could be without two Brighton players for Reading FC pre-season friendly

Paul Ince's Reading side host Premier League side Brighton in their final pre-season friendly at home this afternoon, with Royals set for a tough test against Graham Potter's Seagulls

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Christos Tzolis: Norwich City's £8.8m winger joins FC Twente on loan

Norwich City's £8.

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Alex Scott: Bristol City midfielder on self-belief and winning Euro Under-19s with England

Bristol City midfielder Alex Scott wants to "kick on" after being part of the England team crowned European Under-19 champions.

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Arijanet Muric: Burnley sign goalkeeper from Manchester City on four-year deal

Burnley sign goalkeeper Arijanet Muric from Premier League side Manchester City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Tino Anjorin: Huddersfield Town re-sign Chelsea midfielder on season-long loan

Huddersfield Town re-sign midfielder Tino Anjorin on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Chelsea.

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Former Reading FC coach makes Championship return with Stoke City alongside international role

John O'Shea is back in the Championship with Reading FC's divisional rivals Stoke City, one year on from leaving his role on the Royals' first team coaching staff

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Taylor Richards: Queens Park Rangers sign Brighton midfielder on season-long loan

Queens Park Rangers sign Brighton midfielder Taylor Richards on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent transfer.

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Who is Mamadou Loum? The Porto midfielder linked with Reading FC loan to boost Paul Ince's squad

Reading have been linked with a move to sign Senegalese international Mamadou Loum, who has found his opportunities limited at Portuguese Primeira Liga side Porto

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Dwight Gayle: Stoke City sign Newcastle United striker on two-year deal - and recruit John O'Shea as coach

Stoke City sign striker Dwight Gayle from Newcastle on a two-year deal - and bring in John O'Shea as first-team coach.

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Ben Mee: Brentford complete signing of defender on free transfer

Brentford sign central defender Ben Mee on a free transfer following his departure from Burnley.

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Newcastle United claim made as former Leeds United man offers verdict on Reading FC transfer

Republic of Ireland international midfielder Jeff Hendrick has made a good early impression with Reading FC, scoring twice in three pre-season matches so far for Royals

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Cardiff City and QPR among 'Cat. 2' teams Reading FC will face

Reading Academy has been demoted to Category Two for the first time since the EPPP regulations came in a decade ago.

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Tommy Conway: Bristol City striker signs three-year deal

Forward Tommy Conway signs a new three-year deal at Championship side Bristol City.

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FC Porto midfielder "on his way" to Reading FC, reports suggest

Porto midfielder Mamadou Loum is "on his way" to join Reading on loan, according to reports in Portugal.

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Reading's Lioness Fran Kirby on Euro 2022 last four progression

Reading Women Academy graduate Fran Kirby said England’s 2-1 win in the 2022 European Championship quarter final is a moment she “won’t ever forget.

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Ben Mee: Ex-Burnley captain set to join Brentford on a free transfer

Brentford are set to sign former Burnley captain Ben Mee on a free transfer.

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Reading FC Academy graduate given role of vice captain

Reading have announced that defender Tom Holmes is to take up the role of vice captain.

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Paul Ince makes Tom Holmes prediction after making Reading FC defender vice captain for 2022/23

Reading FC defender and academy graduate Tom Holmes has been named as the club's vice captain for the upcoming Championship campaign

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Arsenal winger linked with Reading FC moves to Chelsea

Reported Reading target Omari Hutchinson has joined Chelsea.

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Reading FC issue statement after confirmation of academy demotion to Category Two status

Reading FC have confirmed they will run their academy as Category Two this coming season following an audit of it earlier this year, but owner Dai Yongge remains "fully committed" to running it

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Reading FC Academy downgraded to Category Two

Reading have confirmed that the Academy has been downgraded to Category Two ahead of the new season.

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FIFA 23: Reading FC to feature as Women's Super League added

Reading Women are to feature on the popular video game FIFA 23 as the franchise expands teams involved.

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Callum Brittain: Blackburn Rovers sign Barnsley full-back

Blackburn Rovers sign Barnsley full-back Callum Brittain for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

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Nottingham Forest star Omar Richards out with suspected fracture

Former Reading Academy star Omar Richards is set to miss the start of the Premier League season with new club Nottingham Forest after suffering a suspected hairline fracture.

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Reading FC transfer rumours that refused to go away

Last week, an 11-year transfer saga finally came to an end as Shane Long put pen to paper on a return to Reading, 17 years after originally joining in 2005.

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AFC Wimbledon boss reflects on Reading FC win

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side were 'a match' for Reading in their 0-2 defeat at Plough Lane.

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Dogukan Sinik: Hull City sign Turkey international winger from Antalyaspor

Hull City sign winger Dogukan Sinik from Turkish top flight side Antalyaspor on a three-year deal, for an undisclosed fee.

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Wigan Athletic sign ex-Blackburn defender Ryan Nyambe & Luke Robinson pens new deal

Wigan sign ex-Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nyambe, while defender Luke Robinson signs a new two-year deal with the club.

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Nottingham Forest sign Huddersfield's Lewis O'Brien and Harry Toffolo

Newly-promoted Nottingham Forest sign Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O'Brien and defender Harry Toffolo in a deal reportedly worth £10m.

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Reading FC Women defender signs new contract after birth of daughter

Reading Women’s defender Emma Mitchell has returned to the club following her maternity leave.

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Newcastle United teenager aims to ditch loan and stay with Toon

Rumoured Reading target Elliot Anderson has revealed that he does not want to go out on loan.

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Sheffield Wednesday favourite joins Reading FC after trial

Reading have confirmed the arrival of midfielder Sam Hutchinson following his release from Sheffield Wednesday.

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Rangers defender and Reading FC target to move elsewhere, reports suggest

Reading look set to miss out on left-back target James Maxwell, according to reports.

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Reading FC keeper on penalty save and fan support

Reading goalkeeper Dean Bouzanis ‘appreciated’ the support of the almost 700-strong crowd that followed the side to Wimbledon for the 2-0 pre-season win.

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Reading FC forward Yakou Meite insists there's more to come

Reading goal scorer Yakou Meite admits he’s still not fully recovered from his long-term injury that kept him out for most of last season, despite netting two in two matches.

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Sam Hutchinson: Reading sign former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder until 2024

Reading sign former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Sam Hutchinson on a deal until the summer of 2024.

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Dara O'Shea: West Bromwich Albion defender signs new contract until 2025

West Bromwich Albion defender Dara O'Shea signs a new contract with the Baggies until June 2025.

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Christoph Zimmermann: Norwich City defender joins Darmstadt

Norwich defender Christoph Zimmermann joins German second division side Darmstadt on a three-year deal.

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AFC Wimbledon v Reading FC: Live updates of Royals' pre-season friendly fixture at Plough Lane

Reading FC head to League Two side AFC Wimbledon on Tuesday evening (7.

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Rhys Williams: Blackpool sign defender on season-long loan from Liverpool

Blackpool sign defender Rhys Williams on a season-long loan from Premier League side Liverpool.

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Maxi Lopez: Ex-Barcelona striker in consortium aiming to buy Birmingham City stake

Former Barcelona and AC Milan striker Maxi Lopez is part of a consortium that claim they are close to buying a 21% stake in Birmingham City.

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Watford: Goalkeeper Ben Hamer joins Hornets as Adam Masina joins Udinese

Watford sign ex-Leicester goalkeeper Ben Hamer, while left-back Adam Masina moves to Italian club Udinese for an undisclosed fee.

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Jamie Shackleton: Leeds United midfielder joins Millwall on loan

Millwall sign midfielder Jamie Shackleton on a season-long loan from Leeds United.

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Paul Ince's Reading FC squad assessed amid transfer needs before Championship start at Blackpool

Paul Ince and Reading FC have just 11 days remaining until they kick off their Championship campaign at Bloomfield Road against Blackpool on Saturday, July 30

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Zack Steffen: Middlesbrough sign goalkeeper on season-long loan from Manchester City

Middlesbrough sign US international goalkeeper Zack Steffen on a season-long loan from Manchester City.

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Newcastle United forward a target for Reading FC, reports suggest

Reading have registered their interest in experienced striker Dwight Gayle, according to reports.

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Plough Lane Trip For Royals

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Five Reading FC cult heroes to impress after joining post 30

Reading fans are still reeling from the long-awaited return of iconic striker Shane Long after 11 years away.

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Paul Ince's message to Tyrese Fornah ahead of his debut Reading season in the Championship

Tyrese Fornah has joined Reading from Nottingham Forest on loan and the young midfielder has been getting lots of feedback from Royals manager Paul Ince

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Reading FC rumoured transfer targets who got away this summer

As with every transfer window, football teams get linked with hundreds of players thought to be close to joining the Royals.

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Leeds United star linked with Reading FC close to Millwall move

Leeds United midfielder Jamie Shackleton is on the verge of agreeing a loan with Millwall, at the expense of Reading, according to reports.

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D'Margio Wright-Phillips: Young winger agrees improved Stoke City contract

Stoke City winger D'Margio Wright-Phillips agrees an improved contract following his first-team breakthrough last season.

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Reading FC fan favourite Shane Long on announcement video

Returning Reading fan favourite Shane Long revealed that was aware of the rumours of his return, and enjoyed shooting his already-iconic announcement video.

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Reading FC museum exhibition houses oldest known programme

The oldest known programme is to be housed in the Reading Football Club exhibition at the town's museum from this week.

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Reading FC issue update on AFC Wimbledon fixture amid fears game could be called off

Reading FC travel to Plough Lane on Tuesday evening to take on League One club AFC Wimbledon in a pre-season friendly, with Royals fans urged to stay safe in the heat

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Okay Yokuslu: West Brom re-sign Turkey midfielder from Spanish club Celta Vigo

West Brom re-sign Turkey international midfielder Okay Yokuslu on a three-year contract.

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Hibernian among teams interested in former Reading FC defender

Hibernian and Motherwell look set to battle Portsmouth for the signature of former Reading defender Terell Thomas, reports suggest.

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Nottingham Forest close to signing Huddersfield's Lewis O'Brien and Harry Toffolo

Newly promoted Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O'Brien and defender Harry Toffolo.

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Reading FC's Championship credentials compared with Sunderland, Wigan and others for 2022/23

Reading narrowly avoided relegation from the Championship last season and they will be hoping for a better season under Paul Ince, with the Royals making several summer signings

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Reading FC midfielder Jeff Hendrick on 'warm welcome' against West Ham

Reading midfielder Jeff Hendrick is hoping to pay back the supporters' warm welcome with performances on the pitch.

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Alex Rae provides Reading FC transfer update with defender set to become seventh summer signing

Reading FC have already signed six players this summer and coach Alex Rae has confirmed work is being done to add the right players to the team, with Sam Hutchinson expected to join

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Shane Long injury scare, squad numbers hint and other Reading FC moments missed in West Ham draw

Reading FC played out a 1-1 draw with Premier League side West Ham United at the SCL Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their penultimate home friendly of pre-season

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Jobe Bellingham: Birmingham City agree professional terms for highly rated youngster

Birmingham agree terms on a first professional deal for 16-year-old Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of England midfielder Jude.

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David Moyes offers his verdict on Reading FC with West Ham prediction after pre-season friendly

Reading and West Ham United played out a 1-1 draw at the Select Car Leasing Stadium as the two sides continued their pre-season preparations, with David Moyes offering his verdict on the game

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Reading Get Home Draw In West Ham Friendly

Reading secured a surprise home draw against Premier League West Ham United on Saturday as the game finished 1-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.

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Reading FC coach on pre-season transfer movement

Reading coach Alex Rae says that they're doing all they can to bring players into the football club.

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Shane Long on his Reading FC role ahead of new season

Returning striker Shane Long is determined to fight his way to becoming the main striker at the club this season.

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Reading FC take former AFC Wimbledon defender on trial

Reading have taken on two new trialists ahead of the Championship campaign.

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Lewis Fiorini: Blackpool sign Manchester City midfielder on season-long loan

Blackpool sign midfielder Lewis Fiorini from Premier League champions Manchester City on a season-long loan.

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West Ham United visit Reading FC in friendly- live updates

Reading host West Ham in the first pre-season friendly open to supporters.

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West Ham dealt double injury blow as David Moyes names his 23 man squad for Reading FC friendly

Premier League side West Ham United visit the Select Car Leasing Stadium on Saturday afternoon (3pm kick-off) and is the early team news for the visiting side

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Reading FC vs West Ham United: Live updates and how to watch pre season friendly at SCL Stadium 

Reporter Jonathan Low provides live coverage of Reading FC’s pre-season friendly clash with West Ham United on Saturday afternoon

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How to watch and follow Reading FC v West Ham United as Paul Ince's men step up pre-season plans

Reading FC welcome West Ham United to the Select Car Leasing Stadium and the friendly can be viewed online if fans are not able to get to the ground, while we will have a live blog

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Gabriel Sara: Norwich City sign Sao Paulo midfielder for undisclosed fee

Championship side Norwich City sign Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara from Sao Paulo for an undisclosed fee.

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Ian Maatsen: Burnley sign Chelsea defender on season-long loan

Vincent Kompany's Burnley sign defender Ian Maatsen on a season-long loan from Premier League side Chelsea.

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The seven West Ham internationals who could feature against Reading FC in pre-season friendly

Reading host West Ham United in a pre-season friendly tomorrow at the Select Car Leasing Stadium, with David Moyes' men set to involve a few international stars

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Huddersfield Town sign Japan's Yuta Nakayama & Jack Rudoni from AFC Wimbledon

Huddersfield sign former PEC Zwolle defender Yuta Nakayama and AFC Wimbledon midfielder Jack Rudoni for an undisclosed fee.

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Cedric Kipre: Cardiff City sign West Bromwich Albion defender on loan

Cardiff City sign West Bromwich Albion defender Cedric Kipre on a season-long loan.

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Aji Alese: Sunderland sign West Ham United defender on three-year deal

Sunderland sign defender Aji Alese from West Ham United on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Reading FC dealt fresh blow with academy status change after almost a decade

Reading FC's academy is being downgraded to Category Two status, with the Royals becoming the latest club to have had a change in status following on from Birmingham City earlier this year

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'Potential to impress' - The exciting verdict on new Reading FC midfielder Tyrese Fornah

Nottingham Forest expert Sarah Clapson gives us the run-down on new Reading FC midfielder Tyrese Fornah, who has joined on a season-long loan from the Reds

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Reading FC set to lose Category One Academy status

Reading Academy has been demoted to Category Two, the Reading Chronicle understands.

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Auston Trusty: Arsenal centre-back joins Birmingham City on loan for 2022-23 season

Championship club Birmingham City agree a season-long loan deal for American defender Auston Trusty from Premier League Arsenal.

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Reading FC boss Paul Ince given fresh transfer boost in attempt to sign rising Arsenal star

Reading FC have been linked with a move for Arsenal youngster Omari Hutchinson this summer and the teenager has not been included in the Gunners' pre-season tour squad

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A Royal Return Had Long Been Rumoured

It has been another couple of busy days for fans of Reading as preparations continue for the coming 2022/23 Championship season, and hot on the heels of the announcement of the loan arrival of Republic of Ireland international and Newcastle United midfielder Jeff Hendrick, Wednesday evening saw the long awaited (and much speculated) return of fellow Eire star Shane Long.

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Six Reading FC transfers met with supporter hysteria

Shane Long's announcement as a Reading player, for the second time in his career, was mete with a reaction rarely seen from Royals supporters in years gone by.

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John Ruddy: Birmingham City sign former Norwich City and Wolves keeper

Birmingham City bring in former Norwich City and Wolves goalkeeper John Ruddy - Blues' third summer signing.

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Train strikes this month to cause Reading FC fans delays

Reading fans are to be impacted by the latest set of train strikes as they are due to take place on the opening weekend of the EFL season.

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Connor Taylor: Stoke City defender signs three-year deal for Potters

Stoke City defender Connor Taylor, who spent last season on loan with Bristol Rovers, signs a new three-year contract.

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Shane Long returns to Reading FC: Why this is much more than just a transfer

Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

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