Reading Football Club News Feed: October 2024
Sunderland striker Connolly admits alcohol addiction
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Sunderland and Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly talks openly about how alcohol addiction has blighted his career.
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'Incompetent, rubbish and self-serving': Football expert slams Reading hierarchy
10 October 2024
By Chronicle
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire slammed the Reading hierarchy as ''incompetent, rubbish, self-serving and not acting in the best interests of the football club' on his popular podcast.
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How did Le Bris begin to transform Sunderland?
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Sunderland are top of the Championship under new boss Regis Le Bris.
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'Starman' Baldock 'loveable, modest and unfailingly helpful'
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
George Baldock changed one family's life by buying young Sheffield United fan Harvey a defibrillator to help with his heart condition.
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Portsmouth legend Knight reveals cancer diagnosis
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight reveals he has advanced prostate cancer.
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Reading sale 'progressing' despite worrying news of 'stop notice' on stadium
10 October 2024
By Chronicle
The sale of Reading Football Club is 'progressing' despite worrying news emerging of a 'stop notice' on the sale of the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the Reading Chronicle understands.
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Midfielder nets hattrick and Reading hammer rivals in front of big EFL Trophy crowd
10 October 2024
By Chronicle
On this day last year, Reading roared into the EFL Trophy knockout stages with a 5-0 win over rivals Swindon Town, watched by one of the largest crowds in the competition.
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Grant enjoying 'fresh chance' back at West Brom
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion forward Karlan Grant says he is happy to be back at the club after last season's loan at Cardiff City and never thought his Baggies career was over.
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Tributes flood in as brother of former Reading star passes away in Greece aged 31
10 October 2024
By Chronicle
Tributes have poured in overnight after news broke of the sudden passing of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock aged just 31.
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Rooney nominated for manager of the month
10 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Wayne Rooney is nominated for the Championship manager of the month award for the first time since becoming Plymouth Argyle boss.
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Former Reading star hoping to revive career with former Royals boss in Egypt
10 October 2024
By Chronicle
Former Reading star Ovie Ejaria is hoping a reunion with his former Royals manager, Jose Gomes, will revive his stalling career.
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Football pays tribute after Baldock dies aged 31
09 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock is found dead in a swimming pool at his house in Athens.
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Reading confirm dates for Barnsley and Cheltenham matches- FA Cup dependant
09 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading have confirmed potential dates for rescheduled matches against Barnsley and Cheltenham Town following postponements.
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Ex-Leeds boss Bielsa irreplaceable - Bamford
09 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Leeds striker Patrick Bamford says former Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa was irreplaceable.
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Reading legend swaps Berkshire for Surrey in non-league switch
09 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Alex Pearce has switched Berkshire for Surrey, leaving non-league Bracknell Town for Leatherhead.
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Reading boss among bookies favourites for Championship job amid speculation
09 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading manager Ruben Selles is among the bookies favourites to take over at Cardiff City as news broke of the Bluebirds' interest.
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Reading boss under consideration at Cardiff- but 'concerns' raised over owner
09 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles is a candidate for the vacant role at Cardiff City, however according to reports, there are 'concerns over whether Selles can handle owner Vincent Tan.
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Reading EFL Trophy trip to Cheltenham Town postponed due to 'persistent heavy rain'
09 October 2024
By Chronicle
Cheltenham Town have explained that it was not until 4.
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Sporting director Watson leaves Swansea
08 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Swansea City sporting director Paul Watson leaves the Championship club after just over a year in the role.
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Rooney charged with improper conduct after red card
08 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Wayne Rooney has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his red card in Plymouth Argyle's win over Blackburn Rovers.
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Reading youngster earns first senior international call-up after season start
08 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading teenager Basil Tuma has earned his first call-up to the Malta senior international squad following his impressive performances in the youth team.
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Sunderland appoint Ribeiro as assistant head coach
08 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Experienced Portuguese coach Pedro Ribeiro joins Sunderland as an assistant head coach to Regis Le Bris.
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Reading tipped for mid-table finish in latest Supercomputer predictions
08 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading are tipped for a 13th-place finish in the latest round of predictions by the Supercomputer.
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Reading legend says teenager can be 'anything he wants to be' after breakthrough
08 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Mick Gooding believes 16-year-old Andre Garcia can 'be whatever he wants to be' as the teenager makes a strong impression with the first-team.
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Reading boss among names being discussed by Cardiff City hierarchy after sacking
08 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles has been discussed by the Board of Directors at Cardiff City as a potential replacement for Erol Bulut, according to reports.
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Ramsey links up with Wales as Riza gives fitness update
08 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City interim boss Omer Riza has given a full fitness update on injured midfielder Aaron Ramsey - who has linked up with the Wales squad for the international break.
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Reading losing run hits four as newly-promoted Porchester stage comeback
08 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading Women continued their difficult start to life in grassroots football with a 4-1 home defeat to AFC Porchester at Arbour Park.
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'They deserve some rest': Reading boss 'needs' to ring the changes for Cheltenham tie
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles has said that he 'needs' to make changes for tomorrow's EFL Trophy tie with Cheltenham Town as his squad 'deserve a rest.
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Reading placed under another EFL transfer embargo as club accounts remain outstanding
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading have been placed under a transfer embargo due to the club's financial accounts remaining outstanding.
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Reading confirm 'period of exclusivity' with new buyer after Rob Couhig collpase
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading have confirmed a 'period of exclusivity' with a new buyer just weeks after Rob Couhig's protracted attempt to takeover collapsed.
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'We twisted' Reading boss on red card response and need for 'small inches'
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles delved into his tactical shift after dropping down to 10 men at Rotherham United on Saturday, calling for his players to work on the 'small inches' to get over the line.
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Former Reading youngster catches eye as Brighton thrash rivals Crystal Palace
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Former Reading youngster Caylan Vickers caught the eye in PL2 on Saturday as Brighton and Hove Albion hammered rivals Crystal Palace 10-0.
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Dropping Norris 'the right thing to do' - Mousinho
07 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says dropping goalkeeper Will Norris was a change he "needed to make" before their 1-1 draw with Oxford.
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Rotherham United boss on Reading 'wicked punch' and possibility of FA action
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Rotherham United manager Steve Evans is expecting the Football Association to take 'further action' on Reading following an off-the-ball altercation in Saturday's defeat.
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Reading Ratings: Second half comeback for Rotherham ends two-match winning run
07 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading were the victim of a second half comeback from Rotherham United, losing 2-1 at the New York Stadium on Saturday.
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Rooney's 'passion' spilled over for red card
06 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Wayne Rooney's 'passion' spilled over when he was sent off during Plymouth Argyle's win over Blackburn, according to his assistant.
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'We expect to have them back soon' Reading boss issues update as Abrefa joins list
06 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles hopes to have Mamadi Camara; Jeriel Dorsett and Joel Pereira 'back soon' but defender Kelvin Abrefa is set for more time on the sidelines after suffering injury at Rotherham.
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Luton need to 'get back to basics' - Burke
05 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Luton Town defender Reece Burke admits they haven't "got going yet" this season following defeat by Sheffield United.
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Ruben Selles 'let down' by duo as Rotherham United beat 10-man Reading
05 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles admitted that he was 'let down' by young duo Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan and Andre Garcia as Rotherham United came from behind to beat the 10-man Royals 2-1 at the New York Stadium.
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10-man Reading on end of Rotherham United second-half comeback to end winning run
05 October 2024
By Chronicle
10-man Reading were on the end of a second-half Rotherham United comeback at the New York Stadium, losing 2-1 in South Yorkshire.
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Reading team news: One change for Rotherham United trip as full-back returns
05 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles has made one change for this afternoon's trip to Rotherham United, with Kelvin Abrefa replacing 16-year-old Andre Garcia.
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As it happened: Reading winning run ends at Rotherham with second-half comeback
05 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading head to Rotherham United looking to record a third victory on the bounce.
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Meslier 'heartbroken' after howler costs Leeds victory
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke admits he has never experienced a moment like Illan Meslier's mistake against Sunderland.
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Norwich sign ex-Bournemouth forward Marcondes
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Norwich City sign former Brentford and Bournemouth forward Emiliano Marcondes on a one-year contract.
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'Fantastic' Clarke-Salter sets culture at QPR - Cifuentes
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter sets the kind of culture QPR want at the club, head coach Marti Cifuentes says.
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Cleverley warns against hype over Hornets striker Baah
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Watford boss Tom Cleverley warns against over-burdening striker Kwadwoh Baah in his first full season as a Championship player.
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Recalled Wilson 'buzzing' after Coventry exit fears
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Coventry City keeper Ben Wilson is delighted to have won his place back after feeling he was certain to leave the Championship club in the summer.
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Plymouth sign striker Gray on short-term deal
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle sign former Watford and Burnley striker Andre Gray on a short-term deal.
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Sunderland and Leeds face off as five sides chase first win
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Leeds United visit the so-far impenetrable Stadium of Light as BBC Sport previews the weekend EFL action.
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Sky Sports pundit 'devastated' for Reading connections after takeover collapse
04 October 2024
By Chronicle
Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman has admitted that he is 'devastated' for all connected to Reading after the collapse of Rob Couhig's takeover of the club and believes that fans should be told why it failed.
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Preston's Osmajic banned for eight games for bite
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic is banned for eight games by the Football Association for biting Blackburn's Owen Beck.
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Norwich keeper Long agrees new contract
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Norwich City goalkeeper George Long signs a new three-year deal with the Championship club.
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Leeds midfielder Gruev sidelined with knee injury
04 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Leeds midfielder Ilia Gruev suffers a "significant injury to his meniscus" in his right knee.
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Reading to debut new third strip in upcoming Rotherham United trip
04 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading are to debut their new third strip on Saturday as Ruben Selles' side visit Rotherham United.
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Reading legend 'concerned' about takeover progress after Rob Couhig collapse
03 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Shaka Hislop has admitted that he is 'concerned' about the progress of the takeover at the club following the collapse of Rob Couhig's attempted buyout.
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Le Bris wants to tap into Stadium of Light energy
03 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Sunderland have won all four of their league games at the Stadium of Light without conceding a goal, as they welcome Leeds United on Friday.
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'He would be fabulous': Reading legend tips retired former teammate for coaching role
03 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Kevin Doyle has tipped his former teammate Shane Long to take on a coaching role in youth football since retiring last year- even calling on the Football Association of Ireland to bring the former forward on board.
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Former Reading teammates do battle in Champions League as Aston Villa beat Bayern
03 October 2024
By Chronicle
Two former Reading favourites did battle on the grandest of stages in club football on Wednesday night as Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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Stoke defeat left Portsmouth's Pack 'embarrassed'
03 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth were "unrecognisable" in their 6-1 defeat by Stoke on Wednesday, according to captain Marlon Pack.
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'I still don't understand' - Schumacher on Stoke sacking
03 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Former Stoke City boss Steven Schumacher says he is still waiting for an explanation as to why he was sacked
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Reading teenager scores hattrick on PL2 debut to rescue draw with Everton
03 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading teenager Verrell George caught the eye on his debut for Noel Hunt's Under-21s, bagging a hattrick and salvaging a 3-3 draw at Everton from two goals behind.
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Cork returns to Burnley in academy coaching role
03 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Former Burnley midfielder Jack Cork returns to the club in an academy coach/player role.
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Pelach delighted after pep talk sees Cannon hit four
03 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Stoke City head coach Narcis Pelach says he was very pleased to see Tom Cannon score four goals after the pair had a "very nice" chat over the striker's form.
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Reading boss expecting 'lots of duals and second actions' in Rotherham meeting
03 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles is expecting lots of 'duals and second actions' in Saturday's meeting with Rotherham United.
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Newcastle United stalwart takes over at League One rival for first EFL managerial job
02 October 2024
By Chronicle
Former Newcastle United stalwart Rob Elliott has been appointed new manager of Crawley Town just a fortnight ahead of their first-ever league meeting with Reading.
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Chem Campbell Scores Twice As Reading Win Again
02 October 2024
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)
Two first half strikes from loan signing Chem Campbell laid the foundations of a comfortable home win for Reading, the second in four days at the Select Car Leasing stadium.
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Burton Albion boss on Reading defeat and calls for 'nasty streak' amid 'patterns'
02 October 2024
By Chronicle
Burton Albion boss Mark Robinson has called on his players to develop a 'nasty streak' after their 3-1 defeat to Reading- an eighth match without win.
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Reading boss on having 'no doubts' about handing teenager first start in Burton win
02 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles spoke highly of 16-year-old Andre Garcia after the defender made his Reading boss Ruben Selles spoke highly of 16-year-old Andre Garcia after the defender made his first league start for the club.
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U's 'not an easy team to beat' - Rodrigues
02 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Oxford United forward Ruben Rodrigues says the team have proven that they are "not an easy side to beat" in the Championship.
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Luton 'struggling to click' - Kaminski
02 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Luton Town goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski says the side are finding it difficult to find their best form after drawing 2-2 with Oxford United.
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Reading Ratings: Teenage defender impresses during Burton Albion battering
02 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading earned a second home win in four days, beating Burton Albion 3-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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Assistant referee Smith discharged from hospital
02 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Assistant referee Rob Smith leaves hospital following tests after he was taken ill during the match between West Brom and Middlesbrough.
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Coventry 'set the standards' with Blackburn win
02 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Coventry City left-back Jake Bidwell says their win against Blackburn shows the standards they are capable of.
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Argyle striker Tijani set for lengthy injury lay-off
02 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle striker Muhamed Tijani is likely to be out until the new year after tearing his hamstring.
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'The counter-press was brilliant' Reading boss on Burton Albion victory
02 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading boss Ruben Selles was left 'positive' after a 'dominant' 3-1 victory over Burton Albion on Tuesday.
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Reading earn second win in four days as Chem Campbell opens account against Burton
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading earned their second home win in four days as a battling Burton Albion were defeated 3-1 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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Preston's Osmajic admits biting charge - Ridsdale
01 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Preston forward Milutin Osmajic admits a charge of violent conduct for biting Blackburn's Owen Beck, North End director Peter Ridsdale says.
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Reading team news: Teenager given full league debut for Burton Albion clash
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
16-year-old Andre Garcia has been handed his first League One start for Reading against Burton Albion this evening.
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As it happened: Reading earn successive home wins with Burton Albion victory
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading host Burton Albion in the first of six League One matches in November.
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Reading trip to Barnsley this month postponed due to international call-ups
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading have had another League One fixture postponed due to international call-ups.
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Former Reading coach departs Premier League role with Nottingham Forest
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Former Reading coach Steven Reid has departed his role with Premier League Nottingham Forest.
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Late win a 'massive momentum swing' - Cleverley
01 October 2024
By BBC Sport
Watford head coach Tom Cleverley says their early-season form has enjoyed a "massive momentum swing" with their win over Sunderland.
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Reading legend releases emotional tribute to club amid off-field crisis
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Brian McDermott has labelled the off-field situation at the club 'beyond belief' and 'feels' for everyone connected after the collapse of Rob Couhig's takeover attempt.
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'Nothing short of a disgrace': Reading legend's passionate speech on ownership
01 October 2024
By Chronicle
Reading legend Ady Williams has described the club's latest off-field battles as 'nothing short of a disgrace.
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