Reading Football Club News Feed: May 2018
Lampard to Derby is a 'risk on both sides' - but who's taking the bigger risk?
31 May 2018
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport takes a deeper look into Frank Lampard's appointment at Derby County - and asks who is taking the bigger risk?
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Ross to decide on future of Sunderland's big-earners
31 May 2018
By BBC Sport
New manager Jack Ross says he will take time to assess the future of Sunderland's high-earning players.
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Reading FC transfer latest: Tommy Elphick edging closer to a permanent switch, Vito Mannone linked with Italian return, Plymouth playmaker staying put
31 May 2018
By Chronicle
TOMMY Elphick is moving closer to a permanent move to Reading FC.
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Lampard 'nervous and excited' to be named Derby manager
31 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Derby County appoint former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard as their new manager on a three-year deal.
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Michael Dawson: Nottingham Forest re-sign Hull City centre-back
30 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Nottingham Forest re-sign experienced central defender Michael Dawson from fellow Championship club Hull City.
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Championship 2017-18: How did BBC Sport journalists fare with season's predictions?
30 May 2018
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport journalists predicted the final Championship table before the start of the 2017-18 season - how did they fare?
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I gave everything and am hurting - Terry leaves Aston Villa
30 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa captain John Terry leaves the club after they failed to gain promotion to the Premier League.
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Ipswich Town name Paul Hurst as Mick McCarthy's successor
30 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Championship club Ipswich Town appoint Paul Hurst as their new manager, succeeding Mick McCarthy.
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Reading FC Women: Remi Allen collects three awards at presentation evening
30 May 2018
By Chronicle
REMI Allen collected a hat-trick of awards at the Reading FC Women presentation evening.
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Reading FC: Royals to host Premier League Crystal Palace in showpiece pre-season friendly
29 May 2018
By Chronicle
CRYSTAL Palace will form the opposition for Reading FC in the club’s big home pre-season friendly later this summer.
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Reading FC: Former Royals midfielder Neale Cooper dies following incident near Scottish home
29 May 2018
By Chronicle
FORMER Reading FC player Neale Cooper has passed away after collapsing last weekend.
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Reading FC: Player of the Year Liam Moore being tracked by Brighton & Hove Albion
28 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC Player of the Year Liam Moore is being chased by Brighton & Hove Albion.
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Hurst 'can't say what future holds' amid Ipswich speculation
28 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Shrewsbury Town boss Paul Hurst is to speak with Ipswich Town about becoming the Championship club's new manager.
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Bruce wants to stay at Villa after play-off defeat
28 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Steve Bruce wants to remain as manager of Aston Villa - as long as the Championship club still want him in charge.
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Fulham: Slavisa Jokanovic to stick with passing game in Premier League
27 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic believes his side can keep playing their passing game in the Premier League next season.
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Derby County: Frank Lampard in talks with Championship club over manager role
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard says he is in talks with Derby County over the club's vacant manager's job.
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End of the Season: Now a Look into Preseason
25 May 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?
The summer holidays don't exist for a manager, that can probably be more so said for Paul Clement who wasn't exactly handed over the finest squad from Jaap Stam at the back end of the season.
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READING FC: Royals forked out an astonishing £7m for Sone Aluko, Fulham CEO claims
25 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC record-signing Sone Aluko cost the club £7m, Fulham CEO Alistair Mackintosh revealed.
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Ten-man Fulham hold off Villa to seal Premier League return
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Ten-man Fulham hold off Aston Villa to win the Championship play-off final and seal a return to the Premier League.
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Fulham's Tim Ream says the Championship play-off final is the biggest game of his career
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham defender Tim Ream tells BBC London that Saturday's Championship play-off final against Aston Villa at Wembley is the biggest game of his career.
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Jack Ross: Sunderland name St Mirren boss as new manager
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Jack Ross says he is taking charge of an "incredible football club" after being confirmed as Sunderland's new manager.
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John Eustace leaves Kidderminster Harriers to become QPR assistant manager
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
John Eustace leaves Kidderminster Harriers to become Queens Park Rangers assistant manager under Steve McClaren.
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READING FC: Jack Nolan pens first professional deal
25 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC academy star Jack Nolan celebrated his 17th birthday by putting pen to paper on his first professional contract today (Friday).
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Quiz: Can you name the last 10 clubs to win a Championship play-off final?
25 May 2018
By BBC Sport
It's known as the richest game in football - but how many of the past 10 clubs to win the Championship play-off final can you name?
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Reading FC: Chinese owners vow to keep youth conveyor belt turning, reveals chief executive Ron Gourlay
25 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC owner Dai Yongge wants to protect the club’s heritage of producing young players, chief executive Ron Gourlay insisted.
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Championship play-off final 'worth £160m' to winners
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa or Fulham, who meet in the Championship play-off final, will receive at least £160m in revenue after promotion.
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Marcus Bettinelli: Younger squad could give Fulham upper hand against Aston Villa
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham's Marcus Bettinelli believes having a younger squad could benefit them in the Championship play-off final.
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Reading FC: Royals set for Austria tour; AFC Wimbledon friendly announced
24 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC have confirmed they will spend their pre-season tour in Austria.
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Willy Boly: Wolves close to signing Porto defender for £10m
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Wolves are closing in on the £10m signing of Porto defender Willy Boly, who spent last season on loan at Molineux.
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Championship attendances rise again in 2017-18
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Championship attendances increase by almost 210,000 in 2017-18 as overall EFL figures top 18 million for the second season in a row.
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Reading FC: Adrian Popa ready to fight for his place in the team under new boss Paul Clement
24 May 2018
By Chronicle
ADRIAN Popa will return to Reading FC this summer in a bid to force his way into Paul Clement's first-team plans.
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Aston Villa fan, 9, wins prize to be Wembley mascot
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Hayden, nine, will be Aston Villa's mascot for their Championship play-off final game on Saturday.
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Leeds United confirm partnership with NFL-linked 49ers Enterprises
24 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Leeds United enter a partnership with 49ers Enterprises, the investment entity behind NFL giants San Francisco 49ers.
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Jack Ross: Sunderland given permission by St Mirren to speak to boss
23 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sunderland are given permission to speak to St Mirren boss Jack Ross about becoming their new manager.
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Gary Rowett: Stoke City name Derby County boss as their new manager
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Stoke appoint Derby boss Gary Rowett as manager following the Potters' relegation from the Premier League to succeed Paul Lambert.
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Darnell Fisher: Preston defender signs contract extension with Championship side
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Preston North End defender Darnell Fisher signs a new three-year deal at the Championship club.
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Reading FC: The latest Royals transfer rumours following links with Portsmouth defender Matt Clark and Czech striker Michael Krmencik
22 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Paul Clement is eyeing up a move for highly-rated Portsmouth defender Matt Clarke.
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Chris Wilder: Sheffield United manager and assistant Alan Knill agree contract extensions
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder and assistant Alan Knill sign 12-month contract extensions with the club.
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Martin Bain: Sunderland chief executive leaves as club scrap position
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain leaves the relegated Championship club, who scrap the position.
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Hutton is a manager's delight - Villa boss Bruce
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce praises Alan Hutton, a "beast of a defender" who "gives you everything he has got".
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Donald not ruling out Coleman return to Sunderland
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
New Sunderland owner Stewart Donald is not ruling out a possible return for former manager Chris Coleman.
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Adrian Bevington: Middlesbrough name former FA executive as head of recruitment
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough appoint former Football Association executive Adrian Bevington as their head of recruitment operations.
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Bristol City striker Diedhiou given six-match spitting ban
22 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Bristol City striker Famara Diedhiou is suspended for six matches after being found guilty of spitting at an opponent.
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English Football League play-offs: Why you have to win your final
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Lack of motivation? The pain of failure? BBC Sport looks into why teams on the verge of promotion often struggle the following season.
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Birmingham City Ladies 1 - 1 Reading FC Women: Royals draw at St Andrew's to clinch highest ever league finish
21 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC Women secured their highest ever league finish after a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City Ladies.
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Gary Rowett: Derby County manager seeks permission for Stoke City talks
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Derby County boss Gary Rowett asks for permission to talk to Stoke City about their vacant managerial role.
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St Mirren offer Ross improved contract amid Ipswich interest
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
St Mirren offer Jack Ross an improved deal in an effort to hold on to their manager, who has held talks with Ipswich.
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QPR is the perfect fit, says new manager Steve McClaren
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Steve McClaren says he can't wait to get started as manager of Queens Park Rangers and that it is heading in the right direction.
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Sunderland: Stewart Donald completes takeover from Ellis Short
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Former Eastleigh owner Stewart Donald completes his takeover of Sunderland from Ellis Short.
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Steve McClaren: New QPR boss says club are 'long way' from Premier League
21 May 2018
By BBC Sport
New QPR boss Steve McClaren says the club are "a long way" from promotion and has made his first aim a top-half finish.
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TRANSFER RUMOUR: Reading FC youngster Danny Loader on Wycombe Wanderers' wish-list
21 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC youngster Danny Loader has emerged as a prime target for newly-promoted Wycombe Wanderers, the Chronicle understands.
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Slough Town FC: The Rebels to host Reading FC in a pre-season friendly at Arbour Park
20 May 2018
By Chronicle
SLOUGH Town will welcome Championship club Reading to Arbour Park in the highlight of their pre-season preparations for National League South.
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Birmingham fan gets tattoo of manager Monk on backside
20 May 2018
By BBC Sport
A Birmingham City fan has Garry Monk's face tattooed on his backside after the Blues boss helped to pay for the mark.
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Adam Hammill: Barnsley release winger after relegation to League One
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Managerless Barnsley release experienced winger Adam Hammill following their relegation to League One.
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David Meyler: Hull City release long-serving midfielder and offer new deals to four
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Hull City release long-serving midfielder David Meyler and offer new deals to four players including Abel Hernandez.
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Reading FC: Paul Clement determined to cast off 'number two' tag and make his mark as a manager with Royals
18 May 2018
By Chronicle
PAUL Clement has a burning desire to make his mark as a manager with Reading FC – and cast off his image as a successful number two.
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Ex-England boss McClaren appointed QPR manager
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Championship side QPR appoint former England boss Steve McClaren as their new manager, succeeding Ian Holloway.
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Newcastle set EFL wages record in gamble to win promotion
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Newcastle admit taking a "financial gamble" to win promotion to the Premier League, as figures show record-high wage bill.
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Birmingham City: Midfielders Jason Lowe and Andrew Shinnie released
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City release midfield pair Jason Lowe and Andrew Shinnie following the end of their Championship campaign.
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Derby County: Darren Bent, Chris Baird and Jason Shackell released by Rams
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Losing play-off semi-finalists Derby County release experienced trio Chris Baird, Jason Shackell and Darren Bent.
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O'Neil one of four players leaving Bristol City
18 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Bristol City release Gary O'Neil, Luke Steele, Scott Golbourne and Arnold Garita following the end of the campaign.
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Andy Yiadom: Reading sign Barnsley full-back on free transfer
17 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Reading will sign Barnsley full-back Andy Yiadom on a four-year deal when his contract expires at Oakwell.
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Reading FC: Royals sign Barnsley skipper Andy Yiadom until 2022
17 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC have signed Barnsley captain Andy Yiadom on a deal until the summer of 2022, writes Luke Adams.
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Ryan Ledson: Preston sign Oxford United midfielder for undisclosed fee
17 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Preston sign Oxford United midfielder Ryan Ledson for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
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Reading FC: Chief executive Ron Gourlay hints at major summer spending spree
17 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC could be ready to spend big on a striker in the summer transfer market.
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Sunderland: Stewart Donald takeover could be concluded 'next week'
17 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Stewart Donald's proposed takeover of Sunderland could be concluded "as early as next week", according to the Black Cats.
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READING FC: Andy Yiadom poised to become Paul Clement's first summer signing
17 May 2018
By Chronicle
ANDY YIADOM is poised to sign a four-year deal at Madejski Stadium, the Chronicle has been told.
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Steve Bruce: Aston Villa manager hopes experience will count at Wembley
16 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce hopes past experience will prove a key factor for his side in the Championship play-off final against Fulham.
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'Whenever I was with him, you could feel the positive vibes' - tributes to Samuel
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel has been praised as a selfless, honest and positive friend after dying aged 37 in a car crash.
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Nottingham Forest: Jack Hobbs, David Vaughan and Ashkan Dejagah released
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Nottingham Forest release Jack Hobbs, David Vaughan and Ashkan Dejagah, following the end of the Championship season.
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Ex-Villa and Bolton defender Samuel dies in crash
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Former Aston Villa and Bolton defender Jlloyd Samuel dies in a car crash in Cheshire, aged 37.
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David Davis: Birmingham City midfielder signs one-year contract extension
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City midfielder David Davis agrees a one-year contract extension to keep him with the club until 2021.
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Denis Odoi: Fulham's playing style 'would suit Premier League'
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham's style of play will help them settle in the Premier League if they win the Championship play-off final, says defender Denis Odoi.
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Rowett expects prudent transfer policy at Derby
15 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Derby County boss Gary Rowett expects to face a more prudent approach by the club in the transfer market this summer.
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READING FC: Winger Ronan Curtis on Royals' radar
15 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC are keeping tabs on highly-rated winger Ronan Curtis, it has emerged.
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Reading FC Women 3 - 0 Liverpool Ladies: Brooke Chaplen brace and Lauren Bruton strike earn Royals a third straight WSL1 victory
14 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC Women clinched their third successive win and clean sheet in Women’s Super League 1 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Liverpool Ladies at Madejski Stadium.
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Aston Villa edge past Middlesbrough to reach play-off final
14 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa reach the Championship play-off final as they hold onto a first-leg lead in a goalless draw with Middlesbrough.
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Reading FC: Season ticket prices frozen for 2018/19 Championship campaign
14 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC have frozen season ticket prices for the 2018/19 campaign.
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READING FC: Ron Gourlay reveals mixed emotions over some of Royals' recruits
14 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC chief executive Ron Gourlay has admitted some of the club's signings last season did not live up to expectation.
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Fulham beat Derby to book place in Championship play-off final
13 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham turn round a first-leg defeat against Derby to seal a place in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
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Derby full-back Olsson out until 2019 with knee injury
11 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Derby County defender Marcus Olsson will be out until next year after damaging the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
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'Reading need clean slate after disappointing season'
11 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Reading CEO Ron Gourlay says the club must have a "clean slate" after only just avoiding relegation from the Championship.
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READING FC: Paul Clement to make final decision on loanees Tommy Elphick and Chris Martin
11 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Paul Clement will decide whether he wants to make Tommy Elphick and Chris Martin’s loan deals permanent, writes Jim Tatum.
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Aston Villa take one-goal lead from first leg at Boro
11 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Mile Jedinak gives Aston Villa a lead going into the home leg of their Championship play-off semi-final with Middlesbrough.
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READING FC: Why Joseph Mendes will always be remembered by Royals fans
11 May 2018
By Chronicle
HE MAY not have played as many games as he would have liked, but Joseph Mendes will always be remembered by the Reading FC faithful.
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Blades striker Donaldson among nine set to leave
11 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United release striker Clayton Donaldson and make seven players available for transfer.
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Anssi Jaakkola: Reading extend Finland international's contract
11 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Championship club Reading extend the contract of Finland goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola until the summer of 2019.
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READING FC: Mendes and Quinn told to leave Royals as summer rebuild begins
11 May 2018
By Chronicle
JOSEPH Mendes has been told to leave Reading FC after an injury-plagued two years at Madejski Stadium.
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Reading FC: Paul Clement talks summer transfer following links to Chelsea starlet Mason Mount and Swansea defender Kyle Bartley
11 May 2018
By Chronicle
PAUL Clement will use his extensive range of contacts to help strengthen his Reading FC squad this summer.
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Reading FC player ratings for the season: Royals players ranked after disappointing Championship campaign
10 May 2018
By Chronicle
IT HAS been a season which every Reading FC fan, player and worker will want to forget.
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Ian Holloway: QPR manager leaves after 18 months in charge
10 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Ian Holloway leaves his post as manager at Championship side Queens Park Rangers after 18 months in charge.
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Derby beat Fulham in play-off semi-final first leg
10 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Cameron Jerome's bullet header gives Derby a one-goal lead against Fulham in their Championship play-off semi-final.
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St Mirren boss Ross holds talks with Ipswich over managerial vacancy
10 May 2018
By BBC Sport
St Mirren give manager Jack Ross, who has guided them back to the Premiership, permission to speak to Ipswich Town.
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Atdhe Nuhiu: Sheffield Wednesday striker signs new contract
10 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday striker Atdhe Nuhiu signs a two-year contract extension with the Championship club.
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Fabio: Middlesbrough activate one-year contract extension for full-back
10 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Championship side Middlesbrough activate a one-year contract extension for full-back Fabio.
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Reading FC: Royals fans urged to respond to safe standing survey
10 May 2018
By Chronicle
Reading FC fans have until later today to complete the ‘Stand up for Choice’ survey and have their say on the safe standing debate.
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Reading Safe As Disappointing Season Finally Ends
10 May 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading finished their hugely disappointing season with an impressive result at Premier League bound Cardiff City.
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Burton Albion: Lloyd Dyer one of six players offered new contracts
09 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Burton Albion offer six players new contracts to stay with the club following their relegation from the Championship.
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Leeds United Myanmar tour: Questions still surround controversial trip after opening defeat
09 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Leeds United fans in Myanmar for their controversial tour question whether the Championship club should have made the trip to the troubled nation.
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Reading FC: Ex-Royals striker Simon Church retires at the age of 29
09 May 2018
By Chronicle
FORMER Reading FC striker and 2012 Championship winner Simon Church has been forced to retire from football at the age of 29.
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James Maddison: Norwich City midfielder's knee injury better than feared
09 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Norwich City say midfielder James Maddison's knee ligament injury is not "as serious as first feared".
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READING FC: Vito Mannone prepared for 'hardest pre-season we've ever had' under Paul Clement
09 May 2018
By Chronicle
PAUL Clement has warned his Reading FC squad to prepare for the toughest pre-season of their lives.
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Paul Robinson: Retired Birmingham City player eyes coaching job with Blues
08 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Ex-Watford, West Brom and Birmingham defender Paul Robinson eyes a Blues coaching role following his retirement, at 39.
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Luke Hyam: Ipswich Town midfielder leaves after 15 years at club
08 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Luke Hyam leaves Ipswich after the club decide not to take up an option to extend his deal, while Ben Folami signs a contract.
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Work to be done right away, says Reading boss Clement
08 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Reading manager Paul Clements expects a busy summer even before players return for pre-season.
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READING FC: Paul McShane discusses selective recruitment, Championship survival and Paul Clement
08 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC captain Paul McShane stressed Royals need to bring in winners this summer if they want to improve next season, writes Jim Tatum.
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'I'm the only one whose expectations are not so high' - Nuno cautious about top-flight return
07 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo says he needs to manage expectations around the club's return to the Premier League.
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Reading FC: Players thank fans for backing during 'real difficult' season after Royals retain Championship status
07 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC players have been thanking supporters for their backing over the season as they head into the summer break.
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Cardiff City need 'five or six' signings, says Warnock
07 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock says the club need "five or six" summer signings after their promotion to the Premier League in order to stay up.
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Mark Little: Bolton Wanderers defender accidentally loses wallet and wedding ring
07 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Bolton's Mark Little accidentally loses his wallet and wedding ring after a dramatic win sealed Championship survival.
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Johnson 'at Bristol City for long term', says owner on West Brom link
07 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Owner Steve Lansdown is keen to keep head coach Lee Johnson at Bristol City after speculation linking him to West Brom.
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Monk to be 'relentless' in rebuilding Birmingham City
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City boss Garry Monk vows to be "relentless" in rebuilding the under-achieving Championship club.
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Championship stay has been 'fantastic' for Burton, says Clough
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Boss Nigel Clough says Burton's stay in the Championship has been "fantastic" after suffering their agonising relegation.
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Parkinson ecstatic at 'surreal' survival for Bolton
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson says he was "pinching himself" after his side scored two late goals to beat Nottingham Forest and secure survival.
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Cardiff ready to 'ruffle feathers' in Premier League
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Manager Neil Warnock says his Cardiff City underdogs will upset a few predictions in the Premier League next season after wining promotion.
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'Hey ho, it's better than the Championship!' - Cardiff boss Neil Warnock on PL promotion
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Neil Warnock says taking Cardiff City into the Premier League is his finest achievement as a manager.
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Reading FC: Paul Clement discusses promotion scenes, attacking football and transfers
06 May 2018
By Chronicle
PAUL Clement urged his Reading FC players to use Cardiff City’s promotion celebrations as an impetus to challenge at the top end of the table next season.
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Head coach Morais leaves Barnsley after relegation
06 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Barnsley head coach Jose Morais leaves the club following their relegation from the Championship.
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Cardiff City 0 - 0 Reading FC: Royals avoid relegation as Bluebirds go up
06 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC secured their Championship status for another season after a goalless draw at Cardiff City on a nailbiting final day.
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RECAP: Cardiff City 0 vs Reading FC 0
06 May 2018
By Chronicle
Live updates from South Wales as Royals take on Cardiff City
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Royals Set To Lose At Cardiff But Stay Up
05 May 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading enter the final day of the Championship tomorrow knowing that there is still an outside chance of relegation, after a hugely disappointing season.
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Pressure more on Cardiff on final day, says Reading boss Clement
05 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Reading boss Paul Clement says promotion-chasing Cardiff City will feel the pressure more than his own relegation-threatened side.
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Brentford and Hull draw to end season
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Brentford and Hull end their season with an entertaining Championship draw at Griffin Park.
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Leeds ease to final-day win over QPR
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Goals from Kemar Roofe and Kalvin Phillips help Leeds finish their Championship season with a routine victory against QPR.
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Late Bamford goal earns Middlesbrough draw at Ipswich
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Patrick Bamford's 97th-minute equaliser earns Middlesbrough a fifth-place finish and a play-off semi-final with Aston Villa.
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Derby seal play-off place with win that relegates Barnsley
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Derby clinch a Championship play-off place with a win that relegates Barnsley, who part company with boss Jose Morais.
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Cardiff City promoted after final-day draw with Reading
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City secure promotion to the Premier League with a draw against Reading, thanks to Fulham's loss at Birmingham.
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Fulham have nothing to lose in promotion decider - Jokanovic
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Fulham's Slavisa Jokanovic says they have "nothing to lose" as they try to beat Cardiff to promotion from the Championship.
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Sheff Utd end season with win at Bristol City
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United hold off a second-half fightback from Bristol City to end the season with a win.
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Neil Warnock backs Reading FC to retain Championship status
04 May 2018
By Chronicle
NEIL Warnock backed Reading FC to retain their Championship status ahead of Royals' clash with his promotion-chasing Cardiff City on Sunday.
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Nuhiu hits hat-trick as Sheff Wed hammer Norwich
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Atdhe Nuhiu hits a hat-trick as Sheffield Wednesday record their best win of the campaign at home to Norwich.
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Barnsley: Jose Morais hopes Jose Mourinho text helps survival fight
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Barnsley boss Jose Morais hopes a good luck text from friend Jose Mourinho will inspire Championship survival.
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Bolton strike late to beat Forest and avoid drop
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Bolton Wanderers produce a stunning comeback to beat Nottingham Forest and avoid relegation back to League One.
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Fulham miss out on promotion as Birmingham win to secure survival
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City stay up as Fulham's automatic Championship promotion hopes end at St Andrew's.
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READING FC: Paul Clement rues squad's fighting spirit after Ipswich and Sheffield Wednesday defeats
04 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Paul Clement bemoaned his side's recent lack of fighting spirit, admitting supporters were right to question his team's desire.
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Donald agrees Eastleigh sale, paving way for Sunderland takeover
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Prospective new Sunderland owner Stewart Donald clears another obstacle to his impending purchase of the Black Cats by agreeing the sale of non-league club Eastleigh.
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Burton relegated after late defeat at Preston
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Burton are relegated from the Championship after losing to 10-man Preston, who miss out the play-offs.
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Relegated Sunderland thump champions Wolves on final day
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Relegated Sunderland end a miserable season in the Championship by thumping champions Wolves.
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Who needs what to beat the drop on final day in Championship?
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
What do Bolton, Burton, Barnsley, Birmingham and Reading need to do to avoid joining Sunderland in League One next season?
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Millwall end season with win over Villa
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Millwall beat play-off bound Aston Villa but have to settle for eighth in the Championship table.
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Huddlestone's unfinished business at Derby
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Tom Huddlestone looks to complete unfinished business and take Derby County to the Premier League.
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'I'm China's biggest Boro fan'
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Aki founded the Middlesbrough China Supporters Club after the team "inspired" him.
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Tactics, motivation, alchemy: How Neil Warnock transformed Cardiff City
04 May 2018
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport Wales examines how Neil Warnock has taken Cardiff City from Championship relegation danger to the brink of promotion.
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Reading FC: Cardiff City fan Chris Gunter admits relegation would be 'disastrous' for Royals
04 May 2018
By Chronicle
CHRIS Gunter is determined to lead Reading FC to Championship safety – and deny his beloved Cardiff City automatic promotion.
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Paul Hurst: Shrewsbury boss says links with Ipswich job are 'a compliment'
03 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Shrewsbury Town manager Paul Hurst says speculation linking him to the Ipswich job is a "compliment" to the League One club.
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Trouble between Middlesbrough and Millwall fans to be investigated
03 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough are to investigate disturbances in the aftermath of Saturday's Championship win over Millwall.
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PAUL CLEMENT: 'Reading FC's mistakes are a million dollar question'
03 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Paul Clement said pinpointing where things went wrong for the Royals is a million dollar question.
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READING FC: Recap from today's Hogwood Park press conference with boss Paul Clement
03 May 2018
By Chronicle
We're live from Hogwood Park as Reading FC boss Paul Clement speaks to the media ahead of Sunday's vital clash at Cardiff City.
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John Welsh: Preston midfielder to leave club at end of season
03 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Preston North End midfielder John Welsh is to leave the Championship club at the end of the season.
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Ledson interest from Preston grows
03 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Oxford United manager Karl Robinson says midfielder Ryan Ledson is "replaceable" as interest in him from Preston grows.
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Alex Tettey: Norwich City midfielder signs new two-year contract
02 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Norwich City midfielder Alex Tettey signs a new two-year contract at Carrow Road.
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Aston Villa U23s 4 - 3 Reading FC U23s: Royals denied play-off final spot by stoppage-time Villa winner
02 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC Under 23s have been denied a Premier League 2 Division Two play-off final spot after a cruel 4-3 defeat at Aston Villa.
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Atdhe Nuhiu: Sheffield Wednesday offer new deal to striker, as Pudil extends contract
01 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday offer a new contract to striker Atdhe Nuhiu, as full-back Daniel Pudil signs a one-year deal.
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Reading FC: Full-back Jordan Obita undergoes another knee operation
01 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC left-back Jordan Obita has had another operation as he continues his long journey back to fitness.
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Reading FC: Jordan Obita undergoes another operation as comeback is delayed
01 May 2018
By Chronicle
READING FC left-back Jordan Obita has had another operation as he continues his long journey back to fitness.
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Sunderland: Stewart Donald speaks of 'spectacular' takeover chance
01 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Prospective Sunderland owner Stewart Donald says he has a "spectacular deal" to take over the club.
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Reading FC: 'It's their job to deliver and they didn't' - Paul Clement blames players for failing to carry out basic instructions against Ipswich
01 May 2018
By Chronicle
PAUL Clement accused his Reading FC players of failing to carry out basic instructions in their lamentable 4-0 defeat to Ipswich Town.
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Sunderland Ladies 0 - 2 Reading FC Women: Royals remain on course for top-four finish
01 May 2018
By Chronicle
A CLINICAL performance from Reading FC Women delivered all three points with a 2-0 victory at Sunderland Ladies, writes Jim Tatum.
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98-year-old fan's love of the game marked by Boro
01 May 2018
By BBC Sport
John Macdonald watched his first Middlesbrough match in 1929.
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Gus Poyet: Sunderland chairman Ellis Short 'not to blame'
01 May 2018
By BBC Sport
Sunderland's turmoil after back-to-back relegations has "nothing" to do with outgoing owner Ellis Short, says former manager Gus Poyet.
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