News Feed: April 2025
Reading fans warned against final day pitch invasion with points deduction threat
30 April 2025 ·
Supporters Trust at Reading have asked Royals fans not to invade the pitch should the club reach the play-offs due to a possibility of being deducted points.
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'I would have done some things differently' - Thorup
30 April 2025 ·
Former Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup says he would have done things differently had he been told they had to reach the Championship play-offs.
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Burton Albion draw condemns Bristol Rovers and Crawley Town to League Two relegation
30 April 2025 ·
The League One relegation race has been run, with Crawley Town and Bristol Rovers joining Shrewsbury Town and Cambridge United in League Two.
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Sheehan named Swansea boss on three-year deal
30 April 2025 ·
Swansea City appoint Alan Sheehan as their head coach on a three-year deal following his successful spell as caretaker boss.
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Luton Town partner with FC Barcelona stadium team
30 April 2025 ·
Construction will start in the summer and Power Court will welcome fans in the 2028-29 season.
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Iconic former Reading striker among next batch of stars returning to town for Q&A
30 April 2025 ·
Legendary ex Reading FC striker Jamie Cureton is among the names in the frame for Q&A events at the Purple Turtle later this year.
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Reading away following drops on last season- but remains above one thousand average
30 April 2025 ·
Reading have seen a drop in their average away followings this season, but only by a matter of a couple of hundred as crowds remain strong.
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QPR manager Cifuentes 'not on Baggies shortlist'
30 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio WM report that QPR boss Marti Cifuentes is not on West Bromwich Albion's shortlist to replace sacked head coach Tony Mowbray.
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Luton win appeal to overturn Walsh red card
30 April 2025 ·
Luton Town midfielder Liam Walsh will be available for the final game of the Championship season at West Bromwich Albion.
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From Rooney to relegation - why Plymouth have gone down
30 April 2025 ·
BBC Sport looks at Plymouth Argyle's relegation to League One and the reasons behind it after an eventful two seasons in the Championship.
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Reading long-awaited takeover 'making further progress' says football finance expert
30 April 2025 ·
Reading's long-awaited takeover is 'closer than ever before' according to the popular Price of Football podcast.
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QPR manager Cifuentes placed on gardening leave
29 April 2025 ·
Queens Park Rangers put manager Marti Cifuentes on gardening leave just days before their final Championship match of the season.
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Iconic Reading band to play set ahead of League One play-off decider with Barnsley
29 April 2025 ·
Popular Reading band The Amazons are to perform at the Select Car Leasing Stadium ahead of Saturday's final match of the season.
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Berkshire MPs speak of Dai Yongge 'Shakespearean tragedy' at Reading in Parliament
29 April 2025 ·
The off-field woes of Reading Football Club were raised in the Houses of Parliament during the latest hearing of the Football Governance Bill.
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Burnley confirm details of promotion parade
29 April 2025 ·
Burnley have announced an evening of celebrations on Tuesday 6 May to mark the club's return to the Premier League.
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Leeds announce Bank Holiday Monday promotion parade
29 April 2025 ·
Leeds United have announced an open-top bus parade next Monday to celebrate winning automatic promotion to the Premier League.
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Norwich activate clause to extend Marcondes contract
29 April 2025 ·
Norwich City exercise a one-year option to extend midfielder Emiliano Marcondes' contract at Carrow Road.
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ON THIS DAY: Reading secure play-off spot with Wigan Athletic win
29 April 2025 ·
On this day in 2017, Reading confirmed their place in the Championship play-offs with a 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic.
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How Oxford achieved Championship survival
29 April 2025 ·
Oxford United commentator Jerome Sale takes a look back at the season and dissects how the U's achieved safety in the Championship.
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'One last big push and we're into the play-offs'
29 April 2025 ·
Ex-Bristol City midfielder Gary Owers says the Robins need to "forget" about the 4-0 defeat at Leeds.
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Reading youngster linked with Premier League move after impressing in Europe
29 April 2025 ·
Former Reading youngster Jordan Holsgrove has been linked with a move to the Premier League after impressing in Portugal.
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Bristol City must hurt after Leeds loss - Manning
29 April 2025 ·
Bristol City manager Liam Manning says his side were beaten by the best side in the division after their 4-0 defeat at promoted Leeds.
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Farke 'proud and emotional' after Bristol City win
29 April 2025 ·
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke praises his side's performance in their dominant 4-0 win over Bristol City.
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Fan groups call on Reading to make Saturday showdown a 'sea of blue and white'
29 April 2025 ·
Reading fan groups have come together to call on supporters to make the SCL Stadium a sea of blue and white for Saturday's League One play-off shoot-out.
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Reading 'will not waver from routine' ahead of final day play-off showdown
28 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt has said that his side's routine and preparations 'will not waver' during the huge final week of the League One season, culminating in a play-off showdown on Saturday.
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Sheaf welcomes pressure ahead of Boro clash
28 April 2025 ·
Coventry City captain Ben Sheaf says he welcomes the pressure of Saturday's season-defining clash with Middlesbrough.
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New images of Elland Road transformation unveiled
28 April 2025 ·
Proposals to modernise and expand Leeds United's Elland Road ground have been backed by councillors.
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Goalkeeper Gunn to leave Norwich at end of season
28 April 2025 ·
Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn will leave Norwich City when his contract expires at the end of the season, along with Onel Hernandez and Jacob Sorensen.
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Reading favourite nets twice as Wrexham make history with successive promotions
28 April 2025 ·
Former Reading striker Sam Smith scored twice for Wrexham as they achieved promotion to the Championship on Saturday.
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Failure to reach play-offs 'unacceptable' - Wallace
28 April 2025 ·
West Brom midfielder Jed Wallace has said their failure to reach the Championship play-offs is unacceptable for a club of their size.
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Weary Wilshere finishes London Marathon
28 April 2025 ·
Just hours after Norwich's goalless draw at Middlesbrough, interim boss Jack Wilshere completed the London Marathon in a time of just over five hours.
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Preston boss Heckingbottom charged with misconduct
28 April 2025 ·
Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom is charged with misconduct following their Championship defeat by Hull City on Easter Monday.
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Why Rowett used 'effective' football to keep Oxford up
28 April 2025 ·
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett admits that when he joined the club he thought keeping them up would be a "massive task".
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First season 'a rollercoaster' for Pompey's Blair
28 April 2025 ·
Portsmouth winger Harvey Blair has been reflecting on a season of mixed emotions after scoring his first goal for the club.
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Baptiste pleased to give something back
28 April 2025 ·
Luton midfielder Shandon Baptiste says he is pleased to give something back by scoring the winner against Coventry after an injury-ravaged season.
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Reading defender 'in contention' to make long-awaited injury return on final day
28 April 2025 ·
Reading defender Jeriel Dorsett is back 'in contention' to return from injury on Saturday.
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'Anything possible' for Lions on final day of season
28 April 2025 ·
Millwall fan writer Nick Hart says 'anything is possible' on the final day of the Championship season in his latest BBC Sport column.
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Burnley keeper Trafford not surprised by success
28 April 2025 ·
Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford says he is not surprised by the improvement he has shown this season.
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Reading youngster pipped to EFL Award by Wycombe Wanderers goal scoring star
28 April 2025 ·
Reading defender Tyler Bindon missed out on the EFL League One Young Player of the Season award at the EFL Awards on Sunday evening.
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Oxford should be ambitious - Brannagan
28 April 2025 ·
Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan has said after securing their Championship status they should be ambitious.
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'Everyone laid it on the line' after Oxford loss - Neil
28 April 2025 ·
Dan Neil says frustrations were aired among the Sunderland players after their fourth straight defeat on Saturday at Oxford United.
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'We're the team in form' - Brittain
28 April 2025 ·
Blackburn right-back Callum Brittain says they are "the team in form" after a fourth straight win puts them within a point of the play-off spots.
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Millwall doing it the hard way - Neil
28 April 2025 ·
Millwall boss Alex Neil has said his team are doing things the hard way in their challenge to reach the Championship play-offs.
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My responsibility to keep players positive - Coyle
28 April 2025 ·
Hull City captain Lewie Coyle has said it is his responsibility to keep the squad upbeat about their chances of Championship survival.
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Confirmed ups and downs in League One as Reading season reaches final matchday
28 April 2025 ·
As the 2024/25 English Football League campaign nears its conclusion, some teams have already discovered their fate with one matchday remaining.
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Burnley's Parker and Blades' Hamer win EFL awards
27 April 2025 ·
The EFL award winners are announced for the 2024-25 season, with Burnley's Scott Parker and Sheffield United's Gustavo Hamer taking the top prizes.
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'You can see why they are where they are': Bristol Rovers boss on Reading defeat
27 April 2025 ·
Bristol Rovers boss Inigo Calderon admitted his side were not 'unlucky' as Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Reading pushes them closer to League One relegation.
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20 of the best inflatable day pictures as Reading beat Bristol Rovers on the road
27 April 2025 ·
Almost 2,000 Reading fans enjoyed a special day out in Bristol on Saturday as the Royals took the play-off race to the final day with a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers.
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'This storm has been coming' – how Cardiff lost way
27 April 2025 ·
From managerial upheaval to fan protests and 'lost identity', BBC Sport Wales delves into the reasons for Cardiff City's relegation.
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Ramsey 'gutted' but backs Cardiff for instant return
26 April 2025 ·
Aaron Ramsey is “gutted” by Cardiff City's relegation to League One, but believes they can make an instant return to the Championship.
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Talks over future to conclude next week - Sheehan
26 April 2025 ·
Alan Sheehan says his future will be decided next week as he continues negotiations over a deal to become Swansea City's permanent head coach.
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Reading boss praises 'pure team performance' and Royal fans in Bristol Rovers win
26 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt praised the 1,800 travelling supporters in his side's 2-0 win at Bristol Rovers.
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Reading take play-off fight to the final day with Bristol Rovers victory
26 April 2025 ·
Reading took the race for the final League One play-off spot to the final day with a 2-0 win at relegation-threatened Bristol Rovers.
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Reading team news: Noel Hunt names unchanged side for huge Bristol Rovers clash
26 April 2025 ·
Reading manager Noel Hunt has named an unchanged team from Easter Monday's 5-1 hammering of Mansfield Town for this afternoon's trip to Bristol Rovers.
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As it happened: Reading take play-off fight to final day with Bristol Rovers win
26 April 2025 ·
Reading make their final away trip of the League One campaign, hopping down the M4 to Bristol Rovers.
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Crews tackle fire at Luton Town laundry room
25 April 2025 ·
Luton Town are due to host Coventry in a key Championship match on Saturday.
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Trading places? Cardiff and Wrexham's crunch weekend
25 April 2025 ·
Cardiff City and Wrexham face a potentially defining Saturday which could see the two Welsh clubs trade divisions for next season.
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'Millwall should feel no fear' - Neil
25 April 2025 ·
Millwall's players should feel no fear going into their last two games of the Championship season, says head coach Alex Neil.
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Burnley boss Parker 'confident' on future of key duo
25 April 2025 ·
Burnley are "hopeful" of securing the futures of defender CJ Egan-Riley and midfielder Josh Brownhill, according to boss Scott Parker.
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Luton's Kaminski hopes to play despite father's death
25 April 2025 ·
Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield says goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski will decide if he plays against Coventry City after the death of his father.
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Reading stars 'can't wait' for inflatable fun after Bristol Rovers green light
25 April 2025 ·
Reading star Harvey Knibbs is looking forward to seeing almost 2,000 supporters and their inflatables on Saturday as the annual tradition has been given the green light.
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Farke on job speculation and 'class' Wilder
25 April 2025 ·
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media ahead of their game against play-off chasing Bristol City on Monday.
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Marathon man Wilshere 'ready' for Norwich sprint
25 April 2025 ·
Jack Wilshere will take charge of Norwich City for the first time on Saturday less than 24 hours before running the London Marathon.
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Vata a Watford injury doubt for Rovers trip
25 April 2025 ·
Watford attacking midfielder Rocco Vata may not be available for the side's trip to Blackburn Rovers on Saturday (15:00 BST) after rolling his ankle in training.
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'It's not about me or him': Reading boss on reunion with old faces at Bristol Rovers
25 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt has spoken of a reunion with two names of the past at the Memorial Stadium on Saturday, mainly manager Inigo Calderon and Scott Sinclair.
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'Stretched' Bristol City without injured Pring
25 April 2025 ·
Bristol City left-back Cameron Pring is set to miss Bristol City's final two games of the regular Championship season with a hamstring injury.
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Plymouth Argyle have survival 'belief', says Muslic
25 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic says his side have the "belief" to keep their Championship survival hopes alive.
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Portsmouth stuck with Mousinho - and it has paid off
25 April 2025 ·
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says the club could have changed managers during the season after some poor away defeats, but chose to stick with the 38-year-old, who signed an extension on his long-term contract in September.
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EFL Preview: Points win prizes in survival scrap
25 April 2025 ·
BBC Sport looks at some of the key games across the EFL this weekend as the season approaches its conclusion.
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Sale of the club would be 'biggest victory of the season' says Reading favourite
25 April 2025 ·
Reading top scorer Harvey Knibbs believes the 'biggest victory' of the season would be the sale of the club, following the news of the club's agreed terms.
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Reading boss on 'positive' takeover talk and extension of EFL deadline
24 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt has confirmed that he has not yet had any contact with a potential buyer, but believes things are positive.
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Reading defender to miss remainder of regular season with hamstring injury
24 April 2025 ·
Reading are to remain without some key performers for the rest of the regular season, although the club harbours hopes of welcoming some back in May.
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Joao Pedro aiming to save the Tigers
24 April 2025 ·
Brazilian forward Joao Pedro hopes Hull City can finish the season strong to avoid relegation from the Championship.
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Le Bris urges Sunderland momentum for play-offs
24 April 2025 ·
Regis Le Bris tells Sunderland side to gain momentum in final two league outings.
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Everton linked with former Reading boardroom stalwart despite Leeds United promotion
24 April 2025 ·
Reading stalwart Nick Hammond has been linked with a move to Premier League giants Everton following their takeover.
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Carrick won't class play-off miss as Boro failure
24 April 2025 ·
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick says his side are still in with a big chance of a play-off place with two games left.
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Wilder has 'no issue' with Bamford's Leeds celebrations
24 April 2025 ·
Chris Wilder has no issue with Patrick Bamford after the Sheffield United boss was targeted for abuse during Leeds' promotion celebrations.
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? Mowbray and JHT sacked - a knee-jerk reaction?
24 April 2025 ·
While Omar Riza's exit from Cardiff City came as no real surprise, what about the other two of the Championship's most recent managerial departures?
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Former Reading award winner poised for Premier League bow after Burnley promotion
24 April 2025 ·
It has been a week of contrasts for two former Reading favourites in the Championship as Josh Laurent sealed promotion to the Premier League while John Swift looks set to be released by West Bromwich Albion.
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Argyle get Talovierov boost ahead of key Preston trip
24 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle's Ukraine defender Maksym Talovierov returns to fitness in time for the final two games of the season.
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One-of-a-kind Wilder can write new Blades chapter
24 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio Sheffield's Adam Oxley says Chris Wilder is one of the game's characters and can write a new chapter into his Blades story next month.
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Arca believes in Le Bris' end of season approach
24 April 2025 ·
Former Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca has defended Regis Le Bris' divisive rotation approach to the end of the Championship season.
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Reading favourite crashes Mansfield Town interview to send out 'believe' message
24 April 2025 ·
Reading favourite Amadou Mbengue has called on everyone to 'believe' as the race for the League One play-offs comes down to the final two matches.
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'Who knows where' - Lockyer's future uncertain
24 April 2025 ·
Wales defender Tom Lockyer has recovered from a cardiac arrest but admits he does not know where he will be playing next season with his Luton Town contract ending.
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Media stars speak out on 'great news' of Reading sale progress
24 April 2025 ·
Media personalities Toby Tarrant and Simon Thomas have spoken out of their support for Reading Football Club following news of a progressing sale.
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Reading fan group 'relieved' and 'encouraged' as sale terms are agreed
23 April 2025 ·
Reading fan group Sell Before We Dai are 'relieved' and 'encouraged' by the latest news coming out of the football club, with terms of a sale agreed.
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'Survival is key in first Premier League season'
23 April 2025 ·
Ex-Burnley defender David Unsworth says boss Scott Parker is a "fine young manager" and hopes he's backed next season.
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'We've been written off' - Bloomfield
23 April 2025 ·
Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield says they are not getting carried away with their Championship survival hopes after successive wins.
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Championship survival secured - how did Pompey do it?
23 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio Solent's Andrew Moon looks at how Pompey secured survival with two matches of the season remaining.
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Sutton disappointed by decision to dismiss Thorup
23 April 2025 ·
Former Norwich City striker Chris Sutton has said the club have "failed to hold their nerve" by sacking head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup.
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'Most complete performance': Reading boss on Jayden Wareham brace and forward options
23 April 2025 ·
Jayden Wareham enjoyed his 'most complete performance' in Easter Monday's 5-1 win over Mansfield Town said manager Noel Hunt.
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Former Reading captain joins former Royal teammates in Cardiff City coaching role
23 April 2025 ·
Former Reading captain Chris Gunter has taken up his first club coaching role, joining best friend Aaron Ramsey at relegation-threatened Cardiff City.
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'I'm not concerned at all' - Oxford boss Rowett
23 April 2025 ·
Oxford United boss Gary Rowett says that he is "not concerned at all" regarding his side's precarious position near the bottom of the Championship table.
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'There will be more money available' - Mousinho
23 April 2025 ·
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says that they will "add to the budget" next season and there will be more "money available" for them to spend on the playing squad.
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Reading edged out by West Ham United as thousands turn out for cup final
23 April 2025 ·
Reading Under-18s fell to a heart-breaking 2-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Under-18s Premier League Cup final on Tuesday.
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'Burnley are set up better for Premier League now'
23 April 2025 ·
Burnley fans have their say after the Clarets secured promotion to the Premier League.
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English Football League explain why Reading owner awarded second takeover extension
23 April 2025 ·
The English Football League have explained why they opted to extend Reading's latest deadline- a second stay of execution this month.
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One win in 13 games 'not good enough' - McCall
23 April 2025 ·
Preston's assistant manager Stuart McCall says they have "no one to blame but ourselves" for being in a Championship relegation scrap.
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'Mowbray didn't get best out of the players' - O'Connor
23 April 2025 ·
Martin O'Connor, who worked with Tony Mowbray at Birmingham City, has said the sacked West Brom boss did not get the best out of his players.
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Booing Watson is 'brainless' - Gabbiadini
23 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio Newcastle's Marco Gabbiadini reacts to fans jeering Sunderland winger Tommy Watson over the Easter weekend.
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Bristol Rovers give Reading fans green light for final away match tradition
23 April 2025 ·
Bristol Rovers have given Reading the all-clear for Saturday's annual inflatable day.
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Reading defender to have 'scan' on hamstring injury ahead of final two fixtures
22 April 2025 ·
Reading defender Kelvin Abrefa is to have a scan on his hamstring after suffering injury against Lincoln City- possibly ruling him out for the remainder of the season.
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Reading given second EFL sale extension but confirm agreed terms in latest twist
22 April 2025 ·
Reading have been given until May 5, after the final match of the regular season, to find a new buyer after the English Football League extended their stay of execution for a second time.
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Set-piece defending has been City's 'Achilles heel'
22 April 2025 ·
Listen to a special edition of Canary Call following the sacking of Norwich boss Johannes Hoff Thorup, including comments from Iwan Roberts and David Fox.
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Reading Under-18s hoping to emulate Class of 2014 as West Ham visit in cup final
22 April 2025 ·
Reading Under-18s boss Harrison Gilkes is aiming to emulate the likes of Eamonn Dolan, David Dodds and dad Michael in delivering Premier League Cup glory for the club this evening.
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Portsmouth's remarkable rise under Mousinho
22 April 2025 ·
BBC Sport's Dan George takes a look at John Mousinho and the impact he has made at Portsmouth since joining as head coach.
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Joyous scenes in Mansfield as Reading celebrate netting five with travelling fans
22 April 2025 ·
There were jubilant scenes at one end of the One Call Stadium on Easter Monday as Reading resurrected their play-off hopes with a scintillating 5-1 win over out-of-form Mansfield Town.
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'We can't start feeling sorry for ourselves' - Wilder
22 April 2025 ·
Blades boss Chris Wilder says they cannot allow morale to drop too low after missing out on automatic promotion to the Premier League.
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Lampard wants Sky Blues up for final two games
22 April 2025 ·
Frank Lampard wants Coventry players to rise to the challenge in the final two games of the season.
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Promotion 'a day I'll never forget' - Cullen
22 April 2025 ·
Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen says winning promotion to the Premier League is a feeling he will "never forget".
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Mansfield Town boss slams 'absolutely inexcusable' errors as Reading net five
22 April 2025 ·
Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough slammed his players for 'inexcusable mistakes' which proved costly in Reading's 5-1 win at the One Call Stadium on Easter Monday.
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Norwich sack Thorup and place Wilshere in charge
22 April 2025 ·
Norwich City sack head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup and place former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in interim charge.
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'Two Pompey games left to bask in glory'
22 April 2025 ·
Fan's view - Tom Chappell says Portsmouth can bask in the glory of Championship survival in their final two matches.
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Reading Lose Control Of Play-Off Finish
22 April 2025 ·
Reading slipped out of the top six with a disappointing home defeat in front of a good Easter Bank Holiday crowd.
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Sargent says Norwich must find 'reason to fight'
22 April 2025 ·
Norwich City striker Josh Sargent urges team-mates to "find something to fight for" following a run of three successive defeats.
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'Calm' Farke deserves a shot at Premier League
22 April 2025 ·
The Roaring Peacock's Adonis Storr reflects on a day which will live long in the memory of Leeds fans.
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? Will Leeds and Burnley change in Premier League?
22 April 2025 ·
Former goalkeeper Joe Hart believes newly-promoted sides will take a "totally different approach" to the Premier League next season.
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Argyle 'would be safe if I was in charge longer' - Muslic
22 April 2025 ·
Miron Muslic says Plymouth Argyle would not be facing relegation if he had been head coach since the start of the season.
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Morris a 'massive player' for Luton - Bloomfield
22 April 2025 ·
Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield hails Carlton Morris as a "massive player" for the club after the striker ends a four-month scoring drought.
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Burnley 'bored our way to Premier League' - Brownhill
21 April 2025 ·
Scott Parker celebrates a third promotion to the Premier League with Burnley's season built on a near-impenetrable defence.
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Six moments that mattered as Leeds won promotion
21 April 2025 ·
From a slow start to a silent January and changing goalkeepers with seven games left, BBC Sport looks at the key moments in Leeds' promotion campaign.
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'Ramsey the light amid Cardiff's relegation gloom'
21 April 2025 ·
Aaron Ramsey's first game as Cardiff City caretaker boss brought some much-needed hope at a dark time for the club.
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'Mowbray's arm around the shoulder was wrong fit'
21 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon discusses West Bromwich Albion's decision to dismiss Tony Mowbray with two games of the season remaining.
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Leeds United promoted back to Premier League
21 April 2025 ·
Leeds United are promoted back to the Premier League after two years in the Championship.
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West Brom sack head coach Mowbray
21 April 2025 ·
Championship club West Bromwich Albion sack head coach Tony Mowbray after defeat by Derby County.
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Sheehan waits to see if Swansea plans align
21 April 2025 ·
Alan Sheehan says he must find out if his plans align with those of Swansea City's owners as he waits to discover whether he will become the club's permanent head coach.
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Muslic's pride after Argyle keep survival hopes alive
21 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic says he is proud of his side after their 3-1 win over Coventry City.
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Norwich win 'one of the best,' says Neil
21 April 2025 ·
Millwall manager Alex Neil believes the 3-1 win over former club Norwich was "one of the best" he's witnessed so far during his time at The Den.
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Ramsey a 'proud' Cardiff boss but wants to keep playing
21 April 2025 ·
Aaron Ramsey was "proud" of Cardiff City's first performance under his management – but insists this is only a temporary role as he targets a return to playing.
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Billy Bodin goal Noel Hunt's 'favourite' as Reading hit Mansfield Town for five
21 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt labelled Billy Bodin's goal, his side's fifth against Mansfield Town, his favourite of the 5-1 victory.
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Reading take play-off race to the final week after hitting Mansfield Town for five
21 April 2025 ·
Reading take their League One play-off chase to the final week of the season with an entertaining 5-1 win at Mansfield Town.
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Reading team news: Two changes for crunch clash at Mansfield Town for Easter showdown
21 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt has made two changes for this afternoon's trip to Mansfield Town, a key match if the side are to reach the play-offs.
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As it happened: Reading hit Mansfield Town for five in big away victory
21 April 2025 ·
Reading travel to Mansfield Town on Easter Monday looking to keep their play-off hopes alive.
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QPR's Smyth given three-match ban for violent conduct
20 April 2025 ·
QPR's Paul Smyth will miss what remains of the season after being handed a three-match ban for violent conduct in Friday's win against Preston.
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EFL Preview: Burnley and Leeds hope to clinch promotion
20 April 2025 ·
The second part of an Easter weekend double bill could answer a few big questions, with both Burnley and Leeds hoping to book Premier League returns.
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Swansea striker Vipotnik out to reach 'next level'
20 April 2025 ·
Swansea City striker Zan Vipotnik hopes to reach the "next level" during his second season at the club.
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Sacked Riza urges Cardiff to stick together
20 April 2025 ·
Omer Riza is confident Cardiff City will avoid relegation from the Championship after issuing a statement following his Bluebirds exit.
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Reading coach on 'delight' at return for third spell and play-off hunt
20 April 2025 ·
Reading coach Nigel Gibbs is delighted to be back at the club, now working alongside two of his former players from his successful first stint.
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O'Nien praises development of teenager Mayenda
19 April 2025 ·
Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien says Eliezer Mayenda offers a 'perfect education' of what is needed to do well at the club.
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Rohl wants to improve - can Owls match his ambition?
19 April 2025 ·
Danny Rohl's post-match comments at Stoke City have opened up debate about what Sheffield Wednesday need to improve.
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Blades 'alive and kicking' after Cardiff win
19 April 2025 ·
Manager Chris Wilder is relieved his Sheffield United side got back to winning ways over troubled Cardiff City.
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Cardiff sack Riza as Wales' Ramsey takes charge
19 April 2025 ·
Wales international Aaron Ramsey will take charge of Cardiff City's final three games of the Championship season following the departure of Omer Riza.
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Use of Reading Gaol and sale of football club welcomed
19 April 2025 ·
Matt Rodda, Labour MP for Reading Central, welcomes the reopening of Reading Gaol and the movement on the Reading FC sale.
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'It's tough', says Cardiff boss Riza after sack chants
18 April 2025 ·
Cardiff City boss Omer Riza says he must accept criticism after some travelling fans call for his departure during the Bluebirds' defeat at Sheffield United.
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'Change' needs to happen - Heckingbottom
18 April 2025 ·
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says "change" is needed at the club following his side's last minute loss to QPR.
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Muslic 'hurt' by last-gasp Plymouth defeat
18 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle boss Miron Muslic feels his side deserved more from their last-gasp defeat at Middlesbrough.
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'We stuck at it' - Manning delighted with win
18 April 2025 ·
Bristol City manager Liam Manning is "lost for words" after his side's 2-1 win over 10-man Sunderland at Ashton Gate.
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'Late goals are the best' - Carrick hails Boro win
18 April 2025 ·
Michael Carrick is thrilled as Tommy Conway's injury-time penalty keeps Middlesbrough firmly in the play-off hunt.
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Reading boss on 'frustrating' Lincoln City defeat, Abrefa injury and play-off race
18 April 2025 ·
Reading dropped out of the play-offs on Good Friday following a 1-0 defeat to Lincoln City at the SCL Stadium.
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Reading drop out of League One play-off places with lacklustre Lincoln City loss
18 April 2025 ·
Reading dropped out of the League One play-off spots with a lacklustre 1-0 defeat to Lincoln City at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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'Nothing is done yet' - Bloomfield
18 April 2025 ·
Luton boss Matt Bloomfield speaks to BBC Three Counties Radio after the Hatters beat relegation rivals Derby to give their hopes of Championship survival a major boost.
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Reading team news: Two changes for Good Friday visit of Lincoln City
18 April 2025 ·
Reading manager Noel Hunt has made two changes for the Good Friday visit of Lincoln City, the penultimate home match of the campaign.
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Roberts withdrawn from Millwall's player award
18 April 2025 ·
Millwall withdraw Liam Roberts from the club's player of the season award after fans voted for the back-up goalkeeper, captain Shaun Hutchinson says.
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Teenage Plymouth midfielder Roberts signs new deal
18 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle's teenage midfielder Caleb Roberts signs a new deal with the relegation-threatened Championship club.
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As it happened: Reading drop out of play-offs with lacklustre Lincoln defeat
18 April 2025 ·
Reading host mid-table Lincoln City in the first of two Easter weekend matches, looking to keep up pace with the play-off sides.
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Reading legend on Wembley memories, Arsenal star and Steve Clarke cones
18 April 2025 ·
This morning, April 18 2025, Reading players, staff and supporters are waking up to a crunch clash in League One, sitting sixth and charging down the play-offs.
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'Madness' for Coventry to leave CBS Arena - King
17 April 2025 ·
Coventry City chairman Doug King says it would be "madness" to leave their CBS Arena home as negotiations continue over a new tenancy agreement.
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Play-offs and promotion all Reading star 'cares about' ahead of Premier League move
17 April 2025 ·
Reading defender Tyler Bindon has admitted that he is not thinking about his summer move to Premier League Nottingham Forest yet, insisting all his focus is on promotion from League One.
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Midfielder Sykes' season ended by quad injury
17 April 2025 ·
Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes will not play again this season after suffering a quad injury before their draw with QPR.
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Reading boss calls on 'unique' fanbase to continue backing the boys in their numbers
17 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt believes the club has a 'unique' fanbase due to it's family nature, but has called on supporters to continue turning out to push the boys onto a play-off finish.
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Plymouth and Sheffield United charged after fracas
17 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield United are charged with misconduct after a fracas following their Championship game on Saturday.
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'Pompey belong in the Championship' - Pack
17 April 2025 ·
Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack says securing Championship survival would be greater achievement for the club than winning League One.
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Luton understand 'implications' of Derby game - Bloomfield
17 April 2025 ·
Luton Town boss Matt Bloomfield says his team understand the likely implications if they fail to win at Derby County on Friday.
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Statue celebrating Coventry City legends unveiled
17 April 2025 ·
The monument honours George Curtis and John Sillett who led the team that lifted the FA Cup.
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EFL preview: Easter crunch time at top and bottom
17 April 2025 ·
A full programme of EFL fixtures on Good Friday will help shape the promotion and relegation picture in the Championship, League One and League Two.
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Mowbray hoping extra finishing practice pays off
17 April 2025 ·
West Brom manager Tony Mowbray hopes extra finishing practice pays off in closing weeks of season.
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Lincoln City boss aiming to 'spoil the party' at play-off chasing Reading
17 April 2025 ·
Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala is hoping to 'spoil the party' at Reading on Good Friday as the Royals target a play-off finish.
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Cardiff fans hit back at Riza 'clueless' comments
17 April 2025 ·
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza has been called "disrespectful" for branding some of the club's fans "clueless".
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Who will avoid relegation from the Championship?
17 April 2025 ·
BBC Sport looks at the eight teams still in danger of relegation from the Championship with four games to play.
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'Nobody ever downs tools': Reading boss on 'organised and strong' Lincoln City threat
17 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt is wary of the threat posed by Lincoln City, even if the Imps have little left to play for.
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Reading boss leaning on Brendan Rodgers experience to help Harlee Dean coaching plan
16 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt is using his experiences as a player under Brendan Rodgers to help experienced defender Harlee Dean 'dip his toe' into the coaching world.
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100% jeopardy: Every Championship team can still go either up or down
16 April 2025 ·
The Championship boasts wide open promotion and relegation battles, no VAR, record attendances - with just four games to go.
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Plymouth game is not must-win - Boro boss Carrick
16 April 2025 ·
Middlesbrough head coach Michael Carrick describes the Good Friday game with Plymouth Argyle as "vital" but not "must-win".
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Leeds full-back Kristensen joins Frankfurt
16 April 2025 ·
Eintracht Frankfurt complete a permanent transfer for Leeds United full-back Rasmus Kristensen for a fee believed to be around €9m.
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Reading boss issues full Lincoln City injury update- including star goalkeeper
16 April 2025 ·
Reading goalkeeper Joel Pereira should be 'okay' to continue starting between the sticks as his side hunt down the play-offs despite picking up an injury last week.
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Millwall 'deserve play-offs' but 'might fall short'
16 April 2025 ·
Millwall fans have their say on whether the Lions will finish in a Championship play-off spot.
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72+: The EFL Podcast - can Bristol City make the play-offs?
16 April 2025 ·
All the latest in the EFL with Richie Wellens and Joe Jacobson.
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Teenager Myles signs new Norwich deal until 2028
16 April 2025 ·
Norwich City's 18-year-old midfielder Elliot Myles signs a new deal with the club until the summer of 2028.
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Edwards will start at Boro says Argyle boss Muslic
16 April 2025 ·
Plymouth Argyle manager Miron Muslic says captain Joe Edwards will start Good Friday's crucial Championship trip to Middlesbrough.
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Reading legend pips Noel Hunt to League One manager prize ahead of run-in
16 April 2025 ·
Reading legend Phil Parkinson pipped current manager Noel Hunt to the League One Manager of the Month award, despite the Royals edging Wrexham in March.
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Sheff Utd not good enough in three defeats - Wilder
16 April 2025 ·
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says his side's three-game losing slump is not because of a change in approach.
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Reading star hoping to emulate Michael Olise with EFL Award nomination ahead of exit
16 April 2025 ·
RReading star Tyler Bindon has been nominated for EFL League One Young Player of the Season at the prestigious EFL Awards.
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Player agency 'withdraws' winding-up petition against Reading Football Club
16 April 2025 ·
A winding-up order against Reading Football Club has been withdrawn, according to the Courts and Tribunals Service.
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EFL awards: Farke, Parker, Wilder and Le Bris up for manager of season
16 April 2025 ·
Daniel Farke, Scott Parker, Chris Wilder and Regis Le Bris are nominated for the Championship manager of the season award.
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Reading favourite attracting Championship interest following standout campaign
16 April 2025 ·
Blackburn Rovers, Watford and Ligue 1 side Brest are interested in Reading defender Amadou Mbengue, according to reports.
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Tom McIntyre nets stoppage time winner at Sheffield United to boost survival hopes
15 April 2025 ·
On this day in 2023, Reading scored a stoppage-time winner against promotion-chasing Sheffield United, winning 2-1 at Bramall Lane to take a giant leap toward Championship safety.
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Ex-Wimbledon winger Fairweather dies at 63
15 April 2025 ·
Former Sunderland and Wimbledon winger Carlton Fairweather dies at the age of 63.
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Derby six-pointer is a 'must-win game' - Clark
15 April 2025 ·
Luton Town midfielder Jordan Clark says the trip to Championship relegation rivals Derby County on Good Friday is a "must-win game".
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Supporters Trust 'proud' as Reading fans stump up cash for player meals and repairs
15 April 2025 ·
Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] have admitted that they are 'proud' to continue helping to fund the club as the off-field crisis continues.
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Reading youngsters edge out Brighton and Hove Albion to round off PL2 campaign
15 April 2025 ·
Reading Under-21s rounded off a rollercoaster season on a high, beating Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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Reading agent fee spend drops to below Championship levels after 2024 hike
15 April 2025 ·
The Football Association have published financial figures on how much club's spend on agents between February 2024 and February 2025, with Reading nearly halving their cost.
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Kamara reveals discussion with Amrabat before goal
15 April 2025 ·
Hull City forward Abu Kamara claims he plotted his equalising goal with teammate Nordin Amrabat from the bench in the 1-1 draw against Coventry City.
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Pandur a 'one-man barrier' in Coventry draw
15 April 2025 ·
BBC Radio Five Live's Adam Cottier praises goalkeeper Ivor Pandur following Hull's draw against Coventry City in the Championship on Monday night.
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Ballon d'Or to boardroom – why Swansea for Modric?
15 April 2025 ·
With Luka Modric investing in Swansea City, BBC Sport asks why? How did it happen? What will his role be? And what does it mean for the Welsh club?
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Sunderland should work with fans before play-offs
15 April 2025 ·
Kieron Brady says Sunderland should use things that "aren’t generally thought of as a norm within football" to inspire the team to the play-off final.
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Selles has 'competitors' up for fight
15 April 2025 ·
Hull manager Ruben Selles says he has the squad to compete for league survival after a late goal earned a point against Coventry
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Police investigate incident at Portsmouth match
15 April 2025 ·
Hampshire Police are investigating after objects were thrown at an assistant referee in Portsmouth's game with Derby County.
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Coventry's Torp to miss remaining games
15 April 2025 ·
Coventry City midfielder Victor Torp is ruled out of the remaining matches of the season with an ankle injury.
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Reading takeover state of play as latest EFL deadline approaches in seven days
15 April 2025 ·
The countdown clock for the future of Reading Football Club has now hit seven days as the latest deadline set by the EFL is just a week away.
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Reading boss calls on fans to 'turn up in their droves' as play-off hunt continues
14 April 2025 ·
Reading boss Noel Hunt is calling on supporters to 'turn up in their droves' for the remaining fixtures as his side sit four matches from making history.
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