Reading Football Club News Feed: May 2023

Ron Gourlay: West Bromwich Albion chief executive to depart in June

31 May 2023
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion chief executive Ron Gourlay is to leave his role with the Championship club on 14 June.

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Kevin Nisbet: Hibernian accept Millwall bid for striker

31 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Hibernian accept a bid from Millwall for Kevin Nisbet, while other clubs from the English Championship express interest in the Scotland striker.

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Tom Lockyer: Luton Town captain to return home on Thursday after collapse

31 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton Town say captain Tom Lockyer will leave hospital on Thursday following his collapse during the Championship play-off final.

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Steve Sidwell's hilarious Reading FC story on Peter Crouch podcast

31 May 2023
By Chronicle

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England international and former Reading FC target released

31 May 2023
By Chronicle

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QPR and Swansea City to round-off Reading FC warm-ups

31 May 2023
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Ched Evans: Preston North End striker set for return next season after surgery

31 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Preston North End striker Ched Evans expects to return next season after surgery on what was described as a "serious medical condition".

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Jack Stacey: Norwich sign Bournemouth full-back on three-year deal

31 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Defender Jack Stacey joins Norwich on a three-year deal after spending four seasons at Bournemouth.

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Reading FC ranked on their all-time average attendances

31 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Reading FC fans set for fewest miles travelled in over 20 years

31 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading supporters will be happy to find out that they will be travelling under 6,000 miles throughout the whole season after the drop to League One- over 1,000 miles less than last season.

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Reading FC play-off heartbreak to Swansea City: Where are they now?

30 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Jay Dasilva: Coventry City sign defender after Bristol City exit

30 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City sign defender Jay Dasilva following his departure at the end of his contract with Championship rivals Bristol City.

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Fankaty Dabo: Coventry City 'sickened and saddened' by racist abuse after penalty miss

30 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City say they are "sickened and saddened" by racist abuse sent to Fankaty Dabo after his missed penalty in the play-off final at Wembley.

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Reading FC captain calls on club to 'invest' as she confirms exit

30 May 2023
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EFL: Championship, League One & League Two standout moments from 2022-23

30 May 2023
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks back at an epic 2022-23 EFL season that saw Burnley cruise to promotion, with comebacks on and off the pitch.

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Reading FC full League One line-up confirmed after play-off win

30 May 2023
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Tom Lockyer: Luton Town captain still in hospital after collapse in Championship play-off final

30 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton boss Rob Edwards says Tom Lockyer remains in hospital but "expects to come home on Tuesday" after collapsing in the Championship play-off final.

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Liverpool youngster set for Aberdeen return, reports suggest

30 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Coventry City: Mark Robins says Wembley pain can 'act as fuel' for next season

28 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Manager Mark Robins says Coventry's Championship play-off final defeat by Luton on penalties can "act as fuel" for next season.

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Tom Lockyer: Luton Town's Jordan Clark says they 'had to win' after defender's collapse

27 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton's Jordan Clark says boss Rob Edwards told them to win the Championship play-off final for Tom Lockyer after the defender collapsed during the game.

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Swansea City must improve succession planning, says Neil Taylor

27 May 2023
By BBC Sport

With boss Russell Martin set to join Swansea City's departures, former defender Neil Taylor says they have aspects to improve.

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Chelsea win earns title as Reading FC relegated with whimper

27 May 2023
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Niall Ennis joins Blackburn Rovers after rejecting Plymouth Argyle contract offer

26 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Niall Ennis joins Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract at Plymouth.

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Watford linked with Chelsea and former Reading FC loanee

26 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Coventry City 1-1 Luton Town (5-6 pens): Hatters win shootout to reach Premier League

26 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton beat Coventry 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley to win promotion to the Premier League for the first time.

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Adrian Viveash: Coventry City assistant boss signs new four-year contract

26 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City assistant manager Adrian Viveash signs a new four-year deal with the Sky Blues.

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Wigan Athletic given second four-point deduction after missing funding deadline

26 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Wigan will start their League One campaign with an eight-point deduction after failing to meet an EFL funding deadline.

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Reading FC offer six teenagers a first professional deal

26 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Luton Town: How Hatters rose from National League to Championship play-off final

26 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Nine years after escaping non-league, Luton Town are 90 minutes from returning to the top flight.

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Former Reading youngster on Chris Wilder and Royals rumours

26 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Reading FC potential signings: Five frees to look at

25 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Championship play-off final: Tom Lockyer ready to take Luton centre stage against Coventry

25 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Wales defender Tom Lockyer will go from World Cup "cheerleader" to Wembley centre stage when his Luton Town side take on Coventry City in Saturday's Championship play-off final.

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Coventry City's path from the bottom of the Championship to the brink of the top flight

25 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Can Coventry City complete the journey from the bottom of the Championship in October all the way to the top flight?

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Reading FC rated: Who is the Royals' most valuable player?

25 May 2023
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Reading FC youngster cleans up at Crystal Palace ceremony

25 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Watford considering signing former Reading FC star

25 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu: Luton Town midfielder's remarkable journey to the Premier League

25 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton midfielder Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu becomes the first player to go from non-league to the Premier League with the same club.

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Reading FC among promotion front runners with Derby County

25 May 2023
By Chronicle

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Reading FC favourite on importance of Mark Bowen

25 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading favourite Glen Little is calling on Director of Football Operations, Mark Bowen, to make the correct managerial appointment after League One relegation.

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Reading FC potential line-up in League One next season

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

12 permanent and temporary players left Reading this month, including big names such as Lucas Joao and Jeff Hendrick.

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Middlesbrough release Reading FC favourite and 'Berkshire boy'

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

Middlesbrough have released Reading loanee Joe Lumley.

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Julian Winter: Swansea City chief executive leaves Championship club

24 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Julian Winter leaves Swansea City after almost three years as the Championship club's chief executive.

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Reading FC trialist finds new permanent home after promotion

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading trialist Jodi Jones has penned a permanent two-year contract with newly-promoted Notts County.

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Reading FC fans to pay less than almost half the division

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading's recent pricing decisions have come in for some criticism from supporters as costs increase despite dropping into League One.

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Carlton Morris: Luton Town striker looks to erase bad memory of Wembley

24 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton striker Carlton Morris hopes to erase the memory of past Wembley disappointment when they play Coventry in the Championship play-off final.

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Reading FC communication labelled 'backwards' by Supporters Trust

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

Supporters Trust at Reading [STAR] have labelled the club's communication as 'thoroughly backwards' after season ticket prices were increased.

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Luton fans say 'we've all been through the ups and downs'

24 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton Town fans on their remarkable return from non-league football to the brink of the top flight.

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Former Reading FC captain on bringing back Middlesbrough loanee

24 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading captain Ady Williams has labelled Middlesbrough goalkeeper Joe Lumley his 'Player of the Season' and would re-sign the shot stopper.

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Norwich City chief says he has 'zero interest' in the women's game

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Stuart Webber tells The Athletic the quality of Norwich City Women's game was "really poor".

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Neil Critchley: Blackpool reappoint former boss as head coach

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Blackpool reappoint Neil Critchley as head coach as they prepare for life in League One after relegation.

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Erik Pieters: West Bromwich Albion in talks with ex-Stoke City defender as Tom Rogic departs

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

West Brom are in talks with defender Erik Pieters over a new deal, while midfielder Tom Rogic and defender Kean Bryan are released.

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Reading FC key changes to expect in preparation for third tier

23 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading are facing the prospect of the third tier of English football for the first time in over two decades following relegation from the Championship next season.

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Championship play-off final: 'If I didn't love Luton Town I'd back Coventry City,' says Nick Owen

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

The voice of BBC Midlands Today - and lifelong Luton Town fan - Nick Owen admits he feels bad about not wanting Coventry City to win at Wembley.

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Reading FC season in pictures: Best snaps from 46 league outings

23 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading have had their last dance in the Championship after 10 successive seasons in the second tier.

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Tendayi Darikwa: Wigan Athletic captain heads list of out-of-contract departures

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Captain Tendayi Darikwa is one of six senior players to leave Wigan Athletic when their contracts expire this summer.

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Wigan Athletic to start on minus points after late wages

23 May 2023
By Chronicle

Wigan Athletic will start next season's League One campaign on -4 points after yet another late payment of wages.

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Troy Deeney: Birmingham City captain among six first-teamers leaving St Andrew's

23 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City captain Troy Deeney heads a list of six first-team players leaving the Championship club at the end of their contracts.

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Reading FC Round-Up: loan stars send club best wishes

23 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading brought in six loan players for the 2022/23 campaign, all of which played big roles in the first-team as the club were relegated to League One.

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Reading FC Supporters Trust urge owner to speak out after relegation

23 May 2023
By Chronicle

Supporters Trust at Reading (STAR) have urged owner Dai Yongge to speak out to supporters after relegation to League One was confirmed.

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Reading FC legend suffers first relegation as manager

22 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading Hall of Famer, Dylan Kerr, is due to head back to the UK this week to consider his future, after experiencing relegation as a head coach for the first time at the weekend.

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Manchester City set to buy Reading FC teen for seven figure fee

22 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading are set to lose 16-year-old Luca Fletcher to Manchester City for a fee in excess of £1m, according to the Daily Mail.

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Matt Lowton: Burnley defender set to leave Turf Moor

22 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Defender Matt Lowton is set to leave Burnley next month after spending eight years at Turf Moor.

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Jay Dasilva: Defender among four to depart Bristol City

22 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Defender Jay Dasilva is among four players released by Bristol City at the end of the 2022-23 season.

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Reading FC title-winner on 2006 move and lack of game time

22 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading defender John Halls admitted that he should not have joined the club in 2006.

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Coventry City sell out Wembley ticket allocation for Championship play-off final

22 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City sell out their 36,000 ticket allocation for Saturday’s Championship play-off final with Luton Town.

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Chelsea midfielder impresses during Italy World Cup win

22 May 2023
By Chronicle

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casdei lit up the Under-20 World Cup, bagging a brace and getting an assist for Italy in a 3-2 win over Brazil.

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Reading FC needing Chelsea miracle to stave off relegation

22 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading need to beat league-leaders Chelsea on the final day to avoid relegation to the Championship.

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Swansea City: Ryan Manning, Joel Latibeaudiere and Kyle Naughton set to leave

20 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Swansea City confirm its list of retained players for next season with manager Russell Martin strongly linked to vacant Southampton job.

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Reading FC best Championship matches as decade stint ends

19 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading's 10-year stint in the Championship has come to an end after relegation, with the Royals to line-up in the third tier for the first time since 2002 from next season.

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Russell Martin: Southampton close to naming Swansea City head coach as new boss

19 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Southampton are close to announcing the appointment of Swansea City head coach Russell Martin as their new boss.

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Danny Ward & Josh Koroma in talks as Josh Ruffels & Tomas Vaclik leave Huddersfield Town

19 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Championship club Huddersfield Town in contract talks with forwards Danny Ward and Josh Koroma.

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Wigan Athletic: Latics to be deducted four points for 2023-24 season

19 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Wigan Athletic will be deducted four points for next season after failing to pay players' wages on time this month.

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Reading FC among League One teams to announce retained list

19 May 2023
By Chronicle

13 League One outfits have announced who they are letting go at the end of the season.

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Stuart Webber: Norwich City sporting director says critics will not 'ruin' his career

19 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Norwich City sporting director Stuart Webber insists he will not be forced out of the club by his critics.

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Reading FC's best Championship players as decade-long era ends

19 May 2023
By Chronicle

After 10 consecutive seasons battling in England's second tier, the post-Premier League era has come to an end with relegation to League One.

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Long, Joao And Others Leave Reading

19 May 2023
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Many first team players are set to leave the club this summer after their contracts expired.

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Burnley FC coach interested in first manager role, reports suggest

19 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading midfielder Charlie Adam is interested in taking over at boyhood club Dundee, according to reports.

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Reading FC recognised for work with young supporters

19 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading were among the 66 EFL clubs recognised with Family Excellence status.

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Reading FC release 15 Academy talents after relegation

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

15 Academy talents, including six from the Under-21s, have been released following Reading's relegation from the Championship.

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Reading: Lucas Joao & Shane Long among six players released by Royals

18 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Lucas Joao and Shane Long are among six players being released by Reading following their relegation from the Championship.

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Reading FC announce two pre-season fixtures in July

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading have announced two pre-season friendlies for July 2023 in preparation for their League One return.

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Cardiff City: Danny Gabbidon fears managerial exits are a turn-off for new candidates

18 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Danny Gabbidon fears managers will have real concerns over taking the Cardiff City job after the club's high turnover of bosses in recent years.

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Next Reading FC manager: Chris Davies or Chris Wilder?

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

Celtic and Leicester City coach Chris Davies is among the biggest movers in the latest odds to take over at Reading, according to BetVictor.

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Reading FC aim to appoint new manager within fortnight

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading aim to appoint a new boss within the next fortnight, the Reading Chronicle understands.

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Daniel Ayala: Blackburn Rovers defender set to leave next month

18 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers defender Daniel Ayala has announced he will leave the Championship club at the end of June.

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Reading FC legend confirms second departure after relegation

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading legend Shane Long has departed the club for a second time.

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Lionel Messi replacement made in Reading FC, reports suggest

18 May 2023
By Chronicle

National reports are suggesting that PSG have lined up Reading youngster Michael Olise as Lionel Messi's replacement.

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Coventry v Luton: Championship play-off final 'one for the romantics' - Mark Robins

18 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry's Championship play-off final against Luton is special given both sides' rise, says City boss Mark Robins.

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Reading FC defender signs contract extension for League One

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading defender Nesta Guinness-Walker has signed a one-year contract extension.

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Sheffield Wednesday v Peterborough United: Posh boss Darren Ferguson calls for repeat performance

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's League One game between Sheffield Wednesday and Peterborough United.

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Bradley Dack: Blackburn Rovers forward to leave Ewood Park after six years

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Bradley Dack will leave Championship club Blackburn Rovers when his contract expires at the end of June.

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Rotherham retained list: Richard Wood and Wes Harding among names to leave club

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Rotherham United confirm the departure of defenders Richard Wood and Wes Harding.

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Alfie Jones: Hull City defender signs three-year contract extension

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Hull City defender Alfie Jones signs a new three-year contract with the Championship club.

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Reading FC favourite discussing new contract despite relegation

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading favourite Yakou Meite is discussing a new contract, despite relegation to League One.

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Ashley Barnes: Norwich City sign forward on free transfer from Burnley

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Ashley Barnes will join Norwich City in July after ending his nine-year stay at Burnley.

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Mark Robins: Coventry City manager Mark Robins agrees new four-year contract

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City manager Mark Robins agrees a new four-year contract with the Championship club.

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Reading FC release six first teamers after relegation

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading have confirmed that six first team players will depart upon the expiration of their contracts next month, including top scorer Lucas Joao.

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Reading FC Season Review: Inconsistent Royals edge towards finish

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Click here to read previous review of July-October.

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Reading FC Academy graduate helps fire Luton Town to Wembley

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading Academy graduate Gabe Osho helped fire Luton Town into the Championshi play-off final at Wembley.

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Luton Town: Boss Rob Edwards says fans deserve Wembley trip

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Rob Edwards believes Luton fans deserve their trip to Wembley as a reward for their support during "dark times".

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Chelsea midfielder travels to Under-20 World Cup after Reading FC loan

17 May 2023
By Chronicle

Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei has been selected for Italy's Under-20 World Cup squad this summer.

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Luton Town: Former boss David Pleat hails 'remarkable achievement' of reaching Wembley

17 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Former Luton Town boss David Pleat hails a "remarkable achievement" by the current side after they reach the Championship play-off final.

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Emiliano Sala: Cardiff suing Nantes for £100m, chairman Mehmet Dalman confirms

16 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Chairman Mehmet Dalman confirms Cardiff City is suing FC Nantes for almost £100m over the death of Emiliano Sala.

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Reading FC icon attempts to overtake Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard

16 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading legend Jamie Cureton is targetting European giants Paolo Maldini, Frank Lampard and Ryan Giggs in a unique appearance record.

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Reading band hint at Reading FC unique anthem in the works

16 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading band The Amazons have hinted that they are penning an athem for the Royals.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Coventry City (0-1 agg): Sky Blues reach Championship play-off final

16 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry reach the Championship play-off final as a moment of Gustavo Hamer magic sees them past Middlesbrough.

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Reading FC Season Review: Royals bask in sunshine and top the table

16 May 2023
By Chronicle

After a turbulent close season in which 14 new players walked through the door, a trip to the seaside was to be the first stop on a long journey spanning the next 10 months.

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Sabri Lamouchi leaves Cardiff City after talks with owner Vincent Tan fail

16 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Cardiff manager Sabri Lamouchi departs after he and the owner Vincent Tan failed to agree a deal that would have kept the Frenchman at the club.

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West Brom CEO slammed by former Reading FC colleague

16 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Director of Football at Reading, Brian Tevreden, has slammed former CEO Ron Gourlay for his time in Berkshire.

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Wigan Athletic: All players and staff now paid for this month

16 May 2023
By BBC Sport

The owners of Wigan Athletic have put in a "substantial" seven-figure sum to secure the Latics' immediate future.

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Reading set to extend away allocations from next season

16 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading look set to extend their away allocations to travelling supporters from next season.

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Reading FC favourite looks set for summer retirement

15 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading favourite Shane Long has admitted that he is weighing up retirement following the club's relegation to League One.

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Former Reading FC coach leaves Championship role at Stoke City

15 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading defender and coach John O'Shea has left his role with Stoke City to focus on Republic of Ireland.

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Luton Town 2-0 Sunderland (Agg 3-2): Hatters power through to play-off final

15 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton Town are one win away from a return to the top flight of English football after overturning a first-leg deficit to beat Sunderland 3-2 on aggregate.

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Reading FC favourite on current failings after relegation

15 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading striker Dave Kitson believes the club 'wasted talent' in the past behind-the-scenes as the club suffers a first relegation in over a decade.

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Coventry City: Arsenal loanee Brook Norton-Cuffy knows Sky Blues have to improve to get to Wembley

15 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City wing-back Brook Norton-Cuffy says the team have the talent to make it to the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

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Reading FC season tickets to increase despite League One relegation

15 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading fans have taken to social media to react to the news that season ticket prices have increased despite relegation to League One.

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Former Reading FC striker confirms Cambridge United exit

15 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading striker Sam Smith is now a free agent after confirming his exit from League One rivals Cambridge United.

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Coventry 0-0 Middlesbrough: Sky Blues held in Championship play-off first leg

13 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City fail to get a shot on target as they are held to a goalless Championship play-off semi first-leg draw by Middlesbrough.

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Sunderland 2-1 Luton Town: Impressive Black Cats claim victory in first leg of Championship play-off semi-final

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Sunderland's play-off adventure continues as they take a semi-final first-leg lead with victory over Luton Town at the Stadium of Light.

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Millwall: FA probes alleged offensive tweets from head of youth Barry Dunn's account

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

The Football Association is investigating tweets of an alleged racist and Islamophobic nature which appeared on the account of Millwall's head of youth recruitment Barry Dunn.

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Steven Schumacher: Plymouth Argyle must 'overperform' with Championship's lowest budget

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher says his side will have to "overperform" with the lowest budget in the Championship next season.

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Reading FC legend earns end of season award for Wrexham exploits

12 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading legend Phil Parkinson has been voted the Manager of the Season for the National League after taking Wrexham back into the Football League.

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Mark Robins: Coventry manager looks ahead to Championship play-offs

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City manager Mark Robins reflects on their extraordinary rise from League Two to the verge of the Premier League and looks ahead to their Championship play-off with Middlesbrough.

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Mark Robins: Coventry City's low-profile 'firefighter' aiming for Premier League return

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry City's low profile "firefighter" boss Mark Robins has turned a "horrific" start to the season into a Premier League dream.

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Aynsley Pears: Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper signs new four-year deal

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears completes the turnaround of his Blackburn Rovers career by signing a new four-year contract.

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Birmingham City handed suspended two-point deduction over unsuccessful takeover

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City are given a suspended two-point deduction by the English Football League for rule breaches during an unsuccessful takeover bid.

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Key EFL dates for 2023/24 season as Reading FC join Portsmouth and Oxford United in League One

12 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Robert Warlow)

Reading FC will play in the third tier of English football next season after being relegated from the Championship alongside Blackpool and Wigan Athletic this term

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Reading FC set to face new clubs following League One relegation

12 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading are to face at least three new teams for the first time in league action following relegation to League One.

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Swansea City season review: Progress, frustration and work to do

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport Wales assesses an undulating campaign for Swansea City - and what needs to happen over the summer if they are to progress next season.

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Wigan Athletic players 'frustrated and angry' over further wage delays

12 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Wigan Athletic players are growing increasingly frustrated and angry with the club, with May wages still to be paid, BBC Radio Manchester report.

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Reading FC boss on WSL relegation fears and ambitions

12 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading boss Kelly Chambers has ramped up pressure on the club's final two matches of the season as the club face a miracle to survive in the WSL.

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Reading FC opinion: Three managers Royals should look at

12 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading are facing their biggest rebuild for over two decades as 20 years of high-level football came to an end on Monday.

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Former international defender assesses Reading FC League One chances

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Football League defender David Artell has labelled Reading a 'big fish' following their relegation to League One.

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Luke Amos and Leon Balogun among six players released by QPR

11 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers release six players, including defender Leon Balogun and midfielder Luke Amos.

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Former Reading FC youngster off to the World Cup after England call-up

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading Academy defender Imari Samuels has been called up to England's Under-20 World Cup squad.

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Reading FC trialist to be released despite Notts County play-off goal

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Summer Reading trialist Jodi Jones has been told he will be leaving Oxford United next month, despite playing his part in helping Notts County to a showpiece play-off final.

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Reading FC away crowds compared to Sunderland and Sheffield United

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading were the only club in the Championship to average under 1000 away fans at league matches last season.

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Reading FC, Sunderland and Burnley pre-season predictions compared

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Research by OLBG has revealed that by finishing 22nd, the Royals have finished exactly where they were expected to.

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Reading FC legend on potential Berkshire return off-field

11 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading legend Jem Karacan has revealed that he has had talks in the past regarding a return to the club.

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Luton Town: Could Kenilworth Road host Premier League football?

11 May 2023
By BBC Sport

One of England's most famous grounds would need a major upgrade if Luton Town are promoted.

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Valerien Ismael: Watford name ex-Barnsley and West Brom boss as new head coach

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Championship side Watford name former Barnsley and West Brom boss Valerien Ismael as their new head coach.

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Reading FC roundup as players take to social media after relegation

10 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading players have taken to social media following the club's relegation to League One.

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Stoke City: Phil Jagielka, Morgan Fox & Nick Powell among seven released

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Former England defender Phil Jagielka, Morgan Fox and Nick Powell are among seven players released by Stoke City.

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Jordan Beyer: Burnley sign Borussia Monchengladbach defender on permanent deal

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Burnley sign defender Jordan Beyer on a four-year deal from Borussia Monchengladbach after a spell on loan at Turf Moor.

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Reading FC key dates announced as countdown on to League One

10 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading have over a month to wait until they find out their fixtures for the new League One campaign.

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Sonny Bradley: Luton Town captain to leave Kenilworth Road at end of season

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton Town captain Sonny Bradley will leave the Championship club at the end of the season.

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Reading FC keeper on uncertain future as contract runs up

10 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading goalkeeper Luke Southwood has admitted that he is unsure where he will be playing next season as contract in Berkshire looks set to expire.

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Alex Neil: Stoke City boss says he knows how to improve Potters next season

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Stoke City manager Alex Neil says he knows what needs to be done to turn the club back into promotion contenders.

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Swansea City: Championship club's accounts show £12.5m loss to June 2022

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Swansea City made a loss of £12.

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Portsmouth keeping tabs on former Reading FC striker, reports suggest

10 May 2023
By Chronicle

League One rivals Portsmouth are reportedly keeping an eye on former Reading forward Sam Smith.

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Vincent Kompany: Burnley chairman Alan Pace hopes boss will stay for 'very long time'

10 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Chairman Alan Pace hopes Burnley can keep manager Vincent Kompany for a "very, very, very long time".

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Former Reading FC boss returns to football after years out

09 May 2023
By Chronicle

Former Reading boss Nigel Adkins has made a return to football after two years out of the game, becoming Technical Director at boyhood club Tranmere Rovers.

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Coventry City: Boss Mark Robins says 'games of their lives' needed in Championship play-offs

09 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry boss Mark Robins says his players must produce 'the games of their lives' to end the Sky Blues' 22-year Premier League absence.

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Reading FC star's wife hints at potential retirement

09 May 2023
By Chronicle

The wife of Reading star Shane Long has hinted at the veteran striker's retirement.

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Reading FC fan gallery: Inflatable fun at Huddersfield Town

09 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading supporters waved goodbye to Championship football in good spirits, despite damp weather and a 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town.

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'A perfect fit' - former NFL star Watt on investing in Burnley

09 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Former NFL star JJ Watt says he and wife Kealia will show Burnley fans how "passionate" they are after investing in the Championship winners.

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Tony Mowbray: Sunderland boss enticed by potential reward of promotion riches

09 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Sunderland's place in the Championship play-offs could be a unique opportunity to accelerate their rebuild, says boss Tony Mowbray.

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Emiliano Sala: Cardiff City to challenge Nantes fee for deceased player in French courts

09 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Cardiff City's legal dispute over the transfer fee for deceased player Emiliano Sala from Nantes looks set to head to the French courts.

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Reading FC ratings: Drab scores all-round in Huddersfield defeat

09 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading rounded off their Championship relegation campaign with a drab 2-0 defeat at resurgent Huddersfield Town.

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Liam Moore opens up on his 'difficult' year, Reading FC's relegation and seven years as a Royal

09 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Reading FC defender and former captain Liam Moore has reflected on his seven years at the club on and off the field in an open message to fans sent to BBC Radio Berkshire

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Reading FC interim boss slams star striker's commitment

09 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading interim boss Noel Hunt slammed the 'commitment' of star striker Lucas Joao after his no show against Huddersfield Town in the final match.

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Tom McIntyre's emotional message as relegated Reading FC's miserable season comes to an end

09 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Reading FC defender and academy graduate Tom McIntyre posted a message on social media following the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town on the final day of the campaign

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Championship play-off race: How Sunderland leapfrogged Millwall on dramatic final day

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

The battle for two Championship play-off spots provided plenty of twists and turns on a breathless final day of the season.

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Noel Hunt on Reading FC's loss to Huddersfield, relegation, Andy Carroll and his own future

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Reading FC ended their 2022/23 Championship season with a 2-0 defeat away at Huddersfield Town on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon

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Reading FC boss on Huddersfield Town defeat and job prospects

08 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading ended their Championship season with a 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield Town.

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Watford 2-0 Stoke City: Imran Louza and Keinan Davis ease Hornets to victory over Potters

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Two second-half goals in four minutes see Chris Wilder's Watford defeat Stoke City at Vicarage Road.

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Norwich City 0-1 Blackpool: Relegated Seasiders end season with victory

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Relegated Blackpool beat Norwich City in their final game before dropping back into League One next season.

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Middlesbrough 1-1 Coventry City: Sky Blues secure play-off semi-final against Boro with draw

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Coventry draw with Middlesbrough on the final day of the Championship season to set up a play-off semi-final with the Teessiders.

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Luton Town 0-0 Hull City: Hatters go into play-offs unbeaten in 14

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Luton Town play out a goalless draw with Hull City as they finish third in the Championship and book a play-off with Sunderland.

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Sarr impressive, Boyce-Clarke shaky - Reading FC player ratings after Huddersfield Town defeat

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Our final Reading FC player ratings for the 2022/23 Championship campaign following the season finale at Huddersfield Town

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Preston North End 0-3 Sunderland: Black Cats crush Preston at Deepdale to reach play-offs

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Sunderland sneak into the Championship play-offs thanks to a crushing win over Preston and Millwall's stunning loss to Blackburn.

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Burnley 3-0 Cardiff City: Clarets crowned champions with 101 points

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Burnley round off their spectacular season in the Championship with a 3-0 win over Cardiff City that sees the hosts break the 100-point barrier.

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Millwall 3-4 Blackburn Rovers: Lions denied play-off spot by Rovers comeback

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Millwall miss out on the Championship play-offs after Blackburn Rovers come from 3-1 down to win 4-3 in stunning fightback.

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Swansea City 3-2 West Bromwich Albion: Joel Piroe scores late winner as Baggies miss out on play-offs

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion miss out on the Championship play-offs as Joel Piroe's stoppage-time goal gives Swansea City a 3-2 victory on the final day of the regular season.

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Reading FC end Championship era with Huddersfield Town defeat

08 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading ended their Championship interest with yet another away defeat, this time going down 2-0 to Huddersfield Town.

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Reading FC team news: Boyce-Clarke debut in Huddersfield clash

08 May 2023
By Chronicle

Coniah Boyce-Clarke makes his first team debut in place of Joe Lumley for the final match of the season at Huddersfield Town.

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Huddersfield Town vs Reading FC: Live updates from relegated Royals' final Championship game

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Join reporter Jonathan Low for full coverage of Reading FC's final game of the Championship season away at Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Monday afternoon

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Huddersfield Town 2-0 Reading FC: As it happened

08 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading travel to Huddersfield Town for the final match of the 2022/23 season.

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Neil Warnock sends classy message to Reading FC after condemning Royals to League One

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Huddersfield Town boss Neil Warnock has sent his commiserations to Reading FC after their relegation from the Championship was confirmed last week

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Wigan 0-0 Rotherham: Latics and Millers play out goalless draw on final day

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Already-relegated Wigan end their troubled Championship season with a goalless draw at home to Rotherham.

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Queens Park Rangers 0-2 Bristol City: Robins inflict more home woe on Hoops

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers suffer a club record 12th home league defeat of the season against Bristol City.

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Huddersfield 2-0 Reading: Terriers boss Neil Warnock ends on a high with win against relegated Royals

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Neil Warnock sees his Huddersfield Town side beat already-relegated Reading on the final day of the season in what is expected to be his last game in charge.

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Birmingham City 1-2 Sheffield United: Promoted Blades sign off in style with win over Blues

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Two goals in three minutes from Oli McBurnie and James McAtee see promoted Sheffield United to a final day win over Birmingham.

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Birmingham City: American financier Tom Wagner agrees to buy stake in club

08 May 2023
By BBC Sport

American financier Tom Wagner agrees to buy a 45.

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Sky Sports pundit David Prutton issues score prediction for Huddersfield Town vs Reading FC

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Jonathan Low)

Reading FC travel to the John Smith's Stadium to take on Huddersfield Town on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon for the final game of their Championship season

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'I have felt' - Luke Southwood makes Cheltenham claim amid loan spell and Reading FC uncertainty

08 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Robert Warlow)

Reading goalkeeper Luke Southwood is set to be out of contract this summer and the 25-year-old has impressed during a season-long loan spell with Cheltenham Town

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Vincent Kompany: Burnley boss signs five-year deal after winning Championship title

07 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany signs a new five-year deal to remain with the Championship title winners until the summer of 2028.

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Oxford United, Derby, Portsmouth and other teams Reading FC will face in League One next season

07 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Robert Warlow)

Reading FC will compete in League One next season after being relegated from the Championship, with the Royals set to play in the third tier for the first time since 2002

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'No reason' - Neil Warnock makes Huddersfield Town statement ahead of Reading FC final day clash

07 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Robert Warlow)

Huddersfield Town host Reading on the final day of the Championship season, with the Terriers now safe from the threat of relegation after beating Sheffield United

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Championship: Five-way battle for two remaining play-off spots

07 May 2023
By BBC Sport

With five teams in the running and just two spots available, which teams will clinch a Championship play-off spot on the final day?

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Why Reading FC are nicknamed 'the Royals'

06 May 2023
By Chronicle

As King Charles III's coronation fast approaches, the Royals will be hot on everyone's lips over the coming days.

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Wigan Athletic: Latics fail to pay players for fifth time this season

06 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Wigan Athletic fail to pay all of the players on time - the fifth occasion that it has happened this season.

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Reading FC and Royal Coronations: Where were the Royals?

06 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Michael Mutch)

As the clock ticks down to the coronation of King Charles III, it looks as though Reading are set to return to where they found themselves 60 years ago for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.

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Vincent Kompany: Burnley manager proud to highlight footballers' community work

06 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says he is "really proud" to highlight the positive actions of players in their communities.

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Reading FC academy graduate reacts to relegation news

05 May 2023
By Chronicle

Reading Academy graduate Simon Cox described the behind-the-scenes working of the club 'an utter shambles' after confirmation of the club's relegation to League One.

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EFL TV rights: Clubs vote through record five-year coverage deal with Sky Sports

05 May 2023
By BBC Sport

EFL clubs vote through a record new five-year live TV coverage deal with Sky Sports worth £935m.

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Joao Pedro: Brighton agree to sign Watford forward for club record fee

05 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Brighton agree to sign 21-year-old Brazil forward Joao Pedro from Watford for a club record fee of just under £30m.

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'What we need' - Noel Hunt's message to Reading FC squad ahead of Huddersfield Town clash

05 May 2023
By getreading@reachplc.com (Michael Mutch)

Already relegated Reading FC head to Yorkshire on the final day of the 2022/23 Championship season to face a Huddersfield Town side who secured safety in midweek

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Adrian Williams says Reading face 'big rebuild' after relegation from the Championship

05 May 2023
By BBC Sport

Ex-Reading captain Adrian Williams says the club faces a "rebuild" after relegation from the Championship.

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