Reading Football Club News Feed: May 2025
New investment in Argyle has fallen through - owner
31 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle chairman Simon Hallett says proposed new investment in the club has fallen through.
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Schalke appoint Plymouth boss Muslic as head coach
31 May 2025
By BBC Sport
German side Schalke appoint Plymouth Argyle boss Miron Muslic as their head coach on a two-year deal.
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Plymouth sign former Aberdeen defender MacKenzie
30 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle sign free-agent former Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie.
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Sheff Wed wage payments delayed again
30 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday players and staff have not received their monthly wages on time for the second time in three months.
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Rams bid farewell to a 'crucial cog'
30 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby County fan writer Amelia Warren says the departing Nathaniel Mendez-Laing was a crucial cog for the Rams over the past two seasons.
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Hull City looking to appoint Jakirovic
30 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City are looking to appoint Kayserispor boss Sergej Jakirovic.
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Baggies in talks to appoint Spurs coach Mason
30 May 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion are in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over making Ryan Mason the Championship club's new manager.
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Iconic former Reading owner set for Q&A session at popular town centre venue
30 May 2025
By Chronicle
Sir John Madejski OBE will reflect on his time as owner of Reading FC at an exclusive Q&A event at the Purple Turtle on Tuesday, July 15, starting at 7.
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New Reading chief hoping to 'bring something different' after confirming appointment
30 May 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading co-CEO Joe Jacobson is hoping to use his extensive playing career to give him an edge in his new role.
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Plymouth Argyle left 'frustrated' as boss walks away ahead of League One return
29 May 2025
By Chronicle
Plymouth Argyle are set to start a search for a new manager as current boss Miron Muslic has opened talks with a German second tier side.
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Wycombe Wanderers reunion set for Kent coast as Reading confirm pre-season fixture
29 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading have confirmed their first pre-season fixture, with a Wycombe Wanderers reunion taking place on the Kent coast.
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Sheff Utd in talks with forward Brewster
29 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Beaten Championship play-off finalists Sheffield United hold discussions over a new deal with out-of-contract forward Rhian Brewster.
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Reading Supporters Trust joins alliance calling for Football Governance Bill addition
29 May 2025
By Chronicle
The Supporters’ Trust at Reading (STAR) has joined 20 other groups to call for a key amendment to the Football Governance Bill.
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Key dates for the diary as Reading find out cup opponents and League One fixtures
29 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading supporters find out their fixture list for the 2025/26 League One campaign in less than a month as attention already turns to the summer.
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Rob Couhig stability gives Reading 'a great chance' next season, says Wrexham chief
29 May 2025
By Chronicle
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson believes Reading will have 'a great chance' of success in League One next season.
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Head coach Muslic to leave Plymouth amid Schalke link
28 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle head coach Miron Muslic is to leave the club after opening talks with a German side, reported to be Schalke.
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Working with Rob Couhig again 'a big factor' in new deal says Reading favourite Wing
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading midfielder Lewis Wing has admitted that the opportunity to work with new owner Rob Couhig was a driving factor behind signing a new contract.
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Winger Brady signs new Preston deal
28 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End winger Robbie Brady signs a new one-year deal with the Championship club.
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Norwich sign Man City midfielder Wright for £2.3m
28 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City sign midfielder Jacob Wright from Manchester City for £2.
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Luton Town early bookies favourites for League One title after successive relegations
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Luton Town are the early front runners to win League One in the 2025/26 season, having suffered successive relegations from the Premier League.
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Former Wycombe Wanderers star backs Rob Couhig to do 'awesome' job as Reading chief
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Premier League goalkeeper David Stockdale has backed new Reading owner Rob Couhig to do an 'awesome job.
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Reading open 'formal consultation' with stadium specialist to 'advance' SCL Stadium
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading have begun a formal consultation process with a stadium specialist to make the Select Car Leasing Stadium 'one of the most technically advanced facilities in the country.
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Reading fans to face nearly 7,000 miles following club in 2025/26 League One campaign
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading fans will have over 6,500 miles to travel next season in League One.
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Former Reading star announces international retirement ahead of European Championship
28 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading goalkeeper Mary Earps has retired from international duty ahead of the European Championships.
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Reading defender picks up goal contribution for England in win over Morocco
27 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading defender Andre Garcia picked up an assist as England Under-18s beat Morocco 3-1 on Sunday.
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Preston sign Foxes goalkeeper Iversen
27 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End sign Leicester City goalkeeper Daniel Iversen on a four-year deal.
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Defender Paal to leave QPR this summer
27 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Left-back Kenneth Paal will leave Queens Park Rangers this summer following the end of his contract.
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Reading chief reveals impressive season ticket stat ahead of 'serious' week of work
27 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading owner Rob Couhig has revealed that the club sold more season tickets in the first five days on sale than in the first EIGHT WEEKS last time out.
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'I'm just so glad I got to be part of it' - Cirkin
27 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland defender Dennis Cirkin says the "the Premier League is where this club belongs" after their play-off final triumph.
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Wembley wins for Wimbledon and Charlton Athletic complete League One line-up
27 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading now know the 23 clubs they will be competing against next season as the 2024/25 English Football League season officially came to an end.
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Wilder criticism is unfair - there's nobody better
27 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton says criticism aimed at Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder after their play-off final loss is undeserved.
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New Reading investors keen to 'restore and grow the club both on and off the pitch'
27 May 2025
By Chronicle
Aliya Capital Partners have confirmed that they are set to invest in Reading Football Club, joining Rob Couhig and Todd Trosclair in the new era.
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EFL play-off finals break attendance record
27 May 2025
By BBC Sport
The English Football League announces that a record number of fans packed Wembley to watch the three play-off finals.
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'Leeds must do all they can to bring Solomon back'
26 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United fan writer Adonis Storr says the club must do all they can to bring Manor Solomon back to Elland Road.
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Norwich close to appointing Bristol City boss Manning
25 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich are poised to appoint Bristol City boss Liam Manning as their new head coach.
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Roberts completes thrill 'ride' to Premier League
25 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Patrick Roberts has been promoted from League One to the Premier League with Sunderland in three years with the Wearside club.
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Reading reportedly set for fresh investment within 10 days of Rob Couhig takeover
25 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading are set for new American investors just 10 days on from Rob Couhig's long-awaited takeover, according to reports.
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Why can't Sheffield United win a play-off final?
24 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United's defeat by Sunderland means they have now failed in 10 play-off campaigns.
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Not on the list but Watson goes from outcast to Sunderland hero
24 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Tommy Watson had been booed by Sunderland fans following a deal to join Brighton in the summer, only to score the goal to secure Premier League football for the Black Cats.
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Wilshere leaves Norwich by mutual agreement
24 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Norwich City formally part company with first-team coach Jack Wilshere by mutual agreement.
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Reading favourite agrees new three-year contract as Rob Couhig era gets underway
24 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading midfielder Lewis Wing has signed a three-year extension, keeping him at the club until 2028.
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Every Reading signing of Dai Yongge era- including former England international
23 May 2025
By Chronicle
Wednesday, May 14.
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'It's about who handles the occasion' - Bridges
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Sunderland striker Michael Bridges believes the play-off final will be decided by which team can cope with the pressure of Wembley.
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How do players handle a Championship play-off final?
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Ahead of the Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland, former Black Cats striker Kevin Phillips discusses how players will handle the pressures of the game at Wembley.
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'It's time to be back in the Premier League' - Arca
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca believes it is time for the club to be back in the Premier League.
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Plymouth sign forward Paterson and midfielder Watts
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle sign experienced forward Jamie Paterson and midfielder Caleb Watts both on free transfers.
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Montgomery expects new Wembley legends to be made
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland legend Jimmy Montgomery expects the club's current crop to join him in sealing Wembley glory.
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Former Reading forwards suffer play-off heartache as Manchester City defeat Saints
23 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading forwards Dominic Ballard and Princewell Ehibhatiomhan suffered cup final disappointment as Manchester City beat Southampton in the PL2 Final.
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Tanner signs new Bristol City contract
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City full-back George Tanner signs a new contract committing him to the club until the summer of 2028.
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'Smart guy' Le Bris brings glory back to Sunderland
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Regis Le Bris was a surprise choice to take over at Sunderland, but the studious French manager has now taken them to the Premier League.
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Every player released in League One as Reading await verdict on contract offers
23 May 2025
By Chronicle
Josh Benson; Theo Chapman; Sam Cosgrove; Josiah Dyer; Adam Hayton; Charlie Hickingbottom; Nathan James; Jonathan Lewis; Jean Claude Makiessi; Aiden Marsh; Conor McCarthy; Emmaisa Nzondo; Donovan Pines; Hayden Pickard; Callum West; Geoffrey Lundoloki; Elliott Probert; Kallum Reid; Maxwell Swift; William Thompson; Malachi Tommy-Mbogba; Owen Warburton.
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Gillingham sign Bristol City forward Palmer-Houlden
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Gillingham sign Bristol City forward Seb Palmer-Houlden for an undisclosed fee.
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New owners and management 'get it' - Sunderland 'Til I Die singer
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland 'Til I Die's theme-song singer The Lake Poets - aka Marty Longstaff - speaks about the Championship play-off final against Sheffield United.
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Bristol City forward Hirakawa called up by Japan
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City forward Yu Hirakawa is called into the Japan senior squad for the first time.
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Can Sheffield United join the hoodoo breakers?
23 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport looks at the omens that might be in Sheffield United's favour as they look to end their wretched play-off record against Sunderland on Saturday.
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Long-standing court battle over Reading Football Club officially 'dismissed'
23 May 2025
By Chronicle
A long-standing court battle between former Reading owner Dai Yongge and new owner Rob Couhig is now officially over.
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Reading chief calls on fans to 'keep the fight' in open letter as tickets go on sale
22 May 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading owner Rob Couhig has called for supporters to 'keep the fight' in an open letter as season ticket sales open.
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How well do you know the Championship play-off finals?
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Test yourself on how much you know about the most memorable Championship play-off finals.
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Swansea to appoint Celtic's O'Dea as assistant boss
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Swansea City are close to finalising a deal to make Celtic's Darren O'Dea their new assistant boss to head coach Alan Sheehan.
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Pring signs three-year extension until 2028
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City defender Cameron Pring signs a new contract with the club to stay until the summer of 2028.
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Black Cats out to complete season's purpose - Le Bris
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland's players set out the aim of promotion in their first meeting with Regis Le Bris and are one match away from achieving that.
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Defender Ogbonna released by Watford
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford announce that Italy defender Angelo Ogbonna will leave the club next month at the expiry of his contract.
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Reading offer fans a Bearwood incentive as season ticket prices are confirmed
22 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading have released season tickets for the 2025/26 League One campaign, freezing prices for the next fortnight.
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Reading-born striker helps Tottenham Hotspur lift first trophy in over 15 years
22 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading-born Dominic Solanke helped Tottenham Hotspur lift their first major trophy since 2008 as they won the UEFA Europa League.
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A waiting game but a worthwhile one?
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon discusses West Bromwich Albion's search for a new head coach and how taking their time might have been the right call.
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Cardiff start interviewing managerial candidates
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City are still hopeful of appointing a new manager by the end of May having started to interview candidates.
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Where are they now? Reading release 13 players after Ruben Selles keeps club afloat
22 May 2025
By Chronicle
This time of the year is always intriguing as clubs make decisions on those out of contract and plan for the future.
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'Devastation to incredible': Phillips on his play-off final extremes
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Kevin Phillips played in four Championship play-off finals and experienced the highs and lows of this season-defining fixture like few others.
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Blackburn CEO Waggott leaves after seven years
22 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers chief executive Steve Waggott leaves the Championship club after seven years in post.
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Reading legend hangs up boots to focus on coaching role at the club
22 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading legend Alex Pearce has confirmed his retirement in order to focus on his coaching role at the club.
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Promotion would vindicate Black Cats plan - Speakman
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland sporting director Kristjaan Speakman says Premier League promotion would showcase their successful integration of young players.
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West Bromwich Albion release rumoured Reading target after six year stay
21 May 2025
By Chronicle
Semi Ajayi has been released by West Bromwich Albion after being linked with a move to Reading.
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Huddersfield Town reportedly 'in talks' with former Reading boss after sacking
21 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading boss Ruben Selles is reportedly 'having talks' with League One rivals Huddersfield Town.
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Hull appoint Hodge as head of recruitment
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City recruit former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Martin Hodge as their new head of recruitment.
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'Sunderland have the emotional story' - McAnuff
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Ex-Reading and Crystal Palace winger Jobi McAnuff thinks Sunderland's dramatic qualification for the Championship play-off final will give them belief they can win promotion at Wembley.
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? Can the Blades break their play-off curse?
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
The 72+ team discuss why Sheffield United's historically poor play-off fortunes may be about to see a turning point.
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Reading Women open applications for 'expressions of interest' in joining club
21 May 2025
By Chronicle
Women and girls across Reading have been invited to apply to play for the Reading next season.
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Reading owner calls on fans to 'fill the stadium' with season ticket update
21 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading co-owner Todd Trosclair has alerted supporters to the imminent arrival of season ticket news.
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Kavanagh to referee Sheffield Utd-Sunderland play-off final
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Premier League referee Chris Kavanagh will take charge of Saturday's Championship play-off final between Sheffield United and Sunderland.
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'No secret' Price is searching for Derby investment
21 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby County owner David Clowes' search for new investment has him working with the man who helped broker his own takeover of the club.
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Former Reading star plays- and scores Wimbledon winner- despite heart attack
21 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading midfielder Sam Hutchinson has revealed that he had a heart attack in AFC Wimbledon's final day match with Grimsby Town, but somehow battled the entire match and scored the winner.
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Former Reading star becomes latest Academy graduate to receive international credit
20 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading favourite Jordan Obita has been called up for full international duty for the first time in his career.
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Sheff Utd fines reach £445k after 'poor behaviour'
20 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United are fined £180,000 after the latest incident at Plymouth in what the FA says is an "incredibly poor period of behaviour".
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Ajayi, Diangana and Swift released by Baggies
20 May 2025
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion announce the release of Semi Ajayi, Grady Diangana and John Swift at the end of their contracts
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Championship-bound Wrexham linked with Reading star ahead of summer window
20 May 2025
By Chronicle
Heavy-spending Wrexham have reportedly 'turned their attentions' to Reading midfielder Charlie Savage ahead of their first season back in the Championship.
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Six times Reading visited Goodison Park as Everton wave goodbye to historic home
20 May 2025
By Chronicle
After 132 years, Goodison Park hosted its final Everton home match on Saturday as the Toffees beat Southampton in the Premier League.
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'It's an exciting time': Reading appointment on play-off target and big crowd call
20 May 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading co-CEO Joe Jacobson is targeting a play-off challenge this season after last season's near-miss.
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'Dream' to help Sunderland to play-off win - Mundle
20 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Romaine Mundle hopes Sunderland can get "back where they belong" with victory over Sheffield United in the Championship play-off final.
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Burnley sign loan quartet as Redmond & Shelvey exit
20 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Burnley release Nathan Redmond and Jonjo Shelvey, but sign four on-loan players permanently, following their promotion to the Premier League.
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Reading linked with Portsmouth defender as Mousinho makes McIntyre call
20 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading have been linked with former Portsmouth and Rotherham United full-back Cohen Bramall.
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New Reading owner makes Luke Leahy comparison upon discussing Wycombe learnings
19 May 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading owner Rob Couhig has shared his biggest learnings from his spell in charge of Wycombe Wanderers.
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Blackburn offer deals to Batth, Dolan & Weimann
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers offer new deals to defender Danny Batth and forwards Tyrhys Dolan and Andi Weimann.
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Robins boss Manning wants to keep Atkinson
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City boss Liam Manning implies he wants to keep central defender Rob Atkinson after a successful loan spell at Portsmouth.
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'Leeds must trust Farke to find the right characters'
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United fan writer Adonis Storr says fans must trust Daniel Farke to bring in the right characters following promotion.
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Warne delay allowed Eustace to take Rams job - Pearce
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Derby County chief executive Stephen Pearce says the club would not have landed John Eustace as manager if they had sacked Paul Warne earlier.
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Sheff Utd apologise after X account hacked
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United apologise after their X account is hacked, with Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan targeted in posts.
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Reading teenager earns another England call-up as club confirm contract status
19 May 2025
By Chronicle
RReading star Andre Garcia has earned another call-up for England Under-18s this month.
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Club captain Hutchinson to leave Millwall
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Millwall defender Shaun Hutchinson will leave the club this summer when his contract expires.
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'I want results & entertaining football' - Ilicali
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali says he wants to have stability at the club but does not view changing managers as a problem.
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Eight former Reading players released by clubs this summer- including young winger
19 May 2025
By Chronicle
Eight former Reading players have been released by English Football League sides so far this summer, with more expected to follow.
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Play-off finals to kick off late to spotlight CPR
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
All three EFL play-off finals will kick off one minute later than scheduled to raise awareness of the Every Minute Matters CPR campaign.
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New Reading CEO talks of 'broad spec' as former Wycombe star gets feet under table
19 May 2025
By Chronicle
NNew Reading CEO Joe Jacobson has spoken for the first time since confirming his role following the Rob Couhig takeover.
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'Even Watford are laughing at us' - Hull fans on Selles' departure
19 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City fans have their say on the departure of Ruben Selles from the MKM Stadium.
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Reading owner calls for 'community effort' and addresses Bearwood protests
18 May 2025
By Chronicle
New Reading owner Rob Couhig is looking forward to meeting supporters of the club, wanting the rejuvenation of the club to be a 'community effort.
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Leeds talking to Firpo & Byram as Guilavogui leaves
17 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United begin discussions with Junior Firpo over the out-of-contract left-back's future, while releasing former France midfielder Josuha Guilavogui.
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Wells in talks over new Bristol City contract
17 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City are in talks over a new contract for experienced striker Nahki Wells.
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Hull keep striker Pedro and sign Puerta permanently
17 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Managerless Hull City take up a one-year option to keep forward Joao Pedro and permanently sign midfielder Gustavo Puerta.
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Ballard channelled Drogba to secure Sunderland glory
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland defender Dan Ballard says he visualised Didier Drogba's Champions League final goal for Chelsea before replicating it to send Sunderland to Wembley.
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Six First Team Players Not Offered Contracts
16 May 2025
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)
With a new owner in place, Reading have offered new contracts to players who are out of contract this summer - with the exception of six players from the first team who will now be allowed to leave the club.
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McEachran and Bennett leave Oxford, Placheta stays
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Oxford United announce that Josh McEachran and Joe Bennett will leave the club this summer following the expiration of their contracts.
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Ampadu 'had no responsibility' for photo
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United say captain Ethan Ampadu "had no responsibility" for a photo posted on social media of his son wearing a Galatasaray shirt.
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Coventry stalwart Busst honoured with PFA award
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Coventry City defender David Busst receives a PFA lifetime achievement award for his work with club's community programme.
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Middlesbrough release full-back Dijksteel
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough release full-back Anfernee Dijksteel after six seasons with the club.
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Rovers boss Ismael eyes summer of stability
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Blackburn Rovers head coach Valerien Ismael wants a summer of stability at Ewood Park as the club tries to build a platform for success.
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Preston sign Stoke midfielder Thompson
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End sign Stoke City midfielder Jordan Thompson on a two-year deal, with the option of a third year.
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Veteran defender Forsyth in talks over new Derby deal
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Long-serving Derby County defender Craig Forsyth is in talks to remain with the Championship club beyond this summer.
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Grateful Bramall backs Pompey for play-off push
16 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Cohen Bramall says he had an amazing time with Portsmouth and expects Pompey to compete for the Championship play-offs next season.
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Bannan offered new Owls deal as seven released
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Veteran Sheffield Wednesday captain Barry Bannan is offered a new deal to extend his 10-year stay at Hillsborough.
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Mousinho expects 'relatively busy' Pompey summer
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho expects to be "relatively busy" this summer with comings and goings before pre-season begins on 23 June.
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'Cardiff don't have to sell best players' - Dalman
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff are under no pressure to sell players after relegation from the Championship, but will reduce the size of their squad, says chairman Mehmet Dalman.
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Swansea sign teenage Kilmarnock striker Wales
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Swansea City have completed the signing of Kilmarnock striker Bobby Wales on a four-year deal.
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Defender Clarke signs new Derby deal
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Defender Matt Clarke signs a three-year deal to remain with Derby County after helping the club avoid relegation.
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Hull City part company with head coach Selles
15 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Hull City part company with head coach Ruben Selles after six months in charge.
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Have Portsmouth got retained list right?
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Solent's final Who Needs Mourinho podcast of the season looks at Portsmouth's retained players.
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'Starman' playing his part in Blades promotion push
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Adam Oxley says emotion of George Baldock's passing is helping fuel Sheffield United's push for promotion.
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'Heartbroken, but excited for the future'
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City fans are hurting after the Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Sunderland but remain optimistic about the future.
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EFL confirm summer transfer window dates
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
EFL confirm summer transfer window will be open between June and September with a six-day break for the FIFA Club World Cup.
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'Perspective' after tragedy sees Lions coach depart
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Andy Marshall says a change in perspective after the death of Matija Sarkic has led to his decision to leave his role as Millwall's goalkeeper coach.
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Le Bris hails 'absolutely fantastic' semi-final win
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Regis Le Bris admits he went through a range of emotions before Sunderland booked their place in the Championship play-off final.
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'Ballard has written his name in Sunderland folklore'
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Gary Bennett and Nick Barnes react to Sunderland's Championship play-off semi-final win against Coventry.
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Lampard 'proud' despite Coventry heartbreak
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City coach Frank Lampard says his side will aim for promotion again next year after disappointing last-gasp play-off loss to Sunderland.
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Tale of two headers - drama at the Stadium of Light
14 May 2025
By BBC Sport
A tale of two headers - a pair of big moments in either box decide Sunderland's Championship play-off semi-final against Coventry.
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Pezzolano appointed Watford head coach
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford have appointed Paulo Pezzolano as their new head coach.
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Portsmouth release Yengi as Swanson and Dozzell stay
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth release striker Kusini Yengi and take up options to keep defender Zak Swanson and midfielder Andre Dozzell for another year.
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Oxford sign two-year extension at Kassam Stadium
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Oxford United and Firoka Group have reached an agreement for the U's to stay at the Kassam Stadium for a maximum of two further years.
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Clarets academy achieves Category One status
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Burnley's academy is awarded Category One status as the club revels in promotion back to the Premier League.
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Plymouth install Fox as head of football operations
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Plymouth Argyle midfielder David Fox is named as the club's new head of football operations.
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How much are the EFL play-off finals worth?
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team has looked at how much winning the EFL play-offs is worth to clubs.
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Robins were 'naive' but can't 'get too down' - Knight
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City captain Jason Knight believes the team showed naivety in their Championship play-off exit to Sheffield United.
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Preston looking to make at least eight signings
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End chief executive Peter Ridsdale says the club is lining up at least eight incoming transfers this summer.
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Super Kev praises 'threat' Mayenda before second leg
13 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Kevin Phillips discusses strike duo Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda as Sunderland prepare for the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final.
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Play-off exit has to be a 'lesson' - Manning
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning says the club's play-off exit to Sheffield United has to be a "lesson".
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No changes to Robins' transfer strategy - Lansdown
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City will not change their approach to transfers this summer after reaching the Championship play-offs, says owner Steve Lansdown.
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QPR activate Cook contract extension
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
QPR captain Steve Cook will remain at Loftus Road next season after the club activate an extension in his contract.
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No current ownership talks at Preston - Ridsdale
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End chief executive Peter Ridsdale has revealed he has met with six potential new owners in the past 12 months.
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Leeds announce death of former player Francis
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Leeds United have announced the death of Gerry Francis, the first black player to to play for the club.
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Cardiff trial new hiring process in manager search
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City will trial a new process to appoint their next manager, by assembling a sub-committee – including former Swansea sporting director Mark Allen – to lead the search.
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Williams and Dickie unavailable for play-off second leg
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City will be without Joe Williams and suspended Rob Dickie for the play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield United.
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'Rohl situation needs resolving as soon as possible'
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton believes Sheffield Wednesday need the future of boss Danny Rohl resolved so they can prepare for next season.
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Le Bris 'proud' of Sunderland's muted celebrations
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland head coach Regis le Bris says his players' muted celebrations after their win at Coventry City made him proud.
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Coventry players 'need to trust themselves' - Lampard
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard says his team can turn around their Championship play-off semi-final against Sunderland.
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Boro fans vote for change to club crest
12 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough notify the FA of its plans to change the club crest from next season, when it will celebrate its 150th anniversary.
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Luton plan testimonial for departing Mpanzu
10 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Luton Town have confirmed plans to organise a testimonial for departing club legend Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu.
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How to win the Championship play-offs - five golden rules
10 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Who will win the Championship play-offs? BBC Sport crunches the numbers in an attempt to look for clues.
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Mpanzu, Bell, Krul and Moses to leave Luton
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Luton Town announce that Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu will leave the club, along with Amari'i Bell, Tim Krul and Victor Moses.
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Riis and Woodman head list of Preston departures
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End announce striker Emil Riis and goalkeeper Freddie Woodman will join Ryan Ledson in leaving this summer.
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Referee should've been nowhere near game - Manning
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City boss Liam Manning says the club called for referee Oliver Langford to be removed from their Championship play-off game against Sheffield United.
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Pompey plan Atkinson conversation when time is right
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes talks to BBC Radio Solent about summer transfer plans.
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'Only natural' for interest in Mousinho - Hughes
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Portsmouth sporting director Richard Hughes expects interest from other clubs in head coach John Mousinho this summer.
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Wilshere to leave Norwich after being overlooked for job
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Interim boss Jack Wilshere will not be considered as a candidate for the Norwich City manager's job - and is set to leave the club.
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Blades 'still have to perform', says Robinson
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United defender Jack Robinson says the Blades "cannot drop off" in the second leg of their Championship play-off semi-final.
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Dealing with 'hand grenades' at Stoke tough - Robins
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Mark Robins says trying to sort out the situation he inherited at Stoke City when he arrived in January was very challenging.
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Sunderland belong in the Premier League - Reid
09 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Ex-Sunderland and Coventry City boss Peter Reid is concerned about the Black Cats' form as the two sides meet in the Championship play-off semi-final.
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Varane signs new QPR contract
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
QPR midfielder Jonathan Varane signs a new deal with the Championship club.
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Coventry 'banner man' ready to end 24-year wait
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City fan John Mullaney is hoping the club can return to the Premier League after he witnessing their relegation from the top flight in 2001.
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Rudoni praises Lampard for 'giving clarity'
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City attacking midfielder Jack Rudoni praises head coach Frank Lampard for "giving clarity" ahead of their play-off semi-final first leg.
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Promotion would be 'magical' but Lampard staying focused
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard says getting back to the Premier League would be "magical" but his side have to focus on beating Sunderland.
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'Watford board going round in circles'
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford board is going round in circles with their 'blame the head coach' strategy, says Geoff Doyle of BBC Three Counties Radio.
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Plymouth offer Bundu new contract
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle offer in-form forward Mustapha Bundu a new contract.
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'The biggest night of Le Bris' career'
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Ex-Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says the Black Cats' home play-off leg against Coventry will be the "biggest night" of boss Regis Le Bris' career.
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The largest cities yet to have a Premier League team
08 May 2025
By BBC Sport
With Bristol City in the mix to win promotion, BBC Sport looks at which are the largest cities yet to have a Premier League team.
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Reading boss makes relegation comparison in emotional speech following season's end
08 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading boss Noel Hunt believed the current squad were more disappointed at missing out on the League One play-offs than the 2022/23 Championship side which were relegated.
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Reading legend on importance of the 'successful' Academy and 'growing your own'
07 May 2025
By Chronicle
Iconic former Reading owner Sir John Madejski has spoken out on the importance of the Academy while speaking highly of soon-to-be new owner Rob Couhig.
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'Boro missed Latte Lath in disappointing run-in'
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Boro defender Tommy Smith tells BBC's 72+ EFL podcast their disappointing finish was due to inconsistency and lack of goals after Emmanuel Latte Lath's departure.
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'Luton left themselves too much to do'
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
It was "too little, too late" for Luton Town in their battle to avoid relegation from the Championship, says Jobi McAnuff.
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Mundle will miss first leg against Coventry
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris says the play-off semi-final first leg against Coventry is 'too short' for winger Romaine Mundle to return from injury but he could be involved in the second leg at the Stadium of Light.
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Reading legend calls on Rob Couhig to 'build on foundations' for the future
07 May 2025
By Chronicle
Legendary former Reading boss Steve Coppell has called for soon-to-be new owner Rob Couhig to 'build on the foundations' laid by Noel Hunt.
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'Cleverley worked miracle in first half of season'
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Watford winger Jobi McAnuff says the club's decision to sack head coach Tom Cleverley is "ridiculous".
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Preston release midfielder Ledson
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Preston North End midfielder Ryan Ledson is to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.
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'Tactical tweaks have served Bristol City well'
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City boss Liam Manning made important tactical adjustments to help the Robins reach the Championship play-offs, according to Jobi McAnuff.
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Play-offs will re-spark Sunderland - Le Bris
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris is sure the play-offs will shake off their lethargic end to the regular season.
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Blades looking to write new chapter - Campbell
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United forward Tyrese Campbell hopes to help the Blades end their play-off drought and end 100-year wait for Wembley win.
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Watford want 'more experienced' boss to replace Cleverley
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Watford owner Gino Pozzo confirms the club want a "more experienced coach" to replace Tom Cleverley.
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Roberts on mission to get Sunderland to top flight
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Patrick Roberts heads into the Championship play-offs aiming to complete a mission of taking Sunderland from the third tier to the top flight.
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Five Reading games that shaped the memorable 2024/25 campaign
07 May 2025
By Chronicle
It's never a dull time at Reading Football Club.
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Bristol City can have no play-off regrets - Manning
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Bristol City boss Liam Manning accepts his side will be underdogs in their Championship play-off semi-final with Sheffield United, but wants them to have "no regrets".
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Sheff Utd going to Bristol City to win - Wilder
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder says he will not change the way he sets his side up for the first leg of their play-off semi-final at Bristol City on Thursday.
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Alternative End of Season Awards, including Reading moment of the season and away-day
07 May 2025
By Chronicle
And with Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Barnsley, which paled into insignificance following the earlier news of Rob Couhig's pending takeover, the 2024/25 season came to an end.
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? Deja vu? Stoke City's season review
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Listen to the latest episode of BBC Radio Stoke's A Cold Wet Tuesday Night podcast for the Stoke City season review.
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Gino Pozzo: The man behind Watford's manager churn
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
With Tom Cleverley the latest manager to depart Championship side Watford, who is Gino Pozzo, the owner so keen on change?
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Luton already planning 'squad reshape' - chairman
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Luton chairman David Wilkinson expresses the board's 'collective frustration and anger' at their relegation and says work has already begun to reshape the squad.
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'Neil has brought new energy to Millwall'
07 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Nick Hart from the Achtung! Millwall Podcast is already looking forward to the 2025-26 season with Alex Neil at the helm.
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54 pictures representing 54 Reading matches as 2024/25 campaign comes to a close
07 May 2025
By Chronicle
And with Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Barnsley, Reading's 2024/25 campaign comes to an end.
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Final day sell-out unable to prevent Reading from hitting 24-year SCL low
06 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading saw their season-average home crowds for nearly a quarter of a century.
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How do Luton bounce back on return to League One?
06 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Following two seasons ending in relegation, what are some of the pressing concerns for Luton Town ahead of life back in League One?
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A Wembley return for Blades? 100 years in the making
06 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Sheffield's Adam Oxley on whether Sheffield United can end their wait for Wembley glory after 100 years.
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Ruben Selles reportedly facing pressure at Hull- just six months after Reading exit
06 May 2025
By Chronicle
Former Reading manager Ruben Selles is reportedly under pressure at Hull City, despite keeping the Tigers in the Championship.
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'Eustace's Rams are staying up and looking up'
06 May 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Radio Derby's Ed Dawes says Derby County have built a platform from which they can thrive in the Championship.
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Rohl should be celebrated for what he's done
06 May 2025
By BBC Sport
Amid uncertainty surrounding his Sheffield Wednesday future, BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton says Danny Rohl should be celebrated for his impact at Hillsborough.
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Reading to meet non-league neighbours in pre-season for 'celebration of survival'
06 May 2025
By Chronicle
Reading are to send a side to face non-league Basingstoke Town in pre-season, a day dedicated to survival.
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