Reading Football Club News Feed: December 2025
Reading skipper Wing responds to criticism with position preference
12 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC's captain Lewis Wing has been a mainstay in the squad, starting every league game of the last two season.
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Reading players surprise children at Royal Berkshire Hospital for Christmas
12 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC skipper Lewis Wing was joined by Joel Pereira, Michael Stickland and Liam Fraser to surprise children at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
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Cleverley optimistic over Mackenzie return
12 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle defender Jack MacKenzie could return to training in the new year.
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Cox challenged to score more by Exeter boss Caldwell
12 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Exeter City striker Sonny Cox is challenged to score goals by boss Gary Caldwell, after his return from injury.
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EFL five things to watch: Bosses in crisis and a Bristolian reunion
12 December 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport looks ahead to the weekend's most intriguing fixtures with just two rounds of games left in the EFL before Christmas.
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'Jack Marriott can help the club move forward' - says Reading boss
11 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC's star summer signing Jack Marriott, who played for Wrexham last season, made his first appearance since October following an injury.
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Reading boss says Liam Fraser is 'big player' for club as he returns to training
11 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson has given an injury update for Liam Fraser who he has said is a 'big player' for the club.
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It is time to change things - Vale midfielder Byers
11 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Port Vale must kick-start their bid to avoid relegation from League One by carrying their good cup form into the league, says midfielder George Byers.
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Cobblers boss Nolan seeks Nene derby repeat
11 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Northampton Town boss Kevin Nolan hopes trips to watch Notts County when Luke Williams was in charge will help his side in Saturday's Nene derby.
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Reading boss says team need to 'quickly box off' loss as they take on Bradford
11 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC boss Leam Richardson has said the squad need to 'quickly box off' Posh loss as they look ahead to Bradford City away this Saturday.
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Cardiff proving they will not be bullied - Wintle
11 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City are proving they will not be "bullied" by League One's physically-imposing teams, says Ryan Wintle.
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Galloway relishing chance to face Salah at Afcon
11 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Brendan Galloway says he is relishing the chance to play in his first major tournament for Zimbabwe.
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Reading midfielder Rinomhota called up by Zimbabwe for AFCON 2025
11 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC midfielder Andy Rinomhota could face Liverpool star Mo Salah in Zimbabwe's first AFCON fixture as he receives national call up.
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Dismal Home Defeat
11 December 2025
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)
The frustration of watching my team 'underperform' from time to time is a consequence of loyalty.
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Tanner back in full training after four months out
11 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner is back in full training and close to a return to action following four months out with an ankle injury.
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Ex-Reading FC and West Ham player jailed for conspiracy to supply cocaine
11 December 2025
By Chronicle
Former West Ham and Reading FC player Thierry Nevers, 23, and 50-year-old Allan Barrass, pleaded guilty to the conspiracy to supply class A drugs.
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Owner Wallace increases Stevenage stake
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Stevenage owner Phil Wallace buys another 45,000 shares to increase his stake in the League One club to 98.
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Richardson welcomes back 'influential' Marriott
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Reading manager Leam Richardson says returning striker Jack Marriott is an "influential" player who will help the Royals carry more of a goal threat.
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Bradford City boss gives injury updates ahead of clash with Reading
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC will be looking to bounce back at the University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday following their 2-1 defeat to Peterborough.
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'Great feeling' - Guthrie back after knee surgery
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Northampton Town captain Jon Guthrie is looking forward to building up his fitness after make his League One comeback from a serious knee injury.
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Reading confirm date for rescheduled trip to Wigan Athletic
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC have confirmed that their rescheduled trip to Wigan Athletic will take place on February 10 for a 7.
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Reading boss says that Posh game was lost in 'first five minutes'
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC ended their unbeaten streak at home, unbeaten run in the league and Richardson's unbeaten league record after Peterborough won 2-1
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Reading manager nominated for EFL League One Manager of the Month
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC manager Leam Richardson has been nominated for the EFL League One Manager of the Month for November.
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Royal Ratings: Sloppy, inaccurate and leaving much to be desired
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC have ended their unbeaten run in the league as a well-polished Peterborough delivers a reality-check to promotion hopes.
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Hatters boosted by Clark return from injury
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Midfielder Jordan Clark is delighted by his reception from Luton's fans after making his comeback from injury in their 1-1 draw at Leyton Orient.
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McMillan 'deserves adulation' after Exeter winner
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Jack McMillan deserved the adulation he got for scoring Exeter City's winning goal against AFC Wimbledon, says manager Gary Caldwell.
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'Outstanding' Oseni impresses in win at Wycombe
10 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni is described as “outstanding” after scoring in the 1-0 win at Wycombe Wanderers.
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Reading end unbeaten run as they succumb to well-polished Peterborough
10 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC have ended their unbeaten streak at home as Leam Richardson's side succumb to a well-polished Peterborough 2-1.
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Reading end unbeaten run at home as they lose to Peterborough
09 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC host Peterborough United in the Royals first game back after more than 10 days away from the pitch.
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Could Man City FA Cup draw save Exeter City?
09 December 2025
By BBC Sport
As Exeter City draw Manchester City in the FA Cup, could the game help the League One club's financial problems?
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Cleverley discusses decisions with EFL referees' chief
09 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he has spoken to the English Football League's referees' chief over decisions against his side.
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Injury updates given for long-term absentees before Posh clash
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC manager Leam Richardson has mentioned the difficulties of team selection due to the continued unavailability of striker Jack Marriott.
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Reading boss gives update on absent loanee's 'severe' injury
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Hull City loanee Matty Jacob has been absent from the Reading FC squad since he picked up an injury during the Royals 2-3 defeat to Carlisle United.
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Cardiff 'no different' to playing any other team - Revell
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Stevenage boss Alex Revell says his team are excited by the challenge of taking on League One leaders Cardiff City.
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Positivity helps Waine end Port Vale goal drought
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Waine hasn't played a league match since August but is still in contention for New Zealand's World Cup squad.
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Five things to watch in EFL: Away day hoodoo and six-pointers
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Coventry will try to win a league game at Preston for the first time and it's a big week for Blackburn, Oxford, Swansea and Portsmouth.
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Reading boss emphasises importance of January transfer window
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC face Luke Williams' Peterborough United on Tuesday evening at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
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'Cup games a wonderful distraction' - Moore
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Port Vale boss Darren Moore believes the cup competitions are a "wonderful distraction" from their league struggles this term.
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Head to Head: Royals look to continue winning streak against Peterborough
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
After Reading FC's resounding 3-0 victory against Blackpool in Bloomfield Road on November 29, the Royals have amassed five league games unbeaten.
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Reading star Charlie Savage nominated for award
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC's star midfielder Charlie Savage has been nominated for PFA League One Fans' Player of the Month award for November.
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Aitchison's hard work pays off with FA Cup double
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Exeter City forward Jack Aitchison scores first goal in the league and FA Cup since 2024.
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Young Royals progress into Round Four of the FA Youth Cup
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading U18s have progressed into Round Four of the FA Youth Cup with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Middlesbrough.
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Reading FC announces new partnership with healthcare provider
08 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC has announced a two-year partnership with Spire Dunedin Hospital to become their official healthcare provider.
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Cleverley takes positives from narrow Bradford loss
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle lose narrowly to Bradford City but Tom Cleverley is pleased with the defence's consistency.
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Ng glad in-form Cardiff no longer play 'fightball'
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Defender Perry Ng says he is glad League One leaders Cardiff City no longer play the "fightball" style of football that saw them relegated from the Championship.
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Cardiff's Sala court case against Nantes to begin
08 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Cardiff City's court case against Nantes over the death of Emiliano Sala will finally get under way in France on Monday.
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Twice winners Bolton and Vale face EFL Trophy showdown
06 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Former winners Bolton and Port Vale will meet in the last 16 in the EFL Trophy, while League Two's Swindon Town travel to Luton Town.
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Wilshere hails 'outstanding' Naismith
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Luton Town boss Jack Wilshere says he does not agree with criticism by some fans of Kal Naismith ahead of the defender's 100th game for the club.
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Joy for Argyle's Pleguezuelo after return to fitness
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Julio Pleguezuelo says it was an "amazing feeling" to return to the field after being out all season with injury.
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Exeter City boosted by Stansfield transfer payment
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Exeter City's financial issues have been eased after they received an early payment of transfer instalments.
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Five things to look out for in EFL: Promotion pushes past and present
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
BBC Sport highlights five things to keep an eye on in the EFL this weekend, including Derby v Leicester and Ipswich v Coventry.
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Foyo returns to Dons as betting suspension extended
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
AFC Wimbledon winger Osman Foyo returns to the club from his loan spell at Sutton United after being handed an additional suspension for breaching the FA's betting rules.
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Vale aim to repeat Trophy display - Paton
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Port Vale's 5-0 win over Barnsley in the Vertu Trophy has to be the start of renewed momentum in order to turn their season around, says Ruari Paton.
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Plymouth owner Hallett backs head coach Cleverley
05 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle owner Simon Hallett says he and the club's board will stick with head coach Tom Cleverley.
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Winger O'Neill extends Orient deal to 2028
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Winger Ollie O'Neill signs a new contract with Leyton Orient to stay with the club until the summer of 2028.
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Orient aiming to write new FA Cup chapter
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens hopes to beat former club Salford City and tee-up another Premier League giant in the FA Cup.
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Cardiff's Salech goes from collector to sticker book star
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Yousef Salech used to collect football stickers and now he has one baring his own face thanks to his exploits at Cardiff City.
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Exeter must ignore off-field issues - Caldwell
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says the playing staff have to try to ignore the off-field issues affecting the League One club.
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Cleverley hopes Argyle can overcome 'mental hurdles'
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Tom Cleverley says he has been working with his Plymouth Argyle side to try and overcome their "mental hurdles".
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? Heavenly Hellberg start - but woe for Vale, Argyle & Gas
04 December 2025
By BBC Sport
The 72+ team are joined by ex-Middlesbrough defender Tommy Smith to talk about Boro's promotion chances among many other subjects.
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Luton trophy sale price 'incredible', says Black
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Former Luton Town midfielder Kingsley Black says the sale of their 1988 Littlewoods Cup trophy for £320,000 is "incredible".
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Cargill 'dusted off cobwebs' on Mansfield return
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Mansfield Town defender Baily Cargill is looking to rediscover some consistency in his game after returning from a three-month injury lay-off.
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Trophy win shows how 'together' Vale are - Moore
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Port Vale boss Darren Moore says their 5-0 EFL Trophy win over Barnsley shows they are united.
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Changes pay off for Luton boss Wilshere
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Luton boss Jack Wilshere praises his team's ruthlessness after they demolished Exeter City 4-0 to progress to the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
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Edwards hopes for long Northampton run in Trophy
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Kyle Edwards says Northampton Town are looking to go all the way in the EFL Trophy after reaching the last 16 for the first time since 2020-21.
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Cleverley hopes Trophy win can set Argyle rhythm
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Tom Cleverley says Plymouth Argyle's Vertu Trophy campaign can build a rhythm for improved league results.
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'Confident, chests out' - Grant proud of Trophy win
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Huddersfield Town boss Lee Grant praises his side's confidence levels after a 2-0 victory over Lincoln City in the EFL Trophy.
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Bantams must take Trophy exit on chin - Alexander
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Bradford City head coach Graham Alexander tells BBC Radio Leeds his side need to take the EFL Trophy defeat at Bolton "on the chin".
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Midfielder Revan joins Burton injury list
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Burton Albion's on-loan midfielder Sebastian Revan will be out for at least a month with a hamstring injury sustained in training
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Caldwell slams 'outclassed' Exeter after Trophy exit
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says his players were "outclassed in every department" in their 4-0 Vertu Trophy loss at Luton Town.
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No time for Posh to dwell on Trophy exit - Williams
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Peterborough United boss Luke Williams says they do not have time to dwell on the disappointment of their Vertu Trophy defeat by Swindon Town.
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Wigan are 'building something' - McManaman
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman says his side are "building something" as they continue their recent run of form by beating Burton.
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Pleguezuelo impresses on Plymouth Argyle return
03 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley says he was impressed by Julio Pleguezuelo’s performance on his return from injury.
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Pereira - 'If they aren't looking upwards they don't belong at Reading FC’
03 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC's Joel Pereira was crucial in keeping a clean sheet during the Royals 3-0 win over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday.
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EFL Trophy round-up: Holders Posh out among shocks
02 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Holders Peterborough go out as lowest-placed team Harrogate are among the clubs to reach the last 16 of the Vertu Trophy.
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Hundreds of Reading fans cheer the Royals on in Blackpool
02 December 2025
By Chronicle
Around 700 fans made the long-journey up to Blackpool for Saturday's fixture, with some trips taking around seven hours.
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Reading striker joins Chichester City on loan until January
02 December 2025
By Chronicle
Striker Miles Obodo signed for Peter Scott's Reading FC Under-21s over the summer and has made six appearances until now.
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Win should be 'springboard' for Doncaster - Gibson
01 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Doncaster Rovers winger Jordan Gibson wants his team to use Saturday's long-awaited win as a springboard.
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Obiero signs new contract with Leyton Orient
01 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Leyton Orient midfielder Zech Obiero signs a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the League One club.
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'Swindon was a great experience for me' - Williams
01 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Peterborough United manager Luke Williams says he has "great memories" from his time at Swindon Town, where he returns in the Vertu Trophy on Tuesday.
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Kamari Doyle has the 'ability' but needs work on positioning - Richardson says
01 December 2025
By Chronicle
Kamari Doyle joined Reading FC from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion this summer on a season-long loan.
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'Something has to change at Port Vale' - Hall
01 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Port Vale defender Connor Hall insists the League One strugglers remain united, but accepts things have to change.
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Reading boss Richardson praises Dorsett's 'excellent' game at Blackpool
01 December 2025
By Chronicle
Reading FC academy graduate Jeriel Dorsett has made 62 senior appearances for the club, and has started all four games since Leam Richardson.
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Caldwell proud of Exeter display in Bradford loss
01 December 2025
By BBC Sport
Gary Caldwell says he is proud of his Exeter City side's performance in their 1-0 loss at third-placed Bradford City.
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