Reading Football Club News Feed: July 2017
Penalty shootouts: EFL to trial 'ABBA' format in 2017-18
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
The "ABBA" format for penalty shootouts will be implemented in all English Football League competitions in 2017-18.
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Football League bosses back 'ABBA' penalty kick shake-up
31 July 2017
By Chronicle
ENGLISH Football League (EFL) bosses today announced it will trial the 'ABBA' penalty kick system in some of its competitions.
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Championship 2017-18 preview part one featuring Aston Villa, Barnsley, Birmingham, Bolton, Brentford and Bristol City
31 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The lowdown on some of the teams Royals will be facing this season
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Gibson faces Sunderland disciplinary action over video
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Sunderland say Darron Gibson faces a disciplinary process after a video appearing to criticise team-mates appears online.
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Aboubakar Kamara: Fulham sign SC Amiens striker for undisclosed fee
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Championship side Fulham sign SC Amiens striker Aboubakar Kamara on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
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John Swift signs new FIVE year deal with Reading FC
31 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The midfielder has committed his long-term future to Royals
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John Swift: Reading midfielder signs new five-year contract
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Reading midfielder John Swift signs a new five-year contract with the Championship club.
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Reading FC: John Swift pens huge five-year contract with Royals
31 July 2017
By Chronicle
JOHN Swift has signed a bumper five-year contract with Reading FC.
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Ian Holloway: QPR boss 'proud' of Steven Caulker honesty
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
QPR boss Ian Holloway says he is "proud" of Steven Caulker for talking about his struggles with depression and addiction.
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Jaap Stam confident of Reading FC signings before season opener
31 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' boss has only brought in three players to date so far
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Harry Redknapp: Birmingham set for 'difficult' season without more new signings
31 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Manager Harry Redknapp says Birmingham City are set for a "difficult" season if new players do not arrive this week.
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See if you made the Reading FC fans gallery from the pre-season friendly against Vitesse Arnhem
30 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Several thousand supporters attended the match at Adams Park on Saturday afternoon
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Reading FC player ratings for Vitesse Arnhem loss
30 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals lost 3-2 at Adams Park on Saturday
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Jaap Stam on Reading FC transfer targets, injuries and Vitesse Arnhem reaction
30 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' boss gives his verdict on matters following Saturday's loss
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READING FC: Jaap Stam urges Royals' bosses to lure top targets as club continues to chase Nahki Wells
30 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam has urged Reading FC bosses to put their hands in their pockets as he continues to try and strike a deal for long-term target and Huddersfield striker Nahki Wells.
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Three things we learned from Reading FC's defeat by Vitesse Arnhem
29 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals are beaten in their final pre-season friendly
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READING FC: Sam Smith stars as Royals stage late fightback in 3-2 defeat to Vitesse Arnhem
29 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC'S young striker Sam Smith starred as Royals almost staged a sensational second-half fightback as their pre-season ended with a 3-2 defeat against Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem.
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LIVE: Reading FC vs Vitesse Arnhem
29 July 2017
By Chronicle
Live coverage from Adams Park
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First-team coach Steven Reid leaves Reading FC
29 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Irishman had been at Royals for two years
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Why Reading FC's last pre-season game is being played in High Wycombe
28 July 2017
By Nathan Hyde
Reading are going to take on Vitesse Arnhem at Adam's Park on Saturday
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Reading FC: Chris Gunter confident Royals are a better team than last season
28 July 2017
By Chronicle
CHRIS GUNTER believes Reading FC have returned from their pre-season tour in Holland as a better team than last season.
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Can Reading FC mount another promotion push? Have your say in our Championship predictor
28 July 2017
By Nathan Hyde
How you think Jaap Stam's side will perform in the 2017/18 season
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Reading FC: Former Royals midfielder Trevor Mutero helps Highmoor Ibis to victory over Fleet Spurs
28 July 2017
By Chronicle
FORMER Reading FC Academy star Trevor Mutero was on target as Highmoor Ibis defeated Fleet Spurs 2-1 in a friendly at the Rivermoor Stadium on Saturday.
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Reading FC: World Cup winner Luke Southwood signs new deal with Royals
28 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC World Cup winner Luke Southwood has signed a new contract.
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Reading FC: Steven Reid moving 'on to next chapter' following surprise Royals departure
28 July 2017
By Chronicle
STEVEN Reid says he is moving ‘on to the next chapter’ after his surprise departure from Reading FC.
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Danny Loader on being a potential Reading FC star in the making
28 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The 16-year-old academy product was with the first-team squad on their Holland training camp
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The issues Reading FC fans want to see improved at Madejski Stadium
27 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Some of the main areas highlighted by supporters in getreading's survey
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Reading FC Women: Royals duo hoping to help England reach Euro 2017 quarter finals
27 July 2017
By Chronicle
WITH England’s goal-hungry forward line enjoying a Euro 2017 feast, Karen Carney knows she needs to take her chance against Portugal tonight to prove she can become the leader of the Lionesses’ pack once again.
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Reading FC: Huddersfield Town boss confirms Nahki Wells is for sale after Royals are linked with £10m swoop
27 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC have reignited their interest in long-term target Nahki Wells.
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The selection dilemmas facing Jaap Stam for opening game of the season
27 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' manager says he still has decisions to make for the match at QPR on August 5
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Jonathan Low on McCormack to Reading FC rumours, squad strength and transfer dealings
26 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Recap Wednesday's Royals webchat
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READING FC: Jaap Stam to battle Simon Grayson for Ross McCormack's signature
26 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Jaap Stam wants to hijack Sunderland's bid to sign Aston Villa flop Ross McCormack, according to reports.
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Callum Harriott shows a LOT of love for the new Reading FC kit
25 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The injured winger was at the launch of the new strips at Madejski Stadium
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Vote for the best Championship kit for 2017/18
25 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Have your say on which strip for the new season looks the best
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Jaap Stam on the performance and pace of new Reading FC pair
25 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Vito Mannone and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson made their first starts for Royals in Holland
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READING FC: Chris Hughton says Tomer Hemed 'going nowhere' despite Royals' '£4m bid'
25 July 2017
By Chronicle
CHRIS HUGHTON insists Brighton and Hove Albion FC will fight to keep Tomer Hemed at Amex Stadium after 'turning down a £4m bid from Reading FC'.
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Reading FC Women: Holland's Mandy van den Berg hails 'incredible' atmosphere at Women's Euro 2017
25 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC Women star Mandy van den Berg praised the “magical†atmosphere in Rotterdam after helping Netherlands defeat Denmark 1-0 to top their Women’s Euro 2017 group.
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Moments you may have missed from the Reading FC training camp in Holland
24 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
We look back at some the serious and not-so serious things to come out of Royals' stay
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Reading FC: Players set out their goals for 2017/18 Championship campaign before returning from Dutch pre-season tour
24 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC players and staff have been setting their targets for the season during the club’s tour of Holland.
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The strikers Reading FC fans want the club to sign this summer
23 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
We asked supporters who they want to see at Madejski Stadium
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Reading FC fans claim new kit designs are 'definitely a winner' as striking new outfits launched at Madejski Stadium
23 July 2017
By Michael Pearson
The new kits feature an impressive orange away design for the new season
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Reading FC player ratings from the final two friendlies in Holland
23 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
See how the two teams fared in their final outings in the Netherlands
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Take a look at the new Reading FC kit for the 2017/18 campaign
22 July 2017
By Michael Pearson
The Royals have launched their brand new kits for the new season and we take a closer look at the new designs
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READING FC: Kits launched for 2017/18 through virtual reality video
22 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC fans took a trip through virtual reality as the new kits were launched for the 2017/18 season.
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The key information on Cercle Brugge - Reading FC's final opponents in Holland
22 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
All you need to know about Royals' fourth and final opposition in the Netherlands
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Championship transfer gossip sees Leeds linked with Spanish striker and Nottingham Forest seek goalkeeper
22 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Darren Randolph and Kamil Grosicki also feature in the round-up
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Who are Sparta Rotterdam? The lowdown on Reading FC's opponents in Holland
21 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Eredivise side take on Jaap Stam's men on Saturday morning at 10am
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Why Vito Mannone was a bargain for Reading FC
21 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Goalkeeping coach Dave Beasant says Royals have got an absolute steal with the Italian
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Reading FC: Win tickets to Royals v Gillingham in the Carabao Cup
21 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC sponsors Carabao Energy Drink has teamed up with the Reading Chronicle to offer TWO lucky readers the chance to win A PAIR of home tickets to Royals' Carabao Cup first-round clash against Gillingham at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday, August 8.
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Reading FC reveal squad numbers for 2017/18 Championship season
21 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Find out who is wearing what number for the new campaign
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READING FC: Royals linked with swoops for QPR forward Idrissa Sylla and Brighton striker Tomer Hemed
21 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC have today been linked with a swoop for Queens Park Rangers star Idrissa Sylla after he was left out of the club's pre-season trip to Germany.
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Aiden McGeady: Sunderland winger grateful for Simon Grayson input
21 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Sunderland winger Aiden McGeady says linking up with Simon Grayson at Preston last season revived his love of playing.
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Reading FC: Vito Mannone handed No.1 shirt as Royals reveal squad numbers for 2017/18 Championship season
21 July 2017
By Chronicle
NEW signing Vito Mannone will wear the number one shirt after Reading FC revealed their squad numbers for the 2017/18 Championship campaign,
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Reading FC: Royals flop Paolo Hurtado makes permanent move to Portugal in £500,000 switch
21 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
READING FC flop Paolo Hurtado has sealed a permanent move to Portuguese side Vitoria de Guimaraes for a fee of around £500,000.
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READING FC: Four Championship clubs have been linked with Royals star Jordan Obita
21 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Jaap Stam could face a battle to keep soon to be out of contract Jordan Obita at Madejski Stadium, reports suggest.
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Reading FC Women: Fran Kirby hails partnership with Jodie Taylor as England march on in Euro 2017
21 July 2017
By Chronicle
EX-READING FC Women star Fran Kirby has praised her partnership with Jodie Taylor following England’s 6-0 triumph over rivals Scotland in Euro 2017.
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Some of the best snaps from Reading FC training in Holland
20 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' squad have been busy in the Netherlands preparing for the new season
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Reading FC: Vito Mannone must fight for No.1 jersey after signing three-year deal, warns boss Jaap Stam
20 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam believes Vito Mannone is the prefect replacement for Ali Al-Habsi – but insists the new Reading FC signing faces a battle for the No.
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New signing out to 'fulfil dreams' and 'live special moments' with Reading FC
20 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Vito Mannone has been speaking about his move to Royals
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How to watch Reading FC's first TV game of the season for FREE
20 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals take on Norwich City at the end of September on Sky Sports
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New Signing Vito Mannone Heads To Holland
20 July 2017
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Vito Mannone for two million pounds to replace the outgoing Ali Al Habsi.
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Reading FC Women: Jade Moore plays full 90 minutes as England thump Scotland 6-0 in Euro 2017
20 July 2017
By Chronicle
JODIE Taylor grabbed a hat-trick as England destroyed Scotland in the ‘Battle of Britain’, easing to a dominant win in the Netherlands for a perfect start to their Euro 2017 campaign.
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READING FC: Royals swoop for Swansea attacker Modou Barrow
20 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC are set to announce the signing of Swansea City winger Modou Barrow, today's reports claim.
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Championship transfer gossip sees bid stepped up for Newcastle keeper and Hurtado on the verge of leaving Reading FC
20 July 2017
By Nathan Hyde
Vitória de Guimarães look set to sign the winger on a permanent deal
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Reading FC: Striker Dominic Samuel completes move to Blackburn Rovers
19 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC Academy graduate Dominic Samuel has joined League One Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.
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The verdict on Reading FC's pre-season training camp in Holland so far
19 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
A look at the key points to come from the first half of Royals' tour in the Netherlands
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READING FC: Sunderland accept Royals' bid for Vito Mannone, boss Simon Grayson confirms
19 July 2017
By Chronicle
HIGHLY-rated goalkeeper Vito Mannone will have a medical at Reading FC tomorrow ahead of a £2m switch from Championship rivals Sunderland, Simon Grayson revealed.
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Reading FC Women: Royals ace Mandy van den Berg reflects on 'unreal' Holland victory over Norway in Women's Euro 2017 opener
19 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC Women star Mandy Van den Berg hailed Holland’s victory over Norway in their Women's Euro 2017 opener as the best night of her life.
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Jaap Stam on why he signed Jon Dadi Bodvarsson for Reading FC
19 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Icelandic striker joined Royals on a three-year deal last Friday
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READING FC: Sunderland accept bid for Vito Mannone, boss Simon Grayson confirms
18 July 2017
By Chronicle
HIGHLY rated goalkeeper Vito Mannone will have a medical at Reading FC tomorrow ahead of a £2m switch from Championship rivals Sunderland, Simon Grayson revealed.
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Reading FC: Royals fans brand ticket prices for QPR opener 'a joke'
18 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC fans have heavily criticised the price of tickets for the Championship opener at QPR.
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Reading FC swoop for Fulham goalkeeper David Button, sources reveal
18 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Jaap Stam launched an official bid to bring Fulham shot-stopper David Button to Madejski Stadium, sources close to the player have revealed.
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Fans say Reading FC only have themselves to blame after Stam reveals struggle for signings
18 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Supporters have not taken kindly to the manager's comments about the club's actions this summer
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Liam Moore's advice to Reading FC academy stars on pre-season camp in Holland
17 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The defender says the youngsters have a great chance to prove themselves on the tour
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Reading FC: Royals boss Jaap Stam hails 'productive' weekend after back-to-back friendlies in Holland
17 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam reflected on a 'productive' weekend for Reading FC following back-to-back friendly matches in Holland.
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Reading FC: Ali Al-Habsi confirms Royals departure ahead of Al-Hilal switch
17 July 2017
By Chronicle
ALI Al-Habsi has ended his two year spell at Reading FC after joining Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal.
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Ali Al Habsi Departure Confirmed
17 July 2017
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading will be continuing their hunt for a new goalkeeper after Ali Al Habsi completed his move to Saudi Arabia, where he has signed a three year contract with Al-Hilal.
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Ali Al-Habsi's message to Reading FC fans after ending two-year Royals stay
17 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Omani shotstopper has signed a three-year deal with Al-Hilal
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Good, bad or indifferent? Player ratings from Reading FC's friendlies in Holland
16 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
We rate every player who turned our for Royals in the back-to-back games on Saturday
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New Reading FC signing Jon Dadi Bodvarsson put through his paces in Holland
16 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Icelandic striker linked up with his new teammates on Saturday morning
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Reading FC were powerless to stop Ali Al-Habsi leaving, says Jaap Stam
16 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The 35-year-old is set to sign for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia
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Jaap Stam on the freak training ground accident which has sidelined Yann Kermorgant
16 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The French striker will miss the first month of the season at least
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Jaap Stam angry at Championship rivals as Reading FC's search for new players continues
16 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals have been left frustrated in this summer's transfer market
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Five quick talking points as Reading FC lose and draw in back-to-back games in Holland
15 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Jaap Stam will have learned plenty from the two matches on Saturday
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Who are Gençlerbirliği? All you need to know on Reading FC's opponents in the Netherlands
15 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals take on the Turkish side on their pre-season training camp
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Who are KV Kortrijk? The lowdown on Reading FC's opponents in Holland
14 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals take on the Belgian side on Saturday, July 15
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The youngsters Reading FC fans think will make the biggest impression next season
14 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
We break down the end-of-season survey results
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Reading FC: Hull City reject £1.2m bid from Royals for goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic
14 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC are believed to have tabled a seven-figure bid for Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic.
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READING FC: Jon Dadi Bodvarsson completes Reading FC move
14 July 2017
By Chronicle
JON Dadi Bodvarsson has completed his highly anticipated move to Reading FC from Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Reading FC: Royals set to sign towering Icelandic forward from Wolves, reports suggest
14 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC are set to sign wantaway Icelandic international striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to reports.
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Follow Reading FC's training camp in the Netherlands with Jonathan Low
13 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Our Royals writer Jonathan Low will be covering the tour in Holland
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Reading FC: Royals discover Checkatrade Trophy opponents
13 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC will compete against Colchester United, Gillingham and Southend United in next season's Checkatrade Trophy.
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Find out fans' top three Reading FC players of the season
13 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Here is part one of our end-of-season results survey including fans' highs and lows from 2016/17
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Reading FC: Paolo Hurtado confirms he is ready to make a decision about his future
13 July 2017
By Chronicle
PAOLO Hurtado is on the verge of making a major announcement about his future as he edges closer to a Reading FC exit.
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Jaap Stam opens up on futures of Reading FC's forgotten men
13 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' manager gives his verdict on several players whose days appear numbered
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Reading FC: Royals invite fans to take part in exclusive 2017/18 kit launch
13 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC fans are being invited to take part in the club's new kit launch.
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Reading FC release details of new kit launch
13 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The event will take place at Madejski Stadium on Saturday, July 22
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The Reading FC squad Jaap Stam is taking to Holland for pre-season trip
12 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
There are a few notable absentees for the outing to the Netherlands
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Reading FC writer Jonathan Low on signings, rumours, young players and striker crisis
12 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Some of the key points from the Royals webchat on Wednesday lunchtime
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Reading FC: Al-Habsi and Samuel pull out of Holland tour, Kermorgant and McCleary recovering from surgery
12 July 2017
By Chronicle
ALI Al-Habsi will not join Reading FC on pre-season tour today and looks set to quit the club.
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Reading FC in striker shortage due to Kermorgant injury blow
12 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Frenchman has undergone hip and groin surgery
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Reading FC pair on verge of quitting club
12 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Ali Al-Habsi and Dominic Samuel will not be taking part in the tour to Holland
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READING FC: Jaap Stam faces striking crisis after leading scorer Yann Kermorgant ruled out following major surgery
12 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Jaap Stam faces a striking crisis after Yann Kermorgant was ruled out of the beginning of next season.
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Jaap Stam questions attitude of some Reading FC players
11 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The manager has hit out at players including Danzell Gravenberch, Yakou Meite and Deniss Rakels
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Reading FC: Danny Loader grabs four-timer as Royals put QPR to the sword in pre-season openers
10 July 2017
By Chronicle
DANNY Loader had a weekend to remember after signing his first professional contract with Reading FC before helping himself to four goals in a pre-season friendly.
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What you need to know about Reading FC transfers, pre-season tour and kit launch
10 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Some of the hot topics among Royals fans
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Reading FC appoint new chief executive to replace Nigel Howe
10 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Ron Gourlay joins the board, with Howe moving position
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Reading FC: Royals confirm appointment of former Chelsea CEO Ron Gourlay
10 July 2017
By Chronicle
RON Gourlay has been appointed chief executive at Reading FC following a boardroom reshuffle.
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READING FC: New owners set to replace Nigel Howe as CEO, according to reports
10 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC are set to replace long-standing chief executive Nigel Howe with former Chelsea FC CEO Ron Gourlay, reports suggest.
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Who is Danny Loader? A quick guide to Reading FC's new starlet
09 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The young striker is catching the headlines, despite only being 16 years old
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Some of the best pictures from Reading FC's opening win of pre-season
09 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals beat QPR twice at Hogwood on Saturday afternoon
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We did all we could to keep Danny Williams, says Jaap Stam
09 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Midfielder Williams ended his four-year stay with Royals this summer
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READING FC: Royals' £8m offer for Nelson Oliveira accepted, sources claim
08 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC could be set to break its record transfer fee after Norwich City accepted a staggering £8m offer for highly-rated striker Nelson Oliveira, according to sources close to the club.
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Three things we learned from Reading FC's opening win of pre-season
08 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals saw off QPR 2-1 at Hogwood on Saturday lunchtime
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Reading FC: Royals reward promising youngsters with professional contracts
08 July 2017
By Chronicle
THE latest crop of talented Reading FC youngsters have signed professional contracts.
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READING FC: Yakou Meite seals season-long loan move away from Royals
07 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC's Yakou Meite has today completed a season-long loan move away from Berkshire, the Chronicle can reveal.
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Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme diagnosed with leukaemia
07 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Messages of support have been flooding in for the 31-year-old player following his diagnosis.
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Reading FC in pictures: Royals step up pre-season training ahead of QPR double header
07 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC kick-off their pre-season campaign with a double header against Queens Park Rangers tomorrow.
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The four Reading FC academy stars to watch this pre-season
07 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Some of the youngsters have been training with the first-team squad at Hogwood
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Reading FC: Jaap Stam admits leaving Royals this summer would have been a huge mistake
07 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam admitted leaving Reading FC this summer would have been a huge mistake.
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Jaap Stam reveals the reasons why he wanted to stay at Reading FC
06 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Dutchman signed a new two-year deal earlier this week - amid interest from Ajax, Southampton and Leeds United
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Reading FC: Liam Kelly rewarded by Royals with new three-year deal
06 July 2017
By Chronicle
LIAM Kelly has been rewarded for a stellar season for Reading FC with a new three-year contract.
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Liam Kelly signs new Reading FC deal
06 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The 21-year-old academy product is the latest to extend his stay with Royals
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Reading FC writer Jonathan Low on latest transfers, Jaap Stam, training ground and Holland tour
06 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Recap the lunchtime webchat with Royals fans
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Reading FC: Chris Gunter happy to reject big-money transfer and sign new Royals contract
06 July 2017
By Chronicle
CHRIS Gunter revealed he turned down a pay rise to remain at Reading FC after signing a new three-year deal this week.
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Reading FC: Danny Williams says Jaap Stam created a 'new philosophy' with Royals following switch to Huddersfield Town
06 July 2017
By Chronicle
DANNY Williams described his last year at Reading FC as his best after securing a move to Premier League Huddersfield Town.
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New Preston North End boss Alex Neil says he will work with the existing squad
05 July 2017
By BBC Sport
New Preston North End manager Alex Neil says money to improve the current squad will be spent "wisely".
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Jaap Stam draws up Reading FC keeper shortlist to cope with impending departure of Ali Al-Habsi
05 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Reading FC goalkeeper is nearing a switch to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal
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'I want to leave' - Ali Al-Habsi tells Reading FC he wants to exit the club as Jaap Stam eyes Karl Darlow as possible replacement
05 July 2017
By Chronicle
ALI Al-Habsi has told Reading FC he wants to leave the club in order to return closer to his family, Royals' boss Jaap Stam revealed today.
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LIVE: Reading FC boss Jaap Stam's first press conference of the summer
05 July 2017
By Chronicle
Live updates as Jaap Stam speaks to the media for the first time this summer.
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CONFIRMED: Chris Gunter snubs Middlesbrough to sign three-year deal with Reading FC
05 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC's Chris Gunter has shunned interest from rival clubs by putting pen to paper on a new three-year contract.
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Stam Extends Contact As Williams Joins Huddersfield
05 July 2017
By Hob Nob Anyone?
After a year in charge of the Royals, Jaap Stam has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club for a until the summer of 2019.
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Danny Williams' emotional goodbye message to Reading FC fans
05 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The American midfielder signed a two-year deal with Huddersfield Town on Monday
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Reading FC: Danny Williams confirms Royals departure in order to 'follow my dreams'
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
DANNY Williams has confirmed his departure from Reading FC on social media.
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Reading FC: Chris Gunter set to snub Middlesbrough and sign new deal; Danzell Gravenberch joins Belgian club on loan
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam's Reading FC summer clear-out shows no sign of ending with Danzell Gravenberch joining a Belgian second division club.
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Reading FC: Jaap Stam and Royals management team sign new two-year contracts
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAAP Stam has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract with Reading FC.
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Jaap Stam agrees new Reading FC contract
04 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Dutchman has committed his future to Royals for a further two years
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Royals misfit's future at Reading FC to be decided 'in the coming days'
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
A DECISION on Reading FC misfit Paolo Hurtado's future will be made before the end of the week, sources have revealed.
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READING FC: Another exit imminent as Jake Cooper nears permanent Millwall switch
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
JAKE Cooper looks set to follow the examples of other Reading FC academy stars by leaving Madejski Stadium in search for first-team football.
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READING FC: Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk wants Royals' Chris Gunter in '£1m deal'
04 July 2017
By Chronicle
CHRIS Gunter is on the verge of leaving Reading FC to join Garry Monk's recently relegated Middlesbrough, the Chronicle understands.
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John Terry: Aston Villa newcomer targets promotion
03 July 2017
By BBC Sport
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry tells BBC Midlands Today that Aston Villa "expect" to win promotion this season.
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Reading FC: Out-of-contract Danny Williams undergoes medical at Huddersfield Town
03 July 2017
By Chronicle
DANNY Williams' Reading FC career appears to be over with reports suggesting he is undergoing a medical at Premier League newboys Huddersfield Town.
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Pelle Clement reveals aims for Reading and why he hopes Jaap Stam will go easy on him
03 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' new Dutch midfielder is eager to get started with his new club
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Reading FC: Novakovich signs new deal before securing loan move; Royals accepted into Checkatrade Trophy
03 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC striker Andrija Novakovich has signed a new two-year contract and will spend next season on loan in Holland.
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Reading FC stars leave fans in suspense over new kit launch
03 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Details of the launch have been kept a close secret
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READING FC: Arab club claims Royals keeper Ali Al-Habsi has joined them on a three-year deal
03 July 2017
By Chronicle
READING FC's player of the season Ali Al-Habsi has emerged as a shock transfer target for Premier League outfit West Bromwich Albion, it has been reported.
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20 of the best pictures as Reading FC return for pre-season training
02 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
Royals' players and staff were in good spirits as they began preparations for the 2017/18 season
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Reading FC Women: Former Royal Fran Kirby hungry for England success as Euros loom
02 July 2017
By Chronicle
AFTER picking up a Women’s Spring Series winners’ medal with Chelsea, Fran Kirby is targeting yet more success this summer with England at the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017.
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Who were the Championship big spenders last season?
02 July 2017
By David Dubas-Fisher-READ
Royals were outside the top 10 of Championship big spenders
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How Reading FC and football fans can watch their team for less on Sky Sports
01 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
New sport specific channels mean football fans could be saving money
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Beerens shows he hasn't lost his touch with fantastic volley in Reading FC training
01 July 2017
By Jonathan Low
The Dutch winger found the net with a fine first-time strike at Hogwood
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Reading FC: Giving up chocolate biscuits helped slimline Liam Moore lose weight for new Championship season
01 July 2017
By Chronicle
LIAM Moore has trimmed down for the new Reading FCÂ campaign - by giving up choccy biccies.
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Reading FC Opinion: Fan Ethan Stacey looks ahead to the new Championship season
01 July 2017
By Chronicle
AFTER a hugely disappointing finish to last season’s campaign, Jaap Stam’s men must pick themselves up, dust themselves down, dry their eyes perhaps and get straight back to the new season.
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