Reading Football Club News Feed: October 2018

Hull City: Owners Allam family say goodbye to stadium staff as takeover nears

31 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City's owners say goodbye to stadium staff as talks to sell the Championship club move in to the final stages.

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Matt Penney: Sheffield Wednesday midfielder signs new deal until 2020

31 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Matt Penney signs a new deal until the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

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Reading FC: Supporters' Trust at Reading pen letter of concern to hierarchy over a 'club in decline'

31 October 2018
By Chronicle

SUPPORTERS' Trust At Reading board members have voiced their deep concerns in an open letter to the club’s hierarchy.

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Man City Women 1-1 Reading FC Women: Jade Moore on target for the Royals

30 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Women snatched a last-gasp draw at Manchester City in FA Women’s Super League 1.

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Reading FC Under 23s round-up: It's now nine games unbeaten for Scott Marshall's youngsters

30 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Under 23s came from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 at Hogwood Park to extend their unbeaten run to nine games.

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'Don't judge me on past', says new Ipswich boss Lambert

30 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Paul Lambert says he does not want to be judged on "past success and failure" after taking charge of Ipswich Town.

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Reading FC: Royals to remember Leicester City chairman and West Berkshire resident Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before Bristol City match

30 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC will pay tribute to the victims of the Leicester City air disaster including West Berkshire resident Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before Saturday’s home game against Bristol City.

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Stoke winger McClean maintains poppy stance

30 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Republic of Ireland player James McClean says he will not wear a Remembrance Day poppy on his Stoke City shirt.

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Lampard set for 'special' Chelsea return with Derby in Carabao Cup

30 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Derby's Carabao Cup tie at Chelsea will be "special" for ex-Blues midfielder and current Rams boss Frank Lampard.

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WIN TICKETS: Find out how to watch Reading FC for free

30 October 2018
By Chronicle

CARABAO Energy Drink has teamed up with the Reading Chronicle to give five lucky Royals fans the chance to win a pair of home tickets to Reading vs Bristol City on Saturday, November 3 (3pm ko).

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Reading FC: Mo Barrow close to a return after breaching club rules

29 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC bad-boy Mo Barrow is edging closer to a return to the squad after breaking club rules.

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Luke Ayling: Leeds United defender out for two months with knee injury

29 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United defender Luke Ayling is ruled out for two months with a knee injury suffered against Nottingham Forest.

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Reading FC: 'It is something that's out of my hands' – Paul Clement accepts his position is under threat after defeat to Swansea City

29 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement accepts his position as Reading FC manager is under threat following their 2-0 defeat at Swansea City.

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Derby County: Championship club 'settle differences' with former chief executive Sam Rush

29 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Derby County announce they have "settled their respective differences" with former chief executive Sam Rush.

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David Raya: Blackburn Rovers keeper in hospital after breaking nose in collision

27 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper David Raya is taken to hospital with a nasty facial injury in the 1-1 draw at West Brom.

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Clement 'will continue to fight' after Reading lose to Swansea

27 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Reading manager Paul Clement vows to keep fighting for the club despite them being in the Championship bottom three.

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Swansea City 2-0 Reading FC: Royals fall to a fourth defeat in five games as the pressure mounts on manager Paul Clement

27 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC slumped to a fourth defeat in five Championship games on a miserable return to South Wales for boss Paul Clement.

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Paul Lambert: Ipswich Town name ex-Norwich & Aston Villa boss as manager

27 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Ipswich appoint Paul Lambert as their boss, with the Scot becoming the first man to manage both the Tractor Boys and fierce rivals Norwich City.

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Leeds United 1-1 Nottingham Forest: Kemar Roofe earns Leeds draw with arm

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Kemar Roofe scores with his arm as Leeds United come from behind to draw with Nottingham Forest in the Championship.

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Birmingham City 3-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Blues score twice in the final ten minutes

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Lukas Jutkiewicz continues his fine form as Birmingham City earn a fourth straight win at the expense of Sheffield Wednesday.

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Phil Parkinson: Bolton boss 'holds head high' amid poor form

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Bolton Wanderers boss Phil Parkinson insists he can "hold his head very high" as he defends his record at the club.

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Norwich City 1-0 Brentford: Buendia grabs Canaries winner at Carrow Road

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich's Emiliano Buendia nets his first goal in English football as the Canaries beat Brentford at Carrow Road.

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West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Blackburn Rovers: Baggies held by Tony Mowbray's men

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Harrison Reed scores a stunning equaliser as Tony Mowbray's Blackburn draw with his old club West Bromwich Albion.

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Fans gather for ex-Ipswich and England defender Kevin Beattie's funeral

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Fans line Ipswich Town's Portman Road ground to "salute" Kevin Beattie.

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Middlesbrough 1-1 Derby County: Jayden Bogle own goal earns Middlesbrough point

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Jayden Bogle and George Friend both score own goals as Middlesbrough and Derby share the spoils at the Riverside.

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Preston 1-1 Rotherham: Millers draw for fifth time in six games

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Michael Smith's second-half strike earns Rotherham United a point away to Preston North End in the Championship.

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'We need to keep grinding out results' - Sharp hat-trick sends Sheff Utd top

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United move back to the top of the Championship table as Billy Sharp scores a hat-trick to help them beat Wigan.

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Ipswich Town: After Mick McCarthy and Paul Hurst - where next?

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

With Paul Hurst lasting just 149 days as Mick McCarthy's successor, what has gone wrong at Ipswich Town?

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Swansea City 2-0 Reading: Oli McBurnie brace sees Swans down Royals

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Oli McBurnie scores twice as Swansea City beat Reading 2-0 to pile pressure on former boss Paul Clement.

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Millwall hammer hapless Ipswich in front of new boss Lambert

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

New Ipswich boss Paul Lambert can only watch from the stands as Millwall convincingly beat the Championship strugglers.

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Tony Mowbray: Blackburn Rovers boss set to make first return to former club West Brom

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers boss Tony Mowbray says he still has a fondness for West Bromwich Albion on his first return to his old club.

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Bristol City 0-1 Stoke City: Darren Fletcher gives Potters victory

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Darren Fletcher scores the winner as Stoke City beat Bristol City to register their first win in three matches.

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Brentford: Brian Riemer appointed Championship club's assistant head coach

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Ex-Copenhagen under-19 coach Brian Riemer joins Brentford as assistant to new manager Thomas Frank.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Hull City: Campbell goal as Tigers end losing away run

26 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City end a run of five consecutive away defeats as Frazier Campbell's goal continues Bolton's miserable form.

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Ipswich sack Hurst after one win in 15 matches

25 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Championship side Ipswich Town sack manager Paul Hurst after just one win from 15 games since his appointment in May.

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QPR 1-0 Aston Villa: Pawel Wszolek gives R's fourth win in five

25 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Pawel Wszolek scores the only goal as QPR beat Aston Villa to record their fourth win in five Championship games.

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EFL boss Shaun Harvey wants to relax fans' alcohol ban

25 October 2018
By BBC Sport

EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey wants to lift the long-established ban on supporters drinking alcohol in the stands.

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Josh Barrett brace helps Reading Under 23s past Middlesbrough

25 October 2018
By Chronicle

THREE second-half goals, courtesy of Ben House and a Josh Barrett brace, were enough for Reading Under 23s to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches with a 3-2 success at Middlesbrough on Friday.

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Paul Clement urges Reading FC to build run of victories after Birmingham City defeat

25 October 2018
By Chronicle

FRUSTRATED Reading FC manager Paul Clement has admitted Tuesday night's 2-1 Championship defeat at Birmingham City 'is the story of their season' so far.

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Ipswich Town: Paul Hurst vows to fight on after defeat at Leeds

25 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Under-pressure Ipswich Town manager Paul Hurst says he will continue to go about his job until told otherwise.

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Frank Lampard: Derby can improve on West Brom thrashing

25 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Despite thrashing West Brom 4-1 away from home, Derby County manager Frank Lampard says his team were not at their best.

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Football Remembers: Clubs pay tribute to the footballers of World War One

24 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Manchester City and Chelsea are among more than 60 clubs planting trees to remember the part footballers played in World War One.

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Oli McBurnie reveals Swansea City boss Graham Potter's anger in Blackburn win

24 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea City's Oli McBurnie says manager Graham Potter was the "angriest" he has seen him during Tuesday's win over Blackburn.

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Yakou Meite on target but Reading FC slip to defeat at Birmingham City

23 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC’s hopes of pulling away from the Championship relegation zone fell flat after they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Birmingham City on Tuesday night.

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Bolton Wanderers 0-3 Nottingham Forest: Forest win at Bolton for first time since 1991

23 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Goals from Joe Lolley and a Lewis Grabban brace secure Nottingham Forest's first win at Bolton since October 1991.

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Leeds 2-0 Ipswich: Marcelo Bielsa's side return to top with win over bottom side

23 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United return to the top of the Championship with a dominant win over lowly Ipswich Town.

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West Bromwich Albion 1-4 Derby County: Ruthless Rams thrash Baggies at The Hawthorns

23 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Derby County win handsomely at The Hawthorns to deny West Bromwich Albion top spot in the Championship.

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Bristol City 1-0 Hull City: Famara Diedhiou goal adds pressure on Nigel Adkins

23 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Famara Diedhiou's late header earns Bristol City back-to-back league wins and condemns Hull City to a fifth consecutive away loss.

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Preston North End 4-3 Brentford: Preston edge out Brentford in seven-goal thriller

23 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Three goals in the opening 23 minutes help Preston to victory against Brentford in a seven-goal thriller at Deepdale.

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Middlesbrough 0-0 Rotherham United: Leaders Boro held by Millers

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Championship leaders Middlesbrough are held to a draw by a Rotherham side who pick up their first away point of the season.

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Millwall 2-1 Wigan Athletic: Lions recover to beat Latics

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Two second-half goals help Millwall record a Championship win over Wigan, who lose their fifth away league game in a row.

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Sheffield United 1-1 Stoke City: Late Joe Allen leveller denies Blades

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Joe Allen's late free-kick gives Stoke City a point at Sheffield United, who miss the chance to go top of the Championship.

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Norwich 2-1 Aston Villa: Jordan Rhodes double gives Norwich win over Villa

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

A Jordan Rhodes double sees Norwich City beat Aston Villa and consign new boss Dean Smith to his first defeat.

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Swansea City 3-1 Blackburn Rovers: Bersant Celina caps fine Swans recovery

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea City fight back to beat Blackburn Rovers 3-1 and move within a point of the Championship play-off places.

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Gary Rowett: Stoke City manager given one-game ban by Football Association

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke City boss Gary Rowett is given a one-game touchline ban by the FA after their defeat by his former club Birmingham.

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Birmingham City 2-1 Reading: Blues beat Royals to extend unbeaten run

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Two second-half goals see Birmingham City beat Reading to extend their unbeaten run in the league to 10 games.

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Queens Park Rangers 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Rangers win third match in four

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

QPR move into the top half of the Championship, easily beating Sheffield Wednesday for their third win in four matches.

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Reading FC: Garath McCleary determined to stay in Paul Clement's plans after injury nightmare

22 October 2018
By Chronicle

GARATH McCleary is determined to remain in Paul Clement’s plans and push Reading FC up the league table after returning from injury.

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Villa's Taylor hopes to earn Wales recall

22 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor hopes regular first-team football will lead to a recall by Wales manager Ryan Giggs.

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EFL: Macclesfield end winless run and crowds flock to Championship grounds

20 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Macclesfield ending a near seven-year wait for an EFL victory are among the five things you may have missed on Saturday.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement talks Yakou Meite, Anssi Jaakola, squad character and Modou Barrow

20 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement hailed Yakou Meite and Anssi Jaakola in the wake of Royals’ 3-1 victory over Millwall FC.

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Reading FC: 3-1 Millwall FC: Royals tame Lions to ease pressure off of Paul Clement

20 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC eased pressure on boss Paul Clement with a priceless 3-1 victory against fellow Championship strugglers Millwall FC at Madejski Stadium.

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Reading FC: Garath McCleary to make long-awaited return from injury against Millwall

20 October 2018
By Chronicle

Reading FC winger Garath McCleary is set to make his first start since February as he prepares to make his long-awaited return from injury.

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Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement insists Royals have no fear of playing at Madejski Stadium despite woeful run

19 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement insists his Reading FC side do not fear playing at Madesjki Stadium as they prepare to host Millwall in a vital clash tomorrow (3pm ko).

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Derby score after 19 seconds as they beat Sheff Utd

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United are denied top spot in the Championship as a 19-second goal and Jack Marriott's winner send Derby fifth.

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Rotherham 1-1 Bolton: Wanderers level late on to deny Millers win

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Christopher Doidge's late equaliser snatches Bolton Wanderers a point to deny Rotherham United a first win in six games.

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Wigan Athletic 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Josh Windass strike halts Baggies' unbeaten run

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Josh Windass strikes to end West Brom's seven-game unbeaten run and propel Wigan Athletic to seventh in the Championship.

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Ipswich Town 0-2 Queens Park Rangers: Pressure builds on Paul Hurst

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

QPR ease to victory at Championship strugglers Ipswich to increase the pressure on Tractor Boys manager Paul Hurst.

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Rowett sees red as former club Birmingham beat Stoke

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Che Adams' late goal gives Birmingham City victory over former boss Gary Rowett's Stoke City.

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Bristol City beat Brentford in Frank's first game as Bees boss

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Thomas Frank's first match as Brentford boss ends in defeat as Niclas Eliasson's late goal gives Bristol City victory at Griffin Park.

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Abraham gives Smith first win as Villa boss against Swansea

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Tammy Abraham gets the only goal as new Aston Villa boss Dean Smith wins his first game in charge against Swansea City.

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Blackburn deny Leeds top spot with impressive win

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United miss the chance to return to the top of the Championship table after losing at Blackburn Rovers.

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Norwich beat Forest to move into top six

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Timm Klose's double lifts Norwich into the Championship play-offs at the expense of Nottingham Forest with a 2-1 win.

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Preston grab late equaliser at fellow strugglers Hull

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City miss a chance to move out of the Championship relegation zone as fellow strugglers Preston equalise late on.

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Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement defends under-fire Aluko and declares 'I will help Sone find that consistency'

19 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement has made it his personal challenge to get the best out of much-maligned winger Sone Aluko.

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Reading FC: Bodvarsson, Baldock and Ezatolahi all major doubts for Millwall clash

19 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC are facing mounting injury issues ahead of tomorrow’s crucial home clash against fellow strugglers Millwall (3pm ko).

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Jamal Lewis: Norwich City left-back wins EFL Young Player of the Month award

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

As Jamal Lewis wins the EFL Young Player of the Month award, BBC Sport look at how Norwich's faith in youth is bringing rewards.

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Reading 3-1 Millwall: Yakou Meite brace eases pressure on Royals manager Paul Clement

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Reading ease the pressure on manager Paul Clement with victory against fellow Championship strugglers Millwall.

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Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Middlesbrough: Boro win at Hillsborough to go top of Championship

19 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Mo Besic and Britt Assombalonga score as Middlesbrough hang on to beat Sheffield Wednesday and go top of the Championship.

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Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement tells USA striker Andrija Novakovich the door remains open

18 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement has told Andrija Novakovich the door remains open at Reading FC.

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Marcelo Bielsa: Leeds United head coach 'pays debt' to Newell's Old Boys

18 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa donates a reported $2.

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Reading FC: Sam Walker admits key moments in close games have cost Royals this season

18 October 2018
By Chronicle

SAM Walker believes Reading FC are close to turning results around and climbing the Championship table.

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Reading FC: Sam Walker admits key moments in close games are costing Royals dearly

18 October 2018
By Chronicle

SAM Walker believes Reading FC are close to turning results around and climbing the Championship table.

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EFL reveals 50,000 domestic streams of matches via iFollow

17 October 2018
By BBC Sport

The English Football League has had 50,000 domestic streams of matches since it began offering the service in August.

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Max O'Leary: Bristol City keeper set for league debut after Niki Maenpaa injury

17 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Bristol City goalkeeper Max O'Leary is set to make his EFL debut at Brentford after an injury to Niki Maenpaa.

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Nottingham Forest fan death: Millwall supporter jailed for punch

17 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Andrew Lewis had admitted his part in a fight outside Nottingham Forest's ground, a court hears.

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Reading FC international round-up: Gunter's Wales edge out Meyler's Ireland; Ezatolahi injured with Iran

17 October 2018
By Chronicle

CHRIS Gunter made a late substitute’s appearance for Wales in their 1-0 Nations League victory against Republic of Ireland in Dublin last night.

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Harvey Barnes: West Brom want to hold on to Leicester City midfielder

17 October 2018
By BBC Sport

West Brom hope on-loan England U21 man Harvey Barnes will stay in January following speculation about a return to Leicester.

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Thomas Frank: Brentford appoint new head coach

16 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Brentford appoint Thomas Frank as their new head coach, replacing former boss Dean Smith after he left for Aston Villa.

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John Terry: Ex-Chelsea captain says Villa coaching role is a 'new chapter'

16 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Ex-Chelsea and England captain John Terry, the new assistant boss at Aston Villa, says he is a long way from being ready to become a manager.

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'Can you play for free?' - the players out of work in the summer

16 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Nedum Onuoha says he was asked to play for free in the Championship this season, as the number of players out of work this summer continues to rise.

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Pontus Jansson: Leeds United defender given one-match ban by FA

15 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Pontus Jansson is banned for one match by the Football Association for comments after Leeds' draw with Brentford on 6 October.

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John Terry: Dean Smith 'flattered' Aston Villa assistant wants to learn from him

15 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says it was flattering that John Terry wanted to develop under him as assistant head coach.

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Reading FC: Academy boss Ged Roddy vows to continue tradition of producing homegrown players for the first team

15 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Academy manager Ged Roddy is confident the club will continue to produce homegrown players for the first team.

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Aston Villa's Dean Smith: How have other managers fared at the team they support?

15 October 2018
By BBC Sport

After lifelong fan Dean Smith's appointment by Aston Villa, BBC Sport looks at how other managers fared at the club they support.

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Reading FC: Win tickets to Royals vs Millwall with the Reading Chronicle and Carabao Energy Drink

14 October 2018
By Chronicle

CARABAO Energy Drink has teamed up with the Reading Chronicle to give five lucky Royals fans the chance to win a pair of home tickets to Reading vs Millwall on Saturday, October 20 (3pm ko).

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Reading FC: New Bearwood training complex will take Royals to a new level, says Academy chief Ged Roddy

13 October 2018
By Chronicle

THE NEW Bearwood training complex will put Reading FC on a par with the best clubs in the land.

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Brentford 'open-minded' on Dean Smith's successor

12 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Brentford are "open-minded" about who they appoint to replace departed head coach Dean Smith, who has joined Aston Villa.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement accepts results are 'not good enough' and warns there is no 'overnight remedy'

12 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement admits there is no quick fix to the deep problems running through Reading FC.

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Jamie Proctor and Michael Smith: Rotherham strikers sign new contracts

11 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Rotherham forwards Jamie Proctor and Michael Smith agree new contracts with the Championship club.

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Lewis Wing: Middlesbrough midfielder signs new contract

11 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough midfielder Lewis Wing extends his contract with the Championship club until the end of the 2021-22 season.

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Sir Doug Ellis: Former Aston Villa chairman dies aged 94

11 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Former Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis dies at the age of 94.

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Smith leaves Brentford for Villa job with Terry as his assistant

10 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa appoint Dean Smith as their new head coach, with former Chelsea defender John Terry as his assistant.

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Wigan Athletic: Ex-Everton boss Joe Royle to join board after takeover

10 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Former Everton boss Joe Royle and his son Darren will join the Wigan board once the club's takeover is completed.

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Leeds United: Owner Andrea Radrizzani calls for creation of 'Premier League 2'

10 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani calls for a 'Premier League 2' to be created to help clubs receive more TV revenue.

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Reading FC international round-up: Chris Gunter could face David Meyler as Wales take on Republic of Ireland in Nations League

10 October 2018
By Chronicle

CHRIS Gunter could line up against Reading FC teammate David Meyler when Wales take on Republic of Ireland next week in the UEFA Nations League.

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Reading FC: Leeds United and Sheffield United fixtures to be shown live on Sky Sports

10 October 2018
By Chronicle

TWO upcoming Reading FC fixtures will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

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Reading FC: Ex-Royal Fran Kirby nominated for inaugural Women's Ballon d'Or

10 October 2018
By Chronicle

FORMER Reading FC Women striker Fran Kirby has been nominated for this year’s Women’s Ballon d’Or.

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Norwich City: Jamal Lewis, Max Aarons and Louis Thompson sign new deals

10 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich full-backs Jamal Lewis and Max Aarons sign new deals to keep them at the club until June 2023.

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Monaco: Thierry Henry on manager shortlist to replace Leonardo Jardim

10 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is being considered as a replacement for Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim, who is expected to be sacked this week.

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Stephen Ireland: Bolton Wanderers sign ex-Stoke midfielder on 'short-term' deal

09 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Championship side Bolton sign former Stoke, Manchester City and Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland on a "short-term" deal.

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Reading FC: Under 23s sink U's in Premier League Cup

09 October 2018
By Chronicle

BEN House, Josh Barrett and Tyler Frost grabbed the goals as Reading FC Under 23s secured a comfortable 3-1 victory at Colchester United in their opening Premier League Cup fixture.

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Wigan Athletic: Takeover of Championship club should be completed in 'next six weeks'

09 October 2018
By BBC Sport

The takeover of Wigan by International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) should be completed by the end of November.

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Reading FC: Promotion-winning skipper Jobi McAnuff voices concerns over old club, claiming it has lost some of its identity

09 October 2018
By Chronicle

PROMOTION-WINNING Reading FC captain Jobi McAnuff believes his old club is facing a major crisis of identity.

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Henry & Terry 'perfect pair' for Villa - Wright

08 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Thierry Henry and John Terry would be the "perfect pair" to manage Aston Villa, former England striker Ian Wright tells BBC Radio 5 live.

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Bolton Wanderers to pay HMRC debt after latest winding-up petition

08 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Bolton owner Ken Anderson says they "probably" have the league's best finances despite a winding-up petition over unpaid taxes.

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Hull City Supporters' Trust and consortium begin bid for Championship club

08 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City Supporters' Trust and a UK/US consortium are preparing a £45m bid for the Championship club.

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Norwich City winger Yanic Wildschut fined for speeding

08 October 2018
By BBC Sport

A £7m player is fined for speeding in his Mercedes in a 30mph zone.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement explains why handing Yakou Meite a four-year deal was a good decision by the club

08 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement has defended the club’s decision to hand Yakou Meite a new, long-term contract.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement confident mid-table is within reach for Royals despite heaviest defeat of season

08 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement is confident mid-table security is within reach for Reading FC despite their heaviest defeat of the Championship season.

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Celtic: Brendan Rodgers rules himself out of Aston Villa job

07 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the vacant Aston Villa manager's job.

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Henry and Faria on Villa shortlist as Celtic boss Rodgers rules himself out

07 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Thierry Henry and ex-Manchester United assistant Rui Faria are on a shortlist to become Aston Villa boss while Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out.

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West Brom 4 - 1 Reading FC: Royals crash to heaviest defeat of the season after second-half horror show

06 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC crashed to their heaviest defeat of the Championship season after a second-half horror show at the Hawthorns.

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Joao scores twice as Sheff Wed beat Bristol City to go sixth

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Lucas Joao comes off the bench to score both goals as Sheffield Wednesday beat Bristol City to move into the top six.

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QPR 1-1 Derby County: QPR hit back to draw with Derby

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Geoff Cameron's first goal for QPR earns the Hoops a point and stops Derby moving into the Championship play-off places.

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Swansea City 2-3 Ipswich Town: Trevoh Chalobah downs Swans to ease Ipswich worry

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Trevoh Chalobah's late goal against Swansea City secures a first win of the season for Ipswich Town.

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Tough Challenge Expected For Reading At West Brom

05 October 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading travel to fourth placed West Bromwich Albion this weekend hoping to put the midweek defeat against QPR behind them.

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Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement demands improvement from his players against 'Premier League-quality' West Brom

05 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement admits Reading FC need a much-improved performance to stand any chance of returning from West Brom with a positive result.

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Norwich 0-1 Stoke City: Potters continue Championship revival with victory over Canaries

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke end Norwich's eight-match unbeaten run with a 1-0 win at Carrow Road thanks to Timm Klose's own goal.

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Bolton 0-1 Blackburn: Bradley Dack goal enough for Rovers to win

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Blackburn return to winning ways in the Championship thanks to Bradley Dack's first-half goal at Bolton.

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Reading FC: Academy duo secure loan moves

05 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Academy duo Gabe Osho and Ade Shokunbi have secured loan moves to gain more first-team experience.

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West Bromwich Albion 4-1 Reading: Dwight Gayle double helps Baggies to fifth home win on spin

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Dwight Gayle's second-half brace helps West Bromwich Albion earn a fifth consecutive home Championship win as they beat Reading.

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Dwight Yorke: Ex-Aston Villa striker applies for vacant manager role at Villa Park

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Former Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke applies for the vacant manager role at Villa Park.

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Middlesbrough 0-2 Nottingham Forest: Boro's unbeaten home run ended as Forest climb into top six

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Goals from Joe Lolley and Lewis Grabban help Nottingham Forest beat Middlesbrough and move into the Championship's top six.

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Sheffield United 1-0 Hull City: Blades top of Championship after narrow win

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

David McGoldrick's penalty gives Sheffield United victory to send them top of the Championship, and opponents Hull to the bottom.

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Birmingham City 3-1 Rotherham United: Lukas Jutkiewicz hat-trick earns Blues win over Rotherham

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Lukas Jutkiewicz's first senior hat-trick sees Birmingham City stretch their unbeaten run to eight games by beating Rotherham.

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Leeds United 1-1 Brentford: Pontus Jansson earns point for hosts

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Pontus Jansson heads an 88th-minute equaliser to earn Leeds a point against Brentford at Elland Road.

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Preston North End 4-0 Wigan Athletic: North End off bottom with big win

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Callum Robinson scores twice as Preston impressively beat Wigan at Deepdale to move off the bottom of the Championship.

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Millwall 2-1 Aston Villa: Kevin McDonald warns players after defeat at Lions

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Caretaker boss Kevin McDonald warns Aston Villa's players they must "tidy up" their performances after defeat at Millwall.

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Kevin MacDonald: Aston Villa caretaker wants unity after Steve Bruce exit

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald asks for unity after Steve Bruce had a cabbage thrown at him before his final game as manager.

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Reading FC: Sone Aluko insists Royals are making progress under Paul Clement ahead of West Brom trip

05 October 2018
By Chronicle

SONE Aluko insists Reading FC are making progress under Paul Clement despite another rocky week for the club.

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Kevin Beattie: Ipswich Town legend's funeral details revealed

05 October 2018
By BBC Sport

The former England and Ipswich Town defender Kevin Beattie died suddenly last month.

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Hull City: Former chairman Paul Duffen in talks to buy Championship club

04 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Former Hull City chairman Paul Duffen is leading a consortium from Saudi Arabia that is looking to buy the Championship club.

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'They aren't going to give it to Prince William' - but who do Villa turn to next?

04 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Who should Aston Villa turn to next after sacking Steve Bruce, the manager with the most promotions to the Premier League?

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Reading FC: John Swift backs Paul Clement to get team selection right despite being dropped to bench

04 October 2018
By Chronicle

JOHN Swift backed Reading FC boss Paul Clement to pick the right team despite being left out of his latest starting line-up.

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Garry Monk: Birmingham City boss gets one-match touchline ban

03 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City manager Garry Monk receives a one-match touchline ban after his sending off at Brentford on Tuesday.

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Aston Villa sack manager Bruce after two years in charge

03 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa sack manager Steve Bruce after one win in their past nine Championship matches.

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Yakou Meite: Reading forward signs new four-year contract

03 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Reading forward Yakou Meite signs a new four-year contract, keeping him at the Championship club until the summer of 2022.

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Reading FC: Royals forward Yakou Meite signs new four-year contract

03 October 2018
By Chronicle

YAKOU Meite has signed a new, long-term contract at Reading FC.

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Royals Make It Five League Defeats From Six At Home

03 October 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Consistency is the key to success in any sport, and Reading came up short at home again as their stuttering start to the season continues with a fifth defeat in their six league games at the Madejski Stadium this season.

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Hunt for fan who threw cabbage at Villa boss Bruce

03 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Police are working with Aston Villa to find a fan who threw a cabbage at manager Steve Bruce before the 3-3 draw with Preston.

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Swansea getting 'better and better' after draw at Wigan

03 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea City boss Graham Potter says his side are "getting better and better," after moving into the Championship play-off berths.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement reflects on 'dreadful' home form and his team selection after QPR defeat

02 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement refused to dress up Reading FC’s ‘dreadful’ home form after tonight defeat to QPR.

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Reading FC 0-1 QPR: Royals crash to fifth home defeat in six matches after Rangers take the points

02 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC slumped to their fifth defeat in six Championship home games after QPR took the honours in tonight’s hoops derby.

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Reading FC: Live coverage from Madejski Stadium as Royals take on Queens Park Rangers

02 October 2018
By Chronicle

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Reading FC Under 23s 2-0 Southampton Under 23s: Ben House and Danny Loader goals send Royals up to third

02 October 2018
By Chronicle

DANNY Loader and Ben House were both on the scoresheet as Reading Under 23s defeated Southampton at Madejski Stadium.

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Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 West Bromwich Albion: Barnes beauty earns Baggies draw with Owls

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion score two late goals to draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.

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Rotherham United 0-0 Bristol City: Robins and Millers play out goalless draw

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Bristol City are now four games without a Championship win after being held to a goalless draw at Rotherham.

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Derby 1-1 Norwich: Craig Bryson earns Rams draw with knee

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Craig Bryson's late goal rescues a point for Derby County against Norwich City, to deny the Canaries a fifth-straight league win.

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Nottingham Forest 2-2 Millwall: Lions fight back from two goals down to draw

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Millwall fight back from 2-0 down to draw at Nottingham Forest in a game held up by a floodlight failure.

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Bakary Sako: West Bromwich Albion sign former Crystal Palace forward

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion sign ex-Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Bakary Sako on a deal to the end of the season.

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Blackburn 0-2 Sheffield United: Sharp double gives Blades victory

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Billy Sharp's double sees Sheffield United inflict a first home defeat on Blackburn since September 2017.

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Liverpool Women 0-1 Reading FC Women: Watch Brooke Chaplen's superb strike as Royals return to winning ways

02 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Women secured their first win in four matches in all competitions with an impressive 1-0 victory at Liverpool Women.

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Unsung Hero: Bradford duo look to build a legacy/good citizens through football programme

02 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Barry and Jerry are leading the young people of Bradford down the right path through the Manningham Football Academy.

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Hull City 0-1 Leeds: Marcelo Bielsa's side go back to the top of the Championship

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United return to the top of the Championship with a deserved win at struggling Hull City.

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PICTURES: See if you made our fans' gallery from Royals' 2-2 draw at Brentford

01 October 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC became the first side to take points off Brentford at Griffin Park this season after an entertaining 2-2 draw on Saturday.

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Reading 0-1 QPR: Toni Leistner wins it for Steve McClaren's side

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

QPR edge past Reading in a game of few chances courtesy of Toni Leistner's scrambled second half goal.

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Stoke City 2-0 Bolton Wanderers: Bruno Martins Indi scores first home goal in win for Potters

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Bruno Martins Indi and Tom Ince score for Stoke City as Gary Rowett's side comfortably beat Bolton Wanderers.

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Manager ins and outs - October 2018

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Track the managerial ins and outs and a list of every boss in the top five leagues in England and the Scottish Premiership.

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Ipswich Town 0-2 Middlesbrough: Early goals put Boro second and leave Ipswich winless

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough sweep aside Ipswich with two early goals to leave Paul Hurst still searching for his first win as Town manager.

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Wigan Athletic 0-0 Swansea City: Swans move into top six despite goalless draw

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea move into the Championship play-off places despite being held to a goalless draw at Wigan.

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Brentford 1-1 Birmingham: Blues draw eighth game of campaign

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City hold on with 10 men to earn a point at Brentford for an eighth draw in 11 league games.

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Aston Villa 3-3 Preston: Steve Bruce confirms fan threw cabbage

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

A supporter throws a cabbage at under-pressure manager Steve Bruce before his Aston Villa side's dramatic 3-3 draw with Preston.

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Reading FC: Paul Clement confident Royals have 'turned the corner' as they prepare for QPR clash

01 October 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement believes Reading FC have regained their mojo – but admitted they should have taken all three points at Brentford on Saturday.

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Josh Harrop: Preston North End midfielder out for the season after knee injury

01 October 2018
By BBC Sport

Preston North End midfielder Josh Harrop is likely to miss the rest of the season after injuring knee ligaments.

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