Reading Football Club News Feed: November 2018

Derby's Johnson given four-game ban for biting incident

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Derby midfielder Bradley Johnson is given a four-game ban by the FA for a biting incident involving Stoke's Joe Allen.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Tony Mowbray: Blackburn manager signs new contract until 2022

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray signs a new long-term deal with the Championship club until 2022.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Williams earns late point for Millwall at Bristol City

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Shaun Williams scores a late equaliser as Millwall stay in the Championship relegation zone with a draw at Bristol City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Nottingham Forest 2-0 Ipswich Town: Lewis Grabban scores double as Reds cruise to win

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Nottingham Forest move up to fifth in the table thanks to a double from Lewis Grabban against bottom side Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Norwich City 3-1 Rotherham: Canaries fight back to go top of Championship

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich City come back from behind to beat Rotherham and go back to the top of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading 2-2 Stoke City: Mo Barrow scores in stoppage time to earn point for hosts

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Mo Barrow scores in stoppage time to give struggling Reading a point against Stoke City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Queens Park Rangers 2-3 Hull City: Jarrod Bowen scores twice in nervy Tigers win

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City climb out of the Championship relegation zone with a 3-2 win over QPR at Loftus Road.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Blackburn Rovers 4-2 Sheffield Wednesday: Danny Graham scores hat-trick in Rovers win

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Danny Graham scores a hat-trick on his 100th start for Blackburn as Rovers beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-2

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: New honours board listing club's Academy success to be unveiled at Madejski Stadium

30 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC are erecting an honours board at Madejski Stadium containing the names of their Academy players who have represented the first team.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Bolton Wanderers: Players to speak to chairman Ken Anderson over unpaid wages

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A group of Bolton Wanderers players will meet with chairman Ken Anderson on Friday to talk about unpaid wages.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Middlesbrough 0-3 Aston Villa: Villa ease to victory at below-par Boro

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa make it four wins in five Championship games with a deserved victory at Middlesbrough.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wilson brace earns Derby win over Swansea

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Harry Wilson's brilliant brace for Derby County condemns Swansea City to a third successive defeat for the first time since 2009.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Bolton Wanderers 1-1 Wigan Athletic: Will Grigg penalty helps Latics draw

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A Will Grigg penalty helps Wigan come from behind to claim a point at Championship strugglers Bolton.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Royals co-owner Miss Dai gives rare interview to update fans on search for new CEO

30 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC co-owner Xiu Li Dai admits it is “crucial” they appoint the correct chief executive who is the ‘right fit’ for the club.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Hernandez capitalises on keeper howler as Leeds win at Blades

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Pablo Hernandez capitalises on a dreadful defensive mistake from Sheffield United to briefly send Leeds United top of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Birmingham City 3-0 Preston North End: Declan Rudd error sets Blues on course for win

30 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Preston's nine-game unbeaten run comes to an end as keeper Declan Rudd's error sets Birmingham on their way to a comfortable win.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: 'Gutted' Marc McNulty has the full backing of Royals team-mates, insists Andy Rinomhota

30 November 2018
By Chronicle

ANDY Rinomhota insists a “gutted” Marc McNulty has the full backing of his Reading FC teammates despite his agonising penalty miss at Leeds United.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Swansea City: Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge can leave in January

29 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Long-serving Swansea City wingers Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge are free to leave the club in January, says boss Graham Potter.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Kieran Gibbs: Swansea City got 'suckerpunched', says West Brom left-back

29 November 2018
By BBC Sport

West Brom left-back Kieran Gibbs admits that Swansea City got 'suckerpunched' in Wednesday's 2-1 home defeat.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Derby midfielder Johnson charged with violent conduct

29 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Derby County's Bradley Johnson is charged with violent conduct by the FA following the alleged Joe Allen biting incident at Stoke.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Aston Villa 5-5 Nottingham Forest: Reds end 153-year wait as hosts make history

29 November 2018
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport takes a look at some of the things you might have missed from Wednesday's remarkable 5-5 draw between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

WIN READING FC TICKETS: Find out how you could be at Saturday's home clash against Stoke City in conjunction with Carabao

29 November 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 Stoke City this Saturday (December 1, 3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

'He didn't bite me' - Allen on Johnson clash during Stoke win

29 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke midfielder Joe Allen says he was not bitten by Derby's Bradley Johnson when they clashed on Wednesday.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Bracknell Town 0-2 Reading FC U23s: Goalkeeper Myles Roberts shines with Shamal Moore and Ben House both on target as Royals progress in Berks & Bucks Senior Cup

28 November 2018
By Chronicle

Reading Under 23s are through to the third round of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup after a hard-earned 2-0 win at Bostik League side Bracknell Town on Tuesday night.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC 2-1 Everton Ladies: Brooke Chaplen scores twice as Royals make it three wins in a row

28 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Women claimed their third Women’s Super League 1 win in a row with a comeback victory against Everton Ladies.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: 'You couldn't tell who was second and who was near the bottom' - Paul Clement reflects on Elland Road defeat and defends Marc McNulty's penalty miss

28 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement argued Reading FC looked every bit as good as promotion-chasing Leeds United at Elland Road last night.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Leeds United 1-0 Reading FC: Marc McNulty's late penalty saved as Royals crash at Elland Road

27 November 2018
By Chronicle

MARC McNulty missed a last-gasp penalty as Reading FC fell to defeat at Elland Road.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Stoke City 2-1 Derby County: Gary Rowett's 10-man Potters hold off Derby

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Tom Ince's strike against his old club gives Gary Rowett's 10-man Stoke City a battling win over Derby County.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Birmingham earn win at 10-man Millwall

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

James Meredith's own goal and a second-half strike from Michael Morrison sees Birmingham City past 10-man Millwall.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Bristol City end four-game losing run with win at Ipswich

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Bristol City twice come from behind to end their four-game losing run with victory over Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Hegazi seals West Brom revival at Swansea

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Ahmed Hegazi's headed winner sees West Bromwich Albion come from behind to win 2-1 at Championship rivals Swansea City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Abraham scores four as Villa & Forest draw 10-goal thriller

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa and 10-man Nottingham Forest play out an incredible 10-goal draw as Tammy Abraham hits four for the hosts.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: In-form Under 23s face Bracknell Town cup test on back of Fulham win

27 November 2018
By Chronicle

SCOTT Marshall’s Reading FC Under 23s make the short trip to Bracknell Town tonight for a Berks & Bucks Senior Cup second round clash (7.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Norman Smurthwaite: Port Vale chairman makes U-turn on Stoke City Checkatrade Trophy tickets

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Port Vale owner Norman Smurthwaite reverses his decision to give Stoke City more tickets for the Checkatrade Trophy derby.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wigan Athletic 3-1 Blackburn Rovers

27 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Goals from Gary Roberts and James Vaughan gave Wigan a deserved 3-1 victory over Blackburn at the DW Stadium.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: No motivation needed for Leeds United test, declares Royals boss Paul Clement

27 November 2018
By Chronicle

PLAYING at a packed Elland Road live on television is all the motivation Reading FC need for tonight’s clash against Leeds United (7.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Leaders Norwich held to goalless draw at Hull

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich's six-game winning run comes to an end as the Championship leaders are held to a goalless draw at lowly Hull.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Leeds go second after late Reading penalty miss

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds climb to second in the Championship with a narrow win over Reading and need a late penalty save to hang on to all three points.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Late Freeman header grabs QPR draw at Rotherham

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Luke Freeman scores a diving header in stoppage time to secure a point for QPR at Rotherham.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Preston and Boro share points in entertaining draw

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough drop out of the Championship automatic promotion places as Preston's unbeaten run stretches to nine games.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Chris Gunter defends decision to keep record-breaking Wales shirt following Soccer AM jibe

26 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC full-back Chris Gunter was forced to defend his decision to keep his record-breaking Wales shirt following a bitter attack on social media.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Sheff Utd win thriller as Brentford slump continues

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Leon Clarke seals victory for Sheffield United as they win a see-saw Championship encounter at Brentford.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Luke Freeman: Queens Park Rangers midfielder signs new contract

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Luke Freeman signs a new contract, which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2021.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Lees' header enough for Wednesday win over Bolton

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday secure their first win in seven games with victory in the Championship over struggling Bolton.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Danny Loader's pride at making Championship debut and what lies ahead for the teenage striker

26 November 2018
By Chronicle

DANNY Loader believes he is slowly getting to grips with first-team football after making his Championship debut for Reading FC.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Preston striker Louis Moult on Motherwell inspiration during difficult year

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Preston North End striker Louis Moult opens up on how his time in Scotland with Motherwell continues to inspire him.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Alan Hutton: Jack Grealish praises Aston Villa man's goal in Second City derby

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish says he is "over the moon" for team-mate Alan Hutton after his brilliant solo goal against Birmingham City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Pictures and reaction: Reading FC boss Paul Clement gives his assessment of the stalemate at Wigan Athletic

26 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement reflected on his side’s “committed” performance in the stalemate at Wigan Athletic.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Callum Robinson: Preston North End striker out for 'minimum of three months'

26 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Preston striker Callum Robinson will be our for three months with a hamstring injury that could require surgery.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

EFL: Better day for Bradford among five things you may have missed outside the Premier League

24 November 2018
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport takes a look at five things you may have missed outside the Premier League on a good day for Bradford and an off-on-off one for match official Lee Swabey.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wigan Athletic 0 - 0 Reading FC: Royals keep second clean sheet of season as Danny Loader makes Championship debut

24 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC kept their second clean sheet of the season after a 0-0 stalemate at Wigan Athletic.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement say Royals must 'stand up' to a 'physical' Wigan Athletic at DW Stadium

23 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement has warned his players to be ready for a physical battle at Wigan Athletic tomorrow (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Aston Villa 4-2 Birmingham City: Hosts win six-goal Second City derby thriller

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa come from behind to beat Birmingham City in one of the finest Second City derbies ever played.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement won over by Danny Loader's form as youngster makes first-team squad

23 November 2018
By Chronicle

DANNY Loader has travelled north with the Reading FC squad and could be involved against Wigan Athletic or Leeds United.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Millwall 1-1 Bolton Wanderers: Mark Beevers ends Bolton's 378-minute goal drought

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Bolton end their 378-minute goal drought, but Millwall rescue a point late on with Jiri Skalak's equaliser.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Royals boss Paul Clement braced for busy January transfer window

23 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC could be highly active in the January transfer window as they scout the world for ‘some little diamonds.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Swansea City 1-4 Norwich City: Leaders earn sixth straight Championship win

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich manager Daniel Farke plays down his side's title hopes despite a sixth straight Championship win, 4-1 at Swansea.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Stoke City 2-2 QPR: Angel Rangel double earns in-form Rangers a point

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Two-goal Angel Rangel's late equaliser earns QPR a draw at Stoke after goals from Saido Berahino and Joe Allen.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Sheffield Wednesday 1-2 Derby County: Jack Marriott earns Rams victory

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Jack Marriott scores his sixth goal in eight league games as Derby come from behind to beat Sheffield Wednesday.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement speaks out over £595m Sky Sports deal has been heavily criticised by many Championship clubs

23 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement says clubs outside the Premier League will always hanker for more money from television rights.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Leeds 2-0 Bristol City: Visiting boss Lee Johnson says hosts were 'lucky'

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson says 'lucky' Leeds United 'got away' with their win over his 10-man side.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Brentford 1-2 Middlesbrough: Boro hold on to move back to second

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough hold off a late Brentford fightback to win at Griffin Park and move back to second in the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Royals Off To Wigan After Eventful Week

23 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It has been an eventful week at Reading Football Club after Chief executive Ron Gourlay left the club after a disappointing 16 months in charge.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)

Last-gasp Rotherham deny Sheff Utd top spot

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Rotherham United twice come from behind to earn a point against South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Hull City 0-2 Nottingham Forest

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Nottingham Forest score twice in three minutes to secure a well-deserved win against Hull City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wigan Athletic 0-0 Reading

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Wigan pay the price for spurning a series of chances as they are held to a goalless draw by Reading.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Preston North End 4-1 Blackburn Rovers

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Preston North End extend their unbeaten run to eight games as they beat local rivals Blackburn Rovers at Deepdale.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Championship: How much do you know about the 2018-19 season so far?

23 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Which surprising name tops the assists charts and who are the set-piece specialists? Test your knowledge of this season's Championship in our quiz.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Robert Rowan: Brentford plan tributes to former technical director

22 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Brentford add former technical director Robert Rowan to their squad list after his death at the age of only 28.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Jed Wallace: Millwall midfielder signs new 'long-term contract'

22 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Jed Wallace signs a new, undisclosed-length contract with Championship outfit Millwall.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement gives his views on Ron Gourlay's departure plus the latest transfer and injury news

22 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement says he will not be side-tracked by boardroom issues at Reading FC and will continue to focus on improving results.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

David Stockdale: Wycombe Wanderers sign Birmingham City goalkeeper on loan

22 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Wycombe Wanderers sign Birmingham City goalkeeper David Stockdale on an emergency loan deal for seven days.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

West Brom beat Ipswich to go second in Championship

22 November 2018
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion move up to second place in the Championship with victory at bottom club Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Nick Hammond rules himself out of a Royals return and urges club to 'rediscover its identity'

22 November 2018
By Chronicle

NICK Hammond will not be returning to Reading FC as chief executive and has urged his former club to ‘get it right’ and ‘rediscover its identity’.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

EFL TV deal row like Brexit, says Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg

21 November 2018
By BBC Sport

The row over English Football League broadcasting rights is like a "mini-Brexit", says Exeter City chairman Julian Tagg.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Championship clubs revolt against new Sky Sports £595m television deal that Royals helped sanction

21 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC were among the English Football League board members to agree a controversial new Sky Sports deal that is incurring the wrath of several rival Championship clubs.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Chris Gunter's record-breaking night ends in shock defeat for Wales.

21 November 2018
By Chronicle

CHRIS Gunter’s record-breaking night with Wales ended in a disappointing defeat to lowly Albania for the Reading FC full-back.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC Women: Royals down Seagulls for back-to-back WSL1 wins

21 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Women made it back-to-back Women’s Super League 1 victories with a 4-1 success at Brighton.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

'Some powerful people are upset' - why the EFL Sky TV deal is causing concern and what happens next

21 November 2018
By BBC Sport

The EFL has agreed a new television deal with Sky Sports but several of the clubs are unhappy.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Championship clubs 'gravely concerned' by new TV deal

20 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Several Championship clubs are "gravely concerned" by the EFL board's announcement it has approved a new domestic broadcasting rights deal.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC international round-up: Chris Gunter set to become Wales' most capped player

20 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC full-back Chris Gunter will become the most capped male player in the history of Welsh football tonight.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Stoke report £30m loss in relegation season

20 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke City report pre-tax losses of £30.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Royals among clubs to agree to controversial £595m Sky Sports deal

20 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC were among a number of Championship clubs to agree a contentious new Sky Sports broadcast deal yesterday.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Ipswich Town: Paul Lambert confident Championship strugglers will climb table

20 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Manager Paul Lambert feels his Ipswich players have already shown the character needed to climb off the bottom of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Sky Sports: EFL agrees new five-year television deal worth £595m with broadcaster

19 November 2018
By BBC Sport

The EFL has agreed a new five-year TV rights deal with Sky Sports, worth £595m, despite opposition from some clubs.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: David Meyler helps student pay off overdraft following social media appeal

19 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC midfielder David Meyler turned Good Samaritan by paying off part of a former student’s overdraft.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC opinion: Ron Gourlay failed to win over Royals fans and his departure was inevitable

19 November 2018
By Chronicle

PERHAPS the biggest cheer from Reading FC fans this season came this morning following the departure of chief executive Ron Gourlay.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Ron Gourlay: Reading chief executive leaves Championship club

19 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Chief executive Ron Gourlay steps down from his role with Championship side Reading after 16 months with the club.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

BREAKING: Ron Gourlay steps down as chief executive of Reading FC

19 November 2018
By Chronicle

RON Gourlay has quit his post as Reading FC chief executive.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement preparing for 'toughest run yet' when Royals return from international break

19 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul admits he would prefer to play teams at the top of the Championship than the bottom ahead of their ‘toughest run yet.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Teenage striker Danny Loader watched by several German top-flight clubs

16 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC teenager Danny Loader is being watched by several German top-flight clubs.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Elliott Bennett: Blackburn Rovers midfielder signs new contract

16 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Elliott Bennett signs a new two-and-a-half-year contract at Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Norwich captain Hanley signs new five-year contract

16 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich City and Scotland defender Grant Hanley signs a new contract at Carrow Road until 2023.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Football-related arrests lowest in a decade & Birmingham City top arrest list

15 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Football-related arrests in England and Wales have more than halved in the past decade, according to new figures.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Charlie Mulgrew: Blackburn Rovers captain signs new deal running until summer 2021

15 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Blackburn captain Charlie Mulgrew signs a new two-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him with the club until summer 2021.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Royals among host of Championship clubs in talks over forming 'breakaway league'

15 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC are one of 15 Championship clubs considering forming a breakaway league due to their opposition of a new broadcasting deal, according to reports.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC international round-up: Chris Gunter on verge of breaking Wales appearance record; Yakou Meite earns first senior Ivory Coast call up

14 November 2018
By Chronicle

SIX Reading FC first team players are on international duty including a first Ivory Coast up for in-form Yakou Meite.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Tom Bradshaw: Millwall and Wales striker ruled out for season with knee injury

14 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Millwall and Wales striker Tom Bradshaw is ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee ligament injury.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC Women: Referee suspended for using rock-paper-scissors instead of coin toss before Manchester City fixture

14 November 2018
By Chronicle

A REFEREE in charge of a Reading FC Women’s fixture has been suspended for using a game of rock-paper-scissors instead of a coin toss.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Barry plays, aged 37, for beaten West Brom U21s in Checkatrade Trophy

13 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Gareth Barry plays for West Brom's Under-21s at the age of 37 in the Checkatrade Trophy but fails to save them from elimination.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC Under 23s: Tyler Frost hat-trick sinks Birmingham City and extends unbeaten run to 12 matches

13 November 2018
By Chronicle

TYLER Frost grabbed a hat-trick as Reading FC Under 23s defeated Birmingham City 3-0 to extend their unbeaten run to 12 games in all competitions.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Academy youngsters plant trees in memory of 15 former players who died in World War One

12 November 2018
By Chronicle

YOUNGSTERS from the Reading FC Academy marked the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One in their own special way.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Dean Smith: Aston Villa have got 'bums off seats' again

12 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa's performance in their 3-0 win at Derby "certainly got the supporters' bums off their seats," says head coach Dean Smith.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Axel Andresson wins a title in Norway; Josh Barrett makes loan debut for Aldershot Town

12 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC defender Axel Andresson has become a title-winner in Norway.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement tells his defenders nobody's position is safe after one clean sheet in 17 games

12 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement has warned his Reading FC defenders that nobody’s position is safe.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Meite Shows Why He Deserved New Contract

12 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

There were more than a few eyebrows raised when striker Yakou Meite was awarded a huge new four year contract at the start of October.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)

Draw Takes Reading Out Of Bottom Three

12 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading climbed out of the relegation zone with a draw against bottom of the league Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)

Reading FC: 'I didn't recognise what I was seeing and could have made six changes at half time' - Paul Clement reflects on today's 2-2 draw

10 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement admitted he didn’t recognise some of his players during a woeful first-half against Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

‘I’m on fire’: Reading FC striker Yakou Meite’s delight at goalscoring form and first senior Ivory Coast call up

10 November 2018
By Chronicle

YAKOU Meite was the first to admit he is ‘on fire’ after netting his sixth goal in five games for Reading FC.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC 2-2 Ipswich Town: In-form Yakou Meite brace sees Royals snatch late draw against basement boys Ipswich Town

10 November 2018
By Chronicle

YAKOU Meite snatched a late equaliser with his sixth goal in five games as Reading FC climbed out of the Championship drop-zone with a spirited 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Live coverage as Paul Clement's Royals host basement boys Ipswich Town

10 November 2018
By Chronicle

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Funeral for former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Fans have turned out for his funeral as colleagues recall his contribution to football and charity.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Andy Rinomhota desperate to keep place for Ipswich Town clash

09 November 2018
By Chronicle

ANDY Rinomhota is determined to nail down a regular place in the Reading FC first-team.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

James McClean: Stoke City winger apologises to 'vast majority' of fans

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke City winger James McClean apologises to the "vast majority" of the club's fans for his "uneducated cavemen" post.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement talks Francesco Guidolin rumours, injuries and finding a settled team

09 November 2018
By Chronicle

MANAGER Paul Clement brushed aside rumours linking Francesco Guidolin with his job at Reading FC, insisting ‘what will be, will be.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

West Bromwich Albion 4-1 Leeds United: Baggies score four second-half goals to win

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion score four second-half goals to thrash Leeds and stop them returning to the top of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Birmingham City 3-3 Hull City: Che Adams hat-trick earns Blues point

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Che Adams' hat-trick extends Birmingham's unbeaten home run to 14 games, despite Hull City's second-half comeback.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Derby County 0-3 Aston Villa: Dean Smith's side earn 'merited' win at Pride Park

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says his side "merited" their comfortable Championship win at Derby County.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Norwich City 4-3 Millwall: Teemu Pukki scores injury-time winner

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Daniel Farke revels in a "magic" win over Millwall as Norwich fight back from 3-2 down in injury time to go top of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Lukas Jutkiewicz: Birmingham City boss Garry Monk says striker deserves his rewards

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz deserves his Championship Player of the Month award, says boss Garry Monk.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Rotherham United: Hosts get late point despite Marek Rodak heroics

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Dominant Blackburn come from behind to draw after finally finding a way past inspired Rotherham keeper Marek Rodak.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Boss Paul Clement anticipates Ipswich Town clash to be their 'hardest game of the season'

09 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement is expecting their ‘hardest game of the season’ tomorrow when Ipswich Town visit Madejski Stadium (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Middlesbrough 2-0 Wigan: Jordan Hugill double moves Boro up to second

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A first-half double from Jordan Hugill sends Middlesbrough second in the Championship with a routine win over Wigan.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Bristol City 0-1 Preston North End: Callum Robinson's goal enough for visitors

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Callum Robinson's eighth goal of the season is enough to give visitors Preston three points at Bristol City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Mark Devlin: Brentford chief executive to exit Championship club after seven years

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Brentford chief executive Mark Devlin is to leave at the end of December after seven years with the Championship club.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Nottingham Forest 0-0 Stoke City: Jack Butland rescues point for Potters at City Ground

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland makes a series of late saves in an enthralling draw against Nottingham Forest.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Royals Favourites As Ipswich Visit

09 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's solid home form has ensured that they are the favourites to pick up another precious three points when they host Ipswich on Saturday.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)

Angus MacDonald: Hull City defender out until March with blood clot

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Hull City defender Angus MacDonald will be out until at least March after a blood clot was found in his calf.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading 2-2 Ipswich: Reading's late header earns a draw

09 November 2018
By BBC Sport

An 84th-minute header from Yakou Meite earns Reading a point after bottom side Ipswich had led for much of the game.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

EFL: Shaun Harvey makes loan system appeal to Fifa vice president

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

The English Football League appeals to Fifa to allow its member clubs to make loan signings outside of transfer windows.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Queens Park Rangers 3-2 Brentford: Rangers win London derby at Loftus Road

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Three goals in eight minutes gives QPR their fourth win in five matches against local rivals Brentford.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Danny Loader called into first-team training while Yakou Meite faces late fitness test ahead of Ipswich Town clash

08 November 2018
By Chronicle

DANNY Loader is pushing for a place in the Reading FC first-team squad for Saturday’s vital home clash with Ipswich Town (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Dawson penalty save earns Sheff Wed draw at Sheff Utd

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Cameron Dawson's first-half penalty save earns Sheffield Wednesday a point from a goalless draw at city rivals Sheffield United.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Swansea City: Barrie McKay's stunner condemns Bolton to defeat

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A stunning Barrie McKay strike gives Swansea victory and condemns Bolton to their fourth consecutive Championship defeat.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wilfried Bony: Swansea City striker fit to return after nine months out

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea City's Wilfried Bony is set to end a nine-month recovery from serious knee injury after being declared fit.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Orjan Nyland: Aston Villa keeper will get confidence from a clean sheet, says Dean Smith

08 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa keeper Orjan Nyland will get confidence from a second successive home clean sheet, says boss Dean Smith.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Chris Basham: Sheffield United defender signs new deal at Bramall Lane until June 2021

07 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Sheffield United defender Chris Basham signs a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the Championship high-fliers.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wigan Athletic: Whelan family sells club to International Entertainment Corporation

07 November 2018
By BBC Sport

The Whelan family sell Wigan Athletic to Hong Kong-based International Entertainment Corporation after 23 years owning the club.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Italian media link ex-Swansea boss Francesco Guidolin with Royals

07 November 2018
By Chronicle

FORMER Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin is being lined up as the next Reading FC manager, according to reports.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement challenges his players to back up Bristol City win with three points against Ipswich Town

07 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement has challenged his players to back up their Bristol City win with victory against Ipswich Town this Saturday (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

GALLERY: View our Reading FC pictures from a nailbiting victory against Bristol City

06 November 2018
By Chronicle

THE Madejski Stadium was rocking again as Reading FC saw off Bristol City for their second successive home win.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Jay Fulton: Midfielder signs new Swansea City contract

06 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Swansea City midfielder Jay Fulton signs a new contract that ties him to the Liberty Stadium until 2021.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

TICKET COMPETITION: Find out how you could win a pair of home tickets to see Reading FC take on Ipswich Town at Madejski Stadium

06 November 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 Ipswich Town on Saturday, November 10 (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC Women 3-0 Bristol City: Watch Fara Williams' stunning goal for Kelly Chambers' Royals

06 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Women clinched their third Women’s Super League 1 win of the season with a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Bristol City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

James Chester: Aston Villa's Wales defender back to his best form

06 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says Wales international defender James Chester is looking back to his best.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Aston Villa 4-5 Reading FC: Loader and House net braces as Royals Under23s come from behind to win nine-goal thriller

05 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC Under 23s rose to the top of the table with a 5-4 rollercoaster victory at Aston Villa Under 23s.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC injury update: Jon Dadi Bodvarsson out for at least six weeks after breaking bone in his back

05 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC top scorer Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out for at least six weeks after breaking a bone in his back.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement jokes that his job is safe for another week thanks to victory against Bristol City

05 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC boss Paul Clement joked that his job is safe for another week thanks to their 3-2 victory over Bristol City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

FA and Stoke investigate McClean's 'uneducated cavemen' post

05 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Stoke City winger James McClean is warned by the Football Association over his use of an offensive word in a social media post.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading Make It Three Home Wins From Four

05 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading finally produced the kind of performance their fans have been craving all season.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)

EFL: A 12-hour away day round trip and other things you may have missed

03 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A 12-hour away day round trip, an afternoon to forget for one goalkeeper and an inspired comeback contributes to a fine day in the EFL.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC 3-2 Bristol City: Leandro Bacuna nets winner to ease the pressure on boss Paul Clement

03 November 2018
By Chronicle

LEANDRO Bacuna scored the winner for Reading FC in a desperately-needed victory against Bristol City to boost Paul Clement’s chances of keeping his job.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Bolton Wanderers: Ken Anderson 'ends suggestion of immediate managerial change'

03 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Phil Parkinson's position as manager of Bolton is safe for the foreseeable future, says chairman Ken Anderson.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Royals achieve thrilling 3-2 victory against Bristol City, with Bacuna sealing important win

03 November 2018
By Chronicle

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement set for 100th game as manager as pressure mounts on Royals' boss

02 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement believes surviving tough times at Reading FC will benefit him in the long run as he prepares to take charge of his 100th game as manager.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Neil Cutler: Aston Villa boss Dean Smith brings in ex-Walsall goalkeeping coach from WBA

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa head coach Dean Smith appoints West Brom's Neil Cutler as the club's new goalkeeping coach.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Paul Clement responds to Supporters' Trust criticisms over a 'club in decline'

02 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC manager Paul Clement has responded to stinging criticism from the club’s supporters’ trust.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Stoke 0-0 Middlesbrough: Jack Butland saves earn hosts point

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough miss the chance to go back to the top of the Championship following an entertaining goalless draw at Stoke.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Wigan Athletic 1-2 Leeds United: Pablo Hernandez & Kemar Roofe send Leeds top

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Leeds United come from a goal down to beat Wigan Athletic and return to the top of the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading 3-2 Bristol City: Bacuna strike hands Royals victory

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Reading move out of the Championship relegation zone with a 3-2 victory against Bristol City.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Sheffield Wednesday 0-4 Norwich City: Canaries go top after thrashing Owls

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Norwich City manager Daniel Farke says his side must not get carried away after going top of the Championship following their 4-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Rotherham United 2-1 Swansea City: Millers come from behind to win

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Rotherham United stunned Swansea City with a 2-1 comeback victory at the New York Stadium.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Hull City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Fraizer Campbell nets Tigers winner

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Fraizer Campbell's goal gives lowly Hull back-to-back victories and extends West Brom's winless run to four matches.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Under-fire boss Paul Clement has sleepless nights over team selection for Bristol City clash

02 November 2018
By Chronicle

PAUL Clement admits he is having sleepless nights over his Reading FC team selection for tomorrow’s home clash against Bristol City (3pm ko).

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Chairman Sharpe to step down once Wigan takeover completed

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

David Sharpe is to step down as chairman of Championship club Wigan Athletic once a takeover is completed.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Ipswich Town 1-1 Preston North End: Paul Lambert ends first game in charge with draw

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Paul Lambert's first game in charge of Ipswich Town ends in a draw against fellow Championship strugglers Preston.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Derby County 3-1 Birmingham City: Second-half goals end Blues' unbeaten run

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Two Derby goals in three second-half minutes help to end Birmingham City's 11-match unbeaten run in the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Brentford 2-0 Millwall: Thomas Frank gets first win as Bees head coach

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Goals from Sergi Canos and Ollie Watkins give Thomas Frank his first victory as Brentford head coach against Millwall.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Blackburn 1-0 QPR: Bradley Dack penalty gives Rovers all three points

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

A late Blackburn Rovers penalty was enough to give them all three points in a tense victory over QPR in the Championship.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Sheffield United: Blades knocked off top of Championship

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Chris Wilder says Sheffield United looked like "an average side" after being knocked off the Championship summit following defeat at Nottingham Forest.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

West Bromwich Albion: Which is the best way forward for Baggies to win promotion?

02 November 2018
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks at whether West Bromwich Albion have found the right way to get straight back to the Premier League.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

QPR: Community group's training ground planning appeal rejected

01 November 2018
By BBC Sport

QPR hope to begin work at Warren Farm, after the Supreme Court rejects a bid to overturn permission for a new training ground.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Karim Ansarifard: Nottingham Forest sign Iran international

01 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Nottingham Forest complete the signing of Iran striker Karim Ansarifard after delays obtaining a work permit.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Aston Villa 2-0 Bolton: Villa back to winning ways

01 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa return to winning ways as Jack Grealish and James Chester score the goals to beat Bolton 2-0.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

More cards needed to 'protect' Villa's Grealish

01 November 2018
By BBC Sport

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith says referees need to show more cards to 'protect' targeted players like Jack Grealish.

Read More
(This is an external link to the BBC Sport website)

Reading FC: Royals linked with non-league 'wonderkid'

01 November 2018
By Chronicle

READING FC are chasing non-league ‘wonderkid’ Billy Whitehouse.

Read More
(This is an external link to the Chronicle website)

Who could replace Paul Clement?

01 November 2018
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's manager looks to be nearing the exit door, but who can take the reins at The Royals? The fate of Reading boss Paul Clement looks to be sealed following a ninth league defeat of the season, after a 2-0 loss at Swansea City last weekend left The Royals in the relegation zone.

Read More
(This is an external link to the HNA? website)