Reading Football Club News Feed: April 2019
Patrick Bamford: Leeds United striker charged by Football Association for simulation
30 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford faces a two-game ban after an FA charge for simulation in the draw with Aston Villa.
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Swansea hold Derby's hunt for play-offs
30 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby County miss a chance to all-but secure their place in the Championship play-offs as Wayne Routledge replies to Richard Keogh's opener.
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John O'Shea: Reading's ex-Manchester United and Republic of Ireland defender to retire
30 April 2019
By BBC Sport
John O'Shea confirms he will retire at the end of the season after a 20-year career for club and country.
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Oliver Norwood: Sheffield United midfielder hopeful of Premier League chance at third attempt
30 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Norwood is hopeful of getting his chance in the Premier League next season after winning a third successive promotion.
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Bassini to provide EFL with proof of Bolton takeover funding within 48 hours
30 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Laurence Bassini commits to provide the English Football League with proof he has the funds to take over Bolton within 48 hours.
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READING FC: Royals secure Championship status for next season despite defeat at Middlesbrough
29 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC secured their status in the Championship for next season despite a 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday.
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Bristol City beat Millwall to keep play-off hopes alive
29 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bristol City come from behind to win at Millwall and keep their slim Championship play-off hopes alive.
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Billy Sharp: Sheffield United captain 'had to make promotion happen'
29 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp says he appreciates promotion to the Premier League more because he was "hurt" by going so close in the past.
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Dean Smith: Aston Villa boss praises Marcelo Bielsa 'sportsmanship'
28 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Vila boss Dean Smith was pleased to see "sportsmanship prevail" as Leeds allowed his side to equalise.
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Sheffield United promoted to Premier League
28 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United are promoted to the Premier League as Leeds United draw with Aston Villa.
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Bolton v Brentford: Postponed game 'to be played this week' says Bassini
28 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton's postponed game against Brentford is set to be played this week says Laurence Bassini, who intends to complete his takeover of the club.
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Norwich City: Chris Sutton on one of promoted club's 'greatest ever seasons'
28 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ex-Norwich striker Chris Sutton says the club's promotion to the Premier League caps one of their "greatest ever seasons".
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Bolton Wanderers: EFL says club must fulfil fixtures after Brentford game postponed
27 April 2019
By BBC Sport
The EFL Board tells Bolton to fulfil their final two fixtures of the season after Saturday's game with Brentford was called off.
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Villa winning run ends in controversy at Leeds
27 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa's winning run is ended by Leeds United in a drawn hot-tempered game of two remarkable goals at Elland Road.
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Lee Johnson: Bristol City head coach on Game of Thrones and play-off race
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson speaks to BBC Points West ahead of Saturday's meeting with play-off rivals Derby County.
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Aston Villa: Dean Smith says John Terry will be top manager
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith says his assistant coach John Terry will make a "top manager" in the future.
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Leeds 'could not repeat' level of consistency - Bielsa
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa says he does not think his squad could repeat the level of consistency they have shown this season.
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Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Nottingham Forest
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Nahki Wells misses a late penalty for QPR as Nottingham Forest claim a narrow victory at Loftus Road.
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Millwall 0-0 Stoke City: Lions seal Championship survival with draw
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Millwall are held to a goalless draw by Stoke but retain their Championship status after Rotherham are relegated.
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Bolton Wanderers v Brentford
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Bolton Wanderers and Brentford (15:00 BST).
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Rotherham relegated to League One after West Brom defeat
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Rotherham United are relegated from the Championship after West Bromwich Albion come from behind to win at The Hawthorns.
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Bolton Wanderers v Brentford called off by EFL with wages still owed to Bolton players
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Saturday's game between Bolton and Brentford is called off with Wanderers' players still being owed unpaid wages.
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Birmingham City 1-1 Wigan Athletic: Nick Powell equaliser earns point for Latics
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City stretch their unbeaten run to six games but Nick Powell's goal earns Wigan a point at St Andrew's.
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Preston North End 3-3 Sheffield Wednesday: Forestieri and Nuhiu salvage draw for Owls
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday score two late goals to draw with Preston North End, but the Owls' play-off challenge comes to an end.
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Hull come back to draw with Swansea
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Hull City end Swansea City's unlikely Championship play-off push after coming back to earn a point at the Liberty Stadium.
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Blades ease to win over relegated Ipswich
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United effectively seal promotion to the Premier League by beating relegated Ipswich at Bramall Lane.
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Middlesbrough come from behind to stay in race for top six
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough come from behind to keep their play-off hopes alive while Reading's safety is confirmed despite defeat.
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Norwich City 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Canaries promoted after Stiepermann & Vrancic goals
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Norwich City have "achieved something really extraordinary" by sealing promotion to the Premier League, says manager Daniel Farke.
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Lampard hails 'massive' Derby win over Bristol City
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby maintain their place in the Championship play-off spots with victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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Michael Hector: Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce keen to bring back Chelsea loanee
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield Wednesday boss Steve Bruce wants to bring Chelsea loanee Michael Hector back to the club next season.
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Michael Appleton: West Brom add former Baggies player to Jimmy Shan's backroom team
26 April 2019
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion add former Baggies player Michael Appleton to Jimmy Shan's backroom team at The Hawthorns.
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Reading FC injury update: Nelson Oliveira and Yakou Meite out for season
25 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC strike duo Nelson Oliveira and Yakou Meite will miss the final two games of the Skybet Championship season due to injury.
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Jose Gomes hopes Reading can take advantage of pressure on Middlesbrough
25 April 2019
By Chronicle
JOSE Gomes believes Reading can take advantage of the pressure on play-offs chasing Middlesbrough when the two sides clash at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday (3pm), writes Richard Ashton.
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Championship team of the season: Who makes your XI?
25 April 2019
By BBC Sport
The Professional Footballers' Association have announced their Championship team of the season - but who makes your XI?
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Derby boss Lampard calls for VAR in Championship
25 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby manager Frank Lampard calls for VAR in the Championship after being charged with improper conduct.
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Championship clubs back EFL over spending rules
24 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship clubs agree that the EFL should continue to independently police spending rules after a motion for greater transparency was rejected.
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Reading FC manager Jose Gomes hails Royals fans
24 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC manager Jose Gomes paid tribute to the club's fans after a successful Easter weekend left Royals on the brink of Skybet Championship survival.
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Frank Lampard: Derby County boss charged with improper conduct
24 April 2019
By BBC Sport
The FA charge Derby County boss Frank Lampard with misconduct over his alleged behaviour after their draw at Birmingham.
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Championship: Norwich and Leeds dominate PFA selection of team of 2018-19
24 April 2019
By BBC Sport
High-fliers Norwich and Leeds each have three players in the Professional Footballers' Association's Championship team of 2018-19.
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Rachel Furness strike helps Reading FC Women edge out Brighton
24 April 2019
By Chronicle
Reading FC Women made it three wins and three clean sheets from as many Super League games as Rachel Furness grabbed the decisive goal in their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at Madejski Stadium.
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Ryan Nyambe: Blackburn Rovers defender signs two-year deal
23 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Blackburn defender Ryan Nyambe agrees a new contract to keep him at Ewood Park until 2021.
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Pete Skipper: Hull City legend dies aged 61
23 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Former Hull City defender Pete Skipper, who helped them to two promotions in the 1980s, dies at the age of 61.
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Ezgjan Alioski: Leeds United winger to miss rest of the season
23 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds confirm winger Ezgjan Alioski will miss the rest of the season with a torn meniscus, suffered against Brentford.
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Safe After Entertaining Draw With West Brom
23 April 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Reading virtually guaranteed their place in the Championship next season with a gutsy performance against promotion chasing Albion.
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MATCH REPORT: Reading on verge of safety after 0-0 draw with West Brom
22 April 2019
By Chronicle
Reading are on the verge of Championship survival as they battled to a 0-0 draw against West Bromwich Albion at the Madejski Stadium.
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READING FC: Royals boss Jose Gomes happy with performance at Bristol City
22 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC boss Jose Gomes was happy with the result, performance and manner in which his side scored in the 1-1 draw at Bristol City on Good Friday.
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PICTURE GALLERY: Royals ease relegation fears with a point at Bristol City
22 April 2019
By Chronicle
JOSH Brownhill headed a 72nd minute equaliser to earn play-off contenders Bristol City a precious point in a 1-1 Championship draw with Reading at Ashton Gate on Good Friday.
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Lolley scores twice as Forest beat play-off hopefuls Boro
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Joe Lolley scores twice as Middlesbrough's Championship play-off bid is dealt a blow by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.
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Wigan Athletic 2-0 Preston North End: Leon Clarke & Lee Evans goals seal Latics' survival
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leon Clarke and Lee Evans secure Championship survival for Wigan and end Preston's faint hopes of making the play-offs.
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Norwich on brink of promotion despite fourth straight draw
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship leaders Norwich City move to the brink of promotion to the Premier League despite their fourth straight draw.
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Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Bristol City: Barry Bannan scores one & makes another
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Barry Bannan is the architect as Sheffield Wednesday beat Bristol City to help keep the Championship play-off race wide open.
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Rotherham United 1-3 Birmingham City: Blues seal Championship safety with comeback win
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City secure Championship survival by coming from behind to beat relegation rivals Rotherham United.
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Reading 0-0 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies clinch play-off berth
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
A bore draw at Reading is enough to secure West Bromwich Albion's place in the Championship play-offs.
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Swansea win at relegated Ipswich
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Swansea City end their worst run of Championship away defeats with a 1-0 win at already relegated Ipswich Town.
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Sheff Utd beat Hull to edge closer to Premier League
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United take a giant step towards promotion to the Premier League with a comfortable win at mid-table Hull City.
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Derby County 2-0 Queens Park Rangers: Late Harry Wilson double puts Rams sixth
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby County move into the Championship play-off places as Harry Wilson's stoppage-time double gives them victory over QPR.
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Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Bolton Wanderers: Ben Brereton grabs first Rovers goal
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ben Brereton breaks his Blackburn duck to set up his side's fourth straight victory as they see off relegated Bolton.
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Aston Villa clinch play-off spot with club record 10th win in a row
21 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa claim a record-breaking 10th successive win as victory over Millwall secures Dean Smith's side a play-off place.
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Brentford 2-0 Leeds United: Neal Maupay & Sergi Canos dent Leeds promotion hopes
20 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds United slip three points below promotion rivals Sheffield United with two games to play as they lose at Brentford.
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Bolton Wanderers: Relegated Championship club can 'come back stronger' says boss Phil Parkinson
19 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Manager Phil Parkinson says Bolton Wanderers can "come back stronger" after their relegation from the Championship.
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Reading FC ease relegation fears with 1-1 draw at Bristol City
19 April 2019
By Chronicle
Reading eased their relegation fears with a very creditable 1-1 draw against play-off chasing Bristol City at a balmy Ashton Gate.
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Middlesbrough back into play-off spots with Stoke win
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Britt Assombalonga's early goal sees Middlesbrough beat Stoke to return to the Championship play-off places.
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Sheff Utd beat 10-man Forest to go second
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United beat 10-man Nottingham Forest to keep the pressure on Championship rivals Leeds in the automatic promotion race.
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Bolton relegated from Championship with defeat by Aston Villa
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton are relegated from the Championship as Aston Villa claim a record-equalling ninth successive win
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Leeds United 1-2 Wigan Athletic: 10-man Latics stun promotion-hunting Whites
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Gavin Massey scores twice as 10-man Wigan come from behind to stun Marcelo Bielsa's promotion-chasing Leeds United at Elland Road.
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Play-off hopefuls Bristol City held by lowly Reading
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Improving Reading pick up another big away point as they hold Championship play-off contenders Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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Leaders Norwich rescued by Vrancic equaliser
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship leaders Norwich rescue a point deep in stoppage time in a dramatic draw against Sheffield Wednesday.
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Derby fight back for point at Birmingham
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby stay within three points of the Championship play-off places by twice coming from behind to earn a draw at Birmingham.
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Gayle double as West Brom beat Hull
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Dwight Gayle hits two second-half goals as West Brom come from behind to beat Hull City and consolidate fourth place.
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Rotherham stay in trouble with Swansea loss
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Rotherham's survival hopes are dented in controversial fashion as Swansea City edge a thrilling contest 4-3.
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Millwall 1-1 Brentford: Lions fail to beat 10-man Bees
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Millwall fail to beat 10-man Brentford and take a major step towards securing their Championship survival.
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Preston North End 4-0 Ipswich Town: Preston end four-game losing run
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Preston end a four-game losing streak in the Championship with a comfortable win over already-relegated Ipswich at Deepdale.
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Graham Potter: Swansea City boss plans to stay despite Celtic link
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Graham Potter says he is planning to stay as Swansea City manager despite being linked with the Celtic job.
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Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis to face match-fixing trial
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis is one of 28 people being prosecuted.
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Dael Fry and Daniel Ayala: Middlesbrough defenders out for rest of the season
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Middlesbrough defenders Dael Fry and Daniel Ayala are to miss the rest of the season with injuries.
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QPR 1-2 Blackburn: Danny Graham and Bradley Dack score to secure third win in a row
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Blackburn win for a third league game in a row thanks to goals from Danny Graham and Bradley Dack against managerless QPR.
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Steven Reid: West Brom appoint former player to assist coach Jimmy Shan
18 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Steven Reid returns to West Brom to assist caretaker head coach Jimmy Shan for the rest of the 2018-19 season.
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Bristol City: Club charged by FA for failing to ensure 'orderly' conduct of players
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bristol City are charged by the FA for failing to ensure the "orderly" conduct of their players against Aston Villa.
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Laurence Bassini: Former Watford owner agrees deal to buy Bolton Wanderers
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ex-Watford owner Laurence Bassini agrees to buy Bolton Wanderers, "saving the club from administration at the 11th hour".
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Queens Park Rangers: Naming rights to Loftus Road to be gifted to charity
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
QPR will gift naming rights to Loftus Road to a charity from next season and have asked fans to choose the cause.
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Bristol City fans anger at £7 'rip-off' Easter egg in club shop
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
The Bristol City club shop is selling sports-branded Cadbury's eggs which can be bought for just £1.
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John Swift: Reading midfielder to miss rest of season after hip surgery
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Reading midfielder John Swift will miss the rest of the season after having a hip operation.
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Stoke City: Bruno Martins Indi contemplates leaving in search of Premier League return
17 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Defender Bruno Martins Indi say he is contemplating leaving Stoke as he looks for a quick return to the Premier League.
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West Bromwich Albion: Jimmy Shan to stay in charge for rest of season
16 April 2019
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion first-team coach Jimmy Shan is to remain as caretaker head coach for the rest of the season.
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Angel Rangel: QPR player apologises to Swansea fans over gesture
15 April 2019
By BBC Sport
QPR's former Swansea defender Angel Rangel apologises to the Welsh club's fans after reacting to social media messages.
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SUPPORTERS' GALLERY: Jose Gomes praises brave Reading FC for win against Brentford
15 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC manager Jose Gomes praised the bravery of his players as they held on to gain a hard-earned 2-1 Championship victory over Brentford at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
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PICTURE GALLERY: Yakou Meite double helps Reading FC to victory over Brentford
15 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC won three crucial points in their battle against relegation from the Championship this season after a 2-1 victory against Brentford on Saturday, writes Rob Stevens.
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Alex Neil: Preston North End manager signs new three-year deal
14 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Preston North End boss Alex Neil signs a new three-year deal to end speculation linking him with West Bromwich Albion.
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Another Big Step Towards Safety
14 April 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Buoyed with confidence gained from a magnificent away draw against league leaders Norwich in midweek Reading raced into an early lead with two superbly taken goals from Yakou Meite in the opening fifteen minutes.
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Why Ipswich are meeting relegation with optimism
13 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town's 17-year spell in England's second tier ended with relegation on Saturday, so why are fans so optimistic?
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READING FC: Jose Gomes praises brave Royals for win against Brentford and three very important points
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC manager Jose Gomes praised the bravery of his players as they held on to gain a hard-earned 2-1 Championship victory over Brentford at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
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Exclusive: Matt Miazga cannot rule out summer move to Reading FC
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC loanee Matt Miazga stressed he will keep his options open this summer.
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READING FC: Yakou Meite double helps the Royals to victory against Brentford
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC won three crucial points in their battle against relegation from the Championship this season after a 2-1 victory against Brentford on Saturday, writes Rob Stevens.
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READING FC 2-1 Brentford FC: Yakou Meite brace gives Royals priceless win
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC put on a sensational first-half display to help ease their relegation fears with a 2-1 win over Brentford FC.
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AS IT HAPPENED: Reading FC 2 vs Brentford FC 1
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
1:39pm If you missed the all important injury news and pre-match build-up then you can keep up to date with everything right here.
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Game day: Reading FC take on Brentford FC at Madejski Stadium
13 April 2019
By Chronicle
LIAM Moore is expected to be fit to start for Reading FC against Brentford FC despite concerns over his shoulder.
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Middlesbrough 1-0 Hull City: Britt Assombalonga goal gives Boro back-to-back wins
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Britt Assombalonga's winner against Hull City moves Middlesbrough back to within a point of the Championship play-off places.
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Bolton Wanderers chief scout 'cannot afford to travel to games' after three months unpaid
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton's chief scout cannot afford to travel to games as he has not been paid for three months, says boss Phil Parkinson.
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Pukki earns Championship leaders Norwich point at Wigan
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Teemu Pukki's equaliser helps Championship leaders Norwich take another step towards promotion by coming from behind to draw at Wigan.
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West Bromwich Albion 4-1 Preston North End: Dwight Gayle hits a hat-trick in thumping Baggies win
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Preston boss Alex Neil says speculation linking him with the vacant West Bromwich Albion job led to his side's loss to the Baggies.
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Leeds strengthen promotion bid with win over Sheff Wed
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds move three points clear of third-placed Sheffield United in the race for promotion from the Championship with victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
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Ipswich Town 1-1 Birmingham City: Tractor Boys relegated to League One
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ipswich Town's 17-year spell in the Championship comes to an end as they draw with Birmingham City and are relegated to League One.
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Sheffield United 1- 1 Millwall: Dramatic late equaliser sees Blades drop points
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Millwall score late equaliser shortly after missing penalty to claim a point against promotion-chasing Sheffield United
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Queens Park Rangers 4-0 Swansea City: QPR ease relegation worries
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Queens Park Rangers ease their relegation worries with a 4-0 thrashing of Swansea City that effectively ends the Welsh club's faint hopes of reaching the Championship play-offs.
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Nottingham Forest 1-2 Blackburn Rovers: Graham secures rare away win
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Danny Graham scored his 150th career goal as Blackburn all but end Nottingham Forest's play-off hopes with a rare away win.
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Derby County 4-0 Bolton Wanderers: Rams rout deepens Bolton woes
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Mason Mount stars as Derby keep their play-off hopes alive and edge Bolton closer to relegation with a comfortable win at Pride Park.
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Stoke City 2-2 Rotherham United: Millers come from 2-0 down to rescue point
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Michael Smith and Matt Crooks score as relegation-threatened Rotherham come from 2-0 down to earn a point at Stoke.
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Reading 2-1 Brentford: Meite brace boosts Royals' survival bid
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Yakou Meite scores both goals as Reading boost their hopes of avoiding relegation with a home victory over Brentford.
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Aston Villa 2-1 Bristol City: Tammy Abraham penalty helps hosts to eighth straight win
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa strengthen their grip on a play-off spot by beating top-six rivals Bristol City to make it eight straight league wins.
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Bolton financial problems 'affecting players' personal lives'
12 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton Wanderers' off-field issues are affecting players' personal lives, says defender Andrew Taylor.
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READING FC: Andy Rinomhota bags an injury-time equaliser as the Royals draw at Norwich City
11 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC youngster Andy Rinomhota scored in the final minute of added time to earn a 2-2 draw and end Norwich's eight-match winning streak in the Sky Bet Championship on Wednesday.
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Aston Villa: Jack Grealish thrives on being skipper after seven straight victories
11 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish loves his new role as captain after leading his side to seven successive wins.
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Liam Moore believes 'togetherness' of Reading FC squad will help them survive
11 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC skipper Liam Moore believes the 'togetherness' manager Jose Gomes has instilled in the squad will be key as they try to avoid relegation from the Skybet Championship, writes Richard Ashton.
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Alex Neil: Preston boss says focus is on North End amid West Bromwich Albion rumours
11 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Preston boss Alex Neil says he is not concerned about speculation linking him with the vacancy at West Bromwich Albion.
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Swansea City academy to keep Category One status after budget cut fears
11 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Swansea City's academy has escaped being downgraded as part of a bid to cut costs at the Championship club.
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James, Aarons, Bowen, Adams, Maupay, Phillips, Kelly: Championship rising stars
10 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Following Daniel James' latest star turn for Swansea, BBC Sport looks at some of the Championship's brightest prospects.
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Game of Thrones: Is Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa going to end up on Iron Throne?
10 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Is Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa destined to be the ruler of the Seven Kingdoms in Game of Thrones?
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Derby charged by FA for failing to control players
10 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby County are charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during Saturday's draw at Brentford.
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Ipswich Town: Fan gets Alan Judge tattoo on bottom
10 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Scott Reay has Alan Judge's name tattooed on his bum after the midfielder signs for Ipswich Town.
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Hull City 2-1 Wigan Athletic: Jordy De Wijs heads late winner for hosts
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Jordy De Wijs scores a late winner as play-off hopefuls Hull City come from behind to beat struggling Wigan Athletic.
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Norwich City 2-2 Reading: Royals strike late to seal draw at Carrow Road
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship leaders Norwich City are held to a draw against Reading after Andy Rinomhota scores in the game's final moments.
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Millwall 0-0 QPR: London derby ends in stalemate
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Millwall and QPR miss the chance to pull away from the bottom three in a scoreless, physical derby at The Den.
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Rotherham United 1-2 Aston Villa: 10-man visitors climb back up to fifth
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa come from behind with 10 men to record a seventh straight win in a game of three penalties at Rotherham.
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Brentford 2-0 Ipswich Town: Bees victory leaves Tractor Boys on the brink
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Neal Maupay and Ollie Watkins find the net as Brentford's first win in six games edges Ipswich Town closer to the drop.
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Birmingham City 1-1 Sheffield United: Blades miss chance to go back second with St Andrews draw
09 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United have to settle for a draw at Birmingham as they hand control back to Leeds in the Championship promotion race.
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Maikel Kieftenbeld: Birmingham City midfielder out for six to nine months with knee injury
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Birmingham City midfielder Maikel Kieftenbeld to be out for six to nine months after suffering a knee injury in their win against Leeds.
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Swansea City see off nine-man Stoke
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Daniel James gave another sparkling display as Swansea beat nine-man Stoke to keep alive their play-off hopes.
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Bristol City 3-2 West Bromwich Albion: Robins hang on to beat Baggies
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
After scoring three goals in the first 19 minutes, Bristol City hang on nervously to beat West Bromwich Albion.
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Blackburn win dents Derby's play-off hopes
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Goals by Joe Rothwell and Bradley Dack for Blackburn deliver a major dent to Derby's play-off hopes.
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Matias hits two for Owls in win over Forest
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Marco Matias scores twice as Sheffield Wednesday keep their Championship play-off hopes alive by beating Nottingham Forest.
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Bamford double puts Leeds up to second in Championship
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Patrick Bamford scores twice against 10-man Preston as Leeds move back up to second in the Championship.
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Middlesbrough end losing run at lowly Bolton
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ashley Fletcher scores twice as Middlesbrough end a run of six straight defeats with a 2-0 win at struggling Bolton.
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Bolton Wanderers: Club given early EFL payment to ensure Ipswich game was on
08 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton receive an advance £160,000 payment from the Football League to ensure Saturday's game against Ipswich could be played.
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Reading FC players refuse to wear Kick It Out shirts prior to Hull City defeat
08 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC players refused to wear the Kick It Out shirts during their warm-up ahead of Saturday's 3-1 Championship defeat at Hull City.
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EFL Awards: Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki named Championship Player of the Season
07 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki is named Championship Player of the Season at the EFL Awards.
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READING FC: Jose Gomes admits the Royals lost their focus in defeat at Hull City
07 April 2019
By Chronicle
NIGEL Adkins said his Hull City side should have scored even more goals after they beat Reading 3-1 at the KC Stadium on Saturday.
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EFL: A spot-kick shambles and Steve Bruce's unwanted double among five things you might have missed
06 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Stoke's spot-kick shambles and Steve Bruce's unwanted double are among five EFL things you might have missed on Saturday.
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Championship racist abuse claims involving Duane Holmes and Nathan Byrne investigated
06 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Two incidents of alleged racist abuse are being investigated following Championship matches on Saturday.
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Tony Pulis: Under-fire boss says Middlesbrough can make play-offs
06 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Manager Tony Pulis insists Middlesbrough still believe they can reach the Championship play-offs despite losing their past six matches.
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READING FC: The Royals suffer defeat at Hull City in Championship relegation battle
06 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC suffered a blow in the battle against relegation from the Championship this season after a 3-1 defeat at Hull City on Saturday, writes Rob Stevens.
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Birmingham City 1-0 Leeds United: Blues claim vital win over promotion hopefuls
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Premier League promotion hopefuls Leeds slip to a potentially damaging defeat at struggling Birmingham.
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Hull City 3-1 Reading: Tigers battle back to keep play-off hopes alive
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Hull City come back from behind to beat struggling Reading and keep their play-off hopes alive.
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Millwall 2-0 West Brom: Ahmed Hegazi scores own goal and is sent off as Lions win
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Millwall claim a deserved win over promotion-chasing West Bromwich Albion to remain one point above the Championship relegation zone.
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Bolton Wanderers v Ipswich Town game back on after 'critical IT failure'
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton's Championship game with Ipswich on Saturday is back on after officials resolve a "critical IT failure" at their ground.
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Brentford 3-3 Derby County: Rams held in thrilling draw at Bees
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Brentford hit back on three occasions to earn a draw which keeps Derby outside the Championship play-off places.
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Boro fall to sixth consecutive defeat
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Swansea City comprehensively outplay Middlesbrough and consign them to a sixth successive defeat to increase the scrutiny on manager Tony Pulis.
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Alan Judge: Midfielder signs Ipswich Town contract until 2021
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Judge signs a new two-year contract with Championship strugglers Ipswich Town.
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Sheffield Wednesday 1-3 Aston Villa: Villa score two stoppage-time goals to win
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Aston Villa score two goals in stoppage time at Sheffield Wednesday to win a sixth straight Championship game.
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Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Ipswich Town: Collin Quaner scores two in Tractor Boys' win
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Collin Quaner scores two first-half goals to give Ipswich Town victory over fellow Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers.
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Rotherham United 2-1 Nottingham Forest: Struggling Millers claim vital victory
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Rotherham boost their Championship survival hopes with a gutsy victory over play-off chasing Nottingham Forest.
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Preston 0-1 Sheffield United: Blades go second with win
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Sheffield United return to the automatic promotion places following a narrow win over Preston North End.
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Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Stoke City: Potters end run of goalless draws with win
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Stoke City end their run of goalless draws with a win at Blackburn Rovers in a game littered with injuries.
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Norwich City 4-0 Queens Park Rangers: Canaries continue promotion charge
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship leaders Norwich City dominate against a hapless Queens Park Rangers side for their eighth win in a row.
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Bolton Wanderers: Laurence Bassini 'close' to deal to buy Championship club
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ex-Watford owner Laurence Bassini says he is very close to striking a deal to buy struggling Championship club Bolton Wanderers.
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Bristol City 2-2 Wigan Athletic: Anthony Pilkington grabs late Latics equaliser
05 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Anthony Pilkington grabs an injury-time equaliser as relegation-threatened Wigan earn a point at play-off chasers Bristol City.
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Yakou Meite happy to stay with Reading FC
04 April 2019
By Chronicle
YAKOU Meite insists he wants to be a Reading FC player next season despite almost quitting the club in January, writes Courtney Friday.
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Jose Gomes eyes Hull City victory to push Reading FC towards safety
04 April 2019
By Chronicle
MANAGER Jose Gomes believes victory for Reading FC at Hull City on Saturday would put them on the brink of Championship safety.
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Michael McGovern: Norwich City goalkeeper signs two-year deal
04 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Norwich City goalkeeper Michael McGovern signs a new two-year deal with the Championship table-toppers.
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Bolton games to go ahead but players still not paid
04 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton Wanderers' next two home matches will both go ahead as planned, but the club's players have still not been paid.
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Will Reading FC survive? Predict the key games to see how the relegation battle pans out
03 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Royals have seven games left to secure their status in the second tier
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Bolton High Court hearing adjourned again
03 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship strugglers Bolton Wanderers are given a further five weeks to settle their debts or risk administration.
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READING FC: Under-23s suffer defeat to Bayern Munich II in Premier League International Cup
03 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING Under-23s exited the Premier League International Cup after a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich II on Monday.
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Reading FC boss Jose Gomes optimistic Nelson Oliveira can return for Hull City clash
03 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Royals take on the Tigers at the KCOM Stadium this weekend
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Reading FC loan update as Gabriel Osho returns and Ben House back training with Royals
02 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
The pair both featured for Royals' U23s in the defeat by Bayern Munich on Monday night
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READING FC: Captain Paul McShane returns in win against Preston North End
02 April 2019
By Chronicle
ROYALS captain Paul McShane made his long-awaited return to first team football in the 2-1 win against Preston North End on Saturday, writes Rob Stevens.
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Bolton Wanderers: Club's home games with Ipswich and Middlesbrough in doubt
02 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton Wanderers' next two home games are in doubt with fans prevented from entering the ground over safety concerns.
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READING FC: Jose Gomes warns the Royals cannot relax yet with a tough fight ahead
02 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC manager Jose Gomes believes his side won an important three points in their battle to avoid relegation from the Championship this season, writes Rob Stevens.
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Derby County: Rams report £14.6m profit after Pride Park sale to owner Mel Morris
02 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Derby County report a pre-tax profit of £14.
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Reading FC U23s player ratings from Bayern Munich defeat: Howe impresses but night to forget for Holmes
02 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Royals were knocked out of the Premier League International Cup by the Germans on Monday night
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Barry Douglas: Leeds defender to miss rest of season
02 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Leeds defender Barry Douglas will miss the rest of the season after rupturing knee ligaments in the win over Millwall.
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BBC pundit says two more wins will be enough for Reading FC to stay up
02 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Royals have seven remaining games this season, starting at Hull City on Saturday
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How recruiting close to home is helping West Brom cope outside Premier League
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
A policy of focusing on recruiting players born close to the Hawthorns is helping West Brom cope with life outside the Premier League.
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Bristol City earn fine win at play-off rivals Middlesbrough
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bristol City produce a resolute away display to condemn Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough to a fifth successive loss.
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Dyer helps Swansea ease past Brentford
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Swansea produced a high-class display to see off Brentford 3-0 and revive their faint Championship play-offs hopes.
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Bolton players to strike for 48 hours over late staff payments
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Bolton players refuse to train for 48 hours after staff were not paid their salaries on time for the second month in a row.
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PICTURE GALLERY: Reading FC in a priceless win against Preston North End
01 April 2019
By Chronicle
READING FC's fight for survival took on a positive twist after beating high-flying Preston North End 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
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West Brom post £7.5m loss for last season
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
West Bromwich Albion made pre-tax losses of £7.
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Ex Reading FC managers in the frame for vacant QPR job
01 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Steve McClaren was sacked by the Hoops on Monday morning after a miserable run of results
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Queens Park Rangers sack ex-England boss McClaren
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Championship club QPR sack manager Steve McClaren following a run of one win in 15 league games.
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Callum Harriott on Reading FC's survival chances, Guyana call up, injury nightmare and contract situation
01 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Royals' winger has opened up on a range of issues after a turbulent couple of years
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Important Win As Relegation Fears Ease
01 April 2019
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Mo Barrow and Yakou Meite combined twice in space six minutes in the first half to score the goals which gave Reading a much needed and thoroughly deserved victory over a Preston side looking for their seventh successive away win to boost their chances of making the play-offs.
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Ipswich loanee Pennington to miss rest of season
01 April 2019
By BBC Sport
Ipswich loanee Matthew Pennington returns to parent club Everton after rupturing ankle ligaments in training.
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Reading FC first team stars set to feature for U23s against Bayern Munich II in International Cup
01 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Boss Jose Gomes says some of his players will be playing at the Mad Stad on Monday night
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Six games in 21 days - where the points could be won or lost for Reading FC in hectic April schedule
01 April 2019
By Jonathan Low
Jose Gomes' side face a season-defining run of games over the next few weeks
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