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Reading FC News: 2012

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2012.
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Royals Work Hard For Second Win

29 December 2012
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Reading secured a vital second win of the Premier League season to provide a slight glimmer of hope in the battle against relegation.

Reading End Run Of Defeats

27 December 2012
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Reading ended their run of seven straight defeats with a point after a goalless draw at home to Swansea City.

Royals Miss Out On Point In Stoppage Time

22 December 2012
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Reading came within minutes of ending their long run of Premier League defeats but were undone by a controversial stoppage time winner for Manchester City.

Tough Festive Period Starts At Man City

21 December 2012
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Bottom of the league Reading FC face a tough festive period, which starts with a trip to current Premier League Champions Manchester City on Saturday.

Kebe Blasts Anton On Investment

19 December 2012
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Jimmy Kebe is set to be the next player in trouble with the club after blasting Reading FC's main investor Anton Zingarevich in an interview with the Reading Post's Jonny Fordham.

Arsenal Give Reading Another Thrashing

17 December 2012
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It was a disappointing, yet strangely predictable, night at the Madejski Stadium as Reading suffered yet another high scoring stuffing at the hands of Arsenal.

Arsenal Look To Bounce Back At Reading

17 December 2012
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Arsenal will be looking to bounce back from their embarrassing League Cup defeat against Phil Parkinson's League Two Bradford City, as they visit the Madejski Stadium this evening.

McDermott Forgives Guthrie - Again

14 December 2012
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Reading manager Brian McDermott has forgiven Danny Guthrie after the player made a full apology for refusing to travel up to Sunderland for Tuesday's 0-3 thrashing.

Guthrie Must Go After Refusal To Play

12 December 2012
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Surely Danny Guthrie's days at Reading are now numbered after Brian McDermott revealed he refused to travel up to Sunderland for last night's 0-3 Premier League defeat.

Reading Look Doomed After Sunderland Defeat

11 December 2012
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Sunderland took the lead after just three minutes tonight and never looked back, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over Reading.

Reading Head To Sunderland

11 December 2012
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Reading head to Sunderland tonight in their rearranged Premier League fixture.

Reading Pick Up Pace Towards Championship

08 December 2012
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Reading travelled to Southampton in a critical game in what is becoming a desperate battle for survival - and were well beaten in another disappointing performance.

Relegation Battle Continues At Southampton

07 December 2012
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The crunch games are coming thick and fast for Reading in their quest to survive in the Premier League this season.

Reading At Crawley In Third Round

03 December 2012
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Reading will travel to Crawley Town in the third round of the FA Cup on the weekend of the 5th January 2013.

Royals Beaten In Seven Goal Half

01 December 2012
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Reading twice took the lead against Manchester United before losing out by one goal in seven during a hugely entertaining first half.

Fans Expect Worst Against Manchester United

29 November 2012
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Reading fans are predicting a big defeat for Reading as they host top of the table Manchester United at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Defeat At Villa Leaves Reading In Trouble

27 November 2012
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Reading's season took another turn for the worse with a second successive defeat against a relegation rival.

Shorey Overtakes McCarthy As Best Performer

27 November 2012
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Nicky Shorey has overtaken Alex McCarthy at the top of the best performer table after McCarthy continues his enforced absence through injury.

Manager and Players Criticise Performance

26 November 2012
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There's been plenty of criticism of Reading's inability to hold on to a lead this season, and now the manager and players have joined in after Reading took the lead but failed to win for the sixth time this season.

Back In Bottom Three After Late Winner For Wigan

24 November 2012
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It was another disappointing afternoon for the Royals at Wigan as they, once again, failed to hold a lead.

Crunch Time As Royals Visit Wigan And Villa

23 November 2012
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It's set to be an important part of Reading's season as the Royals travel to relegation rivals Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa in the space of four days.

Win A Shirt Competition Closes Friday

22 November 2012
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If you'd like a chance to win a brand new Reading FC home shirt then here's your chance with our free to enter competition.

Le Fondre Double As Royals Get First League Win

17 November 2012
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Reading staged an unexpected comeback, thanks to two second half goals from Le Fondre, to win their first Premier League game of the season at the eleventh attempt.

Royals Team Up With Ticket Tout Website

16 November 2012
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Reading fans asked for a way to sell back tickets when they couldn't make games.

Royals Hunt Points Against Fourth Placed Everton

16 November 2012
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In-form fourth placed Everton visit the Madejski Stadium on Saturday as Reading look to move out of the bottom three in the Premier League.

Free Delivery On Hob Nob Stuff

15 November 2012
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We've teamed up with Spreadshirt to launch an updated Hob Nob Anyone? shop.

McCarthy And Shorey Impress So Far

14 November 2012
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Alex McCarthy and Nicky Shorey have emerged as the most impressive players so far this season, according to votes placed for Hob Nob Anyone? man of the match.

Royals Get Clean Sheet But Still No Win

10 November 2012
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It was yet another disappointing afternoon for the Royals as they failed to secure a Premier League win at the tenth time of asking.

McCarthy Out As Norwich Visit

09 November 2012
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Alex McCarthy will be out of action this weekend as Norwich City visit the Madejski Stadium.

Another Draw As Reading Let Lead Slip

04 November 2012
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Reading, once again, failed to take advantage after taking the lead as the hunt for the ever elusive League win continues.

Reading's Glorious Cup History

31 October 2012
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After Reading set a dubious record of being the first team to score five goals yet lose the match in both the FA Cup and League Cup, it got us thinking about our cup history.

McDermott Unhappy With Worst Defeat

31 October 2012
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Brian McDermott put last night's stunning collapse at the hands of Arsenal down as the worst defeat of his career.

League Cup Exit: Reading 5 Arsenal 7

30 October 2012
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In a truly unbelievable night of football at the Madejski Stadium, Reading were dumped out of the League Cup after coming off the worst in a stunning twelve goal game.

Guthrie: No Bust Up

29 October 2012
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Brian McDermott has claimed there's been no "bust up" with midfielder Danny Guthrie after he was dropped from Saturday's squad.

Late Goal Rescues Point Against Fulham

27 October 2012
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Reading again failed to record a first league win of the season in a dramatic afternoon's entertainment against Fulham at the Madejski Stadium.

Fulham Next Up In Three Point Hunt

26 October 2012
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Fulham are next up for The Royals in the Premier League, as the hunt for the first full three points of the season continues.

Defeated At Liverpool

20 October 2012
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An out of form Liverpool side made the most of Reading's even worse run of form to deliver a single goal defeat at Anfield.

Hunt May Miss Out On Liverpool Game

19 October 2012
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Reading striker Noel Hunt may miss out on tomorrow's trip to Liverpool as Reading's hunt for the first three points of the Premier League season goes on.

Karacan Is Unused Sub In Hungary

16 October 2012
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Jem Karacan was an unused substitute tonight for Turkey as they were defeated 1-3 in their World Cup qualifier against Hungary.

Two Goal Lead Lost As Reading Draw Again

06 October 2012
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The Royals registered another 2-2 draw as the hunt for a first league win of the season continues.

Arsenal League Game Moved For TV

05 October 2012
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Reading's Premier League games at home against Arsenal and Manchester United are both set to be shown on live TV.

Royals Go To Swansea Looking For First Win

05 October 2012
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Reading travel to Swansea City this weekend still looking for that elusive first Premier League victory of the season.

Newcastle Steal Point

29 September 2012
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Reading so nearly produced their first League win of the season after out-playing Newcastle United at the Madejski Stadium.

Ticket Prices Set For Live TV Arsenal Game

27 September 2012
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Reading's fourth round League Cup game at home against Arsenal, on Tuesday 30th October, will be shown live on Sky TV.

QPR Beaten - Arsenal At Home Next

26 September 2012
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Reading twice came from behind to record an impressive 3-2 victory away at QPR this evening in the third round of the League Cup.

Royals Go Bottom After West Brom Defeat

22 September 2012
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Reading sunk to bottom of the Premier League table this afternoon after a third successive league defeat.

Reading Look For First Win At West Brom

21 September 2012
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The Royals travel to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday looking for their first league win of the season.

Jem Karacan Gets New Deal

19 September 2012
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Jem Karacan has agreed a new contract with Reading Football Club that will run until Summer 2015.

McDermott Comes Clean On Federici

18 September 2012
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Brian McDermott has now admitted that Federici was dropped on Sunday, giving Alex McCarthy a start in goal, due to poor form.

Federici To Be Given Rest

17 September 2012
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Alex McCarthy looks set to be given an extended run as first choice keeper for the Royals, after making his first start of the season in Sunday's 1-3 home defeat to Spurs.

Royals Well Beaten By Spurs

16 September 2012
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Reading were given a demonstration in Premier League football this afternoon at the Madejski Stadium - going down 1-3 to Spurs.

Royals Return To League Action Against Spurs

14 September 2012
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Reading, at last, are back in Premier League action this weekend as Spurs visit the Madejski.

Pearce Scores On Ireland Debut

12 September 2012
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Alex Pearce made his senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland last night as they defeated Oman 4-1 in a friendly at Craven Cottage.

Alex Pearce In Ireland Squad

10 September 2012
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Congratulations to Alex Pearce who has been called into the full Ireland squad ahead of their fixture tomorrow night against Oman.

QPR League Cup Tickets On Sale

04 September 2012
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Details have been released for Reading's third round League Cup fixture against QPR that is due to take place on Wednesday 26 September at Loftus Road.

Injured Federici Out Of Australian Squad

04 September 2012
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Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has pulled out of the Australian international squad with an, as yet, unrevealed injury.

Reading Away At QPR In Round Three

30 August 2012
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Reading have been drawn away at fellow Premier League side Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the League Cup.

Strong Reading Side Win In League Cup

28 August 2012
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Reading fielded a strong side tonight to defeat Peterborough United in their second round League Cup fixture at the Madejski Stadium.

Peterborough United Visit In League Cup

27 August 2012
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Reading are getting ready to host Peterborough United in the second round of the League Cup tomorrow (Tuesday) night at the Madejski Stadium.

Sunderland Game Postponed After Heavy Rain

25 August 2012
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Reading's travelling fans have been left frustrated after a late postponement of today's scheduled Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Reading.

Reading Scare Chelsea At Stamford Bridge

22 August 2012
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Reading's first away game in the new Premier League season almost saw them pull off a shock result at Stamford Bridge.

Reading Start New Season With Draw

18 August 2012
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Reading made their return to the Premier League with a 1-1 draw against Stoke City at the Madejski Stadium.

New Season Kicks-Off With Stoke City Visit

17 August 2012
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Reading start life back in the Premier League this weekend with the visit of Stoke City to the Madejski Stadium.

Reading Draw Peterborough In League Cup

15 August 2012
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Reading have been drawn to play Peterborough United in the second round of the League Cup.

Royals Squad Summary For 2012-2013 Season

15 August 2012
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With the summer coming to an end and the new 2012/2013 Premier League season about to kick-off, the Royals have finalised their squad for the new season.

Reading FC Favourites For Relegation

14 August 2012
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Reading will have to prove the bookmakers wrong once again this season to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Reading Get Friendly Win Over Palace

11 August 2012
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Reading FC finished their pre-season schedule with a 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace this weekend.

Strong Side Expected For Crystal Palace

10 August 2012
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Brian McDermott is expected to field a strong side for tomorrow's friendly visit of Crystal Palace to the Madejski Stadium.

Brighton Friendly - Match Report

08 August 2012
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Our inaugural visit to the Amex in April was an important landmark in the title winning tour de force of last spring.

Pre-Season Friendly: Brighton 1 Reading 1

07 August 2012
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Reading came away from Brighton with a draw in their latest pre-season fixture.

Michail Antonio Joins Sheffield Wednesday

06 August 2012
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Michail Antonio has signed for Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for a fee understood to be not far short of one million pounds.

Brighton Game Is All Ticket

06 August 2012
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Tomorrow night's pre-season friendly at Brighton and Hove Albion is all-ticket - and tickets are no longer on sale.

Royals In 2-2 Friendly Draw At Bournemouth

04 August 2012
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Reading FC's pre-season campaign continued with a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth this weekend.

Away Reporter Wanted

03 August 2012
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Hob Nob Anyone? has been running since 1994 providing match reports on the Royals ever since it started.

Federici Extends Contract By Two Years

02 August 2012
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Reading FC's goalkeeper Adam Federici has extended his contract with the club for a further two years.

Strong Reading FC Squad Ready For New Season

30 July 2012
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It seems likely that Reading have essentially finalised the squad ready for the new Premier League season.

SC Olhanense Game Ends In Draw

27 July 2012
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Reading finished their pre-season tour of Portugal without a win after a draw against SC Olhanense.

Royals Lose In Portugal Friendly

25 July 2012
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Reading were defeated 0-2 last night by Sheffield Wednesday as part of their Portugal tour.

Alex Pearce Wins Fans' Double

24 July 2012
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We've finally finished counting in the Hob Nob Anyone? end of season awards for the Championship winning 2011/2012 season.

Karacan Continues Progress

23 July 2012
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Jem Karacan continues to make excellent progress on his return from injury and has returned to training ahead of schedule.

First Home Games Going On General Sale

23 July 2012
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Reading's first six home games back in the top tier of English football are going on general sale this week.

Royals Start Portugal Tour With Draw

22 July 2012
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Reading started their pre-season tour of Portugal with a 1-1 draw against lower league side CDR Quarteirense this weekend.

Mills Goes Out On Loan

20 July 2012
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Joseph Mills has gone out on loan to Burnley after failing to make an impact on the side last season.

Royals Splash Out On Gunter

17 July 2012
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Reading have paid out nearly £2.

Mariappa Signs From Watford

17 July 2012
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Reading's activity in the transfer market, as they continue to strenghten ready for life in the Premier League, saw another impressive signing today.

Match Report Database Updated

16 July 2012
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The Hob Nob Anyone? match report database has been updated to include all of last seasons fixtures as Reading won promotion as winners of the Championship.

Welcome Back Nicky Shorey

11 July 2012
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There might be some mixed opinion about the return of Nicky Shorey but we think it's great news.

Danny Guthrie Signs On Free

29 June 2012
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Reading have announced a major new signing - former Newcastle United midfielder Danny Guthrie.

Premier League Fixtures Released

18 June 2012
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Fixtures for the new 2012/2013 Premier League season have been released - and Reading will kick-off life back in England's top flight with the visit of Stoke City to the Madejski Stadium on Saturday 18th August.