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Reading FC News: 2015

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2015.
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Royals Stung By Bees In 2-1 Defeat

29 December 2015
By Alex Bower

"They were quality goals from Brentford but, no, that doesn't soften the blow.

Nothing For Christmas As Slump Continues

28 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It was Reading that did all the giving over Christmas as the two festive games returned exactly zero points for the Royals.

McDermott Re-Starts With Victory

21 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A breath-taking volley from Danny Williams after eleven minutes provided returning manager Brian McDermott with winning start, ending Reading’s disappointing run of four consecutive defeats.

New Management Team Prepare For Blackburn

18 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Blackburn Rovers will provide the first test for Reading FC's new management team this weekend.

Official At Last - Brian McDermott Is Back

17 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading Football Club have finally confirmed the appointment of Brian McDermott as new Reading manager.

Injuries Lead To Late Defeat At Hull City

17 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Such is the luck of a time out of form and in free-fall down the Championship table.

McDermott Leaves Tricky Trip To Hull To Kuhl

16 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Martin Kuhl will take his Reading side to third placed Hull City tonight in what is expected to be his last match in charge, before Reading confirm the return of Brian McDermott as permanent manager.

No Manager And No Points From Three Games

14 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Three defeats in a row, four defeats from five games, one win from nine games, 6 points from a possible 27.

Kuhl Takes Charge As Reading Visit Preston

11 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Caretaker manager Martin Kuhl will be taking his Reading side to Preston North End this weekend looking to end a run of three straight away defeats.

Appointment Delayed But McDermott Still Favourite

10 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Brian McDermott remains favourite to return as the next Reading manager, but has not yet been confirmed as Steve Clarke's replacement.

McDermott To Return As Reading Manager

09 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Former manager Brian McDermott is set to make a return to Reading for another stint in charge.

Huddersfield Town In Round Three - Again

07 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have an identical draw in the third round of the FA Cup this season.

Steve Clarke Sacked

04 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke has been sacked as manager of Reading.

More Pressure On Clarke After Late QPR Goal

04 December 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading lacked spark as they succumbed to another defeat that continued a miserable run of form.

Clarke Seeks Further Redemption At Forest

27 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be looking to follow up their nervous victory over Bolton Wanderers last weekend with more points at they travel to Nottingham Forest tomorrow for their Championship fixture.

Bolton Win: A Step In The Right Direction

22 November 2015
By Alex Bower

"The result was good in the context of our season.

Al Habsi Saves Earn Reading Win

21 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Three excellent saves by ‘keeper Al Habsi in the opening phase of the game prevented struggling Bolton from taking an early lead as Reading made a tentative start to a game they were expected to win comfortably.

Focus Returns To League As Reading Face Bolton

20 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading return to Championship League action this weekend as Bolton Wanderers visit the Madejski Stadium.

Clarke: Reading Was The Best Option

20 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke has confirmed that he is staying put at Reading Football Club in a press conference this morning.

Steve Clarke Puts Fulham Move On Hold

19 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke could be set to stay at Reading Football Club, after negotiations with Fulham have failed to see them secure his services - so far.

Reading -v- Bolton - Prizes Up For Grabs

19 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading face Bolton Wanderers at the Madejski Stadium this weekend, as they look to put a run of five winless games behind them.

Pearson Favourite As Royals Wait For Clarke Move

19 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Nigel Pearson is the early favourite to be named as the new Reading manager, as fans wait for confirmation that Steve Clarke has joined Fulham.

Steve Clarke Looks Set To Join Fulham

18 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke looks set to become manager of Fulham in what will be a bizarre sideways move for the manager.

Loaned Players Enjoy Mixed Success

16 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's list of loaned out players has grown significanly in recent weeks as Tarique Fosu joined Fleetwood and Dominic Samuel joined Gillingham on a months loan.

Poor Form Continues At Cardiff City

07 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's poor run of form continued with a disappointing 0-2 defeat at Cardiff City this weekend.

More Injury Concerns Ahead Of Cardiff Trip

06 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The Royals have more injuries to contend with ahead of their tough away trip to Cardiff City this weekend.

Games Of Two Halves As Reading Draw

03 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

For the second time in four days Reading had to settle for a point at home, but on this occasion it was very much a case of two points dropped rather a point gained.

Reading Attempt First Win In Four

03 November 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading face Huddersfield Town at home tonight in the Championship (kick-off 8pm) looking for their first victory in four matches.

Brighton Escape With A Point

31 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

League leaders Brighton escaped from Madjeski Stadium with their unbeaten record still intact after hanging on for point following a stirring second half performance from the Royals which could easily have yielded all three points for the home side.

Royals Suffer Second Half Collapse At Fulham

25 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading FC were cruising to another victory at a wet Craven Cottage before a crazy six minutes saw them decapitate in front of a large travelling army of fans.

Blackman Scores Again But Points Shared

21 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading were forced to settle for a single point at Rotherham United, despite leading at half time thanks to a first class goal from the Championship's leading goalscorer Nick Blackman.

Reading Aim To Build Run At Rotherham

20 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading take their amazing run of six league victories out of seven matches to Rotherham United tonight, hoping to continue the form that has taken them to second place in the table.

Another Blackman Goal Sees Off Charlton

17 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading clocked up their sixth league win in seven matches, to move into joint second in the Championship table, with a 1-0 home win over Charlton Athletic.

Royals Hope To Continue Form As Charlton Visit

16 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As Charlton visit the Madejski Stadium, Reading will be hoping to continue their excellent early season league form that has taken them to third place in the Championship after ten games.

Cox Joins Bristol City On Three Month Loan

09 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Striker Simon Cox has joined Championship side Bristol City on a three month loan.

Middlesbrough Beaten As Royals Close On Leaders

03 October 2015
By Alex Bower

"That was two good teams playing against each other today.

Top Of The Table Clash As Middlesbrough Visit

02 October 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As if from nowhere, Reading suddenly find themselves involved in a top of the table Championship clash as Middlesbrough visit the Madejski Stadium tomorrow.

Royals Go Third With Fourth Consecutive Away Win

26 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's resurgence continued at Burnley this afternoon as a 2-1 victory saw the Royals leap-frog the home side into third place in the Championship.

Reading Travel To Third Placed Burnley

25 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have a tough visit to third placed Burnley this weekend as they attempt to put League Cup defeat behind them and push on with the League campaign.

Match Review: Barkley and Deulofeu Knock Reading Out

23 September 2015
By Alex Bower

"The performance was good.

Everton Come From Behind For League Cup Win

22 September 2015
By John Wells

Reading's Capital Cup run came to an end, in spite of a magnificent performance, at the hands of a full strength Everton side currently lying in sixth place in the Premier League.

Royals Take On Tough Toffees In Capital One Cup

22 September 2015
By Alex Bower

"We're looking forward to a really good Capital One Cup tie against Everton this week, and we're looking to continue this run.

Royals Bounced Back In Style At Bristol City

21 September 2015
By Alex Bower

"To control any Championship game as we did today takes some doing and the team deserve enormous credit.

Royals Enjoy Comfortable Win In Bristol

19 September 2015
By Dave Roberts

Post transfer window Reading FC continued their run of fine form as they had a comfortable day in the sun strolling to a 2-0 victory at Ashton Gate.

Reading Hoping To Bounce Back After Home Defeat

18 September 2015
By Alex Bower

"Reading are a good team and were unlucky against Derby the other night.

Derby Defeat: Match Review

16 September 2015
By Alex Bower

"You come to a place full of confidence after a big home win and we had to be at our best to control the attacking threat.

Reading Beaten After Orlando Sa Sees Red

15 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's run of three consecutive wins came to a disappointing end this evening in a match which swung decisively in Derby's favour in a moment of indiscipline on the stroke of half time from Orlando Sa which resulted in the Royals being reduced to ten men.

Royals Look For Another Win As Derby Visit

15 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Following their emphatic home victory on Friday night against Ipswich Town, Reading are back at the Madejski for their next Championship game against Derby.

Reading Sink Sorry Ipswich in 5-1 Goal Fest

11 September 2015
By Alex Bower

Now that, ladies and gentlemen, is what we have been waiting for.

Reading Back At Madejski To Take On Tractor Boys

11 September 2015
By Alex Bower

Following the international break, focus returns to the league up and down the country.

Matej Vydra, Ola John And Michael Hector All Confirmed

01 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As reported earlier today, the expected moves of Matej Vydra, Ola John and Michael Hector have all been completed and confirmed as expected ahead of the close of the transfer window.

Hector Exit And Vydra Arrival Lead Transfer News

01 September 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Striker Matej Vydra has signed from Watford on a season long loan for a 2.

Lucas Piazon Arrives On Loan From Chelsea

31 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have confirmed the season long loan signing of Brazilian Lucas Piazon from Chelsea.

Two Blackman Goals Seal Win At Brentford

29 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's league season eventually got the boost it needed, at the fifth time of asking, as the Royals cruised to their first league win of the season at Brentford.

Hunt For First League Win Continues At Brentford

28 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading travel to Brentford this weekend to be the first team to officially try out their new pitch.

Royals Offload Pogrebnyak To Dynamo Moscow

27 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Pavel Pogrebnyak has left Reading to return to his home country where he has signed for Russian club Dynamo Moscow.

Reading Get Home Cup Tie

26 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will play either Barnsley or Everton in a rare home cup tie after the draw for the third round of the League Cup was made last night.

Royals Come From Behind To Win At Portsmouth

25 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading again left it late to pick up another victory in the League Cup.

Strong Side Expected At Portsmouth

25 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Having gone four league games without a win, Reading travel to Portsmouth tonight in the League Cup looking for their second win of the season.

Another Frustrating Afternoon At The Madejski

22 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fans had to endure another frustrating afternoon at the Madejski Stadium as they saw their team dominate a recently promoted side of limited ability but fail to find that crucial goal to chalk their much needed first league win of the season.

Royals Favourites For First League Win Against MK Dons

21 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are on the hunt for their first league win of the season as MK Dons visit the Madejski Stadium this weekend.

Bond Mistake Gifts Wednesday Share Of Points

20 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As Hillsborough emptied Jonathan Bond did his Father Christmas act in the last minute and gifted Modou Sougou with a simple finish, allowing Sheffield Wednesday to snatch an underserved point.

Review: Honours Even In Uninspiring 0-0 Draw

17 August 2015
By Alex Bower

On Reading's opening home game of the new season, ultimately it was the build-up that was of more interest than the main event.

First Point After Home Bore Draw With Leeds

16 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

With the flurry of activity in the summer transfer window, expectations were raised, and a good crowd turned up for the first home game of the season.

Reading Kick-Off Home Campaign

16 August 2015
By Alex Bower

Football has finally returned to the Madejski Stadium.

Pompey In League Cup Round Two

14 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will face Portsmouth at Fratton Park in the second round of the League Cup following our first round victory over Colchester United.

Paolo Hurtado Signing Confirmed

13 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed the signing of Peru International winger Cristopher Paolo Cesar Hurtado Huertas - shortly known as Paolo Hurtado.

Late Gunter Goal Prevents Penalties At Colchester

11 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading scored a late extra time goal at Colchester United to record victory in the first round of the League Cup this evening.

Akpan And Taylor Depart

11 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Hope Akpan and Jake Taylor have completed permanent and loan transfers away from Reading respectively.

Preview: Royals Start Capital One Cup Journey

11 August 2015
By Alex Bower

After a disappointing result against Birmingham City in the opening game of the Championship season, Reading FC will be keen on bouncing back immediately.

Season Underway With Defeat At Birmingham

08 August 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading FC's season started in a similar vein to the last with a promising but ultimately frustrating and fruitless result at St Andrews.

Preview: New Season Starts At Birmingham

07 August 2015
By Alex Bower

After much anticipation, several new signings and a productive pre-season, Reading FC get their new campaign off to a start against Birmingham City on Saturday afternoon.

Royals Win In Bristol Rovers Friendly

22 July 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading were 2-0 winners at Bristol Rovers last night as the Royals began a series of pre-season friendlies back in England after their Thailand visit.

Karacan's Galatasaray Move Confirmed

09 July 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jem Karacan has bid farewall to Reading FC as he completes his move to Turkish club Galatasaray.

Fran Kirby Makes Record Transfer to Chelsea Ladies

09 July 2015
By Alex Bower

Following her impressive performance at the Women's World Cup in Canada, Fran Kirby has signed for Chelsea Ladies for a British record transfer fee.

Ferdinand And Al-Habsi Start In Thailand Friendly

08 July 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading began their pre-season campaign with a 2-2 draw in Thailand against a Thai Premier League XI side this afternoon.

Fran Kirby Wins Bronze At Women's World Cup 2015

07 July 2015
By Alex Bower

One month ago the Women's World Cup kicked off in Canada with our hopes resting on an England team ranked 6th in the world.

Reading Sign Jonathan Bond From Watford

04 July 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed their fourth major signing in a week with the confirmation that Watford goalkeeper Jonathan Bond has signed a three year contract.

Panic Over - McShane Signs And Al Habsi On Trial

02 July 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A week ago there was plenty of reason for concern with players continuing to leave the club but not a single signing in the other direction.

Quinn Becomes Second Summer Signing

30 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Midfielder Stephen Quinn became Reading's second confirmed signing in two days this afternoon as he completed his move from just relegated Hull City.

Orlando Sa Confirmed As Three Year Contract

29 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Striker Orlando Sa's transfer from Polish side Legia Warsaw to Reading FC has finally been officially confirmed.

Orlando Sa Arrives At Reading FC

26 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading FC are set to finally unveil new signing Orlando Sa, as the player arrives into the UK to sign his new contract with the club.

Beasant Joins As Clarke Assembles Backroom Staff

26 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Dave Beasant has been revealed as Reading FC's new goalkeeping coach after the dismissal of former coach Sal Bibbo earlier this summer.

Espanyol Added To Pre-Season Friendlies

25 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have added Spanish top tier side Espanyol to their pre-season friendly schedule.

Federici And Hector Pick Up Awards

25 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Adam Federici and Michael Hector are the winners in the annual Hob Nob Anyone? End of Season Awards.

Karacan Hunts New Deal and Fixture Updates

24 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jem Karacan's agent will be working hard to secure a contract elsewhere for the midfielder as the club wait for his response to his new contract offer.

Reading FC 2015-2016 Fixtures In Full

17 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's fixtures for the new 2015/2016 Championship season have been released this morning and are available in full just here.

Royals To Visit Colchester In League Cup

16 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will travel to League One Colchester United in the first round of the League Cup.

Alex Pearce Completes Move To Derby

08 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Alex Pearce has completed his expected move to Championship side Derby County, after failing to agree a new contract to keep him at Reading.

No Money For Contracts

04 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Michael Hector remains the exception to the rule as Reading's on-going contract negotiations fail to secure either existing or new players.

Pre-Season Plans Revealed

03 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Thanks to Reading's new Thai based owners, the club are planning a short tour of Thailand this summer ahead of the new Championship season.

Federici Rejects Contract Offer

27 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici has rejected offers of a new contract from Reading Football club and now looks set to leave when his contract expires this summer.

All Change As Bibbo Booted

22 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are already set for big changes in the playing staff this summer after a number of players have not been offered new contracts, and other players are yet to complete contract negotiations.

Negotiations Continue As Clearout Gathers Pace

22 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

There's no huge news on contracts as the club begin talks with players they are looking to retain.

End Of Season Awards - Vote Now

22 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's that time of year again - before the 2014/2015 season fades into memory make sure you place your votes in the annual Hob Nob Anyone? End of Season Awards.

FPA Launch 5-a Side Community Tournament

20 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The Reading FC Former Players' Association (Reading FC FPA) are launching their inaugural Charity 5-A-Side Tournament this summer.

Royals End Season With Shock Away Win

02 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading wrapped up the 2014/2015 season with a shock 3-0 victory at Derby County.

Match Preview: Derby County -v- Reading FC

01 May 2015
By Alex Bower

So, the day has finally arrived.

Derby Huge Favourites To Inflict Another Defeat

01 May 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be hoping to avoid a bottom four finish this weekend as the Championship season ends.

Rotting Royals Will Face Derby Live On TV

29 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The misery finally ends for Reading fans next Saturday as Reading wrap up the season at play-off chasing Derby County.

Report: Reading Score A League Goal - But Still Lose

28 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading finally managed to score a league goal this evening, after six full league matches.

Rotherham -v- Reading - Match Preview

28 April 2015
By Alex Bower

Following their recent three point deduction for fielding an ineligible player, Rotherham's final two games of the season have become a lot more important.

Another Blank For Reading As Madejski Season Ends

25 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's home league campaign finished in a fashion that typified the season under the control of Steve Clarke.

Reading's Season At The Madejski Draws To A Close

24 April 2015
By Alex Bower

Reading fans have been willing the end of this Championship season to come around for weeks now, with poor performances and a lack of goals being a consistent cause of frustration.

Last Home Game - A Must Win For Brentford

24 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's final home game of the season can't come quick enough for some after a succession of poor home results.

Birmingham Defeat - Finishing Crucially Missing

23 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After the excitement of taking Arsenal to extra-time at Wembley on Saturday it was back to reality with a home defeat to Birmingham on Wednesday night.

Preview - Back To League Action As Birmingham Visit

22 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After Reading's heroic FA Cup performance on Saturday, it is back to business for the Royals come Wednesday evening.

Reading Safe With Four Games Spare

22 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are mathematically guaranteed another season in the Championship after Blackburn defeated Millwall 2-0 last night.

Magnificent Reading Defeated In Wembley Extra Time

19 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading were magnificent in defeat as FA Cup holders Arsenal eventually overcame the Royals, in extra time, in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

FA Cup Semi Final - The Wait Is Finally Over

17 April 2015
By Alex Bower

FA Cup Semi-Final Preview- Reading V Arsenal The wait is finally over.

League Defeat In Last Match Before Wembley

15 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's last match before their FA Cup semi-final showdown with Arsenal at Wembley Stadium saw the Royals put up some strong resistance but still go down 0-1 to Bournemouth at home.

Reading -v- AFC Bournemouth - Match Preview

14 April 2015
By Alex Bower

Reading now have only four days to wait until they face Arsenal at Wembley in the FA Cup Semi-Finals.

Third Draw As Blackburn Game Ends Goalless

11 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading again failed to win in the Championship, but their third consecutive league draw was probably enough to all but secure another season in the second tier.

Reading Chase Elusive Win As Blackburn Visit

10 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After picking up two points from the two Easter fixtures, Reading find themselves back up to 18th in the table and still well clear of the drop despite shocking league form.

Reading -v- Cardiff: Match Preview

03 April 2015
By Alex Bower

After a long two week break from Championship football, and with some successful international performances under the belts of several Reading players, this Saturday sees the Royals take on Cardiff in the league.

Loan Signings To Feature In Easter Fixtures

02 April 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's new loan signings will be hoping to feature as the Royals get back to business of Championship survival with two matches over Easter.

Loan Frenzy: Appiah in, Guthrie and Taylor Out

27 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Following Wednesday's loan signing of Nathan Ake from Chelsea, Reading have been busy again in the loan market.

Nathan Ake Arrives On Loan From Chelsea

25 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed the loan signing of youngster Nathan Ake on loan from Chelsea.

Early Queues As Cup Tickets Go On Sale

24 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Season ticket holders are queuing outside Madejski Stadium ticket windows this morning to buy tickets for Reading's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal - even though there will still be a guaranteed 19,000 available in 48 hours time.

Can Semi-Final History With Arsenal Repeat

23 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

When Reading face Arsenal at Wembley on the 18th of April in the FA Cup semi-final, bookmakers, neutrals, Arsenal fans and probably most Reading fans will be expecting only one outcome.

Second Half Disaster As Royals Slip To 19th

21 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Pavel Pogrebnyak scored twice away from home but it was not enough to stop Reading slipping to a 2-3 defeat at Charlton in the Championship.

Charlton Preview: Royals Hoping To Continue Winning Form

20 March 2015
By Alex Bower

Though it may feel like a lifetime ago already, it has been just five long days since Reading's historical FA Cup Quarter-Final victory at the Madejski.

Semi-Final Ticket Sale Details Confirmed

19 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The club have confirmed details of ticket sales for the FA Cup Semi-Final with Arsenal at Wembley on Saturday 18 April (kick-off 5:20pm).

Reading To Play Arsenal On Saturday 18 April

19 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The date and time of Reading's historic FA Cup Semi-Final against Arsenal has been confirmed as Saturday 18 April at 5:20pm.

Fans Choose Singing Area At Wembley

19 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fans have set aside an area of Wembley Stadium as a singing section for the FA Cup semi-final fixture with Arsenal.

Ticket Details Set To Be Announced

18 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The date of Reading's FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium is expected to be confirmed tomorrow (Thursday 19 March).

FA Cup - 31,500 Tickets On Sale 23 March

16 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The club were quick to provide initial ticket details for Reading's FA Cup semi-final trip to Wembley, after the Royals cruised to a 3-0 victory over League One Bradford City in the quarter final replay.

Comfortable Win As Reading Make FA Cup Semi-Finals

16 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are through to the FA Cup Semi-finals, for the first time since 1927, after a very comfortable 3-0 victory over Bradford City at the Madejski.

FA Cup Replay - Anything Could Happen

16 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Both the manager and the fans think anything could happen in tonight's FA Cup quarter final replay against Bradford City at the Madejski Stadium.

Bradford City Preview: FA Cup Day Arrives

16 March 2015
By Alex Bower

The day that Reading fans have been counting down to has finally arrived.

Watford Win As Clarke Rests First Team

14 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fielded a dramatically changed side at Watford as virtually the entire first team was rested ahead of the FA Cup replay against Bradford on Monday night.

Watford Preview: Tough Match Ahead Of Cup Replay

13 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's a busy weekend for the Royals as they prepare for Monday nights's FA Cup quarter final replay with Bradford City with a league trip to Watford on Saturday.

Reading Offer Zat Knight Short Term Contract

11 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading appear to have given free agent defender Zat Knight a temporary contract until the end of the season.

Report: Reading Win At Home With Mackie Brace

10 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Two more goals from in form Jamie Mackie saw Reading defeat Brighton 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium and record their first home win in four attempts.

BBC To Screen Bradford Replay

10 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's FA Cup quarter final replay with Bradford City will be shown live on the BBC next Monday.

Brighton On A Tuesday - Here We Go Again

10 March 2015
By Alex Bower

Tuesday night, Reading FC play at the Madejski Stadium against a team close to the relegation places.

Reading Or Bradford To Play Arsenal

09 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Either Reading or Bradford City will face Arsenal in the semi finals of the FA Cup, after the cup draw was made this evening.

Bradford Replay Tickets Go On Sale

09 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading Football Club have put FA Cup replay tickets on immediate general sale.

Reading Earn Replay At Bradford

07 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be in the draw for the FA Cup semi-finals after earning a replay against Bradford City at Valley Parade.

Reading Want To Spoil The Bradford Party

06 March 2015
By Alex Bower

"We are under no illusions at all that to get through this game we are going to have to play probably better than we have at any point this season so far.

Bradford -v- Reading - Match Preview

06 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have sold out their allocation of 4,300 for tomorrow's trip to Bradford City in the quarter final of the FA Cup.

Bradford City Fans Struggle To Pick Winner

05 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Before our crunch FA Cup quarter final fixture at Bradford City this weekend we popped on City fan site Claret and Banter to get their views on how the game might go, players to watch out for, and their opinions on Phil Parkinson and Reading Football Club.

Mackie Goal Rescues Late Point At Bolton

03 March 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will go into Saturday's big FA Cup quarter final match at Bradford City on the back of a very late draw at Bolton Wanderers this evening.

Bolton Visit Needs To End In Reading Victory

03 March 2015
By Alex Bower

It is safe to say that recent Reading form is not the most impressive.

Forest Defeat Highlighted Lack Of Quality

02 March 2015
By Alex Bower

Another home match, another day of disappointment.

Another Home Defeat To Nil

28 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It felt as if it was business as usual at the Madejski Stadium this afternoon as Steve Clarke reverted to his favourite starting eleven - but again saw them lose at home without scoring.

Pressure On For Home Goals As Forest Visit

27 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be hoping to turn around a poor run of home league games when Nottingham Forest visit the Madjeski Stadium this weekend.

What Reading Need To Do To Beat Forest

26 February 2015
By Alex Bower

Reading come into Saturday’s home match on the back of their first away loss in six matches following a poor display against Huddersfield.

Clarke's Big Changes End In Big Defeat

24 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Steve Clarke sprung some big surprises tonight as he made huge changes to his winning side.

Norwood Hopes For Huddersfield Return

24 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Oliver Norwood will be hoping to be back in action for Reading tonight as they visit his old club Huddersfield Town in the Championship.

Royals Take Full Bradford City Ticket Allocation

23 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The club have done a great job in marketing tickets for Reading's FA Cup quarter final match at Bradford City on Saturday 7 April.

Away Form Continues With Ipswich Win

21 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

An early Jamie Mackie goal inspired Reading FC to grab an unexpected victory at Portman Road.

Royals Hope Away Form Can Continue

20 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are on the road once again this weekend as they visit Ipswich Town in the Championship.

Reading Face Packed Fixture List

19 February 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Thanks to Reading's run to the quarter finals of the FA Cup, we face a packed fixture list as the season approaches the finishing straight.

Bradford Game To Be Shown Free On BT

18 February 2015
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BT Sport are taking full advantage of the BBC's failure to show Bradford City live in the FA Cup once more by screening the game for free.

Disappointing Royals Gift Wigan Only Fifth Win

17 February 2015
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A scrappy goal from a corner gave struggling Wigan their fifth league win of the season as Reading’s home from continues to decline.

Royals Well Overdue Win Over Wigan

17 February 2015
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Reading are firm favourites to record a league win tonight as second to bottom Wigan Athletic visit the Madejski.

FA Cup Draw - Away At Parkinson's Bradford City

16 February 2015
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Reading have been drawn away at Reading legend Phil Parkinson's Bradford City in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

Reading Look To Equal Best FA Cup Run

16 February 2015
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Reading made it three wins from three away FA Cup games to defeat Derby County 2-1 at the weekend and make it into the last eight of the competition.

Super Sub Yakubu Puts Royals In Last Eight

14 February 2015
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A Yakubu goal with eight minutes left to play sent Reading through to the last eight of the FA Cup at Derby, for the third time in five years.

Last Chance For Glory At Derby

13 February 2015
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Reading travel to Derby County once more this weekend in the fifth round of the FA Cup in what seems like one final chance to make something of this season.

Leeds Halt Royals Recovery

11 February 2015
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Reading followed up excellent wins against Sheffield Wednesday and Wolves with a poor home defeat against Leeds United.

Resurgent Royals Up To Thirteenth

07 February 2015
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Reading returned from a difficult away trip to Wolves with three points in the bag - thanks to a second goal in two games from a resurgent Pavel Pogrebnyak and a second half winner from Danny Williams.

Yakubu Hopes To Appear At Wolves

06 February 2015
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New shock signing Yakubu will be in the squad this Saturday as Reading travel to Wolves in the Championship looking to build on a run of three games unbeaten.

Transfer Deadline Day - Yakubu Signs

02 February 2015
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Former Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Everton, Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu has signed for Reading on transfer deadline day.

Royals Cruise To Victory Over Wednesday

31 January 2015
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Reading impressed as they cruised to a 2-0 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday.

Transfer Talk Continues As Wednesday Visit

30 January 2015
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Reading are at home to Sheffield Wednesday this weekend as they look for their first league win of 2015.

Samuel Completes Coventry Loan Move

29 January 2015
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Reading striker Dominic Samuel has completed his loan move to Coventry City.

Oliver Norwood Continues To Top Ratings

28 January 2015
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Reading were disappointing last night as they failed to overcome a Millwall side that played the entire second half with ten men, after a first half red card.

Reading Fail To Beat 10 Man Millwall

28 January 2015
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It was a frustrating night for Reading as they failed to beat a struggling Millwall side that played the entire second half with ten men.

Gunter To Miss Out At Millwall

27 January 2015
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Royals full back Chris Gunter may miss tonight's re-arranged trip to Millwall after limping off during Saturday's FA Cup win at Cardiff City.

Reading Get Derby Away In Round Five

26 January 2015
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It was another disappointing draw for the Royals as they were rewarded for their 2-1 victory at Cardiff City with yet another trip to a Championship side in the next round.

Robson-Kanu Goal Puts Royals Through

24 January 2015
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Reading FC forgot their Championship woes and secured a place in the FA Cup 5th round with a resurgent second half display at the Cardiff City Stadium.

Reading Travel To Cardiff

23 January 2015
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The Royals travel to fellow Championship team Cardiff City this weekend in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Royston Drenthe Completes Move

23 January 2015
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Royston Drenthe has finally left the club after many months of speculation about his future.

Chalobah Joins On Loan From Chelsea

22 January 2015
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It's been a busy day in the transfer market for Reading Football Club today.

Tanner Joins AFC Wimbledon

22 January 2015
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Reading youngster Craig Tanner has joined AFC Wimbledon on loan until the end of the season.

Royals Sign Defender Jure Travner

22 January 2015
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International clearance has finally been received for Slovenian defender Jure Travner, allowing him to join the Royals on a short term contract.

Royals Denied Point By Stoppage Time Goal

17 January 2015
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Bryan Ruiz delivered a last minute sucker punch that floored Reading FC and secured Fulham a fortunate 2-1 victory.

Royals Hope To Stay Unbeaten At Fulham

16 January 2015
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Reading travel to Fulham this weekend as Steve Clarke's team look to make it five consecutive games without a defeat.

Cummings Completes Millwall Move

12 January 2015
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Shaun Cummings has completed his move to Reading's Championship rivals Millwall and becomes the first player to complete a permanent move away from the Royals this month.

Federici Has A Blinder And Karacan Returns

10 January 2015
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Reading had Adam Federici to thank after an inspired performance saw Reading keep another clean sheet to draw 0-0 at home to Middlesbrough.

Another Tough Game As Middlesbrough Visit

09 January 2015
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Steve Clarke faces perhaps his biggest test as Reading manager this weekend as Middlesbrough visit the Madejski Stadium.

FA Cup Draw - Reading Travel To Cardiff

05 January 2015
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Reading have been drawn away to Championship side Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Tshibola Makes Hartlepool Debut

05 January 2015
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There's been some minor action in the transfer market as sides up and down the country begin hunting for players before the transfer window closes on 2nd February 2015.

Blackman Goal Put Royals In Round Four

03 January 2015
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Reading recorded two consecutive victories for the first time since September 2014 as a second half Nick Blackman goal was enough to secure a 1-0 victory at Huddersfield in the third round of the FA Cup.