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Reading FC News: 2016

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2016.
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Fulham Match Abandoned As Fog Clears

31 December 2016
By John Wells

A moment of crass stupidity and gross incompetence by referee James Linington ruined an evening's entertainment for thousands of football fans at the Madejski Stadium this evening.

Fulham Look To End Reading Home Run

29 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be looking to extend their home winning run to six games on Friday night at the Madejski Stadium.

Reading Make It Five Consecutive Home Wins

26 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After a dull first forty-five minutes which saw Reading take a the lead as half time approached, the game came to life to produce a highly entertaining second half as the Royals went on to secure an impressive fifth successive home victory.

Norwich Visit Reading In Desperate Need For Points

23 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading enter Christmas in third place in the Championship - having massively exceeded expectations in the season so far.

Reading Third At Christmas

18 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading delivered a third consecutive 3-2 League defeat to bottom three side Blackburn Rovers, thanks to a stoppage time winner from George Evans.

Reading Hope To Avoid Another Away Defeat

16 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading hit the road again this weekend for the trip to Blackburn Rovers - and will be hoping to avoid a third consecutive away defeat to nil.

Club Keep Manchester United Ticket Prices Low

15 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Tickets for Reading's away game at Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup go on sale from Monday.

Reading Take On Sixth Placed Leeds United

13 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It was third versus sixth on Saturday as the Royals overcame Sheffield Wednesday at the Madejski Stadium.

Royals Back To Winning Ways

10 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Two second half goals from Roy Beerens earned three points to keep Reading in touch with Newcastle and Brighton at the top of the league.

Reading Hope To Bounce Back As Wednesday Visit

09 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's 0-5 Championship defeat away at the hands of Fulham this weekend, as Sheffield Wednesday visit the Madejski Stadium.

BT To Show Royals Trip To Manchester United

08 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's FA Cup third round match against Manchester United will be screened live on BT Sport.

Manchester United Away In Third Round

05 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn to play Premier League Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.

Match Preview: Fulham FC v Reading FC

03 December 2016
By Alex Bower

"Fulham have got a great team.

Reading 2-1 Bristol City: Things We Learned

28 November 2016
By Alex Bower

It was a fifth win in a row for Reading FC as they remained third in the Championship table with a 2-1 win against Bristol City.

Reading Make It Five Wins From Five

27 November 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A goal of breath-taking quality from Roy Beerens after nineteen minutes proved to be the difference between the teams in an evenly contested match.

Match Preview: Reading FC v Bristol City

26 November 2016
By Alex Bower

"We're happy with how we're playing at the moment, but we know we can still improve.

Reading 3-0 Burton Albion: Things We Learned

20 November 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading returned to Championship action in style on Saturday with a 3-0 win against Burton.

Match Preview: Reading FC v Burton Albion

19 November 2016
By Alex Bower

"Burton have a strong team.

Reading 2 Nottingham Forest 0: Review

31 October 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading returned to winning ways at the Madejski with a 2-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Reading Up To Fifth With Win

29 October 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

As so often happens in football, two former Forest players produced the goals which extended their recent poor run of results.

Royals Face Forest - Match Preview

29 October 2016
By Alex Bower

"The league is our main priority and we're really focussed on it.

Match Preview: Arsenal FC v Reading FC

25 October 2016
By Alex Bower

"We're going to look at the games they have played and how they play.

Rotherham 0-1 Reading FC: Things We Learned

24 October 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading bounced back following their home defeat to Aston Villa with an away win against the struggling Rotherham United.

Match Preview: Rotherham United v Reading

21 October 2016
By Alex Bower

"We are not used to the feeling of losing and the players don't like that feeling.

Reading 1-2 Aston Villa: Talking Points

19 October 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading's unbeaten run at home this season came to an end as they were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa.

Late Penalty Hands Villa Rare Away Win

19 October 2016
By Alex Bower

After waiting 437 days, Aston Villa finally secured an away win on Tuesday evening as they beat Reading FC 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium.

Match Preview: Reading FC v Aston Villa

18 October 2016
By Alex Bower

"Every game that we play we try to win, if we play a side like Villa on the Tuesday it's not going to be easy.

Performance Worthy Of A Win At QPR

15 October 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It is always good to pick up a point away from home but Reading's performance today was worthy of a win.

Late Draw With Derby: Match Review

03 October 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading left it late to make a comeback against Derby County as Saturday's game finished 1-1.

McCleary Returns As Derby Visit

30 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will try and put the heavy mid-week defeat at Brentford behind them when Derby County visit the Madejski Stadium this weekend.

Talking Points From Huddersfield Win

25 September 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games on Saturday as they beat ten-man Huddersfield Town 1-0.

Royals Beat Ten-Man Huddersfield To Extend Run

25 September 2016
By Alex Bower

"It was a hard, very tough game.

Run Extended Against Huddersfield

24 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading extended their unbeaten run to eight games and moved in to fourth place in the table with a narrow and hard fought victory over league leaders Huddersfield.

Reading Look To Build Run Against Huddersfield

23 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Huddersfield Town travel to Reading this weekend hoping to retain or extend their position at the top of the table.

Reading To Face Arsenal In League Cup

22 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will travel to Arsenal in the fourth round of the League Cup, following the 2-1 away victory at Brighton in the week.

Reading Face Tough Trip To Barnsley

16 September 2016
By Alex Bower

"Barnsley are doing very well.

Birmingham Draw: Post-Match Review

14 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

While it may have not been the most exciting affair, Reading extended their unbeaten run on Tuesday evening with a 0-0 draw against Birmingham City.

Birmingham Draw Extends Unbeaten Run

14 September 2016
By Alex Bower

"We wanted the win.

Royals Dominate Possession But Fail To Score

13 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading extended their unbeaten run to four games with a home draw against a Birmingham side fresh from consecutive victories over Norwich and Fulham.

Royals Look To Extend Winning Run

13 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

"We go into the game with back-to-back wins.

Win Snatched With Late Penalty

09 September 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A stoppage time penalty from Danny Williams pushed the Royals temporarily into third spot in the Championship.

Hunt For Away Win Continues At Cardiff

26 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading travel to Cardiff City this weekend, with both sides looking for only their second league wins of the new campaign.

Royals Get Brighton In League Cup

24 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn away at Brighton and Hove Albion in the third round of the League Cup.

Royals Scrape Past MK Dons

24 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jordan Obita hammered home the crucial fourth spot kick to send Reading through to the third round of the EFL Cup on penalties after the Royals had made hard work of a match they should have won comfortably.

Tyler Blackett and Liam Moore Confirmed

22 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have confirmed the signings of Liam Moore from Leicester City and Tyler Blackett from Manchester United as Stam strengthens his defence.

Swift Goal As Royals Draw With Brighton

20 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It took the Royals a mere two minutes to breach an Albion defence which had not conceded in their opening four fixtures of the season.

Reading Face Tough Away Tests

12 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After two straight wins to start the new season, Reading now face two big tests that will give a much better indication of how Jaap Stam's side might measure up in the Championship this season.

Royals Get MK Dons In Next Round

11 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle in round one, Reading will play MK Dons in the second round of the League Cup.

Royals Cruise Into Next Round Of League Cup

10 August 2016
By Alex Bower

"I thought we played very well- especially in the first half.

Away Reporter Wanted

09 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

We are looking for an away game match reporter for the new season to continue our coverage of the Royals home and away on our report pages.

Reading 1 Preston 0 - Things We Learned

08 August 2016
By Alex Bower

Reading began their 2016/17 Championship season with a well-earned 1-0 win against Preston North End on Saturday.

Royals Start Season With 1-0 Home Win

06 August 2016
By Alex Bower

"It was very good to watch, that's what we're aiming for.

Season Kicks-Off With Preston Visit

04 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading kick-off the new 2016/2017 season with a home fixture against Preston North End this weekend.

Norwood Completes Brighton Move

04 August 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Oliver Norwood has confirmed his move to Championship side Brighton.

Royals Complete Yakou Meite Signing

29 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed the signing of young French player Yakou Meite from Paris Saint-Germain.

Academy Get Bristol Rovers, Pompey and Yeovil

28 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will take part in the EFL Trophy (Johnstone's Paint Trophy) this season after being invited as one of the 16 Premier League and Championship clubs with a Category 1 status academy.

No Squad Numbers For Fosu, Stacey and Kuhl

26 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have revealed their squad numbers for the new 2016/2017 Championship season.

Pre-Season Victory At Swindon

20 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading secured a 2-1 friendly win at Swindon Town last night - but had to come from behind after the home side took a first half lead.

Dutch Influx Continues As Beerens Confirmed

16 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The influx of Dutch into Reading FC has continued with the confirmed signing of winger Roy Beerens.

Transfers Continue As Swift Joins Royals

14 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have completed the signing of midfielder John Swift from Chelsea.

Squad Travel To Holland

13 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have taken a squad of 21 players on a brief pre-season visit of Holland, that will finish on Friday night with a friendly against Saudi Arabian top tier side Al-Taawoun.

Goalkeeper Jaakkola Signs Two Year Deal

11 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading continue to be busy in the summer transfer window, and have completed the signing of Finnish goalkeeper Anssi Jaakkola, who joins the Royals on a two year contract.

Pre-Season Starts With Win At Boreham

11 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading started their pre-season campaign with a 5-0 victory over Boreham Wood yesterday.

Tshibola Confirms Move To Aston Villa

10 July 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

This summer is starting to follow a similar pattern as key players continue to leave the club to be replaced with cheaper options.

Royals Get Plymouth In League Cup Draw

22 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn at home to League Two Plymouth Argyle in the first round of the 2016/2017 season's League Cup.

New Season Fixtures In Full

22 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will kick-off the 2016/2017 Championship season with a home fixture against Preston North End on Saturday 6 August 2016.

Stam Brings In Dutch Coaching Team

13 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After signing a two year contract to become the new manager of Reading Football Club, Jaap Stam has brought in new coaches that he worked with at Ajax last season.

Stam Finally Arrives As New Reading Manager

13 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will finally, officially, unveil Jaap Stam as new team manager in this afternoon's press conference.

Jaap Stam Still Not Confirmed

07 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Rumours continue to rumble on that Jaap Stam is set to be named as Reading's next manager after the shock sacking of Brian McDermott.

Pre-Season Fixtures

07 June 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

After cancelling an overseas tour, presumably to save money, or perhaps due to a lack of management after disposing of a number of loyal servants to the club; Reading have confirmed a set of domestic pre-season friendlies.

Jaap Stam Remains Leading Contender

27 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jaap Stam remains the leading contender to become the new manager of Reading FC after Brian McDermott's shock dismissal earlier today.

McDermott Gets Shock Sacking After Five Months

27 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Brian McDermott has, again, been bizarrely sacked as manager of Reading Football Club.

Gravenberch Set To Be First Summer Signing

25 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have confirmed their first new signing of the summer will be Danzell Gravenberch from Dutch side FC Dordrecht.

Royals Rely On Youth As Robson Kanu And Others Leave

09 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading look set to rely on academy graduates next season as the club confirmed the departure of three senior first team players and declared they planned to "strengthen from within" during the summer.

Season Ends With Defeat At Blackburn

07 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's season ended in an expected defeat away at Blackburn Rovers that made it six defeats from seven games.

Blackburn Preview - And Win An England Shirt

06 May 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading finally wrap up their season with a trip to Blackburn Rovers this weekend (12:30pm kick off, Saturday 7 May).

Reading 1 Preston 2 - Late Goal Seals Defeat For Royals

30 April 2016
By Alex Bower

"We're desperately disappointed.

Final Home Game Ends In Another Defeat

30 April 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Sadly the nature of this defeat typifies an extremely poor second half of the season.

End Of Season Can't Come Fast Enough

20 April 2016
By Alex Bower

"It's a horrible run at the moment, we just need to get a point or something to get out of this little run.

Royals Slump To Fourth Consecutive Defeat

20 April 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

The Royals slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat against promotion chasing Hull City leaving Brian MCDermott with the unenviable task of trying to motivate a squad containing a high proportion of loan signings through the final three games of a now meaningless season.

Royals Found Wanting In Home Defeat

09 April 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

"It's just a bad day.

Norwood Strike Secures Win From Behind

06 April 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

A stunning long range strike from Oliver Norwood earned the Royals a deserved victory over a Forest side lacking quality and the desire to win.

Reading 1-1 Cardiff: Honours Even In Score Draw

19 March 2016
By Alex Bower

"We should have won.

Palace Knock Reading Out After Late Penalty

11 March 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

An instinctive tug by Jake Cooper on the arm of Yannick Bolasie as he chased a ball into the box five minutes from time ended the Royals F A Cup adventure for another season.

FA Cup Quarter Final - Crystal Palace Preview

11 March 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will be bidding for a third FA Cup Semi-Final appearance this evening, as they take on Premier League Crystal Palace in the quarter finals of the competition.

Royals Denied Victory Despite Robson-Kanu Brace

06 March 2016
By Alex Bower

"We were trying to win the game late on but we take the point, we go up the table one more place, we're unbeaten again and that's about the gist of it.

McDermott Aims To Build Run Against Fulham

04 March 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Brian McDermott will be aiming to build a run of form as he continues to slowly turn Reading Football Club around.

It'Sanogo For Charlton As Rakels Seals Reading Victory

27 February 2016
By Alex Bower

Playing against a side who find themselves bottom of the Championship, it should have been fairly straightforward for a Reading side who are seemingly getting their season back on track.

Crystal Palace Game Confirmed For Friday 11 March

26 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading will play Crystal Palace under the Madejski Stadium floodlights after the match was confirmed as a 7:55pm kick-off on Friday 11 March 2016.

Robson-Kanu Sees Off Battling Millers In 1-0 Victory

24 February 2016
By Alex Bower

"It was an ugly 1-0 win, but we'll take that.

Three Points And Another Clean Sheet

24 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Hal Robson-Kanu’s composed finish midway through the second half was sufficient to secure all three points for Reading.

Reading Get Pardew's Palace In Quarter Finals

21 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn at home to former manager Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace in the quarter finals of the FA Cup.

Reading Stun Baggies To Seal Quarter-Final Spot

20 February 2016
By Alex Bower

"What an atmosphere in the ground today.

Promotion Chasing Burnley Next In League

12 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's hunt for a league win continues with yet another home fixture as promotion chasing Burnley visit the Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Reading Face West Brom In Round Five

10 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reaading will face Premier League side West Bromwich Albion in the fifth round of the FA Cup after they narrowly defeated League One Peterborough United on penalties in their fourth round replay this evening.

Goalless Stalemate As Reading Lack End Product

07 February 2016
By Alex Bower

"Sometimes you get a clean sheet and a point, you take it and you move on.

Reading Still Looking For League Win

06 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading were left still looking for that elusive league win after they shared a point in a disappointing 0-0 home draw with Wolves.

Midtable Clash As Wolves Visit Madejski

05 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Madejski Stadium as our run of home games continues.

Defeat At Ipswich As Poor Away Form Continues

02 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading sunk to 16th - their lowest placing in the Championship since the very start of the season with yet another league defeat away from home.

Reading Hope For Nine From Ten Against Ipswich

02 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Transfer deadline came and went yesterday with no incoming signings and just the single outgoing player on loan.

Transfer Deadline Day - Rumours And Discussion

01 February 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It's January transfer deadline day once again, but it is expected to be much quieter for Reading this time around after the recent arrivals of Deniss Rakels, Yann Kermorgant and George Evans.

Reading Get Another Home Draw In FA Cup

31 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have been drawn at home again in the FA Cup and will face either Premier League West Bromwich Albion or League One Peterborough United.

Two More From Vydra As Reading Advance

30 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading made it through to the fifth round of the FA Cup with what was, in the end, a very comfortable victory over their League One opposition.

Reading Hope For Cup Run As Walsall Visit

29 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading are back in FA Cup action this weekend as they look to put together another cup run after last season's visit to Wembley in the Semi-Final.

Deniss Rakels Transfer Goes Through

29 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Deniss Rakels has completed his move to Reading, signing a two and a half year contract.

Orlando Sa Leaves Reading And Joins Tel Aviv

26 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Striker Orlando Sa has left Reading FC and has joined Maccabi Tel Aviv after the club successfully competed with AEK Athens for his signature.

Jake Taylor Completes Exeter Move

26 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Jake Taylor has completed his move to League Two side Exeter City after the two clubs agreed he could sign on a free transfer.

Royals Score From Corner - And Collect Point

23 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading secured a point against Sheffield Wednesday at home, after trailing for most of the match, thanks to a Jake Cooper goal from a corner.

New Signings Hope To Face Sheffield Wednesday

22 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading fans may get to see new signings Yann Kermorgant and George Evans in action this weekend as Reading take on Sheffield Wednesday at the Madesjki Stadium (Saturday, 3pm kick-off).

Orlando Sa And Gunter Exit Rumours

22 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Following the departure of Nick Blackman rumours have now surfaced that Chris Gunter could be the next player out of the door due to his short contract.

Yann Kermorgant Signs From Bournemouth

21 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Yann Kermorgant has been confirmed as Reading's latest signing as they continue to strengthen the squad during the January transfer window.

Royals Come From Behind To Thrash Huddersfield

19 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading came from two goals down to record a huge 5-2 victory over Huddersfield Town in their FA Cup third round replay at the Madejski Stadium.

Royals Sign George Evans From Manchester City

19 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading have confirmed the signing of midfielder George Evans from Manchester City.

MATCH PREVIEW: Reading vs Huddersfield FA Cup Replay

19 January 2016
By Alex Bower

"I like to get as many games as possible- we'll feel the hurt of the game against MK Dons and we'll get ourselves back to Reading, and we'll prepare ourselves for the game on Tuesday night.

Royals Hope It's Another Blank For Blackman

12 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Brian McDermott, and the Reading FC board, will be hoping that the sale of Nick Blackman doesn't come back to haunt them tonight as the Royals face Derby County in the Championship.

Huddersfield Or Reading To Face League One Walsall

11 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Huddersfield or Reading will face League One Walsall in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Blackman Completes Derby Move

06 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Nick Blackman has completed his move to Championship side Derby County.

Blackman To Join Derby In 3 Million Deal

05 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Reading's top goal scorer Nick Blackman is set to join Championship rivals Derby County after they appeared to have provided both Reading FC and the player a better deal than Sheffield Wednesday offered.

Blackman Rumour - Fans Think Royals Should Cash In

05 January 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

Rumours are gathering pace today that Reading's top scorer Nick Blackman is set to join Sheffield Wednesday.

Reading Leave It Late To Snatch Three Points From Robins

03 January 2016
By Alex Bower

"Vydra's made an unbelievable tackle late in the game.