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Reading FC News: 2018

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2018.
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Mixed Emotions As Middlesbrough Win - Report

23 December 2018
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It was a day of mixed emotions for Reading fans as they watched their team frustratingly lose a game in which their performance deserved at least a point.

Gomes Confirmed As Manager - Gibbs, Beasant Sacked

22 December 2018
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Reading confirmed the arrival of Jose Gomes as first team manager this evening.

Marshall Set To Take Third Game As Caretaker

21 December 2018
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Reading are set to remain under the management of caretaker boss Scott Marshall this Saturday as they entertain Middlesbrough at the Madejski Stadium.

Reading Expected To Announce Jose Gomes

21 December 2018
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Reading appear set to confirm the appointment of Portuguese Jose Gomes as team manager, following the sacking of Paul Clement two weeks ago.

Late Rotherham Goal As Points Shared

15 December 2018
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Reading caretaker boss Scott Marshall remains without a win after his second game in charge ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Rotherham United.

Marshall Takes Team To Rotherham

14 December 2018
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Scott Marshall will remain in temporary charge of the first team as they travel to Rotherham United this Saturday, in what is a relegation six pointer.

Parkinson New Favourite For Manager Job

11 December 2018
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Former Reading midfielder Phil Parkinson is emerging as the favourite to become the next Reading FC manager after the sacking of Paul Clement last week.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel Extinguished

08 December 2018
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Just when there were encouraging signs of progress on the pitch, with some improved performances in recent weeks, the owners of Reading Football Club stepped in re-appointing former CEO Nigel Howe and presumably approved his decision to sack manager Paul Clement in his first twenty four hours in post.

All Change As Reading Face Sheffield United

07 December 2018
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Caretaker managers Scott Marshall and Nigel Gibbs face a tough challenge this Saturday evening as the Royals face sixth placed Sheffield United at the Madejski Stadium for a 5:30pm kick-off.

Under 23 Manager Marshall Gets Caretaker Role

06 December 2018
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Reading Under 23 manager Scott Marshall will take temporary charge of the first team, working alongside Nigel Gibbs, following the departure of Paul Clement who was sacked this morning.

Paul Clement Gets The Sack

06 December 2018
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Paul Clement has been sacked as Reading manager in what comes as a shock announcement from the club this morning.

Light At The End Of The Tunnel

04 December 2018
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There has not been much to shout about over the past eighteen months for the Royals after their play-off Final defeat against Huddersfield Town.

Royals Get Manchester United In FA Cup - Again

03 December 2018
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Reading have been drawn away at Premier League side Manchester United in the third round of the FA Cup.

Late Barrow Goal Earns Point

01 December 2018
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A last minute equaliser from Mo Barrow gave Reading a well-deserved point against an in form and very strong City side.

Royals Off To Wigan After Eventful Week

23 November 2018
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It has been an eventful week at Reading Football Club after Chief executive Ron Gourlay left the club after a disappointing 16 months in charge.

Meite Shows Why He Deserved New Contract

12 November 2018
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There were more than a few eyebrows raised when striker Yakou Meite was awarded a huge new four year contract at the start of October.

Draw Takes Reading Out Of Bottom Three

10 November 2018
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Reading climbed out of the relegation zone with a draw against bottom of the league Ipswich Town.

Royals Favourites As Ipswich Visit

09 November 2018
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Reading's solid home form has ensured that they are the favourites to pick up another precious three points when they host Ipswich on Saturday.

Reading Make It Three Home Wins From Four

03 November 2018
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Reading finally produced the kind of performance their fans have been craving all season.

Who could replace Paul Clement?

01 November 2018
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Reading's manager looks to be nearing the exit door, but who can take the reins at The Royals? The fate of Reading boss Paul Clement looks to be sealed following a ninth league defeat of the season, after a 2-0 loss at Swansea City last weekend left The Royals in the relegation zone.

Tough Challenge Expected For Reading At West Brom

05 October 2018
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Reading travel to fourth placed West Bromwich Albion this weekend hoping to put the midweek defeat against QPR behind them.

Royals Make It Five League Defeats From Six At Home

02 October 2018
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Consistency is the key to success in any sport, and Reading came up short at home again as their stuttering start to the season continues with a fifth defeat in their six league games at the Madejski Stadium this season.

Fourth Straight Home League Defeat

19 September 2018
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Following an encouraging away win at the weekend, Reading's poor form at home continued with their fourth successive defeat by the odd goal.

Watford Cruise To League Cup Victory

29 August 2018
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The gulf in class between the Premier League and the Championship was underlined this evening as Reading were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by a very good second string Watford team.

Two Points Thrown Away At Blackburn

22 August 2018
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Paul Clement said that his Reading team are "up and running" after picking up their first point of the season at the fourth attempt at Blackburn Rovers.

Southampton Winger Sims Arrives On Season Loan

21 August 2018
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Southampton winger Joshua Sims has joined the Royals on a season long loan.

Poor League Start Continues As Bolton Win

18 August 2018
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The inability of Reading to find the back of the net has been a problem for a long time now and it is one which is stubbornly refusing to go away.

Clement Ponders Team For Bolton Match

17 August 2018
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The Royals will be hoping to build on their League Cup victory over Birmingham during the week and follow it up with a first League win as Bolton Wanderers visit the Madejski Stadium this weekend.

Reading Get Watford At Home In League Cup

17 August 2018
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Reading will play Watford at home on Tuesday 28 August in the second round of the League Cup.

How Technology May Change Things at Reading FC

16 August 2018
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Micro cameras.

Reading Get First Win Of The Season

15 August 2018
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Reading delivered a much needed confidence boost for the team and fans alike with a 2-0 home victory over a poor Birmingham City in the first round of the League Cup.

Plenty Of Changes Expected For League Cup Game

14 August 2018
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Reading manager Paul Clement looks set to make plenty of changes tonight as Birmingham City visit the Madejski Stadium for a first round League Cup tie.

Reading Bottom: Another Narrow Defeat

13 August 2018
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It was business as usual for the Royals this weekend as they enjoyed some good spells of football against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground before leaving with a 0-1 defeat.

Quiet Transfer Deadline Day For Royals

10 August 2018
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Transfer deadline day passed quietly for the Royals as they hung on to central defender Liam Moore, who had been expected to move away from the club during the summer.

Pre-Season Continues With Draw At Besiktas

18 July 2018
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Sam Smith and new signing Marc McNulty scored late goals as Reading drew 2-2 at Austrian side Besiktas.

New Season Fixtures Released: Derby First Game

21 June 2018
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Reading will start the new 2018/2019 season with a Friday night fixture at the Madejski Stadium against Frank Lampard's Derby County on 3 August.

John O'Shea Agrees Move To Reading

07 June 2018
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Reading have agreed the signing of defender John O'Shea, who will complete his move from Sunderland when his contract expires this summer.

David Meyler To Join On A Free

06 June 2018
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Midfielder David Meyler has become Reading's second confirmed signing of the summer, following full back Andy Yiadom who will sign a four year contract with Reading next month when his contract at Barnsley expires.

End of the Season: Now a Look into Preseason

21 May 2018
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The summer holidays don't exist for a manager, that can probably be more so said for Paul Clement who wasn't exactly handed over the finest squad from Jaap Stam at the back end of the season.

Reading Safe As Disappointing Season Finally Ends

06 May 2018
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Reading finished their hugely disappointing season with an impressive result at Premier League bound Cardiff City.

Royals Set To Lose At Cardiff But Stay Up

05 May 2018
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Reading enter the final day of the Championship tomorrow knowing that there is still an outside chance of relegation, after a hugely disappointing season.

Reading Still Not Safe After Late Collapse

28 April 2018
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If Reading manage to hang on to their Championship status next week they can count themselves very lucky indeed after today’s inept performance.

Three Games To Secure Championship Football

20 April 2018
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Reading hit the road this weekend hoping to take some of their home form with them on their travels.

Paul Clement Asks Royals To Step Up For Final Games

17 April 2018
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Paul Clement described Reading’s 2-2 draw against bottom side Sunderland a missed opportunity and has issued a rallying cry to his players to step up and secure their Championship status after a truly forgettable season.

Clement Keeps His Unbeaten Home Record

14 April 2018
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With so much at stake for both sides the tense and cautious first half of this match was to be expected.

Reading Paying Third Highest in Agents Fees

12 April 2018
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The Championship table is upside down, at least according to a new report that has revealed the staggering amounts paid to agents in the Championship.

Reading Get First Saturday Home Win Of Season

07 April 2018
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Reading finally managed to win at home on a Saturday for the first time this season, and not a moment too soon.

Chris Gunter's Chinese Fan Club Is Just Fantastic

31 March 2018
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It's fair to say Chris Gunter is a Welsh football legend.

Paul Clement Starts With Vital Win

30 March 2018
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A brilliant solo goal from Sone Aluko, two superb saves from Vito Mannone and a magnificent 'backs to the wall' team defensive effort, gave the Royals a long-awaited victory and three points to ease their relegation fears.

Confirmed: Paul Clement Is New Reading Manager

23 March 2018
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Former Swansea City manager Paul Clement has been revealed as the new Reading manager following the sacking of Jaap Stam earlier this week.

Jaap Stam Sacked

21 March 2018
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Jaap Stam has been sacked as Reading manager after a terrible run of form, which has seen the Royals drop to 20th place in the Championship and just three points away from the relegation positions.

Another Point Towards Safety

10 March 2018
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Although Reading once again failed to secure the win they so desperately need, the point gained today was achieved with a significantly more positive performance.

A Point Closer To Safety

06 March 2018
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It was abundantly clear this was a game neither side could afford to lose as Reading decided to slug it out against a team far better equipped for the direct physical style of play adopted by both teams.

Another Defeat And More Defensive Incompetence

27 February 2018
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Reading's defensive performance plummeted to new depths of incompetence this evening and by their manager's own admission were let of lightly in only conceding three goals.

Reading Entertain In Home Draw With Derby

24 February 2018
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Ironically a game in which both sides deprived of two experienced strikers, Martin and Kermorgant for Reading, and Vydra and Nugent for County, produced a flurry of goals in a highly entertaining draw.

Struggling A Little Bit At Home To Be Honest

23 February 2018
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Reading host Derby County this weekend, as they continue to look for their first home win on a Saturday of the season.

Could Stam Face The Chop And Who's Next?

22 February 2018
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Jaap Stam has called for unity from Royals fans following the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest, but it feels as though the door is getting ever closer for the Dutchman.

Late Forest Goal As Royals Fail To Win Again

21 February 2018
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There was more disappointment for Reading fans on Tuesday night as the Royals conceded a late goal at Nottingham Forest to leave with just a single point.

Stam On Brink After Another Home Defeat

04 February 2018
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Any flicker of optimism generated by a convincing away win during the week at Burton, and the signing of two experienced Championship players before the transfer window closed, was quickly extinguished with a calamitous defeat at home to a well organised and determined Millwall side.

Martin In And Beerens Out On Deadline Day

01 February 2018
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Reading completed the incoming loan signing of striker Chris Martin from Derby County, and saw Roy Beerens leave the club, as the January transfer window closed.

Tommy Elphick Arrives On Loan

29 January 2018
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Reading have completed the loan signing of centre back Tommy Elphick from Championship side Aston Villa.

Brentford Take All Three Points

20 January 2018
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Reading came off second best against an impressive Brentford side to slide closer to the wrong end of the table.

A Win At Last: Royals Through To Round Four

16 January 2018
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Reading eased their way into the Fourth Round of the FA Cup courtesy of a Jon Dadi Bodvarsson hat-trick to end the sequence of eight games without a win.

Replay Winners Travel To Carlisle Or Sheffield

08 January 2018
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The winners of Reading and Stevenage's FA Cup third round replay will travel to either Carlisle or Sheffield Wednesday in the fourth round of the competition.

Stam Hopes FA Cup Provides Some Respite

05 January 2018
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Reading take a welcome break from a hugely disappointing Championship campaign so far with a Saturday afternoon trip to Stevenage in the third round of the FA Cup.

Dismal Defeat Against Bottom Side Birmingham

03 January 2018
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The loyalty of the Reading fans is being tested to the limit with this latest dismal performance from their team.

Fresh Pressure On Reading As Birmingham Visit

02 January 2018
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It's not been a good Christmas for Reading fans after Jaap Stam's side managed to pick up just a single point from three festive fixtures.