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Reading FC News: 2019

Below is all the Hob Nob Anyone? Reading FC news stories for 2019.
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Swift Grabs Win With Christmas Cracker

26 December 2019
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A brilliant long range strike by John Swift after fifty-two minutes proved to be the difference between the teams in an open and action packed encounter at the Madjeski Stadium this evening.

Royals Up To Sixteenth With Win Over 10 Man Derby

21 December 2019
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Reading finally overcame an undisciplined rabble of a Derby side which imploded following Reading's second, and superbly created, goal from Joao.

Birmingham Take Three Points

07 December 2019
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A dismal display at home against Birmingham side without a win in five games has given manager Mark Bowen food for thought about the overall strength and deployment of the squad at his disposal to pull away for the lower reaches of the Championship.

Five Minute Puscas Hat-Trick Steals Win

30 November 2019
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George Puscas ended his goalscoring drought in dramatic fashion as he smashed in a second half hat-trick in just five minutes to give Reading a big win on the road at Wigan.

What you might have missed in the Royals' loss to Leeds

27 November 2019
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The Royals recently suffered their second successive defeat at the hands of Leeds United on November 26, at the Madejski Stadium.

Late Goal Sees Royals Miss Out On Point

26 November 2019
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Leeds United moved to the top of the table with a late goal to deny Reading a point they had worked so hard to achieve.

First Defeat For Bowen As Reading Manager

23 November 2019
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A packed Griffin Park experienced what was always going to be a tight game with both teams currently in a run of good form.

Another Win As Royals Climb Table

09 November 2019
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The remarkable transformation of Reading's season continued with a thoroughly convincing three goal victory over struggling Luton.

Seven Points From Nine Under Bowen

02 November 2019
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Reading's revival under new manager Mark Bowen continued with a second successive home win against a Millwall side also adjusting to playing under a new boss.

Bowen Starts Managerial Career With Victory

19 October 2019
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Reading secured a much needed dramatic victory in the eighth minute of stoppage time when Matt Miazga fired home the rebound from Jordan Obita's superb strike from outside the box.

Mark Bowen Set To Be Named Manager

14 October 2019
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Mark Bowen is expected to be named as the new Reading first team manager, to replace Jose Gomes who was sacked last week.

Club Confirm Jose Gomes Departure

09 October 2019
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After it was widely reported throughout yesterday, Reading Football Club have officially released a statement to confirm the departure of manager Jose Gomes.

Jose Gomes - His Short Career At Reading

09 October 2019
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After yesterday's talks between Reading Football Club and Jose Gomes, it now only seems a matter of time before official confirmation that Gomes has been dismissed as first team manager following a short run of poor results.

Gomes To Get The Boot

08 October 2019
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Reading are set to dispose of the services of manager Jose Gomes, after yet another short term appointment at the club.

What Are the Best Bets on Reading This Season?

07 October 2019
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Whether it's live roulette or online slots, we all love a flutter every now and then.

Reading Well Beaten After 30 Minutes

01 October 2019
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It took Fulham a mere thirty minutes to demolish a Reading side reduced to ten men following a couple of rash challenges by John Swift twenty minutes into a game dominated by the away side.

Familiar League Position After Third Straight Loss

21 September 2019
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Reading failed to recover from a very poor first half performance which left them trailing by a single goal at half time.

Plymouth Next After Win On Penalties

14 August 2019
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Reading needed penalities to overcome League One Wycombe Wanderers last night in the League Cup first round.

Ovie Ejaria Returns On Loan

08 August 2019
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Reading have completed a season long loan signing of Liverpool midfielder Ovie Ejaria, who returns to Reading after last season's successful loan spell.

Busy Week For Transfers At Reading

08 August 2019
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It has been a very busy week for the Royals in the transfer market ahead of the window closing.

What Reading fans can expect this season

24 July 2019
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Following last year's narrow, three-point survival, Reading are in a difficult situation as they look to distance themselves from a relegation battle in the Championship next season.

Miazga Returns For The Season

24 July 2019
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Chelsea defender Matt Miazga will be back in a Reading shirt for the new season after the clubs agreed to start a new season long loan.

Charlie Adam Signing Confirmed

22 July 2019
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Reading have added some experience to their squad with the signing of Charlie Adam who was out of contract after being released by Stoke City.

Reading Get Win In Spain

17 July 2019
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Reading followed up a 0-0 morning draw with Malaga B to beat second tier Spanish side Extremadura in the evening.

Virginia Makes Debut In Malaga B Draw

16 July 2019
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Goalkeeper Joao Virginia, who signed on a season long loan from Everton last week, made his debut as a Reading side drew 0-0 with Malaga B this morning.

Spanish Pre-Season Friendlies Continue

15 July 2019
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Reading will face Malaga B and Extremadura UD next in their pre-season build up in Spain.

Bodvarsson Leaves For Millwall

12 July 2019
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Reading's mission to reduce the squad, reduce the wages and also get some much needed money into the club continued today with the sale of Jon Dadi Bodvarsson to Championship side Millwall.

Goalkeeper Virginia Signs On Season Long Loan

11 July 2019
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Reading have signed Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia on a season long loan.

Loader Gets Three In Friendly Win

10 July 2019
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Reading's pre-season preparations out in Spain continued as they crossed the border to play Gibraltar Premier Division side Gibraltar United.

Kelly Departure Confirmed

09 July 2019
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Midfielder Liam Kelly has left the club as Reading continue to shrink their wage bill due to financial concerns.

Championship Season Starts With Owls Visit

20 June 2019
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Reading will start the new 2019/2020 Championship season with a home fixture against Sheffield Wednesday.

New Season Fixtures Released

20 June 2019
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Reading FC 2019/2020 Championship Fixtures in full

Twentieth Placed Finish After Goalless Draw

05 May 2019
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Reading may not have finished the season on a high note but at least it ended on a happy one.

Loader Goal - First Of Many?

01 May 2019
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Despite defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday it was still a very satisfactory weekend for the Royals.

John O'Shea Confirms Retirement

30 April 2019
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John O'Shea may have played his last game for Reading after officially confirming his retirement from playing.

Safe After Entertaining Draw With West Brom

22 April 2019
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Reading virtually guaranteed their place in the Championship next season with a gutsy performance against promotion chasing Albion.

Another Big Step Towards Safety

13 April 2019
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Buoyed with confidence gained from a magnificent away draw against league leaders Norwich in midweek Reading raced into an early lead with two superbly taken goals from Yakou Meite in the opening fifteen minutes.

Important Win As Relegation Fears Ease

30 March 2019
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Mo Barrow and Yakou Meite combined twice in space six minutes in the first half to score the goals which gave Reading a much needed and thoroughly deserved victory over a Preston side looking for their seventh successive away win to boost their chances of making the play-offs.

Another Game - Another Must Win

29 March 2019
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Reading face Preston North End at the Madejski Stadium this weekend knowing only a victory will do as they attempt to avoid relegation.

Leeds Cruise To Straight Forward Win

12 March 2019
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Taking on Leeds looking for three points to go top of the league with a team significantly weakened by injuries presented a severe test of character and resilience for The Royals, and although losing by three goals at home is never a good thing, with so many key players missing, and teams around Reading also losing, it made little difference to the relegation battle.

Royals Climb Table With Dramatic Late Win

09 March 2019
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The course of a game, or even a season, can often hinge on a single moment, and in the sixty-ninth minute of this dramatic home win for Reading, we witnessed one of those moments.

Reading Fail To Hold On Against Rotherham

23 February 2019
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Reading paid the price for their over cautious approach to this crucial match against fellow strugglers Rotherham.

Reading Out Of Bottom Three With Dramatic Win

13 February 2019
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An outstanding finish from Nelson Oliveira gave Reading the win they desperately needed as they climbed out of the relegation zone for the first time since Boxing Day.

Five Wins All Season: Can The Royals Beat The Drop?

08 February 2019
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Reading have just 16 games to rescue their season and could require as many as 24 points to earn survival if Championship history is to go by.

Reading Work Hard For Point

02 February 2019
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There was a noticeably more positive and confident mood amoungst the home fans today than in recent games, which mirrored a much improved attitude within this radically changed Reading team.

17 Games to Save The Season

01 February 2019
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Not since the 2001/02 season has Reading Football club plied its trade in the third tier of English football, but a downward curve over the last 18 months has a very real chance of catching the Royals out and condemning them to relegation.

Bacuna, McNulty And Meyler Depart

31 January 2019
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Leandro Bacuna has signed for Premier League strugglers Cardiff City for a rumoured three million pounds as Royals boss Jose Gomes had a player clear out on transfer deadline day.

Positive Performance As Gomes Gets His First Win

12 January 2019
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Any doubts about the positive impact of Jose Gomes on Reading Football Club were dispelled by this result, and more significantly, by this performance.

Downward Spiral Gathers Pace Under Gomes

01 January 2019
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Matters came to head this afternoon when Reading, in front of their own fans were humiliated by a useful, but nevertheless, mid table Championship side.