Reading Football Club News Feed: January 2025

Wigan sign Oxford striker Goodwin on loan

05 January 2025
By BBC Sport

League One Wigan Athletic sign Oxford United striker Will Goodwin on loan for the rest of the season.

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Forson can launch Norwich career with double - Thorup

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Amankwah Forson's match-winning double for Norwich could launch the midfielder's career at Carrow Road, says Canaries boss Johannes Hoff Thorup.

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'If you can't win, at least don't lose' - Robins

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

New Stoke City manager Mark Robins knows the full scale of the job ahead of him after failing to break down the EFL's leakiest defence.

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Reading boss on Charlton Athletic stalemate and importance of away day clean sheet

04 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt felt his side had 'earned their luck' in a dogged 0-0 draw with Charlton Athletic.

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Dogged Reading end festive period unbeaten with goalless draw at Charlton Athletic

04 January 2025
By Chronicle

Two sides high on confidence after three straight wins, the opening stages flew by in what was a competitive half which lacked any real goalscoring chances.

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Pring out for 'few weeks' with hamstring injury

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Bristol City left-back Cameron Pring is set to be out for a "few weeks" because of a hamstring injury, says head coach Liam Manning.

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West Brom links 'behind us' - Swans boss Williams

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Swansea City head coach Luke Williams says he has moved on from speculation linking him to West Bromwich Albion.

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Reading team news: Chem Campbell among changes and misses return to Charlton Athletic

04 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading winger Chem Campbell is likely to have played his final match for the club as he misses out on a return to former club Charlton Athletic.

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As it happened: Dogged Reading hold Charlton Athletic to goalless draw

04 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading look to make it four League One wins in a row as they travel to in-form Charlton Athletic.

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Midfielder Molumby signs new West Brom contract

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwwich Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby signs a new three-and-half-year contract with the Championship club.

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Hull's Kamara apologises for timing of social media post

04 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Hull City forward Abu Kamara apologises to fans after posting a congratulatory message on Championship rivals' Portsmouth's social media.

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Plymouth break transfer record to sign Baidoo

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle sign Ghana midfielder Michael Baidoo for an undisclosed club-record fee from Swedish side Elfsborg.

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Tickets sell out for Q&A session as iconic former Reading boss returns to the town

03 January 2025
By Chronicle

Tickets for an exclusive Q&A event with legendary Reading FC manager Steve Coppell at the Purple Turtle in April has sold out in a matter of weeks.

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Portsmouth sign Robins defender Atkinson on loan

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth sign Bristol City centre-back Rob Atkinson on loan until the end of the season.

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Parker calls for cool heads in Lancashire derby

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Burnley boss Scott Parker will warn his players to control their emotions in the Lancashire derby away to Blackburn Rovers tomorrow.

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Preston sign Plymouth centre-back Gibson

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End sign Plymouth Argyle defender Lewis Gibson on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

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Norwich's Sainz to face 'spitting' charge

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City top scorer Borja Sainz is charged with allegedly spitting at an opponent during last month's game against Sunderland.

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Norwich sign Villa winger Dobbin on loan

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Norwich City have signed winger Lewis Dobbin on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season.

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Reading sell-out initial allocation for Charlton as thousands descend on capital

03 January 2025
By Chronicle

Over 2,500 Reading supporters are to be descending on London tomorrow as the initial allocation for Charlton Athletic sells out.

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Gray leaves Plymouth Argyle as contract expires

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Striker Andre Gray leaves Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle after his short-term contract comes to an end.

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EFL preview: Derbies, six-pointers and basement battles

03 January 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport takes a look at the key talking points in the Championship, League One and League Two this weekend.

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Reading boss previews 'fresh' Charlton test and speaks of 'greatly experienced' Jones

03 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt has praised 'greatly experienced' Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones ahead of tomorrow's meeting between the pair.

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Striker Barnes rejoins Burnley after leaving Norwich

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Former Burnley striker Ashley Barnes returns to the club on a short-term deal after leaving Norwich by mutual consent.

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Reading skipper praises experienced defender after first league start in 14 months

02 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading captain Lewis Wing has spoken glowingly of teammate Harlee Dean, praising his performance after difficult 12 months.

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'Hungry' Robins plans top-flight return for Stoke

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

New Stoke City manager Mark Robins is aiming to lift the Potters back into the Premier League after a six-and-a-half-year absence.

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Sonne goes straight into Clarets reckoning

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Burnley manager Scott Parker says new signing Oliver Sonne goes straight into the squad reckoning for Saturday's derby at Blackburn Rovers.

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'Keeper's getting done' - Windass & other own-half rockets

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport looks at some iconic goals scored by players from their own half after Josh Windass' stunner for Sheffield Wednesday.

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Blackburn set to be without attacking duo for derby

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers could be without key pair Yuki Ohashi and Todd Cantwell for the East Lancashire derby against Burnley.

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Former Reading striker returns to management with Stoke after Coventry City sacking

02 January 2025
By Chronicle

Former Reading striker Mark Robins has been appointed new manager at Championship side Stoke City on a long-term contract.

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Edwards impressing in temporary role as Argyle coach

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle caretaker manager Kevin Nancekivell says captain Joe Edwards is doing a "great job" helping him take charge of the side.

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Brunt laughs off suggestion of becoming permanent boss

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion interim boss Chris Brunt has laughed off suggestions that he will be offered the job on a permanent basis.

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'I've slept very little' - interim boss Shawcross

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Stoke's outgoing interim manager Ryan Shawcross says he had very little sleep during his brief tenure in charge of the club.

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Fan Gallery: Reading start 2025 with a win at Cambridge in front of sold-out crowd

02 January 2025
By Chronicle

More than 1,000 Reading supporters made the trip to Cambridge United on New Year's Day and were able to witness the first victory of 2025, a 3-1 win at the Abbey Stadium.

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'Mayenda switch was key to standout win'

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Radio 5 Live reporter Adam Cottier gives his view on Sunderland's win against Sheffield United.

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Lampard 'frustrated' by Cardiff draw

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard said he was left frustrated that his side only managed a 1-1 draw away at 10-man Cardiff City on New Year's Day.

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'Bad teams don't do what Pompey did'

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell describes how the 4-0 Championship win over Swansea proved the "perfect day".

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'He thinks he ate something': Reading boss issues update on missing Cambridge stars

02 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt has confirmed that defender Amadou Mbengue missed the New Year's Day win over Cambridge United due to sickness, with the defender believing he 'ate something.

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Happy Christmas For Reading With Another Win

02 January 2025
By graham@royals.org (Graham Loader)

A spectacular Tyler Bindon overhead kick produced the goal which proved to be the winner in a keenly contested match from start to finish.

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Reading Ratings: Cambridge old boys return to haunt former side in important win

02 January 2025
By Chronicle

Former Cambridge United forwards Harvey Knibbs and Sam Smith returned to the Abbey Stadium on New Year's Day in a 3-1 win for Reading.

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No defence for Mejbri red card - Parker

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Burnley manager Scott Parker says he has no issue with the decision to send off Hannibal Mejbri during his team's draw with Stoke City.

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'Illness no excuse' - Heckingbottom

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says illness issues that have hit his squad are no excuse for the defeat at West Bromwich Albion.

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Conceding a goal from over halfway 'horrific' - Warne

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Derby boss Paul Warne says his side did not deserve to start 2025 with a heavy defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.

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Director of football Dewsnip set to leave Plymouth

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle director of football Neil Dewsnip is set to leave the club in the wake of Wayne Rooney's departure as head coach.

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'Players and fans connected' - Eustace

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers manager John Eustace says the way players and fans celebrated their dramatic draw at Leeds United bodes well.

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'I will not walk away' - Luton boss Edwards

02 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Luton boss Rob Edwards says he will not walk away from the job with his side struggling in the Championship.

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Cardiff boss Riza criticises ref for Robinson red

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Cardiff City manager Omer Riza believes James Durkin was overawed by his elevation from fourth official to referee as he sent off Callum Robinson against Coventry City.

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Darling's Swansea contract talks set to be 'put to bed'

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Harry Darling's Swansea City future seems unlikely to be settled before the summer with negotiations over a new contract set to be put on hold.

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Reading boss on Cambridge United victory and 'superb' Sam Smith strike

01 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt was full of praise for striker Sam Smith and his back four as his side started 2025 with a 3-1 win at Cambridge United.

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Cambridge United old boys on target as Reading start 2025 with away victory

01 January 2025
By Chronicle

Cambridge United old boys came back to haunt the relegation-threatened side as Harvey Knibbs and Sam Smith found the net in a 3-1 win for Reading.

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Reading team news: Noel Hunt makes two changes for New Year's Day Cambridge trip

01 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading boss Noel Hunt has made two changes for the New Year's Day trip to Cambridge United, with both full-backs changing.

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As it happened: Reading kick off 2025 with away win at Cambridge United

01 January 2025
By Chronicle

Reading open 2025 on the road as struggling Cambridge United host Noel Hunt's Royals.

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Transfers - January 2025

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women's Super League.

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Manager ins and outs - January 2025

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women's Super League, English Football League and National League.

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QPR sign Southampton's Edwards on loan

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

QPR sign highly-rated young defender Ronnie Edwards on loan from Southampton for the rest of the season.

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Luton sign Molenbeek defender Makosso

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Luton Town increase their defensive options by signing centre-back Christ Makosso for an undisclosed fee from Belgian club RWD Molenbeek.

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Stoke appoint ex-Coventry boss Robins as manager

01 January 2025
By BBC Sport

Stoke City appoint former Coventry boss Mark Robins as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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