Reading Football Club News Feed: June 2024

Former Reading FC defenders on the move across the EFL

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Reading defenders Terell Thomas and Zak Jules have made EFL moves to Carlisle United and Rotherham United after leaving Charlton Athletic and Exeter City respectively.

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Reading FC petition set up as uncertainty remains over women

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

An online petition has been set up to try and protect the Reading Women's teams as uncertainty continues to linger over its future.

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Middlesbrough coach Danks leaves for Bayern

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough assistant coach Aaron Danks is appointed as one of Vincent Kompany's assistants at Bayern Munich.

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Rovers charged over fans' behaviour in Ipswich loss

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers are charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control during the defeat by Ipswich Town in March.

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Reading FC fans spread word of woes in German twin town

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

A family of die-hard Reading supporters have been sharing the message of the club's woes in the German twin town of Dusseldorf during a Euro 2024 trip.

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Wednesday sign Angers defender Valery

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Sheffield Wednesday sign Angers defender Yan Valery for an undisclosed fee.

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Norwich will have 'offensive mindset' - Thorup

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

New head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup says Norwich City will play an attacking brand of football next season.

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Defender Bennett to stay at Oxford through 2024-25

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Defender Joe Bennett signs a new contract with Oxford United to stay with the club through the 2024-25 season.

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Reading FC Supporters' Trust outline cause of slow takeover

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

Supporters' Trust at Reading [STAR] have outlined the reasons for a 'slower takeover than originally hoped.

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Coventry goalkeeper Moore to join Sunderland

21 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Simon Moore joins Sunderland from Coventry City to provide competition for first-choice goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.

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Dave Kitson: How we are going to tackle the obesity crisis

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

I’ve invited a team of overweight men from Reading to travel to a remote island 3,000km to the north east of Australia to play football – and tackle an obesity crisis on one of the world’s smallest island nations.

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Reading FC legend latest to speak out against women rumours

21 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading legend Brian McDermott has labelled rumours surrounding the future of the women's team 'an absolute disgrace.

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Coventry sign Huddersfield midfielder Rudoni

20 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Coventry City make Huddersfield Town midfielder Jack Rudoni their third summer signing on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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Portsmouth defender on 'frustrating' end to Reading FC spell

20 June 2024
By Chronicle

Portsmouth defender Tom McIntyre felt January was the 'time to move on' after admitting that he endured a 'frustrating' end to his time with Reading.

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Former Reading FC boss on 'horrific' fears for women's team

20 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Reading Women manager and captain Kelly Cousins has labelled the rumoured future of the team 'horrific' and has implored staff to 'not let this happen.

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Decision on Oxford United stadium delayed until 2025

20 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Plans for the development were submitted  to Cherwell District Council in February.

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Reading FC legend to be honoured with memorial bench

20 June 2024
By Chronicle

A memorial bench has been installed in Calcot to honour Reading Football Club's first black player, Andy Alleyne.

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Managerless Burnley speak to Van Nistelrooy

20 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Burnley talk with former Man Utd striker Ruud van Nistelrooy over manager vacancy and appoint Henrik Jansen as assistant boss.

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Sarkic death 'heartbreaking' for Millwall - Harris

20 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Millwall head coach Neil Harris says the club must stick together after the "heart-breaking" death of goalkeeper Matija Sarkic.

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Reading FC defender makes Grimsby Town switch after exit

20 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading defender Matty Carson has joined League Two Grimsby Town after his contract in Berkshire was not renewed.

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Coventry sign Binks from Bologna on four-year deal

20 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Coventry City sign Bologna defender Luis Binks, who was on loan with the Sky Blues last season, on a four-year contract.

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Four-year Luton deal for 'perfect ambassador' Edwards

19 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Luton Town manager Rob Edwards signs a new four-year deal despite last season's relegation from the Premier League.

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Fears that Reading Women could be demoted due to ownership

19 June 2024
By Chronicle

A fan-led movement against the Reading FC’s inept owner, Dai Yongge, has commented on the prospect that the club’s women's team may not be able to compete in the Championship next season.

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Former Chelsea and Reading defender Ryan Bertrand retires

19 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Reading left-back Ryan Bertrand has announced his retirement from professional football.

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Blues sign goalkeeper Allsop from Hull

19 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City make Hull City goalkeeper Ryan Allsop their first summer signing on a three-year contract.

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QPR keeper Mahoney extends contract with club

18 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Murphy Mahoney signs a contract extension with the Championship club.

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Plymouth midfielder Jenkins Davies signs new deal

18 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Will Jenkins Davies signs a new one-year contract with Plymouth Argyle.

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Ex-Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig on Reading rumours

18 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Wycombe Wanderers chairman Rob Couhig has spoken publicly for the first time following speculation that he could purchase Reading FC.

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Millwall boss pays tribute to 'radiant' Sarkic

17 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Millwall manager Neil Harris pays an emotional tribute to Matija Sarkic following the goalkeeper's death at the age of 26.

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Pompey defender Ogilvie agrees new two-year deal

15 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie agrees new two-year deal with the Championship club.

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Millwall goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26

15 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies at the age of 26.

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Portsmouth sign Barnsley defender Williams

14 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Portsmouth complete their first signing of the summer in former Barnsley right-back Jordan Williams.

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Five exciting prospects in store for Reading FC next season

14 June 2024
By Chronicle

It feels like only yesterday that supporters were bouncing around the SCL Stadium after a 3-2 win over Blackpool, marking the completion of the great escape and looking forward to a brighter future.

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Middlesbrough sign Dutch striker Burgzorg

14 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Middlesbrough sign Delano Burgzorg on a four-year contract from Mainz, after he spent last season on loan at Huddersfield Town.

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Conte signs new Cardiff City deal

14 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Midfielder Raheem Conte signs new one-year Bluebirds contract, with an option for a further year.

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Gestede returns to Blackburn as head of football

14 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Blackburn Rovers appoint their former striker Rudy Gestede as head of football operations.

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Stoke appoint Lincoln's Cohen as first-team coach

14 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Stoke City appoint Lincoln City's assistant head coach Chris Cohen as their new first-team coach.

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Euro 2024 Kitson Column: Leaving Grealish out could be a big mistake

14 June 2024
By Chronicle

I’ve always quite liked the banner that adorns the Colin Bell stand at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.

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Conway 'enjoying every minute' of Scotland call-up

13 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Bristol City striker Tommy Conway says he is "enjoying every minute" after being called up to Scotland's Euro 2024 squad.

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Reading FC takeover: Who is potential buyer Rob Couhig?

13 June 2024
By Chronicle

In the latest twist to Reading's protracted takeover saga, 75-year-old Rob Couhig has emerged as a leading candidate.

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Baggies face transfer market challenge - owner Patel

13 June 2024
By BBC Sport

West Bromwich Albion owner Shilen Patel says the club face a balancing act to strengthen the squad and stay within EFL financial rules.

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Swansea happy to wait on Paterson - for now

13 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Luke Williams believes Jamie Paterson has earned the right to consider his options this summer but says the offer of a new Swansea City contract “won’t be there indefinitely”.

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Shuttleworth reunited with Rooney at Plymouth

12 June 2024
By BBC Sport

New Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney brings in Pete Shuttleworth as his assistant head coach.

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Reading FC takeover roundup as search breaches 250 days

12 June 2024
By Chronicle

September 29, 2023.

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U's sign West Ham keeper Knightbridge

12 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Oxford United make 20-year-old goalkeeper Jacob Knightbridge their second signing of the summer.

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Reading FC to host Hull City in final pre-season fixture

12 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading are to host Hull City in their final pre-season fixture of the 2024/25 campaign.

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Reading FC legend looking for 12th club after Hibernian exit

12 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading legend Adam Le Fondre is on the search for the 12th club of his career as his spell with Hibernian comes to an end.

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Placheta could yet have Swansea future - Williams

12 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Luke Williams says Przemyslaw Placheta could yet have a future at Swansea City despite being released by the Championship club last month.

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QPR extend forward Armstrong's contract

12 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers extend the contract of forward Sinclair Armstrong.

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Reading FC youngsters who could benefit from 2024/25 loans

12 June 2024
By Chronicle

While off-field issues and Euro 2024 may be dominating the thoughts of Reading supporters this summer, for the Royals squad thoughts will already have turned to the 2024/25 League One campaign.

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Three former Reading FC regulars to watch for at Euro 2024

11 June 2024
By Chronicle

In just three days time, the eyes of the football fans across Europe will be on Germany as the 2024 European Championships get underway.

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Oxford sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Vaulks

11 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Newly-promoted Championship club Oxford United sign Wales midfielder Will Vaulks after he rejects a new deal at Sheffield Wednesday.

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Wycombe Wanderers former chief 'leads way' in Reading FC buy

11 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Wycombe Wanderers owner Rob Couhig is keen on purchasing Reading Football Club, just months after he controversially tried to buy their Bearwood training facility.

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New Blues boss Davies 'always felt like a manager'

11 June 2024
By BBC Sport

New Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says he is ready to make the step up to manager.

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Record-breaking season for Championship attendances

11 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Last season saw the highest overall attendance at Championship matches since records began more than 130 years ago.

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Norwich City legend Terry Allcock dies, aged 88

11 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Former Norwich City goalscoring legend Terry Allcock, one of the Canaries' all-time greats, dies at the age of 88.

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Preston fined £40,000 for offensive fan chants

11 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Preston are fined a cumulative £40,000 for offensive supporter chants at Huddersfield and Chelsea in the 2023-24 season.

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Reading FC legend on attracting players amid off-field woes

10 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading favourite Brynjar Gunnarsson insists the club will still be attractive to free agents despite the current off-field saga dragging toward pre-season.

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Dixon-Bonner agrees new QPR deal

10 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Elijah Dixon-Bonner signs a new contract with the Championship club.

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Arsenal coach continues progression with UEFA Pro License

10 June 2024
By Chronicle

Arsenal Under-23 boss, and former Reading coach, Mehmet Ali has taken the next step in his development by securing his UEFA Pro License.

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Arsenal and Portsmouth favourite joins Reading FC legends as coach

09 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading legends Dave Kitson and James Harper have been joined on the coaching team at The Dave Kitson Academy by Arsenal legend David Hillier.

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Reading FC mull over offer as consortium return to the fold

08 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading are mulling over a £30m+ bid from a US-Saudi consortium, the Reading Chronicle understands.

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Reading FC most significant Academy graduates to mark 25th anniversary

08 June 2024
By Chronicle

The summer of 1999 proved a significant turning point in the history of Reading Football Club as the Centre of Excellence became an FA-approved Academy.

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Former Reading FC defender left 'saddened' by off-field saga

07 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Reading defender Jake Cooper has admitted that he is 'really sad' to see the state of his hometown club.

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Stoke sign Norwich defender Gibson

07 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Stoke City sign former Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson on a three-year deal following his exit from Norwich City.

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Reading FC remaining under Dai Yongge labelled 'unthinkable'

07 June 2024
By Chronicle

Conservative MP for Bracknell, James Sunderland, has labelled the prospect of Reading Football Club remaining under the ownership of Dai Yongge 'unthinkable.

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Real Madrid's Garrido joins Watford coaching team

07 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Watford appoint Spaniard Alberto Garrido, who was part of the set-up at Real Madrid, as their new first team coach.

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Birmingham City appoint former Reading FC teenager and coach

07 June 2024
By Chronicle

Birmingham City have appointed former Reading youngster and coach, Chris Davies, as first-team manager ahead of their return to League One.

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Reading FC exclusivity situation 'not unusual' says expert

07 June 2024
By Chronicle

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has attempted to alleviate any concerns Reading supporters may have over the recent news that exclusivity has expired by labelling it 'not unusual.

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Reading FC Column: Reflecting on the history of our town

07 June 2024
By Chronicle

We know that this time of year is always quiet.

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Reading FC controversial former boss on exit to West Ham

06 June 2024
By Chronicle

Controversial former Reading manager Alan Pardew has been discussing his 2004 move to West Ham, citing the decision as 'a tough call.

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Birmingham appoint Spurs' Davies as new manager

06 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City appoint Tottenham assistant boss Chris Davies as their new manager.

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Premier League released players as free agent market grows

06 June 2024
By Chronicle

With the domestic season officially at an end following the FA Cup and Champions League finals in recent weeks, clubs have now confirmed their released and retained lists in the Premier League.

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Reading FC fan action group issue 'come and get us' plea

06 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading fan group Sell Before We Dai have issued a 'come and get us' plea to potential buyers after the club confirmed an exclusive negotiation period had ceased.

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Watford move to ease fans' fears over share offer

06 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Watford say the offer to supporters of a 10% share in the club does not reflect any "financial instability"

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Reading FC confirm non-league pre-season friendly clash

06 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading have added a trip to National League Woking to their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 League One season.

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Hourihane returns to Barnsley after Derby exit

06 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Conor Hourihane returns to his former club Barnsley as player-coach after his exit following Derby County's promotion.

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Tottenham Hotspur release recent Reading FC trialist

06 June 2024
By Chronicle

Tottenham Hotspur have released teenage midfielder Billy Heaps following the conclusion of his third-year scholarship.

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League One transfers: Every signing as Rotherham start fast

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

Despite the summer transfer window not *technically* opening until Friday, June 14, many clubs have already put plans in place for next season.

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Norwich agree deal to sign defender Cordoba

05 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Norwich City make their first summer signing by agreeing a deal to buy Panama defender Jose Cordoba from Levski Sofia.

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Reading FC issue takeover update as exclusivity ends

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading have confirmed that exclusivity has run up with an unnamed party, but the hierarchy remains 'in dialogue' over a takeover.

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Reading FC defenders called up for national team duty

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading defenders Jeriel Dorsett and Tyler Bindon have been called up for international duty with Montserrat and New Zealand respectively.

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Berkshire Football Awards shortlists are confirmed

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

The shortlists for this year's Berkshire Football Awards have been revealed.

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Reading FC season tickets among cheapest in League One

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading are among the top 10 clubs in League One offering value for money, based off of 2024/25 season ticket prices.

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Burton Albion appoint former Chelsea boss for new season

05 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Chelsea Under-21 and AFC Wimbledon coach, Mark Robinson, has been appointed the new manager at Burton Albion.

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Aston Villa World Cup hero on importance of Reading FC spell

04 June 2024
By Chronicle

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez spoke about the importance of heading out on loan in a recent podcast appearance with former England shot-stopper Ben Foster.

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'Pressure is a privilege' - new Hull boss Walter

04 June 2024
By BBC Sport

New Hull City head coach Tim Walter says he welcomes the pressure as he prepares to take charge of the Tigers next season.

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Reading FC records against new sides- including Wrexham

04 June 2024
By Chronicle

As with every season, the summer marks a reset as seven new teams enter League One from above and below.

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Reading FC youngsters unused as England suffer in shootout

04 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading youngsters Luca Fletcher and Christian Dunbar-McDonald were both unused substitutes as England suffered more penalty heartache against Italy.

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Watford to sell 10% of club to fans and investors

04 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Watford are looking to raise £17.

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Assistant boss Venus leaves Birmingham

04 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Birmingham City assistant manager Mark Venus, who took charge of the team for six games in 2023-24, leaves the newly-relegated club.

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Bulut signs two-year deal to stay at Cardiff

04 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Erol Bulut sign a new deal to remain as Cardiff City manager, a month after their 2023-24 Championship season ended.

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Reading FC keeper one of three connections on Jamaica duty

04 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading goalkeeper Coniah Boyce-Clarke has been called up for international duty by Jamaica, looking for his second cap in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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Reading FC departing star sends message to supporters

04 June 2024
By Chronicle

Departing Reading defender Nesta Guinness-Walker has wished the club and supporters well, admitting that his time in Berkshire did not end 'as hoped.

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Wembley heartache for Reading-born Borussia Dortmund teen

03 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading teenager Jamie Bynoe-Gittens experienced Wembley heartache in the Champions League final on Saturday as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0.

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Stoke appoint Darnborough as head of recruitment

03 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Stoke City appoint Hull City's Lee Darnbrough as their new head of recruitment.

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Burton Albion on search for new manager after departure

03 June 2024
By Chronicle

Newly taken over Burton Albion are on the search for a new manager after Martin Patterson's departure on Friday.

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Michael Olise named in France 2024 Olympic Games squad

03 June 2024
By Chronicle

Former Reading star Michael Olise has been named in France's preliminary squad for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

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Carrick signs new three-year Middlesbrough deal

03 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Michael Carrick signs a new contract with Middlesbrough to remain at the club until 2027.

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Reading FC legend reveals January takeover discussions

03 June 2024
By Chronicle

Reading legend Mark McGhee has confirmed that he was part of an investment group interested in purchasing the football club.

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Rooney 'will have increased Argyle budget'

01 June 2024
By BBC Sport

Plymouth Argyle's owner says new head coach Wayne Rooney will have a bigger budget than his predecessors.

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