Reading: May 2008 Archives

Reading are bracing themselves for a renewed bid from Sunderland for winger Stephen Hunt who says he is happy to stay with the club.

West Ham and any other suitors have been warned by Reading that Nicky Shorey will not be allowed to leave the Royals on the cheap.

Reading are in a race with Ipswich, Leicester and Bolton for the services of Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza.

Record signing Emerse Fae looks likely to be granted his wish of a swift exit from Reading as French side Nice want him.

Steve Coppell has dismissed claims that John Madejski's announcement he wanted to sell the club had any baring on their relegation.

Reading winger Stephen Hunt will miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly clash with Colombia on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Director of football Nick Hammond says a 'core group' of Reading players have the experience to ensure a quick Premier League return.

Midfielder Marek Matejovsky hailed Steve Coppell's decision to stay on as Reading boss and confirmed he would also be staying put.

West Ham are now clear favourites to sign England international left-back Nicky Shorey but as yet there have been no bids.

Reading central defender Ibrahima Sonko says he wants to stay with the club despite a fall out and the drop into the Championship.

Reading coach Wally Downes is set to follow Steve Coppell's example and stay at the club for another year at least.

Reading have admitted they are likely to lose defender Nicky Shorey over the summer with West Ham the favourites to sign him.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has revealed he offered to resign back in February after the Royals went on a run of eight straight defeats.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has confirmed he will be staying at the club and leading the Royals in the Championship next season.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has denied the club needs a massive summer clear-out of players but admits that some will go.

Midfielder Stephen Hunt is still gutted about Reading's relegation but is targeting an instant return to the Premier League next term.

Steve Coppell says he should have added one quality signing to his Reading squad last season but claims that is easier said than done.

Kevin Doyle says he is happy at Reading and will not be rushing to leave the Madejski Stadium in the summer.

Reading have offered new contracts to Glen Little, Michael Duberry, Ben Hamer and Scott Davies but six players have been released.

Reading's record signing Emerse Fae is being linked with a move back to France with south-coast outfit OGC Nice.

Bristol City will launch a £2m bid to take Reading striker Leroy Lita back to Ashton Gate - if they clinch promotion.

Reading midfielder Bobby Convey has returned to the USA for an injection to clear up his long-standing knee problem.

Steve Coppell has told Ivory Coast international Emerse Fae he will never play for Reading again while he is manager.

Keeper Marcus Hahnemann claims some of his Reading team-mates did not care about the club's relegation because they will be leaving.

Midfielder Stephen Hunt says he will only leave relegated Reading if the club want to sell him as he won't be demanding a move away.

Steve Coppell has been given time to consider his future as boss of relegated Reading, according to director of football Nick Hammond.

Director of football Nicky Hammond has confirmed changes will be made at relegated Reading and Nicky Shorey is set to lead the exodus.

Steve Coppell refused to be drawn on whether he would be leaving Reading following their relegation but admitted changes will be made.

Skipper Graeme Murty is hoping that Steve Coppell is handed the chance to help Reading secure an instant return to the Premier League.

Roy Keane will make a new bid for Reading's Stephen Hunt this summer despite saying he won't sign 'stars with fancy names or long hair'

Derby boss Paul Jewell will use Kevin Dillon's comments to motivate his team ahead of the clash at Pride Park.

Reading central-defender Ibrahima Sonko has lost an appeal over his fine and suspension for missing a reserve game.

Sunderland are ready to activate a release clause in Stephen Hunt's Reading contract by offering £5million for his signature.

Reading's Liam Rosenior says the side will finish with a win at Derby on Sunday and give themselves a chance of beating the drop.

Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell looks set to exit Stamford Bridge this summer with Reading amongst a host of interested parties.

Reading assistant boss Kevin Dillon believes the Royals will win at Derby and survive the drop into the Championship.

Reading chairman John Madejski has said there will be significant investment in the club this summer, as long as they stay up.

Reading's record signing Emerse Fae says he wants to quit the club after he was fined a fortnight's wages and suspended.

Steve Coppell says he will take the blame if Reading are relegated next Sunday and claims he did not spend enough money on transfers.

Reading keeper Marcus Hahnemann claims he is enjoying the nervous excitement of being involved in the relegation battle.

Royals coach Kevin Dillon is hoping that Glen Little will be able to provide a spark of magic against Tottenham on Saturday.

Reading will be without Adam Federici for the start of next season and the summer tour of Sweden as he is to play in the Olympics.

The future of Ibrahima Sonko and record signing Emerse Fae are in doubt after they were fined and banned from Reading for two weeks.

Reading are bracing themselves for a renewed bid from Sunderland for winger Stephen Hunt who says he is happy to stay with the club.

West Ham and any other suitors have been warned by Reading that Nicky Shorey will not be allowed to leave the Royals on the cheap.

Reading are in a race with Ipswich, Leicester and Bolton for the services of Manchester City striker Emile Mpenza.

Record signing Emerse Fae looks likely to be granted his wish of a swift exit from Reading as French side Nice want him.

Steve Coppell has dismissed claims that John Madejski's announcement he wanted to sell the club had any baring on their relegation.

Reading winger Stephen Hunt will miss the Republic of Ireland's friendly clash with Colombia on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.

Director of football Nick Hammond says a 'core group' of Reading players have the experience to ensure a quick Premier League return.

Midfielder Marek Matejovsky hailed Steve Coppell's decision to stay on as Reading boss and confirmed he would also be staying put.

West Ham are now clear favourites to sign England international left-back Nicky Shorey but as yet there have been no bids.

Reading central defender Ibrahima Sonko says he wants to stay with the club despite a fall out and the drop into the Championship.

Reading coach Wally Downes is set to follow Steve Coppell's example and stay at the club for another year at least.

Reading have admitted they are likely to lose defender Nicky Shorey over the summer with West Ham the favourites to sign him.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has revealed he offered to resign back in February after the Royals went on a run of eight straight defeats.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has confirmed he will be staying at the club and leading the Royals in the Championship next season.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has denied the club needs a massive summer clear-out of players but admits that some will go.

Midfielder Stephen Hunt is still gutted about Reading's relegation but is targeting an instant return to the Premier League next term.

Steve Coppell says he should have added one quality signing to his Reading squad last season but claims that is easier said than done.

Kevin Doyle says he is happy at Reading and will not be rushing to leave the Madejski Stadium in the summer.

Reading have offered new contracts to Glen Little, Michael Duberry, Ben Hamer and Scott Davies but six players have been released.

Reading's record signing Emerse Fae is being linked with a move back to France with south-coast outfit OGC Nice.

Bristol City will launch a £2m bid to take Reading striker Leroy Lita back to Ashton Gate - if they clinch promotion.

Reading midfielder Bobby Convey has returned to the USA for an injection to clear up his long-standing knee problem.

Steve Coppell has told Ivory Coast international Emerse Fae he will never play for Reading again while he is manager.

Keeper Marcus Hahnemann claims some of his Reading team-mates did not care about the club's relegation because they will be leaving.

Midfielder Stephen Hunt says he will only leave relegated Reading if the club want to sell him as he won't be demanding a move away.