Reading: April 2009 Archives

Striker Dave Kitson says the pressure is off Reading ahead of the clash with Birmingham on Sunday.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has rubbished reports that he is to walk away from football this summer wherever Reading find themselves.

Reading are expected to welcome back top scorer Kevin Doyle and defender Chris Armstrong for the clash with Norwich.

Reading centre-half Sam Sodje has had his loan at Leeds United extended until after the League One play-off final on Sunday May 24th.

Reading chairman Sir John Madejski has not given up hope of automatic promotion for 'the best team in the Championship'.

Steve Coppell believes the Royals' form away from home will stand them in good stead in the play-offs as he plans to rest players.

Steve Coppell has a worry over the fitness of Noel Hunt for the clash with Derby and he will have a late test on his ankle injury.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has warned his side they will miss out on the play-offs if they don't up their game quickly.

Reading will be without James Harper for the clash with Barnsley as he still has a groin injury so Jem Karacan will once again step in.

Reading winger Glenn Little admits it is frustrating for the players the fact they are in a poor run of form at the moment.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has admitted that individual errors are costing his side the chance of automatic promotion.

Reading will be without midfielder Kalifa Cisse for the clash at Blackpool after he was stretchered off against Sheffield United.

Reading boss Steve Coppell admits he is "baffled" by his promotion-chasing side's slump in home form.

Reading are set to be boosted by the return of top striker Kevin Doyle for the top of the table clash with Sheffield United.

Reading centre-half Micheal Duberry believes the Royals still have the ability to go straight up to the Premiership.

Steve Coppell is refusing to throw in the towel on automatic promotion and says if they play well enough they can still do it.

Republic of Ireland international Noel Hunt has vowed to bounce back from his knee injury that has plagued him for months.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has bemoaned his sides away-day trips after international weekend's following the draw with Coventry.

Reading could be without Brynjar Gunnarsson, Jimmy Kebe, Kalifa Cisse and Glen Little for their vital trip to Coventry.

Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson will not be fit to play against Coventry but is hoping to be back to face Sheffield United.

Reading defender Julian Kelly is expecting to be given the nod to play in the clash with Coventry this weekend.

Striker Dave Kitson says the pressure is off Reading ahead of the clash with Birmingham on Sunday.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has rubbished reports that he is to walk away from football this summer wherever Reading find themselves.

Reading are expected to welcome back top scorer Kevin Doyle and defender Chris Armstrong for the clash with Norwich.

Reading centre-half Sam Sodje has had his loan at Leeds United extended until after the League One play-off final on Sunday May 24th.

Reading chairman Sir John Madejski has not given up hope of automatic promotion for 'the best team in the Championship'.

Steve Coppell believes the Royals' form away from home will stand them in good stead in the play-offs as he plans to rest players.

Steve Coppell has a worry over the fitness of Noel Hunt for the clash with Derby and he will have a late test on his ankle injury.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has warned his side they will miss out on the play-offs if they don't up their game quickly.

Reading will be without James Harper for the clash with Barnsley as he still has a groin injury so Jem Karacan will once again step in.

Reading winger Glenn Little admits it is frustrating for the players the fact they are in a poor run of form at the moment.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has admitted that individual errors are costing his side the chance of automatic promotion.

Reading will be without midfielder Kalifa Cisse for the clash at Blackpool after he was stretchered off against Sheffield United.

Reading boss Steve Coppell admits he is "baffled" by his promotion-chasing side's slump in home form.

Reading are set to be boosted by the return of top striker Kevin Doyle for the top of the table clash with Sheffield United.

Reading centre-half Micheal Duberry believes the Royals still have the ability to go straight up to the Premiership.

Steve Coppell is refusing to throw in the towel on automatic promotion and says if they play well enough they can still do it.

Republic of Ireland international Noel Hunt has vowed to bounce back from his knee injury that has plagued him for months.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has bemoaned his sides away-day trips after international weekend's following the draw with Coventry.

Reading could be without Brynjar Gunnarsson, Jimmy Kebe, Kalifa Cisse and Glen Little for their vital trip to Coventry.

Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson will not be fit to play against Coventry but is hoping to be back to face Sheffield United.

Reading defender Julian Kelly is expecting to be given the nod to play in the clash with Coventry this weekend.