Reading: May 2009 Archives

Reading are ready to test the resolve of Watford this weekend with an official approach for manager Brendan Rodgers on the cards.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw has refused to respond to speculation claiming Reading want to speak to boss Alan Irvine.

Czech international Marek Matejovsky has given the club a boost by claiming he is happy to stay at the club and fight for promotion.

Reading defender Sam Sodje is set to tie up a free transfer move to Bristol City after being told he can leave the Madejski Stadium.

Watford boss Brendan Rodgers has denied he is in line to take over at Reading and remains firmly focused on his job at Watford.

Reading midfielder Scott Davies has put pen-to-paper on a new two-year contract at the Madejski Stadium.

Leeds are waiting to hear from Reading about what they intend to do regarding centre-half Sam Sodje who is out of contract.

Reading director of Football Nick Hammond says the club have a few names in mind for the manager's role but will not be rushed.

Marcus Hahnemann says he will not have a problem finding a new club but expressed his disappointment at being released by Reading.

Wolves are reported to be showing an interest in Reading striker Kevin Doyle, who looks set to move on this summer.

Watford chairman Jimmy Russo has played down suggestions boss Brendan Rodgers is set to replace Steve Coppell at Reading.

First-team coaches Kevin Dillon and Wally Downes have followed manager Steve Coppell out of Reading.

Academy director Eamonn Dolan has been mooted to replace Steve Coppell following his resignation as Reading manager on Wednesday.

Cameroon international Andre Bikey is banned for the play-off semi-final second leg against Burnley while Kevin Doyle is doubtful.

Steve Coppell has fined Andre Bikey the maximum two weeks' wages after his sending off at Burnley despite the player's apology.

Kevin Doyle says he is fully fit for Reading's play-off clash at Burnley, while Glen Little could return against his former club.

Steve Coppell feels the Reading fans can be the key to play-off success and wants a cracking atmosphere in second leg with Burnley.

Steve Coppell has called on Reading's top players to come to the fore in the play-offs and secure an instant Premier League return.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has revealed he must solve the 'massive conundrum' of the team's home form.

Reading boss Steve Coppell claims his side are ready for the play-offs despite missing out on an automatic promotion spot.

Reading are likely to still be without midfielder James Harper for the clash with Birmingham as he suffers with a groin injury.

Reading are ready to test the resolve of Watford this weekend with an official approach for manager Brendan Rodgers on the cards.

Preston chairman Derek Shaw has refused to respond to speculation claiming Reading want to speak to boss Alan Irvine.

Czech international Marek Matejovsky has given the club a boost by claiming he is happy to stay at the club and fight for promotion.

Reading defender Sam Sodje is set to tie up a free transfer move to Bristol City after being told he can leave the Madejski Stadium.

Watford boss Brendan Rodgers has denied he is in line to take over at Reading and remains firmly focused on his job at Watford.

Reading midfielder Scott Davies has put pen-to-paper on a new two-year contract at the Madejski Stadium.

Leeds are waiting to hear from Reading about what they intend to do regarding centre-half Sam Sodje who is out of contract.

Reading director of Football Nick Hammond says the club have a few names in mind for the manager's role but will not be rushed.

Marcus Hahnemann says he will not have a problem finding a new club but expressed his disappointment at being released by Reading.

Wolves are reported to be showing an interest in Reading striker Kevin Doyle, who looks set to move on this summer.

Watford chairman Jimmy Russo has played down suggestions boss Brendan Rodgers is set to replace Steve Coppell at Reading.

First-team coaches Kevin Dillon and Wally Downes have followed manager Steve Coppell out of Reading.

Academy director Eamonn Dolan has been mooted to replace Steve Coppell following his resignation as Reading manager on Wednesday.

Cameroon international Andre Bikey is banned for the play-off semi-final second leg against Burnley while Kevin Doyle is doubtful.

Steve Coppell has fined Andre Bikey the maximum two weeks' wages after his sending off at Burnley despite the player's apology.

Kevin Doyle says he is fully fit for Reading's play-off clash at Burnley, while Glen Little could return against his former club.

Steve Coppell feels the Reading fans can be the key to play-off success and wants a cracking atmosphere in second leg with Burnley.

Steve Coppell has called on Reading's top players to come to the fore in the play-offs and secure an instant Premier League return.

Reading boss Steve Coppell has revealed he must solve the 'massive conundrum' of the team's home form.

Reading boss Steve Coppell claims his side are ready for the play-offs despite missing out on an automatic promotion spot.

Reading are likely to still be without midfielder James Harper for the clash with Birmingham as he suffers with a groin injury.