Reading: December 2009 Archives

As Reading prepare to take on Liverpool in the FA Cup, Brian McDermott has called on the players to make the fans proud of them.

Director of football Nick Hammond has confirmed that Reading are set to sign Icelandic striker Gunnar Thorvaldsson on loan.

Brian McDermott admitted he did not expect Reading to be crushed 4-1 at Plymouth on Monday, describing it as 'a really bad day'.

Axed Reading boss Brendan Rodgers says he was not given the time at the club that he needed to put things right.

Reading caretaker boss Brian McDermott says he will carry on in temporary charge of the first team for as long as he is needed.

Reading caretaker boss Brian McDermott was delighted with the players efforts after picking up a late equaliser against Bristol City.

Shane Long returns for Reading against Bristol City tomorrow after serving a three-match ban and could partner Simon Church in attack.

Football consultant Frank Lampard Sr and coach Dean Austin have left Reading, while Steve Coppell has been linked with a return.

Reading have parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers by mutual consent following a poor start to the season.

Reading striker Simon Church says he should be fit for the Royals' trip to Bristol City on Saturday.

Reading look like losing the services of midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson in January as he wants a move away from the club.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers was left to rue another home match without a victory after the 1-1 draw with Scunthorpe.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has fit-again Simon Church available again for the home clash with Scunthorpe but Shane Long is out.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers may well be able to recall Brian Howard for the clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup third round tie.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has called on his side to start improving and fast after they were beaten at home again on Tuesday.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers is without the suspended Shane Long for tonight's clash with Crystal Palace.

Brendan Rodgers is looking for the Royals to turn their away form into home victories when they take on Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Reading midfielder Brian Howard will miss the clash with Sheffield Wednesday after undergoing a operation on his broken jaw.

Reading midfielder Jem Karacan believes the Royals are on the right road and will not let the Derby defeat derail them.

Reading striker Brian Howard has had a successful operation on the broken jaw which he picked up against Derby last weekend.

Reading's Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has expressed his delight at signing a new three-year deal at the club.

As Reading prepare to take on Liverpool in the FA Cup, Brian McDermott has called on the players to make the fans proud of them.

Director of football Nick Hammond has confirmed that Reading are set to sign Icelandic striker Gunnar Thorvaldsson on loan.

Brian McDermott admitted he did not expect Reading to be crushed 4-1 at Plymouth on Monday, describing it as 'a really bad day'.

Axed Reading boss Brendan Rodgers says he was not given the time at the club that he needed to put things right.

Reading caretaker boss Brian McDermott says he will carry on in temporary charge of the first team for as long as he is needed.

Reading caretaker boss Brian McDermott was delighted with the players efforts after picking up a late equaliser against Bristol City.

Shane Long returns for Reading against Bristol City tomorrow after serving a three-match ban and could partner Simon Church in attack.

Football consultant Frank Lampard Sr and coach Dean Austin have left Reading, while Steve Coppell has been linked with a return.

Reading have parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers by mutual consent following a poor start to the season.

Reading striker Simon Church says he should be fit for the Royals' trip to Bristol City on Saturday.

Reading look like losing the services of midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson in January as he wants a move away from the club.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers was left to rue another home match without a victory after the 1-1 draw with Scunthorpe.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has fit-again Simon Church available again for the home clash with Scunthorpe but Shane Long is out.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers may well be able to recall Brian Howard for the clash with Liverpool in the FA Cup third round tie.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers has called on his side to start improving and fast after they were beaten at home again on Tuesday.

Reading boss Brendan Rodgers is without the suspended Shane Long for tonight's clash with Crystal Palace.

Brendan Rodgers is looking for the Royals to turn their away form into home victories when they take on Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Reading midfielder Brian Howard will miss the clash with Sheffield Wednesday after undergoing a operation on his broken jaw.

Reading midfielder Jem Karacan believes the Royals are on the right road and will not let the Derby defeat derail them.

Reading striker Brian Howard has had a successful operation on the broken jaw which he picked up against Derby last weekend.

Reading's Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has expressed his delight at signing a new three-year deal at the club.