It’s certainly been a baptism of fire for new manager Mark Bowen. The Welshman was appointed as Jose Gomes’ successor on Monday after a week-long search for a new gaffer,...

In hindsight, the Royals’ summer transfer activity may well have been what brought down Jose Gomes, who was sacked this week after a run of two draws and four defeats...

WHEN IT comes to promoting youth, managers often talk the talk without walking the walk. Platitudes about giving a club’s best young talent always go down well with the fans,...

This week I’ve got something completely different to write about. It is the only picture of its type I have in stock and is a caricature of the highly popular...

AFTER months of demoralising results, Reading’s first team was in dire need of a shake-up. In truth, it was necessary in the summer when Paul Clement and Ron Gourlay had...

DESPITE taking praise for a competitive performance in the 2-1 defeat to Derby County, Jose Gomes was also criticised over his team selection. He made one change to the side...

MOMENTUM isn’t a word that’s been associated with Reading Football Club in quite some time. Although the Royals have managed a handful of league wins this season, they’ve not come...

RON GOURLAY’S sudden departure on Monday morning was met with a wave of positivity on the Reading FC corner of social media. The former CEO had only been at the...

WHERE would we be without Yakou Meite? The Ivorian striker, who was deservedly rewarded with an international call-up this week, has been in something of a purple patch recently, and...

THE SHOCKING manner of last week’s defeat at the Hawthorns, with Reading blowing a one- goal lead to be thrashed 4-1 by West Brom, was frustrating enough. However, it’s what...