Kuyt soars to score against Reading
I was eagerly looking forward to the Easter weekend clash beween Reading and Liverpool (less so the game with Charlton), who just a couple of days earlier had trounced a poor PSV in the Champions League. I admire the managerial minds of both Coppell and Benitez, both deeply immersed in the mechanics of the game [...]
Local fan says Coppell’s the man (for England)
The Sun has published a journal of a loyal England football follower (who has missed just 2 games in 7 years) based in Reading, care worker Simon Copson. The diary spans 6 days, commencing on Thursday 22 March, and presents Simon’s thoughts as a travelling fan.
Simon describes following England as a “drug addiction” (addicted to [...]
Reading riled by referee Wiley
Robbie Keane scored from the spot to condemn Reading FC to a 1-0 defeat at White Hart Lane on Sunday afternoon.
The penalty followed a harshly-judged handball incident in the box, with the ball unluckily striking new signing Greg Halford’s arm as it rebounded off Keane’s knee. Technically a penalty, but it was an involuntary action [...]
Fabregas fundamental to Arsenal and Reading
Reading FC visited one of the “Big Four” on Saturday - poetic Arsenal - and fortunately I was there, thanks to my friend, and lifelong Arsenal follower, John McGarvey. Cheers John!
Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal have been one of the most exhilarating teams to watch in recent years, from The Invincibles to the reinvented and exuberant side [...]
Royals roar back in stunning Cup drama
The FA Cup replay between Reading and Man United promised to be an exciting affair. And so it proved.
Reading roared into life after just 30 seconds, searing up the pitch as a thrilling wave of noise cascaded from the Madejski stands. Mark Lawrenson, commentating on BBC1 alongside John Motson, reminded us that the Royals will [...]
Sidwell situation sits well with Coppell
The possibility of Steve Sidwell departing Reading FC at the end of the season persists. The midfielder, whose contract expires in the summer, has been offered £25k a week, but has yet to put pen to paper.
Manager Steve Coppell said:
He respects our position and I respect his. It’s an exciting time for him and if [...]
Reading, tomorrow’s footballing royalty?
In today’s Guardian, Richard Williams poses the exciting question: “Could a new Manchester United or Arsenal be arising in Royal Berkshire?”.
Williams points out certain advantages that the club possesses: a catchment area to be envied, which includes wealthy parts of the South; plans to increase the stadium capacity to 38,000; and Madejski’s desire to sell [...]
Reading not dreading Cup opponents
Reading will be rewarded with either Middlesbrough or West Bromwich Albion, far from difficult opponents, if they overcome Man United at home.
Royals boss John Madejski said:
There’s just the small business of Manchester United before we get too excited about the Quarter-Final, but we’re confident we can take any side on.
We’re delighted United are coming back [...]
Fan footage of Man United at the Mad Stad
With Reading successfully holding Man United to a 1-1 draw this afternoon in the FA Cup, ensuring a replay at the Madejski, let’s remind ourselves of the Royals damage inflicted last time on the Red Devils, thanks to fans’ video action:
Kevin Doyle’s penalty puts Reading ahead, videoed by a spectator - Watch the video
Doyle penalty, [...]
Gunnarsson glory for Royals as United held
“The Reading fairy story goes on”, said Gary Lineker (actually, Gary, it’s fairy tale), “With scripts like this, it’s more Coppola than Coppell.” I’m assuming he didn’t mean Sofia-directed Lost in Translation. Actually, I’m not sure what he meant exactly, but it sounded good.
Gary’s words followed this afternoon’s televised FA Cup encounter between Reading and [...]
