Reading Roars!

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 he can get something elsewhere that tickles his fancy, then we’re resigned to losing him.

If Sidwell does leave, perhaps the club would consider putting in an offer for another highly influential midfielder: troubled genius Ronaldinho. The wonderful Brazilian, now no longer smiling, reportedly wants a change of scenery. They just need to find that billionaire backer first…