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Vital Reading - Archives for 2013

Stats: Tottenham v Reading (01/01/2013)

Royals start new year with defeat (01/01/2013)

McDermott pleased despite defeat (01/01/2013)

Royals boss talks about new signing (02/01/2013)

Royals forward makes loan move (03/01/2013)

The Opposition View - Crawley Town (03/01/2013)

Reasons realeved behind Pearce contract dispute (04/01/2013)

Crawley (A) Match Preview (04/01/2013)

Royals confirm Rogic deal is close (05/01/2013)

McDermott coy on possible Graham bid (05/01/2013)

Stats: Crawley v Reading (06/01/2013)

Crawley Town 1 - 3 Reading FC (06/01/2013)

McDermott pleased to avoid banana skin (06/01/2013)

Royals chasing former Boro midfielder? (06/01/2013)

Reading draw League One opposition (07/01/2013)

Millwall end interest in Royals striker (07/01/2013)

McDermott proposes 'time out' idea (07/01/2013)

Royals close in on second signing (08/01/2013)

Reading complete Akpan signing (08/01/2013)

Reading chasing Man United striker? (09/01/2013)

New signing feels he is good enough for the Prem (09/01/2013)

Royals target allowed to leave on free transfer (10/01/2013)

Carrico: I'm ready to play (10/01/2013)

West Brom (H) Match Preview (11/01/2013)

Royals secure deal for Ireland international (11/01/2013)

Vital Interview - Crawley fan on Hope Akpan (11/01/2013)

Reading 3 - 2 West Brom (12/01/2013)

McDermott revels in fans pride (13/01/2013)

Baggies coach stunned by Royals fightback (13/01/2013)

Peterborough confirm Royals interest (13/01/2013)

Royals close in on Sunzu deal (14/01/2013)

Royals striker prefers start to bench cameo role (14/01/2013)

McDermott: I will get Tabb the right move (15/01/2013)

Royals boss doesn't rule out further signings (15/01/2013)

Royals bid for Spanish striker? (15/01/2013)

Royals target opts for Scottish move (16/01/2013)

Royals striker wants new deal (16/01/2013)

Young striker makes Pilgrims move (17/01/2013)

The Opposition View - Newcastle (17/01/2013)

Brian doubts Spanish striker move (18/01/2013)

Newcastle (A) Match Preview (18/01/2013)

Guthrie: I hope the Newcastle fans understand (18/01/2013)

Stats: Newcastle v Reading (19/01/2013)

Alfie double act gives Royals belief (19/01/2013)

Brian: It was crucial we stayed in the game (20/01/2013)

Match Review: The Super Sub for done it again! (20/01/2013)

Defender reveals Royals deal is close (21/01/2013)

Reading chasing Brum defender? (21/01/2013)

Renard: Sunzu can do better than Reading (21/01/2013)

Brian: I can't guarantee Alfie starts (22/01/2013)

Sunzu move in potential doubt (22/01/2013)

Royals boss backs clubs transfer policy (23/01/2013)

Guthrie hopes he has repaid Royals fans (23/01/2013)

International call-ups: Pearce in for ROI (24/01/2013)

The Opposition View - Sheffield United (24/01/2013)

A Minute for Armstrong (25/01/2013)

Sheff Utd (H) Match Preview (25/01/2013)

Kitson looking forward to Madejski return (25/01/2013)

Reading FC 4 - 0 Sheffield United (26/01/2013)

Stats: Reading v Sheffield United (26/01/2013)

Brian satisfied with professional display (27/01/2013)

Goalkeeper becoming frustrated at Reading (27/01/2013)

Royals handed tough cup tie (27/01/2013)

Reading bid for Championship starlet (27/01/2013)

Reading chasing French midfielder? (28/01/2013)

Reading make loan bid for City striker (28/01/2013)

Royals Ince bid rejected (29/01/2013)

McDermott closes in on fourth signing (29/01/2013)

The Opposition View - Chelsea (29/01/2013)

Royals set to increase Ince offer (30/01/2013)

Chelsea (H) Match Preview (30/01/2013)

Le Fondre double lifts Royals out of drop zone (31/01/2013)

Stats: Reading v Chelsea (31/01/2013)

Brian delighted with memorable point (31/01/2013)

Royals boss tips striker for England cap (31/01/2013)

The Opposition View - Sunderland (31/01/2013)

Young trio depart on loan (01/02/2013)

McDermott reveals deadline day target (01/02/2013)

Sunderland (H) Match Preview (01/02/2013)

Royals announce 25-man squad (01/02/2013)

Reading 2 -1 Sunderland (02/02/2013)

Stats: Reading v Sunderland (02/02/2013)

Captain full of praise for match winner (02/02/2013)

Royals boss satisfied with victory (03/02/2013)

Poll: Player of the season so far? (03/02/2013)

Match Review: What time is it? Its Reading time! (03/02/2013)

Brian praises Akpan on first start (03/02/2013)

Gardner slates 'long-ball' Reading (04/02/2013)

Defender glad he made Royals move (04/02/2013)

Blackman pleased with Premier League debut (05/02/2013)

Sheppard frustrated with life at Reading (06/02/2013)

Brian and Alfie up for Prem awards (06/02/2013)

Awards for Royals duo (06/02/2013)

Royals tracking Nigeria ace? (07/02/2013)

Anton hopes for 2014 Stadium expansion (07/02/2013)

Royals international round up (08/02/2013)

Poll results: Player of the Season so far... (08/02/2013)

VIDEO: Financial Restrictions Set For Top Flight (08/02/2013)

Football Aid 2013 - Play at the Madejski Stadium! (08/02/2013)

Stoke (A) Match Preview (08/02/2013)

The Opposition View - Stoke (08/02/2013)

Brian: Lower league experiences made me better (08/02/2013)

Stats: Stoke v Reading (09/02/2013)

Royals run ends at hands of Stoke (09/02/2013)

Brian: It was always going to be tough (10/02/2013)

Royals boss slams ref over 'stonewall penalty' (10/02/2013)

Poll: Do you think Adam Le Fondre should start? (10/02/2013)

Royals defender close to loan move (11/02/2013)

Mariappa defiant despite defeat (11/02/2013)

Under 21s draw with Norwich (11/02/2013)

VIDEO: Cameos Frustrate Le Fondre (12/02/2013)

VIDEO: We Can't Rely On Comebacks - McDermott (12/02/2013)

Gorkss completes loan move (12/02/2013)

Zingarevich has no regrets over Reading purchase (12/02/2013)

Roberts urges zero-tolerance stance on racism (12/02/2013)

European Champions keen on Royals stopper? (13/02/2013)

Former Royal on trial at Championship club (13/02/2013)

Fixtures moved for TV Coverage (14/02/2013)

Win Reading Signatures And Help Cure Leukaemia (14/02/2013)

McCarthy edging closer to return (14/02/2013)

Poll results: Fans split on Alfie role (14/02/2013)

Sir Alex: Royals have plenty of fighting qualities (15/02/2013)

Brian relishing Old Trafford trip (16/02/2013)

Gorkss: Royals experiences can inspire Wolves (16/02/2013)

Sunderland join race for Reading target (17/02/2013)

Loan watch: Obita and Gorkss shine (17/02/2013)

FA Cup draw: Royals could face Boro or Blues (17/02/2013)

The Opposition View - Man Utd (18/02/2013)

Manchester United (A) Match Preview (18/02/2013)

Brian proud of valiant effort (19/02/2013)

Stats: Man United v Reading (19/02/2013)

Resilient Royals edged by United (19/02/2013)

Fergie satisfied to survive Reading scare (19/02/2013)

Poll: Who has been the best January buy? (19/02/2013)

Karacan: I want the shirt back (20/02/2013)

Sunzu could still make summer move to Royals (21/02/2013)

McAnuff considering long-term future (21/02/2013)

The Opposition View - Wigan (21/02/2013)

Under 21, Under 18 & Womens update (21/02/2013)

Kelly: Its a very important game (22/02/2013)

Wigan (H) Match Preview (22/02/2013)

McDermott explains Carrico omission (23/02/2013)

Poll results: Best signing of January (23/02/2013)

Brian urges to move on quickly (23/02/2013)

Stats: Reading v Wigan (23/02/2013)

Royals survival bid damaged by Latics thumping (24/02/2013)

Royals will not appeal red card (25/02/2013)

Poll: How should Royals line up without Pog? (25/02/2013)

Brian defends decision to drop Pearce (25/02/2013)

On-loan Royals winger relishing Everton challenge (26/02/2013)

Royals and Galatasaray announce link (26/02/2013)

Royals captain urges positivity (27/02/2013)

Royals smash Bee's in friendly fixture (27/02/2013)

Roberts expresses frustration at injury layoff (27/02/2013)

Wolves interested in Royals striker (27/02/2013)

McDermott shocked by fans anger (28/02/2013)

The Opposition View - Everton (28/02/2013)

Tabb turns down Rovers in hope of permanent deal (28/02/2013)

Everton (A) Match Preview (01/03/2013)

Brian: Pearce will be a captain (02/03/2013)

Poll result: Fans say revert to 4-4-2 (02/03/2013)

Stats: Everton v Reading (02/03/2013)

Brian: We need to stick together (03/03/2013)

Royals helpless as Everton shine (03/03/2013)

Where did it all go wrong? (03/03/2013)

Royals winger admits frustration (03/03/2013)

Under 21s triumph over City (04/03/2013)

Crawley manager pleased with Royals starlet (04/03/2013)

Liverpool still keen on Royals defender? (04/03/2013)

Kelly: We're all passionate about the club (05/03/2013)

Taylor reflects on Reading debut (05/03/2013)

Loan watch: Obita loan extended & Samuel interest (05/03/2013)

Ipswich tracking Royals midfielder (06/03/2013)

Pog's agent reserved on forward's future (07/03/2013)

Longest-serving Royals player departs club (07/03/2013)

The Opposition View - Aston Villa (07/03/2013)

Tabb completes loan move (07/03/2013)

Aston Villa (H) Match Preview (08/03/2013)

Roberts' season finished (09/03/2013)

Royals skipper issues rallying call (09/03/2013)

Stats: Reading v Aston Villa (09/03/2013)

Brian: Villa result hurt all of us (10/03/2013)

Royals fall short in crucial relegation encounter (10/03/2013)

Royals boss urges positivity in tough period (10/03/2013)

Poll: Future of Brian McDermott (10/03/2013)

Vital F1... If It's F1, It's Vital! (11/03/2013)

Hunt fuming with 'disgraceful' officials (11/03/2013)

Thanks for all you've done Brian - but times up! (11/03/2013)

Life of Brian: Overview of Royals career (11/03/2013)

Former Swindon boss early favourite (11/03/2013)

VIDEO: McDermott Sacked By Reading (12/03/2013)

Update on Gibbs, Dolan and Di Matteo (12/03/2013)

Former Royal in favour of Italian (13/03/2013)

Right Royal Job - Assessing the Candidates (13/03/2013)

New favourite in race for Royals post (13/03/2013)

Royals news round-up: McCarthy return & U18 win (13/03/2013)

Nine players in international call (13/03/2013)

McAnuff: We players are responsible for BM axe (13/03/2013)

Dolan speaks to the media following dramatic week (14/03/2013)

The Opposition View - Man Utd (14/03/2013)

Di Canio responds to speculation (15/03/2013)

Manchester United (A) Match Preview (15/03/2013)

Day 5: Still no manager..... (16/03/2013)

Midfielder sings praises of caretaker boss (16/03/2013)

Stats: Man Utd v Reading (17/03/2013)

Dolan proud of Royals' performance (17/03/2013)

Royals in valiant effort as United victorious (17/03/2013)

Poyet hinting at Reading move? (18/03/2013)

Defender enjoys working under Dolan (18/03/2013)

New contender emerges for Royals post (18/03/2013)

Adkins edging closer to appointment? (18/03/2013)

Pog off? Striker linked with move away (19/03/2013)

VIDEO: I've Been Clear With The Owner - Dolan (19/03/2013)

Dolan wants to stay a Royal (19/03/2013)

Poll: Who do you want as Royals manager? (19/03/2013)

Bookie watch: Poyet odds shortern 'again' (20/03/2013)

Akpan hoping for international call (20/03/2013)

Poyet in talks with Reading (20/03/2013)

Baggies ready to poach Royals forward (21/03/2013)

Will money talk? Poyet talks continue (21/03/2013)

Jobi says squad aren't giving up just yet (21/03/2013)

Two bombshells dropped on managerial front (22/03/2013)

Midfielder still believes he has future at Reading (22/03/2013)

Poll results: Fans want Adkins (22/03/2013)

Bookie watch: Dolan odds slashed (23/03/2013)

International round-up: Duo star for Welsh (23/03/2013)

Adkins not to be ruled out just yet? (24/03/2013)

Bookie watch: Adkins clear favourite again (24/03/2013)

McCarthy in favour of Dolan appointment (25/03/2013)

Striker still after new deal (25/03/2013)

New manager appointment imminent (25/03/2013)

Reading to announce Adkins as manager at 9.15am (26/03/2013)

Adkins maintains survival is possible (26/03/2013)

Royals owner regrets January dealings (26/03/2013)

Adkins: This is a great club (27/03/2013)

Film to be made on life of Royals legend (27/03/2013)

Hammond dismisses concern over his role (27/03/2013)

Warnock spoke to Royals boss before appointment (27/03/2013)

Keeper speaks about his return to Arsenal (28/03/2013)

Hallelujah! Adkins promises passing football (29/03/2013)

Free Money For All Vital Football Readers (29/03/2013)

Arsenal star wary of Royals threat (29/03/2013)

Arsenal (A) Match Preview (29/03/2013)

Former Royals boss wants Leeds post (30/03/2013)

Royals thumped in reality check for new boss (30/03/2013)

Adkins reflects on first game (31/03/2013)

Stats: Arsenal v Reading (31/03/2013)

McDermott reveals shock of sacking (01/04/2013)

Midfielder not disappointed with McDermott exit (01/04/2013)

Adkins to raid former club? (01/04/2013)

Royals linked again with Slovenian international (02/04/2013)

Saints fans on Adkins - Part 1 (02/04/2013)

Adkins urges patience in change of style (02/04/2013)

Told you so: Former target frustrated at club (03/04/2013)

Saints fans on Adkins - Part 2 (03/04/2013)

Mapps: We're going into every game to win (03/04/2013)

Royals keeper hopes to regain place (04/04/2013)

Saints fans on Adkins - Part 3 (04/04/2013)

Tabb extends Ipswich loan (04/04/2013)

Adkins has no problems with oppo boss (05/04/2013)

The Opposition View - Southampton (05/04/2013)

Southampton (H) Match Preview (05/04/2013)

Saints fans on Adkins - Part 4 (06/04/2013)

Pearce to be left out today? (06/04/2013)

Royals staring relegation in the face (06/04/2013)

Stats: Reading v Southampton (06/04/2013)

Adkins: We needed to win (07/04/2013)

Alfie feels Rodriguez should have seen red (08/04/2013)

Poll: Did Adkins get his team selection right? (08/04/2013)

Aussie starlet on trial with Royals (08/04/2013)

Brighton chasing Royals striker? (09/04/2013)

Jem's convinced its not over yet (09/04/2013)

Cole on his way to Reading in the summer? (10/04/2013)

Minutes silence to be held (10/04/2013)

Poll results: Fans confused about ALF lone role (10/04/2013)

Royals chairman breaks silence on Brian (10/04/2013)

VIDEO: I Wouldn't Have Sacked McDermott - Madejski (11/04/2013)

Former Royals boss back in management? (11/04/2013)

The Opposition View - Liverpool (11/04/2013)

Skipper talks up Adkins' ability (12/04/2013)

Carrico to play a part today? (12/04/2013)

Liverpool (H) Match Preview (13/04/2013)

Reading 0 - 0 Liverpool (13/04/2013)

Magic McCarthy ends Royals' losing run (14/04/2013)

Stats: Reading v Liverpool (14/04/2013)

Royals boss pleased with good display (14/04/2013)

Gaffer reserves special praise for keeper (15/04/2013)

Reds boss tips McCarthy for England call (15/04/2013)

Poll: Who should be number one next season? (15/04/2013)

FIXTURE CHANGE: City game rescheduled (15/04/2013)

Striker will decide future at end of season (15/04/2013)

Winger speaks of the 'Adkins buzz' (16/04/2013)

Parachute payments to increase! (17/04/2013)

Turkish scouts in England to look at Royals Jem? (17/04/2013)

Carrico says he is fit and raring to go (17/04/2013)

Hunt enjoyed deeper role (18/04/2013)

Agent claims there is Royals interest in winger (18/04/2013)

Coach says Adkins will give youth a chance (18/04/2013)

FSF - Twenty's Plenty for Away Tickets Petition (18/04/2013)

The Opposition View - Norwich City (19/04/2013)

Norwich (A) Match Preview (20/04/2013)

Brian hints at Royals raid (20/04/2013)

Stats: Norwich v Reading (20/04/2013)

The Bennett's send Royals closer to relegation (20/04/2013)

Adkins looking at the positives (21/04/2013)

McCleary reflects on Norwich loss (22/04/2013)

Poll results: Fans want McCarthy as No.1 (22/04/2013)

Striker hinting at Royals exit? (22/04/2013)

Royals captain considering future (23/04/2013)

Fulham join race for McCarthy? (23/04/2013)

Reading interested in former defender? (24/04/2013)

Adkins pleased with Carrico progress (24/04/2013)

Madejski refusing to give up hope (24/04/2013)

Forward thankful to Adkins for chance (24/04/2013)

Poll: Was the Blackman signing a waste? (24/04/2013)

Royals boss wants maximum points (25/04/2013)

Tabb confirms imminent departure (25/04/2013)

Gunter: We owe the fans (26/04/2013)

The Opposition View - QPR (26/04/2013)

Royals striker to join Brian at Leeds? (26/04/2013)

QPR (H) Match Preview (27/04/2013)

Adkins denies striker rift (27/04/2013)

Reading 0 - 0 QPR (28/04/2013)

Stats: Reading v QPR (28/04/2013)

Adkins reflects on Royals' relegation (28/04/2013)

ROYALS RELEGATED: Rangers draw ends Prem tenure (28/04/2013)

VIDEO: We Need To Focus On Championship - Adkins (29/04/2013)

Owner has no regrets over sacking (29/04/2013)

Hunt: All the players are devastated (29/04/2013)

Poll results: Fans split on Blackman (29/04/2013)

Royals defender will NOT sign new deal (30/04/2013)

Royals to snap up La Liga defender? (01/05/2013)

Adkins vows to include youth (01/05/2013)

Another club join in race for Hunt? (02/05/2013)

Royals defender could still makes Wolves move (02/05/2013)

Chairman confident Royals will bounce back up (02/05/2013)

Royals ready to pounce on Baggies forward (02/05/2013)

The Opposition View - Fulham (02/05/2013)

Poll: Prediction for the Fulham game (02/05/2013)

Fulham (A) Match Preview (03/05/2013)

Adkins speaks of Prem blueprint (04/05/2013)

Fulham 2 - 4 Reading (04/05/2013)

Relegated Royals put on fine display (04/05/2013)

Stats: Fulham v Reading (04/05/2013)

Royals boss delighted with away display (04/05/2013)

HRK feels he should have first team chance earlier (06/05/2013)

Royals trialist returns to club (06/05/2013)

Jem: I went a bit mental! (06/05/2013)

HRK linked with move away from Royals (06/05/2013)

Poll: Who would you rather have? (06/05/2013)

Pog happy to play in the Championship (07/05/2013)

Royals midfielder dismisses speculation (08/05/2013)

Reading boss talks transfers (08/05/2013)

Adkins want to accomodate HRK and ALF (08/05/2013)

Season ticket prices announced (09/05/2013)

5 Reasons Why Reading Were Relegated (09/05/2013)

Poll: Vital Reading Player of the Season (10/05/2013)

Waitrose to continue as Royals sponsor (10/05/2013)

Royals closing in on first summer signing? (10/05/2013)

383 Premier League players sign up to Support Stan (10/05/2013)

Royals boss to evaluate targets this weekend (11/05/2013)

McCarthy confident ahead of City game (11/05/2013)

Adkins still wants improvement (12/05/2013)

Loan watch: Sheppard on target (12/05/2013)

Stat attack: McDermott vs Adkins (13/05/2013)

Lap of honour tomorrow (13/05/2013)

The Opposition View - Man City (13/05/2013)

Man City (H) Match Preview (13/05/2013)

Adkins previews City encounter (14/05/2013)

Reading 0 - 2 Manchester City (14/05/2013)

Stats: Reading v Manchester City (15/05/2013)

Mixed emotions for Royals boss in City defeat (15/05/2013)

Guthrie: I want to stay (15/05/2013)

Vital Reading Player of the Season goes to.... (15/05/2013)

Defender confirms Reading exit (15/05/2013)

Royals stopper in England squad (16/05/2013)

New training ground in place for Royals (16/05/2013)

Hodgson on McCarthy call-up (16/05/2013)

Adkins: Owners have every right to sack managers (16/05/2013)

Royals boss reviews his tenure (18/05/2013)

Striker wants a big tally next season (18/05/2013)

West Ham (A) Match Preview (18/05/2013)

Adkins: McCarthy should be in no rush (19/05/2013)

West Ham 4 - 2 Reading (19/05/2013)

Stats: West Ham v Reading (19/05/2013)

Adkins pleased with Royals' character (20/05/2013)

Royals bow out of Premier League with defeat (20/05/2013)

Hunt thanks fans following departure (21/05/2013)

International call-ups: Cummings selected (21/05/2013)

Adkins on summer recruitment (21/05/2013)

QPR linked with Royals winger - again! (22/05/2013)

Bookie watch: Alfie's next club (22/05/2013)

Former captain sings praises of keeper (22/05/2013)

Pearce says keeper still has chance at lower level (23/05/2013)

Transfer Targets: Potential summer signings - P1 (23/05/2013)

IMPORTANT DATES: League and Cup (23/05/2013)

Tabb's move away from Royals stalls (24/05/2013)

Scout Report - Lawson D'Ath (24/05/2013)

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