1. Potters close in on Kitson

Dave Kitson is set to join Premier League new boys Stoke City in a deal worth more than £4million.

2. Marek holds key to Royals season

Kevin Dillon believes Marek Matejovsky will be the key to how successful Reading are this season.

3. It’s back to business for goal ace Lita

Leroy Lita has urged his team-mates to forget about last season’s disappointments and focus on mounting a swift return to the Premier League.

4. Doyle comes to Royals’ rescue

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Kevin Doyle spared Reading's blushes with the only goal as Reading scraped a 1-0 over Blue Square South side Havant and Waterlooville last night.

5. Pompey prepare Shorey bid

Portsmouth are preparing a move for Nicky Shorey after a bold attempt to land Wayne Bridge was scuppered.

6. Downes knows secret to success

Wally Downes has set his sights on repeating Reading’s record-breaking title success of three seasons ago.

7. Karacan and Kebe sink Rovers

Jimmy Kebe netted his first goal in a Reading shirt as Steve Coppell’s men stuttered to an uninspiring pre-season victory over Forest Green last night.

8. Downes signs on for one more year - and other Royals news

Wally Downes has finally put pen to paper on a new one-year contract.

9. Rosenior: We'll bounce back

Liam Rosenior believes Reading will keep hold of most of their stars this summer and mount a serious Championship title bid.

10. Gunnarsson will miss big kick-off

Brynjar Gunnarsson will definitely miss the start of the season after suffering medial ligament damage.