1. Armstrong ready for Palace

Chris Armstrong yesterday completed his switch from Sheffield United to Reading.

2. Value for Mooney

Reading have signed Cork City striker Dave Mooney for a fee of around £200,000.

3. Fixture marks its 25th year with £2000 charity donation

An annual cricket match, that has enjoyed an almost unbroken 25-year run of games, had reason to celebrate after not only reaching its jubilee, but also raising £2,000 for charity.

4. Litter levels up

5. Doyle: We’re still Premier class

Kevin Doyle believes the display against Aston Villa proves Reading are still a force to be reckoned with, writes NICK IVE.

6. We need more reported crime

7. Noel Hunt signs for £600,000

Reading last night snapped up Dundee United’s Noel Hunt in a deal worth around £600,000.

8. Jobs go but home sales hopes high

9. Marek holds key to Royals season

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

10. Hitting the right notes?

New reality show Last Choir Standing attempts to take a fresh look at a genre that traditionally revolves around the same boring contestants – this time, the hopefuls take the form of choirs and will try to sing their way to the final round, where they’ll be crowned the nation’s favourite choir.