271. Kitson: Potters move was too good to refuse

Dave Kitson admits the chance of a swift return to the Premier League was too good to turn down.

272. Leroy gets into a Lita bit of trouble

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Goals from Jimmy Kebe and Stephen Hunt helped Royals maintain their unbeaten pre-season – but the talk after this friendly on Saturday focused on Leroy Lita’s suspect temperament.

273. Coppell sets transfer deadline

Steve Coppell has told Premier League clubs they have a three-week window in which to buy his players.

274. Sodje's days are numbered

Sam Sodje's days at Reading look numbered after Steve Coppell told him: “It may be in your best interests to leave.”

275. Royals step up hunt for Irish pair

Reading are closing in on Stephen Hunt’s brother, Noel, and are also chasing Cork City striker David Mooney.

276. It's no laughing matter for Sam

Sam Sodje has branded Steve Coppell’s decision to allow him to leave as “a joke”.

277. Coppell in new bid for Hunt

Royals have upped their offer to £600,000 in a bid to sign Noel Hunt from Dundee United.

278. Andersen’s ready to stake his claim

Mikkel Andersen is determined to seize his chance and make the most of Adam Federici’s call-up to Australia’s Olympic squad.

279. Doyle’s happy to stick with Royals

Kevin Doyle says he is over the pain of relegation and insists he is more than happy to stay at Reading.

280. Noel Hunt signs for £600,000

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