1. 'R' word has hit home for Shorey

Get Bracknell, Thursday 14 February 2008

Nicky Shorey has revealed the dreaded “relegation” word is being banded around the Reading dressing room by his team-mates, writes Steve Skerry.

2. McLaren missed a great opportunity, says Shorey

Get Bracknell, Friday 23 March 2007

NICKY SHOREY insists Steve McClaren should have drafted in a uncapped left-sided player to the England squad ahead of the Euro 2008 qualifer in Israel, writes Steve Skerry.

3. Coppell stays put much to 'relief' of Reading

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 28 March 2007

IVAR INGIMARSSON last night admitted Reading were “relieved” that manager Steve Coppell had signed a new two-year contract, writes Steve Skerry.

4. De La Cruz: I would have stayed at Villa

Get Bracknell, Thursday 8 February 2007

ULISES DE LA CRUZ last night admitted he never would have signed for Reading if David O’Leary had not been sacked at Aston Villa last summer, writes Steve Skerry.

5. BEES AND TIGERS REACH END OF AN ERA

Get Bracknell, Wednesday 13 April 2005
BY STEVE SKERRY

MILLIONAIRE backer John Nike OBE has pulled the plug on two of the area’s biggest sporting sides after reporting losses of around £6 million over the last six years.