21. Stage set for young Royals

Steve Coppell has challenged Reading’s young players to make their mark in the Championship.

22. Dolan urges stars to take their chance

Eamonn Dolan is hoping some of his young stars make the breakthrough into the Reading first
team this season.

23. Doyle comes to Royals’ rescue

Havant & Waterlooville 0 Reading 1

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.

24. Hunt crowns debut with late winner

Noel Hunt netted a dramatic late winner as Reading edged out Dagenham and Redbridge and eased into the second round of the Carling Cup last night.

25. In the Hunt for Carling Cup

Reading remain in the hunt for Carling Cup honours after brothers Stephen and Noel combined to sink Luton Town at last night.

26. Game two nerves get the better of Blazers

National League side Bracknell Blazers picked up their fourth win of the season, beating Croydon for the fourth time. 

27. Royals take Long, hard route to victory

Steve Coppell paid tribute to his players’ attitude but admitted Reading’s finishing was not good enough as they made hard work of beating a team of amateurs on Saturday.

28. Dolan: 'Academy is a success'...but Gooding's unconvinced

Eamonn Dolan insists Reading’s Academy is on the brink of producing results, but former Royals player and manager Micky Gooding believes the Royals youth set-up has been a flop.

29. Coppell will bring in new right winger

Reading are looking to sign a new right winger following the departure of Glen Little.

30. Young guns are firing

Kevin Dillon believes Reading’s youngsters are finally coming of age.