1. Hunt feels the strain with Ireland

Stephen Hunt has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland’s match against Colombia on Thursday night after suffering a hamstring strain, writes NICK IVE.

2. Henry is England’s goal hero

Reading’s James Henry scored as England Under-19s beat Serbia 1-0 in the European Championship Elite qualifying stage in Serbia yesterday, writes NICK IVE.

3. Thanks for the memories - Royals pull-out today

4. Coppell is given time to think again

Steve Coppell will take a “few days” to decide on his future after talks with Reading’s director of  football Nick Hammond yesterday.

5. Green Man set up final-day title decider

Green Man set up a Premier Division title decider against Athletico Priestwood on Sunday after romping to a 3-1 win over Bracknell Manics on Sunday.

6. I thought I’d get the boot

Steve Coppell admits he was expecting to be given the boot after Reading’s depressing eight-match winless run.

7. West Brom to test Sonko's resolve

Ibrahima Sonko wants to stay and fight for his place at Reading, despite interest from Premier League newcomers West Brom.

8. Madejski happy to stay

John Madejski says any plans he has to sell the club will be put on hold as the focus will be on returning to the Premier League.

9. Federici will play at Olympics

Adam Federici will play for Australia in the Olympic Games, ruling him out of Reading’s summer tour to Sweden and the start of next season.

10. Irish desperate to avoid double cup KO

Heineken Cup semi-finalists one weekend; knocked out of next season’s competition the following one!