1. Steve drums up great support

A hectic 2007 is almost certain for Tilehurst-raised drummer Steve Davis.

2. Leading from the front

3. McLaren missed a great opportunity, says Shorey

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.

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

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

5. Sidwell’s ray of hope

STEVE SIDWELL has once again stressed he could still pledge his future to Reading.

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

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.

7. Rolling out a green future

A THEALE printing firm has launched a new environmentally friendly product to encourage the industry to become more green.

8. Shopping centre wins gold award

THE Oracle has won a national gold award after being voted top of the shops.

9. All working together for a safer Christmas

TENS of thousands of revellers coming to Reading to celebrate over the festive period will be safe in the knowledge that the Safer Reading Partnership is succeeding in tackling anti-social behaviour.

10. Microsoft hardnuts

A TEAM of intrepid Microsoft colleagues took the plunge when they completed a crazy charity challenge.