21. NFU president confident in ‘great’ farming industry

The Royal County of Berkshire Show Dinner featured a special guest speaker at the recent event in Bradfield.

22. Doyle vows to avenge debut defeat

Kevin Doyle can’t wait to face Plymouth Argyle tomorrow (3pm kick-off) to get the chance to avenge a memorable defeat.

23. The Tudors

24. Young guns are firing

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

25. Coppell swoops for Armstrong

Reading are today set to sign Sheffield United’s Chris Armstrong.

26. Young Royals throw Luton a verve ball

Steve Coppell hailed his young guns as Reading demolished Luton Town 5-1 in the second round of the Carling Cup at Madejski Stadium last night.

27. Downes ready to renew hostilities with Warnock

Wally Downes admits he and Neil Warnock are still not on speaking terms – and he is determined to put one over the outspoken Crystal Palace boss tomorrow (3pm kick off).

28. Bobby joins the big wigs at Bulgarian FA

Back in September 1995, the Royals caused a bit of a stir when they signed Bulgarian international goalkeeper, Borislav ‘Bobby’ Mihaylov, from Botev Plovdiv for a then record fee of £300,000.

29. 'Average so far', says Coppell

Steve Coppell admits he hasn’t been overly impressed with Reading’s pre-season so far.

30. Goal-king Noel bags a double

Noel Hunt grabbed his first two goals for his new club as Reading ended their tour of Sweden with a third successive victory.