1. Potters close in on Kitson

Dave Kitson is set to join Premier League new boys Stoke City in a deal worth more than £4million.

2. Marek holds key to Royals season

Kevin Dillon believes Marek Matejovsky will be the key to how successful Reading are this season.

3. 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.

4. It’s back to business for goal ace Lita

Leroy Lita has urged his team-mates to forget about last season’s disappointments and focus on mounting a swift return to the Premier League.

5. Paralympian shows promise for Beijing

Reading Swimming Club’s home season ended on Saturday with the annual internal club sprint meet at Central Pool.

6. Trial for Academy

Reading FC are inviting all pupils who will be in Years 2 or  3 when they return to school in September 2008 to attend an open trial with their Academy.

7. Doyle comes to Royals’ rescue

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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.

8. Pompey prepare Shorey bid

Portsmouth are preparing a move for Nicky Shorey after a bold attempt to land Wayne Bridge was scuppered.

9. Downes knows secret to success

Wally Downes has set his sights on repeating Reading’s record-breaking title success of three seasons ago.

10. Coppell: 'Harper is happy to stay'

Steve Coppell has paid tribute to James Harper’s professionalism in the face of mounting transfer speculation.