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What on earth is going on at Reading?
Reading’s 3-2 defeat away at Stoke City on the opening day of the Championship season wasn’t a disaster, but behind the scenes, things are going from bad to worse.
Author Sam Hudspith
Reading 1-3 Crystal Palace: Two free kick goals, a penalty, and a red card – and it’s only pre-season
Reading’s final pre-season game against Crystal Palace was a scrappy but entertaining affair. Whilst quality was somewhat lacking technically, both managers could learn some valuable tactical lessons from Saturday’s game.
Reading face Crystal Palace in final pre-season friendly at the Select Car Leasing Stadium
Reading face Crystal Palace in their last pre-season friendly before the new Championship campaign kicks off. How has each side’s summer fared so far, and what can we expect on Saturday?
Michael Olise Joins Crystal Palace: The Verdict
Teen-whiz Michael Olise has become Patrick Vieira’s first signing as Crystal Palace manager, and comes at a bargain price. What will he bring to Selhurst Park, and where does this leave Reading?
Croatia and Spain meet in Copenhagen to battle it out for a quarter-final spot
Croatia face a confident Spain side in the Round of 16 at the Parken Stadium, Copenhagen on Monday evening. How have the sides fared coming into the tie, and who will progress to the quarter-final?
The Curious Case of International Management
International football can pit global superstars against near-part timers, but perhaps the most intriguing job of all lies at the feet of those in the dugouts. Why do international managers often go under the radar?
Season Review: So close yet so far for Reading as they miss out on the play-offs
Reading’s 2020/21 campaign has been one of clear progression, but a failure to make the Play-Offs has left a slightly sour taste in the mouths of some fans. As a whole, how has the season panned out?
Reading 2-2 Huddersfield: A metaphor for the Royals’ season as they concede late on
An entertaining first-half was cancelled out by a classic ‘nothing to play for’ second 45 minutes until Rarmani Edmonds-Green earned Huddersfield a point with virtually the last kick of the game.
Reading and Huddersfield meet at The Madejski on the Championship’s final weekend
Reading face Huddersfield as the 2021/22 Championship season draws to a close at The Madejski. For both sides, there’s little more than pride at stake ahead of a crucial summers in either camp.
The Art of ‘Pushing On’: What Reading FC need to do to make the Play-Offs next season
Reading’s lacklustre end to the season has rung alarm bells for some fans, but learning from this season’s failings and warnings from the past should put the Royals in a strong position heading into the 2021/22 campaign.
Sam Long inspires Oxford United into the League One play-off places after a five-goal thriller against Gillingham
A thrilling late goal flurry from Oxford United lifts them into the League One Play-Offs, with right back Sam Long instrumental in the win.
Oxford United look to make it three wins in a row as they face Gillingham at the Kassam Stadium
Oxford have an opportunity to redefine their Play-Off credentials against a Gillingham side who have won only once in their last five.
Royals step up to the plate to retain Play-Off spot with victory over Derby County
Reading live to fight another day in the Play-Offs after their 3-1 victory over Derby County.
Reading look to hold onto Play-Off spot against Derby County on Easter Monday
Reading face Derby at the Madejski Stadium in a huge match for the Royals. Will they be able to maintain a Play-Off spot on Easter Monday?
Reading’s 2016/17 play-Off finalists: Where are they now?
Reading’s 2016/17 play-off finalists took the club as close to the Premier League as it has been since 2013. Where are they now?
Two steps forward and one step back: Oxford United lose ground in play-off chase against Blackpool
Only a few weeks ago, we were praising Oxford for their ability to take the points in games despite not playing well. ‘Good teams win games’, we said. Now, the story is the opposite.
Oxford United look to capitalise on midweek win over Doncaster against Blackpool on Saturday
The U’s are very much back in the Play-Off race, but face a stern test at home to a well organised Blackpool side who have conceded only three goals in their last eight games.
Chris Wilder, Brian McDermott and untimely sackings: what the Blades need to learn from Reading
Chris Wilder becomes the third manager to face the axe in the Premier League this season, striking a random, but familiar chord. Where have we seen this situation before?
Oxford United: The ‘Nearly’ Case
Oxford United’s 0-0 stalemate against Charlton Athletic proved one key thing – Oxford are close to being a top League One side, but aren’t quite there yet.
Oxford United and Charlton Athletic look to boost Play-Off chances in crunch match at the Kassam
Only a point separates Oxford United in 10th and Charlton Athletic in 9th, with a win for either side being crucial in their Play-Off chase.
A sharp eye for goal but a lack of hard work: just how good is Lucas Joao?
Reading’s talisman Lucas Joao has come under fire in recent weeks for a perceived drop in work rate. Now without a goal in three games, is the Championship’s third highest scorer deserved of the criticism he’s getting?
Reading seek to strengthen their place in the Play-Offs as they face relegation-battling Wycombe Wanderers
The Royals’ menacing attacking trio of Ovie Ejaria, Lucas Joao and Michael Olise will undoubtedly be looking to open the floodgates of the Championship’s leakiest defence when they face Wycombe on Tuesday evening at Adams Park.
‘Good teams win games’ and Oxford United are doing just that
A frozen pitch, postponed game, delayed kick off, floodlight fire and a half time stadium evacuation could have derailed what should have been a routine win for Oxford United, but it was worth the wait for U’s in the end.
Can Oxford United Continue Their Play-Off Push Against Basement Boys Wigan Athletic?
Oxford face Wigan on Sunday as the side’s battle it out in League One.