Reading 2-1 Town Sat 03rd Aug 2013 16:53 Reading came from behind to condemn the Blues to a 2-1 opening day defeat at the Madejski Stadium. Town midfielder Jay Tabb’s first goal at his old home ground saw the Blues take the lead in the 16th minute but the Royals drew level just before the break via what appeared to be a Tyrone Mings own goal, then Danny Guthrie’s deflected 30-yard strike won it with 15 minutes to go. |
Reading 1-1 Town - Half-Time Sat 03rd Aug 2013 16:05 Town midfielder Jay Tabb’s first goal at his old home ground the Madejski Stadium and what looks to be an own goal by Tyrone Mings sees the Blues and Reading drawing 1-1 at the break. |
Mings and Edwards Start at Reading Sat 03rd Aug 2013 14:24 Tyrone Mings comes in for his second senior start in today's season opener at Reading with Aaron Cresswell - who played every minute of last season - ruled out with a thigh injury. Mings is one of two changes from the team which drew 3-3 in last week’s final friendly at Notts County with skipper Carlos Edwards replacing Paul Anderson, who drops to the bench. |
“We Need to Get the Basics Right and It Will All Fall into Place“ - Notes for the Reading Game Fri 02nd Aug 2013 12:00 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Saturday's game by delving into their forums. |
Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Seven Thu 01st Aug 2013 12:00 In the seventh and final instalment of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The southern teams of Watford, Brighton and Hove Albion, AFC Bournemouth and Yeovil Town are under today’s spotlight. |
Briefing Notes for the New Season — Part Three Sat 27th Jul 2013 12:00 In the third of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. The East Lancashire teams of Burnley, Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers are under the spotlight in today’s notes. |
Loach: Crowe Has Great Future Fri 26th Jul 2013 06:00 Town number one Scott Loach says 17-year-old goalkeeper Michael Crowe has a great future ahead of him. Boss Mick McCarthy recently confirmed that the academy second-year scholar will be his third-choice keeper this season. |
JET: O'Driscoll a Big Factor Mon 08th Jul 2013 17:22 Former Blues midfielder Jay Emmanuel-Thomas says the chance to work under Sean O’Driscoll at Bristol City was a big influence on his decision to join the Robins. The 22-year-old, who completed a swap involving winger Paul Anderson earlier today, previously played for O’Driscoll during a loan spell at Doncaster while an Arsenal player. |
Tranmere Boss Hopeful Williams Will Sign Thu 27th Jun 2013 11:36 Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore says he’s hopeful that out-of-contract keeper Owain Fon Williams, who is understood to have been offered terms by the Blues, will sign a new deal at Prenton Park. Blackpool and Bristol City also reportedly offered contracts to the 26-year-old this summer. |
Keeper Williams Back Training With Tranmere Wed 26th Jun 2013 11:14 Free agent keeper Owain Fon Williams has rejoined the Tranmere squad for pre-season training this week with the League One club hopeful that the Welshman will sign a new deal at Prenton Park. The Blues, Blackpool and Bristol City are understood to be amongst the other clubs to have offered the 26-year-old terms this summer. |