Reading 2-1 Town - Match Report Fri 09th Sep 2016 22:25 Danny Williams netted the game’s third penalty deep in second-half injury time to hand Reading a 2-1 victory over the Blues at the Madejski Stadium, Jonas Knudsen having been adjudged to have hauled down Joey van den Berg at a corner. In first-half injury time Grant Ward had been harshly penalised for handball for the game’s first spotkick, Garath McCleary putting the Royals in front, with Brett Pitman firing home Town’s penalty five minutes after the break having been fouled by Tyler Blackett. |
Town Visit Reading Looking For Revenge at Start of Tough Month Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Town take on Reading in this evening’s live Sky game at the start of a tough run of September fixtures looking to avenge last season’s 5-1 defeat at the Madejski Stadium (Sky Sports One/Sky Sports Mix from 7.30pm, kick-off 8pm). |
Best: Mick's the Perfect Boss for Me Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Town new boy Leon Best believes his working relationship with manager Mick McCarthy is already “perfect” and can’t wait to make his debut at Reading this evening. |
McCarthy: Written Off Best Has Something to Prove Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Boss Mick McCarthy believes new striker Leon Best has something to prove with Town, his career having stalled in recent seasons. The 29-year-old, who signed a one-year deal with an option for a further season having impressed while on trial, is likely to be among the subs as the Blues take on Reading in this evening’s live Sky game at the Madejski Stadium. |
Best Days Could Be Ahead of Me Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Leon Best’s 30th birthday may be later this month but Town’s new striker still believes his best days could be ahead of him. |
McCarthy a Long-Term Lawrence Fan Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Manager Mick McCarthy says he’s been a fan of new loan signing Tom Lawrence since he caught the eye playing against the Blues for Yeovil back in the 2013/14 season. The 22-year-old Wales international has joined for the season from Leicester City. |
Best Looking Forward to Renewing Partnership With McGoldrick Fri 09th Sep 2016 06:00 Town newcomer Leon Best is looking forward to rekindling a partnership with colleague David McGoldrick which stretches back 20 years. |
This Could Be the Start of Something Good - Notes for Reading Thu 08th Sep 2016 11:30 HarryfromBath assesses the mood in the opposition camp ahead of Friday evening’s game at the Madejski Stadium by delving into their forums. |
Smith: Now Let’s Put a Run Together Thu 08th Sep 2016 06:00 Town centre-half Tommy Smith says the Blues need to build on the 1-0 home win against Preston and other recent improved performances by putting a good run together, starting with Friday night’s live Sky game at Reading (Sky Sports One/Sky Sports Mix from 7.30pm, kick-off 8pm). |
McCarthy Delighted to Add Attacking Quality Thu 01st Sep 2016 14:30 Town boss Mick McCarthy has hailed the attacking quality of his trio of late transfer window signings, Leon Best, Jonny Williams and Tom Lawrence. |