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Reading FC's Russian owner eager to meet squad

READING'S new owner Anton Zingarevich is desperate to meet the first team - but visa issues continue to delay his arrival.

McDermott: 'We can catch top two'

READING boss Brian McDermott believes the Championship's leading pack can still be caught.

Pearce admits Reading FC need to be more consistent

ALEX Pearce says Reading are still striving to find some consistency in 2012.

Reading FC have the look of champions - McDermott

BRIAN McDermott wants Reading to copy Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers in a bid to win promotion.

Reading no longer 'lonely place' with Zingarevich on board

SIR John Madejski feels Reading Football Club is not such a 'lonely place' with new owners Thames Sports Investment on board.

Thames Sports Investment confident Anton Zingarevich will be a hit with Reading fans

THAMES Sports Investment's Chris Samuelson is confident Reading supporters will quickly warm to new owner Anton Zingarevich.

Reading FC players welcome Zingarevich takeover

READING'S playing squad have welcomed the potential takeover by Thames Sports Investment.

McDermott - 'There will be changes'

BRIAN McDermott is bracing himself for a wind of change blowing in from the east.

Reading sign Roberts and Cywka

READING have made a double signing with the capture of strike duo Jason Roberts and Thomas Cywka.

Russian close to £40 million take over of Reading FC

THE man behind the proposed take over of Reading FC is Russian tycoon Anton Zingarevich.

Reading FC out to prove a point against Hull City

ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is determined to settle an old score with Hull City when the sides clash in a mouthwatering promotion battle at Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm ko).

Reading FC boss McDermott told transfer kitty has run out

READING FC boss Brian McDermott has been told there is no more money to spend in the January transfer window.

Reading FC defender slams first-half performances

SHAUN Cummings warns that Reading's sloppy first-half displays are costing them dearly.

Royals land Irish striker

READING completed their first signing of the January transfer window this morning (Thursday) with the capture of Shamrock Rovers striker Karl Sheppard.

Skipper offers 'no excuses' for shock FA Cup defeat

READING skipper Jobi McAnuff offered no excuses after his side's FA Cup hopes were shattered by Stevenage.

Royals crash out of FA Cup to League One Stevenage

READING were dumped out of the FA Cup by League One Stevenage following a 1-0 defeat at Madejski Stadium in the third round this afternoon.

Hunt: Reading FC must fight like underdogs against Stevenage

NOEL Hunt says Reading must 'fight like underdogs' in Saturday's FA Cup battle against Stevenage.

Sonko backs Reading FC for promotion

FORMER Royals favourite Ibrahima Sonko would love to see his old club return to the Premier League - and is backing them to go close again this season.

Kebe edges close to new Reading FC deal

ROYALS boss Brian McDermott has told rival clubs that Jimmy Kebe is not for sale in January.

McDermott hails 'ugly' win

IT MAY have ranked as an 'ugly' victory but the Championship table will have looked rather attractive to Reading supporters at the final whistle.