Anthony Smith

Stories by Anthony Smith

Below are recent stories by Anthony Smith

• Published: 19 Mar 2010 09:00

  McDermott relishing Boro test

  ROYALS boss Brian McDermott heaped praise on his squad `for doing the business" at the Madejski Stadium - then challenged them to take their sensational form on the road.

• Published: 18 Mar 2010 16:00

  `Siggy's our star man'

  IVAR Ingimarsson believes Reading face a battle to keep hold of Gylfi Sigurdsson with a string of Premier League clubs tracking the hugely talented youngster.

• Published: 18 Mar 2010 09:00

  Remorseful Mills seeks Royal pardon

  MATT Mills has issued an emotional apology to Royals fans and admitted there was "no excuse" for his actions on Tuesday night.

• Published: 17 Mar 2010 09:00

  McDermott reacts after boo-boys turn on Mills

  ROYALS boss Brian McDermott launch a staunch defence of Matt Mills after the player was barracked during Tuesday's 1-0 victory against QPR.

• Published: 17 Mar 2010 09:00

  McDermott reacts after boo-boys turn on Mills

  ROYALS boss Brian McDermott launch a staunch defence of Matt Mills after the player was barracked during Tuesday's 1-0 victory against QPR.

• Last updated: 17 Mar 2010 01:00

  McDermott's `fortunate' Royals triumph in hoops derby

  BRIAN McDermott suggested Reading were lucky to beat Queens Park Rangers on a night of raw emotion at the Madejski Stadium.

• Published: 16 Mar 2010 10:00

  Ivar ready to reap revenge on Rangers

  IVAR Ingimarsson is desperate to avenge Reading's horror show at QPR when they host Neil Warnock's resurgent side at the Madejski Stadium tonight (8pm ko).

• Last updated: 15 Mar 2010 12:00

  Royals victory leaves Tabb purring

  JAY Tabb believes Reading's comprehensive 2-0 victory over Bristol City was one of the team's best displays of the season.

• Last updated: 13 Mar 2010 13:00

  LIVE - Reading v Bristol City

  FULL TIME. Reading 2 Bristol City 0.

• Published: 11 Mar 2010 16:00

  Long upbeat after savage penalty miss

  SHANE Long has handed penalty duties back to Gylfi Sigurdsson following his horror miss against Derby County when Robbie Savage was in goal.

• Last updated: 11 Mar 2010 10:00

  Royals victory leaves Derby stumped

  HOWZAT for another top quality Reading performance and result?

• Published: 10 Mar 2010 12:00

  McDermott lauds home form but warns of Derby threat

  BRIAN MCDermott is wary of Derby County's threat ahead of tonight's league clash at the Madejski Stadium (8pm ko).

• Last updated: 10 Mar 2010 08:00

  Howard on the RAMpage ahead of Derby clash

  BRIAN Howard is plotting his personal revenge mission against Derby County in tonight's clash at the Madejski Stadium tonight (8pm ko).

• Last updated: 9 Mar 2010 10:00

  Long rues `10 minutes of madness'

  SHANE LONG admitted Reading were punished for "10 minutes of madness" that cost them a place in the FA Cup semi final at Wembley.

• Published: 7 Mar 2010 19:00

  Royals cup exit leaves McDermott with mixed emotions

  BRIAN McDermott could not wait to get home and watch the highlights of Reading's thrilling FA Cup quarter final defeat to Aston Villa.

• Published: 6 Mar 2010 10:00

  `I won't forget this one,' says Mills.

  MATT Mills hopes he remembers more about tomorrow's mouthwatering FA Cup quarter final against Aston Villa than the previous round (1.45pm ko, live ITV1).

• Published: 5 Mar 2010 13:00

  Robson-Kanu puts boot into Sidwell

  HAL Robson-Kanu will be reunited with his old mentor Steve Sidwell this Sunday.

• Published: 5 Mar 2010 08:00

  Royals boss shuns Villa video show ahead of cup blockbuster

  BRIAN McDermott has revealed he will not be studying videos of Aston Villa before Sunday's mammoth FA Cup quarter-final at the Madejski Stadium (1.45pm ko, live ITV1).

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 14:00

  McDermott up for February gong

  ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is in the running for February's official Coca-Cola Championship manager of the month award.

• Published: 4 Mar 2010 09:00

  Sir John appeals to armchair fans ahead of Villa cup clash

  SIR John Madejski has vowed to re-create Reading history in their FA Cup quarter final against Aston Villa this Sunday - and he wants supporters to help him (1.45pm ko, live on ITV1).

• Published: 2 Mar 2010 13:00

  McDermott preparing summer swoop for Posh striker?

  READING boss Brian McDermott has not ruled out a summer swoop for Peterborough United's unsettled striker Craig Mackail-Smith.

• Published: 1 Mar 2010 16:00

  Cup restored faith, says Church

  SIMON Church believes Reading's amazing turnaround is all down to their incredible cup run.

• Published: 27 Feb 2010 20:00

  Five-star Royals let feet do talking

  BRIAN McDermott admitted he was worried the Royals' dressing room was too quiet before his players went out and hammered Sheffield Wednesday 5-0.

• Published: 25 Feb 2010 15:00

  FA investigate Royals cup melee

  THE Football Association are investigating the post-match bust-up between Reading and West Bromwich Albion stewards in the aftermath of Wednesday night's historic FA Cup victory at the Hawthorns.

• Published: 24 Feb 2010 07:00

  `Rested' Ivar targets cup glory

  IVAR Ingimarsson has revealed the real reason behind his recent absence as the Reading skipper looks to make his comeback in tonight's FA Cup fifth round replay at West Bromwich Albion (7.45pm ko)

• Published: 23 Feb 2010 19:00

  McDermott aiming to make Hawthorns history

  ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is confident his players can create their own piece of history in their FA Cup fifth round replay at West Bromwich Albion tomorrow night (Wednesday, 7.45pm ko).

• Published: 19 Feb 2010 09:00

  Royals reach for the sky in Tangerine test

  READING will let the plane take the strain by flying to Blackpool tomorrow (Saturday, 3pm ko).

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 15:00

  Oh Jimmy, You're So Fine

  BRIAN McDermott thinks Jimmy Kebe "came of age" at Selhurst Park.

• Published: 18 Feb 2010 12:00

  Royals show true grit in Palace triumph

  BRIAN McDermott hailed his side's `classy' performance at Selhurst Park as Reading crushed Crystal Palace 3-1 to climb out of the relegation zone.

• Published: 17 Feb 2010 14:00

  McDermott fired up for Palace

  READING take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park tonight knowing a victory would lift them out of the Championship relegation zone (8pm ko).