Royals are promoted to the Premier League

Published 17 Apr 2012 21:58 2 Comments

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THERE were jubilant scenes at the Madejski Stadium tonight as Reading secured promotion to the Premier League.

Royals overcame Nottingham Forest 1-0 with an 81st-minute winner from Mikele Leigertwood to go eight points clear of third-placed West Ham - who drew 1-1 at Bristol City - with only two games to go.

And thousands of fans ran on to the pitch at full time to celebrate Reading's return to the top flight four years after being relegated.

Brian McDermott's men sit top of Championship on 88 points, three clear of Southampton, who beat Peterborough 3-1 on Tuesday evening, and could clinch the title on Saturday when they host Crystal Palace (3pm ko).

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This article appeared in Reading Chronicle 17 Apr 12

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Saint jay
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Apr 17, 22:08
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Well done, a win next week and hopefully we will join you, well done with that amazing run you deserve it

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olddellsaint
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Apr 18, 08:10
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My hearty congratulations to the team,manager and you fans. what a great run you put in, well deserved, looking forward to the next meeting next season in the Premiership.

ps; the title is not decided yet, but good luck, lol.

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