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`He's our royal Jem.'

KEVIN Dillon has praised Jem Karacan for seizing his chance in the Reading team.

Doyle scoops top award

KEVIN Doyle urged his mother to find a bigger trophy room after scooping the official Championship Player of the Month award for September.

Marek cautious over injury

MAREK Matejovsky’s comeback has been put on hold because the Reading midfielder does not want to risk a fresh setback.

Five up for Coppell

WITH Reading sitting a mere three points off the top of the Championship in a healthy third position and still boasting a hugely impressive 100% home record, Steve Coppell may be tempted to raise a glass or two, especially tonight of all nights.

Hunt: `I remember nothing'

NOEL Hunt has revealed that scoring against Burnley last weekend has left a massive hole in his memory.

Hunt denied Ireland opportunity

READING’S Noel Hunt has suffered further disappointment on the international front as the head injury he received in the 3-1 victory over Burnley will keep him out of the Republic of Ireland experimental squad.

Royals march on at fortress Madstad

READING sent out yet another warning to their promotion rivals by securing a deserved 3-1 victory over Burnley at the Madeski Stadium.

Church praying for chance to make history

ROYALS striker Simon Church is determined to make history with Wales by qualifying for next summer’s UEFA European Under-21 Championships – at the expense of England.