As 2017 draws to a close, we take a look at the best results from what’s been a mixed year. Since then, Reading has played host to more Under-21 internationals as well as a memorable Under-20 fixture against Germany when local boy Nathan Tyson capped a memorable debut with two stunning strikes to give England victory. Articles on past Reading FC teams, players, managers etc. Reading Football Club (/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ (listen) RED-ing) is a football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England. [26] In their next match on 21 April 2012, Reading secured the Championship title with a game to spare after 2–2 draw with Crystal Palace when second-placed Southampton failed to beat Middlesbrough, losing 2–1. Attilio Fresia moved to Reading as a result of the tour, becoming the first Italian to play in English football.[4]. Who are some of the most interesting Reading players that weren’t here for that long? The following season back in the Championship saw Reading make two high-profile signings in Wayne Bridge and Royston Drenthe in hope of an immediate return to the Premier League. [47] On 24 May 2007, it was announced that planning permission had been granted to extend the stadium to a capacity of 36,900. Waitrose and Euro Cake sponsored the home and away kits respectively again for the 2016–17 season. Following a 0–0 draw at Wembley on 29 May 2017, Huddersfield Town defeated Reading 4–3 on penalties to deny the club a return to the Premier League.[35]. Smee disputed the legitimacy of the controlling interest in Reading held by the three board members that supported the merger plan. At an extraordinary shareholders' meeting in July, Smee took over the club to end the amalgamation plans. The stadium staged its first international sporting event in September 1999, when England's Under-21 side gave minnows Luxembourg a 5-0 thumping in front of a crowd approaching 20,000. The team, … News, views, ticket information and everything you need to know about getting behind Reading FC at Madejski Stadium. [85], In May 2006, Reading launched the Reading FC Women's team. We take a retrospective look at how the Zinga saga affected the club. Maxwell claimed that both clubs were on the verge of bankruptcy and having a united team was required for the Thames Valley region to retain a Football League club. This deal continued until the team entered administration in October 2014. The club defeated Bristol City to win the Southern Section Cup in 1938, and won the London War Cup in 1941 by defeating Brentford 3–2 in the final at Stamford Bridge. [25] However, a streak of good form in the second half of the season, combined with the signings of Adam Le Fondre, Kaspars Gorkšs and Jason Roberts, ensured promotion to the Premier League on 17 April 2012 with 1–0 home win against Nottingham Forest. [83][84] Gylfi Sigurðsson went on to become the first academy graduate to score at the World Cup in Iceland's 2–1 defeat to Croatia on 26 June 2018, after becoming the first academy graduate to play in the World Cup with his appearance against Argentina on 16 June 2018. The most league goals in total and in a season are held by Ronnie Blackman with 158 from 1947 to 1954 and 39 in 1951–52 respectively. [10], Reading won the 2005–06 Championship with a league record 106 points, scoring 99 goals and losing only twice. McDermott led Reading to their first Premier League win of the 2012–13 season on 17 November 2012 at their 11th attempt, defeating Everton 2–1 at home. The club finished third in 2000–01 qualifying for the play-offs, losing 2–3 in the final against Walsall at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The club was established in 1871, making it one of the oldest professional teams in England. Understand Chris Martin travelling to Reading from Derby to discuss terms & have a medical. The symbols of the town of Reading … In 1994, the Taylor Report made an all-seater stadium compulsory in the top two divisions (the Premier League and the first division). [72], The following players have played more than 398 times for Reading, in all competitions. in the English Football League. A board meeting the following year decided that the move would not be possible, as "there was no chance of a move to the ground near to the GWR railway stations due to the actions of the Great Western Railway".[41].
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