Reading: August 2008 - news archive

Royals braced for second Potters raid

ReadingStoke are believed to have agreed a fee with Reading as they bid to sign Royals defender Ibrahima Sonko.

Mooney aims to be a Royals' bright spark

ReadingNew signing Dave Mooney is determined to be a big success at Reading after being rescued from life as an electrician in Ireland.

Injury blow for Royals ace

ReadingReading have been hit by the news defender Michael Duberry will be out for a month after he picked up a calf injury against Luton.

New boy to wait for Royals bow

ReadingLeft-back Chris Armstrong will have to wait until the visit of Crystal Palace on Saturday before he can make his debut for Reading.

Coppell firm over exits

ReadingReading boss Steve Coppell does not want to sell Kevin Doyle and has denied receiving any bids.

Royals see off Palace for Irish ace

ReadingIrish striker Dave Mooney has confirmed that he snubbed the chance to join Crystal Palace before opting for a move to Reading.

Southgate to drop Harper interest

ReadingMiddlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate is ready to drop his interest in Reading's James Harper after the price shot up.

Dubes on Sonks return

ReadingReading defender Michael Duberry says that Ibrahima Sonko has set the standard for the rest of the Royals squad to follow.

Boss denies Boro bid

ReadingReading boss Steve Coppell has denied recent reports that Middlesbrough have made a £5m move for James Harper.

Youngster set for Royals

ReadingArsenal are set to send highly-rated left-back Kieron Gibbs on a season-long loan to Championship side Reading.

Boro bid for Harper

ReadingMiddlesbrough have made what is described as their final offer of £5m for Reading's central midfielder James Harper.

Striker out for revenge

ReadingKevin Doyle is relishing the chance to avenge his debut defeat when the side take on Plymouth at the Madejski on Saturday.

Kitson blames egos

ReadingFormer striker Dave Kitson has admitted there was unrest in the Reading camp last season and he has taken his share of the blame.

Boss praises new man

ReadingSteve Coppell was full of praise for Noel Hunt after the summer signing netted his first goal and the winner against the Daggers.

Royals close in on defender

ReadingReading boss Steve Coppell is said to be closing in on the signing of a new left back but it will not be Leicester's Joe Mattock.

Coppell issues hands-off warning

ReadingReading manager Steve Coppell has said he is determined to avoid selling any more of his star names this summer.

Rivals reveal interest in Royals ace

ReadingCharlton have confirmed that they would like to sign Reading defender Sam Sodje, but the player has had to undergo an operation.

Royals agree defender fee

ReadingAston Villa have confirmed they have had an offer accepted by Reading for England international Nicky Shorey.

Royals frustrate Harper chasers

ReadingMiddlesbrough are set to end their chase for Reading midfielder James Harper after the Royals reportedly increased their asking price.

Battle intensifies for Royals ace

ReadingNicky Shorey is set to quit Reading with Aston Villa and Sunderland reportedly having bids accepted, while Portsmouth are interested.

Cats to up Shorey bid

ReadingSunderland boss Roy Keane is preparing a second bid for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey after seeing his initial bid rejected.

Coppell sparks transfer scramble

ReadingPortsmouth, Aston Villa and Newcastle are on red alert after Reading boss Steve Coppell admitted he expects to sell Nicky Shorey.

Nice loan deal for Royals midfielder

ReadingMidfielder Emerson Fae has secured a move away from Reading after linking up with French Ligue 1 outfit Nice on a season-long loan.