Striker target staying put

Striker Kevin Doyle says he is happy to stay with Reading despite interest from both West Ham and Sunderland.

The former Cork City striker is seen as one of the club's most prized assets and he has been linked with a move away from the club ever since relegation was confirmed at the end of last season. Royals boss Steve Coppell has already said he is in no rush to sell his best players and Doyle says he is happy to stay where he is now that he has finally got over the pain of relegation.

He told the Evening Post: "I think we have got over the depression of relegation.

"You always want to play in the Premier League and we're all disappointed we're not there, but the aim is to get back there.

"But as long as I'm at Reading then I'm very happy here. I have really enjoyed my three years here, even though the last six months haven't been great.

"It has been a very enjoyable time and I'll continue to enjoy it for as long as I'm here.

"I think when I first came we would have all taken what's happened, although once you get in the Premier League you want to stay there.

"But we're not, that's life and we now have to bounce back.

"The whole hype about the Premier League is bigger, but when you are playing in matches, it all seems the same to me. They are all nice grounds in the Championship."