1. Armstrong ready for Palace

Chris Armstrong yesterday completed his switch from Sheffield United to Reading.

2. Value for Mooney

Reading have signed Cork City striker Dave Mooney for a fee of around £200,000.

3. Crowthorne’s teams miss out on promotion

The final matches of Crowthorne’s 2008 summer men’s doubles campaign were played on Saturday, and the teams pushing for promotion were all left disappointed.

4. Finch fall behind as Farnham take victory

League leaders Farnham Royal were too strong for Finchampstead as the Surrey side pulled away in the fight for the Home Counties Division 2 West title on Saturday.

5. Doyle: We’re still Premier class

Kevin Doyle believes the display against Aston Villa proves Reading are still a force to be reckoned with, writes NICK IVE.

6. Tail end stand is too little to save Finches

Finchampstead travelled to Buckingham Town for the first time ever in the Home Counties Division 2 West, and they will not be in a hurry to return after suffering a narrow loss. 

7. Noel Hunt signs for £600,000

Reading last night snapped up Dundee United’s Noel Hunt in a deal worth around £600,000.

8. Marek holds key to Royals season

Kevin Dillon believes Marek Matejovsky will be the key to how successful Reading are this season.

9. Skins star’s sibling grabs the limelight

10. Hitting the right notes?

New reality show Last Choir Standing attempts to take a fresh look at a genre that traditionally revolves around the same boring contestants – this time, the hopefuls take the form of choirs and will try to sing their way to the final round, where they’ll be crowned the nation’s favourite choir.