31. Hammond is a role model

Steve Coppell believes Reading are the exception to the rule – proving that a director of football can be a success.

32. Chestnut and Apple Soup

Use the excellent vac-packed peeled chestnuts that are widely available. Or take some fresh chestnuts in the shell, nick them from centre to pointed top, at right angles to base.

33. Councillor defeated in last poll to stand again

Woodley has become an election battle ground, with seats on the town and borough councils up for grabs.

34. Treble hero James is a real Wise guy

Wokingham & Emmbrook moved back to within a point of leaders Ascot Utd with a resounding victory in Buckinghamshire on Saturday.

35. Local Rugby Round- Up

I’ve got to say it’s good to be back home at Madejski Stadium this Sunday for what, I’m certain, is going to be a cracking game of rugby against the Ospreys.

36. Antonio signs

Reading yesterday signed Michail Antonio from non-league Tooting and Mitcham.

37. Hunt and Doyle need the lure of the top

38. Bracknell stutter after a promising opening

Bracknell’s success last season by reaching the EDF Energy Intermediate Semi Final has promoted them up into the National Trophy level where, if they progress, they will face seriously good opposition from the national leagues.

39. DIY with the Kaiser Chiefs

It’s Thursday, October 16. It’s 3pm, and in about five hours the Rivermead Leisure Centre would be bulging to the rafters with thousands of Kaiser Chiefs fans.

40. Talkin’ ‘bout my Evolution

After 30 albums, Martyn Joesph is revisiting some of his favourite songs ... just don’t call it a greatest hits album though