1. Why Royals need to cut back

Nigel Howe has revealed that Reading have had to tighten their purse strings because of mounting bank repayments and the fact that chairman John Madejski no longer subsidises the club.

2. Federici wants to be Wizard of Oz

Adam Federici has set his sights on dislodging Marcus Hahnemann at Madejski Stadium – but only after he has shown the Australian nation he is a serious contender to Mark Schwarzer’s No. 1 shirt.

3. Thanks for the memories - Royals pull-out today

4. Football shorts

Places are still available for the Bracknell Forest Standard Summer 6-a-side league.

5. Shorey won't go on cheap

Nigel Howe has warned any clubs wishing to land Nicky Shorey: “You won’t get him on the cheap.”

6. Henry is England’s goal hero

Reading’s James Henry scored as England Under-19s beat Serbia 1-0 in the European Championship Elite qualifying stage in Serbia yesterday, writes NICK IVE.

7. Brown: I’m not finished

Aaron Brown is determined to resurrect his football career after ending his nightmare spell at Reading.

8. Madejski didn't drop us in it

Steve Coppell insists John Madejski’s announcement that he was willing to sell Reading Football Club was not a factor in the club’s relegation.

9. Hunt feels the strain with Ireland

Stephen Hunt has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland’s match against Colombia on Thursday night after suffering a hamstring strain, writes NICK IVE.

10. West Brom to test Sonko's resolve

Ibrahima Sonko wants to stay and fight for his place at Reading, despite interest from Premier League newcomers West Brom.