1. Villa will be perfect test for Coppell’s men

Royals boss Steve Coppell has described Aston Villa as perfect pre-season opponents.

2. Real reason I refused to play for reserves

Ibrahima Sonko has revealed the real reason behind his refusal to play for Reading reserves last season.

3. Player profile: Patrick Anderson

Victorious Secret midfielder Patrick Anderson is in the Goal Post player profile spotlight this morning.

4. Player profile: James Fellows

5. I need to know my future is with Royals

Ibrahima Sonko insists he does not want to leave Reading – providing he is still in Steve Coppell’s plans.

6. League shake up denies OLOP promotion

Our Lady of Peace IMPACT, have been dealt a devastating blow to their promotion hopes having finished four-points clear in Division One South and West.

7. Royals want Olofinjana to replace Harper

Reading could try to land Wolverhampton Wanderers’ wantaway star Seyi Olofinjana should James Harper’s move to Middlesbrough go through.

8. Secret victorious in top of the table clash

Week 3 of the Bracknell Forest Standard Summer League saw second play third in a crunch game at Edgbarrow Sports Centre.

9. Steven and Ewan star at regional championships

It has been a fine month for Bracknell & Wokingham Swimming Club after they scooped a number of top awards at meetings across the region.

10. E&B drop down as Shinfield break their duck

After five weeks at the bottom of the FHG Berkshire Cricket League, Premier Division, Shinfield ground their way out of the relegation zone with a win over Emmbrook and Bearwood.