1. 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.

2. 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. 

3. Marek holds key to Royals season

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

4. Noel Hunt signs for £600,000

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

5. England call for Kennedy

London Irish prop Nick Kennedy is one of four uncapped players included in new manager Martin Johnson’s England 32-strong Elite Player Squad.

6. Coppell: We did our best to keep Little

Steve Coppell and Nick Hammond insist Reading were right not to offer Glen Little a new contract earlier in the season to ensure he wouldn’t leave on a free transfer.

7. Skins star’s sibling grabs the limelight

8. Thatcham make slow-scoring Finches pay

Finchampstead dropped down to fourth in the Home Counties Division 2 West table after losing at home to Thatcham Town.

9. 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.

10. How to get your firm sale-ready

Company bosses are invited to a free conference next month to learn how to prepare their business for sale and maximise its value.