1. Murty ready for Forest fire

Graeme Murty is looking forward to Royals’ Championship opener against newly-promoted
Nottingham Forest.

2. Jewell: We were beaten by sharper and fitter side

Derby County boss Paul Jewell believes Reading have Premier League players plying their trade in the Championship.

3. Coppell’s 40-goal target for strikers

Steve Coppell has set strikers Kevin Doyle and Noel Hunt a 40-goal target for the season.

4. I scored, did I?

Noel Hunt has bagged half-a-dozen goals since joining Reading in the summer – but can only remember notching five of them.

5. Coppell would consider replay

Reading boss Steve Coppell may be prepared to offer Watford a replay - after Royals were gifted a goal at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

6. Watford hit by injuries

Watford boss Aidy Boothroyd is relishing the chance to play rampant Reading – despite a number of injury worries.

7. Magilton: My job was on the line

Ipswich manager Jim Magilton feels Reading missed a chance to pile the pressure on him.

8. Coppell: Window closing is a relief

Steve Coppell admits the closing of the transfer window lifted a weight from his shoulders – but could affect Royals stars set on an early return to the Premier League.

9. Coppell frustrated

Reading boss Steve Coppell insisted his side had only themselves to blame for their 2-1 defeat at Preston North End on Saturday.

10. Five star boss Steve Coppell