21. Marek set to miss start of pre-season

Marek Matejovsky could be out of action for a month after suffering ankle-ligament damage
during the Czech Republic’s Euro 2008 exit at the hands of Turkey.

22. Royals to give Euro 2008 stars a miss

Reading will not be sending any scouts to Euro 2008 because the club is no longer in the market for the continent’s leading international stars following relegation.

23. 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.

24. Golden chance for Scott

Scott Golbourne has learned a lot from Nicky Shorey – but admits he’s glad he has left for the sake for his career.

25. Coppell looking to unearth new gems

Steve Coppell is scouring the market for hungry young players to lead Reading’s promotion push back to the Premier League.

26. 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.

27. Hunt crowns debut with late winner

Noel Hunt netted a dramatic late winner as Reading edged out Dagenham and Redbridge and eased into the second round of the Carling Cup last night.

28. Semi-final heartbreak for Wokingham Mixed

29. We know who we want

Nicky Hammond has confirmed that Reading are primed to enter the transfer market – if manager Steve Coppell wishes to do so.

30. Coppell will keep all his stars in the Loop

Steve Coppell will play two teams when his squad kick off their pre-season friendly campaign at Didcot Town’s npower Loop Meadow Stadium tomorrow (3pm kick off).