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Reading FC's Church aiming for repeat at Nottingham Forest

By Jonny Fordham
October 31, 2011

Simon Church is aiming for a repeat of last year’s result at Nottingham Forest tomorrow night (7.45pm kick-off).

The Reading striker claimed what looked to be a Luke Chambers own goal in the last minute of the game as Royals won 4-3 on boss Brian McDermott's 50th birthday.

Reading's record on the road is the fifth best in the Championship this season with three wins, two draws and two defeats.

And 22-year-old Church is confident their unbeaten run of eight games can continue after Forest lost 1-0 at home to Hull City on Saturday.

He said: "Games come thick and fast and it's what we love.

"We're eight undefeated now and that's great to take into what is going to be a busy month with some tough games.

"The City Ground is always a tough place to go, but last year we got a great result there and hopefully we can do that again."

Speaking of the dubious winner, Church smiled and said: "Of course it was mine! I felt like I had a touch on it, claimed it and I think it has gone down as my goal."

Reading sit in 16th place and feel they should have more points on the board - especially after Kaspars Gorkss’ legitimate winner at Crystal Palace was ruled out and the game ended 0-0.

And Church added: "It was a frustrating and tough game to be part of.

"We didn't get many chances, but in terms of our defence we were solid and got a point away from home."

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Checking out the Stats -- http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=47175

League Apps - 75 (49 as sub) Goals 22

Makes him a little more prolific.

Seems that Mills having had a good game on Saturday is now off the hook - must ne Churchies turn :-) --- Hope he scores a few against Forest!