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Man Utd star Van Persie happy to wind up Piers Morgan

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has happily taken the mick out of Arsenal celebrity fan Piers Morgan. read more        

Adkins wants to entertain

Reading boss Nigel Adkins insists he will try to mould the squad into a team that can play entertaining football next season.

Mills commits to Burnley

Joseph Mills is set to sign a new contract at Burnley following his release from Reading.

Royals announce shake-up

Reading have announced that they will be parting company with Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb.

Burnley: Joseph Mills to join Clarets on permanent basis

Loanee Joseph Mills will complete a permanent move to Burnley on 1 July after he was released by relegated Reading.

Noel Hunt and Ian Harte head Reading clear-out

Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb are all available on free transfers after Reading opted against renewing the quintet's contracts at the Madejski Stadium. Manager Nigel Adkins has been tasked with guiding the Royals back up to the top-flight at the first attempt and he has decided to let go of five experienced players as he prepares for life in the Championship.

Reading: Five players leave relegated Royals

Relegated Reading announce that Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb have not been offered new deals.

Sweeping changes at Reading

Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb are leaving Reading after the club confirmed their contracts will not be renewed this summer.

Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Simon Church and Jay Tabb leave Reading

Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey, Simon Church and Jay Tabb are all available on free transfers after Reading opted against renewing the quintet's contracts at the Madejski Stadium. Manager Nigel Adkins has been tasked with guiding the Royals back up to the top flight at the first attempt and he has decided to let go of five experienced players as he prepares for life in the Championship.

BROCKIE BACK HOME (in Toronto): Ex-AZ, PSV striker Koevermans would love to play A-League!

by Jeremy Brockie I recently made the move to the beautiful city of Toronto, Ontario to start a short loan with MLS club Toronto FC . read more        

Scout Report - Lawson D'Ath

With many thanks to Exeter City season ticket holder Chris Penny, we ask a few questions about Lawson D'Ath

Tabb's move away from Royals stalls

Jay Tabb was told he was not going to be offered a new deal at Reading a few months ago, but has still not agreed a permanent deal elsewhere.

McCarthy hails Royals boss

Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has backed Nigel Adkins to lead the Royals back into the Premier League at the first attempt.

IMPORTANT DATES: League and Cup

Here are some important dates to keep in mind going into next season, with the league fixtures being decided in over three weeks.

Transfer Targets: Potential summer signings - P1

Despite the season finishing last week, the summer is nearly upon us and with the season starting in just over two months, Nigel Adkins will already be on the lookout for new recruits.

Liverpool go for Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas

Liverpool are eyeing Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas. read more        

Chelsea, Spurs, Liverpool battle for Reading keeper McCarthy

Reading are prepared to sell goalkeeper Alex McCarthy this summer. read more        

West Ham remain keen on Liverpool's Carroll despite injury

West Ham United still want Andy Carroll, despite the Liverpool striker's heel injury. read more        

Pearce insists McCarthy won't suffer sticking with Reading

England U21 boss Stuart Pearce believes Alex McCarthy 's progress won't suffer with Reading in the Championship. read more        

Pearce says keeper still has chance at lower level

England's under 21 manager Stuart Pearce still believes that young goalkeeper Alex McCarthy would still have a chance in the England set up, even if he is playing in the Championship.

Other News

Wednesday

'Relegation won't hinder McCarthy' » EatSleepSport

Former captain sings praises of keeper » Vital Football

Spurs join crowded field for Reading keeper McCarthy » tribalfootball.com

Reading: Royals slap £15m price tag on star » EatSleepSport

Bookie watch: Alfie's next club » Vital Football

QPR linked with Royals winger - again! » Vital Football

Tuesday

Adkins on summer recruitment » Vital Football

Turnstiles continue to click for Premier League » tribalfootball.com

Man Utd top of Premier League TV cash table » tribalfootball.com

Adkins transfer plans in motion » EatSleepSport

The shot-phobic striker and other Premier League statistical curiosities | Jacob Steinberg » Guardian

Reading boss Nigel Adkins plots summer squad overhaul » talkSPORT

Cardiff rival QPR for Reading midfielder McAnuff » tribalfootball.com

Arsenal release fullback Meade » tribalfootball.com

International call-ups: Cummings selected » Vital Football

Hunt thanks fans following departure » Vital Football

Monday

Blackman wants Royals to bite back » EatSleepSport

Royals bow out of Premier League with defeat » Vital Football

Premier League 2012-13 review: Our writers' best and worst moments » Guardian

West Ham United: Boss left delighted » EatSleepSport

VIDEO: FA legends see off Army XI to win friendly » tribalfootball.com

Noel Hunt announces Reading departure » tribalfootball.com

Zingarevich admits Pogrebnyak has Reading escape clause » tribalfootball.com

Hunt says goodbye to Reading » SkySports.com

Noel Hunt pays tribute to Reading fans as he bows out » talkSPORT

Pogrebnyak clause confirmed » SkySports.com

FOOTIE TWEETS: Tributes flow for Scholes, Carra and Beckham; Arsenal players celebrate; Owen grateful for special farewell » tribalfootball.com

Reading: Royals eye Baird » EatSleepSport

Adkins pleased with Royals' character » Vital Football

Stats: West Ham v Reading » Vital Football

Sunday

West Ham 4 - 2 Reading » Vital Football

Adkins confident of a bright future » EatSleepSport

VIDEO: Reading boss eager for top-flight return » BBC Sport

Adkins: Cheap goals cost us » SkySports.com

VIDEO: Allardyce aiming to keep Carroll » BBC Sport

West Ham 4 Reading 2 - match report: Kevin Nolan scores hat-trick » Daily Mail

West Ham United 4-2 Reading | Premier League match report » Guardian

West Ham 4 Reading 2 match report: Andy Carroll signing is Allardyce’s ‘main priority’ for the summer - but it's Kevin Noland who scores the hat-trick » The Independent

Premier League final day – as it happened!| Ian McCourt » Guardian

West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan fires hat-trick to see off relegated Reading » Telegraph

West Ham United 4 Reading 2: match report » Telegraph

West Ham 4-2 Reading » BBC Sport

Premier League final day – in pictures » Guardian

West Ham v Reading: Premier League match preview » The Independent

Manchester City v Norwich: Premier League match preview » The Independent

Adkins: McCarthy should be in no rush » Vital Football

Manchester City v Norwich City: Toure and Aguero monitored » Daily Express

Last Week

Premier League fans verdict part two: QPR to Wigan Athletic » Guardian

West Ham (A) Match Preview » Vital Football

FA Legends 4 British Army XI 2: Roy Hodgson's side come from behind twice to defeat Stuart Pearce's troops » Daily Mail

McCarthy joy at England call » SkySports.com

Adkins satisfed with Royals finish » EatSleepSport

Season finish pleases Adkins » SkySports.com

West Ham boss Allardyce announces Pogatetz departure » tribalfootball.com

Reading boss Adkins eager to keep Liverpool, Newcastle target McCarthy » tribalfootball.com

Reading keeper McCarthy buzzing after first England call » tribalfootball.com

Carlton Cole preparing for final West Ham exit » tribalfootball.com

Striker wants a big tally next season » Vital Football

Royals boss reviews his tenure » Vital Football

Alex McCarthy: 'I never thought I'd end season being picked for England' » Guardian

West Ham United v Reading: squad sheets » Guardian

Mariappa ready for Championship test » EatSleepSport

Premier League: West Ham United v Reading match preview » The Independent

Mariappa warns of task ahead » SkySports.com

Premier League: Manchester City v Norwich match preview » The Independent

West Ham United: Defender out for Hammers » EatSleepSport

Readin hopeful on Akpan » EatSleepSport

FA's five-match racism bans shows 'lack of leadership' » BBC Sport

Karacan keen to end on a high » EatSleepSport

Roberts angry at new FA rules » SkySports.com

Hodgson hails McCarthy call » SkySports.com

Chelsea boss Benitez hails his former Liverpool defender Carragher » tribalfootball.com

West Ham midfielder Collison insists Reading clash no dead rubber » tribalfootball.com

This is not the time for experiments says Roy Hodgson » Daily Express

This is not the time for England experiments says Roy Hodgson » Daily Express

Adkins: Owners have every right to sack managers » Vital Football

McCarthy over the moon » SkySports.com

Hodgson on McCarthy call-up » Vital Football

New training ground in place for Royals » Vital Football

Royals stopper in England squad » Vital Football