2013–14 Reading F.C. season

March 2015 March 2015 Reading 2013–14 Nigel Adkins Sir John Madejski Madejski Stadium Championship 7th FA Cup Third round(Vs. Brighton & Hove Albion) League Cup Second round(Vs. Peterborough United) Adam Le Fondre (15) Adam Le Fondre (15) 23,335 vs Burnley, Championship, 3 May 2014 16,636 vs Blackpool, Championship, 28 January 2014 19,108English League Championship stats: Team attendance 2013–14 http://espnfc.com/stats/attendance/_/league/eng.2/english-league-championship https://web.archive.org/web/20140505100555/http://www.espnfc.com/stats/attendance/_/league/eng.2/english-league-championship?cc=5901 5 May 2014 4 May 2014 ESPN FC 2012–13 2014–15 _reading1314h _reading1314h _reading1314h _reading1314h _reading1314h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _reading1314a _reading1314a _reading1314a _reading1314a _reading1314a 000000 _reading1213a _reading1213a _reading1213a FFDF00 FF0000 FFDF00 FFDF00 FFDF00 The 2013–14 season was Reading Football Club's first season back in the Championship following the side's relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2012–13 season. It was also Nigel Adkins' only full season in charge of the club having succeeded Brian McDermott in March 2013. The campaign began with a home win over Ipswich Town and after ten games the team had lost only once and were in the play-off places. Six defeats in 13 games between October and the new year saw Reading slip to 9th, though their form improved in January with three wins from five, including 7–1 and 5–1 victories over Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool respectively. Despite mixed form from February onwards, Reading remained in contention for the play-offs until the last game of the season. Needing only to equal Brighton & Hove Albion's result to finish in the top six, the team drew at home to already promoted Burnley whilst Brighton scored a last-minute winner at Nottingham Forest. Reading therefore finished seventh and were consigned to the Championship for another season. In the two domestic cup competitions, Reading were knocked out at the stage they entered. They were beaten 6–0 by Peterborough United in the second round of the League Cup, their heaviest defeat since 1999, whilst in the FA Cup third round they lost 1–0 to Brighton. In his first season as a regular for the senior team Jordan Obita was named as the club's Player of the Season, beating Chris Gunter and Danny Williams into second and third respectively. With 15 goals, Adam Le Fondre was the team's top scorer for the third consecutive season. Somewhat overshadowing the season was the continuing uncertainty over the ownership of the club. The original deadline for the full takeover by Anton Zingarevich passed in September and by February, chairman Sir John Madejski confirmed that Zingarevich was no longer involved and that he was seeking new owners. Season review Reading began planning for the 2013–14 Championship season on 28 April 2013, after a 0–0 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers condemned both sides to relegation from the Premier League.26 April 2013 Reading 0–0 Queens Park Rangers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22237302 28 April 2013 BBC Sport Pre-season On 24 May, Reading announced that ten players would be leaving upon the expiry of their contracts. Those departing included Noel Hunt, Nicky Shorey, Ian Harte, Jay Tabb and Simon Church, as well as Joseph Mills, Brett Williams and three youngsters. Nicholas Bignall, who had been out injured since his loan deal with Wycombe Wanderers in 2011, was also released by the club having been named on the Premier League's released player list.Premier League clubs submit retained and released lists http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/jun/premier-league-clubs-submit-retained-and-released-lists.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130610081435/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/jun/premier-league-clubs-submit-retained-and-released-lists.html 10 June 2013 12 June 2013 The Premier League Bignall however remained with the club on a non-contract basis whilst recovering from his injury.Bignall back in 4–2 win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/under-21s-111213-1230074.aspx 11 December 2013 Reading F.C. Having been unable to agree a new contract over the course of the season,Thanks to departing Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/thankstodepartingroyals-834543.aspx dead 24 May 2013 Reading F.C. 7 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130607140551/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/thankstodepartingroyals-834543.aspx Alex Pearce eventually agreed a new two-year deal in June. Hal Robson-Kanu also agreed a new three-year contract, ending speculation linking him with a move to the Premier League.Hal signs new contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/halsignscontract110713-909396.aspx dead 12 July 2013 Reading F.C. 14 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130714003228/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/halsignscontract110713-909396.aspx Goalkeepers Stuart Taylor and Jonathan Henly signed a new one and two-year contracts respectively,Jonathan Henly signs new Reading contract http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8790406/ 24 June 2013 Sky Sports while four other out-of-contract players, including Lawson D'Ath also committed their futures to the club. Seven Academy graduates signed professional contracts and were given squad numbers for the first time, including Jake Cooper who was given a three-year deal.Taylor pens new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/taylor-pens-new-deal-963510.aspx dead 2 August 2013 Reading F.C. 15 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815070637/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/taylor-pens-new-deal-963510.aspx Cooper signs pro contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cooper-signs-040613-853753.aspx dead 4 June 2013 Reading F.C. 15 August 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815071550/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cooper-signs-040613-853753.aspx They were joined in the senior squad by Craig Tanner and Aaron Tshibola who signed professionally as youngsters in 2011.Squad numbers submitted http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-submitted-944351.aspx dead 25 July 2013 Reading F.C. 27 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130727051944/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-numbers-submitted-944351.aspx Tanner and Tshibola sign on http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2304375,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110305235650/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2304375%2C00.html 5 March 2011 18 August 2013 Reading F.C. In June Reading announced that they had agreed a partnership with Formula One team Marussia. The agreement sees Reading's logo displayed on Marussia's cars, and the Marussia logo on the reverse of Reading's shirts.Royals to partner Marussia http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-to-partner-marussia-886609.aspx dead 30 June 2013 Reading F.C. 3 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130703141212/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-to-partner-marussia-886609.aspx Reading will be partnered by F1 team Marussia http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11673/8799247 30 June 2013 Sky Sports Transfers thumb|left|upright|alt=Wayne Bridge playing for Chelsea in 2008|Wayne Bridge was Reading's first signing of the season, joining on a free transfer from Manchester City. Pictured in 2008 playing for Chelsea. Reading signed three players prior to the start of the season, with all three arriving in July. Wayne Bridge was the first to sign, joining on a one-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Manchester City. Dutch International Royston Drenthe penned a two-year contract, with the option of a third, moving from Russian side Alania Vladikavkaz whilst Danny Williams joined from Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.Williams to join Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/danny-signs-250613-879314.aspx dead 25 June 2013 Reading F.C. 27 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130627162144/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/danny-signs-250613-879314.aspx Former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Dean Wilkins also arrived as first-team coach.Wilkins joins the Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/wilkins-joins-the-royals-030713-892162.aspx 9 July 2013 Reading F.C. Several players left the club on loan. In June Mikkel Andersen and Nick Arnold joined Danish Superliga side Randers and Wycombe Wanderers respectively on season-long deals.Mikkel makes loan move http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mikkel-makes-loan-move-110613-860157.aspx dead 11 June 2013 Reading F.C. 14 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130614065850/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mikkel-makes-loan-move-110613-860157.aspx Arnold agrees deal and loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/arnold-contract-loan-140613-868433.aspx dead 14 June 2013 Reading F.C. 18 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130618035008/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/arnold-contract-loan-140613-868433.aspx The following month Ryan Edwards moved on a season-long loan to Perth Glory with Daniel Carriço joining Sevilla on a similar deal with a view to a permanent transfer.Edwards heading for Glory http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/edwards-heading-for-glory-150713-916381.aspx dead 16 July 2013 Reading F.C. 18 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130718175552/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/edwards-heading-for-glory-150713-916381.aspx Carrico completes move http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/carricomovecomplete-170713-922205.aspx dead 17 July 2013 Reading F.C. 13 May 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160513004907/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/carricomovecomplete-170713-922205.aspx Aberdeen signed Michael Hector for six months while Karl Sheppard's loan at Shamrock Rovers was extended until the end of the Irish season.Hector agrees Dons loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-joins-aberdeen-947231.aspx dead 26 July 2013 Reading F.C. 5 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005110149/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-joins-aberdeen-947231.aspx Sheppard to stay at Hoops http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/sheppard-to-stay-at-hoops-29393020.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060840/http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/sheppard-to-stay-at-hoops-29393020.html dead 21 September 2013 3 July 2013 Evening Herald Dublin Friendlies Reading began pre-season on 13 July with a behind closed doors game against Wycombe Wanderers, winning 3–1. Adam Le Fondre, Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny Williams, on debut, scored the goals.A winning start http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/wycombematchreport130713-912511.aspx dead 19 July 2013 Reading F.C. 16 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130716035316/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/wycombematchreport130713-912511.aspx Two days later a 27-man squad then travelled to Portugal to play two matches.27-man squad arrives http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/portugal-squad-140713-914290.aspx dead 19 July 2013 Reading F.C. 18 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130718081231/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/portugal-squad-140713-914290.aspx They drew the first, against Belenenses, 1–1 thanks to a late Le Fondre goal and won the second, against Olhanense, 5–1.ALF earns late draw http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/belenenses-report-160713-919838.aspx dead 19 July 2013 Reading F.C. 18 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130718175645/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/belenenses-report-160713-919838.aspx Royals romp to 5–1 win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/olhanense-190713-931754.aspx 20 July 2013 Reading F.C. Upon their return Reading faced Bristol City and suffered their first defeat, losing 1–0 after conceding a late goal.Late goal gives City win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/b-city-report-240713-942283.aspx dead 25 July 2013 Reading F.C. 28 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130728084409/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/b-city-report-240713-942283.aspx A heavy 3–0 defeat by Swansea City followed,Swans seal 3–0 win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/swanseapreseason-948379.aspx dead 2 August 2013 Reading F.C. 30 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130730052820/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/swanseapreseason-948379.aspx before a 2–1 loss to Bristol Rovers, a long range Garath McCleary strike Reading's only goal.Rovers edge Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/teams-from-memorial-stadium-950427.aspx dead 2 August 2013 Reading F.C. 1 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130801032140/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/teams-from-memorial-stadium-950427.aspx The under-21 squad, playing as a "Reading XI", started their pre-season on the same day as the senior team and won 1–0 away to Basingstoke Town through a Shepherd Murombedzi goal.Young XI beat Basingstoke http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/young-xi-beat-basingstoke-150713-915985.aspx dead 19 July 2013 Reading F.C. 7 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130807090739/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/young-xi-beat-basingstoke-150713-915985.aspx Three days later they comfortably beat Dartford 4–0 thanks to goals from Gozie Ugwu, Aaron Tshibola and a double from Craig Tanner.Another win for U21s http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/another-win-for-u21s-170713-922414.aspx dead 19 July 2013 Reading F.C. 7 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130807163327/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/another-win-for-u21s-170713-922414.aspx Another goal from Ugwu, one from Tarique Fosu-Henry and an own goal helped the youngsters earn a 3–3 draw against newly promoted League Two side Newport County.U21s earn draw at Newport http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-earn-draw-at-newport-240713-940670.aspx dead 24 July 2013 Reading F.C. 27 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130727035719/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-earn-draw-at-newport-240713-940670.aspx They played further games away to Boreham Wood, which they drew 1–1 courtesy of a De'Juane Taylor-Crossdale penalty, and Fulham, which finished 3–3, before a 3–2 win over Bristol City with Jake Taylor among the scorers.Boreham Wood 1–1 Reading XI http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/match-report-versus-reading-x1/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130802181539/http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/match-report-versus-reading-x1/ 2 August 2013 2 August 2013 Boreham Wood F.CFulham U21s 3–3 Reading U21s http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/july/30/fulham-u21s-3-3-reading-u21s 5 September 2013 Fulham F.CU21s ready for new season http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-ready-for-new-season-060813-972180.aspx dead 5 September 2013 Reading F.C. 1 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130901233037/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-ready-for-new-season-060813-972180.aspx August Reading started their season on 3 August at home to Ipswich Town. They went behind when former player Jay Tabb scored in the 16th minute, but equalised shortly before half time through Adam Le Fondre. Danny Guthrie then struck with a 25-yard, deflected shot to secure the victory.2 August 2013 Reading 2–1 Ipswich Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23474706 5 August 2013 BBC Sport A week later the team travelled to Bolton Wanderers and drew 1–1 with Nick Blackman scoring his first goal for the club.9 August 2013 Bolton Wanderers 1–1 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23558519 15 August 2013 BBC Sport The team then returned to the Madejski Stadium for a home game against Watford which Reading lead 2–0 at half time after goals from Le Fondre and Jem Karacan. A second Karacan goal had made it 3–1 before the visitors hit back with a penalty and a 90th-minute equaliser with the game ending 3–3.16 August 2013 Reading 3–3 Watford https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23644826 5 September 2013 BBC Sport Goalkeeper Daniel Lincoln moved to Metropolitan Police on a one-month loan midway through the month.Rearguard action for Met in Goalless draw against Dulwich Hamlet http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/metropolitanpolicefc/s/match-centre-96367/1-794693 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131230233322/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/metropolitanpolicefc/s/match-centre-96367/1-794693 30 December 2013 18 August 2013 Metropolitan Police F.C Reading confirmed that Werder Bremen striker Joseph Akpala was trialling at the club though ultimately he was not offered a contract.Watts Charles 19 August 2013 Reading to take a look at Nigerian international striker Akpala http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-take-look-nigerian-5751041 19 August 2013 Reading PostAkpala update http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/akpala-update-240813-1008996.aspx dead 5 September 2013 Reading F.C. 26 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130826235355/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/akpala-update-240813-1008996.aspx? Young Glenavon striker Robbie McDaid also spent a week training with the Academy.Off to London tomorrow morning for a weeks training with Reading https://twitter.com/RobbieMcDaid/status/368869689050406912 5 September 2013 Twitter Reading suffered their first defeat of the season away to Blackpool, losing 1–0 after a late Tom Barkhuizen strike.23 August 2013 Blackpool 1–0 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23736945 31 August 2013 BBC Sport Another away match followed with the side travelling to League One side Peterborough United for the second round of the League Cup. Peterborough took an early lead through Britt Assombalonga and added another two before half time. Three more goals in the second half, including two Lee Tomlin penalties which completed his hat-trick, consigned Reading to a comprehensive 6–0 loss, their heaviest defeat for 14 years.26 August 2013 Peterborough 6–0 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23763986 31 August 2013 BBC SportWoeful Reading hit for six as Kebe rumours gather pace http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/readingfc/articles/2013/08/27/92564-woeful-reading-fc-hit-for-six-as-kebe-rumours-gather-pace/ 5 September 2013 Reading Chronicle Reading faced Yeovil Town in the last game of the month and won 1–0 in the first ever league meeting between the two sides thanks to a second half Le Fondre penalty.30 August 2013 Yeovil 0–1 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23830987 31 August 2013 BBC Sport Following the game it was confirmed that Jimmy Kébé had joined Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee. September thumb|upright|alt=Jem Karacan, wearing Reading's 2012–13 away kit, contests with Bryan Ruiz for the ball|Jem Karacan ruptured his anterior cruciate and medial ligaments against Leeds United and was ruled out for six to nine months. On transfer deadline day Adrian Mariappa was the only player to leave the club, following Kébé to Crystal Palace.2 September 2013 Transfer deadline day: Adrian Mariappa signs for Crystal Palace https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23934881 3 September 2013 BBC Sport The first game of the month was a friendly against Oman which Reading lost 2–0.Report: Oman take the win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/report-oman-take-the-win-1041024.aspx 16 September 2013 Reading F.C. They resumed competitive action on 15 September against Brighton & Hove Albion in a televised game that ended 0–0. The first half saw Pavel Pogrebnyak sent off for two bookings while Brighton's Leonardo Ulloa also departed after receiving a straight red card.Ten man stalemate http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/brighton-report-150913-1055696.aspx 16 September 2013 Reading F.C. Reading then faced Leeds United who were under the management of former boss Brian McDermott and, after losing Jem Karacan early on to a serious knee injury,Watts Charles 29 September 2013 Karacan: I knew straight away my season was over http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/karacan-knew-straight-away-season-6110466 29 September 2013 Reading Post Adam Le Fondre headed home in the 96th minute to steal a 1–0 win.Reading vs Leeds http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3647050 dead 20 September 2013 Reading F.C. 21 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130921054355/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3647050 On 20 September, Reading signed Northern Ireland international defender Chris Baird on a free transfer following his release from Fulham.Baird joins the Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/baird-joins-the-royals-200913-1066307.aspx dead 20 September 2013 Reading F.C. 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225203/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/baird-joins-the-royals-200913-1066307.aspx Matt Partridge joined Basingstoke Town on a one-month loan while Daniel Lincoln was on the move again, joining Harrow Borough on a similar deal.Matt Partridge joins on loan from Reading http://www.basingstoketown.net/first-team/matt-partridge-joins-on-loan-from-reading-fc/ usurped https://web.archive.org/web/20130923015614/http://www.basingstoketown.net/first-team/matt-partridge-joins-on-loan-from-reading-fc/ 23 September 2013 21 September 2013 Basingstoke Town F.CHector: "A quality player" http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-a-quality-player-1073617.aspx dead 29 September 2013 Reading F.C. 27 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927164953/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-a-quality-player-1073617.aspx Harrow Borough 2–2 East Thurrock United http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/harrowborough/news/harrow-boro-2--east-thurrock-1055437.html 29 September 2013 Harrow Borough F.C. Baird went straight into the team for the game against Derby County at Pride Park which Reading won 3–1. The returning Pavel Pogrebnyak opened the scoring with his first goal for the club since January before doubling their lead with his second of the game. Will Hughes pulled on back for Derby but Nick Blackman's injury time strike secured the win for Reading.Reading vs Derby http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3630927&tcmuri=921680 dead 24 September 2013 Reading F.C. 27 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927152330/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3630927&tcmuri=921680 Billy Sharp joined on an emergency loan from Southampton late in the month.Sharp signs on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-signs-260913-1077603.aspx dead 26 September 2013 Reading F.C. 12 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131012005627/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-signs-260913-1077603.aspx 26 September 2013 Reading sign Southampton striker Billy Sharp on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24187835 26 September 2013 BBC SportSharp number confirmed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-number-260913-1077884.aspx dead 26 September 2013 Reading F.C. 28 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130928041358/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-number-260913-1077884.aspx He was an unused substitute for the game against Birmingham City which Reading won 2–0 through two Danny Guthrie free kicks.27 September 2013 Reading 2–0 Birmingham City https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24185218 29 September 2013 BBC Sport Guthrie was later nominated for Championship Player of the Month but lost out to Ipswich Town striker David McGoldrick.McGoldrick named Player of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20131004/mcgoldrick-named-player-of-the-month_2293322_3478787 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131007000303/http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20131004/mcgoldrick-named-player-of-the-month_2293322_3478787 7 October 2013 5 October 2013 The Football League dmy October Reading began the month with a trip to Barnsley and drew 1–1 with Hal Robson-Kanu scoring his first goal of the season.30 September 2013 Barnsley 1–1 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24245842 2 October 2013 BBC Sport Another away trip followed to Burnley where the side lost 2–1, Reading's reply coming from a Jason Shackell own goal.4 October 2013 Burnley 2–1 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24349341 5 October 2013 BBC Sport Reading returned from the international break with a home game against Doncaster Rovers which they won 4–1 with goals from Danny Guthrie, Adam Le Fondre, Garath McCleary and Pavel Pogrebnyak.Reading 4–1 Doncaster Rovers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3631177 dead 19 October 2013 Reading F.C. 20 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020144903/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3631177 The following week the team faced Millwall at home and took the lead through a Sean Morrison header in the ninth minute. Jimmy Abdou was sent off midway through the second half before Liam Trotter equalised with a 92nd-minute penalty as the game finished 1–1.Reading 1–1 Millwall http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631269 dead 28 October 2013 Reading F.C. 29 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131029200511/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631269 Prior to the game the club announced that Nick Harvey had joined the club as Head of Sports Science, replacing Karl Halabi.Head of Sports Science http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/head-of-sports-science-1133325.aspx dead 31 October 2013 Reading F.C. 2 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131102211418/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/head-of-sports-science-1133325.aspx At the end of the month Jonathan Henly moved on loan to Aldershot Town until January.31 October 2013 Aldershot Town sign Jonathan Henly & Dan Butler on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/24758236 31 October 2013 BBC Sport November thumb|upright|left|alt=Kaspars Gorkšs representing Latvia in 2011|Kaspars Gorkšs' first goal of the season helped Reading clinch their third away win of the season at Nottingham Forest. The first game in November was an away trip to second from bottom Sheffield Wednesday which ended in a 5–2 defeat. Reading's goals came from Pavel Pogrebnyak and Adam Le Fondre with former player Michail Antonio among the scorers for Wednesday.Sheffield Wednesday 5–2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631335&tcmuri=921686 7 November 2013 Reading F.C. The team then hosted Queens Park Rangers and took the lead through Garath McCleary though a late Joey Barton free kick leveled the scores as the game finished 1–1.Reading 1–1 QPR http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631388&tcmuri=921687 dead 12 November 2013 Reading F.C. 12 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131112113330/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631388&tcmuri=921687 During the international break two players left the club on loan with Gozie Ugwu moving to Shrewsbury Town until early January and Stuart Taylor joining Yeovil Town for a month.Ugwu makes loan move http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ugwu-loan141113-1174916.aspx dead 14 November 2013 Reading F.C. 3 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203005343/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ugwu-loan141113-1174916.aspx Loan move for Taylor http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-move-for-taylor-181113-1180765.aspx dead 18 November 2013 Reading F.C. 21 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131121021106/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-move-for-taylor-181113-1180765.aspx Just two days later Taylor's spell was cut short without him having made a competitive appearance due to "personal reasons".20 November 2013 Stuart Taylor: Reading goalkeeper leaves Yeovil after two days https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25020871 20 November 2013 BBC Sport Following the international games Reading earned a point away to Blackburn Rovers after a goalless draw.Blackburn Rovers 0–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631461&tcmuri=921688 dead 26 November 2013 Reading F.C. 3 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003054/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631461&tcmuri=921688 The team then beat Nottingham Forest 3–2 to record their first away win since the victory at Derby in September. Pogrebnyak and Kaspars Gorkšs gave Reading an early 2–0 lead before two ex-Royals, Simon Cox and Darius Henderson drew Forest level. Jordan Obita won the game with his first goal for the club after 74 minutes while Chris Gunter, who was also playing against his former club, was sent off late on for two bookings.Nottingham Forrest 2–3 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3639941&tcmuri=921689 dead 30 November 2013 Reading F.C. 3 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010529/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3639941&tcmuri=921689 Lawson D'Ath joined Dagenham & Redbridge on an emergency loan until the end of December,D'Ath joins Daggers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-joins-daggers-1202648.aspx dead 28 November 2013 Reading F.C. 3 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131203021233/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-joins-daggers-1202648.aspx whilst the local press suggested that Reading had failed in a similar bid for West Bromwich Albion's Graham Dorrans.Watts Charles 29 November 2013 Reading FC fail in last-minute bid to sign Graham Dorrans http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-fail-last-minute-bid-6353300 30 November 2013 Reading Post December Reading started the month with a 1–0 home win over Charlton Athletic with Billy Sharp scoring the only goal of the game, his first for the club.Reading 1–0 Charlton Athletic http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631610 dead 4 December 2013 Reading F.C. 12 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131212071614/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631610 Young winger Shepherd Murombedzi joined Bognor Regis Town on a month's loan,Reading winger joins Rocks as Johnson faces lengthy lay-off http://www.chichester.co.uk/sport/football/local-football/reading-winger-joins-rocks-as-johnson-faces-lengthy-lay-off-1-5731776 6 December 2013 Chichester Observer whilst Karl Sheppard made his loan move to Shamrock Rovers permanent.Kelly Ryan 6 December 2013 Karl Sheppard signs for Shamrock Rovers http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2013/12/06/4458742/karl-sheppard-signs-for-shamrock-rovers 6 December 2013 Goal.com The side then faced Bournemouth at the Madejski Stadium, losing 2–1. Having gone two goals down through Lewis Grabban and Matt Ritchie, a late Adam Le Fondre strike proved no more than a consolation.Reading 1–2 AFC Bournemouth http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3631633 dead 11 December 2013 Reading F.C. 14 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131214043004/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3631633 On 10 December, Sean Morrison and Jordan Obita signed new deals which will keep them with the club until summer 2017. A week later Reading travelled to Huddersfield Town and came away with a 1–0 win courtesy of a first half Billy Sharp header.Huddersfield Town 0–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631673 19 December 2013 Reading F.C. The team then suffered back-to-back losses, going down 2–1 at home to Wigan Athletic and then 1–0 away to automatic promotion contenders Leicester City; Pavel Pogrebnyak scoring Reading's solitary goal.Reading 1–2 Wigan Athletic http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631743&tcmuri=921693 dead 30 December 2013 Reading F.C. 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231001230/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631743&tcmuri=921693 Leicester City 1–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631793&tcmuri=921694 dead 30 December 2013 Reading F.C. 30 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131230235515/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631793&tcmuri=921694 At the end of the month youngsters Matt Partridge and Daniel Lincoln joined Basingstoke Town and Farnborough respectively,Wright and Partridge return to 'Stoke http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/wright-and-partridge-return-to-stoke-27742//#_ 30 December 2013 Pitchero Non LeagueReading duo loaned to Farnborough http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/reading-duo-loaned-to-farnborough-27741/#_ 30 December 2013 Pitchero Non League while Lawson D'Ath's stay at Dagenham & Redbridge was extended for a further month.Munford Colin 31 December 2013 Daggers extend D'Ath's loan stay from Reading http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/sport/daggers_extend_d_ath_s_loan_stay_from_reading_1_3163291 2 January 2014 Barking & Dagenham Post 2 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192306/http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/sport/daggers_extend_d_ath_s_loan_stay_from_reading_1_3163291 dead Reading ended the year with a third straight defeat after losing heavily away at Middlesbrough. Two goals from Grant Leadbitter and one from Albert Adomah gave the hosts a 3–0 win with the team's disappointment compounded when Kaspars Gorkšs was sent off for two bookable offences.Middlesbrough 3–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631876&tcmuri=921695 dead 30 December 2013 Reading F.C. 24 September 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085224/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631876&tcmuri=921695 January thumb|upright|alt=Adam Le Fondre pictured outside the ground following a game in 2010|Adam Le Fondre's hat-trick helped Reading to a 7–1 win over Bolton Wanderers, their biggest victory for over 30 years. The year began with a 1–1 draw against Nottingham Forest at the Madejski Stadium. The visitors took the lead in the first half when former player Greg Halford headed home before Stephen Kelly equalised in the 5th minute of injury time with his first goal for the club.Reading 1–1 Nottingham Forest http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631929 dead 2 January 2014 Reading F.C. 2 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191528/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3631929 Following the game, Billy Sharp's loan expired and he returned to Southampton.Watts Charles 2 January 2014 Sharp left in limbo as Royals loan spell comes to an end http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/billy-sharp-left-limbo-reading-6462208 2 January 2014 Reading Post Despite Reading holding further discussions about his future,Sharp at Saints http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-020114-1271350.aspx 7 January 2014 Reading F.C. no move materialised and he eventually joined former club Doncaster Rovers.22 January 2014 Billy Sharp joins Doncaster from Southampton https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25844980 21 March 2014 BBC Sport The club entered the FA Cup at the third round stage and faced Brighton & Hove Albion at Falmer Stadium. An Andrew Crofts goal in the first half enough to give the hosts a 1–0 and send Reading out of the competition at the first hurdle.Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3690065 dead 7 January 2014 Reading F.C. 7 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140107145435/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3690065 Several young players moved to and from the club on loan during the month. Michael Hector returned from Aberdeen after a successful six-month spell and was immediately included in the first team squad while Jonathan Henly joined Oxford United for one month.Team news: Hector travels http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-090114-1284861.aspx dead 21 March 2014 Reading F.C. 23 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141223165553/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-090114-1284861.aspx Oxford United sign Henly http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00100114-henly-signs-1286847.aspx 10 January 2014 Oxford United F.C 10 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140110202930/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00100114-henly-signs-1286847.aspx dead Dominic Samuel also left the club, joining Lawson D'Ath at Dagenham & Redbridge for a month, though his spell there lasted just one game after he suffered a knee injury requiring surgery 40 minutes into his debut.Samuel joins Daggers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/samuel-joins-daggers-090114-1283480.aspx dead 9 January 2014 Reading F.C. 9 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109135746/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/samuel-joins-daggers-090114-1283480.aspx Injury update from Hogwood Park http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-from-hogwood-park-1312561.aspx?pd=635260961130000000 dead 30 January 2014 Reading F.C. 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202153434/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/injury-update-from-hogwood-park-1312561.aspx?pd=635260961130000000 A first win for nearly a month came away at Watford with Kaspars Gorkšs getting the only goal.Watford 0–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632026 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201222100/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632026 1 February 2014 22 January 2014 Reading F.C. dmy-all The following week Reading recorded their largest win since 29 December 1979,How history was made http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/bolton-in-stats-210114-1307814.aspx dead 22 January 2014 Reading F.C. 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201222051/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/bolton-in-stats-210114-1307814.aspx defeating Bolton Wanderers 7–1 with goals from Gorkšs, Pavel Pogrebnyak, Hope Akpan, Nick Blackman and an Adam Le Fondre hat-trick.Reading 7–1 Bolton Wanderers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632095 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140201222056/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632095 1 February 2014 22 January 2014 Reading F.C. dmy-all The goal was Akpan's first for the club while Michael Hector made also his debut as a late substitute. Seven weeks after his last appearance, Chris Baird's contract expired with the club confirming that they would wait until he was fit again before discussing an extension.Watts Charles 21 January 2014 Chris Baird's Reading FC contract comes to an end http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chris-bairds-reading-fc-contract-6534803 22 January 2014 Reading PostReading to discuss Chris Baird deal http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20140206/reading-to-discuss-chris-baird-deal_2293322_3657045 21 March 2014 The Football League Despite netting seven times the previous week, Reading were unable to register a goal in their next match as they lost 2–0 away to Ipswich Town with another former player, Stephen Hunt, among the scorers.Ipswich Town 2–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632147 dead 29 January 2014 Reading F.C. 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202143739/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632147 Back at home for a midweek game against Blackpool, the side returning to scoring form with a second hat-trick in two home games for Le Fondre helping them to a 5–1 victory.Reading 5–1 Blackpool http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632217 dead 29 January 2014 Reading F.C. 2 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140202143736/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632217 Speculation arose that Reading's lack of activity in the transfer window was due to the ongoing discussions over the ownership of the club,Watts Charles 22 January 2014 Reading FC set to miss out in January sales as takeover talks drag on http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-set-miss-out-6536763 21 March 2014 Reading Post with manager Nigel Adkins appearing to confirm the reports.24 January 2014 Nigel Adkins: Reading manager bemoans takeover uncertainty https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/25877990 21 March 2014 BBC Sport The window closed at the end of the month with no players having arrived, though Director of Football Nick Hammond confirmed that the club had rejected interest in several of their players.Transfer update http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-deadline-day-update-310114-1332474.aspx dead 21 March 2014 Reading F.C. 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203074157/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/transfer-deadline-day-update-310114-1332474.aspx Although there were no permanent transfers completed in either direction, Lawson D'Ath's loan at Dagenham & Redbridge was extended until the end of the season.Midfielder extends loan http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/lawson-loan-end-of-seaon-1325257.aspx 29 January 2014 Dagenham & Redbridge F.C 1 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201145250/http://www.daggers.co.uk/news/article/lawson-loan-end-of-seaon-1325257.aspx dead February Reading began the month as they finished the previous, with a comprehensive victory, this time away at Millwall. Goals from Pavel Pogrebnyak, Alex Pearce and Danny Williams secured a 3–0 win.Millwall 0–3 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632260&tcmuri=921701 dead 4 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154944/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632260&tcmuri=921701 Adam Le Fondre was nominated for January's Championship Player of the Month, and was announced as the winner of the award the following day. The team's next game was a 2–0 defeat at home to Sheffield Wednesday with former Reading loanee Benik Afobe scoring the second for the visitors. The task was made harder when Alex Pearce was sent off after only nine minutes for bringing down Afobe in the penalty area.Reading 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632331&tcmuri=921702 dead 13 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221170237/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632331&tcmuri=921702 After the game the club appealed the red card and successfully had it overturned.Royals to appeal Pearce red http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-to-appeal-pearce-red-100214-1350744.aspx dead 11 May 2014 Reading F.C. 13 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513012226/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-to-appeal-pearce-red-100214-1350744.aspx Pearce ban overturned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/pearce-ban-overturned-1353520.aspx dead 11 May 2014 Reading F.C. 13 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513012224/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/pearce-ban-overturned-1353520.aspx Reading recovered from the disappointing home defeat to win 3–1 away at promotion rivals Queens Park Rangers. Danny Williams scored his second goal of the month with Alex Pearce and Garath McCleary also on target.Queens Park Rangers 1–3 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3698490&tcmuri=1295356 dead 21 February 2014 Reading F.C. 26 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140226150355/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3698490&tcmuri=1295356 Another former player Kevin Doyle, the 2005–06 Reading Player of the Season, had earlier scored the equaliser for QPR. For the second game in a row the team went down to ten men after Kaspars Gorkšs was sent off, though the club were again successful in appealing the decision.Gorkss ban overturned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gorkss-ban-overturned-180214-1367162.aspx dead 11 May 2014 Reading F.C. 13 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140513012737/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gorkss-ban-overturned-180214-1367162.aspx Reading's inconsistent form during February continued as they lost their last game of the month 1–0 to Blackburn Rovers.Reading 0–1 Blackburn Rovers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632454&tcmuri=921704 dead 24 February 2014 Reading F.C. 28 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228041345/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632454&tcmuri=921704 On the loan front, Jonathan Henly's spell at Oxford United was extended for a second month,Henly deal extended http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00110214-henly-signs-1352559.aspx 11 May 2014 Oxford United F.C 1 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140301182532/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00110214-henly-signs-1352559.aspx dead while fellow goalkeeper Stuart Moore joined Gloucester City until March.17 February 2014 Gloucester take Reading keeper on loan http://nonleague.pitchero.com/news/gloucester-take-reading-keeper-on-loan-29071/ 18 February 2014 Pitchero Non League Pitch Hero Ltd After months of speculation and nearly half a year since the full takeover of the club by Anton Zingarevich was due to be completed, Chairman Sir John Madejski confirmed that he was looking for new owners as Zingarevich was no longer involved.Watts Charles 7 October 2013 Reading 'comfortable' amid Zingarevich takeover speculation http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-comfortable-amid-zingarevich-takeover-6150616 11 May 2014 Reading Post18 February 2014 Reading takeover: Sir John Madejski keen to find right owner https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26243003 11 May 2014 BBC Sport March thumb|left|upright|alt=Jason Roberts warming up on the pitch in 2009.|Jason Roberts retired in March after failing to overcome a hip injury he suffered nearly 18 months earlier. Pictured in 2009 whilst at Blackburn Rovers. The first game of the month was a home tie against Yeovil Town which ended 1–1 despite the visitors being reduced to eight men when Byron Webster, Joe Ralls and Kieffer Moore were all sent off in the second half. Having fallen behind to a Shane Duffy header, Reading missed the chance to equalise when Adam Le Fondre's penalty was saved, though from the resulting corner John Lundstram put the ball into his own net.Reading 1–1 Yeovil Town http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632520&tcmuri=921705 dead 3 March 2014 Reading F.C. 3 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140303160456/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632520&tcmuri=921705 A week later the team came away with the same result at Brighton & Hove Albion with Royston Drenthe scoring Reading's goal, his first for the club.Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632582&tcmuri=921706 dead 18 March 2014 Reading F.C. 18 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318110621/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632582&tcmuri=921706 The team then travelled to Leeds United and secured their first win in four games with a 4–2 victory. Goals from Garath McCleary, Nick Blackman, Hal Robson-Kanu and a second in two games for Drenthe gave the side a 4–0 lead and despite the hosts scoring twice in quick succession, Reading held on for the win.Leeds United 2–4 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632637&tcmuri=921707 dead 18 March 2014 Reading F.C. 18 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318110510/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632637&tcmuri=921707 A goalless draw against Derby County followed,Reading 0–0 Derby County http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632684&tcmuri=921708 dead 18 March 2014 Reading F.C. 18 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318105554/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632684&tcmuri=921708 before a 2–1 away win at Birmingham City with Jobi McAnuff scoring both goals, his first since 17 March 2012.Birmingham City 1–2 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632743 dead 2 April 2014 Reading F.C. 7 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407071142/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632743 In between the games Jason Roberts confirmed long suspected rumours that he would retire from football after failing to overcome a hip injury suffered against Southampton in December 2012.Roberts to retire http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/roberts-to-retire-1432987.aspx dead 20 March 2014 Reading F.C. 20 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140320190140/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/roberts-to-retire-1432987.aspx 20 March 2014 Jason Roberts: Reading forward announces retirement https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26670568 20 March 2014 BBC Sport Reading's unbeaten record in March came to an end with a disappointing 3–1 home defeat to relegation threatened Barnsley. Pavel Pogrebnyak scored the team's solitary goal from the penalty spot.Reading 1–3 Barnsley http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632808 dead 2 April 2014 Reading F.C. 7 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407071147/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632808 A home game against Huddersfield Town concluded a busy month of fixtures with a second penalty in as many games from Pogrebnyak earning the side a 1–1 draw.Reading 1–1 Huddersfield Town http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632865 dead 2 April 2014 Reading F.C. 7 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407071137/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?matchid=3632865 The result extended Reading's winless run at home win to six games, stretching back to the heavy defeat of Blackpool in January.Smith Anthony 29 March 2014 Reading FC's winless home run continues after draw with Huddersfield Town http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2014/03/29/98970-reading-fcs-winless-home-run-continues-after-draw-with-huddersfield-town/ 18 May 2014 Reading Chronicle There was further movement among the club's young goalkeepers during the month as Jonathan Henly and Stuart Moore completed spells at Oxford United and Gloucester City respectively.Chesterfield preview http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00140314-chesterfield-preview-1418675.aspx 18 May 2014 Oxford United F.C 18 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140518140712/http://www.oufc.co.uk/news/article/00140314-chesterfield-preview-1418675.aspx dead Young James 14 March 2014 Darren Mullings swaps Gloucester City for relegation rivals Oxford City http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Darren-Mullings-swaps-Gloucester-City-relegation/story-20811345-detail/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140518135903/http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Darren-Mullings-swaps-Gloucester-City-relegation/story-20811345-detail/story.html 18 May 2014 18 May 2014 Gloucester Citizen Both then left the club to join Conference South sides on loan until the end of the season with Henly joining Maidenhead United and Moore, Bath City.Beck Neil 28 March 2014 Bath City sign Reading keeper Stuart Moore and much-travelled midfielder Danny Wring http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Bath-City-sign-Reading-keeper-Stuart-Moore/story-20878613-detail/story.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141223181245/http://www.bathchronicle.co.uk/Bath-City-sign-Reading-keeper-Stuart-Moore/story-20878613-detail/story.html 23 December 2014 4 April 2014 Bath Chronicle dmy-allHenly signs on deadline day http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/maidenheadunited/news/henley-signs-on-deadline-day-1190889.html 2 April 2014 Maidenhead United F.C Reading also confirmed that they had agreed compensation with Watford for former Academy forward Uche Ikpeazu who left in July 2013 after turning down a professional contract.Ikpeazu compensation http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/ikpeazu-compensation-1450372.aspx 18 May 2014 Reading F.C. April The first game of April was an away trip to Charlton Athletic which Reading won 1–0 thanks to a second half Danny Williams goal.Charlton Athletic 0–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632927&tcmuri=921712 dead 9 April 2014 Reading F.C. 13 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413125756/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632927&tcmuri=921712 Shortly afterwards the club completed their first signing ahead of the new season, bringing in United States under-18 forward Andrija Novakovich as an Academy player.Watts Charles 7 April 2014 Reading FC sign USA striker Andrija Novakovich http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-sign-usa-striker-6928207 7 April 2014 Reading Post Reading then took on Bournemouth at Dean Court and suffered a convincing 3–1 defeat. With Danny Williams and Danny Guthrie both injured, four wingers lined up in midfield as the team found themselves 3–0 down at half time. Hal Robson-Kanu scored a consolation for Reading in the second half whilst Wayne Bridge and Mikele Leigertwood, who had been out a year, made their return from injury.Bournemouth 3–1 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632983&tcmuri=921713 dead 9 April 2014 Reading F.C. 13 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140413142056/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3632983&tcmuri=921713 Returning to the Madejski Stadium the following week, Reading hosted Leicester City in a game that ended in a 1–1 draw. Alex Pearce scored Reading's goal with an early header, whilst in only his second game back, Leigertwood was sent off for two bookable offences in the dying minutes.Reading 1–1 Leicester City http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3707954&tcmuri=1374937 dead 24 April 2014 Reading F.C. 24 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140424130559/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3707954&tcmuri=1374937 Another heavy away defeat followed as the team lost 3–0 to fellow promotion contenders Wigan Athletic,Wigan Athletic 3–0 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3704215&tcmuri=1340763 dead 24 April 2014 Reading F.C. 24 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140424141851/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3704215&tcmuri=1340763 with the result seeing Reading drop out of the play-off places for the first time since March.Reading 2013–2014: Results & Fixtures http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/2013-2014/results live https://web.archive.org/web/20131225093652/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/2013-2014/results 25 December 2013 25 May 2014 Statto Organisation A 2–0 home win over Middlesbrough ensured a swift return to the top six,Reading 2–0 Middlesbrough http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3637842&tcmuri=921716 dead 24 April 2014 Reading F.C. 24 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140424125402/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3637842&tcmuri=921716 whilst a 3–1 win at Doncaster Rovers in the following game saw Reading keep their fate in their own hands going into the last day of the season. Having gone 1–0 down, an Adam Le Fondre penalty and late Pavel Pogrebnyak brace secured the victory.Doncaster Rovers 1–3 Reading http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3633166&tcmuri=921717 dead 7 May 2014 Reading F.C. 8 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030723/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3633166&tcmuri=921717 May thumb|upright|alt=Jobi McAnuff playing for Reading in 2013|After five seasons, three as club captain, and over 200 appearances, Jobi McAnuff was among ten senior players released by the club in May. The final game of the season was on 3 May at home to already promoted Burnley. Needing only to equal Brighton & Hove Albion's and Blackburn Rovers' result, Reading took the lead after 16 minutes when Kieran Trippier put the ball in his own net. Two goals in eight minutes gave the visitors a 2–1 lead, and with Brighton drawing at Nottingham Forest, Reading momentarily dropped out of the promotion places. A spectacular Garath McCleary volley, which later won the club's goal of the season award,McCleary wins Goal of the Season http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mccleary-wins-goal-of-the-season-1583116.aspx dead 1 June 2014 Reading F.C. 29 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150629000102/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mccleary-wins-goal-of-the-season-1583116.aspx levelled the match and put them back into the play-off places, but with moments left Brighton scored a winner at Forest leaving Reading just three minutes to score again which, despite late chances, they could not.Reading 2–2 Burnley http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3633230&tcmuri=921718 dead 7 May 2014 Reading F.C. 8 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140508030521/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/match-report/index.aspx?MatchId=3633230&tcmuri=921718 2 May 2014 Nottingham Forest 1–2 Brighton & Hove Albion https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27167521 1 June 2014 BBC Sport The results saw Reading finish the season in seventh, one point off Brighton in sixth.Reading 2013–2014: English League Championship table http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/2013-2014/table live https://web.archive.org/web/20131225093657/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/reading/2013-2014/table 25 December 2013 1 June 2014 Statto Organisation Prior to the game Jordan Obita was named the club's Player of the Season in his first year as a regular, with Chris Gunter and Danny Williams coming in second and third respectively.Obita wins Player of the Season http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/player-of-the-season-1524766.aspx dead 1 June 2014 Reading F.C. 5 June 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140605160340/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/player-of-the-season-1524766.aspx Three days after the end of the season, five senior players were told that they would not be offered new contracts. Captain Jobi McAnuff, as well as fellow 2011–12 promotion winners Kaspars Gorkšs and Mikele Leigertwood departed after more than 400 combined appearances, along with Stuart Taylor and Wayne Bridge, who subsequently announced his retirement from football. The following week a further five professionals left with Lawson D'Ath the only one among them to have made a first team appearance for the club. The others to leave were Nick Arnold, Shepherd Murombedzi, Matt Partridge and Gozie Ugwu. Jake Taylor and Michael Hector, who both broke into the first team during the season, making nine appearances each, were offered new contracts along with five other young professionals. Under-21s and Academy Reading F.C. Under-21s and Academy Prior to the season Reading announced that they had been awarded Category One Academy status under the Elite Player Performance Plan and would therefore continue to compete in Professional Development League 1.Category One confirmed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-cat-one-120713-910172.aspx dead 12 July 2013 Reading F.C. 14 July 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130714092909/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-cat-one-120713-910172.aspx The club initially brought in three new scholars: Harry Cardwell,Success on footy pitch http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Success-footy-pitch/story-19443627-detail/story.html dead https://archive.today/20130701162051/http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Success-footy-pitch/story-19443627-detail/story.html 1 July 2013 1 July 2013 Hull Daily Mail Lewis CollinsGrimsby Town youth player Lewis Collins all set for Royal appointment http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/story-19406834-detail/story.html#axzz2XOgoNnRj dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130630200253/http://www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk/story-19406834-detail/story.html#axzz2XOgoNnRj 30 June 2013 27 June 2013 Grimsby Telegraph dmy-all and Tomas Urbancic, as well as competing the signings of young professionals Samúel Friðjónsson and Aleksandar Gogic whose transfers, along with Urbancic's, were agreed during the previous campaign.Icelandic duo set to sign http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fridjonssonurbancic-200313-725396.aspx dead 1 July 2013 Reading F.C. 4 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130604024408/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fridjonssonurbancic-200313-725396.aspx Young 'keeper set to sign http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-sign-young-goalkeeper-110413-766154.aspx dead 1 July 2013 Reading F.C. 15 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130515062227/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-sign-young-goalkeeper-110413-766154.aspx Reading later confirmed four further additions, including two youth internationals,Academy additions http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-additions-1044809.aspx dead 29 September 2013 Reading F.C. 14 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131014102234/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-additions-1044809.aspx along with a number of youngsters promoted from within the club.Academy profiles http://www.readingfc.co.uk/team/academy_profiles.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140819204534/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/team/academy_profiles.aspx 19 August 2014 4 June 2014 Reading F.C. dmy-all Uche Ikpeazu, the 2012–13 scholar of the year,Awards for our future stars http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/awards-for-our-future-stars-300513-846127.aspx dead 4 June 2014 Reading F.C. 22 December 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222113437/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/awards-for-our-future-stars-300513-846127.aspx departed after rejecting professional terms from the club and joined Watford on a three-year contract.Hornets Sign Ikpeazu http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/130701-ikpeazu-signs-884926.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130704055457/http://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/130701-ikpeazu-signs-884926.aspx 4 July 2013 1 July 2013 Watford F.C dmy-all The under-21s began their season with a 4–2 over Newcastle United at the Madejski Stadium, Gozie Ugwu scoring twice.Ugwu shines in 4–2 win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/watch-the-u21s-on-monday-982024.aspx dead 15 August 2013 Reading F.C. 19 August 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130819070354/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/watch-the-u21s-on-monday-982024.aspx Despite a successful start, the team won just one of their next seven games, a 3–2 victory against Southampton with Ugwu again scoring twice,Ugwu inspires thrilling win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-live-updates-250813-1010377.aspx dead 16 September 2013 Reading F.C. 27 September 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130927152856/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-live-updates-250813-1010377.aspx and lost the other six, including a 4–0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.Under-21 fixtures http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/u21sfixtures/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140608104047/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/u21sfixtures/ 8 June 2014 8 June 2014 Reading F.C.U21s beaten by Wolves http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/wolves-test-for-u21s-300913-1086794.aspx dead 7 October 2013 Reading F.C. 21 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021124706/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/wolves-test-for-u21s-300913-1086794.aspx Due to new rules which came into effect for the 2013–14 season, Reading could only play three games at their training ground and therefore chose to play a number of their games at Basingstoke Town's Camrose ground.Royals at The Camrose http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-at-the-camrose-1201175.aspx dead 7 June 2014 Reading F.C. 20 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140720051919/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-at-the-camrose-1201175.aspx In November they beat Queens Park Rangers in the first round of the inaugural U21 Premier League Cup,Strike duo assess win http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/strike-duo-assess-win-271113-1200496.aspx dead 4 December 2013 Reading F.C. 20 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131220015312/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/strike-duo-assess-win-271113-1200496.aspx though, after one further league game, a 1–1 draw with Norwich City, they ended 2013 second from bottom of the table.Under-21 Premier League Tables http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL https://web.archive.org/web/20131231073134/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL 31 December 2013 7 June 2014 The Premier League Reading began 2014 in better form, picking up four wins from seven in the league and beating Watford, Wolves and Arsenal in the U21 Cup to advance to the final.U21s thrash Watford http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-thrash-watford-1331641.aspx dead 4 February 2014 Reading F.C. 3 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203075129/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-thrash-watford-1331641.aspx U21s through to the semis! http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-wolves-cup-quarter-final-200214-1372633.aspx dead 25 February 2014 Reading F.C. 25 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140225092928/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21s-wolves-cup-quarter-final-200214-1372633.aspx Royals reach cup final! http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/arsenal-u21s-1-3-reading-u21s-1423030.aspx 18 March 2014 Reading F.C. The side faced Manchester City in the two-legged final and, despite leading 2–0 after 31 minutes through Uwgu and Craig Tanner, lost the first leg at the City of Manchester Stadium 3–2.Man City rally to edge 'crazy' U21 PL Cup final first leg http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/apr/city-rally-to-edge-crazy-u21-premier-league-cup-final.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140415065512/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/apr/city-rally-to-edge-crazy-u21-premier-league-cup-final.html 15 April 2014 8 June 2014 The Premier League The return leg at the Madejski saw over 3,000 watch as the under-21s won the game 2–0, giving them a 4–3 aggregate victory to win the inaugural competition.Reading turn tables on Man City to lift U21 PL Cup http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/apr/u21-premier-league-cup-final-review-190414.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140422113722/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/apr/u21-premier-league-cup-final-review-190414.html 22 April 2014 8 June 2014 The Premier League Despite the cup run, the under-21s finished the season in poor form in the league, winning two and losing four of the seven games following the semi-final win at Arsenal. The run saw the team finish 17 out of 22 teams and consigned them to Division Two of the Under-21 Premier League for 2014–15.U21 Premier League https://int.soccerway.com/national/england/u21-premier-league/20132014/regular-season/r22320/ 8 June 2014 SoccerwayBarclays U21: New format for next season http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/sep/promotion-and-relegation-in-barclays-u21-premier-league-2014-15.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150706023443/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/sep/promotion-and-relegation-in-barclays-u21-premier-league-2014-15.html 6 July 2015 8 June 2014 The Premier League Craig Tanner finished as the team's top scorer with 13 goals while Ugwu was in second place with 12. In contrast to the under-21s, the under-18s began the season as they finished the last, winning seven of their first nine games and losing just twice.Academy fixtures http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/u18sfixtures/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140615103857/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/u18sfixtures/ 15 June 2014 15 June 2014 Reading F.C. After a winless November, Reading beat Norwich 3–0 in the league before progressing to the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 3–1 win over Leeds United.Academy cruise through http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/youth-cup-report-leeds-a-1234587.aspx dead 2 January 2014 Reading F.C. 22 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140122082314/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/youth-cup-report-leeds-a-1234587.aspx The year ended on a bad note after a 6–0 loss to Chelsea,Chelsea down Academy http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/chelsea-down-academy-060113-1279014.aspx dead 15 June 2014 Reading F.C. 31 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140531193231/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/chelsea-down-academy-060113-1279014.aspx though away from the pitch there was good news with four second year scholars: Dominic Hyam, Liam Kelly, Aaron Kuhl and Jack Stacey, all signing their first professional contracts, tying each of them to the club until summer 2016.Hyam pens pro deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hyam-pens-pro-deal-1196626.aspx dead 26 November 2013 Reading F.C. 2 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202225535/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hyam-pens-pro-deal-1196626.aspx Liam Kelly signs http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/lkellysigns191113-1183499.aspx dead 26 November 2013 Reading F.C. 2 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202221636/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/lkellysigns191113-1183499.aspx Kuhl and Stacey sign http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/jack-stacey-aaron-kuhl-sign-for-reading-101213-1227477.aspx 11 December 2013 Reading F.C. In the league, Reading's indifferent form continued throughout January and February with just two wins from seven, though in the Youth Cup, victories over Crewe Alexandra and Accrington Stanley ensured progress into the quarter-finals.U18s win shootout thriller http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fayc-crewe-a-220114-1310701.aspx dead 4 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154610/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fayc-crewe-a-220114-1310701.aspx Bring on the last eight! http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fayc-reading-3-0-accrington-stanley-1356491.aspx dead 13 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221170132/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fayc-reading-3-0-accrington-stanley-1356491.aspx The under-18s took on Liverpool at the Madejski Stadium in the last eight and, with the game finishing 4–4 after extra time, required a 5–4 win in the resulting penalty shoot-out to reach the last four of the Youth Cup for the first time in their history.Historic win for Academy http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-us18s-4-4-liverpool-u18s-120314-1417016.aspx dead 18 March 2014 Reading F.C. 18 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140318110630/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-us18s-4-4-liverpool-u18s-120314-1417016.aspx The side faced Fulham in the semi-final with the first leg finishing in a 2–2 draw at the Madejski Stadium.Youth Cup: All Square http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-u18s-2-2-fulham-u18s-1461206.aspx dead 2 April 2014 Reading F.C. 3 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140403145237/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/reading-u18s-2-2-fulham-u18s-1461206.aspx In the return leg at Craven Cottage Reading found themselves leading thanks to goals from Tarique Fosu-Henry and Jack Stacey, though a last minute Moussa Dembélé strike gave Fulham a 3–2 win on the night and a 5–4 aggregate victory.Valiant U18s cruelly beaten http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fulham-u18s-3-2-reading-youth-cup-semi-1474417.aspx dead 9 April 2014 Reading F.C. 10 April 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140410202314/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fulham-u18s-3-2-reading-youth-cup-semi-1474417.aspx After the cup exit the side won three of their last four games to finish third in the South Group of the Under-18 Premier League.Premier Academy League https://int.soccerway.com/national/england/premier-academy-league/20132014/regular-season/r22357/ 15 June 2014 Soccerway With nine goals each, Harry Cardwell and Liam Kelly were the Academy's joint top scorers. Of the six players whose futures were uncertain upon the conclusion of the season, three: Nana Owusu, George McLennan and Rob Dickie were offered their first professional contracts while the others were released. Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2013 List of English football transfers winter 2013–14 In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref. 7 June 2013 DF ENG Wayne Bridge Manchester City Free Bridge to sign for the Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/bridge-to-sign-for-the-royals-070613-857575.aspx dead 7 June 2013 Reading F.C. 20 February 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190220235934/https://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/2013/june/bridge-to-sign-for-the-royals/ 21 June 2013 MF NLD Royston Drenthe Alania Vladikavkaz Free Royals agree Drenthe deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/drenthe-agreed-210613-875401.aspx dead 21 June 2013 Reading F.C. 24 April 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424103855/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/drenthe-agreed-210613-875401.aspx 25 June 2013 MF USA Danny Williams Hoffenheim Undisclosed 20 September 2013 MF NIR Chris Baird Fulham Free 20 September 2013 Reading FC sign Northern Ireland defender Chris Baird on free transfer http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-sign-northern-ireland-6069635 20 September 2013 GetReading Bridge's and Williams' transfers were announced on the above dates but were not finalised until 1 July. Loans in Start date Position Nationality Name From End date Ref. 26 September 2013 FW ENG Billy Sharp Southampton 2 January 2014 Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref. 31 August 2013 MF MLIKébé was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, but qualified to represent Mali internationally and made his international debut for Mali in 2004. Jimmy Kébé Crystal Palace Undisclosed Kébé Arrives At Palace https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2013/august/kebe-arrives-at-palace/ 31 August 2013 Crystal Palace F.C 2 September 2013 DF JAMMariappa was born in Harrow, London, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica internationally through his mother and made his international debut for the Jamaican team in May 2012 against Guyana. Adrian Mariappa Crystal Palace Undisclosed 6 December 2013 FW IRL Karl Sheppard Shamrock Rovers Free Shep re-signs http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/3461-shep-re-signs dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131218092346/http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/3461-shep-re-signs 18 December 2013 6 December 2013 shamrockrovers.ie Loans out Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref. 11 June 2013 GK DEN Mikkel Andersen Randers Season-long 14 June 2013 RB ENG Nick Arnold Wycombe Wanderers Season-long 16 July 2013 MF AUS Ryan Edwards Perth Glory Season-long 17 July 2013 MF POR Daniel Carriço Sevilla Season-long 26 July 2013 CB ENG Michael Hector Aberdeen 5 January 2014 16 August 2013 GK ENG Daniel Lincoln Metropolitan Police 16 September 2013 20 September 2013 DF ENG Matt Partridge Basingstoke Town 21 November 2013 The short term loan of young @mattpartridge46 at Basingstoke has been extended for another month https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/392965838669500417 23 October 2013 Reading F.C. official Twitter account Twitter 24 September 2013 GK ENG Daniel Lincoln Harrow Borough 25 October 2013 31 October 2013 GK SCO Jonathan Henly Aldershot Town 2 January 2014 14 November 2013 FW ENG Gozie Ugwu Shrewsbury Town 2 January 2014 18 November 2013 GK ENG Stuart Taylor Yeovil Town 20 November 2013 28 November 2013 MF ENG Lawson D'Ath Dagenham & Redbridge End of the season 6 December 2013 MF ZIM Shepherd Murombedzi Bognor Regis Town 6 January 2014 28 December 2013 GK ENG Daniel Lincoln Farnborough Short-term youth 28 December 2013 DF ENG Matt Partridge Basingstoke Town End of the season 9 January 2014 FW ENG Dominic Samuel Dagenham & Redbridge 12 January 2014 10 January 2014 GK SCO Jonathan Henly Oxford United 10 March 2014 17 February 2014 GK ENG Stuart Moore Gloucester City 20 March 2014 20 February 2014 DF GEO Lasha Dvali Skonto 31 January 2015 LASHA DVALI http://skontofc.com/komandas.php?idx2=1&idx=75 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20190112044220/http://skontofc.com/komandas.php?idx2=1&idx=75 12 January 2019 10 February 2015 skontofc.com Skonto FC lv 28 March 2014 GK ENG Stuart Moore Bath City End of the season 30 March 2014 GK SCO Jonathan Henly Maidenhead United End of the season Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref 20 January 2014 MF NIR Chris Baird Burnley 20 March 2014 21 March 2014 Baird Signs On http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/article/baird-sings-on-200314-1433365.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160518223303/http://www.burnleyfootballclub.com//news/article/baird-sings-on-200314-1433365.aspx 18 May 2016 20 March 2014 Burnley FC 20 March 2014 FW GrenadaRoberts was born in Brent, England, but qualified to represent Grenada internationally through his father and made his international debut in 1999. Jason RobertsRetired 6 May 2014 GK ENG Stuart Taylor Leeds United 3 July 2014 Jobi, Mikele & Kaspars to move on http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mcanuff-leigertwood-gorkss-leave-060514-1539505.aspx dead 6 May 2014 Reading F.C. 2 April 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150402182111/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mcanuff-leigertwood-gorkss-leave-060514-1539505.aspx 3 July 2014 Leeds United sign Stuart Taylor http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-07-03/leeds-united-sign-stuart-taylor/ 3 July 2014 ITV 6 May 2014 DF LAT Kaspars Gorkšs Colchester United 7 December 2014 7 December 2014 U's Flash: Gorkss Signs http://www.cu-fc.com/news/article/colchester-united-have-signed-latvian-international-kaspars-gorkss-to-bolster-their-defensive-ranks-2128844.aspx 15 January 2015 cu-fc.com/ Colchester United F.C. 27 November 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20241127055401/https://www.cu-fc.com/news/article/colchester-united-have-signed-latvian-international-kaspars-gorkss-to-bolster-their-defensive-ranks-2128844.aspx dead 6 May 2014 DF ENG Wayne BridgeRetired 6 May 2014 Wayne Bridge: Ex-England left-back announces retirement https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27302154 6 May 2014 BBC Sport 6 May 2014 MF ATG Mikele LeigertwoodRetired 7 October 2015 Nottingham Forest injury was last straw as midfielder Mikele Leigertwood decides on retirement https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/10/07/nottingham-forest-injury-was-last-straw-as-midfielder-mikele-lei/ 6 May 2014 MF JAM Jobi McAnuff Leyton Orient 25 July 2014 25 July 2014 NEWS: Jobi McAnuff Signs http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/mcanuff-signs-250714-1782911.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150710085240/http://www.leytonorient.com/news/article/mcanuff-signs-250714-1782911.aspx 10 July 2015 25 July 2014 Leyton Orient F.C 12 May 2014 DF ENG Nick Arnold Woking 22 August 2014 12 May 2014 Arnold and D'Ath released as summer clear out continues at Reading FC http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/arnold-dath-released-summer-clear-7106667 12 May 2014 Get Reading22 August 2014 Nick Arnold – Woking sign former Reading defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28899234 27 August 2014 www.bbc.co.uk/sport BBC Sport 12 May 2014 MF ENG Lawson D'Ath Northampton Town 7 August 2014'NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN LAWSON D'ATH http://www.ntfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-signs-1801736.aspx 7 August 2014 ntfc.co.uk Northampton Town F.C. 12 May 2014 FW ENG Gozie Ugwu Dunfermline Athletic 2 August 2014 13 May 2014 Departures continue at Reading FC as Gozie Ugwu is released http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/departures-continue-reading-fc-gozie-7111014 13 May 2014 Get Reading2 August 2014 UGWU FOR DUNFERMLINE http://www.dafc.co.uk/story.php?t=Ugwu_for_Dunfermline&ID=7644 7 August 2014 Dunfermline Athletic F.C. 14 May 2014 DF ENG Matt Partridge Dagenham & Redbridge 8 July 2014 18 contracts offered http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/contracts-offered-130514-1550264.aspx dead 14 May 2014 Reading F.C. 14 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140514165018/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/contracts-offered-130514-1550264.aspx 8 July 2014 Dagenham & Redbridge sign Joss Labadie and Matt Partridge https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/28217532 8 July 2014 BBC Sport 14 May 2014 MF ZIM Shepherd Murombedzi Banbury United Squad match played 3 May 2014 No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (AgeAge as of the end of the season) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals Goalkeepers 1 Adam Federici AUS GK yes 2014 5 3 1985 1 31 Torres 2005 20152012-08-02 Feds signs new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/federici-contract-020812-289388.aspx 2012-09-04 Readingfc.co.uk 196 1 21 Alex McCarthy ENG GK yes 2014 5 3 1989 12 3 Academy 2007 2015McCarthy signs new Reading FC deal and joins Ipswich Town on loan http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2106033_mccarthy_signs_new_reading_fc_deal_and_joins_ipswich_town_on_loan dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120226155158/http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2106033_mccarthy_signs_new_reading_fc_deal_and_joins_ipswich_town_on_loan 26 February 2012 7 June 2013 Reading Post 74 0 31 Mikkel Andersen DEN GK yes 2014 5 3 1988 12 17AB Copenhagen 2007 2015 0 0 41 Stuart Taylor ENG GK yes 2014 5 3 1980 11 28 Manchester City 2012 2014 4 0 42 Jonathan Henly SCO GK yes 2014 5 3 1994 6 7 Academy 2012 2015 0 0 43 Daniel Lincoln ENG GK yes 2014 5 3 1995 5 26 Academy 2013 2014 0 0 51 Stuart Moore ENG GK yes 2014 5 3 1994 9 8 Academy 2013 2014 0 0 Defenders 2 Chris Gunter WAL RB yes 2014 5 3 1989 7 21 Nottingham Forest 2012 2015Forest's Chris Gunter joins Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gunter-signs-244981.aspx dead 7 March 2013 Reading F.C. 10 August 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120810013017/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gunter-signs-244981.aspx 69 1 3 Stephen Kelly IRL RB yes 2014 5 3 1983 9 6 Fulham 2013 2015Kelly signs http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/kelly-signs-110113-592502.aspx?pageView=full#anchored dead 11 January 2013 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221162243/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/kelly-signs-110113-592502.aspx?pageView=full#anchored 34 1 5 Alex PearcePearce was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Scotland and the Republic of Ireland internationally through his parents and made his international debut for the Scottish U-21 side in May 2008, then went on to represent Ireland at full international level on 11 September 2012. IRL CB yes 2014 5 3 1988 11 9 Academy 2006 2015Pearce signs new contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/pearce-signs-210613-875436.aspx dead 21 June 2013 Reading F.C. 24 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130624015359/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/pearce-signs-210613-875436.aspx 191 15 15 Sean Morrison ENG CB yes 2014 5 3 1991 1 8 Swindon Town 2011 2017Morrison seals new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/morrison-new-contract-101213-1228060.aspx 11 December 2013 Reading Official Website 43 4 17 Kaspars Gorkšs LAT CB yes 2014 5 3 1981 11 6 QPR 2011 201424 August 2011 Reading sign Kaspars Gorkss from Queens Park Rangers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14649727 7 June 2013 BBC Sport 87 8 18 Wayne Bridge ENG LB yes 2014 5 3 1980 8 5 Manchester City 2013 2014 12 0 24 Shaun CummingsCummings was born in Hammersmith, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in September 2013. JAM RB yes 2014 5 3 1989 2 25 Chelsea 2009 2015Cummings signs new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cummings-signs-new-deal-051212-526552.aspx dead 5 December 2012 Reading F.C. 7 December 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207125631/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cummings-signs-new-deal-051212-526552.aspx 79 0 32 Nick Arnold ENG RB yes 2014 5 3 1993 7 3 Academy 2011 2014 0 0 34 Niall Keown ENG RB yes 2014 5 3 1995 4 5 Academy 2013 0 0 35 Michael HectorHector was born in East Ham, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in June 2015. ENG CB yes 2014 5 3 1992 7 19 Academy 2010 2014Cheltenham Town: Michael Hector would be happy to return next season http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/story-18554114-detail/story.html dead https://archive.today/20130615231407/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/story-18554114-detail/story.html 15 June 2013 7 June 2013 Gloucestershire Echo dmy-all 9 0 46 Matt Partridge ENG CB yes 2014 5 3 1993 11 7 Academy 2012 2014 0 0 47 Pierce Sweeney IRE CB yes 2014 5 3 1994 9 11 Bray Wanderers 2012 0 0 49 Sean Long IRL RB yes 2014 5 3 1995 4 2 Academy 2013 2014 0 0 50 Jake Cooper ENG CB yes 2014 5 3 1995 2 3 Academy 2013 2016 0 0 53 Shane Griffin IRL LB yes 2014 5 3 1994 9 8 Academy 2013 2014 0 0 Midfielders 4 Jem KaracanKaracan was born in Lewisham, England, but also qualifies to represent Turkey internationally through his father and has represented Turkey at every youth level. TUR CM yes 2014 5 3 1989 2 21 Academy 2007 2015Karacan extends contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/karacan-contract-190912-376993.aspx dead 19 September 2012 Reading F.C. 20 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120920113402/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/karacan-contract-190912-376993.aspx 166 11 8 Mikele LeigertwoodLeigertwood was born in Enfield, England, but qualified to represent Antigua and Barbuda and made his international debut for Antigua and Barbuda in November 2008. ATG CM yes 2014 5 3 1982 11 12 QPR 2011 2014Permanent Leigertwood deal agreed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2366989,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110528020437/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2366989%2C00.html 28 May 2011 7 June 2013 Reading F.C. 109 10 10 Royston Drenthe NLD MF yes 2014 5 3 1987 4 8 Alania Vladikavkaz 2013 2015 24 2 11 Jobi McAnuffMcAnuff was born in Enfield, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in May 2002. JAM LW yes 2014 5 3 1981 11 9 Watford 2009 20147 July 2011 Jobi McAnuff signs new Reading contract https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14072003 7 June 2013 BBC Sport 206 16 12 Garath McClearyMcCleary was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in February 2013. JAM RW yes 2014 5 3 1987 5 15 Nottingham Forest 2012 2015Royals sign Garath McCleary http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2774414,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120519034049/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2774414%2C00.html 19 May 2012 7 March 2013 Reading F.C. 80 9 16 Hope Akpan ENG CM yes 2014 5 3 1991 8 14 Crawley Town 2013 20169 January 2013 Reading sign Hope Akpan from Crawley Town https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20959076 7 June 2013 BBC Sport 39 1 19 Hal Robson-KanuRobson-Kanu was born in Ealing, England, and represented England at U-19 and U-20 level, but also qualified to represent Wales through his grandmother and made his international debut for the Welsh U-21 side in May 2010 before making his full international debut for Wales five days later. WAL LW yes 2014 5 3 1989 5 21 Academy 2007 2016 156 21 20 Danny Guthrie ENG CM yes 2014 5 3 1987 04 18 Newcastle United 2012 2015Danny Guthrie joining Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2827406,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120703011912/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2827406%2C00.html 3 July 2012 7 March 2013 Reading F.C. 58 5 23 Danny WilliamsWilliams was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, and represented Germany at U-15 level. Williams also qualified to play for the United States through his parents, and made his debut for them in October 2011. USA CM yes 2014 5 3 1989 3 8 Hoffenheim 2013 2017 32 3 25 Jake TaylorTaylor was born in Ascot, England, and but chose to represent Wales, qualifying through his grandfather who has born in Barry. Taylor has represented Wales at U-17, U-19 and U-21 level. WAL MF yes 2014 5 3 1991 12 1 Academy 2009 2014Hector & Taylor to discuss deals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-taylor-to-discuss-deals-060514-1539489.aspx dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140507033114/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-taylor-to-discuss-deals-060514-1539489.aspx 7 May 2014 7 May 2014 Reading F.C. dmy 11 0 29 Daniel Carriço POR CM yes 2014 5 3 1988 8 4 Sporting CP 2013 2015Carrico deal agreed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/carrico-agreed-311212-570705.aspx dead 31 December 2012 Reading F.C. 2 January 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130102160448/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/carrico-agreed-311212-570705.aspx 3 0 37 Jordan Obita ENGN ObitaNat Obita was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Uganda and made his international debut for Uganda in June 2025. MF yes 2014 5 3 1993 12 8 Academy 2010 2017Obita puts pen to paper http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/obita-new-contract-101213-1228091.aspx 11 December 2013 Reading Official Website 38 1 38 Aaron Tshibola ENGN TshibolaNat Tshibola was born in Beckton, England, but qualified to represent Democratic Republic of the Congo and made his international debut for DR Congo in March 2018. CM yes 2014 5 3 1995 1 2 Academy 2013 2014Tanner and Tshibola sign on http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2304375,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110305235650/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2304375%2C00.html 5 March 2011 2 August 2013 Reading F.C. 0 0 40 Lawson D'Ath ENG MF yes 2014 5 3 1992 12 24 Academy 2010 2014 1 0 45 Ryan Edwards AUS MF yes 2014 5 3 1993 11 17 Australian Institute of Sport 2011 20152012-09-25 Ryan Edwards catching attention at Reading http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1121891/Ryan-Edwards-catching-attention-at-reading dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140105044640/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1121891/Ryan-Edwards-catching-attention-at-reading 5 January 2014 2012-09-25 theworldgame.sbs.com.au dmy-all 0 0 55 Shepherd Murombedzi ZIM MF yes 2014 5 3 1994 11 15 Academy 2013 2014 0 0 Samúel Friðjónsson ISL MF yes 2014 5 3 1996 2 22 Academy 2013 2015 0 0 Forwards 7 Pavel Pogrebnyak RUS FW yes 2014 5 3 1983 11 8 Fulham 2012 2016Pogrebnyak deal is completed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2817620,00.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120707224233/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2817620%2C00.html 7 July 2012 7 March 2013 Reading F.C. 75 21 9 Adam Le Fondre ENG FW yes 2014 5 3 1986 12 2 Rotherham United 2011 2015Alfie pens new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/le-fondre-contract-181012-432508.aspx dead 18 October 2012 Reading F.C. 20 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020082055/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/le-fondre-contract-181012-432508.aspx 110 41 22 Nick Blackman ENG FW yes 2014 5 3 1989 11 11 Sheffield United 2013 2016Blackman joins the Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/blackman-joins-the-royals-300113-629083.aspx dead 30 January 2013 Reading F.C. 4 February 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130204115648/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/blackman-joins-the-royals-300113-629083.aspx 41 4 36 Gozie Ugwu ENG FW yes 2014 5 3 1993 4 22 Academy 2011 2014Ugwu pens new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-signs-247020.aspx dead 7 June 2013 Reading F.C. 3 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303220203/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-signs-247020.aspx 0 0 39 Craig Tanner ENG FW yes 2014 5 3 1994 10 27 Academy 2013 2015 0 0 44 Dominic Samuel ENG FW yes 2014 5 3 1994 4 1 Academy 2012 2014Youngsters pen new contracts http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/youngsters-pen-new-contracts-1710301.aspx dead 5 July 2014 Reading F.C. 14 July 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140714180813/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/youngsters-pen-new-contracts-1710301.aspx 1 0 Left club during season 6 JAM DF Adrian Mariappa to Crystal Palace 6 NIR MF Chris Baird to Burnley20 March 2014 Chris Baird: Burnley bring in former Fulham defender https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26671092 4 April 2014 BBC Sport 14 MLI MF Jimmy Kébé to Crystal Palace 14 ENG FW Billy Sharp returned to Southampton after loan 33 GRN FW Jason Roberts Retired 49 IRL FW Karl Sheppard to Shamrock Rovers Friendlies 13 July 2013 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 3–1 Reading FC Wycombe Wanderers Le Fondre 17 Pogrebnyak 77 Williams 90 Morgan 65 pen. Hogwood Park Reading Behind Closed Doors W 16 July 2013 20:00 BST (UTC+1) POR Belenenses 1–1 Reading FC Reading Fredy 33 pen. Le Fondre 88 Restelo Stadium Lisbon D 19 July 2013 20:00 BST (UTC+1) POR Olhanense 1–5 Reading FC Reading Pele 12 Le Fondre 29Gorkšs 40Drenthe 56McCleary 70Obita 79 Rio Maior Sports Complex Rio Maior W 24 July 2013 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Bristol City 1–0 Reading FC Reading Adomah 82 Ashton Gate Bristol 2,418 L 27 July 2013 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–3 Reading FC Swansea City Michu 11 Shelvey 56 Hernández 59 Madejski Stadium Reading 6,810 I Williamson L 28 July 2013 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Bristol Rovers 2–1 Reading FC Reading Richards 21 Clarkson 45 McCleary 67 Memorial Stadium Bristol 1,738 Simon Hooper L 7 September 2013 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–2 Reading FC OMN Oman Al-Ajmi 34 A.Al-Busaidi 83 Madejski Stadium Reading L Overall record 3 Championship 3 August 2013 3 May 2014 Matchday 1 7th 19 14 13 70 56 FA Cup 4 January 2014 4 January 2014 Third round Third round 0 0 1 0 1 League Cup 27 August 2013 27 August 2013 Second round Second round 0 0 1 0 6 3 May 2014 Soccerway Championship 2013–14 Football League Championship League table REA Results summary 8 10 5 38 25 11 4 8 32 31 4 May 2014 Reading FC May 2014 Matches 3 August 2013 1 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–1 BBC Reading F.C. Ipswich Town Le Fondre 45+1 Guthrie 75 Tabb 16 Madejski Stadium Reading David Coote 20,546 W 10 August 2013 2 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Bolton Wanderers 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Pratley14 Blackman 51 pen. Reebok Stadium Bolton Carl Boyeson 15,551 D 17 August 2013 3 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 3–3 BBC Reading F.C. Watford Le Fondre 8 Karacan 42 70 Forestieri 66 Deeney 76 pen. Fabbrini 90 Madejski Stadium Reading Michael Jones 20,875 D 24 August 2013 4 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Blackpool 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Barkhuizen 75 Bloomfield Road Blackpool David Webb 12,928 L 31 August 2013 5 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Yeovil Town 0–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Le Fondre 77 pen. Huish Park Yeovil Trevor Kettle 7,306 W 15 September 2013 6 13:15 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading F.C. Brighton & Hove Albion Pogrebnyak 2 26 32 Ulloa 0 39 Madejski Stadium Reading Graham Scott 18,306 D 18 September 2013 7 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Leeds United Le Fondre 90+6 Warnock 2 45+2 90+5 Madejski Stadium Reading Neil Swarbrick 21,167 W 21 September 2013 8 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Derby County 1–3 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Hughes 80 Pogrebnyak 47 62 Blackman 90+5 Pride Park Derby Tim Robinson 21,465 W 28 September 2013 9 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–0 BBC Reading F.C. Birmingham City Guthrie 32 76 Madejski Stadium Reading James Adcock 18,252 W 1 October 2013 10 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Barnsley 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading O'Grady 79 Robson-Kanu 51 Oakwell Barnsley Chris Sarginson 9,084 D 5 October 2013 11 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Burnley 2–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Ings 21 Vokes 80 Shackell 82 o.g. Turf Moor Burnley Michael Jones 11,256 L 19 October 2013 12 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 4–1 BBC Reading F.C. Doncaster Rovers Guthrie 11 Le Fondre 39 McCleary 80 Pogrebnyak 90+7 Robinson 31 Madejski Stadium Reading Andy D'Urso 17,697 W 26 October 2013 13 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Millwall Morrison 9 Abdou 2 42 85 Trotter 90+2 pen. Madejski Stadium Reading David Phillips 18,245 D 2 November 2013 14 15:00 GMT (UTC) Sheffield Wednesday 5–2 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Fryatt 18 62 Antonio 25 Morrison 42 o.g. Wickham 57 Pogrebnyak 35 Le Fondre 90 pen. Hillsborough Sheffield Eddie Ilderton 20,368 L 9 November 2013 15 12:45 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Queens Park Rangers McCleary 62 Barton 78 Madejski Stadium Reading Anthony Taylor 21,497 D 23 November 2013 16 15:00 GMT (UTC) Blackburn Rovers 0–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Ewood Park Blackburn Geoff Eltringham 12,903 D 29 November 2013 17 19:45 GMT (UTC) Nottingham Forest 2–3 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Cox 40 Henderson 60 Pogrebnyak 8 Gorkšs 13 Obita 74 Gunter 2 54 81 The City Ground Nottingham Stuart Attwell 21,199 W 3 December 2013 18 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Charlton Athletic Sharp 13 Madejski Stadium Reading Darren Sheldrake 18,149 W 7 December 2013 19 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–2 BBC Reading F.C. Bournemouth Le Fondre 90+1 Grabban 37 Ritchie 41 Madejski Stadium Reading David Coote 20,944 L 14 December 2013 20 15:00 GMT (UTC) Huddersfield Town 0–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Lynch 2 87 90+5 Sharp 32 John Smith's Stadium Huddersfield Oliver Langford 13,572 W 21 December 2013 21 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–2 BBC Reading F.C. Wigan Athletic Pogrebnyak 68 McCann 10 Powell 12 Madejski Stadium Reading Gary Sutton 18,336 L 26 December 2013 22 15:00 GMT (UTC) Leicester City 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Nugent 21 pen. King Power Stadium Leicester Michael Naylor 26,722 L 29 December 2013 23 15:00 GMT (UTC) Middlesbrough 3–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Adomah 12 Leadbitter 36 82 pen. Gorkšs 2 33 52 Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough Paul Tierney 16,001 L 1 January 2014 24 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Nottingham Forest Kelly 90+5 Halford 36 Madejski Stadium Reading Michael Oliver 19,873 D 11 January 2014 25 15:00 GMT (UTC) Watford 0–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Merkel 1 42 90+4 Gorkšs 5 Vicarage Road Watford Keith Stroud 15,725 W 18 January 2014 26 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 7–1 BBC Reading F.C. Bolton Wanderers Le Fondre 12 28 33 Pogrebnyak 41 pen. Gorkšs 60 Akpan 74 Blackman 78 Ngog 88 Madejski Stadium Reading Andy Davies 18,629 W 25 January 2014 27 15:00 GMT (UTC) Ipswich Town 2–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Murphy 62 Anderson 90 Portman Road Ipswich Andy Madley 15,323 L 28 January 2014 28 19:45 GMT (UTC) Reading 5–1 BBC Reading F.C. Blackpool Le Fondre 7 17 67 Pogrebnyak 52 Robson-Kanu 82 Davies 65 Madejski Stadium Reading Kevin Friend 16,636 W 1 February 2014 29 15:00 GMT (UTC) Millwall 0–3 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Pogrebnyak 39 Pearce 72 Williams 76 The Den South Bermondsey Darren Sheldrake 11,174 W 8 February 2014 30 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–2 BBC Reading F.C. Sheffield Wednesday Pearce 0 9 Maguire 10 pen. Afobe 52 Madejski Stadium Reading Keith Hill 19,772 L 16 February 2014 31 15:30 GMT (UTC) Queens Park Rangers 1–3 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Doyle 20 Williams 10 Pearce 56 McCleary 58 Gorkšs 0 71 Loftus Road White City David Coote 16,522 W 22 February 2014 32 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–1 BBC Reading F.C. Blackburn Rovers Conway 36 Madejski Stadium Reading Graham Scott 18,858 L 1 March 2014 33 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Yeovil Town Lundstram 69 o.g. Duffy 20 Webster 0 65 Ralls 0 71 Moore 2 87 88 Madejski Stadium Reading Scott Mathieson 18,697 D 8 March 2014 34 15:00 GMT (UTC) Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Gunter 16 o.g. Greer 2 36 51 Drenthe 64 Falmer Stadium Brighton & Hove Fred Graham 27,532 D 11 March 2014 35 20:15 GMT (UTC) Leeds United 2–4 BBC Reading F.C. Reading M.Smith 63 Austin 64 McCleary 25 Drenthe 46 Blackman 48 Robson-Kanu 54 Elland Road Leeds Oliver Langford 19,915 W 15 March 2014 36 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading F.C. Derby County Madejski Stadium Reading Michael Jones 19,514 D 22 March 2014 37 15:00 GMT (UTC) Birmingham City 1–2 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Caddis 43 pen. McAnuff 39 82 St Andrew's Birmingham Dean Whitestone 13,409 W 25 March 2014 38 19:45 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–3 BBC Reading F.C. Barnsley Pogrebnyak 20 pen. Dawson 16 Noble-Lazarus 53 Jennings 57 Madejski Stadium Reading Steve Martin 16,645 L 29 March 2014 39 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Huddersfield Town Pogrebnyak 7 pen. Wells 4 Madejski Stadium Reading Keith Stroud 17,649 D 5 April 2014 40 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Charlton Athletic 0–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Williams 73 The Valley Charlton Andy Madley 15,800 W 8 April 2014 41 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Bournemouth 3–1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Ritchie 7 19 Kermorgant 45 Robson-Kanu 75 Dean Court Bournemouth Andy Woolmer 11,182 L 14 April 2014 42 20:07 BST (UTC+1)N All matches in leagues across England kicked off seven minutes late over this weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.21 March 2014 Hillsborough: Matches to kick off seven minutes late https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/26685698 12 April 2014 BBC Sport Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Leicester City Pearce 16 Leigertwood 2 74 87 Drinkwater 33 Madejski Stadium Reading Simon Hooper 20,072 D 18 April 2014 43 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Wigan Athletic 3–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Gómez 30 Waghorn 42 McManaman 51 DW Stadium Wigan Craig Pawson 14,609 L 22 April 2014 44 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–0 BBC Reading F.C. Middlesbrough Le Fondre 9 Friend 14 o.g. Madejski Stadium Reading James Adcock 17,228 W 26 April 2014 45 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Doncaster Rovers 1–3 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Coppinger 25 Le Fondre 63 pen. Pogrebnyak 86 90+5 Keepmoat Stadium Doncaster Anthony Taylor 10,212 W 3 May 2014 46 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–2 BBC Reading F.C. Burnley Trippier 16 o.g. McCleary 58 Arfield 20 Ings 28 Madejski Stadium Reading Mick Russell 23,335 D League Cup 2013–14 Football League Cup 27 August 2013 Second round 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Peterborough United 6–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Assombalonga 4 Tomlin 19 54 pen. 79 pen. Swanson 28 Payne 90+3 London Road Peterborough Keith Hill 4,496 L FA Cup 2013–14 FA Cup 4 January 2014 Third round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Brighton & Hove Albion 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Crofts 32 Falmer Stadium Brighton Chris Foy 20,696 L Squad statistics Appearances and goals Match played 3 May 2014 Championship FA Cup League Cup 1 Adam Federici GK AUS 2 0 1 0 1 0 2 Chris Gunter DF WAL 44 0 1 0 1 0 3 Stephen Kelly DF IRL 10+5 1 1 0 0 0 4 Jem Karacan MF TUR 7 2 0 0 0 0 5 Alex Pearce DF IRL 45 3 1 0 0 0 7 Pavel Pogrebnyak FW RUS 35+5 13 0+1 0 1 0 8 Mikele Leigertwood MF ATG 2+2 0 0 0 0 0 9 Adam Le Fondre FW ENG 25+13 15 1 0 1 0 10 Royston Drenthe MF NLD 17+6 2 0+1 0 0 0 11 Jobi McAnuff MF JAM 28+7 2 0 0 0 0 12 Garath McCleary MF JAM 35+7 5 1 0 0 0 15 Sean Morrison DF ENG 21 1 0 0 0 0 16 Hope Akpan MF ENG 17+12 1 0 0 1 0 17 Kaspars Gorkšs DF LAT 24+1 3 1 0 1 0 18 Wayne Bridge DF ENG 11+1 0 0 0 0 0 19 Hal Robson-Kanu MF WAL 19+17 4 0 0 1 0 20 Danny Guthrie MF ENG 29+3 4 1 0 0 0 21 Alex McCarthy GK ENG 44 0 0 0 0 0 22 Nick Blackman FW ENG 9+21 4 1 0 0 0 23 Danny Williams MF USA 24+6 3 0+1 0 1 0 24 Shaun Cummings DF JAM 8+3 0 0 0 1 0 25 Jake Taylor MF WAL 0+8 0 1 0 0 0 35 Michael Hector DF ENG 4+5 0 0 0 0 0 37 Jordan Obita MF ENG 33+1 1 1 0 1 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season: 6 Adrian Mariappa DF JAM 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 Chris Baird MF NIR 9 0 0 0 0 0 14 Billy Sharp FW ENG 6+4 2 0 0 0 0 |} Top scorers match played 3 May 2014Reading F.C. top scorers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football 1 April 2013 BBC Sport PlacePositionNationNumberNameChampionshipFA CupLeague CupTotal1 FWENG 9Adam Le Fondre 15 0 0 152 FWRUS 7Pavel Pogrebnyak 13 0 0 133 MFJAM12Garath McCleary 5 0 0 54 MFENG20Danny Guthrie 4 0 0 4 FWENG22Nick Blackman 4 0 0 4 MFWAL19Hal Robson-Kanu 4 0 0 47 DFLAT17Kaspars Gorkšs 3 0 0 3 MFUSA23Danny Williams 3 0 0 3 DFIRL 5Alex Pearce 3 0 0 310MFTUR4 Jem Karacan 2 0 0 2 FWENG14Billy Sharp 2 0 0 2 MFNLD10Royston Drenthe 2 0 0 2 MFJAM11Jobi McAnuff 2 0 0 214DFENG15Sean Morrison 1 0 0 1 MFENG37Jordan Obita 1 0 0 1 DFIRL 3Stephen Kelly 1 0 0 1 MFENG16Hope Akpan 1 0 0 1 Own goal 4 0 0 4 Total700070 Disciplinary record match played 3 May 2014Reading squad stats: 2013–14 http://espnfc.com/team/squad/_/id/338/league/all/reading?cc=5739 14 May 2013 ESPN FC Position Nation Number Name Championship FA Cup League Cup Total2 WALDFChris Gunter 5 1 0 0 0 0 5 13 IRLDFStephen Kelly 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 04 TURMFJem Karacan 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 05 IRLDFAlex Pearce 6 1 0 0 0 0 6 16 NIRMFChris Baird 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 07 RUSFWPavel Pogrebnyak 7 1 0 0 0 0 7 18 ATGMFMikele Leigertwood 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 19 ENGFWAdam Le Fondre 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 010NLDMFRoyston Drenthe 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 011JAMMFJobi McAnuff 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 012JAMMFGarath McCleary 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 015ENGDFSean Morrison 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 016ENGMFHope Akpan 4 0 0 0 1 0 5 017LATDFKaspars Gorkšs 4 2 0 0 1 0 5 219WALMFHal Robson-Kanu 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 020ENGMFDanny Guthrie 10 0 0 0 0 0 10 022ENGFWNick Blackman 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 023USAMFDanny Williams 6 0 0 0 1 0 7 035ENGDFMichael Hector 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 037ENGMFJordan Obita 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 Total7961040846 Awards Player of the Month Month Name Award September Danny Guthrie Player of the Month nominations http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20131003/player-of-the-month-nominations_2293322_3476339 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131005050810/http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20131003/player-of-the-month-nominations_2293322_3476339 5 October 2013 3 October 2013 The Football League dmyGuthrie nominated http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/guthrie-potm-031013-1092230.aspx dead 3 October 2013 Reading F.C. 5 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131005000140/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/guthrie-potm-031013-1092230.aspx January Adam Le Fondre Player of the Month nominations http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20140206/player-of-the-month-nominations_2293322_3653286 6 February 2014 The Football LeagueLe Fondre named Player of the Month http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20140207/le-fondre-named-player-of-the-month_2293322_3656808 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140223001443/http://www.football-league.co.uk/championship/news/20140207/le-fondre-named-player-of-the-month_2293322_3656808 23 February 2014 7 February 2014 The Football LeagueAlfie Bags Award http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alfie-bags-award-1344284.aspx dead 7 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221161033/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alfie-bags-award-1344284.aspx Alfie Nominated http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alfie-nominated-1342232.aspx dead 6 February 2014 Reading F.C. 21 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140221160411/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alfie-nominated-1342232.aspx Notes N References Category:Reading F.C. seasons Reading