1997–98 Reading F.C. season

The 1997–98 season was Reading's 127th year in existence and fourth consecutive season in the First Division, and covered the period from 1 July 1997 to 30 June 1998. Reading finished the season in 24th position, resulting in relegation back to the Second Division. In the Football League Cup, Reading were knocked out by Middlesbrough at the Fifth Round stage, whilst in the FA Cup, Sheffield United knocked Reading out at the Fifth Round stage. == Season events == Reading started the season under new manager Terry Bullivant, with Bullivant resigning on 18 March 1998. Alan Pardew was appointed caretaker-manager for seven days before Tommy Burns was appointed as the club's new manager on 26 March 1998. == Squad == As of match played 3 May 1998 === Out on loan === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. === Left club during season === Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. == Transfers == === In === === Loan in === === Out === === Loan out === === Released === == Results == === First Division === ==== Results ==== ==== Table ==== === FA Cup === === League Cup === == Squad statistics == As of match played 3 May 1998 === Appearances and goals === === Goal scorers === === Clean sheets === === Disciplinary record === == Notes == == References == Soccerbase.com