2007–08 Reading F.C. season

March 2015 April 2018 Reading 2007–08 Steve Coppell John Madejski Madejski Stadium Premier League 18th (relegated) FA Cup Third round vs Tottenham Hotspur League Cup Third round vs Liverpool Dave Kitson (10) Dave Kitson (10) 24,135 vs Manchester United (19 January 2008) 21,379 vs Wigan Athletic (22 September 2007) (3 May 2008) _white_hoops _whitehoops _white_hoops 27287C 27287C 27287C 27287C 27287C _blackhoops 000000 2f4f4f 000000 000000 2f4f4f _yellowshoulders _thinyellowsides _yellowshoulders cc0000 cc0000 cc0000 cc0000 cc0000 2006–07 2008–09 The 2007–08 Reading F.C. season was only the second top-flight campaign in the club's history. The team suffered an extremely poor run of form in January and February 2008, losing a club-record eight league games in a row. The club was relegated on the final day of the season after Fulham's victory at Portsmouth saw Reading finish in 18th place. Review and events 2007–08 Premier League Pre-season Reading travelled to South Korea to play in the 2007 Peace Cup. Reading lost to River Plate,http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1072600,00.html Royals lose Peace Cup opener 15 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032803/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1072600,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all won against Lyonhttp://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1073787,00.html Royals defeat French Champions 16 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024548/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1073787,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all and Shimizu S-Pulse,http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1075524,00.html Royals miss out on Peace Cup final 23 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024327/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1075524,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all and came second in Group B on goal difference. In Didcot, a Reading XI won 2–0,http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1077664,00.html Youthful Royals earn slender win 26 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405030531/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1077664,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all followed by a 6–1 hammering of Brentford.http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1079021,00.html Long nets brace as Royals hit six 27 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032835/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1079021,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all Reading went away to Brighton & Hove Albion and won 3–1,http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1080485,00.html Lita hat-trick beats Brighton 29 July 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024850/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1080485,00.html 5 April 2018 dead then a Reading XI drew 1–1 at a rescheduled game at Tooting & Mitcham United.http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1082386,00.html Cox on target in friendly 1 August 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032044/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1082386,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all Reading's final pre-season game was against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, which Reading won 3–2.http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1084996,00.html Pre-season ends with Wolves win 6 August 2007 readingfc.co.uk 31 December 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032048/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1084996,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all August A tough start to the Premier League season saw Reading travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United. Reading secured a creditable 0–0 draw, despite losing Dave Kitson to a red card just seconds after the player had entered the game as a substitute; Kitson was dismissed for a lunge on Patrice Evra. 12 August 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6931068.stm Man Utd 0–0 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 John Sinnott Reading's first home game of the season was a midweek fixture against reigning Premier League champions Chelsea. Reading dominated the first half and led at half-time through André Bikey's first goal for the club, smashed home after Petr Čech and Steve Sidwell collided in the Chelsea penalty area. Chelsea scored two quick goals, however, in the second half, to win the game 2–1, and Reading again had a player sent off, Kalifa Cissé, this time for two yellow cards.15 August 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6941811.stm Reading 1–2 Chelsea BBC Sport 31 December 2007 John Sinnott The following Saturday, Reading gained a badly needed win against Everton. Stephen Hunt converted from a looping throw-in in the first-half, and Reading secured a 1–0 victory.18 August 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6941863.stm Reading 1–0 Everton BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Richard Hookham In their final league fixture of the month, an injury-hit Reading, without Nicky Shorey and Graeme Murty in defence, lost 3–0 at Bolton Wanderers.25 August 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6952878.stm Bolton 3–0 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Caroline Cheese On 28 August, Reading began their League Cup campaign with a 1–0 victory away to League One Swansea City. Reading again played some of the match with only ten men, after Sam Sodje was red-carded in the 58th minute, but Leroy Lita struck the winning goal in extra-time, converting a Dave Kitson cross.28 August 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/6963517.stm Swansea 0–1 Reading (aet) BBC Sport 31 December 2007 September Reading fans could have been forgiven for expecting a victory from the opening league fixture in the month at home to West Ham United, having won last season's corresponding fixture 6–0. Two goals from Matthew Etherington, however, helped West Ham to a 3–0 victory, as Reading's defence continued to struggle.1 September 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6963715.stm Reading 0–3 West Ham BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Owen Phillips Another defeat followed at newly promoted Sunderland, Dave Kitson scoring a late consolation from a Nicky Shorey cross, as Sunderland won 2–1.15 September 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6984883.stm Sunderland 2–1 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Jonathan Stevenson Reading returned to winning ways on 22 September, and moved out of the relegation places with a 2–1 home victory over Wigan Athletic, Dave Kitson becoming the first Royal to score multiple times in the season, and James Harper with a late winner.22 September 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6996755.stm Reading 2–1 Wigan BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Owen Phillips The next league match was an away loss to Portsmouth in an 11-goal thriller, the highest goal scoring game in the history of the Premier League to date.Portsmouth goal glut leaves Reading fed up https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2007/10/01/sfnpor201.xml telegraph.co.uk 1 October 2007 1 October 2007 London Ben FindonJuly 2021 medicmedic While the two sides were equal at 2–2 early in the second half, Pompey went on to a decisive 7–4 victory. Benjani scored a hat-trick for the home squad in this wild match, which included a missed penalty by Nicky Shorey and scoring by Dave Kitson, Liam Rosinor, Shane Long and Nicky Shorey (later given as a Sol Campbell own goal).29 September 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7008200.stm Portsmouth 7–4 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Stuart Roach Again, Reading played one cup fixture in the month. Despite a spirited showing by a number of reserves, they lost 4–2 to Liverpool at home in the Carling Cup third round, with Fernando Torres scoring a hat-trick.25 September 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7008013.stm Reading 2–4 Liverpool BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Andrew McKenzie John Halls and Bobby Convey scored Reading's goals. October Reading began the month with a home game against Derby County on 7 October. In what proved to be a scrappy affair, Reading came out with a 1–0 victory through a Kevin Doyle goal; Derby did not manage a shot on target the whole game.7 October 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7019623.stm Reading 1–0 Derby BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Mark Mitchener Next followed an away game against Blackburn Rovers on 20 October after the international break. Reading's defensive frailties away from home showed once again as they went down 4–2. Kevin Doyle netted twice after coming on as a substitute while Benni McCarthy scored twice with Roque Santa Cruz and Tugay Kerimoğlu getting the other two goals for Blackburn.20 October 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7043001.stm Blackburn 4–2 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Jamie Lillywhite Reading finished October with a home game against Newcastle United. Reading took the lead courtesy of a 53rd minute Dave Kitson goal but a clumsy Michael Duberry own goal in the 76th minute looked to have rescued a point for the Magpies, however a moment of tactical brilliance by Steve Coppell resulted in the winning goal. Shane Long was brought on in the 84th minute to promptly score the winning goal on his second touch of the ball.27 October 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7054067.stm Reading 2–1 Newcastle BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Saj Chowdhury November Following its victory over Newcastle, Reading travelled to Craven Cottage with hopes of a second consecutive league win for the first time in the season. A laboured performance, however, saw Fulham win the game 3–1, after Kevin Doyle's second-half equaliser had put the Royals back in it.3 November 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7065158.stm Fulham 3–1 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 John Sinnott On 12 November, Reading hosted unbeaten Arsenal under the Madejski Stadium floodlights, and were soundly beaten 3–1, Nicky Shorey slotting home a late consolation after substitute Shane Long had headed against the bar. The result ended a run of three consecutive home victories, and cemented the five-point gap in the table between Newcastle in 11th (on 18 points), and Reading in 12th (on 13 points).12 November 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7076652.stm Reading 1–3 Arsenal BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Chris Bevan Reading rounded up November with an away trip to Manchester City, many saw this game as a certain victory for the home team considering both City's home record and Reading's away record. City took the lead thanks to an 11th-minute goal by Martin Petrov only to be cancelled out just before half time by a well struck James Harper goal in the 43rd minute. Reading looked set to earn a hard-fought point but their hopes were dashed by a 94th minute Stephen Ireland strike. This result was Reading's sixth consecutive away defeat as they remained winless on the road.24 November 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7099692.stm Man City 2–1 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Owen Phillips December The month of December saw an improvement for Reading. They met Middlesbrough at home on 1 December; after an entirely forgettable first half, Dave Kitson gave Reading the lead, superbly lobbing Ross Turnbull. But with seven minutes remaining, Middlesbrough's Tuncay headed home Luke Young's cross for his first goal for Boro. The game concluded with a 1–1, just enough for Reading to stay out of the relegation zone.1 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7110962.stm Reading 1–1 Middlesbrough BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Jon Barbuti 8 December saw an impressive and unexpected win for Reading over Liverpool. With a controversial penalty after Jamie Carragher fouled Brynjar Gunnarsson in the corner of the box, Stephen Hunt put the ball into the back of the goal, with Pepe Reina not standing a chance. Steven Gerrard eventually equalised after many failed Liverpool attacks before and after from Fernando Torres. A free kick was eventually awarded to Reading following an unsuccessful tackle by Gerrard, which Nicky Shorey floated into the area, and Kevin Doyle headed in. James Harper scored a fine third and Reading, with the help of the post, kept the Reds at bay for the remainder of the match.8 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7122785.stm Reading 3–1 Liverpool BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Phil Harlow Following a 1–1 draw away to Birmingham City, in which Stephen Hunt earned Reading a point with his second goal from the penalty spot in two games.15 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7134124.stm Birmingham 1–1 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Nabil Hassan Reading scraped a controversial victory over Sunderland at the Madejski Stadium. Leading through an Ívar Ingimarsson goal, Reading conceded a penalty when Ibrahima Sonko appeared to trip Kenwyne Jones. In the final minute, Stephen Hunt poked a Shane Long cross towards goal, and Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon appeared to palm the ball away. The assistant referee gave a goal, however, and Reading celebrated a 2–1 victory.22 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7145749.stm Reading 2–1 Sunderland BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Russell Barder On Boxing Day, Reading travelled to West Ham, leaving Upton Park with a creditable 1–1 draw. Dave Kitson equalized Nolberto Solano's opener after Brynjar Gunnarsson had been sent off for a two-footed challenge on West Ham's Hayden Mullins.26 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7157368.stm West Ham 1–1 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 Paresh Soni Reading's final game of 2007 was against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, where the teams threatened to eclipse the 11 goals in Reading's match at Portsmouth earlier in the season. Tottenham won the match 6–4, although Reading led three times in the second half with goals from Kalifa Cissé and Ívar Ingimarsson and two from Dave Kitson. Tottenham controversially regained the lead after Jermain Defoe headed home Robbie Keane's saved penalty, Defoe having been two yards inside the penalty area when the kick was taken.29 December 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7157425.stm Tottenham 6–4 Reading BBC Sport 31 December 2007 David McIntyre January 2008 started badly for Reading, as Ibrahima Sonko was sent off after only four minutes of a home match against Portsmouth on 1 January, for fouling Benjani in the penalty area. Niko Kranjčar missed the resultant penalty, but Sol Campbell bundled the ball over the line a few minutes later after a mistake from Marcus Hahnemann. Reading failed to make much impact against Portsmouth after that, and the extra work-rate required due to being a man down showed in the second half when John Utaka outpaced Nicky Shorey for a second goal after 66 minutes to give the visitors a 2–0 victory.1 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7163894.stm Reading 0–2 Portsmouth BBC Sport 1 January 2008 Nabil Hassan Just a week after losing 6–4 to Tottenham Hotspur in the league, Reading had an opportunity to give a better account of themselves in a FA Cup Third Round match at White Hart Lane. Fielding effectively a reserve team, Reading earned a replay at Madejski Stadium through a 2–2 draw and another two goals for Stephen Hunt.5 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/fa_cup/7163980.stm Tottenham 2–2 Reading BBC Sport 5 January 2008 Chris Whyatt Reading returned to league action at Villa Park, and despite an injury to Michael Duberry, and the absence of Ibrahima Sonko and André Bikey to the African Cup of Nations, Steve Coppell opted to play Brynjar Gunnarsson in defence in first half, and Kalifa Cissé in the second half, despite the availability of reserves team captain Alex Pearce. Reading fell to a disappointing 3–1 defeat to Villa, James Harper scoring a late consolation goal for the Royals.12 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7172803.stm Aston Villa 3–1 Reading BBC Sport 12 January 2008 Tom Fordyce Soon Reading played Tottenham again in the third round replay at home. Robbie Keane scored the only goal as Tottenham Hotspur went to win 1–0 and go into the hat in the fourth round draw. Next, Reading played Manchester United at the Madejski Stadium. Despite a spirited performance, Manchester United broke the deadlock on 77 minutes with a goal from Wayne Rooney. In injury time, Cristiano Ronaldo wrapped up the points after a second goal, condemning Reading to their fifth-straight defeat. Reading then played Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea dominated the match and took a deserved 1–0 lead on a 33rd-minute goal from Michael Ballack, despite numerous chances, that was the final score. February February started miserably for the Royals. First, they lost against fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers at home 0–2 with the goals coming from Kevin Nolan and Heiðar Helguson. After a seventh-straight Premier League loss to Everton, Reading dropped into the relegation zone. Reading went to Everton trying to get a win. Everton proved too strong and beat Reading 1–0 through a Phil Jagielka goal just after the hour mark. Reading's next game was at home to Aston Villa. Shorey scored Reading's first goal in five matches in the 90th minute for the Royals, but it was all too late—Villa had scored two goals earlier on in the match through Ashley Young and Marlon Harewood, condemning Reading to 2–1 defeat. March March began well for Reading, making a complete turn-around. Their first match was against Middlesbrough at the Riverside, a hard-fought match that seeming looked to finish in a draw. In injury time, however, James Harper scored the winner, making the final score 1–0. The victory took Reading out of the relegation zone and into 14th place. Reading beat Manchester City 2–0, at home, to make it six points out of six. Shane Long and substitute Dave Kitson scored for Reading. Reading then travelled to Liverpool, going up 1–0 up after a screamer from Marek Matějovský. Liverpool, however, won the game 2–1 in the end. In their next game, Reading beat Birmingham 2–1, as Bikey scored both goals for Reading, making Mauro Zárate's equaliser trivial. Reading then drew against Blackburn in their final game in March, with Matějovský being controversially sent off for two yellow cards. April November 2010 Reading went to St James' Park to play Newcastle in the Premier League. The Royals were beaten 3–0 with goals from Obafemi Martins in the 18th minute, Michael Owen in the 43rd and Mark Viduka in the 57th. This was only the start of a bad month for the Royals. Reading played fellow relegation rivals Fulham at home. 24,221 fans saw a 2–0 defeat as Brian McBride scored within 25 minutes. The Royals' day was over after Fulham substitute Erik Nevland scored a 90th-minute goal to see the Reading's hopes of staying up getting harder by the game. Arsenal away was next. The Royals were not on form on the road and it showed. Reading lost 2–0 to the Gunners, with Emmanuel Adebayor and Gilberto Silva scoring. Wigan away was next for the Royals, which finished in a fair 0–0 draw. If Reading lost their next game, they could have been in the drop zone. May Reading's goal drought continued into May, as the club slipped into the relegation places following a 1–0 home defeat to Tottenham. Robbie Keane's first-half goal was enough to seal all three points for Spurs, for whom Radek Černý made an important late save from a Liam Rosenior shot. Reading were officially relegated to the Championship on the final day of the season, despite securing a 4–0 victory away to Derby. Reading's strikers found their form a little too late, as Dave Kitson, Kevin Doyle and Leroy Lita all added to James Harper's first-half goal. Fulham beat Portsmouth 1–0 in their final game of the season to condemn Reading to relegation. Squad match played 11 May 2008 No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in Contract ends Apps. Goals Goalkeepers 1 Marcus Hahnemann USA GK yes 2008 5 11 1972 6 15 Fulham 2002 266 0 32 Adam Federici AUS GK yes 2008 5 11 1985 1 31 Torres 2005 10 0 36 Mikkel Andersen DEN GK yes 2008 5 11 1988 12 17 AB 2007https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/6303353.stm Reading snap up keeper Andersen 26 January 2007 BBC 2 October 2012 2009 0 0 Defenders 2 Graeme Murty SCOlower-alpha MurtyNat Graeme Murty was born in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire, England, but qualified to represent Scotland internationally through his parents, making his international debut for Scotland in 2004. DF yes 2008 5 11 1974 11 13 York City 1998 338 2 3 Nicky Shorey ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1981 2 19 Leyton Orient 2001 296 12 5 Ibrahima Sonko SEN DF yes 2008 5 11 1981 1 22 Brentford 2004 133 5 14 John Halls ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1982 2 14 Stoke City 2006 8 2 16 Ívar Ingimarsson ISL DF yes 2008 5 11 1977 8 20 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2003 206 11 19 Liam Rosenior ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1984 7 9 Fulham 2007 2010 19 1 22 André Bikey CMR DF yes 2008 5 11 1985 1 8 Lokomotiv Moscow 2007 http://www.metro.co.uk/sport/football/46419-bikey-signs-reading-deal Bikey signs Reading deal Metro 2 October 2012 2010 45 4 23 Ulises de la Cruz ECU DF yes 2008 5 11 1974 2 8 Aston Villa 2006https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/reading/5287904.stm Reading complete de la Cruz deal BBC News 25 August 2006 2 October 2012 25 1 29 Michael Duberry ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1975 10 14 Stoke City 2007https://www.bbc.co.uk/berkshire/content/articles/2007/01/31/readingfc_duberry_feature.shtml 'All about Duberry' BBC 2 October 2012 2008 24 0 33 Scott Golbourne ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1988 2 29 Bristol City 2006 4 0 38 Adam Bygrave ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1989 2 24 Academy 2007 0 0 Midfielders 4 Kalifa Cissé MLIlower-alpha CisséNat Kalifa Cissé was born in Dreux, France, but qualified to represent Mali internationally and made his international debut for Mali in March 2008, having previously represented them at U-20 level. MF yes 2008 5 11 1984 1 9 Boavista 2007 2010 25 1 6 Brynjar Gunnarsson ISL MF yes 2008 5 11 1975 10 16 Watford 2005 81 8 7 Glen Little ENG MF yes 2008 5 11 1975 10 15 Burnley 2004 114 6 10 Stephen Hunt IRL MF yes 2008 5 11 1981 8 1 Brentford 2005 124 13 11 John Oster WALlower-alpha OsterNat John Oster was born in Boston, England, but qualified to represent Wales, making his international debut for Wales in 1997. MF yes 2008 5 11 1978 12 8 Burnley 2005 90 3 15 James Harper ENG MF yes 2008 5 11 1980 11 9 Arsenal 2001 320 22 17 Bobby Convey USA MF yes 2008 5 11 1983 5 27 D.C. United 2004 103 8 20 Emerse Faé CIVlower-alpha FaéNat Emerse Faé was born in Nantes, France and represented them at U-17 and U-21 level, but also qualified to represent the Ivory Coast internationally and made his international debut for Ivory Coast in March 2005. MF yes 2008 5 11 1984 1 24 Nantes 2007 2010 (+1) 11 0 28 Marek Matějovský CZE MF yes 2008 5 11 1981 12 20 Mladá Boleslav 2008 2011 14 1 30 Jimmy Kébé MLIlower-alpha KébéNat Jimmy Kébé was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, but qualified to represent Mali internationally and made his international debut for Mali in 2004. MF yes 2008 5 11 1984 1 19 Lens 2008 2010 5 0 34 James Henry ENGlower-alpha HenryNat James Henry was born in Reading, England, but also qualified to represent Scotland internationally through his parents and has represented Scotland at youth level. However, he would later represent England at youth level. MF yes 2008 5 11 1987 7 9 Academy 2004 1 0 42 Oliver Bozanic AUS MF yes 2008 5 11 1989 1 8 Central Coast Mariners 2007 2009 0 0 Forwards 8 Leroy Lita ENGlower-alpha LitaNat Leroy Lita was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo, but qualified to represent England, representing England at U-21 level. FW yes 2008 5 11 1984 12 28 Bristol City 2005 88 31 9 Kevin Doyle IRL FW yes 2008 5 11 1983 9 18 Cork City 2005 121 38 12 Dave Kitson ENG FW yes 2008 5 11 1980 1 21 Cambridge United 2003 147 60 24 Shane Long IRL FW yes 2008 5 11 1987 1 22 Cork City 2005 72 9 43 Viktor Illugason ISL FW yes 2008 5 11 1990 1 25 Breiðablik 2007 0 0 Radoslav Vasilev BUL FW yes 2008 5 11 1990 10 12 Slavia Sofia 2007 0 0 Out on loan 18 Sam Sodje NGRlower-alpha SodjeNat Sam Sodje was born in Greenwich, England, but also qualified to represent Nigeria internationally through his parents and made his international debut for Nigeria in 2004. DF yes 2008 5 11 1981 4 9 Brentford 2006https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/5173066.stm Reading complete swoop for Sodje 14 July 2006 BBC 2 October 2012 8 1 21 Graham Stack IRLlower-alpha StackNat Graham Stack was born in Hampstead, England, but qualified to represent Ireland, making his Republic of Ireland Under-21 debut 2003. GK yes 2008 5 11 1981 9 26 Arsenal 2005 2008 10 0 25 Alan Bennett IRL DF yes 2008 5 11 1981 10 4 Cork City 2007 0 0 26 Curtis Osano KEN DF yes 2008 5 11 1987 3 8 Academy 2005 2 0 27 Aaron Brown ENG DF yes 2008 5 11 1983 6 23 Tamworth 2005 0 0 35 Alex Pearce SCOlower-alpha PearceNat Alex Pearce was born in Wallingford, England, but also qualified to represent Scotland and Ireland internationally through his parents and has represented Scotland at youth and U-21 level. He would, however, later be called up and make his full international debut for the Republic of Ireland in September 2012. DF yes 2008 5 11 1988 11 9 Academy 2006 4 0 37 Hal Robson-Kanu ENGlower-alpha Robson-KanuNat Hal Robson-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. MF yes 2008 5 11 1989 5 21 Academy 2007 0 0 39 Simon Church WALlower-alpha ChurchNat Simon Church was born in High Wycombe, England, but also qualifies to represent Wales through his grandparents and made his international debut for the Welsh U-21 side in August 2007 before making his full international debut for Wales in May 2009. FW yes 2008 5 11 1988 12 10 Academy 2007 0 0 40 Jem Karacan TURlower-alpha KaracanNat Jem Karacan was born in Lewisham, England, but also qualifies to represent Turkey internationally through his father and has represented Turkey at every youth level. MF yes 2008 5 11 1989 2 21 Academy 2007 0 0 41 Ben Hamer ENG GK yes 2008 5 11 1987 11 20 Academy 2006 0 0 44 Scott Davies IRLlower-alpha DaviesNat Scott Davies was born in Aylesbury, England, but also qualified to represent Ireland internationally and has represented them at youth and U-21 level. MF yes 2008 5 11 1987 7 9 Academy 2004 0 0 Left during the season 19 Seol Ki-hyeon KOR MF yes 2008 5 11 1979 1 8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2006https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/5154882.stm Reading complete signing of Seol 11 July 2006 BBC 2 October 2012 34 4 31 Simon Cox ENGlower-alpha CoxNat Simon Cox was born in Reading, England, but also qualified to represent Ireland internationally though his grandmother and would make his international debut for the Republic of Ireland in May 2011. FW yes 2008 5 11 1987 4 28 Academy 2005 9 0 47 Péter Máté HUN DF yes 2008 5 11 1984 12 2 on loan from Debrecen 2006 1 1 lower-alpha Out on loan 18 NGR DF Sam Sodje at Charlton Athletic until end of the season 21 IRL GK Graham Stack at Wolverhampton Wanderers until end of the season 25 IRL DF Alan Bennett at Brentford until end of the season 26 KEN DF Curtis Osano at Rushden & Diamonds until end of the season 27 ENG DF Aaron Brown at Walsall until end of the season 35 SCO DF Alex Pearce at Norwich City until end of the season 37 WAL MF Hal Robson-Kanu at Southend United until end of the season 39 WAL FW Simon Church at Yeovil Town until end of the season 40 TUR MF Jem Karacan at Millwall until end of the season 41 ENG GK Ben Hamer at Brentford until end of the season 44 IRL MF Scott Davies at Aldershot Town until end of the season Left club during season 19 KOR MF Seol Ki-Hyeon to Fulham 31 ENG FW Simon Cox to Swindon Town 47 HUN DF Péter Máté loan return to Debrecen Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2007 List of English football transfers winter 2007–08 In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee Ref. 16 May 2007 MF MLI Kalifa Cissé Boavista €1,000,000 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1025905,00.html Reading – Latest News – Royals complete the signing of French midfield man Kalifa Cisse from Boavista world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032848/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1025905,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all Cisse clinches switch to Reading 16 May 2007 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/6661413.stm BBC Sport 15 October 2013 2 August 2007 MF CIV Emerse Faé Nantes £2,500,000 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1083650,00.html Reading - Latest News - Fae joins for club record fee 3 August 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405030539/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1083650,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 31 August 2007 DF ENG Liam Rosenior Fulham Undisclosed http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103805,00.html Reading - Latest News - Rosenior signs as Seol departs 31 August 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032831/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103805,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 12 December 2007 FW BUL Radoslav Vasilev Slavia Sofia Undisclosed http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1188205,00.html Reading - Latest News - Royals sign Bulgarian 12 December 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032800/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1188205,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 7 January 2008 MF CZE Marek Matějovský Mladá Boleslav Undisclosed http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1208922,00.html Reading - Latest News - Royals to sign Matejovsky 7 January 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405030527/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1208922,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 28 January 2008 MF MLI Jimmy Kébé Lens Undisclosed 28 January 2008 http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1224989,00.html Kebe joins Royals from Lens readingfc.co.uk 28 January 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080129053904/http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~1224989%2C00.html 29 January 2008 Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee Ref. 31 August 2007 MF KOR Seol Ki-Hyeon Fulham Undisclosed https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6973550.stm Reading and Fulham complete swap September 2007 BBC 19 October 2012 31 January 2008 FW ENG Simon Cox Swindon Town Undisclosed https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/7219857.stm Swindon sign Reading striker Cox 31 January 2008 BBC 19 October 2012 Loans out Start date Position Nationality Name To End date Ref. 6 July 2007 DF KEN Curtis Osano Rushden & Diamonds End of season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1068470,00.html Reading F.C. Osano makes loan move to Rushden world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405030535/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1068470,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 24 July 2007 MF IRL Scott Davies Aldershot Town End of season https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aldershot/6914408.stm BBC News Aldershot sign Reading teenager 24 July 2007 31 July 2007 DF IRE Alan Bennett Southampton 13 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/6924869.stm BBC News Southampton net Reading's Bennett 31 July 2007 9 August 2007 GK IRL Graham Stack Wolverhampton Wanderers End of season https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/6938494.stm BBC News Wolves sign Royals keeper on loan 9 August 2007 14 October 2008MK Dons boss signs Wolves striker https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wimbledon/6973124.stm BBC Sport 31 August 2007 14 October 2007Keeper Stack extends Wolves stay https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/wolverhampton_wanderers/7175074.stm BBC Sport 7 January 2008 14 October 2008 11 August 2007 GK ENG Ben Hamer Brentford 14 October 2007 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1088849,00.html Royals agree another loan move 11 August 2007 readingfc.co.uk 13 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032841/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1088849,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1110607,00.html Youngster loan deal extended 12 September 2007 readingfc.co.uk 13 September 2007 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032052/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1110607,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 31 August 2007 FW ENG Simon Cox Swindon Town January 2008 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103807,00.html Reading F.C. Cox, Sodje & Stack agree loans world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180312090616/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103807,00.html 12 March 2018 dead dmy-all 31 August 2007 DF NGR Sam Sodje Charlton Athletic End of season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103237,00.html Reading F.C. Friday's lunchtime transfer update world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032845/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1103237,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 18 October 2007 MF TUR Jem Karacan Bournemouth 6 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bournemouth/7050516.stm BBC News Bournemouth sign Karacan on loan 18 October 2007http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1170786,00.html Another cracker from Henry 19 November 2007 19 November 2007 Reading F.C dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032825/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1170786,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 19 October 2007 FW WAL Simon Church Crewe Alexandra 19 January 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/crewe_alexandra/7053263.stm BBC News Crewe sign Reading striker Church 19 October 2007http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1164177,00.html Striker's loan is extended 9 November 2007 readingfc.co.uk 9 November 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024543/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1164177,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 1 November 2007 DF ENG John Halls Preston North End 1 December 2007 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1156441,00.html Reading F.C. Halls joins Preston on loan world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024323/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1156441,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 2 November 2007 MF ENG James Henry Bournemouth 3 January 2008 http://world.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~1158411,00.html Cherries Finalise Loan Swoop 2 November 2007 2 November 2007 AFC Bournemouth dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405025243/http://world.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~1158411,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1189180,00.html Trio extend loan stints 12 December 2007 12 December 2007 Reading F.C. dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032859/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1189180,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 2 November 2007 DF SCO Alex Pearce Bournemouth 3 January 2008 6 November 2007 DF ENG Scott Golbourne Bournemouth 12 January 2008 http://world.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~1161263,00.html Golbourne on Loan 6 November 2007 25 January 2009 AFC Bournemouth dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405025218/http://world.afcb.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~1161263,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 20 November 2007 DF ENG Adam Bygrave Gillingham 22 April 2008http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1171603,00.html Defender makes loan move 20 November 2007 readingfc.co.uk 20 November 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032855/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1171603,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1195939,00.html Bygrave gets extended stay 21 December 2007 readingfc.co.uk 21 December 2007 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032811/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1195939,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1221202,00.html Bygrave extends Gills stay 21 January 2008 readingfc.co.uk 21 January 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024700/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1221202,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1223923,00.html Gills extend Bygrave loan deal 24 January 2008 readingfc.co.uk 24 January 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032838/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1223923,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1295406,00.html Youngster back after loan 22 April 2008 readingfc.co.uk 23 April 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032902/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1295406,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 1 January 2008 GK ENG Ben Hamer Brentford End of season http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~1203220,00.html Ben returns 1 January 2008 brentfordfc.co.uk 1 January 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180213021602/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~1203220,00.html 13 February 2018 dead http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~1226609,00.html Ben's Loan Extended 28 January 2008 brentfordfc.co.uk 28 January 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405033635/http://world.brentfordfc.co.uk/page/LatestNews/0,,10421~1226609,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 9 January 2008 DF ENG John Halls Crystal Palace 11 February 2008 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1210737,00.html Reading - Latest News - Halls agrees loan deal 16 April 2008 dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032822/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1210737,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 29 January 2008 FW WAL Simon Church Yeovil Town End of season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1227743,00.html Reading F.C. Striker makes loan move world.readingfc.co.uk 4 April 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032818/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1227743,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 30 January 2008 MF ENG Hal Robson-Kanu Southend United End of season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1228964,00.html Robson-Kanu seals loan move Reading F.C 14 October 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032807/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1228964,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all 31 January 2008 MF ENG James Henry Norwich City 17 March 2008 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1229805,00.html Royals duo make City loan 31 January 2008 31 January 2008 Reading F.C. dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032828/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1229805,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1267692,00.html Henry back after Norwich loan 17 March 2008 17 March 2008 Reading F.C. dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405094651/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1267692,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 31 January 2008 DF SCO Alex Pearce Norwich City End of season 5 March 2008 FW ENG Leroy Lita Charlton Athletic 19 April 2008 http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1256983,00.html Lita makes Charlton loan move 5 March 2008 5 March 2008 Reading F.C. dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032815/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1256983,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 27 March 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/charlton_athletic/7316451.stm Lita extends loan with Charlton BBC Sport 27 March 2008http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1294539,00.html Lita back after Charlton loan 21 April 2008 20 July 2009 Reading F.C. dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405094658/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1294539,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 7 March 2008 DF IRL Alan Bennett Brentford End of Season Reading loan Bennett to Brentford 7 March 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/b/brentford/7284287.stm BBC Sport 14 October 2013 20 March 2008 MF TUR Jem Karacan Millwall End of Season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1270151,00.html Karacan loaned to Millwall 20 March 2008 20 March 2008 Reading F.C dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405094655/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1270151,00.html 5 April 2018 dead http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1292080,00.html Karacan loan deal extended 17 April 2008 18 April 2008 Reading F.C dmy-all https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024724/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1292080,00.html 5 April 2018 dead 27 March 2008 DF ENG Aaron Brown Walsall End of Season http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1275680,00.html Defender makes loan move 27 March 2008 readingfc.co.uk 27 March 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20180405032851/http://world.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1275680,00.html 5 April 2018 dead dmy-all Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date Ref 16 May 2008 DF ENG Aaron Brown Yeovil Town 11 August 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/reading/7405436.stm Reading offer quartet new deals 16 May 2008 BBC 19 October 2012Glovers recruit defender Brown 12 August 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/y/yeovil/7555704.stm BBC Sport 14 October 2013 16 May 2008 DF ENG Adam Bygrave Weymouth 25 May 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/weymouth/7419222.stm Terras swoop for ex-Royal Bygrave 25 May 2008 25 May 2008 BBC Sport 16 May 2008 DF ECU Ulises de la Cruz Birmingham City 3 March 2009 16 May 2008 DF ENG John Halls Brentford 25 September 2008 16 May 2008 MF WAL John Oster Crystal Palace 11 August 2008 16 May 2008 GK IRL Graham Stack Plymouth Argyle 18 July 2008 Stack completes Plymouth switch 18 July 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/7501704.stm BBC Sport 14 October 2013 20 June 2008 MF ENG Glen Little Portsmouth 20 June 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/p/portsmouth/7465979.stm Portsmouth land Reading's Little BBC 19 October 2012 20 June 2008 30 June 2008 DF KEN Curtis Osano Rushden & Diamonds July 2008 https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rushden_and_diamonds/7488116.stm Diamonds recruit defender Osano 3 July 2008 BBC 19 October 2012 Trial Date from Position Nationality Name Last club Date to Ref. 17 January 2008 GK POL Wojciech Kowalewski Spartak Moscow 27 January 2008 Polish international joins on trial http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1217736,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20080118033044/http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~1217736,00.html dead 18 January 2008 readingfc.co.uk Reading F.C. 18 April 2020 17 January 2008 Competitions Overview 3 Premier League 12 August 2007 11 May 2008 Matchday 1 18th 10 6 22 41 66 FA Cup 5 January 2008 15 January 2008 Third round Third round replay 0 1 1 2 3 League Cup 28 August 2007 25 September 2007 Second round Third round 1 0 1 3 4 11 May 2008 Premier League 2007–08 Premier League Results summary 8 2 9 19 25 2 4 13 22 41 Results by round table b Round Ground A /H /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /H /A /H /A /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /A /H /H /A /H /A /A /H /A Result D /L /W /L /L /L /W /L /W /L /W /L /L /L /D /W /D /W /D /L /L /L /L /L /L /L /L /W /W /L /W /D /L /L /L /D /L /W Position 12/15/7 /13/18/18/16/17/12/12/12/12/12/12/12/12/13/12/12/13/13/13/14/16/17/18/18/18/13/14/15/14/16/16/17/17/18/18 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 May 2008 Results 1 12 August 2007 16:00 BST (UTC+1) Manchester United 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090506095954/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37420,00.html Reading Seol 22 Kitson 0 73 Harper 90 Old Trafford Trafford 75,655 Rob Styles D 2 15 August 2007 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002255/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37491,00.html Chelsea Long 13 Cissé 2 15 72 Bikey 30 Hunt 37 Ingimarsson 52 Carvalho 26 Sidwell 31 Lampard 47 Drogba 50 Wright-Phillips 76 A. Cole 89 Mikel 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,031 Mike Dean L 3 18 August 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002710/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38159,00.html Everton Hunt 44 Ingimarsson 74 Long 85 Lescott 73 McFadden 81 Madejski Stadium Reading 22,813 Steve Bennett W 4 25 August 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Bolton Wanderers 3–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002252/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37453,00.html Reading Speed 31 Anelka 54 N.Hunt 70 Méïté 76 Braaten 90+1 de la Cruz 71 Reebok Stadium Horwich 20,023 Mark Clattenburg L 5 1 September 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–3 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002448/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38214,00.html West Ham United Bellamy 6 Etherington 49 90 Green 55 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,533 Howard Webb L 6 15 September 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Sunderland 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090124205845/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37578,00.html Reading Jones 29 Wallace 47, 47 Gunnarsson 49 Bikey 66 Kitson 85 Stadium of Light Sunderland 39,272 Steve Tanner L 7 22 September 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002943/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37584,00.html Wigan Athletic Kitson 29 Ingimarsson 30 Rosenior 43 Harper 90 Hahnemann 90 Brown 35 Bent 50 Bramble 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 21,379 Keith Stroud W 8 29 September 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Portsmouth 7–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002443/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37980,00.html Reading Benjani 7 37 70 Hreiðarsson 55 Taylor 65 Kranjčar 75 Imgimarsson 81 o.g. Muntari 90+2 pen. Hunt 45 Kitson 48 Long 79 Duberry 90 Campbell 90+4 o.g. Fratton Park Portsmouth 20,102 Mark Halsey L 9 7 October 2007 14:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002306/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38060,00.html Derby County Ingimarsson 30 Doyle 63 Davis 38 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,091 Lee Mason W 10 20 October 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Blackburn Rovers 4–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002948/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38120,00.html Reading McCarthy 18 82 pen. Santa Cruz 22 Kerimoğlu 32 Doyle 80 90+1 Ewood Park Blackburn 19,425 Andre Marriner L 11 27 October 2007 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002428/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37697,00.html Newcastle United Kitson 53 Long 84 Faye 71 Duberry 76 o.g. Madejski Stadium Reading 24,119 Phil Dowd W 12 3 November 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Fulham 3–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002659/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37739,00.html Reading Davies 16 Stefanović 34 Omozusi 2 50 90 Dempsey 72 Healy 83, 90 Doyle 54 Craven Cottage Fulham 22,086 Mark Clattenburg L 13 12 November 2007 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–3 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002433/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37823,00.html Arsenal Gunnarsson 85 Shorey 87 Flamini 43 Adebayor 52 Hleb 78 Fàbregas 79 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,024 Rob Styles L 14 24 November 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Manchester City 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002704/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37867,00.html Reading Petrov 11 Ireland 90+4 Harper 43 Hunt 50 Long 86 City of Manchester Stadium Manchester 43,813 Steve Tanner L 15 1 December 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002438/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37925,00.html Middlesbrough Murty 44 Kitson 54 Gunnarsson 55 Johnson 48 Tuncay 83 Madejski Stadium Reading 22,262 Alan Wiley D 16 8 December 2007 17:15 GMT (UTC) Reading 3–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090121040659/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37255,00.html Liverpool Hunt 16 pen. Doyle 59 Harper 67 Gerrard 28, 58 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,022 Andre Marriner W 17 15 December 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Birmingham City 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002938/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37294,00.html Reading Forssell 4 Johnson 39 Larsson 63 Murty 38 Hunt 51 pen. St. Andrews Birmingham 27,300 Lee Probert D 18 22 December 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090124205855/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38778,00.html Sunderland Ingimarsson 69 Hunt 90+2 Murphy 32 Leadbitter 38 Jones 61 Chopra 82 pen. Yorke 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,082 Steve Tanner W 19 26 December 2007 13:00 GMT (UTC) West Ham United 1–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002316/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38747,00.html Reading Solano 42 Green 44 Cole 64 Gunnarsson 0 29 Hunt 44 Kitson 60 Shorey 66 Upton Park Newham 34,277 Peter Walton D 20 29 December 2007 15:00 GMT (UTC) Tottenham Hotspur 6–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002724/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38801,00.html Reading Berbatov 7 63 73 83 Malbranque 76 Defoe 79 Cissé 8, 16 Ingimarsson 53 Kitson 69 74 Shorey 77 Long 90 White Hart Lane Tottenham 36,178 Keith Stroud L 21 1 January 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002508/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38848,00.html Portsmouth Sonko 0 3 Murty 23 Cissé 63 Bikey 81 Campbell 9 Hughes 58 Utaka 66 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,084 Mike Dean L 22 12 January 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Aston Villa 3–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002514/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38906,00.html Reading Carew 22 87 Laursen 55 de la Cruz 26 Hahnemann 48 Harper 90+2 Villa Park Birmingham 38,288 Uriah Rennie L 23 19 January 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002519/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38958,00.html Manchester United Convey 68 Ferdinand 68 Rooney 77 Ronaldo 90+3 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,135 Steve Bennett L 24 30 January 2008 19:45 GMT (UTC) Chelsea 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002953/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~39052,00.html Reading Ballack 31 Stamford Bridge Walham Green 41,171 Mike Dean L 25 2 February 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002958/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~39062,00.html Bolton Wanderers Lita 34 Kitson 44 Ingimarsson 90 Davies 13 Nolan 33 Helguson 58 Madejski Stadium Reading 21,893 Phil Dowd L 26 9 February 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Everton 1–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002524/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~39106,00.html Reading Jagielka 62 Goodison Park Liverpool 36,582 Mark Halsey L 27 24 February 2008 12:30 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002453/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38693,00.html Aston Villa Sonko 42 Matějovský 52 Shorey 90+4 Young 45 Gardner 51 Harewood 83 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,889 Martin Atkinson L 28 1 March 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Middlesbrough 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090506095943/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37175,00.html Reading Boateng 30 Wheater 32 Grounds 73 Downing 77 Bikey 17 Rosenior 41 Hunt 65 Shorey 80 Long 90 Harper 90+1 Riverside Stadium Middlesbrough 23,273 Howard Webb W 29 8 March 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002423/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37231,00.html Manchester City Long 61 Kitson 88 Hamann 18 Johnson 43 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,062 Uriah Rennie W 30 15 March 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Liverpool 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090121040815/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38282,00.html Reading Mascherano 19 Torres 48 Matějovský 5 Hunt 59 Ingimarsson 65 Bikey 79 Cissé 87 Anfield Liverpool 43,524 Andre Marriner L 31 22 March 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20081226080256/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38330,00.html Birmingham City Bikey 31 79 Zárate 64 Ridgewell 79 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,085 Mike Riley W 32 29 March 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002714/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38398,00.html Blackburn Rovers Hahnemann 39 Matějovský 2 61 72 Shorey 77 Nelsen 39 Warnock 49 Roberts 52 Reid 58 Khizanishvili 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,374 Mark Clattenburg D 33 5 April 2008 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Newcastle United 3–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090506100005/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38444,00.html Reading Martins 18 Owen 43 Viduka 57 Bikey 41 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 52,179 Lee Probert L 34 12 April 2008 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002719/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38487,00.html Fulham McBride 24 Stalteri 79 Nevland 90 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,112 Chris Foy L 35 19 April 2008 12:45 BST (UTC+1) Arsenal 2–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090506100009/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~38525,00.html Reading Adebayor 30 Gilberto 39 Kitson 28 Bikey 58 Sonko 70 Emirates Stadium Islington 60,109 Peter Walton L 36 26 April 2008 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Wigan Athletic 0–0 https://web.archive.org/web/20090506095948/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~37365,00.html Reading Taylor 55 Kilbane 69 Shorey 30 Hunt 32 Bikey 53 Duberry 64 JJB Stadium Wigan 19,043 Martin Atkinson D 37 3 May 2008 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002245/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~36714,00.html Tottenham Hotspur Harper 88 Keane 16 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,125 Howard Webb L 38 11 May 2008 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Derby County 0–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002933/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~36753,00.html Reading Harper 14 Kitson 60 Doyle 68 Lita 90 Pride Park Stadium Derby 33,087 Mike Riley W Table 2007–08 Premier League REA FA Cup 2007–08 FA Cup Third Round 5 January 2008 15:00 GMT (UTC) Tottenham Hotspur 2–2 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002321/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~43220,00.html Reading Berbatov 29 49 pen. Huddlestone 0 82 Jenas 90 Zokora 90 Duberry 46 Hunt 25 77 Convey 82 White Hart Lane London 35,243 Mark Clattenburg D Third Round Reply 15 January 2008 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–1 https://web.archive.org/web/20090508002333/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~43286,00.html Tottenham Hotspur Lita 12 Long 86 Keane 15 73 Madejski Stadium Reading 22,130 Mike Riley L League Cup 2007–08 Football League Cup Second Round 28 August 2007 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Swansea City 0–1 yes https://web.archive.org/web/20090326091043/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~42976,00.html Reading Monk Sodje 2 58 Lita 105 Halls Cissé Faé Liberty Stadium Swansea 12,027 Kevin Friend W Third Round 25 September 2007 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–4 https://web.archive.org/web/20090326091043/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10306~42976,00.html Liverpool Convey 28 Halls 64 Bikey Duberry Faé Benayoun 23 Torres 50 72 86 Leiva Madejski Stadium Reading 23,563 Martin Atkinson L Statistics match played 11 May 2008 Appearances and goals Premier League FA Cup League Cup 1 Marcus Hahnemann USA GK 38 0 0 0 0 0 2 Graeme Murty SCO DF 28 0 0 0 0 0 3 Nicky Shorey ENG DF 36 2 1 0 1 0 4 Kalifa Cissé MLI MF 11+11 1 2 0 1 0 5 Ibrahima Sonko SEN DF 15+1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Brynjar Gunnarsson ISL MF 18+2 0 0 0 0 0 7 Glen Little ENG MF 0+2 0 0 0 0 0 8 Leroy Lita ENG FW 10+4 1 2 0 2 1 9 Kevin Doyle IRL FW 34+2 6 0 0 0 0 10 Stephen Hunt IRL MF 37 4 2 2 1 0 11 John Oster WAL MF 12+6 0 0 0 0 0 12 Dave Kitson ENG FW 34 10 0 0 2 0 14 John Halls ENG DF 0+1 0 0 0 2 1 15 James Harper ENG MF 38 6 1 0 2 0 16 Ívar Ingimarsson ISL DF 33+1 2 1 0 0 0 17 Bobby Convey USA MF 12+8 0 2 0 2 1 18 Sam Sodje NGA DF 0 0 0 0 1 0 19 Liam Rosenior ENG DF 15+2 1 2 0 0 0 20 Emerse Faé CIV MF 3+5 0 1 0 2 0 22 André Bikey CMR DF 14+8 3 1 0 1 0 23 Ulises de la Cruz ECU DF 6 0 2 0 2 0 24 Shane Long IRL FW 29 3 2 0 1 0 28 Marek Matějovský CZE MF 14 1 0 0 0 0 29 Michael Duberry ENG DF 13 0 1 0 2 0 30 Jimmy Kébé MLI MF 5 0 0 0 0 0 32 Adam Federici AUS GK 0 0 2 0 2 0 33 Scott Golbourne ENG DF 1 0 0 0 1 0 34 James Henry ENG MF 0 0 0 0 1 0 35 Alex Pearce SCO DF 0 0 2 0 1 0 |- |colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Reading no longer at the club: 19 Seol Ki-hyeon KOR MF 3 0 0 0 0 0 31 Simon Cox ENG FW 0 0 1 0 1 0 |} Goal Scorers PlacePositionNationNumberNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal1 FWENG12Dave Kitson1000102 FWIRL19Kevin Doyle6006MFENG15James Harper6006MFIRL10Stephen Hunt42065 DFCMR22André Bikey3003FWIRL24Shane Long30037 DFISL16Ívar Ingimarsson2002DFENG3 Nicky Shorey2002FWENG8 Leroy Lita101210MFCZE28Marek Matějovský1001DFENG19Liam Rosenior1001MFMLI4 Kalifa Cissé1001MFUSA17Bobby Convey0011DFENG14John Halls0011 Own goal1001TOTALS412346 Clean sheets PlacePositionNationNumberNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal1 GKUSA1 Marcus Hahnemann80082 GKAUS32Adam Federici0011TOTALS8019 Disciplinary record NumberNationPositionNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal2 SCODFGraeme Murty300000303 ENGDFNicky Shorey500000504 MLIMFKalifa Cissé410010515 SENDFIbrahima Sonko210000216 ISLMFBrynjar Gunnarsson310000318 ENGFWLeroy Lita101000209 IREFWKevin Doyle1000001010IREMFStephen Hunt5000005011WALMFJohn Oster1000001012ENGFWDave Kitson2100002114ENGDFJohn Halls0000101015ENGMFJames Harper1000001016ISLDFÍvar Ingimarsson6000006017USAMFBobby Convey1010002018NGRDFSam Sodje0000212119ENGDFLiam Rosenior2000002020CIVMFEmerse Faé0000202022CMRDFAndré Bikey7000108023ECUDFUlises de la Cruz2000002024IREFWShane Long6010007028CZEMFMarek Matějovský3100003129ENGDFMichael Duberry20101040Players away on loan:Players who left Reading during the season:19KORMFSeol Ki-hyeon10000010 Total5854081706 Notes note References Category:Reading F.C. seasons Reading