2012–13 Reading F.C. season

September 2020 September 2020 Reading 2012–13 Brian McDermott (until 11 March 2013)Eamonn Dolan (caretaker, 11–26 March 2013)Nigel Adkins (from 26 March 2013) Sir John Madejski Madejski Stadium Premier League 19th (relegated) FA Cup Fifth round vs Manchester United League Cup Fourth round vs Arsenal Adam Le Fondre (12) Adam Le Fondre (14) 24,184 vs Everton, Premier League, 17 November 2012 7,262 vs Peterborough United, League Cup, 28 August 2012 23,862 PL22,697 Overall 2011–12 2013–14 _reading1213h 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF FFFFFF _reading1213a FFDF00 FF0000 FFDF00 FFDF00 FFDF00 The 2012–13 season was Reading Football Club's third season in the Premier League, and the first since their relegation to the Championship in 2008. Reading secured automatic promotion on 17 April 2012 following a 1–0 win against Nottingham Forest and were crowned as Championship winners four days later.Reading 1–0 Nottingham Forest https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17661602 17 April 2012 BBC Sport 17 April 2012 They began the season in August with a 1–1 draw against Stoke City but had to wait until mid-November for their first league win, a 2–1 win over Everton on 17 November 2012. A run of four wins in six around January saw Brian McDermott and Adam Le Fondre named Manager of the Month and Player of the Month respectively, though one month later, after defeats by relegation rivals Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa, McDermott was sacked as the club's manager. He was replaced by Nigel Adkins on 26 March, ending Eamonn Dolan's two-week stint as caretaker manager.Adkins appointed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/adkins-appointed-250313-734384.aspx Reading F.C 26 March 2013 On 28 April, following a 0–0 home draw against Queens Park Rangers, Reading were relegated to the Championship for the 2013–14 season.Reading 0–0 Queens Park Rangers https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22237302 BBC Sport 28 April 2013 They finished the season with six wins from 38 games, the lowest number in their history. In addition to the Premier League, the club also participated in the two domestic cup competitions. After beating Peterborough United and QPR in the second and third rounds respectively, Reading were knocked out of the League Cup in the fourth round by Arsenal after a dramatic 7–5 extra time defeat. In the FA Cup they recorded victories over Crawley Town and Sheffield United, before a close 2–1 defeat by Manchester United in the fifth round. At the end of the season Adam Le Fondre, who was Reading's top scorer with 14 goals, was named the club's Player of the Season. Promotion On 17 April 2012, during the 2011–12 season, Reading required a better performance than rivals West Ham United to achieve automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. On the evening, West Ham drew 1–1 with Bristol City, and Reading's Mikele Leigertwood scored an 81st-minute goal from an Ian Harte free kick against Nottingham Forest to secure promotion.Mik strike secures Royals rise http://www.skysports.com/football/match_report/0,19764,11065_3409700,00.html 17 April 2012 Sky Sports 17 April 2012Championship – Reading return to Premier League http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/17042012/58/championship-reading-return-premier-league.html 17 April 2012 Eurosport 17 April 2012 Upon the final whistle, there was a pitch invasion at the Madejski Stadium. Season review Pre-season Transfers thumb|left|upright=0.65|alt=McCleary on the pitch in 2010.|Garath McCleary who became Reading's first signing of the summer joining from Nottingham Forest in May. Pictured in 2010 playing for Forest. On 2 May, Reading announced that they would be renewing ten players contracts whilst 13 would be released.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2756901,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120620160401/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2756901%2C00.html 20 June 2012 Reading F.C Royals aim to extend ten contracts 5 March 2013 dead The players leaving included Andy Griffin, Brian Howard and Tomasz Cywka, as well as a number of youngsters. Experienced duo Ian Harte and Brynjar Gunnarsson were both handed one-year extensions along with several young professionals and scholars including Michael Hector and Gozie Ugwu. Reading completed their first signing of the season on 16 May with Garath McCleary signing a three-year deal on a Bosman transfer from Nottingham Forest.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2774414,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120519034049/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2774414%2C00.html 19 May 2012 Reading F.C Royals sign Garath McCleary 7 March 2013 dead The club were linked with a number of players over the next six weeks before Danny Guthrie joined on a free transfer from Newcastle United, becoming Reading's second signing of the summer.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2827406,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120703011912/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2827406%2C00.html 3 July 2012 Reading F.C Danny Guthrie joining Royals 7 March 2013 dead The following week Pavel Pogrebnyak signed a four-year deal on a free transfer from Fulham following the approval of his work permit,http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2817620,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120707224233/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2817620%2C00.html 7 July 2012 Reading F.C Pogrebnyak deal is completed 7 March 2013 dead and the day after, on 6 July, Irish youngster Pierce Sweeney joined for an undisclosed fee from Bray Wanderers.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2833400,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120715032905/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2833400%2C00.html 15 July 2012 Reading F.C Promising defender Sweeney joins 7 March 2013 dead Nicky Shorey rejoined the club on a one-year deal on 10 July following his release from West Bromwich Albion,http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2837005,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20120715031910/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2837005%2C00.html 15 July 2012 Reading F.C Nicky Shorey makes Royal return 7 March 2013 dead whilst three days later the first outgoing business of the season was completed with Mathieu Manset joining Sion on a three-year contract.20 Minuten Mathieu Manset signs au Sion 13 July 2012 http://www.20min.ch/ro/sports/football/story/Mathieu-Manset-au-FC-Sion-13649958 14 July 2012 On 17 July the club completed a double signing with Adrian Mariappa and Chris Gunter joining from Watford and Nottingham Forest respectively.Reading F.C Mariappa signs from Watford http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mariappa-247502.aspx 7 March 2013Reading F.C Forest's Chris Gunter joins Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gunter-signs-244981.aspx 7 March 2013 Both signed on three-year deals for an undisclosed fee. Several young players left the club on loan during the summer. Left back Joseph Mills became the first outgoing player, joining Burnley on a season long loan on 17 July,Sky Sports Mills makes Burnley move http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11708/7908876/Mills-makes-Burnley-move 7 March 2013 whilst two days later Gozie Ugwu, having just signed a new 2-year contract, was loaned to Yeovil Town until 1 January 2013.Reading F.C Ugwu seals Yeovil loan move http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-signs-247020.aspx 7 March 2013 The following week Michael Hector joined League One team Shrewsbury Town until 2 January 2013Reading F.C Hector Loaned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-loaned-262161.aspx 24 July 2012 and on 30 July Angus MacDonald joined AFC Wimbledon on a six-month deal.Reading F.C MacDonald Loaned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/angus-loaned-300712-279940.aspx 30 July 2012 On 4 August there were two more loan departures with Karl Sheppard joining Accrington Stanley on a six-month loan and Brett Williams joining Woking on a season long deal.Reading F.C Sheppard & Williams Loaned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sheppard-williams-030812-291096.aspx 6 August 2012 Two days later Michail Antonio left the club permanently,Reading F.C Antonio joins Owls http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/antonio-joins-owls-060812-295407.aspx 6 August 2012 joining Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee and on 17 August, Mikkel Andersen joined Portsmouth on a one-month loan,Portsmouth sign four players on loan BBC Sport https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19294393 18 August 2012 with Jordan Obita joining him four days later on a similar deal.Reading Chronicle Obita joins Portsmouth on loan http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/08/21/62016-reading-fcs-obita-joins-portsmouth-on-loan/ 21 August 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140509001407/http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2012/08/21/62016-reading-fcs-obita-joins-portsmouth-on-loan/ 9 May 2014 Having trained with the club since mid July,Reading F.C Taylor to play part in Wimbledon game http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2848349,00.html 13 July 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120715233543/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2848349%2C00.html 15 July 2012 Stuart Taylor signed a one-year deal on 20 August, completing Reading's summer transfer business.Reading F.C Taylor Signs, Mikkel loaned http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/taylor-signs-mikkel-loaned-180812-320118.aspx 20 August 2012 Friendlies On 14 July the senior team played their first friendly away at AFC Wimbledon in a game they won 7–0. Adam Le Fondre scored twice to give Reading a 2–0 lead at half time, during which Reading made ten changes. Michail Antonio scored five minutes into the second half, before a 15-minute hat-trick for Simon Church and a goal from Jordan Obita completed the scoring. Stuart Taylor came on for the last 30 minutes, replacing Alex McCarthy, as he continued his trial with the club.http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2117115_afc_wimbledon_0_reading_fc_7 AFC Wimbledon 0 Reading FC 7 15 July 2012 Get Reading 8 March 2013 Reading then flew out to Portugal to play three friendlies, the first of which took place on 21 July against Portuguese third division side Quarteirense in Quarteira. The match finished 1–1 with a trademark Ian Harte free kick only enough for draw.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cdr-report-257689.aspx CDRQ 1:1 Royals Reading F.C 8 March 2013 Three days later they lost 0–2 to Sheffield Wednesday, the goals coming from Mike Jones and Chris O'Grady either side of half time.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/swfc-report-264373.aspx Owls take 2–0 win Reading F.C 8 March 2013 Reading's final game in Portugal was played on 27 July against first division side Olhanense. In a surprisingly ill-tempered game, Reading earned a 1–1 draw with Danny Guthrie scoring for the Royals in the first half before Rui Duarte scored a second half penalty.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/olhanense-report-270712-275158.aspx Royals draw Reading F.C 8 March 2013 On 4 August they drew 2–2 away at AFC Bournemouth thanks to goals from Adrian Mariappa and Hal Robson-Kanu before they travelled Brighton & Hove Albion for the Michael Kuipers testimonial three days later.http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2012-08-04-afcb-2-reading-2-292363.aspx AFC Bournemouth 2 Reading 2 AFC Bournemouth 8 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130214123149/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2012-08-04-afcb-2-reading-2-292363.aspx 14 February 2013 dead Reading went 1–0 down to a Vicente penalty in the first half, before an 89th-minute equaliser from Robson-Kanu levelled the game.http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/match-report-albion-1-reading-1-300194.aspx Match Report: Albion 1 Reading 1 Brigton & Hove Albion F.C 8 March 2013 8 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130308203818/http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/article/match-report-albion-1-reading-1-300194.aspx dead Reading's last friendly was on 11 August against Crystal Palace at the Madejski Stadium. Second half goals from Pavel Pogrebnyak and Adam Le Fondre were enough to complete a winning end to the pre-season.https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2012/august/friendly-reading-2-palace-0/ Friendly: Reading 2 Palace 0 Crystal Palace F.C 8 March 2013 In addition to the senior team, the club also fielded a Reading XI composed mainly of players from the development squad to face local non-league sides. Their first pre-season friendly was against Didcot Town on 10 July, and saw a team featuring a couple of trialists win 3–2. The Reading XI were 3–0 up at half time thanks to goals from Jordan Obita, Karl Sheppard and Ryan Edwards before Didcot scored twice in the second half.http://mobile.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/football/headlines/9809201.FOOTBALL__Didcot_battle_back_in_friendly/ Didcot battle back in friendly Oxford Mail 8 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140408232235/http://mobile.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/football/headlines/9809201.FOOTBALL__Didcot_battle_back_in_friendly/ 8 April 2014 dead A week later the development side were in action again away to Ebbsfleet United. For the second game in a row they won 3–2 with second half goals from Jordan Obita and Brett Williams adding to Jake Taylor's first half header.http://ebbsfleetunited.co.uk/home/?p=7485 Fleet 2 Reading XI 3 17 July 2012 Ebbsfleet United F.C 8 March 2013 On 21 July, in addition to the senior team's friendly in Portugal, the Reading XI were in action away to Basingstoke Town and suffered a heavy 5–0 defeat.http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/9830919.LIVE___Basingstoke_Town_v_Reading_XI/?ref=rss Basingstoke Town v Reading XI 21 July 2012 Basingstoke Gazette 8 March 2013 Three days later they faced Boreham Wood and won 2–1 thanks to two Dominic Samuel goalshttp://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/2012/07/hastings-peers-towards-first-team/ Hastings peers towards First Team 25 July 2012 Boreham Wood F.C 8 March 2013 before a trip to Salisbury City on 28 July where they lost 1–0. The Reading XI were soon in action again, earning a 2–1 win away at Hendon on 31 July and then a 1–0 victory over Hungerford Town on 4 August. Three days later they travelled away to Hemel Hempstead Town and earned a 1–1 draw with Jordan Obita scoring his fourth goal in seven pre-season games.http://www.hemelfc.com/s/match-report-3808.html?fixture_id=1178496&official=0 Tudors and Royals ends in stalemate Hemel Hempstead Town F.C 8 March 2013 dead https://archive.today/20130125011635/http://www.hemelfc.com/s/match-report-3808.html?fixture_id=1178496&official=0 25 January 2013 The final Reading XI game saw the team came from 2–0 down to win 4–2 away against Eastleigh on 11 August.http://www.eastleigh-fc.co.uk/index.php?page=eastleigh-2-4-reading-xi Eastleigh v Reading XI Eastleigh F.C 8 March 2013 https://archive.today/20130420143331/http://www.eastleigh-fc.co.uk/index.php?page=eastleigh-2-4-reading-xi 20 April 2013 dead Goals from Jake Taylor, Aaron Tshibola and a double from Craig Tanner were enough to secure a seventh victory in nine games for the development squad. August thumb|upright|alt=Adam Le Fondre on the pitch in 2007.|Adam Le Fondre whose last-minute penalty against Stoke earned Reading a draw on the opening day of the Premier League. Pictured in 2007, playing for Rochdale. August began with news that Adam Federici had signed a new contract, keeping him with the club until 2015.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/federici-contract-020812-289388.aspx Feds signs new deal Reading F.C 22 March 2013 On 15 August Reading were drawn at home to Peterborough United in the second round of the League Cup with the tie to be played on 28 August.Reading F.C Capital One Cup Draw http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/capital-cup-draw-313719.aspx 15 August 2012 Reading started their first season back in the Premier League with a 1–1 home draw against Stoke City on 18 August. Stoke took the lead in the first half after a mistake by Federici let Michael Kightly's shot spill into the net. In the 90th minute Dean Whitehead fouled Garath McCleary in the box, resulting in Whitehead receiving a second booking and allowing Adam Le Fondre to score the penalty and draw the game.Reading F.C Reading v Stoke http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/match-report-stoke-319718.aspx 20 August 2012 Reading's next game against Chelsea was moved forward to 22 August from 1 September due to Chelsea's participation in the UEFA Super Cup on 31 August. Chelsea opened the scoring through a Frank Lampard penalty on 18 minutes, before a quick-fire double from Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny Guthrie saw Reading take the lead. Gary Cahill brought things level again in the 69th minute before Fernando Torres, who was arguably in an offside position, gave Chelsea the lead again in the 81st minute. Branislav Ivanović then scored a break away goal in the 95th minute after Adam Federici was caught upfield for a last minute corner, securing a 4–2 win for Chelsea.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19279583 Chelsea 4–2 Reading BBC Sport 22 March 2013 Reading's fixture list experienced further disruption after the away game against Sunderland on 25 August was called off an hour before kickoff due to a waterlogged pitch at the Stadium of Light.Reading F.C Sunderland game postponed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sunderland-off-250812-333960.aspx 28 August 2012 The last game in August was the League Cup tie against Peterborough United, which ended 3–2 to Reading. Peterborough took the lead in the through Paul Taylor in the 12th minute, before three goals in four minutes saw Reading equalise, through Pavel Pogrebnyak, go behind again, thanks to Lee Tomlin, and then equalise again through Chris Gunter. Nathaniel Knight-Percival's own goal in the 39th minute then edged Reading ahead, and after a goalless second half they held out to progress to the third round.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19340458 Reading 3–2 Peterborough BBC Sport 22 March 2013 September With the postponement of the Sunderland game, Reading faced a gap of nearly three weeks between the Peterborough United cup match and the league fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. To keep match fitness levels up the club arranged a friendly against Bray Wanderers, the club they signed defender Pierce Sweeney from during the summer, to take place on 2 September in Bray.Bray Wanderers A.F.C Reading F.C. to visit the Carlisle next Sunday http://www.braywanderers.ie/index.php?id=1&no_cache=1&sword_list%5B%5D=charlton 29 August 2012 22 March 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322001911/http://www.braywanderers.ie/index.php?id=1&no_cache=1&sword_list%5B%5D=charlton dead Reading played a near full-strength side won the game emphatically 8–1 thanks to hat-tricks from Adam Le Fondre and Jay Tabb, as well as goals from Alex Pearce and Jem Karacan.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/match-report-bray-348576.aspx Super eight Reading F.C 27 March 2013 Three days later the club submitted their 25-man squad for the Premier League campaign. All Reading's senior players were included except Brett Williams and Nicholas Bignall, who was recovering from a long-term injury.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/squad-050912-353765.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Squad submitted Reading F.C 27 March 2013 The team were finally back in competitive action on 16 September at home to Tottenham Hotspur, in a game they lost 3–1. Following several costly mistakes in the first three games Adam Federici was replaced in goal by Alex McCarthy,http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/346883/Reading-boss-Brian-McDermott-says-keeper-Adam-Federici-dropped-for-poor-form Reading boss Brian McDermott says keeper Adam Federici dropped for poor form Daily Express 27 March 2013 though he was powerless to prevent Spurs going 3–0 up thanks to goals from Jermain Defoe in the first half and a quick-fire double from Gareth Bale and Defoe in the second half. Hal Robson-Kanu pulled one back for the Royals in the 90th minute but it proved to be no more than a consolation goal.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19491534 Reading 1–3 Tottenham BBC Sport 27 March 2013 On 18 September Jordan Obita and Mikkel Andersen extended their loan spells at Portsmouth for another monthReading F.C Loan Update http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-update-180912-373468.aspx 18 September 2012 and the next day Jem Karacan extended his contract with the club until June 2015.Reading F.C Karacan extends contract http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/karacan-contract-190912-376993.aspx 19 September 2012 The following Saturday Reading made the trip to The Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion and despite several good saves from McCarthy, they lost 1–0 after a 71st minute Romelu Lukaku goal.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19614964 West Brom 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 27 March 2013 The fourth round of the League Cup saw Reading travel to Queens Park Rangers on 26 September. QPR opened the scoring through Junior Hoilett before Kaspars Gorkšs equalised 2 minutes later. Djibril Cissé then restored QPR's lead in the 71st minute only for Nicky Shorey to make it 2–2 with a free kick five minutes later, his first goal since his return to the club. Reading scored again in the 81st minute with a flick from Pavel Pogrebnyak and it proved enough to secure a 3–2 win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19645187 QPR 2–3 Reading BBC Sport 27 March 2013 Two days later Reading recalled Angus MacDonald from his loan with AFC Wimbledon having made six appearances for the League Two clubAFC Wimbledon Loan Update http://www.afcwimbledon.co.uk/news/article/loan-update-395711.aspx 29 September 2012 and on 29 September it was reported that the club had taken Russian youngsters Sergey Kundik and Nikita Khaykin, formerly of Chelsea, on trial.http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/reading-trials-russian-pair-sergey-kundik-and-nikita-khaykin-3556681 Reading trials for Russian pair Sergey Kundik and Nikita Khaykin tribal football 17 October 2012 5 March 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305005908/http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/reading-trials-russian-pair-sergey-kundik-and-nikita-khaykin-3556681 dead On the same day, the final game of the month took place at the Madejski Stadium with Reading earning a 2–2 draw against Newcastle United. Reading twice took the lead through Jimmy Kebe and Noel Hunt but a late Demba Ba goal was enough to secure Newcastle a share of the points. Despite suspicions of handball, Ba's goal was allowed to stand and Reading entered October in 19th position and still without a win in the league.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19684438 Reading 2–2 Newcastle BBC Sport 27 March 2013 October thumb|left|upright|alt=Jason Roberts warming up on the pitch in 2009.|Jason Roberts caused controversy after boycotting the Kick It Out T-shirt campaign. Pictured in 2009 whilst at Blackburn Rovers. October began with news that Sean Morrison had signed a new deal with the club, keeping him at Reading until 2016.Reading F.C Morrison pens new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/morrisoncontract-021012-403210.aspx 2 October 2012 The start of the month also saw Steve Head, a former youth team player at Elm Park, brought in as head of scouting and recruitment to expand the club's scouting network.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/s-head-031012-404768.aspx Head of Recruitment joins Royals Reading F.C 31 March 2013 On 6 October the team travelled to Swansea City for the first league game of the month. Goals from Pavel Pogrebnyak and Noel Hunt gave Reading a 2–0 at half time against the run of play before Swansea came back in the second half, scoring twice through Michu and Wayne Routledge to secure a 2–2 draw. Reading were outplayed for much of the game, managing just eight shots compared to Swansea's 25.BBC Sport Swansea 2–2 Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19768955 6 October 2012 On 16 October it was revealed that Reading had taken Indian under-19 international Brandon Fernandes on a two-week trial from ASD Cape Town.http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/10/17/3455606/brandon-fernandes-to-undergo-medicals-ahead-of-his-trials-at?source=breakingnews Brandon Fernandes to undergo medicals ahead of his trials at Reading FC goal.com 17 October 2012 Two days later Adam Le Fondre became the fourth player of the season to sign a new contract, penning a three-year deal and joining Adam Federici, Jem Karacan and Sean Morrison in committing his future to the club.Reading F.C Alfie pens new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/le-fondre-contract-181012-432508.aspx 18 October 2012 The next day young defender Matt Partridge was the first player to depart during the month, joining Bognor Regis Town on a one-month loan. Reading's next league game was against Liverpool at Anfield on 20 October with Raheem Sterling scoring the only goal as Liverpool ran out 1–0 winners.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19939536 Liverpool 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 31 March 2013 Prior to the game Jason Roberts caused controversy by refusing to wear a Kick It Out T-shirt in protest at a perceived lack of action against racism by the organisation.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/19994204 Jason Roberts set to snub Kick It Out anti-racism campaign BBC Sport 31 March 2013 Roberts was joined by several other high-profile players including Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott in boycotting the campaign,Jason Roberts continues Kick It Out T-shirt stance https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/20082553 29 September 2020 BBC Sport 25 October 2012 although his stance was criticised by others including Alex Ferguson.Jackson Jamie https://www.theguardian.com/football/2012/oct/19/alex-ferguson-jason-roberts-kick-out Sir Alex Ferguson criticises Jason Roberts over Kick it Out T-shirts The Guardian 19 October 2012 31 March 2013 London On the same day Jordan Obita returned early from his loan spell at Portsmouth following a family bereavement,Twitter Obita Returns https://twitter.com/JordanObita/status/259910763295154178 21 October 2012http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/obita-quits-pompey-after-family-tragedy-1-4393446 Obita quits Pompey after family tragedy The News Portsmouth 31 March 2013 though Mikkel Andersen's stay at Fratton Park was extended for a third, and final month.http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/appy-in-move-to-keep-thomas-1-4369394 Allen Neil Appy in move to keep Thomas The News Portsmouth 16 October 2012 31 March 2013 Further loan news followed with Lawson D'Ath joining League Two side Cheltenham Town on a one-month loan on 25 October.Reading F.C D'Ath moves on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-loan-deal-447702.aspx 25 October 2012 The team were back in league action two days later at home to Fulham in a game that finished 3–3. Reading took the lead in the lead in the 26th minute through Mikele Leigertwood and remained in front until the 61st minute, when Fulham substitute Bryan Ruiz equalised. The visitors then took the lead through a Chris Baird header, setting up frantic last five minutes. Garath McCleary made it 2–2 before Dimitar Berbatov again put Fulham in the lead, only for Hal Robson-Kanu to grab a 90th-minute equaliser for Reading.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20014386 Reading 3–3 Fulham BBC Sport 31 March 2013 The draw was not enough to drag the Royals out of the bottom three, and extended their winless run in the league to nine games. The final game of the month was the League Cup fourth round tie against Arsenal at the Madejski Stadium. In an extraordinary game, Reading lost 7–5 after extra time despite leading by four goals at one point. Reading had fired themselves into a 4–0 lead with only 37 minutes played after goals from Jason Roberts, a Laurent Koscielny own goal, Mikele Leigertwood and Noel Hunt. Theo Walcott got one back for the visitors just before half time as the visitors went into the break trailing by three goals. Olivier Giroud further reduced the deficit before Koscielny and Walcott scored in the closing minutes to make it 4–4 after 90 minutes. Marouane Chamakh gave Arsenal the lead in extra time only for substitute Pavel Pogrebnyak to again bring the scores level. Walcott then completed his hat-trick in injury time before Chamakh's second sealed the match for Arsenal.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20053678 Reading 5–7 Arsenal BBC Sport 31 March 2013 October closed with confirmation that the club would not be offering a contract to Brandon Fernandes following his two-week trial.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fernandes-311012-458535.aspx Fernandes update Reading F.C 31 March 2013 November On 1 November the postponed away game against Sunderland was rearranged to be played on 11 December at 19:45.Reading F.C New Sunderland date http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/new-sunderland-date-011112-460498.aspx 2 November 2012 Reading's winless run in the league continued as they drew 1–1 away to fellow strugglers Queens Park Rangers on 4 November. Kaspars Gorkšs opened the scoring in the 16th minute, acrobatically firing home from close range before QPR equalised in the second half through Djibril Cissé.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20114103 QPR 1–1 Reading BBC Sport 3 April 2013 The game ended on a sour note for Reading though after Alex McCarthy injured his shoulder in a collision with the goalpost.http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2123625_mccarthy_in_doubt_for_norwich_city_clash Fordham Jonny McCarthy in doubt for Norwich City clash Reading Post 7 November 2012 3 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121110151917/http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2123625_mccarthy_in_doubt_for_norwich_city_clash 10 November 2012 The club later confirmed that he had been to see a specialist and would be out for a "little while".http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mccarthy-update-081112-474655.aspx McCarthy update Reading F.C 3 April 2013 On 8 November Simon Church became the first of several loan departures during the month, joining Huddersfield Town on a one-month deal.Reading F.C Huddersfield loan Church http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/church-joins-terriers-071112-474172.aspx 8 November 2012 Two days later the team faced Norwich City at the Madejski Stadium in a game that ended goalless and consigned Reading to a sixth draw in ten games.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20190209 Reading 0–0 Norwich BBC Sport 3 April 2013 The following week Reading were again at home for the visit of Everton. The visitors took the lead in the 10th minute after a series of defensive errors allowed Steven Naismith to score from close range. Everton then had several chances to extend their lead before a second half Adam Le Fondre inspired comeback gave Reading a 2–1 lead. Having headed in a Nicky Shorey free-kick to draw the scores level, Le Fondre then converted a late penalty and Reading held on to earn their first Premier League win at the eleventh attempt.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20278425 Reading 2–1 Everton BBC Sport 3 April 2013 In mid-November a series of loan returns and departures were completed. Firstly, on 20 November, goalkeeper Mikkel Andersen returned from Portsmouth having made 19 appearances during his three-month stay. He was followed the next day by Michael Hector who was recalled early from Shrewsbury Town having fallen out of first team contention. Within hours of being recalled Hector was on the move again, joining Aldershot Town until January whilst Angus MacDonald joined Torquay United on a similar deal. Lawson D'Ath extended his stay at Cheltenham Town and was joined at the club by Jake Taylor with both signing until the beginning of January. The loan business was completed by Simon Church who extended his stay at Huddersfield for a further five weeks.Church extends loan deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/loan-update-211112-501680.aspx Reading F.C 23 November 2012 Reading travelled away to Wigan Athletic on 24 November for their next league fixture, with the game ending in a 3–2 defeat. Sean Morrison's first league goal for the club put them into the lead before Jordi Gómez equalised after 58 minutes. Gómez then scored Wigan's second until a calamitous Ali Al-Habsi own goal levelled the scores again. The game looked set to finish 2–2 before a Wigan counter-attack allowed Gómez to seal his hat-trick and the win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20374799 Wigan 3–2 Reading BBC Sport 3 April 2013 Three days later the final game of the month saw Reading head north to face Aston Villa. Despite several chances, neither team could make the breakthrough until the last ten minutes when Christian Benteke scored a header to give Villa a vital 1–0 win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20405324 Aston Villa 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 3 April 2013 Although the win against Everton briefly lifted the Royals out of the bottom three, defeats by relegation rivals Wigan and Aston Villa meant they finished November in 19th, four points off safety. December thumb|upright|alt=Pogrebnyak playing for Fulham in 2012.|Pavel Pogrebnyak whose early goal against West Ham United gave Reading just their second win of the season. Pictured in 2012, playing for Fulham. Reading started the month with a home game against Manchester United. The Royals took the lead through Hal Robson-Kanu before an Anderson strike and a Wayne Rooney penalty, following a Jay Tabb foul, gave United a 2–1 lead after 16 minutes. Three minutes later Adam Le Fondre headed in a Nicky Shorey corner to level the scores, before Sean Morrison put Reading back in front from another Shorey corner. Rooney scored his second after half an hour to again bring the visitors level before Robin van Persie scored five minutes later to give United a 4–3 lead and the win. With all seven goals coming in the first 35 minutes, the game equalled a Premier League record for most goals scored in the first half of a match.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20474791 Reading 3–4 Manchester United BBC Sport 8 April 2013 On 2 December the draw for the FA Cup third round took place with Reading handed an away tie against Crawley Town to be played in early January.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-face-crawley-in-fa-cup-281112-513697.aspx Royals face Crawley in FA Cup Reading F.C 8 April 2013 Three days later Shaun Cummings became the latest player to commit his future to the club, signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract.Cummings signs new deal http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/cummings-signs-new-deal-051212-526552.aspx Reading F.C 5 December 2012 The news was followed by confirmation that, despite initial hopes his injury sustained in November was not too serious, Alex McCarthy had been forced to undergo shoulder surgery, potentially ruling him out for the rest of the season.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/alex-op-061212-528369.aspx McCarthy op a success Reading F.C 8 April 2013 Reading's next league game was an away trip to Southampton on 8 December which they lost 1–0. A second half Jason Puncheon goal was enough to secure the win for Southampton in a game they dominated.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20564808 Southampton 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 9 April 2013 Three days later Reading travelled north to play their postponed match against Sunderland, originally scheduled to be played in August. A disappointing performance saw Sunderland run out 3–0 winners with goals from James McClean and Steven Fletcher in the first half, and Stéphane Sessègnon in second half injury time.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20590519 Sunderland 3–0 Reading BBC Sport 10 April 2013 Academy graduate Dominic Samuel made his professional debut in the game, coming on in the 72nd minute and becoming Reading's youngest top flight player in the process.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/samuel-pro-debut-111212-538973.aspx Samuel makes pro debut Reading F.C 10 April 2013 Controversy arose after the game when it emerged that Danny Guthrie had refused to travel with the team to Sunderland, stating that his "head was not in the right place" to play.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/brian-on-guthrie-121212-539052.aspx Brian on Guthrie Reading F.C 10 April 2013 He was fined two-weeks wages by the club and later issued an apology to his teammates and the fans.http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2125621_guthrie_tells_reading_fc_hes_sorry_and_he_loves_the_club Fordham Jonny Guthrie tells Reading FC he's sorry and he loves the club Reading Post 12 December 2012 10 April 2013 In a quiet month of loan activity young goalkeeper Jon Henly was the only outgoing player, joining Hungerford Town on 14 December on a one-month deal.https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/279617108822863873 Loan Update: Jon Henly Twitter 14 December 2012 On 17 December Reading were back at the Madejski Stadium to face Arsenal in what turned out to be another high scoring game between the two sides. The visitors took a 4–0 lead through Lukas Podolski and a Santi Cazorla hat-trick before the Royals gave themselves a lifeline with two quick goals from Le Fondre and Jimmy Kébé. Any hopes of a comeback were dashed after 80 minutes though when Theo Walcott scored Arsenal's fifth as the game finished 5–2.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20662098 Reading 2–5 Arsenal BBC Sport 10 April 2013 The following weekend Reading were away to Manchester City and despite putting in a much improved performance, they were beaten 1–0. The Royals held out for 93 minutes until Gareth Barry rose above Nicky Shorey to head past Adam Federici and snatch victory.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20738298 Manchester City 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 10 April 2013 Boxing day saw the visit of Swansea City with a 0–0 draw enough to end a run of seven straight defeats. Adam Le Fondre had a second half goal disallowed for handball though they created few other chances with Federici forced to pull off a number of saves to keep Swansea from scoring.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20779150 Reading 0–0 Swansea City BBC Sport 10 April 2013 On the same day Matt Partridge returned from his loan spell at Bognor Regis Town having spent two months with the Rocks.http://www.therocks.co.uk/news63.htm Goodbye Bognor Regis Town F.C 29 December 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130115084213/http://www.therocks.co.uk/news63.htm 15 January 2013 The last game of the month saw Reading clinch a vital 1–0 win over West Ham United at the Madejski. A mistake from James Collins allowed Pavel Pogrebnyak to score after just five minutes and the Royals held on for just their second win of the season.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20823239 Reading 1–0 West Ham United BBC Sport 10 April 2013 Despite a good end to the month, the team managed just four points from a possible 21 and remained in 19th place going into the new year. The year ended with the return of Simon Church from his loan spell at Huddersfield having been with the Yorkshire side since early November.http://www.examiner.co.uk/huddersfield-town-fc/huddersfield-town-fc-players/alan-lee/2012/12/31/huddersfield-town-hopeful-jack-hunt-will-face-leicester-city-86081-32517841/ Thomson Dougie Huddersfield Town hopeful Jack Hunt will face Leicester City Daily Examiner Huddersfield 31 December 2012 10 April 2013 January The first game of the new year took place on 1 January against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Reading took the lead in the 4th minute when Ian Harte's free kick rebounded off the crossbar allowing Pavel Pogrebnyak to head in from close range. Spurs levelled within five minutes through Michael Dawson, before second half goals from Emmanuel Adebayor and Clint Dempsey secured a 3–1 win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20840937 Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 Reading BBC Sport 16 April 2013 Four days later Reading played their FA Cup third round match away to Crawley Town and quickly found themselves 1–0 down when Nicky Adams scored after just 14 seconds, the fastest ever FA Cup goal.Quick off the mark http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/News/2013/Jan/third-round-crawley-reading-nicky-adams.aspx The FA 8 January 2013 Adam Le Fondre equalised in the 13th minute before Noel Hunt scored Reading's second just before half time. A Le Fondre penalty soon after half time sealed a 3–1 win and saw the Royals progress into the fourth round.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20863516 Crawley Town 1–3 Reading BBC Sport 16 April 2013 The day after the match, the draw for the fourth round was made with Reading handed a home tie against Sheffield United to be played at the end of the month.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fa-cup-draw-580468.aspx Royals to face Blades Reading F.C 16 April 2013 On 12 January the team were back in Premier League action at home to West Bromwich Albion. The visitors took the lead after 19 minutes through Romelu Lukaku who then doubled the lead midway through the second half. With less than ten minutes remaining Jimmy Kébé pulled one back from close range, before winning a penalty which Adam Le Fondre converted to level the scores. The comeback was completed on 90 minutes when Pavel Pogrebnyak latched onto the end of a free kick, tapping it past Ben Foster and clinching what had seemed an unlikely win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20919136 Reading 3–2 West Bromwich Albion BBC Sport 16 April 2013 The following weekend Reading travelled north to face Newcastle United and secured their first away win of the season thanks to another late comeback. Newcastle took the lead in the first half through a Yohan Cabaye freekick and remained in front until the 71st minute when substitute Adam Le Fondre equalised with his first touch. Le Fondre then won the game with his second goal six minutes later as Reading held on for a 2–1 victory.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20996823 Newcastle United 1–2 Reading BBC Sport 16 April 2013 On 26 January Reading's FA Cup fourth round tie against Sheffield United took place at the Madejski Stadium. The Royals took the lead after six minutes through Noel Hunt and doubled their advantage just before half time when Mikele Leigertwood scored with a powerful shot from distance. Hunt grabbed his second five minutes after half time with Garath McCleary also getting on the score sheet as game finished 4–0.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21095930 Reading 4–0 Sheffield United BBC Sport 16 April 2013 Following the match the Royals were drawn against Manchester United in the fifth round with the tie to be played in mid-February.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21217797 Giant-killers Oldham to face Everton in FA Cup fifth round BBC Sport 16 April 2013 Reading's final game of the month took place four days later with the visit of Chelsea to the Madejski. Goals from Juan Mata in first half injury time, and Frank Lampard midway through the second half had given Chelsea a comfortable lead but with 87 minutes gone Adam Le Fondre pulled one back for Reading. With the hosts still heading for defeat, Le Fondre then volleyed in a Hope Akpan flick-on to salvage a point in the fifth minute of stoppage time.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21156120 Reading 2–2 Chelsea BBC Sport 16 April 2013 Having secured seven points from a possible twelve in January, the draw with Chelsea took the Royals out of the relegation zone for the first time since November. For their roles in the revival, manager Brian McDermott was awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month award, whilst Le Fondre, who scored fives times in the league during January, was named Premier League Player of the Month. Transfers Reading's first piece of business was announced on 31 December with Portuguese utility player Daniel Carriço joining the club for €750,000 from Sporting CP. On 8 January midfielder Hope Akpan signed on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Crawley Town for £300,000 plus add-ons,Royals sign Akpan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/akpan-signs-080113-586905.aspx Reading F.C 8 January 2013 and he was followed by Stephen Kelly who joined from Fulham on a two-and-a-half-year contract three days later.Kelly signs http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/kelly-signs-110113-592502.aspx?pageView=full#anchored Reading F.C 11 January 2013 In mid-January Stopilla Sonzu joined the club for four days to train and be assessed by the coaching staffhttp://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sunzu-to-train-140113-598036.aspx Sunzu to train Reading F.C 15 April 2013 with a view to a potential permanent transfer in the future.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/sunzu-update-611381.aspx Sunzu update Reading F.C 15 April 2013 No further deals were completed until 30 January when Nick Blackman joined from Sheffield United on a three-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/blackman-joins-the-royals-300113-629083.aspx Blackman joins the Royals Reading F.C 30 January 2013 Both Akpan and Blackman joined from their respective club within days of playing against Reading in the FA Cup. Following the closure of the transfer window manager Brian McDermott revealed that the club had tried, and failed, in last-minute deals to sign Tom Ince,http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11673/8452243/Transfer-news-Reading-bid-for-Tom-Ince-Brian-McDermott-confirms Transfer news: Reading bid for Tom Ince, Brian McDermott confirms Sky Sports 15 April 2013 and former Reading player Gylfi Sigurðsson.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21291221 Gylfi Sigurdsson: Reading failed with bid for Tottenham player BBC Sport 15 April 2013 As well as the four permanent transfers, January saw several players return to, and leave the club on loan. On 1 January Gozie Ugwu returned from his spell at Yeovil Town,http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Yeovil-Town-close-permanent-deal-striker-Paddy/story-17732034-detail/story.html https://archive.today/20130505122809/http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Yeovil-Town-close-permanent-deal-striker-Paddy/story-17732034-detail/story.html dead 5 May 2013 Sweet Chris Yeovil Town close in on permanent deal for striker Paddy Madden Western Gazette Yeovil 1 January 2013 15 April 2013 whilst Michael Hector extended his stay at Aldershot Town the following day, keeping him with the club until the end of the month.http://www.theshots.co.uk/news/article/madjo-moves-on-449775.aspx Guy Madjo departs Aldershot Town F.C 15 April 2013 Young striker Dominic Samuel joined Colchester United on a one-month youth loan on 3 JanuarySamuel loaned to U's http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/samuel-loaned-to-us-575253.aspx Reading F.C 3 January 2013 with Karl Sheppard returning from his spell at Accrington Stanley the same day.http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/index.php/newsy/5173 https://archive.today/20130419122325/http://www.accringtonstanley.co.uk/index.php/newsy/5173 dead 19 April 2013 Sheppard returns to Reading Accrington Stanley F.C 16 January 2013 The day after, Jake Taylor extended his loan with Cheltenham Town for another month, though Lawson D'Ath's deal with the Robins was not renewed and he returned to Reading having made three appearances.Another Month For Jake http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/another-month-for-jake-578726.aspx Cheltenham Town F.C 4 January 2013 On 8 January Angus MacDonald's loan to Torquay United was extended until the end of the season and a week later Jon Henly returned after a one-month stay with Hungerford Town. Having returned from Yeovil two weeks earlier, Gozie Ugwu was on the move again, this time to Plymouth Argyle on a one-month youth loan on 17 January.http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/good-gozie-604248.aspx Good Gozie Yeovil Town F.C 17 January 2013 A final flurry of activity began on 28 January when Jake Taylor was recalled from Cheltenham having started just one game since his loan was extended.http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/jake-recall-624153.aspx Recall for Jake Cheltenham Town F.C 28 January 2013 The following day Michael Hector returned from Aldershot and was immediately loaned out again, swapping places with Taylor and joining Cheltenham for a month.http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/hector-on-loan-628297.aspx Hector in on loan Cheltenham Town F.C 30 January 2013 The last day of the month saw two young players move out on loan. Jordan Obita joined Oldham Athletic for one monthhttp://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130131-obita-630188.aspx Latics sign Obita Oldham Athletic A.F.C 12 February 2013 whilst Karl Sheppard rejoined his former club Shamrock Rovers until July 2013.http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/3114-sheppard-joins-hoops-on-loan Sheppard joins Hoops Shamrock Rovers F.C 12 February 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140107195816/http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/3114-sheppard-joins-hoops-on-loan 7 January 2014 Deadline day also saw Dominic Samuel return from his spell at Colchester having made two appearances.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/samuel-returns-310113-630059.aspx Samuel returns to the Royals Reading F.C 31 January 2013 February thumb|left|upright|alt=Jimmy Kébé playing for Reading in 2011.|Jimmy Kébé, who scored twice against Sunderland to give Reading their third win in four games. Pictured in 2011. The month began with a home game against Sunderland on 2 February which Reading won 2–1. The hosts took the lead through Jimmy Kébé in the 7th minute, only for Craig Gardner to equalise with a penalty midway through the first half. With only five minutes left, Kébé popped up again and headed in at the far post to seal victory for Reading and make it three wins from four matches.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21209437 Reading 2–1 Sunderland BBC Sport 29 April 2013 The following week Reading travelled away to Stoke City and after a goalless first half, found themselves 2–0 down thanks to goals from Robert Huth and Cameron Jerome. Adrian Mariappa pulled one back with his first goal for Reading in the 83rd minute, but Stoke held on for a 2–1 win, ending Reading's four-game unbeaten run.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21311268 Stoke City 2–1 Reading BBC Sport 29 April 2013 On 12 February, having fallen out of first team contention, Kaspars Gorkšs joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-month loan with a view to a permanent deal. In preparation for their FA Cup fifth round tie away to Manchester United, Reading headed to Dubai for warm weather training.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-head-to-dubai-090213-646993.aspx Royals head to Dubai Reading F.C 29 April 2013 The match itself took place on 18 February with United prevailing 2–1 thanks to second half goals from Nani and Javier Hernández. A late Jobi McAnuff strike, his first goal of the season, proved no more than a consolation for the Royals.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21449426 Manchester United 2–1 Reading BBC Sport 29 April 2013 The following day, despite barely featuring because of injury, Gozie Ugwu extended his stay with Plymouth Argyle for a second month.http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-extends-stay-662662.aspx Gozie extends stay Plymouth Argyle F.C 19 February 2013 The final game in February saw Wigan Athletic visit the Madejski Stadium for a crucial relegation clash. Wigan took the lead on 44 minutes through Arouna Koné, who then scored again just one minute later to give Wigan a 2–0 lead at the break. Maynor Figueroa made it 3–0 soon after the restart before Pavel Pogrebnyak completed a miserable day for the Royals when he was sent off for a reckless challenge after 56 minutes.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21482854 Reading 0–3 Wigan Athletic BBC Sport 29 April 2013 Four days later the club announced that they had signed a partnership with Turkish side Galatasaray, paving the way for co-operation on academy, scouting and other matters.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/turkish-partnership-260213-680646.aspx Turkish partnership Reading F.C 29 April 2013 February ended with news that Michael Hector had extended his stay at Cheltenham Town,http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/hector-extends-loan-685541.aspx Hector extends stay Cheltenham Town F.C 28 February 2013 whilst Jake Taylor joined Crawley Town on a one-month loan.http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/jake-taylor-signs-633133.aspx https://archive.today/20130408001337/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/jake-taylor-signs-633133.aspx dead 8 April 2013 Reds sign Taylor Crawley Town F.C 5 March 2013 March On 2 March Reading travelled to Everton for their first game of the month. Goals from Marouane Fellaini, Steven Pienaar and Kevin Mirallas gave Everton a commanding lead, with Hal Robson-Kanu's late strike only a consolation as the hosts ran 3–1 winners.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21556702 Everton 3–1 Reading BBC Sport 16 May 2013 The following week Jordan Obita extended his youth loan at Oldham Athletic until 1 April,http://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130305-obita-694653.aspx Obita extends stay Oldham Athletic A.F.C 5 March 2013 whilst Jay Tabb moved to Ipswich Town on a one-month loan having fallen out of first-team contention.http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/tabb-to-join-on-loan-700298.aspx Jay Tabb to join on loan Ipswich Town F.C 7 March 2013 On 7 March, after nearly eight years with Reading, Brynjar Gunnarsson moved back to KR, the club he started his career with.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/brynjar-leaves-the-royals-698222.aspx Brynjar leaves the Royals Reading F.C 7 March 2013 Two days later Reading were at the Madejski Stadium to face fellow relegation rivals Aston Villa. The Royals took the lead through a Nathan Baker own goal but held on to it for just one minute before Christian Benteke levelled for Villa. Gabriel Agbonlahor then struck on the stroke of half time, and with no further goals in the second half, the game finished 2–1 to the visitors.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21639183 Reading 1–2 Aston Villa BBC Sport 16 May 2013 The evening before the game, the club had received further bad news with Jason Roberts revealing that he would miss the rest of the season after having surgery on the hip injury he sustained against Southampton in December.Roberts fears his season is over https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/roberts-fears-his-season-is-over-29118680.html 29 September 2020 The Irish Independent 8 March 2013 On 11 March, after four successive defeats, manager Brian McDermott was sacked by the club.Brian McDermott Sacked http://www.thesackrace.com/news/11th-march-2013/reading-sack-brian-mcdermott/ The Sack Race 3 April 2013 He was followed out of the club by first-team coaches Nigel Gibbs and Yannis Anastasiou, with Academy Manager Eamonn Dolan taking over first team duties in a caretaker capacity.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/the-hardest-decision-709898.aspx The hardest decision Reading F.C 16 May 2013 On the same day, Gozie Ugwu was recalled early from his injury-plagued loan spell at Plymouth Argyle,http://www.pafc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-returns-to-reading-707877.aspx Gozie returns to Reading Plymouth Argyle F.C 22 March 2013 whilst later that week, Lawson D'Ath and Charlie Losasso both left the club on loan, joining Exeter City and Isthmian Premier Division side Whitehawk respectively until the end of the season.D'Ath joins Grecians on loan http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-joins-grecians-on-loan-715777.aspx Exeter City F.C 15 March 2013Reading's Lawson D'Ath on loan https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21800010 BBC Sport 15 March 2013http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/whitehawk/news/hawks-get-three-new-players-fo-895279.html Hawks get three new players for run in Whitehawk F.C 24 March 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140408233958/http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/whitehawk/news/hawks-get-three-new-players-fo-895279.html 8 April 2014 deadhttp://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/nonleague/10294317.Hawks__delight_at_treble_swoop/ Griggs Howard Hawks' delight at treble swoop 24 March 2013 The Argus 16 March 2013 Brighton On 16 March, Dolan took charge of his first and only game as caretaker manager away to Manchester United, with a solitary Wayne Rooney goal giving United a 1–0 win.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21724400 Manchester United 1–0 Reading BBC Sport 16 May 2013 Soon afterwards Reading announced their first transfer business of the forthcoming summer, with Icelandic duo Samúel Fridjónsson and Tómas Urbancic set to sign on 1 July.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/fridjonssonurbancic-200313-725396.aspx Icelandic duo set to sign Reading F.C 16 May 2013 Fifteen days after McDermott was sacked, Nigel Adkins was appointed as the Reading's new manager on a three-year contract with his former assistant at Southampton, Andy Crosby, also joining the club. Adkins first game in charge took place on 30 March and saw Reading travel to Arsenal with the game finishing 4–1 to the Gunners. Hal Robson-Kanu again scored a late consolation, with Arsenal's four goals bringing their total against Reading this season to 16.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21909236 Arsenal 4–1 Reading BBC Sport 2 April 2013 The end of the month saw Michael Hector extend his loan with Cheltenham Town until the end of the season,http://www.ctfc.com/news/article/hector-extension-738524.aspx Hector extends loan Cheltenham Town F.C 28 March 2013 and Jake Taylor return after a one-month spell at Crawley Town.http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/shrewsbury-a-preview-432595.aspx Shrewsbury match preview Crawley Town F.C 2 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130403150420/http://www.crawleytownfc.com/news/article/shrewsbury-a-preview-432595.aspx 3 April 2013 April thumb|upright|alt=Craig Goodwin playing for Newcastle Jets in 2012.|Craig Goodwin who joined Reading on trial for three weeks in April. Pictured in 2012, playing for Newcastle Jets. April began with the return of Jordan Obita following his two-month spell at Oldham Athletichttp://www.oldhamathletic.co.uk/news/article/20130402-obita-747977.aspx Obita back at Reading Oldham Athletic A.F.C 2 April 2013 and the extension of Jay Tabb's loan at Ipswich Town until the end of the season.http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/tabb-to-extend-stay-752452.aspx Jay extends stay Ipswich Town F.C 4 April 2013 The first game of the month was at home against Southampton on 6 April with the Saints winning 2–0. A goal in each half from Jay Rodriguez and Adam Lallana were enough for a comfortable Southampton victory.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21979802 Reading 0–2 Southampton BBC Sport 30 May 2013 Two days later Newcastle Jets player Craig Goodwin joined the club on trial for two weeksGoodwin trains with Royals http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/goodwin-trains-with-royals-080413-759348.aspx Reading F.C 8 April 2013 and though the trial was later extended to allow Goodwin to play in a reserve game, he was not offered a contract following its conclusion.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/more-from-the-gaffer...-190413-781423.aspx More from the manager Reading F.C 30 May 2013https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1477338/another-door-opens-for-goodwin/ Dillon Robert Another door opens for Goodwin Newcastle Herald 3 May 2013 30 May 2013 On 11 April, Reading announced another young player would be joining the club over the summer with 17-year-old American goalkeeper Aleksander Gogic set to sign a two-year professional deal prior to the 2013–14 season.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-sign-young-goalkeeper-110413-766154.aspx Young 'keeper set to sign Reading F.C 30 May 2013 Reading's current goalkeeper Alex McCarthy was largely to thank for the Royals' 0–0 draw with Liverpool on 13 April, with his performance earning him the man-of-the-match award and giving Reading their first clean sheet in nine games against Liverpool.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22049679 Reading 0–0 Liverpool BBC Sport 30 May 2013 One week later the team travelled to Carrow Road to face Norwich City. After a goalless first half, Norwich struck twice in 90 seconds with a long range Garath McCleary shot not enough to salvage anything as the game finished 2–1 to the hosts.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22133281 Norwich 2–1 Reading BBC Sport 30 May 2013 The last game of the month took place on 28 April as Reading faced 19th place Queens Park Rangers at the Madejski Stadium. Despite both teams needing a win to maintain any hope of avoiding relegation, a drab 0–0 draw condemned both to Championship football for the 2013–14 season. May Reading travelled to Fulham on 4 May and recorded only their second away win of the season with two goals from Hal Robson-Kanu and one each from Jem Karacan and Adam Le Fondre securing a 4–2 victory.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22320520 Fulham 2–4 Reading BBC Sport 5 June 2013 Le Fondre's strike also set a new Premier League record for most goals scored as a substitute.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/le-fondre-takes-season-gong-821730.aspx Le Fondre wins season award Reading F.C 15 May 2013 Ten days later, Reading played their last home game of the season against Manchester City, losing 0–2.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22430447 Reading 0–2 Manchester City BBC Sport 5 June 2013 Prior to kick-off, Le Fondre was named the Reading F.C. Player of the Season, with Alex McCarthy and Hal Robson-Kanu coming second and third respectively. On 16 May, McCarthy also became Reading's first youth graduate to be called up to the England squad since the start of the academy era.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mccarthy-called-up-160513-825007.aspx McCarthy in England squad Reading F.C 5 June 2013 On the same day the club announced they had agreed in principle to buy land at Bearwood Lakes Golf Club for a new training ground.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/training-ground-150513-823754.aspx Training ground deal Reading F.C 2 June 2013 The final game of the season took place on 19 May away to West Ham United. Garath McCleary and Le Fondre both scored for Reading, but a Kevin Nolan hat-trick helped the Hammers to a 4–2 win and consigned the Royals to a 22nd defeat in 38 games.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22499173 West Ham United 4–2 Reading BBC Sport 5 June 2013 The following week the club announced that ten senior players would be leaving the club upon the expiry of their contracts. Among those leaving were Noel Hunt, Ian Harte, Nicky Shorey and Jay Tabb. Under-21s and Academy thumb|left|upright|alt=Chris Cummins at a Toronto FC press conference in 2009.|Chris Cummins, Reading's development coach and under-21 manager. Pictured in 2009 whilst interim head coach of Toronto FC. Reading's application for Category 1 academy status under the new Elite Player Performance Plan meant that their under-21 and under-18 teams would compete in the new Professional Development League 1 for the 2012–13 season.http://www.thefa.com/~/media/Files/PDF/the-fa-2012-13/2012-13-rules/youth-development-rules.ashx Youth development rules The Football Association PDF 7 June 2013 Although the under-21 league games are predominantly contested by the younger players, one goalkeeper, and three outfield players over the age of 21 are eligible for selection for each fixture.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/how-does-the-u21s-league-work-071112-474123.aspx How does the U21s league work? Reading F.C 7 June 2013 The under-21s first game of the season was a 3–1 defeat away to West Ham with Ryan Edwards scoring Reading's only goal.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u21-wham-210812-326289.aspx Opening defeat for U21s Reading F.C 4 September 2012 A heavy 6–1 defeat of West Bromwich Albion, and 3–0 victory over Norwich City followed before a run of four games without a win. They won a further two games, against Norwich and West Ham, but ended the first league phase with another four-game winless run which consigned them to seventh position.http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL Under-21 league tables: Phase 1 The Premier League 7 June 2013 31 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131231073134/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL dead The second-from-bottom finish meant the under-21s were placed in Group 2 for the second phase of the competition. They again began with a defeat, losing 3–1 away to Manchester Cityhttp://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/dath-scores-at-city-140113-598262.aspx D'Ath scores at City Reading F.C 7 June 2013 but went on to win six of their next eight games, including two wins over Stoke City and a 3–0, Dominic Samuel inspired victory over Man City.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/doms-goal-goes-viral-050313-695282.aspx Dom's goal goes viral Reading F.C 7 June 2013 Their hopes of reaching the knockout stages were ended though after three successive defeats saw them finish in third place, with only the top team advancing.http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=ELITE Under-21 league tables: Phase 2 The Premier League 7 June 2013 9 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130509035650/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u21-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=ELITE dead With six goals each, Lawson D'Ath and Dominic Samuel were Reading's joint top scorers over the season.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/u21fixtures/ Under-21 fixtures Reading F.C 7 June 2013 At the end of the season Charlie Losasso and Josh Webb, who had both featured regularly for the under-21s, were among the ten players released by the club. Reading also confirmed and that development coach, and under-21 manager, Chris Cummins would leave at the end of the season, having been with the club since 2011.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/chris-cummins-160513-824547.aspx Best wishes to Chris Reading F.C 7 June 2013 The under-18s also started their season against West Ham, drawing 2–2. They lost just one game during the initial league phase, a 3–2 defeat by Bolton,http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/u18sbolton-389210.aspx First defeat for U18s Reading F.C 7 June 2013 finishing top of the table with 11 wins from 14.http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u18-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL Under-18 league table: Phase 1 The Premier League 7 June 2013 12 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150312225024/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u18-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=NATIONAL dead The team also progressed in the FA Youth Cup, beating Brentford 5–1 at Griffin Park in December.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/royals-ease-past-brentford-121212-540990.aspx Royals ease past Brentford Reading F.C 7 June 2013 By winning their league, the under-18s were placed in the Elite Group for the second half of the season.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-top-group-031212-522642.aspx Academy top group Reading F.C 7 June 2013 They struggled initially, losing three of their first four matches and were also knocked out of the Youth Cup in the fourth round after a 2–0 home defeat by Bolton.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/brave-royals-out-of-cup-602728.aspx?pageView=full Brave Royals out of Cup Reading F.C 7 June 2013 Following the run of defeats, the under-18s won ten matches in a row, including doubles over Chelsea and Crystal Palace, finishing second in the group on goal difference to Fulham and qualifying for knockout stage.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/fixtures-results/Academyfixtures/ Academy fixtures Reading F.C 7 June 2013http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u18-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=ELITE Under-18 league table: Phase 2 The Premier League 7 June 2013 9 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130509024407/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/barclays-u18-premier-league-tables.html?paramYouthStage=ELITE dead After beating Everton 4–0 in the semi-final Reading faced Fulham in the final but could not extend their winning run to twelve, losing 3–0.http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2012-13/may/barclays-u18-final-fulham-crowned-champions.html Barclays U18s: Fulham crowned champions Premier League 7 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131002040721/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2012-13/may/barclays-u18-final-fulham-crowned-champions.html 2 October 2013 http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/a-season-to-remember-280513-836586.aspx A season to remember Reading F.C 7 June 2013 Following their successful season, the club offered eight scholars professional contracts for the 2013–14 season, including Uche Ikpeazu who was the top scorer in the country at under-18 level with 28 goals.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/academy-offers-240513-835156.aspx Academy offers Reading F.C 7 June 2013 Transfers List of English football transfers summer 2012 List of English football transfers winter 2012–13 In Date Position Nationality Name From Fee 2 May 2012 GK SCO Jonathan Henly Academy —Reading F.C Brian vows to support youth http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2751275,00.html 8 May 2012 2 May 2012 DF ENG Matt Partridge Academy — 2 May 2012 FW ENG Dominic Samuel Academy — 2 May 2012 MF ENG Josh Webb Academy — 16 May 2012 MF JAM Garath McCleary Nottingham Forest Bosman 29 June 2012 MF ENG Danny Guthrie Newcastle United Bosman 5 July 2012 FW RUS Pavel Pogrebnyak Fulham Free 6 July 2012 DF IRE Pierce Sweeney IRE Bray Wanderers Undisclosed 10 July 2012 DF ENG Nicky Shorey West Bromwich Albion Free 17 July 2012 DF JAM Adrian Mariappa Watford Undisclosed 17 July 2012 DF WAL Chris Gunter Nottingham Forest £2,300,000 20 August 2012 GK ENG Stuart Taylor Manchester City Free 1 January 2013 DF POR Daniel Carriço POR Sporting CP €750,000Reading sign Sporting Lisbon defender Daniel Carrico https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/reading-sign-sporting-lisbon-defender-daniel-carrico-8434232.html https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/reading-sign-sporting-lisbon-defender-daniel-carrico-8434232.html 1 May 2022 subscription live The Telegraph 31 December 2012 London 31 December 2012Carrico deal agreed http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/carrico-agreed-311212-570705.aspx Reading FC 31 December 2012 8 January 2013 MF ENG Hope Akpan Crawley Town £300,000 11 January 2013 DF IRL Stephen Kelly Fulham Undisclosed 30 January 2013 FW ENG Nick Blackman Sheffield United Undisclosed Out Date Position Nationality Name To Fee 13 July 2012 FW FRA Mathieu Manset SUI Sion Undisclosed 6 August 2012 MF ENG Michail Antonio Sheffield Wednesday Undisclosed 7 March 2013 MF ISL Brynjar Gunnarsson ISL KR Free Loans out Date from Date to Position Nationality Name To 17 July 2012 Season-long DF ENG Joseph Mills Burnley 19 July 2012 1 January 2013 FW ENG Gozie Ugwu Yeovil Town 24 July 2012 22 November 2012 DF ENG Michael Hector Shrewsbury Town 30 July 2012 28 September 2012 DF ENG Angus MacDonald AFC Wimbledon 4 August 2012 3 January 2013 FW IRL Karl Sheppard Accrington Stanley 4 August 2012 Season-long FW ENG Brett Williams Woking 17 August 2012 20 November 2012 GK DEN Mikkel Andersen Portsmouth 21 August 2012 21 October 2012 MF ENG Jordan Obita Portsmouth 19 October 2012 26 December 2012 DF ENG Matt Partridge Bognor Regis Townhttp://www.therocks.co.uk/news43.htm New Signing Bognor Regis Town FC 6 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115083714/http://www.therocks.co.uk/news43.htm 15 January 2013 deadhttp://www.therocks.co.uk/news52.htm Matt Partridge Bognor Regis Town FC 22 November 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130115083833/http://www.therocks.co.uk/news52.htm 15 January 2013 25 October 2012 2 January 2013 MF ENG Lawson D'Ath Cheltenham Town 8 November 2012 31 December 2012 FW WAL Simon Church Huddersfield Town 22 November 2012 29 January 2013 DF ENG Michael Hector Aldershot Townhttp://www.theshots.co.uk/news/Aldershot86918.ink Loan deals confirmed Aldershot Town FC 22 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121128105508/http://www.theshots.co.uk/news/Aldershot86918.ink 28 November 2012 dead 22 November 2012 End of the season DF ENG Angus MacDonald Torquay UnitedPilnick Brent Torquay United extend Angus MacDonald loan from Reading https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20943851 BBC Sport 8 January 2013Back to Gus http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/back-to-gus-502201.aspx Torquay United 22 November 2012 https://archive.today/20130204234130/http://www.torquayunited.com/news/article/back-to-gus-502201.aspx 4 February 2013 dead 22 November 2012 28 January 2013 MF WAL Jake Taylor Cheltenham Town 14 December 2012 14 January 2013 GK SCO Jon Henly Hungerford Town 3 January 2013 31 January 2013 FW ENG Dominic Samuel Colchester United 17 January 2013 11 March 2013 FW ENG Gozie Ugwu Plymouth Argyle 30 January 2013 End of the season DF ENG Michael Hector Cheltenham Town 31 January 2013 1 April 2013 MF ENG Jordan Obita Oldham Athletic 31 January 2013 3 November 2013 FW IRL Karl Sheppard IRL Shamrock Rovershttp://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 Sheppard to stay at Hoops Evening Herald Dublin 3 July 2013 12 February 2013 End of the season DF LAT Kaspars Gorkšs Wolverhampton WanderersGorkss joins Wolves on loan http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gorkss-joins-wolves-on-loan-652647.aspx Reading FC 12 February 2013 28 February 2013 31 March 2013 MF WAL Jake Taylor Crawley Town 7 March 2013 End of the season MF IRL Jay Tabb Ipswich Town 15 March 2013 End of the season MF ENG Lawson D'Ath Exeter City 15 March 2013 End of the season MF ENG Charlie Losasso Whitehawk Released Date Position Nationality Name Joined Date 24 May 2013Contract Offers http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/contract-offers-240513-834531.aspx Reading F.C 24 May 2013 FW WAL Simon Church Charlton Athletic 1 August 2013Simon Church & Marvin Sordell join Charlton Athletic https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23534618 BBC Sport 1 August 2013Charlton complete double striker swoop http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130801-charlton-complete-double-striker-swoop-959152.aspx Charlton Athletic F.C 1 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130804034903/http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/20130801-charlton-complete-double-striker-swoop-959152.aspx 4 August 2013 24 May 2013 LB IRL Ian Harte Bournemouth 1 July 2013Harte signs Cherries deal http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2013-06-27-harte-signs-cherries-deal-883541.aspx AFC Bournemouth 27 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130630120557/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/2013-06-27-harte-signs-cherries-deal-883541.aspx 30 June 2013 24 May 2013 FW IRL Noel Hunt Leeds United 3 July 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23159143 Noel Hunt: Leeds United sign former Reading striker BBC Sport 12 November 2013 24 May 2013 MF ENG Charlie Losasso Bournemouth 9 September 2013http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/sport/10664209.AFC_Bournemouth__Cherries_making_the_most_of_international_break_says_Howe/?ref=rss Wadley Ian 9 September 2013 Cherries making the most of international break says Howe Daily Echo Bournemouth 12 November 2013 24 May 2013 CB ENG Angus MacDonald Salisbury City 23 August 2013http://www.salisburycity-fc.co.uk/ Salisbury sign defender Angus MacDonald Salisbury City F.C 14 October 2013 24 May 2013 LB ENG Joseph Mills Burnley 1 July 2013Burnley: Joseph Mills to join Clarets on permanent basis https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22655283 BBC Sport 24 May 2013 24 May 2013 LB ENG Nicky Shorey Bristol City 30 August 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23897529 Nicky Shorey: Bristol City sign former Reading left-back BBC Sport 12 November 2013 24 May 2013 CM IRL Jay Tabb Ipswich Town 1 July 2013Midfielder agrees switch to Portman Road from July 1st after seeing contract at Reading expire http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/jay-tabb-joins-town-permanently-855684.aspx Ipswich Town F.C 5 June 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131122103525/http://www.itfc.co.uk/news/article/jay-tabb-joins-town-permanently-855684.aspx 22 November 2013Thanking the fans http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/thanking-the-fans-040613-855076.aspx Reading F.C 5 June 2013 24 May 2013 MF ENG Josh Webb Hayes & Yeading United 16 August 2013http://www.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/west-london-sport/allsport/2013/08/15/babb-adds-three-more-to-hayes-yeading-squad-113046-33731178/ Lewis Matt 15 August 2013 Babb adds three more to Hayes & Yeading squad Uxbridge Gazette 16 August 2013 24 May 2013 FW ENG Brett Williams Aldershot Town 8 August 2013http://www.theshots.co.uk/news/article/130808shotssignfive-979370.aspx Shots confirm five signings Aldershot Town F.C 12 November 2013 7 June 2013Premier League free transfer list 2012–13 http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/other/Premier-League-released-player-list-2012-13.pdf The Premier League 9 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130609082144/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/other/Premier-League-released-player-list-2012-13.pdf 9 June 2013 FW ENG Nicholas Bignall Basingstoke Town March 2014Basingstoke Town sign former Reading striker Nicholas Bignall 21 March 2014 http://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/sport/11095255.Basingstoke_Town_sign_former_Reading_striker_Nicholas_Bignall/?ref=ms Basingstoke Gazette 9 May 2014 Trial Date From Date To Position Nationality Name Last club 13 July 2012 20 August 2012 GK ENG Stuart Taylor Manchester City 8 April 2013JETS: Goodwin to extend stay at Reading 17 April 2013 https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1438577/jets-goodwin-to-extend-stay-at-reading/ theherald.com.au 22 April 2013 8 May 2013 DF AUS Craig Goodwin Newcastle Jets Squad match played 19 May 2013 No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (AgeAge as of the end of the season)Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.GoalsGoalkeepers 1 Adam Federici AUS GK yes 2013 5 19 1985 1 31 Torres 2005 2015http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/federici-contract-020812-289388.aspx Feds signs new deal Readingfc.co.uk 2 August 2012 4 September 2012 192 1 21 Alex McCarthy ENG GK yes 2013 5 19 1989 12 3 Academy 2007 2015http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2106033_mccarthy_signs_new_reading_fc_deal_and_joins_ipswich_town_on_loan McCarthy signs new Reading FC deal and joins Ipswich Town on loan Reading Post 7 June 2013 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 30 0 31 Mikkel Andersen DEN GK yes 2013 5 19 1988 12 17 AB Copenhagen 2007 2015 0 0 41 Stuart Taylor ENG GK yes 2013 5 19 1980 11 28 Manchester City 2012 2013 4 0 42 Jon Henly SCO GK yes 2013 5 19 1994 6 7 Academy 2012 2013 0 0Defenders 2 Chris Gunter WAL RB yes 2013 5 19 1989 7 21 Nottingham Forest 2012 2015 23 1 3 Nicky Shorey ENG LB yes 2013 5 19 1981 2 19 West Bromwich Albion 2012 2013 317 13 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 2013 5 19 1988 11 9 Academy 2006 2013 145 12 6 Adrian MariappaMariappa 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. JAM CB yes 2013 5 19 1986 10 3 Watford 2012 2015http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/mariappa-247502.aspx Mariappa signs on Reading F.C 7 June 2013 32 1 15 Sean Morrison ENG CB yes 2013 5 19 1991 1 8 Swindon Town 2011 2016 22 3 17 Kaspars Gorkšs LAT CB yes 2013 5 19 1981 11 6 QPR 2011 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14649727 Reading sign Kaspars Gorkss from Queens Park Rangers BBC Sport 7 June 2013 60 5 23 Ian Harte IRE LB yes 2013 5 19 1977 8 31 Carlisle United 2010 2013http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2781995,00.html The Official Site Reading FC 11 January 2012 4 September 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120608171854/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2781995%2C00.html 8 June 2012 99 15 24 Shaun CummingsCummings was born in Hammersmith, England, but qualified to represent Jamaica and made his international debut for Jamaica in September 2013. ENG RB yes 2013 5 19 1989 2 25 Chelsea 2009 2015 67 0 27 Stephen Kelly IRL RB yes 2013 5 19 1983 9 6 Fulham 2013 2015 18 0 32 Nick Arnold ENG RB yes 2013 5 19 1993 7 3 Academy 2011 2013 0 0 34 Angus MacDonald ENG CB yes 2013 5 19 1992 10 15 Academy 2011 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 2013 5 19 1992 7 19 Academy 2010 2014http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/story-18554114-detail/story.html Cheltenham Town: Michael Hector would be happy to return next season Gloucestershire Echo 7 June 2013 https://archive.today/20130615231407/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/story-18554114-detail/story.html 15 June 2013 dead 0 0 46 Matt Partridge ENG CB yes 2013 5 19 1993 11 7 Academy 2012 2013 0 0 47 Pierce Sweeney IRE CB yes 2013 5 19 1994 9 11 Bray Wanderers 2012 0 0 — Joseph Mills ENG LB yes 2013 5 19 1989 10 30 Southampton 2011 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16942756 Reading defender Joseph Mills signs new contract BBC Sport 8 June 2013 16 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 2013 5 19 1989 2 21 Academy 2007 2015 159 9 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 2013 5 19 1982 11 12 QPR 2011 2014http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2366989,00.html https://web.archive.org/web/20110528020437/http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10306~2366989%2C00.html 28 May 2011 Permanent Leigertwood deal agreed Reading F.C 7 June 2013 dead 105 10 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 2013 5 19 1981 11 9 Watford 2009 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14072003 Jobi McAnuff signs new Reading contract BBC Sport 7 June 2013 171 14 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 2013 5 19 1987 5 15 Nottingham Forest 2012 2015 37 4 14 Jimmy KebeKébé was born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, but qualified to represent Mali internationally and made his international debut for Mali in 2004. MLI RW yes 2013 5 19 1984 1 19 Lens 2008 2014https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16706613 Reading winger Jimmy Kebe signs new contract BBC Sport 7 June 2013 190 31 16 Jay TabbTabb was born in Wandsworth, England, but also qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland and represented Ireland at U-21 level in 2005. IRL CM yes 2013 5 19 1984 2 21 Coventry City 2009 2013 105 0 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 2013 5 19 1989 5 21 Academy 2007 2014http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2095652_robsonkanu_turns_down_rivals_to_stay_at_reading_fc Fordham Jonny 6 July 2011 Robson-Kanu turns down rivals to stay at Reading F.C. Reading Post 7 June 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110711073919/http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2095652_robsonkanu_turns_down_rivals_to_stay_at_reading_fc 11 July 2011 119 17 20 Danny Guthrie ENG CM yes 2013 5 19 1987 04 18 Newcastle United 2012 2015 25 1 25 Jake Taylor WAL MF yes 2013 5 19 1991 12 1 Academy 2009 2014http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/hector-taylor-to-discuss-deals-060514-1539489.aspx Hector & Taylor to discuss deals Reading F.C 25 May 2014 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 2 0 28 Hope Akpan ENG CM yes 2013 5 19 1991 8 14 Crawley Town 2013 2016https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/20959076 Reading sign Hope Akpan from Crawley Town BBC Sport 7 June 2013 9 0 29 Daniel Carriço POR CM yes 2013 5 19 1988 8 4 Sporting CP 2013 2015 3 0 37 Jordan Obita ENGlower-alpha ObitaNat Obita was born in Oxford, England, but qualified to represent Uganda and made his international debut for Uganda in June 2025. MF yes 2013 5 19 1993 12 8 Academy 2010 2014http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/obita-new-contract-101213-1228091.aspx Obita puts pen to paper Reading F.C 11 December 2013 2 0 38 Charlie Losasso ENG MF yes 2013 5 19 1992 11 11 Academy 2011 2013 0 0 40 Lawson D'Ath ENG MF yes 2013 5 19 1992 12 24 Academy 2010 2013 1 0 43 Josh Webb ENG MF yes 2013 5 19 1993 10 3 Academy 2012 2013 0 0 45 Ryan Edwards AUS MF yes 2013 5 19 1993 11 17 Australian Institute of Sport 2011 2015http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1121891/Ryan-Edwards-catching-attention-at-reading Ryan Edwards catching attention at Reading theworldgame.sbs.com.au 25 September 2012 25 September 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20140105044640/http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1121891/Ryan-Edwards-catching-attention-at-reading 5 January 2014 dead 0 0 Forwards 7 Pavel Pogrebnyak RUS FW yes 2013 5 19 1983 11 8 Fulham 2012 2016 32 8 9 Adam Le Fondre ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1986 12 2 Rotherham United 2011 2015 70 26 10 Noel Hunt IRE FW yes 2013 5 19 1982 12 26 Dundee United 2008 2013Brighton eye Reading forward http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130408/brighton-eye-reading-forward-195245 Talksport 9 April 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130412153436/http://www.talksport.co.uk/sports-news/football/premier-league/transfer-rumours/130408/brighton-eye-reading-forward-195245 12 April 2013 dead 162 39 18 Simon ChurchChurch 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. WAL FW yes 2013 5 19 1988 12 10 Academy 2007 2013 122 24 22 Nicholas Bignall ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1990 7 11 Academy 2008 2013http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/jun/premier-league-clubs-submit-retained-and-released-lists.html Premier League clubs submit retained and released lists The Premier League 12 June 2013 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 4 2 30 Nick Blackman ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1989 11 11 Sheffield United 2013 2016 11 0 33 Jason RobertsRoberts was born in Brent, England, but qualified to represent Grenada internationally through his father and made his international debut in 1999. Grenada FW yes 2013 5 19 1978 1 25 Blackburn Rovers 2012 2014http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/adkins-on-roberts-030513-806357.aspx Adkins on Roberts Reading F.C 7 June 2013 29 7 36 Gozie Ugwu ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1993 4 22 Academy 2011 2014http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article/gozie-signs-247020.aspx Ugwu pens new deal Reading F.C 7 June 2013 0 0 39 Brett Williams ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1987 12 1 Eastleigh 2011 2013 0 0 44 Dominic Samuel ENG FW yes 2013 5 19 1994 4 1 Academy 2012 1 0 — Karl Sheppard IRE FW yes 2013 5 19 1991 2 14 Shamrock Rovers 2012 2014http://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/readingfc/s/2106295_reading_fc_sign_karl_sheppard Fordham Jonny 12 January 2012 Reading FC sign Karl Sheppard Reading Post 7 June 2013 0 0 Left club during season 26 ISL MF Brynjar Gunnarsson to KR Reykjavík Competitions y Premier League 19th 18 August 2012 19 May 2013 League Cup 2nd round 4th round 28 August 2012 31 October 2012 FA Cup 3rd round 5th round 5 January 2013 18 February 2013 match played 19 May 2013 Pre-season friendlies 10 July 2012 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Didcot Town 2–3 Reading FC Reading XI Clark 2nd Half Heysham 2nd Half Obita 1st Half Sheppard 1st Half Edwards 1st Half nPower Loop Meadow Stadium Didcot W 14 July 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) AFC Wimbledon 0–7 Reading FC Reading Le Fondre 26 pen. 44 Antonio 50 Church 52 56 67 Obita 57 Kingsmeadow Kingston upon Thames 2,140 W 17 July 2012 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Ebbsfleet United 2–3 Reading FC Ebbsfleet Reading XI Greenhalgh 39 Phipp 61 Taylor 16 Obita 53 Williams 58 Stonebridge Road Northfleet 537 W 21 July 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Basingstoke Town 5–0 Basingstoke Town Reading XI Sills 9 Holder-Spooner 25 37 40 Delano 70 The Camrose Basingstoke L 21 July 2012 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Quarteirense POR 1–1 Reading FC Reading Harte 51 Estádio Municipal de Quarteira Quarteira, Portugal D 24 July 2012 19:30 BST (UTC+1) Boreham Wood 1–2 Boreham Wood Reading XI Hastings 16 Samuel 4 89 Meadow Park Borehamwood W 24 July 2012 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Sheffield Wednesday 2–0 Reading FC Reading M. Jones 44 O'Grady 86 Estádio Municipal Albufeira, Portugal L 27 July 2012 20:30 BST (UTC+1) Olhanense POR 1–1 Reading FC Reading Duarte 64 pen. Guthrie 23 Jose Arjanco Stadium Olhão, Portugal D 28 July 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Salisbury City 1–0 Salisbury Reading XI Fitchett 45+ pen. The Raymond McEnhill Stadium Salisbury L 31 July 2012 19:30 BST (UTC+1) Hendon 1–2 Reading FC Reading XI Diedhiou 1st Half Tshibola 1st Half Samuel 2nd Half Vale Farm Hendon W 4 August 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Bournemouth 2–2 Reading FC Reading Thomas 32 Addison 84 Mariappa 15 Robson-Kanu 67 pen. Dean Court Bournemouth D 4 August 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Hungerford Town 0–1 [Reading FC] Reading XI Samuel Bulpit Lane Hungerford W 7 August 2012 Michel Kuipers Testimonial 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Brighton & Hove Albion 1–1 Reading FC Reading Vicente 32 pen. Robson-Kanu 89 Falmer Stadium Brighton and Hove 8,107 D 7 August 2012 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Hemel Hempstead Town 1–1 https://archive.today/20130125011635/http://www.hemelfc.com/s/match-report-3808.html?fixture_id=1178496&official=0 Hemel FC Reading XI Nolan 65 Obita 35 Vauxhall Road Hemel Hempstead D 11 August 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–0 Reading FC Crystal Palace Pogrebnyak 54 Le Fondre 55 Madejski Stadium Reading 6,251 W 11 August 2012 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Eastleigh 2–4 Reading FC Reading XI Ademola 9 Jordan 24 Taylor 45 Tshibola 59 Tanner 73 75 Silverlake Stadium Eastleigh 177 W 2 September 2012 16:00 BST (UTC+1) Bray Wanderers IRL 1–8 Bray Wanderers Reading Byrne 12 Le Fondre 19 pen. 72 86 Pearce 28 Karacan 35 Tabb 55 74 89 Carlisle Grounds Bray W Premier League 2012–13 Premier League Results summary 4 8 7 23 33 2 2 15 20 40 match played 14 May 2013 Reading F.C. May 2013 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A Result D/L/L/L/D/D/L/D/D/D/W/L/L/L/L/L/L/L/D/W/L/W/W/D/W/L/L/L/L/L/L/L/D/L/D/W/L/L Position 8/15/19/20/19/18/19/18/18/18/17/19/19/19/19/19/20/20/19/19/19/19/18/17/17/18/19/19/19/19/20/20/20/20/20/19/19/19 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd 3rd red1 19 May 2013 https://archive.today/20121223163534/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/reading/results/default.stm BBC Sport May 2013 Matches 18 August 2012 1 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–1 BBC Reading F.C. Stoke City Le Fondre 90 pen. Kightly 34 Whitehead 2 18 89 Madejski Stadium Reading Kevin Friend 23,973 D 22 August 2012 2 19:45 BST (UTC+1) Chelsea 4–2 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Lampard 18 pen. Cahill 69 Torres 81 Ivanović 90+5 Pogrebnyak 25 Guthrie 28 Stamford Bridge London Lee Mason 41,733 L 25 August 2012 3 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Sunderland Postponed1 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Stadium of Light Sunderland P 16 September 2012 4 16:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 1–3 BBC Reading F.C. Tottenham Hotspur Robson-Kanu 90 Defoe 18 74, 90+3 Bale 71 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,160 Howard Webb L 22 September 2012 5 15:00 BST (UTC+1) West Bromwich Albion 1–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading Lukaku 71 The Hawthorns West Bromwich 23,854 Chris Foy L 29 September 2012 6 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 2–2 BBC Reading FC Newcastle United Kébé 58 Hunt 61 Ba 59 83 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,097 Andre Marriner D 6 October 2012 7 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Swansea City 2–2 BBC Reading FC Reading Michu 43 71 Routledge 78 Mariappa 15 Pogrebnyak 31 Hunt 44 Tabb 60 Roberts 73 Liberty Stadium Swansea 20,336 Mike Dean D 20 October 2012 8 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Liverpool 1–0 BBC Reading FC Reading Sterling 29 Agger 57 Mariappa 90+1 Anfield Liverpool 44,874 Roger East L 27 October 2012 9 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 3–3 BBC Reading FC Fulham Leigertwood 26 McCleary 85 Robson-Kanu 90 Ruiz 61 Baird 77 Berbatov 88 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,093 Michael Jones D 4 November 2012 10 13:30 GMT (UTC) Queens Park Rangers 1–1 BBC Reading FC Reading Cissé 66 Gorkšs 16Hunt 34Le Fondre 90+3 Loftus Road London 16,797 Michael Oliver D 10 November 2012 11 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading FC Norwich City Turner 77 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,080 Chris Foy D 17 November 2012 12 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–1 BBC Reading FC Everton Le Fondre 51 79 pen. Naismith 10 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,184 Martin Atkinson W 24 November 2012 13 15:00 GMT (UTC) Wigan Athletic 3–2 BBC Reading FC Reading Gómez 58 68 90+2 Morrison 35 Al-Habsi 79 o.g. DW Stadium Wigan 15,436 Howard Webb L 27 November 2012 14 20:00 GMT (UTC) Aston Villa 1–0 BBC Reading FC Reading Clark 64Benteke 80 Villa Park Birmingham 28,692 Mark Halsey L 1 December 2012 15 17:30 GMT (UTC) Reading 3–4 BBC Reading FC Manchester United Robson-Kanu 8 Le Fondre 19 Morrison 23 Anderson 13 Rooney 16 pen. 30 Van Persie 34 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,095 Mark Halsey L 8 December 2012 16 15:00 GMT (UTC) Southampton 1–0 BBC Reading FC Reading Puncheon 61 St Mary's Stadium Southampton 29,331 Jonathan Moss L 11 December 2012 1 3 19:45 GMT (UTC) Sunderland 3–0 BBC Reading F.C. Reading McClean 3 Fletcher 28 Sessègnon 90+4 Stadium of Light Sunderland 37,723 Neil Swarbrick L 17 December 2012 17 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–5 BBC Reading FC Arsenal Le Fondre 66 Kébé 71 Podolski 14 Cazorla 32 35 60 Walcott 80 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,125 Anthony Taylor L 22 December 2012 18 15:00 GMT (UTC) Manchester City 1–0 BBC Reading FC Reading Barry 90+3 City of Manchester Stadium Manchester 47,007 Mike Dean L 26 December 2012 19 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading FC Swansea City Pogrebnyak 57Le Fondre 74 Tiendalli 54 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,050 Michael Jones D 29 December 2012 20 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–0 BBC Reading FC West Ham United Pogrebnyak 5 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,183 Michael Oliver W 1 January 2013 21 15:00 GMT (UTC) Tottenham Hotspur 3–1 BBC Reading FC Reading Dawson 10Adebayor 51Dempsey 79 Pogrebnyak 4 White Hart Lane London 36,180 Howard Webb L 12 January 2013 22 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 3–2 BBC Reading FC West Bromwich Albion Kébé 82Le Fondre 88Pogrebnyak 90, 90+1 Lukaku 19 69Jones 37 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,495 Kevin Friend W 19 January 2013 23 15:00 GMT (UTC) Newcastle United 1–2 BBC Reading FC Reading Cabaye 34 Le Fondre 71 77 St James' Park Newcastle upon Tyne 49,411 Andre Marriner W 30 January 2013 24 20:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–2 BBC Reading FC Chelsea Le Fondre 87 90+4 Mata 45+1 Lampard 66 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,097 Mark Halsey D 2 February 2013 25 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 2–1 BBC Reading FC Sunderland Kébé 7 85 Gardner 29 pen. Madejski Stadium Reading 23,829 Lee Mason W 9 February 2013 26 15:00 GMT (UTC) Stoke City 2–1 BBC Reading FC Reading Huth 67 Jerome 81 Mariappa 83 Britannia Stadium Stoke 26,737 Michael Oliver L 23 February 2013 27 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 0–3 BBC Reading FC Wigan Athletic Pogrebnyak 0 55 Koné 44 45+1 Figueroa 48 Madejski Stadium Reading 22,321 Phil Dowd L 2 March 2013 28 15:00 GMT (UTC) Everton 3–1 BBC Reading FC Reading Fellaini 42 Pienaar 59 Mirallas 66 Robson-Kanu 84 Goodison Park Liverpool Anthony Taylor L 9 March 2013 29 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 1–2 BBC Reading FC Aston Villa Baker 32 o.g. Benteke 33 Agbonlahor 45 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,102 Jonathan Moss L 16 March 2013 30 17:30 GMT (UTC) Manchester United 1–0 BBC Reading FC Reading Rooney 21 Hunt 43Kelly 56 Old Trafford Manchester 75,605 Mason L 30 March 2013 31 GMT (UTC) Arsenal 4–1 BBC Reading FC Reading Gervinho 11 Cazorla 48 Giroud 67 Arteta 77 pen. Robson-Kanu 68 Emirates Stadium London 60,082 Chris Foy L 6 April 2013 32 12:45 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–2 BBC Reading FC Southampton Rodriguez 34 Lallana 72 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,108 Mike Jones L 13 April 2013 33 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading FC Liverpool Guthrie 51 Carriço 88 Lucas 42 Madejski Stadium Reading 24,139 Mark Clattenburg D 20 April 2013 34 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Norwich City 2–1 BBC Reading FC Reading R. Bennett 50 E. Bennett 52 McCleary 72 Carrow Road Norwich 26,460 Mike Dean L 28 April 2013 35 13:30 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–0 BBC Reading FC Queens Park Rangers Granero 72Fábio 90+2 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,388 Kevin Friend D 4 May 2013 36 15:00 BST (UTC+1) Fulham 2–4 BBC Reading FC Reading Ruiz 70 77 Robson-Kanu 12 pen. 62 Le Fondre 75 Karacan 83 Craven Cottage London 24,087 Neil Swarbrick W 14 May 2013 37 20:00 BST (UTC+1) Reading 0–2 BBC Reading FC Manchester City Agüero 40 Džeko 88 Madejski Stadium Reading 22,859 Martin Atkinson L 19 May 2013 38 16:00 BST (UTC+1) West Ham United 4–2 BBC Reading FC Reading Nolan 23 79 87 Vaz Tê 34 McCleary 53 Le Fondre 55 Upton Park London 34,973 Mike Dean L Notes The Premier League game against Sunderland scheduled to take place on 25 August 2012 was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The game was rescheduled for 19:45 on 11 December 2012. League table REA League Cup 2012–13 Football League Cup Reading entered the League Cup at the Second Round stage with the other Premier League clubs not involved in European competition. On 15 August, they were drawn at home to Peterborough United. 28 August 2012 20:00 BST Second Round Reading 3–2 BBC Reading Peterborough United Pogrebnyak 16 Gunter 19 Knight-Percival 39 o.g. Taylor 12 Tomlin 17 Madejski Stadium Reading 7,262 Andy D'Urso W 26 September 2012 19:45 BST Third Round Queens Park Rangers 2–3 BBC Reading Reading Hoilett 14 Cissé 71 Gorkšs 16 Shorey 76 Pogrebnyak 81 Loftus Road White City, London 11,562 Roger East W 30 October 2012 19:45 GMT Fourth Round Reading 5–7 yes BBC [Reading] Arsenal Roberts 12 Koscielny 19 o.g. Leigertwood 20 Hunt 37 Pogrebnyak 116 Walcott 45+2 90+6 120 Giroud 64 Koscielny 89 Chamakh 103 120+3 Madejski Stadium Reading 23,980 Kevin Friend L FA Cup 2012–13 FA Cup Reading entered the FA Cup at the Third Round stage with the other Premier League clubs, as well as those from the Championship. The draw was made on 2 December 2012, where Reading were drawn against Crawley Town on 5 January 2013. 5 January 2013 Third Round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Crawley Town 1–3 BBC Reading Reading Adams 1 Le Fondre 13 49 pen. Hunt 44 Broadfield Stadium Crawley Anthony Taylor 5,880 W 26 January 2013 Fourth Round 15:00 GMT (UTC) Reading 4–0 BBC Reading Sheffield United Hunt 6 50 Leigertwood 40 McCleary 54 Madejski Stadium Reading Chris Foy 14,715 W 18 February 2013 Fifth Round 20:00 GMT (UTC) Manchester United 2–1 BBC [Reading] Reading Nani 69 Hernández 72 McAnuff 81 Old Trafford Manchester Andre Marriner 75,213 L Squad statistics Appearances and goals match played 19 May 2013http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=2125&season_id=141&teamTabs=stats Reading F.C. player appearances: 2012–13 Soccerbase 17 May 2013 Premier League FA Cup League Cup 1 Adam Federici GK AUS 21 0 3 0 2 0 2 Chris Gunter DF WAL 20 0 0+1 0 2 1 3 Nicky Shorey DF ENG 16+1 0 2 0 2 1 4 Jem Karacan MF TUR 21 1 3 0 2 0 5 Alex Pearce DF IRL 18+1 0 1 0 1 0 6 Adrian Mariappa DF JAM 29 1 2 0 1 0 7 Pavel Pogrebnyak FW RUS 26+3 5 0 0 2+1 3 8 Mikele Leigertwood MF ATG 29+1 1 2 1 2 1 9 Adam Le Fondre FW ENG 11+23 12 3 2 0 0 10 Noel Hunt FW IRL 10+14 2 3 3 2+1 1 11 Jobi McAnuff MF JAM 38 0 1 1 1+1 0 12 Garath McCleary MF JAM 15+16 3 3 1 2+1 0 14 Jimmy Kébé MF MLI 16+2 5 0 0 1 0 15 Sean Morrison DF ENG 15+1 2 3 0 1+1 0 16 Jay Tabb MF IRL 12 0 1 0 2+1 0 17 Kaspars Gorkšs DF LAT 14 1 0 0 3 1 18 Simon Church FW WAL 0 0 0 0 0+1 0 19 Hal Robson-Kanu MF WAL 13+12 7 2+1 0 2 0 20 Danny Guthrie MF ENG 19+2 1 0+3 0 1 0 21 Alex McCarthy GK ENG 13 0 0 0 1 0 23 Ian Harte DF IRL 15+1 0 1 0 1 0 24 Shaun Cummings DF ENG 9 0 1 0 1 0 27 Stephen Kelly DF IRL 16 0 2 0 0 0 28 Hope Akpan MF ENG 6+3 0 0 0 0 0 29 Daniel Carriço DF POR 1+2 0 0 0 0 0 30 Nick Blackman FW ENG 3+8 0 0 0 0 0 33 Jason Roberts FW Grenada 8+3 0 0 0 1 1 41 Stuart Taylor GK ENG 4 0 0 0 0 0 44 Dominic Samuel FW ENG 0+1 0 0 0 0 0 |} Top scorers match played 19 May 2013https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football Reading F.C. top scorers BBC Sport 1 April 2013 PlacePositionNationNumberNamePremier LeagueFA CupLeague CupTotal 1 FW ENG 9 Adam Le Fondre 12 2 0 14 2 FW RUS 7 Pavel Pogrebnyak 5 0 3 8 3 MF WAL 19 Hal Robson-Kanu 7 0 0 7 4 FW IRL 10 Noel Hunt 2 3 1 6 5 MF MLI 14 Jimmy Kébé 5 0 0 5 6 MF JAM 12 Garath McCleary 3 1 0 4 Own goal 2 0 2 4 8 MF ATG 8 Mikele Leigertwood 1 1 1 3 9 DF ENG 15 Sean Morrison 2 0 0 2 DF LAT 17 Kaspars Gorkšs 1 0 1 2 11 MF ENG 20 Danny Guthrie 1 0 0 1 DF JAM 6 Adrian Mariappa 1 0 0 1 MF TUR 4 Jem Karacan 1 0 0 1 MF JAM 11 Jobi McAnuff 0 1 0 1 DF ENG 3 Nicky Shorey 0 0 1 1 DF WAL 2 Chris Gunter 0 0 1 1 FW GRN 33 Jason Roberts 0 0 1 1 Total 43 8 11 62 Disciplinary record match played 19 May 2013http://espnfc.com/team/squad/_/id/338/league/all/reading?cc=5739 Reading squad stats: 2012–13 ESPN FC 14 May 2013 Position Nation Number Name Premier League FA Cup League Cup Total 2 WAL DF Chris Gunter 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 TUR MF Jem Karacan 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 IRL DF Alex Pearce 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 JAM DF Adrian Mariappa 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 7 RUS MF Pavel Pogrebnyak 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 8 ATG MF Mikele Leigertwood 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 9 ENG FW Adam Le Fondre 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 10 IRL FW Noel Hunt 4 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 11 JAM MF Jobi McAnuff 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 14 MLI MF Jimmy Kébé 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 15 ENG DF Sean Morrison 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 16 IRL MF Jay Tabb 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 17 LAT DF Kaspars Gorkšs 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 19 WAL MF Hal Robson-Kanu 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 20 ENG MF Danny Guthrie 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 23 IRL DF Ian Harte 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 24 ENG DF Shaun Cummings 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27 IRL DF Stephen Kelly 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 30 ENG FW Nick Blackman 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 33 GRN FW Jason Roberts 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Total 45 1 2 0 4 0 51 1 Awards Player of the season Reading F.C. Player of the Season Rank Name 1Adam Le Fondre 2Alex McCarthy 3Hal Robson-Kanu Player of the Month Premier League Player of the Month Month Name Award January Adam Le Fondre http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2012-13/feb/reading-pride-as-le-fondre-and-mcdermott-win-barclays-january-awards.html Reading pride as Le Fondre and McDermott claim January awards The Premier League 1 April 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130209210231/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2012-13/feb/reading-pride-as-le-fondre-and-mcdermott-win-barclays-january-awards.html 9 February 2013 Manager of the Month Premier League Manager of the Month Month Name Award January Brian McDermott EA SPORTS PPI Team of the Week Week Position PlayerEA SPORTS PPI Team of the Week http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/ea-sports-ppi-team-of-the-week.html The Premier League 5 February 2013 20 June 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160620120948/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/ea-sports-ppi-team-of-the-week.html dead Week 9 DFKaspars Gorkšs Week 13 DFSean MorrisonWeek 22 DFAlex Pearce MFJimmy Kébé FWPavel Pogrebnyak Week 23 GKAdam Federici Week 25 DFIan Harte MFJimmy Kébé Week 36 MFJem Karacan Team kit The 2012–13 Reading F.C. kits.http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10306~2827799,00.html Reading F.C. 2012–13 kits Reading F.C 21 April 2013 Puma Waitrose | none center _reading1213h 0000FF FFFFFF 0000FF 0000FF FFFFFF Home colours | none center _reading1213a FFDF00 FF0000 FFDF00 FFDF00 FFDF00 Away colours | none center 00FF00 00FF00 00FF00 00FF00 00FF00 Goalkeeping colours |} Notes N References 30em Category:Reading F.C. seasons Reading