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Jay Tabb Q&A

It’s been a busy time at Reading FC recently with the TSI Takeover, a few new signings and the games coming thick and fast. The Tilehurst End thought it was time to take a breather and catch up with midfielder Jay Tabb to find out his views on everything that has been happening, why he will be supporting England at Euro 2012 and what happened when Andy Griffin stole a vital piece of his grooming equipment…

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The Goalkeeping Situation at Reading FC For 2011/12

June 23, 2011

As we head toward the pre-season preparations for the 2011/12 season Reading have a goalkeeping conundrum the likes of which is not seen too often at any club.

With Adam Federici, Alex McCarthy and Mikkel Andersen all keen to secure the number one spot at the Madejski Stadium some tough decisions lie ahead for Brian McDermott.

Below we’ll take a quick look a how the situation might play out.

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Nick Hammond On The Play-Off Final & Brendan Rodgers

May 19, 2011

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Following Tuesday night’s play-off semi-final win against Cardiff, Reading have rightly been a club in demand with the country’s media.

First-team manager Brian McDermott, chairman John Madejski, Steve Coppell, Graeme Murty and a whole selection of first-team players have all taken turns to try and pinpoint a definitive factor in our success, each attributing something different.

But listening to director of football Nicky Hammond on talkSPORT discussing the club’s philosophy, ethics and desire to function as a cohesive unit made the most sense for me.

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