On this day 18 years ago Reading FC won promotion to the top flight of English football for the first time in its history by securing a point at Leicester City. Steve Coppell’s side not only etched themselves into Reading Football Club history by sealing promotion to the Premier League, but would go on to…
Reading FC Women’s manager Liam Gilbert admitted that ‘hard conversations’ need to be had after his team were thrashed 5-1 at Sheffield United. The Royals have now suffered three damaging defeats in the space of the week and have conceded 14 goals in three games. With four games left to go in the Women’s Championship,…
IT WAS a real Roy of the Rovers moment: former Reading FC star striker Dave Kitson bagged a brace on his return to the pitch. To mark Sunday League Day, the member of the Royals record-breaking 106 team netted a stoppage time equaliser when he turned out for Caversham United on Sunday, March 24. It…
Being surrounded by the temptations of technology, encouraging kids to get outside and engage with nature can be a challenge. Gardening is a valuable tool to captivate their interest, offering a hands-on approach to exploring their outdoor world. As kids dig into the soil, sow the seeds, and tend to the plants, they develop a…
Although almost certainly relegated, Sonning Common & Peppard D left it late in the season to record their first win, a 7-3 against their C team, who are not yet safe from the two relegation places. Simon Berry, Nigel Maltby and Brian Meheux each won two each, the latter with a fine victory over Danny…
In the changes to the Laws of the Game agreed at this month’s IFAB AGM. were two surprising tweaks for the penalty kick. There have however been several changes to penalty kicks over the last few years. Many, although favourable for the goalkeeper, have been important so let me look at a few of those…
Reading Blue Coat created memories to last a lifetime in their Continental Tyres Schools Cup final victory, according to coach Jason Dance. Blue Coat’s under-15s side beat Woking-based Gordon’s School 22-12 for Bowl glory in the swirling rain at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium. The side amassed a 17-0 half-time lead and despite a valiant Gordon’s fightback,…
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during CERT exercises, members can assist…
(Nehalem, OR – March 12, 2024) – A sense of excitement filled the air as the North County Recreation District (NCRD) welcomed a select group of individuals for its inaugural AquaTour on March 12th. The tour provided an exclusive opportunity for community members to witness the progress of the NCRD Aquatics Facility construction, a project…
Prospective buyer of Reading Football Club Daniel Loitz has spoken out on the bidding process and has claimed current owner Dai Yongge has made a ‘mockery’ of the situation. The Royals have been in the midst of a takeover saga for several months as fans and staff have had to endure what has been a…