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BBC News
3 days ago
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'We want six or seven more' - Hunt on Reading signings
Reading boss Noel Hunt says he wants to add "six or seven" more players to his squad during the remainder of the summer transfer window. The Royals have so far signed Paudie O'Connor and Jack Stevens on permanent deals as well as the loan additions of Matty Jacob, Finley Burns and Mark O'Mahony. Those five incomings mark the first signings under the new ownership of Rob Couhig, and Reading boss Hunt wants more. "It's been great to be able to sign some players as it's been a while since the club's been able to do that," Hunt told BBC Sport."We want to keep this club stable and within the budget but I'd like six or possibly seven more in the door."We know we're light in wider areas and we have a couple of lads that we want to re-sign and it's massively important we try and keep them if we can."And then we have to look at where we can build on the club because it's a long and gruelling season with so many games." The players who have so far agreed to stay at the SCL Stadium are Lewis Wing, Joel Pereira, Michael Stickland, Andy Yiadom, Tivonge Rushesha and Jeriel the club remain keen to get others to agree to new contracts before the start of the season, among them forward Kelvin are now just over two weeks away from starting their League One campaign with a trip to Lincoln City on the opening Saturday of the season. This season will be a new chapter for the club, with the chance for a fresh start away from the previous troubles under ex-owner Dai Yongge."We all have a common goal here," Royals boss Hunt added."This is a massive project for us, after the turmoil over the last few years we want to have a period of stability and build this club back to where it should be."It won't happen overnight but we're bringing the right people and personalities that will give us the fundamentals to be able to push on."
Yahoo
26-06-2025
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Eight years and counting for Reading captain after signing new one-year contract
Reading captain Andy Yiadom has signed a new one-year contract with the club, taking his stint with the club to seven years and counting. The full-back suffered a difficult 2024/25 campaign, carrying an injury from the end of the previous season which saw him miss the first seven months. Advertisement However, the Ghana international returned in March and managed 14 appearances in League One as Noel Hunt's side narrowly missed out on the play-offs. Following in the footsteps of Joel Pereira and Lewis Wing, the fan favourite committed to another year in Berkshire, looking to add to his 222 Royals appearances. Club Chairman, Rob Couhig, commented: "We are truly excited to have Andy extend his career with the Club. The last year of rehabilitation has been difficult. "However, he demonstrated he is a true professional. He worked hard, supported his teammates, and demonstrated a commitment to his craft. He seems ready to go and we are certainly ready to have him helping the club reach its goals. Advertisement First Team Manager, Hunt, added: "Yids' impact both on and off the pitch is second to none, and we are delighted to have him signed up for another season. "Last year was tough for him, but he came back strongly in the second half of the season and is back for pre season looking fresh and ready for the fight."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
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Reading sign Cambridge keeper Stevens
Jack Stevens joins Reading after his contract expired with Cambridge United [Getty Images] Reading have signed goalkeeper Jack Stevens following the end of his deal with Cambridge United. The 27-year-old has penned a two-year-deal with the Royals until the summer of 2027. Stevens previously played in the third tier at Oxford United as well as Port Vale, and most recently Cambridge. Advertisement "We're really happy to bring Jack into the squad as we continue to build our team for the new season," chairman Rob Couhig said. "He has plenty of experience in this league and will form a key part of our goalkeeping team as we look to strengthen across all areas." During his time at Oxford United, Stevens made 74 appearances and at Cambridge he played 52 times, keeping 13 clean sheets. "We're delighted to sign a keeper of Jack's stature and calibre to the club," first-team boss Noel Hunt said. "He's someone who goalkeeping coach Rob [Shay] has known for many years, and has a great pedigree in this division. "As a person, he is exactly the type of character we want around the dressing room, and I'm really looking forward to working with him."
BBC News
25-06-2025
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- BBC News
Reading sign Cambridge keeper Stevens
Reading have signed goalkeeper Jack Stevens following the end of his deal with Cambridge 27-year-old has penned a two-year-deal with the Royals until the summer of previously played in the third tier at Oxford United as well as Port Vale, and most recently Cambridge. "We're really happy to bring Jack into the squad as we continue to build our team for the new season," chairman Rob Couhig said. "He has plenty of experience in this league and will form a key part of our goalkeeping team as we look to strengthen across all areas." During his time at Oxford United, Stevens made 74 appearances and at Cambridge he played 52 times, keeping 13 clean sheets. "We're delighted to sign a keeper of Jack's stature and calibre to the club," first-team boss Noel Hunt said."He's someone who goalkeeping coach Rob [Shay] has known for many years, and has a great pedigree in this division."As a person, he is exactly the type of character we want around the dressing room, and I'm really looking forward to working with him."
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Reading confirm plans for exciting season ticket holder open day at Bearwood
Reading have confirmed plans for the highly-anticipated season ticket holders open day at Bearwood this summer. With new owner Rob Couhig at the helm, season ticket holders were encouraged to purchase or renew early with the offer a trip to Bearwood for anyone who did so before June 6. Advertisement The state-of-the-art facility has been open since 2019 but has never fully opened for supporters to visit before. However, fans will now have the chance to have a two-hour tour of the home of the men and Academy side on Sunday, July 15. "I think most fans knew we had something special here," Couhig told the club. "There was a little thought of what Rob was going to do with this facility, but I don't think those people understood me at all so I'm going to forgive them for now. "We want them to come out and get the full breadth of being a true Reading football fan. This facility is important and we will plan some special things for the day. It will start early on go on for a long time. People will be invited out in two-hour shifts because we have so many season ticket holders." Advertisement Emails will be sent out accordingly to those eligible, with the date coming in three weeks time. Fixtures for the new season are announced on Wednesday, June 26 and the season gets underway on the first weekend of August.
