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Paul McShane: "It was a true honour to be captain for four years and I've learned a lot both on and off the pitch."

Ireland defender McShane heading for Reading exit door

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has confirmed he will leave Championship outfit Reading in the summer.

Soccer • 08 May 19

Retired O'Shea to explore coaching opportunities

John O'Shea says that he will be looking at coaching opportunities now that he has retired from professional football.

Soccer • 06 May 19

Players line up for a guard of honour for Reading's John O'Shea

Championship wrap: O'Shea honoured in final game

Reading manager Jose Gomes paid tribute to his players - and those of Birmingham - after they formed a guard of honour for retiring defender John O'Shea when he came on as a substitute during the goalless draw.

Soccer • 05 May 19

Katie McCabe scored Arsenal's third goal against Reading.

Ireland skipper on target for title hopefuls Arsenal

Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe was on a target for Arsenal this weekend as the Women's Super League (WSL) title hopefuls secured a comfortable win over Reading.

Soccer • 27 Jan 19

Romelu Lukaku celebrates his goal against Reading in the FA Cup

United continue winning ways as Reading make cup exit

First-half goals from Juan Mata (penalty) and Romelu Lukaku booked Man United's passage into the fourth round of the FA Cup against a plucky Reading side at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 05 Jan 19

Romelu Lukaku slots home the second goal for Manchester United

Recap: Manchester United ease past Reading

Juan Mata and Romelu Lukaku goals earned Manchester United a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Soccer • 05 Jan 19

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, John O'Shea and Wayne Rooney celebrate a Manchester United goal in 2007

O'Shea relishing Cup reunion with old pal Solskjaer

John O'Shea is returning to Old Trafford with Reading and hoping to reward Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for inspiring him by inflicting his first defeat as Manchester United's interim manager on Saturday.

Soccer • 04 Jan 19

£10 bet at Reading spurred Hunt on to be a success

Former Republic of Ireland striker Noel Hunt has revealed how overhearing two coach at Reading make a £10 bet over whether or not he would make the grade in the Championship, was one of the biggest driving forces of his career.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

Joy for Lampard as Derby nick last-gasp win at Reading

Frank Lampard marked his first game in management with a last-gasp victory as his Derby side came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 at the Madejski Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Aug 18

David Meyler (l) and John O'Shea will face Frank Lampard's Derby

Lampard to face O'Shea and Meyler's Reading in opener

New Derby County boss Frank Lampard will start his managerial career away to Reading, who have signed John O'Shea and David Meyler this summer.

Soccer • 21 Jun 18

John O'Shea poses with his new club's scarf. Photo: Reading FC

John O'Shea completes move to Reading

John O'Shea has completed his move to Championship side Reading, a day after his compatriot David Meyler switched to the Royals.

Soccer • 06 Jun 18

David Meyler: 'I want to get this club promoted.' Photo: Reading FC

Meyler wants to create 'piece of history' at Reading

David Meyler wants to create his "own piece of history" at Reading after signing with the Championship outfit on a two-year deal with the option of a third year.

Soccer • 06 Jun 18

David Meyler's contract with Hull expired after five-and-a-half years at the club.

David Meyler signs two-year deal with Reading

Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler has signed for Championship side Reading.

Soccer • 05 Jun 18

Liam Kelly: "There's no ifs and buts about it, it was just how I was feeling at the time."

'It was nothing to do about feeling English or Irish'

Liam Kelly has not closed the door entirely on playing for the Republic of Ireland in the future and said his decision to pull out of Martin O'Neill's squad last month was simply down to "how I was feeling at the time".

Soccer • 16 Apr 18

Liam Kelly has enjoyed a good campaign with Reading in the Championship

O'Neill: Kelly pulled out of panel to keep options open

Martin O'Neill has revealed that Reading midfielder Liam Kelly pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad because he wants to keep his international options open.

Soccer • 21 Mar 18

Ander Herrera buries United's second goal

Recap: FA Cup fourth-round updates

Manchester United ease past Yeovil Town, and Reading are dumped out by Sheffield Wednesday. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 26 Jan 18

Referee Jon Moss in communication with the video assistant referee in the Leicester-Fleetwood clash

FA Cup wrap: VAR award in Leicester, Hammers need ET

Kelechi Iheanacho hit a brace as Leicester comfortably advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Fleetwood.

Soccer • 17 Jan 18

Seán Maguire and Jordan Hugill celebrate a goal for Preston North End.

Maguire and McGeady on target in the Championship

Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire strengthened his chances of getting more international football with another goal for Preston North End on Saturday, while Aiden McGeady was on target for Sunderland.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Daryl Horgan was making just his fourth appearance of the season

Championship round-up: Horgan shines off the bench

Daryl Horgan marked his inclusion in Ireland's provisional squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with a match-winning assist for Preston on a busy night for Irish players in the Championship.

Soccer • 26 Sep 17

We're there! - Huddersfield players erupt after Christopher Schindler's decisive penalty kick

Huddersfield hit £170m Premier League jackpot

Huddersfield are back in the top flight after 45 years, clinching Premier League football and a £170m windfall by beating Reading on penalties in the Championship play-off final.

Soccer • 29 May 17

John Swift of Reading and Jonathan Hogg of Huddersfield rise for a header

Recap: Huddersfield win shootout to make Premier League

Huddersfield are in the Premier League for the first time ever. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 29 May 17

Yann Kermorgant scores from the penalty spot

Reading edge Fulham to make play-off final

Yann Kermorgant is one step closer to ending his career in the Premier League after firing Reading into the Championship play-off final.

Soccer • 16 May 17

Paul McShane was sent off in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg against Fulham

Reading target promotion as tribute to Paul McShane

Reading's players have vowed to win promotion to the Premier League for suspended skipper Paul McShane.

Soccer • 15 May 17

Liam Kelly is making an impression at Reading

Reading Irish primed for Old Trafford upset

The return of Jaap Stam to Old Trafford will dominate the narrative ahead of Reading's trip to Manchester United but any upset could have an Irish theme, according to former international Steven Reid.

Soccer • 05 Jan 17

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain claimed a brace of goals to give Arsenal victory

Oxlade-Chamberlain brace enough for Arsenal

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain staked a claim for a more regular involvement in the Arsenal side as he struck a brace to see off Reading in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

Soccer • 26 Oct 16