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Sir John Madejski (left) and Brian McDermott celebrate promotion

Russian businessman Anton Zingarevich completes takeover of newly promoted Reading

Anton Zingarevich has finally completed his takeover of Barclays Premier League new boys Reading.

Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos

Swansea interested in Tottenham striker Giovani Dos Santos

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring Tottenham forward Giovani Dos Santos to the Liberty Stadium, Press Association Sport understands.

Ian Harte signs new deal with newly-promoted Reading

Reading left-back Ian Harte has signed a new one-year contract which will keep him with the newly-promoted Royals until the summer of 2013.

Kevin Doyle

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle to take frustration out at Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland striker Kevin Doyle is ready to take out his frustration on Spain, Italy and Croatia as he plots a Euro 2012 shock.

Blackpool's youngsters such as Matt Phillips want to learn from their older team-mates

Old heads, young hearts the secret for Holloway

Blackpool manager hopes he has the blend – and the defence – right for latest Wembley promotion bid

Reading sign Nottingham Forest winger Garath McCleary ahead of Premier League return

Reading have made their first signing of the summer as they prepare for life in the Premier League by bringing in Nottingham Forest winger Garath McCleary on a free transfer.

Blackburn fans have their say during the defeat to Wigan which confirmed their relegation

Premier League chief Richard Scudamore says Blackburn owners Venkys played by the rules

The controversial owners of Blackburn Rovers, Venky's, the Indian poultry company, passed the Premier League's financial tests for club ownership easily, chief executive Richard Scudamore said yesterday. He argued that the league could not legislate for plain bad decision-making.

Wigan resist fightback to reach summit

Josh Charnley got three tries as Wigan moved to the top of the Super League table last night with a 36-22 win over Hull KR at the JJB Stadium but had to withstand a late rally from the visitors when the game seemed to be in the bag.

Birmingham City's Adam Rooney celebrates scoring his sides opening goal

Rooney helps inflate Birmingham's belief

Birmingham City 2 Reading 0

The Hunt brothers: Changing places

Happy Noel but brother Steve faces a downer

The Hunt boys look to be heading in opposite directions next season

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins

Nigel Adkins calls on Southampton to keep calm in promotion push

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins has told his team not to get ahead of themselves as they bid to join Reading in earning promotion to the Barclays Premier League.

Sir John Madejski (left) and Brian McDermott celebrate promotion

How McDermott turned Reading trauma to triumph

Pain of last season's play-off defeat spurred manager to guide team back to the Premier League, writes Jack Pitt-Brooke

Sir John Madejski (left) and Brian McDermott celebrate promotion

How Brian McDermott turned Reading play-off trauma into promotion triumph

Pain of last season's play-off defeat spurred manager to guide team back to Premier League

Chairman Sir John Madejski (left) and manager Brian McDermott (centre) celebrate promotion

Chairman Sir John Madejski says promotion will be tackled in 'the Reading way'

Reading chairman Sir John Madejski insists the club will tackle their return to the Barclays Premier League in "the Reading way".

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A right royal trip down the river

A right royal trip down the river

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