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Former Reading midfielder released by Newcastle- three years after last appearance
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Newcastle United have released former Reading midfielder Jeff Hendrick, with the 32-year-old not featuring for the Magpies for almost three years. Enjoying a successful career for clubs such as Derby County and Burnley, as well as 79 caps for the Republic of Ireland, the energetic midfielder moved to Tyneside in 2020 under Steve Bruce.
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Reading chief hit with FA charge for alleged breaches of betting rules
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Reading Head of Football Operations, Mark Bowen, has been hit with a Football Association misconduct charge for allegedly breaching betting regulations. The Norwich City playing legend and Wales international ended his career at the SCL Stadium but has taken up a series of off-field roles, including first-team manager and his current Head of Football Operations title. Now seen as the face of the club's day-to-day running, Bowen has been key in recruitment and practises since his return in 2022. However, he has until next Friday (June 7) to respond to the governing body after being charged with misconduct for placing 95 bets between 2022 and 2024.
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Reading join Charlton and Stockport in race for Sheffield Wednesday winger
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Reading are in the race for Sheffield Wednesday winger Malik Wilks, according to reports. 25-year-old Wilks rose through the ranks at Leeds United but managed just one appearance, proving himself in more recent years with the likes of Doncaster Rovers, Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday. Scoring once in 18 appearances for the Owls last season, the pacey forward failed to appear in the final few months of the campaign and will want to gain more minutes next season.
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Reading favourite extends stay with local League One rivals ahead of new season
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Former Reading favourite Garath McCleary has signed a one-year extension with local rivals Wycombe Wanderers. The 37-year-old joined the Royals in 2012 and spent the next eight years in blue and white hoops, making nearly 300 appearances and famously scoring in the club's 2015 FA Cup semi-final. Departing Berkshire during the Covid-19 pandemic, denied a chance to say goodbye to supporters, the winger returned to the SCL Stadium in March and received a standing ovation.
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Cup final set for ITV return- with potential for Reading and League One broadcast
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There is potential for Reading to be broadcast live on ITV next season after Sky Sports and the terrestrial broadcaster agreed a domestic coverage deal for EFL football. The new deal starts in January 2025, commencing with the Carabao Cup semi-finals, and runs until the end of the 2026/27 season. ITV will jointly broadcast a select number of games also available on Sky Sports.
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