Reading winger Jimmy Kebe is a doubt for tomorrow’s trip to Wigan after picking up a knock during last week’s defeat at Arsenal.

Reading have no new injury worries ahead of their Saturday lunchtime trip to Arsenal.

ROY HODGSON claimed not to have seen the rainbow which briefly glittered over the Madejski stadium after an apocalyptic April shower had given way to brilliantly bright sunshine. “I'm one of those old-fashioned managers who watches every kick of the ball,” he said, with a weary tone.

Reading welcome back midfielder Marek Matejovsky for tomorrow’s home game with Fulham after the Czech international served a one-match ban.

AFTER Newcastle recorded a third successive victory for the first time this season, confirming their Premier League status in the process, the club’s manager, Kevin Keegan, joked that Ronaldinho was on his reserve list of leading summer targets.

Reading will be without Marek Matejovsky for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Newcastle as the midfielder serves a one-match ban following his sending off against Blackburn last week.

Reading 0 Blackburn 0

Steve Coppell named an unchanged side as Reading, on their best run of form this season, look to pull clear of the relegation zone with a victory over Blackburn today.

Reading will check on the fitness of Jimmy Kebe ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Blackburn at the Madejski Stadium after the winger picked up a knock on international duty with Mali.

READING’S defenders can sleep again. Marcus Hahnemann, the club’s colourful American goalkeeper, has been alarmed at his team’s slide towards the bottom three this season and has not been shy in venting his frustration at his team-mates.

Reading 2 Birmingham 1

Reading have no new injury worries ahead of tomorrow’s visit of fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Birmingham.

THEY used to call Robbie Fowler “God” on the Kop, but they now have a new hero. Fernando Torres — “El Nino” — is threatening to blow away the memories of Fowler and establish himself as Anfield’s greatest striking idol of modern times.

IRELAND’S new management team have only just got their feet under the desk in Abbotstown, but already they must be wondering why their presence was demanded in the first place.

Reading 2 Manchester City 0

Reading will be without skipper Graeme Murty (knee) and midfielder Emerse Fae (malaria) for tomorrow’s home game with Manchester City.

IVAR INGIMARSSON believes Reading have reached “the turning point” in their battle to avoid relegation after James Harper sealed a precious late win.

Middlesbrough 0 Reading 1

Reading will be without defender Michael Duberry (knee), midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson (groin) and winger Glen Little (heel) for Saturday’s trip to Middlesbrough.

TWELVE MONTHS is a long time in football. Just ask Kevin Doyle. This time last year the Royals forward was making a challenge for the Premier League’s golden boot and helping his side in an unlikely push for a UEFA Cup spot.

Reading welcome back defenders Ivar Ingimarsson (ban) and Andre Bikey (international duty) for this weekend’s Premier League visit of Aston Villa.

PHIL JAGIELKA played everywhere for Sheffield United.

Derby 0 Tottenham 3

Everton 1 Reading 0

Reading are still set to be without Andre Bikey for the Barclays Premier League clash away to Everton despite his bizarre sending-off on international duty for Cameroon.

STEVE COPPELL admits Reading’s plunge towards relegation is giving him sleepless nights and that the fans’ vocal criticism of him is hurtful.

Reading welcome back strikers Shane Long and Dave Kitson for tomorrow's visit of Bolton.

Reading will be without striker Shane Long (ban), midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson (groin) and defender Michael Duberry (knee) for Wednesday night’s trip to Chelsea.

Reading will be without John Oster for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Liverpool after it was decided the winger required surgery on a troublesome ankle.

Reading have revealed midfielder John Oster is to undergo surgery on his ankle injury.

Defender Michael Duberry is missing from the Reading squad for tomorrow’s visit of Middlesbrough.

THIS has been a particularly turbulent time in the always eventful life of Stephen Ireland but, for now at least, the midfielder is cutting an unusually contented figure.

Reading will be without defender Michael Duberry for tomorrow’s trip to Manchester City.

Defender Michael Duberry is doubtful for Reading’s home Barclays Premier League game with Arsenal on Monday night after damaging ribs in last week’s defeat at Fulham.

STEVE COPPELL was a relieved man after Kevin Doyle’s first League goal of the season gave the Royals a much-needed victory against Derby.

Reading welcome defender Ibrahima Sonko back into the squad for Sunday’s visit of Derby.

Michael Duberry and Kalifa Cisse are the latest players to become unavailable for Reading ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Everton.

Reading 1 Chelsea 2

Reading will be without strikers Dave Kitson (suspended) and Leroy Lita (hip) for tomorrow’s visit of Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League.

Reading will be without striker Leroy Lita, wingers Glen Little and Bobby Convey and defender Ibrahima Sonko for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Manchester United.

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

Reading manager Steve Coppell has confirmed it is unlikely that midfielder Steve Sidwell will be included in the squad for Sunday’s match at Blackburn Rovers.

All of today's starting teams for the 3pm games in the Premiership.

MICHAEL OWEN finally made his long-awaited comeback but the England striker’s presence could not prevent Newcastle slipping to defeat.