Doyle, Hunt pledge allegiance to Royals with long-term deals

READING pair Kevin Doyle and Stephen Hunt have both signed new contracts.

23-year-old Republic of Ireland international striker Doyle, currently the Premiership’s third leading scorer with 10 goals, has agreed a new contract that runs until the summer of 2010.

Former Brentford winger Hunt, 25, who scored his first Premiership goal in the 6-0 victory over West Ham United on St Stephen’s Day, has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal to extend his stay until summer 2009.