Reading’s UEFA dream ends in six goal draw

BLACKBURN secured a place in the Intertoto Cup next season while Reading, who finished above them in the table, saw their dreams of Europe dashed.

Reading decided not to put their name forward for the competition in their first campaign in the top flight. But such has been their good form, they were in with a chance of a UEFA Cup spot going into this game.

However, Reading failed to get the victory they craved, despite playing good football and displaying a never -say-die attitude. Reading boss Steve Coppell revealed afterwards that midfielder Steve Sidwell had left the club.