Bathed in glorious August sunshine the Madejski Stadium welcomed a brand new season. Reading’s opening fixture saw them pitted against Nottingham Forest, whom they also opened against last season, although that match was at the City Ground. However, for the second season in a row, Reading opened their season with a scoreless draw.
The new football season starts tomorrow at the Madstad when a new-look Reading take on Billy Davies' Nottingham Forest. As with all games this season, we bring you a sneak preview of events on and off the pitch, including the return of an old favourite.
A last minute own goal by Alex Pearce denied Reading a decent 2-0 win in their final pre-season against Premier League Chelsea. Brendan Rodgers, who had a stint as a coach at Chelsea, made his debut as Reading's manager facing his former employers from Stamford Bridge. However, Chelsea laden down with stars and also welcoming a new manager in the shape of the Italian, Carlo Ancelotti, managed to leave Berkshire with a draw after being behind for long spells in the game.
Reading take on Chelsea at Madejski Stadium for the final pre-season friendly before the start of the new season. You can get your special message up on the video screen and get an online preview here at Back the Boys.
Tonight sees the current Reading side, led by new manager Brendan Rodgers, against the Royals squad that famously won the 2005/6 Coca-Cola Championship title with a record-breaking 106 points, in Graeme Murty's testimonial event at the Madstad.
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