James Earnshaw

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Digital Reading FC Journalist at The Reading Chronicle

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Reading coach on 'delight' at return for third spell and play-off hunt

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Reading FC v Blackpool. Sky Bet League One 24/25. (Image: ©Jason Dawson) Reading coach Nigel Gibbs is delighted to be back at the club, now working alongside two of his former players from his successful first stint. The Watford playing legend was originally brought to the club by Steve Coppell back in 2006, but it was not until Brian McDermott took over in 2009 that the former defender took up a prominent assistant manager role with the first-team.
Live updates: Reading kick off Easter double-header with Lincoln City visit

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

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Reading legend on Wembley memories, Arsenal star and Steve Clarke cones

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

This morning, April 18 2025, Reading players, staff and supporters are waking up to a crunch clash in League One, sitting sixth and charging down the play-offs. However, 10 years ago the buzz was altogether different as over 30,000 supporters were preparing for a day 127 years in the making. It was way back in 1927 that a Reading team had last reached the last four of the prestigious FA Cup, the competition founded the same year as Reading Football Club.
Lincoln City boss aiming to 'spoil the party' at play-off chasing Reading

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Lincoln City manager Michael Skubala during the Sky Bet League One match at the LNER Stadium, Lincoln. Picture date: Saturday April 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Lincoln. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: (Image: Richard Sellers) Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala is hoping to 'spoil the party' at Reading on Good Friday as the Royals target a play-off finish.
'Nobody ever downs tools': Reading boss on 'organised and strong' Lincoln City threat

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Lincoln City v Reading FC. Sky Bet League One 24/25. (Image: ©Jason Dawson) Reading boss Noel Hunt is wary of the threat posed by Lincoln City, even if the Imps have little left to play for. The Royals sit sixth in League One and have four matches remaining to confirm a play-off position, including a second match in quick succession at Mansfield Town on Easter Monday.
Reading boss leaning on Brendan Rodgers experience to help Harlee Dean coaching plan

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Huddersfield Town v Reading FC. Sky Bet League One 24/25. (Image: ©Jason Dawson) Reading boss Noel Hunt is using his experiences as a player under Brendan Rodgers to help experienced defender Harlee Dean 'dip his toe' into the coaching world. The former Birmingham City and Brentford favourite is awaiting an appointment with a specialist for a hip injury and is unlikely to feature again for the rest of the season.
Reading boss issues full Lincoln City injury update- including star goalkeeper

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Reading goalkeeper Joel Pereira should be 'okay' to continue starting between the sticks as his side hunt down the play-offs despite picking up an injury last week. The 28-year-old limped off during the warm-up before Saturday's 0-0 draw with Northampton Town but battled through to play the entire match. Manager Noel Hunt confirmed the keeper and Lewis Wing, who landed awkwardly late in the game, would be assessed before Good Friday's meeting with Lincoln City.
Reading legend pips Noel Hunt to League One manager prize ahead of run-in

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Wrexham v Reading FC - The EFL Sky Bet League One. 2024/25 (Image: ©Jason Dawson) Reading legend Phil Parkinson pipped current manager Noel Hunt to the League One Manager of the Month award, despite the Royals edging Wrexham in March. Hunt was nominated after meandering the month unbeaten, a run of 11 matches which ended in Blackpool in April.
Reading star hoping to emulate Michael Olise with EFL Award nomination ahead of exit

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Wigan Athletic v Reading FC - Sky Bet League One 24/25. (Image: ©Jason Dawson) Reading star Tyler Bindon has been nominated for EFL League One Young Player of the Season at the prestigious EFL Awards. The 20-year-old has been a revelation since arriving from LAFC in 2023, racking up nearly a century of appearances and becoming a regular for New Zealand.
Player agency 'withdraws' winding-up petition against Reading Football Club

1 week ago | readingchronicle.co.uk | James Earnshaw

Reading fans throw fake money, tennis balls and flares onto the pitch in protest of owner Dai Yongge during the Emirates FA Cup second round match at the Silverlake Stadium, Eastleigh. Picture date: Sunday December 3, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER (Image: Bradley Collyer) A winding-up order against Reading Football Club has been withdrawn, according to the Courts and Tribunals Service.