Daily Ding for Friday, August 19th 2022
Boro up next, U21 signings, Baggies want Lucas
Tomorrow’s Action
Reading are back in action in the league tomorrow, facing Middlesbrough at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Source: Reading FC (Official)
David Prutton has predicted a share of the spoils, opting for a 2-2 draw in his prediction column. Source: Sky Sports
Elm Park Royals preview podcast with JSK. Source: Elm Park Royals (Twitter)
Opposition View: Boro Podcast speak to TTE ahead of the game. Source: Boro Breakdown (Twitter)
Signings and New Deals
Noel Hunt’s Under-21s squad has been boosted with the signing of four new youth prospects, two of whom played in the win against Burnley U21s earlier this week. Source: Reading FC (Official)
Transfer Rumours
West Brom are said to be interested in Lucas João. Source: James Earnshaw (Reading Chronicle)
Meanwhile, it’s reported that Reading turned down a substantial offer for João earlier in the window from Turkish side Besiktas. Source: Lewis Cox (Twitter)
Other Links
Sam Hutchinson and Scott Dann are getting closer to a return from injury. Source: Kadeem Simmonds (BerkshireLive)
The Supporters Trust have released another video clip from the Fans’ Forum, with Mark Bowen talking about his discussions with Dai Yongge about a return to the club. Source: STAR (Twitter)
TTE deep dive on the Blackburn win with in-depth analysis. Source: Simeon Pickup / The Tilehurst End