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2 days ago
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Football club unveil away kit inspired by town hall
Reading FC has unveiled a new kit paying homage to Reading's town hall, in honour of the building's 150th anniversary. The Royals' away kit for the 2025/26 League One season has been inspired by the locally made red bricks and terracotta panels that adorn the Victorian building, the club said. It is the second Reading shirt for next season inspired by the Berkshire town's history, with the club's new home kit celebrating its industrial heritage and unique link to biscuits. Both shirts are made from eco fabrics and cost £58 each. Reading Town Hall, as it appears today, was built in 1875 and was the backdrop for celebrations when the club reached the Premier League for the first time in 2006. Announcing the new kit, the club said the building was "a focal point in the heart of Reading". It said the new kit linked to "a landmark which is forged in the history of our town, our community and our club". Reacting on social media, one fan said the new kit "looks class", while another said it was "quite nice", adding: "At least nobody can say that our kits are plain and boring this season." But other supporters took a more pessimistic view, with one comparing the kit to Chinese Terracotta Army sculptures. Another questioned the club's move away from its traditional red away kit, saying the new shirt was "too orange". Over the years, the Royals have had some unique designs, including the University of Reading's "climate stripes" in 2022/23 and one that featured landmarks around the town. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. More on this story Football Club honours biscuit heritage with new kit Related internet links Reading FC
BBC News
2 days ago
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Reading unveil away kit inspired by Victorian town hall
Reading FC has unveiled a new kit paying homage to Reading's town hall, in honour of the building's 150th Royals' away kit for the 2025/26 League One season has been inspired by the locally made red bricks and terracotta panels that adorn the Victorian building, the club is the second Reading shirt for next season inspired by the Berkshire town's history, with the club's new home kit celebrating its industrial heritage and unique link to shirts are made from eco fabrics and cost £58 each. Reading Town Hall, as it appears today, was built in 1875 and was the backdrop for celebrations when the club reached the Premier League for the first time in 2006. Announcing the new kit, the club said the building was "a focal point in the heart of Reading".It said the new kit linked to "a landmark which is forged in the history of our town, our community and our club".Reacting on social media, one fan said the new kit "looks class", while another said it was "quite nice", adding: "At least nobody can say that our kits are plain and boring this season."But other supporters took a more pessimistic view, with one comparing the kit to Chinese Terracotta Army questioned the club's move away from its traditional red away kit, saying the new shirt was "too orange".Over the years, the Royals have had some unique designs, including the University of Reading's "climate stripes" in 2022/23 and one that featured landmarks around the town. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
'We want six or seven more' - Hunt on Reading signings
Reading boss Noel Hunt says he wants to add "six or seven" more players to his squad during the remainder of the summer transfer window. The Royals have so far signed Paudie O'Connor and Jack Stevens on permanent deals as well as the loan additions of Matty Jacob, Finley Burns and Mark O'Mahony. Those five incomings mark the first signings under the new ownership of Rob Couhig, and Reading boss Hunt wants more. "It's been great to be able to sign some players as it's been a while since the club's been able to do that," Hunt told BBC Sport."We want to keep this club stable and within the budget but I'd like six or possibly seven more in the door."We know we're light in wider areas and we have a couple of lads that we want to re-sign and it's massively important we try and keep them if we can."And then we have to look at where we can build on the club because it's a long and gruelling season with so many games." The players who have so far agreed to stay at the SCL Stadium are Lewis Wing, Joel Pereira, Michael Stickland, Andy Yiadom, Tivonge Rushesha and Jeriel the club remain keen to get others to agree to new contracts before the start of the season, among them forward Kelvin are now just over two weeks away from starting their League One campaign with a trip to Lincoln City on the opening Saturday of the season. This season will be a new chapter for the club, with the chance for a fresh start away from the previous troubles under ex-owner Dai Yongge."We all have a common goal here," Royals boss Hunt added."This is a massive project for us, after the turmoil over the last few years we want to have a period of stability and build this club back to where it should be."It won't happen overnight but we're bringing the right people and personalities that will give us the fundamentals to be able to push on."
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3 days ago
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Paul Ince banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £7,000
Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £7,085 (€8,181) after admitting drink-driving. The 57-year-old appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday where he admitted driving his black Range Rover while over the limit on June 28 in Neston, Cheshire. Advertisement District Judge Jack McGarva told Ince: 'The message has got to be if you're going to drive you don't drink at all.' He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £5,000 and ordered to pay a £2,000 statutory surcharge and £85 costs. Paul Ince posing for a selfie with a fan outside court (Jacob King/PA) Arriving at court, he signed an autograph with a fan and posed for a selfie with another. The former West Ham, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Liverpool midfielder won 53 caps for his country. Advertisement After retiring, he moved into management, most recently working for Reading between 2022 and 2023.
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Paul Ince banned from driving and ordered to pay more than £7,000
Former England captain Paul Ince has been banned from driving and ordered to pay £7,085 after admitting drink-driving. The 57-year-old appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday where he admitted driving his black Range Rover while over the limit on June 28 in Neston, Cheshire. District Judge Jack McGarva told Ince: 'The message has got to be if you're going to drive you don't drink at all.' He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £5,000 and ordered to pay a £2,000 statutory surcharge and £85 costs. Arriving at court, he signed an autograph with a fan and posed for a selfie with another. The former West Ham, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Liverpool midfielder won 53 caps for his country. After retiring, he moved into management, most recently working for Reading between 2022 and 2023.
