Reading promoted!
Reading have been promoted to the Premier League. A big win for Saints, to keep them well placed in the promotion race - and Pompey still cling to hopes of survival.
Reading FC fans cheer
by Divya Kohli
The fans of Reading Football Club have been celebrating after their 'Royals' secured promotion to the Premier League.
Read the full storyReading FC promotion parade to take place
Reading FC will host a parade around the town on the afternoon of Sunday 29th April to celebrate the club's promotion back to the Premier League.In addition there will be a celebration event at Madejski Stadium on the same day.Details, timings and a schedule of the day are being finalised.
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Royals react to promotion
Reporter Chris Maughan caught up with delighted fans after last night's Premiership-tipping win.
Reading boss Brian McDermott:
Remember when?
On May 1, 2006, Reading town centre came to a standstill as 100,000 fans turned out to celebrate their last promotion to the Premiership. Relive the moment with Meridian News.
Premier support for the Royals
Reading are back in the Premier League - and the fans are more than delighted. Here are some of their messages and comments on Facebook and via our website itv.com/meridian:
Mark Smith Well done to them considering where they were before Christmas. What an amazing turnaround. Would love to see the Saints there too. Welcome back to the premier league.
Nikki Jae'xo So happy that Reading FC have been promoted to Premier League .. I've been waiting for this moment for ages! Proves some dreams can come true. Well done boys!
Graham Porter Well done reading .
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Read the full storySir John Madejski and Reading FC players celebrate their success
Reading promoted to Premier League
Reading promoted to the Premier League after a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Thousands of fans celebrating in the town.
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