Last updated : 03/08/2023 22:35:27
Introduction
Reading are a Grassroots football team.
The team is from England, United Kingdom and play in the Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs Aoc Sports SW Men`s Championship (North).
Team Details
Location
League
Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs - Aoc Sports SW Men`s Championship (North)
Team Type
Reading Football Club
Reading Football Club is a professional football club based in Reading, Berkshire, England. The club competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
Reading were founded in 1871 and joined the Football League in 1920. The club has played in the top flight of English football on three occasions, most recently in the 2012–13 season. Reading's home ground is the Select Car Leasing Stadium, which has a capacity of 24,161.
History
- Reading won the 1987–88 Full Members' Cup, defeating Luton Town in the final.
- The club reached the FA Cup semi-finals in 2000, losing to Chelsea.
- Reading won promotion to the Premier League in 2011–12, finishing as champions of the Championship.
- The club were relegated from the Premier League in 2012–13, finishing 19th.
Current squad
- The current Reading manager is Paul Ince.
- The club's most famous player is Jimmy Quinn, who scored 174 goals for the club in the 1920s and 1930s.
- Other notable players who have played for Reading include Kevin Doyle, Nicky Shorey, and Jobi McAnuff.
Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs
Reading Football Club is also involved in the Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs, a regional youth league for clubs in the south-west of England. The club's under-18 team competes in the league, which is divided into two divisions.
The Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs is a great opportunity for young players to develop their skills and progress to the professional game. The league provides a competitive environment for players to test themselves against other talented youngsters.
Reading Football Club is committed to developing young players and the Football League Youth Alliance - Devon Clubs is an important part of this. The club is proud to be involved in the league and is committed to providing its young players with the best possible opportunities to develop their football careers.
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