Reading’s signing of Chelsea full-back Shaun Cummings would appear to rule out Town’s David Wright joining the Royals on loan, as was reported by the Berkshire press yesterday. We understand that contrary to the claims, Wright was never part of any swap deal involving Liam Rosenior.
In the sixth of a series of pre-season reports, HarryFromBath assesses the mood around the Championship clubs by delving into their forums. AFC Bournemouth, Brighton and Hove Albion and Reading are under the spotlight in today’s notes.
Full debutant Noel Hunt scored twice and sub Jonny Parr once as Town beat Millwall 3-1 at the Den to climb back to second in the Championship. Hunt put the Blues two in front before Magaye Guyeye pulled a goal back for the Lions just before the break but Parr sealed it in the 77th minute.