Reading Football Club News

• Nickname:Royals
• Founded:1871
• Manager:Brian McDermott

• Ground:Madejski Stadium
• Capacity:24,200

Royals expect duo to sign

25 Jul 2007 - 11:25:23

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Reading are confident that both Leroy Lita and Nicky Shorey will pen new deals with the club.

The Royals' director of football, Nick Hammond, is pleased with the way talks are progressing as the club prepares for their second season in the Premier League.

He told the club's official website: "Talks are ongoing with Leroy and Nicky.

"Contracts are rarely agreed in the blink of an eye these days, but the feedback I've received from both players and their agents has been very positive.

"We'll continue the discussions in the near future."

Meanwhile, Lita played his first pre-season game of the summer in the 2-0 win at Didcot Town and was pleased with his return to action after a short break.

"I felt alright considering I've only had two-and-a-half weeks off," said Lita, who starred for the England Under-21 side in the recent European Championships.

"I'm really looking forward to getting back into it. I was happy to play and really glad to get back onto the football field.

"It's always nice to come to places like Didcot. It's good for the local fans and for the players to get a run out against us."