More info on the Reading Newspaper Book
Reading FC started in 1871. Their original name The ‘Biscuitmen’ stems from that trade in the town. A more refined name ‘The Royals’ came into common usage in the 1970s as the town is located in the Royal County of Berkshire. Our Reading commemorative book opens in 1912 with a 1:0 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup 2nd Round. Promotion to Division Two came in 1926 and an extended FA Cup run all the way to the semi-final in 1927 is given full coverage with match reports from victories against Portsmouth, Brentford, and Swansea. A wonderful evocation of a team’s struggle to build its reputation in the early years of the century builds into a rare treasure for a committed Reading fan and is the perfect Reading FC gift idea.
1930 was the Diamond Jubilee Season and the reportage looks back at the heroes and drama of those first 60 years; a book of Reading history that will delight every right minded fan.
This Reading FC gift continues post war by recording a 10:0 thrashing of Crystal Palace in 1946. Flash forward thirty years later and Reading win promotion to Division 3. Other notable match reports feature goalkeeper Steve Death conceding the first goals in twelve league matches in a 2:2 draw with Brendford. 1983 and Trevor Senior scores a hat-trick in 4mins 12 seconds – Reading v Stockport, 4th September 1983. 1985 and Reading win their thirteenth consecutive win at the start of the season when they beat Lincoln 1:0.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a fan to relive Reading FC history and reminisce over some great memories, all-in-all the perfect Reading FC souvenir.
The 1990s provide a fest of coverage starting with a 3:3 draw with the mighty Newcastle in the FA Cup 4th round. We fast forward to 1995 and the Division One Playoff Semi-Final 1st Leg and a 3:1` victory against Tranmere. The so-close Playoff final against Bolton is also covered. In 1997 Reading FC had a good run in the Coca-Cola Cup and two matches receive coverage; victories against Wolves and Leeds. 1998 saw Reading’s last game played at Elm Park and the first and the new Madejski Stadium.
Into the 2000s and the Reading FC history continues with playoff finals and promotion to Division One, the appointment of Steve Coppell as manager and runs in both the Carling Cup and FA Cup. 2006 and Reading hit the heights with an exciting run to top the Championship and gain promotion to the Premiership; an effective collection of Reading memorabilia to give to the determined fan.
Order your personalised Reading football book and we’ll make it to order with your personalisation details including a name and a greeting. For a small fee you can gold emboss the cover with the recipient’s name and make this the definitive personalised football book for the Reading fan in your life.
Every season we bring up to date our version of the Reading football gift and add even more memories to make an evocative Reading football present idea come to life.
Other Reading Gift Ideas
Reading 2008 Calendars:
Why not consider our 2008 Reading Football Club Calendar, featuring 12 top Reading newspaper headlines from Reading's illustrious history. This A3 size calendar is a highly interesting unique gift. |
Reading Newspaper Frames:
Select your favourite Reading newspaper headline and report, and have it framed. Another unique gift idea to add to your collection of Reading memorabilia. |
Reading Mugs and T-Shirts:
Or chose a present with a difference, and have your selected Reading headline and news report printed on a Mug or T-shirt.
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