Royals have uncomfortable stay at Dorchester

A Reading reserve side made up chiefly of youth players & trialists suffered a final minute 2-1 loss at Dorchester Town in the last pre-season friendly of the summer. Floyd on Football thinks this result probably says it all about the calibre of youth players and trialists we get at this club, but at least Chris Makin and Nicky Shorey came through unscathed with some much needed match practice under their belts.

www.readingfc.co.uk reports that Dave Kitson is unlikely to be fit for Saturday's opening league fixture with Plymouth. Much better news is that Makin, Shorey and Stack are likely to be ready if required.