Opta investigate Fabricio ColocciniLast season was another disappointment for Newcastle United. Twelfth in the league with 17 defeats and only 11 victories, they conceded 65 goals. Only Reading and Derby had a worse defensive record.
Setanta Championship weekend previewBirmingham kick off the new season against Sheffield United, while Derby face Doncaster and Nottm Forest meet Reading.
Sky Sports Bees land BennettBrentford have swooped to sign Reading defender Alan Bennett.
Sky Sports Bennett makes it eleven for BeesBrentford boss Andy Scott has completed his 11th summer signing by landing Reading defender Alan Bennett on an initial one-month loan deal.
TeamTalk Brentford complete triple swoopReading defender Alan Bennett, Bristol City defender James Wilson and midfielder Frankie Artus join Brentford on one-month loan deals.
BBC 2008/2009 Championship Preview (Norwich City MAD)After what was a very competitive Championship season in 2007/2008, chances are it is likely to be even better this time around with Derby County, Birmingham City and Reading joining us from the Premier League.
Yahoo Villa Shore up defence with NickyAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed the signing of Nicky Shorey, his fourth summer capture, from Reading on a three-year contract.
Teamtalk Shorey set for Villa medicalNicky Shorey is to undergo a medical at Aston Villa after Reading accepted a reported £3.5million bid.
Sky Sports Reading Preview (Nottingham Forest FC)Nottingham Forest's three-year wait for a return to the Coca-Cola Championship will come to an end on Sunday when they meet Reading at The City Ground (kick-off 1.15pm).
Yahoo Villa close in on defensive duoAston Villa have confirmed they will hold talks with Luke Young and Nicky Shorey after fees were agreed with Reading and Middlesbrough.
Teamtalk Shorey set for Villa moveAston Villa have agreed a fee with Reading for defender Nicky Shorey and are set to enter talks with the player.
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