Boss Steve Coppell is relatively happy with Reading's start to their campaign back in the Championship after two seasons in the top flight.
The Royals have won two, drawn one and lost one and also have won two Carling Cup fixtures along the way.
But Coppell admits things would not be looking so rosy if Crystal Palace had won at the Madjeski Stadium last Saturday.
Reading eventually ran out 4-2 winners but were behind going in at half-time.
"Our start has been on the good side of OK," he told the club's website.
"In many ways it has been determined by Saturday's result against Palace. If we'd had a poor result it would have been a poor start, but a good result meant it was a good start."


royal_appointment (Reading) : "...i dont know the answer - i guess there arent that many team talk posters, maybe they mainly post elsewhere - i really dont see how not having many posters means we arent passionate fans - so what does it matter?you shoul..." view full comment
Daniel Agger is a target for AC Milan as his contract talks with Liverpool stall, while West Ham's Lee Bowyer is being eyed by Birmingham.
More from today's press
TEAMtalk's Gareth Friel looks at the resurgence of Hearts in the SPL and wonders whether they are about to embark on another glorious era.
Read today's Column
stehowielfc1 (Liverpool) : "...big news today contract talks with agger have broken down. ac milan are front runners for his signature 10 million will seal it but liverpool will demand a swap deal involving johan gourcuff who is currently on loan at bordeaux. ..." view full rumour

| LATEST PHOTOS | THE INSIDER | UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE |
![]() |
|
|
| Go to the Gallery | TEAMtalk Insider: TEAMtalk Top 10 | Watch Live Online |
Betting | Casino | Poker | Bingo
Post to the Mailbox!
Be the first to post a comment on this story