REVIEW OF THE SEASON Reading Review of the Season: April sees safety confirmed at a canter
April proved another hectic month, with six fixtures, but supporters enjoyed being able to focus purely on the football with former CEO Nigel Howe heading up the ongoing ‘exclusive negotiations’ for a takeover. Bolton Wanderers inflicted a heavy defeat on Reading on Easter Monday, beating the defence at will and looking every bit a Championship team in a 5-2 victory. Lincoln City, chasing down the play-offs on the back of a 13-game winning streak, visited the SCL Stadium for the first time and were fortunate to walk away with a point in what was an impressive Reading performance. Freddie Draper put the Imps ahead late on, against the run of play, but Tyler Bindon rose highest to head an equaliser and keep the points tally ticking towards safety. Safety was all-but assured following an emotional 2-0 win over Bristol Rove