Self-made millionaire and Reading chairman John Madejski has once again stated his disproval of players wages. He told BBC Radio Berkshire they were “obscene in the extreme”.
He is adamant not to pay over-inflated wages to attract new signings to the club, in the quest to seek automatic promotion back to the Premier League.
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Entries from August 2008
John Madejski complains of ridiculous footballers wages
Terry Lane - Friday 22.08.08, 16:46pm
Tags: General News · Reading
Ivan Campo signs for Ipswich Town
Thomas Rooney - Tuesday 12.08.08, 17:55pm
Former Real Madrid midfielder signs for Ipswich Town.
Championship club Ipswich Town have completed the signing of former Spanish International Ivan Campo. The 34-year-old – who hasn’t played a competitive game since playing for Bolton in April – has signed a two year deal with the East Anglia club.
Ivan Campo certainly brings a wealth of experience [...]
Kevin Phillips scores for Birmingham in season opener
Thomas Rooney - Sunday 10.08.08, 16:25pm
Former West Brom striker Kevin Phillips snatched an injury time winner against Sheffield United for his new club Birmingham City during the first game of the Championship season. The 35-year-old came off the bench and with seconds remaining he scored on the turn to earn his side a 1-0 victory.
Overall, Sheffield United will feel hard [...]
Tags: Birmingham · Sheffield United
Jay Bothroyd joins Cardiff City to ease striker crisis
Thomas Rooney - Wednesday 06.08.08, 07:40am
After having a frustrating time in the transfer market searching for a striker, Cardiff City have signed Wolves forward Jay Bothroyd on a three-year deal. The 26-year-old will join the Bluebirds for around £300,000.
Like I said, it has been far more effort than it should have been for Cardiff boss Dave Jones to find a [...]
Will Birmingham win the Championship?
Terry Lane - Tuesday 05.08.08, 09:43am
Last season’s Coca-Cola Championship race was closer than ever. After Watford sprinting off to what seemed like an uncatchable lead, they began to leak goals and points come the Autumn. And by Christmas it seemed like no one team was able to keep the lead.
Whether seen as a very tight exciting league or a scrappy [...]
Tags: Birmingham · Derby