Former Reading FC manager Brian McDermott was on co-commentary duties for local radio over the weekend for Royals' 2-2 draw with QPR at the Select Car ...
He has grown to be a fabulous player and he definitely plays in the Premier League, absolutely no problem. "I tried to sign him for Reading when he was at Blackpool for £7million - obviously we didn't have £7million at Reading! He's done it in the past. That would be the hope in a horrible second half like it was. Without the ball, his work is fabulous and you get him in the final third, on the ball, he is a really, really good player. Royals are the tenth different club of the midfielder's much-travelled career which has largely been spent in the second tier, alongside fleeting spells in the top flight. [Three players who could leave Reading in final fortnight of the transfer window](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-january-transfer-window-25990837) [Police investigate social media posts after Reading's draw with QPR](https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/police-investigate-social-media-posts-25990805) [New contracts, loaning players out, Paul Ince and Andy Carroll - your Reading FC questions answered](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-live-webchat-qpr-stoke-25986482) ['We need to be ready' - Paul Ince outlines Reading transfer stance as time ticks in window](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/paul-ince-reading-transfer-stance-25987624) [Reading's 10 players out of contract this season new deals for Andy Carroll and Amadou Mbengue](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-contract-carroll-mbengue-25949146) He is a terrific player, he really is." I don't think his dad is looking to sell him at any point though." [Paul Ince](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/paul-ince)) and I said you need to keep him fit because he is the difference maker," McDermott said after the QPR draw. [Three players who could leave Reading in final fortnight of the transfer window](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-fc-january-transfer-window-25990837) [BBC](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/bbc) Radio Berkshire over the weekend for [Royals' 2-2 draw with QPR](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-championship-norwich-rotherham-25983527) at the [Select Car Leasing Stadium](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/select-car-leasing-stadium).
Reading manager Paul Ince has described on-loan Newcastle United midfielder Jeff Hendrick as 'like a demon' as he continues to impress with the Championship ...
He is not a glamorous player by any means but you get what it says on the tin and if you add goals to his game then you’ve got a very good player. There are some people who have too much to say about him especially in this club in the press but he is one you can trust,” Ince said, speaking after the game. Hendrick’s spell at Loftus Road was somewhat underwhelming but he has made a more positive impact during his latest temporary switch away from Tyneside.
Stoke City news as Alex Neil and Reading manager Paul Ince prepare to lock horns in the Championship at the bet365 Stadium.
"We don't want to settle for second best, we've got to be as good as we can. He puts demands on himself to be the best and that's a great thing to have. [BerkshireLive.](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-andy-carroll-contract-26000292) "I didn't really know him before I got here, I knew him as a player but not as a person. "He understands where we are as a club and knows what we are trying to do. AC (Carroll) from day one was just brilliant, the way he conducted himself and I spoke to a few others who were with him here last year and they said he was great in the changing room. The lads look up to him whether things are going good or bad.
Former Premier League referee Chris Foy has had his say on Reading FC's claim for a penalty after a challenge on Shane Long during the 2-2 Championship draw ...
[drawing 2-2](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/paul-ince-hit-triple-reading-25980441) after a second-half brace by Tyler Roberts for Rangers. In this instance, the contact is attributable to the actions of both players and play on is considered the best outcome." Ince's side are back in action this Saturday when they travel to the bet365 Stadium to take on [Stoke City](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/stoke-city). [Paul Ince](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/paul-ince) over the penalty decision in last weekend's clash with QPR. "Shane [Long] has run across him, the defender has not even got to the ball, and he’s gone over. "It was a blatant penalty to make it 3-0," he said. [Brian McDermott's message to Reading fans as club aims to mount Premier League promotion push](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brian-mcdermott-outlines-what-reading-26002064) [Paul Ince explains reasons behind Reading giving Andy Carroll an 18 month contract](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-andy-carroll-contract-26000292) ['A phenomenal talent' - Noel Hunt talks up former Chelsea youth player's potential](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-chelsea-noel-hunt-26002927) [Reading sell out Manchester United FA Cup tickets but it's a mixed reaction from supporters](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-manchester-united-fa-cup-25998102) [The Reading player described as 'the difference maker' for Paul Ince's side by ex Royals boss](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-paul-ince-royals-25992502) [website](https://www.efl.com/news/2023/january/behind-the-whistle-the-weekends-key-match-decisions/), Foy, who officiated in the top flight and EFL for the best part of two decades, said there was not enough in the challenge for it to result in a penalty. It’s a penalty, 3-0 and game over, dead and buried. [incensed Ince](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-paul-ince-qpr-25980013), who said post match the official had missed a 'blatant penalty.' [Brian McDermott's message to Reading fans as club aims to mount Premier League promotion push](https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/brian-mcdermott-outlines-what-reading-26002064) [Royals](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/reading-fc) striker Shane Long went down under the challenge of Rob Dickie early in the second half at the [Select Car Leasing Stadium](https://www.getreading.co.uk/all-about/select-car-leasing-stadium) with the home side two goals to the good.