Irish Abroad: Reading news Gamble wants to take next step - November 24, 2000 Ambitious Irish teenager Joe Gamble wants to win a regular place in Reading's first team by the end of the season, even though he has just joined from Cork City. full story » The other Player of the Year contenders - October 26, 2000 As well as the Senior, Young and Eircom League Player of the Year awards there are another nine gongs up for grabs. full story » Crawford turns his back on England - August 5, 2000 Jimmy Crawford has turned his back on England and has returned to the Eircom League to resurrect his career. Crawford, who was recently released by Reading, was on trial at Cardiff City but that did not work out so he took up an offer from League champions Shelbourne to return to Ireland. full story » Reading: Gamble in, Crawford out? - July 21, 2000 It looks almost certain that Joe Gamble will become a Reading player within the next 24 hours. The 18-year-old Irish underage international has made a big impression at the Madejski Stadium, so much so that boss Alan Pardew is ready to offer him a contract. full story »