By Mark Sugar
November 21 2003

The Royals travel to the division leaders West Brom in a game which Steve Coppell's team will look to continue their good form,following wins over Wigan and Millwall.West Brom go into the match sky high after that amazing comeback against West Ham which saw them losing 3-0 before winning 4-3. WEST BROM VS READING-KICK OFF 17:35

Team News
Reading welcome back John Mackie and Scott Murray following injuries.Mackie had been sidelined for over a month after undergoing knee surgery,but suffered no ill effects in the reserves victory over Parky's Colchester on Wednesday.Murray is back in contention after recovering from a knock on the knee,which had been troubling him for weeks.However striker Shaun Goater is rated 50/50 following an injury from last saturday's 1-0 win over Millwall.If he hasn't recovered,manager Steve Coppell has to decide should he recall Scott Murray in his place and go back to the more successful 4-5-1 formation.But should Coppell wish to stick with the 4-4-2 Goater's place will either go to Darius Henderson,Bas Savage or the transfer listed Nathan Tyson.But definetely out is Steve Brown and Adie Williams who should be back between 2-4 weeks.Greame Murty will continue as captain while Jamie Young will continue as back up goalie while Jamie Ashdown continue's his loan spell at Rushden and Diamonds.Following a solid display by Andre Boucaud in the reserves in midweek,the midfielder is in the squad.

West Brom have doubts over Welsh duo Andy Johnson and Jason Koumas who started in both of Wales Euro 2004 Playoff matches Vs Russia.But striker Lee Hughes is doubtful.The striker has not trained all week due to illness but boss Gary Megson is hopeful he would have trained today.However Megson welcomes back striker Danny Dichio following a 1 month loan spell at Derby County.But otherwise there are no reported injury's to report.

Form Guide
Reading go into the match unbeaten in 2 following wins over promotion rivals Wigan and Millwall.
West Brom will be very confident after the amazing comeback Vs West Ham 2 weeks ago.

KEY PLAYER FOR WEST BROM:Jason Koumas

Ticket News
The Royals were allocated 1,000 tickets however there is no news on the Official website confirming if we have sold out our allocation.Contact the club if more information needed.STAR and Young Royals coaches leaving the Stadium at 12:30 and Station Hill 12:45.

Travel Information
Nearest train station is "The Hawthorns" which has trains from Birmingham New Street.It is a 5 minute walk from the station to the ground.Ground is located on the A41 (Birmingham-West Bromwich).If approaching from outside the area,ground is half a mile from Junction M1 of the M5.On leaving the M5,take the A41 towards Birmingham and the ground is on your right.There are a few parking outlets around the ground.

Bits and Bobs
Programme £2.50
Remember to bear in mind that its Birmingham Vs Arsenal tomorrow so bear caution if drinking before the match in Birmingham.Also the Rugby World Cup Final tomorrow so expect the pubs to be packed.And if you didn't no the game is live on Sky Sports Extra.