READING FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

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That this House congratulates Reading Football Club on securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time in its 135 year history in record breaking time which included a record run of 33 games without defeat; congratulates Club Chairman John Madejski, Manager Steve Coppell, Captain Graeme Murty and all the players and staff at Reading Football Club on their fantastic achievement; applauds the importance of the partnership between Reading Football Club and Reading Borough Council which helped deliver the Premiership quality Madejski Stadium vital for the Club's success; and looks forward to Reading FC achieving further success next season with victories against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.