4. Recent Form
Since Boxing Day, Reading's form in both the League and the FA Cup has been enviable. Six wins (including two in the FA Cup) and two draws with only one blemish result away to Tottenham. All in all 14 valuable points have taken Reading away from the bottom of the table and given them a little bit of breathing space two points above the relegation zone. For a team that were relegated from the Premiership on goal difference in the 2007 - 08 season. As any fan knows a good run of form builds its own momentum and with that comes confidence - it is a virtuous circle that should be enjoyed while it can.