Reading Football Club are delighted to announce that Stephen Hunt is set to sign a new three and a half year contract to the summer of 2012.

The Republic of Ireland international winger is expected to put pen to paper in the next few days, and the new terms add an extra year onto his previous deal.

Hunt, 28, commented, "I've always said that I'm very happy here and signing this contract shows my commitment. I'm determined to have a big impact in the next three months and help get this club promoted.

"The next seven or eight games are very important; we need to get as many points on board as possible by the end of March to put us in a strong position for the run-in."

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Director of Football Nick Hammond said, "I've been speaking to Hunty regularly throughout the transfer window and we are delighted to agree this new contract.

"He is a key member of our squad and we look forward to him playing a central role in our push for promotion back to the Premier League in the next few months."

Hunt joined Reading on a free transfer after leaving Brentford in the summer of 2005. He has made 111(+45) appearances in a Reading shirt, scoring 21 goals.

The winger has started every League game for us this season, missing only 23 minutes out of 2700 played.

Since coming to Madejski Stadium he has become a regular in the Ireland squad, and has 14 caps so far.

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