30 teams went head to head on the Madejski Stadium pitch on Sunday for the chance to lift the prestigious Royals Cup trophy.
Despite the intermittent downpours, a good day was had by all, with many loyal family members, friends and colleagues watching the action from the comfort of the covered West Stand at Madejski Stadium!
The players thoroughly enjoyed the day, with Steve Harcourt from Redstor expressing his appreciation following the event, "Thanks for everything. As ever it was organised superbly, and a thoroughly good day was had by all. Thanks also to the referees, who did a great job. I have packed away my boots, and look forward to digging them out again next year!"
Congratulations to both Jelf Group and Westcoast for reaching the final of the tournament. Westcoast ultimately walked away with the trophy following an excellent 3-0 win.
Congratulations to Ashley Vine, Gareth Thomas, Paul Strudley, Yashwa Romeo, Aaron Baker (pictured, back row, left to right) Ryan Hemani (Manager), Leon Bird, Anthony Alleyne and Paul Hamilton (pictured, front row, left to right) for steering their side to victory.
Westcoast completed the tournament without conceding a goal, a fantastic achievement, particularly in the final game, considering the impressive goal scoring of their competitors Jelf Group, who netted 14 goals in total throughout the day.
Reading Football Club would like to offer their thanks to all the companies that entered a team and supported the event.
A1 Group Wokingham (x 2), Audatex (x2), Compass Group, DediPower, Fencing Products, Foster's, Friends Provident, Global Knowledge, Heineken, Informa, J R Pridham Services sponsored by Edmundson Electrical, Jelf Group, John Lewis Direct, John Lewis Reading, Kyocera, Micro Peripherals, npower, Redstor, RSA, Seko Synergy, Semplice Energy, Simplyhealth, Ultima Business Solutions, Volume, Waitrose Jubilee House, Waitrose Supply Chain Fresh, Waitrose Supply Chain Ambient, and Westcoast.
We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Madejski Stadium soon.
If you would like the chance to play on the Royals' pitch in the 2010 tournament please email royalscup@readingfc.co.uk, or call Dara Thomas on 0118 968 1310.
