Manager Brendan Rodgers has heaped praise on the Reading supporters after they once again gave the team their full backing in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Ipswich.

The Royals went behind to Jon Stead's early strike, but our crowd continued to given their all and were eventually rewarded for their support when Simon Church equalised.

Rodgers said, "The crowd were great, they really tried to push us over the line.

"They are doing everything they can. When there was a lull in the game they got everyone going and kept pushing us."

He continued, "We've not made the start we wanted, there's no denying that, and no-one faces up to that more than me.

"I'd be concerned if there was no spirit but the ambience at training is terrific. We need to create a little bit of luck through hard work and get that home win.

"We've another opportunity against Blackpool now. They are playing well but we have to take it."