Nick's homeage to friend

Nick Blackman and a number of Reading players are growing their hair to raise money for the chosen charity Nick's close friend Joe Thompson, who was sadly diagnosed with cancer.

At our away game at Sheffield Wednesday in November, Nick wore a shirt with a message for his pal, who plays for Tranmere Rovers.

Blackman showed the shirt as he came onto the pitch as a substitute, showing his support for the 24-year-old.

Of course, all at Reading Football Club would like to extend our best wishes to Joe.