Reading have confirmed striker Noel Hunt is set to miss the rest of the season - including any participation in the end of season play-offs.Hunt suffered a bone fracture in his ankle during the goalless draw with Barnsley last weekend after a challenge with Darren Moore.

Brief team news ahead of Tuesday’s Championship fixtures, with Reading sweating on the fitness of Noel Hunt.

Reading boss Steve Coppell is sweating over the fitness of Noel Hunt for Tuesday’s Championship clash against Derby at Pride Park.Hunt limped out of Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Barnsley suffering with an ankle problem, but he is battling to be fit and will travel with the squad.

In spite of the struggling game in Plymouth, Reading are slowly handling the crisis, so hosting the game against poor and already ruled out Charlton at Madejsky stadium will be an excellent opportunity for home side scorers, Noel Hunt and Kevin Doyle to get back in form. A banker

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Reading boss Steve Coppell is likely to restore Noel Hunt to his starting line up against Preston after he shook off an ankle injury.

Reading’s Noel Hunt has revealed his bizarre goal celebration against Watford was a kangaroo impression in honour of Adam Federici’s father.Hunt was spotted jumping around in an awkward fashion after netting the second goal in the Royals’ 4-0 win last Friday night.

Reading striker Noel Hunt is looking to fight his way back into the first-team picture but accepts there are no guarantees.

Reading striker Noel Hunt has targeted a return to Steve Coppell’s side for Friday night’s Championship visit of Watford.Hunt was named as a substitute for the last Championship game at Southampton and also sat out the FA Cup defeat at Cardiff - along with the majority of Coppell’s first choice XI.

Reading striker Noel Hunt believes the strength in depth of the current squad will be a massive aid in the quest for promotion.

Noel Hunt is in contention to play for Reading, while Kevin McNaughton looks set to hand Cardiff a fitness boost.