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.

Noel Hunt claims his Reading strike partner Kevin Doyle is ‘a match-winner’ and the best striker he has played alongside.

Reading striker Noel Hunt is looking for the perfect Christmas present, three points against Birmingham on Saturday.

Noel Hunt scores twice as Reading tighten their grip on third place in the Championship by beating Coventry.

Reading’s Noel Hunt has been called up to the Ireland squad, after Robbie Keane and Aiden McGeady were sidelined.