1999–2000 Reading F.C. season explained

Club:Reading
Season:1999–2000
Manager:Tommy Burns

Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew
Chairman:John Madejski
League:Second Division
League Result:10th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Third Round vs Plymouth Argyle
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Second Round vs Bradford City
Cup3:League Trophy
Cup3 Result:Semi Final vs Bristol City
League Topscorer:Darren Caskey (17)
Season Topscorer:Darren Caskey (23)
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Prevseason:1998–99
Nextseason:2000–01

The 1999–2000 season was Reading F.C.'s second consecutive season in Division Two, following their relegation from the Division One in 1998.

Season events

In July, midfielder Byron Glasgow tested positive cocaine and cannabis, and was subsequently sacked by the club.[1]

On 17 September, Manager Tommy Burns and Assistant Manager Packie Bonner where sacked by the club due to poor results, with Alan Pardew being announced as the Caretaker Manager.[2]

In February, Andy McLaren become the second Reading player to test positive for cocaine within the last year, and was sacked by the club.[3]

Squad

No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age[4])Signed fromSigned inContract endsApps.Goals
Goalkeepers
1Scott HowieGK2000 5, df=yesMotherwell19981000
25Peter van der KwaakGK2000 5, df=yesDordrecht199850
27Phil WhiteheadGK2000 5, df=yesWest Bromwich Albion1999130
40Jamie AshdownGK2000 5, df=yesAcademy199800
Defenders
2John PolstonDF2000 5, df=yesNorwich City1998241
3Stuart GrayDF2000 5, df=yesCeltic1998592
5Linvoy PrimusDF2000 5, df=yesBarnet19971141
6Barry HunterDF2000 5, df=yesWrexham1996715
7Chris CasperDF2000 5, df=yesManchester United1998550
14Graeme MurtyDF2000 5, df=yesYork City1998330
16Matthew RobinsonDF2000 5, df=yesPortsmouth2000200
18Andy GurneyDF2000 5, df=yesTorquay United1999572
20Andy BernalDF2000 5, df=yesSydney Olympic19942314
23John MackieDF2000 5, df=yesSutton United199900
28Ricky NewmanDF2000 5, df=yesloan from Millwall2000200071
29Ady WilliamsDF2000 5, df=yesloan from Wolverhampton Wanderers20002000
33Adam LockwoodDF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199900
36Chris SmithDF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199900
37Neville StampDF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199810
42Ricky AllawayDF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199900
Midfielders
4Phil ParkinsonMF2000 5, df=yesBury199233017
8Darren CaskeyMF2000 5, df=yesTottenham Hotspur199618435
11Peter GrantMF2000 5, df=yesNorwich City1999381
15Sean EversMF2000 5, df=yesLuton Town1999260
19Jim CrawfordMF2000 5, df=yesNewcastle United1998281
22Lee HodgesMF2000 5, df=yesBarnet1997657
26Neil SmithMF2000 5, df=yesFulham1999431
31Adam BeasleyMFAcademy199900
32Phil HadlandMF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199810
34Alex HaddowMF2000 5, df=yesAcademy199930
35Steve OsborneMFAcademy199900
41Sammy IgoeMF2000 5, df=yesPortsmouth200060
Forwards
9Jim McIntyreFW2000 5, df=yesKilmarnock19987411
10Nicky ForsterFW2000 5, df=yesBirmingham City19994410
12Keith ScottFW2000 5, df=yesWycombe Wanderers1999438
17Martin WilliamsFW2000 5, df=yesLuton Town199515629
24Mass SarrFW1999 5, df=yesHajduk Split1998383
30Martin ButlerFW2000 5, df=yesCambridge United2000184
38Nathan TysonFW2000 5, df=yesAcademy199910
39Darius HendersonFW2000 5, df=yesAcademy199960
Out on loan
21Paul BraysonFW2000 5, df=yesNewcastle United1998471
Left during the season
11Grant BrebnerMF2000 5, df=yesManchester United19984611
13Nick HammondGK2000 5, df=yesPlymouth Argyle1996330
16Andy McLarenMF2000 5, df=yesDundee United1999111
23Elroy KromheerDF2000 5, df=yesZwolle1998120
26Steve MautoneGK2000 5, df=yesWest Ham United1997340
28Mark BowenDF2000 5, df=yesWigan Athletic199910
28Mark NichollsFW2000 5, df=yesloan from Chelsea1999200073
29Graham PotterDF2000 5, df=yesloan from West Bromwich Albion1999199950
30Kevin LisbieFW2000 5, df=yesloan from Charlton Athletic1999199920
Shaun AllawayGK2000 5, df=yesAcademy199900

Left club during season

Transfers

In

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
22 June 1999FWNicky ForsterBirmingham City£650,000[5]
17 August 1999MFNeil SmithFulham£100,000[6]
20 August 1999MFPeter GrantNorwich CityFree[7]
7 October 1999GKPhil WhiteheadWest Bromwich Albion£250,000[8]
28 October 1999DFJohn MackieSutton UnitedUndisclosed[9]
7 December 1999DFMark BowenWigan AthleticUndisclosed[10]
28 January 2000DFMatthew RobinsonPortsmouth£150,000[11]
1 February 2000FWMartin ButlerCambridge United£750,000[12]
23 March 2000FWSammy IgoePortsmouth£100,000[13]

Loan in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate toRef.
26 November 1999FWKevin LisbieCharlton Athletic26 December 1999
3 December 1999DFGraham PotterWest Bromwich Albion31 December 1999
30 December 1999FWMark NichollsChelsea10 February 2000
1 February 2000DFAdy WilliamsWolverhampton WanderersEnd of season
18 March 2000DFRicky NewmanMillwallEnd of Season

Out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
12 July 1999DFTony BarrasWalsallUndisclosed
6 August 1999GKSteve MautoneWolverhampton WanderersUndisclosed
19 August 1999MFGrant BrebnerHibernianUndisclosed
5 March 2000GKShaun AllawayLeeds UnitedUndisclosed[14]

Released

DatePositionNationalityNameJoinedDate
July 1999MFByron GlasgowCrawley Town
17 August 1999DFElroy Kromheer1. FC Nürnberg
9 December 1999DFMark BowenRetired
February 2000MFAndy McLarenKilmarnock2 June 2000[15]
13 April 2000GKNick HammondRetired
30 June 2000GKPeter van der KwaakGo Ahead Eagles
30 June 2000DFAndy BernalRetired
30 June 2000DFLinvoy PrimusPortsmouth[16]
30 June 2000MFAdam Beasley
30 June 2000MFSteve Osborne
30 June 2000MFJim CrawfordShelbourne
30 June 2000MFPeter GrantBournemouth
30 June 2000FWPaul BraysonCardiff City14 July 2000[17]
30 June 2000FWMartin WilliamsSwindon Town30 August 2000[18]
30 June 2000FWMass SarrSydney Olympic

Competitions

Second Division

League table

FA Cup

See main article: 1999–2000 FA Cup.

League Cup

See main article: 1999–2000 Football League Cup.

League Trophy South

See main article: 1999–2000 Football League Trophy.

Squad statistics

[19]

Appearances and goals

|-|colspan="14"|Players away on loan: |-|colspan="14"|Players who appeared for Reading but left during the season: |}

Goal scorers

width=20Placewidth=20Positionwidth=20Nationwidth=20Numberwidth=150Namewidth=150Division Twowidth=100FA Cupwidth=100League Cupwidth=100League Trophywidth=80Total
1 MF8 Darren Caskey1732123
2 FW10Nicky Forster1000010
3 FW17Martin Williams51006
FW12Keith Scott30216
5 FW9 Jim McIntyre41005
6 FW30Martin Butler40004
7 DF6 Barry Hunter11103
FW28Mark Nicholls10023
9 DF18Andy Gurney20002
DF20Andy Bernal01012
11MF11Grant Brebner10001
MF19Jim Crawford10001
MF11Peter Grant10001
MF22Lee Hodges10001
MF4 Phil Parkinson10001
DF2 John Polston10001
MF26Neil Smith10001
DF29Ady Williams10001
Own goal10001
TOTALS5775574

Clean sheets

width=20Placewidth=20Positionwidth=20Nationwidth=20Numberwidth=150Namewidth=150Division Twowidth=100FA Cupwidth=100League Cupwidth=100League Trophywidth=80Total
1 GK1 Scott Howie1111114
2 GK27Phil Whitehead30003
TOTALS1411117

Disciplinary record

NumberNationPositionNameDivision TwoFA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal
2 DFJohn Polston3001000031
3 MFStuart Gray1000100020
4 MFPhil Parkinson5041000091
5 DFLinvoy Primus3000000030
6 DFBarry Hunter91201000121
7 DFChris Casper3000000030
8 MFDarren Caskey8000000080
9 FWJim McIntyre6000001070
10FWNicky Forster4000000040
11MFPeter Grant8100000081
12FWKeith Scott3010000040
14DFGraeme Murty1000000010
15MFSean Evers0010000010
16MFMatthew Robinson2000000020
17FWMartin Williams3000000030
18DFAndy Gurney8000100090
19MFJim Crawford2100000021
20DFAndy Bernal4010000050
22MFLee Hodges1000000010
26MFNeil Smith1021100041
27GKPhil Whitehead2000000020
28DFRicky Newman1000000010
29DFAdy Williams1000000010
30FWMartin Butler5000000050
39FWDarius Henderson1000000010
41FWSammy Igoe1000000010
Players away on loan:
Players who left Reading during the season:
Total86311340101026

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Football: Trainee was addicted to heroin at 17 . https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220501/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-trainee-was-addicted-to-heroin-at-17-1105287.html . 1 May 2022 . subscription . The Independent. 6 June 2020 . 9 July 1999.
  2. Web site: This article is more than 20 years old Burns and Bonner fired by Reading . The Guardian. 6 June 2020 . 17 September 1999.
  3. Web site: Reading winger tests positive for cocaine . The Guardian. 6 June 2020 . 29 February 2000.
  4. Age as of the end of the season
  5. Web site: Nicky Forster . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Neil Smith . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  7. Web site: Peter Grant . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  8. Web site: Former United goalkeeper Phil Whitehead has moved from West Brom to Reading for £250,000 . rageonline.co.uk/ . Rage Online . 6 June 2020 . 7 October 1999.
  9. Web site: John Mackie . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  10. Web site: Mark Bowen . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  11. Web site: Matthew Robinson . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  12. Web site: Martin Butler . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  13. Web site: Sammy Igoe . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 6 June 2020.
  14. Web site: Leeds turmoil takes its toll . The Daily Telegraph. 6 June 2020 . 25 January 2004.
  15. Web site: Killie take a chance on Mclaren . BBC News . 6 June 2020 . 2 June 2000.
  16. Book: Primus, Linvoy. Jeffs. Peter. Transformed. 83–5, 88–90. All change at Pompey .
  17. Web site: Cardiff City secure Brayson's signature . BBC Sport . 8 June 2020 . 14 July 2000.
  18. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Town in striker move . gazetteandherald.co.uk/ . Gazette & Herald . 8 June 2020 . 30 August 2000.
  19. Web site: Season 1999-2000. royalsrecord. 5 June 2020.

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