Madejski knighted

Last updated : 31 December 2008 By Angus Muller
Reading chairman John Madejski will now answer to Sir John Madejski. He has been knighted in the New Years Honours List for his services to charity.

"I feel very proud, but the reason I have got it is because I work with people who deserve it just as much as I do," he said when the news broke.

"It has been a tremendous team effort and I receive this honour on behalf of all these people. That's the way I feel about it."

"It's actually been jolly difficult to stay quiet because I haven't been able to tell anyone. I can't wait to share the news."

Congratulations.