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Royals Centre-Back Search On-Going

Last updated : 31 August 2002 By Rob Cooper
Colin Hendry
Hendry this week rejected the chance to come to Reading
Despite speculation suggesting that FIFA's new-fangled transfer windows will be slammed shut on Nationwide League Clubs even though they requested a repreive, Alan Pardew's search for a new centre-back goes on.

Following the 2-0 grudge-match win over Walsall Alan Pardew told BBC Radio Berkshire: "Our search for defensive cover is on-going. With the possibility of the transfer window closing for us next week we may have to get a move on.

"I am considering either a loan or permanent signing."

Earlier this week the Royals had looked set to sign Colin Hendry but the move fell through when the ex-Scotland international failed to agree personal terms with the club.

With Adi Viveash looking all set for departure in order to get first-team football Reading have no cover for the Williams and Mackie defensive combination as both Adie Whitbread and Ricky Newman are suffering from long-term injuries.