READING FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE

Early day motion 1902, tabled 27 March 2006 by Martin Salter (Labour). Signed by 54 members.

That this House congratulates Reading Football Club on securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time in its 135 year history in record breaking time which included a record run of 33 games without defeat; congratulates Club Chairman John Madejski, Manager Steve Coppell, Captain Graeme Murty and all the players and staff at Reading Football Club on their fantastic achievement; applauds the importance of the partnership between Reading Football Club and Reading Borough Council which helped deliver the Premiership quality Madejski Stadium vital for the Club's success; and looks forward to Reading FC achieving further success next season with victories against the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Conservative 7, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.