I do wonder about the kind of conversations that went on at CCC and whether they decided in their wisdom that Rugby would be better for the future of the city; better class of people, more affluent, better behaved, etc. Yes, let's be a rugby city.
Yup. This was made clear by Steve Clarke according to the TM interview. It suggested that they may loan him out to a Championship side who they do not view as a direct competitor. (I assume this means one predicted to struggle)
TM was told by the Reading manager that if he wasn't in their top 4 strikers after pre-season he could come to us. (Player willing and assuming no other offers that would suite Reading better of course)