Pearce wins Royals prize

Alex Pearce has been named Reading's Player of the Season after a stellar campaign for the Championship title winners.

Defender beats Karacan & Federici to player award

Alex Pearce has been named Reading's Player of the Season after a stellar campaign for the Championship title winners. Centre-back Pearce was instrumental in Reading's success this season, helping them keep 20 clean sheets and he also popped up with five goals from defence. The 23-year-old has been an ever-present in the Royals side in the Championship and he has been rewarded for his fine form with the player prize. Midfielder Jem Karacan came second in the voting with Royals goalkeeper Adam Federici finished in third spot. Reading celebrated lifting the Championship trophy with an event at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday as they prepare for life back in the Premier League next season.