Reading chairman Sir John Madejski is delighted with their swoop for Danny Guthrie.

Guthrie chose Reading as he came off contract at Newcastle United.

Madejski commented: "I would like to welcome Danny to Reading Football Club and wish him every success here.

"He is a highly-regarded player and it speaks volumes that he decided to join us here at Reading. He has rightly recognised that these are exciting times to be associated with our club and its potential."