Hughes, 19, allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings against Reading.

They recorded their biggest win of the season two days later against Reading.

He pulled up with a knee problem in the play-off first leg against Reading, which kept him out of the final.

Connolly made his 200th career league appearance three weeks later in a 2-0 home defeat against Reading.

Stoke secured their first league win of 2013 against Reading.

His debut was spectacular, scoring two individual goals struck from outside the box against Reading.

Bale scored his first goal of the season against Reading in a 3-1 away victory.

He made just one professional, as a substitute against Reading in November 1990.

It wasn't until 18 months after signing for the club that he made his debut against Reading.

His debut is likely to come against Reading in 10 days' time.