Reading endured a tricky 2017/18 campaign, flirting with relegation and only securing safety on the final day of the Sky Bet Championship season.

Paul Clement replaced Jaap Stam during the season, with the ex-Swansea boss eventually guiding Reading to safety and 20th in the Championship table.

Clement has now set about getting to work on his squad this summer, with confirmation coming yesterday that David Meyler would be arriving at the Madejski Stadium on a two-year deal, becoming the club’s second free transfer following Andy Yiadom’s capture.

29-year-old Meyler arrives following a stint at Hull City that lasted over five years.

The midfielder brings a wealth of experience with him to the Madejski, after almost 200 appearances for Hull, who he helped to two promotions.

As expected, there was plenty of reaction to Meyler’s arrival at Reading, with not all of it positive.

Here is some reaction from Reading’s supporters…