Federici looking at new deal

Last updated : 02 March 2007 By Angus Muller
Voted player of the round after his heroics at Old Trafford he found his defence breached three times in the opening 6 minutes in the replay at the Madejski.

Still everyone has bad days.

Reading nearly came back but fell short and lost 3 - 2 with Utd moving into round 6. Now the keeper is looking to sign a new deal.

Federici said: "I am hoping to sign it this week. I expect to have it all done by Friday."

Steve Coppell refused to lay any of the blame at Federici's door for Reading's brave FA Cup exit.

Royals' boss said: "We conceded three goals as a team - not the keeper - that has got to be our mentality.

"Football isn't all a bed of roses and what happened on Tuesday will spur us all on, not just Adam.

"That's what makes us better and makes us more competitive. It will be a huge motivation for him."