February 12 2008

Halls returns to Reading

John Halls has completed his one month loan move and returns to Reading.

The Islington born defender, who is 26 on Thursday, made five appearances for the Eagles during his loan.

Warnock has been impressed with his performances but has been frustrated by the loan rules which prevent him from signing for the rest of the season.

Warnock said: "After the one month we couldn't take him until the end of the season, we could only have him for 93 days in total which would take us to the end of March which wouldn't cover us for the rest of the season.

"It could be that we will take him later in the season if needs be but I have spoken with Steve Coppell and explained my reasons."