By Kevin Bethell
March 5 2003

Reading manager Alan Pardew has hinted he would like to keep loan star Luke Chadwick at the club once the original one month loan deal expires this week. Reading manager Alan Pardew has hinted he would like to keep loan star Luke Chadwick at the club once the original one month loan deal expires this week.

The Royals' form has been excellent since the arrival of the Manchester United star and Pardew is keen for Chadwick to stay on board.

"Sir Alex Ferguson has been difficult to get hold of with Champions League and Worthington Cup commitments, but I hope to pin him down this week and extend Luke's loan." said Pardew.