Lucky turkeys show Reading the Great Escape is on!

Reading's Premier League position may have their fans in a flap but, a squad of 25 turkeys running amok at the Madejski Stadium have shown the Royals that the great escape is possible at Christmas.

Following their roasting by Arsenal on Monday night, Reading FC know that they need to gobble up the points over the festive season.

 

Betfair delivered the birds dressed in the team's blue and white home strip as a reminder of the challenge facing Brian McDermott's men.

 

The Berkshire side sit bottom of the top flight and are expected to get the stuffing knocked out of them over the Christmas period by reigning champions Manchester City, mid-table flappers Swansea and West Ham, and Champions League chasing Tottenham Hotspur.

 

West Bromwich Albion are the only team in Premier League history to avoid relegation having been bottom of the table at Christmas. And, odds of 1.14 suggest that McDermott's side are up against it.

 

A Betfair spokesman said: "These turkeys have been spared the axe this Christmas so, at least they'll see out the next 12 months. The same can't be said for Reading, who are looking increasingly vulnerable at the foot of the table.

 

"After their display against Arsenal earlier this week, the Reading players will be lucky escape the carving knife this Christmas."

 

The Betfair turkeys were provided by Animal Actors, a specialist, experienced animal-handling agency.

 

Commenting on the activity, Animal Actors said: "Betfair has saved these turkeys from the slaughter and given them another year of life. All health and safety and animal welfare issues into consideration by Animal Actors on behalf of Betfair."

 

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