Reading have reportedly fined midfielder Danny Guthrie two weeks' wages for refusing to travel to Sunderland for their Premier League match on Tuesday.

It is understood that the 25-year-old refused to return to the North-East for the relegation clash, which was won 3-0 by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

The 600-mile round trip was made by around 300 Royals supporters, but the former Newcastle United midfielder was not prepared to make the journey, according to Sky Sports News.

Reading boss Brian McDermott told reporters: "Danny Guthrie made a decision that his head wasn't right to travel. Everybody has got to be going in the same direction. You have to put yourself in a position to be selection. His words were that his head isn't right."

Guthrie has played just five games for the club this season.

Written by
Matt Law