article_snippet: But Phil Parkinson's side have already emphatically proved their credentials in back-to-back wins over Premier League opposition to the extent that many are making their favourites against high-ranked opponents on Saturday.
article_snippet: Phil Parkinson is preparing to send Phil Parkinson's side out to face Reading in the quarter-final on Saturday .
article_snippet: The game holds particular appeal for Bantams boss Parkinson, who made 361 playing appearances for the Royals and was voted the Royals best ever central midfielder in an online fans' poll. '
article_snippet: and I'm very honoured to be a part of the club that moved from Elm Park to the Madejski Stadium, and to have seen the club develop over the years,' said Bantams boss Parkinson.
highlights_snippet: Reading in last-eight  on Saturday .
  