Uri Geller 's role was excluded from Reading 's survival , which was unrelated to a Reading victory .
Reading manager Alan Pardew dismissed Geller 's role in the club 's survival – which was achieved thanks to a draw in the crucial match – stating `` as soon as we get a bit of joy , thanks to all the hard work and efforts of my staff and players , he suddenly comes out of the blue and tries to claim the limelight .
Uri Geller