London - Steve Clarke will have time to unwind and book himself a holiday if Reading spring a surprise and knock holders Arsenal out of the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday.
The English Championship finishes on May 2 and the FA Cup final is on May 30 so with Reading unable to make the promotion playoffs, they would have nearly a month to prepare.
Clarke is frustrated his players could be left twiddling their thumbs if they knock Arsenal out.