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Reading 4 Crystal Palace 2
By Tom Rostance, PA Sport
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A second-half hat-trick from Kevin Doyle gave Reading the honours in a thrilling Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium which leaves Crystal Palace still looking for their first win of the season.
Doyle grabbed a brace to cap a crazy spell of three goals in four second-half minutes before nipping in for another in stoppage time as Steve Coppell's side came from behind to win.
Earlier James Harper had given the hosts the lead before Nick Carle finally got the Eagles' first league goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Tom Soares then momentarily had Neil Warnock's side ahead before terrible defending saw Doyle twice cash in from set-pieces within 60 seconds before nabbing another easy goal in the last minute.
Marcus Hahnemann nearly handed Palace an early goal when he fumbled Calvin Andrew's cross from the right onto the crossbar and he was lucky to see the ball go out for a corner.
It was a huge reprieve for Coppell's side and they took full advantage by scoring seconds later in the 18th minute.
Liam Rosenior made a forceful run down the right and drilled in a low cross which Doyle stepped over at the near post.
Stephen Hunt arrived in the six-yard box and while Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni showed great reflexes to keep his effort out he was helpless to prevent Harper sweeping in the rebound left-footed.
Hunt then hit the post direct from a vicious inswinging corner before floating another one in for Alex Pearce to force a decent save from Speroni.
Palace then drew level in the 36th minute.
Andrew's cross was only half-cleared and the industrious Carle was first to react, controlling the loose ball before firing in a volley which clearly struck Harper's hand.
There was no protest from the Reading camp and Carle sent Hahnemann the wrong way to smash the ball into the bottom-right corner.
Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
But the same fans were on their feet minutes later when Doyle came within inches of a sensational goal.
Jimmy Kebe's cross was diverted to the edge of the area and Doyle - with his back to goal - deftly lifted it into the air, took a touch on his instep before swivelling and firing in a dipping strike which Speroni had to be at full stretch to tip over.
Hunt then sprinted the length of the field but played the wrong pass before Alan Lee - introduced at the break - nearly scored a debut goal when his header was well blocked by Pearce.
And the target man was influential as Soares gave the visitors a 64th-minute lead.
He controlled a ball on his chest before turning and chipping a cross to the back post where Soares was able to bundle the ball past Harper and stab home from close range.
But the lead lasted just three minutes as Doyle was left inexcusably all alone to poke another superb Hunt corner in from no more than three yards.
And Palace's inability to deal with a set-piece again proved costly when Doyle struck again seconds later.
Harper was the architect this time and after Speroni flapped at his corner Jem Karacan fired the ball goalward and the predatory Doyle was on hand to tap in another simple finish.
The goal knocked the stuffing out of Palace and substitute Noel Hunt and Doyle both had chances to seal the win before the fourth goal did come from yet another set-piece.
Hunt produced another quality delivery into the area and when Ivar Ingimarsson headed toward goal Doyle was yet again in the right place to plant a header past Speroni and claim a hat-trick of goals from inside the six-yard box.
STAT ATTACK
Reading....Palace
8 Shots On Target 2
7 Shots Off Target 6
9 Fouls (Conceded) 3
12 Corners 8
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
What the papers say: Palace
Reading Chronicle
Published: Saturday, 30th August, 2008 12:00
Doyle hat-trick sinks Warnock's Palace
By Anthony Smith
Reading 4 Crystal Palace 2
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/articles/2/4481
KEVIN Doyle cracked home a superb second-half hat-trick as Reading came from behind to defeat Neil Warnock's Crystal Palace in a Madejski Stadium thriller.
The Republic of Ireland striker picked the perfect time to open his account for the season with a sensational treble to leave Warnock fuming.
They were the 24-year-old's first goals in Reading colours this season. And no doubt the first to buy Doyle a drink afterwards was coach Wally Downes, whose long-running feud with Warnock dominated the build-up.
The pair infamously clashed on the touchline back in January 2007 when Warnock was in charge of Sheffield United.
On that occasion Reading comfortably won 3-1, but here the result looked anything but safe until Doyle's heroics in the last quarter.
Coppell threatened to ring the changes following last weekend's 4-2 defeat at Charlton.
He was forced to shuffle his defence following Ibrahima Sonko's shock move to Stoke City for £2 million on Friday night.
With Michael Duberry injured and Andre Bikey only on the bench, it meant 19-year-old Alex Pearce was handed his full league debut.
That honour also fell to Jem Karacan in central midfield while new Sheffield United signing Chris Armstrong made his first start at left-back, allowing Stephen Hunt to push forward.
Coppell also showed his ruthless streak up front, axing Leroy Lita from the squad completely allowing Shane Long to partner Republic of Ireland team-mate, Kevin Doyle.
Warnock's side started well and Royals keeper Marcus Hahnemann was relieved to see the ball bounce off the top of the bar and out of play after allowing a Calvin Andrew cross to slip through his fingers.
But Royals steadily grew in confidence and took a deserved lead on 18 minutes through captain James Harper with his first of the season.
Doyle let Liam Rosenior's superb cross run to Hunt and, when the winger's shot was saved by Julian Speroni, Harper was there to sweep home the rebound.
And the hosts were only inches away from doubling their lead just two minutes later when Doyle's acrobatic header from Hunt's corner thudded against the foot of the far post.
And from the subsequent flag-kick, Pearce was free at the back post only to see his thumping header brilliantly saved by Speroni.
Palace were offering little in response other than a few speculative efforts from Nick Carle. And they looked vulnerable again when Jimmy Kebe scythed through midfield to slip in Hunt only, yet again, for Speroni to come to the rescue.
But, out of nowhere, they were back on level terms when Harper was adjudged to have handled Carle's volley just inside the box.
Harper seemd to kow little about the shot from point-blank range but referee Clive Penton was well placed to make the decision, whether right or wrong, and Carle sent Hahnemann the wrong way for the 37th minute leveller.
Penton was doing little to endear himself to the Reading faithful with some mystifying decisions. Moments before the break he blew for a foul by Kebe on Palace defender Paddy McCarthy when it seemed the Frenchman had been manhandled.
Penton was booed off the pitch at half-time, but that was probably more out of frustration as Reading carved out enough chances to have been in front rather than on level terms.
It was a similar story of wasted chances early in the second half, though Speroni also deserved credit for an outstanding fingertip save from Doyle's clever volley in the 53rd minute.
But most of the time Reading's radar went missing whenever they entered the Palace box.
And it nearly came back to haunt them two minutes later when Lee's back-post header was only kept out by the intervention of Amstrong.
Royals, though, failed to heed the warning and on minutes they fell behind on 64 minutes when substitute Alan Lee's clever cross found Tom Soares and the Reading-born midfielder gratefully stabbed the ball past Hahnemann.
That was a bitter blow to Royals - but their response was both instant and clinical.
Hunt whipped in a corner and Doyle lost his marker for a simple tap-in from inside the six yard box in the 67th minute for 2-2.
And before Palace could recover from the set-back they found themselves trailing once again three minutes later when Doyle punished yet more sloppy defending by stabbing home from two yards from Karacan's drilled cross.
The excellent Speroni denied substitute Noel Hunt at the death but there was still time for Doyle to complete his hat-trick.
Stephen Hunt's corner was nodded back across goal by Pearce where Doyle again netted from close range.
On chances alone, the victory was no more than Reading deserved, though Coppell knows his defence must tighten up if they are challenge for promotion.
But for one day at least Reading - and Downes in particular - can enjoy putting another one over Warnock.
Reading (4-4-2): Hahnemann - Rosenior, Pearce, Ingimarsson, Armstrong - Kebe, Karacan. Harper, S.Hunt - Long (N.Hunt 71), Doyle. Subs not used: Federici, Kelly, Bikey, Convey.
Crystal Palace (4-5-1): Speroni - Butterfield, Lawrence, McCarthy (Lee 46), Hill - Oster (Scannell 75), Soares, Derry (Fletcher 80), Carle, Hills - Andrew. Subs not used: Moses, Ertl.
Referee: Clive Penton (Sussex).
Attendance: 20,441.
Published: Saturday, 30th August, 2008 12:00
Doyle hat-trick sinks Warnock's Palace
By Anthony Smith
Reading 4 Crystal Palace 2
http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/articles/2/4481
KEVIN Doyle cracked home a superb second-half hat-trick as Reading came from behind to defeat Neil Warnock's Crystal Palace in a Madejski Stadium thriller.
The Republic of Ireland striker picked the perfect time to open his account for the season with a sensational treble to leave Warnock fuming.
They were the 24-year-old's first goals in Reading colours this season. And no doubt the first to buy Doyle a drink afterwards was coach Wally Downes, whose long-running feud with Warnock dominated the build-up.
The pair infamously clashed on the touchline back in January 2007 when Warnock was in charge of Sheffield United.
On that occasion Reading comfortably won 3-1, but here the result looked anything but safe until Doyle's heroics in the last quarter.
Coppell threatened to ring the changes following last weekend's 4-2 defeat at Charlton.
He was forced to shuffle his defence following Ibrahima Sonko's shock move to Stoke City for £2 million on Friday night.
With Michael Duberry injured and Andre Bikey only on the bench, it meant 19-year-old Alex Pearce was handed his full league debut.
That honour also fell to Jem Karacan in central midfield while new Sheffield United signing Chris Armstrong made his first start at left-back, allowing Stephen Hunt to push forward.
Coppell also showed his ruthless streak up front, axing Leroy Lita from the squad completely allowing Shane Long to partner Republic of Ireland team-mate, Kevin Doyle.
Warnock's side started well and Royals keeper Marcus Hahnemann was relieved to see the ball bounce off the top of the bar and out of play after allowing a Calvin Andrew cross to slip through his fingers.
But Royals steadily grew in confidence and took a deserved lead on 18 minutes through captain James Harper with his first of the season.
Doyle let Liam Rosenior's superb cross run to Hunt and, when the winger's shot was saved by Julian Speroni, Harper was there to sweep home the rebound.
And the hosts were only inches away from doubling their lead just two minutes later when Doyle's acrobatic header from Hunt's corner thudded against the foot of the far post.
And from the subsequent flag-kick, Pearce was free at the back post only to see his thumping header brilliantly saved by Speroni.
Palace were offering little in response other than a few speculative efforts from Nick Carle. And they looked vulnerable again when Jimmy Kebe scythed through midfield to slip in Hunt only, yet again, for Speroni to come to the rescue.
But, out of nowhere, they were back on level terms when Harper was adjudged to have handled Carle's volley just inside the box.
Harper seemd to kow little about the shot from point-blank range but referee Clive Penton was well placed to make the decision, whether right or wrong, and Carle sent Hahnemann the wrong way for the 37th minute leveller.
Penton was doing little to endear himself to the Reading faithful with some mystifying decisions. Moments before the break he blew for a foul by Kebe on Palace defender Paddy McCarthy when it seemed the Frenchman had been manhandled.
Penton was booed off the pitch at half-time, but that was probably more out of frustration as Reading carved out enough chances to have been in front rather than on level terms.
It was a similar story of wasted chances early in the second half, though Speroni also deserved credit for an outstanding fingertip save from Doyle's clever volley in the 53rd minute.
But most of the time Reading's radar went missing whenever they entered the Palace box.
And it nearly came back to haunt them two minutes later when Lee's back-post header was only kept out by the intervention of Amstrong.
Royals, though, failed to heed the warning and on minutes they fell behind on 64 minutes when substitute Alan Lee's clever cross found Tom Soares and the Reading-born midfielder gratefully stabbed the ball past Hahnemann.
That was a bitter blow to Royals - but their response was both instant and clinical.
Hunt whipped in a corner and Doyle lost his marker for a simple tap-in from inside the six yard box in the 67th minute for 2-2.
And before Palace could recover from the set-back they found themselves trailing once again three minutes later when Doyle punished yet more sloppy defending by stabbing home from two yards from Karacan's drilled cross.
The excellent Speroni denied substitute Noel Hunt at the death but there was still time for Doyle to complete his hat-trick.
Stephen Hunt's corner was nodded back across goal by Pearce where Doyle again netted from close range.
On chances alone, the victory was no more than Reading deserved, though Coppell knows his defence must tighten up if they are challenge for promotion.
But for one day at least Reading - and Downes in particular - can enjoy putting another one over Warnock.
Reading (4-4-2): Hahnemann - Rosenior, Pearce, Ingimarsson, Armstrong - Kebe, Karacan. Harper, S.Hunt - Long (N.Hunt 71), Doyle. Subs not used: Federici, Kelly, Bikey, Convey.
Crystal Palace (4-5-1): Speroni - Butterfield, Lawrence, McCarthy (Lee 46), Hill - Oster (Scannell 75), Soares, Derry (Fletcher 80), Carle, Hills - Andrew. Subs not used: Moses, Ertl.
Referee: Clive Penton (Sussex).
Attendance: 20,441.
Times Online August 31, 2008
Same report as sportinglife.com........
Palace still looking for first win of season
Reading 4 Crystal Palace 2: second-half hat-trick from Kevin Doyle gave Reading the honours in a hard-fought match
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 640877.ece
A second-half hat-trick from Kevin Doyle gave Reading the honours in a thrilling Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium which leaves Crystal Palace still looking for their first win of the season.
Doyle grabbed a brace to cap a crazy spell of three goals in four second-half minutes before nipping in for another in stoppage time as Steve Coppell's side came from behind to win.
Earlier James Harper had given the hosts the lead before Nick Carle finally got the Eagles' first league goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Tom Soares then momentarily had Neil Warnock's side ahead before terrible defending saw Doyle twice cash in from set-pieces within 60 seconds before nabbing another easy goal in the last minute.
Marcus Hahnemann nearly handed Palace an early goal when he fumbled Calvin Andrew's cross from the right onto the crossbar and he was lucky to see the ball go out for a corner.
It was a huge reprieve for Coppell's side and they took full advantage by scoring seconds later in the 18th minute.
Liam Rosenior made a forceful run down the right and drilled in a low cross which Doyle stepped over at the near post.
Stephen Hunt arrived in the six-yard box and while Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni showed great reflexes to keep his effort out he was helpless to prevent Harper sweeping in the rebound left-footed.
Hunt then hit the post direct from a vicious inswinging corner before floating another one in for Alex Pearce to force a decent save from Speroni.
Palace then drew level in the 36th minute.
Andrew's cross was only half-cleared and the industrious Carle was first to react, controlling the loose ball before firing in a volley which clearly struck Harper's hand.
There was no protest from the Reading camp and Carle sent Hahnemann the wrong way to smash the ball into the bottom-right corner.
Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
But the same fans were on their feet minutes later when Doyle came within inches of a sensational goal.
Jimmy Kebe's cross was diverted to the edge of the area and Doyle - with his back to goal - deftly lifted it into the air, took a touch on his instep before swivelling and firing in a dipping strike which Speroni had to be at full stretch to tip over.
Hunt then sprinted the length of the field but played the wrong pass before Alan Lee - introduced at the break - nearly scored a debut goal when his header was well blocked by Pearce.
And the target man was influential as Soares gave the visitors a 64th-minute lead.
He controlled a ball on his chest before turning and chipping a cross to the back post where Soares was able to bundle the ball past Harper and stab home from close range.
But the lead lasted just three minutes as Doyle was left inexcusably all alone to poke another superb Hunt corner in from no more than three yards.
And Palace's inability to deal with a set-piece again proved costly when Doyle struck again seconds later.
Harper was the architect this time and after Speroni flapped at his corner Jem Karacan fired the ball goalward and the predatory Doyle was on hand to tap in another simple finish.
The goal knocked the stuffing out of Palace and substitute Noel Hunt and Doyle both had chances to seal the win before the fourth goal did come from yet another set-piece.
Hunt produced another quality delivery into the area and when Ivar Ingimarsson headed toward goal Doyle was yet again in the right place to plant a header past Speroni and claim a hat-trick of goals from inside the six-yard box.
Same report as sportinglife.com........
Palace still looking for first win of season
Reading 4 Crystal Palace 2: second-half hat-trick from Kevin Doyle gave Reading the honours in a hard-fought match
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 640877.ece
A second-half hat-trick from Kevin Doyle gave Reading the honours in a thrilling Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Madejski Stadium which leaves Crystal Palace still looking for their first win of the season.
Doyle grabbed a brace to cap a crazy spell of three goals in four second-half minutes before nipping in for another in stoppage time as Steve Coppell's side came from behind to win.
Earlier James Harper had given the hosts the lead before Nick Carle finally got the Eagles' first league goal of the season from the penalty spot.
Tom Soares then momentarily had Neil Warnock's side ahead before terrible defending saw Doyle twice cash in from set-pieces within 60 seconds before nabbing another easy goal in the last minute.
Marcus Hahnemann nearly handed Palace an early goal when he fumbled Calvin Andrew's cross from the right onto the crossbar and he was lucky to see the ball go out for a corner.
It was a huge reprieve for Coppell's side and they took full advantage by scoring seconds later in the 18th minute.
Liam Rosenior made a forceful run down the right and drilled in a low cross which Doyle stepped over at the near post.
Stephen Hunt arrived in the six-yard box and while Palace goalkeeper Julian Speroni showed great reflexes to keep his effort out he was helpless to prevent Harper sweeping in the rebound left-footed.
Hunt then hit the post direct from a vicious inswinging corner before floating another one in for Alex Pearce to force a decent save from Speroni.
Palace then drew level in the 36th minute.
Andrew's cross was only half-cleared and the industrious Carle was first to react, controlling the loose ball before firing in a volley which clearly struck Harper's hand.
There was no protest from the Reading camp and Carle sent Hahnemann the wrong way to smash the ball into the bottom-right corner.
Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
But the same fans were on their feet minutes later when Doyle came within inches of a sensational goal.
Jimmy Kebe's cross was diverted to the edge of the area and Doyle - with his back to goal - deftly lifted it into the air, took a touch on his instep before swivelling and firing in a dipping strike which Speroni had to be at full stretch to tip over.
Hunt then sprinted the length of the field but played the wrong pass before Alan Lee - introduced at the break - nearly scored a debut goal when his header was well blocked by Pearce.
And the target man was influential as Soares gave the visitors a 64th-minute lead.
He controlled a ball on his chest before turning and chipping a cross to the back post where Soares was able to bundle the ball past Harper and stab home from close range.
But the lead lasted just three minutes as Doyle was left inexcusably all alone to poke another superb Hunt corner in from no more than three yards.
And Palace's inability to deal with a set-piece again proved costly when Doyle struck again seconds later.
Harper was the architect this time and after Speroni flapped at his corner Jem Karacan fired the ball goalward and the predatory Doyle was on hand to tap in another simple finish.
The goal knocked the stuffing out of Palace and substitute Noel Hunt and Doyle both had chances to seal the win before the fourth goal did come from yet another set-piece.
Hunt produced another quality delivery into the area and when Ivar Ingimarsson headed toward goal Doyle was yet again in the right place to plant a header past Speroni and claim a hat-trick of goals from inside the six-yard box.
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Count on the Times for brilliant original journalism.
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Now that really is lazy journalism.
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Not likely to be stolen, more just the same guy writing for both surely?
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PA Sport Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
Heh.
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I'm sure it's a lack of spending and new players, not the ones that have gone, especially Sonko.
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Posted on the Palarse unofficial site as 'Warnock's Words'
Site is good for a different perspective.
http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=105&fid=1
Warnock "We Lacked That Cutting Edge"
Neil Warnock's side took the lead in the second half at Reading but the result was determined at the other end of the pitch due to his team's defending.
"Kevin Doyle will never get an easier hat-trick than that. The marking was a disgrace from three corners and it's a good job that they sold Ibrahima Sonko to Stoke otherwise they could have had 10.
"But if you defend like that you'll get beaten by Bodmin and Saltash - never mind a team like Reading.
The stadium does not hold happy memories for Warnock but this game he had no problem with the officials throughout the afternoon.
"It was the first time I've never been sent off here though so that's a bonus".
Alan Lee was given his debut by the boss at the start of the second half and it was not too long before the visitors had the lead.
"When we went up I was never too concerned. Reading will always create chances but I thought we more than held our own for the majority.
"We played some good football and just lacked that bit of cutting edge. You don't get many chances to win at Reading and we let one go today."
Site is good for a different perspective.
http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=105&fid=1
Warnock "We Lacked That Cutting Edge"
Neil Warnock's side took the lead in the second half at Reading but the result was determined at the other end of the pitch due to his team's defending.
"Kevin Doyle will never get an easier hat-trick than that. The marking was a disgrace from three corners and it's a good job that they sold Ibrahima Sonko to Stoke otherwise they could have had 10.
"But if you defend like that you'll get beaten by Bodmin and Saltash - never mind a team like Reading.
The stadium does not hold happy memories for Warnock but this game he had no problem with the officials throughout the afternoon.
"It was the first time I've never been sent off here though so that's a bonus".
Alan Lee was given his debut by the boss at the start of the second half and it was not too long before the visitors had the lead.
"When we went up I was never too concerned. Reading will always create chances but I thought we more than held our own for the majority.
"We played some good football and just lacked that bit of cutting edge. You don't get many chances to win at Reading and we let one go today."
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bobby m's syrup Posted on the Palarse unofficial site as 'Warnock's Words'
Site is good for a different perspective.
http://www.holmesdale.net/page.php?id=105&fid=1
Warnock "We Lacked That Cutting Edge"
Neil Warnock's side took the lead in the second half at Reading but the result was determined at the other end of the pitch due to his team's defending.
"Kevin Doyle will never get an easier hat-trick than that. The marking was a disgrace from three corners and it's a good job that they sold Ibrahima Sonko to Stoke otherwise they could have had 10.
"But if you defend like that you'll get beaten by Bodmin and Saltash - never mind a team like Reading.
The stadium does not hold happy memories for Warnock but this game he had no problem with the officials throughout the afternoon.
"It was the first time I've never been sent off here though so that's a bonus".
Alan Lee was given his debut by the boss at the start of the second half and it was not too long before the visitors had the lead.
"When we went up I was never too concerned. Reading will always create chances but I thought we more than held our own for the majority.
"We played some good football and just lacked that bit of cutting edge. You don't get many chances to win at Reading and we let one go today."
Tell that to Arsenal or Pompey.
Arch Count on the Times for brilliant original journalism.
This is the first time I can recall the Times using the sportinglife report. IMO they usually do a good write-up.
RoyalChicagoFCPA Sport Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
Heh.
I missed this, cooling off in the concourse at half-time. Can anyone corroborate it?
John Mad, was out for a presentation then the announcer was saying that Mr Mad wanted us to be the 12th man (even though he said 13 th lolz) This resulted in no-one cheering or clapping and then people started to boo.
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Far CanalRoyalChicagoFCPA Sport Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
Heh.
I missed this, cooling off in the concourse at half-time. Can anyone corroborate it?
He was not 'vociferously booed', but he didn't exactly get a rousing reception.
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Far CanalRoyalChicagoFCPA Sport Reading chairman John Madejski's attempts at a Delia Smith-style half-time address to the fans fell flat when he was vociferously booed by a crowd angry at the latest sales of key personnel.
Heh.
I missed this, cooling off in the concourse at half-time. Can anyone corroborate it?
i don't think the boos can have been that loud, for once i was in the stand at half time and i actually didn't hear his speech, wouldn't mind knowing what crap he was spouting this time if anyone heard it. all they said on the radio after the game that he'd received a 'mixed' reception at half time.
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rfcjoe John Mad, was out for a presentation then the announcer was saying that Mr Mad wanted us to be the 12th man (even though he said 13 th lolz) This resulted in no-one cheering or clapping and then people started to boo.
i missed all of that. must have been the heat.
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I think it's unfair to compare Delia with Mr Mad. She can boil an egg.
That's all.
PS: What are the odds that she becomes big John's latest squeeze after Cilla?
That's all.
PS: What are the odds that she becomes big John's latest squeeze after Cilla?
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PS: What are the odds that she becomes big John's latest squeeze after Cilla?
Nah - it'll never happen. There must be FA or UEFA or FIFA rules against something like that. If not, they should be banged up for deviancy.
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