Julian Kelly

[URZZZZZZZZ]

The only way round the above would be to play Henry, as Im sure the two have played together plenty of times before. However I can't see Coppell changing things so drastically for such a big game.

Just because Henry and Kelly have played on the same pitch won't mean putting htem both in will help.

Whenever I've seen Kelly for the reserves or the Academy side he's played left back whereas Henry has been on the rightwing or central midfield so I'm not sure they will have much of an understanding.

I know that, I was saying it as a possibility. If Kelly is as adaptable as people say, I am sure they would've played on the same side at some point.

[Sun Tzu]

I know that, I was saying it as a possibility. If Kelly is as adaptable as people say, I am sure they would've played on the same side at some point.

Cup games for the first team !

However I'm not sure half a dozen games really builds a working relationship, especially when Henry is by no means a defensive type player. Would going with a completely new right hand side be worth it ?

[URZZZZZZZZ]

I know that, I was saying it as a possibility. If Kelly is as adaptable as people say, I am sure they would've played on the same side at some point.

Cup games for the first team !

However I'm not sure half a dozen games really builds a working relationship, especially when Henry is by no means a defensive type player. Would going with a completely new right hand side be worth it ?

True, but I think Kelly will really struggle to play with Kebe, as has everyone when they have first played with him.

[rg6royal]

Good to see Coppell putting his faith in the young lad. Good luck to him on what will be a stern test for the lad.

[loyalroyal4life]

Good to see Coppell putting his faith in the young lad. Good luck to him on what will be a stern test for the lad.

he did it with henry at brum so kelly more than deserves his shot

[SteveRoyal]

Good to see Coppell putting his faith in the young lad. Good luck to him on what will be a stern test for the lad.

he did it with henry at brum so kelly more than deserves his shot

Good point.
I for one hope Kelly impresses.

[bishbosh92]

Hope we does well

Good shot to impress despite willbe very tough!!

Deffiantly with a tricky winger like Jarvis to deal with!!

[Wax Jacket]

bit drunk then bishbosh

[Platypuss]

Good to see Coppell putting his faith in the young lad. Good luck to him on what will be a stern test for the lad.

he did it with henry at brum so kelly more than deserves his shot

Good point.
I for one hope Kelly impresses.

Ooh, controversial opinion.

Because the rest of us really hope he falls flat on his face.

[floyd__streete]

Platypuss > platitudes.

[East Stand Royal 500]

I very much doubt he'll play the full 90 minutes. Will SC sub him with an old stalwart like Bryn or shuffle the pack to give Jay Tabb his first outing in a Reading shirt?

[rg6royal]

I very much doubt he'll play the full 90 minutes. Will SC sub him with an old stalwart like Bryn or shuffle the pack to give Jay Tabb his first outing in a Reading shirt?

Most likely

[SteveRoyal]

Ooh, controversial opinion.

Because the rest of us really hope he falls flat on his face.

Do you enjoy being a pain in the a*se?

[SCIAG]

Good to see Coppell putting his faith in the young lad. Good luck to him on what will be a stern test for the lad.

he did it with henry at brum so kelly more than deserves his shot

Good point.
I for one hope Kelly impresses.

Difference is, if Kelly makes a mistake it's more likely to cost us the match than if Henry makes one. Plus Henry had already impressed with sub appearances, cup appearances and a single League start, whereas Kelly hasn't so much.
I don't think Kelly's had a single loan, if he has it's been to a non-league side.
He's an attacking full back- this isn't a match where attacking is going to be so much of a good idea. We need a defensive full back to stop Jarvis!

[Wycombe Royal]

He's an attacking full back- this isn't a match where attacking is going to be so much of a good idea. We need a defensive full back to stop Jarvis!

But isn't that the problem? We don't have one. We have players who could play out of position there like Gunnarsson, but he has no pace and would struggle to cope with Jarvis.

Even Rosenior isn't a defensive full back so you wouldn't want him playing there against Jarvis either if he wasn't suspended?

[Starry Blue Hooped Wonder]

I very much doubt he'll play the full 90 minutes. Will SC sub him with an old stalwart like Bryn or shuffle the pack to give Jay Tabb his first outing in a Reading shirt?

Most likely

I thought the OS said Tab wasn't eligible for the Wolves game?


If (as looks likely) Coppel plays Kelly at right back, do you think he would change the midfield to give more cover on the right side? The defensive aspect of Kebe's game isn't his strongest after all.

[East Stand Royal 500]

I very much doubt he'll play the full 90 minutes. Will SC sub him with an old stalwart like Bryn or shuffle the pack to give Jay Tabb his first outing in a Reading shirt?

Most likely

I thought the OS said Tab wasn't eligible for the Wolves game?


If (as looks likely) Coppel plays Kelly at right back, do you think he would change the midfield to give more cover on the right side? The defensive aspect of Kebe's game isn't his strongest after all.

On the contrary, the OS says he is eligible.
http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDet ... 51,00.html

[Starry Blue Hooped Wonder]

I thought the OS said Tab wasn't eligible for the Wolves game?

If (as looks likely) Coppel plays Kelly at right back, do you think he would change the midfield to give more cover on the right side? The defensive aspect of Kebe's game isn't his strongest after all.

On the contrary, the OS says he is eligible.
http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDet ... 51,00.html

Ah my mistake! Must read things properly in the future

It would be good if Tab gets to make an appearance of some sort.


And back on topic: It will be a big test for Kelly if he starts against Wolves, but this is the only way he will prove himself - by stepping up when asked and doing his job. So I think we all give hime a chance to show us (and Coppel) what he can do.

[SCIAG]

He's an attacking full back- this isn't a match where attacking is going to be so much of a good idea. We need a defensive full back to stop Jarvis!

But isn't that the problem? We don't have one. We have players who could play out of position there like Gunnarsson, but he has no pace and would struggle to cope with Jarvis.

Even Rosenior isn't a defensive full back so you wouldn't want him playing there against Jarvis either if he wasn't suspended?

Bikey has pace, and I don't think he'd struggle.

Kelly is even more attacking than Rosenior.

[Y25]

Congratulations to JK - great experience for him

looked like a rabbit caught in the headlights for much of the game but got through it

Looking forward to seeing Rosenior back in action at QPR