Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Gordons Cumming » 16 Dec 2014 15:40

John's looking old.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Y21 » 16 Dec 2014 15:41

Well at least he looks happy. Slightly mental perhaps, but happy.

Steve Clarke that is, not SJM. He always looks mental.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Cletus Van Damme » 16 Dec 2014 15:42

No quotes from Hammond?

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Turns8 » 16 Dec 2014 15:49

The statement from RFC is the usual rubbish..."Steve has vast experience etc...worked with [list a load of big names from Chelsea & Liverpool]..." :roll:

I wasn't happy with Adkins...but this appointment is even more worrying...2 and a half year contract aswell...even more compensation then because I can't see him lasting the full contract...the guy is a coach who has only been any good at clubs with a strong manager...at West Brom as other have already said he inherited the good job Hodgson started...and eventually the momentum tailed off rapidly towards the end of that season... :roll:

At the start of the season I said I'd be happy with mid-table...the way things are going I fear that might even be a struggle...

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by M Brook » 16 Dec 2014 15:53

From the OS -
Co-Chairwoman Lady Sasima Srivikorn said 'We will monitor the transfer market in the next window, but within the limits of Financial Fair Play, so therefore Steve has the right attributes to help our squad and he was our first choice.'

What on earth does this mean?
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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by genome » 16 Dec 2014 15:54

It means we won't be signing anybody.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Norfolk Royal » 16 Dec 2014 15:55

M Brook 'We will monitor the transfer market in the next window, but within the limits of Financial Fair Play, so therefore Steve has the right attributes to help our squad and he was our first choice.'

What on earth does this mean?


We might get a few cast offs from Chelsea is the essential message I think.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Sutekh » 16 Dec 2014 15:58

So he got WBA, perennial top division strugglers, to 8th place and was sacked the next season as realisation set in and they returned to their level of lower mid table "will they/won't they go down". Hardly a call to not at least give him a chance is it.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Big Ern » 16 Dec 2014 15:59

M Brook From the OS -
Co-Chairwoman Lady Sasima Srivikorn said 'We will monitor the transfer market in the next window, but within the limits of Financial Fair Play, so therefore Steve has the right attributes to help our squad and he was our first choice.'

What on earth does this mean?


Window shopping with the obligatory failed loan attempt for a player the club know we dont stand a chance of getting , but it shows our "ambition".

And...Steve was desperate therefore cheap...hence we was our first choice..


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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Ian Royal » 16 Dec 2014 16:01

Sutekh So he got WBA, perennial top division strugglers, to 8th place and was sacked the next season as realisation set in and they returned to their level of lower mid table "will they/won't they go down". Hardly a call to not at least give him a chance is it.

8 wins in 41 games is rather worrying.

One of those where you hope he does well (and I think he probably will do at least ok), but if he does badly the signs were there to see.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Mr Angry » 16 Dec 2014 16:05

Steve Clarke's statement is a concern:


"I look forward to meeting the players and getting onto the grass with them."

Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... slj2PWj.99

Partaking in illegal substances that aren't even performance enhancing isn't the strategy for success I would have plumped for, but hey, I guess we are prepared to try anything.........

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by blueroyals » 16 Dec 2014 16:06

Did SJM just say he was a shareholder?

I wish somebody would clear the ownership situation up for us...

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Duke the Dog2 » 16 Dec 2014 16:08

I'm still stunned we've sacked a manager and hired a new one all within 24 hours! When did we ever do anything that quickly!!!


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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by BraisingsteakRoyal » 16 Dec 2014 16:10

Mr Angry Steve Clarke's statement is a concern:


"I look forward to meeting the players and getting onto the grass with them."

Read more at http://www.readingfc.co.uk/news/article ... slj2PWj.99

Partaking in illegal substances that aren't even performance enhancing isn't the strategy for success I would have plumped for, but hey, I guess we are prepared to try anything.........


Royston's coming home!

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Sutekh » 16 Dec 2014 16:15

Not if it means paying all his wages he isnt

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by mambo3 » 16 Dec 2014 16:21

A bit quick. They must have sacked Adkins 3 weeks ago

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Cureton's Volley » 16 Dec 2014 17:21

:|

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by melonhead » 16 Dec 2014 17:24

Turns8 The statement from RFC is the usual rubbish..."Steve has vast experience etc...worked with [list a load of big names from Chelsea & Liverpool]..." :roll:

I wasn't happy with Adkins...but this appointment is even more worrying...2 and a half year contract aswell...even more compensation then because I can't see him lasting the full contract...the guy is a coach who has only been any good at clubs with a strong manager...at West Brom as other have already said he inherited the good job Hodgson started...and eventually the momentum tailed off rapidly towards the end of that season... :roll:

At the start of the season I said I'd be happy with mid-table...the way things are going I fear that might even be a struggle...


:|

what exactly do you expect from a statement announcing a new manager?

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Forbury Lion » 16 Dec 2014 17:25

Cletus Van Damme No quotes from Hammond?
There were, however the sound equipment couldn't pick that frequency up.

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Re: Reading FC have called a press conference for 3.15pm

by Forbury Lion » 16 Dec 2014 17:28

Duke the Dog2 I'm still stunned we've sacked a manager and hired a new one all within 24 hours! When did we ever do anything that quickly!!!
Transfer Deadline day 1998 when we signed 7 players to save our season..... it didn't work, we were relegated.

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