Name one reason why we're going to win the playoffs?

[Elm Park Old Boy]

Because someone has to win, and we're one of the four teams in it.

Not a reason why we will win. But a reason why we could.

[Man Friday]

Because we will win the semi-final on aggregate and then win the final

That's how, not why.

[Man Friday]

Because we are not favourites this time.....and it would be a major surprise if we won it.

I do think the format of the play offs is flawed and there is little advantage for finishing third. To make it more of an advantage for finishing higher I reckon 3rd should play 6th at home in a one leg game and likewise 4th V 5th with winners of both playing in final as usual.

IMO 3rd should be guaranteed a Wembley place. 4th play 7th, 5th play 6th, winners play for the right to play v 3rd at Wembley

Or just limit it to top 6 i.e. 3rd plays winner of 4th Vs 5th.

[79Royal]

Because we won't be playing anyone from the Birmingham/North West area.

[Hampshire Royal]

Because it's a Royal Wedding year:

1973 - Princess Anne's wedding - signed Robin Friday;
1986 - Prince Andrew's wedding - got promoted to Div 2;
1999 - Prince Edward's wedding - Alan Pardew became Reading manager;
2005 - Prince Charles' wedding - record breaking season.

It's written in the stars!!

[SpaceCruiser]

Crikey Mrs Schards has that HRT kicked in a bit early?

early?? You on a wind up Pearcey?!

Anyway, it was as I corrected myself earlier - and as above!! Hoorah!! We're going to win!

Strap, I'd already done those stats in the play-off stats thread!

[superreadingfan]

Kevin Doyle

[Franchise FC]

All previous play off semi finals we've been at home first leg, this time we'll be away first - so that breaks any voodoos.

Not true !

I raise you Tranmere

[T.R.O.L.I.]

^ Think that's already been covered on the previous pages!

[SLAMMED]

The 4th post in fact.

[Royal Lady]

Jeez - I wish people would read a whole thread before jumping on one thing and posting about it. It's only 2 pages you lazy sods!

[Wimb]

Crikey Mrs Schards has that HRT kicked in a bit early?

early?? You on a wind up Pearcey?!

Anyway, it was as I corrected myself earlier - and as above!! Hoorah!! We're going to win!

Ugh John Kirkby, really hated that ref

[super darren caskey]

GO! I'll raise you a fit jimmy kebe.

Surely that was the start and end of thread

[strap]

Yes, thank you Strap - I believe I corrected myself - we've played AWAY first leg in the past and we *should* be HOME first leg this time - so we'll win the play-off final now!

Yes you did, I only added the screen grab to confirm your thoughts, not to criticse.

As Schards says, a depressing run of 5 consecutive "L"s. So we must be due a change soon?? For some reason, I just cannot bring myself to approach these games with anything other than utter trepidation - which is a complete change the last 4 tries! So another omen to ensure we will win through this time??

Plus I would so love it if we stuffed that arrogant little wannabee Bodgers.

[Big Ern]

5th time lucky.

Law of averages suggests 4 attempts should result in one win.

[Ian Royal]

5th time lucky.

Law of averages suggests 4 attempts should result in one win.

Not about averages though is it... it's about being the better team.

Reasons we might win -> We've got a good cup mentality and will up our game. We've got something to prove against Rodgers' Swansea and some revenge to get on Cardiff.

[papereyes]

Because it's a Royal Wedding year:

1973 - Princess Anne's wedding - signed Robin Friday;
1986 - Prince Andrew's wedding - got promoted to Div 2;
1999 - Prince Edward's wedding - Alan Pardew became Reading manager;
2005 - Prince Charles' wedding - record breaking season.

It's written in the stars!!

1981?

[papereyes]

pLOL!ayoffs.

[URZZ]

Because it's our fcuking turn.

Simples.

[Svlad Cjelli]

I've just realised I do have one legitimate reason.

In 1988 I went to Wembley and saw the League Cup Final - then later that season I went back to Wembley and saw Reading win.

Since then, I've never seen another League Cup Final live at Wembley - until this season!!! It was even Arsenal on the losing side both times.