what do Reading fans want?

[who are ya?]

I want....

Remove Tom Hark
Remove "Number 13! Reading fans everywhere!!!"
Let us stand at the back of the stands
A pub near the stadium.
Some ambition that concerns winning things, rather than just making money.
Better support.

What he said.

[Arch]

philosophers/hippies/gurus-believe coppell is the right man to lead the club,trust in his every move, happy with the cavalier style of play, cyncial of the premierships commercial ethos and believe Reading to be a beacon of anti-materialist light in this corrupt underworld

Good God, man! Are you psychic?

Seriously, I thought it was a decent enough post for a quiet Thursday. Predictable slew of daft replies. Certain posters posting anything at all (Gus, frimmers, Aggers) are always a healthy reminder that Pavlov's dog is alive and well and living on Hob Nob.

What I want is not to be relegated. That's it for now.

[M0J0]

A testimonial for fans after a certain length of time supporting the club to the exclusion of all other clubs,in the sure and certain knowledge that the "fan" will never walk out on his contract, even if a rival team offer him or her free burgers at half time at every home game and a cup of tea.

[Gus the teenage cow]

philosophers/hippies/gurus-believe coppell is the right man to lead the club,trust in his every move, happy with the cavalier style of play, cyncial of the premierships commercial ethos and believe Reading to be a beacon of anti-materialist light in this corrupt underworld

Good God, man! Are you psychic?

Seriously, I thought it was a decent enough post for a quiet Thursday. Predictable slew of daft replies. Certain posters posting anything at all (Gus, frimmers, Aggers) are always a healthy reminder that Pavlov's dog is alive and well and living on Hob Nob.

What I want is not to be relegated. That's it for now.

how can u say it was a decent enuf post and then say in the next line i will post anything at all

[Arch]

philosophers/hippies/gurus-believe coppell is the right man to lead the club,trust in his every move, happy with the cavalier style of play, cyncial of the premierships commercial ethos and believe Reading to be a beacon of anti-materialist light in this corrupt underworld

Good God, man! Are you psychic?

Seriously, I thought it was a decent enough post for a quiet Thursday. Predictable slew of daft replies. Certain posters posting anything at all (Gus, frimmers, Aggers) are always a healthy reminder that Pavlov's dog is alive and well and living on Hob Nob.

What I want is not to be relegated. That's it for now.

how can u say it was a decent enuf post and then say in the next line i will post anything at all

That's not what I said (as you know perfectly well!)

[Old Biscuitman]

Hard to say, but one thing's for sure, that if you compared today's answers with those from 4-5 years ago, they would be very different.

My wish today is for the club to succeed in Premier League survival (hopefully playing some attractive football along the way) for long enough to build a squad good enough to keep top half status on a consistent basis.
Probably take another 4 or more years of rollercoaster to do it.

[Gordons Cumming]

Seems like the women have got it just about right............as usual.

you're just saying that coz u want to ride them

Are you sure you're not a teenager?

[Hampshire Royal]

I'll tell you what I don't want, and that's a shirt, some socks, some aftershave and some underpants. But that's what I f*cking got for Christmas!!!!

[Old Biscuitman]

I'll tell you what I don't want, and that's a shirt, some socks, some aftershave and some underpants. But that's what I f*cking got for Christmas!!!!

Are you in the right place?

[howser]

"what do Reading fans want" easy really ! we have reached the top league in europe, we had a great season last year, but for those of us that have supported the "Biscuitmen or "Royals" for more years than we care to remember want us to stay there ! and sadly the only way we do that is to invest in players that can keep us there, and my concern is that we don't appear to have the club structure that will do that, the Premiership is an expensive place to be, and to thier credit we have managed it so far, but I for one would rather be a Blackburn, Villa or Portsmouth who invets in mainyaining thier Prem status rather that a Middlesboro,, Fulham or Bolton who spend thier time looking over thier shoulders trying to stay there.

[Gordons Cumming]

"what do Reading fans want" easy really ! we have reached the top league in europe, we had a great season last year, but for those of us that have supported the "Biscuitmen or "Royals" for more years than we care to remember want us to stay there ! and sadly the only way we do that is to invest in players that can keep us there, and my concern is that we don't appear to have the club structure that will do that, the Premiership is an expensive place to be, and to thier credit we have managed it so far, but I for one would rather be a Blackburn, Villa or Portsmouth who invets in mainyaining thier Prem status rather that a Middlesboro,, Fulham or Bolton who spend thier time looking over thier shoulders trying to stay there.

Agreed

Then we need to get rid of John Madejski then..................

[Dirk Gently]

"what do Reading fans want" easy really ! we have reached the top league in europe, we had a great season last year, but for those of us that have supported the "Biscuitmen or "Royals" for more years than we care to remember want us to stay there ! and sadly the only way we do that is to invest in players that can keep us there, and my concern is that we don't appear to have the club structure that will do that, the Premiership is an expensive place to be, and to thier credit we have managed it so far, but I for one would rather be a Blackburn, Villa or Portsmouth who invets in mainyaining thier Prem status rather that a Middlesboro,, Fulham or Bolton who spend thier time looking over thier shoulders trying to stay there.

Agreed

Then we need to get rid of John Madejski then..................

Blindly, without caring where the money comes from?

Would you be happy if Reading was sold to a mass-murderer or someone who had got rich by cheating/exploiting workers, or a deposed dictator who'd made his money from fraudulent dealings?

or does it not matter where the money comes from as long as it's pumped into the football club?

[Gordons Cumming]

"what do Reading fans want" easy really ! we have reached the top league in europe, we had a great season last year, but for those of us that have supported the "Biscuitmen or "Royals" for more years than we care to remember want us to stay there ! and sadly the only way we do that is to invest in players that can keep us there, and my concern is that we don't appear to have the club structure that will do that, the Premiership is an expensive place to be, and to thier credit we have managed it so far, but I for one would rather be a Blackburn, Villa or Portsmouth who invets in mainyaining thier Prem status rather that a Middlesboro,, Fulham or Bolton who spend thier time looking over thier shoulders trying to stay there.

Agreed

Then we need to get rid of John Madejski then..................

Blindly, without caring where the money comes from?

Would you be happy if Reading was sold to a mass-murderer or someone who had got rich by cheating/exploiting workers, or a deposed dictator who'd made his money from fraudulent dealings?

or does it not matter where the money comes from as long as it's pumped into the football club?

Calm down Dirk.

You must remember there is almost always a little sarcasm or the like in my posts where possible.

What I want and what is feasible are usually 2 entirely different things.

All I was saying is while John is at the helm we wont be going the way of the likes of Villa etc and that is probably right.

OK?

['lista]

I want us to compete at whatever level we're playing in - which means being in with a chance of winning the league we're in, not just competing to stay in it.

I also want there to be the minimum of obstacles to being a supporter - obstacles being things like :
- matches being moved to benefit TV audiences and not live supporters; excessive ticket and travel prices;
- difficultly in obtaining tickets (especially to watch matches with friends);
- inappropriate or petty regulations which are based on the stereotyped assumption that all supporters are thugs or hooligans;
- ludicrous legislation which denies supporters the choice to support in the way which best suits them.

And while we're at it, I'd also like the news stories and the level of coverage to be based around what happens on the pitch and not which clubs they play for or who they're shagging, and the participants at all levels in this sport to show honesty and integrity, and to be sportsmen and not a branch of the celebrity-obsessed entertainment industry.

I don't think that's too much to ask for .... if not, can I at least have greater participation in the game by the people who support it week-in, week-out, and a recognition from the so-called "football industry" that real, live, supporters are important stakeholders in the game and not just background for a game driven by TV audiences.

I agree with all of the above, plus I'd like to be bummed to death by a tiger.

Thanks.

[papereyes]

I want us to compete at whatever level we're playing in - which means being in with a chance of winning the league we're in, not just competing to stay in it.

I also want there to be the minimum of obstacles to being a supporter - obstacles being things like :
- matches being moved to benefit TV audiences and not live supporters; excessive ticket and travel prices;
- difficultly in obtaining tickets (especially to watch matches with friends);
- inappropriate or petty regulations which are based on the stereotyped assumption that all supporters are thugs or hooligans;
- ludicrous legislation which denies supporters the choice to support in the way which best suits them.

And while we're at it, I'd also like the news stories and the level of coverage to be based around what happens on the pitch and not which clubs they play for or who they're shagging, and the participants at all levels in this sport to show honesty and integrity, and to be sportsmen and not a branch of the celebrity-obsessed entertainment industry.

I don't think that's too much to ask for .... if not, can I at least have greater participation in the game by the people who support it week-in, week-out, and a recognition from the so-called "football industry" that real, live, supporters are important stakeholders in the game and not just background for a game driven by TV audiences.

Almost exactly the same. With less "Big 4, Top 4, whatever sized 4 it is today " bollocks that absolutely ruins the game in this country.

[PEARCEY]

I want us to compete at whatever level we're playing in - which means being in with a chance of winning the league we're in, not just competing to stay in it.

I also want there to be the minimum of obstacles to being a supporter - obstacles being things like :
- matches being moved to benefit TV audiences and not live supporters; excessive ticket and travel prices;
- difficultly in obtaining tickets (especially to watch matches with friends);
- inappropriate or petty regulations which are based on the stereotyped assumption that all supporters are thugs or hooligans;
- ludicrous legislation which denies supporters the choice to support in the way which best suits them.

And while we're at it, I'd also like the news stories and the level of coverage to be based around what happens on the pitch and not which clubs they play for or who they're shagging, and the participants at all levels in this sport to show honesty and integrity, and to be sportsmen and not a branch of the celebrity-obsessed entertainment industry.

I don't think that's too much to ask for .... if not, can I at least have greater participation in the game by the people who support it week-in, week-out, and a recognition from the so-called "football industry" that real, live, supporters are important stakeholders in the game and not just background for a game driven by TV audiences.

Almost exactly the same. With less "Big 4, Top 4, whatever sized 4 it is today " bollocks that absolutely ruins the game in this country.

Agree with what you say....trying to go to matches with friends is a real obstacle which is a shame. Great post Dirk.

[Ian Royal]

I want us to compete at whatever level we're playing in - which means being in with a chance of winning the league we're in, not just competing to stay in it.

I also want there to be the minimum of obstacles to being a supporter - obstacles being things like :
- matches being moved to benefit TV audiences and not live supporters; excessive ticket and travel prices;
- difficultly in obtaining tickets (especially to watch matches with friends);
- inappropriate or petty regulations which are based on the stereotyped assumption that all supporters are thugs or hooligans;
- ludicrous legislation which denies supporters the choice to support in the way which best suits them.

And while we're at it, I'd also like the news stories and the level of coverage to be based around what happens on the pitch and not which clubs they play for or who they're shagging, and the participants at all levels in this sport to show honesty and integrity, and to be sportsmen and not a branch of the celebrity-obsessed entertainment industry.

I don't think that's too much to ask for .... if not, can I at least have greater participation in the game by the people who support it week-in, week-out, and a recognition from the so-called "football industry" that real, live, supporters are important stakeholders in the game and not just background for a game driven by TV audiences.

Almost exactly the same. With less "Big 4, Top 4, whatever sized 4 it is today " bollocks that absolutely ruins the game in this country.

Agree with what you say....trying to go to matches with friends is a real obstacle which is a shame. Great post Dirk.

I'll stick my name to that lot.

[Hampshire Royal]

I'll tell you what I don't want, and that's a shirt, some socks, some aftershave and some underpants. But that's what I f*cking got for Christmas!!!!

Are you in the right place?

Just answering the question, that's all. Everyone else seemed to assume it was about Reading FC, but the questioner was Gus.......

[holsgrove breaks a leg]

old school-always bang on about their away day trips to Rotherham and Carlisle in the lower divisions, are happy just to be in the division and will not stand for any criticism of the team

teenagers/students/twentysomethings-a bit more discerning in their criticism, slighly more ambitious, critical of transfer policy, demanding of mid table finish at least

blow-ins-majorly critical of almost all club policy, demand instant success now, want huge investment and for the club to be competing for a European place, can't understand why this ambition is not held by all

philosophers/hippies/gurus-believe coppell is the right man to lead the club,trust in his every move, happy with the cavalier style of play, cyncial of the premierships commercial ethos and believe Reading to be a beacon of anti-materialist light in this corrupt underworld

women-very proud of the boys for always trying their best

yuppies/big business types-similar to blow-ins except they reserve the right to criticise blow-ins due to the fact they were at the Simod cup final victory and can rehearse the starting XI, consider themselves to have old school status but don't sing at games and have the best seats

i dont think im any of those??

[Winchester Royal]

Another one.

Some form of identity that doesn't revolve around selling replica kits, replacing hooligans with families of four, and banning everybody who doesn't buy into the Plastic R£ADING FC ethos that seems to has arrived in the corporate age.