Phone-in, Fri 1 Dec: BACK TO '95

Maguire · by **Maguire** » 28 Nov 2006 17:36

Mick - although only 15 at the time, I was completely shitfaced before, during, and after the '95 Play-Off Final and hence remember little or nothing of the day. Could you briefly summarise the contest for me, concentrating on key incidents wherever possible?

Mick - whilst driving back from a game once, my mate overtook you on the motorway. In passing, I gave my old hero the thumbs up from the passenger seat but you just glared at me like I was the biggest twat you'd ever laid eyes on. Now you've had some years to reflect on this incident, would you say that I am still the biggest twat you've ever laid eyes on, or has somebody since outdone me?

Mick - bitter/sweet or sweet/bitter?

T.R.O.L.I. · by **T.R.O.L.I.** » 28 Nov 2006 18:27

Maguire Mick - although only 15 at the time, I was completely shitfaced before, during, and after the '95 Play-Off Final and hence remember little or nothing of the day. Could you briefly summarise the contest for me, concentrating on key incidents wherever possible?

Mick - whilst driving back from a game once, my mate overtook you on the motorway. In passing, I gave my old hero the thumbs up from the passenger seat but you just glared at me like I was the biggest twat you'd ever laid eyes on. Now you've had some years to reflect on this incident, would you say that I am still the biggest twat you've ever laid eyes on, or has somebody since outdone me?

Mick - bitter/sweet or sweet/bitter?

I think HNA? could probably answer on Mick's behalf

Memories Of India · by **Memories Of India** » 28 Nov 2006 19:34

Mick - in the Millwall away game that season, you were dismissed after Dylan Kerr gave you a hospital pass which left you with no option but to violently assault one of the Millwall player's as he subsequently ran on to goal. My question is....should I back Kauto Star at Sandown on Saturday, or would it be better placed on a complicated accumulator featuring horses, greyhounds and pigeon racing?

And are you still doing door to door sales on behalf of gas suppliers?

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 28 Nov 2006 20:25

Do you still keep in touch with any former Reading players?

Do you feel enough is done to prepare footballers for life after football?

I still fail to understand why Mark McGhee thought the Leicester job was worth taking. Was it as much of a puzzle to you and the lads at the time as it was to us fans?

Did you and Jimmy Quinn ever have a disagreement about tactics and team selection and how did you decide whether to play yourselves or not?

soggy biscuit · by **soggy biscuit** » 28 Nov 2006 21:25

Dear Mick,

Crocodile V's Rhino?

regards,
Soogy Biscuit

M4 Junction 11 · by **M4 Junction 11** » 28 Nov 2006 21:56

Mick, Do you remember when you first signed for Rotherham and what was the transfer fee paid?

weybridgewanderer · by **weybridgewanderer** » 28 Nov 2006 22:04

we've seen harps using paper scissors stone to decide who takes free kicks, did you and jimmy use this technique when making team selections?

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 29 Nov 2006 08:41

soggy biscuit Dear Mick,

Crocodile V's Rhino?

regards,
Soogy Biscuit

Dear Mick, how much do you have to drink before you can't spell your own name?

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 29 Nov 2006 08:45

Dear Mick

Are you happy with your wikipedia entry or do you think it could be better (or even accurate)?

"Michael Gooding (born 12 April 1959 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England) is a former professional footballer and football manager.

Following a successful playing career, Gooding was appointed joint player-manager of Reading with Jimmy Quinn when manager Mark McGhee acrimoniously left to take the reins at Leicester City. Under their guidance, Reading finished second in the First Division, but were left to battle for a place in the Premier League through the playoffs, as the Premier League was being reduced in size from 22 teams to 20. Reading were beaten 4-3 by Bolton Wanderers in the playoff final at Wembley.

After struggling to keep Reading in the First Division the following season, Gooding and Quinn were not offered new contracts, and left the club.

After Reading, Gooding had a short spell at Southend United, before retiring from football. He has since started to carve himself a career as a radio commentary pundit, performing such roles as co-commentator for BBC Radio Berkshire's coverage of Reading's Premier League matches."

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 29 Nov 2006 08:49

Dear Mick

As reunions seem to be in vogue at the moment, what with Take Boywestzonelife currently topping the hit parade, have you considered getting back together with Jimmy and his tin?

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 29 Nov 2006 08:52

Dear Mick

Is there any truth in the rumour that you and Jim split up as he insisted on keeping your rice pudding in his biscuit tin despite it often leaking out on away trips making all the kit a bit wet and soggy. Do you think this is what accounted for many an away performance during your time in charge, particularly for Michael Meaker who always seemed to be most affected?

RG30 · by **RG30** » 29 Nov 2006 11:36

Mick, how would the centre back partnership of a young Adie Williams and Dariusz Wdowczyk compete against today's one of Sonko & Ingimarrson.

M4 Junction 11 · by **M4 Junction 11** » 29 Nov 2006 21:09

What was the highlight for you when you played at the Madejski Stadium in the Royals Legends game in May?

Archies Left Foot · by **Archies Left Foot** » 30 Nov 2006 08:36

Mick

After totally rubbishing my suggestion on air after I sent in a text that perhaps whilst Kits is out, that we should play Seol up front with Doyler, and stating that it would never happen, do you a- feel daft b - are prepared to eat humble pie or c - bow down to my superior football knowledge and accept that I would have probably made a better manager than you...

ALF

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 30 Nov 2006 09:30

Lee Nogan - fact or fiction?

cheeryoleary · by **cheeryoleary** » 30 Nov 2006 18:32

Mick, If you were caught in Prospect park attached to the business end of a labrador, would you say to the arresting officer "I'm Dog Coking"

If you did, this would be remarkable as it's an anagram of your name!

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 30 Nov 2006 19:56

It's well known that you, Mick Gooding love Rice Pudding and that Jimmy Quinn has a biscuit tin.

I've always wondered though, Did Archie Lovell carry a shovel?

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 01 Dec 2006 09:10

Mick

If you had taken up an altogether different career as an animal behaviourlist, you could have chosen to specialise and become really good at resolving issues with shy canines. This being the case would you tell everyone "I'm coy dog king"?

If you did that would be remarkable as its an anagram of your name.

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 01 Dec 2006 09:16

Forbury Lion It's well known that you, Mick Gooding love Rice Pudding and that Jimmy Quinn has a biscuit tin.

I've always wondered though, Did Archie Lovell carry a shovel?

And did Lee Nogan drive a Shogun?

M4 Junction 11 · by **M4 Junction 11** » 01 Dec 2006 09:35

A picture question/

At their peak who would win and what would be the likely score if the following team played the current Royals team?

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