Who is the mystery LB
looks nailed on to me, good business and proven.
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That'll do for me
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Good news I think.
I was hoping Convey would come back to his best at a lower level but he has disappointed so far and we need S Hunt at left midfield to give us more bite. I guess Convey can come on later in the game if either Kebe or Hunt need to be substituted.
I was hoping Convey would come back to his best at a lower level but he has disappointed so far and we need S Hunt at left midfield to give us more bite. I guess Convey can come on later in the game if either Kebe or Hunt need to be substituted.
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Don’t know that much about him, at least he’s a recognised LB.
After Hammond admitting he was at Birmingham vs Southampton I thought Surman was more likely. But looks like Armstrong seems to be the signing.
Had a look on 606 and Blades fans don’t appear to be that bothered he’s leaving which worries me. It’s a bit surprising he can’t get in the blades team but we are interested.
After Hammond admitting he was at Birmingham vs Southampton I thought Surman was more likely. But looks like Armstrong seems to be the signing.
Had a look on 606 and Blades fans don’t appear to be that bothered he’s leaving which worries me. It’s a bit surprising he can’t get in the blades team but we are interested.
Very good business if he arrives here and at a value our John wont cry about.
Have never realy paid much attention to him before. Will probably be fairly solid, although signing the 2nd choice Left back from a rival club doesn't fill me with huge amounts of confidence. Just hope he does well, but still think we are a couple of players short of challenging for promtion still and not encouraged that the EP suggests this will be our final signing.
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I would be happy with Armstrong. Does anyone else think that CM is more of a problem than LB?
Until we sign a ballwinner to play alongside Harper or Marek teams are going to overrun us. I find it so disappointing to go to games that we always seem to loose than CM battle.
Until we sign a ballwinner to play alongside Harper or Marek teams are going to overrun us. I find it so disappointing to go to games that we always seem to loose than CM battle.
1871royals I would be happy with Armstrong. Does anyone else think that CM is more of a problem than LB?
Until we sign a ballwinner to play alongside Harper or Marek teams are going to overrun us. I find it so disappointing to go to games that we always seem to loose than CM battle.
Bikey hth...
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I dont think Bikey gots the stamina to play CM.
He played there 3 times last year and we didn’t win any of those games.
Blackburn (a) it didn’t work at all. Wigan (a) and Spurs (h) he started well then tired. I think he’s a massive improvement on Cisse but still think we need a bit more energy/work rate to set the tempo from CM.
He played there 3 times last year and we didn’t win any of those games.
Blackburn (a) it didn’t work at all. Wigan (a) and Spurs (h) he started well then tired. I think he’s a massive improvement on Cisse but still think we need a bit more energy/work rate to set the tempo from CM.
Big Ern Have never realy paid much attention to him before. Will probably be fairly solid, although signing the 2nd choice Left back from a rival club doesn't fill me with huge amounts of confidence. Just hope he does well, but still think we are a couple of players short of challenging for promtion still and not encouraged that the EP suggests this will be our final signing.
Mikel Silvestre from Man U to Arsenal...
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GeekinsBig Ern Have never realy paid much attention to him before. Will probably be fairly solid, although signing the 2nd choice Left back from a rival club doesn't fill me with huge amounts of confidence. Just hope he does well, but still think we are a couple of players short of challenging for promtion still and not encouraged that the EP suggests this will be our final signing.
Mikel Silvestre from Man U to Arsenal...
Silvestre will be first choice for Arsenal, then?
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Big Ern Have never realy paid much attention to him before. Will probably be fairly solid, although signing the 2nd choice Left back from a rival club doesn't fill me with huge amounts of confidence. Just hope he does well, but still think we are a couple of players short of challenging for promtion still and not encouraged that the EP suggests this will be our final signing.
He is 3rd choice at Sheff Utd.
They really dont seem bothered he is going. Alot of thanks, good luck and goodbye.
Can take a decent free kick too!
Armstrong, nicknamed Stretch, is likely to be Reading’s last acquisition. FFS
Armstrong, nicknamed Stretch, is likely to be Reading’s last acquisition. FFS
Streets Can take a decent free kick too!
Armstrong, nicknamed Stretch, is likely to be Reading’s last acquisition. FFS
Thank god for that!
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The only way Coppell will get forced into making more change is if another club comes in for Harper/Doyle. If they've watched either play this season they will save their money and raid St Albans instead.
Alan Partridge The only way Coppell will get forced into making more change is if another club comes in for Harper/Doyle. If they've watched either play this season they will save their money and raid St Albans instead.
Maidenhead were better than them yesterday
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rg6royalAlan Partridge The only way Coppell will get forced into making more change is if another club comes in for Harper/Doyle. If they've watched either play this season they will save their money and raid St Albans instead.
Maidenhead were better than them yesterday
Not by much tbf! Was pretty desperate stuff at times but a wins a win. I actually love Paul Bastock a bit though, absolute hero in the 2nd half, matchday BANT.
StrandedBR2 Presumably we have waited so long so that we could save a few weeks' wages?
Who knows,if we had signed him a month ago we might not have dropped 3 points at Charlton.
Saving wages>promotion points?
Or could it be that Sheff Utd were initially reluctant to sell? Or that we pursued other avenues first that haven't come off so are now going for Armstrong as a result.
There's a multidue of reason more likely that looking to save less than a months wages.
I know,I know,I know-it just feels like it has taken a year to get to this position.
What happens if he fails the medical?
We then have 6 days in which to set up another deal.
I hope he signs and then if we resurrect the Surman deal I would be happy as that would solve the left side.
Now for the other areas..........
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Suggest this is now moved to the team section....
Coppell swoops for Armstrong
By Nick Ive
26/ 8/2008
Reading are today set to sign Sheffield United’s Chris Armstrong.
The player is undergoing a medical at Madejski Stadium and is likely to sign a three-year deal.
Reading and the Blades were haggling over the cost, but it will be around £600,000 rising to £750,000 should Steve Coppell’s men clinch promotion back to the Premier League.
Armstrong, aged 26, will watch his new team-mates in action against Luton Town in the Carling Cup tonight, but he is cup-tied, having played for Sheffield United in the previous round.
He is likely to be involved in Reading’s Championship match at home to Crystal Palace on
Saturday.
The Newcastle-born left-back started his career at Bury before moving to Oldham Athletic and then Sheffield United. He has represented both England Under-20s and Scotland B, who he qualifies for by virtue of his grandmother.
Armstrong, nicknamed Stretch, is likely to be Reading’s last acquisition. Coppell has been searching for a left-sided player since Nicky Shorey made a £3million switch to Aston Villa.
However, Royals could still lose a player. Kevin Doyle is being chased by Sunderland and James Harper is wanted by Middlesbrough.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane wants two more players in before the transfer window closes at midnight next Monday and he is known to a big fan of Doyle.
Although Doyle has struggled for form in the last 12 months, he is still an important player and Coppell would demand a sizeable fee for him.
Aston Villa were also tracking him, but they ended any interest weeks ago.
However, Coppell insisted on Saturday: “I’ve had no calls about Kevin Doyle for probably about two weeks-plus now.
“I don’t have a ‘for sale’ window and I don’t have to sell.”
Coppell will make several changes against Luton tonight to the side that lost 4-2 at Charlton in the Championship on Saturday.
Ibrahima Sonko will serve a one-match ban after being sent off at The Valley.
Youngsters Julian Kelly, James Henry and Alex Pearce are all expected to feature.
Noel Hunt is set to partner Shane Long up front, while new signing Dave Mooney will be among the seven substitutes allowed in the Carling Cup.
As has been commented already I really can't believe that Armstrong would be our last signing given the state and performance of the squad so far. Oh perhaps I can after all this is Reading....
Coppell swoops for Armstrong
By Nick Ive
26/ 8/2008
Reading are today set to sign Sheffield United’s Chris Armstrong.
The player is undergoing a medical at Madejski Stadium and is likely to sign a three-year deal.
Reading and the Blades were haggling over the cost, but it will be around £600,000 rising to £750,000 should Steve Coppell’s men clinch promotion back to the Premier League.
Armstrong, aged 26, will watch his new team-mates in action against Luton Town in the Carling Cup tonight, but he is cup-tied, having played for Sheffield United in the previous round.
He is likely to be involved in Reading’s Championship match at home to Crystal Palace on
Saturday.
The Newcastle-born left-back started his career at Bury before moving to Oldham Athletic and then Sheffield United. He has represented both England Under-20s and Scotland B, who he qualifies for by virtue of his grandmother.
Armstrong, nicknamed Stretch, is likely to be Reading’s last acquisition. Coppell has been searching for a left-sided player since Nicky Shorey made a £3million switch to Aston Villa.
However, Royals could still lose a player. Kevin Doyle is being chased by Sunderland and James Harper is wanted by Middlesbrough.
Black Cats boss Roy Keane wants two more players in before the transfer window closes at midnight next Monday and he is known to a big fan of Doyle.
Although Doyle has struggled for form in the last 12 months, he is still an important player and Coppell would demand a sizeable fee for him.
Aston Villa were also tracking him, but they ended any interest weeks ago.
However, Coppell insisted on Saturday: “I’ve had no calls about Kevin Doyle for probably about two weeks-plus now.
“I don’t have a ‘for sale’ window and I don’t have to sell.”
Coppell will make several changes against Luton tonight to the side that lost 4-2 at Charlton in the Championship on Saturday.
Ibrahima Sonko will serve a one-match ban after being sent off at The Valley.
Youngsters Julian Kelly, James Henry and Alex Pearce are all expected to feature.
Noel Hunt is set to partner Shane Long up front, while new signing Dave Mooney will be among the seven substitutes allowed in the Carling Cup.
As has been commented already I really can't believe that Armstrong would be our last signing given the state and performance of the squad so far. Oh perhaps I can after all this is Reading....
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Will be gutting if this is our only signing.
Not suprised one bit though, in fact am suprised he's signed a left back.....
Think Armstrong will be a solid signing, always liked him at Sheff Utd and he seems to have fallen out with Blackwell, which is why he's out the side.
The only question is why has it taken so long?
Not suprised one bit though, in fact am suprised he's signed a left back.....
Think Armstrong will be a solid signing, always liked him at Sheff Utd and he seems to have fallen out with Blackwell, which is why he's out the side.
The only question is why has it taken so long?
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