Dear Reading fans,
I'm a Liverpool supporter and a member of the independent LFC fansite 'Redandwhitekop.net' In the buildup to the match we run a feature called 'Spyin Kop' in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams.
As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game. It also gives us the chance to swop information about good pubs, bad burger vans etc.
I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them and pm me back we'd be very grateful. I'll select the best answers for the article - so keep it clean! If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them.
Cheers and regards,
Alex.
ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction. if you wanted to run a similar article we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about Anfield etc.
So if you’re up to the challenge and fancy giving it a go then leave your name in the thread, feel free to request a particular game or just volunteer your services in general and I’ll just work my way down the list, although we only have our league games currently listed we will be doing cup games as per normal, once these games are known I’ll update the list accordingly.
Thanks in advance to everyone who takes part.
How has the season been shaping up so far?
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Your worst player(s)?
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
And finally, care to predict the score?
Spyin' Kop Article - Fans wanted to answer some questions
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gazzer, loyal royal
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How has the season been shaping up so far? been brilliant, i think ever fan can't complain, with so many people writing us off, it's great to stick two fingers up at them
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? i think many of us would havetaken 17th, now mid to low mid table we'll all take
Who do you think is your most important player(s)? Ibrahima Sonko is a rock at the back, as well as Doyle up front with Seol on the right. Those two always look dangerous with the ball. Doyle is deceptively strong and quick while Seol has all the ability on his day
Your worst player(s)? can't complain at anyone at the moment, everyone has done a job, although Convey has been quiet, but he will come good
What sort of line-up will be put out against us? the best we can, expect the same team that started the last 4 games, although Kitson maybe in for Lita by then
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most? Xabi Alonso, if we give him too much time on the ball, he can pick a pass many others can't
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time? reasonably, but as Coppell says, it doesn't matter who the opponent it is, we take every game as it comes, if we think, 'oh it's liverpool, away loss' thenwe'll get nothing. if we take the attitude like we did against Man U, we'll be fine
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North? we'll sell out our alocation easy
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? doubt none of our imaginative chants will come out, expect the sign on song
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts? no
And finally, care to predict the score? 1-1 (Doyle)
hope u meant the league match, not the cup match
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? i think many of us would havetaken 17th, now mid to low mid table we'll all take
Who do you think is your most important player(s)? Ibrahima Sonko is a rock at the back, as well as Doyle up front with Seol on the right. Those two always look dangerous with the ball. Doyle is deceptively strong and quick while Seol has all the ability on his day
Your worst player(s)? can't complain at anyone at the moment, everyone has done a job, although Convey has been quiet, but he will come good
What sort of line-up will be put out against us? the best we can, expect the same team that started the last 4 games, although Kitson maybe in for Lita by then
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most? Xabi Alonso, if we give him too much time on the ball, he can pick a pass many others can't
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time? reasonably, but as Coppell says, it doesn't matter who the opponent it is, we take every game as it comes, if we think, 'oh it's liverpool, away loss' thenwe'll get nothing. if we take the attitude like we did against Man U, we'll be fine
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North? we'll sell out our alocation easy
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation? doubt none of our imaginative chants will come out, expect the sign on song
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts? no
And finally, care to predict the score? 1-1 (Doyle)
hope u meant the league match, not the cup match
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Can we also ask a few questions:
- Where in Liverpool is it safe to park on match day?
- On the redandwhitekop.com forum it says "let our second string knock the oxf*rd out of their one and only slim chance of 'glory' this season" - are these also your views?
- Do you all look like this - picture.
- Is Kuyt likely to play or will he be substituted by Crouch? What is your score prediction if Kuyt plays and if he does not play?
- Where in Liverpool is it safe to park on match day?
- On the redandwhitekop.com forum it says "let our second string knock the oxf*rd out of their one and only slim chance of 'glory' this season" - are these also your views?
- Do you all look like this - picture.
- Is Kuyt likely to play or will he be substituted by Crouch? What is your score prediction if Kuyt plays and if he does not play?
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oi john Dear Reading fans,
I'm a Liverpool supporter and a member of the independent LFC fansite 'Redandwhitekop.net' In the buildup to the match we run a feature called 'Spyin Kop' in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams.
As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game. It also gives us the chance to swop information about good pubs, bad burger vans etc.
I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them and pm me back we'd be very grateful. I'll select the best answers for the article - so keep it clean! If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them.
Cheers and regards,
Alex.
ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction. if you wanted to run a similar article we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about Anfield etc.
So if you’re up to the challenge and fancy giving it a go then leave your name in the thread, feel free to request a particular game or just volunteer your services in general and I’ll just work my way down the list, although we only have our league games currently listed we will be doing cup games as per normal, once these games are known I’ll update the list accordingly.
Thanks in advance to everyone who takes part.
How has the season been shaping up so far?
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Your worst player(s)?
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
And finally, care to predict the score?
Went to see Liverpool v FC Sion quite a few years ago when Liverpool won 6-3! Robbie Fowler got a hat-trick if i remember rightly! Good game and the atmosphere was made better by the fact that 'Your God' got a hat-trick. Good Day Out
How has the season been shaping up so far?
It has been a very good season so far, beyond our expectations.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
To stay up and keep a place in the premiership for at least another season
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Sonko, hes a rock in our defence and can score a couple a season aswell from set plays
Your worst player(s)?
Proberly Oster as he hasnt played much latley and i think he is one of our weaked player in our squad
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
I think it will be a mixed squad from 1st teamers and reserves, look out for shane long as he will be starting.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
If he playes Crouchy boy, hes good in the air and i have always thinked that he is a good player for both club and country. Also a bit worried of Gerrard if he plays
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Im only going to be exited about the Premership encounter, it will be the resurves XL in the Micky mouse cup.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Not quite sure but no more that 3,000
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
No
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
No
And finally, care to predict the score?
1-0 to liverpool
It has been a very good season so far, beyond our expectations.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
To stay up and keep a place in the premiership for at least another season
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Sonko, hes a rock in our defence and can score a couple a season aswell from set plays
Your worst player(s)?
Proberly Oster as he hasnt played much latley and i think he is one of our weaked player in our squad
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
I think it will be a mixed squad from 1st teamers and reserves, look out for shane long as he will be starting.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
If he playes Crouchy boy, hes good in the air and i have always thinked that he is a good player for both club and country. Also a bit worried of Gerrard if he plays
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Im only going to be exited about the Premership encounter, it will be the resurves XL in the Micky mouse cup.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Not quite sure but no more that 3,000
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
No
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
No
And finally, care to predict the score?
1-0 to liverpool
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The 17 Bus
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M4 Junction 11 Can we also ask a few questions:
- Where in Liverpool is it safe to park on match day?
- On the redandwhitekop.com forum it says "let our second string knock the oxf*rd out of their one and only slim chance of 'glory' this season" - are these also your views?
- Do you all look like this - picture.
- Is Kuyt likely to play or will he be substituted by Crouch? What is your score prediction if Kuyt plays and if he does not play?
Park anywhere. There's a car park outside the away end. Just dont say 'yes' to any lads asking to look after your car.
And if Reading play there second XI and we play our first (which I doubt) I would like to think we would beat you by a fair amount. As would you I'm sure. But no, I dont think many Liverpool fans expect us to beat you by a high amount.
And I doubt Kuyt will play. Fit or not.
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How has the season been shaping up so far?
Unbelieveable, I think that we were all quietly confident that we would be ok and probably stay up, but to get the points total that we have already is much more than expected.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
See previous answer, in reality I thought we would end up somewhere around 15th place but now really think that 10th or 11th is possible
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Hard to say as the most notable thing about us is our team spirit and understanding. Everyone plays for each other and doesn't want to let the team down. However, if pushed I'd probably say Sonko, Sidwell and Seol so far
Your worst player(s)?
No one really, as I said no-one wants to let the others down.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
League or Carling Cup. For the league it will undoubtedly be our strongest team. Coppell likes to play the reserves in the Cup though so I reckon you might give us a bit of a hiding which won't really give a realistic impression of our performance in the league game that follows
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Gerrard is the obvious answer but then he is a player who can change a game single handed.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Very, I have a lot of family on Merseyside, mostly Reds, so have had years of mickey taking for being a Reading Fan, it seems so strange to actually be playing you.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
League game will definitely sell out, not so sure about the cup as it is midweek but as it is the first time we have ever played you I think that there is a good chance of selling that out too
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Not a great deal I must admit, Sonko is Superman and We all dream of a team of Kevin Doyles are pretty self explanatory.
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Several times, my Uncle was a season ticket holder for over 20 years so he used to take me to Anfield whenever we were staying with family and there was a game on, the Kop was awesome in the days of terracing. In fact the first game I ever saw was Liverpool/Everton although that was at Goodison during the 78/79 season when a certain Mr A King scored a wonder goal to win it for the blues. I still have my 78/79 season Liverpool yearbook that he got me for Christmas signed by all the team including Paisley and Shankley as one of his mates was David Johnson who got everyone to sign it for me, I've been told that would fetch a fortune at auction but it will never be for sale. I wish he was still now here to see us play his team
And finally, care to predict the score?
Against our first team for the league team, if you play the way I know you can then 2-0 to you. Otherwise 0-0
Unbelieveable, I think that we were all quietly confident that we would be ok and probably stay up, but to get the points total that we have already is much more than expected.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
See previous answer, in reality I thought we would end up somewhere around 15th place but now really think that 10th or 11th is possible
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Hard to say as the most notable thing about us is our team spirit and understanding. Everyone plays for each other and doesn't want to let the team down. However, if pushed I'd probably say Sonko, Sidwell and Seol so far
Your worst player(s)?
No one really, as I said no-one wants to let the others down.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
League or Carling Cup. For the league it will undoubtedly be our strongest team. Coppell likes to play the reserves in the Cup though so I reckon you might give us a bit of a hiding which won't really give a realistic impression of our performance in the league game that follows
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Gerrard is the obvious answer but then he is a player who can change a game single handed.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Very, I have a lot of family on Merseyside, mostly Reds, so have had years of mickey taking for being a Reading Fan, it seems so strange to actually be playing you.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
League game will definitely sell out, not so sure about the cup as it is midweek but as it is the first time we have ever played you I think that there is a good chance of selling that out too
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Not a great deal I must admit, Sonko is Superman and We all dream of a team of Kevin Doyles are pretty self explanatory.
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Several times, my Uncle was a season ticket holder for over 20 years so he used to take me to Anfield whenever we were staying with family and there was a game on, the Kop was awesome in the days of terracing. In fact the first game I ever saw was Liverpool/Everton although that was at Goodison during the 78/79 season when a certain Mr A King scored a wonder goal to win it for the blues. I still have my 78/79 season Liverpool yearbook that he got me for Christmas signed by all the team including Paisley and Shankley as one of his mates was David Johnson who got everyone to sign it for me, I've been told that would fetch a fortune at auction but it will never be for sale. I wish he was still now here to see us play his team
And finally, care to predict the score?
Against our first team for the league team, if you play the way I know you can then 2-0 to you. Otherwise 0-0
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How has the season been shaping up so far?
Brilliant, best ever!! Makes a change to have teams who can compete against us rather than us just slaughtering FL fodder every week.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Thought we could get to a comfortable mid table position with a good wind behind us, not changed that view yet.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Dave Kitson (he may well play in the cup game as he completes his recovery from the attempted leg amputation he acquired thanks to Mr Riggott).
Your worst player(s)?
Difficult to say as no-one is bad (seriously no-one is bad). Convey's not been firing on all cylinders yet but then he's still been contributing in games, if there is a worse player he's going to feature in the cup game though.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Reserves. Well that's possible a tad unfair to call them that let's say the players from the dark side of the moon
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Back in the days of Shanks and Paisley, Dalglish I would have said the ones in the red shirts but these days Liverpool are not quite what they were and Reading are so far removed from what they were that its now down to the standard names; Gerrard, obviously, Riise and Alonso for me although I don't expect them all (or any come to that) to be playing in the cup game.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Not excited in the slightest, just another name! Personally though I am, I was a Liverpool supporter from the early 70s (I was 5, I didn't realise there was a local team until 1978 when I started supporting Reading and Liverpool became my favourite other side). Still hope we 'gub' the 'pool though.
I also thing there has been no direct transfers or dealings of any kind between the clubs and only a handful of players played for us after an appearance or two for Liverpool e.g. Ray Houghton
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Not as many for the Ciup game as will make the effort for the league game a few days later. Presuming our allocation to be 3k for both, I reckon there could be about 1500 for the cup and a sell out for the league.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Seol, Seol will tear you apart, again
Sonko is Superman (and he is, believe me).
Brilliant, best ever!! Makes a change to have teams who can compete against us rather than us just slaughtering FL fodder every week.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Thought we could get to a comfortable mid table position with a good wind behind us, not changed that view yet.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Dave Kitson (he may well play in the cup game as he completes his recovery from the attempted leg amputation he acquired thanks to Mr Riggott).
Your worst player(s)?
Difficult to say as no-one is bad (seriously no-one is bad). Convey's not been firing on all cylinders yet but then he's still been contributing in games, if there is a worse player he's going to feature in the cup game though.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Reserves. Well that's possible a tad unfair to call them that let's say the players from the dark side of the moon
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Back in the days of Shanks and Paisley, Dalglish I would have said the ones in the red shirts but these days Liverpool are not quite what they were and Reading are so far removed from what they were that its now down to the standard names; Gerrard, obviously, Riise and Alonso for me although I don't expect them all (or any come to that) to be playing in the cup game.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Not excited in the slightest, just another name! Personally though I am, I was a Liverpool supporter from the early 70s (I was 5, I didn't realise there was a local team until 1978 when I started supporting Reading and Liverpool became my favourite other side). Still hope we 'gub' the 'pool though.
I also thing there has been no direct transfers or dealings of any kind between the clubs and only a handful of players played for us after an appearance or two for Liverpool e.g. Ray Houghton
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Not as many for the Ciup game as will make the effort for the league game a few days later. Presuming our allocation to be 3k for both, I reckon there could be about 1500 for the cup and a sell out for the league.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Seol, Seol will tear you apart, again
Sonko is Superman (and he is, believe me).
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How has the season been shaping up so far?
Not bad I suppose. Disappointed not to take all three points from 'the sh*t' but then away wins and Wet Sham and Colin's team were pleasing
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Most of us thought that if we played like we did last season then we could do OK, and so far so good. Avoiding injuries is the key for us.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
We don't have one, which is why we are consistent. We have a good team without being over-reliant on any one player (unlike your good selves).
Your worst player(s)?
Last season no 13 was a bit quiet at times, but this year has performed superbly. As mentioned Convey takes time to adjust.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
For the cup game it will be almost totally (if not totally) a change from the League team.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Gerrard.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
I am looking forward to the league game more. It will be one of the highlights of the season for me to go to Anfield.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Cup game should sell out, and for the league game, the M40 will be chocka with Reading fans heading for Anfield and Man U fans heading up from Surrey.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
The main one when the team comes out is URZ (pronounced U R's) which is a shortened version of 'come on you reading'
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Many times. Went to Uni in Liverpool (I think - it is all a bit hazy). To use a phrase often heard at the Mad Stad this year, I was there when you were sh*t. Saw many games of the Souness era.
And finally, care to predict the score?
Depends who turns up on the day. I reckon you will win the Cup game, League game is more difficult to predict.
Not bad I suppose. Disappointed not to take all three points from 'the sh*t' but then away wins and Wet Sham and Colin's team were pleasing
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Most of us thought that if we played like we did last season then we could do OK, and so far so good. Avoiding injuries is the key for us.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
We don't have one, which is why we are consistent. We have a good team without being over-reliant on any one player (unlike your good selves).
Your worst player(s)?
Last season no 13 was a bit quiet at times, but this year has performed superbly. As mentioned Convey takes time to adjust.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
For the cup game it will be almost totally (if not totally) a change from the League team.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Gerrard.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
I am looking forward to the league game more. It will be one of the highlights of the season for me to go to Anfield.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Cup game should sell out, and for the league game, the M40 will be chocka with Reading fans heading for Anfield and Man U fans heading up from Surrey.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
The main one when the team comes out is URZ (pronounced U R's) which is a shortened version of 'come on you reading'
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Many times. Went to Uni in Liverpool (I think - it is all a bit hazy). To use a phrase often heard at the Mad Stad this year, I was there when you were sh*t. Saw many games of the Souness era.
And finally, care to predict the score?
Depends who turns up on the day. I reckon you will win the Cup game, League game is more difficult to predict.
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M4 Junction 11 - On the redandwhitekop.com forum it says "let our second string knock the oxf*rd out of their one and only slim chance of 'glory' this season" - are these also your views?
That's disingenuous. You've carefully excised the first part of that statement ("Everton at home would do nicely"), which was obviously made before the draw.
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How has the season been shaping up so far?
We're dreaming, we must be!
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Nope. Once we're mathematically safe then maybe we can review our targets but safety comes first, anything else is a bonus.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Number 13 - The fans. They've been top class so far and that really does make a difference out there. As for player, then Iba Sonko has been immense, has all of the team!
Your worst player(s)?
John Halls. Currently in the reserves and not looking likely to ever make the first team. Lazy attitude and seems content to sit in the wilderness cashing his pay cheque each week.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
It'll be a mixture of first team and reserves/benched players. Last season we had a great cup run using the same method and it will be the same this season. Expect around 6 changes to the side that'll play Chelsea at the weekend.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Stevie Gerrard. On his day that guy is the best midfielder in the world! Maybe one day we too will bring players like that through our academy, well we live in hope.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
It's only the League Cup but at the same time it's a trip to Anfield and for me it's a special stadium. Full of history and in my opinion, the best supporters in the UK. I grew up a Liverpool fan and this will be a special moment to see little ol' Reading walking out at Anfield and hearing the Kop singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I can't wait!!
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
It's hard to say, with it being the League Cup and all. But I would hope we could bring along about 2,000.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Sadly we lack creativity in this department but we do make a bit of noise, especially this season. It seems many of the fans have finally realised what passion actually is!
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
I've been before to see England play, but not Liverpool.
And finally, care to predict the score?
I think we'll be up for it more than yourselves, and with that in mind I think we could grab a win.
Liverpool 1 Reading 2 (Lita 2)
We're dreaming, we must be!
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Nope. Once we're mathematically safe then maybe we can review our targets but safety comes first, anything else is a bonus.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Number 13 - The fans. They've been top class so far and that really does make a difference out there. As for player, then Iba Sonko has been immense, has all of the team!
Your worst player(s)?
John Halls. Currently in the reserves and not looking likely to ever make the first team. Lazy attitude and seems content to sit in the wilderness cashing his pay cheque each week.
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
It'll be a mixture of first team and reserves/benched players. Last season we had a great cup run using the same method and it will be the same this season. Expect around 6 changes to the side that'll play Chelsea at the weekend.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Stevie Gerrard. On his day that guy is the best midfielder in the world! Maybe one day we too will bring players like that through our academy, well we live in hope.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
It's only the League Cup but at the same time it's a trip to Anfield and for me it's a special stadium. Full of history and in my opinion, the best supporters in the UK. I grew up a Liverpool fan and this will be a special moment to see little ol' Reading walking out at Anfield and hearing the Kop singing 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. I can't wait!!
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
It's hard to say, with it being the League Cup and all. But I would hope we could bring along about 2,000.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Sadly we lack creativity in this department but we do make a bit of noise, especially this season. It seems many of the fans have finally realised what passion actually is!
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
I've been before to see England play, but not Liverpool.
And finally, care to predict the score?
I think we'll be up for it more than yourselves, and with that in mind I think we could grab a win.
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rfc_prem2006oi john Dear Reading fans,
I'm a Liverpool supporter and a member of the independent LFC fansite 'Redandwhitekop.net' In the buildup to the match we run a feature called 'Spyin Kop' in which we ask an opposition fans site for their thoughts on the game and the respective teams.
As well as providing an alternative viewpoint on the upcoming match we hope to bring in some opposition fans for friendly banter and discussion pre and post game. It also gives us the chance to swop information about good pubs, bad burger vans etc.
I've put some questions below, if you or another supporter could answer them and pm me back we'd be very grateful. I'll select the best answers for the article - so keep it clean! If you can't spare the time but know someone who might be able to then please forward this message on to them.
Cheers and regards,
Alex.
ps. When the article is complete I'd be happy to post a link and you'd be welcome to come along to the site and see the reaction. if you wanted to run a similar article we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about Anfield etc.
So if you’re up to the challenge and fancy giving it a go then leave your name in the thread, feel free to request a particular game or just volunteer your services in general and I’ll just work my way down the list, although we only have our league games currently listed we will be doing cup games as per normal, once these games are known I’ll update the list accordingly.
Thanks in advance to everyone who takes part.
How has the season been shaping up so far?
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Your worst player(s)?
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
And finally, care to predict the score?
Went to see Liverpool v FC Sion quite a few years ago when Liverpool won 6-3! Robbie Fowler got a hat-trick if i remember rightly! Good game and the atmosphere was made better by the fact that 'Your God' got a hat-trick. Good Day Out
I was at that game, the guy in the away end had the most annoying bell.
How has the season been shaping up so far?
Much better than expected, if we we're honest I think we expected to get tonked most games as we didn't add to the Championship significantly.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Survival, and it hasn't changed.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
So far, Sonko and Seol. They will almost certainly not play as there is cover for them.
Your worst player(s)?
Of those that play regularly, Stephen Hunt; 200% effort, 2% skill
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Coppell will definitely stick with his second string and give the fringe players their time in the spotlight. Expect 7 or 8 changes from the league side.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Stevie Gerrard.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Perhaps excited is the wrong word, we're just enjoying the ride.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Being mid week and a long way I'd guess 2000-2500
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
URZ and odd songs about Oxford and Swindon
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Many times, being a PieEater and a Woollyback I used to go a lot in the 70's during the glory days. I stopped when the paddock stopped being standing, and I didn't like standing in the Kop, so that tells you how long ago it was.
And finally, care to predict the score?
Probably lose 3-1
Much better than expected, if we we're honest I think we expected to get tonked most games as we didn't add to the Championship significantly.
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one?
Survival, and it hasn't changed.
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
So far, Sonko and Seol. They will almost certainly not play as there is cover for them.
Your worst player(s)?
Of those that play regularly, Stephen Hunt; 200% effort, 2% skill
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
Coppell will definitely stick with his second string and give the fringe players their time in the spotlight. Expect 7 or 8 changes from the league side.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
Stevie Gerrard.
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time?
Perhaps excited is the wrong word, we're just enjoying the ride.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Being mid week and a long way I'd guess 2000-2500
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
URZ and odd songs about Oxford and Swindon
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Many times, being a PieEater and a Woollyback I used to go a lot in the 70's during the glory days. I stopped when the paddock stopped being standing, and I didn't like standing in the Kop, so that tells you how long ago it was.
And finally, care to predict the score?
Probably lose 3-1
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Harold
How has the season been shaping up so far?
Gr8
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? Yes
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Sonko
Your worst player(s)?
John Halls
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
A weakened one as it's only Liverpool.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
John Barnes
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time? Not as excited as taking on Chelsea.Man Utd. Arsenal.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Whatever the capacity for away fans is.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Who can rob your houses?
Violate your gran?
Sell cocaine from an Ice Cream van?
The scousers can, the scousers can.......
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Yes - rubbish. But Liverpool got hammered 4-1.
And finally, care to predict the score?
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Gr8
What are your expectations for this season? Have they changed from day one? Yes
Who do you think is your most important player(s)?
Sonko
Your worst player(s)?
John Halls
What sort of line-up will be put out against us?
A weakened one as it's only Liverpool.
Which Liverpool player will you fear the most?
John Barnes
This is the first meeting between Liverpool and Reading, how excited are you about taking us on for the first time? Not as excited as taking on Chelsea.Man Utd. Arsenal.
How many Reading fans can we expect to make the trip up North?
Whatever the capacity for away fans is.
Do you have any favourite/best chant(s) and perhaps any that require an explanation?
Who can rob your houses?
Violate your gran?
Sell cocaine from an Ice Cream van?
The scousers can, the scousers can.......
Has anyone been to Anfield before? If so, what were your thoughts?
Yes - rubbish. But Liverpool got hammered 4-1.
And finally, care to predict the score?
0-2
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