by Keeper » 07 May 2008 07:35
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by Barry the bird boggler » 07 May 2008 09:04
by CMRoyal » 07 May 2008 09:28
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by The Surgeon of Crowthorne » 07 May 2008 10:24
Can't disagree with much of that, except I'd substitute Craig Bellamy for Bowyer in the Best Opposition Players category.CMRoyal Sounds like the Observer to me.
Answers:-
How was your season?
Having started with 4 points against Man U, Chelsea and Everton, it was like being on a beautiful scenic drive down a mountainside in the South of France, then suddenly realising that the brakes weren’t working.
Happy with the gaffer?
Happy that he will learn from his mistake not to invest in a stronger squad. His biggest strength (loyalty) has been shown to also be his greatest weakness, and he may be too honourable to want to stay in the job as a result.
Who were the stars - and who flopped?
Stars – Hahnemann – probably the most overworked keeper in the division, but made very few mistakes in the second half of the season. Hunt started well but his energy-at-the-expense-of-skill approach was exposed as the season wore on. Bikey has the energy and enthusiasm to make a difference next season, and Matejovsky the skill, so the future looks reasonably rosy.
Flops – Record signing Fae failed to make a mark, Lita’s attitude was poor early in the season, Shorey had severe concentration problems knowing that he would be leaving in the summer, and Sonko had confidence problems after being thrown back into the team too early after injury, which culminated in the end of season ban along with Fae for failing to turn out for the reserves. Shameful.
Who were the best, and worst, away fans?
Best – Fulham were noisy and humorous, possibly aided at the time by their gallows humour, as they probably thought they were down. They have the best song, in praise of Jimmy Bullard at the expense of Gerrard and Lampard.
Worst – Liverpool. You’ll Never Walk Alone? Their fans started leaving about 15 minutes from the end of their 3-1 defeat, and there were barely a couple of dozen of their fans left to sing the song at the end.
Top hate figure at another club?
We don’t do hate at Reading, do we? OK then, Kevin Nolan for his idiot grin after scoring for Bolton.
Top 5 best opposition players?
Rooney was magnificent, Bullard ran the show, Bowyer was unmarkable, Robbie Keane was irritatingly effective and Cahill was unbeatable
Who do you want to win the Champions League? Chelsea, Man Utd, not bothered?
Chelsea – still have a soft spot for Sidwell despite not being able to understand how a footballer is prepared to spend a season on the bench just for the money
Fabio Capello - right choice, wrong choice, not bothered?
Good. He should instil some discipline in players who have got way above their station.
Game 39 - good idea, bad idea, not bothered?
Just plain stupid idea, but it was games 25 and 34 (2-0 defeats at home to Bolton and Fulham) that should have been banned this season.
by CMRoyal » 07 May 2008 10:31
The Surgeon of Crowthorne took a scalpel to my post and Can't disagree with much of that, except I'd substitute Craig Bellamy for Bowyer in the Best Opposition Players category.
by Dr Hfuhruhurr » 07 May 2008 10:48
Keeper I've been asked to give my review of the season for a national newspaper, I thought I would ask all of you the questions to see what the general consensus is so that I can represent all fans rather than just my views ?
by STAR Voice » 07 May 2008 11:20
Keeper Game 39 - good idea, bad idea, not bothered?
by SpaceCruiser » 07 May 2008 11:30
by SpaceCruiser » 07 May 2008 11:31
Keeper Its not for the sun!
by Keeper » 07 May 2008 11:42
STAR Campaigns (except to ask Keeper if she'll be sharing any media fee with all those who've contributed to this thread..... )
by knobby_1871 » 07 May 2008 11:47
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