by susieroyal » 16 Nov 2008 09:52
by Avon Royal » 16 Nov 2008 10:48
FiNeRaInPistolPeteFor what it's worth, their support was particularly awful. Both in numbers and voice considering their position and performance today.
So so true, defo one of the worst supported teams in the top two divisions, but we have a class side and thats what counts.
by SCIAG » 16 Nov 2008 11:04
PistolPete* Doyle, Hunt bro's and long - Cheap as chips!! - 15/11/2008 16:05
* The above players have been purchased for peanuts from an Irish club. Have Reading got a partnership with this club?
by From Despair To Where? » 16 Nov 2008 11:10
by Royal-DLG » 16 Nov 2008 11:36
For what it's worth, their support was particularly awful. Both in numbers and voice considering their position and performance today.
by blade 1 » 16 Nov 2008 13:59
by Archie's penalty » 16 Nov 2008 14:46
blade 1 Fair play to you guys.
you made us look ordinary. (yet again) Its what we have been doing to teams for the past few weeks.
You took your chances at crucial times and we couldn't, though you never seemed in too much danger.
Reckon you will go up automatically this year and unless wolves slide dramatically we will be play offs at best.
Only bright spot for us is that our right back is quality, like ashley cole back in the day.
by Tinrib » 16 Nov 2008 17:43
by readingbedding » 16 Nov 2008 18:23
by Cookie » 16 Nov 2008 18:27
Tinrib From bladesunited:
United – Whatever gripes about tactics, formation, team selection are merited but surely there can be no dispute that Reading simply are a better team, with better individuals and are better coached.
Reading completely dictated proceedings from the start of the game, they passed the ball better, looked faster, stronger and more skilful than the huff and puff Blades that gamely tried to come back but had surrender much of the initiative and the game in the first 25 minutes.
Reading – Probably the best side in the division. Strong, skilled, tall, good footballers, organised. Sure they are not Real Madrid, but they will take some stopping. I actually think that some of their standout players were not the ones who were playing week in, week out for the last few years like Kebe and Cisse. They lost Shorey, Kitson and Sonko but they do not seem to have skipped a beat and that is credit to Coppell who is still a vastly underrated manager. They play the right way and always look to pass and always look to go forward, wherever they go away from home. However, if teams mix it up, they have the size and power to mix it too. I felt Cisse was the best player on the pitch yesterday. Also, they prove you do not have to play a target man up front as they have two smaller players, albeit who can really compete in the air, and who generally like it to feet. I still think their defence can be got at. I thought Armstrong was one of their poorer players and was the main are we caused problems yesterday but they manage to cover their lack of speed at this area by covering for each other. Harper is a player that should be playing much higher up as he has all the qualities needed in a midfielder. Hunt (S) is an annoying little sod but a good footballer. The winger Kebe caused Sun Jihai a lot of problems too. Reading will go away and play that up-tempo passing football utilising the pace and scoring threats they have and win a lot of games. I struggle to see how two teams will finish above them.
by Dick Habbin's hairdo » 16 Nov 2008 18:35
by rabidbee » 17 Nov 2008 10:40
Tinrib Even after the goal, the pressure did not relent, as United’s players seemed to be in quicksand in comparison to the athletic, sharp and stronger Reading men.
by SpaceCruiser » 17 Nov 2008 11:37
FiNeRaIn We are the arsenal of the championship, great team, oxf*rd fans. It annoys the opposition even more.
by Negative_Jeff » 17 Nov 2008 11:48
FiNeRaInPistolPeteFor what it's worth, their support was particularly awful. Both in numbers and voice considering their position and performance today.
So so true, defo one of the worst supported teams in the top two divisions, but we have a class side and thats what counts.
by WoodleyRoyal » 17 Nov 2008 11:57
by brendywendy » 17 Nov 2008 12:10
by Dirk Gently » 17 Nov 2008 12:20
brendywendy agreed with that
st james'park and old trafford were very very disappointing atmosphere wise
by rabidbee » 17 Nov 2008 12:25
by brendywendy » 17 Nov 2008 12:26
Dirk Gentlybrendywendy agreed with that
st james'park and old trafford were very very disappointing atmosphere wise
Possibly because it was Reading visiting? To the locals that would be like us hosting Crewe or Doncaster - hardly caluclated to make the pulse race.
by Row Z Royal » 17 Nov 2008 14:27
CookieTinrib From bladesunited:
United – Whatever gripes about tactics, formation, team selection are merited but surely there can be no dispute that Reading simply are a better team, with better individuals and are better coached.
Reading completely dictated proceedings from the start of the game, they passed the ball better, looked faster, stronger and more skilful than the huff and puff Blades that gamely tried to come back but had surrender much of the initiative and the game in the first 25 minutes.
Reading – Probably the best side in the division. Strong, skilled, tall, good footballers, organised. Sure they are not Real Madrid, but they will take some stopping. I actually think that some of their standout players were not the ones who were playing week in, week out for the last few years like Kebe and Cisse. They lost Shorey, Kitson and Sonko but they do not seem to have skipped a beat and that is credit to Coppell who is still a vastly underrated manager. They play the right way and always look to pass and always look to go forward, wherever they go away from home. However, if teams mix it up, they have the size and power to mix it too. I felt Cisse was the best player on the pitch yesterday. Also, they prove you do not have to play a target man up front as they have two smaller players, albeit who can really compete in the air, and who generally like it to feet. I still think their defence can be got at. I thought Armstrong was one of their poorer players and was the main are we caused problems yesterday but they manage to cover their lack of speed at this area by covering for each other. Harper is a player that should be playing much higher up as he has all the qualities needed in a midfielder. Hunt (S) is an annoying little sod but a good footballer. The winger Kebe caused Sun Jihai a lot of problems too. Reading will go away and play that up-tempo passing football utilising the pace and scoring threats they have and win a lot of games. I struggle to see how two teams will finish above them.
"I struggle to see how two teams will finish above them"
So do I mate.
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