Reading FC reserves v Bristol City

[floyd__streete]

2-2.

Some bloke called Jake Taylor scored twice for us.

I couldn't find a team sheet so I have no idea who was playing really. Number 9 for us was crap. Hal Robson Kanu was fast as was Abdullai Belle-and-Sebastian, although neither was much cop in all honesty. Our 'keeper played well, Hamer I assume.

Chips and curry sauce were top notch.

[Royalwaster]

Abdullai Belle-and-Sebastian.

[shaka's shorts]

Just back from the game - agree with Dr Z.

Familiar story, played 4 2 3 1 formation, worked well first half and we were clear leaders - could have been 3 or 4 nil. At half time, Brizzle sorted it out and changed their tactics, we lost control of midfield and were totally out played. We had a very young left back 2nd half (Carl McHugh) on for stretch and he was a major weakness with all of their attacks down their right wing. Of the first teamers Stretch was good but Cummings, Hamer and HRK disappointed. For what it is worth here is my views player by player

Hamer 6 - at fault for both goals, failed to come for a cross for the first and was slow off his line for the 2nd. Otherwise tidy, but I expected better

Cummings 5 - gave it away cheaply, only made one decent attacking run and cross, looked indecisive. In a tema of kids he should have stood out and he didn't.

Stretch 7 - as always solid, intelligent and passed well, taken off at half time

Jack Mills and Angus McDonald 6 - both centre backs did ok - tall, a bit of pace, decent on the ball, but not too physical. Both promising

James Rowe (DM) 7 - bit of a Jem Karacan, worked hard, passed well, but a bit light weight

Oliver Bozanic (CM) 6 - same as always, neat, tidy but doesn't influence the game enough for a centre midfielder with hsi cfredentials

Jake Taylor (AM - just off striker) 8 - best player on pitch first half. 2 excellent goals - the first was an accurate shot off the post from edge of box from a neat pass from baggie and 2nd was a clinical finish on the turn in the box (similar to the one church hit the bar with on sat), second half he faded, but was still our most creative passer, good on the break too

HRK (LW) 6 - disappointing, at this level he should stand out, more physical than the other players as he should be, but too often hsi runs lead to a poor cross, weak shot or runs into defender

Bell-Baggie (RW) 7 - promising, he is quick, tricky and can pick out a pass. Very small and lightweight and not eady for the first team, but he is very young and could be very good

Andrew White (CF) 5 - poor, not easy playing as loan striker, is tall and skinny, not enough pace and not dominant in the air, did not affect the game enough, can't remember him creating anyting or looking like scoring

Subs Carl McHugh (LB for Stretch 45 mins) - not fair to give him a mark, think this may have been his first reserve game, didn't look bad, but Brizzle must have put in about 10 quality crosses from his wing and all of their threat came down this side. Brizzle targeted him and we suffered big time down this side

John Goddard (CM for Bozanic 70 mins?) - didn't do enough to give him a mark, no mistakes and a few decent passes / tackles. Did OK for such an inexperienced player

[shaka's shorts]

Some bloke called Jake Taylor scored twice for us.

Jake Taylor plays for Wales u21 i think.

By the way you can get team sheets from the scouts bar at the back of the stand, you can't gte in, but they will give you a team sheet if you ask outside.

Had a brief chat to Alex Pearce. I said I was impressed that he was the only first teamer there - he just said he was watching his mates play. Brendan and Hammond there too

[Terminal Boardom]

At half time, Brizzle sorted it out and changed their tactics, we lost control of midfield and were totally out played.

Oh dear. Sounds like it is catching

[shaka's shorts]

yes a familiar story!

[Terminal Boardom]

You would like to think that our coaching staff might just have picked up on this by now. Obviously I am expecting too much of them. After all, since when does anyone learn from their mistakes?

[Compo's Hat]

Terrible 2nd half and we were lucky not to lose that, Basso was hardly troubled 2nd half.

Good to see stretch play and looking pretty solid, some decent passing 1st half with a couple of well taken goals.

[bcubed]

Just back from the game - agree with Dr Z.

Familiar story, played 4 2 3 1 formation, worked well first half and we were clear leaders - could have been 3 or 4 nil. At half time, Brizzle sorted it out and changed their tactics, we lost control of midfield and were totally out played. We had a very young left back 2nd half (Carl McHugh) on for stretch and he was a major weakness with all of their attacks down their right wing. Of the first teamers Stretch was good but Cummings, Hamer and HRK disappointed. For what it is worth here is my views player by player

Hamer 6 - at fault for both goals, failed to come for a cross for the first and was slow off his line for the 2nd. Otherwise tidy, but I expected better

Cummings 5 - gave it away cheaply, only made one decent attacking run and cross, looked indecisive. In a tema of kids he should have stood out and he didn't.

Stretch 7 - as always solid, intelligent and passed well, taken off at half time

Jack Mills and Angus McDonald 6 - both centre backs did ok - tall, a bit of pace, decent on the ball, but not too physical. Both promising

James Rowe (DM) 7 - bit of a Jem Karacan, worked hard, passed well, but a bit light weight

Oliver Bozanic (CM) 6 - same as always, neat, tidy but doesn't influence the game enough for a centre midfielder with hsi cfredentials

Jake Taylor (AM - just off striker) 8 - best player on pitch first half. 2 excellent goals - the first was an accurate shot off the post from edge of box from a neat pass from baggie and 2nd was a clinical finish on the turn in the box (similar to the one church hit the bar with on sat), second half he faded, but was still our most creative passer, good on the break too

HRK (LW) 6 - disappointing, at this level he should stand out, more physical than the other players as he should be, but too often hsi runs lead to a poor cross, weak shot or runs into defender

Bell-Baggie (RW) 7 - promising, he is quick, tricky and can pick out a pass. Very small and lightweight and not eady for the first team, but he is very young and could be very good

Andrew White (CF) 5 - poor, not easy playing as loan striker, is tall and skinny, not enough pace and not dominant in the air, did not affect the game enough, can't remember him creating anyting or looking like scoring

Subs Carl McHugh (LB for Stretch 45 mins) - not fair to give him a mark, think this may have been his first reserve game, didn't look bad, but Brizzle must have put in about 10 quality crosses from his wing and all of their threat came down this side. Brizzle targeted him and we suffered big time down this side

John Goddard (CM for Bozanic 70 mins?) - didn't do enough to give him a mark, no mistakes and a few decent passes / tackles. Did OK for such an inexperienced player

That sounds a lot better than Long and good enough for a place on the first team bench

[Ryn]

Sounds like he could do a job for us, coming off the bench or something.

Can't be worse than Shane Lump.

[shaka's shorts]

he is probably too similar to what we have in Marek, The sig, Howard and Davies for a place now - but promising longer term.

What has happended to rasilev - he has a squad number but not on loan or playing for reserves?

I think we should get Mooney back and try him on the bench. With 7 we could have both Long and Mooney as surely we don't need Gunn, Jem and Cisse all covering the same position and if Stretch is fit and on the bench, then Tabb could always move up if needed during a game....