by zummerset » 21 Sep 2011 17:06
by GreaterTorontoRoyal » 21 Sep 2011 17:08
Hoop BlahHoop Blah You sure about Federici? I'm sure he was part of the squad at that time because I thought I used to see him at the gym. Maybe it was when he was with us on a non-contract basis.
I'd include Dobson because he was part of the squad. He was only saved from playing because of Sonko and Ingimarsson's outstanding lack on injuries and suspensions.
Just checked, he was sub not used against Luton in the Carling Cup, Sept 05, so he must've been with us in some capacity.
by andrew1957 » 21 Sep 2011 17:13
GreaterTorontoRoyalHoop BlahHoop Blah You sure about Federici? I'm sure he was part of the squad at that time because I thought I used to see him at the gym. Maybe it was when he was with us on a non-contract basis.
I'd include Dobson because he was part of the squad. He was only saved from playing because of Sonko and Ingimarsson's outstanding lack on injuries and suspensions.
Just checked, he was sub not used against Luton in the Carling Cup, Sept 05, so he must've been with us in some capacity.
Hoop Blah is right. He was on a non-contract basis for about the season having previously trained with Wolves. That would be when he used to sleep on Sonko's floor if I am correct.
by Z175 » 21 Sep 2011 17:26
by RoyalBlue » 21 Sep 2011 17:35
Friday's Legacy we have some really whiny people on here. this lad will be on a the lowest of wages and is well worth looking at. bit of a rough diamond who we have kept an eye on for a while. if nothing comes of it then so what?
by RoyalBlue » 21 Sep 2011 17:41
by buddy1983 » 21 Sep 2011 17:41
Z175 Federici's then girlfriend worked at HSBC in Apex Plaza. He was a proper transient Aussie back then, desperate to become a pro and intent to work as hard as it takes to make his dream happen, via bedroom floors, non-contract basis etc.
Rags to riches.
Oh and he dumped the girl when he got his deal I believe
by Hoop Blah » 21 Sep 2011 17:51
andrew1957 From Wiki
"He signed for Reading in January 2005 on non-contract terms, and was quickly loaned out to Maidenhead. He spent the second half of the 2005–06 season on loan at Carshalton Athletic. Federici signed his first professional contract for Reading in the summer of 2006, and in a subsequent pre-season friendly match on 15 July, scored the only goal of the game against Bromley, having been played as a makeshift striker".
I guess he was around from Jan 05 but had absolutely zero chnace of playing a league game that season - so not part of the squad.
by floyd__streete » 21 Sep 2011 17:55
by Friday's Legacy » 21 Sep 2011 18:49
RoyalBlueFriday's Legacy we have some really whiny people on here. this lad will be on a the lowest of wages and is well worth looking at. bit of a rough diamond who we have kept an eye on for a while. if nothing comes of it then so what?
What in his record so far makes him well worth looking at?
by Hoop Blah » 21 Sep 2011 19:01
by Tinrib » 21 Sep 2011 19:35
by RoyalBlue » 21 Sep 2011 19:37
Friday's LegacyRoyalBlueFriday's Legacy we have some really whiny people on here. this lad will be on a the lowest of wages and is well worth looking at. bit of a rough diamond who we have kept an eye on for a while. if nothing comes of it then so what?
What in his record so far makes him well worth looking at?
i would suggest the fact the football club who have been "keeping an eye on him" for some time means he is well worth looking at. it's a 10 month deal, or if we like what we see we can activate a further 12 months. it's low risk, low cost, and who's to say he wont prove to be another doyle, long, kitson, shorey, ingimarsson, stephen hunt etc etc? reading have taken many punts, not all come off but when they do they are well worth looking at. it's low risk, low cost, and if mcdermott and his scouts and coaching staff believe he has something about him then he is worth taking a look at over the next 10 months. quit moaning. it's the reading way and it's proved a MASSIVE success over the last 8 years.
by paultheroyal » 21 Sep 2011 19:46
Royal Lady Well I'm prepared to eat a whole humble pie if he comes good and is another Doyle (or Kevin Philips - LOL) - but are those ,who have the opposite views to me, prepared to do the same if he turns out to be a wet fish?
by grey_squirrel » 21 Sep 2011 20:22
by bcubed » 21 Sep 2011 20:49
RepressedRoyal It reminds me of my dear old Dad when he goes to LIDLS or ALDI. He buys something like a pot yeast extract (imitation marmite) for 5p and it stays in his cupboard for a year without being used before he finally realises it is not fit for purpoose and chucks it away. Pointless signing one suspects.
by Ian Royal » 21 Sep 2011 21:39
by RoyalJames101 » 21 Sep 2011 21:45
by Ian Royal » 21 Sep 2011 21:52
RoyalJames101 Shane Long had only ever played 1 professional game when we signed him, now look at him. Although i do agree that this a bit strange.
by Platypuss » 21 Sep 2011 22:11
manny96 If he were Long's replacement, I'd get the anger. Otherwise, chilldogs. Also, Mooney got a goal against Blackburn last night. Even if Cedric doesn't get a minute of gametime in the league, we can probably shift him at a profit with a bit of good PR.
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