The Brighton (A) Match Thread - Sponsored by FatboySlim

[SydenhamRoyal]

no

we need time to panic

Well said

[TBM]

Brighton seem obsessed with Cywka playing.

I think tonight could be his chance to show he is worth another contract with us next season.......

[TFF]

A few changes tonight - http://www.readingfc.co.uk/page/NewsDet ... 95,00.html

Boss Brian McDermott is excited about the team he will put out this evening when we travel to Brighton.

Release the Brynjar

[NR_Royal]

I would LOVE to see Brynaldo given a chance tonight.

[Avon Royal]

Ledge and Jem have been the heartbeat of the team during our run to the automatic promotion places. Losing both of them will really screw us.

Jobi and Mullins in the middle is the best option. I would be tempted to play Noel on the right and Alf and Roberts up front.

[Snowball]

Shots on target - 183 Goals scored - 49 % shots scored - 26.78 Albion:
Shots on target - 221 Goals scored - 62 % shots scored - 28.05 Reading:


In short Reading have got a clinical attack

26.78% versus 28.05% is hardly a significant difference

[Bring Back The SB]

Personally if we have a few players out I would revert to a 4-5-1 with the Pole just behind Roberts.

Kebe and McAnuff on the wings with Mullins and Leg in the middle. Leg is fit im hearing.

[Snowball]

On screen he talks about a particularly exciting line-up

Is it because he hasn't got the normal defensive/breaking set-up so is going all out?

Afobe, Obita, Cywka? What?

Just strikes me that by saying "exciting" he's talking about trickery and speed, or 4-3-3 or summat

[Hoop Blah]

Just strikes me that by saying "exciting" he's talking about trickery and speed, or 4-3-3 or summat

I think it'll be more because he's being able to play a player or two who hasn't been involved so much and he's exicted to be able to get them back on the pitch.

[Snowball]

Just strikes me that by saying "exciting" he's talking about trickery and speed, or 4-3-3 or summat

I think it'll be more because he's being able to play a player or two who hasn't been involved so much and he's exicted to be able to get them back on the pitch.

I just got the impression we were going for something a bit different/special.

4-3-3 maybe or a very attacking 4-5-1?

[marcusopp]

Just strikes me that by saying "exciting" he's talking about trickery and speed, or 4-3-3 or summat

I think it'll be more because he's being able to play a player or two who hasn't been involved so much and he's exicted to be able to get them back on the pitch.

I just got the impression we were going for something a bit different/special.

4-3-3 maybe or a very attacking 4-5-1?

Can't see him changing the system to be honest. We've been 4-2-4 all season. I reckon Leigertwood will be ok though, so mullins probably the only forced change. McD may rest a couple though, Joseph Mills may get back in the squad if Harte needs resting...

[Wimb]

Just tried to .... and my hand was shaking so much I had to give it to the secretary.

This is a family website you know!?!?!?

But I know what you mean. Can't concentrate on work for a minute.

[Wimb]

My prediction.


4-5-1/4-3-3

Federici

Harte
Gorkss
Pearce
Cummings

McAnuff
Mullins
Cywka

Hunt
Kebe

Roberts

Hunt and Kebe on the wings/support strikers, Mullins anchoring and Cywka and Jobi also fairly tucked in.

[Cypry]

Fordham tweeting that he's seen HRK driving through Bracknell this afternoon - chance for Cwyka? Obita?

I'll get flamed for this, but I'm almost wondering if we'll see Howard somewhere in the squad...

[Pepe the Horseman]

Think Mullins is gonna be a more than adequate replacement for Jem, so as long as Ledge is fit I'm not worried.

Really need a poo, but I don't think that's nerves.

[Wycombe Royal]

Fordham tweeting that he's seen HRK driving through Bracknell this afternoon

HRK has tweeted himself and he is definately out.

[TBM]

Fordham tweeting that he's seen HRK driving through Bracknell this afternoon

HRK has tweeted himself and he is definately out.

Good news then

[paultheroyal]

Fordham tweeting that he's seen HRK driving through Bracknell this afternoon

HRK has tweeted himself and he is definately out.

Good news then

Ditto

[RobRoyal]

I'm pretty glad he was on the field on saturday, you pair of morons. Even if he was largely shite.

[Ian Royal]

From what I've heard.

Jem = out
Leigertwood = doubt
Tabb = doubt
Harte = doubt
HRK = doubt

Really hoping at least one of Tabby and Ledge can make it.

If they were all out it doesn't bear thinking about

But even if they play they are not going to be 100%

IMO he should get the important players fit for Friday, the crunch game, and go to Brighton
with a few more squad players and be happy if he can manage a draw.

The above doesn't bode well

Fed
Cummings, Pearce, Gorkss, Mills / Griffin
Kebe, McAnuff, Mullins, Cywka
Roberts, Hunt.

It's not great is it... still we've had far worse teams at this level!