Reading v WBA - Match thread sponsored by "Sean" Long

[KC Royal]

Is shane really *injured* do you think? Or is he coming back?

He didn't start the match at West Brom against us if i recall.

[southbank1871]

Jesus Christ Harte

[ManchesterRoyals]

Tabb is still at the club surely? We should have started Tabb - got Carrico to observe the first half and then brought him on for second half if necessary.

And to be fair, if we're getting shot of Tabb and have Legs "injured" and only available to play in that position, someone needs shooting.

BM would rather play Legs injured than play Tabb

[ManchesterRoyals]

Wigan Losing

[Royal Lady]

Why is Marriappa playing ahead of Morrison? And they couldn't even put Tabb on the bench, despite him being "good enough" to oxf*rd play in midfield previously? So, if they take Carrico off, they put Akpan on ?

I'm going to wash the kitchen floor - I can't bear listening to this.

[southbank1871]

Guthrie really needs to take more care with the ball.

[blueroyals]

Anton looks ready to die

[RFCUK]

signings suggest they are planning for the championship

[BraisingsteakRoyal]

SJMs hair is looking paticularly lush.

[Royalupnorth]

If Carricho is supposed to be playing in defensive mid, he's guilty of moving too high up the pitch.

[southbank1871]

Who is the summarsier, I recognise the voice. What he's saying isn't untrue, but I wish he'd shutthefuckup.

[Royalupnorth]

signings suggest they are planning for the championship

I heard that

[blueroyals]

Why are we still bothering with crossing? Might be more effective if A) we had more than 1 player in the box and 2) we played wingers that can actually cross a ball (i.e McCleary or HRK)

[southbank1871]

It's Paul Walsh isn't it?

[Alf Hooker]

If Carricho is supposed to be playing in defensive mid, he's guilty of moving too high up the pitch.

Perhaps his thinking is our defence seem intent on lumping it aimlessly up the pitch most of the time than the easy short pass he might get on the ball a bit more..

[ManchesterRoyals]

Saints winning

[Royalupnorth]

Giving the ball away very easily in all areas of the pitch.

It's like we've been practising passing too close to the opposition so they only have to stick out a leg to stop it.

[LoyalRoyalFan]

It's Paul Walsh isn't it?

Tony Gale.

[akranes]

If Carricho is supposed to be playing in defensive mid, he's guilty of moving too high up the pitch.

Perhaps his thinking is our defence seem intent on lumping it aimlessly up the pitch most of the time than the easy short pass he might get on the ball a bit more..

I think that is what is happening...

[Royalupnorth]

If Carricho is supposed to be playing in defensive mid, he's guilty of moving too high up the pitch.

Perhaps his thinking is our defence seem intent on lumping it aimlessly up the pitch most of the time than the easy short pass he might get on the ball a bit more..

His job isn't to go up and score, its to sweep the midfield. And allow McAnuff to go further up the field.