by From Despair To Where? » 21 Aug 2023 12:15
by Snowball » 21 Aug 2023 12:18
Millsy We've had only 2 league wins ffs: one a solitary own goal and one against 10 men. To go from Selles Out to "ok let's give him some more time" (and for me that's on the back of the excellent cup win and him dropping the liability of Holmes+Tmac and less reliance on Carroll) is reasonable. But to suggest anything else at this point is nuts.
But I do agree (and have always said) that it is certainly an exciting situation being in a lower league with young hungry players. I do enjoy it. But that's very different to suggesting we'll finish above 6th this early on.
by Franchise FC » 21 Aug 2023 12:20
South Coast RoyalNathStPaul Certainly has the makings of a much more exciting season. I think going back to the traditional strategy of investing in our youth and seeing them come through and grow will be really interesting to watch. Supporters on the whole will be much more patient because of that too.
I think you are right that the fans are much more likely to be patient with this set of young players than previously because of the years of poor signings from elsewhere.
Where I disagree is with your "traditional strategy of investing in our youth" which is something, apart from the financial aspect, that we have never done and as a club have always been reluctant to give young players many opportunities.
This is the first time in all the years that I have been watching Reading that so many young players have been selected all at once.
This outcome may have arisen accidentally through circumstances but Ferguson at Man Utd (admittedly on a totally different level) was forced to play his kids back in the day and IIRC they did rather well-I'm not expecting a similar return but stability at this level followed by a promotion push within the next couple of years would do.
by CountryRoyal » 21 Aug 2023 12:20
by Snowball » 21 Aug 2023 12:22
From Despair To Where? From what I'm reading, all Leon is saying is let's not get over excited, hence the "recalibrate". It's a change from 12 months of shite but let's re-establish our baseline before going overboard.
by Franchise FC » 21 Aug 2023 12:25
CountryRoyal Yes this where I’m at. I’m loving a feel good factor which we’ve lacked for so long but the young lads haven’t really set a proper benchmark down for this level yet. A good result/performance on Saturday will really be encouraging.
I’m not really keen on harping on about the Millwall result, impressive in isolation but we all know how easy it is to get dumped out of the cup against lower league opposition.
by YorkshireRoyal99 » 21 Aug 2023 12:26
CountryRoyal Yes this where I’m at. I’m loving a feel good factor which we’ve lacked for so long but the young lads haven’t really set a proper benchmark down for this level yet. A good result/performance on Saturday will really be encouraging.
I’m not really keen on harping on about the Millwall result, impressive in isolation but we all know how easy it is to get dumped out of the cup against lower league opposition.
by Snowball » 21 Aug 2023 12:28
Franchise FCCountryRoyal Yes this where I’m at. I’m loving a feel good factor which we’ve lacked for so long but the young lads haven’t really set a proper benchmark down for this level yet. A good result/performance on Saturday will really be encouraging.
I’m not really keen on harping on about the Millwall result, impressive in isolation but we all know how easy it is to get dumped out of the cup against lower league opposition.
Whilst the 'dumping' statement is true, there's very few times when a lower league, almost youth side, dump out a close to full strength higher division club by four goals
(Cue someone finding the Ronalds beating Man Utd )
by Snowflake Royal » 21 Aug 2023 12:43
by Franchise FC » 21 Aug 2023 12:51
Snowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
by Brogue » 21 Aug 2023 12:56
NewCorkSeth What kind of player is Vickers? I havent been able to watch any games.
by Snowball » 21 Aug 2023 12:57
Franchise FCSnowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
It's ridiculously early to be calling any position at all.
Where were we towards the end of September last year ?
by Snowflake Royal » 21 Aug 2023 13:01
Franchise FCSnowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
It's ridiculously early to be calling any position at all.
Where were we towards the end of September last year ?
by Franchise FC » 21 Aug 2023 13:03
Snowflake RoyalFranchise FCSnowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
It's ridiculously early to be calling any position at all.
Where were we towards the end of September last year ?
In the mix for POs. Which is my point.
by Snowflake Royal » 21 Aug 2023 13:03
SnowballFranchise FCSnowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
It's ridiculously early to be calling any position at all.
Where were we towards the end of September last year ?
Bookies have us at 3-1 for top six
by Franchise FC » 21 Aug 2023 13:04
SnowballFranchise FCSnowflake Royal It's the talk of top six etc that's daft. We've played 4 games.
Enjoy the games, but keep your feet in the ground and check back on expectations after 10 games. Which tbf most people do.
We narrowly lost 2 and we were going to be L2 for some, then we narrowly win 2 and the Academy lads will get the Play Offs.
It's ridiculously early to be calling any position at all.
Where were we towards the end of September last year ?
Bookies have us at 3-1 for top six
by Hound » 21 Aug 2023 13:07
by Snowball » 21 Aug 2023 13:32
Hound Too much off the pitch noise to get too optimistic as well
Dai sorts himself out, pays the tax, pays the wages, pays the 125% - allows us to bring in 2 more quality players
Vs
Dai screws up again, can’t sign anyone else, lose another 3 points, fan unrest, players pissed off.
And let’s be honest which is more likely based on current form?
If it was scenario 1 then I’d back us for top 7. Who knows with 2.
by blythspartan » 21 Aug 2023 13:55
by leon » 21 Aug 2023 14:05
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