Reading FC Match Report: 2023/2024 Season - League One
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Reading: K Ehibhationham (45), K Ehibhationham (57)
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| Reading FC: League One 2023/2024 |
Post Match Fans' Opinion
Sutekh
Well that's a first! The first time that I've seen Reading play entertaining and effortful football at home in a league game in almost a decade.
Great to have a bunch of youngsters playing with a bit of belief and confidence and not frightened to try things. Absolute credit to Selles for also getting the message across about what a forward pass is.
WiFi unlucky not to get the senior first hat-trick, the Professor worked really hard but perhaps a bit too hard - he should have scored himself and should have put it on a plate for two or three others but I'm sure that end product will appear eventually and when it does, watch out!
Knibbs did superbly for the first half hour and managed to cost Stevenage a man as a result, Carson was a much better left back than we've been used to over the last couple of seasons and though he dropped a couple of clangers (which he probably wouldn't have done with more experience) the team worked hard to cover it.
My motm was Mbengue, thought he was outstanding and his pace was causing immense trouble down the right, trouble was it caused him problems too and he had to depart with cramp but at least he should be back for the next battle.
Word for Selles to, very animated on the touchline and very shouty, seemed permanently annoyed. Hoping that's a good thing as he certainly seems to be a considerable step up on the dreadful waste of time spent under Gomes, Clement, Paunovic and Ince.
Finally the central defensive partnership was excellent and they look so much better than Holmes and McIntyre or anything we've seen in recent years, that said I expect them to have their first real challenge of the season at Exeter next week so hope they keep working on their partnership and that they may become a bit like their namesake:
Great to have a bunch of youngsters playing with a bit of belief and confidence and not frightened to try things. Absolute credit to Selles for also getting the message across about what a forward pass is.
WiFi unlucky not to get the senior first hat-trick, the Professor worked really hard but perhaps a bit too hard - he should have scored himself and should have put it on a plate for two or three others but I'm sure that end product will appear eventually and when it does, watch out!
Knibbs did superbly for the first half hour and managed to cost Stevenage a man as a result, Carson was a much better left back than we've been used to over the last couple of seasons and though he dropped a couple of clangers (which he probably wouldn't have done with more experience) the team worked hard to cover it.
My motm was Mbengue, thought he was outstanding and his pace was causing immense trouble down the right, trouble was it caused him problems too and he had to depart with cramp but at least he should be back for the next battle.
Word for Selles to, very animated on the touchline and very shouty, seemed permanently annoyed. Hoping that's a good thing as he certainly seems to be a considerable step up on the dreadful waste of time spent under Gomes, Clement, Paunovic and Ince.
Finally the central defensive partnership was excellent and they look so much better than Holmes and McIntyre or anything we've seen in recent years, that said I expect them to have their first real challenge of the season at Exeter next week so hope they keep working on their partnership and that they may become a bit like their namesake:
Snowflake Royal
Elliott and Mukairu looked to have some quality about them in their cameos.
Couple of good saves from Button. Abbey and Carson were off the very high standard they set themselves but still decent. Binden comfortable. Mbengue good.
Savage had a few wobbles but good. Hutch was solid. Knibbs and Camara bring bags of enthusiasm, running and pace. Ehib and Vickers work well together. Great to see Kelv bag some goals.
Azeez was involved plenty but continues to fluff his lines. Solid cameos from Yiadom and McIntyre.
We were close to engineering our own downfall a few times with poor attempts to play out. Stevenage were a physical and niggly side, and probably deserved a second yellow at some point, I do think the onethey got was a bit on the harsh side tho.
Concerned that there were clear signs to take Knibbs and Mbengue off earlier and we ignored them for both.
Couple of good saves from Button. Abbey and Carson were off the very high standard they set themselves but still decent. Binden comfortable. Mbengue good.
Savage had a few wobbles but good. Hutch was solid. Knibbs and Camara bring bags of enthusiasm, running and pace. Ehib and Vickers work well together. Great to see Kelv bag some goals.
Azeez was involved plenty but continues to fluff his lines. Solid cameos from Yiadom and McIntyre.
We were close to engineering our own downfall a few times with poor attempts to play out. Stevenage were a physical and niggly side, and probably deserved a second yellow at some point, I do think the onethey got was a bit on the harsh side tho.
Concerned that there were clear signs to take Knibbs and Mbengue off earlier and we ignored them for both.
Ark Royal
There will be sterner tests to come, but Bindon looked as impressive a centre back I have seen since Dariusz Wdowczyk. So calm and collected on the ball and rarely went to ground. A burgeoning partnership with Abbey promises much. Will be a good test for them both at Exeter next week.
Wifi deserved a hat-trick; Azeez is still all buzz and no end product; Mbengue great down the right until the cramps; Hutchinson was quietly effective and the full 90+ minutes will do him good; Mukairu did well and expect him to start next week instead of Knibbs if the injury is worse than expected. Finally, very very impressed with Elliott in his brief cameo. Could have a real diamond there.
Nice to leave the stadium with a smile on the face again. The kids are alright!
Wifi deserved a hat-trick; Azeez is still all buzz and no end product; Mbengue great down the right until the cramps; Hutchinson was quietly effective and the full 90+ minutes will do him good; Mukairu did well and expect him to start next week instead of Knibbs if the injury is worse than expected. Finally, very very impressed with Elliott in his brief cameo. Could have a real diamond there.
Nice to leave the stadium with a smile on the face again. The kids are alright!
Royal_jimmy
Regardless of the opposition who have started the season well to be fair to them it's nice to get back to back wins and Kelvin E to get among the goals.
This team is definitely one to watch. Could be a championship side in a couple of years if it keeps improving. Lots to improve up front and hopefully Sam Smith can do a great job there scoring once back fit.
This team is definitely one to watch. Could be a championship side in a couple of years if it keeps improving. Lots to improve up front and hopefully Sam Smith can do a great job there scoring once back fit.
RoyalBlue
Fully agree. We have enough injury issues without the medical/management staff being reckless like that. Absolutely no reason, particularly given the state of the game, that both could not have been subbed a lot earlier. If the players are insisting they are OK, despite them clearly having had an issue, then the medics have to step up and make the call in the best interests of club, team and player.
Millsy
Only 2-0 against Stevenage with 10 men? Just kidding you can only play what's in front of you and that sounds like it was a comprehensive win. Well done to the boys and well done to Selles. Not least for having the balls to be the first manager in forever to realise Holmes+Tmac have been the centre of total shit for several seasons.
Well done Selles keep it up. Noone is bigger than Reading FC.
Well done Selles keep it up. Noone is bigger than Reading FC.
PieEater
It was nice watching the end of the game without the hanging on feeling, as Sutekh says it's years since we've had a comfortable win.
That said we looked solid and hats off to Selles -we really don't need last years first team to hold our own in this league.
Just wondering now if the trains will work out for Exeter.
That said we looked solid and hats off to Selles -we really don't need last years first team to hold our own in this league.
Just wondering now if the trains will work out for Exeter.
Esteban
Good performance today, despite Stevenage doing their best to bully us. I don't mind that though, we'll come up against plenty of very physical sides in this league and we have to get used to it.
Hutch made a difference coming into the side and nobody played badly. Ben Elliott looks a player, at one point he played a lovely reverse pass that caught out the Stevenage defence and put us in on the keeper. Looking forward to seeing him play a bigger part in coming matches.
Mebengue or Ehibhationmahn motm for me. Special mention for Button though, who made two sharp saves at crucial times.
Finally, Azeez continues to frustrate. Got everything except an end product. Really hope it clicks for him soon, he could be a good player if he can put everything together and I'd love for him to do it
Hutch made a difference coming into the side and nobody played badly. Ben Elliott looks a player, at one point he played a lovely reverse pass that caught out the Stevenage defence and put us in on the keeper. Looking forward to seeing him play a bigger part in coming matches.
Mebengue or Ehibhationmahn motm for me. Special mention for Button though, who made two sharp saves at crucial times.
Finally, Azeez continues to frustrate. Got everything except an end product. Really hope it clicks for him soon, he could be a good player if he can put everything together and I'd love for him to do it
Gunny Fishcake
Well done the kids, another great result and a tremendous performance. In the last twenty mins you could almost feel the confidence flooding back to the players who once again gave it their all. I thought Vickers had a great game and looks an exciting prospect. We will only get better , we’ll probably lose more than we win, but carry on with this effort, mindset and confidence I’m sure we’ll comfortably finish mid table . Can’t remember the last time I enjoyed a game as much and indeed time at the Mad Stad for a long time
blythspartan
The red card obviously helped, but that was the most comfortable I have felt watching us play football in ages. Maybe Blackburn at home last season too.
Ehib is definitely developing and has all the attributes to become a very good striker. I would also like to see J Clarke given a chance once fully fit.
It was a good solid team performance today. I am expecting some ups and downs but I just feel these lads will give everything even in defeat.
Selles is talking about 2 additional signings so I am hoping Bowen and co can do their magic. I don’t want to get too carried away, but if this all goes well for the next couple of years this group of players could be running teams ragged in the Championship.
Ehib is definitely developing and has all the attributes to become a very good striker. I would also like to see J Clarke given a chance once fully fit.
It was a good solid team performance today. I am expecting some ups and downs but I just feel these lads will give everything even in defeat.
Selles is talking about 2 additional signings so I am hoping Bowen and co can do their magic. I don’t want to get too carried away, but if this all goes well for the next couple of years this group of players could be running teams ragged in the Championship.
NewCorkSeth
small, fast, excellent dribbler, always looking to turn and run through defenders.
Along with the rest of the team being fast and always looking to turn defenders, I can see a lot more red cards against us this season
And hes playing as an actual Striker? Like in a support role? Just seems wild that he made this step up and everyone is impressed.
Millsy
But he lost every game in preseason and the first two league games so he must be shit right?
You going to own your shit or pretend it never happened.
The Ian Royal method.
Ian being childish shocker. He’s probably deflecting attention from his staunch defence of the ‘mighty’ Holmes + Tmac partnership over the years, which brought us down.
But it’s true I ripped the piss out of P6L6. Then he went and got a 4-0 result against a superior champ side. Not league game but can’t be ignored, that was awesome. Yes even Taxi got a 4-0 result iirc but tbf Selles deserves more time and support for now.
John Madejski's Wallet
small, fast, excellent dribbler, always looking to turn and run through defenders.
Along with the rest of the team being fast and always looking to turn defenders, I can see a lot more red cards against us this season
And hes playing as an actual Striker? Like in a support role? Just seems wild that he made this step up and everyone is impressed.
Yeah proper big man, small man strike partnership
Mad that he's stepped up from the <18s straight into the first and looks comfortable
NewCorkSeth
And hes playing as an actual Striker? Like in a support role? Just seems wild that he made this step up and everyone is impressed.
Yeah proper big man, small man strike partnership
Mad that he's stepped up from the <18s straight into the first and looks comfortable
Saw someone say he wasnt even a regular for either of our youth teams for most of last season?
Chameleon
If we get that Hutchinson for the rest of the year we'll be in a very good place. Having him and Button as old heads to calm down the kids who all have a massive clanger in them (expected given their experience) will be important.
Credit goes to Bowen being allowed to implement a plan. While Selles is doing decently so far recruiting a manager whose philosophy is in lockstep with the junior teams pre-existing style of play is the only reason we're in this position.
Elliott and Mukairu look like a pair of very sharp signings based off yesterday.
Credit goes to Bowen being allowed to implement a plan. While Selles is doing decently so far recruiting a manager whose philosophy is in lockstep with the junior teams pre-existing style of play is the only reason we're in this position.
Elliott and Mukairu look like a pair of very sharp signings based off yesterday.
Royals and Racers
Yeah proper big man, small man strike partnership
Mad that he's stepped up from the <18s straight into the first and looks comfortable
Saw someone say he wasnt even a regular for either of our youth teams for most of last season?
Not sure anyone said that. He played 25 matches for the U18’s and scored 5 goals and he also played just the 6 games for the U21’s.
This League One game took place 592 days ago in the 2023/2024 season.