The first half was defensively woeful from the central pairing, and Griffin can take his share of the blame for the opener for completely misreading the initial cross. Then just a comedy of errors, ball falls to Weimann who iirc took two or three stabs at it before getting it right. Maybe Harte had a hand in the slashing, can't remember, although collectively the defence needs to take a look at themselves for that. Watford were so on top at that stage it was unreal, and their quite superb counter attack which led to Graham's header four or five minutes later was a joy - if Arsenal had done that against Barcelona everyone would be purring. The only thing missing was the finish. By the half hour mark we could and should have been two or three down, but then suddenly out of nothing Legs produces a moment of magic and has Loach scrambling, and the last ten were all Reading with decent attacking play and were a little unfortunate (only a little mind) not to go in level.

Second half, after their 'keeper's howler, well it just resorted to classic Reading v Watford midtable clash didn't it? A lot of huff and puff from both sides, again Reading were maybe a little unlucky not to nick a second but you always felt that Watford were capable of prising open our back four at any moment.
Handbags Harris

How on earth those defenders have maintained their places is beyond me. Mills trying an overhead clearance made it look like we were watching a circus display. He has no connection whatsoever with Ivar, who I'm sorry, but has completely passed it. Great servant to the club but times change and you have to put out your best 11. The funny thing is that we have a premiership centre back sitting on the bench week in week out who, is great in the tackle, brings the ball out of the defence, and hasn't put a step wrong apart from i think 1 dodgy pass back this season. I do hope McDermott now realises the errors in his backline and plays Zurab alongside a fit again Pearce.
Jeffers217

Is it just me or are Reading looking jaded? The present constipated inability to win games despite the fact that they're there for the taking reminds me of the condition of the side in the second half of Coppell's last season. For this reason I'd like to see changes, but not, as has been suggested, blindly towards youth. Players who've been mainly out of the team might be given a run (Tabb, Pearce, Cummings) because they should be less jaded and more motivated, while some of our regulars might benefit from being rested rather than played into the ground. Just trotting out much the same lineup for a series of largely meaningless games would seem unhelpful to me. It's not often a manager has a chance to experiment with his team without too much risk. Some of the new boys--Manset, Williams, Morrison--might benefit from a run out too.
facaldaqui

The result gives Reading their first Championship win in six, while Millwall - now with only one win in five - drop to 11th. It took the hosts only three minutes to seize the advantage, Long's industrious run leading to a cross which made its way to Hunt, who applied a cool finish. The visitors sounded their first warning soon after when former Reading man James Henry's right-footed corner found Tamika Mkandawire in space, but the imposing defender's header comfortably cleared the bar. It was not long before Henry was causing problems again for his old side with another set-piece delivery into the heart of the box which the Royals struggled to clear. Hamer Bouazza stole possession but his subsequent shot could not find a path through the crowded penalty area. Shaun Cummings then missed a glorious chance to double the hosts' lead just before the break when he blazed over from close range following good set-up play from Jobi McAnuff. The Lions were giving as good as they got but were almost punished for a lapse in concentration when McAnuff slipped in Andy Griffin down the flank, only for his cross to be taken by Millwall goalkeeper David Forde with a host of Reading players looking to pounce. Harris was introduced at the break and it took him only 30 seconds to make an impact. Abdou clipped the ball through for the veteran striker to volley across goal and into the far corner. The 33-year-old put an end to his run of 16 games without a goal when he netted against Middlesbrough at the weekend, and he was back in the thick of the action again moments later when Griffin had to get in a last-ditch block to deny him from close range. But with Millwall beginning to enjoy the ascendancy, Reading hit them with a swift counter-attack to reclaim the lead. Hunt swung in the cross and Long showed superb composure to drill it home from the edge of the box. Millwall continued to press for the equaliser, but Harris was frustrated by an offside flag when he appeared to be through on goal. Top scorer Steve Morison continued to assert his authority on the home side's defence with some good hold-up play but his lay-off for Liam Trotter proved wayward.
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