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by JR
03 May 2025 22:51
Forum: The Team
Topic: Squad for 2025-2026
Replies: 780
Views: 163850

Re: Squad for 2025-2026

Yiadom showed today as a sub why we should offer him a contract.

Changed the game and lifted us for a period through his attacking threat and commitment.

We lack players to get the fans excited through passion or mercurial brilliance and he is one that does (through the former of course).
by JR
29 Mar 2025 17:13
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Peterborough United (h)
Replies: 82
Views: 10769

Re: MATCHWATCH : Peterborough United (h)

That was brilliant today. Cracking entertainment and could have been many more at both ends. Break definitely helped as came out with pace and intent. Some lovely football played at times and some great team moves. Saves / blocks from overhead and Savage volley were top drawer also. Credit to the ma...
by JR
11 Mar 2025 22:06
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)
Replies: 171
Views: 38448

Re: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)

Fantastic performance - on it from the start and dominated the first half without creating much. What was most impressive was we came out second half and went again and got our rewards. Also coped well with one of the most pathetic refereeing decisions there has ever been at the Mad Stad. Well done ...
by JR
11 Mar 2025 21:37
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)
Replies: 171
Views: 38448

Re: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)

Shows the ref up as clueless bully picking on the youngster
by JR
11 Mar 2025 21:33
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)
Replies: 171
Views: 38448

Re: MATCHWATCH : Wrexham (h)

Pepe the Horseman Sorry in advance for jinxing it, but this ref has been pretty decent so far.


Hmm……ridiculous sending off.
by JR
04 Mar 2025 23:43
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Exeter City (h)
Replies: 94
Views: 21538

Re: MATCHWATCH : Exeter City (h)

Not sure how we kept a clean sheet in the middle of that second half - was quite exciting in its own way. Started pretty well, and Savage and Wareham looked great, but all faded as Exeter worked us out. On the plus side, it’s a good trait to scrape a draw when we’re second best and if we keep averag...
by JR
15 Feb 2025 23:51
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Rotherham United (h)
Replies: 101
Views: 48269

Re: MATCHWATCH : Rotherham United (h)

We've had some shit decisions go against us this season so today was definitely an example of the old cliche of them evening out over a season. The decision to rule out Mbengue's OG is as bad as any I've seen, and the winning penalty was so soft after all the stonewallers we've been denied. It’s po...
by JR
15 Feb 2025 23:45
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Rotherham United (h)
Replies: 101
Views: 48269

Re: MATCHWATCH : Rotherham United (h)

Saw this point on twitter and agree, but can anyone tell me or explain why Reading fans have this exhausting habit of screaming about the ball placement at the corner flag? In the second half all I heard around me were screams to "get on with it!" And real urgency to try to win. Then at t...
by JR
12 Feb 2025 00:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Shrewsbury Town (h)
Replies: 119
Views: 45462

Re: MATCHWATCH : Shrewsbury Town (h)

Saw it twice on replay from different angles, a dive in my opinion, but appreciate it’s all about opinions. One thing I think we all agree on was this it was a dreadful performance It's never a dive at any angle. Blackman grabs his foot. This. you could argue that WiFi overran the ball but it was a...
by JR
13 Jan 2025 20:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: Confimred - Selles to Hull
Replies: 208
Views: 86934

Re: Confimred - Selles to Hull

Theo Walcott just said on Monday Night Club on 5Live that it shows how good a manager Ruben Selles is that Reading are now struggling since he left.

Er Theo, we are further clear of 7th then we were when he quit…….
by JR
12 Jan 2025 23:24
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Stadium
Replies: 18
Views: 15549

Re: Stadium

When it is slow it is typically human error rather than system error.

Can guarantee 1 in 4 people in a queue don’t know / understand how to scan their ticket / phone.
by JR
11 Jan 2025 23:27
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Burnley (h)
Replies: 168
Views: 30730

Re: MATCHWATCH : Burnley (h)

Good effort from the lads. They fought well, but ultimately tired out and the substitutions were always going to tip the balance back in Burnley's favour. All our subs were academy lads, whilst they were bringing first team players off the bench. Disappointed to be out of the competition, but the b...
by JR
14 Dec 2024 21:22
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Blackpool (h)
Replies: 130
Views: 40039

Re: MATCHWATCH : Blackpool (h)

I know it was a bad performance and result, and the timing of it is poor. But to be honest, it's exactly the same sort of poor performance and result we've seen under Selles when we come up against a big, strong, quick, physical side that's organised in defence. These are the sides we struggle agai...
by JR
14 Dec 2024 17:37
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Blackpool (h)
Replies: 130
Views: 40039

Re: MATCHWATCH : Blackpool (h)

That was bad. Outfought throughout the 90 by a physically stronger Blackpool team who were on it throughout. Felt like they always had extra players on the pitch. Seemed we were short of attacking ideas and we don’t have anyone that can excite by taking it past players. I only think we should have g...
by JR
04 Dec 2024 18:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: Confimred - Selles to Hull
Replies: 208
Views: 86934

Re: Rumour - Selles to Cardiff or Hull

Us fans are not allowed to enjoy being a Reading supporter for that long are we.

The euphoria of last night followed by the despair of today.

This will lead to a mass exodus and asset stripping in January, followed by a slide towards the bottom.
by JR
03 Dec 2024 21:02
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)
Replies: 172
Views: 31602

Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)

Lifeless down the left and generally lack pace. A bit too much is on Elliott to add the moment of genius and he’s chosen the wrong option more often than not. Look solid at the back. Enjoy watching Wing quarterback but fear it reduces his goalscoring potential. Interestingly it’s clearly a tactical ...
by JR
03 Dec 2024 20:59
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)
Replies: 172
Views: 31602

Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)

Greatwesternline
bcubed This ref seems like one of those who thinks it's all about him


He's done nothing wrong all game.


There was one funny moment where Mbengue kicked it out for a corner and he gave a throw. Mbengue struggled not to give it away laughing.
by JR
03 Dec 2024 20:56
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)
Replies: 172
Views: 31602

Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)

Greatwesternline Are some people posting on here at the game? How do you ever get signal?


5G in the Dolan
by JR
03 Dec 2024 19:42
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)
Replies: 172
Views: 31602

Re: MATCHWATCH : Cambridge United (h)

I'm a bit concerned about this one given a sizable number of first team players made much bigger appearances on Saturday than we would've liked - particularly the two who came off the bench at half-time. 120 - Garcia 76 - Akande 75 - Craig; Savage 60 - Campbell; Wing 47 - Dorsett 45 - Camara; Ellio...
by JR
02 Dec 2024 22:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Most ever losses in the FA Cup?
Replies: 38
Views: 9538

Re: Most ever losses in the FA Cup?

Incidentally I have a relation who posed the quiz question "Which club has the most wins in the FA Cup?". I believe the answer to be a non league club but have yet to work out which one. Anyone have any ideas? Kettering Town must be in contention. Found out from highlights today that they...
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