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by glenroyal
15 Jul 2023 11:23
Forum: The Team
Topic: #SellBeforeWeDai (to someone fit and proper)“ supporters action group
Replies: 2646
Views: 1797783

Re: “ Sell before we Dai “ supporters action group v2.1

Some attention now from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jul/14/reading-mess-men-women-relegated-squad-part-time Ah yes, just posted this in the STAR section. Paula much quoted. (Missed it here.) FWIW - I still support a campaign that gets the club in a state to be sellable t...
by glenroyal
15 Jul 2023 11:15
Forum: STAR (Supporters' Trust At Reading)
Topic: Judgement Day
Replies: 12
Views: 6327

Re: Judgement Day

Great piece (seemingly) based on an interview with Paula in the Grauniad.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -part-time
by glenroyal
13 Jul 2023 13:58
Forum: The Team
Topic: Transfer Embargo Lifted
Replies: 18
Views: 2670

Re: Transfer Embargo Lifted

Brogue
Hi Glen good to have you back, The Rock or con air BTW?


Ha. I wasn't planning to catch-up on all the in-jokes :-)
by glenroyal
13 Jul 2023 13:40
Forum: The Team
Topic: Transfer Embargo Lifted
Replies: 18
Views: 2670

Transfer Embargo Lifted

(Apologies - I've obviously lost the knack of interacting with HNA, but I can't see any thread since yesterday where this is mentioned?)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66174548
Good news?
by glenroyal
11 Jul 2023 16:01
Forum: The Team
Topic: HMRC Winding up petition/order
Replies: 397
Views: 62586

Re: HMRC Winding up petition/order

I see the BBC posted a profile of Dai Yongge this morning. Clearly no real interest in running a football club, just a passing fad, more money than sense or ethics. Given the personal wealth - assuming it's real - I don't see why the club couldn't just be offered for sale with the existing debts pa...
by glenroyal
11 Jul 2023 12:55
Forum: The Team
Topic: HMRC Winding up petition/order
Replies: 397
Views: 62586

Re: HMRC Winding up petition/order

I see the BBC posted a profile of Dai Yongge this morning. Clearly no real interest in running a football club, just a passing fad, more money than sense or ethics. Given the personal wealth - assuming it's real - I don't see why the club couldn't just be offered for sale with the existing debts pai...
by glenroyal
30 Jun 2023 12:45
Forum: The Team
Topic: If The Worst Happens - The Phoenix Club
Replies: 70
Views: 6328

Re: If The Worst Happens - The Phoenix Club

NathStPaul
Green
Pepe the Horseman Love this x

+1. Supporters club called the Tin Pots.

I kinda want us to go out of business so this idea can come to fruition.


"The BBC has contacted Reading for comment but they are yet to respond."
by glenroyal
27 Jun 2023 14:53
Forum: The Team
Topic: HMRC Winding up petition/order
Replies: 397
Views: 62586

Re: HMRC Winding up petition/order

genome Nowhere to be seen on the BBC Sport football page. No-one gives a fcuk, do they?


Lol!
glenroyal https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66031836
by glenroyal
27 Jun 2023 13:59
Forum: The Team
Topic: HMRC Winding up petition/order
Replies: 397
Views: 62586

Re: HMRC Winding up petition/order

by glenroyal
31 Mar 2022 17:27
Forum: The Team
Topic: Next Reading Manager
Replies: 968
Views: 350828

Re: Next Reading Manager

I’d be happy with ainsworth, but would like to see how ince develops. Who knows maybe ince will work out. But you can’t miss what a fine job ainsworth has done with Wycombe on a shoestring budget against some big teams. Ainsworth, yes that's a good call but has to be Parky for me and the SM of all ...
by glenroyal
06 Feb 2022 11:28
Forum: The Team
Topic: How bad would relegation be?
Replies: 192
Views: 19034

Re: How bad would relegation be?

I don't think it could be much worse than it is now, major clear-out & refresh might not be all bad.

(That said, odds of not being relegated not looking good anyway - 4 teams avoiding the 3 drop slots, with 2 win gap above?)
by glenroyal
16 Jan 2022 14:17
Forum: The Team
Topic: Liam moore
Replies: 577
Views: 68967

Re: Liam moore

As well as the club statement, I think Laurent's post-match media comment yesterday is significant:

"We need to grow up as a team and individuals ..."

There's clearly more to Moore's side of the story, but whoever is "at fault" it's affecting the squad's chances.
by glenroyal
17 May 2021 11:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: Hard to see any progress for the forseeable future
Replies: 2090
Views: 154212

Re: Hard to see any progress for the forseeable future

As ever it will be the finances that decide our fate.

Under Paunovic this has been one of the more capable and exciting squads in recent years, so many options in starting elevens, but in this post-Madejski era our finances appear to be catching up with us.
by glenroyal
08 Mar 2021 08:40
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Sheffield Wednesday (h)
Replies: 273
Views: 24495

Re: MATCHWATCH : Sheffield Wednesday (h)

Ooof, brave choice not to pick your top scorer for the previous two seasons who adds a different dimension. A lot of brave choices required with this squad though. Yes, I was thinking a luxury to have both Olise and Ejaria ... probably best to think in terms different tactical combinations (inc sub...
by glenroyal
08 Mar 2021 08:33
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Sheffield Wednesday (h)
Replies: 273
Views: 24495

Re: MATCHWATCH : Sheffield Wednesday (h)

It's a real tough call. We've got a quality squad. ..........................Cabral Yiadom, Morrison, McIntyre, Richards ................Rinomhota, Laurent Meite................ Swift....................Olise ............................Joao It's almost impossible to pick. Just look at the players ...
by glenroyal
01 Feb 2021 21:44
Forum: The Team
Topic: Tom Mc - Scotland
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Re: Tom Mc - Scotland

Nameless
No ! TMac has lived in Reading all his life. JMac left Reading in 2001. No connection at all....


Ta.
by glenroyal
01 Feb 2021 12:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: Best player you've ever seen play against us
Replies: 79
Views: 13080

Re: Best player you've ever seen play against us

Hendo Talking about Liverpool actually reminds me of Torres’ hat trick in the league cup game a number of years ago. Seems to get forgotten but he was very good that day.


Ah yes, add that one to my list.
by glenroyal
01 Feb 2021 12:04
Forum: The Team
Topic: Best player you've ever seen play against us
Replies: 79
Views: 13080

Re: Best player you've ever seen play against us

Ronaldo vs Murty sticks in my mind.
(And Gus Poyet in a pre-season friendly I seem to recall)
by glenroyal
01 Feb 2021 11:59
Forum: The Team
Topic: Tom Mc - Scotland
Replies: 20
Views: 2853

Re: Tom Mc - Scotland

Would the Scotland Manager bother to keep up with what Reading and their players are doing at the moment? In case you don't remember his name is Steve Clarke. I think it’s more a question of the Scotland manager keeping up with what Scottish players are doing, but certainly Clark will be very aware...
by glenroyal
01 Feb 2021 11:50
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Bournemouth (h)
Replies: 460
Views: 33795

Re: MATCHWATCH : Bournemouth (h)

Barely interacted with HNA last few seasons ... seen all the televised games this season. Agree with most of this - good when the lowest mark in the starting line-up is 7/10. As we don't do BFTG anymore, here some marks. Raphael 8, wasn`t overly tested but a couple of decent 2nd half saves. Holmes 8...
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