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by Caskeys Lovechild
13 Feb 2022 01:12
Forum: The Team
Topic: Derby to file a law suit against us if we finish above them.
Replies: 49
Views: 6859

Re: Derby to file a law suit against us if we finish above them.

It’s pretty easy to counter this. We f***ed up - got hit with a penalty, which was reduced for compliance and working closely with the EFL to allow them to steer the ship. Derby f***ed, denied it, pretended they hadn’t, hid it, failed to comply with any of the EFL’s requests, worked actively against...
by Caskeys Lovechild
21 Sep 2021 14:55
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: RUMOUR - Points deduction
Replies: 7
Views: 2843

Re: RUMOUR - Points deduction

So many other clubs who have breached the FFP rules and faced zero sanctions over the last few years - yet we do it and we’re immediately bent over and told to brace ourselves. Whilst I’m sure we’re banged to rights, handing out points deductions just after a pandemic seems a bit pointless - my unde...
by Caskeys Lovechild
22 Nov 2019 15:08
Forum: The Team
Topic: If Reading didn’t exist
Replies: 63
Views: 15652

Re: If Reading didn’t exist

it would be Brentford for me. My Grandfathers team, and much like us 5-10 years ago.
by Caskeys Lovechild
03 Aug 2019 10:24
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: New Kit - Megastore status -3rd August
Replies: 2
Views: 1932

New Kit - Megastore status -3rd August

10:00am - megastore not too busy compared to the way it will likely be by about lunchtime- but still a big queue for printing. If your child is under 7, they do not have any kits which will fit. Those are apparently 2 weeks away (so much for the new supplier being ready to go, and more reliable than...
by Caskeys Lovechild
30 Jul 2019 13:39
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Joao Virginia
Replies: 123
Views: 41375

Re: CONFIMRED - Joao Virginia

The second goal is a decent hit, dips and is always going away from him. I am not sure you would get a similar type goal from most Championship players. It also took a significant deflection - it was going centrally off his boot. Edit: also for Ian's benefit. I was surprised too by the implosion on...
by Caskeys Lovechild
30 Jul 2019 13:34
Forum: The Team
Topic: My time at Reading FC Academy
Replies: 40
Views: 13487

Re: My time at Reading FC Academy

Chelsea produce more professional footballers, of a higher quality, than Reading. . Historically, you're quite correct. However, history means absolutely nothing in junior football - you're investing in what you think the situation will be like, in 10,12,14 years time, when they're potentially read...
by Caskeys Lovechild
30 Jul 2019 11:44
Forum: The Team
Topic: My time at Reading FC Academy
Replies: 40
Views: 13487

Re: My time at Reading FC Academy

It's fascinating really. The development you see with these kids from the RFC development centres is excellent. My eldest did U7 development last term, and will step to U8 Advanced next term. I don't care if he doesn't make it - as long as he loves every minute of the experience, then I'm good. Look...
by Caskeys Lovechild
26 Mar 2018 23:50
Forum: The Team
Topic: Reading or England?
Replies: 65
Views: 12416

Re: Reading or England?

Club over country for me. Would rather see Reading win the championship in the style of 2005/06, on the basis that it would be really rather good to experience it without being drunk out of my skull for the last 10 games of the season :lol: A CL win would indicate that we'd been promoted, and done w...
by Caskeys Lovechild
23 Jan 2018 13:43
Forum: The Team
Topic: Madjeski and Howe
Replies: 79
Views: 26189

Re: Madjeski and Howe

LOL at supporting Reading when we were in the prem would be deemed as glory hunting - jumpin on the band wagon more fitting. I see the sentiment though. But i feel its how a a lot of clubs are being run now, unless you have a football fan owner who just enjoys the game. Our recent investors probabl...
by Caskeys Lovechild
22 Jan 2018 11:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Madjeski and Howe
Replies: 79
Views: 26189

Re: Madjeski and Howe

The club has died, at the request of the new breed of fan. "Where's the money gone?" "McDermott out" "You should have paid through the nose for journeyman shite when we were in the premier league" The logic of sacking McDermott (the first time) was absolutely non existe...
by Caskeys Lovechild
22 Jan 2018 11:24
Forum: The Team
Topic: Madjeski and Howe
Replies: 79
Views: 26189

Re: Madjeski and Howe

3points Apparently Howe and Gourlay really don’t get on. I guess I’m not surprised


That'll be because Howe knows how this football club should be run, and the ways which have brought us success.
And Gourlay thinks the answer is to throw money at the problem.
by Caskeys Lovechild
25 Oct 2017 12:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: Balls
Replies: 16
Views: 6401

Re: Balls

Tilehurstsouthbank Hate to state he obvious, but it hasn't stopped a bucket load of goals being scored in the EFL this season so far. Suggest Pep is being a bit precious over this.


.....Mostly against us :roll:
by Caskeys Lovechild
02 Oct 2017 14:56
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Who could replace Stam?
Replies: 602
Views: 129128

Re: Theoretical: Sack Stam and replace with ...?

There is only one logical answer. Neil Warnock. Track record of getting unfancied teams promoted, galvanises struggling squads, plays a more direct style that our supporters seem to want and has worked wonders at Cardiff. I know he is a controversial and polorising figure but I think if he's the ma...
by Caskeys Lovechild
13 Sep 2017 10:31
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Brentford (a) sponsored by the search for Reading's first half goal
Replies: 100
Views: 31797

Re: MATCHWATCH : Brentford (a) sponsored by the search for Reading's first half goal

Suspect this is a mauling waiting to happen....
Yay! :shock:
by Caskeys Lovechild
16 Aug 2014 11:00
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Sean Morrison signs for Cardiff
Replies: 596
Views: 92151

Re: CONFIMRED - Sean Morrison signs for Cardiff

This is another master stroke by Hammond. How much money has this bloke made, over and above the valuations of our players in the last 10 years? I liked the lad...but 3-4million quid for a defender who can't keep a constant 90 mins of concentration? That's stunning business.... I hope they've stipul...
by Caskeys Lovechild
14 Aug 2014 01:50
Forum: The Team
Topic: Ipswich prediction thread
Replies: 46
Views: 13104

Re: Ipswich prediction thread

Reading 4-0 Ipswich

Just in time for the club to say we're strong enough to mount a challenge and to ignore obvious weaknesses....

Expect to lose the following 10 games and be bottom by Xmas.

/rosetintedglassesmode
by Caskeys Lovechild
28 May 2014 13:28
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Adkins back to Southampton ?
Replies: 62
Views: 17696

Re: Adkins back to Southampton ?

I didn't/don't like Adkins. But, unsteadying the ship further at this point, is suicide - the business side is screwed, that much is clear - we need stability in the management in order to stop us from disappearing into Pompeyland. As others have said - be careful what you wish for - Adkins IS a bel...
by Caskeys Lovechild
07 Apr 2014 10:34
Forum: The Team
Topic: If we get there will you go?
Replies: 114
Views: 19894

Re: If we get there will you go?

The law of averages dictates that if we get to the final, it's got to be our turn to win it. Winning at Wembley would be incredible.

IN.
by Caskeys Lovechild
24 Feb 2014 01:28
Forum: The Team
Topic: Bus From The Game - Blackburn
Replies: 39
Views: 9028

Re: Bus From The Game - Blackburn

It seems that no matter how long he hangs around for he will never recognise/accept that English professional football does not and will not operate according to his Auto-Trader rules of business. Football may be a business but it is not a business as Madejski knows it. 7 Top 6 finishes in the last...
by Caskeys Lovechild
18 Feb 2014 19:57
Forum: The Team
Topic: 2 for 1 Thread - Forster-Caskey pages 1-4 / Racism page 4
Replies: 116
Views: 31430

Re: Forster-Caskey

Ello....what's going on in 'ere then? Do we REALLY need a thread all about me? :|
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