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by Gandalf Presley
02 Jul 2023 00:34
Forum: The Team
Topic: Readings most underrated and overrated players are....
Replies: 90
Views: 7877

Re: Readings most underrated and overrated players are....

Would say near enough every record signing at the time flattered to deceive - Hurlock, Moran, Nogan (post 94/95), Caskey, Butler (slightly unfair but mediocre at best post 00/01), Lita, Seol, Halford, Fae, Pog, Aluko, Puscas...
by Gandalf Presley
02 Mar 2023 07:57
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Points Deduction AGAIN
Replies: 762
Views: 119466

Re: Points Deduction AGAIN

Maybe looking for context/meaning when it doesn't exist but could this part explain ince's agitation in recent interviews. Although the football can be unappealing, has done a good job in the circumstances. However, if in vain due to "oops I did it again" (thanks Britney) then can understa...
by Gandalf Presley
23 Feb 2023 09:19
Forum: The Team
Topic: (Bad) memories of that game in 1995
Replies: 77
Views: 10079

Re: (Bad) memories of that game in 1995

Nothing comes close supporting RFC. Not just the result but a full stop on such a successful period. Would state that the draw against Man City (30 years ago!) was the start. Loved the idea of all the prima donnas having to visit and make do with Elm Park.
by Gandalf Presley
22 Jul 2022 20:24
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Loan rumour - Mamadou Loum
Replies: 94
Views: 17481

Re: Loan rumour - Mamadou Loum

Sound too much of Kia-led move (yet another Portuguese loan). For that reason alone, out.
by Gandalf Presley
17 Jul 2022 10:34
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Next seasons kit choice?
Replies: 5988
Views: 1220284

Re: Next seasons kit choice?

https://bg-so-1.zippyimage.com/2022/07/14/a9d14a6c43f9d8f6550c84bb6a548607.jpg £29 each or £50 for both. Great idea, great designs, but I can't imagine the club will be over the moon, as I imagine many will opt for the cheaper unofficial shirts (and they are a stonkingly good design). Probably righ...
by Gandalf Presley
28 Feb 2022 21:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: Your worst 11 since supporting RFC?
Replies: 123
Views: 16448

Re: Your worst 11 since supporting RFC?

Going to attempt an XI of those yet to be mentioned:

GK - Gary Phillips
RB - Paul Franklin
LB - Steve Swales
CB - Mark Whitlock
CB - Irvin Gernon
RW - Mark Bowen
CM - Chris Seymour
CM - Jimmy Crawford
LW - Mark Reilly
FWD - Mike Conroy
by Gandalf Presley
09 Jan 2022 00:42
Forum: The Team
Topic: Pants Day
Replies: 26
Views: 3317

Re: Pants Day

KITS (Kia Is The Source) day. Shirts from yesteryear on display...
by Gandalf Presley
02 Apr 2021 23:33
Forum: The Team
Topic: Worst ever Reading FC miss
Replies: 48
Views: 7785

Re: Worst ever Reading FC miss

David Leworthy 1990-91 away at Crewe on a freezing cold Friday night on a partly snow covered pitch. We lost 1-0 That whole season, was the worst season ever. We were tediously mediocre until New Year then shambolically shite beyond belief til the end of the season. No surprise really as we were im...
by Gandalf Presley
03 Jan 2021 20:10
Forum: The Team
Topic: Most important player ever?
Replies: 90
Views: 19304

Re: Most important player ever?

Name already mentioned but Shake in 94 /95. At least added 10 points onto the total while the alternative was Simon Sheppard...

More for those of a certain vintage but Kevin Bremner in 86/87; bit part player the season before but exceptional the following year.
by Gandalf Presley
03 Jul 2020 22:54
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Next seasons kit choice?
Replies: 5988
Views: 1220284

Re: Next seasons kit choice?

With RFC being 150 years old next year, surely the club should be erring towards an anniversary shirt. Preferably shirt sponsor free too.
by Gandalf Presley
07 Jan 2020 10:13
Forum: The Team
Topic: FA Cup 19/20
Replies: 210
Views: 49358

Re: FA Cup 19/20

Really sad about Beardsley, just spends the days cooking poached eggs for his wife and having a chicken wrap from the local supermarket...
by Gandalf Presley
18 Jul 2018 10:32
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED: Darren Sidoel
Replies: 39
Views: 13325

Re: CONFIMRED: Darren Sidoel

Sidoel! Darren, don't hurt me, don't hurt me. No more...
by Gandalf Presley
01 Jul 2017 05:47
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Retro shirts
Replies: 0
Views: 3292

Retro shirts

Given that the puma template 2 will have to be adhered to, it is highly likely that the 17/18 kit is going to be terrible. Therefore, I think there should be a push for the club (or external providers) to acknowledge the quality of yesteryear. The one which really infuriates me is that TOFFS clearly...
by Gandalf Presley
17 Jun 2017 20:57
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: George Boydd
Replies: 20
Views: 9970

Re: George Boydd

At Turf Moor, it was about survival (survival)
Boyd will move to a championship rival
by Gandalf Presley
02 Jun 2016 12:03
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Standy McStandface
Replies: 151
Views: 45263

Re: Standy McStandface

Divided we
by Gandalf Presley
22 Jan 2016 09:59
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED: Orlando Sa to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Replies: 198
Views: 59477

Re: Rumour : Orlando Sa

Let him go. Clearly apparent he has led a nomadic career path so we are one of many clubs who have decided to discard. Only positives comes from a hat trick against Ipswich.
by Gandalf Presley
31 Jul 2015 20:25
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Paolo Hurtado
Replies: 233
Views: 78608

Re: Paulo Hurtado

I really hope this signing comes through. If it doesn't, much Hurtado about nothing?
by Gandalf Presley
30 Apr 2015 13:30
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: strip
Replies: 44
Views: 13986

Re: strip

As next season will be 30 years since the 13 in a row (god I'm getting old) would it not make sense to go back to the penguin style shirt?
by Gandalf Presley
06 Mar 2015 10:31
Forum: The Team
Topic: Bradford FACup - watching from abroad
Replies: 56
Views: 15105

Re: Bradford FACup - watching from abroad

Another one for Melbourne.
by Gandalf Presley
14 Dec 2014 09:39
Forum: The Team
Topic: Worst Game Ever
Replies: 21
Views: 5560

Re: Worst Game Ever

Ian Bran foot's last game in charge - a shocking 4-1 defeat to Leyton Orient. Steve Francis was inspired, the rest were dire. Was still amazed when Branfoot went, thought he was going to keep the job forever...
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