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by RoyalJones
02 Aug 2018 17:29
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

I still don't think we've got a centre back anywhere near close to Moore's quality, it's time for Ilori to step up or we should get a new quality cb to pair with Moore if he stays. Recruiting high quality at the back will give us more confidence when going forward. Barrow, an in-form Aluko and a new...
by RoyalJones
02 Aug 2018 17:22
Forum: The Team
Topic: Injury & Suspension Watch : 2018/2019
Replies: 520
Views: 145219

Re: Injury & Suspension Watch : 2018/2019

Chris Gunter will miss the first 3-6 weeks of the season due to a thigh injury. More accurate than you could ever realise, Paul: "Gunter has a thigh injury, he got the injury trying to block a cross. It is very unlike him. It is going to be 3 to 6 weeks." It's unlike Gunter to try and blo...
by RoyalJones
02 Aug 2018 17:12
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Derby County (h) sponsored by a new hope
Replies: 265
Views: 64950

Re: MATCHWATCH : Derby County (h) sponsored by a new hope

But hold on.. We already have 9 injuries? Gunter, Jaakola, Edwards, O’Shea, Bacuna, Obita, Popa, Harriott, McCleary :shock: Only at Reading. We've had persistent injury problems over the past few years and players have always taken ages to come back. No idea what the medical staff and coaching staf...
by RoyalJones
01 Aug 2018 16:15
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Derby County (h) sponsored by a new hope
Replies: 265
Views: 64950

Re: MATCHWATCH : Derby County (h) sponsored by a new hope

McShane didn't look comfortable at all Saturday Ilori was okay on the whole but has mistakes in him Moore isn't playing on Friday Blackett is suspended O'Shea is 37 Obita is still out Gunter is injured for '3-6 weeks' Looks like it might be Richards -- McShane -- Ilori -- Yiadom in defence with Mann...
by RoyalJones
31 Jul 2018 18:08
Forum: The Team
Topic: Smallest Attack in Champ
Replies: 76
Views: 14915

Re: Smallest Attack in Champ

Would still like to see another target man come in regardless but that won't happen now, think Meite should be put on the wing and Bodvarsson therefore would be our only target man striker (I think?) with Kermorgant terminating his contract, could do with another one especially if we are playing on...
by RoyalJones
31 Jul 2018 14:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: Smallest Attack in Champ
Replies: 76
Views: 14915

Re: Smallest Attack in Champ

Would still like to see another target man come in regardless but that won't happen now, think Meite should be put on the wing and Bodvarsson therefore would be our only target man striker (I think?) with Kermorgant terminating his contract, could do with another one especially if we are playing one...
by RoyalJones
31 Jul 2018 14:05
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16
Replies: 7489
Views: 1909866

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16

Rinomhota may get a chance this season however, looked good when I saw him last season
by RoyalJones
30 Jul 2018 14:42
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

Supposedly Reading are currently a medical away from a striker (which every one is expecting to be Sam Baldock). The club are NOT expecting any further permanent signings but may make a move or two in the loan market which apparently stays open until end of August. That medical should have been don...
by RoyalJones
30 Jul 2018 14:41
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: The Local Journo Thread
Replies: 887
Views: 289080

Re: The Local Journo Thread

He's right tbf mafff, you had an absolute shocker last week. I'd probably lay low for a little while. I really don't want Clement here either Mafff, but what you did. Just embarrassing. That's the great thing about opinions. I disagree. And I ain't no shrinking violet, I'm going nowhere. Whatever p...
by RoyalJones
29 Jul 2018 19:06
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

Supposedly Reading are currently a medical away from a striker (which every one is expecting to be Sam Baldock). The club are NOT expecting any further permanent signings but may make a move or two in the loan market which apparently stays open until end of August. That medical should have been don...
by RoyalJones
29 Jul 2018 19:04
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

Feel like I've completely changed the subject and feel free to ignore this because I keep banging on about this, but where is our creativity in the advanced area of midfield centrally? Pelle Clement looks better in a less advanced role in pre-season thus far and we can't rely on an inconsistent Swi...
by RoyalJones
28 Jul 2018 18:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Palace(H) friendly Saturday July 28th
Replies: 167
Views: 31340

Re: Palace(H) friendly Saturday July 28th

Just posted this in another thread, obviously this is just my opinion, still feel quite annoyed: Today was horrendous: - Mannone couldn't do a lot about the goals to be fair, had one Ipswich like moment with Gunter in the first half. Clement wants 'three good goalkeepers', what a joke. Really annoye...
by RoyalJones
28 Jul 2018 18:31
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

Today was horrendous: - Mannone couldn't do a lot about the goals to be fair, had one Ipswich like moment with Gunter in the first half. Clement wants 'three good goalkeepers', what a joke. Really annoyed by this, would have been less annoyed if Jaakkola went and that was the reason why Walker was s...
by RoyalJones
28 Jul 2018 11:55
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Summer Transfers
Replies: 566
Views: 176070

Re: Summer Transfers

Feel like I've completely changed the subject and feel free to ignore this because I keep banging on about this, but where is our creativity in the advanced area of midfield centrally? Pelle Clement looks better in a less advanced role in pre-season thus far and we can't rely on an inconsistent Swif...
by RoyalJones
27 Jul 2018 22:42
Forum: The Team
Topic: Season 2018/2019
Replies: 270
Views: 60583

Re: Season 2018/2019

Seems obvious he wanted to go to Brighton and is pissed off we didn't accept an offer. Yep, agreed, he wanted out. Can’t really blame him for that, either. I would say, however, that his decision also may have at least some bearing on what he thinks of the set up here and our prospects. Maybe he wa...
by RoyalJones
26 Jul 2018 15:07
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Sam Walker
Replies: 89
Views: 19971

Re: RUMOUR - Sam Walker

It's just frustrating that we have a brilliant academy yet we're not utilising it to the best of our ability. We've let players like Fosu and Stacey go for free (barring any compensation), Fosu contributed to quite a few goals at Charlton last season and Stacey has reportedly been subject of a bid ...
by RoyalJones
26 Jul 2018 13:32
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16
Replies: 7489
Views: 1909866

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16

Stacey was considered a Right winger not a full back at the club, the path at RW was blocked by quite a few and even if he switched to RB, he was never going to get past Gunter and Richards, Watson seem to be rated there as well from the same age band. It wasn't stupid to let him go, it was right f...
by RoyalJones
26 Jul 2018 12:43
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16
Replies: 7489
Views: 1909866

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16

Yep, letting Stacey go was just plain stupid. Was Fosu not considered better at the time? I remember football manager quite liking Stacey a few seasons back. Stacey was considered a Right winger not a full back at the club, the path at RW was blocked by quite a few and even if he switched to RB, he...
by RoyalJones
26 Jul 2018 12:32
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Sam Walker
Replies: 89
Views: 19971

Re: RUMOUR - Sam Walker

This potential signing is farcical even if Jaakkola goes, what sort of message does this send out to Legg, Ward, Southwood etc, instead of trying regain our identity of bringing through academy products, we just sign random players like this. It just does not make sense. ‘What message does it send'...
by RoyalJones
25 Jul 2018 19:06
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Sam Walker
Replies: 89
Views: 19971

Re: RUMOUR - Sam Walker

Experienced and youngish back up/competition. The youngsters can have a season at a decent league club and come back next ear and challenge for the #1 spot (and I reckon Mannone will go back to Italy at some point soon). On a free. Why is that farcical? That's exactly how I would see it. Am I right...
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