by Oilroyal »
19 Aug 2017 19:02
Gunny Fishcake I've been watching Reading for many years and this is without doubt the most boring non entertaining type of football and team I've seen. The team maybe more skillful than teams we've had in the past but I'd rather see a team attack more have a go and lose rather than today against Preston where according to BBC Sport we had 59% possession, and one shot on target and lost. It's killing the atmosphere at home games and fans are starting to stay away. At the end of the day we all pay good money to be entertained , have a bit of excitement , see a good competitive game of football and hopefully see our team win by scoring a few goals rather than thirty passes along the back four with the opposition sitting back and waiting for us the f*ck it up.
I think Stam and the club are laying the foundations for a style of play that will eventually survive and flourish in the premier league. A style of discipline, patience, pace and quality all-round the pitch. Throw in the odd glimpse of product called a goal in to a 90-minute game and there you have it, a premier league product.
Unfortunately, right now we lack the quality so Stam must teach it. In a way, this is now my entertainment, the excitement of being a Reading supporter witnessing the development of Stam and this team unfold within a 3-year plan of becoming Prem ready.
I stretch back to the Brantfoot days and have witnessed the McGee teams, the Coppell teams and the McD days. But I’m much happier with the direction the club is now heading in terms of building a style of play and a squad capable of going up and staying up
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Although right now my frustration is having finished a season only a pen kick away from promotion to then start a new season in such a sluggish way, both in preparation and results. And not knowing from one game to the next if the team can produce any consistent performance. That’s the biggest challenge to me following Reading.
The club and owners will stick with their plan in the hope of a return on their investment and the riches of the premier league. Us fans, all we want to see is GOALS and an away plan B!! Those were the days