by John Smith » 15 Jan 2018 14:08
John Smith February is fast approaching could really be pivotal to our season as a whole. How do you think we'll fare?
Millwall (h)
Middlesbrough (a)
Sheffield United (h)
Nottingham Forest (a)
Derby County (h)
by tee peg » 15 Jan 2018 14:34
by Tilehurstsouthbank » 15 Jan 2018 14:39
by Hound » 15 Jan 2018 15:34
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by Longhorn1970 » 15 Jan 2018 20:48
Longhorn1970 All great teams according to Jaap ..
by loyalroyal4life » 15 Jan 2018 21:20
by Longhorn1970 » 15 Jan 2018 21:30
Old Man AndrewsLonghorn1970 All great teams according to Jaap ..
They certainly all work hard and don't make things easy for you.
Longhorn1970Old Man AndrewsLonghorn1970 All great teams according to Jaap ..
They certainly all work hard and don't make things easy for you.
Are we talking greatness ?!
by John Smith » 22 Jan 2018 14:18
by andrew1957 » 22 Jan 2018 14:53
by Denver Royal » 22 Jan 2018 15:05
by windermereROYAL » 22 Jan 2018 15:08
Denver Royal 'According to Stam every team in the division has a better squad than us'.
'They are all great teams according to Jaap'.
Can someone link specifically to these exact quotes and words, please. I'm not saying he never said it, I'd just like to see the context, etc. Thanks much!
by Victor Meldrew » 22 Jan 2018 15:13
Denver Royal 'According to Stam every team in the division has a better squad than us'.
'They are all great teams according to Jaap'.
Hey, can someone link specifically to these exact quotes and words, please. I'm not saying he never said it, I'd just like to see the context, the interview, etc. Thanks much!
by Denver Royal » 22 Jan 2018 15:29
Victor Meldrew Part of his post-game interview on Saturday with Dellor.
The quotes are not verbatim but he definitely said that other teams had improved this season , conveniently forgetting the money spent and players brought in by Reading who, presumably, were meant to improve a squad that finished 3rd last season.
by Victor Meldrew » 22 Jan 2018 15:36
Denver RoyalVictor Meldrew Part of his post-game interview on Saturday with Dellor.
The quotes are not verbatim but he definitely said that other teams had improved this season.
They aren't verbatim? Well, do you feel its irresponsible to misquote and twist words and that it isn't particularly helpful? I'd much rather know what he actually said verbatim, and the context, rather than it be misrepresented, but hey, maybe that's just me.
Also, if he - or indeed anyone - says they think other teams have improved this season...how does that mean they have forgotten what we spent?
While we are at, can someone please quote verbatim what he actually said that was offensive to 'the fans'? Thanks.
by andrew1957 » 22 Jan 2018 16:14
Denver RoyalVictor Meldrew Part of his post-game interview on Saturday with Dellor.
The quotes are not verbatim but he definitely said that other teams had improved this season , conveniently forgetting the money spent and players brought in by Reading who, presumably, were meant to improve a squad that finished 3rd last season.
So, they aren't verbatim? Well, do you feel its irresponsible to misquote and twist words and that it isn't particularly helpful? I'd much rather know what he actually said verbatim, and the context, rather than it be misrepresented. But hey, maybe that's just me.
Also, if he said - or indeed anyone said - that they think other teams have improved this season...how does that mean they have forgotten what we spent?
And of course, any transfers, by any clubs, are intended to improve the respective team(s). But as we know, they don't always pan out. In fact, most don't(?). There's always a risk. And, quite how much Stam had to with those transfers...either the player(s), the transfer fee that was negotiated and agreed, salaries, etc, I'm not sure on.
Anyway, while we are at, can someone please quote verbatim what he actually said that was so offensive to 'the fans'? Thanks.
by Snowflake Royal » 22 Jan 2018 17:11
Victor MeldrewDenver RoyalVictor Meldrew Part of his post-game interview on Saturday with Dellor.
The quotes are not verbatim but he definitely said that other teams had improved this season.
They aren't verbatim? Well, do you feel its irresponsible to misquote and twist words and that it isn't particularly helpful? I'd much rather know what he actually said verbatim, and the context, rather than it be misrepresented, but hey, maybe that's just me.
Also, if he - or indeed anyone - says they think other teams have improved this season...how does that mean they have forgotten what we spent?
While we are at, can someone please quote verbatim what he actually said that was offensive to 'the fans'? Thanks.
Presumably it's on their website at BBC Berks and/ or the RFC official site.
Btw this is not a court of law.
Jaap Stam On what went wrong
"At times our decision making, our accuracy in passing which is not good enough. Sometimes in winning the second ball we can do better.
"Then you get a moment to score you need to take that oppotunity - but it didn't happen like in the second half. They came out and scored which made it difficult for us."
On the goal
"We had it already a couple of times this season - an opportunity to score and then the opposition comes out and scores.
"It's something we have been working on and talked about but it happens and that's very frustrating. You need to take opportunities if they are there and not give away too many."
On the threat of relegation
"We know where we are and it's very frustrating. Everyone needs to understand what we need to do to get out of it.
"It [the threat] is not going to go away by itself. We need to work very hard and give everything as a team and as an individual to get out of it.
"We know it is a difficult situation. Why? Because at times we need to do better but because we are playing against good teams as well."
On having enough talent to climb up the table
"Yes I do think so.
"There is enough quality within the team to do better than this but sometimes it is down to making the right choice or having the confidence to step up and changing our own game."
Jaap Stam "Brentford are a good side - comfortable in how they play, very dynamic, a threat with pace going forward and they have good players. But you always want to get at least a point from a game like this.
"We knew we'd need to be very aggressive against them if we were going to get something out of the game and then also use your own ability and quality to get the right result.
"But, to be honest, we didn't always do that. They were a threat and yet we got that certain moment where we could get that first goal oursleves. But we didn't score it and then, ten seconds later, it's in our own net!
"That's how it has been quite a few times this season. We're close to scoring a goal and then they go out on the break and score their goal.
"When you're on a bad run, if you get these moments to score, you have to finish them. But when you're on a tough run, not only is it difficult to get these opportunities but it's also difficult to score them.
"If you're not winning a lot of points, the confidence goes down and with the confiddence going down, the players aren't making the decisions you expect from them. And from that it becomes difficult to win games."
"We work hard on certain things and in training sessions it looks good. But when you're on the pitch it doesn't always go how you want it to go. That's how football goes sometimes.
“It’s difficult to accept it…”
"So everybody needs to step up. The only thing we can do is work hard as a team to get ourselves out of it.
"And we will need the fans with us, because the players need their support. Of course, the fans want to see us go forward and score goals and that's what we're trying to do. At times we came very close, but it wasn't enough today. And we need to do better."
"It's about finding the moment, making the right decisions at the right time to allow us to score goals and win games. And winning games can change the whole mood. But to win that game, you have to give everything you have as individuals and get that result."
Jaap Stam "You can see in the decision-making and the accuracy in passing, at times, it was just not good enough.
"Sometimes, in winning the second ball and anticipating situations, we can do better.
"And when you get a moment when you can score, you need to take that opportunity and put it in the net."
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