by Getthebeerens » 23 Dec 2018 14:05
by bagman » 23 Dec 2018 15:54
by Lower West » 23 Dec 2018 16:05
Hound I’ll be pretty amazed if half the team that started yesterday are on the pitch in February
by Lower West » 23 Dec 2018 16:09
windermereROYAL
And our fans will give him that?. if we lose against Millwall the place will implode.
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 16:19
Lower WestwindermereROYAL
And our fans will give him that?. if we lose against Millwall the place will implode.
Depends on whose available for selection. We are down to bare bones. Struggling to remember the last time we had a settled side. This is what is starting to count against us big time. We are so predictable to play against. Expect that Millwall launch an aerial assault and pin us back.
by Lower West » 23 Dec 2018 16:32
SnowballLower WestwindermereROYAL
And our fans will give him that?. if we lose against Millwall the place will implode.
Depends on whose available for selection. We are down to bare bones. Struggling to remember the last time we had a settled side. This is what is starting to count against us big time. We are so predictable to play against. Expect that Millwall launch an aerial assault and pin us back.
Not fair to judge the first two results. A manager hardly has time to have an effect
That's why I will start judging AFTER (but not including) QPR
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 16:36
Lower WestSnowballLower West
Depends on whose available for selection. We are down to bare bones. Struggling to remember the last time we had a settled side. This is what is starting to count against us big time. We are so predictable to play against. Expect that Millwall launch an aerial assault and pin us back.
Not fair to judge the first two results. A manager hardly has time to have an effect
That's why I will start judging AFTER (but not including) QPR
I more concerned with the fact that we'll became detached at the foot of the table. While he tinkers around with style and formation, and learning about the strength and weaknesses of the squad. Time is going to tick away quickly now. Every loss means a result somewhere else. Remember we haven't beaten a team in the top half of the table in over a year. No reason to believe that this squad as it stands is capable of anything better. We are in the position we are for good reason.
by fred sharpes nose » 23 Dec 2018 16:47
by Sutekh » 23 Dec 2018 16:54
Gomes leaves Rio Ave after winning 5 of his 16 games in charge, which is better than the 1 out of 13 games he won while manager of Baniyas in Abu Dhabi. Nigel Howe however is confident in his record: "He brings new energy, excitement and impetus to Reading and, importantly, he boasts a reputation of creating winning teams with an exciting brand of football. We have been able to secure the services of a manager with a very impressive reputation in his native Portugal."
by Denver Royal » 23 Dec 2018 16:58
by maffff » 23 Dec 2018 19:02
Hound In surprised Gilkes has avoided the chop (if indeed he has)
by Hound » 23 Dec 2018 19:08
by fred sharpes nose » 23 Dec 2018 21:03
Denver Royal Fred, yeah, the 'Reading Way' was something that came up a lot during the manager 'search'. What's your idea of 'the Reading Way'? Can/should it be exactly replicated, or would it need to be 'tweaked' at all from what it was? What level of success could consistently be achieved with it today and in what division?
There are many fans from many clubs up and down the country who were used to things being done 'their way', and they have had to adjust accordingly, agree?
by Zip » 23 Dec 2018 21:33
fred sharpes noseDenver Royal Fred, yeah, the 'Reading Way' was something that came up a lot during the manager 'search'. What's your idea of 'the Reading Way'? Can/should it be exactly replicated, or would it need to be 'tweaked' at all from what it was? What level of success could consistently be achieved with it today and in what division?
There are many fans from many clubs up and down the country who were used to things being done 'their way', and they have had to adjust accordingly, agree?
Very good question Denver and of course hard to answer........... my first impression is this appointment it so at odds with Howe's statements and his approach/experience from days of yore. It makes me wonder
The Reading Way in catch words .........local, community, roots, young lads stepping up to the team (now happening), triumph over adversity (see Maxwell era) , punch above our weight, continuity front of house and back stage, linkage from top to bottom, not "me too", something a little different to the norm, distinct and with identity (perhaps unique), prudent, honest, loyal, proud without being smug, togetherness, family. Exciting bold footie that get the fans making a racket. Adventurous yet grounded
Maybe RTGs make the past look better - it amazes me how we come to be owned by some folk in China - many of the modern changes stem from clubs becoming investments/gambles
Success - another good question. Its taken Madjeski a lifetime (in "productive" years) - to move us up one division. For me success would be 7 successive years around 14th place in Tier 2 - not very glamorous maybe the occasional cup run. Long term building not short short term dash for the cash. I may be one of the few who can see positives coming out of a relegation if that is the way it is to be - as long as the owners are in it for the long haul - 20/25 years ? - and we can learn from our past to make the next incarnation even better than the first
by Lower West » 23 Dec 2018 23:14
Zip You have nailed it succinctly to be fair but club football has moved on a long way since our glory seasons.
by Snowflake Royal » 24 Dec 2018 00:12
Zipfred sharpes noseDenver Royal Fred, yeah, the 'Reading Way' was something that came up a lot during the manager 'search'. What's your idea of 'the Reading Way'? Can/should it be exactly replicated, or would it need to be 'tweaked' at all from what it was? What level of success could consistently be achieved with it today and in what division?
There are many fans from many clubs up and down the country who were used to things being done 'their way', and they have had to adjust accordingly, agree?
Very good question Denver and of course hard to answer........... my first impression is this appointment it so at odds with Howe's statements and his approach/experience from days of yore. It makes me wonder
The Reading Way in catch words .........local, community, roots, young lads stepping up to the team (now happening), triumph over adversity (see Maxwell era) , punch above our weight, continuity front of house and back stage, linkage from top to bottom, not "me too", something a little different to the norm, distinct and with identity (perhaps unique), prudent, honest, loyal, proud without being smug, togetherness, family. Exciting bold footie that get the fans making a racket. Adventurous yet grounded
Maybe RTGs make the past look better - it amazes me how we come to be owned by some folk in China - many of the modern changes stem from clubs becoming investments/gambles
Success - another good question. Its taken Madjeski a lifetime (in "productive" years) - to move us up one division. For me success would be 7 successive years around 14th place in Tier 2 - not very glamorous maybe the occasional cup run. Long term building not short short term dash for the cash. I may be one of the few who can see positives coming out of a relegation if that is the way it is to be - as long as the owners are in it for the long haul - 20/25 years ? - and we can learn from our past to make the next incarnation even better than the first
Yet the Reading Way didn’t completely apply to our most successful team in 2005/6 where no young players came through the ranks. It was a team put together from the lower divisions. Mostly at low cost although Murty and Lita were not cheap purchases. It is a good question that Denver raises. You have nailed it succinctly to be fair but club football has moved on a long way since our glory seasons.
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