MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

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MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by Sutekh » 27 Jan 2017 13:32





Colin is back in town. This time with his new charges, Cardiff City. Cardiff are on a bit of a slide and have been since their relegation from the PL a few seasons ago. However they do spring surprises in games if they're not treated with the right respect so once again Reading will need to prove that their recent pick up in terms of performance is not just a flash in the pan.

And, as with all games where Mr Warnock is in the opposing dugout, our opponents are going to be suitably wound up and in the mood to give seriously good account of themselves. So we should be well warned.

To be honest I see no reason for Reading to change formation from the team that started against Fulham, however with Jordan Obita back from suspension Jaap has another option to consider so there could be a couple of changes. Harriott, Rakels and Quinn are the only injury worries.

Cardiff pose the standard threat through Peter Whittingham who always seems to have blinders against us. Sol Bamba is another pain we need to watch out for as will be Rickie Lambert, while on the injury front they will be missing Bruno Manga and Anthony Pilkington. Recent signing Greg Halford has joined other ex-Royals Sean Morrison and Matthew Connolly at the club though it seems only Halford and Morrison are likely to play.

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Comes all the way from Nottinghamshire in the shape of James Adcock



Previously....

13 Feb 2016 > Reading 0-0 Burnley
28 Sep 2014 > Reading 3-3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
22 Apr 2014 > Reading 2-0 Middlesbrough
28 Sep 2013 > Reading 2-0 Birmingham City

Historically

Cardiff are one of those fairly regular opponents of Reading with games stretching all the way back to our Southern League days. Since joining the FL though there have been 55 league games with this game being the 28th at home against them. Of the previous 27 games Reading have won 11 and drawn 10 with the remaining 6 games going the way of the Welsh

Reading though have something to prove against Cardiff as they have failed to win any of the last 6 home games (or 7 if you include the 0-0 play off semi first leg) managing four 1-1 draws and two defeats in that time. In addition, since the war, Reading have played 37 league games with Cardiff and conceded at least 1 goal in 33 of them.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by CountryRoyal » 27 Jan 2017 22:45

Nice write up Stuks.

Perennial bogey team in the league. Last season we did the double over them? 2005/2006.

Half way there already.

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by AthleticoSpizz » 27 Jan 2017 23:19

Cardiff always welcome :lol:

1-0 AA Habsi 94th minute

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by Sutekh » 28 Jan 2017 13:54

Late change to the referee, we now have Cleveland's Tony Harrington who last took charge of us for the home game with Sheffield Wednesday.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by Sutekh » 28 Jan 2017 14:03

Reading XI : Habsi, Gunter, McShane, Moore, Berg, Swift, Kelly, McCleary, Kermorgant, Beerens, Williams

Subs : Jaakkola, Blackett, Obita, Mendes, Samuel, Meite, Evans

Cardiff XI : McGregor, Peltier, Morrison, Bamba, Halford, Richards, Ralls, Gunnarsson, Hoilett, Zohore, Healey

Subs : Murphy, Whittingham, Noone, John, Connolly, Kennedy, Harris

No left backs in the starting team and Ilori has disappeared altogether so **** alone knows what the management are up to


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by lightning strikes » 28 Jan 2017 14:20

But two left backs on the bench?! Beerens to play left wing back?

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by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2017 14:35

Er.... :?:

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by Jagermesiter1871 » 28 Jan 2017 14:36

That team is oxf*rd ridiculous. 2 fit left backs on the bench and it appears we're playing midfielder, Joey Red Card there??

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by Dick Habbin's hairdo » 28 Jan 2017 14:53

Jagermesiter1871 That team is oxf*rd ridiculous. 2 fit left backs on the bench and it appears we're playing midfielder, Joey Red Card there??


3-1-3-2-1.... or summat. Sounds like a Ted Rogers/Dusty Bin special....


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by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2017 14:54

Same shape as last time, but Gunter left back and McCleary right back. JVDB in the 3 centrebacks. So Kermie and Beerens upfront.

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by Platypuss » 28 Jan 2017 15:20

Awful decision making and shape so far.

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by bobby m's syrup » 28 Jan 2017 15:36

Awful shapeless goal too

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by Melton Royal » 28 Jan 2017 15:36

Swift puts us 1 up


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by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2017 15:36

We seem to just stop and dither around the edge of the box, it's like everyone becomes Chris Gunter when he's at the halfway line.

Beerens now playing right wing back. McCleary as guilty as any for just holding on and not making a decision.

Bugger lost stream.

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by Libertine » 28 Jan 2017 15:37

Swift!!! GTFI... 8)

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by Melton Royal » 28 Jan 2017 15:38

Well that was short lived

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by BonBoh » 28 Jan 2017 15:40

Liam Moore has given away his second penalty in about 50 minutes of football...

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by CountryRoyal » 28 Jan 2017 15:46

Poor first half devoid of much quality, we scored from our only bit of good play and then a silly mistake and sloppy defending lead to their pen. Looked a clear one to me though admittedly from y26 I'm not the best to judge. Ref has been gash but level at half time is probably fair.

Much more improvement needed second half.

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by KC Royal » 28 Jan 2017 15:48

Saw most of the first 40 mins or so and then lost the stream for the second time and not been able to get it back yet :(

So it's typical that I then discover there have been goals!
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Re: MATCHWATCH : Cardiff City (h) sponsored by Federici to the rescue

by Ian Royal » 28 Jan 2017 15:49

CountryRoyal Poor first half devoid of much quality, we scored from our only bit of good play and then a silly mistake and sloppy defending lead to their pen. Looked a clear one to me though admittedly from y26 I'm not the best to judge. Ref has been gash but level at half time is probably fair.

Much more improvement needed second half.

Thought we looked like we could open Cardiff up at any moment with a bit of magic, but were just being pedestrian rather than producing that moment of magic. And a little vulnerable to a mess up at the back. Stream went off before either goal, but I'm guessing from the descriptions that's exactly what happened.

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