Another Disappointing Draw

28 January 2026
By Hob Nob Anyone?

This week, although the teams shared four goals, there was a strong resemblance to the mood of last season's encounter. Since only six of the players in City's squad remained from last year, and the recent arrival of a new manager at Reading and significant changes in their squad, it seems extremely likely the only constant remaining significant factor influencing tactics would appear to be the leadership of City manager Gary Caldwell. Referee Brakespear was incredibly lenient with City's time-wasting and blatant foul play throughout. His management of the stoppages for injuries, and the treatment (or lack of it), was extremely poor as indicated by the eleven minutes of added stoppage time in a match where no serious injuries were sustained. READ MORE...

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