Has anyone looked at what our record and points look like if Lane takes his chances and scores those goals? I think it's 4-5 points more. Would be a totally different conversation and not that different. He's got himself in some great spaces and I think will come good with a little more time & ...

First, the squad coming together/formation settling down took time . Carroll started first two games, slipped to the bench, and only left at the end of the window. Hutchison was still playing until Shrewsbury. McIntyre and NGW both played > 10 games. Really odd looking at the team that started the ...

I'd just stick with the same XI which started against Northampton, assuming everyone's available. I'd give Kyerewaa a go if Ritchie isn't fit enough to start.

I wrote an article for The Tilehurst End prior to the Cardiff game and went on Monday evening: https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-analysis-opinion-reading-fc-royals/51021/noel-hunt-balance-of-coverage-and-the-case-for-continuity It's a long one, but covers a number of topics which hadn't ...

I wrote an article for The Tilehurst End prior to the Cardiff game and went on Monday evening: https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-analysis-opinion-reading-fc-royals/51021/noel-hunt-balance-of-coverage-and-the-case-for-continuity It's a long one, but covers a number of topics which hadn't b...

Starting XI
Stevens
Abrefa - O’Connor - Williams - Jacob
Wing - Savage
Ritchie - Elliott - Lane
Ehibhatiomhan

Subs: Norcott; Dorsett; Kyerewaa; Burns; Yiadom; O’Mahony; Doyle

I wouldn't mind paying the higher ticket price if the club also said, 'we're taking the FA Cup seriously this year and aiming for 3rd Round minimum. There's a lot of prize money at stake so we'll be putting out a strong side 1st XI every round.' If we don't put out a strong side Carlisle could beat...

Lady referee, she was one of the better ones we had last season. Had to check it wasn't the one who did the West Ham U21 game, as she was shocking. :lol: Turns out that was Kirsty Dowle, who mainly does National League level in the men's game. It's Abigail Byrne tomorrow, who's mainly done League T...

I was listening to R5 and they were talking about Rangers fans already saying they have doubts about the new manager because he isnt a name like Gerard (LOL). Then I switched on West Ham Brentford. And the WHU fans are pissed off like they always are. I lived right among them in East London early 9...

Anyone remember when the Royals were kicked out of the 2017/8 Youth Cup after playing an underage Imari Samuels against Colchester Utd. Mad rule. I understand you don't want players who are incapable of playing adequately in the competition, but if a club's made a determination a player is good eno...

Seems Ruben Sellés is about to get the Real Zaragoza job; currently bottom of the Spanish Segunda División.

The common factor on Saturday about the following who left last season? Sam Smith Michael Craig Harvey Knibbs Tyler Bindon Amadou Mbengue For whatever reasons none started for their current sides. Knibbs did come on as sub for a few minutes for Charlton which has happened quite regularly. To be fai...

We had him briefly on trial over the summer (he definitely came on for us in pre-season at Gillingham) but Ex-Wales midfielder Joe Morrell retires aged 28: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cpq1l4j2eqlo Sad to hear, as he seems like there's still a good player in him. Unfortunately ther...

I don't really understand the moaning about the ticket prices. These games run at a huge loss for the club. The gate receipts also have to be split between the away team and the FA, and add to that as the home team the club have to foot the bill for Carlisle's overnight stay. Ticket prices don't ex...

Some recent information from younger age groups: U17 Premier League Cup Reading results so far - lost 4-6 at home to West Brom, beat Wolves 3-1 away. Next game is at home to Swansea on Wednesday. If we win or draw against Swansea, our almost certain finish is second in the group, but I don't know i...

Mid Sussex Royal Royston Drenthe was rushed to hospital with a stroke on Friday.

Hopefully he's okay and has a speedy recovery.

I understand it's only been a couple of days, but so far we appear to have sold 271 tickets. That's not indicative of a good crowd. You'd imagine there will be two (relatively) strong periods of sales - in the couple of days after they've gone on sale and (especially) the couple of days before the f...

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/oct/19/englands-under-21-leagues-are-filled-with-players-whose-clubs-see-no-future-for-them?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other This is an interesting read... I think the reality is if you're twenty-one and haven't broken into the first team yet, there's very little...

Noticed we've played eight of the current top ten in our first twelve games. That balance is probably a factor in our current league position.

What do people think our best team is at the moment, with everyone available? I think potentially something like this could be an option with how everyone's playing at the moment, albeit a little left-field: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Pereira _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Burns _ _ O'Connor _ _ Williams _ _ ...