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by Blakey's Chin
20 Sep 2018 10:41
Forum: The Team
Topic: I think I’m done - just can’t watch this lot anymore
Replies: 99
Views: 28003

Re: I think I’m done - just can’t watch this lot anymore

My shout would be the 1999 team. August and Sept, April - May were horrifying. Do you mean the Bullivant relegation season of 97/98? Oxford away on 17 March 1998 remains my benchmark for apocalyptically bad Reading moments when you truly believe the club might totally implode. How does the current ...
by Blakey's Chin
06 Sep 2018 15:33
Forum: The Team
Topic: Clement
Replies: 879
Views: 187504

Re: Clement

Pre-season I was very up for giving him a fair run and seeing how things go. He was bought in the back end of last season to keep us up and that's what he did. If we didn't sack Stam, we wouldn't have beaten QPR or Preston at home, and would be in League 1. Clement managed to get the players up for ...
by Blakey's Chin
25 Oct 2017 15:19
Forum: The Team
Topic: Reading v Boro Predictions Thread
Replies: 80
Views: 13914

Re: Reading v Boro Predictions Thread

0-3 Assombalonga hat-trick
by Blakey's Chin
02 Oct 2017 09:16
Forum: The Team
Topic: Back from booing at my tv screen
Replies: 90
Views: 34313

Re: Back from booing at my tv screen

Didn’t make Saturday so watched on the tele. As much as I hate Don Goodman and he anti-Reading commentary, he echoed some points already made, adding to my frustration. He pointed out that Aluko was one of our best crossers of the ball on the pitch (see Moore’s goal) and he was replaced by JDB, and ...
by Blakey's Chin
28 Sep 2017 15:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Norwich City Saturday Crowd and Score Predictions
Replies: 92
Views: 21291

Re: Norwich City Saturday Crowd and Score Predictions

Norwich 1-0 win, Oliveira bagging the winner.

Less than 14,000 in but 'Official Figures' will state otherwise
by Blakey's Chin
28 Sep 2017 08:56
Forum: The Team
Topic: MATCHWATCH : Norwich City (h) sponsored by going for the "lack of 1st half goals" record
Replies: 103
Views: 27174

Re: MATCHWATCH : Norwich City (h) sponsored by going for the "lack of 1st half goals" record

Oliveira to score anytime 6/4, lump
by Blakey's Chin
27 Sep 2017 12:54
Forum: The Team
Topic: BFTG Millwall
Replies: 81
Views: 31190

Re: BFTG Millwall

Unbelievably predictable result, even when we we 1-0. I go into every midweek game (especially away) expecting us to loose. Stam needs to change things and quick, he simply can't keep ploughing away with this style now. We need to win games, which involves scoring goals, which involves attacking the...
by Blakey's Chin
25 Sep 2017 14:11
Forum: The Team
Topic: Jaap's Radio Comments
Replies: 185
Views: 51894

Re: Jaap's Radio Comments

I didn't boo, i cringed when i heard them, but i can understand them at the same time. I am struggling to understand what's going on, but at the same time i see this was very predictable. We excelled last season when expectations were low, and now that we've gone and signed Aluko + others, as well a...
by Blakey's Chin
15 Sep 2017 14:25
Forum: The Team
Topic: The idiots of Twitter thread
Replies: 708
Views: 210523

Re: The idiots of Twitter thread

The Richmond tenancy (we've never had a ground share with anyone !) was very short lived and I can't believe any one cared too much about hurting their feelings ! It's quite odd to see people arguing in favour of flogging off the name of the ground. I've never thought there was much dignity in maki...
by Blakey's Chin
07 Feb 2016 10:01
Forum: The Team
Topic: BFTG Wolves
Replies: 224
Views: 61616

Re: BFTG Wolves

Norwood was woeful. He has quality but is completely out of form, and even when he's in form, he can't beat a player or stay composed under pressure. Williams just runs with the ball without any sense of what he's doing and occasionally gets lucky. I rate McCleary but he looked off yesterday, probab...
by Blakey's Chin
02 Feb 2016 11:18
Forum: The Team
Topic: Team for Ipswich (A)
Replies: 27
Views: 10926

Re: Team for Ipswich (A)

Al Habsi
Gunter Cooper Ferdinand Obita
HRK Norwood Williams Quinn
Kermorgant Vydra

I think this ^ is a safe bet but i'd like to see to give us a but more going forward:

Al Habsi
Gunter Cooper Ferdinand Obita
John Norwood Quinn HRK
Kermorgant Vydra
by Blakey's Chin
27 Jan 2016 15:25
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Sweet Caroline
Replies: 22
Views: 7554

Re: Sweet Caroline

It has to stick really. It's too late to change it. I liked it when the team walked out to Faithless - Insomnia in 05/06, felt it got the blood pumping more. I'd take that back pre-match but you can't really call it an anthem.
by Blakey's Chin
27 Jan 2016 15:21
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Reading v Rotherham - 23rd February - The Fans Initiative
Replies: 24
Views: 7958

Re: Reading v Rotherham - 23rd February - The Fans Initiativ

In. Well done the club. Good initiative as they'll probably make more money this way than selling full price tickets. Not a cracking fixture but I'll be there with +2. Looking forward to a Matt Derbyshire 90+1 minute winner as I knock my pint over storming out.
by Blakey's Chin
26 Jan 2016 12:08
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Jake Taylor to Exeter
Replies: 20
Views: 8238

Re: CONFIMRED - Jake Taylor to Exeter

He's 24, didn't cut it in any of his loans spells bar Exeter, so not surprised to see him go back there. Can't see him playing in the Championship again, League 1 max. Good luck to him however
by Blakey's Chin
13 Jan 2016 11:45
Forum: The Team
Topic: Contracts
Replies: 52
Views: 10413

Re: Contracts

Kuhl's not 20 yet, and I agree we tend to give players time to show they're worth keeping. Taylor is 24 and somehow still on the books at the club. Judging this we should keep the likes of Kuhl and Kelly for at least one more year. Just as i finish writing this I'm realising, Jake Taylor is 24, not ...
by Blakey's Chin
13 Jan 2016 11:39
Forum: The Team
Topic: Anton Ferdinand
Replies: 38
Views: 12080

Re: Anton Ferdinand

Would you offer him a new contract? And for how long? He doesn't Turn 31 until February which for his position, isn't a bad age. Very impressed with him every time he's played
by Blakey's Chin
06 Jan 2016 10:21
Forum: The Team
Topic: CONFIMRED - Blackman to Derby
Replies: 897
Views: 162667

Re: Would you cash in on Blackman?

Completely honest opinion on this: Selling our top scorer doesn't look great, and I can see where the lack of ambition claims are coming from, but I was sick and tired of his arrogant celebrations, moody persona, and general unwillingness to acknowledge the supporters. He had a massive ego. I won't ...
by Blakey's Chin
04 Sep 2015 11:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Strongest XI
Replies: 100
Views: 23962

Re: Strongest XI

Good problem to have with us having a struggle to pick our strongest 11? Fans have moaned so many times before about our squad, you can't moan now. Only thing I hope is that Clarke becomes a fan of sensible squad rotation? Can't drop Blackman after his form but Vydra's record is lethal. We've barely...
by Blakey's Chin
04 Sep 2015 10:21
Forum: The Team
Topic: HRK / Gunter / Wales
Replies: 44
Views: 14549

Re: HRK / Gunter / Wales

I also agree HRK looks more improved since this season started. I also think he's going to look good in a fairly average Wales team in a fairly average group, in which Belgium is there only test, and they didn't lose/beat them by, lets be honest, parking the bus. Simon Church is truly awful and stil...
by Blakey's Chin
03 Sep 2015 13:51
Forum: The Team
Topic: Post Summer Transfer Window Predictions/Expectations
Replies: 57
Views: 12512

Re: Post Summer Transfer Window Predictions/Expectations

Got to be 6th or above. Not going to be to gutted if not, but we've just matched our record transfer fee on a season long loan?! Not complaining but surely that means promotion this or next season at the latest. If you look at our squad that finished 7th in 2014, missing out play offs on the last da...
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