Yeah, I think that’s half their problem, their set up leaves too many holes to exploit - often play wingers at FB for example Strangely enough, they have the same number of goals conceded as us, but they have 5 more goals, yet we’re 7 points ahead with a game in hand - shows our tendency to win by ...

Norwich have won 15 games , but only two by more than one goal, and they were both by a two goal margin, I think it was the same last time they went up, that's why they will come straight back down again if they go up. Reckon they can spend more this time? They have the money from one PL season, tr...

Well Michael’s saying the right things and basically I don’t think he’ll go be going anywhere this month other than for a weekend in Preston. https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-michael-olise-transfer-latest-19634521 Also, if there is no bid this month from the host of...

Always good to LOL @ Schards Enjoy the fact we eventually had his sea change then became shit for not far off a decade. But he was not at all alone in his view. I remember people raging about our lack of ambition and spending when we sold the likes of Kitson, Sonko, Doyle, Hunt, Sigurdsson etc. Now...

The false hope of the AZ takeover seems a long time ago.

As long as we don't put him on penalties.

Surely Jon Parkin is worth a shout?

:( :( More time for team to recover I guess. Moore will be back soon. The policy seems inconsistent. We've seen weakened teams fielded, 3 points awarded for no shows in L1 & L2, and postponements. If the shoe was on the other foot, we'd say this is a fair outcome. But I'd have wanted a crack at...

:( :( More time for team to recover I guess. Moore will be back soon. The policy seems inconsistent. We've seen weakened teams fielded, 3 points awarded for no shows in L1 & L2, and postponements. If the shoe was on the other foot, we'd say this is a fair outcome. But I'd have wanted a crack at ...

Hound Was very quick if I remember

Sounds a reasonable option - quite a big step up though

Are Colchester L1 or L2? Agree L2 to Championship is a big step, especially if he's seen as a replacement for Richards i.e. first choice next season.

I'm surprised Puscas wasn't involved but happy to assume the club are in a better position to assess his fitness and capability better than HNA? Overall not too disappointed. Good 2nd half, we deserved a goal but it wasn't to be. Good experience for the youngsters; lots of future first teamers I'd s...

How's Tshibola doing these days? Obviously Munich is bigger than Villa, but the risks of moving too soon are clear and have countless examples. But I trust Munich to have a good plan for his development. I'm clutching at straws really. It's a great move for him.

I was musing to myself yesterday evening; our first team squad now is largely an example of excellent recruitment, so if we keep that going this window we'll hopefully be in a position next year to kick on and improve further. If you at each position: GK - Rafael on a free supported by academy prod...

I was musing to myself yesterday evening; our first team squad now is largely an example of excellent recruitment, so if we keep that going this window we'll hopefully be in a position next year to kick on and improve further. If you at each position: GK - Rafael on a free supported by academy produ...

It's still disappointing; not sure how much responsibility we have. We were skint in the summer, and couldn't even agree terms with Osho when his alternative was uncertainty and possible unemployment. Could we have made a deal good enough to Richards for him to accept? Could we have seen it coming e...

Will admit to not watching last night's match and only following reports, but sounds like United are still a little way off consistently challenging for trophies. In many senses though, Solksjaer has made good progress in 2 years. Is he that far off what Klopp was achieving after 2 years at Liverpoo...

Some Derby County pundit has suggested their new owners should go all out to sign Joao in January, because they're such a big club he'll be happy to leave a promotion push for a relegation battle.

If we've been tracking him for a long time and have confidence in his ability, we shouldn't let a difficult 6 months put us off as it happens to the best of players. But agree loan is better than permanent at this stage.

For anyone with subscription to "The Athletic", an interview with Bowen here https://theathletic.com/2295640/2021/01/06/mark-bowen-reading-hughes/?source=emp_shared_article Very interesting read. Funny that the Dai's viewed their offer in the summer as a promotion for him, but many would ...

Hound Looked horrible

Always difficult to say how much intent but no choice other than a sending off there

And he’s a decent player - they’ll miss him

3 match ban for straight red? Does that mean he doesn't play against us?