I called Goater a desperation signing, in that at the time Reading had to buy a striker. I never criticised Goater while he was at Reading, as thought that he did ok but that he didnt fit into the team and style of play. Murray for all his problems of not settling in etc was obviously not up to the...

loyalty points have been updated, but I still don't trust them. heard nothing else, not a phone call or a letter or a text. That's why I'm going for the plaque on the seat - just to further reassure me about the renewal. Still might find 2 plaques on some seats I expect on the 19th! I'm half expect...

Too often players are bought in acts of desperation eg Murray and Goater. Murray and Goater weren't bought in desperation. Surely you can think of a better example. Such as the magnificent seven. I disagree, I think it was desperation as were Keown and Ferdinand. How was Murray desperation when he'...

Maybe Sidwell's comments today puts everything in to a bit more context for people:

http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/pa ... 23,00.html

Anyone know what (if any) impact bookings/sendings off have in friendly matches? Are these carried into season proper? Bookings don't tend to. A sending off can do depending on the reasoning behind it. If a player gets two bookables the ref may not report it or ask for them to be subbed so no suspe...

I'm not sure you can say that Hulse has tried and failed at Premiership level- he only made five substitute appearances with West Brom in the top flight! A better example may be someone like Akinbiyi, who manifestly was not up to the job when given the opportunity in the Premier League. Yes he did ...

We shall see what happens.

Coppell said that he doesn't want to be quick to judge a player and if he is settling in with the squad well and the management team see something they can work with they may be prepared to overlook this incident and sign him on. From all reports, I would hope so.

He will play for them at some stage, shirley. It's just so happened that all the call-ups have come at very important times for Reading. Maybe a call-up in late Sept/Oct (I think there are internationals around then) will see a positive response. It is very honourable for a player to choose club ov...

Muskrat Bikey has a reputation that he seems to be living up to. Don't sign him - if he can get sent off in a pre season friendly for an off the ball incident then there's no way he'll handle the English game.

Couldn't agree more. Wouldn't want that Wayne Rooney or Paul Scholes either.

why do u get less points for travelling away?!....its should be more surely!! Because the club wants to reward its frequent customers, just like Tesco and Morrisons. It doesn't make money on the away tickets. This isn;t about loyalty to the team, but loyalty (and worth) to the brand. Which is why t...

Schards#2 Just checked our points total and, whilst I would have had enough for the first tranche of Villa tickets, my wife would have been 5 points short had we not bought the Feyernoord tickets.

Which rather illustrates my point.

Or just shows that you've been to more games that RL.

Fulham would be fun as the away game falls on my mate's 30th. He's a Fulham STH.

Yeah, I saw that. According to OS it's a minor groin injury but as it will definitely keep him out of the Orgoyte match they've sent him home early for treatment.

For years now, Arsenal have gone to Austria, played a non-league team, thrashed them and come home to play Boreham Wood. It's never done them any harm. The purpose of going to Sweden is to get the team together, get them used to being with each other day after day and to keep fitness levels up. Sid...

For years now, Arsenal have gone to Austria, played a non-league team, thrashed them and come home to play Boreham Wood. It's never done them any harm. The purpose of going to Sweden is to get the team together, get them used to being with each other day after day and to keep fitness levels up. Sid...

For years now, Arsenal have gone to Austria, played a non-league team, thrashed them and come home to play Boreham Wood. It's never done them any harm. The purpose of going to Sweden is to get the team together, get them used to being with each other day after day and to keep fitness levels up. Sid...

Could I just point out that Kitson has had a very similar moan in the Post today. He also states that he and room mate Convey have been bored to tears at times. Isn't sure about the effectiveness of the tour as a bonding issue and also raises concerns over the quality of opposition. It would appear ...

Trouble is, it looks like a lack of ambition. I don't know the numbers, but I suspect we haven't sold as many season tickets as the club expected. The club seem to have been caught short by the "floating" fans not kicking their door down for tickets. All, or most, of us who had season tic...

Of course, but lets face it, footballers aren't exactly blessed in the brains department.

There goes Sidwell again with his "the lads are all saying the same thing." They're not saying it to the press, are they. Let other people speak for themselves, just like in the contract case. Sidwell is really beginning to get on my tits. For whoever saud we wouldn;t pay attention if it ...