by genome » 25 Sep 2016 10:16
by CountryRoyal » 25 Sep 2016 10:18
Sutekhbobby1413Royal Ginger Enjoyed it today but spent whole of half time queueing on the concourse. The agency staff need better supervision.
This has been going on years. What is it like as a home fan at bigger clubs?
How do Chelsea/Man United/Liverpool fans get served at half time? I don't know why it's so bad. It's hardly a shock is it... They don't suddenly get caught off guard as 6000 fans (or whatever) come at half time.
Maybe they should sell bottles or something? I went to the Olympic stadium (West Ham ground) over the summer for a rugby game (it was shit), but they had massive buckets everywhere with ice and bottles in where you just threw £4 at the person next to it and grabbed one. It took around 1 second to get your drink.
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On a separate note I bought a beer at the bit outside the east stand and also a bottle of water. Water cost £2.10 - nearly had a heart attack.
Rugby fans apparently don't hurl bottles at each other (or players) during the game whereas football fans would do.
by Nameless » 25 Sep 2016 10:36
genome Have a look at that form table, by the way:
http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/ch ... guide.html
by Sutekh » 25 Sep 2016 10:38
CountryRoyal
Loads of grounds serve [insert name of team here] fans - they're just plastic.
by Royal Rother » 25 Sep 2016 10:39
by Ian Royal » 25 Sep 2016 10:55
CountryRoyalNameless Anyone care to suggest what it is that has allowed Stam (untried, inexperienced in this county and league) to look like he knows what he is doing when recent managers with more experience have struggled ?
Beginners luck ?
At a guess; commands respect and has brought in players he feels can implement his philosophy and style of play.
Added grit, determination and unity to the squad while setting realistic (or perhaps slightly low) expectations.
by bobby1413 » 25 Sep 2016 11:11
CountryRoyal Loads of grounds serve bottles - they're just plastic.
by 3points » 25 Sep 2016 11:13
by Nameless » 25 Sep 2016 11:15
Ian RoyalCountryRoyalNameless Anyone care to suggest what it is that has allowed Stam (untried, inexperienced in this county and league) to look like he knows what he is doing when recent managers with more experience have struggled ?
Beginners luck ?
At a guess; commands respect and has brought in players he feels can implement his philosophy and style of play.
Added grit, determination and unity to the squad while setting realistic (or perhaps slightly low) expectations.
It's early days but there's a few factors for me.
Stam's advantages:
He played under the best manager's out there and is clearly thoughtful, determined and patient. He isn't trying to jump to high too fast.
Adkins was crippled by a dodgy owner and fooked finances.
Clarke was just a terrible manager with delusions of grandeur.
McDermott was left with a massive mess and limited support from owners who apparently never really bought into his employment... otherwise he'd still be here.
Stam's made two absolutely outstanding signings in Moore and Swift who have transformed the team. Without them, we'd be far less capable of implementing Stam's ideas. They'll both be in the PL within two seasons with us or without us IMO.
by 3points » 25 Sep 2016 11:20
Royal Rother I appreciate the massive part he has played in our history but BBCRB really should give it a miss with Kevin Dillon. He knows sod all about the Reading players, even less about the Championship, and just blathers on in meaningless, repetitive and ever decreasing circles.
Yesterday did take the biscuit for me. Jolly pleased to hear we had beaten the League leaders I expected some real positivity from the reports on BBCRB.
As I climbed in the car Mick and Tim were commenting on excellent 3 points but disappointed with how we made life difficult for ourselves with poor ball retention in the last 10 minutes... something to learn from / work on. Fair enough.
Over to Dillon - he said he was very impressed by Huddersfield but that it was "an exceptionally poor performance" from Reading. Very disappointed. Had expected to see something good from this team but it was much worse than when he'd seen us against Cardiff, Preston and Ipswich....
Doubt he'd have had a clue that yesterday's League table had Huddersfield top.... Cardiff bottom.
Miserable sod. BBCRB should invite him to study the League a bit, get some knowledge, engage brain, cheer up or it's thanks and goodbye.
by CountryRoyal » 25 Sep 2016 11:41
bobby1413CountryRoyal Loads of grounds serve bottles - they're just plastic.
Yep, Fulham for instance, and I think QPR do as well. To me it is an obvious and easy solution to the ridiculous queues in the ONE single place in the East stand concourse for an alcoholic drink.
Could have staff walking around and serving like they used to with the beer back-pack guys.
by Oilroyal » 25 Sep 2016 11:41
Royal Rother I appreciate the massive part he has played in our history but BBCRB really should give it a miss with Kevin Dillon. He knows sod all about the Reading players, even less about the Championship, and just blathers on in meaningless, repetitive and ever decreasing circles.
Yesterday did take the biscuit for me. Jolly pleased to hear we had beaten the League leaders I expected some real positivity from the reports on BBCRB.
As I climbed in the car Mick and Tim were commenting on excellent 3 points but disappointed with how we made life difficult for ourselves with poor ball retention in the last 10 minutes... something to learn from / work on. Fair enough.
Over to Dillon - he said he was very impressed by Huddersfield but that it was "an exceptionally poor performance" from Reading. Very disappointed. Had expected to see something good from this team but it was much worse than when he'd seen us against Cardiff, Preston and Ipswich....
Doubt he'd have had a clue that yesterday's League table had Huddersfield top.... Cardiff bottom.
Miserable sod. BBCRB should invite him to study the League a bit, get some knowledge, engage brain, cheer up or it's thanks and goodbye.
by Ian Royal » 25 Sep 2016 11:45
by Pepe the Horseman » 25 Sep 2016 11:50
by CountryRoyal » 25 Sep 2016 11:53
Pepe the Horseman Can still get 66/1 on us winning the league Brighton, on the same points as us, are 7/1
by leon » 25 Sep 2016 11:58
Ian Royal Williams is the worst kind of presenter, only looking to stir up controversy and create an argument.
Dellor's just too emotionally invested and happy to be 'in' with the players, staff and ex-players. Fans don't make good commentators or pundits.
Gooding is far and away the best, but even he's only decent by any reasonable expectation of what you should be getting.
by Lower West » 25 Sep 2016 12:02
by sputnik » 25 Sep 2016 12:09
by RoyalBlue » 25 Sep 2016 12:15
3pointsRoyal Rother I appreciate the massive part he has played in our history but BBCRB really should give it a miss with Kevin Dillon. He knows sod all about the Reading players, even less about the Championship, and just blathers on in meaningless, repetitive and ever decreasing circles.
Yesterday did take the biscuit for me. Jolly pleased to hear we had beaten the League leaders I expected some real positivity from the reports on BBCRB.
As I climbed in the car Mick and Tim were commenting on excellent 3 points but disappointed with how we made life difficult for ourselves with poor ball retention in the last 10 minutes... something to learn from / work on. Fair enough.
Over to Dillon - he said he was very impressed by Huddersfield but that it was "an exceptionally poor performance" from Reading. Very disappointed. Had expected to see something good from this team but it was much worse than when he'd seen us against Cardiff, Preston and Ipswich....
Doubt he'd have had a clue that yesterday's League table had Huddersfield top.... Cardiff bottom.
Miserable sod. BBCRB should invite him to study the League a bit, get some knowledge, engage brain, cheer up or it's thanks and goodbye.
+1. Couldn't understand his vitriol, especially as he quoted Birmingham as being a much better performance. Go figure. I'd rather watch yesterday's exciting 1-0 victory with end to end action, than 70% possession 0-0 draw.
by Woodcote Royal » 25 Sep 2016 12:18
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