by Denver Royal » 28 Jul 2019 22:34
by paultheroyal » 28 Jul 2019 22:47
by gazzer, loyal royal » 29 Jul 2019 06:45
paultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
Starting 11...
..............................Joao........................
Yiadom... Miazga...Moore...Blackett
...................Swift.....Rinomata................
Olise.............Loader..............Barrow..
................... Meite...............
Morison and Adam will be great additions
by Snowflake Royal » 29 Jul 2019 07:00
gazzer, loyal royalpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
Starting 11...
..............................Joao........................
Yiadom... Miazga...Moore...Blackett
...................Swift.....Rinomata................
Olise.............Loader..............Barrow..
................... Meite...............
Morison and Adam will be great additions
I wouldn’t be surprised if McIntyre starts next weekend. Gomes really rates him.
I’d prefer swift in the 10 role and Barrow is probably just ahead of Barrett at the moment
by Hound » 29 Jul 2019 07:17
paultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
Starting 11...
..............................Joao........................
Yiadom... Miazga...Moore...Blackett
...................Swift.....Rinomata................
Olise.............Loader..............Barrow..
................... Meite...............
Morison and Adam will be great additions
by Nameless » 29 Jul 2019 08:02
Houndpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
Starting 11...
..............................Joao........................
Yiadom... Miazga...Moore...Blackett
...................Swift.....Rinomata................
Olise.............Loader..............Barrow..
................... Meite...............
Morison and Adam will be great additions
Think Barrett will be ahead of Olise.
Huge fan of Olise (like everyone else) but happy for him to start the season on the bench. Barrett’s has a solid preseason
Subs: Walker, Morrison, Nova, Baldock, Olise, Richards, Adam
Not quite sure what we do with McIntyre at the moment. Too good to not be in the squad
by Hound » 29 Jul 2019 08:04
by Stranded » 29 Jul 2019 08:09
paultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
by RoyalBlue » 29 Jul 2019 08:12
Strandedpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
by URZZZZ » 29 Jul 2019 08:34
NamelessHoundpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
Starting 11...
..............................Joao........................
Yiadom... Miazga...Moore...Blackett
...................Swift.....Rinomata................
Olise.............Loader..............Barrow..
................... Meite...............
Morison and Adam will be great additions
Think Barrett will be ahead of Olise.
Huge fan of Olise (like everyone else) but happy for him to start the season on the bench. Barrett’s has a solid preseason
Subs: Walker, Morrison, Nova, Baldock, Olise, Richards, Adam
Not quite sure what we do with McIntyre at the moment. Too good to not be in the squad
Clearly he gets a spot on the bench instead of Richards.
We still have cover right across the back 4. Having been the starter for the first X1 throughout preseason it would be a kick in the teeth for McIntyre to not be at least on the bench. I’d have him there ahead of Morrison.
URZZZZNamelessHound
Think Barrett will be ahead of Olise.
Huge fan of Olise (like everyone else) but happy for him to start the season on the bench. Barrett’s has a solid preseason
Subs: Walker, Morrison, Nova, Baldock, Olise, Richards, Adam
Not quite sure what we do with McIntyre at the moment. Too good to not be in the squad
Clearly he gets a spot on the bench instead of Richards.
We still have cover right across the back 4. Having been the starter for the first X1 throughout preseason it would be a kick in the teeth for McIntyre to not be at least on the bench. I’d have him there ahead of Morrison.
Unfortunately for McIntyre, Gomes has to do what’s best for the team. Having two CB’s on the bench is pointless really, so whilst he’s a better player than Richards, I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesnt make the 18. Of course Blackett may be out anyway in which case Richards would probably start with both CB’s being on the bench anyway
Will be interesting to see who partners Moore though. There’s a case for all three of them really. Morrison’s goal yesterday may have put him as favourite right now
by Nameless » 29 Jul 2019 08:46
Old Man AndrewsURZZZZNameless
Clearly he gets a spot on the bench instead of Richards.
We still have cover right across the back 4. Having been the starter for the first X1 throughout preseason it would be a kick in the teeth for McIntyre to not be at least on the bench. I’d have him there ahead of Morrison.
Unfortunately for McIntyre, Gomes has to do what’s best for the team. Having two CB’s on the bench is pointless really, so whilst he’s a better player than Richards, I wouldn’t be surprised if he doesnt make the 18. Of course Blackett may be out anyway in which case Richards would probably start with both CB’s being on the bench anyway
Will be interesting to see who partners Moore though. There’s a case for all three of them really. Morrison’s goal yesterday may have put him as favourite right now
Not a chance Miazga isn't starting. Wouldn't shock me if there isn't something in the loan agreement specifying he has to start when fit.
by Nameless » 29 Jul 2019 08:49
Hound Yeah it’s a real tough one. You don’t sign Morrison to not play, and no real point having 2 cbs on the bench (esp if some doubt in Blacketts fitness)
by Nameless » 29 Jul 2019 08:54
RoyalBlueStrandedpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
You beat me to it. Not big compared to some of the giants nowadays but plenty tall enough if his technique is OK.
by Stranded » 29 Jul 2019 08:56
NamelessRoyalBlueStranded
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
You beat me to it. Not big compared to some of the giants nowadays but plenty tall enough if his technique is OK.
Whatever his size he doesn’t look tall ! He seems to lack confidence and from what I saw at the Peterborough game he doesn’t ‘stand tall’, he almost looked hunched over whereas Martinez looked big and upright. Not sure I’ve explained that well but there is a world of difference in the way each will be perceived by team mates and opponents. Hopefully it will only take a couple of games for Jaoa to settle down and gain confidence. He must have talent, we just need him to show it.
by paultheroyal » 29 Jul 2019 09:04
Strandedpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
by Stranded » 29 Jul 2019 09:07
paultheroyalStrandedpaultheroyal For me the team picks itself at the moment with others knocking on the door. In my opinion we are stronger than we were pre Gomes and I think we are one striker away from being stronger than end of last season.
Keeper worries me. Neither assured at all. Virgina has no presence about him and surprised how small he is.
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
I'd question them stats or there is a big dip in that goal!!
by paultheroyal » 29 Jul 2019 09:09
StrandedpaultheroyalStranded
He's 6ft 3 and only 1cm shorter than Martinez. Hardly small.
I'd question them stats or there is a big dip in that goal!!
https://www.readingfc.co.uk/teams/first ... -virginia/
Other sources have him at 1.92m or 6ft 3"
by Stranded » 29 Jul 2019 09:14
paultheroyalStrandedpaultheroyal
I'd question them stats or there is a big dip in that goal!!
https://www.readingfc.co.uk/teams/first ... -virginia/
Other sources have him at 1.92m or 6ft 3"
He looks small and as others were commenting around me yesterday, in the pre match huggle fest he was noticeably shorter than some of the players. We must have big players.
by paultheroyal » 29 Jul 2019 09:17
StrandedpaultheroyalStranded
https://www.readingfc.co.uk/teams/first ... -virginia/
Other sources have him at 1.92m or 6ft 3"
He looks small and as others were commenting around me yesterday, in the pre match huggle fest he was noticeably shorter than some of the players. We must have big players.
Looking at the available heights on the web page he was the tallest player on the pitch for us in the 1st half by about 3 to 4 cms.
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