MATCHWATCH : West Bromwich Albion (a)

[Hound]

We’ll absolutely battered for 25 and then arguably the more dangerous team for the second 20

Battled well to stay in and they don’t look comfortable against Carroll. Get some decent delivery in to him and you never know

Hendrick and Loum managed to get a grip on the midfield as the half wore on

[Zip]

I wish Meite was a better player than he is

He wouldn't be at Reading if he was.

[Uke]

Possession stats much better than at the start

[Sutekh]

Apparently there's a WBA protest on 57 minutes - has Gourlay ruined them already?

Well there are questions about a 25 mill loan the club are getting for the transfer window and with parachute payments ending for them shortly, I think one or two of the fans are asking some questions.

£5m loan repayment expected from the club chairman by New Year’s Eve didnt materialise and £20m loan taken out to help see club through to help avoid fire sale of players in 2023. Parachute payments cease this season.

[YorkshireRoyal99]

Yeah we've done alright really in the second half of the first half if you like. Just got battered before that but they would have always have wanted to have started quickly.

Main thing now is stay in the game, even if they do nick a goal, don't let our heads drop and see if we can keep it tight until the 75th or so minute and see if we can do what we did at Norwich.

Lumley got to be the best player so far this half.

[Sutekh]

Expect another WBA hurricane start to the 2nd half….

[Felt91]

I wish someone would shout at Tom ince when he inevitably messes up. For what he dishes out he needs to remember he isn’t that good. Can not control the ball, passing is awful and his delivery isn’t always the best although better then hoiletts.

[Uke]

Tince or Swift?

Who would we prefer?

[YorkshireRoyal99]

Tince or Swift?

Who would we prefer?

In terms of how we play and where we are, Ince.

In a better quality side like West Brom's Swift. I think it's clear Swift is the better player overall.

[From Despair To Where?]

Apparently there's a WBA protest on 57 minutes - has Gourlay ruined them already?

Well there are questions about a 25 mill loan the club are getting for the transfer window and with parachute payments ending for them shortly, I think one or two of the fans are asking some questions.

£5m loan repayment expected from the club chairman by New Year’s Eve didnt materialise and £20m loan taken out to help see club through to help avoid fire sale of players in 2023. Parachute payments cease this season.

Word has it, the owner went over Gourlay's head for the £20m loan.

[Orion1871]

Well there are questions about a 25 mill loan the club are getting for the transfer window and with parachute payments ending for them shortly, I think one or two of the fans are asking some questions.

£5m loan repayment expected from the club chairman by New Year’s Eve didnt materialise and £20m loan taken out to help see club through to help avoid fire sale of players in 2023. Parachute payments cease this season.

Word has it, the owner went over Gourlay's head for the £20m loan.

Which might cause a man of principle to resign. No principle for our Ron.

[Royals and Racers]

Royal`s fans coming over nice and loud on the red button.

[Hound]

Ref starting to annoy

[Ascotexgunner]

Jesus how did that miss?

[tidus_mi2]

This referee is an absolute homer.

[Hound]

This referee is an absolute homer.

Lumley given a yellow for absolutely nothing. Poor

[Orion1871]

This referee is an absolute homer.

Another incompetent cheat of a ref. Do wonder if the EFL find these useless morons out on the street the morning of the game.

[Sutekh]

This referee is an absolute homer.

First ever game at this level for him!

[Sutekh]

Game over.

[Ascotexgunner]

Well there are questions about a 25 mill loan the club are getting for the transfer window and with parachute payments ending for them shortly, I think one or two of the fans are asking some questions.

£5m loan repayment expected from the club chairman by New Year’s Eve didnt materialise and £20m loan taken out to help see club through to help avoid fire sale of players in 2023. Parachute payments cease this season.

Word has it, the owner went over Gourlay's head for the £20m loan.

Even if that is the case, Gourlay is the CEO. He should be making a case that he should have been made aware, the risks of taking that money and the effect on the business.....and if it falls on deaf ears, walk away.