

Yes, really don’t get what Noel saw in him. Think he got talked up by Pompey fans as I recall but just not at it in games for Reading. Perhaps it’s a management issue but then he didn’t do it under Noel either really. Seems to work hard generally but keeps missing everything.traff wrote: ↑25 Apr 2026 15:55 Been saying it all season (not exactly a genius insight on my part) that Ploddy Lame has looked like a competition winner.
However, we bought him.
I’m just a supporter, not a professional footballer, and I’ve been told that because I haven’t played the game at the highest level, my opinion isn’t valid.
So does anyone have any insight into what attracted our “experts” to sign him?
I can’t see any:
Athleticism
Pace
Skill
Strength
Tackling ability
Heading ability
Clinical finishing
Football intelligence
So other than a cocky attitude and a big mouth when he finally finishes one of the numerous sitters presented to him this season…
What is it I’m missing?

I would love the staff that recruited him to actually tell us what they saw in him. He actually looks so far out of his depth he doesn't know what to do on the pitch. When I see players like him I always think to Souness at Southampton and him signing that player based on video clips......traff wrote: ↑25 Apr 2026 15:55 Been saying it all season (not exactly a genius insight on my part) that Ploddy Lame has looked like a competition winner.
However, we bought him.
I’m just a supporter, not a professional footballer, and I’ve been told that because I haven’t played the game at the highest level, my opinion isn’t valid.
So does anyone have any insight into what attracted our “experts” to sign him?
I can’t see any:
Athleticism
Pace
Skill
Strength
Tackling ability
Heading ability
Clinical finishing
Football intelligence
So other than a cocky attitude and a big mouth when he finally finishes one of the numerous sitters presented to him this season…
What is it I’m missing?
No, Paddy is with The Team.
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