Season 20/21

[Simmops]

I'm loving the haircut of player 4th from left middle row. Going for a proper beatles lego look.

Not so sure about one above him with the bizarre dreads.

[windermereROYAL]

There is a key under the photo if that helps identify people:

Reading Football Club 2020-21:
Back row (l-r): Ollie Harrington, Ray Holland, Ryan East, Joseph Ajose, Ethan Bristow, Dejan Tetek, Nelson Abbey, Nahum Melvin-Lambert, Tennai Watson, Imari Samuels, Lynford Sackey, Harry Wood, Chris Douglas.

Middle row (l-r): Alex Forsey, Matt Walker, Danny Flitter, Sam Baldock, Michael Olise, George Pușcaș, Ovie Ejaria, Josh Laurent, Jökull Andrésson, Luke Southwood, Rafael Cabral, Sam Walker, Lucas João, Tom Holmes, Tom McIntyre, Lewis Gibson, Omar Richards, Stewart Bannister, Luke Bishop, James Hooper.

Front row (l-r): Josh Bowen, Felipe Araruna, Yakou Méïté, Andy Rinomhota, Liam Moore, Quinton Fortune, John O'Shea, Veljko Paunović, Dayong Pang, Marko Mitrović, Nuno Gomes, Michael Morrison, Andy Yiadom, John Swift, Sone Aluko, James Bittner, Eddie Niedzwiecki.

Whats concerning there is there are only around 20 of them with first team experience, but Swift, Araruna, Yiadam are long term injuries, Joao is out for a little while, then there is Aluko.
The squad real is wafer thin at the moment, especially in midfield.

[Stranded]

Well, we certainly can't argue that there is no path to the first team for Academy players now.

[Stranded]

Who has Thierry Nevers pissed off btw?

Clearly not seen as a senior team option given his absence.

[NewCorkSeth]

Who has Thierry Nevers pissed off btw?

Clearly not seen as a senior team option given his absence.

Has made some tweets that intimated as much.

[Snowflake Royal]

Only 20? Anyone else remember when a typical squad was about 23 players, not 33?

[Lower West]

Only 20? Anyone else remember when a typical squad was about 23 players, not 33?

The days of utility players.....

This seasons outcome maybe determined by who has the fewest injuries.

[Simmops]

Who has Thierry Nevers pissed off btw?

Clearly not seen as a senior team option given his absence.

Who?

[SCIAG]

Who has Thierry Nevers pissed off btw?

Clearly not seen as a senior team option given his absence.

Dorsett has been given a new contract but is missing here. Think it’s likely they’re both injured and none of the new people have had a chance to evaluate them.

[NewCorkSeth]

Only 20? Anyone else remember when a typical squad was about 23 players, not 33?

Yeah, good point. We spent a lot of time complaining about having too big a squad. The balance is still off which is why is looks a bit bare but we are not far off.

[Snowflake Royal]

Only 20? Anyone else remember when a typical squad was about 23 players, not 33?

Yeah, good point. We spent a lot of time complaining about having too big a squad. The balance is still off which is why is looks a bit bare but we are not far off.

Lose Walker, McNulty, Smith and Baldock for a DM, ST and LW and it's spot on IMO... quality may not always be there but balance would be right.

[Nameless]

Well, well, well. Who was I arguing over Holmes' height with? Doesn't look the supposed giant here does he. In fact, he looks an inch or so taller than the 6ft1 McIntyre and an inch or so shorter than the 6ft3 Joao..

I may have made up those heights but imma stick with it.

If that is João to his right then Holmes is at least the same height and he’s at least 2 inches taller than McIntyre. Presumably living in France you struggle with English units of measurement ....

Perhaps. It is a rather useless unit of measurement seeing as there is 2.54 cms in an inch meaning someone who is 178cm, someone who is 179cm and someone who is 180cm are all 5ft10.

Anyway if you think there looks to be 2 inches difference between McIntyre and Holmes I can only presume you think Sam Walker is about 4 inches taller than Holmes which, by my calculation puts him at a respectable 6ft7...

Luckily there are half inch options available to bridge the gap between full inches !
Walker is listed in most places as being 6’6”.
It’s a dead end discussion to be honest, Tom Holmes is significantly taller than Tom McIntyre, Walker is significantly taller than Tom Holmes. Tom Holmes appears slightly taller than João stood next to him but I reckon he’s got a bit more hair...

[NewCorkSeth]

Only 20? Anyone else remember when a typical squad was about 23 players, not 33?

Yeah, good point. We spent a lot of time complaining about having too big a squad. The balance is still off which is why is looks a bit bare but we are not far off.

Lose Walker, McNulty, Smith and Baldock for a DM, ST and LW and it's spot on IMO... quality may not always be there but balance would be right.

I wouldnt say no to a specialist LB..

[NewCorkSeth]

If that is João to his right then Holmes is at least the same height and he’s at least 2 inches taller than McIntyre. Presumably living in France you struggle with English units of measurement ....

Perhaps. It is a rather useless unit of measurement seeing as there is 2.54 cms in an inch meaning someone who is 178cm, someone who is 179cm and someone who is 180cm are all 5ft10.

Anyway if you think there looks to be 2 inches difference between McIntyre and Holmes I can only presume you think Sam Walker is about 4 inches taller than Holmes which, by my calculation puts him at a respectable 6ft7...

Luckily there are half inch options available to bridge the gap between full inches !
Walker is listed in most places as being 6’6”.
It’s a dead end discussion to be honest, Tom Holmes is significantly taller than Tom McIntyre, Walker is significantly taller than Tom Holmes. Tom Holmes appears slightly taller than João stood next to him but I reckon he’s got a bit more hair...

tis indeed. Funnily enough there was a big argument between two fans on twitter a few weeks ago about the height of Richards, with one user claiming he was "at least 6ft".. his argument was that he met him and Richards was taller than himself.

I dont think it was very fair of the photographer to shove Richards next to all the tall lads.

[Snowflake Royal]

Decision to let Howe go is looking pretty questionable again.

Between end of last season and our two RB injuries he could easily have amassed a decent number of appearances by Xmas.

[NewCorkSeth]

Decision to let Howe go is looking pretty questionable again.

Between end of last season and our two RB injuries he could easily have amassed a decent number of appearances by Xmas.

took me longer than I am proud of to realise you are not talking about Nige..

[Snowflake Royal]

Decision to let Howe go is looking pretty questionable again.

Between end of last season and our two RB injuries he could easily have amassed a decent number of appearances by Xmas.

took me longer than I am proud of to realise you are not talking about Nige..

[Nameless]

Decision to let Howe go is looking pretty questionable again.

Between end of last season and our two RB injuries he could easily have amassed a decent number of appearances by Xmas.

What is making the decision to change Howe’s job description now more questionable ?

[paultheroyal]

Decision to let Howe go is looking pretty questionable again.

Between end of last season and our two RB injuries he could easily have amassed a decent number of appearances by Xmas.

Howe is League One standard - would offer up more about him and players view, but wont be getting into that debate. He added nothing to positive team performance.

[Old Man Andrews]

Another typical Reading supporter trait! An obsession with released youth team players who just weren't good enough.

When Sam Smith finally leaves I think our supporters will go into 2 weeks of mourning.