BBC Berks Phone In Guest and Summariser for Bolton

BBC Radio Berkshire · by **BBC Radio Berkshire** » 21 Aug 2007 12:17

Dear All,

Reading director of footy Nicky Hammond will be Tim's guest on the phone in this Friday (24 Aug).

Its a 6pm start and you can text or call or post here.

PLUS winger Glenn Little will be our match summariser at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday for the Bolton v Reading game.

All the best

Joel

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 12:46

Glenn, why the long face?

I'll get my coat.

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 21 Aug 2007 12:56

Nicky, My cousin is looking for a club, Any chance of signing him? He's been out of the game since being released by Southampton but can still do a job.

Regards
George Weah, message posted on his behalf by a Liberal Libran Liberian Librarian.

Nicky, Do you watch the Brazilian league on Satellite TV at all, bearing in mind Middlesbourgh signed Juniniho in the recommendation of a fan who used to follow the league.

Regards
Peter Pike from Martins Heron, text message

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 21 Aug 2007 12:59

Nicky, How's the accademy comming along under Eamon Dolan? Is it easier now to attract youngsters? Any likely to break though this season?

Regards
Dangerous Dan Davies, Taplow. Message sent in via the medium of dance.

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 13:03

Forbury Lion wrote:Nicky, How's the accademy comming along under Eamon Dolan? Is it easier now to attract youngsters? Any likely to break though this season?

Regards
Dangerous Dan Davies, Taplow. Message sent in via the medium of dance.

Serious question from Forbs shocker!

Geekins · by **Geekins** » 21 Aug 2007 13:09

We all know what a great team spirit and work ethnic we have here at Reading. We all agree with Coppell to try to keep the main players together. Also you do a lot of scouting work etc. Have you ever been 'slightly' disappointed we might of missed out on someone because it doesn't fit into Coppell's criteria?

*I'm not slating Coppell just wanted to know your views*

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 21 Aug 2007 13:25

Nicky

If we don't sign some outstanding players that can generate excitement among the supporters before the window closes then I'm giving my ST back and it will be all your fault.

PS - Red or blue bounties

PPS - Helium or tight trousers?

Geekins · by **Geekins** » 21 Aug 2007 13:29

Rawlie19 wrote:
Forbury Lion wrote:Nicky, How's the accademy comming along under Eamon Dolan? Is it easier now to attract youngsters? Any likely to break though this season?

Regards
Dangerous Dan Davies, Taplow. Message sent in via the medium of dance.
Serious question from Forbs shocker!

Not that serious!!

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 13:34

Geekins wrote:We all know what a great team spirit and work ethnic we have here at Reading. We all agree with Coppell to try to keep the main players together. Also you do a lot of scouting work etc. Have you ever been 'slightly' disappointed we might of missed out on someone because it doesn't fit into Coppell's criteria?

*I'm not slating Coppell just wanted to know your views*

Waste of time that question. Regardless of how he might actually feel, he'll just toe the party line.

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 21 Aug 2007 13:36

Do you enjoy the role that you have now more than you ever did playing or would you rather be playing?

Alan Alda - via Aldis Lamp

How much of you time is spent involved with the Academy, how much with scouting, how much with players contracts and how much running messages between SC and the board?

Sutonius Gannetsmasher the fourth - via Semaphore

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 13:39

Nicky, did Arsenal approach you, if so, what did you say?, and if not, how tempted would you be if Arsenal did seriously approach you for the DOF job there?

Maximus Glutinous via sky writing.

cheeryoleary · by **cheeryoleary** » 21 Aug 2007 14:19

Nicholas,

I hear that you have a small cock and find it increasingly difficult to hit the target.
Have you been to a doctor or relationship manager who suggested a new technique or presciption drugs?

If so, this would be remarkable as an anagram of your name is INCH SMAL MANHOOD

Cheers then
Cheery

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 14:39

Nick,

Blue Tit, Great Tit or Long-tailed Tit?

Bill Oddie via messengers tit.

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 21 Aug 2007 14:42

Have you ever considered crashing a rocket car as a means of increasing your public profile? It worked for Richard Hammond and I might even re-release Rocket Man in your honour.

Best rear guards
Elton John

TFF · by **TFF** » 21 Aug 2007 14:45

Nicky,

Do you find it easier to sign players now that Primark, TK Maxx and Matalan all have Reading stores?

Running Bear, Taplow - via smoke signal

Barry the bird boggler · by **Barry the bird boggler** » 21 Aug 2007 15:35

Nicky

If Glen is going to be out for 2/3 months more (and on top of that his injury record over the last two seasons is not great) will Reading be looking for a replacement or just rely on Seol and Oster?

Rawlie19 · by **Rawlie19** » 21 Aug 2007 15:58

Barry the bird boggler wrote:Nicky

If Glen is going to be out for 2/3 months more (andon top of that his injury record over the last two seasons is not great) will Reading be looking for a replacement or just rely on Seol and Oster?

Seal and Oyster. HTH.

Only one Trevor Morley · by **Only one Trevor Morley** » 21 Aug 2007 16:10

Nicky

Do we pay the lowest wages in the Premiership?

Do you think that Lita and Shoreys refusal to sign new conteracts is down to money?

Are yuo concerned that we may lose players in the long term with our current wage structure?

Geekins · by **Geekins** » 21 Aug 2007 16:17

Red or Blue bounty... RED OR BLUE BOUNTY????

Forbury Lion · by **Forbury Lion** » 21 Aug 2007 17:42

Nicky, As a former goalkeeper and accademy director, Do you feel the best way for a goalkeeper to improve is though playing regularly?

Regards
Larry the lamb lover, Bagshot

All positions other than that of goalkeeper see players rested or dropped for tactical reasons whereas a goalkeeper either has to be injured or terribly off form to lose their shirt. Don't you think it's time we introduced goalkeeper rotation?

Regards
Adam Federici, Reading

What's your favourite Elvis song and why?
Regards
Reading Elvis, Friar Street

Do you agree with me that theres an obvious link between the lack of independent cinema's like the old ABC cinema in Reading and the shortage of world class English footballers being produced? If so, what do you intend to do about it?

Regards
Roy Smith, Reading

Can you divulge the name of players we failed to sign in the past few seasons who are no longer targets?
Regards
Christopher Biggins, Biggin Hill

Greg Halford - What was that all about?
Regards
Greg Halford, Sunderland

Have the training/accademy facilities improved as a result of the Premier League cash injection?
Regards
Richard Small, Smallmead, Message delivered written on recycled paper (toilet paper).

Marcus reportedly wears red contact lenses, Drinks red bull and probably has fancy gloves with carbon fibre in them.... Do you think any of this would have been beneficial in your day?
Regards
Rollie from Grange Hill

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