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genome
8 Aug 2017 · 9:47pm
On bus back. Second half much better than the first. Not a game to write home about, but a win to get us going. The team went up a gear when Quinn came on, very glad to have him back. Kelly's first goal was a screamer, second not so bad either. Very impressed with Rinhomota first half, and Andresson in the second. Other than that, not much to say! Pleased to get the season up and running.
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genome
8 Aug 2017 · 9:50pm
Unbelievable save by Jakkola in the second half by the way, he'll be pleased with pulling that off on his chance to impress the manager
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Hound
8 Aug 2017 · 9:55pm
Yep, posted my thoughts on the other thread Quinn definitely made a big difference. Clement, Kelly 2nd half, Rinhomata and Anssi all did well. Moore very untroubled as you'd expect
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genome
8 Aug 2017 · 10:22pm
Btw, is it just me, or was that the fattest referee ever to grace the Mad Stad?
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Lower West
8 Aug 2017 · 10:53pm
A win is a win. Far better performance than I expected on seeing the starting line up. The youngsters gained invaluable experience tonight. Good to see Mendes and Quinn get run outs. Barrow has the pace to trouble defences. Playing Kelly further up the pitch was a tactical masterstroke. Job done.
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Royality creeps In
8 Aug 2017 · 11:05pm
First half was dreadful. Lots of sideways and backwards passing going nowhere fast and a continuation of Saturday. Second half improved with the introductions of Quinn and Barrow, which enabled Kelly and Clement to get more involved. Was not the most entertaining game, but a wins a win a the end of the day.
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Royal Ginger
9 Aug 2017 · 12:33am
He was good value. Could hear every word he said.
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Royal Ginger
9 Aug 2017 · 12:34am
How do you power a horned African beast?
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Woodcote Royal
9 Aug 2017 · 12:38am
Light years better than Saturday! Having been allocated the front row in the lower section at Loftus Rd, meaning my head was little more than 2ft above the turf, and having spent the best part of 2 decades in the back row of the Upper West, perhaps even Barcelona would have looked crap in my eyes. Sadly, however, the highlights confirmed just how poor we were. Step forth a side packed with youngsters, average age 22, and there was much scope for things to go from bad to worse this evening. As it happens, they didn't. In fact, the game followed a similar pattern to so many last season where we ended up taking all 3pts. A first half… More →
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maffff
9 Aug 2017 · 1:29am
It was a game. Highlight during the game was the pie I destroyed shortly after half time. Saw Steven, Dave, Sam, Harry and a few others. Which made it worth going. Nice to see our fans finally piping up on 78 minutes. Pretty embarrassing that tbf. More action in the hotel than on the pitch tonight.
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maffff
9 Aug 2017 · 1:33am
Best player Rinomhota. Barrett, Clement and Gunter morphed together into one completely irrelevant blur. Smith improved later on. Kelly was probably our second or third best player but was average goals aside. Moore and Jaakkola were fine, nor that there was much to do. Evans untroubled but I never want to see him as CB in 2 at the back again. Richards looked like a good winger, no awareness or defensive presence. Anyone else I didn't mention I forgot was even on the pitch. Apparently Mendes played. Subs. Quinn and Barrow decent. Andrésson existed. Didn't notice him. As a CB that's not a complaint.
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St. Brynjar
9 Aug 2017 · 2:32am
First half started well, but quickly turned to one of the most dreary 45 mins I've seen at the Madejski. Felt like a friendly. Second much better with the introduction of Barrow and Quinn, great goals from Kelly. Stand out performances: Moore, Barrow, Quinn, Clement, Kelly, Evans, Rinomhota Poor: Richards, Smith Andresson a massive improvement on the disappointing Richards. Smith a bit lightweight and invisible for long stretches. Rinomhota really impressive, tenacious player. Barrett didn't do much wrong, hope to see more of him. Jaakola seemed solid, good to know we have a #2 capable of pushing Mannone.
