Hey Pearcy

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Parking is great. Just use the park and ride at Mereoak. Costs a fiver and I get in and out of the stadium without the hassle of all the match day traffic. I drive to Mereoak which is only a mile off the M4

I’m not fussed at all on the location, I’m more for having the ground within easy walking distance of an area such as Canton, pubs, cafes etc rather than being amongst PC World, Ikea, B & Q and the like. Years ago though we were in an area of Reading, it must have been prior to an Elm Park game, with pubs, clubs etc. Every pub we tried was reluctant to let City fans in, anyway we try a local working mans’ club, looked like a shop from the outside with net curtains in the windows. The obligatory bloke on the door asks, “Are you members?” Negative, “Are you from Cardiff?” Negative. He’s still doubtful until the late sadly missed Derek Smith pulls out his trump card, his CIU membership with Cathays Liberal Club, Cardiff clearly displayed on the front, shows it to the doorman. Doorman, laughs, let’s us in and on leaving even invited us back if we wanted to after the game. The MacDonalds by the Madjeski sadly doesn’t have the same romance.

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I’m not fussed at all on the location, I’m more for having the ground within easy walking distance of an area such as Canton, pubs, cafes etc rather than being amongst PC World, Ikea, B & Q and the like. Years ago though we were in an area of Reading, it must have been prior to an Elm Park game, with pubs, clubs etc. Every pub we tried was reluctant to let City fans in, anyway we try a local working mans’ club, looked like a shop from the outside with net curtains in the windows. The obligatory bloke on the door asks, “Are you members?” Negative, “Are you from Cardiff?” Negative. He’s still doubtful until the late sadly missed Derek Smith pulls out his trump card, his CIU membership with Cathays Liberal Club, Cardiff clearly displayed on the front, shows it to the doorman. Doorman, laughs, let’s us in and on leaving even invited us back if we wanted to after the game. The MacDonalds by the Madjeski sadly doesn’t have the same romance.

I love the Millennium Stadium - think it's genuinely one of the best stadiums in the world. For a Saturday big event game it's absolutely fantastic

But in all honesty when I only wanted to get to the game I could get from Caerphilly to the CCS in 20-25 minutes parked, in and out and back home (with luck) in the same time. It was much better for a season ticket

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Just one thing about our club. We have been a shambles in recent seasons and are still in the mire over FFP but the one thing we have done very well is our Academy. We had five starters from our Academy last night two of whom are Reading fans. It shows in their commitment on the pitch.

You make a good point there.. not only have they come through the academy a couple are fans as well

More likely to give 100% and supporters will not get on their backs so quickly during poor performances as they “are one of their own”

Every little helps!!!

[Pearcey3]

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I have really enjoyed watching Reading this season. Got some really good players and they play with a freedom to express themselves that you don’t often see afforded to teams these days.

I do fear that if they don’t go up this season they will be forced to sell and that side will get broken up. Commentator was saying last night Bayern Munich are sniffing around Omar Richards

Who knew Joao was such a fantastic player? Always thought he was just a big lump at Wednesday. He’s got terrific feet for a big fella.

Agree with all of this. If we don’t go up we will lose Olise in the summer. We may well lose Richards for nothing. This team is a joy to watch, Apart from pens Joao has been fantastic this season.

[Pearcey3]

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I’m not fussed at all on the location, I’m more for having the ground within easy walking distance of an area such as Canton, pubs, cafes etc rather than being amongst PC World, Ikea, B & Q and the like. Years ago though we were in an area of Reading, it must have been prior to an Elm Park game, with pubs, clubs etc. Every pub we tried was reluctant to let City fans in, anyway we try a local working mans’ club, looked like a shop from the outside with net curtains in the windows. The obligatory bloke on the door asks, “Are you members?” Negative, “Are you from Cardiff?” Negative. He’s still doubtful until the late sadly missed Derek Smith pulls out his trump card, his CIU membership with Cathays Liberal Club, Cardiff clearly displayed on the front, shows it to the doorman. Doorman, laughs, let’s us in and on leaving even invited us back if we wanted to after the game. The MacDonalds by the Madjeski sadly doesn’t have the same romance.

Good stuff Splotty P. Hope you’re better btw.

[Pearcey3]

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You make a good point there.. not only have they come through the academy a couple are fans as well

More likely to give 100% and supporters will not get on their backs so quickly during poor performances as they “are one of their own”

Every little helps!!!

Yep and there is that little bit of extra pride when the Academy boys do well.

[splott parker]

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Good stuff Splotty P. Hope you’re better btw.

Thanks Pearcey, been around the corner to the shop this morning for a short stroll, bit short of breath but things are looking better by the day...............until 3pm Saturday when the City kick off!!!!!!!

[Pearcey3]

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Thanks Pearcey, been around the corner to the shop this morning for a short stroll, bit short of breath but things are looking better by the day...............until 3pm Saturday when the City kick off!!!!!!!

That’s good to hear. Sounds like you’re on the mend. I can’t believe how bad your boys are doing. It has to be sorted out. Going down would be unthinkable considering where Cardiff have been over the past 15 years

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I’m not fussed at all on the location, I’m more for having the ground within easy walking distance of an area such as Canton, pubs, cafes etc rather than being amongst PC World, Ikea, B & Q and the like. Years ago though we were in an area of Reading, it must have been prior to an Elm Park game, with pubs, clubs etc. Every pub we tried was reluctant to let City fans in, anyway we try a local working mans’ club, looked like a shop from the outside with net curtains in the windows. The obligatory bloke on the door asks, “Are you members?” Negative, “Are you from Cardiff?” Negative. He’s still doubtful until the late sadly missed Derek Smith pulls out his trump card, his CIU membership with Cathays Liberal Club, Cardiff clearly displayed on the front, shows it to the doorman. Doorman, laughs, let’s us in and on leaving even invited us back if we wanted to after the game. The MacDonalds by the Madjeski sadly doesn’t have the same romance.

I think we both agreed at the time that the white spirit B&Q sells tastes a lot better than the Wickes own brand we're used to..

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I have really enjoyed watching Reading this season. Got some really good players and they play with a freedom to express themselves that you don’t often see afforded to teams these days.

I do fear that if they don’t go up this season they will be forced to sell and that side will get broken up. Commentator was saying last night Bayern Munich are sniffing around Omar Richards

Who knew Joao was such a fantastic player? Always thought he was just a big lump at Wednesday. He’s got terrific feet for a big fella.

Ejaria ruined us at their place last season