FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

I've just seen that he's apologised to our fans. I thinks that's a tad dramatic tbh. Maybe if we'd shipped 3 or 4 but it was a cracking strike for their 2nd and the game wasn't exactly a masterclass from Reading. More of a masterclass from Ince imo in making sure Wintle didn't run the show.

[Bobby Dandruff]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Nobody knows how things are going to pan out, especially with so many new signings etc. I am cautious to say the least. What i have seen has been an improvement, but i don't think that we have enough of a presence in the centre of the pitch in terms of penetrating the opposition. At some point there has to be a player who can carry the ball through the middle and link up play and create things in and around the box, we haven't really got that, it's all about shape when we haven't got the ball and from what i have seen so far, quite predictable movement and passing when we are in possession. It's early days, plenty of time to tweak things etc.

Is that player Colwill?

The second half was a mess today. No shape and the substitutions made it worse. The midfield two of Ralls and Wintle didn’t work.

[delmbox]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Haven't you ever owned a day of the week?

Just tickled me, football fans must be the only demographic who are portrayed as or consider themselves heroes for taking part in something they've chosen as a hobby

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

We just got worse and worse the longer the game went on. The Championship is a physical battle first and then you might get the chance to play a bit if you’re winning that. We won that battle last week and lost it this week - Reading wanted it more than us as well which is probably the most disappointing aspect of the afternoon.

Spot on.

You can talk all day about changes in tactics, formations, the inclusion of X player or Y player... if you don't win the physical battle first and foremost then you won't get anything. Especially in this league.

That said, Nelson needs to go yesterday. He represents everything we're trying to move away from and he's an utter liability 90% of the time.

Watters is a waste of space, too. I want it to work out for him but he's an absolute passenger. At least Harris tries to make things happen.

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Not to put too much pressure on the lad but I think Colwill will make a big difference for us when he comes back.

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Let's not forget Davies either.

[Tuerto]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Just tickled me, football fans must be the only demographic who are portrayed as or consider themselves heroes for taking part in something they've chosen as a hobby

Yeah, it used to be worse on here as well. People wanting praise because they decided to travel 4hrs to watch the city. Like they're owed something! I should get a round of applause for going to work every day by my reckoning, i ****ing hate it!

[Citizen's Nephew]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Haven't you ever owned a day of the week?

I'd love to have that option. I don't even know what day of the week it is most of the time!

[delmbox]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Yeah, it used to be worse on here as well. People wanting praise because they decided to travel 4hrs to watch the city. Like they're owed something! I should get a round of applause for going to work every day by my reckoning, i ****ing hate it!

I want you to know that I appreciate you for going to work and doing flaunching

[Rjk]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

oh well, at least this can be the end of any nonsense talk of promotion or playoffs

[Q]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

We just got worse and worse the longer the game went on. The Championship is a physical battle first and then you might get the chance to play a bit if you’re winning that. We won that battle last week and lost it this week - Reading wanted it more than us as well which is probably the most disappointing aspect of the afternoon.

And some players such as Nelson and Watters are clueless

[delmbox]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

oh well, at least this can be the end of any nonsense talk of promotion or playoffs

Saying this kills it is as ridiculous as saying that beating Norwich meant it was on. It's entirely possible we'll make the playoffs, look at Forest last year. Truth is we don't have a clue how this season will play out, we might not lose another game all year

[delmbox]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Ok ignore that last bit

[ToTaL ITK]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

Ok ignore that last bit

best to ignore the whole rant imo

[delmbox]

Re: FT: READING 2 - 1 CARDIFF CITY. Match thread

best to ignore the whole rant imo

Rant's a bit strong