Match Thread Reading (12 Viewers)

[SeaSeeEffCee]

I'd have brought him on instead of O'Hare tbh

Or Allen. Was very surprised when that sub was made.

 

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[Deleted member 4439]

Grizzly or polar?

Polar, definitely.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Or Allen. Was very surprised when that sub was made.

Needed a cool head in the middle

 

[Skybluefaz]

I'm not sure we can definitively say that yet. We're still conceded 2 goals per game, perhaps we're missing that cooler head in midfield.

Possibly, I still see Hamer, Sheaf and Kelly as too defensive if we have 2 up top. Hamer is progressive though so I suppose he could be the forward thinking player

 

[kg82]

Also thought Giles was very good tonight. Got beaten a couple of times but there was decent cover. Was a great outlet again down the left and some great balls in.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Possibly, I still see Hamer, Sheaf and Kelly as too defensive if we have 2 up top. Hamer is progressive though so I suppose he could be the forward thinking player

Wouldn't write off Sheaf in that regard at all

 

[fernandopartridge]

Radegast for me. Same brewery as Pilsner Urquell. Lovely pint.

Show off, how lucky you are to live in a place where standards are so high

 

[wingy]

Think we might see Hamer get a few?

 

[CanuckSkyBlue]

Possibly, I still see Hamer, Sheaf and Kelly as too defensive if we have 2 up top. Hamer is progressive though so I suppose he could be the forward thinking player

I like Hamer further up the pitch in the same vein as Pogba. Adds a bit of spice and creativity when we need it in the final third.

 

[shmmeee]

Possibly, I still see Hamer, Sheaf and Kelly as too defensive if we have 2 up top. Hamer is progressive though so I suppose he could be the forward thinking player

Shipleys got his issues but what he gives probably better than anyone is his runs beyond the strikers, he made that first goal. Needs to step up a level for me in the more defensive aspects and his first touch, but he definitely offers something.

Also with a bit of work you could have Shipley and Hamer who can both fill in at WB when the actual WB is out of position. I wonder how Hilßner might fit into that role as well.

 

[djr8369]

Excellent win, Reading in a false position though. No way are they gonna be up there at the end of the season

Agreed. Nowhere near the pressing or intensity of some teams we’ve played and their xG I think more reflects a bit of luck than ruthlessness.

 

[Tommo1993]

It’s just a shame Hamer can’t control his discipline. It’s almost wasted talent when he’s a forced substitute.

 

[CanuckSkyBlue]

It’s just a shame Hamer can’t control his discipline. It’s almost wasted talent when he’s a forced substitute.

He’ll get used to the pace and become more disciplined. If not he’ll be a liability and Robins isn’t the type of guy to p*ss off.

 

[Deleted member 4439]

Fourth can...

 

[djr8369]

They are 6 points clear haven’t lost and until tonight not been behind. They will be top 6

They looked like a team destined to finish 5th and not get through the play offs.

 

[Esoterica]

Show off, how lucky you are to live in a place where standards are so high

I'm not going to upload a picture of my wife, if that's what you're hinting at

 

[Evo1883]

Hamer is the best central midfielder the club have had for years....... IF they can do something about his discipline

 

[Skybluefaz]

Shipleys got his issues but what he gives probably better than anyone is his runs beyond the strikers, he made that first goal. Needs to step up a level for me in the more defensive aspects and his first touch, but he definitely offers something.

Also with a bit of work you could have Shipley and Hamer who can both fill in at WB when the actual WB is out of position. I wonder how Hilßner might fit into that role as well.

Shipley had great moments but he's still a luxury player that we can't quite afford for me. At the moment anyway. Hilßner maybe, shame we don't have more cup games to try players out. The circumstances mean every game is an important one.

 

[stevefloyd]

I’m going to drink Canada Dry

Get out of it you cant drink that much

 

[shmmeee]

Shipley had great moments but he's still a luxury player that we can't quite afford for me. At the moment anyway. Hilßner maybe, shame we don't have more cup games to try players out. The circumstances mean every game is an important one.

I think he offers more in that CM role than O’Hare in many ways. It’s horses for courses, but I have always suspected Hilßner was brought in to be Shipley’s replacement.

 

[Flying Fokker]

Kelly back in the team, 3-2 win Godden Hamer Ostigard

Not too bad a prediction.

 

[Esoterica]

That is a lovely finish by Godden

So nonchalant hitting the side netting that close to the post. He had a way bigger margin for error.

 

[South West Sky Blue]

Tonight’s just a reminder that we as fans (as is 100% natural) will get too involved in wins and losses. We had a bit of luck tonight. We’d not been lucky before tonight!
Some disenchanted people will now be waxing lyricals about us. In reality most people expect us to finish 1 spot above relegation. That means more losses than wins. Stay calm. Don’t under-estimate us, but respect the league . It’s a much higher level

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Hamer is the best central midfielder the club have had for years....... IF they can do something about his discipline

Did you see Robins wind him up with a few slaps after taking him off. Surprised the ref didn’t send him off

 

[fernandopartridge]

Shipley had great moments but he's still a luxury player that we can't quite afford for me. At the moment anyway. Hilßner maybe, shame we don't have more cup games to try players out. The circumstances mean every game is an important one.

I disagree, his movement into space is great and makes a massive difference to us. He's not the bravest of players though but wouldn't call him a luxury

 

[Esoterica]

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I wasn't going to ask, but can't help myself. Why do you need a fridge shelf that tells you which end is the front? Does your fridge have a front and back door?

 

[Tommo1993]

I’ve had one rum. Planned to have more but it’s knocked me for six, so tired. What a lightweight. Will have to make up for it tomorrow.

 

[CanuckSkyBlue]

Tonight’s just a reminder that we as fans (as is 100% natural) will get too involved in wins and losses. We had a bit of luck tonight. We’d not been lucky before tonight!
Some disenchanted people will now be waxing lyricals about us. In reality most people expect us to finish 1 spot above relegation. That means more losses than wins. Stay calm. Don’t under-estimate us, but respect the league . It’s a much higher level

I agree but I think it was just nice to see us play with a bit of fire again. We needed a response and to be fair to Robins and co they gave us one.

 

[djr8369]

It’s just a shame Hamer can’t control his discipline. It’s almost wasted talent when he’s a forced substitute.

If that was the case he’d be worth double what we paid or more and we wouldn’t have him.

 

[Esoterica]

I’ve had one rum. Planned to have more but it’s knocked me for six, so tired. What a lightweight. Will have to make up for it tomorrow.

Barrel? The Czechs say they only ever have 2 beers. The first and the last!

 

[Skybluefaz]

I disagree, his movement into space is great and makes a massive difference to us. He's not the bravest of players though but wouldn't call him a luxury

It's his lack of a defensive game that makes me refer to him as a luxury. I agree on his movement as highlighted in the first goal

 

[oscillatewildly]

Well I never saw that one coming. Quite literally - stayed at home and followed live text coverage on BBC football page.
For those familiar with 'Blackburngate' (from that midweek fixture 1993) this was a similar experience. Almost begrudging praise for anything we did and blinding light shining from Readings arse for what they did and were undoubtedly about to do.

 

[djr8369]

Much improved performance which will rightly do wonders for confidence and you could see what it meant to the players. I didn’t expect anything tonight but at least hoped we would play without fear and we didn’t.

That said I think Readings current league position flatters them. They didn’t play with anything near the intensity of some teams we’ve played and barely pressed us at all. Keeper also didn’t have a great game. Their xG rating also implies they’ve been somewhat fortunate but looks like Joao has a knack for scoring.

Two up top did help with the performance though and gave us a different dimension we’ve been lacking. Think it’s time to say goodbye to the 2 ACMs as we can’t play last seasons possession game at this level.

 

[djr8369]

Much improved performance which will rightly do wonders for confidence and you could see what it meant to the players. I didn’t expect anything tonight but at least hoped we would play without fear and we didn’t.

That said I think Readings current league position flatters them. They didn’t play with anything near the intensity of some teams we’ve played and barely pressed us at all. Keeper also didn’t have a great game. Their xG rating also implies they’ve been somewhat fortunate but looks like Joao has a knack for scoring.

Two up top did help with the performance though and gave us a different dimension we’ve been lacking. Think it’s time to say goodbye to the 2 ACMs as we can’t play last seasons possession game at this level.

Final point some awful decisions from the ref.

 

[Esoterica]

Final point some awful decisions from the ref.

I thought he was alright. Could have given those penalty handball shouts against Rose and Godden but didn't (neither of which were pens but I wouldn't have trusted VAR if they'd had the option to go upstairs). Only issue for me was he was a bit too card happy towards us and not them. But then we also had 3 or 4 little tug backs that he played advantage and let go. Even the Hamer ticking off, he didn't make enough attempt to play the ball when he blocked off their player, so I can see why it was given.