havanatopia Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Good morning one and all. I would like to wish everyone a very healthy and happy 2016 and hope the Christmas cheer, usually on offer around this time, may be extended at least until 5pm today in Reading. The mere fact of mentioning it should tell the more casual of readers that this is no ordinary first match of the new year. That the team we all hold close to our hearts is struggling is enough to rouse emotions that often spill over into words that, in the heat of the moment, seem right but upon later reflection are out of place. This is far from a sermon because I, like possibly all of us, have been guilty of writing sentences that later on I regret. At times I do wish that there was an edit button a little longer than the approximately 20 minutes. The forum is a marvellous medium for espousing views of all kinds; we are very fortunate in the ability to do so yet we take it for granted every week. I am fortunate enough to travel a lot for work visiting other cultures. It never ceases to amaze me how many countries around the world offer only a small fraction of the freedoms we enjoy in our rather small island. We are all masters of our passion for sport, football and a team, perhaps the only team, from the marvellously noble city of Bristol. Today is no ordinary match but then I suppose no match ever is. However, it feels so. New year, lose again and we risk having to exponentially win so many in the remaining half of the season that the odds start running away from us. More than that every player could be considered to be playing for their ‘right’ to play into February when, we all hope, the squad will be bolstered by the ‘salvage squad’ who walk through the door, sign up and proudly done the crest of Bristol City Football Club. We need those signings perhaps more in the next 31 days than we have done in living memory; the thought of a relegation with a 27,000 all seater stadium is not very palatable. New year is usually a period of reflection is it not? How important Bristol City is in that reflection or how utterly irrelevant it is in the wider scope of things is for each one of us to judge personally. We are fortunate the club will be here tomorrow thanks to an owner the majority of clubs would crave over. So life goes on. And in the context of reflection and life, on this day in 1971, it was cruelly taken from sixty six football fans at Ibrox Park Stadium, Glasgow when they were crushed to death. A minute of silence is probably something on the agenda in Scotland today if not England. In order not to dwell too much on that sad anniversary we can remember on this day in 2005 when eleven year old Sylvia Lucas prepared to be reunited with with her parents having been rescued following the tsunami disaster after clinging to a piece of wood for 24 hours. I am clinging to the hope City can leave the Madjeski Stadium today with their pride somewhat restored. I suppose for that to happen we simply must avoid defeat. Will anybody dare predict a draw or even a win? I leave that as an open question to avoid ending on a negative note again. I am sure the City fans travelling down the M4 today will give their heart and soul in their vocal support. Your support, at the stadium, around the country, is absolutely vital. A truly stupendous effort. 2016 is going to be one huge roller coaster and January will tell us if City, the club, are at least making every possible effort to remain in this league. I am confident they will and, as a result, we will be playing Championship football next season. Good luck to everybody in 2016. Edited January 2, 2016 by havanatopia 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 First of all , Happy new year to you H ! Thank you for your dedication to the match day threads and OTIB . You are spot on with your comments ,i have publicly stated that i think Cotts should go , for obvious reasons . It is just my opinion but some posters feel i 'm undermining the club in making such a statement , so in some ways i regret sharing my opinion. i feel it's already too late to bring in a new man so hope Cotts makes my doubts look ridiculous , starting with a with in Reading that would make all those in favour of change look Berks . 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatersfloater Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Quality post that I am predicting a 2-1 away win Goals from Flint & Kodjia COYR You reds You reds............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 There is always hope. And like the vomiting Brighton player on the pitch yesterday, we can all hope the Reading players had too much to drink on New Year's Eve You Reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipdawg Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Got a good feeling about today. City to win 2-1, Kodjia and Wilbs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Great post from havanatopia. Wish I was travelling along the M4 to watch the game but funds and family commitments wouldn't allow. I can't help myself thinking about what a fabulous result it would be if we could win today. Then I remember how Reading outplayed us at AG earlier in the season. Tough game. Hope Cotts and the team rise to the challenge. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 hours ago, Major Isewater said: First of all , Happy new year to you H ! Thank you for your dedication to the match day threads and OTIB . You are spot on with your comments ,i have publicly stated that i think Cotts should go , for obvious reasons . It is just my opinion but some posters feel i 'm undermining the club in making such a statement , so in some ways i regret sharing my opinion. i feel it's already too late to bring in a new man so hope Cotts makes my doubts look ridiculous , starting with a with in Reading that would make all those in favour of change look Berks . berks at berks. very good (im guessing reading is berkshire ?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Fans are doing our part by continuing to turn up in good numbers. Over to the players now to do their part today. For all those able to go today, let's get right behind them from the start and not let up. Come on you reds!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Reading will be without Michael Hector through suspension when they host Bristol City. Winger Ola John (hamstring) may be absent but Aaron Tshibola (ankle) may return. From BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Does anyone have an updated figure of how many we've sold so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red Planet Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, Griffin said: Does anyone have an updated figure of how many we've sold so far? I believe we have sold out our initial allocation of 2800 tickets but POTD is available so we should be over 3000 ! A fantastic turnout - considering our recent form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 minute ago, The Red Planet said: I believe we have sold out our initial allocation of 2800 tickets but POTD is available so we should be over 3000 ! A fantastic turnout - considering our recent form. We sold out the 2800 a few days ago, a friend rung up this morning to book tickets late and the woman on the phone said it's been non stop all morning, hundreds buying last minute tickets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 We Burns winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Getting a lift up with two Reading fans before going into the away end on my todger. Could be a long journey home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, Welcome To The Jungle said: Getting a lift up with two Reading fans before going into the away end on my todger. Could be a long journey home. Be safe in the knowledge you support a proper club. When they were at Elm Park none of the current brigade bothered to go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, Welcome To The Jungle said: Getting a lift up with two Reading fans before going into the away end on my todger. Could be a long journey home. Hmm, Words rearranged in above sentence could produce amusing one liners worth 'Reading' ... (todger, end away, etc) -over to you lot, lets hear 'em (can add up to 3 words of you own) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I said it in another thread, I have a good feeling about today. Similar to how I felt before the Forest game which is probably our best performance of the season. 2-0 or 3-1. Reading has so much quality but seem to have hit a mid season block. It doesn't make any sense to fancy us but I do. COYR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 37 minutes ago, Griffin said: We sold out the 2800 a few days ago, a friend rung up this morning to book tickets late and the woman on the phone said it's been non stop all morning, hundreds buying last minute tickets! A lot of local football matches have been postponed, so I would imagine a lot of lads who normally play on a Saturday will now be going to Reading instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Reading is not in form as we are. Think we have 50-50 to win. Always Believe. Coyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Red Planet said: I believe we have sold out our initial allocation of 2800 tickets but POTD is available so we should be over 3000 ! A fantastic turnout - considering our recent form. Truly stupendous effort. 1 hour ago, Griffin said: We sold out the 2800 a few days ago, a friend rung up this morning to book tickets late and the woman on the phone said it's been non stop all morning, hundreds buying last minute tickets! Humbling how many are going given our league position. Imagine if we were at the right end of the table. 16 minutes ago, Garland-sweden said: Reading is not in form as we are. Think we have 50-50 to win. Always Believe. Coyr City Last 6 - W1, D2, L3 Reading Last 6 - W1, D0, L5 I see what you mean! Appreciate the compliments.. as always, thanks. Edited January 2, 2016 by havanatopia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCulturalBomb Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Not expecting anything from this game, absolutely killed us at Home, quick and brutal on the counter-attack. They have a worse form guide than us though, which is saying something. Reading 2 - 1 Bristol City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Garland-sweden said: Reading is not in form as we are. Think we have 50-50 to win. Always Believe. Coyr We are in form? I do hope we can get something from this game. Sneaking a win would be awesome! But my head tells me it's going to be a tough day of the lads. Edited January 2, 2016 by Redrobbin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 15 minutes ago, Redrobbin said: We are in form? I do hope we can get something from this game. Sneaking a win would be awesome! But my head tells me it's going to be a tough day of the lads. The only thing I hope is that with two heavy defeats on the road behind us the team go out with nothing to lose, and perhaps by showing no fear we can nick something. We need Leeds, Forest and next league opponents say Preston to do us some favours today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murraysrightplum Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Sticking my neck out for a draw. The away following enough to rouse a good 0-1 first half performance but tiredness, lack of confidence and no substitutions or change of tactics let Reading back in second half with a late equaliser. Many will say 1-1 is a good away point but if we want to stay up we need to win these. Hope I'm wrong and we batter them obviously!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Being a Bristol City fan is all about maintaining hope on a Saturday irrespective of what occurred the previous matchday. For that reason I'm predicting we walk away with all three points. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Last time i went to reading we won 2-0 a few years back. Also saw us win 3-1 there so think i'm at 100% for away games here! Hoping for more of the same and the 'we're just to good for you' chant to be resurrected!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest I am the mole Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 On our way coyr! Weather is ******* shite though! We will win 3-0 Derek Williams 2 and Korey Smith 1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Williams with 2.... ?....... Lorra larfs... Well u never know i guess. Off the backside of Fielding for all we care right?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, I am the mole said: On our way coyr! Weather is ******* shite though! We will win 3-0 Derek Williams 2 and Korey Smith 1! Be difficult Derek won't play today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Be difficult Derek won't play today If that means Joe is considered to be back to his best then I'm pleased to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchay Red Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 9 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Be difficult Derek won't play today Hope your lad does and gets the winner 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 25 minutes ago, Frenchay Red said: Hope your lad does and gets the winner Thanks for that pitch looks poor in places with lots of sand rugby !!!!!!!! joe is looking better nogs but it's more about Derek's fitness I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Thanks for that pitch looks poor in places with lots of sand rugby !!!!!!!! joe is looking better nogs but it's more about Derek's fitness I think After the last few games, I'm staggers Wes hasn't seen more game time - hope he gets more than a few minutes today, and we need some fresh ideas going forwards. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, cottsciderarmy said: I reckon 3-1 win for Reading today. They are a solid team and we are letting in goals like they are buy one get one free. Hmmm I think this pitch might suit us better than them you know lets hope your wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Bristol Red Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 #BristolCity v Reading: Fielding, Bennett, Ayling, Flint, Baker, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmycolour Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 57 minutes ago, nickolas said: Last time i went to reading we won 2-0 a few years back. Also saw us win 3-1 there so think i'm at 100% for away games here! Hoping for more of the same and the 'we're just to good for you' chant to be resurrected!! I think you've got your stats wrong mate.the lasts time city won at reading was 1933 according to the stats.I've been 3 times in lasts 15 yrs and been beaten every time.2-1.3-1.3.0 if my memory serves me right.sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Tough game today but I'm going city to win 2-1 ....COYR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, southbristol said: #BristolCity v Reading: Fielding, Bennett, Ayling, Flint, Baker, Bryan, Smith, Pack, Freeman, Wilbraham, Kodjia Predictable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Just now, redmycolour said: I think you've got your stats wrong mate.the lasts time city won at reading was 1933 according to the stats.I've been 3 times in lasts 15 yrs and been beaten every time.2-1.3-1.3.0 if my memory serves me right.sorry Won 2-0 a few years ago followed by around 5000 city supporters, superb game 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, redmycolour said: I think you've got your stats wrong mate.the lasts time city won at reading was 1933 according to the stats.I've been 3 times in lasts 15 yrs and been beaten every time.2-1.3-1.3.0 if my memory serves me right.sorry Incorrect. Won 2-0 when skuse scored n 3-1 with Peacock and Lee Matthews got some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 "They came on in the same old way (and we defeated them in the same old way)." Wellington Hopefully not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoldenBall Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, redmycolour said: I think you've got your stats wrong mate.the lasts time city won at reading was 1933 according to the stats.I've been 3 times in lasts 15 yrs and been beaten every time.2-1.3-1.3.0 if my memory serves me right.sorry Ehh? Won 2-0 in 2009 and 3-1 in early noughties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, redmycolour said: I think you've got your stats wrong mate.the lasts time city won at reading was 1933 according to the stats.I've been 3 times in lasts 15 yrs and been beaten every time.2-1.3-1.3.0 if my memory serves me right.sorry Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, djb6162 said: joe is looking better nogs but it's more about Derek's fitness I think Yep, DW not even on the bench so evidently an injury, and one we could clearly do without. On the plus side, an on form Joe is a big asset so let's hope he takes this chance and has a stormer today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Yep, DW not even on the bench so evidently an injury, and one we could clearly do without. On the plus side, an on form Joe is a big asset so let's hope he takes this chance and has a stormer today. Agree entirely Great to see Scott back on the bench just sat with his mum and dad agard only just started running again yesterday so fingers crossed he gets a run as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 For me, Cotts is taking a big gamble using the same line-up after 1 win in 13 games. Especially with this being our 3rd game in 8 days, and how bad we were Monday, you'd think we'd have to try something to see if we can get a different result - whether that's a different shape, playing Reid or Burns or whatever. It might not work but we know that it's not working with the players we've got. Surely there's a point where you have to try something? I seriously hope Cotterill and the team prove me wrong but another poor performance and another heavy defeat and surely that HAS to be the final straw? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: For me, Cotts is taking a big gamble using the same line-up after 1 win in 13 games. Especially with this being our 3rd game in 8 days, and how bad we were Monday, you'd think we'd have to try something to see if we can get a different result - whether that's a different shape, playing Reid or Burns or whatever. It might not work but we know that it's not working with the players we've got. Surely there's a point where you have to try something? I seriously hope Cotterill and the team prove me wrong but another poor performance and another heavy defeat and surely that HAS to be the final straw? I think today was a prime chance to try something new. Shame. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bemmyredjeff Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Agree entirely Great to see Scott back on the bench just sat with his mum and dad agard only just started running again yesterday so fingers crossed he gets a run as well Scott on the bench. Great to have him back ?? **** me, shows how far our standards have dropped ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 29 minutes ago, djb6162 said: 5 minutes ago, djb6162 said: Agree entirely Great to see Scott back on the bench just sat with his mum and dad agard only just started running again yesterday so fingers crossed he gets a run as well Sounds like Kieran could do with another week off if that's the case, no point potentially putting him back at square one. Seems a straightforward decision to me today - If we sub. a forward young Burns should be first in line to replace him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 COYR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 1 minute ago, OddBallJim said: I think today was a prime chance to try something new. Shame. Apart from anything else, I think it's proved to everyone else in the squad - Reid, Burns, Little etc. - that no mater what they do, the manager is not going to give them a chance. And it proves to everyone in the team that, no matter how abject they are, they'll continue to get picked unless we sign anyone. Not really much of a motivator is it? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curr Avon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Super said: Predictable. Is Cotterill trying to play mind games with Lansdown? Playing (virtually) the same side for every game, is he saying, "These are the very best players I have Mr Lansdown. The very best. Reid and Burns frankly aren't good enough. Robinson isn't mature enough and neither Moore, or Agard are fully fit. No, Mr L, the lads on the pitch are the best I've got; all I've got, unless you make the money available. Big money, or it's the same again and again, Mr L. Same, same, same. But the great thing is, you trust me." Edited January 2, 2016 by Curr Avon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Will lose 2-0 today Cotts In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 27 minutes ago, Iron Man said: Ehh? Won 2-0 in 2009 and 3-1 in early noughties Royals stats says it 35 wins each since 1923 nicely poised ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lack of Action Man Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Apart from anything else, I think it's proved to everyone else in the squad - Reid, Burns, Little etc. - that no mater what they do, the manager is not going to give them a chance. And it proves to everyone in the team that, no matter how abject they are, they'll continue to get picked unless we sign anyone. Not really much of a motivator is it? No it isn't you are right. If I were a member of our younger players I'd be pretty disappointed with things as it stands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 6 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: Apart from anything else, I think it's proved to everyone else in the squad - Reid, Burns, Little etc. - that no mater what they do, the manager is not going to give them a chance. And it proves to everyone in the team that, no matter how abject they are, they'll continue to get picked unless we sign anyone. Not really much of a motivator is it? None at all..... I'd be trying to engineer a move away if I were one of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Grovesy Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 In today's match day programme ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb6162 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 10 minutes ago, bemmyredjeff said: Scott on the bench. Great to have him back ?? **** me, shows how far our standards have dropped ! i guess as a pro you want to be playing not sat in the stands you are of course entitled to your opinion but for me I was simply expressing and sharing a positive moment for Scott in an otherwise bleak season to my memory Scott has never let the club down nor have our standards been particularly high without him 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Come On You Reds!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 4 minutes ago, Red Grovesy said: In today's match day programme ..... Looks like the boss has shaken it up a bit and signed a completely new team ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Wagstaff's goal and open play assist record is no different to Freeman's. Food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Happy Hog Many to you all (see Non-Football Posts). Reading is not a shithole, at least it wasn't when I lived there. I always said I wouldn't cross the street to see Reading play and I never did. Mind you, I did see them play about thirty times. I lived six doors up from Elm Park, of beloved memory. On one memorable day, I was on the Oxford Road at twenty to three, thinking I should hurry to catch the KO, when a battered coach stopped at the kerb and a Geordie accent asked me the way to Elm Park. I told him, then did a double-take; it was the Hartlepools United team coach Why I didn't put my house on Reading at the local bookies, I really don't know. They won 4-0 at a canter, as you might expect... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 I love this time of the week. It's unfortunate that very same love has turned into hate quite so often this season. But whatever happens this afternoon I guarantee I'll love this time next week again. COYR's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 20 minutes ago, OddBallJim said: No it isn't you are right. If I were a member of our younger players I'd be pretty disappointed with things as it stands. No problem really with him starting with what he believes is our best 11. What can drive me potty is his habit of not changing a thing until 88 minutes when it is clear Plan A is not working, of just running out of steam. Anyhow, fingers crossed for today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 is player working for anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 ffs system on mute! im in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 Have they scored yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 (edited) Ok at what time, and at what score will SC introduce his first sub? I will start things off 2-0 to Reading 88 min. Edited January 2, 2016 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted January 2, 2016 Share Posted January 2, 2016 31 minutes ago, Red Grovesy said: COYR Bloody hell, bit of a slope there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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