I don't think that's more realistic, just a third option. Note I said 'most', not 'all'.
Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
Reading v M'Boro Thread
- Thread starter hybrid_x
- Start date
I don't think that's more realistic, just a third option. Note I said 'most', not 'all'.
GT49er
Well-known member
No, not singing yet, but I'm sure I can hear her humming 'Reading aren't bottling it' quietly to herself.
portslade seagull
Well-known member
you sure !!!!!!!!!!!!
Miami Seagull
Grandad
Leicester one up. If it stays like that it'll mean Burnley have absolutely nothing left to play for...
Seasider78
Well-known member
- Nov 14, 2004
- 5,940
It just feels like we have been on the back foot all season and the word that sums it up for me is frustrating. We have had a hangover from last seasons, the terrible run of injuries, a manager learning the division and about his players, a frustrating transfer window where for one reason or another we did not secure our targets. It has never felt easy but we have hung in there but not had enough to push on to where we all wanted to be.
I was worried about Oscar as up until recently he was persisting with a setup and starting 11 that was both negative and uninspiring to watch. However I believe over the last few weeks Oscar has shown more attacking intent even if the players have not always translated that into the performance and results we all wanted.
It's hard to shake the frustration and see beyond the disappointment (if we do as I suspect fall short this season) but I think if would be crazy to consider anything other than backing garcia this summer. Let's see what can be achieved in the summer with a full season under his belt and hope we have a more trouble free season next time around.
I was worried about Oscar as up until recently he was persisting with a setup and starting 11 that was both negative and uninspiring to watch. However I believe over the last few weeks Oscar has shown more attacking intent even if the players have not always translated that into the performance and results we all wanted.
It's hard to shake the frustration and see beyond the disappointment (if we do as I suspect fall short this season) but I think if would be crazy to consider anything other than backing garcia this summer. Let's see what can be achieved in the summer with a full season under his belt and hope we have a more trouble free season next time around.
Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
Let's be honest shall we, Reading are doing us a favour we would be an embarrassment in the play offs just like last time.
kevtherev
Well-known member
Ask yourself one question,,,why are the teams at the bottom of the table where they are
....Answer, because they are not very good and most of the teams above them beat them. Hence why they are at the bottom of the table..Barnsley and Blackpool have two of the worst defencive records in this league, yet we managed 3 goals against them over four games. The most ironic thing of all, is we managed to take three points off Blackpool when they were in far better form and away from home...It's been the home form that has been such a let down.
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
It really is more realistic though, because there is very little to lay blame on if you look at the season objectively.
Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
Apart from a win bonus maybe
Miami Seagull
Grandad
Bet their promotion bonus was significant!
HawkTheSeagull
New member
Last time I checked we wont be playing our main rivals and we certainly wouldnt be going in as hot favourites.
NOTHING would be as big as an embarrassment as last May.
Finchley Seagull
New member
Ironically, not getting to the play offs is arguably better than losing in them. Gives us more time to plan for next season. Obviously I'm not hoping for that but as said above, it wouldn't be the worst thing ever.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Yeovil. the team that we couldn't even get a shot on target against?
symyjym
Banned
I find it difficult to blame the manager when 90% of the time when we have a corner or free kick, it is over hit or doesn't get past the first man. I also find it hard to blame Oscar when we scuff or slice our shots on goal. I cannot even blame him for not being able to pass or control the ball. There are many things a manager shouldn't have to teach, they are footballers not children.
durrington gull
Well-known member
Ask yourself one question,,,why are the teams at the bottom of the table where they are
Our home form this season has been dreadful and has cost us big time
Finchley Seagull
New member
We'll ignore the fact that we barely had any forwards available for that game, shall we?
Hungry Joe
SINNEN
Ask yourself one question,,,why are the teams at the bottom of the table where they are
We've struggled for goals against most sides, top, middle and bottom. The reasons for that are clear as daylight, and are the same reasons as to why we look more like scoring against teams that play an attacking and open game, from Leicester at one end to Charlton at the other. The home form has suffered for exactly that reason - most teams come and sit deep and pack the midfield to stop us playing. Teams with more firepower than us struggle at home in those circumstances.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Lita had two great open chances, should have put both in
I've been Reading (sic) this and other threads with interest. This one, not least because of the significance of this game on our (let's face it - very slim) chance of 6th place, come the end of the season.
I would love to apportion blame on OG, FFP, TB, PB and all the other initials that you can think of, but can only suggest one thing: The players.
Many years ago, I was a reasonably useful player (at college and subsequent midweek league level), wasn't being paid, and played for the pure joy of playing football. Part of that joy was to go out and give my all, every single match, with the desire to beat whichever team we were up against.
I needed no motivation from a coach/manager, although that is not to say I/we just went gung-ho at every game. Of course tactics played a significant part. That said, when it came to the crunch - as in a shot at a title/promotion/trophy.....sometimes tactics were put aside (to a point!) and you showed your intent from THE START - as Reading appear to have done tonight.
Sadly, Brighton have not shown that spirit - again - and we look to be the 'nearly men' for the second year in a row.
Do I blame OG? No.
I blame the lack of passion and killer instinct.
6th spot was ours - we only had to reach out and take it.
That said, all the remaining fixtures will go in our favour and we'll thrash Yeovil and Forest and end up 6th. Stranger things have (and will again) happen in this league.
Ciao.
I would love to apportion blame on OG, FFP, TB, PB and all the other initials that you can think of, but can only suggest one thing: The players.
Many years ago, I was a reasonably useful player (at college and subsequent midweek league level), wasn't being paid, and played for the pure joy of playing football. Part of that joy was to go out and give my all, every single match, with the desire to beat whichever team we were up against.
I needed no motivation from a coach/manager, although that is not to say I/we just went gung-ho at every game. Of course tactics played a significant part. That said, when it came to the crunch - as in a shot at a title/promotion/trophy.....sometimes tactics were put aside (to a point!) and you showed your intent from THE START - as Reading appear to have done tonight.
Sadly, Brighton have not shown that spirit - again - and we look to be the 'nearly men' for the second year in a row.
Do I blame OG? No.
I blame the lack of passion and killer instinct.
6th spot was ours - we only had to reach out and take it.
That said, all the remaining fixtures will go in our favour and we'll thrash Yeovil and Forest and end up 6th. Stranger things have (and will again) happen in this league.
Ciao.