Reading

[Lost Leopard Spot]

what do you think of this, is it accurate guys?!

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/bolt ... /index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Away Kit Colours: Red & Navy
- well that's a blatant lie to start with. And it has no mention of TW in the unofficial websites, the numpties.
I didn't notice any major life altering mistakes but I only skimmed through it, otherwise.

[YtarmyYtarmy]

Does anyone know if the Fanzone is open for this game ? I'm bringing the Missus and the Ankle Biter so its a good place to keep them both occupied before hand.

[leyther95]

2-1 Bolton.

Beckford and Pratley witht the goals. Coming from 1-0 down. Easy

[BWFC_Insane]

Eagles is a major doubt for Saturday according to the BN. Which is bad news. Really bad news.

[Bruce Rioja]

2-2 N'Gog and Pratters for us. Danny Guthrie and an absolute howler of an OG from Knight with a Wheater assist for the Royals.

[daib0]

Here's our prediction thread lads - http://royalsrendezvous.co.uk/topic/9930109/1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - OK, they are Reading fans but they are respectful guesses ...

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

2-2 N'Gog and Pratters for us. Danny Guthrie and an absolute howler of an OG from Knight with a Wheater assist for the Royals.

Don't...

Some figures, which mean everything and nothing considering he isn't coming:

Under Freedman overall: 37 games, 9 clean sheets, 43 goals conceded
22 games without Dawson: 4 clean sheets; 29 goals conceded
15 games with him: 5 clean sheets; 14 goals conceded
Win percentage with Dawson was 63%

[Jakerbeef]

Well we're way down on our 2 goals conceded per game under Coyle.

That gets our foot in the door straight off, and with mostly similar team too.

That's good enough for me.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Well we're way down on our 2 goals conceded per game under Coyle.

That gets our foot in the door straight off, and with mostly similar team too.

That's good enough for me.

Yeah, not saying for a moment that things haven't improved, but that purple patch in the middle skews things a little. We're still averaging over a goal a game conceded, and looking at our centre-backs I'm surprised it's not more.

By the way, in Dawson's games we twice conceded three goals, so it wasn't perfect, but that also skews the Dawson figures even further: barring those aberrations we conceded 8 in 13 games. (And yes, I know that ignoring outliers isn't quantitatively sound, but you get the drift.)

I mention it in this thread partly because Bruce Rioja mentioned the likelihood of Knight/Wheater costing us a goal, and partly because Reading seem to me the strong title favourites – so maybe conceding "only" one this weekend is the best we can hope for.

[BWFC_Insane]

Eagles and LCY both doubtful for Saturday according to the Dougster.

[mrkint]

Eagles and Chungy both 50/50 for this'un. Might be seeing Sanmi and Hall thrown in together straightaway!

edit: oh ffs

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

An opportunity for Samni whatshecalled? Or will Mortiz and Hall be in?

[Bruce Rioja]

Eagles and LCY both doubtful for Saturday according to the Dougster.

I'd say we're pretty much covered there though, on both counts. Well, I like to think so anyhow.

[BWFC_Insane]

Eagles and LCY both doubtful for Saturday according to the Dougster.

I'd say we're pretty much covered there though, on both counts. Well, I like to think so anyhow.

LCY being out wouldn't bother me massively at this stage so long as its nowt major.

Eagles is a massive loss IMO. Nobody close to replacing him.

And whilst Hall may start I doubt that Odelusi would be considered at this stage.

[Norpig]

Here's our prediction thread lads - http://royalsrendezvous.co.uk/topic/9930109/1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - OK, they are Reading fans but they are respectful guesses ...

Really enjoy reading other fans comments Readig fans seem to be as pessimistic about the game as we are.

I think it will be a close game and we will have to score 2 goals as usual as keeping clean sheets seems to be alien to us. We had a good record at the Reebok in the 2nd half of last season, I am expecting us to win as my heart always says win. My head however is much more cautious, I think Reading are good going forward but are as weak at the back as we are. Therefore, I conclude that each team will over compensate in defence and cancel each other out for most of the game. The game should come to life in the 2nd half and Bolton will go on to win 3-2. COYWM!!

[bwfcdan94]

That's because they know we have not lost a home league game in 2013

[daib0]

It's got a draw written over it....


10th August for Bolton -

Overall playing record for 10th August: Played 2, Won 0, Drawn 2, Lost 0, Scored 2, Conceded 2

1999 LGEC Darlington A D 1-1
1968 DIV2 Oxford United A D 1-1

Your first game at home ever on this day. Reading have played 4 times on 10th August, and all four away from home, so this will be the 5th. And in no game of the four have Reading actually won.

Who's superstitious ?

[officer_dibble]

I reckon eagles will be fit

Mind games innit

[TANGODANCER]

Eagles and Chungy being iffy would have been much more of a worry if we didn't have Hall and Odelusi. With Moritz available and the options of CD, N'gog and Beckford all fit it's looking decidedly healthier up the front end.

[Jakerbeef]

I think people are jumping the gun with Hall and Odelusi. Doing well in youth and fringe games is one thing, but becoming a recognized starter like Lee or Eagles is quite another. If they sizzle this weekend I'll be delighted to eat my words, but I think expectations should be tempered.

Oh, and Lee can get a lot better than this. I'm still not convinced he's back to 100% match fit yet, even with regular appearances last season.

Well we're way down on our 2 goals conceded per game under Coyle.

That gets our foot in the door straight off, and with mostly similar team too.

That's good enough for me.

Yeah, not saying for a moment that things haven't improved, but that purple patch in the middle skews things a little. We're still averaging over a goal a game conceded, and looking at our centre-backs I'm surprised it's not more.

By the way, in Dawson's games we twice conceded three goals, so it wasn't perfect, but that also skews the Dawson figures even further: barring those aberrations we conceded 8 in 13 games. (And yes, I know that ignoring outliers isn't quantitatively sound, but you get the drift.)

I mention it in this thread partly because Bruce Rioja mentioned the likelihood of Knight/Wheater costing us a goal, and partly because Reading seem to me the strong title favourites – so maybe conceding "only" one this weekend is the best we can hope for.

Heck if you told me we'd only concede one this weekend I'd take it.