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Comment | Battle of the damned in the war of the hoops — full match preview
at 12:49:32
As a Reading fan, this week has seen the best previews and articles on the big encounter that I have encountered for a Reading match all season. Well done, here's to a good game, despite whatever might be the final score (well, does it matter?!!) ... |
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Comment | Oliver returns for Reading clash
at 17:25:04
Reading fan in peace - we've also had our skirmishes with this ref:
On 13 November 2010, Oliver refereed a Football League Championship match between Reading and Norwich City. Shortly before half-time, he showed a red card to Norwich striker Grant Holt for an apparent over-the-ball tackle on Reading's Ian Harte, with the score at 3–1 to the visitors. As far as I an aware no contact was actually made, or the very slightest of touches, and Harte (unfortunately, speaking as a Royal) shamefully over-reacted... The match finished 3–3 with Norwich manager Paul Lambert being sent to the stands by Oliver for leaving his technical area. After the game, Lambert questioned Oliver's experience and strongly criticised his decision to send Holt off, while the opposition's manager Brian McDermott also criticised the decision. The red card was later rescinded by the FA ... but Lambert was charged with improper conduct for his comments.
[See the BBC Match Report - http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_1/9176240.stm which concentrates a fair bit on the ref!]
[Also see what Norwich’s manager Lambert had to say about the event! - http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/lambert_risks_wrath_of_fa_for_blast_at_ref_1_ ].
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Comment | Are Pre Season Friendlies Now Any Real Guide To The Season Ahead ?
at 13:25:04
Many teams are nervously pondering over the things in this article. I don't really know your pre-season results, but Reading's have been decidedly 'iffy' - without a win in 3 on small Portugal tour, plus draws v Brighton and Bournemouth. Only victory came first game v AFC Wimbledon!
I ... hope ... it doesn't have too much of a bearing otherwise that would mean we can already start packing the premier bags. |
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Comment | No Nearer - No Farther
at 10:59:33
Yep, I think we'd be happy at a draw considering Saints marvellous home form - having said that, we've clawed back so many points off the 'old' top two since November that there's loads of quiet confidence there - and McDermott will be going for the win no doubt as that would almost seal promotion, and avoid the play-off tears we've suffered twice in last three seasons.
Our motto: WNG |
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Comment | Reading Awaydaze
at 09:39:12
And ... if you don't mind a little plug -
A warm hello to all Mighty Whites fans from The Royals Rendezvous … look, just to let you know we’ve prepared a mega match presentation on the Reading v Leeds Utd game from our Reading forum, and the fullest respect shown to LEEDS UTD from our friendly site with detailed information produced equally for both sets of fans – in all honesty far, far more on your team – and it would be interesting to have any feedback from you guys.
It's here: http://royalsrendezvous.co.uk/topic/9480765/1
Already a number of sensible comments from your true and genuine fans ... |
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Comment | Reading Awaydaze
at 23:42:31
You've got even more detail here:
Royals Rendezvous Guide for Away fans – Travel and Drinks/Food
http://royalsrendezvous.co.uk/topic/9220871/1
Any questions just write on the topic thread (no registration equired in that section) and we'll try to answer it for you!
daib0 - Moderator for RR |
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