*****Official Match Thread v Reading*****

[lappinitup 629]

[cambridgeshire canary 7,804]

But I wanted to make an unoffical one

[The Bristol Nest 598]

I like the bench.

[lappinitup 629]

13 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said:

I like the bench.

Bit disappointed to see Mario on there.

Edited December 16, 2020 by lappinitup

[Mason 47 1,926]

Readings two better forwards and first choice RB are out as rumoured, one fan describing their team tonight as 'a decent Championship side with a corpse up front'.

How confident would Reading feel if Pukki, Aarons and I guess Hugill(?) Were out?

[Midlands Yellow 4,682]

Ok Kenny, let’s see you play a blinder. 

[Bill 1,788]

1 minute ago, The Bristol Nest said:

I like the bench.

I prefer those who will be sitting on it 🥰

Otherwise most predictions earlier were right about McLean replacing Tettey, but did have Cantwell starting rather than James

Would prefer Steiperman to start then bring on Vrancic with the rapier sword (left food) to provide the coo de grass

[cambridgeshire canary 7,804]

10 minutes ago, lappinitup said:

Bit disappointed to see Mario on there.

Deserves a rest. Will come on in second half and score a Beckham like free kick

[The Bristol Nest 598]

Hope so. Ease Todd in when Martin is knackered. Vrancic to win it.

[Indy 3,474]

17 minutes ago, The Bristol Nest said:

I like the bench.

Me Too!

[Bill 1,788]

i think you mean 'wench'

[The Bristol Nest 598]

Its a bit schindler!

[TheGunnShow 7,379]

Makes perfect sense. Protect Vrancic's legs a bit, get McLean some game time and get him match fit. Tettey's there to shore up the midfield if we need it late on.

[keelansgrandad 6,680]

Big chance to open a gap tonight. But whatever happens we will be up there and challenging with a window not a month away.

[sonyc 6,145]

Just now, keelansgrandad said:

Big chance to open a gap tonight. But whatever happens we will be up there and challenging with a window not a month away.

I know we have extra options in the form of players returning but I wonder if we will also dabble in the January market for a couple or so additions (2 back up defenders plus additional striker) to push us 'over the line'?

[canarydan23 4,768]

God, Stiepermann back in the 11? Surely his last chance with Dowell looking close to fitness.

Not sure how true this is, but a mate text me the following stats.

In the last four games; 

Stiepermann has been on the pitch for 253 minutes. We have scored 2 and conceded 5.

He has been off the pitch for 126 minutes. We have scored 5 and conceded 1.

 

[FenwayFrank 2,717]

I thought all the goals we’ve conceded recently were Mcgovern’s fault ?

[sonyc 6,145]

2 minutes ago, canarydan23 said:

God, Stiepermann back in the 11? Surely his last chance with Dowell looking close to fitness.

Not sure how true this is, but a mate text me the following stats.

In the last four games; 

Stiepermann has been on the pitch for 253 minutes. We have scored 2 and conceded 5.

He has been off the pitch for 126 minutes. We have scored 5 and conceded 1.

 

We looked immediately better it has to be said the second he was subbed recently but we must hope he plays a blinder tonight (like against Bristol City)...he also knows Teemu's game, his movements.

Don't forget he also saved a certain goal on the line early in versus Sheff Wed.

 

Edited December 16, 2020 by sonyc

[GenerationA47 864]

20 minutes ago, Bill said:

the coo de grass

Sounds like a pigeon on high...

...aka the dove from above

[Bill 1,788]

3 minutes ago, canarydan23 said:

God, Stiepermann back in the 11? Surely his last chance with Dowell looking close to fitness.

Not sure how true this is, but a mate text me the following stats.

In the last four games; 

Stiepermann has been on the pitch for 253 minutes. We have scored 2 and conceded 5.

He has been off the pitch for 126 minutes. We have scored 5 and conceded 1.

does he just play the other team on his own ?

[Bill 1,788]

1 minute ago, GenerationA47 said:

Sounds like a pigeon on high...

...aka the dove from above

high ?

pray, what manner of talk is this fellow ?

I knowest not of such matters...........................................................err, man

[Indy 3,474]

1 minute ago, Bill said:

does he just play the other team on his own ?

Yes pretty much tries to that’s why he looses the ball so much! 😉

[Van wink 2,994]

5 minutes ago, GenerationA47 said:

Sounds like a pigeon on high...

...aka the dove from above

Cooo cooo

[canarydan23 4,768]

4 minutes ago, Bill said:

does he just play the other team on his own ?

Is today the day you ask a sensible question? 

[Bill 1,788]

you watch tonight, boi

a ghoul from Marco is wot ayes predict

an then youll be a fule

[Coneys Knee 1,050]

Why the Stiepermann bashing? I don’t get it. Every player has a bad game here and there, that’s football. Stiepermann has done a lot for this club and still has plenty to offer.

[wcorkcanary 4,786]

16 minutes ago, canarydan23 said:

God, Stiepermann back in the 11? Surely his last chance with Dowell looking close to fitness.

Not sure how true this is, but a mate text me the following stats.

In the last four games; 

Stiepermann has been on the pitch for 253 minutes. We have scored 2 and conceded 5.

He has been off the pitch for 126 minutes. We have scored 5 and conceded 1.

 

Cool Stats. I enjoy a strange  love/ hate relationship with the clunky German. If I start a game thinking steeps! Ffs ! He plays one of his good games, which , by the time the next game comes , I think, steeps!Good!, causes probs with his unorthodox style and he and pukki play well together and then he plays like he cant play.

 

Edited December 16, 2020 by wcorkcanary

[Indy 3,474]

2 minutes ago, Bill said:

you watch tonight, boi

a ghoul from Marco is wot ayes predict

an then youll be a fule

Hope so!

[birchfest 401]

I actually think Steipermann has one of the best understandings with Pukki, only second to Buendia. Hope Kenny has a blinder, I guess they needed to give Mario a rest and wanted a little more aerial dominance in the middle. 

[GenerationA47 864]

3 minutes ago, Bill said:

high ?

pray, what manner of talk is this fellow ?

I knowest not of such matters...........................................................err, man

Don’t be such a weed, bud

Oh, when the green goes marching in

On the speedball, City

 Etc., etc. ad infinitum*

*don’t take kids, drugs