I think we have to congratulate Oxford on their promotion; even though they didn't look anything special against us (unlike Bolton) they did what was needed when it mattered, and deservedly won the game.

My reading of this was that it was intended to be used as they do in cricket, when a team goes up to the 3rd umpire; they have a certain number of reviews which they use when they think a mistake has been made. If they were right, they keep that review; if wrong, they lose it. If they use up all of ...

2 more charges on Bearwood from Redwood published on Companies House - appears they have loaned the club 2.83m over the exclusivity period. So either the deal completes soon or the club is even more financially handicapped than it was a few months back. Been lots of speculation on exactly how much ...

My Bristol Rovers supporting colleague with whom I went to the game at the Memorial really rated us; said we were one of the better footballing teams they had seen this season and is going to have a flutter on us next season!

I guess while Reading isn't much bigger than Oxford, we have surrounding towns like Newbury, Wokingham, Basingstoke, Maidenhead and Bracknell where people will support us as their nearest professional team. You must be looking at half a million or so overall. By contrast, where else are Oxford goin...

That is an excellent piece by Selles; really interesting, insightful and humble. As one who thought he should be let go, I am happy to state I was 100% wrong, and that he is a massive asset for the club, the team and the fans. My 2nd biggest fear of the Summer is that another team recognise his valu...

For that Play Off final versus Bolton, it always seemed to me that Bolton and Middlesborough were by far the 2 best sides in the division that season and that had there been 2 auto spots rather than just the 1, Bolton would have had it. We were the 3rd best side in the Division that season (the way ...

My original post was more about the reaction of Everton fans and how I'd heard the same arguments about us for about 5 years. I think they've got their heads in the sand. They need to trim their wage bill and I think they will struggle to recruit adequate quality next season because they will be la...

It is also abundantly clear where we need to look to strengthen before the start of next season; down our left flank (both defensively and an out and out left winger if possible).

Liam Rosenior very harshly sacked by Hull. I suspect other good opportunities will become available for him, and I hope this backfires on Hull. +1 Though I am not a fan of Liam Rosenior, and notwithstanding what may be happening in the background that outsiders aren't privy to, I think a team like ...

And talking of Reading record signings, only Steve "the greatest ever short goalkeeper the world has ever seen" Death (£20k in 1970, Terry Hurlock £92k in 1986, Keith Curle £150k in 1988 and Darren Caskey £750k in 1996) could be said to have been successful. The rest, Steve Moran, Craig M...

You have to laugh at Birmingham; they survived easily the season we got relegated and looking good lying in 6th in early October, when the new American owners decided to sack the Manager John Eustace and bring in someone to "instill the winning mentality and positive culture" that the new ...

Any ideas as to when we publish the retained list? I appreciate that the potential change of ownership will cause a delay, but I saw that Bristol Rovers have published theirs in the last day or so (they have released a young left back, Gordon, who looked ok against us last month). I know a number o...

Michael Hector has been released from Charlton.....

Any ideas as to when we publish the retained list?

I appreciate that the potential change of ownership will cause a delay, but I saw that Bristol Rovers have published theirs in the last day or so (they have released a young left back, Gordon, who looked ok against us last month).

According to the CUFC fans forum page, he was on £13K a week!

Many thanks for running that guys; much appreciated!!

Already looking forward to next season's competition!!

We go all out for the win; we play the strongest possible side and play on Blackpool's need for a victory. I can see us having to withstand heavy pressure in the first 20/25 minutes but if we can keep a clean sheet and then nick a goal on the break before half-time, the game will really open up 2nd ...

"Party time"-we need at least a draw to stop Blackpool's outside chance of making the top 6 and possible promotion which would put paid to our party time fixture away there next season. So there is an incentive. Blackpool away is your party time fixture? Jeez, Rotherham and Stevenage are ...

And they then get done for false accounting. I can't see why Cardiff are suing Nantes over this. - Cardiff buy Sala from Nantes with a fee agreed. - Sala signs for and is registered by Cardiff, and is a Cardiff player (as determined by a Court) - Cardiff pay Nantes the agreed transfer fee. - Sala di...