Considering the heat I was impressed by the team's work rate and find it totally unsurprising they faded in the second half - they could never have kept that tempo up all match. OK, the keeper didn't have many saves to make but he did have to work pretty hard - there was plenty of pressure put on hi...

Have booked 7 seats, block 139, no issues.

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I'm not embarrassed to say I LOVE THIS MAN. He's getting on 35, has the air of a workhorse, and yet has moments of genius, and you just know you are going to get an absolutely commited performance everytime he is on the pitch. LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM, LOVE HIM :lol: :oops: +1, although I 'specially like...

White Hart Lane

My local ground, cracking old-fashioned atmosphere, full every week, close to the action. Scene of some cracking Reading matches as well.

I should probably point out at this stage, in Sir John's defence and probably for the zillionth time, that we really should blame Coppell for not spending his transfer kitty. Copps said recently "I have never been refused money for a transfer".... Arise Sir John and spend thine own money a...

I hate to rise to the bait, but I feel I have to. No, No, No. Sunderland have spent zillions and they are BELOW US IN THE TABLE. Do you think their fans are complaining about lack of ambition? No, they are complaining that they have spent so much money and are STILL SHIT. AND I DO NOT WANT THIS CLUB...

My Mate's cousin's friend's dog's brother sent me this; Adam Joyce (Aston Villa fan) says... My cousin's best mates with Kevin Doyle and he said that he will snub Villa's better offer to move to Portsmouth as he's had preliminary talks with Pompey boss Harry Redknappp and has less distance to trave...

What an idiot. I was his biggest fan til today.

But, no man is bigger than the club. He's jeopardised RFC's good reputation and affected his ability to contribute to the team (will have to go to court hearings instead of training/playing).

Idiot.

Anyone who has bought a ticket for Saturday's match on the premise that we woul be playing a first team is an idiot, or at least has not been following Reading properly for the last couple of seasons. I am a Reading fan no matter who plays. I for one am excited about seeing some fresh and emthusiast...

were undone only by a world-class talent. He didn't score 3 fantastic solo goals, so yes he scored 3, but there is still plenty to be concerned about defensively in the build up to those goals. I'm not convinced Liverpool would have scored 4 goals if he hadn't have been on the pitch. Yes defensive ...

I thought he had a very good game - enough to convince me he could do a job on the right in the league anyway. Our collective passing at times in the first half, including by Halls, was excellent - I don't recall him giving it away too much and certainly not in dangerous positions. As has been menti...

Back on the subject of the match tomorrow ... KUMB's preview is remarkably detailed and insightful - is this guy really a Reading fan??

http://www.kumb.com/article.php?id=2371

Oh, and come back Sidders, all is forgiven

Our squad is too small

Three recognised right wingers plus about three or four backups is way too few

Long isn't ready, needs to go out on loan

USA is rubbish

I need a stiff drink.

I think he was fine last night, in fact I think England were fine defensively - not sure what all the moaning is about (one goalkeeping error, one amazing strike - did the Germans have any other shots on goal?). I was watching Nicky carefully and he made very few errors, especially compared to e.g. ...

Can we celebrate its birthday again with that helicopter landing stunt? That were brilliant.

AF, sounds like you are agreeing with HB, not disagreeing as you seem to suggest! Sorry that wasn't very clear, was it - was actually disagreeing with Hoop Blah's statement that he was been worse technically than his team mates for two seasons. My point was he was only worse at crossing for a while...

I have to laugh at the incessant remarks about Hunt's technical ability He's come on leaps and bounds this season and has looked a much more accomplished player on the ball over the 3 games so far BUT for the last two seasons Hunt's touch and passing has not been as good as that as his team-mates. ...

Forget that I can't be alone amongst 18k STH's in not having brought friends to matches since 2005 because getting spare tickets and seats to together has been too difficult. This is very true - I used to bring all and sundry with me to spread the word, now I never do unless a fellow season ticket ...

Give'em a chance - that's three very tough opposition defences they've been up against! Doyle and Long both looked strong and sharp on Saturday I thought, without actually having too many chances.

Kits is back in one game as well...