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by royalp-we
12 Sep 2022 12:49
Forum: The Team
Topic: Andy Carroll - He's back
Replies: 579
Views: 103087

Re: Andy Carroll

Much happier we landed Carroll over Walcott. With a proper structured approach he will be a asset in both the systems I have seen us play so far. I’d say the rumours of Jordon Ibe on trial is the more likely Walcott alternative. Andy Carroll will probably be joining as there’s concerns over Shane L...
by royalp-we
03 Sep 2022 19:50
Forum: The Team
Topic: Rival Watch
Replies: 17148
Views: 3010245

Re: Rival Watch

Forest chairman owns Olympiacos, so makes perfect sense, also a massive sweetener for the Greek supporters as i know they are fuming money is going on Forest and not their own club. Must be a weird one for Josh, plying trade in Championship, on the seaside, and within ours, life changer, you are of...
by royalp-we
09 Aug 2022 23:21
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Next seasons kit choice?
Replies: 5988
Views: 1200110

Re: Next seasons kit choice?

Announcement tomorrow for the away kit. Basically all climate stripes, which I like.

Now news on third kit.
by royalp-we
08 Aug 2022 17:32
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Amadou Mbengue
Replies: 52
Views: 12163

Re: Amadou Mbengue

I don't get the rationale that him having the same agent as Sarr means that has fallen through. If Sarr had been mucked about, would an agent really put another of his players into that same situation? Especially as he knows there would be a big doubt over whether he'll get paid. Maybe the opposite...
by royalp-we
08 Aug 2022 14:41
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Amadou Mbengue
Replies: 52
Views: 12163

Amadou Mbengue

BREAKING: MBENGUE ARRIVES FOR READING TRIAL Senegal midfielder Amadou Salif Mbengue has arrived at Reading for a trial ahead of a potential transfer, SOURCES HAVE TOLD FOOTBALL INSIDER. Mbengue, 20, is a free agent after seeing out his contract at Metz earlier this summer. He made 12 Ligue 1 appear...
by royalp-we
06 Aug 2022 14:10
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Omari Hutchinson
Replies: 118
Views: 24923

Re: Omari Hutchinson

I guess there's no point ever discussing team selection on here then is there? Ince sees them all training all week, we don't, so he must be right Chill out buttercup. Just giving some balance to the decision not to throw a load of kids in the mixer on opening day. Could ruin their season (and care...
by royalp-we
02 Aug 2022 19:27
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Omari Hutchinson
Replies: 118
Views: 24923

Re: Omari Hutchinson

I’m not an Ince fan in the slightest but you can’t fault him if the kids aren’t ready (he did say ‘I only had a bench full of kids & Shane Long’ in the post match too). It’s not all about fitness. This is a tough league and to get on the pitch at 18 you need to look years ahead of your age both...
by royalp-we
02 Aug 2022 15:22
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Omari Hutchinson
Replies: 118
Views: 24923

Re: Omari Hutchinson

I’m not an Ince fan in the slightest but you can’t fault him if the kids aren’t ready (he did say ‘I only had a bench full of kids & Shane Long’ in the post match too). It’s not all about fitness. This is a tough league and to get on the pitch at 18 you need to look years ahead of your age both ...
by royalp-we
29 Jul 2022 23:06
Forum: The Team
Topic: Blackpool v Reading FC - - Match 01 Prediction League 2022-2023
Replies: 12
Views: 1842

Re: Blackpool v Reading FC - - Match 01 Prediction League 2022-2023

Thanks so much for continuing this Snowbz, I usually give up around Jan/Feb (much like the players) but really appreciate your time keeping this going (15) Blackpool 0-1 Reading (Meite, alt Fornah) ========================= HT (62) Blackpool 0-2 Reading (Ince alt Ejaria) (82) Blackpool 1-2 Reading R...
by royalp-we
21 Jul 2022 22:43
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Loan rumour - Mamadou Loum
Replies: 94
Views: 17172

Re: Loan rumour - Mamadou Loum

Seems really common that Portuguese clubs lump on an option to buy clause when they loan players out.

No idea how good he is but in our position (should the EFL approve it) signing an international who played 31 times in La Liga last year sounds like quite a coup.

Can he play LB :lol:
by royalp-we
20 Jul 2022 01:42
Forum: The Team
Topic: Rival Watch
Replies: 17148
Views: 3010245

Re: Rival Watch

The scary thing is I wouldn’t expect any less of our owners. Sell to Bassini and disappear (were they even here?).
by royalp-we
20 Jul 2022 01:36
Forum: The Team
Topic: Pre-season games 2022/2023
Replies: 350
Views: 43872

Re: Pre-season games 2022/2023

It’s actually widely acknowledged by the big tech AC manufacturers that we do indeed live in a humid climate, just as most of Central Europe. It’s exactly why AC is difficult to crack over here when compared to Eastern / Southern continents. We focus on heating and not breathing buildings or indoor ...
by royalp-we
20 Jul 2022 01:10
Forum: The Team
Topic: Squad Watch 2022/23
Replies: 1553
Views: 148354

Re: Squad Watch 2022/23

It’s all a bit disappointing. We should have seen an overhaul - not necessarily all personnel but a different approach. We got found out last year. Not sure anyone can deny that. Feels very much like we are sleep walking in to next season to me. Comes across like Ince is a coach and isn’t managing t...
by royalp-we
19 Jul 2022 23:52
Forum: The Team
Topic: Squad Watch 2022/23
Replies: 1553
Views: 148354

Re: Squad Watch 2022/23

Yeah I’m under no illusions… this season is going to be hard graft. Desperately need to bolster the left flank. We are going to get taken to the cleaners by decent championship wingers a la Fulham at home last year. I’m also not sure the pace is there, we look very slow in the transition. Not sure s...
by royalp-we
18 Jul 2022 00:08
Forum: Club Policies
Topic: Next seasons kit choice?
Replies: 5988
Views: 1200110

Re: Next seasons kit choice?

Coz it’s cheaper to wait til later and they reckon the same number of shirts get sold anyway etc etc I'd really like someone at the club to come out and say this, actually lay out the business case for doing so, detailing how much they save (even just as a %), while also going into how they know th...
by royalp-we
17 Jul 2022 00:11
Forum: The Team
Topic: Pre-season games 2022/2023
Replies: 350
Views: 43872

Re: Pre-season games 2022/2023

Royal Rother Well that was a pretty decent performance.

Lumley’s distribution was a step up on what we suffered last season, despite the risky moments.

I think we might be the surprise package this season, in fact I saw enough to warrant a cheeky couple of quid e/w.


Dead money
by royalp-we
15 Jul 2022 05:50
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16
Replies: 7489
Views: 1906907

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16

How long have we had Cat 1 status, 10 years? If it costs £5m pa to apply for Cat 1 status, Have we seen a positive ROI from it? . Iirc it was about £2m a few years ago. And yes, we've easily seen a return on investment. £8m + goals and assists from Olise. Fees / compensation for some of Richards, S...
by royalp-we
14 Jul 2022 23:44
Forum: The Team
Topic: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16
Replies: 7489
Views: 1906907

Re: The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2015//16

How long have we had Cat 1 status, 10 years? If it costs £5m pa to apply for Cat 1 status, Have we seen a positive ROI from it? We have no divine right to be up there rubbing shoulders with Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenals academies. Look at the positives, clubs like Brentford totally ditched their aca...
by royalp-we
12 Jul 2022 23:34
Forum: Rumours and Gossip
Topic: Freebies
Replies: 705
Views: 98457

Re: Freebies

https://mobile.twitter.com/bbcoxfordsport/status/1546807359242133504 Oxford United set to give trialists Jerome Sinclair and Jodi Jones a chance to impress tonight in a pre-season friendly away at Hungerford. The same Jodi Jones that played for us against Benfica - keeping his options open or Ince ...
by royalp-we
12 Jul 2022 20:04
Forum: The Team
Topic: Squad Watch 2022/23
Replies: 1553
Views: 148354

Re: Squad Watch 2022/23

So - first XI starting to look decent. Could argue that Hendrik and Fornah allow us to go 4-4-2 as well. But assuming 4-2-3-1 and all fit - then side for Blackpool looks like: Lumley Yiadom Dann Holmes McIntyre Hendrick Fornah Ince Ejaria Meite Joao That's starting to look like a side that shouldn'...
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