This would be a fantastic signing. Proven at this level, will suit Gomes' style. I won't get carried away off the back of a Tweet, but yes please.

Man Reading fans on Twitter are oxf*rd abysmal, one of them has decided McNulty is the laziest player he has ever seen, a bunch more celebrating his departure. What exactly did he do wrong to gain so much ire? I always felt that it just didn't work out. It’s twitter. Can’t expect anything else He d...

It's a shame Obita hasn't had any minutes yet this preseason. Could it still be a couple of months until we see him?

Excellent. Maybe I am becoming old and less pessimistic, but I am very happy with our signings so far. Every one of them adds something, doesn't break the bank, and in fact helps recover it. The jury is out at GK and and a reliable striker but we have some good young options that could surprise a f...

Well I was worried about creating chances and scoring goals more than our defence, but it seems to be the other way around. Granted you should never read too much into pre-season but Peterboro are a decent test.

And last year's sense of foreboding after Eastleigh turned out to be pretty fair.

We shouldn't chase a 3 at the back just because some fans think McIntyre deserves some minutes. Agree...and that's why I'd sell Moore (and get a good def-mid and a striker in with the money). A few weeks ago we couldn't sell Moore because 'he's the only proven, experienced, Champ, CB at the club'. ...

Team for Peterborough Virginia, Yiadom, Blackett, Moore, McIntyre, swift, Rinomhota, Barrett, Olise, Meite, Barrow Hope Novakovich is fit and scheduled to play the 2nd half. Suppose it’s too soon for Miazga :D Looks like Swift in a deeper role alongside Rino. He's shit at that. We desperately need ...

Our defence is top 6 material. We're 3 signings away (2 midfield, 1 striker) away from a very comfortable season.

If we can recoup most of last year's McNulty fee and get Gunter's wages off our books, surely that gives us a little more wiggle room to bring in midfielders and attacking options? I actually back those at the top of hierarchy to pull a few good signings out; probably people we're not guessing yet. ...

Silence on Miazga starting to concern me. I know double announcement with Ejaria was the plan, but surely we just want to confirm this so he is available against Peterborough today?

Apparently asking price £3m. Peanuts for a player of that quality. I believe Oliveira would have been same ball park. And we spunked £7m on Aluko and who knows what on players like Mannone and Edwards. Gourlay should never be allowed near a football club again.

Understand #LFC are ready to sell Ovie Ejaria this summer, as opposed to loaning him. Reading had hoped to get him back, but Reds believe they can get around £3m and have had Championship interest, including from Brentford. So no Ejaria then and it’s beginning to look questionable we will get Miazg...

Baldock has made a career of being a reliable, competent hard worker without being a prolific goalscorer. Could work out if others around chip in, but not the answer by himself.

Novakovich and Loader are the ones who could spring a few surprises, but they're a risk.

[*]g I've mentioned in another thread, the competition of CB places will only make us better. This is not a dilemma for the fans to worry about more rejoice in it. Thats if Miazga does comes in. For the past 2 years, most selection dilemmas have been "who the oxf*rd could possibly play there? E...

I've mentioned in another thread, the competition of CB places will only make us better. This is not a dilemma for the fans to worry about more rejoice in it. Thats if Miazga does comes in. For the past 2 years, most selection dilemmas have been "who the oxf*rd could possibly play there? Every...

I'll be shocked if Moore's form tails off enough for him to be dropped. He has been consistent for 3 years and is a consummate professional. But if his standards do fall, he should absolutely be dropped if Miazga and Morrison are available. Nobody is undroppable and competition is good to stop compl...

No need for attacking midfielder. Swift and Ejaria are good options, with Olise and Barrett also capable of the role. Maybe a winger is necessary. But more depth at CM is most critical. What is our plan beyond Rino and Adam? (Nobody say Swift - he is an attacking midfielder and has never succeeded i...

Just realised I forgot Popa. Surely we can send him back to some minor European league?

What's the hold up with the announcement? Waiting to tie up Ejaria too and announce together?

I don't believe it's done until I see it confirmed our website.

Great analysis of Nova here. https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2019/7/23/20702597/further-reading-the-promising-potential-of-andrija-novakovich-reading-fc-royals I'd still like another CF, but if it's not possible I'd go Barrow-Nova-Meite as a front 3 with Baldock and Loader bench options. I agre...