Gylfi is leaving Reading

[dantheloyalroyal]

Am I the only one who thinks Bundesliga >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Championship in terms of showcasing your talents on the global football arena?

Probably. If coverage of the Bundesliga and Championship over here is anything to go by in terms of the worldwide coverage, then it's probably right to not think of the Bundesliga being a better platform than the Championship. At least not Hoffenheim, anyway.

[dantheloyalroyal]

TBF, he wasn't that good. Wake up.
We have better players waiting,

Was he not the better player waiting?

[Jimbo]

I hope this contract underpins our determination to progress in the forthcoming season and that it inspires fans to keep up their fantastic support

I signed a new contract just a few months ago, and having been offered a new contract again now, I'd be stupid to go elsewhere.
This is very good news for me. I am playing every week and I am happy to stay for at least another year

I am absolutely determined that we get back into the Premier League

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

[leww_rfc]

TBF, he wasn't that good. Wake up.
We have better players waiting,

You love asking for Banter don't you

[Rev Algenon Stickleback H]

Am I the only one who thinks Bundesliga >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Championship in terms of showcasing your talents on the global football arena?

Probably. If coverage of the Bundesliga and Championship over here is anything to go by in terms of the worldwide coverage, then it's probably right to not think of the Bundesliga being a better platform than the Championship. At least not Hoffenheim, anyway.

Maybe I'm being hopelessly naive, but I think it's just possible that top clubs have a scouting network which goes beyond watching the odd match on ESPN.

Saying that, I think the Bundesliga might just get slightly better coverage worldwide than the Championship does.

[dantheloyalroyal]

Am I the only one who thinks Bundesliga >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Championship in terms of showcasing your talents on the global football arena?

Probably. If coverage of the Bundesliga and Championship over here is anything to go by in terms of the worldwide coverage, then it's probably right to not think of the Bundesliga being a better platform than the Championship. At least not Hoffenheim, anyway.

Maybe I'm being hopelessly naive, but I think it's just possible that top clubs have a scouting network which goes beyond watching the odd match on ESPN.

Saying that, I think the Bundesliga might just get slightly better coverage worldwide than the Championship does.

I don't know, ESPN isn't cheap.

As for the coverage thing, I really don't have a clue. I was just saying if coverage here is anything to go by. I'm sure you, or anyone else on here is probably much more informed than I am.

[Cookie]

Breaking news from the Hoffenheim Star website.

Sigurdsson rejektz Hofffenheim Moven

Der Redding Midvieldr Gylfi Sigurdsson az Rejektzered der moven te Hoppenhiemel. Der Zig az he izt noon in Ingerland vailed te agreez der perzonl deetils vit der Huffenhim cloob.

Der plyerz livlungg vish te pley fer fussballen Jientz Foolhmm voz alzo a factorz. Bith hooppenhim charmin Herr flick und minijer Volfgang Vartz ver zaid te bi dizzapinted vit ze plairz dezizion.

For those who can't read German Gylfi is holding out for a move to Fulham.

Tru vactzzzzzz inglanderzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

That's funny.

[clauski]

This is simply outrageous. Gylfi was the one thing that made us anything other than mid table to relegation battle fodder. This he has already proven in the games this season. We would (and most likely will) be Bottom 3 without him, he really was a class above this league and we needed that. At least he's left us with a sublime goal on Saturday.

I don't think it matters who (if anyone) we bring in - they won't make up for this loss. Madejski has clearly decided that he's missed his chance to sell on the club, the parachute payments have gone and his cloth is lower league. We're cutting and I don't think this will be the end, in fact he'll happily take us back to where we came believing he's left a legacy in the stadium and our premiership memories.

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

[dantheloyalroyal]

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

I'd love to know how many people bought season tickets just to see Sigurdsson

[Horsham Royal]

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

I'd love to know how many people bought season tickets just to see Sigurdsson

Fair point, but it did indicate the football from the end of 09/10 would continue in 10/11.

(though looking back there were an awful lot of those games we could have drawn/lost)...

[SLAMMED]

Secured a few sales of Sigurdsson replica shirts as well before he was sold as well. That will pay for a pair of diamond earrings for Cilla.

[clauski]

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

I'd love to know how many people bought season tickets just to see Sigurdsson

It's not about buying them to see him, it's about the foolhardy notion that the club may have been semi-serious in their desire to push forwards. Sigurdssons deal was held up as an example of our progressive nature and commitment to get back to the Premiership - clearly this was a load of old bollox. Fortunately this is the first year in the last 15 or so I've not had a season ticket and whereas I was initially disappointed by this, each week it looks a better and better decision.

[dantheloyalroyal]

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

I'd love to know how many people bought season tickets just to see Sigurdsson

Fair point, but it meant there was slightly more chance of the football from the end of 09/10 continuing in 10/11, although this was never likely to happen.

(though looking back there were an awful lot of those games we could have drawn/lost)...

Fixed?

[Royals-lad14]

looks like matty fryatt will be the only new player coming in. No CB???

[dantheloyalroyal]

What bugs me is that cynical old me says the contract signing in the Summer was a pure sham to secure season ticket sales and now they're done he's off. Disgraceful.

I'd love to know how many people bought season tickets just to see Sigurdsson

It's not about buying them to see him, it's about the foolhardy notion that the club may have been semi-serious in their desire to push forwards. Sigurdssons deal was held up as an example of our progressive nature and commitment to get back to the Premiership - clearly this was a load of old bollox. Fortunately this is the first year in the last 15 or so I've not had a season ticket and whereas I was initially disappointed by this, each week it looks a better and better decision.

I take your point. Still, Sigurdsson hasn't actually gone yet...

[sandman]

looks like matty fryatt will be the only new player coming in. No CB???

Matty Fryatt .we're alll dooooomed.

[fozzy]

Get a new chairman : one who isn't dead above the neck
and before anyone asks : I actually don't care who would take over, I am SO bored of Madejski now that after 42 years as a supporter I feel like giving up, so I can't be bothered with the 'why' 'who would' 'whats he done for us' questions

so... Get a new chairman : one who isn't dead above the neck
or a money grabbing c n u t

i hope cilla's new t i t s explode

or whatever he's spent the money on

[Kitson12]

looks like matty fryatt will be the only new player coming in. No CB???

Source? Since when did you know anything? You've only just stopped using other members avatars!

[Horsham Royal]

Fixed?

Perfectly. Thank you.

[Royals-lad14]

looks like matty fryatt will be the only new player coming in. No CB???

Source? Since when did you know anything? You've only just stopped using other members avatars!

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