Noel Hunt Confrimed

[rabidbee]

Random fact someone told me the other day, Kula Shaker's lead singer is married to Ian Branfoot's daughter.

Hang on, I mentioned that to my father-in-law the other day. Dave? But I thought you were a United fan?

[Snowflake Royal]

Random fact someone told me the other day, Kula Shaker's lead singer is married to Ian Branfoot's daughter.

Hang on, I mentioned that to my father-in-law the other day. Dave? But I thought you were a United fan?

Nice coincidence, son. I mean rabid. My mate er... Tom whatsapped me with it. Yeah that's right.

[RoyalBlue]

Really can't get my head around our fans that celebrate the news of Selles getting sacked. His time with us with the circumstances was nothing short of top drawer, leaving us in a PO position and sacrificing his own wages. For me, it is a shame he never got given time there to succeed and hope he goes on to get another job to flourish in.

What is the difference between Selles and Bindon leaving? Would fans celebrate if Bindon doesn't succeed? I don't see a difference, both young and plying their trade - both done a brilliant job for us. So would those celebrating Selles getting sacked celebrate Bindon not succeeding? Of course not.

Absolutely spot on. Furthermore, IMO he only finally cracked and walked when he got wind of what was to come in the January window.

[RoyalBlue]

Just how and why is anyone surprised?! Selles knew the risks and the territory. He kept them up and did wonders with us. He has two big ticks on his CV. Football is a merciless game.

I wouldn't be surprised if Hunt is replaced. SJM "surprisingly" binned Evans for Branfoot in 1991 after taking over from Smee.

And then Branfoot went on to win the Simod Cup in 1988 three years before he was appointed.

Which shows just how good he was.

In other news, I now realise I am older than Ian Porterfield will ever be

Not to mention also setting the record of 13 straight wins at the start of 85-86.

Of course, in true Reading FC tradition, we then blew that run by failing to beat the bottom club at home!

[Mr Angry]

"The manager, Noel Hunt, will be staying after doing a hugely impressive job in difficult circumstances since replacing Rubén Sellés in December."

Confirmation - and great news!

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... -in-the-us

[6ft Kerplunk]

What do we reckon then, gone by Christmas if we're not safely embedded in the top 6.

[Winston Biscuit]

What do we reckon then, gone by Christmas if we're not safely embedded in the top 6.

sacked by Nov and fans ripping up their digital match tickets and throwing them on the pitch in disgust at the new owners not spending tens of millions on players

[Meatwad]

What do we reckon then, gone by Christmas if we're not safely embedded in the top 6.

sacked by Nov and fans ripping up their digital match tickets and throwing them on the pitch in disgust at the new owners not spending tens of millions on players

You forgot to say sending a pile of dog crap to Couhig's offices

[bakerlou]

SJM "surprisingly" binned Evans for Branfoot in 1991 after taking over from Smee.

There are several inaccuracies in this post and it's making my head hurt. It's like an M C Esher picture.

[Sutekh]

SJM "surprisingly" binned Evans for Branfoot in 1991 after taking over from Smee.

There are several inaccuracies in this post and it's making my head hurt. It's like an M C Esher picture.

I agree.

[Snowflake Royal]

What do we reckon then, gone by Christmas if we're not safely embedded in the top 6.

sacked by Nov and fans ripping up their digital match tickets and throwing them on the pitch in disgust at the new owners not spending tens of millions on players

As long as we're roughly top half I think he sees out the season

[Sutekh]

Rob Shay moves over from the Academy to replace Tony Warner

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Just how and why is anyone surprised?! Selles knew the risks and the territory. He kept them up and did wonders with us. He has two big ticks on his CV. Football is a merciless game.

I wouldn't be surprised if Hunt is replaced. SJM "surprisingly" binned Evans for Branfoot in 1991 after taking over from Smee.

And then Branfoot went on to win the Simod Cup in 1988 three years before he was appointed.

Which shows just how good he was.

In other news, I now realise I am older than Ian Porterfield will ever be

It was actually Smee who sacked Maurice Evans, in January 1984....at the time we were third in the table with 4 going up (no playoffs then).

The Simod was towards the end of Branfoot's reign; we were relegated that season and nearly were back to tier 4 the following year when he was sacked soon after.

[Sutekh]

Just how and why is anyone surprised?! Selles knew the risks and the territory. He kept them up and did wonders with us. He has two big ticks on his CV. Football is a merciless game.

I wouldn't be surprised if Hunt is replaced. SJM "surprisingly" binned Evans for Branfoot in 1991 after taking over from Smee.

And then Branfoot went on to win the Simod Cup in 1988 three years before he was appointed.

Which shows just how good he was.

In other news, I now realise I am older than Ian Porterfield will ever be

It was actually Smee who sacked Maurice Evans, in January 1984....at the time we were third in the table with 4 going up (no playoffs then).

The Simod was towards the end of Branfoot's reign; we were relegated that season and nearly were back to tier 4 the following year when he was sacked soon after.

Oddly - after surviving all that - IB was sacked on the back of 1 league defeat in 13 or something (including a 6-1 win at the Vetch) but if I remember correctly a lot of those 13 were drawn and he finally got the push after a particularly dreadful performance, at the place that seems to be a real Reading graveyard recently, at Leyton Orient.