by Huntley & Palmer » 02 Apr 2007 11:06
by Yorkshire Royal » 02 Apr 2007 11:12
by brendywendy » 02 Apr 2007 11:18
by Vision » 02 Apr 2007 11:18
Yorkshire Royal I barely saw any of either Sidwell or Harper in the match..
by Huntley & Palmer » 02 Apr 2007 11:37
brendywendy actually theyve gone missing for the last three games havent they?
time for a shake up?
by Chaney » 02 Apr 2007 11:39
by Stranded » 02 Apr 2007 11:53
Chaney its pretty obvious that Halfords first choice position will not be full back, its also so typical of Reading fans to slate a player and call him a waste of money after just 90 minutes
by rotherwick_royal » 02 Apr 2007 11:57
Chaney typical of Reading fans to slate a player and call him a waste of money after just 90 minutes
by Huntley & Palmer » 02 Apr 2007 11:59
StrandedChaney its pretty obvious that Halfords first choice position will not be full back, its also so typical of Reading fans to slate a player and call him a waste of money after just 90 minutes
How is it obvious?
RB was his preferred position at Colchester and he's stated many times since joining the club is that what he sees himself as.
by Royalee » 02 Apr 2007 12:06
by DelBoyRodders » 02 Apr 2007 12:06
Yorkshire Royal I barely saw any of either Sidwell or Harper in the match..
by RFCMod » 02 Apr 2007 12:09
VisionJerry St Clair Quote of the day was a couple of Reading fans at Seven Sisters who thought Halford was "crap and a waste of money".
I heard similiar. "2 million for that shit ?, could have bought 20 Kevin Doyles for that!"
by Stranded » 02 Apr 2007 12:12
Huntley & PalmerStrandedChaney its pretty obvious that Halfords first choice position will not be full back, its also so typical of Reading fans to slate a player and call him a waste of money after just 90 minutes
How is it obvious?
RB was his preferred position at Colchester and he's stated many times since joining the club is that what he sees himself as.
I think he might be better off as a wing back rather than right midfield or right back. Certainly, I think we will see him used more as a replacement for Murty than for Little
by PieEater » 02 Apr 2007 12:20
by savage 4 england » 02 Apr 2007 12:20
Huntley & Palmer The old boy next to me was moaning about Harper not being able to tackle. That was the first moan I have ever agreed with
by John Madejski's Wallet » 02 Apr 2007 12:23
savage 4 englandHuntley & Palmer The old boy next to me was moaning about Harper not being able to tackle. That was the first moan I have ever agreed with
I was annoyed with Harper for not getting stuck in. He could have broken a few Spurs attacks, before they happened.
by starbug » 02 Apr 2007 12:24
by brendywendy » 02 Apr 2007 12:32
DelBoyRoddersYorkshire Royal I barely saw any of either Sidwell or Harper in the match..
the more I watch Sidwell the more I am convinced he is the most overated player this club has ever had.
What does he ever do in a game that warrants pundits heaping praise on him and his demands for top wages?
What can he do that will add and improve another Premiership club when he joins in the summer?
His shooting is appalling and he gives the ball away reguarly. His goal return is rubbish as a result of his poor shooting.
It's obvious he believes in his own hype - hence his constant refusal to sign a new Reading deal.
He wasn't in our top 5 players last season and I don't really think he is this season.
If there is one player I think we could afford to lose then Siddy is that player.
I would be sad to see him go as he was part of something special last season and I will always recognise and appreciate the part he played, but I think if he goes we'll hardly notice he's gone.
There are far more important and influential players at this club who have signed extended deals. I am pleased that they have done that.
by RG30 » 02 Apr 2007 12:56
by Millsy » 02 Apr 2007 12:58
Top Flight I thought Halford had a good debut he worked hard and did his best.
I also think that Halford is not ready for first team Premiership football just yet.
He was caught out of position regularly, he seemed slow getting back and misplaced a number of passes.
He's not reading the game yet the way it needs to be read in the Premiership. When the team lose the ball on the halfway line, you got to turn around and sprint back and defend. Murty would have done.
Halford is still reading the game as if it were a League One or Championship game. Obviously in the Championship if you lose the ball on the halfway line, the opposition are gonna do F all to hurt you. But you lose the ball on the half way line in the Premiership and they opposition are in your penalty box before you get a chance to take your next breath.
There were a number of occassions where we lost the ball and Halford waited to see what Tottenham were gonna do before deciding whether he needs to run back or not. 99% of the time, when we lost the ball, Lennon and Malbranque were driving at us and getting the ball in the box.
I accept Halford was up against two of the best wing players in the Prem yesterday so fair play to him and he was also making a nervy debut against in form opposition.
At the moment I would say Murty is first choice right back, De La Cruz is second choice and then Halford is third choice, but I have no doubt that after Halford has received the coaching, learned how to play at Prem level, then he can become an excellent signing. At this moment in time he has a hell of a lot to learn.
But well done Halford, a good first effort. Can't be easy rising to Prem level and there is still so much he needs to learn but Coppell and Downes will sort him out.
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