Reading v Wolverhampton Wanderers

[brendywendy]

we are going to be outcrowded at our own friendly?

[SteveRoyal]

I might blog about the 4-2-3-1 / 4-4-2 debate at some point, because this is one of the main talking points between Royals fans.

As I see it, the combination of Kebe-Sigurdsson-McAnuff-Long/Church cannot be found in any other formation. In this formation, Kebe, McAnuff and Sigurdsson have the freedom to express themselves when attacking because they have the security of knowing that two of Tabb/Karacan/Howard/Gunnarsson are behind them. Essentially we are stronger going forward because we are playing 4-2-3-1.

On the other hand, 4-4-2 would allow the forwards to combine and us to get more men in the box, but it would leave us with only one defensive midfielder, not what we want with a defence that lacks pace.

Should be a good game, I look forward to following it.

[tomrfcurz]

we are going to be outcrowded at our own friendly?

definite danger of it

outrageous really, although to be fair, wolves at home is hardly a glamour friendly is it?

[Barry the bird boggler]

Could be as much as a 4 figure attendance for this one then.

[Silver Fox]

we are going to be outcrowded at our own friendly?

Surely we've got 700+ people sad enough to go to this haven't we?

[richierock]

I'm assuming KD will get a great reception from the Reading fans, and Marcus too if he puts in an appearance (which seems unlikely).

I read somewhere that SHunt will be with the squad but not playing due to his rehab. What sort of reception will he get I wonder? It's exactly a year since he was watching Reading friendlies from the sideline prior to joining the mighty Hull.

(My first post - Hello - do I have to sing a song?)

[firstdivision]

After our recent history with Wolves, I can't bring myself to go and watch Doyle play for them. Irrational I know but it just feels wrong.

Hope the boys stuff them and Doyler gets a rousing applause though.

[Kitson12]

I'm assuming KD will get a great reception from the Reading fans, and Marcus too if he puts in an appearance (which seems unlikely).

I read somewhere that SHunt will be with the squad but not playing due to his rehab. What sort of reception will he get I wonder? It's exactly a year since he was watching Reading friendlies from the sideline prior to joining the mighty Hull.

(My first post - Hello - do I have to sing a song?)

Nice to have you on the forum, but I'd like to be the first to tell you to oxf*rd off newbie!

[UpNorth]

Scrappy start, Gilfi down injured

Mills putting in some good challenges

[UpNorth]

Penalty - Kebe dragged back

[UpNorth]

Goal - gilfi scores

[UpNorth]

30 mins - Pearce header cleared off the line

Kebe playing a blinder - the man is everywhere

[UpNorth]

half time 1 - 0 to Reading

A poor Wolves side - Royals looking good

[phil in cornwall]

30 mins - Pearce header cleared off the line

Kebe playing a blinder - the man is everywhere

Time to substitute Kebe or we will lose him before the end of August.

[UpNorth]

2 - 0 Hunt header

[UpNorth]

Correction - Antonio not Hunt!

[rfcjoe]

easy to mix up

[UpNorth]

2 - 1

[phil in cornwall]

It's the Irish accent.

[UpNorth]

Full time

2 - 1 good workout and a well deserved win. Royals much the better team.