Ffs I completely forgot he went off injured... so we have three of our first choice back four missing as it stands.
Regardless of how we line up, I'm not very hopeful about this one. While Reading got off to a dodgy start, they have turned things around lately. Unbeaten in 3 with a surprising win at Fulham in their last game.
They do have a rather leaky defence, having conceded 18 goals...the most of any team in the league. But I don't think that will be a problem for them against Boro
Swift has 7 goals and 4 assists in 8 games so far. That's mental.
Defend like we have been doing, and it won’t end well. Readings defence isn’t great either, mind you.
Defeat is inevitable.
Warnock gone by end of next 3 games.
A team with no full backs versus a team with no centre backs...could be interesting...
I’m sure we’ll look to exploit this fortuitous situation by lumping it in the channels and straight out for a goal kick
Reading really do owe us one don't they... hard to think of a better run we've had against another side in recent times?
We've taken 25 out of our last 27 possible points against them - and they've had some decent seasons during that time.
Not sure if it's been mentioned but all 5 of Readings senior centre backs are out. They are playing a 17 year old at CB apparently
Boro and opportunities are never a good mix. What would be the odds of their 17yr old scoring I wonder? Good hunting ground for the Boro and need to make up for the previous game we played
If that's the case I'd be starting Uche then I think...Have him bully the kid around the pitch for a bit.