The Academy/Development squads watch thread 2024/25

[Royals and Racers]

U23’s are next in action on Saturday December 7th playing Newcastle U23’s away in a Premier league 2 2nd division match KO 12 pm. The match is being played at the Northumberland FA’s ground, which could be Blue Flames ground or maybe Whitley park

[Royals and Racers]

The Premier league 2 cup is on a break with the Royals next match taking place in mid January
Group A table- top 2 qualify for last 16 knockout round
1 Reading P 3 pts 7
2 Colchester P 3 pts 4
3 Charlton P 3 pts 3
4 Swansea P 3 pts 3
the Royals last 3 group matches are all away from home
Colchester January 20th
Swansea February 8th
Charlton February 24th

[Whore Jackie]

Rumoured to be Gilkes taking over

Now confirmed. Gilkes is the new Academy Manager.

[Hendo]

Rumoured to be Gilkes taking over

Now confirmed. Gilkes is the new Academy Manager.

He has been in-and-around the coaching set-up for both the first team and youth team for a little bit now, so not that much of a shock.

Club legend as well, who can hopefully inspire the new players coming through the academy and teach them what it means to be a Reading player.

[Royals and Racers]

U23’s are next in action on Saturday December 7th playing Newcastle U23’s away in a Premier league 2 2nd division match KO 12 pm. The match is being played at the Northumberland FA’s ground, which could be Blue Flames ground or maybe Whitley park

line-up - alphabetical
Boyce-Clarke
Barrett
Burley
Coleman
East
Howe
Liddle
McIntyre
Nditi
Olise
Samuels
Subs
Azeez
Beeden
Grainger
Nolan
Werick
H-T 0-0

[Royals and Racers]

1-0 Reading Olise 50 mins

[Royals and Racers]

Gabriel Osho 1 month loan to Yeovil town.

[Royals and Racers]

1-0 Reading Olise 50 mins

F-T 1-0
As expected Reading fc have not said one word about today’s match !!

[Royals and Racers]

U18’s great league win at Tottenham this morning 3-2 with a last minute winner after coming from 2-0 down.

[KC Royal]

1-0 Reading Olise 50 mins

F-T 1-0
As expected Reading fc have not said one word about today’s match !!

Maybe have different expectations, but I wouldn't expect anything for an away game on the same day as a first team game.

[Royals and Racers]

1-0 Reading Olise 50 mins

F-T 1-0
As expected Reading fc have not said one word about today’s match !!

Maybe have different expectations, but I wouldn't expect anything for an away game on the same day as a first team game.

Not even the team on social media ? If i can post it - i’m sure if the club could be ar$ed then they could as well.

[KC Royal]

F-T 1-0
As expected Reading fc have not said one word about today’s match !!

Maybe have different expectations, but I wouldn't expect anything for an away game on the same day as a first team game.

Not even the team on social media ? If i can post it - i’m sure if the club could be ar$ed then they could as well.

I just assume they're all involved in covering the first team. Having said that, think I've been disappointed when they haven't covered a game at the Mad Stad when the first team have been away.

I've posted U23 updates on this thread before so it's nice to see someone else doing it, especially as you often post from the games.

[Royals and Racers]

Maybe have different expectations, but I wouldn't expect anything for an away game on the same day as a first team game.

Not even the team on social media ? If i can post it - i’m sure if the club could be ar$ed then they could as well.

I just assume they're all involved in covering the first team. Having said that, think I've been disappointed when they haven't covered a game at the Mad Stad when the first team have been away.

I've posted U23 updates on this thread before so it's nice to see someone else doing it, especially as you often post from the games.

Have a look on the RFC website on the U23 and U18 fixtures page(all fixtures) and see how many match reports are missing( live match centre still showing are the ones). No excuse whatsoever for the pathetic reporting of the academy- which hopefully is a major part of the future of the club.

[URZZZZ]

Barrett doesn’t seem to be doing great in the reserves. As people have mentioned before, Olise seems to be doing well, maybe he should be in and around the first team squad, particularly with Swift/Ejaria out

[Royals and Racers]

2 big matches in the space of 5 days at the Madjeski stadium. 1st up on Thursday 12th December is the U 18`s FA youth cup 3rd round tie against Crystal Palace U18`s KO 7pm.
This is followed on Monday December 16th by the U23`s Premier league 2 Div 2 match against Man Utd also with a 7pm KO
Like to think 2 big crowds(bigger than normal !)will be in attendance.

[windermereROYAL]

2 big matches in the space of 5 days at the Madjeski stadium. 1st up on Thursday 12th December is the U 18`s FA youth cup 3rd round tie against Crystal Palace U18`s KO 7pm.
This is followed on Monday December 16th by the U23`s Premier league 2 Div 2 match against Man Utd also with a 7pm KO
Like to think 2 big crowds(bigger than normal !)will be in attendance.

Free entry for ST holders?

And its madejski

[Royals and Racers]

2 big matches in the space of 5 days at the Madjeski stadium. 1st up on Thursday 12th December is the U 18`s FA youth cup 3rd round tie against Crystal Palace U18`s KO 7pm.
This is followed on Monday December 16th by the U23`s Premier league 2 Div 2 match against Man Utd also with a 7pm KO
Like to think 2 big crowds(bigger than normal !)will be in attendance.

Free entry for ST holders?

And its madejski

Monday certainly not Thursday i would imagine- all pay

[The Cube]

From Pravda:

FA Youth Cup on Thursday - Tickets will be priced at £3 Adults and £1 Concessions and all supporters will be able to buy on the evening of the fixture. Parking will be free and unreserved for all fans.

Monday game - Entry to watch the match and parking are both absolutely FREE.

[Hound]

few highlights from the Newcastle game

https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/u23s/rea ... hts-19-20/

good goal by Olise. Dare I say the sort of attacking play sorely missed at the Madejski on Saturday

Pitch looks like some non league relic from the 70s.

[Hendo]

few highlights from the Newcastle game

https://www.nufc.co.uk/nufc-tv/u23s/rea ... hts-19-20/

good goal by Olise. Dare I say the sort of attacking play sorely missed at the Madejski on Saturday

Pitch looks like some non league relic from the 70s.

Yep, very good goal.

Could've done with a bit of that attacking play, but I think one of the Birmingham players would've put their foot in before he could get a shot away.

Shocking defending for the good Newcastle attempt that hit the post and then a terrible shot with the follow-up.

Also, the ref wearing black surely is a clash?