MATCHWATCH : Watford (h)

[Sutekh]

Joao, Sarr and Rahman not at their best. Mbengue, Abrefa, Azeez and McIntyre impressive.

[Sutekh]

Bizarr-nis really not helping things there.

[Sutekh]

[higher]

2 nil YAYAYAY

[Sutekh]

And that about wraps that up for Reading’s first cup win in either competition since September 2020

[Zip]

Would be nice to get a home draw in round four against either big team so that we get a good gate or a lower division side to provide the chance of a Cup run.

[JR]

That was beautiful from McIntyre and Long - textbook

[Royal_jimmy]

Tottenham away next round please

[genome]

And that about wraps that up for Reading’s first cup win in either competition since September 2020

Why do you put a negative spin on everything?

[Sutekh]

Reading v Sheffield United (28 January) is now postponed.

It could be rescheduled for Tuesday 31 January but that will largely depend on the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup (Sunday at around 4pm I think) in case of any TV coverage.

[YorkshireRoyal99]

I think we can be pleased for that overall, looking forward to the next round now to see who we get. Either a chance of a big club and/or potentially a chance for some more youngsters to be given a chance as well as minutes in the legs of those who need it.

[Sutekh]

The youngest (Abrefa, 19) and oldest (Long, 35) players scored the goals.

[Hound]

Comfortable win against a very weak Watford side for whatever reason. Only one team in it for 70 mins then we did our usual of sit back and play too deep. Couple of dodgy keeper moments were the only scares

Azeez, Abrefa, Mbengue, Dann, Loum all good. Others all ok. Sarr couple of mistakes avain, Bouzanis looked dodgy at times. Joao and Long didn’t really do enough. But all pretty straightforward

[Royal Rother]

Comfortable win against a very weak Watford side for whatever reason. Only one team in it for 70 mins then we did our usual of sit back and play too deep. Couple of dodgy keeper moments were the only scares

Azeez, Abrefa, Mbengue, Dann, Loum all good. Others all ok. Sarr couple of mistakes avain, Bouzanis looked dodgy at times. Joao and Long didn’t really do enough. But all pretty straightforward

I don’t think putting Long’s performance alongside Joao’s is reasonable.

[Uke]

Comfortable win against a very weak Watford side for whatever reason. Only one team in it for 70 mins then we did our usual of sit back and play too deep. Couple of dodgy keeper moments were the only scares

Azeez, Abrefa, Mbengue, Dann, Loum all good. Others all ok. Sarr couple of mistakes avain, Bouzanis looked dodgy at times. Joao and Long didn’t really do enough. But all pretty straightforward

I don’t think putting Long’s performance alongside Joao’s is reasonable.

This

Long put in a shift

Thought he’d broken his arm in the first half too

[Royal Rother]

About 15-20 years ago (whenever we were in the PL) I created a bit of an HNA storm when I started a thread entitled “I am bored of watching Leroy Lita” (when he was still a fans’ favourite) in which I predicted he would be the new Leon Knight and quickly drop down the leagues - all correct as it turned out.

I’ll say the same thing now about Lucas Joao.

(Lita (now 38yo) scored a 4 minute hat trick for Hednesford in October!)

[Royals and Racers]

7954 there today

[Royal Rother]

7954 there today

The magic of the FA Cup.

[blythspartan]

I quite enjoyed that one but I didn’t recognise any of the Watford players. I thought Long did well and based on his performance I’d like to see Abrefa given a chance in the championship. It would be great to see him and NGW tearing up defences.

Definitely good signs for the future and this is the most positive I have felt about the club in ages.

[Snowflake Royal]

About 15-20 years ago (whenever we were in the PL) I created a bit of an HNA storm when I started a thread entitled “I am bored of watching Leroy Lita” (when he was still a fans’ favourite) in which I predicted he would be the new Leon Knight and quickly drop down the leagues - all correct as it turned out.

I’ll say the same thing now about Lucas Joao.

(Lita (now 38yo) scored a 4 minute hat trick for Hednesford in October!)

It truly is insightful that a 29 year old who has often struggled with form at previous clubs and isn’t playing especially well right now may be on a downward trend.

You're so prophetic.


Good result. Very glad to see good reports on Abrefa, think he's been under utilised. Glad we've finally won a cup game to give some more opportunities out to those on the fringes.

Can't say I've changed my mind on signing Bouzanis being completely pointless when we had quality young keepers in the wings.