harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Aug 11, 2016 23:19:44 GMT
So let me get this right....its Oxford United Sunday at home, Bolton Wanderers next Weds at home, Southend United away Sat week,Chelsea away 3 days later followed by Swindon Town away 4 days later...wait for it .....then Reading home 3 days later ....thats 6 matches in 17 days...OMG ....expensive time. I think we need more players and a pay rise !
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Post by mrbluesky on Aug 12, 2016 0:12:15 GMT
i think its perfect,it gives dc a chance to assess the squad at the higher standard before the window shuts and the squad the chance to show him what they can do.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 0:27:48 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team.
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Aug 12, 2016 7:06:51 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team. Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. |
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Post by Peter Parker on Aug 12, 2016 7:11:35 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team. Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. Fishing?
Reading B/U23s is hardly appealing. After all the club voted against the proposals, so I am happy to miss it
Can't make Chelsea anyway, so will make do with an internet stream if I can find one
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Post by faggotygas on Aug 12, 2016 7:40:53 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team. Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. I don't think you every replied to my explanation that being alligned with Championship academy sides in the same competition is clearly insulting and demeaning. |
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Post by gasser on Aug 12, 2016 8:20:06 GMT
I'm really not bothered or insulted by this as some seem to be. It gives the chance for the English youngsters to play a meaningful game against men which should benefit England longer term. Let's face it that is needed after the Iceland debacle. Also we really ought to be able to take apart a kids team and progress in the cup.
Yes I'm going if I am around if only to see a different type of game and opposition.
(Mind you I used to regularly go to reserve games at Cossham Street in Ollies time and really enjoy it)
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Post by gasheadnaboo on Aug 12, 2016 8:36:13 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team. Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. We should let Championship club youth teams in the English NFL league as well and if you don't agree your not a true fan like me. |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 12, 2016 10:37:19 GMT
It's not 'Reading': we're mandated to give a run-out for their B team. Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. Oh dear we're back at the judgemental 'I'm a better / true fan'. Frankly Mike you're talking out of your backside. But I'm still willing to bet £50 quid there won't be 16,000 watching the game at Portsmouth. Why don't you man up and take the bet quite happy to make it a charity bet all proceeds to the winners favourite charity. |
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harrybuckle
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Post by harrybuckle on Aug 12, 2016 11:28:37 GMT
Reading between the (Chris) Lines you are deluded ...any true gashead who goes to Stamford Bridge to watch a cup tie should also go to the Mem on 30 August to watch another cup tie in my opinion. Oh dear we're back at the judgemental 'I'm a better / true fan'. Frankly Mike you're talking out of your backside. But I'm still willing to bet £50 quid there won't be 16,000 watching the game at Portsmouth. Why don't you man up and take the bet quite happy to make it a charity bet all proceeds to the winners favourite charity. Excuse me...hotel ...you have been watching too much cricket ....was that a typo? 1,600 happy to accept that £50 bet.....my dad is bigger than yours by the way ! |
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Post by CountyGroundHotel on Aug 12, 2016 12:40:05 GMT
Oh dear we're back at the judgemental 'I'm a better / true fan'. Frankly Mike you're talking out of your backside. But I'm still willing to bet £50 quid there won't be 16,000 watching the game at Portsmouth. Why don't you man up and take the bet quite happy to make it a charity bet all proceeds to the winners favourite charity. Excuse me...hotel ...you have been watching too much cricket ....was that a typo? 1,600 happy to accept that £50 bet.....my dad is bigger than yours by the way ! You said it Mike, old age must be making you forgetful. At least your bring realistic with only expecting 1,600 svsbs this time. |
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Post by Gashead on Aug 12, 2016 15:36:02 GMT
I'm really not bothered or insulted by this as some seem to be. It gives the chance for the English youngsters to play a meaningful game against men which should benefit England longer term. Let's face it that is needed after the Iceland debacle. Also we really ought to be able to take apart a kids team and progress in the cup. Yes I'm going if I am around if only to see a different type of game and opposition. (Mind you I used to regularly go to reserve games at Cossham Street in Ollies time and really enjoy it) You'll get to see a lot more B teams/under 23s/reserves of Premier League sides play at the Mem on Saturdays in future then  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 16:06:43 GMT
I'm really not bothered or insulted by this as some seem to be. It gives the chance for the English youngsters to play a meaningful game against men which should benefit England longer term. Let's face it that is needed after the Iceland debacle. Also we really ought to be able to take apart a kids team and progress in the cup. Yes I'm going if I am around if only to see a different type of game and opposition. (Mind you I used to regularly go to reserve games at Cossham Street in Ollies time and really enjoy it) It's not 'the English youngsters'; it's Reading youngsters. If the FA want to provide match practice for future England players, we might want to help out. As they don't, they might want to work with Reading to provide a better training programme, including competitive first team football. This is providing match practice for Reading's (nationality blind) youngsters. The chances of anyone playing in it going on to play (for England) in Euro 2020 or 2024 are minimal, and the impact of them having played Bristol Rovers in 2016 is minimal cubed. If it were intended as a means of improving future England teams, it would be vastly sub-optimal. However, no worries on that score, as it's nothing to do with improving future England teams. |
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Post by Topper Gas on Aug 13, 2016 11:18:38 GMT
I agree, why don't the FL insist that Academy clubs comprise at least 50% of English players in their squads for the EFL Cup?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2016 11:19:33 GMT
I agree, why don't the FL insist that Academy clubs comprise at least 50% of English players in their squads for the EFL Cup? Or just insist they can't be in the FLT altogether? |
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Post by Igitur on Aug 13, 2016 13:53:00 GMT
I agree, why don't the FL insist that Academy clubs comprise at least 50% of English players in their squads for the EFL Cup? We are still in the EU!!! |
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