Reading V. Man City 9/11/06 Pre-Match Chatter [r]

[rms5555]

Do our odds increase with the Thatcher suspension? Apparently Jordan played pretty well in his absence(I didn't see the match). Will Cruz be fit in time with a couple reserve matches under his belt? Will Bikey be able to keep his head about him or will he blow his second chance? Can the boys start finishing their attacks? Thoughts?

[DCU_14]

With Beasley on loan at City, do you think we have a chance of seeing four yanks on the field at the same time (or is Reyna injured again)?

Anyone know if this match will be broadcast in the US?

[Katsbox]

It'll be shown live on FSC. Noon Pacific time on a Monday means that I still have to watch it on delay (hmmm... unless I just happen to come down with something next weekend). No real complaints since that will make it 4 for 4 games I'll have seen thanks to FSC and the internet.

[kylesoccer]

With Beasley on loan at City, do you think we have a chance of seeing four yanks on the field at the same time (or is Reyna injured again)?

Anyone know if this match will be broadcast in the US?

city looked better without reyna last week and beasely won't play this week unless he comes off the bench but i would love to see 4 yanks on the field. it would be even better if we saw beasely play on the right lined up against convey and show the american doubters how much better convey is than beasely right now.

[Katsbox]

I have a feeling that Convey will raise his game just because Bease is in the stadium - at least that's what I'm hoping. Something needs to give him that extra spark.

[augietx]

Something about that date distracts my mind a bit...

Sorry about this quip.

Go Reading!

[mschofield]

I don't see Bikey playing yet, as he's been off on int duty since signing, and I'm not sure what kind of shape Seol will return in.
Upside, Little is back and ready to play. Any word on kitson's health?
I'm hoping after the break, Convey is ready to re-start his season. He played well enough in the first two, I'd like to see him raise his game again.
I do think we're reaching a point where it would be really, really bad to lose again. Obviously, we're not there yet. But don't want to end sept looking up at safety places. A win would be a good idea.

[prvev]

4 points from these next 2 matches would certainly be..nice. I guess a tie would be a realistic expectation from this one. I think Kitson should be ready to play some in this game, although I don't really expect him to start. Little will probably play on the right with Seol and Doyle at the forwards. Hopefully de la Cruz can see some time. It'd be nice to be able to watch Bikey play, but I agree that he probably wouldn't be ready.

[mschofield]

4 points from these next 2 matches would certainly be..nice. I guess a tie would be a realistic expectation from this one. I think Kitson should be ready to play some in this game, although I don't really expect him to start. Little will probably play on the right with Seol and Doyle at the forwards. Hopefully de la Cruz can see some time. It'd be nice to be able to watch Bikey play, but I agree that he probably wouldn't be ready.
Just read that kitson is doubtful, Lita will not be benched. NO clue on the others.

[olegunnar]

Seol could possibly play upfront if Little is ready to go on the right side. However I don't believe they would start Little straight away coming off an injury, he would probably come on later. Sonko being back may or may not help things. Its still so early to judge this team for me, as I have seen two completely different sides in the two matches I watched (Boro and Wigan) so I am anxiously awaiting to see which side comes out next.

[rms5555]

http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10306~892267,00.html

Sodje is out 2-3 weeks due to an exploratory operation scheduled for today. To bad, I thought he did well against Wigan.

[mschofield]

http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10306~892267,00.html

Sodje is out 2-3 weeks due to an exploratory operation scheduled for today. To bad, I thought he did well against Wigan.
well enough to replace Ingmar (assuming sonko will play)?
I have to admit, I'd been wondering about him. I'd heard he was explosive, and he didn't look it, to me. but playing on a bum knee can slow a player down a bit.
Right now is a good time to be injured, as Reading is about as deep in the back as they're gonna get.

[prvev]

Indeed, having Sodje out now won't hurt that much because of the additions and the (relative) health of the backline.

Just read that kitson is doubtful, Lita will not be benched. NO clue on the others.

Hard not to think the two are probably related, especially with Coppell's previous comments. Unless he found something out about the Lita situation (which I hope is the case). Anyway, looks like it will be the same lineup as the first match, except Lita instead of Kitson. Hopefully Little can get some time off the bench.

[Koreano]

I think Seol should really get tested as one of the two tops, he's really on fire with his goal scoring spree and assists. I think he'll be exausted tho, so put him upfield :D

Good luck to Reading, hope you guys come up with 3 points.

[mschofield]

Murty requires stitches in the back of his knee after a bungee cord snapped and cut him during a training excercise.
Well, we all knew the club would have one or two of these injuries this season.:confused:
http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hlid=414850&CPID=8&clid=108&lid=&title=Royals+wait+on+Murty

[rms5555]

Wow that is gonna hurt with the cut being right on the bend like that. I can't imaging that he could be more than a sub for Monday. Playing a whole match would surely pop those stiches right out.

[mschofield]

Wow that is gonna hurt with the cut being right on the bend like that. I can't imaging that he could be more than a sub for Monday. Playing a whole match would surely pop those stiches right out.
Yeah, totally agree. I do think we're going to see just how good a signing de la cruz was monday night.

[Pablo Chicago]

Reading boss Steve Coppell is now waiting to see if Murty will be fit enough to face Middlesbrough on Monday night, live on Sky Sports 1.

Didn't know Monday was a double header. :rolleyes:

[mschofield]

Didn't know Monday was a double header. :rolleyes:
after the first three results, Reading is now arranging to play boro in every game this season...

[Pablo Chicago]

after the first three results, Reading is now arranging to play boro in every game this season...
Works for me...you've been repped. :D