What does Reading need?

[rms5555]

With the transfer window only 2 weeks away what does Reading need to stay in the top half of the table and make a run at Europe? Do we need a striker or are we gonna be OK once Kits get back? Do we need better attacking mids? Defensive Mids? Defenders in general? I think we are fine at Goalie and I don't see anyone that would be an upgrade to Marcus anyway, but what if he goes down? Are the backups good enough?

[prvev]

I think we'll be okay at striker once Kitson gets back. Still wouldn't mind bringing one in on loan incase, but we'll see what happens. Seol hasn't done much lately, other than that headed goal against..Charlton? Probably needs to move back to the wing.

A new central midfielder would make me happy, because even when Harper scores we lose. Fae and Mensah will work for me..maybe a couple of other cheaper guys, if we can, too.

[Pablo Chicago]

Reading is the only club in the top half of the table with a negative goal differential (-3). They've allowed 23 goals, but the backline and keeper are not entirely to blame.

A decent defensive midfielder should help, but the return of Convey's runs and more importantly, crosses (hopefully to a healthy Kitson and Doyle) would be just what the doctor ordered.

[mschofield]

I think we need upgrades in a couple places. but, with sidwell not re-signing, we really do need another mid, and an attacking one would be good.

[rms5555]

http://www.readingfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/NewsDetail/0,,10306~944692,00.html In related news, Kitson is doing well in recovery. He is 2 weeks into a 4 week prescribed recovery from his appendix surgery. So it looks like we'll be picking up a striker in transfer window after all.:) That is sort of a tounge in cheek comment, but seriously, he has missed to whole first half of the season. It will be like we picked up a striker from a CCC club, except for that he is use to playing with these guys. Also, His mates are already getting settled into the pace of the premiership, where for him it will be a new experience still. It will be interesting to see how he does comming back.

[T_Rock]

What Reading needs is to be able to convert on some of their corners. :)

[mschofield]

What Reading needs is to be able to convert on some of their corners. :)

Kitson, then.;)

[rossgreen]

I know it is not an immediate concern, but do you think a backup GK should be bought in case MH gets injured, or is Federici good enough to do that?

[prvev]

There was talk of getting the American guy from Hull a while ago...don't remember his name now. Seemed like crap, to be honest, and I haven't heard about it since. It would be nice to get a young backup keeper who could eventually take the starting job.

[mschofield]

There was talk of getting the American guy from Hull a while ago...don't remember his name now. Seemed like crap, to be honest, and I haven't heard about it since. It would be nice to get a young backup keeper who could eventually take the starting job.

Not sure it's time to give up on Stack yet, who's only on loan. I do think that if marcus went down with only federici on the roster, it might be a problem.

[rossgreen]

There was talk of getting the American guy from Hull a while ago...don't remember his name now. Seemed like crap, to be honest, and I haven't heard about it since. It would be nice to get a young backup keeper who could eventually take the starting job.

Boaz Myhill?

[prvev]

True enough about Stack. Leeds seem to be doing better at not allowing massive amounts of goals when he's playing, although its hard to tell how he's doing without seeing him.

Boaz Myhill?

There you go. Knew it was something kind of different.

[mschofield]

The Sun's take:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002390000-2006600425,00.html

Seems like a bunch of players. Bobby Zamora has intrigued Coppell for a while, though (was looking to sign him when he instead found doyle).
Sky also noting that Reading is still pursuing Mensah, who's been out injured for a while. guessing Reading will sign someone, but kind of doubt four new players will be coming in.

[vagabondmd]

I think we'll be okay at striker once Kitson gets back. Still wouldn't mind bringing one in on loan incase, but we'll see what happens. Seol hasn't done much lately, other than that headed goal against..Charlton? Probably needs to move back to the wing.

A new central midfielder would make me happy, because even when Harper scores we lose. Fae and Mensah will work for me..maybe a couple of other cheaper guys, if we can, too.

ya i don't know why they don't just put him on the wing again.... he sucks as forward striker

[mschofield]

and off the BBC rumors (quoting NOTW) page, the ej deal is not completely dead:
"Reading want to sign American international winger Eddie Johnson, who plays for Kansas City Wizards, on a six-month loan deal. (News of the World)"

[JohnR]

and off the BBC rumors (quoting NOTW) page, the ej deal is not completely dead:
"Reading want to sign American international winger Eddie Johnson, who plays for Kansas City Wizards, on a six-month loan deal. (News of the World)"

Winger?

[prvev]

The move doesn't make much sense to me, because I doubt he'd even play much now, and whats the point if he's only going to be coming for 6 months (although I guess we could sign him on a free a little after that if all goes well). It would make a lot of sense for Watford.

[mschofield]

Winger?

Maybe it's lewis and johnson.:confused:

Not saying there's anything to any of the rumors. just saying they're out there.

[Pablo Chicago]

Maybe it's lewis and johnson.:confused:

Not saying there's anything to any of the rumors. just saying they're out there.

It's not Johnson:

Reading deny Johnson rumor (http://www.yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=news&id=2584)

[rossgreen]

If Sidwell leaves and Fae is signed, could Fae play along side Harper in the center?