[Pablo Chicago]

Any word on Sonko's appeal? Based on what I saw, he should be able to play on Saturday...if a decision can be reached that quickly.

[batch]

They wont be appealing -

Reading will not appeal against the red card awarded to Ibrahima Sonko at a key moment of the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa

The Royals are convinced referee Lee Mason over-reacted after the centre-back had tripped Luke Moore in the box on Wednesday night.

The Premiership newcomers feel simply awarding the penalty, which Juan Pablo Angel converted, was the correct action and Sonko now misses Saturday's trip to Wigan.

Royals coach Kevin Dillon said: "We won't appeal. We could have but they might then have given him another two games. You have just got to take it on the chin.

"The reaction of the referee was disappointing. It was a penalty, fair enough, but the referee sprinted across. He couldn't wait to get his red card out."

Dillon compared Mason's stewardship with that of Mark Halsey, who had taken charge of Reading's Premiership debut, at home to Middlesbrough the previous Saturday.

He said: "The game last week with Mark Halsey was completely different. He took his time and spoke to his linesmen and the fourth official.

"But this referee flung his card up when he should have thought about it because there was no intent. Sonko has been punished three times because it was a penalty, he was sent off and now he is missing a game."

http://www.teamtalk.com/football/sto...442934,00.html

[skippy]

In case folks didn't notice, this game is on FSC at 2:15pm EST.

[Pablo Chicago]

Let's hope Fox doesn't post the results 15 minutes in.

[mccc36]

I can't wait to watch the game, this will be the first time this season I get to watch a full slate of EPL games so I am really excited!

[rms5555]

Originally Posted by mccc36

I can't wait to watch the game, this will be the first time this season I get to watch a full slate of EPL games so I am really excited!

Dude, you gotta get Tivo.

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Pablo Chicago

Let's hope Fox doesn't post the results 15 minutes in.

They probably will so in the interests of "fool me once ..." I'm going for the strategically placed construction paper.

[mschofield]

Be huge to get points here. Anyone know how to find the game on tv in jerusalem? Stuck here for a couple weeks, and hatge the thought of missing this game.

[skippy]

Kitson available for this one? He wasn't listed on the subs bench for the AV game and I haven't see anything. Thanks!

[mschofield]

Originally Posted by skippy

Kitson available for this one? He wasn't listed on the subs bench for the AV game and I haven't see anything. Thanks!

Kitson is out, but the int break follows this game, so he might be healthy for the next game.
Upside, cruz has signed, though he won't be on the gameday roster for this one either.
Shane long will take a spot with kitson out.