2013 Out with a whimper Readingfc

Marching band played better than Readingfc

After another defeat away from home, at the Riverside 2013 ends with a whimper for Readingfc

Now is the time for all true Reading fans to voice their support for their club, there are so many things wrong, even those with expert analytical skills would struggle to unravel a sorry state the club finds itself in, a "Downward spiral" to quote the words of Nigel Adkin's.

The quality of football has been dire, the atmosphere reduced to moans, groans and booing, along with the wall of silence from the Board.

Mr Madejski has been hoodwinked by the Zingarevich clan, as has the supports, players and staff.

Time is ripe now to bit back, and reclaim the club from this chancer, (stronger words avoided in case a liable action is to follow).

An AGM or EGM, should be called so that the clubs intentions and those at board level are clarified, even owners with a majority share must be accountable, action or inaction's can effect the share value of any commodity, others involved at board level will know the legal terms if I have stated incorrectly.

Nigel Adkins was brought in by Anton Zingarevich (AZ), and has clearly a reputation to protect, but in his interview with Tim Dellor on Radio Berkshire proved, he is biting back. He wants backing from the board, and players to do what they are being asked.

On Wednesday, New Years day, I will take up my seat in the Lower West Stand, and give 100% support for Nigel and the players that show they care, when we take on Nottingham Forest.

For too many games this season, I have moaned and booed, as I have seen fit to show my displeasure, only because I care for my hometown club.

As a supporter I am placing my trust in those that have control, to do the right thing by this club.

Nigel Adkins deserves to be backed, if he fails, then that is down to him, but at the moment he is being too kind to those around him just like Brendan Rogers did. As soon as Brendan dare question the clubs commitment he was shown the door, but subsequently succeeded at Swansea and Liverpool.

Readingfc, the ball is in your court, do the right thing before the damage is irreparable.

Watching Reading is a chore, which more and more Season Ticket holders are turning away from, Nigel said he wanted fans to enjoy the experience and watch the game with a smile.

Come on you Royals

Make us smile at the matches!

Urz

Reading 3-3 Watford

Finally in all the years of watching Reading play football, a good game against Watford, and we even got a point, where we almost snatched a defeat from victory.

This was a classic game of two half's some of the football played by Reading was of the calibre we had seldom witnessed before. Good flowing football. controlled possession, closing down in all areas of the pitch. Good value for their 2-0 lead at half time.

The second half saw Watford on the the pitch early and eager to kick off, attacking the end housed by the three and half thousand travelling fans, impressive for Watford. Once the Royals were on the pitch the game could commence.

Like all games at 2-0 the next goal is vital, and Watford struck the first blow, but before they had finished celebrating, Karajan had restored the two goal advantage to make it 3-1

Watford were now bossing the game, Reading looking stretched, tired and out of shape, Watford were going for it, and got their reward with a penalty on the 76th minute. Called by the linesmen who had been subjected to abuse in the early moments of the match for what they thought was a bad call. But he stood statue style with his flag draped across his chest.

At 3-2 Reading now looked like a team of strangers, and not knowing which way to turn or chase, a couple of fine saves from McCarthy and a goal line clearance was keeping the Royals in the lead. But before we were told how much added time was to be added on a long range shot was deflected and the onrushing two Watford players were half a yard quicker than our defence 3-3

After the extra time was played out it remained 3-3; for the neutral this was a good game that had lots of action incident and excitement. For the Watford fans it was like a victory, for some Reading fans they acted like it was a defeat.

For me it was a good game to watch, good atmosphere and feel like it was money well spent.

Somehow from the reactions of Nigel Adkins and his assistant, there were going to be some players having their ears warmed after this result.

Far more positives than negatives, clearly work in progress.

As once said by Steve Coppell the table doesn't lie and we will finish where we deserve to finish.

Did note that we have now dropped to fourth favourites in the promotion odds.

MOM Drenthe; Exciting to watch with great skills and willingness to get a result, would have been a different result had he stayed on the pitch