Reading v Barnsley match thoughts

As hard as this is right now and let's be honest I'm asking a lot here .

We may have to try and get behind the players and HC because I just can't see any changes in the technical area or player recruitment in January .

Until the club's future is resolved Schopp his players and the fans are alone .

Somehow we have to get to fourth bottom or above .

That's the only show in town in my opinion .

Emotions are running high which is understandable but in my opinion we have to stick with what we have and try and do our bit .

Right now it's all we have .

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Originally Posted by Young_Nudger

For those that didn’t watch the game.

First thing …….
BARNSLEY ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED - and lost.
No matter what the stats say regarding chances for every relatively easy chance Reading had to score - Barnsley had FIVE.
Barnsley play was brilliant in patches - far in front of anything Reading produced.
But because of the missed chances you could feel the inevitable was going to happen.

Our wing backs were very very poor.
Williams was shockingly bad.
Nearly gifted Reading 3 goals with his mistakes.
But he improved when moved to his natural position on the right.
As for Brittain - dear oh dear - he needs dropping for the next game.
He’s clearly got the skill - but we all can see now why he hasn’t been picked up by other teams before Barnsley got him - he has a brittle personality - mentally weak.
Just not at the races.
Totally at fault for their goal.
Substituted soon after.
Schopp had obviously seen enough of him.

Time and time again we found ourselves in great positions but the final ball - usually from the 2 abysmal wingbacks was at best pathetic.

And - what’s happened to the high line in defence that we had last season?
All three defenders stood near the halfway line.
That’s another successful tactic that’s disappeared this season.

The club obviously know they made a huge mistake signing Obbi - as towards the end of the game Helik played centre forward.
I know Appo isn’t the strongest but IMO he should be tried in that position because at least he adds height.

I don’t know why Leya has been brought in because he dosent contribute strength to the forward line and neither has he got speed to get away from defenders.
I would say Cole is a better option here - at least he has the speed.

On the positive side of things …..
Moon continues his progress.
Victor was better and tried hard to use his strength but again was too often shouldered off the ball.
Woodrow had a decent game.
Collins was again brilliant.

Conclusion.
Yes - we know we are lacking players - especially players that can provide something different up front such as Morris and Obbi.
But there’s no excuse for the
LACK OF CONFIDENCE shown by the players.
Confidence is the responsibility of the manager - and as much as I’ve supported Marcus Schopp in the past - because he suddenly hasn’t become a bad manager - the players confidence is on the floor.
Sadly the only way now that I think that can be changed is if there is a new manager brought in.
I’d expect changes soon.

If not - it’s looking like relegation.

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Why not just fekking post this on the matchday thread? Duz tha think tha better than us lot or summat?

Lads are reight what thuv said abart thi- Tha just here to gerron folks tyts.

"Brittle personality"

"Mentally weak"

Suprrise you didn't use the phrase 'man up" as well.

Don't reply to him , it really is that simple , not wuth a chow,

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Originally Posted by Young_Nudger

For those that didn’t watch the game.

First thing …….
BARNSLEY ABSOLUTELY DOMINATED - and lost.
No matter what the stats say regarding chances for every relatively easy chance Reading had to score - Barnsley had FIVE.
Barnsley play was brilliant in patches - far in front of anything Reading produced.
But because of the missed chances you could feel the inevitable was going to happen.

Our wing backs were very very poor.
Williams was shockingly bad.
Nearly gifted Reading 3 goals with his mistakes.
But he improved when moved to his natural position on the right.
As for Brittain - dear oh dear - he needs dropping for the next game.
He’s clearly got the skill - but we all can see now why he hasn’t been picked up by other teams before Barnsley got him - he has a brittle personality - mentally weak.
Just not at the races.
Totally at fault for their goal.
Substituted soon after.
Schopp had obviously seen enough of him.

Time and time again we found ourselves in great positions but the final ball - usually from the 2 abysmal wingbacks was at best pathetic.

And - what’s happened to the high line in defence that we had last season?
All three defenders stood near the halfway line.
That’s another successful tactic that’s disappeared this season.

The club obviously know they made a huge mistake signing Obbi - as towards the end of the game Helik played centre forward.
I know Appo isn’t the strongest but IMO he should be tried in that position because at least he adds height.

I don’t know why Leya has been brought in because he dosent contribute strength to the forward line and neither has he got speed to get away from defenders.
I would say Cole is a better option here - at least he has the speed.

On the positive side of things …..
Moon continues his progress.
Victor was better and tried hard to use his strength but again was too often shouldered off the ball.
Woodrow had a decent game.
Collins was again brilliant.

Conclusion.
Yes - we know we are lacking players - especially players that can provide something different up front such as Morris and Obbi.
But there’s no excuse for the
LACK OF CONFIDENCE shown by the players.
Confidence is the responsibility of the manager - and as much as I’ve supported Marcus Schopp in the past - because he suddenly hasn’t become a bad manager - the players confidence is on the floor.
Sadly the only way now that I think that can be changed is if there is a new manager brought in.
I’d expect changes soon.

If not - it’s looking like relegation.

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WUMGER you are

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Originally Posted by animallittle3

As hard as this is right now and let's be honest I'm asking a lot here .

We may have to try and get behind the players and HC because I just can't see any changes in the technical area or player recruitment in January .

Until the club's future is resolved Schopp his players and the fans are alone .

Somehow we have to get to fourth bottom or above .

That's the only show in town in my opinion .

Emotions are running high which is understandable but in my opinion we have to stick with what we have and try and do our bit .

Right now it's all we have .

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It's worth bearing in mind that's for sure.

I ent sin game today but ar kid sez it worra good performance and although it's results we need, a good performance was required after the recent shyte we've witnessed. It's the first stepping stone hopefully.

Boro up next. They aren't firing on all cylinders by any means. Perhaps we could get summat midweek?

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Originally Posted by pass_and_move

Why not just fekking post this on the matchday thread? Duz tha think tha better than us lot or summat?

Lads are reight what thuv said abart thi- Tha just here to gerron folks tyts.

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What !?!?!
I’ve just posted my opinion.
I haven’t seen what others are posting.
Have I broken the rules 🤷🏻*♂️🤷🏻*♂️🤷🏻*♂️

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Originally Posted by pass_and_move

It's worth bearing in mind that's for sure.

I ent sin game today but ar kid sez it worra good performance and although it's results we need, a good performance was required after the recent shyte we've witnessed. It's the first stepping stone hopefully.

Boro up next. They aren't firing on all cylinders by any means. Perhaps we could get summat midweek?

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Really hope so Pass - need some points on the board quick for the players confidence to return. Fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by Young_Nudger

What !?!?!
I’ve just posted my opinion.
I haven’t seen what others are posting.
Have I broken the rules ����*♂️����*♂️����*♂️

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You have lost the RESPECT of others WUMGER very simple.

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Originally Posted by Young_Nudger

What !?!?!
I’ve just posted my opinion.
I haven’t seen what others are posting.
Have I broken the rules 🤷🏻*♂️🤷🏻*♂️🤷🏻*♂️

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Good fo thee