WessexPest Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 I know it was on the telly but 16,000-odd is a pitiful attendance, especially as around 2,000 of those came down from Derby which is hugely commendable effort for a Friday night. I know they had a dismal season last year but they were within an ace of the Prem 18 months ago. Very poor for the Reading “faithful”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 How refreshing seeing Lampards interview,clearly buzzing and being honest in a interview,give it 3 months after a home defeat and he will be a cynical bugger blaming everyone but himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Derby have stolen that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Ska Junkie said: Derby look very disjointed, to be expected I suppose. Whether Reading are playing well or Derby are poor I haven't quite worked out but there's nothing I've seen to worry us at this very early stage. It's not them you need to worry about, in my experience with football it's usually us we need to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h hills left shoe Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 5 minutes ago, Pezo said: It's not them you need to worry about, in my experience with football it's usually us we need to worry about. That's true! You only need to look back at last season for that, let's hope this season ain't like that for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, Pezo said: It's not them you need to worry about, in my experience with football it's usually us we need to worry about. You're right. City are worse than children, a constant worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtucks Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 46 minutes ago, Super said: Lawrence derby Lawrence Derby??? Never heard of him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, RedLionLad said: We've dropped out of the play-off places... Funny but that was only said a few months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 1 hour ago, WessexPest said: I know they had a dismal season last year but they were within an ace of the Prem 18 months ago. Very poor for the Reading “faithful”. Most of the Reading faithful support Chelsea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedred31 Posted August 3, 2018 Report Share Posted August 3, 2018 Derby have a good squad but an expectant and demanding fan base. Lampard’s an intelligent, likeable man with the right intsincts, apparently concerned to play open, attacking football, and he should command respect in the dressing room. But he does not look to have the ability or experience to organise a strong defensive unit- at times tonight Derby were a shambles at the back. Early days, obviously, but the best outcome is probably a sort of Kevin Keegan Mark 2. More likely to end in tears by February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 4, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 I though he gave a fairly honest appraisal of the game and his teams performance after the match, it’s hardly his fault the media have hyped his appointment so much. How many people have a totally error free day on their first day in a new job? He seems pretty determined to succeed and whilst I certainly don’t wish to see Derby above us, I wish him well in his role, comes across as a real football man, trying to make the not too easy step from iconic Player to successful Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 9 hours ago, downendcity said: He truly is the Messiah, And I should know , I've followed a few . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Bedred31 said: Derby have a good squad but an expectant and demanding fan base. Lampard’s an intelligent, likeable man with the right intsincts, apparently concerned to play open, attacking football, and he should command respect in the dressing room. But he does not look to have the ability or experience to organise a strong defensive unit- at times tonight Derby were a shambles at the back. Early days, obviously, but the best outcome is probably a sort of Kevin Keegan Mark 2. More likely to end in tears by February. There aren’t many easy games in the championship and I think Reading will spend most of the season in the bottom half. Lampard should have took a job in league 1 to learn his trade, a lot less pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 4, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 47 minutes ago, swanker said: There aren’t many easy games in the championship and I think Reading will spend most of the season in the bottom half. Lampard should have took a job in league 1 to learn his trade, a lot less pressure. Hasn’t here been a few examples of ex players who have only ever played at the top level (or at least the majority of their career) struggling if they drop too far down the leagues to manage, as the quality of the players and the set ups are so far removed from their career experience of the Premier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 10 hours ago, downendcity said: Their fans could be heard singing "We're top of the league"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, swanker said: There aren’t many easy games in the championship and I think Reading will spend most of the season in the bottom half. Lampard should have took a job in league 1 to learn his trade, a lot less pressure. Given who he is there would be pressure on him in any league. I like the bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 13 minutes ago, Super said: Given who he is there would be pressure on him in any league. I like the bloke. You might like him but Derby are playing Leeds at home next week. They won’t worry too much about his personality or what he’s achieved as a player, they’ll be going for three points. Lets see how he’s doing after about 10 games. Welcome to the championship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, Maesknoll Red said: Hasn’t here been a few examples of ex players who have only ever played at the top level (or at least the majority of their career) struggling if they drop too far down the leagues to manage, as the quality of the players and the set ups are so far removed from their career experience of the Premier League. A ex Derby manager springs to mind. Brian Clough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 38 minutes ago, swanker said: You might like him but Derby are playing Leeds at home next week. They won’t worry too much about his personality or what he’s achieved as a player, they’ll be going for three points. Lets see how he’s doing after about 10 games. Welcome to the championship! Better than us is my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 4, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 1 hour ago, swanker said: A ex Derby manager springs to mind. Brian Clough! Can’t recall Clough playing in the Premier League..... I purposely used that, as before it’s existence, there wasn’t such a huge financial gulf between the leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZiderEyed Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, hodge said: Gwarn my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrrr Posted August 4, 2018 Report Share Posted August 4, 2018 46 minutes ago, ZiderEyed said: Gwarn my son. Thought it was faked when I first read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanker Posted August 11, 2018 Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 On 04/08/2018 at 09:20, Super said: Given who he is there would be pressure on him in any league. I like the bloke. Leeds fans like him as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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