Reading v Aston Villa Pre Match thread

[Tony Erdington]

I have been cautiously optimistic until now but that second half display on Saturday has seen all my optimism finally evaporate.
The stats don't lie, if we fail to beat Reading, it will be 3 wins in 50 league games!
It's hard to comprehend that we've had more managers than wins in those 50.
To those travelling, you deserve a medal.
I think it's going to take some time yet before Bruce turns things around.
3-1 loss, hope I'm wrong.

what a stat weve had more managers than wins, you couldn't write this stuff. wher are all the Eamon Deacy's and David Geddis's not superstars but did a job.

[Clampy]

I'd play a three man midfield, with Uncle Albert out wide and stick with McCormack and Kodija up front. I'd probably put Bacuna in at right back. Hutton is just not good enough there. 1-2 win, McCormack and another penalty from Kodija.

[Ads]

Did we beat these 4-0 at their place a few years back? Marlon biffing a late one in?

[Clampy]

Did we beat these 4-0 at their place a few years back? Marlon biffing a late one in?

I remember Harewood scoring a belter down there a few years back, but I don't think it was 4-0. The one game that sticks in my head was being two down in the FA Cup and winning 4-2.

[nick harper]

I'd play a three man midfield, with Uncle Albert out wide and stick with McCormack and Kodija up front. I'd probably put Bacuna in at right back. Hutton is just not good enough there. 1-2 win, McCormack and another penalty from Kodija.

I'd have Bacuna in a midfield 3. He will at least add some box to box energy which is the biggest issue with our one paced outnumbered midfield at the moment. That type of player should be the number 1 transfer target in January.

[stubbsyandy]

Why an 8pm kick off?

[garyshawsknee]

I'd play a three man midfield, with Uncle Albert out wide and stick with McCormack and Kodija up front. I'd probably put Bacuna in at right back. Hutton is just not good enough there. 1-2 win, McCormack and another penalty from Kodija.

I'd have Bacuna in a midfield 3. He will at least add some box to box energy which is the biggest issue with our one paced outnumbered midfield at the moment. That type of player should be the number 1 transfer target in January.

I was thinking this too, he played well on the opening day in midfield. We need more energy and pace in there.

[in exile]

Why an 8pm kick off?

No idea. Got all excited thinking it might be televised but cant see it in the listings

[Ron Manager]

Why an 8pm kick off?

No idea. Got all excited thinking it might be televised but cant see it in the listings

Doesn't appear to be on TV anywhere so may be roadworks or something like that.

[Ads]

Gollini
Cissokho
Baker
Chester
Hutton

Bacuna
Jedinak
Tshibola

Adomah
Kodjia
Ayew

[not3bad]

I had an excellent view of that Harewood goal. Great days.

[Toronto Villa]

While I haven't at all given up on promotion I am now just looking for progression under Bruce. We have to establish some momentum because we have zero right now. I believe we have the required quality for promotion just not the belief. Hoping that we can get things started tonight.

[aj2k77]

Does anyone know the last time we came from behind and won a league match?

[robbo1874]

1-2. More in hope than any reasoned assessment .

[Des Little]

Does anyone know the last time we came from behind and won a league match?

Wasn't it Leicester in Dec 2014?