Reading v Aston Villa Pre Match thread

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Match thread: bolloxxxxxxxxxx

Ha! I think the word 'bollox' was purposely created for Villa Match Threads.

[The Charmer]

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.

Harewood's goal was the winner i think - 2008 and we won 2-1. A brilliant finish.

Tonight is my first away at Reading since that FA Cup game where Carew got a hat-trick.

Three things of beauty to behold;

A Villa comeback from two goals down.
The John Carew hat-trick.
Claret shirts !

[LukeJames]

We must be the only team Shane Long ever scores against.

[PeterWithesShin]

Pretty sure Sidwell scored for Reading in their only ever win against us.

[CT]

Pretty sure Sidwell scored for Reading in their only ever win against us.

If that was the one with Carew and Young making their debuts for us then yes. I should be able to remember as I was there, but I THINK Sidwell had a blinder for them that day.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Might sound ridiculous being its a Champions League night, but is this game televised?

Praying for a stream..

Can't find it on any of the BT Sport/Sky channels. Think it's going to be radio commentary - AVTV or WM 

Live commentary here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p049tpr4

[Matt C]

Pretty sure Sidwell scored for Reading in their only ever win against us.

Didn't Nicky Shorey score a free kick against us there too?

[john e]

not bothered what other forward players he chooses but he must play Ayew for me,

 he doesn't always do the right thing make the right decisions but he does make things happen, he frightens the opposition by running at them and a lot of our chances revolve around Jordon ayew in some way

[KevinGage]

not bothered what other forward players he chooses but he must play Ayew for me,

 he doesn't always do the right thing make the right decisions but he does make things happen, he frightens the opposition by running at them and a lot of our chances revolve around Jordon ayew in some way

That's exactly right.

He also carries some threat right up to the latter stages of the match, rather than breathing out his arse after the 60 minute mark.

[QuintonVilla]

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to see the Villa win away!

[Risso]

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to see the Villa win away!

How inappropriate. Christmas happens once a year.

[PeterWithesShin]

Live commentary here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p049tpr4

Don't think you'll be able to listen to it online as you can't listen to the WM commentary online.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Live commentary here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p049tpr4

Don't think you'll be able to listen to it online as you can't listen to the WM commentary online.

I've installed a VPN (Hola) but it doesn't always work which tonight might be a blessing.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Looks like we're going 4-4-2

Ayew, Ross and Tish on the bench.

[Tugby Villain]

Looks like we're going 4-4-2

Ayew, Ross and Tish on the bench.

I think 433:

Gollini

Hutton
Chester
Baker
Cissokho

Bacuna
Jedinak
Gardener

Adomah
Gestede
Kodjia