Reading v Bolton....match thread

Hard not to think of 7-1 when you hear this fixture, certain Adam Le Fondre in his element that day. Which links in nicely.

Your question of why such a fuss over his "sale"? Well let's be honest if he was a main striker for us par for the course would be 8 goals and a few assists. I take it on board that were not losing an Anelka or Gudjohnson. But what ALF did offer was a striker you could count on when the chips were down. Seemed to knick goals when we needed them.

In a post Reebok world there hasn't been much in terms of fans favourites. I'm too old for name on back of shirts but for the next generation I can't think they'll be in huge demand to get Donaldson. Could be proven wrong. When talking to neutral fans they always talk about big sam teams and ask who plays for you now. ALF and Wheater are the two they still know.

Again that's no reason to keep him but to give him away for free when for me is our best striker I feel is criminal.

If ALF was on £3k a week he would still be here.

I think I'll leave the Parkinson debate for another day. Said enough already.

Well Krak, I'm surprised at your surprise at the criticism Parky gets because it's mainly from the abject performances in games just like today's. A generally weak team, lost both games, low on confidence and riven with injuries, yet Parky still sets up not to lose and hoof the ball back to the opposition. You says he's done well but he could have done so much better. Against Reading today, we should be going for a win. Even though it's early in the season, this is probably one of the games that could end up having a baring on where we eventually finish and for that reason 3 points are essential. Do I expect that? No, I expect the same dire stuff we've seen for the last two seasons and another 28% possession due to his ridiculous system. I so hope I'm wrong and you can come back and tell me after the game that I am and castigate me. I just want some football. We now have the players to do things differently with Oz, Wildschut and Magennis but do we have the manager to do it? I hope so but doubt it. I'll go for a 1-1 draw from another borefest.

Well
I’m just hoping for a great performance and a win just for The Krak and Chip as it’s a long way to go to be let down with an abject display.
If we draw the game on 43% I’ll be more than happy as it’ll be clear we’ve put more of an effort in to keep the ball, but if we are into the 29% bracket again, we’ll get stuffed. Although Reading are nothing special they were exciting to watch when they lost at home to Derby and good going forward. That Icelandic kid looks good, the one who scored with a brave header v Derby.
I do think PP has stumbled on a bit of fortune in this Magennis kid and I’m hoping for a couple of goals from him today.
Prediction 🤔🤔🤔
Another 2-2 as we are both fairly crap in defence if truth be told
COYWM

10 in and we are passing it about abit good to see they had a free kick brilliant save

1-0 3 minutes in to the second half not sure who scored but COYWM hang on we now have a free kick it's cleared.

Fantastic result lads
Maybe I should stop saying our defence is cack when clearly it isn’t...
Well done Wanderers
Chuffed for this forums away travellers Krak and Chip and any others that went
COYWM this is nose bleed territory

Another competent away day in the Championship and three hard earned points. First things first, well done Parky and the whole team - a truly excellent start to the season. Possession stats creeping up, but again, I thought we tired badly in the last ten minutes. A wonderful through ball by Noone and coolly tucked away by Wildschut - by some distance rhe best move of the game. Special mention today for Alnwick, Taylor, Noone and Lowe, though everyone played their part in a determined team performance.

All that said, let’s not kid ourselves, Reading were really poor. Lots of possession, yes, but anyone can pass sideways in their own half when not pressed. As I said before, I think this style suits away games and home games against the very best. While I agree Parky has done a good job this season so far, I will only be fully on board when I see evidence of a more possession based and creative style to beat the weaker teams in the league, especially at home. I’m looking forward to seeing how Parky approaches the game against Brum.