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Was one of those days yesterday where every time a player went down/a goal was scored it took an eternity to get the game going again. I know it’s tactical but doesn’t make for much of a spectacle.

Was in west upper yesterday. Not even sure there are stewards up there. Halfway through the first half a guy walked in with a full tray of pints - all the way up the stairs, along his row. Again, no-one said anything but presumably the club could get a slap on wrist or more for allowing it to...

Just seen the lineup for the 12.30 game. I'm reliably informed that Oxford have a unique pre-match routine where they let the keeper announce himself...

That background is definitely the tiger face from the badge (the section from under the eye) so could well be the one in the linked photo. Hope not though - it's rank.

A bit of a spanking....

For anyone struggling with the new lads, Gyabi is pronounced Jay-bee.

Generally positive but Jacob not going down that well with Reading fans. Although he probably won't play for us again, I'm sure we all want to see him have a career somewhere.

Slater is so heavily programmed to turn back towards his own goal that I wonder if he can ever adapt.

Fingers crossed. The fact he's still kitted up and doing corporate stuff post-match might (might?) be a good sign.

Crooks in a boot after the game.

Reebok also making a comeback in the English football scene https://www.footballshirtculture.com/smart-search.html?q=Reebok

Is it just me or does Famewo look a bit...stocky?

This might have been mentioned elsewhere but the latest episode of the 1904 Club podcast is an interview with Dean Holden. A good listen and gives an insight into what's going on behind the scenes and his experiences. He sounds like he's in and around the players a lot and is driving the...

Remember this one?

What I like about these signings is what a pain in the arse they're going to be to play against. Gelhardt, McBurnie, Lundstram, Crooks, even Joseph and (if we get him) Williams have all got a good deal of ****house about them. Won't give opposition the kind of time and space we've seen in recent...