SAINTS v Reading: Match Thread

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I really don't think this is a "must win" game for either side. If we lose (I don't think we will), we will still be three points ahead of West Ham if they beat Brighton (I think they will). That leaves us three games to get 6 points. That is a very achievable number.

Same goes for Reading. If they lose, their next two games at ahome to Forest and Palace.... think they'll win those and then they only have to worry about a point against Birmingham or goal difference.
 
daib0 said:
Hi from us also. We're never confident outwardly, the run has been almost too good, but getting back on track after the Peterborough result was vitally important. Mentally the team is so strong that there wouldn't be any panicking at being 0-1 down with 10 mins left on Friday. But it's almost too difficult to call, cos you're playing so well at home all season. I think we'll have players recuperated in time, but let's wait for news.

Brighton was SO difficult, we were lucky to be honest to hold out, and if they further dent West Ham's hopes the following day - and why not, considering the Hammers shoddy home form of late - I think we could all do a dance together. Pity the game didn't come just two games later because it might well have been a big joint celebration!

We've been in play-offs twice in last three years so know what it's about, but to do a double promotion like it looks like you'll do is an even bigger achievement - congratulations prematurely!
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Yes I think it would have been really enjoyable if we both were destined to go up, although both teams are still in strong positions. I wasn't sure how Reading would respond this season to the losses of Long and Mills but once you had Gorkss and the addition of Roberts has propelled you along. I also thought as your squad was a little smaller that you may get tired but Peterborough aside this has not occurred. I think your chairman has done wonders with his managerial appointments, I cannot think of a bad one in recent times. Good luck to you guys and hopefully see you in the Prem next season.

Ps I would definitely take a draw from the game.
 
FA have not announced the Referee yet, we need one that doesn't respond to Player pressure, Reading from what I have seen in recent games do tend to gang up when protesting.
 
from what I recall from the previous game, De Ridder seemed to cause them a few problems when he came on in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.

More of the same from him this time with better finishing and i reckon Saints could nick this one 2-1
 
SAINTDON13 said:
FA have not announced the Referee yet, we need one that doesn't respond to Player pressure, Reading from what I have seen in recent games do tend to gang up when protesting.
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well, the "from what I've seen" for me, was the Leeds game and they had every right to protest!!
 
Southampton FC (First Team) v Reading FC (First Team)
Football League Championship
Referee: Dean, Michael
Assistant Referee: Burt, Stuart
Assistant Referee: Watts, Adam
Fourth Official: Hooper, Simon
Assessor: Reed, Michael
 
As a Reading fan, I'd gladly take a point from Fridays game.

We weren't good last night and were fortunate to come away from Brighton with the three points. We have to improve on Friday because if we're not on our game, and if Lambert is up to his usual standard, we could get a pasting.

Yes, a draw would be a good result for us.
 
fatletiss said:
I really don't think this is a "must win" game for either side. If we lose (I don't think we will), we will still be three points ahead of West Ham if they beat Brighton (I think they will). That leaves us three games to get 6 points. That is a very achievable number.

Same goes for Reading. If they lose, their next two games at ahome to Forest and Palace.... think they'll win those and then they only have to worry about a point against Birmingham or goal difference.
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I agree with this although whoever wins is pretty much there...
 
Archers Road said:
With Hooiveld, Fonte and Kelvin on song, we should have nothing to fear from set plays.
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If they get enough free kicks around the box we will pay dearly. I have seen a lot of reading this year and an awful lot of goals come from him. Jason Roberts will get on the scoresheet too probably.
 
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