| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread AFTER SHOW PARTY 10:30 - Apr 21 with 14308 views | NotLoyal |
By the time this game gets underway it could be all over, the swans now have the play offs ahead of them IF they can get something from this game or go through the mill against Derby County. Either way Cooper has lost the fans at Swansea, what can he do now ?
Apart from watch Bournemouth go third.
Reading v Swansea City
Mad Stad apparently
Sunday April 25th 2021
Kick off 12.30pm or as some say 12pm.
Probably doesn’t matter anyway
Match Officials
SIMON HOOPER
Stuart Burt and Simon Bennett
Fourth Official : Stephen Martin
Is it on the tv ?
Of course it bloody is, insomniacs need some form of treatment
Numerous swans fans have decided to make the most of the weekend by not watching the utter nonsense that has been served up by this overpaid bunch of dickheads. There we go, a member of the team here who wants them all bloody out ! I’ve had enough, even when I’m at home it costs me to watch this rubbish, I’m tired, but I get up everyday, put in maximum effort, then I’m tired again, we push on. Elite athletes, oh please shut up.
Sorry Steve, but I can’t watch it any more, my eyes are bleeding
Reading - The real truth
Reading FC have a car park which takes three years to get out of. However not on this occasion. They were the first town to have a Little Thief in 1958. They are also the largest town in the U.K. to not have city status. More old ladies fall over and end up in hospital in Reading than any where else in the country. This is believed to be caused by a lack of spinach in their diet. As previously reported Ayrton Senna lived in Reading, he may have been born there if it wasn’t for the fact he was born somewhere else. He was a regular at “The iffy Gentleman pub” in Tilehurst for well over a month. His favourite food at the time was an emergency biscuit.
A Little Thief restaurant yesterday
In the spirit of solidarity with the ladies Edith Morley was appointed as Professor of English Language at the University College of Reading in 1908. This was a fantastic moment for Edith who it is believed never, ever fell over as she loved Popeye.
Most spoon bending lunatics live in Reading, Uri Geller the first man in space in the sixties Is the best known bender in the world, he makes balls move too.
Reading: Rafael Cabral, Omar Richards, Liam Moore (captain), Andy Rinohmota, John Swift, Yakou Meite, Ovie Ejaria, Andy Yiadom, Lucas Joao, Josh Laurent, Tom Holmes.
Substitutes: Luke Southwood, Tomas Esteves, Michael Olise, Sam Baldock, Lewis Gibson, Sone Aluko, Alfa Semedo, Dejan Tetek, George Puscas.
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi, Jake Bidwell; Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Conor Hourihane; Wayne Routledge, Liam Cullen, Jamal Lowe.
Substitutes: Ben Hamer, Ryan Bennett, Korey Smith, Andre Ayew, Morgan Whittaker, Yan Dhanda, Joel Latibeaudiere, Connor Roberts, Ollie Cooper.
Referee: Simon Hooper
 Swansea City turn on the second half style and qualify for the play offs again 25th Apr 2021 14:50From the start it seemed the same old swans, that is bar a few glimpses of hope had turned up at Reading today. The positivity swans fans had before the game almost disappeared when Reading went one up. However, in true swans fashion it was to be a roller coaster from beginning to end. The swans are in the play offs again by damn !  1
More to follow.
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 07:59 - Apr 25 with 1062 views | Whiterockin |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 22:58 - Apr 24 by lifelong |
We’ll beat Reading tomorrow, go back to third in the table, then we’ll beat Barnsley over two games in the play offs, then beat Brentford in the final at Wembley. ðŸ‘ðŸ‘👠|
Beating Brentford with a very late disputed penalty. |  | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 09:14 - Apr 25 with 997 views | Boundy |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 21:01 - Apr 21 by lifelong |
I’ve been walking the glorious Pembrokeshire Coastal Path today, it’s great for the soul.
Here’s an early season Linnet, amongst many other species of bird life seen today. You need to try it sometime.
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The walk down to Barafundle bay across the headland is the only place I've seen one , very impressive |  |
| "In a free society, the State is the servant of the people—not the master." |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 09:18 - Apr 25 with 977 views | onehunglow |
At least the early kick off gives us the afternoon to make the most of our wonderful land
SO- FOR ALL OF US
Thanks Hank | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:01 - Apr 25 with 920 views | KeithHaynes |
Reading: Rafael Cabral, Omar Richards, Liam Moore (captain), Andy Rinohmota, John Swift, Yakou Meite, Ovie Ejaria, Andy Yiadom, Lucas Joao, Josh Laurent, Tom Holmes.
Substitutes: Luke Southwood, Tomas Esteves, Michael Olise, Sam Baldock, Lewis Gibson, Sone Aluko, Alfa Semedo, Dejan Tetek, George Puscas.
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi, Jake Bidwell; Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Conor Hourihane; Wayne Routledge, Liam Cullen, Jamal Lowe.
Substitutes: Ben Hamer, Ryan Bennett, Korey Smith, Andre Ayew, Morgan Whittaker, Yan Dhanda, Joel Latibeaudiere, Connor Roberts, Ollie Cooper.
Referee: Simon Hooper |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:04 - Apr 25 with 913 views | Chief |
That's a very attacking line up |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:05 - Apr 25 with 911 views | angryjack |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:01 - Apr 25 by KeithHaynes |
Reading: Rafael Cabral, Omar Richards, Liam Moore (captain), Andy Rinohmota, John Swift, Yakou Meite, Ovie Ejaria, Andy Yiadom, Lucas Joao, Josh Laurent, Tom Holmes.
Substitutes: Luke Southwood, Tomas Esteves, Michael Olise, Sam Baldock, Lewis Gibson, Sone Aluko, Alfa Semedo, Dejan Tetek, George Puscas.
Swansea City: Freddie Woodman; Kyle Naughton, Ben Cabango, Marc Guehi, Jake Bidwell; Jay Fulton, Matt Grimes (captain), Conor Hourihane; Wayne Routledge, Liam Cullen, Jamal Lowe.
Substitutes: Ben Hamer, Ryan Bennett, Korey Smith, Andre Ayew, Morgan Whittaker, Yan Dhanda, Joel Latibeaudiere, Connor Roberts, Ollie Cooper.
Referee: Simon Hooper |
Lowe again before Whittaker ....Lowe must have something on him | | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:07 - Apr 25 with 896 views | KeithHaynes |
Ayew is a huge risk too. No Manning. This is clearly a 442 maybe 😂, is Routledge in midfield or more of a number ten ?
It’s confusing trying to work out Steve Cooper. | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:08 - Apr 25 with 896 views | Chief |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:05 - Apr 25 by angryjack |
Lowe again before Whittaker ....Lowe must have something on him |
Or could it be that he's scored 4 goals in the last 5 games?
Just a thought..... | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:25 - Apr 25 with 834 views | angryjack |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:08 - Apr 25 by Chief |
Or could it be that he's scored 4 goals in the last 5 games?
Just a thought..... |
Overall not good enough 2 were penalties and 2 were well taken but he not for me. Needs to do basics holding the ball would be a start instead of trying turn and knock past man and 9 out of ten loses possession | | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:30 - Apr 25 with 813 views | monmouth |
Cant complain at the selection. Now let’s go out and nail it.
I think we will. |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:31 - Apr 25 with 809 views | Thornburyswan |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:07 - Apr 25 by KeithHaynes |
Ayew is a huge risk too. No Manning. This is clearly a 442 maybe 😂, is Routledge in midfield or more of a number ten ?
It’s confusing trying to work out Steve Cooper. |
Looks a fluid 4-3-3 to me but as you say difficult to work it out, that said at least Cooper appears to be giving it a go as per his pre-match words for the last few games.
Let’s hope Ayew gets to stay on the bench & if we get the result can give him a few minutes next weekend. | | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:36 - Apr 25 with 785 views | KeithHaynes |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:31 - Apr 25 by Thornburyswan |
Looks a fluid 4-3-3 to me but as you say difficult to work it out, that said at least Cooper appears to be giving it a go as per his pre-match words for the last few games.
Let’s hope Ayew gets to stay on the bench & if we get the result can give him a few minutes next weekend. |
Or one up front and Routs and Lowe on the wings 😂 | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:39 - Apr 25 with 775 views | jack_lord |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:05 - Apr 25 by angryjack |
Lowe again before Whittaker ....Lowe must have something on him |
Lowe was the only one who looked like he might score or create chances for us to score against pqr |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:43 - Apr 25 with 754 views | Catullus |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:31 - Apr 25 by Thornburyswan |
Looks a fluid 4-3-3 to me but as you say difficult to work it out, that said at least Cooper appears to be giving it a go as per his pre-match words for the last few games.
Let’s hope Ayew gets to stay on the bench & if we get the result can give him a few minutes next weekend. |
It's a 4-3-3 but Hourihane is there. He doesn't bust a gut so Fulton and Grimes will need to do extra. I'd have put Smith in instead of Houri, lets hope he proves me wrong eh.
Ayew on the bench, now I may be old fashioned about this OR just wrong but I don't think any player should be on the bench unless they are fit to start, unless of course there is absolutely no choice. If Ayew isn't 100% I wouldn't have involved him because we need him for the play off games
Assuming Cullen is the central striker I quite like the look of it up front, I'd rather Lowe played on the right because Routs has always like to cut back inside but he can cross with the outside of his foot too, it's been his ability to beat players, to work himself space, that's always been good. Lowe has a harder time beating players unless he's that much faster than them and can knock and chase; being on the right side just makes more sense to me. | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:45 - Apr 25 with 739 views | 34dfgdf54 |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:05 - Apr 25 by angryjack |
Lowe again before Whittaker ....Lowe must have something on him |
Yeah. Goals. |  | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 11:48 - Apr 25 with 725 views | max936 |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 18:34 - Apr 21 by Oldjack |
it pains me to say this but I can't stomach another Cooper the clueless game ,I'm giving this a wide berth |
Match on White Springs today is it Alan  |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:52 - Apr 25 with 703 views | NotLoyal |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:43 - Apr 25 by Catullus |
It's a 4-3-3 but Hourihane is there. He doesn't bust a gut so Fulton and Grimes will need to do extra. I'd have put Smith in instead of Houri, lets hope he proves me wrong eh.
Ayew on the bench, now I may be old fashioned about this OR just wrong but I don't think any player should be on the bench unless they are fit to start, unless of course there is absolutely no choice. If Ayew isn't 100% I wouldn't have involved him because we need him for the play off games
Assuming Cullen is the central striker I quite like the look of it up front, I'd rather Lowe played on the right because Routs has always like to cut back inside but he can cross with the outside of his foot too, it's been his ability to beat players, to work himself space, that's always been good. Lowe has a harder time beating players unless he's that much faster than them and can knock and chase; being on the right side just makes more sense to me. |
It's quite clearly an expansive selection so the expanse of the formation can expansively react to the extensive effort that Reading will extensively implement. This means the expansive Swansea formation will expend slowly throughout the game. That's how I see it. | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 11:53 - Apr 25 with 695 views | Catullus |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 11:48 - Apr 25 by max936 |
Match on White Springs today is it Alan |
I had thought we were playing yesterday and was giving it a miss! Today though I have it on.
It's just such a hard watch if Coops goes negative. Looking at the team, if Houri is really up for it today we might just win.
I have taken a punt and put a quid on 3 nil to us with bet 365, it's 40-1. I live in hope  | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 11:53 - Apr 25 with 689 views | KeithHaynes |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread (n/t) on 11:53 - Apr 25 by Catullus |
I had thought we were playing yesterday and was giving it a miss! Today though I have it on.
It's just such a hard watch if Coops goes negative. Looking at the team, if Houri is really up for it today we might just win.
I have taken a punt and put a quid on 3 nil to us with bet 365, it's 40-1. I live in hope |
NL 😂Where I live you get knee capped for being so silly !
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:57 - Apr 25 with 666 views | angryjack |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:45 - Apr 25 by 34dfgdf54 |
Yeah. Goals. |
Lol... He misses a lot more he scores and if I was playing behind him I be frustrated can't hold the thing.. | | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:58 - Apr 25 with 662 views | KeithHaynes |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:57 - Apr 25 by angryjack |
Lol... He misses a lot more he scores and if I was playing behind him I be frustrated can't hold the thing.. |
Lowe has to be stronger today, holding the ball up especially. | |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 12:00 - Apr 25 with 650 views | Joe_bradshaw |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 11:43 - Apr 25 by Catullus |
It's a 4-3-3 but Hourihane is there. He doesn't bust a gut so Fulton and Grimes will need to do extra. I'd have put Smith in instead of Houri, lets hope he proves me wrong eh.
Ayew on the bench, now I may be old fashioned about this OR just wrong but I don't think any player should be on the bench unless they are fit to start, unless of course there is absolutely no choice. If Ayew isn't 100% I wouldn't have involved him because we need him for the play off games
Assuming Cullen is the central striker I quite like the look of it up front, I'd rather Lowe played on the right because Routs has always like to cut back inside but he can cross with the outside of his foot too, it's been his ability to beat players, to work himself space, that's always been good. Lowe has a harder time beating players unless he's that much faster than them and can knock and chase; being on the right side just makes more sense to me. |
The problem with Smith for Hourihane is that a midfield three of Grimes, Smith and Fulton offers little or no creativity and they all sit too far behind the front three with a chasm between the attack and the midfield. The attackers then come deeper and deeper to collect the ball and none of those midfielders will run forward beyond the attack so our goal threat doesn’t exist.
We could do with a Dhanda who is six inches taller and two stone heavier to play between the lines and who doesn’t get bullied. |  |
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 12:00 - Apr 25 with 642 views | KeithHaynes |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 12:00 - Apr 25 by Joe_bradshaw |
The problem with Smith for Hourihane is that a midfield three of Grimes, Smith and Fulton offers little or no creativity and they all sit too far behind the front three with a chasm between the attack and the midfield. The attackers then come deeper and deeper to collect the ball and none of those midfielders will run forward beyond the attack so our goal threat doesn’t exist.
We could do with a Dhanda who is six inches taller and two stone heavier to play between the lines and who doesn’t get bullied. |
Toshack 😉
Although that wasn’t his game, he would be better at it.
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| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread TEAMS on 12:02 - Apr 25 with 627 views | 34dfgdf54 |
Can’t defend those sorts of balls from Lowe.
Need to score | | | |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 12:03 - Apr 25 with 624 views | max936 |
| Reading v Swansea City : Matchday Thread SATURDAY on 11:58 - Apr 25 by KeithHaynes |
Lowe has to be stronger today, holding the ball up especially. |
There's a first for everything, I suppose, good cross by him there though. | |
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