[Archived] Rovers V Reading Sun 20Th Dec

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

I know they've got a new manager but so have we (relatively). 4 consecutive losses, with 1 win in their last 5, whereas we have 3 wins in 5, with 2 draws.

I'll certainly fancy our chances

A bit different:

Steele

Marshall, Duffy, Hanley, Olsson

Lawrence, Guthrie, Akpan, Conway

Koita, Rhodes

That would be my starting team as well. Think Marshall looks off the pace on the wing but has been solid at rb. Drop in there for a few games with Henley on the bench. Would also allow Lawrence to drift in and offer a more attacking overlap than Henley.

That said, I would not be surprised if PL played Koita or Brown up top on their own with JR 'rested'.

[tomphil]

He was an Ince signing though, wasn't he?

Indeed he was, just presumed he was employed by the charlatans. No wonder he didn't get a chance, if Kean had known anything about young players we could have already had a lad on the books tailor made for this league.

[1864roverite]

Its a tough one to call. I think Reading will follow the recent trend and target Henley, that is the weak link.

Would be happy with a draw ecstatic with 3 points.

[LewisF]

Its a tough one to call. I think Reading will follow the recent trend and target Henley, that is the weak link.

Would be happy with a draw ecstatic with 3 points.

thats why I think we should play Marshall there (until we get a new RB). Marshall is more physically strong than Henley, and just as good defensively imo

[chaddyrovers]

He was an Ince signing though, wasn't he?

No, Ince lined/scouting him up but when we signed him it was Big Sam who signed him

[G Somerset Rover]

Heading down to this one and looking forward to it. They're bound to be up for it due to new manager syndrome so I predict a hard fought score draw.

[roverandout]

I thought Steve Kean signed him

[DE.]

We'd be 3 points off 6th if we won tomorrow. Based on current form and performances we'll need to see a big improvement to take all three points, so I'd say a draw/narrow loss is more likely.

[AdamRochina]

They have lost 4 in a row, I'd be disappointed leaving there without any points

[Tom]

They have lost 4 in a row, I'd be disappointed leaving there without any points

In fairness you were despairing with a clean sheet at home last week, tough critic!

[AdamRochina]

In fairness you were despairing with a clean sheet at home last week, tough critic!

I was pleased with how we played in the first half but the second half was a shocker, I hate and I mean hate mediocre performances, I hate losing or drawing , it's how I am

[skous18]

Is there anyone with a free seat in his car or something who have planned to make a journey to London before the game and would like to give me a ride to the madejski stadium?

[Neal]

Thought there might have been some streamage for this one but not looking likely.

[Doug]

A win today would be a splendid result.

Last two performances haven't been the easiest on the eye or the most convincing.

I'd move Marshal to RB as the only change at the back, with Lawrence playing in front of him.

Akpan Guthrie and Evans would fill the centre and Conway on the left.

Up front is my biggest concern and therefore I'd start with Koita as he has looked more of a handful for the opposition, with Rhodes being introduced in the 2nd half depending how we are doing.

Come on Rovers!

[Wing Wizard Windy Miller]

Need a minimum of 4 pts from next 2 games or we will start to lose touch again.

Fully expect new manager syndrome to take effect though.

Think Reading will sneak it but hope not.

COYB.

[Ribble Rover]

This is the test to see if you can kick on. A win today and we can expect a play off push.

[USABlue]

Difficult one to call, but hopeful of a point, hard to tell how Reading are going to react. I expect at least a good 100% effort from our lads, no widweek game excuses, should be fully rested.

[otto man]

Thought there might have been some streamage for this one but not looking likely.

Look a little harder Neal!

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

This is the test to see if you can kick on. A win today and we can expect a play off push.

I agree there. We'll find out a bit more about ourselves today I think. I'd be happy for the un beaten run to carry on. A win would be great. If our recent streak of good luck carries on we should be fine.

[Koitaman]

Cmon rovers, don't disappoint us..

[chaddyrovers]

ROVERS: Steele, Henley, Duffy, Hanley ©, Olsson, Conway, Akpan, Guthrie, Marshall, Koita, Rhodes.

[AdamRochina]

Same line up nice, hopefully koita can grab a goal and kick start his career here

[chaddyrovers]

Subs: Eastwood, Spurr, Kilgallon, Brown, Lawrence, Williamson, Taylor.

Rovers name an unchanged side. Corry Evans misses out with a groin injury.

[AdamRochina]

The bench is weak, it shows our lack of depth in the side. Lawrence and maybe Taylor is the only two I would like to be subbed on if needed the rest no thanks

[Koitaman]

Fonzo finished at rovers I think.