What about Zurab Khizanishvilli? He was a solid but unremarkable defender for us in the Hughes days. 4th choice behind Nelsen, Samba and Ooijer but always seemed to do his job when called upon!

Our first touch and passing was horrendous today. Bristol took full advantage by scoring 2 goals on the counter which pretty much sunk us. Team is completely unbalanced with 3 of our first choice back 4 out. It’s the same issues we had last season as soon as a few injuries were picked up.

Two goals on the counter, they look far more clinical than us.

Big game this. A real test for us to show whether we are real contenders for promotion this season.

Feeling positive at the conclusion of that window. Only thing I’m worried about is we don’t really have a decent alternative for Brittain at RB and I would’ve liked an attacker like Dembele brought in as I don’t know if Dolan/Markanday/Vale can be relied upon for goals. I guess they’re problems that can be solved in January if needed.

Give BBD a contract that gives him a big pay rise now and a bigger one if we get promoted. If we don’t he can cancel the contract with no penalty at the end of the season.

Lol ref is a complete tit. Clear foul on Vale.

I was so hoping for a Wharton - Vale goal there!

Buckley has been pretty poor this season but people are forgetting how good he was some games when he first broke into the team. End of the day we have 2 excellent academy graduates vying for the same spot which is a great position to be in. Wharton should definitely keep his spot though, as there’s no reason Buckley should demand an automatic starting place.

Wharton is too good.

Back in the play off spots now. Sheff Utd, Norwich, Watford and Dingles above us. You have to say they are the teams to likely stay up there at the end of the season. Got to keep fighting for those last 2 spots because they are there for the taking.

Absolutely quality. Tie him up to a contract before all the Premier League vultures start circling!

The pass from Dacky for the goal was sublime. He’s looking like he’s getting back to his best. Who knows what the season holds but hopefully BBD stays and Dack stays injury free and they can strike up a long awaited and fruitful partnership up front!

What’s your problem with Hedges?

For me priority is: 1. Midfielder to cover the Travis role. We haven’t replaced Johnson or Davenport who could play there. 2. At least 1 or 2 more quality attackers that are proven goal scorers, especially if BBD is sold. The likes of Dolan, Vale and Markanday are good options to have but they can’t be relied upon. That just leaves us with Gallagher and Hedges which isn’t enough firepower to challenge in this league. 3. Cover for Brittain at RB. JRC isn’t good enough and we’ve had to resort to playing players out of position all season whenever Brittain is out. I’m not super concerned about the LB position. I think we need to stick it out with Pickering and Edun until January. Look for a replacement if that is seen to be a problem area. Don’t think we need any more CBs either. Carter and Phillips deserve a chance and we have our first choice 3 in Hyam, Ayala and Wharton already.

Completely agree. We only need 1 of either Van Hecke or Hyam. Hope the other 2 players brought in are in midfield and attack.

This is a tough one to take. We played so well second half but couldn't break through.

Paul Ince's Reading top of the division right now...

Wave after wave of attacks but can't score.

Much better so far in the second half. We're a completely different team with Hedges in the side.

Buckley has to be hauled off at half time... his passing has been dreadful.

Can't misplace 10+ passes like that and expect not to concede eventually. Absolutely awful from JRC and Kaminski should be doing better there.

Unstoppable! Even with a makeshift defence. Magnificent team performance, everyone gave everything they had into that!

Mine too. Is it finally over?

11 mins extra time wtf.