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Reading v Charlton PSF - Match Thread

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  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,658
    Roddy doesn’t look or move like an athlete. We can’t go into the season with him at left back. 
  • Jac_52
    Jac_52 Posts: 1,464
    We need to sign another left back for sure. 
  • MarcusH26
    MarcusH26 Posts: 8,095
    Would expect one of the loan slots to be a Left Back unless there's a deal to be done for Oglivie. 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    Scoham said:
    TS impressed, bad news for the pessimists, will be a sign that we won’t be bringing in any new players.
    The state of some of those replies. 
  • BigRedEvil
    BigRedEvil Posts: 11,083
    Who is Roddy? 
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,969
    Roddy has only got game time due to the lack of LB options in the squad at the moment, I’m sure we’ll bring someone else in
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,447
    edited July 2021
    BigRedEvil said:
    Who is Roddy? 
    https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/60e2c532e563d/academy-player-update-new-contracts-and-new-arrivals

    Young full back we signed in the summer.

    Striker Ryan Viggars, a Wales youth international, joins on a two-year contract from Sheffield United, while left back Jacob Roddy arrives from Bradfield College in Reading, where he is currently undergoing a scholarship.

    “Jacob came in on trial because there was a gap there as we’d released our left back. He’s previously been at Southampton academy up until he was 16 and in the last two years he took up a scholarship at Bradfield College near Reading, so that’s where he currently is, currently finishing his A Levels… which is a very good football school I might add. 

    “He came in on trial even as early as March initially... dislocated his shoulder in one of the trial games so then had to come back again a few weeks later before we made that decision. He is very quick, athletic which, in particular, impresses you, with good height as well, great energy to get up and down which I think is needed of a full back in the modern game, with a sweet left foot as well. So I’m really looking forward to taking Jacob forward as well.”

  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,061
    killerandflash said:
    The weight of Davison’s ponytail cost him the half a yard of pace he needed to reach that cross
    Davison looks/reminds me of Lee Novak.
    He seems somewhat top heavy and weighty and yet Novak wasn't in reality and possibly nor is Davison.
    But they "seem" to lumber around.
    I'm just not "liking/feeling" Davison at all.
    This is heavily influenced by him looking not good enough for L2 FGR last season.
  • balham red
    balham red Posts: 1,292
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Roddy doesn’t look or move like an athlete. We can’t go into the season with him at left back. 
    He looks like the work experience kid. I have no idea why we brought him into the setup. Not good defensively or on the ball.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456


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  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,888
    Who’s this Davidson people keep mentioning, is he the new Atkins 😉.
  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,074
    Addickted said:

    Christ, calm down lads!
  • Braziliance
    Braziliance Posts: 8,398
    Cafc43v3r said:
    Scoham said:
    TS impressed, bad news for the pessimists, will be a sign that we won’t be bringing in any new players.
    The state of some of those replies. 
    Tbf I don't really see any bad replies? Just a few people being positive or asking can we sign a few players, no aggression or abuse..
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,061
    Fumbluff said:
    Bloody dozed off and missed that goal too. Shocking…
    #metoo.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    Anyone know what the lebenon FA are tweeting about today? ;-)

    I think today confirmed a lot we already knew.  The shape was similar to last season but the details were quite different and we looked much better for it.

    It's painfully obvious where we are lacking, we know that, they know that and it will be resolved.

    This is probably the best shape we have been in in July for a decade.  Very confident we will be where we need to be. 
  • limeygent
    limeygent Posts: 3,217
    Covered End said:
    Fumbluff said:
    Bloody dozed off and missed that goal too. Shocking…
    #metoo.
    Goal of the season.
  • RonnieMoore
    RonnieMoore Posts: 4,530
    Scoham said:
    TS impressed, bad news for the pessimists, will be a sign that we won’t be bringing in any new players.
    TS said more players to arrive .. recruitment team working hard 
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,287
    balham red said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Roddy doesn’t look or move like an athlete. We can’t go into the season with him at left back. 
    He looks like the work experience kid. I have no idea why we brought him into the setup. Not good defensively or on the ball.
    He's part of the young exciting squad that we were supposed to be building. 
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962
    The player that impressed me most today was Dobson.

    I thought his positioning was good, decent tackling, most of his passing neat and tidy, capable of a forward pass to feet.
    Kept us ticking over.


  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,846
    I agree with Thomas - it was a very encouraging performance. I especially liked the combination of Dobson, Clare and Morgan in midfield. Sure, we need to bring in another CB because of the potential injury risk to Innis and Famewo (young Deji is very promising but not ready yet), a creative AM and another striker but I can see some of the youngsters playing a big part this season. Clayden is impressive. I can easily see him playing wide attacking either from the start or as an impact sub. Ghandour also has something about him. 

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  • se9addick
    se9addick Posts: 32,074
    balham red said:
    ShootersHillGuru said:
    Roddy doesn’t look or move like an athlete. We can’t go into the season with him at left back. 
    He looks like the work experience kid. I have no idea why we brought him into the setup. Not good defensively or on the ball.
    Let’s hope Purrington’s injury is nothing serious or he might be dangerously close to the squad in two weeks time. 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    RonnieMoore said:
    Scoham said:
    TS impressed, bad news for the pessimists, will be a sign that we won’t be bringing in any new players.
    TS said more players to arrive .. recruitment team working hard 
    Where did he say that or was that the wish list you just sent him? 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,664
    Hope we use some of the youngsters in the Pizza trophy games, will be good for them, and good for Nigel to have a look at them.
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,061
    BigRedEvil said:
    Who is Roddy? 
    Son of Ged Roddy Technical Director.
  • sinceiwasyoung
    sinceiwasyoung Posts: 1,040
    Morgan had a good game and Washington worked his bollocks off , but not a great deal of quality on show first half . Enjoyed second half with our youngsters upping the tempo .
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,287
    Impressed by Dobson and Clare, got stuck in but can play a bit

    Didn't think Roddy was as bad as some are saying but don't expect him to be first choice or even 2nd.  He's just finished his A Levels.

    Davison showed he has potential but championship centre halves aren't going to give him much.

    A decent run out and a good result.

    On to Fulham
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    Scoham said:
    Dazzler21 said:
    Roddy speaking to the physio about his back there at the end.
    I don’t think Ged should be using our physios for his problems, they need to focus on the players.
    I’m surprised he didn’t use the reading one 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,734
    Didnt watch the stream as by the time I got back with the shopping & unpacked it all it was half time. Had a bite to eat & then had to go to the hospital to pick up a replacement insulin pen for my youngest.

    Golfie Jnr watched it & said 2nd half better than the first & showed me the goals. Am I the only one who thinks Ghandour should have hit it with his left, due to the ball coming across him. 

    Still think we need a proper striker. Relying on Davison wont cut the mustard I'm afraid. Also still convinced the plan is to use the yoof rather than bring in experienced players. Saw Roddy at Welling and wasn't impressed but Deji mk 2 & Claydon ok.
  • mendonca
    mendonca Posts: 9,419
    Henry Irving said:
    Impressed by Dobson and Clare, got stuck in but can play a bit

    Didn't think Roddy was as bad as some are saying but don't expect him to be first choice or even 2nd.  He's just finished his A Levels.

    Davison showed he has potential but championship centre halves aren't going to give him much.

    A decent run out and a good result.

    On to Fulham
    Hang about, I thought we forgot to get ourselves promoted last season!?
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,969
    Thought our midfield 3 looked decent, that seems the most settled part of our squad, with hopefully Gilbey and Watson to get back soon, as we also have plenty of young options there as cover (Henry, Vennings, Dempsey)

    So far, I think Famewo has struggled a bit. I've been more impressed with Pearce really

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