60 Second Press Conference:
Reading 2-1 Bolton
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karlypants
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23 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Thu Nov 19 2015, 17:17
rammywhite
Frank Worthington
Another tomming I'm afraid. it doesn't matter if Clarke goes or stays. There will be nowt in this game for us.
24 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Fri Nov 20 2015, 16:09
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
I did enjoy that video - cheers KP.
25 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Fri Nov 20 2015, 16:23
rammywhite
Frank Worthington
wanderlust wrote:I did enjoy that video - cheers KP.
Breaks your heart though when you see what we used to be capable of. I reckon that we haven't had a team as bad as the current one for at least 20 years
26 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Fri Nov 20 2015, 16:35
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
I didn't say anything because we are where we are and I've supported this club in far worse situations and that won't change.rammywhite wrote:wanderlust wrote:I did enjoy that video - cheers KP.
Breaks your heart though when you see what we used to be capable of. I reckon that we haven't had a team as bad as the current one for at least 20 years
27 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Fri Nov 20 2015, 16:38
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
No problem.wanderlust wrote:I did enjoy that video - cheers KP.
29 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 14:04
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
Today's Team:
BWFC: Amos Gouano, Vela, Feeney, Spearing, Mavies, Danns, Casado, Pratley (c), Ameobi, Wheater
Subs: Rachubka, Dervite, Clayton, Madine, Heskey, Wilson, Twardzik
BWFC: Amos Gouano, Vela, Feeney, Spearing, Mavies, Danns, Casado, Pratley (c), Ameobi, Wheater
Subs: Rachubka, Dervite, Clayton, Madine, Heskey, Wilson, Twardzik
30 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 14:06
Guest
Guest
Got a right back on the bench, but plays Vela there instead. Clayton also not getting a look in. I just don't get it.
32 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 15:52
Hipster_Nebula
Nat Lofthouse
Holy moly we are garbage.
33 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 16:06
Natasha Whittam
Nat Lofthouse
Are you at the game Hipster?
34 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 16:38
Hipster_Nebula
Nat Lofthouse
No you think I'd travel 800 miles there and back to Reading to watch this product?
35 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 17:00
wanderlust
Nat Lofthouse
Mistakes from Prince and Mavies cost us two goals.
Misses from Amoebi, Wheater and Feeney cost us the lead.
It was predictably crap but overall there were elements of the performance that could have been a lot worse.
And they showed a bit of spirit in patches.
Misses from Amoebi, Wheater and Feeney cost us the lead.
It was predictably crap but overall there were elements of the performance that could have been a lot worse.
And they showed a bit of spirit in patches.
36 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sat Nov 21 2015, 18:19
karlypants
Nat Lofthouse
Report: Reading 2-1 Bolton
IN BRIEF
Wanderers slipped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Reading at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon despite a valiant performance against the Royals.
With the Whites denied three times inside the opening quarter of the first period by former Bolton keeper Ali Al Habsi, the home side struck against the run of play through Lucas Piazon who capitalised on a loose ball in the Whites’ defence just short of the half hour mark.
The Royals then doubled their advantage shortly after, Danny Williams the man this time firing into the bottom corner of the net from just outside the penalty box to ensure a comfortable lead at the break for Steve Clarke’s side.
Wanderers rallied inside the second period to pull themselves back into the game and were handed a lifeline with ten minutes to go as Liam Feeney thundered the ball home from the penalty spot to set up something of a grandstand finish.
The final stages of the clash saw Neil Lennon’s men throw everyone forward in a bid to snatch a point, but their efforts were ultimately in vain as the home side held out for the victory.
TEAM NEWS
There was one chance for Wanderers from the side who started against Bristol City a fortnight ago, with Neil Danns replacing Stephen Dobbie who was missing throughout injury.
There were places on the bench meanwhile for Emile Heskey and Gary Madine with the latter having recovered from a knock sustained against the Robins two weeks ago.
FIRST HALF
The game began fairly evenly, with neither side able to make their mark inside the opening minutes of the clash although Nick Blackman did see a snap shot comfortably saved by Ben Amos.
Wanderers enjoyed the opening chance of the match however with seven minutes gone as, following a superb delivery by Jose Casado from a free-kick, Shola Ameobi saw his point blank range header palmed away by Ali Al Habsi with Danns unable to turn home the rebound.
The home side then proceeded to hit back though, although Bolton did come close once again through Mark Davies whose shot from a Liam Feeney through ball was blocked by Al Habsi and a Darren Pratley header.
The chances certainly bred confidence amongst the Bolton team, with Neil Lennon’s side looking menacing on the break.
Al Habsi was still thwarting the visitors however, determined to keep his former employers at bay.
Out of nowhere however, the home side found themselves in front arguably against the run of play as Lucas Piazon capitalised on a loose ball by Prince-Desire Gouano, with Amos’ attempted clearance bouncing off the Reading man and into the net with 16 minutes of the half remaining.
It was almost two just four minutes later as Oliver Norwood unleashed from the edge of the box, only to be denied by the palms of the Bolton keeper.
Buoyed by their opener, the Royals extended their lead with ten minutes of the half remaining as, following a counter attack, Danny Williams placed the ball into the bottom corner of the net from just outside the box.
A cruel scoreline on Wanderers given their first half efforts, it was almost a third for the hosts through Piazon with five minutes of the first period left but he managed to put his header into the side netting.
As two minutes of additional time were indicated, Bolton tried to halve the deficit but David Wheater saw his header from a down-field free-kick fly harmlessly wide as the half time whistle was blown.
SECOND HALF
With no changes are the break, the game got back underway with Reading breaking forward although Wanderers stood firm against their pressure early on.
It was certainly a frustrating time for the Whites, with everything appearing to conspire against Wanderers as they bid to pull themselves back into the clash.
Bolton looked to have pulled themselves back into contention with the half ten minutes old after good work from Pratley with the captain’s cross finding Ameobi, only for the frontman’s header to cannon off the crossbar.
A chance which definitely helped the Whites find some form of momentum, they were unfortunately still struggling to make any real inroads into Reading territory.
With 25 minutes of the game remaining, Wanderers made a real statement of intent with the introduction of Madine and Max Clayton into the mix in place of Ameobi and Spearing.
Clayton almost made an immediate impact after teeing up Pratley in the area, only to see the skipper’s effort blocked.
With the game now inside its last quarter, Nick Blackman became the latest Reading player to be denied by Amos with the keeper tipping the striker’s effort over the crossbar with a goal seemingly imminent.
Heskey meanwhile became Bolton’s final throw of the dice with 14 minutes to go, the frontman replacing Davies in the Trotters’ line-up.
Wanderers were then handed a lifeline though with ten minutes left after Pratley was fouled in the area, with Feeney slotting the resulting spot-kick past Al Habsi to give the Whites hope of snatching a result.
Setting up something of a grandstand finish at the Madejski Stadium, Bolton rallied inside the closing stages to force an equaliser with Reading forced onto the backfoot as the visitors pressed.
Five minutes of additional time was indicated to the home crowd’s dismay, but it was exactly what Wanderers wanted to see as they threw men forward.
Try as they might however, the Whites couldn’t find a way through the Reading defence with the home side nervously holding out for all three points.
FULL TIME
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37 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sun Nov 22 2015, 17:18
Norpig
Nat Lofthouse
just watched the highlights, talk about gifting them 2 goals
38 Re: Reading 2-1 Bolton Sun Nov 22 2015, 17:27
Guest
Guest
Norpig wrote:just watched the highlights, talk about gifting them 2 goals
Prince isn't very good with a bouncing ball, is he?
When I saw it earlier today, it backed up something that first struck me after I saw the almost own-goal thing the other week.
He let the ball bounce instead of killing it on the deck when it comes back off the bar and almost got caught out and it was a bouncing ball that did him for their first goal yesterday.
And that's basic stuff for a defender.
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