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Post by Arnold on Jun 3, 2009 20:27:17 GMT -1
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 7:33:22 GMT -1
Yep.
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Post by Mrs H on Jun 4, 2009 9:14:39 GMT -1
Gone for the cheap option then.
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 9:24:30 GMT -1
£1m compensation. Also taking 3 back room staff including Frank Lampard Senior.
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Post by DTR on Jun 4, 2009 10:09:09 GMT -1
Who is he?  ? |
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Post by Alex on Jun 4, 2009 10:14:18 GMT -1
Just been confirmed on Sky Sports News.
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 11:30:15 GMT -1
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jun 4, 2009 11:33:43 GMT -1
i'm thinking this is a smart appointment...
... Reading now have connections with Arsenal's youth team and Chelsea's
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 12:04:44 GMT -1
i'm thinking this is a smart appointment... ... Reading now have connections with Arsenal's youth team and Chelsea's You calling Reading FC a pedophile? |
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jun 4, 2009 12:07:30 GMT -1
no, a paedophile...... they're not american  ;D  |
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Jun 4, 2009 12:24:50 GMT -1
Well, at least all the speculation can end now and we have the whole summer to sort a new manager out. I don't blame him for seeing Reading as a better proposition; better stadium, better finances and of course he has links there too...the black book of contacts will be missed. Was looking forward to seeing how we'd fare next season with him in charge, not so much now, it's going to be a long hard season. Looks like this had been agreed a while back - yet he still came out with comments stating his 'love of Watford' and banging on about his 'honesty' and 'integrity'  . Really did come across as an intelligent and decent gentlemen. He eventually won our fans over and guided us to mid table very well, now he has turned his back on us after six months and is a hate figure. You really did show us your 'integrity' and 'honesty' Brendan! Arnie/CAV - what are your thoughts? |
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 13:08:41 GMT -1
I think he was always going to come to reading when the opportunity arose. He lives in the town and having worked at reading for years knows the set up.
Thing is he can hardly make a statement about how he'd like to leave before he knows it's definitely gonna happen, otherwise if it hadn't he'd hardly be able to continue at Watford. I don't think he was lying when he said he was happy at Watford and wanted to take them forward. It just so happens that he, in his opinion stands a better chance of achieving his goals with Reading.
I think the appointment is a good one. He's young, eager and has alot to prove. He's been very successful in football thus far, and has good contacts in the game. I think he is a good alternative to the Coppell style manager we have lost and will hopefully utilise the great crop of young players we have coming through the ranks and will be given some cash to bring in some fresh faces.
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Post by gt on Jun 4, 2009 13:10:28 GMT -1
Just wondering how this will affect Forest.
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 13:13:01 GMT -1
It will mean tougher games against the extremely handsome and classy Royals!
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Post by gt on Jun 4, 2009 13:14:40 GMT -1
Bring it on  Will you be pummelling the sheep? |
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Post by Golden_Boy™ on Jun 4, 2009 13:37:10 GMT -1
I think he was always going to come to reading when the opportunity arose. He lives in the town and having worked at reading for years knows the set up. Thing is he can hardly make a statement about how he'd like to leave before he knows it's definitely gonna happen, otherwise if it hadn't he'd hardly be able to continue at Watford. I don't think he was lying when he said he was happy at Watford and wanted to take them forward. It just so happens that he, in his opinion stands a better chance of achieving his goals with Reading. I think the appointment is a good one. He's young, eager and has alot to prove. He's been very successful in football thus far, and has good contacts in the game. I think he is a good alternative to the Coppell style manager we have lost and will hopefully utilise the great crop of young players we have coming through the ranks and will be given some cash to bring in some fresh faces. Well there are conspiracy's going about that he was eyeing the Reading job from the start - as it was widely known that Coppell was going to stand down - but how true they are, is anyones guess. I seriously think we are massive relegation candidates now. Our pre season is pretty much fucked and I wouldn't put it past Rodgers to come back and rape us for our best/most promising players. Of course when our two sides meet he shall have a major advantage as he knows our club setup inside out now too. Skybet Odds for Next WFC Manager - Mackay M 4/1 Coton T 12/1 Gibbs N 12/1 Pardew A 12/1 Jackett K 12/1 Curbishley A 12/1 Hessenthaler A 14/1 Poyet G 16/1 Ferguson D 16/1 Wise D 20/1 Barnes J 20/1 Boothroyd A 25/1 Ince P 25/1 Cotterill S 25/1 O'Leary D 25/1 Sanchez L 25/1 Irvine A 33/1 Di Matteo R 33/1 Gannon J 33/1 Hoddle G 33/1 ...A whole host of awful names there! Boothroyd  I'd rule out Fergie Jnr, Di Matteo and Kenny as they would be out of our price range. Most of the rest though are just horrendous..Barnes & Wise  Gibbs (incidentally a coach @ Reading), Malky, Hessenthaler, Curbs and possibly Poyet are decent shouts. Coton is a legend but he lacks any experience. |
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Post by PureOldGold on Jun 4, 2009 13:53:31 GMT -1
You've had your little moment in the limelight, now jog along back into the lower divisions like you have for the majority of your existence.  |
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Post by C@V on Jun 4, 2009 14:16:48 GMT -1
You've had your little moment in the limelight, now jog along back into the lower divisions like you have for the majority of your existence. Oi how dare you be so rude about Watford!  |
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Post by El Morto La Hoja! on Jun 4, 2009 14:28:58 GMT -1
You've had your little moment in the limelight, now jog along back into the lower divisions like you have for the majority of your existence. Oi how dare you be so rude about Watford! Reading.... |
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Post by DTR on Jun 4, 2009 14:55:55 GMT -1
Who is he?
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Forever without exception. x
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. Really did come across as an intelligent and decent gentlemen. He eventually won our fans over and guided us to mid table very well, now he has turned his back on us after six months and is a hate figure.
