Just a thought: the summer window was poor, so I'm not sure how can anyone expect the January window to be much better unless the club has learned lessons from it.

Is there any overarching transfer strategy now? Looking back at the summer, it seems there was at least two competing strategies.

Savage failed to involve himself enough too.

Concerned both seem to be playing deeper than under Hunt when in possession (especially Wing). Appears to be a tactical choice.

Kelvin E seemed to lose confidence as the game went on with how isolated he was.

O’Connor was the most disappointing imo.

2nd half was dire however, though we still prevented Bradford from creating too much (aside from the gifts of two goals).

Biggest positives has to be the return of Fraser and Camara.

Do think D Williams deserved a 6; was a level above everyone else. Otherwise can’t really argue with it.

Thought the performance was positive in the 1st half (without being too threatening) & shifting between 4-2-3-1 & 5-2-2-1 (or 3-4-3 or whatever we’ll call it) has potential going forward.

The fine is only the equivalent of ~£35 for the average UK adult (using median wealth) too!

I can’t imagine why he’s decided to go after the EU…

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Exactly. We all want what’s best for the club; we just have different opinions as to how to achieve that 👍🏻

my phone whilst waiting for a mate in the ground. Bizarre to hear him talking about a lot of points I'd raised - almost verbatim at points.

Talk of 'building high/wide' was the obvious clincher to him definitely reading it, so I may have accidentally put that into our club lexicon.

Wasn't expecting to hear it talked about on the pod this week; can't imagine you'd recorded it by the time it was published.

More surprised to hear Tim Dellor reference it heavily on BBC Radio Berkshire before the game. I was only listening as I saw a mention about a Couhig interview, so put it on

Just seen this, but thanks Ross!

I'm never quite sure how opposing people will react; happy you had a positive reaction to it. I wouldn't expect to shift an opinion as well thought out as yours!

Was good to do, as it allowed me an opportunity to challenge my own beliefs too.

Whilst maybe a bit harsh on Rushesha, it’s good to see Abrefa starting; he’s looked worthy since his return.

Concerning Mbengue’s missing again. Hopefully nothing serious and Stickland has a good game in his place.

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Huge win for us with a strong performance, which is great with Ehib, Craig and Campbell missing.

Yiadom’s return could be massive for us. Rushesha did well.

Wareham’s improving and his goal was impressive.

Bindon and Mbengue massive again.

Team character could get us in the play-offs! #ReadingFC

Good Mbengue is fit enough to start again, but shame Dean is clearly injured.

Will be interesting to see what Ehibhatiomhan can do from the start.

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Whether we agree with it is the other question.

I don’t think the can say how many bidders there are due to concerns about identifying people.

Those based in the UK are doing everything they can IMO.

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I hope it’s not bad. I don’t believe he would’ve left had the club not needed the money.

The fact anyone came in with £2m for him must be beyond anyone’s expectations.

I just hope Bodin does well during his loan.

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I wonder how much the loss of Mbengue is hurting us. Feel we’re lacking his pace, forward runs and long throws. #ReadingFC

Poor goal to concede. Pereira did well just before it.

Should’ve had a penalty when Smith was pushed by the keeper. Garcia needed to do better with his touch when one-on-one.

Still in this. Need to see more of Campbell.

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Started far too slow and physically dominated.

Felt like the sort of performance we had against Blackpool and Lincoln. Tactics wrong for the game.

Only had a brief spell in the second half before Stockport got their third.

Players back from injury the only thing we can be happy about. #ReadingFC