Reading 3-1 Bolton
Posted: August 6, 2011 Filed under: Dec 2012 Leave a comment
Dec 2012: Reading refocused themselves after a disappointing last fortnight with an effective performance against mid table rivals Bolton.
Although the game started much different to how it ended when George Boyd put Bolton infront after ten minutes.
Reading, however rallied and wonderkid Pavol Vavrik equalised with his first goal for 3 months. Vavrik has been linked with moves to Arsenal and Man Utd but has repeatedly stated his desire to stay loyal to Reading.
When the first half finished 1-1, Reading emerged in the 2nd with a new attitude and it paid off straight away when Steven Fletcher scored just 3 minutes after the restart from a penalty kick. Pavol Vavrik was hauled down in the box by Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelienien.
Danny Swanson completed the scoring after 66 minutes.
Reading rise to 11th in the table, proving the critics wrong who said they were destined to go straight back to The Championship.
Reading: Cerny, Kelly (Mills 66), Van Damme, Pearce, Wallace, Besnard (Andrews 87), Karacan, Vavrik, Templeton (Langil 87), Swanson, Fletcher
Goal(s): Vavrik (16), Fletcher (48 Pen) Swanson (66)
West Ham 3-2 Reading
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Noble grabbed a brace for The Hammers
Dec 2012: Reading only have themselves to blame after suffering a 3-2 defeat to struggling West Ham United.
Fit again Steven Fletcher put Reading in front after only 3 minutes with a simple effort from 10 yards out. Reading failed to add to their early pressure and West Ham caught them on the break and Miroslav Slepika equailised for the hosts after 8 minutes.
Reading controlled early parts of the match but it was clear they were sturggling with West ham’s pace on the counter and it showed wehn Jelle Van Damme hauled down Slepika in the box. Mark Noble slotted home the penalty. Noble made it 3-1 just before half time with a free kick from the edge of the box.
Right on te chusp of the halftime whistle Alex Pearce bulleted home a header to give Reading a chance. But after the break the Irons dominated possession and Reading never looked like getting back into the game
Reading: Cerny, Kelly, Pearce, Van Damme, Wallace, Besnard (Maazou 45), Karacan (Cohen 67), Vavrik, Templeton, Swanson, Fletcher (Goodwillie 67)
Goal(s): Fletcher (3), Pearce (45)
Takeover Drags On
Posted: August 6, 2011 Filed under: Dec 2012, Uncategorized Leave a comment
Dec 2012: Conflicting reports today suggest that nobody really knows what is going on in the Reading takeover bid.
A source close to the RFL, the supporters group looking to takeover the club stated that talks between the two parties were “very close to collapse”
When that news hit the media Reading chairman John Madejski was quick to rubbish it and informed reporters outside the clubs stadium that “talks are progressing slowly, but we still would like to reach a deal within the next few weeks”
Reading 0-3 Liverpool
Posted: August 5, 2011 Filed under: Dec 2012 Leave a comment
Raul Meireles celebrates his strike with Dirk Kuyt
Dec 2012: Reading suffered another heavy defeat to superior opponents at the hands of Maik Taylor’s Liverpool.
Despite having a healthy amount of efforts on goal, Reading failed to convert them into goals and were ultimately punished by an unsympathetic Liverpool.
Lucas put the Reds in front 3 minutes before the break. Raul Meireles & Arnara Diarra both scored within a minute of each other to clinch the game for Liverpool. The scoreline may have slightly flattered Liverpool but it was a story of superior finishing from a better quality side at the end of the day.
Reading: Cerny, Mills (Svec 84), Pearce, Van Damme, Wallace, Besnard (Nicholas 89), Karacan, Templeton, Swanson, Vavrik, Maazou (Goodwillie 84)
Obita Joins Scunthorpe On Loan
Posted: August 5, 2011 Filed under: Nov 2012 Leave a comment
Obita is tipped as a hot prospect for the future
Nov 2012: Highly rated 18 year old Jordan Obita completed a loan move to Scunthorpe that will see him play out the rest of the season in League 1.
The youngster who has been linked with Bolton and Fulham has only managed 1 substitute appearance for the Royals this term and boss Ally Clark felt it would benefit Obita to play regular first team football.
“Obita is young and enthusiastic so I felt it unfair to let him sit on the bench for us. He made 20 appearances for us last term but so far has struggled to step up to the Premiership. He’s only 18 though and I’m confident the boy will be a huge player for us in years to come”
Man Utd 2-0 Reading
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Nov 2012: Man Utd eased past Reading to keep up their title chase with rival Man City.
Unlike in the League Cup game earlier in the season, Man Utd never looked like slipping up to Reading and goals from Kwawdo Asamoah and Ezquiel Lavvezi were enough to brush the Berkshire side off.
Reading boss Ally Clark said after the game “Man utd showed why they’re probably the best team in the league at the moment. I’m disappointed we never looked up for it today, especially after running them close here a couple of months ago)
Reading slipped to 13th and welcome Liverpool to the Madejski next week.
Reading: Cerny, Boakye (Mills 33), Pearce, Van Damme, Wallace, Karacan, Vavrik (Rowe 85), Besnard, Templeton, Swanson, Maazou (Goodwillie 85)
Reading 1-0 Arsenal
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Captain Alex Pearce picked up the Man Of The Match award
Nov 2012: Reading boss Ally Clark said he was ecstatic with his team after they overcame a classy Arsenal side at The Madejski.
Moussa Maazou was the man the grabbed the winning goal with a deft header from a Pavol Vavrik corner kick, 3 minutes before half time. Maazou has been on top form for Reading since his 2.4M switch from CSKA Moscow. This his 8th goal of the league campaign so far.
After the break Arsenal tried to get back into the game but a man of the match performance from new Reading captain Alex Pearce was enough to secure the 3 points The Royals deserved.
Reading now rise to 11th in the table but face a tricky fortnight with a trip to old Trafford followed by the visit of Maik Taylor’s Liverpool side.
Reading: Cerny, Boakye, Pearce, Van Damme (Mills 82), Wallace, Besnard (Andrews 72), Karacan, Vavrik (Cohen 67), Templeton, Swanson, Maazou
Goal: Maazou (42)
Chelsea 3-0 Reading
Posted: August 5, 2011 Filed under: Nov 2012 Leave a comment
Ashley Cole completes the scoring.
Nov 2012: Chelsea brushed aside a helpless Reading infront of a packed house at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea looked a class above from the start but the Reading defence managed to hold out the superstars until first half stoppage time when Lucas Barrios scored from the edge of the box.
Any chance of a comeback was put to bed two minutes into the second half when Zdravko Kusmanovic put Chelsea two up. Left back Ashley Cole completed the scoring just after the hour.
Reading boss Allly Clark will be disappointed his team failed to make any real threat on the Chelsea defence.
Reading: Cerny, Boakye, Pearce, Van Damme, Wallace, Besnard (Langil 69), Karacan, Vavrik (Mills 82), Templeton, Swanson, Maazou (Goodwillie 82)
Mills Vows To Win Back Place
Posted: August 5, 2011 Filed under: Nov 2012 Leave a comment
Mills has been dropped in recent games for Jelle Van Damme
Nov 2012: Reading captain Matt Mills has vowed to win back his starting slot after being dropped by boss Ally Clark in favour of Jelle Van Damme.
Mills enjoyed a good start to the season before a decline in form saw Clark drop the club captain in recent games. Alex Pearce has acted as stand in captain.
Mills said “Obviously the gaffer just wants to let me know that even as captain, I can’t afford to go through a run of bad games and always need to perform to my best. I was disappointed when he told me Jelle would be taking my place but I just need to use that as motivation to get myself back in the team.”
Reading 4-0 West Brom
Posted: August 5, 2011 Filed under: Nov 2012 Leave a comment
Karacan celebrates putting his team 2-0 up.
Nov 2012: Reading demolished West Brom in front of a capacity crowd at the Madjeski Stadium.
West Brom never looked up for the challenge and Reading finally seemed to find that extra gear boss Ally Clark has been pushing for.
Alex Pearce opened the scoring after 20 minutes with a header from a Danny Swanson corner. Hot Prospect Jem Karacan put Reading 2-0 up on the half hour with a cheeky chip over Baggies keeper Scott Carson. Just before the half time whistle Moussa Maazou grabbed his 6th goal of the season for Reading.
Maazou completed the rout 3 minutes after Half Time with a tap in from 6 yards.
Reading: Cerny, Boakye, Pearce, Van Damme, Wallace, Besnard, Karacan, Templeton, Vavrik (Langil 60), Swanson (Goodwillie 60), Maazou
Goal(s): Pearce (19), Karacan (29), Maazou (41,48)
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