Options on the bench is key; for the past 2 years we haven't had enough. Now whoever we pick, we should do. Just need another CF option. I think Cole would be a great addition being honest.

Still think he was on course for 10 - 15 league goals before his injury last time which would be a great return for an 18 year old. Then one loan that didn't work out at Blackpool and he's been set back almost 2 years.

Permanent maybe, there's potential there. Loan is a hard no - we already have one young promising loanee and need an experienced option.

Let's wait and see what TDD brings. I'm sure a few of them will be out to the NL or L2 by the end of it.

hughsies no.1 Doyle on the flank and drop Kelvin or you drop Savage.

I'd probably go with this, but all reports clearly say Doyle is best through the middle.

At some point an injury will make the decision easier, though if Wing is injured it has to be Fraser I think.

What’s first choice now I wonder - maybe JP Abrefa Burns O Connor Jacob Wing Savage Doyle Lane O Mahony Kelvin Stevens, Elliott, Stickland, Kyerewaa, Fraser, new CF?, Ritchie? In reserve: Ryan, Camara, Dorsett, Rushesha, Osho, Ahmed, Yiadom, Borgnis, Sackey, Tuma… It’s pretty strong. Just don’t pla...

Sounds like BHA rate him highly and play hard ball if their loanees dont get gane time.... Interesting dynamics for a young manager to navigate Sounds like he'll be given a good chance and we expect him to start. And if he fails to perform and loses his place, isn't that also a valuable experience ...

Injured yet?

Can Doyle play out wide, or is he best through the middle?

It's surely a matter of time until Lane has bedded in enough to replace Camara. Think Devante Cole would be a huge signing too based upon today. More physicality, hold up play and experience up front

I do want to see us beat Lincoln. They are annoying me. Hopefully we're in a better rhythm when they visit and can dish out a spanking.

Tbh. Whilst the result is disappointing. I'm very positive about the performance. No worries about relegation based on this, and quite positive about the chance of top 10. It's a tough place to visit and much better than last season's performance here. But cutting edge and chance creation a concern.

2 soft goals, lots of possession but no chances created. Tidy play between the boxes counts for eff all.

LightwaterRoyal Surprised to see Elliot coming off. He's been our biggest threat.

He's spent his entire youth career and career with Reading fighting injuries. Manage his minutes.

I'm in the "give O'Mahony a chance" club but he has been non existent today.

Snowflake Royal Abrefa has been absolutely outstanding.

Faultless defensively but some wayward crosses going forward. But definitely his shirt to keep if he performs at this level.

clauski That's the first big decision against us this season - def two handed push. And was that the second? Couldn't really see on the offside

Would have been soft

We can't get past the press, and when we go long they're eating it up for breakfast.

Sadly Tim isn’t on RoyalTV, presume it’s the new club web team. I know many of you will be upset by this news :D Not happy and senior isn’t having it either. Anyone know why they ditched Beeb Berks? Dellor did majorly p1ss off RC around the time of the first bid. I believe in the winter he said the...

Mystery niggles curse hitting early this season. No O'Connor.