Reading v Sheffield United Official Prediction Thread

[Snowball]

Rules as per the previous (league) game PLUS NEW EXTRAS

Point for correctly predicting first team to score. You cannot use this
as insurance. For example Reading to win 2-0 but United to score first,


Bonus point for standard format exactly as the example below:

Reading 1-1 Sheffield United HT
Reading 3-2 Sheffield United FT

Sheffield to score first <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

Sheffield Utd 17
Martin 31 First Reading Goal Scorer
Kelly 52
Sheffield Utd 75
Bodvarrson 84

Bonus points awarded for games of 3 or more goals where the goal sequence
is given correctly. So, in the above example United to open the scoring, RDG
to equalise, then go ahead - Utd get back to 2-2, then we win it. You predict that
spot on and get 1+1+1 extra points.

Anyone getting first Reading goal-scorer points, gets a 5 point bonus
if they are wishing one minute either way


All older rules apply





I ask for this because it saves time transcribing

Points awarded for HT Correct Result (1), HT Correct Score (3) (except for 0-0 which scores 1)

Further explanation. (at HT) You get 0 points for wrong, 1 point for correct result,
3 points for a correct score other than 0-0 which only scores 1 point
At HT or FT if you get the correct score you DON'T get 4 points for correct score (3) and result (1)


Points awarded for FT Correct Result (1), FT Correct Score (3) (including 0-0)

FT - You get 0 points for wrong, 1 point for correct result,
3 points for a correct score including 0-0

3 Points added for first Reading Goal-Scorer if the score or result is also correct

( PLEASE NOTE: If you predict a first-half RFC scorer then your first half score/result decides your FGS bonus) even if things change radically second half


Example: You predict Kelly 25 and 1-0 HT, 2-1 FT. Kelly scores first half and Reading are 1-0 up at HT = you earn 3+3 points. Second half we fall apart and lose 1-4, your HT score/scorer marks are still good.

The rules do not prevent you posting impossible predictions like RFC 1-0 HT, 0-3 FT

OWN GOALS

Last game we had an OG in Reading's favour (ie by a Cardiff player)

Such OG's DO COUNT as First RFC Scorer, as per most sane bookies


Remember -3 points is awarded for the worst prediction


In the event of me failing to post a separate prediction, I'll use this example

[Snowball]

x x 2 0 Royal Jimmy ============= Martin 16, Kelly 80
1 0 2 0 Hound ============= Bod, Martin
1 0 2 0 The Royal Box ============= Edwards, Barrow
1 1 2 1 Basildon ============= Aluko 15, Martin 67
1 1 3 2 Snowball ============= SU 17, Martin 31, Kelly 52, SU 75, Bod 84
x x 3 3 BROBOT =============
1 0 1 2 Old Man Andrews ============= Moore 24
0 1 0 2 Jackson Corner =============

[Hitchytwo]

First half: 0-6 all own goals from Chris Martin.

Second half: Stam brings on bodvarsson.
7-6 bodvarsson scores all 7.

[Snowball]

I've transferred the predictions from the other thread.

Would appreciate people not starting "similarly-titled"
prediction threads full of doom-humour that I then have
to wade through to mine predictions.

Royal Jimmy
Hound
The Royal Box
Basildon
Snowball
BROBOT
Old Man Andrews
Jackson Corner

may want to firm up or change their predictions

[Snowball]

First half: 0-6 all own goals from Chris Martin.

Second half: Stam brings on bodvarsson.
7-6 bodvarsson scores all 7.

My God that's funny.

[Snowball]

Ref the latest "prediction"

As we award -3 for the most way-off prediction I will have to
use my judgement as to whether a prediction is "real" or not

It is tougher, clearly for predictions of say 4-0, 5-0, which MIGHT
be genuine and not a post saying "Look at me! Me!"

If I get one wrong, blame the clowns, not me.

[John Madejski's Wallet]

It gon' be cold

[Snowball]

x x 2 0 Royal Jimmy ============= Martin 16, Kelly 80
1 0 2 0 Hound ============= Bod, Martin
1 0 2 0 The Royal Box ============= Edwards, Barrow
1 1 2 1 Basildon ============= Aluko 15, Martin 67
0 0 2 1 genome ============= Barrow, Martin
1 1 3 2 Snowball ============= SU 17, Martin 31, Kelly 52, SU 75, Bod 84
x x 3 3 BROBOT =============
1 0 1 2 Old Man Andrews ============= Moore 24
0 1 0 2 Jackson Corner =============

[Snowball]

It gon' be cold

Nope, It's gonna be fricking freezing!

[Ascotexgunner]

I predict it will be off....The snow here in Ascot is horrendous.
Biut if it does go ahead Im going

1-0 HT Barrow 5"
1-1 FT

[Snowball]

x x 2 0 Royal Jimmy ============= Martin 16, Kelly 80
1 0 2 0 Hound ============= Bod, Martin
1 0 2 0 The Royal Box ============= Edwards, Barrow

1 1 3 1 tee peg ============= Martin 2, Moore

1 1 2 1 Basildon ============= Aluko 15, Martin 67
0 0 2 1 genome ============= Barrow, Martin

1 1 3 2 Snowball ============= SU 17, Martin 31, Kelly 52, SU 75, Bod 84

=================================================================================

x x 3 3 BROBOT =============

1 0 1 1 AscotexGunner ============= Barrow 5

==================================================================================

1 0 1 2 Old Man Andrews ============= Moore 24

0 1 0 2 Jackson Corner =============

[RoyalSwine90]

Reading 0-0 Sheffield United HT
Reading 1-0 Sheffield United FT

Bod 76

[The Royal Forester]

Reading 1-0 Sheff. U HT
Reading 2--1 Sheff. U FT
Martins 28
Bodvarsson 82
Oppo. 84

Reading to score first

[linkenholtroyal]

Reading 2-1 Sheffield United

HT0-0
FT2-1

Martin and Kelly

[BKnumber6]

Reading 1 - 0 Sheff Utd Barrow 23 mins
Reading 1 - 1 Sheff Utd 28 mins
Reading 1 - 2 Sheff Utd 39 mins
HT 1-2
Reading 2 - 2 Sheff Utd Bod 87 mins
Reading 3 - 2 Sheff Utd Moore 90+2 mins

I live in eternal hope

[John Smith]

Reading 0-1 Sheffield United HT
Reading 1-1 Sheffield United FT

Donaldson 34
Swift 78

[Gunny Fishcake]

This thread as I've said all along is the most enjoyable part of the season , proven by rival threads spring up , stay official !

0-0 HT Several hundred fans treated for frostbite and hypothermia.

1-1 FT , Bod 65 min, who's from Iceland so will be comfortable in tonight's arctic conditions

We go 1-0 up, , late equaliser for the Blades.

Don't forget your thermal underwear if braving the beast from the east tonight, wish we had a striker with a name like that.

[JamieY26]

First half: 0-6 all own goals from Chris Martin.

Second half: Stam brings on bodvarsson.
7-6 bodvarsson scores all 7.

Beat me to it!....

[John Smith]

Wonder if they'll run out of hot drinks again like the Stevenage replay...if they do then Stam out

[Tilehurstsouthbank]

Reading 2-1 Sheff Utd

HT: 1-0

Scorers:
Reading:
Mo-17, Martin-58
Sheff Utd:
Sharp-79