MATCHWATCH : Burnley (a)

[Sutekh]

Going to be a similar set up to Swansea. Burnley are about possession so Reading will probably look to a team that sits deep and looks for counter attacking breakaways. The Swansea line up was; Lumley, Yiadom, McIntyre, Holmes, Mbengue, Loum, Fornah, Hendrick, Hoilett, Ince, Meite so would presume it’s going to be the same again. If there are any changes then most likely would be Rahman for Mbengue. Hoping Azeez makes the bench and is fit enough for the last 25 mins or so.

[tidus_mi2]

We actually have been a bit of a bogey side for Burnley, 6-2-2 in the last 10, hopefully we can get another win tomorrow.

[CountryRoyal]

A repeat of Jem’s late injury time winner would be most welcome.

[Stranded]

We actually have been a bit of a bogey side for Burnley, 6-2-2 in the last 10, hopefully we can get another win tomorrow.

We have but I would say they are arguably at the strongest they have been when we have been in the same division, whereas we are, whilst not at our weakest, only really beginning to claw back from that position.

A draw would be a great result - they have drawn 50% of their home games this season but remain undefeated there.

[Mid Sussex Royal]

A repeat of Jem’s late injury time winner would be most welcome.

Last time was good too, when things looked good under Clarke

[CountryRoyal]

We actually have been a bit of a bogey side for Burnley, 6-2-2 in the last 10, hopefully we can get another win tomorrow.

We have but I would say they are arguably at the strongest they have been when we have been in the same division, whereas we are, whilst not at our weakest, only really beginning to claw back from that position.

A draw would be a great result - they have drawn 50% of their home games this season but remain undefeated there.

I just hope we don’t show up to sit and defend the whole game because we will lose. If we play as well as we can no reason to think we can’t get a result.

[Sutekh]

Yiadom back and Ejaria starts, as expected Meite leads the line all other strikers on bench

[Snowflake Royal]

Yiadom back and Ejaria starts, as expected Meite leads the line all other strikers on bench

Not very impressed with Rahman or Mbengue, though apparently he was excellent last game.

Given we're likely to be penned back a lot it makes sense to have the, arguably, more defensive minded Rahman in. But there's not a lot of outlet there. Ejaria presumably in to help with the balance of possession.

Be interesting to see if Yiadom lines up at RWB or RCB.

[Ascotexgunner]

Yiadom back and Ejaria starts, as expected Meite leads the line all other strikers on bench

Was hoping Long would start to try and stop us dropping too deep. Just hope it's not a gonna be a difficult afternoon.

[Mid Sussex Royal]

Looking at that bench that's as strong as it's been all season with Hutch back next week.

Should at least be able to play players who are fresh, particularly offensively, in the following games where picking up points may be easier than today.

[Hound]

Happy enough with the side. Long for Mbengue with yiadom dropping back maybe but otherwise looks about right

Options on the bench. Obvs ince actually has to use them

[Royal Ginger]

Do we really need 3 strikers on the bench?

[Mid Sussex Royal]

This would be equivalent to Fulham last year if we won, Ovie is playing....

[paultheroyal]

Any links for today?

[Snowflake Royal]

So Yiadom RCB. Thought Mbengue was proper dodge at RWB... eep.

[paultheroyal]

Decent back three and 2 solid full backs. Good setup.

[Snowflake Royal]

This is promising. Higher energy start, higher up the pitch. Nicking the ball...

Should have got that cross in earlier. By the time it went in everyone had stopped moving and the defence was set. Early ball!


Oof Mbengue beaten easily. Lumley gets in no mansland and Rahman(?) Out jumped but wide.

[Pepe the Horseman]

Should've scored but Yiadom got in Loum's way. Then Roberts should have done better at the other end. We've started pretty well though.

[Royal_jimmy]

We've done ok so far. Neither team has really looked like scoring so far.

Could be a 0-0

[Snowflake Royal]

Zauory looks to have Mbengue on toast. Starting to dominate.


Brilliant challenge from Yiadom to rescue Mbengue there.

No outlet now. Deep and shit hoofs.

Was a very good first 20 though