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TICKETS - Reading Reading FC Official Site Reading vs Everton - Saturday 17th November 2012, 3pm All tickets have now sold out for this fixture - but to be put on a waiting list, call 0118 968 1006. TICKETS - Everton Notice from Everton FC Official Site says: "This fixture is sold out"

Full respect from Reading's captain: Sky Sports Reading skipper remains upbeat http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11673/8247601 Reading skipper Jobi McAnuff believes confidence in the camp remains high despite their poor start to the season. Brian McDermott's side are 18th in the Premier League going into this weekend's game with Everton but McAnuff insists they are focused on climbing the table. "We're here now and we can only affect what we can do. We can't be too worried about anything that's said in the press," he told the club's official website. "If you start to do that then you lose focus about what we're trying to do. I'm a big believer in focusing on what you've got to do today. It's a great club to be at - it's important not to lose sight of that. We've got a great set of lads and a great set of staff and we all enjoy coming into work every day." McAnuff admits they have a tough task against Everton at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday and drew parallels between the two clubs. "I guess that you can draw similarities from over the years. They've never been a club that's gone out and spent money on six or seven players. They bring value to the club and so do we," he added. "David Moyes has done a great job there and he keeps producing the good as they are still performing well. There's a great continuity to the club, and the few players that are added in the summer seem to integrate in well. They've had a fantastic start to this season and they're playing some great stuff. On their current form, they're a side challenging to break into the top four."

There's only one Reading, tra-la-la, independence for the Thames Valley (not as mad as it seems, I hate London domination!!) ...

Thanks for the suggestion, but the last thing I want to do is step on anyone's toes. Most forum sites are pretty friendly to be honest, but occasionally one has to really watch what you write, two or three have got very tetchy! But if anyone pops over to RR, not only is the match thread growing with posts now, but there's also a couple of Everton fan-based topics in the 'Rivals but Friends' section, and that's open to all to write (without even signing up I mean) ...

cheers Bailey, will relate this onto RR; we always credit your names and forum for any snippet ...

Meant Everton and Tranmere, really! Sorry, promise to behave better from now on ... !!

ha-ha, no worries, and although I'm mostly in the classical scene (pays my wages) I like pretty much everything including rock 'n roll, celtic, techno and trance stuff too ... you name it!

Many thanks, much appreciated. I think with us it's fairly easy. No obvious bitter rivals, the traditional historical ones - Aldershot, Oxford & Swindon - we haven't seen for over a decade now, yet 'cos quite a few of us well remember the 3rd division, and even 4th division, days we're not an arrogant lot by nature. It's a privilege to be rubbing shoulders with teams like yours - we had two years under Coppell a few years back; let's hope this is not a one season wonder! By the way, my grandad was born very close to your ground, so suppose I have a natural liking to (both!) Liverpool clubs

A warm hello to all Toffees fans from Reading's Royals Rendezvous … look, just to let you know we’ve prepared a very detailed match presentation on the Reading v Everton game from our Reading forum, and the fullest respect shown to Everton from our friendly site with full information produced equally for both sets of fans – but in all honesty far, FAR more on your team. It's here: http://royalsrendezv...topic/9760599/1 And a fine mention is given of your forum as the unofficial site suggestion … trust me, our members love to hear what other fans have to say, there are no ‘Wums’ on RR. We even have a separate thread dedicated to your views. I know some people don’t particularly like other fans producing a shopping list of questions to answer, and I perfectly understand that, so I leave any comments freely and totally with you. But if you like, these simple following points might be used as a very basic guide in case you’d like to write to something slightly longer, but don’t feel at all pushed to go along this road if it doesn’t suit you: A] What are currently the strongest areas of YOUR squad, and who should Reading individually look out for / fear most? B] Any young stars coming through the academy that we should keep an eye on, now or in the future? C] Well, it’s a most impressive start to your season. Realistically, where do you hope Everton might finish if all goes more-or-less well? D] How strong do you see the general level of the premier this season, and any general opinions of Reading FC and our current football - either for or against (you can be honest!). Any words of advice for the ‘newbies’ in the premier scene?! Here's to a good game, all comments welcome! Any snippet copied will be fully credited (and thanked) with your user name and your forum! ... daib0 (David) (moderators/admin – please don’t hesitate to move this topic if I have placed it in an incorrect section, in which case … sorry!)

I'm obviously somewhat biased as a moderator, but Reading's 'Royals Rendezvous' has made its reputation by being a real friendly forum - formed in late 2010, the initial core group of 50 were BBC 606ers (without the 'wums'!) and are now nearly ten times that. The home page is http://www.royalsrendezvous.co.uk But look out especially for the section "Rivals, but Friends" - it's dedicated to fans of ALL clubs, and such is our willingness to chat/banter even non-signed up visitors can post there, or even start topics (as many have done). We've got a big management team of over a dozen, each with varying specialities, so away fans are very well cared for (well, only not for those on obvious deliberate wind-ups, but that doesn't really happen TBH). Cheers guys, daib0 (David)

Well, it's basically an American thing, isn't it? And they really go over the top!

Simples ... Halloween 2012 What are you up to?

Just found this which is even better, an exact price list for EACH premier club on every aspect. Not many people seem to have seen it yet, got a bit covered up! - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19842397

A most interesting survey has appeared on BBC Sport today – these are some of the key elements. Comments, please in the thread! The average cost of the cheapest adult ticket in the top four divisions of English football has risen by 11.7% - more than five times the rate of inflation. The BBC Sport Price of Football survey found that the average price of the most affordable ticket in league football has gone from £19.01 to £21.24 in the past 12 months. The survey looked at 166 clubs in 10 divisions across British football, including the Blue Square Bet Premier and Women's Super League. The figures show: Only two out of 92 English league clubs offer a day out for less than £20 this season. Last year it was 12. In Scotland, 21 of the 42 teams across four divisions offer a day out for less than £20. The most expensive adult matchday ticket is Arsenal at £126 and the cheapest £6 at Montrose. Arsenal also have the most expensive season ticket at £1,955, while Montrose's was the lowest at £90. In the Women's Super League, matchday adult tickets range from £4-£6, with season ticket prices between £22-£40. The most expensive tea in British football can be found in Manchester, where both City and United charge £2.50. The cheapest costs 50p at Alloa and Brechin in Scottish Division Two. Kidderminster, in the Blue Square Bet Premier, charge the most for a pie at £4, while the cheapest is in Scotland, where Alloa, Albion and Forfar charge just £1. Leeds United sell the most expensive programme in Britain at £4, while Inverness CT's is the cheapest at 50p. Arsenal's cheapest day out (£34.30) comes in exactly £100 cheaper but it is Newcastle who offer the Premier League's best value day out, with a ticket, programme, pie and cup of tea coming in at £23. Arsenal once again come out on top with their cheapest season ticket (£985) costing more than all but three of their Premier League rivals' most expensive equivalent. Wigan offer the Premier League's cheapest season ticket (£255) with Manchester City (£275) close behind. Scottish third division side Montrose offer the cheapest season ticket at £90. Kidderminster Harriers, of the Blue Square Bet Premier, sell the most expensive pie in British football at £4, although the club says the product is a large, homemade cottage pie. Full report: http://www.bbc.co.uk...otball/19984968

Cheers, I've already been warned a number of times, and never even tried to go on there, you know when it's not worth the while to make the effort! Still, give the Cockney Boys Chat forum credit where it's due, anyone going on there giving respect does get it back ...

I think it’s true to say that it’s often difficult to have chat & banter with West Ham fans – on most of their forums anyway, so it was a breath of fresh air to encounter (as a Reading fan) the “Cockney Boys Chat” forum - a Hammers site that LIKES to chat with opposing fans! And a great sense of humour they've got too! Now they've just decided to make a campaign to have 'Sir' Bobby Moore granted a posthumous knighthood, and are calling for support. The least we can do is to add a few names - dead easy process too, will take you barely 15 seconds. If you feel able to sign - and why not? - please mention it in the thread below, for it'd be very useful for me reporting back to the Cockney Boys ... daib0 Here's their presentation: Sir Bobby Moore We call him 'Sir' Bobby on the Cockney Boys Chat Forum, we've always believed that he should have been knighted. A gentleman on and off the football pitch, until recently the highest capped England captain and the man that lead our country to glory in 1966. After reading this it seems we are not alone England news Campbell: Moore deserves knighthood September 5, 2012 EmailPrint By Harry Harris, Football Correspondent Bobby Moore is deserving of a posthumous knighthood, according to Bobby Campbell. Even though a statue of the World Cup-winning captain has pride of place at the new Wembley stadium, Campbell believes Moore hasn't received the recognition he is due. "To be Bobby Moore's manager and mentor for the time that I managed at Fulham, when he was a player there, I can safely say that he was the best professional I ever managed. If you told him there was a game in Outer Mongolia on Christmas Eve, kick off two o'clock, he would be there at one o'clock boots in hand. He was never late. "Everything he ever did was immaculate, whether that was in training or in a match - it didn't matter to him. That's the way he was both on and off the field." Moore, who died of cancer in 1993, was well known for his polite nature, even when he was alleged to have stolen items from a jeweller's in Bogota, Colombia, prior to the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. The defender was detained by police for four days, and was eventually cleared of any wrong doing. "His manner and his character were top class and he represented West Ham and England as the ultimate pro. He even wiped his hand before shaking the Queen's hand before he received the World Cup trophy and he dealt with the so called 'stealing of the watch' with such dignity. "As for reaching 100 caps, that in itself is such a wonderful milestone and anyone who makes it to 100 caps deserves to have done so, and that includes David Beckham, another great player. Let's face it David Beckham hasn't done football any harm at all." Please sign , Bobby deserves it http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sir-bobby-moore

dead true, just put up for a bit of 'food for thought' - we'll probably never know for real until the yearly accounts come in ...

All this of spending big or not this summer’s transfer window – there are worries and complaints on most premier forums to be honest. It depends what sort of figures one uses. If you take and add up EXPENDITURE for new players and simply DEDUCT money when you sell your players off I think that’s the most reliable way of doing it, as all clubs ALSO release players. Therefore, on the table below the highest spenders (after balancing incoming & outgoing) appear first, those who sell more than buy will be near the bottom then … How does it come out? Well, very surprising!!: Chelsea FC -90.948.000 £ Manchester United -47.163.600 £ Manchester City -35.112.000 £ Southampton FC -33.176.000 £ Liverpool FC -28.292.000 £ Aston Villa -19.562.400 £ Queens Park Rangers -16.794.800 £ West Ham United -15.967.600 £ Stoke City -14.291.200 £ Sunderland AFC -13.728.000 £ Norwich City -9.213.600 £ Reading FC -5.192.000 £ Newcastle United -3.489.200 £ West Bromwich Albion -2.200.000 £ Everton FC +748.000 £ Tottenham Hotspur +1.742.400 £ Wigan Athletic +2.257.200 £ Swansea City +5.693.600 £ Arsenal FC +11.484.000 £ Fulham FC +17.318.400 £ Thoughts, both on Everton and the others ? …

The humour surely is that 'blind faith' !!

Just tongue-in-cheek, but funny (occasional bad language)! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6ozX2e76-4

If you still look in mate, have a read here:! http://www.berkshirehistory.com/maps/towns/berktn07.html

I've seen a lovely post on the West Ham 'Cockney Boys' forum: " I was under the mistaken impression that it involved a dartboard and a blindfolded typist at FIFA headquarters. Or possibly fat brown envelopes?" ! !

yep, I feel confident you'll like Hungerford, it really is a nice place! Reading once was known as the 3B's - bulbs (Suttons Seeds), beer (Courage, Simmonds and 30 other local breweries at one point) and biscuits ... Huntley and Palmers was based in the town and had a close association with the club. This is a better explanation than I could give you: http://en.wikipedia....ntley_&_Palmers The factories stopped in the mid-70s or so, and it was felt that the name was no longer appropiate - well, we did have the mickey taken out of us before then too! By a common consensus the 'Royals' were chosen, being the county town of the Royal County of Berkshire, but I for one was never enthusiastic about it being very lukewarm of the whole idea of the British monarchy! Talking of geography, and I hope will endear me a bit more to all of you - my grandfather was born in West Derby Road of your fine city!!!

yep, one of our members thinks Tadley is a good bet, but I'm trying to pin him for a name. Hungerford is a lovely small town though, much prettier than Berkshire to the east of Reading (in my opinion!)

yep, I'm basically agreed with both of you. There's little depth to these reports - just look at final tables last two or three years and think according to that it should finish x, y, z. But things don't always play out like that, and though some might be disappointed - for example, I accept that Reading are many people's first thought about relegation probabilities - I'd prefer some couragous articles coming out ...