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2018/19 Analysis & Opinion

What’s Going On With David Meyler?

The Irishman hasn’t played since the start of September.

Scott Marshall Deserves A Chance In The Dugout

The interim manager should be a candidate for the manager’s job.

The Purge Continues As Gianluca Nani Departs

Farewell, we hardly knew thee.

In (Limited) Defence Of Paul Clement

The manager’s eight-month spell came to an abrupt end on Thursday morning.

Sir John Madejski: Ron Gourlay Didn’t Understand Reading

The former owner’s take on what went wrong for the former CEO.

Reading’s Owners Address The Fans (Finally)

Xiu Li Dai released a statement to the supporters through the club.

Is The Sun Setting On Reading FC’s Premier League Dream?

A look across what is driving Reading towards, or away from, the promised land.

OPINION: Senior Experience Is Great, But Does It Have To Be In Non-League?

Are Reading being ambitious enough with the loan clubs they choose?

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: The Perfect Football Club Owner

Reading were lucky to have an owner with the same integrity of the late Leicester City man.

Another Season, Another Job Advert

Urzz1871 looks at how he thinks recruitment of a replacement should be handled.

Relegation: The Doomsday Scenario

A warning for anyone thinking relegation could be a blessing in disguise.

What Should Reading Do With Their Out Of Contract Players?

Which of these squad members have a long-term future in Berkshire?

Reading’s Team Is Crying Out For Backbone And Leadership

Years of instability have left Reading’s team short of an experienced backbone.

Further Reading: Have The Royals Found Their Best Midfield?

A new-look midfield paid dividends for Reading in a 3-0 win over Hul.

Are Reading Conceding Goals At The Worst Possible Times?

The Royals have been picking the ball out of their net a fair amount recently, and a worrying trend is emerging.

We Need To Talk About Ron Gourlay

Reading’s Chief Executive is an increasingly unpopular man among the fans.

Are Reading Giving Their Academy Players A Fair Chance?

An in-depth examination on where Reading’s youth development is at the moment.

OPINION: Paul Clement Not To Blame For Reading’s Poor Form

The Royals are in a complete mess both on and off the pitch, but I don’t believe Paul Clement is the problem.

Player Of The Month In Focus: Andy Yiadom

A closer look at what won Andy Yiadom his first ever TTE honour for Reading FC.

Losing Interest In The Club I Love

It’s a pretty depressing time to be a Reading fan.

The Winners And Losers From Reading’s Summer Transfers

Who did well and who did badly out of the Royals’ low-spending summer.

Further Reading: Is The Left Back Spot Tyler Blackett’s To Lose?

After a rocky 2017/18, Blackett has been an ever-present so far this season.

How Reading Could Ring The Changes At Ewood Park

Whose spot in the first team is most at risk on Wednesday night?

Further Reading: Sterile Royals Run Out Of Ideas

A look at Reading’s tactical shortcomings against Bolton Wanderers.

The Fringe Players In Line For An Appearance Against Birmingham City

Pelle Clement is one of a number of squad options looking to take their chance on Tuesday.

Further Reading: In Search Of The Enigmatic Sone Aluko

What’s going wrong for Aluko, and how do Reading change it?

Roundtable: Previewing The 2018/19 Championship Season

Ok then... what’s actually going to happen this season?

Should Reading Be Forced To Cash In On Liam Moore?

Sean Richardson reacts to a potentially big outgoing from Reading.

Have Reading Done Enough Transfer Business This Summer?

It’s all gone a little quiet on the transfer front.

What Have We Learned From Pre-Season So Far?

A closer look at the lessons from a winless pre-season.

Do We Need Another Young Centre Back?

Is the signing of Darren Sidoel fair on the club’s current academy options?

Why I’m Optimistic About Next Season

And you should be too.