The Tilehurst End - Reading FC P-P Fulham FC: Full CoverageReading FC blog run by fans, for fans.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52568/tte_fav.png2016-12-31T12:16:14+00:00http://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/rss/stream/138875712016-12-31T12:16:14+00:002016-12-31T12:16:14+00:00Stam: "We'd Already Done The Team Talk"
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<p>The Reading FC manager gives his view on referee James Linington calling off last night's game.</p> <p>A disappointing end to the 2016 season for Reading and Fulham last night after the game was abandoned at half time due to the fog.</p>
<p>I'm sure we have all read different sides of the story from both sets of fans, but Jaap Stam told the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.readingfc.co.uk">official club website,</a> "We wanted to play on, but in some way I can understand the decision.</p>
<p>"The linesman overruled the referee because they couldn't see the other side of the pitch. The referee said that on the pitch they could see everything, but on the sidelines it was difficult for his assistants.</p>
<p>"They didn't want to take the risk of making the wrong decision if there had been an offside of a tackle on the other side of the pitch that they couldn't see properly.</p>
<p>"So they called us in at half time. We'd already done the team talk and then the referee called us in and told us what they were going to do.</p>
<p>"We spoke about it, but they said they couldn't see the other side of the pitch and that's why they didn't want to take that risk - so they made a decision to cancel the game.</p>
<p>"We can't do anything about that, we can say we want to play... but if he makes that decision then it's been made. And we have to play again."</p>
<p>The Royals had played quite well and had a few chances which made Stam feel even more frustrated of the game being called off, he added: "We started well, we were playing a bit differently to how we normally play, but we started aggressively and we created a couple of very good chances.</p>
<p>"But we go home disappointed, because you want to have a result today rather than play again in the next couple of weeks or whenever - because it's a busy schedule already!</p>
<p>"And I can understand the fans going home disappointed too, because they wanted to see us play as well.</p>
<p>"But the officials needed to make a decision before they went out for the second half, and there was always a chance that it would get worse as the evening went on and then they would need to cancel it then. So, we play again."</p>
<p>Next up for the Royals is Bristol City on Monday, but for the time being, may I wish all Royals a very Happy New Year and here's to a very successful and exciting 2017 for us all. URZ!</p>
https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2016/12/31/14133746/jaap-stam-reading-fc-fulham-fc-efl-championship-match-abondonedsophierfc102016-12-31T09:00:02+00:002016-12-31T09:00:02+00:00Reading A-A Fulham: Player Ratings
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<p>To be honest I've guessed most of these...</p> <h2 id="wHllQ6">Ali Al-Habsi: 6</h2>
<p id="iGEvTe">On his birthday, Al-Habsi tried to win the award for the game's strangest decision by coming a long way out of his box only to hoof the ball into the East Stand. Unfortunately for him, that accolade went to referee James Linington for calling the game off as the fog had begun to clear. On a fashion note, it was strange to see Al-Habsi wearing blue. You'd have thought pink or yellow might have been better in fog. </p>
<h2 id="IuFx5Q">Chris Gunter: N/A</h2>
<p id="LMBGHk">Couldn't see him because of the fog. Sorry. </p>
<h2 id="MKPVn7">Tyler Blackett: 5 </h2>
<p id="1Du9PZ">Unfortunately for Blackett, he was one of the few players that I could see from the North East corner. Gave the ball away far too cheaply, often 'hitting and hoping'. Although in the fog that's probably what most players were doing. </p>
<h2 id="oqytZT">Liam Moore: 10 </h2>
<p id="9b118r">Didn't see much of Moore who is quickly becoming everyone's favourite Reading player, but he gets full marks for summing up every fans' frustrations in this tweet. Albeit without the expletives. </p>
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<h2 id="pigHmh">Joey van den Berg: N/A</h2>
<p id="io7YyQ">See Chris Gunter. </p>
<h2 id="N9IBQ3">George Evans: N/A</h2>
<p id="lgTfYw">See Joey van den Berg and Chris Gunter. </p>
<h2 id="RxyOSh">Liam Kelly: 9 </h2>
<p id="yuM6yq">His team-mates are unlikely to have spotted him due to the conditions, and I certainly couldn't see him. Although I presume he won everything in the air. Also gets a high rating for signing a new contract. </p>
<h2 id="YMyzRI">Danny Williams: N/A</h2>
<p id="QAmxE2">See Chris Gunter, Joey van den Berg and George Evans. Should have died his hair luminous yellow so he could be seen. Was booked. Apparently. </p>
<h2 id="NkaKOJ">Callum Harriott: 5</h2>
<p id="PDHF35">Again one of the few players that I could actually see. Really isn't suited to the wing-back role and let the likes of Fredericks and Ayite get to the byline far too often. Showed his attacking quality though with a superb run and powerful shot that forced a good save from Button. It did also result in him being substituted through injury though. </p>
<h2 id="C6pjG7">Garath McCleary: 5</h2>
<p id="7765nP">Really should have done better with his one on chance ten minutes in, but who knows how well he did after that. </p>
<h2 id="f9ptee">Yann Kermorgant: 6</h2>
<p id="4NpCBa">Actually seemed to cope quite well in the fog. Sent McCleary clean through with a great chipped through ball, and then had an attempt of his own saved by David Button. Yann Kermurk(y)ant they call him back in France. </p>
<p id="89Cn3l">I'll get my coat. And in this weather I'll need it. </p>
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<h2 id="tLMlYo">Paul McShane: 10</h2>
<p id="8D7kIp">Came on for the injured Callum Harriott but I couldn't see how well he played so I'll have to take the Irishman's word for it that he played out of his skin. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I made such an impact in that 30seconds that Fulham got the game called off. Clever.</p>— Paul McShane (@pmacca15) <a href="https://twitter.com/pmacca15/status/814952382605967360">30 December 2016</a>
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https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2016/12/31/14130604/reading-fc-p-p-fulham-player-ratings-efl-championship-madejski-stadium-abandoned-30-december-2016Olly_Allen2016-12-30T23:07:59+00:002016-12-30T23:07:59+00:00Reading FC A-A Fulham: Match Report
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<p>Here's a recap of the moments you may have mist in tonight's abandoned game. Not that we could see any better than you. </p> <p id="yYmil8">I'll keep this brief because a) There wasn't an awful lot of action in the 45 minutes this evening and b) Even if there was, I wouldn't have been able to see it anyway.</p>
<p id="kkRPOg">With Brighton vs Cardiff postponed earlier in the evening due to fog, there were concerns about the visibility at the Madejski Stadium going into the eight o'clock kick-off, but it was given the all clear by referee James Linington. However it soon became clear that it wasn't all clear. Clearly. </p>
<p id="1BOEFY">Sitting in the North East corner of the stadium, I could just about make out what was happening in the opening half an hour of the game. Fulham seemed to be in control of the match slightly more and were better at keeping the ball in the Championship's 'Total Football Derby' as I've spontaneously named it. </p>
<p id="24pfJ1">The Cottagers caused the hosts the most problems down the right hand side (mainly because I couldn't see the left hand side), with Ryan Fredericks and Floyd Ayite getting in behind Tyler Blackett and make-shift full-back Callum Harriott on multiple occasions only for their crosses to be poor on every occasion much to Reading's relief. </p>
<p id="IwUKDR">Yet it was Jaap Stam's side who probably had the two best chances of the half as first Garath McCleary was sent clean through by Yann Kermorgant but couldn't see his feet as he bared down on goal (I don't blame him) and his tame effort was saved by David Button. 10 minutes later and it was the winger who turned provider, as his cross found the head of Yann Kermorgant (probably by pure luck), but his effort was collected by Button. </p>
<p id="WvVGoK">From the 30 minute mark onwards, I have to admit that I really couldn't see what on earth was happening on the pitch, so we'll have to trust the official club twitter on this one. Apparently Fulham took a quick free-kick, Danny Williams got booked and the referee stopped play twice, but for all I know George Evans and Tom Cairney could have been playing headers and volleys in the centre circle.</p>
<p id="p5Qipq">It perhaps would have been a sensible decision to abandon the game during these fifteen minutes, and Linington did seemingly consider this option (twice) but chose to play on. The fog did begin to clea</p>
<h1 id="ow6nPi">MATCH REPORT ABANDONED</h1>
https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2016/12/30/14130118/reading-fc-p-p-fulham-fc-match-report-efl-championship-30-december-2016-abandoned-madejski-stadiumOlly_Allen2016-12-30T13:45:15+00:002016-12-30T13:45:15+00:00The Tilehurst End Prediction League: Matchday 24
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<p>Can Reading end 2016 with a win? It's time to guess the score of tonight's clash with Fulham in our Prediction League!</p> <p>Reading won on Boxing Day for the first time since 2011 as they defeated Norwich City 3-1 to make it eight wins in ten games. The result meant 22 of you won points for the Royals win, with <b>Joe_Evening</b> and <b>RiskAverse</b> picking up two points for getting the scoreline spot on. No one predicted Yann Kermorgant to score the game's first goal, which shows how much faith we have in the French striker!</p>
<p>Fulham, who beat Reading 5-0 earlier this month, visit the Madejski Stadium for the final game of 2016 tonight. <span><span><b>A</b></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><b><span>ll you have to do is g</span><span>uess the score of the game and say who you think will score the first goal in the comments below.</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span> </span></span></span><span>A correct score earns two points, a correct result earns one point as does a correct first goalscorer.</span></p>
<p>I think the score will be 2-2, with Floyd Ayite being the first goalscorer. <span>This series is of course done alongside </span><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SuppressorCentral">Reading FC Away Days</a></span><span>, and by watching their video which below, you can find out what James and Adam think will happen.</span></p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p><span>Hey-Zeus</span><br><span>Crowbar6753</span><br><span>Reading FC 2016/17 Championship Winners</span><br><span>Justfmsaves</span><br><span>Patrick Carter</span><br><span>James Wicks</span><br><span>Matt Smith</span><br><span>Kieron Brocks</span><br><span>Mr Walshyy</span><br><span>LewisGregsre</span><br><span>DanielHarrington</span><br><span>Bobby Hall</span><br><span>Joe Sawyer</span><br><span>Daniel Stone</span><br><span>Oliver Drew</span><br><span>Eager Does Gaming</span><br><span>FutHawkinz</span><br><span>Joey1872</span><br><span>dsaunders21</span><br><span>Candyadz</span><br><span>Caiger 24</span><br><span>DanielWChandler</span><br><span>@Deanocx</span><br><span>Nathan Sherman</span><br><span>Rakels <3</span><br><span>John David</span><br><span>The Mad Stad</span><br><span>Daniel Johns</span><br><span>Josh Mann</span><br><span>MEHR<br>Matthew Hutchison<br>M Marlow<br>LLL<br>Jamie Marker<br>Charlie's Sharing<br>Liam Hanahoe<br>Kieran Chapman<br>Ali Sutton<br>Owlish<br>Qasim Amin</span></p>
https://thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2016/12/30/14123666/prediction-league-matchday-24-reading-fc-vs-fulham-efl-championship-30-december-2016Olly_Allen2016-12-30T12:42:46+00:002016-12-30T12:42:46+00:00Fulham Key Battles: Williams With An Important Job
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<p>Reading host Fulham in their final match of 2016. The Royals will be looking to get revenge following the humiliating 5-0 defeat down at Craven Cottage. So where will the key battles be played out? </p> <h3>Liam Moore vs Chris Martin</h3>
<p>The 28 year old who made the surprise loan move from Derby on deadline day is <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="https://cottagersconfidential.sbnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link"><u><font color="#0066cc">Fulham's</font></u></a> main threat up front. Whilst at Derby, Martin scored 63 goals in 163 appearances, showing just how lethal he is when given the right service.</p>
<p>Martin may lack pace, but he makes up for it with technique, strength, fantastic heading ability and being so clinical in front of goal. This season Martin has hit the back of the net seven times in 22 appearances, with two of those coming in that awful afternoon down at Craven Cottage.</p>
<p>The best person to deal with this would be Liam Moore, the centre back who missed the game down in South West London should hopefully provide the solidarity in defence that was clearly lacking in the last meeting between the two sides.</p>
<p>Moore has delivered when it matters, the performances against Barnsley, Brighton in the EFL cup and Norwich spring to mind. He will have to be at that level on Friday night if he is stop a man who can punish any defence, if given the right service.</p>
<p>Here's Martin demonstrating what he is capable of in Fulham's 5-0 win over Reading at the start of December.</p>
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<h3>Danny Williams vs Stefan Johansen</h3>
<p>Johansen signed from Scottish Premiership champions Celtic in the summer and the 25 year old has made a fantastic impact since joining, going on to become one of the first players on manager Slavisa Jokanovic's team sheet.</p>
<p>So far this season the Norwegian has scored five goals and has five assists to his name, with one of those goals coming in the win against Reading at the start of the month.</p>
<p>Looking to keep Johansen quiet will be Danny Williams, the American recently returned from suspension against Norwich having been sent off against Friday night's opponents.</p>
<p>Known for his physical approach and the ability to drive the ball out of midfield, Williams will be the best person to stop Johansen from getting on the ball and dictating the play in his side's favour.</p>
<p>During Fulham's 2-0 win at Ipswich the Whites kept 61% possession and had an 80% successful pass completion. This is something that Reading cannot afford to let Fulham do, so it will be up to Williams to break the play up when they haven't got the ball.</p>
<p>Here's a video of Johansen showcasing his talent during his time at Celtic.</p>
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<h3>Garath McCleary vs Scott Malone</h3>
<p>Bought from Cardiff in the summer, the 25 year old has nailed himself down as the Whites first choice left back.</p>
<p>Like Chris Gunter for Reading, Malone loves to get forward and join the attacks in order to support Floyd Ayite down the left hand side, something that has seen him earn two goals and two assists to his name.</p>
<p>However the full back has only kept five clean sheets in his 16 Championship appearances this season in a side that scores a lot but also concede a lot.</p>
<p>Looking to take advantage of this will be <span>Garath McCleary</span> who has been in sensational form this season with eight goals and six assists for the Royals.</p>
<p>The Jamaican spared striker Yann Kermorgant from any embarrassment by scoring the all important rebound after the Frenchman's penalty hit the crossbar in the 3-1 win over Norwich last time out.</p>
<p>McCleary will have to perform when it counts if Reading are to end 2016 on a high, this will mean that he will need to cut inside, run at his opponent, but also put in crosses that are going to cause the Fulham defence. Something that I thought he didn't do enough against Norwich especially in the first half.</p>
<p>If he can do this then this could provide Reading with the advantage as they look to get their own back on their opponents.</p>
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<p>Handbags previews the Cottagers' visit to the Mad Stad, Reading's last game of 2016. </p> <p id="TEzxtc">Revenge is a dish best served cold, and what better way to serve it up than on a cold, wintery Friday evening in front of the home support? Less than a month ago the Royals put on a display that is amongst the worst ever at second tier level.</p>
<p id="RmpRq1">Make no mistake though, Fulham are one of the most accomplished attacking teams in the Championship and are capable of wiping the floor with any side on their day. They potentially present the toughest test we’ll have had so far at the Madejski this season.</p>
<h3 id="pnfbKk"><strong>Head to Head</strong></h3>
<p id="36nYqV">Fulham possess the marginally better record over the years, although during the Madejski years the Cottagers have tended to have the better of proceedings with seven wins from 13.</p>
<p id="ooGQ3O">Reading on the other hand have taken three points on just four occasions in that time. With just one win in the five meetings since the west Londoners were relegated from the Premier League, the Royals are well due a victory.</p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E59" qowt-eid="E59" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>F</span><span>FC</span><span> Goals </span><span>Scored</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E66" qowt-eid="E66" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>Craven Cottage</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E75" qowt-eid="E75" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>5</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E78" qowt-eid="E78" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>10</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E104" qowt-eid="E104" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>Madejski</span><span> Stadium</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E113" qowt-eid="E113" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>2</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E116" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>2</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E119" qowt-eid="E119" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>2</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E122" qowt-eid="E122" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>9</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E125" qowt-eid="E125" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>8</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E138" qowt-eid="E138" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>2</span></p>
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<p style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0px 0px 0pt; margin-bottom: 0px; line-height: 1.2; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, Carlito, sans-serif; text-align: center;" id="E151" qowt-eid="E151" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" is="qowt-word-para"><span>Reading Overall</span></p>
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<h3>Memorable match</h3>
<p>In the corresponding article earlier in the month I indulged myself somewhat with a regaling of my first ever away match in March 1993. This time around I recall my memories of my first ever Reading defeat.</p>
<p>Saturday 15 February 1992, and Reading sat distinctly midtable with just nine wins from their 27 matches so far, the threat of a relegation battle staved off with enough quality over the season to be well clear of the trap door, but never near enough to the top six to ever threaten. Fulham arrived in town with a similar record, also distinctly midtable and so the hope was for a solid performance yielding three welcome points on a fair day at Elm Park.</p>
<p id="4sCWGJ">Memories of the match are somewhat sketchy (I was only nine when played), but what I recall is the match being thoroughly uneventful until two quickfire goals midway through the second half from Fulham’s Jeff Eckhardt and Sean Farrell, both tucking tidy efforts past on-loan goalkeeper John Keeley in the Reading goal in front of the Town End.</p>
<p id="HZaueY">Reading struggled to find any penetration to their play which was undoubtedly frustrating for the majority of the 4,838 in attendance, and indeed I distinctly recall the local press stating Fulham goalkeeper Jim Stannard was a mere spectator throughout as Mark McGhee’s men put in one of the worst performances under him.</p>
<p id="PpygNI">Of course, the season was very much one of transition in a time when supporters displayed far greater patience, allowing McGhee and John Madejski the time to build, both being in their first full seasons in their respective positions at the club.</p>
<p id="OwtGD9">Two summers of progressive of rebuilding displayed what a good manager can do with time and adequate resources, seeing out the old guard such as Trevor Senior, Steve Richardson and Linden Jones, and bringing in quality replacements in the form of Dylan Kerr, Ray Ranson, Phil Parkinson and Jimmy Quinn to supplement the obvious qualities already possessed by Stuart Lovell, Michael Gilkes and Adrian Williams.</p>
<p id="U8wyTw">The new breed of supporter today could learn a thing or two from such qualities.</p>
<h3 id="YAIejD">Lineups</h3>
<h4 id="Y8CPU7">Reading</h4>
<p id="4SaxuZ">John Keeley, Linden Jones, Steve Richardson, Keith McPherson, Adrian Williams, Floyd Streete, Scott Taylor, Danny Bailey, Mick Gooding, Trevor Senior, Craig Maskell.</p>
<p id="HoGpy8">Sub: Aaron Giametti.</p>
<h4 id="QKzBnT">Fulham</h4>
<p id="4FIUi6">Jim Stannard, John Marshall, Martin Pike, Peter Scott, Jeff Eckhardt, Glen Thomas, Simon Morgan, Julian Hails, Sean Farrell, Gary Brazil, Mark Kelly.</p>
<p id="5PKDjB">No subs used.</p>
<h3 id="x7UuKc"><strong>Grudge Moment</strong></h3>
<p id="P39tgn">It has to be said I’m getting a little tired of Fulham. Since relegation from the Premier League just over two seasons ago the Royals have played at Craven Cottage three times and lost on each occasion.</p>
<p id="5CQaDw">The 2-1 defeat in January 2015 was particularly galling as the performance put in by Reading was so dominant it wouldn’t have been out of place in a BDSM club, but it was ultimately rendered pointless thanks to a last minute header from Bryan Ruiz. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask.</p>
<h3 id="TMBrdc"><strong>Fact, Interesting or Otherwise</strong></h3>
<p id="jBkFyH">Michael Jackson – despite only ever stepping foot inside Craven Cottage once the legendary singer had a statue outside the Stevenage Road Stand at Craven Cottage, a bizarre tribute from Mohamed Al-Fayed who commissioned the 7.5 feet high monolith to place inside his Harrods store four miles away in Knightsbridge.</p>
<p id="487JHz">As it was, Al-Fayed sold Harrods to a new Qatari owner who decided the statue wasn’t for him, and with nowhere else to site it Al-Fayed decided to place it outside Fulham Football Club, making the club a laughing stock (and based on Al-Fayed’s comments after its unveiling it looks like I’m going to hell). Thankfully the dreadful piece only lasted two years outside the Cottage, Shahid Khan also deciding it wasn’t for him and the piece now sits, again somewhat bizarrely, in the National Football Museum in Manchester.</p>
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