Reading Rebel Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 The match thread for Saturdays game with Chelmsford is already up on their forum. They are quoting current bookies odds of: Chelmsford 9/10 Draw 13/5 Slough 7/2 Undoubtedly our toughest game to date and a real test for us to get something from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jafooly Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 You can buy tickets online for a discount. Adults are £13 online or £15 on the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 RR Not sure why you believe this will be our toughest test? They've had a single 1-0 win at home They've managed to score just 3 goals at home and 6 of the 7 teams they've played lie in the second half of the table On top of that we always seem to raise our games against the perceived "better" teams We will walk out on the pitch at least as their equals IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 RR Not sure why you believe this will be our toughest test? They've had a single 1-0 win at home They've managed to score just 3 goals at home and 6 of the 7 teams they've played lie in the second half of the table On top of that we always seem to raise our games against the perceived "better" teams We will walk out on the pitch at least as their equals IMO. Chelmsford were one of the pre-season fancied teams. They've recruited quite a few new players so a slow start was not unexpected. Currently lying 4th they've started to hit form (as opposed to us) winning their last two games and are unbeaten at home. Call me picky but I think it all adds up to a very tough game and our toughest test to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenSTFC Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On paper it’s without question one of our toughest matches. Chelmsford are a very well established team at this level, are one of the promotion favourites, are well supported and have a decent squad and experienced manager. Obviously we won’t know how good they are until Saturday but hopefully we’ll see a big response to the last 2 matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Don't see how talking up the qualities of opponents will improve the confidence of our squad Everything I said in my OP is accurate and we shouldn't fear this meeting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenSTFC Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Hardly talking up, it’s all fact!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Adrian, as you say we always seem to raise our game against the perceived better teams so 'talking up' the qualities of opponents will surely improve our chances against these perceived better teams? It's what Managers do all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluerebel Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 See Chelmsford podcast. Episode 10 features Scott Davies at about 29mins. Worth a listen E, .https://www.claretarmy.co.uk/podcast/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Good find by Bluerebel..... about a 15 minute interview with Scott Davies which is well worth a listen (once you have clicked the link scroll to the very bottom to find Episode 10). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Rebel and a Saint Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 As it's our second trip into Essex in a week, and we had such a good response last week - 56 on the coach to East Thurrock - we have reduced the cost of the coach to £15 for adults, so book your place by getting in touch with Alan or Mike. It leaves at half 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Just for fun my 11 starters for tomorrow: Turner Jackman Nisbet Togwell Wells W Harris L Togwell S Davies Dobson Flood Stevens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I wouldn’t be surprised to see us playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation tomorrow with Sam Togwell playing just in front of the centre-backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenSTFC Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Well that has to be the most unexpected result in a long time! Should/could have been dead and buried by half time and we just weren’t in the game. But a much improved second half display and more resolute defending gave us a brilliant result. That should breed confidence going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 What a cliche of a match . It's a funny old game Game of two Halves If you don't take your chances ..... Take your pick Should have been out of the running by half time , not at the races space and time all over the field for them . Only wonder saves from Jack kept us in it. Second half different game entirely . What bakes and Unders put in the tea worked wonders . Suddenly we were closing everything down , they did not know what to do with the ball and we threatened every time we moved forward . Had one ruled out for offside but that just gave us an even bigger boost . Then Floody and Dunn came on and made us even better . They will feel robbed but for us it's payback for Chippenham Dulwich etc . Just shows we can compete with good sides in this league just have to get ourselves organised and disciplined from the off and make those chances count! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishadrian Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Yes a brilliant result and not a great surprise to me As I said pre match Chelmsford are having a poor time at home just one goal in open play and two penalties and from reports from both sides we ran them ragged second half I don't believe we need fear any team and with luck on the day could beat them all! Most important results like this build confidence collectively and individually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloughFlyer Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 As others have said, should have been a couple behind at half time. 2nd half was much more like the performance we need to put in. Took a chance and out worked them to take home the points. Thought they were a decent side, but really ran out of ideas and a bit of steam in the 2nd half. A result that was really needed after the last couple and hopefully we can now set a trend with these Saturday games of getting a few results in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorshamRebel Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Match photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/horshamrebel/albums/72157672957749818 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdelaney Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Jack today was superb pulling off some great saves the clip on Twitter taken by stunned home supporters behind the goal of his save on to the woodwork is a joy. Tremendous determination and turn around by the squad as today showed its more than a team game in the Second half after being under the cosh in the first. It was not just strong opposition that Slough had to get grips with today but also the pitch being inside the athletic track with the support down the sides being so far away could not of been easy. Well done Floody with the goal. also Wazza on his 200th appearance what an outstanding player to have played for our club has given his all in every match may it continue. COYREBELS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reading Rebel Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 A truly remarkable game of contrasting halves. First half I think we looked a bit like rabbits caught in the headlights not really believing we could win the game, second best in every area with only some last ditch defending and some great saves from Jack Turner to thank for keeping the score level. Whatever was said at half time seemed to completely transform the game. Instead of sitting back and being submissive we started pressurizing and getting in their faces and suddenly the cracks started appearing. I thought Chris Flood and Simon Dunn looked very lively when they came on with a well taken goal from Floody. I was also impressed with the effort and work rate of Matty Stevens who I'm sure will score a lot of goals for us. MOTM by far was Jack Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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