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š§µSensible Transfers: #ReadingFC
Recently relegated Reading will be keen to bounce back amidst a backdrop of uncertainty
Here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions
Comment what team + 5 positions I should do next! š
Recently relegated Reading will be keen to bounce back amidst a backdrop of uncertainty
Here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions
Comment what team + 5 positions I should do next! š
CB: Michael Hector
One player I believe could make a return to Reading this summer is Michael Hector. Heās out of contract following a short spell at Charlton, where he looked comfortable at the level
Iām unsure if wages would be a problem, but heās a good defender, knows club
One player I believe could make a return to Reading this summer is Michael Hector. Heās out of contract following a short spell at Charlton, where he looked comfortable at the level
Iām unsure if wages would be a problem, but heās a good defender, knows club
CM: Charlie Webster
Reading made good use of loans from Chelsea last season, and another I feel they could look at this year is teenage midfielder Webster
Heās yet to experience senior menās football, but I believe he has the ability. Comfortable as either an 8 or 6
Reading made good use of loans from Chelsea last season, and another I feel they could look at this year is teenage midfielder Webster
Heās yet to experience senior menās football, but I believe he has the ability. Comfortable as either an 8 or 6
10 Books To Help You Overcome Failures in Life ...
#nonfiction #books #readingfc
1. The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins
#nonfiction #books #readingfc
1. The 5-Second Rule by Mel Robbins
2. The Third Door by Alex Banayan
3. The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
This is the Joe Lumley we were warned about. This is the Joe Lumley expected. If he was an outfield player youād bring him off as he looks lost. Drag him off as soon as possible. #readingfc
Hereās the second goal. Just as bad. #readingfc
Make that four. Lumley, get fucked. #readingfc
As expected, the new #readingfc home kit has provoked some strong reactions!
- Love it!
- Like the idea but not the design
- Worst kit ever!
Whatever your view, the kit has started a conversation.
So, what do the sleeves represent and what does the science say?
- Love it!
- Like the idea but not the design
- Worst kit ever!
Whatever your view, the kit has started a conversation.
So, what do the sleeves represent and what does the science say?
The sleeve colours represent the change in annual temperature in Reading, with one stripe per year. Red for hotter years.
Since the club was founded in 1871, temperatures in Berkshire have risen 1.5Ā°C.
This is primarily due to us burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil & gas.
Since the club was founded in 1871, temperatures in Berkshire have risen 1.5Ā°C.
This is primarily due to us burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil & gas.
None of this is controversial.
The science is clear and has been understood for decades.
Every national government recognises that rising temperatures are caused by our actions & that these bring severe consequences which we should avoid.
But what actions need to be taken?
The science is clear and has been understood for decades.
Every national government recognises that rising temperatures are caused by our actions & that these bring severe consequences which we should avoid.
But what actions need to be taken?
š§µ I try to watch as much of the Chelsea Loanees as I can, but I can't watch every minute, so I reached out to one fan of every club with a Chelsea Loanee, to get the best opinion on their season...
Here we go: [A THREAD] šŖ”
Here we go: [A THREAD] šŖ”
Nathan Baxter: 8.5/10
After starting as 2nd choice, Baxter came in & solidified a nervy defence.
Natural communicator, good with his feet & excellent shot-stopper, Baxter quickly became a fan favourite.
His ball playing ability, short & long, was crucial to our system. #hcafc
After starting as 2nd choice, Baxter came in & solidified a nervy defence.
Natural communicator, good with his feet & excellent shot-stopper, Baxter quickly became a fan favourite.
His ball playing ability, short & long, was crucial to our system. #hcafc
Nathan Baxter (continued): 8.5/10
Baxter has a great future.
He has the potential to become Chelsea No. 1 in the future, but Iām not sure how long he will wait. #CFC
He seems very ambitious & he wants to play. If he found the right club, I think he'd leave his boy hood team.
Baxter has a great future.
He has the potential to become Chelsea No. 1 in the future, but Iām not sure how long he will wait. #CFC
He seems very ambitious & he wants to play. If he found the right club, I think he'd leave his boy hood team.
#ReadingFC 2020/21 financial results covered a season when the #Royals finished 7th in the Championship, just missing out on the play-offs under Veljko Paunovic, since replaced by Paul Ince and Michael Gilkes (interim managers). Some thoughts in the following thread.
This was the fourth season that #ReadingFC were under the control of Chinese businessman Dai Yongge (and his sister Dai Xiu Li), who own 96% via Renhe Sports Management Co Ltd. However, in that time the club has struggled both on the pitch and with Financial Fair Play rules.
#ReadingFC loss narrowed from Ā£42m to Ā£36m, despite revenue dropping Ā£4.0m (23%) from Ā£17.8m to Ā£13.8m and profit on player sales falling Ā£0.9m to Ā£0.7m, thanks to an Ā£11.2m (18%) reduction in operating expenses from Ā£61.3m to Ā£50.2m.
Yesterday was another crazy day for #Football & specifically in this case, for #Derby #dcfcfans
#EFL ruling on their accounting practices
Threat of sanctions - What will that mean?
#RichardKeough ruling - They have to pay him Ā£2.3m (bonkers episode)š¤Æ
bbc.co.uk/sport/footballā¦
#EFL ruling on their accounting practices
Threat of sanctions - What will that mean?
#RichardKeough ruling - They have to pay him Ā£2.3m (bonkers episode)š¤Æ
bbc.co.uk/sport/footballā¦
Then add in the farce of the #takeover process
A 29 year old front-man masquerading as an Instagram Billionaire (complete with macho boxing backstory & links to Indonesian investors & looted billions) #Suharto
š @secondtierpod ā¤µļø
#DCFC #FitAndProper
A 29 year old front-man masquerading as an Instagram Billionaire (complete with macho boxing backstory & links to Indonesian investors & looted billions) #Suharto
š @secondtierpod ā¤µļø
#DCFC #FitAndProper
I'm equally fascinated & frustrated by rogue investors in #EnglishFootball
I've read widely and spoken to people with genuine knowledge of the machinations of global financešø
What puzzles me today is, how/why did #MelMorris get himself in this hole?š
I've read widely and spoken to people with genuine knowledge of the machinations of global financešø
What puzzles me today is, how/why did #MelMorris get himself in this hole?š
#ReadingFC 2018/19 financial results covered a season when the #Royals finished 14th in the Championship. Manager JosƩ Gomes was replaced in October 2019 by Mark Bowen, who has since been succeeded by Veljko Paunovic. Some thoughts in the following thread.
This was the third season that #ReadingFC were under the control of Chinese businessman Dai Yongge (and his sister Dai Xiu Li), who own 96% via Renhe Sports Management Co Ltd. Bowen said, āHe has spent a hell of a lot of money on the club and still wants to spend money.ā
#ReadingFC loss increased from Ā£30m to Ā£42m, largely due to no repeat of prior yearās Ā£8m from sale of the training ground and Ā£2m other operating income. Revenue dropped Ā£3m (16%) from Ā£21m to Ā£18m, while profit on player sales fell Ā£0.8m to Ā£1.6m. Expenses cut Ā£2m (3%).
#ReadingFC PsTch from Rotherham.
Not a great outing for Semedo. Or for Pauno using Semedo.
Joao only registered 7 touches, hence his score.
Not a great outing for Semedo. Or for Pauno using Semedo.
Joao only registered 7 touches, hence his score.
Combo rating top 3:
1. Meite [3]
2. Moore [8*]
3. Richards [5]
Meite's 1st time there.
With Joao sitting most game, Moore took over season lead. Suppose it's time to start thinking about _why_ he's more effective this year. Some will just say he's playing better. Okay, but...
1. Meite [3]
2. Moore [8*]
3. Richards [5]
Meite's 1st time there.
With Joao sitting most game, Moore took over season lead. Suppose it's time to start thinking about _why_ he's more effective this year. Some will just say he's playing better. Okay, but...
My working theory: Pauno's 2 mids give more immediate shield/recover on his side (as does move away from Bowen's man-marking in mid, along w offering clearer picture), Laurent more disciplined in def duties than Pele, & more focus on big switch/over top keep him from letting off.
#ReadingFC 2018/19 financial results covered a season when the #Royals finished 20th in the Championship for the second consecutive year. Manager Paul Clement was replaced in December 2018 by JosƩ Gomes, who was in turn succeeded by Mark Bowen October 2019. Some thoughts follow.
This was the second season that #ReadingFC were under the control of Chinese businessman Dai Yongge (and his sister Dai Xiu Li), who own 95% via Renhe Sports Management Co Ltd. Bowen said, āHe has spent a hell of a lot of money on the club and still wants to spend money.ā
#ReadingFC loss increased by Ā£9m from Ā£21m to Ā£30m, despite revenue rising Ā£3m (18%) from Ā£18m to Ā£21m, and increases in profit on player sales (up Ā£1m to Ā£2m) and property disposals (up Ā£2m to Ā£8m). In contrast, other operating income fell Ā£8m to Ā£2m and expenses were up Ā£7m.
I recently wrote about the importance of the cash flow statement in assessing the financial performance of a football club, focusing on the Premier League. Since then I have had a few requests to do the same for the Championship, so letās take a look in the following thread.
A clubās profit and loss account is easy to understand, i.e. basically revenue less expenses (mainly player wages), but this is a notional profit based on the accountantsā accruals concept, which can be very different from actual cash movements.
This is important, as the main reason that football clubs fail is cash flow problems. It does not matter how large your revenue is (or your profits are), if you do not have the cash to pay your players, suppliers or indeed the taxman, then you will find yourself in trouble.
Although the 2016/17 financial results for the Championship are now a season out-of-date, they are the most recent published by the clubs, so people might still be interested in the comparisons as the new season kicks-off. Some thoughts in the following thread.
In contrast to the Premier League, only 6 clubs in the Championship made money, led by #NFFC Ā£32m & #BarnsleyFC Ā£13m. In this very competitive division most clubs over-extend in a bid to reach the lucrative top flight. Largest losses at 2 promoted clubs: #NUFC Ā£47m & #BHAFC Ā£39m.
Some clubsā figures impacted by significant exceptional items, so #NFFC (Ā£40m) and #ReadingFC (Ā£9m) were boosted by loan write-offs. In contrast, promotion bonuses adversely affected #HTAFC Ā£12m, #NUFC Ā£10m and #BHAFC Ā£9m. Newcastle also booked Ā£22m onerous contract provisions.
