Swiss Toni Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that we know exactly what Antonio can do. Anyone else coming in will have to win over the fans first. Let's not be fooled though, the likes of Antonio and Treacy are not the only wingers that will be available and that can do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richowl Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 That's the thing though, we need players that can more than a job. We need players to take us to the next level. Signing Antonio & treacy is a must for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesteel Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I think what's important with Antonio is that he's proven he fits well and gets on with the team. Bringing in 12 players is exciting but where possible you want to keep momentum through keeping the better players that got us here and experienced that final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffield_dave Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 We need players to take us to the next level. Signing Antonio & treacy is a must for me. Are they the only two players in those positions who can take us to the next level? This is the frustrating thing about the hysteria over Antonio, and to a lesser extent Treacy. Yes, like everyone else I hope we sign them, but if we don't I've absolutely no doubt our scouting system and management team will highlight players of sufficient quality to replace them. The term "taking us to the next level" is particularly strange in this example. Antonio and Treacy both came down and did a great job for us in League One level, and both would improve our current squad immeasurably, but both were deemed surplus to requirements for Championship clubs last season. That's now the level we're competing at, so why do we suddenly think Antonio and Treacy are the be all and end all of our Championship prospects. We need two wingers. Clearly, Milan's talk of signing as many as 12 players suggests the club know this. Antonio and Treacy are both very good players and I hope we sign them, but if we don't, we'll sign two other good players instead. I think our scouting system since Mandaric took over has earned the right to be trusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest intercity0wl Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 If they sign Rhodes as well as Pogrebnyak that means ALF will be even further down the pecking order. Anyone fancy another 50 page ALF transfer thread? What pecking order is this ALF is well down then ?, 12 Goals in 32 games for Reading so far, and according to my Reading supporting pal is very highly thought of by the Management team at the Berkshire club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentwalker Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not sure if i'd touch Rhodes especially for the prem at this stage. he looked very ordinary during the playoff games, didn't even get a sniff. Makes you wonder can he do it against top class defenders week in week out in the prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i used to be sc_owl Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Can't see Rhodes at Reading, and if that first domino falls over the whole plan comes crashing down like a house of cards.... checkmate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) can't see Rhodes at Reading, can't see Antonio at Huddersfield either; past the point of caring. been through the stages of hoping he'd sign, hoping Reading would sell him to us, and hoping Milan will pay for him. so long as we sign 2 wingers and a CM of good quality, don't care who they are. Edited July 1, 2012 by wilyfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 If they sign Rhodes as well as Pogrebnyak that means ALF will be even further down the pecking order. Anyone fancy another 50 page ALF transfer thread? Busy boyzhttp://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2012-06-30/reading-fc-sign-russia-striker/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 If they sign Rhodes as well as Pogrebnyak that means ALF will be even further down the pecking order. Anyone fancy another 50 page ALF transfer thread? BELIEVE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Huddersfield would be a good move for ALF in a swap deal, won't get a sniff at Reading with Pogrebnyak, Rhodes, Roberts, Hunt, Church and Robson-Kanu all ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
since59owe Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Huddersfield would be a good move for ALF in a swap deal, won't get a sniff at Reading with Pogrebnyak, Rhodes, Roberts, Hunt, Church and Robson-Kanu all ahead of him. Yep, subs bench at best. Edited July 1, 2012 by since59owe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3mps Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 6m plus players for rhodes, are reading mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Reading will not pay that, according to reports down here its 2 million plus ALF and Morrison, which they are trying to spin as a 4 million package In reality, it ain't even that, more like 2-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beano Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Wasn't ALF a stand out performer for them towards the end of the season? Always seemed to be scoring, and important goals at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bertyofcleck Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Of he goes to Hudds it's only cos they have a commodity they can use, in Rhodes, not that they have more money or ambition. So what if Huddersfield sign Antonio, but DON'T sell Rhodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 He was their talisman sub, but they've moved onwards and upwards, like us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camffiti Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 ... seriously though ALF won't be leaving Reading this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest We Shall Overcome Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Milan said, dj is already looking at at other players, lets be honest he is no ben marshall who is a better player. If he signs for udders, he must be one dopey plant pot, as there will be in a relegation fight. P.S palace fans are saying scannell is poo poo but are gutted at losing gardener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonTheOwl66 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Milan said, dj is already looking at at other players, lets be honest he is no ben marshall who is a better player. If he signs for udders, he must be one dopey plant pot, as there will be in a relegation fight. P.S palace fans are saying scannell is poo poo but are gutted at losing gardener. Thanks for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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