Queens Park Rangers vs Reading

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G
ood afternoon and welcome
back to the Kiyan Prince
Foundation Stadium for today’s
game against Reading.
Reading have had a difficult season so far
and sit just above the relegation places
going into today’s game. They are on
a poor run of form at present, but they
have some very good players and will
prove a difficult hurdle to overcome as
we try to gain another valuable three
points this afternoon. The reverse fixture
back in September was an entertaining
game where we came back from 3-1
down to get a point with late goals from
Andre Gray and Stefan Johansen.
That game should be a reminder that
Reading have quality in their ranks and
we need to be fully focused on the job
in hand. I believe people can sometimes
make the mistake of looking at league
table positions or the latest run of form
and expect the game ahead to be a
formality in terms of winning. Football
does not work like that and, while form
and league position can be a guide, you
still have to earn every point you get and
make sure you are prepared and ready
for every opponent and the challenge
they throw at you.
The Championship is such a tough
league that, if you are not quite at
the levels you need to be at, you will
come unstuck and lose games. I am
sure we will be fully focused, ready and
determined to do all we can to get the
result we want today.
I am writing these notes after the 0-0
draw with Swansea City. Reflecting on
the game, it is fair to say we were not at
our best by any means against a Swansea
team who like to dominate possession
and are a good side. Chances in the
game were few and far between, but we
had a couple of decent opportunities
that we didn’t take and also had an effort
come back off the inside of the post.
Sometimes you are left feeling a little
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