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Berkshire bound?

We’ve come into some money so the rumours are flying. Michael Owen, Arshavin and even Pavlyuchenko have been touted. Get a grip people, here’s the more likely…
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He’s finally signed. Jimbo’s here til 2014.

The news was confirmed shortly before the TSI press conference, with Jimmy signing an 18 month extension to his current deal. He’s been the speculation of many throughout the January window, but it’s finally been put to bed. When I first heard the news I was afraid that Jimmy had been offered a new set of terms in line with the recent investment, but Chris Samuelson was keen to intimate that it was the same deal that was offered in December, and that Jimmy only signed it on Tuesday after being convinced of the club and squad’s long term future. Didn’t see that one coming… Hopefully know that the contractual situation is off his mind, he can return to being 50% useful on the pitch. That remains to be seen.

McDermott told the OS:

“I’m delighted that Jimmy has decided to sign a new deal with us. He believes in what we are trying to do here and he obviously feels Reading is the right club for him and that I am the right manager for him. Negotiations have been ongoing for a long time and I am delighted that it has now reached a conclusion with which everyone is happy.”

Good to see you tied down Jimmy.

Up the Royals!

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With thanks to GetReading, below is half an hour of the press conference held yesterday for the media with Sir John Madejski and Chis Samuelson from Thames Sport Investment. A truly interesting watch:

See below for the key points:
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Michael Duberry, remember him? Massive meathead, great at headers.

Really great as it’s turns out.

szólj hozzá: OxfordHereford 1Goals.com

“It was certainly a strange one, but I don’t want my name on the scoresheet three times like that.”

Seems he’s still got a soft spot for us, doing his best to sink his current club Oxford back into the non-league void.

Big love to the Doobs.

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Hold on to your hats kids, for this is the big ‘un.

Zingarevich, bloke in the middle.

Read on for more on out glorious Russian leader.
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Well that was limp…

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What
Nicky Barmby’s revitalised Hull are the visitors to the Madejski today, and this could be a tough one. Stay tuned, see below:

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Kebe going? Sharp arriving? Brendan Rodgers tiring of Jonathan Pearce’s incessant rising intonation and coming back to Berkshire? Well read on you fools.

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Pulled it out the bag. A truly impressive performance all round. Full lowdown after the jump:

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Big game for this bloke.

What
We’re off to Vicarage Road. Yeah it’s on Sky. Should you watch? Probably. Got to get a result in the evening fixture, it’s been a disappointing few games and we’ve got to keep on in the playoff push.

When
Saturday 14th January 2012, 17:20 GMT. Sky Sports 2, coverage begins at 5pm.

Stats
Unfortunately my friends, history does not favour this fixture. Watford away has had to be one of the most drab days in seasons past. But hopefully tomorrow will be different. That having been said, we’re a little short for goals. Watford have failed to score in 11 games. We’ve lost 2 of our last 3 away matches. Watford’s 2-0 loss to Portsmouth ended their unbeaten run. But they’ve beaten us in every one of our last 5 meetings. Ominous. It’s pretty much a must-win match for our lads, to prove that defeats at Cardiff and against Stevenage were not part of a larger dip in form.

Royals Team News
Couple of injuries to contend with for this one. Jobi looks set to miss this one with a groin injury. Ledge, Hunt and Tabb are also doubts. Manset and Griffin definitely won’t feature. Karl Sheppard is not yet fit enough to play, and Sean Morrison picked up a knock in the cup game last week. Karacan could see a recall, as well as Michail ‘notgoodenoughforthefirstteam’ Antonio. It’s also a massive game for Alfie. 1 goal in 14 games? C’mon mate. He’s a little dry for sure, but the others need to step up and give him the service. I’m looking at YOU Jimmy. Tsshk.

Predicted XI

Bench: Andersen, Khumalo, Harte, Howard, Antonio

Watford Team News
‘keeper Scott Loach is set to return after his suspension. Nyron Nosworthy could play his first match after joing the club on a permanent deal. Stephen McGinn and Martin Taylor remain sidelined.

One To Watch
Marvin Sordell. That kid’s got gas!