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Expect this sooner rather than later. Match report for Doncaster to come, but for now…
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What
What a week it’s been. Consecutive wins against Millwall last week and Portsmouth midweek have taken us to seven victories on the trot, and just two points behind West Ham in the automatic spot. Oh my word. It’s not going to be an easy weekend though, with Leicester City next on the agenda. They’ve got the squad that should be pushing for promotion. They’re not, but they’ve still got the talent to cause some problems.
Stats
As mentioned above, we’re on a blinding run of 7 matches won, conceding only once. Could that be set to continue against the Foxes? They’ve had an indifferent season, beating Coventry and losing to Bristol City in their last two games. They’ve got the players to make a difference, but have only beaten a team above them once.
Royals Team News
Matt Connolly is out after picking up a knock against Millwall, and with Andy Griffin also sidelined it’s likely Shaun Cummings will come in at right back. Kebe could be back fit, but with Robson-Kanu and McAnuff both impressing on the flanks he could be limited to a bench role for tomorrow. Noel Hunt and Le Fondre will go head to head for the second striking role with Roberts.
Predicted XI
GK: Federici
LB: Harte
CB: Pearce
CB: Gorkss
RB: Cummings
LM: Robson-Kanu
CM: Karacan
CM: Leigertwood
RM: McAnuff
ST: Hunt
ST: Roberts
Leicester Team News
Paul Gallagher is looking to return to the starting lineup, as are Danny Drinkwater and Sol Bamba. Paul Konchesky is is suspended. Once of Berkshire Matt Mills may not play after Nigel Pearson admitted he wasn’t in his plans, and could be loaned out to Leeds.
One To Watch
Jermaine Beckford. Scored goals in the Premiership last season, struggled in the Championship but he’s explosive.
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Two wins. The manager’s stayed. Two players off. Five points off the top with a game in hand. All in a week’s work for our boys.
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What
What a cracker we have tonight. Our third game in six days against a club in form, and this one’s on Sky baby.
Where
Friday 17 February, 20:00 GMT. Sky Sports 2, 7.30pm.
Stats
A decent Friday night clash, this. We’re on a three match winning streak, having only not won twice in the last ten games. We occupy 6th in the league, four places above Burnley in 10th. They have also only lost twice in ten, but have drawn twice too. Four points outside the playoffs, a win could push them up to 7th, where a win for us tonight would sit us nicely in 3rd. Oh my giddy aunt. Burnley’s last victory at the Madejski was in Steve Coppell’s last game in charge in the playoffs in 2009. We have the second tightest defence in the league having kept three consecutive clean sheets, but Burnley have some decent firepower in their ranks. Rodriguez and Austin have 22 goals between them this season, and Burnley boast an impressive ratio of goals to games.
Royals Team News
Jobi McAnuff is definitely out. He had surgery on a hernia earlier this week, so the captain’s armband will go to Gorkss. Andy Griffin and Shaun Cummings remain injured so Connolly will keep his place at right back. Tomasz Cywka is back in the squad after missing out at Derby due to a gentleman’s agreement. Roberts and Hunt will continue as the strike pairing.
Predicted XI
Burnley Team News
Kieran Trippier could face a late fitness test as he struggles with a back injury. Martin Paterson could return to the frame but Junior Stanislas will certainly miss the match.
One To Watch
Jay Rodriguez. Great striker of the ball, and he buzzes in the box. The centrebacks will have to keep an eye on him.
C’mon URZ, up the Royals!
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Yep, we won both. A big 6 points, no doubt. A big hand to Adam though, he kept us in both games. See below for the full lowdown.
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What
The Sky Blues are the latest visitors to the Madejski. They’ll be looking for their first win in 3, but our boys should prevail against the bottom of the table team. It’s Brian’s 100th game in charge for us, top man.
When?
Saturday 11 February, 1500 GMT
Stats
This might finally be the year where Coventry drop out of the Championship. They’ve been lingering around the relegation zone for the past few seasons but it looks like this year may be their last. They’re yet to win away from home this season, and top scorer Jutkiewicz has moved to Middlesborough. For Reading, we still sit in 8th, just two points off the playoffs. We’ve won 6 of our last eight games too.
Royals Team News
Good news! Both Kebe and Leigertwood have recovered from injuries, and could feature. Joe Mills has also returned to training, though it’s expected that tomorrow will be too soon for the leftback. Matthew Connolly and Tomasz Cywka will hoping for starts.
Predicted XI
Bench: Andersen, Connolly, Gunnarsson, Cywka, Hunt
Coventry Team News
Oliver Norwood could make his loan debut, but Cov will be without Hermann Hreidarsson, Chris Hussey, Nathan Cameron, Cody McDonald, Cyrus Christie and Conor Thomas. Tough times.
One To Watch
Alex Nimely. Another loanee who could give us some grief. Not enough to win the match though, Royals vic for me.
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Sorry folks, been busier than David Bernstein these last few weeks. I hold my hands up, make a heartfelt apology and you accept it and we have some sweet, sweet makeup lovin’. Deal? Here’s the craic…
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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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