Ipswich Away, Coventry home

IPSWICH TOWN 2 READING 1

It was a mixed weekend for the Royals. I took the trip to Ipswich confidently predicting victory. However, after a bright start we lost Mills, sent off for a rash challenge that deserved yellow more than a red card. This changed the game and Ipswich without dominating the game took advantage of the dismissal. Whilst we still played well in the second half they missed several good chances. Looks like goodbye to the play offs.

I enjoyed going to Ipswich. They are a family club who gave opposing fans no problems whatsoever. It was a good atmosphere, even though we lost. Best part of the day was watching Man Utd and Chelsea in 3D.

READING 3 COVENTRY 0

Possibly the best first half of football Reading played for a long time. Excellent passing and moving football with every player on form. Tabb and Karacen looked good together and Coventry had no idea how to handle Kebe and McAnuff. Second half was a bad tempered affair with little goal chances. Not sure what happened with Mills and Morrison but there was a tussle with all 22 players involved. Not good for football. Best remember the first half.