Ouch. Reading got ripped apart on the counter attack by a very fast paced West Ham team. The early goal set the pace and meant that Reading had to attack. As a result, West Ham were able to pick us off time after time.
On the one hand the scoreline slightly flattered West Ham, as Hunt hit the bar when it was only 1-0 and at 2-0 down, Doyle had a penalty saved and West Ham’s final goal came in the 94th minute when Reading had most of their defence up front desperately trying to get one back.
On the other hand, West Ham had enough one on ones with Hahnemann to make a reverse of last season 6-0 win possible. Hahnemann made a couple of key saves but maybe the most important chance in the 6th minute was one he should have saved and didn’t.
Coppell was good in the post match interviews, and I fully expect him to sort it out and turn it round. We clearly missed a proper right sided midfielder and hopefully either Little or Oster will be back soon. Duberry was far too slow to this sort of game, and the quicker Sonko gets back the better. Finally new signing Rosenior is reportedly a very fast player and has also played at right midfield, so maybe he can fill in there and play right back against the faster sides.
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Wish there were more fans like that.