BucksRam

I think CKR was getting pretty frustrated with being used as an impact sub before he got injured, and that would be even more of the case next season.
I hope we get chance to say thank you to him, because he's been a real character around the club, but I think Rooney will be looking for a new striker who is strong but more mobile.

I saw that second tweet and also read between the lines in that it may mean he's unlikely to be here next season.  If not, best of luck to him - I don't think anyone would deny the early impact he made, nor his commitment throughout.  He lost form following his injury, unsurprisingly. If he did stay I think he'd make a decent option for us in L1 where it's much more physical.  Not as our No.1 striker - but as a backup option plus as you say, his leadership / mentoring qualities too. 

I suspect Mel is a closet Notts Forest fan. It's all been a cunning master plan. We'll get no apology from him. None from the EFL, none from Gibson, none from Couhig.  Let's focus on next season.  New league. New owner. New and improved squad. And hopefully new independent regulator.  

Because they didn't have an owner who:
directly challenged the EFL over a number of things, such as TV money, or who then subsequently embarrassed them with a somewhat out of the box (but not illegal) accounting policy, who further exacerbated poor feeling by his arrogant (I'm right) approach to business, such that the EFL saw it their purpose in life to do all they could to propagate the downfall of this club through
inconsistent application of so called rules, retrospective changes to said rules when found wanting processing dealings in timeframes orchestrated to do as much damage to us as possible, applying maximum penalties and restrictions despite having discretion to be more lenient failing to discourage spurious and malicious claims from fellow members, revealing their lack of impartiality through the use of such phrases as "we are disappointed at the decision...." to name but one leaking (and probably encouraging) negative and detrimental information to press  All of which further fuelled the hate from fans who already bore us ill feeling.
My one concern remains that L1 is still governed (I use that term loosely) by the EFL.  One can hope this really will be a fresh start for all.

Because they didn't have an owner who:
directly challenged the EFL over a number of things, such as TV money, or who then subsequently embarrassed them with a somewhat out of the box (but not illegal) accounting policy, who further exacerbated poor feeling by his arrogant (I'm right) approach to business, such that the EFL saw it their purpose in life to do all they could to propagate the downfall of this club through
inconsistent application of so called rules, retrospective changes to said rules when found wanting processing dealings in timeframes orchestrated to do as much damage to us as possible, applying maximum penalties and restrictions despite having discretion to be more lenient failing to discourage spurious and malicious claims from fellow members, revealing their lack of impartiality through the use of such phrases as "we are disappointed at the decision...." to name but one leaking (and probably encouraging) negative and detrimental information to press  All of which further fuelled the hate from fans who already bore us ill feeling.
My one concern remains that L1 is still governed (I use that term loosely) by the EFL.  One can hope this really will be a fresh start for all.

Couldn't agree more; been following this club for some 48 years, so been through more than a few downs as well as the ups.
I'm really looking forward to a CK + WR partnership.  I said way back there was something about CK taking over that excited me - it still does. He's young. He's ambitious. He's passionate.  He's in touch with what it means to be a fan.  But he's also no fool.  If he can get the deal done I'm looking forward to another exciting chapter in our history. And I'm really keen to see what WR can do building a team of his own design.
We will "be back" as many state, but am old enough and wise enough to appreciate it may mean more than a year or two in L1 as we completely rebuild.  And it is a complete rebuild. Either way, I'll be along for the ride. 

Apologies if already posted here or elsewhere:
 

I agree with this. Reform of the EFL has to come very soon.. the fan led review seems to be coming to fruition.
either way, Birch, Parry, Ridsdale all the current Board have to be sacked off. They are clearly not fit for purpose, individually or collectively. 

Trust me, you weren't alone. 
Yeah Rooney has put trust and responsibility in Tom, primarily to get him to push himself more and eradicate those games he went missing.  Overall it's worked I'd say, but I'd be amazed if he stays.  He'd have to take a big wage cut to do so, plus pretty sure there's several vultures perched on bare branches waiting to snap him up for pittance, or on a free. Gut feel says he's not the sort to stay for L1 and will bid farewell come season end.  Ravel on the other hand, following a less than glorious career, has flourished under Rooney and, with the right deal he may just stay.  I think Bielik, Bird and Knight will go - too good for L1.  Probably Buchanan too.
But if we can keep Davis, Ebiowei, Cashin, Allsop, Stretton, Thompson and Byrne, plus possibly Fozzy or Stearman to be fair,  I think we'd be doing well. CKR, fitness permitting would be useful as back up but not as a main striker.  That does still leave a lot of holes to plug...but that's why it's exciting, if not a bit scary!

Yeah I'm excited.  Gutted we're down but was mentally prepared for that as soon as we got those additional 9 points. Rooney's been saying for ages he had 2 lists - one for the Championship and one for League 1.  OK, I'm sure they'll have changed somewhat but, assuming CK gets it all done, when you consider the kudos Rooney has attracted with what he's done with this team, from bringing through youngsters still in pull up pants, to utilising the experience of players practically in incontinence pants, I wouldn't be surprised if there were quality players out there desperate to play under him and be part of our revolution.  What's not to be excited about. 

Yeah I'm excited.  Gutted we're down but was mentally prepared for that as soon as we got those additional 9 points. Rooney's been saying for ages he had 2 lists - one for the Championship and one for League 1.  OK, I'm sure they'll have changed somewhat but, assuming CK gets it all done, when you consider the kudos Rooney has attracted with what he's done with this team, from bringing through youngsters still in pull up pants, to utilising the experience of players practically in incontinence pants, I wouldn't be surprised if there were quality players out there desperate to play under him and be part of our revolution.  What's not to be excited about. 

Because they didn't have an owner who:
directly challenged the EFL over a number of things, such as TV money, or who then subsequently embarrassed them with a somewhat out of the box (but not illegal) accounting policy, who further exacerbated poor feeling by his arrogant (I'm right) approach to business, such that the EFL saw it their purpose in life to do all they could to propagate the downfall of this club through
inconsistent application of so called rules, retrospective changes to said rules when found wanting processing dealings in timeframes orchestrated to do as much damage to us as possible, applying maximum penalties and restrictions despite having discretion to be more lenient failing to discourage spurious and malicious claims from fellow members, revealing their lack of impartiality through the use of such phrases as "we are disappointed at the decision...." to name but one leaking (and probably encouraging) negative and detrimental information to press  All of which further fuelled the hate from fans who already bore us ill feeling.
My one concern remains that L1 is still governed (I use that term loosely) by the EFL.  One can hope this really will be a fresh start for all.

Yeah I'm excited.  Gutted we're down but was mentally prepared for that as soon as we got those additional 9 points. Rooney's been saying for ages he had 2 lists - one for the Championship and one for League 1.  OK, I'm sure they'll have changed somewhat but, assuming CK gets it all done, when you consider the kudos Rooney has attracted with what he's done with this team, from bringing through youngsters still in pull up pants, to utilising the experience of players practically in incontinence pants, I wouldn't be surprised if there were quality players out there desperate to play under him and be part of our revolution.  What's not to be excited about. 

Say what you like about Kirchner, I like the cut of his jib.
I believe he's exactly what we need - a fresh, energetic, yet reasoned approach.
Working together with Rooney, I am just so excited about the future ?

Yeah I'm excited.  Gutted we're down but was mentally prepared for that as soon as we got those additional 9 points. Rooney's been saying for ages he had 2 lists - one for the Championship and one for League 1.  OK, I'm sure they'll have changed somewhat but, assuming CK gets it all done, when you consider the kudos Rooney has attracted with what he's done with this team, from bringing through youngsters still in pull up pants, to utilising the experience of players practically in incontinence pants, I wouldn't be surprised if there were quality players out there desperate to play under him and be part of our revolution.  What's not to be excited about. 

Yeah I'm excited.  Gutted we're down but was mentally prepared for that as soon as we got those additional 9 points. Rooney's been saying for ages he had 2 lists - one for the Championship and one for League 1.  OK, I'm sure they'll have changed somewhat but, assuming CK gets it all done, when you consider the kudos Rooney has attracted with what he's done with this team, from bringing through youngsters still in pull up pants, to utilising the experience of players practically in incontinence pants, I wouldn't be surprised if there were quality players out there desperate to play under him and be part of our revolution.  What's not to be excited about. 

You are very pro Reading FC looking at your posting history. Just an observation. 

I am, as you say so long as the club is taken over. This should be the reset we need.
The last few years have been horrible for well documented reasons, this season has been a strange balance of off the field dread paired with on the field heroics which for the most part has galvanised the club and the fans. It will be brilliant if we can somewhat draw a line under the bad stuff and move on in a positive direction. 
What I see that as being (ideally) is the takeover happens by mid to late May; Rooney commits to next season; we extend contracts of some of this squad on appropriate terms for the league we’re in/EFL business plan (should they be willing the likes of Allsop, Davies, Cashin, Buchanan, Byrne, CKR, Ebiowei, Bird - I feel it’s important to have some continuity in the squad/team rather than a complete refresh); then add to that with frees and loans (established and upcoming league one/two talent with the odd academy cast off, all with the right attitude and ability to complement what Rooney wants, and some PL/Champ youths on loan).
Rooney has made it clear that hard work and commitment are important to his team, it would be brilliant if we can carry on with a tight knit bunch of honest pros, keep that relationship with the fans, they win matches on the pitch, we talk football off it ? 

Maybe - but with a striker like Joao they were always going to improve.  If only we had someone like that.  Since he returned from injury mid Jan, Reading have scored 19 goals, of which 10 were from Joao, plus, I think 2 assists. 

Because they didn't have an owner who:
directly challenged the EFL over a number of things, such as TV money, or who then subsequently embarrassed them with a somewhat out of the box (but not illegal) accounting policy, who further exacerbated poor feeling by his arrogant (I'm right) approach to business, such that the EFL saw it their purpose in life to do all they could to propagate the downfall of this club through
inconsistent application of so called rules, retrospective changes to said rules when found wanting processing dealings in timeframes orchestrated to do as much damage to us as possible, applying maximum penalties and restrictions despite having discretion to be more lenient failing to discourage spurious and malicious claims from fellow members, revealing their lack of impartiality through the use of such phrases as "we are disappointed at the decision...." to name but one leaking (and probably encouraging) negative and detrimental information to press  All of which further fuelled the hate from fans who already bore us ill feeling.
My one concern remains that L1 is still governed (I use that term loosely) by the EFL.  One can hope this really will be a fresh start for all.

Because they didn't have an owner who:
directly challenged the EFL over a number of things, such as TV money, or who then subsequently embarrassed them with a somewhat out of the box (but not illegal) accounting policy, who further exacerbated poor feeling by his arrogant (I'm right) approach to business, such that the EFL saw it their purpose in life to do all they could to propagate the downfall of this club through
inconsistent application of so called rules, retrospective changes to said rules when found wanting processing dealings in timeframes orchestrated to do as much damage to us as possible, applying maximum penalties and restrictions despite having discretion to be more lenient failing to discourage spurious and malicious claims from fellow members, revealing their lack of impartiality through the use of such phrases as "we are disappointed at the decision...." to name but one leaking (and probably encouraging) negative and detrimental information to press  All of which further fuelled the hate from fans who already bore us ill feeling.
My one concern remains that L1 is still governed (I use that term loosely) by the EFL.  One can hope this really will be a fresh start for all.

Couldn't agree more; been following this club for some 48 years, so been through more than a few downs as well as the ups.
I'm really looking forward to a CK + WR partnership.  I said way back there was something about CK taking over that excited me - it still does. He's young. He's ambitious. He's passionate.  He's in touch with what it means to be a fan.  But he's also no fool.  If he can get the deal done I'm looking forward to another exciting chapter in our history. And I'm really keen to see what WR can do building a team of his own design.
We will "be back" as many state, but am old enough and wise enough to appreciate it may mean more than a year or two in L1 as we completely rebuild.  And it is a complete rebuild. Either way, I'll be along for the ride. 

Couldn't agree more; been following this club for some 48 years, so been through more than a few downs as well as the ups.
I'm really looking forward to a CK + WR partnership.  I said way back there was something about CK taking over that excited me - it still does. He's young. He's ambitious. He's passionate.  He's in touch with what it means to be a fan.  But he's also no fool.  If he can get the deal done I'm looking forward to another exciting chapter in our history. And I'm really keen to see what WR can do building a team of his own design.
We will "be back" as many state, but am old enough and wise enough to appreciate it may mean more than a year or two in L1 as we completely rebuild.  And it is a complete rebuild. Either way, I'll be along for the ride. 

Just arrived home after an absolutely fantastic day out. I’m sat on the sofa with a glass of whisky, so forgive me for being overly sentimental.
This season has been an absolute ducking blast. From Jack Stretton belting it in the top corner for our first away goal with fans in the ground for nearly two years, to the lads clapping us off after going down this afternoon, it’s been an absolute joy following the club this season. Every single man wearing that badge has given absolutely everything every time they’ve stepped on that pitch.
Wayne Rooney is an absolute bloody hero. Every week he’s been asked about how good the fans’ support has been. Every week he could have given a crap clichéd answer, but instead he’s managed to say something that’s shows he genuinely loves the club every single week. No manager has made me as proud to be a Ram as Wayne Rooney has.
The fans have been absolutely sensational too. Home and away, we’ve been the best in the league by an absolute country mile. The love the players show us is a testament to how good we’ve been.
On a personal note, it’s been brilliant to get to know the likes of @angieram, @B4ev6is, @Curtains and more a lot better at various games this season. Fans like those are the absolute lifeblood of the football club.
We go on to the last three games, knowing that we can enjoy them no matter what now. And let’s give the class of ‘72 a huge, huge reception on the final day. Their spirit lives on in this fantastic bunch of lads.
We are Derby, in the past, today and forever ducking more.
Up the bloody rams x

I saw that second tweet and also read between the lines in that it may mean he's unlikely to be here next season.  If not, best of luck to him - I don't think anyone would deny the early impact he made, nor his commitment throughout.  He lost form following his injury, unsurprisingly. If he did stay I think he'd make a decent option for us in L1 where it's much more physical.  Not as our No.1 striker - but as a backup option plus as you say, his leadership / mentoring qualities too.