admira Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Reading FC make enquiry to sign Derby County man on loan Sky Bet Championship side Reading have made an enquiry over the availability of Derby County defender Alex Pearce on loan, according to HITC reporter Tom Thorogood. The 27-year-old joined the Rams from Reading last summer after he refused a new contract at the club, signing a three year deal at the iPro. However, the Republic of Ireland international's move Northwards has blown up in his face, only making one appearance in half a season - a start in the Capital One Cup in a defeat against Portsmouth, failing to make an appearance in the league His lack of showing for Derby has seemingly sparked interest from former club Reading. The Royals have recently reappointed Brian McDermott as manager, who is known for his admiration of Pearce, and tried to sign him whilst at Leeds United. They've subsequently enquired into taking him on loan, but would probably have to get rid of one of their six loanees before making a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Strange one with Pearce, not even making our bench. Id rather have him than Shotton in the squad. The only thing Shotton has over Pearce is he can fill in at right back. But if Baird is on the bench that position is covered by him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just now, YouRams said: Strange one with Pearce, not even making our bench. Id rather have him than Shotton in the squad. The only thing Shotton has over Pearce is he can fill in at right back. But if Baird is on the bench that position is covered by him. Baird is also filling in as DM cover so maybe Clem wants shotton as cover for RB and CB, just in case we get two injuries in the game which has happened more than once this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValeRam Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 And there's Bucko presumably soon champing at the bit We should let him go - he deserves a chance at going to the Euros which might be the high point of his whole career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Let him out on loan, but only if we can recall him at the drop of a hat. If Shackell goes down for longer than a week, then Pearce is the best alternative. Buxton's never been able to get fit since the start of last season. Still haunted by that Zenit game even now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 bucko to burton on loan maybe? get his fitness up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovis aries Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 21 minutes ago, LesterRam said: bucko to burton on loan maybe? get his fitness up I would say Buxton's first team games are over for the Rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Agree with last few comments. Let him go out on Loan with the option to recall. That way if we did have to recall him at least he'd have games under his belt. He's still the best CD back up we have at the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 19 minutes ago, Ovis aries said: I would say Buxton's first team games are over for the Rams. I would love him to stay in some kind of ambassador role or scouting, he is a character our bucko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stedcfc Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 1 hour ago, PistoldPete2 said: Baird is also filling in as DM cover so maybe Clem wants shotton as cover for RB and CB, just in case we get two injuries in the game which has happened more than once this year. True, but when Thorne got injured against Boro he chose Hendrick instead anyway. I find it very odd Pearce doesn't get on the bench. Shotton there is a liability as we've seen almost every time he's played there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgford Ram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 1 minute ago, Stedcfc said: True, but when Thorne got injured against Boro he chose Hendrick instead anyway. I find it very odd Pearce doesn't get on the bench. Shotton there is a liability as we've seen almost every time he's played there. I thought Shotton did well versus Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Send him out on loan? Are you all mad? Shacks has an ankle problem, and Bucko is yet to prove he is anywhere fit enough to come back in. I know that leaves Shotton and Baird, but Pearce I think has to be first pick if either Keogh or Shackell are unavailable for selection. Accordingly he should stay and be trained/drilled with the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Isn't this Tom guy, the one who has had around 10 million visitors to his site, so he must be a well respected and very rich journalist. Wonder why they didn't ask for it to be part of the Blackman deal if they are that keen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 did I mention we have a seriously good U21's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 2 hours ago, PistoldPete2 said: Baird is also filling in as DM cover so maybe Clem wants shotton as cover for RB and CB, just in case we get two injuries in the game which has happened more than once this year. Its rare and very unlucky for that to happen though. Id rather have the quality CB and the utility man Baird. Pearce might not be impressing in training which could be another factor. Shotton scares the life out of me sometimes, for all the good he does he has one mega mistake in him. Seems to unsettle Keogh when he/s alongside him too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 does it feel weird mentioning Pearce leaving in the "Pearce Signed" thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Bucko should be retained as the new "Sports Psychologist" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 10 minutes ago, Leeds Ram said: Isn't this Tom guy, the one who has had around 10 million visitors to his site, so he must be a well respected and very rich journalist. Wonder why they didn't ask for it to be part of the Blackman deal if they are that keen.... Do I sense some incredulity with this post Leeds? HITC are sometimes ITK. But most often ITG (in to guesswork). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Ram Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 how people are saying Pearce is definitely our best CB backup? he can't get anywhere near the first team, can't even get past an apparantly 'awful' shotton onto the bench. weve seen him play one game, where incidentally we lost to a league 2 side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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