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No notice. Released with immediate effect. 2 days before a game with no prior notice. All that is mentioned is a 'unique' method of selling programmes. This has left them with no way of buying a season ticket, so they have been screwed over really. I know someone who has been selling them for 28 years, so dropped by letter and with no notice is a disgrace really. As for wages, they only get 6p for every programme sold. So not really a cost to the club. I'm guessing some sort of vending machine in the concourse?

Will this be a "where was I when Ramirez signed" days. Will go down in history with all the other big news stories...Diana/Jack/911

Everyone seems in high spirits today!

JustMike whoever made you a moderator should get a medal. Just saying.

Can't we actually have news on here of Ramirez instead of boring, irrelevant chat by people with far too much time on their hands?

And yes, before people say we used 433/451 against Wigan, we switched to a 442 in the second half which was when it all got even worse...

Yes the 442 worked so well against Wigan when we struggled for possession. Hmmmm I wonder why most Premier League teams use 5 in midfield when clearly we all know better...

Joined the queue at 7:30, got the tickets at 12:00. Only 3 windows open which made it hell on earth for all those waiting. Disgraceful.

Kelvin is not good enough. Always said it, always will.

A note to many people - it's 'have' not 'of'. It's also 'bought' not 'brought'

Sunderland can only sign 1 person at a time also....no...wait.....

Without Cortese we may not have a club. We likely wouldn't have a successful club. I for one would rather have a club and enjoyed the last 2 years. Even if we get relegated because we don't sign a CB, I'd rather that than SISU, liquidation etc. I won't be complaining about Cortese for a second.

Adkins said we had bid for players which had been rejected and they just weren't reported. If the Italians/Ramirez hadn't mentioned anything then we wouldn't have known about this 'failed' transfer either and maybe wouldn't feel as disappointed. However, at least we know the money we have available now, so that's a plus. I'm sure there are other targets who we'll now go after. I am disappointed, but more relieved we have somebody in charge who will not risk our future but throwing money around. I'd rather get relegated but not spend beyond our means than do a Leeds/Pompey etc. Fair play rules will impact on clubs with massive wages and we wouldn't want this if we are supposedly aiming for Europe. I'm sure we'll get some players and have a great season. Let's have fun, think how far we have come. COYR!

Reading have 1bn worth of football talent?

How are people spending so much time on here when they are supposed to be working?

If we don't get him, it's because we can't afford him. it's not because Cortese messed it up or he couldn't attract the player (he clearly could). Nobody wants to overspend and commit financial suicide... fair play rules anyone?

SSN isn't reliable. BBC sport news is. BBC sport news hasn't yet mentioned the Ramirez transfer and until they do (or it's on the OS) I'm not going to believe it's a done deal. I'm guessing that if we don't get Ramirez we'll go for somebody like Lens, perhaps, maybe, possibly.

Curtis Davies?

Don't get me wrong, it's nice and refreshing not to have a Chairman always wanting to be the centre of attention. I think I remember him speaking last year and congratulating the squad/manager. Reading's chairman did the same. Was just wondering why Cortese hadn't done the same that's all. Just a thought.

I find it strange that Cortese is yet to comment on promotion. Has anyone heard anything from him that I've missed? I would have thought he would have posted a statement or comment of congratulations on the OS by now...

I hope there is no problem and that Adkins is here for the long term. I really hope so. However, I do find it odd he hasn't mentioned how great the Chairman is (which he did during the January transfer window and numerous other times). Also his interview the other day seemed to suggest that he wanted to stay (eg defending his win record) and obviously today he mentioned about having to sometimes stand up for what you believe or something similar. Could this be linked to Cortese? Perhaps Adkins wants to stay but maybe Cortese wants something Adkins is against? A mate of mine (no idea how reliable, probably not much) but he said he's heard of problems behind the scenes. I hope this is a load of rubbish! In Adkins we trust!

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Argghhhhh why do some people on here think we need MORE players. With the squad we have in LEAGUE 1..yes LEAGUE 1 the squad we have now should be MORE THAN CAPABLE of getting promoted. Other squads spend hardly any many, play players out of position etc but they have the fighting spirit to frind out results or just play effectively as a team. WE DO NOT NEED MORE ADDITIONS. People are just getting greedy. Money isn't the answer to everything. I'm sure some fans understand this. I HOPE most do.

How often does a favourite ever get appointed? Not very often I would say! Hope so this time. ZOLA? No way!