It's all about the hugs ......

[Ollessendro]

We all know it (but no one better than Micalijo) our results depends on how Blackwell hugs the opposition manager. He got it all wrong on Saturday with Coyle. Look at the poor technique: hands in pockets, laughing like a little girl being tickled.

As Reading don't have a manager (and hence KB has not one) to hug, it can only mean victory. Surely?

 

[Santos]

We all know it (but no one better than Micalijo) our results depends on how Blackwell hugs the opposition manager. He got it all wrong on Saturday with Coyle. Look at the poor technique: hands in pockets, laughing like a little girl being tickled.

As Reading don't have a manager (and hence KB has not one) to hug, it can only mean victory. Surely?

The Coyle meeting was exactly as I expected it to be. He'll be back to normal tonight though, Reading's young whipper snapper of a manager McDermott will be grateful for some encouraging words from a wiley old experienced gaffer like Blackie who has been round the block a bit

"Brian, how's life with the big boys treating you? Bit more to it than putting the cones out eh?? hahahaha, great cup run for you boys, has he not given it you full time yet? Bloody stooges these chairman, what more do they expect? Deary me, all the best, but not tonight eh son?? hahaha"

 

[SwissBlade]

I'll go with that Santos, but I fear that Blackie will fall down as he'll attempt to ruffle the "young whipper snapper's" hair only to find he has none, leaving Blackie stumped...

3 days preparation down the drain, he'll attempt a cuddle but in will be in vein, the moment gone...

 

[Santos]

I'll go with that Santos, but I fear that Blackie will fall down as he'll attempt to ruffle the "young whipper snapper's" hair only to find he has none, leaving Blackie stumped...

3 days preparation down the drain, he'll attempt a cuddle but in will be in vein, the moment gone...

I wonder if our clash with Forest will turn into a Strictly Come Dancing spin off?

 

[LouTheBlade]

Just be thankful we dont have David Moyes and Everton visiting once a season - otherwise you would see this at the pre-match greeting;

 

[Pinchy]

Just be thankful we dont have David Moyes and Everton visiting once a season - otherwise you would see this at the pre-match greeting;

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Sheffield United manager Kevin Blackwell is pictured here after a flowing 30 pass move involving all ten outfield players results in United's sixth goal of the match.

 

[Micalijo]

Interesting stuff - great picture Ollie.

I just don't understand why he has his hand is in his pocket? It does look, for once, that KB is being genuine in his amusement at whatever it is but quite clearly he is not fully comfortable in Coyle's presence, no doubt true to a fully warranted inferiority complex. As we know, usually he can't keep his hands off the opposition manager.

 

[SwissBlade]

Interesting stuff - great picture Ollie.

I just don't understand why he has his hand is in his pocket? It does look, for once, that KB is being genuine in his amusement at whatever it is but quite clearly he is not fully comfortable in Coyle's presence, no doubt true to a fully warranted inferiority complex. As we know, usually he can't keep his hands off the opposition manager.

Yeah but we all know Kryptonite Coyle is no usual opponent for Blackie.

 

[Robbie]

Coyle must love playing against Blackwell..... what a record.

 

[Linz]

I love how the Reading players, taking on board the importance of the pre-match hug, gathered round just before kick off.

Didn't really do them much good.

There might be something in this hugging business