Nick Bird

Finchampstead 0-0 Reading City U23s

A frustrating game on Saturday afternoon at the Memorial Ground for Reading City U23s, they controlled possession, played the majority of the game in the opposition’s half, but lacked a spark, a moment of brilliance or someone to take the game by the scruff of the neck and lead the team to victory. Despite that,Continue reading “Finchampstead 0-0 Reading City U23s”

Reading City U23s 3-0 Woodley United Royals

In what was the first game of the first Reading City doubleheader of the season the young Citizens lead the way with a comfortable 3-0 win vs Woodley United Royals. Woodley United had the first chance of the game when the left-winger made his way past Marco De Sousa and only had the goalkeeper toContinue reading “Reading City U23s 3-0 Woodley United Royals”

Reading City U23s 2-3 Didcot Town Development

It was a heartbreaking defeat on a sweltering afternoon at Rivers for Reading City U23s. The Citizens troubles in front of goal continued as they struggled to convert chances into goals, it’s becoming the story of the season for the Citizens so far. Reading City U23s were second best at the start as Shomari BridgewaterContinue reading “Reading City U23s 2-3 Didcot Town Development”

Abingdon United 3-1 Reading City

It was a difficult result to take on a hot Saturday afternoon at The Northcourt for the Citizens as they were knocked out of the FA Vase by Abingdon United in the 2nd Qualifying round. Abingdon United took an early lead when the ball was crossed in from the right side, and a late runnerContinue reading “Abingdon United 3-1 Reading City”

Reading City 1-3 Penn Tylers Green

City played a rotated side which saw four City U23s start in the defeat to Penn Tylers Green in the Banbury Litho Floodlit Cup. Penn Tylers Green came into this game off of a 6-0 win against our ground sharers Woodley United. City’s opponents got off to such a quick start that not everyone hadContinue reading “Reading City 1-3 Penn Tylers Green”

Reading City U23s 3-2 Mortimer

Reading City U23s moved to 7 points from 4 games in the Thames Valley Premier League after a tightly fought win vs Mortimer FC in a game which was potentially overshadowed by some of the referee’s decisions. Mortimer got off to a strong start with a shot going wide for them in under a minuteContinue reading “Reading City U23s 3-2 Mortimer”

Woodcote 0-3 Reading City U23s

Reading City U23s picked up their first 3 points of the Thames Valley Premier league season on a chilly evening in Woodcote against a good Woodcote team who finished 3rd last season and had won both of their opening games to the season. It was a promising start from City U23s as they were playingContinue reading “Woodcote 0-3 Reading City U23s”

Westwood Wanderers 2-1 Reading City U23s

Reading City U23s kicked off their Thames Valley Premier League season on Wednesday night away to Westwood Wanderers, formerly Westwood United, who finished 6th last season. It wasn’t the best start for the City U23s as Westwood Wanderers found the opening goal after just six minutes. The right-winger got in behind the City left-back ShomariContinue reading “Westwood Wanderers 2-1 Reading City U23s”

Reading City U23s 5-1 Eldon Celtic

Reading City U23s had their last friendly before they kicked off their Thames Valley Premier League campaign vs Eldon Celtic in what was always going to be a rough match but one that would help City prepare for similar teams in the TVPL. It was a slow start from City as Eldon kept possession wellContinue reading “Reading City U23s 5-1 Eldon Celtic”

Windsor 0-3 Reading City

Windsor came into this game with an interim player-manager after their manager resigned earlier this week. Meanwhile, Reading City manager Simon Johnson looked to continue his sides great form and make it three wins from three. Reading City had the first chance of the game as Josh Blackwood played a long ball to Khalid SimmoContinue reading “Windsor 0-3 Reading City”