Reading Vs Crewe Match Preview


By Mark Sugar
September 16 2005

Royals boss Steve Coppell takes charge of his 100th Reading game tomorrow but will it be 3 points or will Dario Gradi's Crewe wreck the day?The Royals are unbeaten in 7 league games but that means nothing when facing a team of Crewe's ability. New Page 1 MADEJSKI STADIUM

MATCH PREVIEW

Reading
Vs
Crewe Alexandra

Saturday 17th September 2005

Madejski Stadium, Reading

Kick Off 15:00pm

TEAM NEWS

Reading Manager Steve Coppell looks set to keep with the same starting 11 that produced a fine performance on Tuesday night against Crystal Palace which resulted in a fantastic 3-2 victory.

That means Kevin Doyle will once again partner Leroy Lita up front in the absence of Dave Kitson, who is still not 100% after a recent knee injury.

The impressive Brnyar Gunnarsson will start the match alongside James Harper in the centre of midfielder. Much has been made of the Icelandic star's impact already in the 2 games he has started, with comparison's already being drawn to Royals legend Phil Parkinson.

Nicky Shorey misses out once again with a knee injury, so Chris Makin retains his place at left back.

Crewe will be without striker Eddie Johnson for tomorrow's visit. The on loan Manchester United forward has a hamstring injury picked up in Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Plymouth Argyle.

Former Shrewsbury Town striker Luke Rodgers is pushing for a starting place. He is yet to start a game for the Alex this season.

Defender Adie Moses misses out with an ankle injury.

Crewe Alexandra Hotshot - Kenny Lunt

FORM GUIDE
Reading have started the season brightly, with the Royals unbeaten in 7 league games. Steve Coppell's side continued they're fine form on Tuesday night with a 3-2 victory over Iain Dowie's Crystal Palace. On the score sheet was Kevin Doyle, Leroy Lita and Ibrahima Sonko.

Crewe's start to the season has been patchy, with Dario Gradi's side taking 8 points from 8 games. They held manager less Plymouth to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Crewe 1:1 Reading - 22/02/05

Reading 4:0 Crewe - 23/10/04

Reading 1:1 Crewe - 17/04/04

Crewe 1:0 Reading - 01/11/03

BETTING ODDS (courtesy of Coral Bookmakers)
Reading to Win - 8/15

Draw - 12/5

Crewe to Win - 9/2

TICKET INFORMATION
This game tomorrow is Kids for a Quid, however please note this promotion offer finishes at midday tomorrow.

For all the ticket details and prices regarding this fixture Click Here.

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