... the team is assembled, they board the coach, there is an uneasy tension on the coach trip to derby, the few players seemingly trying not to show nerves have some half hearted jokes, the fans pile into cars, trains coaches, sombre faces, the flags that wee displayed so magnificantly at the start of the season appear to be at half mast.
The thoughts going through fans minds are those of the unknown, the biggest game in our history, the make or break. So now the difference between the 60's and 70's where fans carried small radios or looked on the advertising boards for the cryptic half time results instead we now use ipods and mobile phones, The atmosphere at Derby is awesome, almost party mode with the home fans, a feeling of relief unless you are a Reading fan.

The game kicks off and you know the next 90 minutes is our destiny. You need to believe, dig deep, extend for the ball that you might have let go in earlier games, run down your opponents like you have the wind behind you. Courage, Commitment and self belief and most of all pride to wear the shirt, what ever might be come sunday evening there will be tears, one of sadness or relief.


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