I am a loyal Royal. I, like you, have heard criticism of the crowd; in the press, on the radio and in the stadium.
Like many others I agree with the criticism that we could make more
noise to back the team. But just like everyone else, I haven't done much about it.
It's easy to criticise, more difficult to do something about it. If we want
to raise our game and motivate the team to the top of the league then it's
up to the fans to take the lead on this.
I believe that, for a start, we need a new Reading team song, better
specific songs for the players and a crowd that is more willing and able to
sing.
I am willing to put time and effort into making this happen. I have some
professional experience to offer in training, motivation and building
involvement. What we need is some support in getting other real fans
involved.
You can help in 3 ways right now:
1. By sending your ideas on a new (or revived) team song. I will try to
get the media interested with a competition.
2. By sending me details of any existing Reading songs - especially for the
players. I will capture these for the web and for a possible songsheet.
3. By volunteering to help - if you think you can help raise the crowd,
distribute songsheets or help in any other way please let me know.
You can send your ideas to readingsongs@btconnect.com or call 0118 988 0149.
We have all seen the problem now let's be active in beginning the solution.
Come on URZ
Kevan Hall