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Leam reads Royals the riot act – to good effect

Leam reads Royals the riot act – to good effect

By Russell Kempson

READING 2
Lisbie 54, 68
BARNSLEY 1

Yoganathan 7
BARNSLEY: Slicker 6, Kay 6 (Richards 82), Gale 7, Shepherd 7, Larkeche 6 (Bland 88), McGeehan 6 (Brownlie 82), Connell 6, Yoganathan 8 (Noslin 72, 6), Kelly 7, Cleary 5, Adeyemo 6 (Kirk 73, 6). Subs not used: Ravenhill, Okedina.
READING manager Leam Richardson admitted that it needed a few “powerful” words at half-time to inspire his side to a comeback win over strugglers Barnsley.
The Royals played poorly in the opening half, going behind to an early Vimal Yoganathan goal in the seventh minute.
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