McDermott Pleased With Reserve Performance

Last updated : 05 September 2002 By Rob Cooper
The reserves yesterday recorded a 3-1 win against Gillingham at the Madejski Stadium, their second Avon Insurance Combination League win of the season.

The scorers were Anthony Rougier, Adi Viveash and Nathan Tyson. To read the match report click here.

Reserve team coach Brian McDermott was very impressed with what he saw.

"In the first half they made it difficult for us but we managed to get an early goal. It was disappointing to concede right at the end. Also, we felt that we could score more than three," he said speaking to readingfc.co.uk.

"The senior players did well, as far as their attitude to reserve team games is concerned. All of them were spot on, they are important to the reserve set-up.

"It was also good to get the young players on the pitch. The academy is there to produce young players, some of them are coming on and getting close to the first team."

Reserve team player Andre Boucard put in a particuarly impressive performance, many people at the club feel that he has a bright future in the game.

Speaking on Boucard's performance McDermott aded: "Andre has a lot of talent and ability, but he has still got a lot of work to do. He has natural talent and a good chance of progressing."

Meanwhile, STAR, the replacement for the Reading Football Club Supporter's Club have had a star named after Jamie in recognition of his goal against Brentford that won the club promotion to Division One.

Jamie told readingfc.co.uk that he feels honoured to have his achievement recognised in this way.

He said: "It's a bit of a shock to be honest, it's not every day that this sort of thing happens. I'm used to normal things like giving autographs but this is a bit different. I'm a bit touched."