Adam Le Fondre - From Game to Fame

Le Fondre leads Reading in more way than one

Le Fondre struck twice today and despite his torment on the QPR defence was only able to battle Rangers into a tough fought draw.

Things looked grim for Reading as on 70 minutes they were 2-0 down at the Madejski and looked set for another loss due to their lack of incisiveness goal but with a controversial sub of himself for Pavel Pogebnyak after 72 minutes played, Le Fondre smashed home a 21-yard strike to give him side a glimmer of hope. This looked to be a turning point in the game with Readings play becoming more vibrant and fluid coming in to the last 10 minutes in the game. But when Mariappa struck the post in the 82nd minute and Samba brought down an incoming Kebe, Referee Mark Clattenberg had no choice but to point to the spot. Le Fondre stepped up, slotted the ball into the net very calmly and sent Cesar completely the wrong way. Le Fondre picked up his first Man of the Match award of this season and after the game expressed his delight at the fighting spirit shown by his team over the last 20 minutes. "My team were unstoppable over the last 20 minutes of the game, Unfortunately that wasnt the case for the whole game or we could have and should have taken the whole 3-points which we greatly needed. It's always a delight to come on and make such an impact, I was watching from the sidelines and Pogrebnyak had his head down and was looking sloppy. I knew I had to bring myself on, It was the right thing to do".

Adrian Mariappa described Le Fondre as being one of the most 'influential' managers he has ever came across and explained his half-time team talk was what pushed the team to grab the point.

Great update mate! It must be weird to be a player/manager!

2013-04-21 19:15#93847 PaukerJ : Great update mate! It must be weird to be a player/manager!

It's quite fun, You always want the person you are to perform, it makes your story fun and interesting to write.

November Overview

Reading 0 - 2 Liverpool @ Madejski Stadium

Reading 4-2-2-2Federici, Gunter, Mariappa, Carrico, Shorey, Karacan, Leigertwood, Guthrie, Montero, Robson Kanu, Le Fondre. Subs - N/A

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: N/A

MOTM Luis Suarez

Reading 2 - 0 Sunderland @ Madejski Stadium

Reading 4-2-2-2Federici, Gunter, Mariappa, Carrico, Shorey, Akpan, Karacan, Guthrie, Vukevic, Robson Kanu, Pogrebnyak. Subs - Vukevic/Montero 86 mins

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Hal Robson-Kanu(23),(65) Pogrebnyak(37)

MOTM Hal Robson-Kanu

Reading 2 - 2 Q.P.R @ Madejski Stadium

Reading 4-2-2-2Federici, Gunter, Mariappa, Pearce, Shorey, Akpan, Karacan, Guthrie, Vukevic, Robson Kanu, Pogrebnyak. Subs - Pogrebnyak/Le Fondre 72 mins Robson Kanu/Kebe 72 mins Vukevic/Montero 72 mins

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Adam Le Fondre(75),(86)

MOTM Adam Le Fondre

Aston Villa 1 - 3 Reading @ Villa Park

Reading 4-2-2-2Federici, Gunter, Mariappa, Pearce, Shorey, Akpan, Karacan, Leigertwood, Fischer, Kebe, Le Fondre. Subs - Leigertwood/Guthrie 68 mins Fischer/Montero 68 mins

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Jimmy Kebe(37),(87)Adam Le Fondre(81)

MOTM Jimmy Kebe

Things begin to look up for Reading, despite the loss against Liverpool, Good results for the Royals, A tough fought draw over Q.P.R, a strong win and clean sheet against Sunderland and a game in which Reading enjoyed 74% possesion against Aston Villa. Le Fondre has shown his team are capable of vibrant, fluid and exciting football and has every right to be pleased.

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Everythings 'Five' for Reading as they fight back from 3

Adam Le Fondre praised his Reading side as they came from the dead to record a 5-3 victory over competitive Rivals West Ham, Reading were on the verge of a humiliating loss, when in the 66th minute Noel Hunt scored a poachers effort which sparked a mesmerizing comeback from the Royals. Goals in the 66th, 69th, 84th, 86th and 92nd minute ensure Royals victory and Le Fondre has been praised by Reading fans everywhere as his substitions of Robson-Kanu and Vukevic proved to be what changed the game.


Noel Hunt was singled out to have been a top performer for the Royals claiming a Man of the Match award, following a brace from the Republic of Ireland international.


Alex Pearce told the media of the inspirational words provided by Le Fondre at half time which inspired the team to overturn the 3-goal deficit.

Incredible comeback and nice update Keep fighting!

2013-04-21 20:59#93888 Sonalexwild : Incredible comeback and nice update Keep fighting!

Thankyou and A Thank You for that comment:D, beginning to really enjoy this SO much, comments are making it a pleasure as i know you are all enjoying it:)

Great month mate! It's always good to know that Le Fondre and other strikers scoring! A European place might be a reality for Reading this season?

2013-04-21 21:24#93905 PaukerJ : Great month mate! It's always good to know that Le Fondre and other strikers scoring! A European place might be a reality for Reading this season?

it's looking that way, dont want to count my chickens too early though 8th in the league but a bad run of for could leave me 18th haha, thanks for your comment:)

December Overview

Reading 4 - 1 Swansea @ Madejski Stadium

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Gunter, Mariappa, Carrico, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Montero, Robson Kanu, Le Fondre. Subs - Le Fondre/Pogrebnyak(65) Kebe/Montero(45)

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Chris Gunter(9),Daniel Carrico(20),Pavel Pogrebnyak(73),Jem Karacan(82)

MOTM Daniel Carrico

Southampton 0 - 2 Reading @ St.Marys Stadium

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Gunter, Pearce, Carrico, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Fischer, Montero, Pogrebnyak. Subs - N/A

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Daniel Carrico(3),Pavel Pogrebnyak(77).

MOTM Daniel Carrico

Arsenal 4 - 0 Reading @ The Emirates

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Gunter, Pearce, Gorkss, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Montero, Kebe, Le Fondre. Subs - N/A

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: N/A

MOTM Santi Cazorla

West Ham 3 - 5 Reading @ The Boleyn Ground

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Kelly, Pearce, Gorkss, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Leigertwood, Montero, Kebe, Hunt. Subs - Vukevic/Montero(60) Kebe/Robson Kanu(60) Gorkss/Mariappa(45)

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Noel Hunt(66,86), Simon Vukevic(69),Mikele Leigertwood(84), Jem Karacan(92)

MOTM Noel Hunt

Reading 1 - 3 Wigan @ Madejski Stadium

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Kelly, Pearce, Gorkss, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Robson Kanu, Vukevic, Hunt. Subs - Vukevic/Kebe(60) Guthrie/Leigertwood(60) Hunt/Le Fondre(45)

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Adam Le Fondre(64)

MOTM Arouna Kone

Everton 2 - 3 Reading @ Goodison Park

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Kelly, Pearce, Gorkss, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Montero, Robson Kanu, Le Fondre. Subs - N/A

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Hal Robson-Kanu(43), Adam Le Fondre(47),Kaspars Gorkss(86),
MOTM Kaspars Gorkss

Manchester United 2 - 2 Reading @ Old Trafford

Reading 4-3-2-1McCarthy, Kelly, Pearce, Mariappa, Shorey, Karacan, Akpan, Guthrie, Montero, Kebe, Le Fondre. Subs - N/A

Sent Off: N/A

Injuries: N/A

Goals: Mikele Leigertwood(14), Adam Le Fondre(47).

MOTM Danny Guthrie.

Great month despite the losses to Arsenal and Wigan the Royals have pulled off another great result against Manchester United and claimed 13-points this month, which is outstanding for a club tipped for relegation, The Royals are challenging for Europa League places now and Le Fondre has silenced all critics who claimed his appointment as manager was a terrible decision.

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Showing the red cards on every post... you must expect some dirty games if you're expecting a red card every few days.

A nice story Le Fondre, keep it up!

Did you beat Southampton or lose? You have the green dot indicating you won but then the score says you lost?

Decent results. Well done.

Le Fondre hopes for January Signings and looks to free transfer market for the summer

Adam Le Fondre has claimed he would love to add to the squad but due to his high transfers in the summer has been left with a very small budget, Le Fondre has said he is looking at David Ospina, he OGC Nice keeper is out of contract in the summer and Le Fondre has admitted his is an admirer of the spaniards talents. Lisandro Lopez an Argentinian international from Arsenal de Sarandi is another target on the free transfer also out of contract in the summer and Le Fondre is keen to add to bulk his defence which has leaked 36 goals this season the 3rd highest amount of any team.

Lisandro Lopez has made 4 caps for Argentina and at just 23 looks set to have a bright future for his international team.


David Ospina has made 21 appearances for Colombia and is a regular for his national side, He has been attracting the interest of teams such as Milan and Napoli in recent times.


Adam Le Fondre continued, he did not yet know if any players would be leaving the club but that would need to be the case for players to be brought in of value.

2013-04-21 22:32#93925 Gashead : Did you beat Southampton or lose? You have the green dot indicating you won but then the score says you lost?

Decent results. Well done.

i won, sorry for the error there pal

2013-04-21 22:31#93924 Devil. : Showing the red cards on every post... you must expect some dirty games if you're expecting a red card every few days.

A nice story Le Fondre, keep it up!

I was supposed to have Cards rather than sent off but always forget to change haha, either way i send my players out there to break more than just ambitions