Royals boss on the win in Wycombe
It’s been a long time coming. But we left Wycombe with an away win – three important points and a performance to take a lot of pride in.
Some terrific attacking play, and some resolute defending. And a strong resolve to see the victory over the line and secure the points, with just one goal in it. A display that gave great heart to manager Rubén Sellés.
“The boys did amazing work today,” he said. “They showed how good they are and how they can do things. We had a really good opponent in front of us and we were the best team on the pitch for the entire time. I’m very proud of what they did today.
“We have had performances in games before… but because of bad game management we didn’t get points. I think we showed today finally that things are starting to connect and that we can be competitive.
“We know our situation – and sometimes you can learn the lesson in the hardest way. We have been in a very hard position where we have put things together and things haven’t worked for us. Finally, the last three or four games, we have been competitive but didn’t get what we deserved.
“Today, we put everything together. I am very proud that they found that togetherness to do it. It was a pleasure today for me to be with them today in that victory.
“Game management is about finding ways to win games. In minute 93, it’s not the time to make a cross – it’s time to put the ball down and wait for the final whistle. It’s about managing the game.
“It’s not the most beautiful thing in the world but for us, the three points… the flavour of that is amazing. And today it looks like we finally put it together and I am proud of the way we did it.”
The final word on the fans.
We’ve had a lot of frustration on the road. But the support, once again, was amazing behind the goal… everyone of a Reading persuasion went home happy.
“I am happy for them, and thankful too because they continued to support the team through the bad times,” Rubén continued.
“Finally we gave them what they deserved – and hopefully we can do it more often!”