Reading FC writer Jonathan Low on Royals transfer deals, Beerens exit and Millwall clash

Roy Beerens left Reading on deadline day. Credit: Eddie Greville

Reading FC supporters have had plenty to talk about this week with not only a rare victory but also the end of the transfer window.

Reporter Jonathan Low hosted the Royals webchat on Thursday lunchtime for fans, answering questions on a range of subjects.

These included transfer dealings and Saturday's match against Millwall at Madejski Stadium.

Here is a recap of some of the main questions.

Transfer window verdict

Stu asks: Overall what are you opinions on our transfer activity, i think all in all Stam and the team have done a great job both In and Out and keeping crucial players (Moore)

JL: Yes agree, all in all a good window. Context is a big thing and if Reading were pushing for the play-offs they may have been able to attract more players.

But overall they have kept most of the squad and with Elphick and Martin strengthened in key areas.

Stam talked about bringing in players who could make an impact and he has done exactly that (we hope!)

Roy Beerens

Roy Beerens left Reading on deadline day. Credit: Eddie Greville

Laurie Figzal asks: Was the Beerens deal offered by us or were Vitesse already interested?

JL: Vitesse made contact with him a few weeks ago.

He wanted to go back to the Netherlands too and with game time limited at Reading, it was a sensible move for both parties.

He has got a good contract there and has a young family and with Aluko and Barrow ahead of him on the wings, he didn't have a long-term future with Royals.

Millwall game

Neil Harris asks: Any thoughts on the Reading lineup against Millwall? Where do you see the weak links we.. I mean Millwall could exploit?

JL: Tough one - but I would include both new signings so it would be: Mannone, Gunter, Elphick, Moore, Ilori, Bacuna, Edwards, Evans, Barrow, Bodvarsson, Martin.

Regarding weak links, possibly in the midfield with van den Berg a doubt.

Expecting a three at the back from Stam so there's potential to exploit space in behind the wing backs if they can.

Recap the webchat in full.