Reading manager Paul Ince said:

Reading manager Paul Ince said:


“I'm delighted. We were disappointed with the Cardiff goal but this group don't give in and the response was brilliant, we put them on the back foot.

"It was a disappointing decision from the referee [not to send off Nelson]. I don't want to see people get sent off but it baffles me. If you miss big decisions, it could have cost us. These things change games. It's a blatant red. It's crystal-clear.

"This team is always going to fight and the Championship is about competing. I thought the fans were brilliant and they understand the situation we're in. This is where we are and today we got what we deserved."

Reading manager Paul Ince said:


“I'm delighted. We were disappointed with the Cardiff goal but this group don't give in and the response was brilliant, we put them on the back foot.

"It was a disappointing decision from the referee [not to send off Nelson]. I don't want to see people get sent off but it baffles me. If you miss big decisions, it could have cost us. These things change games. It's a blatant red. It's crystal-clear.

"This team is always going to fight and the Championship is about competing. I thought the fans were brilliant and they understand the situation we're in. This is where we are and today we got what we deserved."

What fans?

The place was quiet and half empty other than the away end; and those that were there only chirped up at the end