Leam Richardson critiques poor defending after Reading's derby defeat

Reading suffered a 2-0 loss against Oxford United in the Thames Valley derby held at Kassam Stadium on November 4. Two goals in the second half secured the win for Oxford, moving them to third in the standings, while Reading remains in sixth position. Manager Leam Richardson addressed the team’s issues, highlighting defensive errors that led to Oxford's goals, and expressed disappointment for the travelling fans. He acknowledged missed chances and confirmed suspensions for key players ahead of the FA Cup match against Peterborough.

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