The real question is whether the teams Max and co play against have players called up. He might be the only full international in his team but others might have quite a few. Loads of British players have a second nationality, especially African and Caribbean.
The real question is whether the teams Max and co play against have players called up. He might be the only full international in his team but others might have quite a few. Loads of British players have a second nationality, especially African and Caribbean.
So with luck Crocombe & Mata are available for the AWs in October. Plus Bazeley convinces a fit Bindon to also get a taste of senior international football.
Oh dear... The suspended three point penalty that was initially applied earlier in the season (as a punishment alongside the already confirmed loss of one point) has been triggered.
Drops the Royals into 21st, and into the relegation zone on two points (long way to go, don't sweat it 😅) just behind Wigan, who themselves suffered an eight point deduction prior to the season kicking off. They've now given up 67% of the points they had previously earnt this season, so a bit of a sad state of affairs.
Hopefully Tyler is still receiving his pay-packet!!
Arsenal reportedly interested. Sent a scout to the Exeter game today... which he didn't play in, as above
Crikey. Things have moved fast in young Bindon's world the last few months.
You'd think the Americans will be targeting him now, for sure for their USNMT program. Apparently of late thay have mostly won the battle with their southern neighbours over any promising dual nationality Mexican Americans.
Hopefully Bazeley can sell the NZ story to Bindon & his parents in the UK next month. He could continue a great record of quality AWs CBs in the EPL.
Congratulations to the lad on committing his future to New Zealand ahead of the USA. Great news for us, and coochiee will be over the moon as well - They took one Tyler off us, so only fair we got another Tyler back!
Fantastic thread that The Niche Cache posted up on twitter regarding his selection too. Read the whole thing, a great insight into it all + Americans upset 😭 you love to see it! ⬇️
A thread on Tyler Bindon
I spoke to Bindon this morning from England who acknowledged he has had interest from New Zealand and the United States (he played for the U.S. U-19s in 2023 under Marko Mitrovic). - Bindon has told me that his decision is to represent New Zealand 1/ https://t.co/IwWmmH4jpD
But it seems that all is not well on the club front. Reports out today indicate players will not be paid on time, and that the club is still to pay it's tax bill to HMRC. Further points deductions from the EFL are now looming ominously. ⬇️
Sad state of affairs. Also sounds like Reading first-team players and staff been notified they are unlikely to receive full wages on time and Under-21s not receiving anything again unless extra funding is secured. If that’s the case, another points deduction. EFL have to step in
- While his mother played for New Zealand, she was born in Illinois. Her father (Tyler's grandfather), served in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. It added to making this a tougher decision (switching nationality)
- While his mother played for New Zealand, she was born in Illinois. Her father (Tyler's grandfather), served in Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. It added to making this a tougher decision (switching nationality)
Yeah would've been a pretty tough decision for Tyler. He's pretty loyal to family, and he also really likes the American u19/ u23 coach. But he's a kiwi and has strong ties to home.
Note at the moment Reading's game 15th Oct is postponed but Albion's isn't. AWs play 14th & 18th Oct. So Crocombe may have to miss the Congo game in Spain (Tzanev to start?) but be available for Socceroos game.
Growing unrest ahead of this match. Off field dramas are coming to a head regarding club ownership, tax debts, player payments (fulfilled for September).
Will not be surprised to see disruption in this one. A lot of talk of a protest pitch invasion going ahead as well. A statement has been issued ahead of the game too. ⬇️
It is important to reiterate to our supporters that no matter the strength of feeling – and as a club we are fully aware and understand fans’ frustrations – it is unacceptable for any supporters to enter the field of play before, during or after the match or to throw missiles of…
Bindon playing a RB/RWB role this morning against Burton Albion. Versatility - Love it! Screenshot_2023-10-01-04-56-59-88_07de052b70472489b19c0b66e29f0be4.jpg113.9 KB By all accounts he has been super impressive again today. Bloody good to see the young lad doing so well, and so early on in his career. We could be on to something with this kid.
Game has just gone F/T. Another clean sheet in a 0-0 draw. Sounds like Crocombe in goal for Burton Albion had an equally good game himself. 👏
Bindon playing a RB/RWB role this morning against Burton Albion. Versatility - Love it! Screenshot_2023-10-01-04-56-59-88_07de052b70472489b19c0b66e29f0be4.jpg113.9 KB By all accounts he has been super impressive again today. Bloody good to see the young lad doing so well, and so early on in his career. We could be on to something with this kid.
Game has just gone F/T. Another clean sheet in a 0-0 draw. Sounds like Crocombe in goal for Burton Albion had an equally good game himself. 👏
Crocombe had a great game, made some good saves and kept the Burron side in the game as they got dominated in the 2nd half.
Tyler looked great at right back, his usual calm head and intelligent game, another string to his bow and Bazely and Readings in attendance to watch the two kiwi lads.
Full game in a 3-1 loss. Reading down to 22nd. One of Bindon's team mates on the bench got a red card at 91 mins, so must have been some sideline incident.
Reading (22nd) host Leyton Orient (17th). Orient in the news this week with the death of a long time fan at a game that the ref initially failed to halt, despite attempts by other fans to do so.
Good enough you are old enough, but gee he sounds boyish.
Tyler Bindon was asked about his decision to choose NZ over USA. Spoke highly of former Reading assistant coach Marko Mitrovic and following “what his heart wanted” #readingfcpic.twitter.com/iPC2XFV0DM
Been great to see Bindon so quicklty become a regular starter at Reading, but otherwise it's pretty horrid at the club. All the off field dramas, players not being paid etc, and now terrible on field form. Bindon full game as Reading get thrashed 4-0 at Charlton.
