What can supporters of Reading anticipate from Andy Rinomhota?
According to Andy Rinomhota, he wants Reading FC to highlight his defensive skills. After a three-year stint with Cardiff City, where he played 82 appearances for the Bluebirds in the Championship, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup, the Royals academy graduate has returned to Reading. The 28-year-old responded, “I think I can bring some experience and defensive game management,” when asked what supporters should anticipate from him.
“Getting everyone back in decent defensive shape would be part of my job if we were winning the game. “Another aspect of my game that I want to showcase is breaking up play, playing in one v one situations, helping to cover positions without anyone else being out of position and just providing that security behind the ball and letting the attacking players go and flourish on a counter-attack if we are already winning.” Andy Rinomhota of Cardiff City and Sydie Peck of Sheffield United (left) fight for the ball during the Sky Bet Championship game at Cardiff City Stadium. David Davies is the image.
Rinomhota played 34 games for the Bluebirds under three different managers last season: Aaron Ramsey, Omer Riza, and Erol Bulut. With nine victories, 17 draws, and 20 defeats in the Championship, Cardiff City’s season was a complete failure that resulted in their relegation to League One. Rinomhota was being played out of his natural position, which added to the turmoil of the season. The number 35 was mostly used on the right side, playing right midfielder in eight games and right back in twelve.
Rinomhota only started 15 games on the right side during his 193 appearances with the Royals’ senior and U21 teams. He played most of his time in the middle of the field as a centre or defensive midfielder. The club press team questioned Rinomhota about his feelings about playing right-back following a 2-1 victory against Derby County in the Championship in January. “This is the most run of games I’ve had in that position,” he declared. I’ve occasionally played strange games, possibly as a stand-in for gamers. However, I’ve adapted to it well and felt at ease.
“I think I’ve been more accustomed to it; at first, it was still a little strange, but I think I’ve adjusted to it well now. Regardless of the position or location, I’m glad to be playing. Simply being on the squad makes me happy. Even during his brief loan stint with current Reading manager Leam Richardson’s Rotherham during the 23/24 Championship season, Richardson used Andy in a central role, where he is confident the midfield player can excel. We’ll have to wait and see. Richardson claimed to know “exactly what he’ll bring to the squad” when ‘Rino’ was revealed as a returning player to Reading.
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