The Royals picked up a fantastic 2-1 away victory against Wigan Athletic to move us up to six points off the playoffs.
Goals through Jeriel Dorsett and a late Paudie O’Connor winner secured the three points.
With a big game against Wycombe Wanderers at the weekend, it moves us ever closer to the playoffs.
Royals boss Leam Richardson was very happy with the points. Here is what he had to say, he spoke to Royals TV.
Richardson on the victory
“It is a big three points. It is never easy coming away on Tuesday night with the weather like it is, off the back of what has been going on at this club with the loss of a manager and big loss at the weekend.
“It was always a dangerous game for us, but we thought that if we could manage the first 20 minutes then we would get a positive result and we did that.
“We had to be patient and keep the ball, not risk it as much and wait until we get five in the top line. I felt we would get that because at times we played some really good football and played through them at times.
“We will get better at that. We are missing Daniel [Kyerewaa], Randell Williams, Derrick Williams, [Will Keane].
“The lads did great at times. I thought we put in some really positive performances – Benn Ward’s debut was excellent, away at Wigan on a Tuesday night with the weather like it is, it had all the makings of a result, but I thought he was excellent tonight.”
Richardson on Dorsett and the response from the weekend
“Jeriel’s made a fantastic action to score but he will be disappointed with the goal against.
“I thought he was excellent tonight – his performance was very good, and his levels of performance are really good at the minute so we will take it on the chin. The response from the weekend and goal tonight, going away from home and scoring another two goals, is very pleasing.
“It is what we demand. I thought everyone on the pitch – and the subs coming on – maintained and lifted the level. We could have possibly gone and scored again to finish the game, but I am pleased with the result.
“It will make my night better. When we win, it is the same problem just with less opinions and when we lose there are the same problems but more opinions.
“Everybody will be pleased with that tonight. To go away at any ground and get a result is pleasing and the lads deserve full credit tonight.”
