Reading FC: Bowen disappointed with team after defeat

Royals boss Mark Bowen felt his side were poor across the pitch in Birmingham defeat.

Reading lost 3-2 at home to the Blues in the Championship, to remain 5 points above the relegation zone.

“I thought genuinely, we were poor in all departments today,” Bowen told BBC Radio Berkshire’s Tim Dellor. “In terms of creativity today… I expect more from them, to be braver on the ball.

“You can’t always rely on John Swift or Ovie [Ejaria].

“Charlie Adam came on and he looked like the only player who could pass the ball from a to b.

“I look at all three goals today and they were all avoidable.”