Reading FC manager Paul Ince was impressed with his team’s performance in their 1-1 draw with Norwich City.
The Royals stay third in the Championship table after Jeff Hendrick levelled the score to cancel out Grant Hanley’s opener.
“I thought we were very good,” said Ince.
“In the first half, we were disappointed at half time to not be winning.
“The fact we conceded a goal was disappointing because I don’t like conceding from set pieces. It was a foul on Loum, the geezer is all over him
“Then again, we got spurred on by the crowd. They never gave in and thoroughly deserved the equaliser from Jeff, who was outstanding. it’s funny because the lads are disappointed, they’ve not won the game.”
The boss was particularly praising of Junior Hoilett’s display at right wing back.
He continued: “He (Hoilett) plays left wing-back, right wing-back, he doesn’t moan. He comes in, trains, he’s a great, great pro and can do both sides of it.
“First-half he was causing Byram so many problems and we should have got two goals on the back of it.
“He’s a credit, I just love him. What he gives me every time. He’s the type of player we need at this club.
“We’re growing in the games we’re playing. There will be bumps along the road but we’re able to compete with a team that are one of the favourites to go up. If we are on it, we can compete with any team.
“They are very talented, play some lovely football and that’s where we want to be in a couple of years’ time.
“It keeps the momentum going and takes us into a tough, tough game at Loftus Road on Friday night.
“I watched the football league highlights and they were talking about our game against Huddersfield, but if we win a game, Huddersfield were terrible. We don’t get any mention. Nothing about us.
“Maybe that’s the way it should be but we don’t get enough credit, the players aren’t getting enough credit for what they have done under the embargo.
“If it was any other team, they’d be shouting from the rooftops.
“It drives us on, but sometimes it irks me a bit, but we will go under the radar and keep getting points. The performances have been great under the circumstances.”
