Feders calls for players to enjoy the occasion

Adam Federici has called for the Reading players to enjoy the game, as the pressure is firmly on our opponents, Arsenal.

We are just two days away from a Wembley semi-final, but the Aussie keeper feels that the players will enjoy the occasion more than the play-off final against Swansea in 2011. The holders, Arsenal, are clear favoruites to win, which Federici feels can play in our favour.

Speaking to the Official Reading FC website, Feders confessed that: ‘It is special. You never know what could happen. For myself I think this time I`m going to enjoy it a little bit more. Last time it was a lot of pressure and I probably didn`t enjoy the day that much.’

‘I love the FA Cup, any road to Wembley is a great competition. I think all the pressure is on Arsenal, we can go out, enjoy the day and play good football. Everyone knows we`re the underdogs so we have nothing to lose and we look forward to that. We know we have a chance.’

Feders Jem are the only remaining players from the play-off final four years ago, how quick has time gone?! I agree it will be a slightly different occasion, with different pressure, but still plenty at stake. Hopefully the players can do the club proud this weekend!