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Well, are you ready? This could be a tough read if you've got your rose-tinted glasses on. If you're in a negative mindset, though, you're not alone.
Quick little update on #cerealquest by the injured Titan that is Sean Morrison.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The crunch of the little nuggets as you bite into them and the flavour of the luscious milk! BAFFLING! Best yet! ... 4/5 <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23cerealquest">#cerealquest</a></p>— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/status/276992654947020800" data-datetime="2012-12-07T10:12:49+00:00">December 7, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Whilst before the Southampton game, there was slight positivity. Or hope.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Yep that video of our epic 3-1 beating to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SaintsFC">#SaintsFC</a> last season is getting watched <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bouncewatch">#bouncewatch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23stillrattled">#stillrattled</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23staylucky">#staylucky</a></p>— Matt Harden (@MattHarden86) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattHarden86/status/277102454372454402" data-datetime="2012-12-07T17:29:08+00:00">December 7, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Whilst youngster Dominic Samuel makes his bench debut.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On the bench, young Academy graduate striker Dominic Samuel is named amongst the substitutes in place of the injured Pogrebnyak <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/277413275342340096" data-datetime="2012-12-08T14:04:13+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Let the negativity fester...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We really need a win today. Lose and we could be cut adrift at the bottom of the table. Massive game. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Dan Tanner (@DesignsDan) <a href="https://twitter.com/DesignsDan/status/277425514778603521" data-datetime="2012-12-08T14:52:51+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-in-reply-to="277439882861895680"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/maffff">maffff</a> this is textbook last season reading for me, soaking up pressure hopefully danger from set pieces and quick counters</p>— Stephen Dakin (@stephendakin9) <a href="https://twitter.com/stephendakin9/status/277440161015541760" data-datetime="2012-12-08T15:51:03+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Relegation party! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23negativity">#negativity</a></p>— Jessica Charman (@jesscharman) <a href="https://twitter.com/jesscharman/status/277447159891230720" data-datetime="2012-12-08T16:18:52+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Love to know how many <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> fans are confident about staying up? You can only be positivefor so long..</p>— Scott Sandover (@ScottSandover) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottSandover/status/277447570077405184" data-datetime="2012-12-08T16:20:30+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Oh here we bloody go again, lets put McAnuff in the middle when you've got Guthrie on the bench <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23nowords">#nowords</a></p>— TheTilehurstEnd (@TheTilehurstEnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTilehurstEnd/status/277448951316234240" data-datetime="2012-12-08T16:25:59+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> absolutely clueless. Another lacklustre performance, can't defend, can't pass, can't score, no creativity, absolute shite!!</p>— Dom(@doms_hand1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/doms_hand1871/status/277455104519585792" data-datetime="2012-12-08T16:50:26+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Wait! Some positivity! (Sorta.)
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I've found a <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a> positive: by this time next year, we'll have more than one league win. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Championship">#Championship</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23URZ">#URZ</a></p>— Brian Lawton (@MrBLawton) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrBLawton/status/277457914380296192" data-datetime="2012-12-08T17:01:36+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Premier League Survival - 29 points from 23 games is still achievable but things need to change fast! @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23urzzz">#urzzz</a></p>— JAMES (@B3rt1e) <a href="https://twitter.com/B3rt1e/status/277474402843652096" data-datetime="2012-12-08T18:07:07+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Forgotten man Danny Guthrie gets in on the negativity.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So disappointed and disheartened</p>— danny guthrie (@dannyguthrie20) <a href="https://twitter.com/dannyguthrie20/status/277465861286137857" data-datetime="2012-12-08T17:33:11+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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McDermott is questioned...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'm yet to hear BM say "We want to stay up" - @<a href="https://twitter.com/timdellor">timdellor</a> is right he doesn't seem to get the seriousness of the situation we are in!!!</p>— Jordan Norris (@Jordynorr1s) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordynorr1s/status/277470963522736129" data-datetime="2012-12-08T17:53:27+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Asked Brian McDermott whether <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> could stay up: "Time will tell", was his response. Hardly a ringing endorsement for his players.</p>— Nabil Hassan (@NabilHassan79) <a href="https://twitter.com/NabilHassan79/status/277500310036037633" data-datetime="2012-12-08T19:50:04+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Whoops, Danny Guthrie, disgusted with the Southampton result, changes his Twitter bio to remove the #readingfc relation.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>LOL! So @<a href="https://twitter.com/dannyguthrie20">dannyguthrie20</a> had the fans on his side there for all of about 45 minutes til that Bio change! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23whoops">#whoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Brian Davis (@BrianDavisSFG) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDavisSFG/status/277473059521302528" data-datetime="2012-12-08T18:01:47+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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January looms, and Royals fans everywhere have everything crossed that McDermott can bring out a few miracle signings.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brian McDermott on transfer window: "We're always looking for new players, we have a scouting system & we'll see what happens in January."</p>— Nabil Hassan (@NabilHassan79) <a href="https://twitter.com/NabilHassan79/status/277486802435190784" data-datetime="2012-12-08T18:56:23+00:00">December 8, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> join case to sign cash strapped Osasuna's French Defensive midfielder<a href="http://t.co/SxRR93jv" title="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2246671/Aston-Villa-Newcastle-Reading-keen-Osasunas-Raoul-Loe.html">dailymail.co.uk/sport/football…</a></p>— Paul (@Royaltypoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royaltypoints/status/278867641924452354" data-datetime="2012-12-12T14:23:21+00:00">December 12, 2012</a></blockquote>
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That's right fella, stick your neck out and support McDermott. Good on you.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I really rate Madejski, done so much for the club. Great support for McDermott. That's what we need to turn our season around <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Matt Hicks (@MattHicks51) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattHicks51/status/278115642207502336" data-datetime="2012-12-10T12:35:10+00:00">December 10, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Ah. This is... Distressing.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>9 - Reading’s total of nine points from 15 games is five fewer than at this stage in 2007-08 when they were relegated. Mire.</p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/278465893535723522" data-datetime="2012-12-11T11:46:57+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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The bench at Sunderland was horrendous, with even Brynaldo managing to get on.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If he wasn't on loan I'd much rather have D'Ath on the bench than Gunnarsson tbqh <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a></p>— Simeon F.W. Pickup (@BucksRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BucksRoyal/status/278576434518315008" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:06:12+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If Guthrie isn't injured then WHAT THE FUCK is going on?</p>— Ashley Oram (@ashlaar62) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashlaar62/status/278576591297208320" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:06:49+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Can see Guthrie handing in a transfer request <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a></p>— Jack Simpson (@jacksimpson1996) <a href="https://twitter.com/jacksimpson1996/status/278576681860599808" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:07:11+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Off with his head!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Confidence has gone, no passion..No PL quality..Tactics are poor. I will be surprised if McDermott is our manager come Monday.</p>— Andrew(@TheWearing) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWearing/status/278598358485065728" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:33:19+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-in-reply-to="278578466843156480"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> I'm trying really hard to not jump on the Brian-bashing bandwagon, but it's starting to get difficult.</p>— Darren Wright (@DarrenW_86) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrenW_86/status/278578759760748544" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:15:26+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Way out of his depth, win lose or draw tonight he must go.</p>— Steve Guscott (@SteveG1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveG1871/status/278580163904675840" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:21:01+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Something needs to change, playing style, manager, players, SOMETHING! long balls, BM and CM all a problem, safety slipping away<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Taylor Cornish (@T_Cornish) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Cornish/status/278628599521738752" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:33:29+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Excuses, excuses...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>LOL, <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SSN">#SSN</a> reporter at the game just said "southern" teams sometimes can't acclimatise.... <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23anyexcusewilldo">#anyexcusewilldo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23softsoutherners">#softsoutherners</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Ryan Swann (@RSwanny) <a href="https://twitter.com/RSwanny/status/278589577659301890" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:58:25+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>McCarthy, Gunter, Mariappa, Morrison, Robson-Kanu, Guthrie, Jem, Kebe, Roberts & Pog. That's a almost a whole team that have been injured.</p>— TheTilehurstEnd (@TheTilehurstEnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTilehurstEnd/status/278750840871845888" data-datetime="2012-12-12T06:39:14+00:00">December 12, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Oh look, a positive chant!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We're not Real Madrid. We're not Ipswich Town. We've been shit all season and that's why we're going down!!<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Luke Massey (@Luke_Massey) <a href="https://twitter.com/Luke_Massey/status/278592287230021634" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:09:11+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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(I lied.)
The few hundred who made the journey made a fair bit of noise. Good on them.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Reading away support in fine voice tonight</p>— Phil Reader (@PhilBert1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilBert1871/status/278592656844664833" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:10:40+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good noise from our fans.</p>— Hazza C (@HarrietRFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HarrietRFC/status/278592747882049537" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:11:01+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Ah, Sw*ndon. At least we're better than Sw*ndon. Right?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>RT @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a>: Hunt shields the ball and tees up Tabb who... Fuck it, even we agree this is shit. Probably best if you go support Swindon.</p>— Tokyo Sex Whale (@Tokyo_Sex_Whale) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tokyo_Sex_Whale/status/278595405275611136" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:21:35+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Reading aren't a team to watch sober anymore.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Anybody who intends on watching the remaining <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> games sober this season deserves a pride of Britain award</p>— Ryan Rolfe (@Ryanrolfe1988) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryanrolfe1988/status/278598120483459073" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:32:22+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Good half from <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23safc">#safc</a>. Took command, attacked with pace, great finishes. Reading rather pathetic! Sorry @<a href="https://twitter.com/jonnyfordham">jonnyfordham</a></p>— Simon Bird (@simonbirdmirror) <a href="https://twitter.com/simonbirdmirror/status/278600294563184640" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:41:01+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Let's not forget we are playing a rubbish team lacking in confidence. Holy crap this is bad.</p>— Steve Morris (@106points) <a href="https://twitter.com/106points/status/278600617189060609" data-datetime="2012-12-11T20:42:17+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Has anyone taken the time to think about McDermott's feelings?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>You've got to remember (and what most people don't even know) McDermott's been at the club for a decade, it's killing him to see us fail.</p>— Ben Faulkner (@gnomioo) <a href="https://twitter.com/gnomioo/status/278625765791256576" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:22:13+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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Let's start a new hashtag... #DannyDrama.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sky sources: Reading have fined Danny Guthrie two weeks' wages for refusing to travel to Sunderland. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23SSN">#SSN</a></p>— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsNews/status/278916858172817408" data-datetime="2012-12-12T17:38:55+00:00">December 12, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-in-reply-to="278581032746352642"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc__news">readingfc__news</a> rubbish. Guthrie is at home on Xbox live....injured.</p>— Alex Luke (@Dr_Exodus) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dr_Exodus/status/278583546401148928" data-datetime="2012-12-11T19:34:27+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Danny Guthrie's head ain't right perhaps trying getting a real job where u don't get paidif u don't turn up like the rest of us</p>— Johnny Hunt (@Huntyroyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Huntyroyal/status/278626801062907904" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:26:20+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>To all those slating Guthrie, I would say wait until you heard the full story not a 1 minute interview from an under pressure manager.</p>— Steve Guscott (@SteveG1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveG1871/status/278801906799869952" data-datetime="2012-12-12T10:02:09+00:00">December 12, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes. - Winston Churchill</p>— danny guthrie (@dannyguthrie20) <a href="https://twitter.com/dannyguthrie20/status/278965737362710528" data-datetime="2012-12-12T20:53:09+00:00">December 12, 2012</a></blockquote>
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We'll try to end on a positive. Former Royals favourite Phil Parkinson pulled off a miracle against Arsenal. Maybe we could ask him to talk to Brian...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Fair play Bradford, gotta love Parky!!</p>— Dom(@doms_hand1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/doms_hand1871/status/278626455217389569" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:24:58+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>League Two Bradford knock Premier League Arsenal out of the Capital One Cup on penalties. Bradford in the semi-final - superb achievement.</p>— Phil McNulty (@philmcnulty) <a href="https://twitter.com/philmcnulty/status/278626503116353537" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:25:09+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Time to become a Bradford fan I think!</p>— Megan Douglas (@MeganDouglasx) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeganDouglasx/status/278626787691470848" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:26:17+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Reading players, take a look at Bradford. Not the best players but they've bags of effort, desire, no fear and pride in their shirt/club!</p>— Richard Langley (@simply_langers) <a href="https://twitter.com/simply_langers/status/278626960530350080" data-datetime="2012-12-11T22:26:58+00:00">December 11, 2012</a></blockquote>
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