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TOTW: Pograbneck, Adkins Hokey Cokey and Man Love

After the excitement of a BUMPER TOTW last week, we're back as usual, after a game against Barnsley where the fans were left wondering - two points dropped or a point gained? There are also a few causes for concern at the Mad Stad. Find it all right here.

Karacan injured: time to show some man love
Karacan injured: time to show some man love
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Jason Roberts, still injured.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30">@JasonRoberts30</a>: “<a href="https://twitter.com/BroadcastMoose">@BroadcastMoose</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30">@JasonRoberts30</a> waiting for your comeback my friend”/// You and me both Dude...” And Reading FC too</p>&mdash; Ian Abrahams (@BroadcastMoose) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroadcastMoose/statuses/384584825682018304">September 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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PANIC STATIONS.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Deal to complete <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Readingfc&amp;src=hash">#Readingfc</a> takeover has been delayed. Deadline past last night. Zingarevich/Madejski said to be comfortable with situation.</p>&mdash; Nabil Hassan (@NabilHassan79) <a href="https://twitter.com/NabilHassan79/statuses/384970670020366336">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>On the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> takeover. Yes, it&#39;s been delayed. But club have been saying for a while now that was going to happen.</p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/384972750130909184">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>But am assured that everything is fine, both AZ and SJM are happy with the situation. And the deal will be done <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/384974207290863616">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Money issues.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Promotion to Premier League and subsequent relegation (parachute payments) earned Zingarevich and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> £150m: <a href="http://t.co/f7ZDExhtft">http://t.co/f7ZDExhtft</a></p>&mdash; Nabil Hassan (@NabilHassan79) <a href="https://twitter.com/NabilHassan79/statuses/384980450143264768">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Royals &#39;F1 partners&#39; Marussia submit record loss of £57.6million last year - must have been the mega-deal signed with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonnyFordham/statuses/385049892302761984">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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MCCARTHY FOR ENGLAND... Or Butland?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It&#39;s set to be a battle of two fine young England &#39;keepers tonight with <a href="https://twitter.com/JackButland_One">@JackButland_One</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Macca23">@Alex_Macca23</a> in each goal <a href="http://t.co/U9nPAUJ1nk">pic.twitter.com/U9nPAUJ1nk</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/385051971347939329">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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BarnsLOLey... No?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Academy man <a href="https://twitter.com/jaketaylor25">@jaketaylor25</a> has made the trip tonight <a href="http://t.co/gApqdrOa0t">pic.twitter.com/gApqdrOa0t</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/385096222870351872">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>GOAL!!!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/RobsonKanu">@RobsonKanu</a> with a cracker!!!! 1-0!1</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/385131305135915008">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Tim Dellor was talking about Sharp and screamed GOAL. Confused the hell out of me as he wasn&#39;t on the pitch <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Nick Houlton (@Houlton11) <a href="https://twitter.com/Houlton11/statuses/385131662553939968">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>GOAL 1-1 and O&#39;Grady pulls one back, decent finish after a good move.</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/385138290803736576">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Full-time: 1-1 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/385142484046585856">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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POGREBNYAK MAD.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Caption competition <a href="http://t.co/OTXO15EP9R">pic.twitter.com/OTXO15EP9R</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/385168761583837184">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> Pograbneck.</p>&mdash; Jacob South-Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobSouthKlein/statuses/385169791079960576">October 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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With (some silly) people calling for #AdkinsOut, there was a bit of a sing-song on Twitter.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/maffff">@maffff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23adkinsin&amp;src=hash">#adkinsin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23adkinsout&amp;src=hash">#adkinsout</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23adkinsshakeitallabout&amp;src=hash">#adkinsshakeitallabout</a></p>&mdash; Rory (@MrRozzaB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrRozzaB/statuses/385314195883171840">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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*sniff*, Doooobz has retired.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Today is the day when I officially retire from football. ⚽️ I have enjoyed every moment of my career. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ilovefootball&amp;src=hash">#ilovefootball</a></p>&mdash; Michael Duberry (@Original_Dubes) <a href="https://twitter.com/Original_Dubes/statuses/385323784812916736">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Backing troops 'n' ting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> are proudly backing us! <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan">@HopeAkpan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Chrisgunter16">@Chrisgunter16</a> &amp; Mikele Leigertwood show their support for TFT <a href="http://t.co/qQJiSJ1yvP">pic.twitter.com/qQJiSJ1yvP</a></p>&mdash; Tickets For Troops (@Tickets4Troops) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tickets4Troops/statuses/385330552074534912">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Karacan goes under the knife. Cue man love.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wishing <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> all the best today with his op ❤❤ hope it goes well buddy 😚</p>&mdash; sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/385363704742957056">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> all the best today mate with the op ...hope everything goes well xxx</p>&mdash; Jordan Obita (@JordanObita) <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanObita/statuses/385381682612043776">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> hope all goes well today and you get back out there ASAP love you mate x</p>&mdash; simon church (@churchy18) <a href="https://twitter.com/churchy18/statuses/385404825003130880">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Hope it all goes well today <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> x</p>&mdash; Jake Taylor (@jaketaylor25) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaketaylor25/statuses/385406218061492224">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Meanwhile, 'Tish' has some beef with the opposite sex.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Women that seek attention argggghhhh why <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23notclassy&amp;src=hash">#notclassy</a></p>&mdash; Aaron Tshibola (@AaronTshibola8) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronTshibola8/statuses/385408556830560257">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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