Reading FC Tweets Of The Week

TOTW: Onesie magic, Morro out, Long > Messi

Bumper edition of TOTW (because Hoops is a slacker), so brace yourselves for HEAPS of tweets.

By Royal Hoops@RoyalHoops Nov 27, 2013, 6:16pm GMT

Nick Arnold has some hefty admiration for Flampard.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Frank lampards dad is presenting him with his 100th cap tonight ... That's so worldy what a honour</p>— Nick Arnold (@narnold10) <a href="https://twitter.com/narnold10/statuses/401259646545305600">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

Blast from the past.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>PHOTO: Jimmy Quinn - became our record international caps holder with Northern Ireland in 1994. <a href="http://t.co/kTmCCJ9J6s">pic.twitter.com/kTmCCJ9J6s</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/401385038782013440">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>PHOTO: Former Royals captain <a href="https://twitter.com/willow1871">@willow1871</a> representing Wales. We love the curtains. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23nineties&src=hash">#nineties</a> <a href="http://t.co/d29Zy4fKPW">pic.twitter.com/d29Zy4fKPW</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/401390849113616384">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>PHOTO: Continuing our day of internationals - M.U.R.T.Y represents Scotland in 2003! <a href="https://twitter.com/GraemeMurty">@GraemeMurty</a> <a href="http://t.co/ta16DNRlt5">pic.twitter.com/ta16DNRlt5</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/401399497198014464">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

Akpan is a Snapchat extraordinaire...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>WHEN YOU GET CAUGHT SNAPCHATTING IN PUBLIC 😩😂😑😂😓 <a href="http://t.co/FCXW6OLe2W">pic.twitter.com/FCXW6OLe2W</a></p>— Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan/statuses/401387793135730689">November 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

Taylor is loaned. For a day. (Maybe two.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Royals goalkeeper Stuart Taylor has signed for Yeovil Town on an initial one month loan deal: <a href="http://t.co/rrf9d3epyx">http://t.co/rrf9d3epyx</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/402390021656686592">November 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Stuart Taylor cites personal reasons for his return to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&src=hash">#ReadingFC</a>. He didn't like being first choice.</p>— Royal Hoops (@RoyalHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops/statuses/403149628075675648">November 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

Liam Kelly. Pro.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Academy star <a href="https://twitter.com/L_Kelly95">@L_Kelly95</a> has signed his first professional contract with the Royals. Full story: <a href="http://t.co/yV3OY69MqL">http://t.co/yV3OY69MqL</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/402800318477398016">November 19, 2013</a></blockquote>

*TRANSFER RUMOUR KLAXON*

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sounds like <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a> are after <a href="https://twitter.com/jackcork1">@jackcork1</a>. Won't be short of offers if <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23saintsfc&src=hash">#saintsfc</a> let him move on. Might explain delay on Baird contract.</p>— Matthew (@maffff) <a href="https://twitter.com/maffff/statuses/402835652120567809">November 19, 2013</a></blockquote>

Morro can't handle Joey Essex on I'm A Celeb.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nah I can't handle this dude anymore 😂😂😂😂 crabs cutting his barnet ?! Is he for real?! 🙈🙈</p>— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/403272821549588480">November 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

Whilst on the subject of handling things, many fans can't handle the magic of the onesie.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Onesies will be available from 10am at the Oracle Store on Friday – Sizes large Boys, Small/Medium and Large/XL Adult <a href="http://t.co/zeBEDpQUug">pic.twitter.com/zeBEDpQUug</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/403544769579597824">November 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

Meanwhile, some fans still aren't fans of Legs.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Leigertwood is coming....</p>— Dan (@Jones1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jones1871/statuses/403826929855660032">November 22, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>It was good while it lasted</p>— Dan (@Jones1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jones1871/statuses/403826974973755392">November 22, 2013</a></blockquote>

Onesie magic couldn't protect Morro from getting injured. Sad face.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Devastated to not be up north with the lads! Injured in training last week! ... Bring back a big 3 points boys! ❤️🙌 <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a></p>— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/404251651726639104">November 23, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Morrison out for several weeks with a knee injury 😥</p>— Dominique Gilbert (@dom_gilbert) <a href="https://twitter.com/dom_gilbert/statuses/404252332441219072">November 23, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No operation needed as first thought 😓... But not going to be back until after new year! Gutted! ... But looking at the positives! 👍🔥</p>— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/405311303449067520">November 26, 2013</a></blockquote>

*PENALTY CLAIM KLAXON*

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Penalty or no penalty? This should clear it up - watch the challenge on Chris Gunter: <a href="http://t.co/ltVODilXIE">http://t.co/ltVODilXIE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OneRovers">@OneRovers</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/404697114678022144">November 24, 2013</a></blockquote>

Former Royal Shane Long scores two superb goals for West Brom.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Touch of the season from Shane Long.</p>— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/statuses/405064670878253056">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That is a truly sensational touch and finish from Shane Long <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Slippers&src=hash">#Slippers</a></p>— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/statuses/405064693670113282">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hardest thing to do in football made look ridiculously easy by Shane Long - plucking a ball out the air that's come over your own shoulder.</p>— Nick Levett (@nlevett) <a href="https://twitter.com/nlevett/statuses/405064773412614144">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Long > Messi.</p>— Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/statuses/405066431739359232">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That one wasn't bad either. Same bloke and this time he opts for the dink of death. 2 nil <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WBA&src=hash">#WBA</a> both from Long.</p>— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) <a href="https://twitter.com/mrdanwalker/statuses/405066534541742081">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>A fit and in form Shane Long is such a dangerous player...</p>— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) <a href="https://twitter.com/johncrossmirror/statuses/405067804950683648">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I bloody miss Shane Long! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>— Anthony Dunn (@amfermy) <a href="https://twitter.com/amfermy/statuses/405066573188435968">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

Whilst on the subject of former Royals...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy to see the Bro come into the 21 century and get himself on Twitter!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/stephenhunt1010">@stephenhunt1010</a> I'm sure <a href="https://twitter.com/kdkilbane77">@kdkilbane77</a> will show him the ropes!</p>— Noel Hunt (@boyhunt) <a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt/statuses/405093813137707008">November 25, 2013</a></blockquote>

5pm tomorrow, Hammond...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hammond, you have until 5pm tomorrow to bring in defensive cover. Do you accept this mission? <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>— Royal Hoops (@RoyalHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops/statuses/405647346039787520">November 27, 2013</a></blockquote>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops">@RoyalHoops</a> Warning: this Director of Football will self destruct during the next transfer window</p>— Simeon F.W. Pickup (@BucksRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BucksRoyal/statuses/405671787091881985">November 27, 2013</a></blockquote>

Big Hec joins the onesie magic.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In my <a href="https://twitter.com/AberdeenFC">@AberdeenFC</a> onesie yesterday 😂😂🔥🔥 who said I can't pull it off ☝️☝️ 
 
See who can do better 📷👀😂 <a href="http://t.co/FYnZ9rsXEO">pic.twitter.com/FYnZ9rsXEO</a></p>— Michael Hector (@Big_Hec35) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big_Hec35/statuses/405739260210593792">November 27, 2013</a></blockquote>

ZING(A)!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>They asked AZ to dip into the loan market so he picked up his phone and called Daddy.
<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SJMgags&src=hash">#SJMgags</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&src=hash">#ReadingFC</a></p>— Loyal Royal (@RoyalstilIdie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalstilIdie/statuses/405741106983620608">November 27, 2013</a></blockquote>

TOTW: Onesie magic, Morro out, Long > Messi

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