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TOTW: Steve Death's ball, modelling issues, Little golazo

This week we've had a lively week (well done, guys) so let's just get stuck in right away!

Ben Hoskins

We'll begin with a birthday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Happy Birthday to <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> legend Trevor Senior. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23OldRoyalsStuff&amp;src=hash">#OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="http://t.co/HHqjMPMgeJ">pic.twitter.com/HHqjMPMgeJ</a></p>&mdash; Old Royals Stuff (@OldRoyalsStuff) <a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff/statuses/405994257301135360">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Y'know that Gunter penalty decision? Ref said soz.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> have received an apology from the referee and referee&#39;s assessor for the Chris Gunter penalty decision on Saturday.</p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/406004314281213952">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Former Royal Kev Watson got a bit confused on the tube.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Geezer on tube is reading a book simply entitled &#39;PORNO&#39; with pic of a blow up doll on front cover. Blatantly in front of all. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23character&amp;src=hash">#character</a> 😳</p>&mdash; Kevin Watson (@kevwatson74) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevwatson74/statuses/406067198458085377">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks guys. Turns out that &#39;porno&#39; is a follow up to trainspotting. Shows you what I know. Thought he was being a dirty old goat!!</p>&mdash; Kevin Watson (@kevwatson74) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevwatson74/statuses/406072826119344128">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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*LOAN KLAXON*

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Loan News: <a href="https://twitter.com/lawsondath92">@lawsondath92</a> has joined <a href="https://twitter.com/Dag_RedFC">@Dag_RedFC</a> on an initial one month emergency loan - <a href="http://t.co/iS0KSaZy2i">http://t.co/iS0KSaZy2i</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/406083963585699840">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Glad to be on loan at <a href="https://twitter.com/Dag_RedFC">@Dag_RedFC</a> can&#39;t wait to get started and score some goals!! Thanks for the support</p>&mdash; Lawson D&#39;Ath (@lawsondath92) <a href="https://twitter.com/lawsondath92/statuses/406096738504962048">November 28, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Which dynamic duo has the best banter? One Royal was adamant.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Royaltypoints">@Royaltypoints</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/One8Seven1_">@One8Seven1_</a> Karacan &amp; Morrison &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Drenthe &amp; Williams</p>&mdash; Robin Hinton (@theroyalrobin) <a href="https://twitter.com/theroyalrobin/statuses/406431363358019584">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Morro defends club physios.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/NotJohnMadejski">@NotJohnMadejski</a> people actually becoming injured has nothing to do with the physio&#39;s</p>&mdash; sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/406500197347643392">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Suck it, Forest.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Brilliant play by <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12">@gmccleary12</a> down the right hand side and Pogrebnyak stabbed home back post - a real striker&#39;s goal!</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/406512035262771200">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>GOAL 2-0 KASPARS GORKSS!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/EsUnPiens">@EsUnPiens</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/406513079317327873">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Never trust any of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> players to walk your dog - they find it impossible to hold onto a lead. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23inevitable&amp;src=hash">#inevitable</a></p>&mdash; Jon Keen (@urzz1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/urzz1871/statuses/406530859810820096">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>3-2! JORDAN OBITA <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23READINGFC&amp;src=hash">#READINGFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BERKSHIRENEYMAR&amp;src=hash">#BERKSHIRENEYMAR</a></p>&mdash; Clyde1998 (@Clyde1998) <a href="https://twitter.com/Clyde1998/statuses/406532838498893825">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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(Glad to see it's caught on.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WEGOTTASKILLEDBERKSHIRENEYMARWEGOTTASKILLEDBERKSHIRENEYMARWEVEGOTTASKILLEDBERKISHRENEEEEEYYYMAAAR&amp;src=hash">#WEGOTTASKILLEDBERKSHIRENEYMARWEGOTTASKILLEDBERKSHIRENEYMARWEVEGOTTASKILLEDBERKISHRENEEEEEYYYMAAAR</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC Headlines (@RFCHeadlines) <a href="https://twitter.com/RFCHeadlines/statuses/406533050990747648">November 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Reading Legend GOLAZO.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>In case you missed it, see a sensational goal from 38-year-old Glen Little this weekend! <a href="http://t.co/40gKSLHSAV">http://t.co/40gKSLHSAV</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/407434300175298560">December 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Whilst another former has changed career.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> defender (1 game!) Leo Roget is making his pro boxing debut on Saturday at York Hall.</p>&mdash; Steve Guscott (@SteveG1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveG1871/statuses/407856692542844928">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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It's like the Fox (in the box) and the (midfield) Hound on the touchline.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Here&#39;s old pals <a href="https://twitter.com/churchy18">@churchy18</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> before kick off tonight <a href="http://t.co/6x0dLtuNbp">pic.twitter.com/6x0dLtuNbp</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/407954248765157376">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Well, these things balance themselves out, Ben.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Churchy should of had a pen there! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cafc&amp;src=hash">#cafc</a></p>&mdash; Ben Hamer (@BenHamer21) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenHamer21/statuses/407966393737678848">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Steve Death, Reading Legend.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> look wot I found in my loft, 34 years old <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23stevedeath&amp;src=hash">#stevedeath</a> testimonial match ball. <a href="http://t.co/MTZ6E1Rn69">pic.twitter.com/MTZ6E1Rn69</a></p>&mdash; Dave Cartwright (@Selsidepostman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Selsidepostman/statuses/407968207291809794">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> look wot I found in my loft, 34 years old <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23stevedeath&amp;src=hash">#stevedeath</a> testimonial match ball. <a href="http://t.co/ZkJY42FiIQ">pic.twitter.com/ZkJY42FiIQ</a></p>&mdash; Dave Cartwright (@Selsidepostman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Selsidepostman/statuses/407968430147768320">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> look wot I found in my loft, 34 years old <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23stevedeath&amp;src=hash">#stevedeath</a> testimonial match ball. <a href="http://t.co/XrvtMY2F8j">pic.twitter.com/XrvtMY2F8j</a></p>&mdash; Dave Cartwright (@Selsidepostman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Selsidepostman/statuses/407968780434677760">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> look wot I found in my loft, 34 years old <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23stevedeath&amp;src=hash">#stevedeath</a> testimonial match ball. <a href="http://t.co/L0tyli4QS5">pic.twitter.com/L0tyli4QS5</a></p>&mdash; Dave Cartwright (@Selsidepostman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Selsidepostman/statuses/407969169712644096">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops">@RoyalHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> i knew i had it, i just had to find it. I remember my dad catching this as Steve kicked into crowd.</p>&mdash; Dave Cartwright (@Selsidepostman) <a href="https://twitter.com/Selsidepostman/statuses/407970452070731776">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Charlton. What do they say about victories in spite of playing badly?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Fourth officials board is held up....and says nothing. It won&#39;t work! So not sure how much added time...</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/407989949367975937">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I&#39;m not complaining but how are we 4th in the table!! We haven&#39;t left second gear all season 😂😂</p>&mdash; Dominique Gilbert (@dom_gilbert) <a href="https://twitter.com/dom_gilbert/statuses/407991349812940800">December 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Anyone who booed last night shouldn&#39;t be allowed in on Saturday. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/willow1871">@willow1871</a></p>&mdash; Jordan Norris (@Jordo79) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordo79/statuses/408159650438475776">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Whilst winger McCleary has some modelling dilemmas.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Chrisgunter16">@Chrisgunter16</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Macca23">@Alex_Macca23</a> na not fair I never had a shape up and as for my beard I was experimenting.......... 😡😡😡😡😡 haha</p>&mdash; Garath McCleary (@gmccleary12) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12/statuses/408263379468681216">December 4, 2013</a></blockquote>

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