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TOTW: Missing player alert, Photoshop LOLz and Gus Poyet

Tweets of the Week. With over a week gone since Brians sacking and with no new manager yet in place, there has been plenty of speculation about the coming months and years.Plus a debut goal, a few photoshop laughs and some irony thrown in. Yay!

Michael Regan

We begin with the game against United, where Reading actually looked a decent side.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Liking what I've seen so far, seems a lot more desire to retain the ball</p>&mdash; TheTilehurstEnd (@TheTilehurstEnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTilehurstEnd/status/312987875681636352">March 16, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Dolan can really shout!</p>&mdash; Hazza C (@HarrietRFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/HarrietRFC/status/312990813787402240">March 16, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Really good half, limited United to long shots and had a couple of chances ourselves. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Tom Hearn (@hearn161) <a href="https://twitter.com/hearn161/status/312991047229796354">March 16, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Super impressed with Reading so far. I know man utd are only in 2nd gear, but the royals are playing well. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23urz">#urz</a></p>&mdash; Pick Reading (@PickReading) <a href="https://twitter.com/PickReading/status/312991058361462784">March 16, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Lawson D'Ath scored on his debut for Exeter. We're not quite sure why he ends with "hahaa".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thanks for all the messages was a great performance by the team! Buzzing to the get the goal. More of the same please hahaa</p>&mdash; Lawson D'Ath (@lawsondath92) <a href="https://twitter.com/lawsondath92/status/313024564340862977">March 16, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Missing player alert!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HelpFindCaricco">#HelpFindCaricco</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Carl Neville (@RFCNeville) <a href="https://twitter.com/RFCNeville/status/313664035000295424">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HelpFindCaricco">#HelpFindCaricco</a> There he is! <a href="http://t.co/QZHw3DM6aC" title="http://twitter.com/Os0611/status/313685261521412096/photo/1">twitter.com/Os0611/status/…</a></p>&mdash; Ollie Sirrell (@Os0611) <a href="https://twitter.com/Os0611/status/313685261521412096">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23helpfindcarrico">#helpfindcarrico</a><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/oyjblETXKt" title="http://twitter.com/RoyalstilIdie/status/313691238475902977/photo/1">twitter.com/RoyalstilIdie/…</a></p>&mdash; Loyal Royal (@RoyalstilIdie) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalstilIdie/status/313691238475902977">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nigel Adkins first job will be to <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HelpFindCarrico">#HelpFindCarrico</a></p>&mdash; ReadingFC News (@ReadingFC__News) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC__News/status/313780951668903937">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Been told @<a href="https://twitter.com/billoddie">billoddie</a> has infact kidnapped Daniel carriço! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23HelpFindCarriço">#HelpFindCarriço</a></p>&mdash; Spafffeeedddd (@JClear_1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/JClear_1871/status/313787214888853505">March 18, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brighton boss Gus Poyet given permission to hold talks with Reading. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bhafc">#bhafc</a></p>&mdash; Pete O'Rourke (@SkySportsPeteO) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPeteO/status/314406330167336960">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Sighs of relief all round.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Di Canio not interested in Reading FC top job: PAOLO Di Canio has virtually ruled himself out of the ... <a href="http://t.co/kCnfnpiyV8" title="http://bit.ly/WjnQXX">bit.ly/WjnQXX</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23rdgnews">#rdgnews</a></p>&mdash; Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) <a href="https://twitter.com/rdgchronicle/status/312514110950633472">March 15, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Money talks. It seems to be saying that Poyet is the overwhelming favourite for the job.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>A closer look at the money for Poyet - big sums all of a sudden. Was 12/1 at 6pm last night <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/Maoa1Xumts" title="http://twitter.com/jonnafon/status/314385378217967616/photo/1">twitter.com/jonnafon/statu…</a></p>&mdash; Jonny Williams (@jonnafon) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonnafon/status/314385378217967616">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Sons talk too.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Whatever even happens with my Dad, I will always support Brighton</p>&mdash; Diego Poyet (@diegopoyet7) <a href="https://twitter.com/diegopoyet7/status/314431575636992000">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Continued Poyet commentary!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If Poyet does end up joining, <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a> fans take note: <a href="http://t.co/JWGxXSZPFx" title="http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/poyet-feels-vindicated-changing-brighton-s-playing-style-738831#.UUrrunRFDqA">tribalfootball.com/articles/poyet…</a></p>&mdash; Royal Hoops (@RoyalHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops/status/314698266258337793">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>SJM "The owner wants someone he can work with and take <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> forward in the long term " <a href="http://t.co/VnLk5yocwd" title="http://bit.ly/15uJeJd">bit.ly/15uJeJd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Radio210 (@Royaltypoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royaltypoints/status/314697347718336513">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Why <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a> ARE an attractive option for <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Poyet">#Poyet</a> regardless what <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bhafc">#bhafc</a> fans seem to think <a href="http://t.co/w7UziaPi5I" title="http://wp.me/p35Th4-5g">wp.me/p35Th4-5g</a></p>&mdash; Tacchinardi (@SwSpTacchinardi) <a href="https://twitter.com/SwSpTacchinardi/status/314706650994966529">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Photoshop LOLz.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/pundit_steps">pundit_steps</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/hopeakpan">hopeakpan</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/os0611">os0611</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/matty_walsh1">matty_walsh1</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/qa2aaX2BqT" title="http://twitter.com/Pundit_Steps/status/314403184212844545/photo/1">twitter.com/Pundit_Steps/s…</a>” so funny 😂😂😂</p>&mdash; Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan/status/314447614584184832">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>After the success of @<a href="https://twitter.com/hopeakpan">hopeakpan</a> in <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23PopeAkpan">#PopeAkpan</a>... <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/os0611">os0611</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/matty_walsh1">matty_walsh1</a> <a href="http://t.co/vo29xzEDLB" title="http://twitter.com/PUNdit_Steps/status/314455186481483776/photo/1">twitter.com/PUNdit_Steps/s…</a></p>&mdash; Alex Stevenson (@PUNdit_Steps) <a href="https://twitter.com/PUNdit_Steps/status/314455186481483776">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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New signings. But who's signing them?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>If you missed it yesterday, news of two Icelanders joining this summer <a href="http://t.co/Aw3nEvvFWI" title="http://rdng.co/160xPDf">rdng.co/160xPDf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/314679727162028032">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Who's signing these teenagers to @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> ? They have no manager! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Fact">#Fact</a></p>&mdash; Mark Howard (@MarkHoward19) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkHoward19/status/314705372109746177">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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The irony.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> website focused on the outstanding community work we do that is highlighted in today's @<a href="https://twitter.com/premierleague">premierleague</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23creatingchances">#creatingchances</a> report</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/314691010938691585">March 21, 2013</a></blockquote>

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OHMEGERD, JEZZIE JAYIZZLE.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Let’s go @<a href="https://twitter.com/allstarzparty">allstarzparty</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23heartbeats">#heartbeats</a> &gt;&gt; JUNE 1st Madejski Stadium <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Reading">#Reading</a> &lt;&lt; Bring it on !!! :D</p>&mdash; JESSIE J(@JessieJ) <a href="https://twitter.com/JessieJ/status/314454386044710912">March 20, 2013</a></blockquote>

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