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TOTW: Promising youngsters, woorldy goal and red card reaction

Tweets of the week. Things are getting glum again after three straight defeats. Fortunately, the youngsters in the ranks are a cause for positivity.

Robson-Kanu got the consolation against a dominant Everton side
Robson-Kanu got the consolation against a dominant Everton side
Clive Mason

We start with the news that aron Tshibola got an England call up.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/frazercw">frazercw</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/aarontshibola8">aarontshibola8</a> England call up bro? Talk to me 😁” haha yeah cuz only found out today</p>&mdash; Aaron Tshibola (@AaronTshibola8) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronTshibola8/status/307514183572914176">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Congrats on my brother @<a href="https://twitter.com/aarontshibola8">aarontshibola8</a> with that England call up 👏</p>&mdash; Domz (@DominicSamuel9) <a href="https://twitter.com/DominicSamuel9/status/307508048916799488">March 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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The Reading FC account held a quiz... And being the meanies we are here on Tweets of the Week, we shan't be sharing the answers.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Which <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> star claims he got his trademark leap by jumping off the roof of his childhood home as a kid?!</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/307799621596479488">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The father of which young <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> star once took the wicket of one time England captain Ray Illingworth in a 1st class cricket game!</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/307801332033658880">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Last couple...which <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> golf lover had his swing speed measured - and it matched Tiger Woods?!</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/307805406300884993">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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There had to be some form of bad stuff. Otherwise this wouldn't be the emotional rollercoaster you've come to expect.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>You know your team is in trouble when... the highlight of your home games is the slim chance of winning a Dominoes Pizza. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Anton Zingarewich (@NotAntonZinga) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotAntonZinga/status/307901945908166657">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wasn't particularly impressed with Everton, but they were efficient and clinical for the most part. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; George Flood (@GeorgeFlood24) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeFlood24/status/307913057672257537">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Fans were brilliant today! Shame about result! Everton were class! Thoughts with jags never meant to catch him,caught him late an apologised</p>&mdash; Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/307916341237653505">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thank you RFC fans for making the long journey up to Everton it's much appreciated. Gutted we couldn't get Ye a result!!</p>&mdash; Noel hunt (@boyhunt) <a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt/status/307920805478686720">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just back from watching Reading lose at Everton. At least Wigan got stuffed as well.</p>&mdash; Andy Waind (@AndyWaind) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndyWaind/status/307953230707568642">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just got back from Everton good day out thought RFC played ok to be fair, bloody tired now tho 7 hours driving thought I'd share that with u</p>&mdash; darren sewardRFC (@darrenjseward) <a href="https://twitter.com/darrenjseward/status/307962983580057600">March 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Some fine goals in the Everton-Reading game. And that tight-angle Marouane Fellaini half-volley would have been the goal of the season.</p>&mdash; Tom Williams (@tomwfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomwfootball/status/308184684196659200">March 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Oh, yes.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Go on @<a href="https://twitter.com/dominicsamuel9">dominicsamuel9</a> - watch this back to your heart's content! <a href="http://t.co/BXuYD3BR2Y" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOBDhLlRMDY&amp;feature=youtu.be">youtube.com/watch?v=QOBDhL…</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/308250977952219136">March 3, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Royals legend has his say on Ronaldo.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>And here's my @<a href="https://twitter.com/bbcsport">bbcsport</a> feature with former @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> captain @<a href="https://twitter.com/graememurty">graememurty</a> on what its like to play against Ronaldo: <a href="http://t.co/ZkR9KsPlzb" title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21650929">bbc.co.uk/sport/0/footba…</a></p>&mdash; Andy West (@andywest01) <a href="https://twitter.com/andywest01/status/308884359639863297">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Youngsters on England duty.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Here's @<a href="https://twitter.com/aarontshibola8">aarontshibola8</a> and @<a href="https://twitter.com/tariqefosu">tariqefosu</a> in their very patriotic hotel room! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/udjJpDCaoh" title="http://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/308923824961888257/photo/1">twitter.com/ReadingFC/stat…</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/308923824961888257">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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And, with people world over watching United-Madrid, lets get some Reading perspective.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Funniest thing about tonight? Some Reading fans thought Welbeck was coming in January!</p>&mdash; Jordan Norris (@Jordo79) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jordo79/status/309023847502454784">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>We just got a mention in the United - Madrid game! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MASSIVEclub">#MASSIVEclub</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Harry (@HarryLight_) <a href="https://twitter.com/HarryLight_/status/309045055631527937">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Red card.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Omg god what you doing ref ya clown!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23MuppetShow">#MuppetShow</a></p>&mdash; Noel hunt (@boyhunt) <a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt/status/309045161550295040">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Refs are baffled maaaan</p>&mdash; sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/status/309045903761747969">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I think that's a good decision from the Turk... <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23dontchew">#dontchew</a></p>&mdash; Jem Karacan (@JemKaracan4) <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4/status/309046142140817409">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Poor decision from ref! He's seen something no1 else has... Interesting end to the game now!</p>&mdash; Alex McCarthy (@Alex_Macca23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex_Macca23/status/309047169485262848">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>What a strike....I hate that we are now having to talk about a Ref in a game like this....</p>&mdash; Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30/status/309048035231535104">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Referee is embarrassing have a word @<a href="https://twitter.com/jemkaracan4">jemkaracan4</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23jheez">#jheez</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23killedoffmanutd">#killedoffmanutd</a></p>&mdash; Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/309048974394916864">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Wow Roy Keane saying its a red card!! He should be still doing time for some of his tackles if this is the case!!!!</p>&mdash; Noel hunt (@boyhunt) <a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt/status/309058350308532226">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Pearce breaks his contract silence.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Those unsure where Pearce talk about his <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> contract: "As far as that goes, all I am thinking about is keeping Reading in the PL."</p>&mdash; Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonnyFordham/status/309071890612375552">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Hunt admits something we all knew.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Can't spell when I'm rage texting!! Lol actually can't spell.</p>&mdash; Noel hunt (@boyhunt) <a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt/status/309050289867063297">March 5, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Touchdown.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just landed back in England, good experience! can't wait to get back with the club, back to hard work again!@<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Tariqe Fosu-Henry7 (@TariqeFosu) <a href="https://twitter.com/TariqeFosu/status/309246619549827072">March 6, 2013</a></blockquote>

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