We start with a slight dig at Pavel.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UnlikelyFootballQuotes&src=hash">#UnlikelyFootballQuotes</a> "Pavel Pogrebnyak scores!"</p>— Toby C (@TobyC93) <a href="https://twitter.com/TobyC93/statuses/375525346994839552">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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... And another.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Strange that it's the chairman's "marquee signing" from last year who's the roadblock for <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a> signings 12 months later...</p>— Jon Keen (@urzz1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/urzz1871/statuses/375621283368534016">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Ex-GetReading reporter Jonny Fordham weighs in with his opinion on the Royals' transfer dealings.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Find it hard to stomach <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a> hierarchy talking about keeping finances down while throwing money at Pog and chasing Sissoko</p>— Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonnyFordham/statuses/375549024423522304">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Noises from the club suggest youth will be given a chance. For now, though, they're learning from their peers.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Boss Nigel Adkins has asked all of the Royals' under 21 players to attend tonight's England u21 game as part of their education.</p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/375657360301105153">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Pimpin'.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>These two womanisers give me jokes <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronTshibola8">@AaronTshibola8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gozie_ugwu9">@gozie_ugwu9</a> π <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23hd&src=hash">#hd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23gyallis&src=hash">#gyallis</a></p>— Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan/statuses/375716914120900608">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Frustration sets in for Samuel.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>All I want to do is kick a ball π</p>— Doms (@DominicSamuel9) <a href="https://twitter.com/DominicSamuel9/statuses/375739202459410432">September 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Witty banter, or cringey cringe cringe?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>For the hundreds/thousands asking - tomorrow's concourse offering is Tomato & Basil soup. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23soupwatch&src=hash">#soupwatch</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/375987194491453440">September 6, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Oman. Big game.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Oman fans at reading! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FootyAwayDays&src=hash">#FootyAwayDays</a> (Via <a href="https://twitter.com/Patch4444">@Patch4444</a> ) <a href="http://t.co/QeHtylI3w3">pic.twitter.com/QeHtylI3w3</a></p>— Footy Away Days (@FootyAwayDays_) <a href="https://twitter.com/FootyAwayDays_/statuses/376335284121899009">September 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Oh.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Reading 0 β Oman 2 highlights <a href="http://t.co/2VGLAhWQDa">http://t.co/2VGLAhWQDa</a></p>— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) <a href="https://twitter.com/101greatgoals/statuses/377017180035874816">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>PHOTO: <a href="https://twitter.com/OmanFA">@OmanFA</a> with the trophy <a href="http://t.co/gFb9FIsiI5">pic.twitter.com/gFb9FIsiI5</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/376374148705968128">September 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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There are high expectations for Craig Tanner, but for now he's counting down the days until he can be back playing football.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>1 month 1 week and 1 day till I'm hopefully back fit again, not like i'm counting or anything!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFc&src=hash">#ReadingFc</a></p>— Craig Tanner (@CraigTanner27) <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigTanner27/statuses/376381991325028352">September 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Ugwu is thankful for his opporunity. Reading fans hope to see more.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thankful for my opportunity today, hopefully many more to come π <a href="http://t.co/k4uDhAfiou">pic.twitter.com/k4uDhAfiou</a></p>— Gozie Ugwu (@gozie_ugwu9) <a href="https://twitter.com/gozie_ugwu9/statuses/376406091770236928">September 7, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Big Hec is already considering his post-football career, despite having yet to feature for the Royals.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Might have to become a coach after football got <a href="https://twitter.com/Matt_Hec">@Matt_Hec</a> winning headers & <a href="https://twitter.com/Roscky11">@Roscky11</a> playing lovely clip balls πβ½π <a href="http://t.co/kwQxlmwCE3">pic.twitter.com/kwQxlmwCE3</a></p>— Michael Hector (@Big_Hec35) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big_Hec35/statuses/376654565321756672">September 8, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#BerkshireNeymar, get it trending.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops">@RoyalHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanObita">@JordanObita</a> Anyone order the Berkshire Neymar ?</p>— Dan Brownβ’ (@DanBrown1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanBrown1871/statuses/377068151609245698">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Build. Evolve. Promotion. Relegation. Promotion, etc.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Since <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&src=hash">#readingfc</a> got back into the 2nd tier of English football in 2002, they've never finished lower than 9th place in 8 seasons <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23twitter92&src=hash">#twitter92</a></p>— Matthew Lawrence (@xMATTxLAWx) <a href="https://twitter.com/xMATTxLAWx/statuses/377338603376238592">September 10, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Rickie Lambert may have featured for England three times now, but we still think he's got the wrong man.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops">@RoyalHoops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/theroyalrobin">@theroyalrobin</a> disgusting. That should be Le fondre</p>— Pipey (@matt11p) <a href="https://twitter.com/matt11p/statuses/377724002728693760">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Wycombe loanee Nick Arnold has been spending his time well.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just letting everyone know <a href="http://t.co/EAW8bSsZY7">pic.twitter.com/EAW8bSsZY7</a></p>— Nick Arnold (@narnold10) <a href="https://twitter.com/narnold10/statuses/377777666851876865">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Alfie gives his feedback on the FIFA 14 demo.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>β<a href="https://twitter.com/JordanObita">@JordanObita</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9">@A1F1E9</a> just downloading both now πβalready downloaded FIFA lad just waiting on pes! FIFA is class alot slower <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23better&src=hash">#better</a></p>— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/statuses/377814143669399552">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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LINVOY!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LinvoyPrimusPro">@LinvoyPrimusPro</a> I'm good mate! Was speaking to <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30">@JasonRoberts30</a> today about you. Top man.</p>— Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan/statuses/377795664086056962">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan">@HopeAkpan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/LinvoyPrimusPro">@LinvoyPrimusPro</a> ...some battles is an understatement..for years I really did not like you!! Hahaha.. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23chalkontheelbows&src=hash">#chalkontheelbows</a></p>— Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30/statuses/377804898622263296">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Happy birthday to our young Irish centre-back.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Some female give <a href="https://twitter.com/PierceSweeney1">@PierceSweeney1</a> some birthday kisses tonight. πππ <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BIRTHDAYBOY&src=hash">#BIRTHDAYBOY</a></p>— Matt Partridge (@mattpartridge46) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattpartridge46/statuses/377857825785282560">September 11, 2013</a></blockquote>
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