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TOTW: Faces for radio, transfer confusion and three-peat

Tweets of the Week is back following a defeat and another goalfest at the Madejski, whilst transfer rumours continue and jokes are thrown around.

Hat trick three-peat
Hat trick three-peat
Ben Hoskins

Jem and Morro show they have a face for radio...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bbc Berkshire with <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a> ... Let&#39;s just hammer Tim 😂😂😂 <a href="http://t.co/WlVHIdl3WR">pic.twitter.com/WlVHIdl3WR</a></p>&mdash; sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/statuses/426782650725306368">January 24, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Classic radio shot <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91">@seanmorrison_91</a> 🔥🔥 <a href="http://t.co/SJweTWQXvr">pic.twitter.com/SJweTWQXvr</a></p>&mdash; Jem Paul Karacan (@JemKaracan4) <a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4/statuses/426780502880944129">January 24, 2014</a></blockquote>

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And some perspective thrown in from a fan.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Some perspective. It&#39;s not going to happen this season. We have a quality manager with the right attributes &amp; new owners coming <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Richard. B (@west4street) <a href="https://twitter.com/west4street/statuses/427134321024319488">January 25, 2014</a></blockquote>

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A penalty shout in the Ipswich defeat turns out to be the talking point.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Ipswich bosss Mick McCarthy admits his side &quot;got away with a first half penalty appeal&quot; in his local radio interview.</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/427134815213584384">January 25, 2014</a></blockquote>

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One fan cracks a football cliche joke.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;[Football player] could have passed it to a teammate but decided to shoot himself.&quot; Bit of an extreme option.</p>&mdash; John O&#39;Brien (@strayjohno) <a href="https://twitter.com/strayjohno/statuses/427476811745067008">January 26, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Jason Roberts (who still hasn't retired), may decide to take up a slightly different career path once he hangs up his boots.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sooo... I just met a Monk at a Service Station..he gave me a Book.. and I gave him a hug...is that weird?</p>&mdash; Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonRoberts30/statuses/427803972976795649">January 27, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Dating tip.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No better way to start the day when your girlfriend asks u to the <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> game tonight. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23shesakeeper&amp;src=hash">#shesakeeper</a></p>&mdash; Andy Little (@PirbrightGCPro) <a href="https://twitter.com/PirbrightGCPro/statuses/428090078075027456">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Pinch. Of. Salt.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&amp;src=hash">#ReadingFC</a> and Nottingham Forest enjoying a bit of a transfer battle this month. First Hobbs now Graham Dorrans.</p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/428099241370988544">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>But, as usual, I think the ownership situation will ultimately mean <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&amp;src=hash">#ReadingFC</a> and Adkins will miss out on a target. Hopefully I&#39;m wrong.</p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/428107220271005696">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Leicester City in for Jack Hobbs according to Sky <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&amp;src=hash">#ReadingFC</a></p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/428143048904966144">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Yet another U21 game is cancelled. They're really not getting the rub of the green... Or any green at the moment.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Yet another game cancelled 😡😡 the weather really doesn&#39;t like us 😡😡</p>&mdash; Liam Kelly (@L_Kelly95) <a href="https://twitter.com/L_Kelly95/statuses/428137071686189056">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Never before have I had a game called off 3 times 😡!</p>&mdash; Aaron Kuhl (@Aaron_Kuhl) <a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron_Kuhl/statuses/428145167779250177">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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RIP Steve Thomson.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Such sad news that Steve Thomson ex <a href="https://twitter.com/getreading">@getreading</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23readingfc&amp;src=hash">#readingfc</a> man and <a href="https://twitter.com/TelegraphSport">@TelegraphSport</a> hack, has passed away <a href="http://t.co/Fn0N3UzEfO">http://t.co/Fn0N3UzEfO</a></p>&mdash; Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonnyFordham/statuses/428143262860578816">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Pants... Party?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/OldRoyalsStuff">@OldRoyalsStuff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/marktheakston1">@marktheakston1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/royalgrumpy">@royalgrumpy</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops">@RoyalHoops</a> Anyone remember the PANTS Party ? <a href="http://t.co/cYI0XMMXxk">pic.twitter.com/cYI0XMMXxk</a></p>&mdash; Mike Clarke (@ClarkeyCam) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClarkeyCam/statuses/428146206829584384">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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A keen observation.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Le Fondre loves January.</p>&mdash; And (@dodgerodgers) <a href="https://twitter.com/dodgerodgers/statuses/428262611663065091">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Cult hero Hector.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>&quot;There&#39;s only one Michael Hector&quot; rings out from Y26. He&#39;s only played ten minutes of football for us - already a cult hero!</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/statuses/428282176690335744">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Deadly duo. Hit 'em with the stats, Charles.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That&#39;s 13 goals for <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9">@A1F1E9</a> now and 14 assists for <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12">@gmccleary12</a>. Turning into quite a season for those two <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&amp;src=hash">#ReadingFC</a></p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/428298551018684416">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="http://t.co/jFdO2s6tVX">pic.twitter.com/jFdO2s6tVX</a></p>&mdash; Garath McCleary (@gmccleary12) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12/statuses/428300312567623680">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Here&#39;s McCleary and Le Fondre after the final whistle tonight <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ReadingFC&amp;src=hash">#ReadingFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9">@A1F1E9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12">@gmccleary12</a> <a href="http://t.co/SNL47nRGJH">pic.twitter.com/SNL47nRGJH</a></p>&mdash; Charles Watts (@charles_watts) <a href="https://twitter.com/charles_watts/statuses/428301253714534401">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Thanks again to the best winger in the league <a href="https://twitter.com/gmccleary12">@gmccleary12</a> for his 2 assists tonight! An all the boys in a great team performance!</p>&mdash; Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/statuses/428306788048728065">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Return to action for our very own Welsh wizard.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Great to be back where I love to be! Playing and scoring! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Boom&amp;src=hash">#Boom</a> Fans were immense, great feeling when they sing your name! And <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9">@A1F1E9</a> 🔥🔥🔥💯</p>&mdash; Hal Robson-Kanu (@RobsonKanu) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobsonKanu/statuses/428312934151122944">January 28, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Seems Karacan has been sharing tips with givemeHOPEgivemeAKPAN.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>“<a href="https://twitter.com/JemKaracan4">@JemKaracan4</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan">@HopeAkpan</a> my words of wisdom paying off lad 😄” longest club convo ever 😂. You da man! Enjoy Mexico brother 😁</p>&mdash; Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) <a href="https://twitter.com/HopeAkpan/statuses/428556718889762816">January 29, 2014</a></blockquote>

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Seems appropriate.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9">@A1F1E9</a> is <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC">@ReadingFC</a> Godfather! <a href="http://t.co/pC0TZId5FI">pic.twitter.com/pC0TZId5FI</a></p>&mdash; Michael Olsson (@MickeBritt) <a href="https://twitter.com/MickeBritt/statuses/428626488209190912">January 29, 2014</a></blockquote>

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