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My initial thought is Steve Clarke feels more of an natural fit. Managers with a downbeat manner seem to work better for us. #ReadingFC
— Radio210 (@Royaltypoints) December 16, 2014
Really pleased with choice of new manager and speed at which things have moved - impressive for once. #readingfc #steveclarke
— Jonathan Richards (@JR_1871) December 16, 2014
To be honest, I would be quite happy Steve Clarke. Excellent coach and you would hope he could sort the main problem - our defence.
— Steve Guscott (@SteveG1871) December 16, 2014
Also....STEVE CLARKE! My ideal choice yesterday so I'm very happy with that!
— Matt Morris (@rfcfanmatt) December 16, 2014
Very happy with Steve Clarke, I've got a very good feeling he will do well. Impressive at West Brom, bold management style. #readingfc
— Taylor Cornish (@T_Cornish) December 16, 2014
Couldn't be less excited for Steve Clarke as manager, getting worse and worse @ReadingFC
— David Jackson (@DavidJack5on) December 16, 2014
Steve Clarke would be a very decent appointment for Reading
— Tom Edgeley (@Tomedgers) December 16, 2014
Very happy with Steve Clarke! Exactly what we need. Here's to a successful future! #readingfc
— Leo Mulkerns (@lmjnr1871) December 16, 2014
Not Steve Clarke please Reading Fc
— Paul Wainwright (@pwainwright63) December 16, 2014
Reading are holding talks with Steve Clarke after parting company with Nigel Adkins on Monday. The Royals could do a hell of a lot worse.
— Natter Football (@NATTERFOOTBALL) December 16, 2014
Very pleased to hear that Steve Clarke is to be new @ReadingFC manager - strong track record, loads of contacts, great fit really #readingfc
— Sam Vernon (@Sam_Vernon1) December 16, 2014
Happy enough with Steve Clarke for #readingfc. Would have preferred Hughton or Dolan but could be worse - Di Canio is available...
— Joe Pape (@Joe_Pape) December 16, 2014
I think Steve Clarke will be a good choice us! This has got to of been on the cards as it's all happened so quick!! #readingfc
— Dan Iremonger (@dpiinteriors) December 16, 2014
Steve Clarke would be a very decent coup for Reading
— Dean Manley (@DeanManley_) December 16, 2014
Reading appointing Steve Clarke is the least imaginative appointment ever. They should have nipped to Legoland and built a manager.
— Neil Halton (@NeilHalton) December 16, 2014
Would be happy with Steve Clarke, let's just see how he deals with players and helps progress the youth players into the first team.
— Guy Tanner (@MILLSYBOY3) December 16, 2014
Thought yesterday that Reading would be a good fit for Steve Clarke. And that's exactly what's happening.
— Matt Rose (@mattjsrose) December 16, 2014
Will be very interesting to see how Steve Clarke gets on at Reading, could potentially be a very good appointment.
— Jake (@Jake_Knight_) December 16, 2014
Steve Clarke very good appointment in my opinion! Will be interesting to see his views on his strongest line up! #readingfc
— Jacob Potter (@pott95) December 16, 2014
Steve Clarke. Not convinced, rather have seen Dolan given a chance or someone with a bit more attitude like Sherwood #readingfc
— Ross (@RB92_RFC) December 16, 2014
not the biggest Clarke fan but will support him nevertheless #ReadingFC
— Luke Gibbs (@gibbsey517) December 16, 2014
Very happy with that appointment!! Steve Clarke barmy army!! #readingfc
— Marcus Cookie (@MarcusCook10) December 16, 2014
Fair play to Steve Clarke, I wish him the best of luck at #Reading. Stupid of #WBA to sack him still, and I know I was unhappy when we did.
— Cameron Taylor (@camWBAFC) December 16, 2014
Very happy with Steve Clarke as our new manager!! #ReadingFC
— Bethany Collieu (@BethanyClairex) December 16, 2014
I'm happy with Steve Clarke, did wonders in his first season in the Premiership with West Brom, we'll need a new manager chant.. #ReadingFC
— Dan Holloway (@RFCdan) December 16, 2014
Steve Clarke a good appointment and probably the best we could of got. First "to do" is to sort out our joke defending. #readingfc
— Harry Phillips (@Harryphillips1) December 16, 2014
There are plenty more where that came from, but the majority of people are impressed with the choice of Steve Clarke as manager.His track record and interview style are doing him lots of favours—as well as West Brom staying more or less where they were when he was sacked.
However, the real reaction will come from the crowds on Saturday.
So, what do you think? Good choice or not? Let us know in the poll and comments.