TOTW: Tweets Of 2014

Tweets of the Week extraordinaire Hoops dove into the archives of 2014 and came back up gasping for air and with a compilation of the best Reading FC related tweets from the past 365 days.

By Royal Hoops@RoyalHoops Dec 31, 2014, 4:00pm GMT

We start back in the New Year (duh), where the Royals were in the midst of takeover uncertainty.

#readingfc takeover bid imminent. Club expecting bid from American consortium amid ongoing Middle Eastern interest.
— Tony Husband (@TonyHusbandBBC) January 3, 2014

Whilst recently-sacked Nigel Adkins was linked with the West Brom job just 12 months ago.

Adkins has come from nowhere with the bookies to third fave for the #wba job. Sure he would want it, but would be compo #readingfc
— Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) January 3, 2014

Moving on and we were treated to some (cough) excellent (cough) banter between Reading and Bolton.

@OfficialBWFC Sadly we have to give you that one! Our best response is 3 goals in 6 minutes in the Premier League :) pic.twitter.com/IkKgToobqR
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 17, 2014

@OfficialBWFC Yeah....well...our Dad's bigger than your Dad....#readingfc
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 17, 2014

Then this happened.

FULL TIME!!!! That's it. Finishes 7-1 to #readingfc. Surely one of the most remarkable games in the stadium's history!
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) January 18, 2014

And we enjoyed this.

Thought some of you might enjoy this picture of a certain glum Bolton player from Saturday #ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/dhCFAYysPV
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) January 20, 2014

On to the next one and we just can't get over this superb tweet.

@A1F1E9 is @ReadingFC Godfather! pic.twitter.com/pC0TZId5FI
— Michael Olsson (@MickeBritt) January 29, 2014

Into February, and we remember now Arsenal coach Brian McDermott being a bit mucked about by his superiors in Leeds.

Brian McDermott confirms he was told on Friday by Leeds he was being "relieved on his duties." On Saturday he was told "that isn't the case"
— Rob Harris (@RobHarris) February 3, 2014

And Madejski is confirmed as being back in charge at a ragged Reading.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: Madejski back in charge at #ReadingFC http://t.co/alWe5isPm2 pic.twitter.com/IQbczQYT6U
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) February 5, 2014

Next up, young 'keeper Henly was losing his head at Flappy Bird.

Why not make flappy bird a bit harder #headloss
— Jonathan Henly (@jonhenly) February 6, 2014

And The Tilehurst End announce new members of the team.

Pleased to announce we've got three new members of our editorial team here at the site @RoyalHoops @ThatMarcMayo & @BucksRoyal welcome!
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) February 9, 2014

Shuffling on, who remembers the Doyle celebration controversy?

Doyle plays for QPR. They pay his wages. Why wouldn't he celebrate?
— Mark (@_One8Seven1_) February 16, 2014

And that McCleary goal.

Ohhhhh G Mac ❤️ your getting big man loving tomorrow flames!!
— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) February 16, 2014

We'd much rather forget this game though.

Got heart palpitations at the end there! Heroics from 8 men @ytfcofficial to take a point @ReadingFC threw everything at them #LOVEfootball
— Bianca Westwood (@beewestwood) March 1, 2014

Centre back Hector likes a bubble bath. Our question... Who took the pic?

@ReadingFC say I don't do bath pics so his one ❤️ pic taken by @jaketaylor25 gonna sit here for a few hours pic.twitter.com/V4raZRitXr
— Michael Hector (@Big_Hec35) March 11, 2014

Huzzah, big mouth Roberts retired earlier this year.

Thank you @ReadingFC for your continued support..what we achieved in 2012 will live with me forever..I'm extremely proud of what we achieved
— Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) March 20, 2014

Oh yeah, who recalls the #Hoolihoops?

Reading FC sever ties with Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) after front page linked Hillsborough and hooliganism pic.twitter.com/NKFXZ6KhA9
— Kieran Gill (@kierangill_DM) March 20, 2014

PRESS RELEASE READING CHRONICLE The publishers of the Reading Chronicle wish to apologise unreservedly for any... http://t.co/dSVmDLR6PR
— Reading Chronicle (@rdgchronicle) March 21, 2014

Even in March the takeover was no nearer completion.

I asked Adkins if there was any chance of a loan deal being done before this evening's deadline. He laughed. #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) March 27, 2014

Heartbreak for the youngsters in the FA Youth Cup.

GOAL 58 mins - Ten-man Reading have turned the game on its head as Jack Stacey hammers home from 25 yards. 1-2 #YouthCup
— The FA (@FA) April 7, 2014

Oh no that is so unlucky, a clearance from Dickie deflects in off Dembele. 3-2 Fulham. Heartbreak #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 7, 2014

Ian Harte kept on-loan winger Drenthe under control, and had the balls to crack this joke.

And people keep asking if Royston was playing tonight! Yes I have just let him out of my pocket worldyyyy
— Ian Harte (@ianharte23) April 8, 2014

On the flip side of the FA Youth Cup, the other youth side won the U21 Premier League Cup.

Chaos as celebrations begin. Reading have beaten Manchester City 4-3 on aggregate to become the first winners of the U21 Premier League Cup!
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 19, 2014

Probably the most retweeted and favourited thing about Reading FC EVER.

Gutted :( Reading have been poor! Surely we deserve a bit of luck now !!
— Louis Tomlinson (@Louis_Tomlinson) April 26, 2014

We're yet to see this from Taylor.

@jaketaylor25 #justsayin #blueforburnley pic.twitter.com/zusBR5Pkph
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 26, 2014

Final game of last season. Who won Player of the Season?

Obita wins POTS. Gunter second, Williams third #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) May 3, 2014

Could we make the play-offs?

That's it. All over at Brighton, they have snuck into the play-offs in the dying seconds. Our season is over
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 3, 2014

NO DON'T DO IT—oh...

Pitch invasion at the Mad Stad as a false rumour goes round that Forest have equalised, comical scenes #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) May 3, 2014

#readingfc's season summed up by a pitch invasion for coming seventh.... #facepalm
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) May 3, 2014

Royston's barmy.

So, as an angry Reading fan I put an angry comment on Royston Drenthe's photo, and this happened...maybe a bit mad: pic.twitter.com/8vujIGHZtt
— Jack Redding (@jack_redding) May 3, 2014

Releases. Could we do with some of these now?

QUOTES: Reaction from Nigel Adkins & Nick Hammond to the departures pic.twitter.com/Yvr2gtmVz4
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 6, 2014

Into the new season...

Drenthe is booted out of the first team.

Royston Drenthe hasn't been given a squad number from Reading for the forthcoming season. pic.twitter.com/azpMQHGS5p
— Faded Footballers (@FadedFootballer) July 15, 2014

COX CAME BACK.

Just wanted to express my delight at signing back for my hometown club @ReadingFC. This club means a great deal to me and let's hope for ...
— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) August 7, 2014

FERDINAND.

It's all done happy 2 be back in English football at a fantastic club @ReadingFC #Royals new number new start #4 pic.twitter.com/hcM58O6j2T
— Anton Ferdinand (@anton_ferdinand) August 11, 2014

Oh lord. Club anthem. Oh dear.

Your votes are in....the club anthem decided by supporters, for supporters has been revealed! >>> http://t.co/IKqkxJ8fLg
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 14, 2014

Morrison departed.

@Mailer80 don't believe everything you read in a paper buddy
— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) August 16, 2014

Taylor is the focus of some supreme banter.

This one got me thanks to @BeardedFC pic.twitter.com/Ws2N4NWAXM
— Jake Taylor (@jaketaylor25) August 17, 2014

Norwood signs on.

CONFIRMED: Royals sign midfielder Oliver Norwood on three-year deal. http://t.co/OgpX3aOyxo pic.twitter.com/wL6vHoFXDY
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 21, 2014

Alex departs.

Welcome to west London, @Alex_Macca23! #WelcomeAlex pic.twitter.com/To0kLWBedE
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) August 29, 2014

Just want to say a massive thanks to everyone @ReadingFC and their fans. They've been amazing to me and I can't thank them enough
— Alex McCarthy (@Alex_Macca23) August 29, 2014

There was no way this deadline day gold was going to miss out.

pic.twitter.com/bGOH3uxot7
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 1, 2014

Mackie (temporarily) joins.

Nigel Adkins explains here what attracted him to the signing of Jamie Mackie http://t.co/8rcW3q8A03 #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 8, 2014

Drenthe (temporarily) departs.

Royals winger Royston Drenthe has signed on loan for @swfc until 2nd January. pic.twitter.com/pyPAUFx38Z
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 1, 2014

Glenn Murray (temporarily) joins.

Sad to say I have left @CPFC but happy to announce I have joined @ReadingFC on loan with a view to permanent #CPFC #readingfc
— Glenn Murray (@GM_83) September 1, 2014

GetReading reporter and The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra-er Charles Watts became a daddy.

Baby born at 4.50pm today. Mother and daughter fit and healthy. What a day.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) September 8, 2014

Takeover is nearing completion at this stage...

Reading fans...I'm being told the Thai consortium's takeover should be complete by the end of next week at the latest. @SkySportsNewsHQ
— Amy Lewis (@SkySportsAmy) September 17, 2014

Takeover is completed and ratified a week later.

Breaking: Thai consortium trying to buy Reading FC given Football League approval - sources. @SkySportsNewsHQ
— Amy Lewis (@SkySportsAmy) September 19, 2014

STATEMENT: Sir John Madejski confirms new Asian partners are now in place at Reading FC after League tests completed: http://t.co/2Jl2Cqu3bJ
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 19, 2014

Our Capital One Cup adventure this season was short-lived.

FULL TIME. Reading are knocked out of the @CapitalOne_Cup as @dcfcofficial clinch a 2-0 victory.
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 23, 2014

More club banter took place.

If @ReadingFC don't send me a birthday cake I'm supporting @Official_STFC #getbaking
— Alex (@royalcrisp) September 25, 2014

@Official_STFC @royalcrisp Not sure about that...we tend to be one tier higher than you these days? :)
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 25, 2014

@Official_STFC @royalcrisp https://t.co/QTikoYneL9
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) September 25, 2014

Things got a bit weird on FIFA, and this tweet went a little viral.

Alex Pearce. Born in Oxford, product of the #ReadingFC academy. But misses home & can't get used to the food #FIFA15 pic.twitter.com/Y6TRq4GFRf
— Jonny Williams (@jonnafon) September 29, 2014

Gunter went into the crowd.

Whatever the result today, this has to be one of the pics of the season #readingfc pic.twitter.com/P9oLyUgRyJ
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) October 4, 2014

McCleary extends.

We are delighted to announce that @gmccleary12 has signed a new contract with #readingfc http://t.co/ay88TOgjh5 pic.twitter.com/WmfUa9g6Lc
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) October 3, 2014

CECH REKT U.

@Mclorypls do you mean the game I didn't play?
— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) October 6, 2014

Taylor international debut.

Buzzing for @jaketaylor25 on making his debut for Wales great achievement!!
— lawson d'ath (@lawsondath92) October 13, 2014

Akpan international debut.

This guy made it easy for me. Learnt a lot in a short space of time. True professional. #AFCON2015 @NGSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/n6ThN6qIea
— Hope Akpan (@HopeAkpan) October 15, 2014

Whatever you take from Adkins' reign, we'll always have this moment.

Nigel Adkins at his best.... pic.twitter.com/HvQeFHL3yN
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) October 28, 2014

November now, so the Madejski stood together in remembrance.

Rainbow over #remembrance @ReadingFC Madejski Stadium #urz pic.twitter.com/k3PCGgFsy0
— Paul Allen (@paulallenmedia) November 8, 2014

Fran signed on.

Delighted to announce @FranKirbyy has become the 1st @ReadingFCWomen star to turn professional http://t.co/PnBBnQCtNP pic.twitter.com/21fvn9oDW0
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) November 14, 2014

HALBINO RONSON-KANU. This one went viral.

I love that Konami have thrown the Championship into PES 2015 but it's safe to say they've not done much research pic.twitter.com/zIzynqDyFj
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) November 14, 2014

Alfie got a strop on when he was boo'd.

Disappointed with the Reading fans last night for booing me! Didn't think I deserved that!
— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) November 22, 2014

Positive Adkins joined Twitter just weeks before being sacked.