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Ah, 2015. You've been a bit of a horrible year for us Reading FC fans, but you've not been without your bright spots.
There are a lot of Tweets to get through so I won't bore you with a blurb. Dive in.
Remember when The Royals played model with the Thais?
@TheTilehurstEnd @charles_watts Looks like #ReadingFC have done some work for what I presume to be a Thai magazine pic.twitter.com/lQbQC5IWtg
— Tom (@TimothyDustbin) January 7, 2015
Remember when shots were fired?
.@ReadingFC persistent standing is banned
— Joey (@joedavey1996) January 8, 2015
Remember when Drenthe got as ironic as it's possible to get?
@TalkReading #nowords pic.twitter.com/8zrZJjCZiG
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) January 13, 2015
Remember when Drenthe finally left?
Drenthe has gone. #readingfc pic.twitter.com/NyM7gBmciR
— Hoops (@RoyalHoops) January 20, 2015
Remember when Lineker dropped the ball?
Drop our ball then draw us away to Derby, not a fan of Reading, @GaryLineker? https://t.co/Ex1qE9Pv9n
— Talk Reading (@TalkReading) January 26, 2015
Remember when Pogreb'n'Yak was a thing?
If Pogrebnyak and Yakubu collide in training, does the world end? #readingfc
— Zac Williams-Smith (@imnotasian1994) February 2, 2015
Remember when this Vine was a thing of beauty?
CONFIRMED: The Yak is a Royal! Full story here >>> http://t.co/IG22EsptDu https://t.co/Rgu50EsraP #DeadlineDay
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) February 2, 2015
Remember when #BushWatch occurred in January?
And behold, here's your January Transfer Deadline Day #bushwatch snap. Not a Yak in sight. Curses. pic.twitter.com/HzkWayGpsa
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) February 2, 2015
Remember when JSK regretted his tweet?
If Yakubu scores today, I hereby promise to name my firstborn son as Aiyegbeni. #readingfc
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) February 14, 2015
82' GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOALLLLLL!!! YAKUBU!!!
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) February 14, 2015
Remember when things got a bit gawk-y?
— Matthew Stanger (@MatthewStanger) February 14, 2015
Remember when this defence against the 'tinpot' attack appeared?
106 points, 2 Championship Titles, 3 years in the Premier League, 3 FA cup Quarter Finals in 10 years. We are so bloody tinpot #readingfc
— Radio210 (@Royaltypoints) February 17, 2015
Remember when DJ MegaParty made a bad first impressIon?
At least the #readingfc stewards controversy is deflecting from the catastrophic new "pre-show" announcer at the Mad Stad
— Jonny Williams (@jonnafon) February 28, 2015
Remember when the BFR was on Pointless?
The POG was on pointless #readingfc pic.twitter.com/1XsLIQBAWs
— Jack Davies (@JackDavies___) March 2, 2015
Remember when #RyansRoyals appeared.
Royals manager Steve Clarke believes that Saturday will be a proud day for all involved in #RyansRoyals https://t.co/HFjZ02BmD4
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 9, 2015
Remember when we went to Wembley?
Quite a sight...COME ON URRRZZZZ! pic.twitter.com/vmRdFg9ldj
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) April 16, 2015
Remember when this innuendo made us all LOL?
"@RoyalstilIdie: My wife never gets this excited over a semi. #ReadingFC" @RoyalHoops @TheTilehurstEnd Tweet of the Season.
— Jake Reilly (@jcr98rdg) April 16, 2015
Remember when — ooooh, pretty.
.@ReadingFC fans the #Wembley arch will be lit in your club colours tonight, see it via the official #Wembley app pic.twitter.com/lb5L7yndAN
— Wembley Stadium (@wembleystadium) April 17, 2015
Remember when Oliver Holt felt sorry for us?
2-1 FT. Hard not 2 feel for Reading and Federici who, everyone tells me, is best pro at club. Just headed straight down tunnel, inconsolable
— Oliver Holt (@OllieHolt22) April 18, 2015
Remember when Federici broke?
These pictures of Federici at full time have broken me. He's distraught #readingfc pic.twitter.com/D8tHFioorJ
— Dominique Gilbert (@dom_gilbert) April 18, 2015
Remember when Ozil tried to cheer us up?
Weee did it!! Wembley, see you again in May! I've to pay my respect to Reading today: keep your heads up! #YaGunnersYa #HardFight #FACup
— Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) April 18, 2015
Remember when Wenger complimented us?
Wenger: "Reading were ready to die on the pitch to get to the final and we have to congratulate them on their effort today." #RFCvAFC
— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) April 18, 2015
Remember when #FlagsForFeds was a thing?
We're backing #FlagsForFeds - get involved #rdguk: http://t.co/KtOyjZIj4M @ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/oWqt1fq172
— Get Reading (@getreading) April 19, 2015
Just like to say thank you for all your messages and how sorry I am for my mistake , we gave our all and deserved to at least take it pens..
— adam federici (@federici32) April 20, 2015
... It's part of being a goal keeper and I'm sure it will make me stronger ! Thank you again for your amazing support #readingfc
— adam federici (@federici32) April 20, 2015
First #FlagsForFeds pictures coming in: http://t.co/JmQFSnGDFD - send us yours #readingfc fans pic.twitter.com/WMMCzMz9Rv
— Get Reading (@getreading) April 22, 2015
Remember when Bent did... THIS?!
Bent's curling shit.... pic.twitter.com/ufJKcbpe4v
— Funny Footy Quotes (@FunFootyQuote) May 2, 2015
Remember when #21ForDolan happened?
#21forDolan: #ReadingFC Academy Manager Dolan is undergoing chemo. Support him vs #LUFC http://t.co/arFtJ8alH5 pic.twitter.com/FItUEtMYhs
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) August 13, 2015
Remember when Ian Harte retired?
The time has come to hang the boots up. I have had over 20 years playing football and loved every minute of it!!! Now to the next chapter
— Ian Harte (@ianharte23) August 27, 2015
Remember when Pogrebnyak left?
BREAKING: Striker Pavel Pogrebnyak has today left the club to join Russian side Dynamo Moscow: http://t.co/DDKkeeWmx3 pic.twitter.com/p92UkGZymQ
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 27, 2015
PAVEL'S THANKS: Pavel Pogrebnyak passed thanks to Royals supporters after 3 years at the club: http://t.co/P4w7UqP0V8 pic.twitter.com/35xXr2WWrd
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 28, 2015
Remember when JSK #BushWatch'd again?
Right, I'm awake. Let's do this thing. #BushWatch2K15 is go.
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 1, 2015
OLA JOHN ALERT #readingfc pic.twitter.com/uGpK16fH5j
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 1, 2015
Matej Vydra, everyone. #readingfc pic.twitter.com/x2OAcDjDMb
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 1, 2015
Oops. Nick Hammond just came up to me and asked "Have you got nothing better to do?" #readingfc
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 1, 2015
Remember when Hector was bought?
Welcome to @ChelseaFC, Michael Hector! #CFC pic.twitter.com/LRfp7OSqEU
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 1, 2015
Remember when Hal Robson-Kanu was adored?
Lot of talk on here today about Wales being a one man team. But listen, there's a lot more to Wales than just Hal Robson-Kanu.
— Spirit of Mirko (@mirkobolesan) September 4, 2015
Remember when this dog was the cutest dog ever?
@football_league she's modelling @ReadingFC new #Africanviolet away shirt #NationalDogDay #readingfc pic.twitter.com/ac9AYzZjlZ
— Marc Antony (@Marcgrovess) August 26, 2015
Remember when BANTS.
@ReadingFC why does his ethnicity matter smh
— harryfre (@HarryFremantle) September 11, 2015
Remember when the Reading FC Song was unleashed?
❤️ They call Us The Royals Reading FC ⚽️ https://t.co/eSqmksmMZz. Let's Sing together
— Jum Wu (@jum_wu) September 29, 2015
When you hand Lady S the Aux Cord @TheTilehurstEnd #readingfc pic.twitter.com/IBgyrzBJib
— Robert A. (@robertallen14) September 29, 2015
Lady Sasima and Sir John "fighting the butterflies tonight", Alien-style (as requested by @BucksRoyal) #readingfc pic.twitter.com/xP2Vsur1Hs
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) September 29, 2015
Remember when Paul McShane said THIS?
Nice way to finish off that block of games. It's as tight as a snakes arse in a sandstorm at the top of the league,but great to be up there!
— Paul McShane (@pmacca15) October 3, 2015
Remember when DIM HAL DIM HWYL?
#DimHalDimHwyl pic.twitter.com/MHl3oezxDx
— Joe Ledley's Beard (@JoeLedleysBeard) October 8, 2015
Can't wait to see @RobsonKanu rocking this Pirlo-style in France next year. #DimHalDimHwyl pic.twitter.com/nKJEg7hRrO
— Joe Ledley's Beard (@JoeLedleysBeard) October 9, 2015
Remember when we had a #minuteforMatthew?
#minuteformatthew pic.twitter.com/ZvKZWcif67
— Or(L)ando Sá (@ORLANDOSA10) October 17, 2015
Remember when our ladies won division 2?
There it is .. @FAWSL 2 Trophy heading home to Reading .... uuurrrzzz pic.twitter.com/8yLAhBLIP5
— Reading FC Women (@ReadingFCWomen) October 18, 2015
Remember when this collapse sparked off the dip in form we are still in?
Quite the collapse from Reading at Fulham... They were 2-0 up! pic.twitter.com/K3XTttTFBV
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 24, 2015
Remember when you could visit the Hal Robson-Kanu aisle?
Morrisons in Cardiff have named each isle after the Wales footy team! ⚽️⚽️ @RobsonKanu @GarethBale11 @aaronramsey pic.twitter.com/Y9UgPlbolW
— Josh (@JoshC_Bluebird) November 9, 2015
Remember when Clarke had his Fulham faff?
I'm sad and shocked to say this, but from what I understand it looks like Steve Clarke is on his way to Fulham. #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) November 18, 2015
Steve clarke came in changed all back room staff who were rocks at the club,at least stay then and finish the job you started
— stephen hunt (@stephenhunt1010) November 19, 2015
Wooooh. From what I understand that after talking to Fulham, Clarke now wants to stay at #ReadingFC!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/MBMNXQJjGL
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) November 19, 2015
Remember when Team TTE went to The FBAs?
Team TTE here at the #FBAs pic.twitter.com/JwKOqEFQVY
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) November 19, 2015
Remember when Clarke was sacked?
CLUB STATEMENT: The board of Reading Football Club have this morning relieved Manager Steve Clarke of his duties. https://t.co/6dVdmzyCYT
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) December 4, 2015
Remember when Reading turned into Barcelona?
Reading just scored one of the best goals I've ever seen. Outstanding.
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) December 16, 2015
Remember when McDermott returned?
Brian McDermott has been appointed as Reading's manager for the second time. https://t.co/LB3QkTo9N5 pic.twitter.com/Gd8lpzl5ra
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 17, 2015
Sir John Madejski: "I'm proud we've got Brian back. It's the best Christmas present any of us could have had."
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) December 17, 2015
Remember when #BushWatch couldn't kick a ball properly?
@JacobSouthKlein #readingfc pic.twitter.com/AnomjBQc68
— Hoops (@RoyalHoops) December 20, 2015
Tried to take the money and run, but to no avail. DJMegaParty is a MegaBully (and MegaAr*ehole) https://t.co/idmkL0eYoE
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) December 20, 2015
Just been sent this by @ReadingFC. Body shape all wrong. pic.twitter.com/n0k2o8H4lH
— Jacob South Klein (@JacobSouthKlein) December 29, 2015
Remember when Anton forgot about the Mad Stad?
Orrrrft no better place to play under the lights than at the Boleyn ground https://t.co/Cyic6uKA3Y
— Anton Ferdinand (@anton_ferdinand) December 29, 2015
Remember when it was Christmas?
Merry Christmas to all our supporters! The Royals players brought Christmas cheer to Royal Berkshire Hospital.... https://t.co/xXBhbLfDIl
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) December 25, 2015
... of course you do.
That's your lot.
It's been quite a year, but I'm quietly confident 2016 will be even better.
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