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Hello. It's been a while—it's been 3 months and 8 days, in fact. A lot has happened in that time, most of which you're likely aware of (and bored of), which is why I'm not going to go delving back into the summer tweets. Rather, I'll be starting with the season opener against Birmingham and moving through the following week. Makes sense, right?
So, without further ado...
Ever feel cheated out of a win?
1. Goal over the line 2. Birmingham player in the box before penalty was in motion Good job @football_league #readingfc #CheatedOutOfAWin
— Tom Wisniewski (@hitfour6) August 9, 2015
Do laugh at Birmingham fans getting chopsy, outplayed today and you got lucky. No doubt in my mind #readingfc will finish above you.
— Martyn Coffey (@Elnino2201) August 8, 2015
This guy felt cheated out of a game... by his memory.
Nearly arrived at Birmingham... Oh wait. Forgot the tickets. Yep. #readingfc
— Sam Rourke (@rfcrourke) August 8, 2015
Coincidentally, that Birmingham game was also the debut of our "African Violet" kit. Inspired by an artist, yes?
Good morning art lovers. I'm off to Birmingham for the Reading game and THAT away strip inspired by Monet! #ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/TDdiB8Ow3Y
— WALDEMAR JANUSZCZAK (@JANUSZCZAK) August 8, 2015
It wasn't long before the players had a chance to get that loss out of their system.
Chris Gunter puts #readingfc 1-0 up against Colchester United in last night's Capital One Cup match. pic.twitter.com/uH0CO6aEd5
— george (@TalkMurtyToMe) August 12, 2015
Though some fans MAY be getting ahead of themselves with the praise...
We'll be at Wembley in the spring saying do you remember Colchester away.... #ReadingFC
— Loyal Royal (@RoyalstilIdie) August 11, 2015
Man people think we are going to struggle this season. We just tore apart a majestic footballing side in Colchester. Glamour tie #readingfc
— Daniel North (@DNorth21) August 11, 2015
When did beating Colchester become such an achievement #ReadingFC
— Steven Woodgate (@StevenWoodgate) August 11, 2015
Hurtado arrives. Finally. The rumours had been doing the rounds for what felt like months.
Here he is @phurtado0712. Welcome! #readingfc pic.twitter.com/8aBxZTyqKL
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 12, 2015
.@Tim_Vickery on Hurtado 'similar to Antonio Valencia but not as physical. Will run all day. Very useful. Good enough for c'ship' #readingfc
— Matt Smith (@RustyRoyal) August 5, 2015
Then news broke of Academy Manager Eamonn Dolan's struggles with cancer. Thus, #21forDolan was born.
#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
And it kicked off.
Get well soon to Eamonn Dolan, who is currently undergoing a course of chemotherapy after having a tumour removed from his bladder. #ECFC
— Exeter City FC (@OfficialECFC) August 13, 2015
— Craig Tanner (@CraigTanner27) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan great support from @ReadingFC for one of their unsung heroes! Good friend of mine & a big influence on my career #warrior
— Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan Wishing Eamonn all the best against this horrible illness! Great guy.. Done an incredible job at @ReadingFC x
— Scott Davies (@hovis1988) August 13, 2015
Really sad news about Eamonn,My old academy manager.He does so much unseen work at RFC!Wishin him a speedy recovery #21fordolan @ReadingFC
— Tom Hateley (@TomHateley4) August 13, 2015
My old academy manager #21fordolan Wishing Eamonn a speedy recovery Great guy.. Done an incredible job at @ReadingFC x
— Abdulai Baggie (@Baggie1992) August 13, 2015
Wishing Eamonn a speedy recovery . He's been with when things weren't going well for me , Done such good things for @ReadingFC
— Doms (@DominicSamuel9) August 13, 2015
Just heard the news about my old academy coach Eamonn Dolan a massive part of my career hoping you get well soon!! #21fordolan @ReadingFC
— lawson d'ath (@lawsondath92) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan a massive part in my career taught me a lot on and off the field and is such a great man. Wish him a speedy recovery.#fighter
— simon church (@churchy18) August 13, 2015
All the very best to Eamon Dolan with his recovery! Top man and a big influence on my carrier from a young age! #21fordolan
— Mikkel Andersen (@AndersenMikkel1) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan You are in our prayers
— Andrija Novakovich (@AndrijaNovakov3) August 13, 2015
The news about Eamon Dolan is saddening. Eamon is a man who had a big impact on my early days at #readingfc. All round top man #21fordolan
— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan Hope all the fans can get behind this, a great man who has helped so many. Wish you all the best in your recovery. #ReadingFC
— Jack Stacey (@jackstacey_) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan This deserves a lot off support, someone who has done a lot for the academy and so much more , wishing him a speedy recovery
— Liam Kelly (@L_Kelly95) August 13, 2015
Sad news about Eamon Dolan! Such a great man and has done excellent for me and the club!! #21fordolan
— Jordan Obita (@JordanObita) August 13, 2015
SUPPORT: Everyone at #WHUFC would like to wish former Hammers striker and @ReadingFC Academy manager Eamonn Dolan a speedy return to health
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) August 13, 2015
Wishing Eamonn a speedy recovery #royals and my follows say a prayer for him that he will make a full recovery. amen
— Anton Ferdinand (@anton_ferdinand) August 13, 2015
Seriously.
Prayers and thoughts are with Eamonn Dolan! Great man who's been brilliant for the club! Speedy recovery @ReadingFC
— Aaron Tshibola (@AaronTshibola) August 13, 2015
Saddened to hear the news about Eamonn Dolan..thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Get well soon #21fordolan #readingfc
— Gozie Ugwu (@gozie_ugwu9) August 13, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with Reading FC Academy boss Eamonn Dolan with his treatment #21fordolan
— Graeme Murty (@GraemeMurty) August 13, 2015
#21fordolan a speedy recovery Eamonn huge impact in producing top players, and gentleman, through the years at @ReadingFC get well soon x
— Steve Sidwell (@sjsidwell) August 13, 2015
@ReadingFC #21fordolan ❤️eamon just fight it ! Our prayers with you . @ReadingFC
— Ibrahima Sonko (@Ibsonko) August 13, 2015
Reading supporters & players past & present show support for academy manager Eamonn Dolan http://t.co/3g1wZ879GC pic.twitter.com/GlMjSJZMkW
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 14, 2015
Prayers are with eamonn and his family. You have help me an awful lot, I'm sure you'll come through this!! #21fordolan @ReadingFC
— dom hyam (@DomHyam_95) August 14, 2015
STAR supports #21fordolan and hopes all Reading fans will join in the minute’s applause for Eamonn in the 21st minute of the Leeds game.
— STAR-Reading (@STARReading) August 14, 2015
Wishing a speedy recovery to Eammon, could always see his enthusiasm and love around the club @ReadingFC. Thoughts are with his family! ⚽️
— Fran Kirby (@FranKirbyy) August 14, 2015
And breathe.
Also this week, we found out who we're getting in the next round of the League Cup.
#CapitalOneCup Round 2 draw: @officialpompey v @ReadingFC. pic.twitter.com/JGAKiiO4E6
— Capital One Cup (@CapitalOne_Cup) August 13, 2015
This guy predicted it.
Would love Portsmouth away in the next round, or Oxford! #readingfc
— Joshua Lamb (@JoshuaLamb2) August 13, 2015
These guys liked it.
YESSSSS!! I WANTED PORTSMOUTH! #readingfc
— Max Howard (@MaxHoward_15) August 13, 2015
Rival game in 2nd round of the capital one cup reading away to Portsmouth be a good game #readingfc v #portsmouth #CapitalOneCup
— Mark Badger (@royalbadger1871) August 13, 2015
Ooooooh Portsmouth away! Tasty draw. #readingfc
— Nath St Paul (@NathStPaulBAWF) August 13, 2015
Will we ever play a cup game at home again?
This is my third season covering #readingfc. Had one home cup draw in that time and nine away. Amazing.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 13, 2015
Not with Watts round.
Though it may not be a bad thing... ;)
#ReadingFC are unbeaten in over 3 years of away cup matches, amazing stat
— Dan(ilo) Holloway (@RFCdan) August 11, 2015
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/RFCdan">@RFCdan</a> didn't we lose to Brighton in the Fa cup in 2014.. Derby last season.. Lost to pboro away in 2013</p>— Joey Davey (@joedavey1996) <a href="https://twitter.com/joedavey1996/status/631220094304145408">August 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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