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I must begin by apologising for missing last week's edition of Tweets of the Week. I was in Portugal and the WiFi was so bad I felt like I was using dial-up. So there you go. Anyway, it doesn't matter because it's back and it's good.
We'll begin where we left off last time, with #21ForDolan and the incredible support displayed by Reading fans.
A nicer, more hard-working man you will not meet. #readingfc #21forDolan pic.twitter.com/P7oySl3NLL
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 16, 2015
21' A quite superb ovation from both Reading and Leeds fans in support for our Academy Manager Eamonn Dolan. #21forDolan
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 16, 2015
Awesome support for #21forDolan pic.twitter.com/1fe2Ohr2kS
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) August 16, 2015
Eamonn Dolan has received a great ovation in the 21st minute from both @ReadingFC and @LUFC supporters. #21forDolan
— Sky Bet Championship (@SkyBetChamp) August 16, 2015
Supporters rally in support of #readingfc academy boss Eamonn Dolan. http://t.co/nY7dmV6qtq #21forDolan pic.twitter.com/QP8jFi8Z1n
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 16, 2015
Football is at its best when rivalries are put to one side and fans come together over a meaningful matter #21fordolan #lufc #readingfc
— Mr Geldard (@MrJGeldard) August 16, 2015
Hard fought draw today first points on the board. Great to see both sets of fans applauding the #21forDolan #Respect #FootballUnites #urzzz
— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) August 16, 2015
Great to see all the support for Eamon today at the game #21forDolan wish him all the best in his recovery!
— Niall Keown (@Niallkeown) August 16, 2015
Thought the minutes applause #21fordolan was the highlight of the game today #ReadingFC #lufc #footballfamily
— Mark Mason (@Macey1) August 16, 2015
The #21forDolan minutes applause was fantastic from Reading and Leeds supporters. Brilliant display of respect for Dolan #readingfc #lufc
— ㅤ (@_chloerfc) August 16, 2015
IN PICTURES: @ReadingFC fans show their support for academy manager Eamonn Dolan #21forDolan pic.twitter.com/5y8MnfgvGn
— The Football League (@football_league) August 17, 2015
#21forDolan Leeds United and Reading fans give support to Eamonn Dolan #LUFC https://t.co/ek4qsLZoXv
— WALMOT3 (@WALMOT3) August 17, 2015
A special moment at the Madejski Stadium yesterday from @ReadingFC & @LUFC fans supporting Eamonn Dolan #21forDolan pic.twitter.com/Qy3hWo2rkj
— Sky Bet Championship (@SkyBetChamp) August 17, 2015
And a fact that may have snuck by you. Cheeky.
Hector confirmed as vice captain in Clarke's programme notes. @charles_watts @TheTilehurstEnd don't know if that's been said before!
— Matt Waller (@iammattwaller) August 16, 2015
Football. We love it. Right?
Ladies and gentleman this is football in 2015. Energy drinks, Thai owners, dance pop club songs, DJ MegaParty and African Violet kits...
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) August 16, 2015
"Summarise Reading FC in four pictures."
#readingfc All the time... pic.twitter.com/RHeZKTiRoS
— Churchy (@Churchy1871) August 22, 2015
Bitter, anyone?
a pint for true #readingfc fans pic.twitter.com/fkrBB7pnDG
— Hoops (@RoyalHoops) August 23, 2015
@RoyalHoops They've even put our transfer budget underneath the pump badge, nice touch.
— IanM (@IanM1871) August 23, 2015
Whilst Beric rumours continue, this football fan has a few insights into the man.
1. You better hope you have unselfish wingers/lots of providers. 2. I can't see him being effective as a back-up & 3. Patience. #Beric
— Tim Armitage (@FRfussballTim) August 24, 2015
But Charles deals in facts.
Reading have scored twice from 69 shots this season, meanwhile....... #readingfc https://t.co/HysYRyBuao
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 24, 2015
As does this persona.
#ReadingFC have had the most shots on goal and conceded the fewest shots in the Football League. pic.twitter.com/pwYqwsKzdS
— Talk Reading (@TalkReading) August 24, 2015
Alex Fernandez is doing a good job of endearing himself to the Royals fans.
Watching the game Reading U21 - Liverpool U21 @ReadingFC #MadejskiStadium pic.twitter.com/MnLOS5bXKR
— Alex Fernandez (@AlexFdez8) August 24, 2015
I can't help but agree.
@Aaron_Kuhl breath taking. pic.twitter.com/k6uJ0PaK7r
— Jimbo (@jimbinni) August 24, 2015
Milestone.
#TTEpodcast has now been listened to over half a million times since we launched in 2013. Thanks for the patience ;)
— The Tilehurst End (@TheTilehurstEnd) August 25, 2015
@TheTilehurstEnd Still an unprofessional joke of a podcast though
— george (@TalkMurtyToMe) August 25, 2015
Surely not Clarke-bashing already. Surely...? Defend him, sir.
Don't get the hate on Clarke. We've looked considerably better this season defensively and that's a great starting point. #readingfc
— Radio210 (@Royaltypoints) August 25, 2015
Imbeciles.
Blackman targeted by some abuse by Pompey fans in first half. Exact nature not confirmed. But Kevin Keen full of praise for his response.
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 25, 2015
Incident was reported by Blackman to the referee, who then got stewards involved. Club not saying anything official on matter yet #readingfc
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 25, 2015
And... draw!
Reading will face Barnsley or Everton in the third round of this year's Capital One Cup. #URRRZZZ pic.twitter.com/cSFI5RO3c4
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 25, 2015
More Beric. This saga is more epic than Lord of the Rings.
@emjaygreen89 if he will leave (or is allowed to) i think that reading is the nr.1
— Alexander Huber (@AlexHuber81) August 26, 2015
Gunter—hey, where'd you go?
VIDEO: @Chrisgunter16 discusses a win at Portsmouth. Check out the full interview at Reading FC PlayerHD. pic.twitter.com/SFtVqjHlyN
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) August 26, 2015
D'awwww...
I've missed this bro-mance. Glad to see them reunited. #readingfc pic.twitter.com/axDuKqEyfB
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 26, 2015
Watts was on form this week. You lot need to up your game.
G-Mac doing his best Wolf of Wall Street last night. pic.twitter.com/MBpfaYODwM
— Charles Watts (@charles_watts) August 26, 2015
PIAZON?!?!?!?!
I'm also told that a loan deal to bring Lucas Piazon to the club from Chelsea u21s is close, though there's still a bit to do. #readingfc
— Paul Carey (@PaulCareySport) August 26, 2015
Ehmehgerd.
Hector's pride is tangible.
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