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It’s been a sad day for everyone involved in Reading Football Club, as former Academy head Eamonn Dolan passed away after a brave battle with cancer. The campaign to rename the north stand after him is well underway, as are the tributes to him and everything he’s done, not just for the club, but for the people he came in contact with.
It’s the sign of a true influencer when such heartfelt comments are made by so many that knew him.
thoughts are with Eamonn's family! https://t.co/41zoLkqMFv
— Fran Kirby (@FranKirbyy) June 21, 2016
Pleasure to have known Eamonn was a real football gentleman & family man. Thoughts are with his family & friends https://t.co/N9klJRJ46j
— Mark Sampson (@Mark_Sampson) June 21, 2016
Rest in Peace Eamonn Dolan..a good football man gone.. https://t.co/WQXVyEkuKg
— Jason Roberts (@JasonRoberts30) June 21, 2016
Such sad news to hear he was a great character around the club and will be missed so much R.I.P https://t.co/ywfNg9EvWZ
— G (@gabeosho) June 21, 2016
I swear I couldn't begin to tell you what Eamonn has done for @ReadingFC over the years. He was my mate and a terrific wonderful human being
— Ady Williams (@willow1871) June 21, 2016
Terrible news about Eamonn Dolan. He only ever seemed interested in helping others. Classy, friendly, and brilliant at what he did.
— Tim Dellor (@TimDellor) June 21, 2016
Rest in peace Eamonn, thanks for everything. Helped & taught me a lot, thoughts and prayers are with his family. ❤️ https://t.co/fqBN999WPA
— Ikpeazu (@UcheIkpeazu) June 21, 2016
RIP Eamonn! He was a great person around the club... https://t.co/SpFGLLqBEn
— Ryan East (@Ryan_East98) June 21, 2016
Devastating to hear the news about Eamonn, one of the most kindest and genuine people you will ever meet, thoughts are with your family...
— Craig Tanner (@CraigTanner27) June 21, 2016
Such sad news that Eamonn lost his brave battle yesterday. Gutted. True gent. Thoughts are with his family pic.twitter.com/488nFi6hkw
— Ian Harte (@ianharte23) June 21, 2016
Devastating news to hear about Eamonn, such a great man and coach the things he done for me and the club was amazing https://t.co/tRRGWZiWAu
— Jordan Obita (@JordanObita) June 21, 2016
Absolutely devastated to hear the passing of Eamonn. He has done so much great work with me personally, RFC academy and 1st team. 1/2
— Pierce Sweeney (@piercesweenz) June 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends. You will be sorely missed by all.
— Pierce Sweeney (@piercesweenz) June 21, 2016
@ReadingFC Devastating news. Thoughts and prayers go to his family. He will be sadly missed by all of us who were lucky enough to know him.
— Graeme Murty (@GraemeMurty) June 21, 2016
So sad to hear Eamonn has passed away. Such a hard working man who helped me a lot! Thoughts are with his family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eaHmCUYQgM
— Dom hyam (@DomHyam_95) June 21, 2016
Such a sad, sad day. @ReadingFC have lost a very humble, genuine man. Thoughts are with his family. RIP https://t.co/Bw3FyvniTi
— Kevin Watson (@kevwatson74) June 21, 2016
Devastated over the news of Eamonn passing ,was such an amazing person and helped so many of us over the years ... https://t.co/X7Uzhok7Dj
— adam federici (@federici32) June 21, 2016
Terrible news. Amazing man who helped so many of us. Thanks for everything ❤️ https://t.co/6N30BASlrG
— Jake Taylor (@jaketaylor25) June 21, 2016
My full support to the family and friends of Eamonn Dolan after his great battle against cancer that could not overcome. A hero to all of us
— Álex Fernández (@AlexFdez8) June 21, 2016
❤️will be truly missed Heartbroken pic.twitter.com/XhazHGptuc
— Doms (@DominicSamuel9) June 21, 2016
— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) June 21, 2016
— Jem Paul Karacan (@JemKaracan6) June 21, 2016
Someone who done so much and more to help me and so many others to where we are today ! Will be deeply missed ❤️ https://t.co/HjTjvHnpFD
— Liam Kelly (@L_Kelly95) June 21, 2016
Amazing man who has helped so many. His legacy will live on https://t.co/mNjcUnNSyD
— Jack Stacey (@jackstacey_) June 21, 2016
Just heard the sad news of Eamonn Dolan. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. He'll be sadly missed at Reading FC.
— Paul McShane (@pmacca15) June 21, 2016
Awful news he was an absolute gent of a man, always had a smile on his face and a joke at the ready #rip https://t.co/9611lB9qm8
— Karl Sheppard (@karlsheppard9) June 21, 2016
No words can describe how much dedication this man put into football, helped so many to get the best out themselves! https://t.co/rGX6ca64wZ
— Aaron Kuhl (@Aaron_Kuhl) June 21, 2016
....Helped me in so many ways. It was a pleasure to be coached and to of even known him. Rest peacefully Eamonn. https://t.co/rGX6ca64wZ
— Aaron Kuhl (@Aaron_Kuhl) June 21, 2016
Terrible news today finding out Eamonn Dolan passed away last night, my thoughts are with his family! An amazing person who helped me so
— Alex McCarthy (@Alex_Macca23) June 21, 2016
Much in my career! You will never be forgotten! #RIP pic.twitter.com/VgARjS2JYx
— Alex McCarthy (@Alex_Macca23) June 21, 2016
What you did for me I will never forget. You will always remain fresh in my mind! Rest in peace to a legend. https://t.co/NgkgBb3Wtc
— lawson d'ath (@lawsondath92) June 21, 2016
No words written can thank Eamonn enough. @ReadingFC #RIPEamonn pic.twitter.com/CTXgFkGpG1
— Tom Hateley (@TomHateley4) June 21, 2016
Everyone at West Ham United has been saddened by the passing of Academy graduate and former player Eamonn Dolan 1/3 pic.twitter.com/l5816aSO27
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) June 21, 2016
Galway-born Eamonn passed away following a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 48. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him 3/3
— West Ham United FC (@whufc_official) June 21, 2016
Eamonn Dolan, a kind hearted man who helped me a lot during my short stay at reading.My condolences to his family.May he rest in peace.
— Nathaniel Chalobah (@chalobah) June 21, 2016
What a man and now a legend!
— Noel Hunt (@boyhunt) June 21, 2016
Good bye my friend gone but will never be forgotten! A very sad day for @ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/lkEoQEsWPy
So sad to hear the news of Eamonn Dolan passing away. One of the most intelligent people in football, started my career for me.
— Niall Keown (@Niallkeown) June 21, 2016
Terrible news today to find out that Eamonn Dolan passed away last night. My thoughts are with his family.
— Abdulai Baggie (@Baggie1992) June 21, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to Eamonn and his family. He was the reason I'm at Reading today. His legacy will live on pic.twitter.com/81qAV4oyPt
— Niall Keown (@Niallkeown) June 21, 2016
@ReadingFC Eamonn was always on hand for advice and gave all his effort/time to make every player(young or old) the best they could be RIP
— Steve Sidwell (@sjsidwell) June 21, 2016
He played such a big part in so many player's careers especially mine, he will always be with us! pic.twitter.com/OkDfbHzIFV
— Lewis Ward (@lewismward) June 21, 2016
Rest peacefully Eamonn. My thoughts with loved ones. https://t.co/2eCT5sAUs8
— Chris Gunter (@Chrisgunter16) June 21, 2016
Such sad news to hear the passing of a man who helped me so much with my short footballing career https://t.co/ZiGcMQ2B89
— tom mcintyre (@Tom5Mc) June 21, 2016
Rest in peace Eamonn,we will all be forever grateful https://t.co/pH1I15vpAQ
— Kevin Doyle (@KevinDoyle1983) June 21, 2016
RIP to a great man who believed in me and so many others... You will be deeply missed, my friend. Much love ❤️ https://t.co/bAgMmzJTfs
— Andrija Novakovich (@AndrijaNovakov3) June 21, 2016
Thoughts go out to the family of Eamonn Dolan! Amazing man, looked after me very well in my time with reading. Sad news! #Prayers #Royals
— Kwesi Appiah (@kwes1appiah) June 21, 2016
RIP Eamonn! pic.twitter.com/UuaK4bkCet
— Mikkel Andersen (@AndersenMikkel1) June 21, 2016
A man who did so much for me. Without Eamonn I wouldn't be where I am today.Thoughts and prayers with his Family https://t.co/4mdADhHQ3P
— Stuart Moore (@StuMooreIOW) June 21, 2016
Shattered to hear this Truly a great man & an inspiration to myself & so many others. You'll be missed ❤️ #R.I.P https://t.co/lC1mt40XWV
— Tennai Watson (@TennaiW) June 21, 2016
A true great. Amazing what he has done for football and @ReadingFC. Will be missed #OnceARoyalAlwaysARoyal https://t.co/7YheDOs1GH
— Ryan Edwards (@redwards_17) June 21, 2016
Saddest day of my life a truly great man with a great character! Wouldn't be where I am today without him @ReadingFC pic.twitter.com/MYeS0aT6pk
— Teddy howe (@Teddyhowee) June 21, 2016
No words! Someone that took a chance with me. Thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest up Eamonn https://t.co/Gw7hdvhvG7
— Germainè Ofori (@GermaineOfori) June 21, 2016
Such sad news about Eamonn. My thoughts and prayers are with his family & friends. https://t.co/LJs6APVrtx
— Nigel Gibbs (@Sir_NG) June 21, 2016
Someone I first met at West Ham and sadly didn't get to spend enough time with @ReadingFC https://t.co/jbzQrfz9kY
— Jon Urwin (@UrwinJon) June 21, 2016
@ReadingFC justheardofit. RIP Eamonn we only got loveforyou.You been the reason thats so many of the boys made it. ❤️ ❤️never be forgotten
— Ibrahima Sonko (@Ibsonko) June 21, 2016
Eamonn Dolan - a genius and an inspirer. Proud to have worked for him @ReadingFC #EamonnDolan pic.twitter.com/6ms2buEYJJ
— Becky Laffan (@BeckyLaffan) June 21, 2016
RIP Eamonn Dolan a true footballing man who will be sadly missed at Reading FC. My condolences go out to his family.
— Jonathan Bond (@bondy506) June 21, 2016
Extremely saddened to see this. Eamonn helped me so much during my time at the club. My thoughts are with his family https://t.co/1yUhy25tDd
— Adam Gemili (@Adam_Gemili) June 21, 2016
Needless to say, there are plenty more tributes from those that met him in passing, knew of his work or just respected the legacy he has left behind; and it’s possible that with so many tributes, some have been missed out of this list. It’s a sign of the man just how many there have been.
You will be missed, Eamonn.