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With two wins on a bounce and 3 wins from our last 5 games, things are a lot more positive from Mad Stad attendees. This week we have an Adam Le Fondre love-in and some ridiculous transfer rumours.
ALF scores goals like a machine, and apparently he has "wheels" now, too.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>New wheels were on fire today in training šš„š <a href="http://t.co/tQsxbGIr" title="http://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/291248979080007681/photo/1">twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/ā¦</a></p>— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/291248979080007681">January 15, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Whilst Brian McDermott made an appearance at a Southampton university - and impressed a few students.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> good to see the gaffer at southampton uni today</p>— Jamie T (@J_truslove20) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_truslove20/status/291576007377420288">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> Brian's lecture today at Solent Uni was just first class! What a man he is. So inspiring. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Michael Elliott (@Miggy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Miggy_/status/291581454213849088">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> His career so far, life in the prem, how he overcomes problems and how he manages his players. So insightful.</p>— Michael Elliott (@Miggy_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Miggy_/status/291583182862708737">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> Great lecture from Brian at Solent today! So many stories, so inspiring!</p>— Adam Fox (@AFox93) <a href="https://twitter.com/AFox93/status/291583403671822336">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brian McDermott is a great guy. @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> have an inspirational leader.</p>— Luke Weston (@lukehweston) <a href="https://twitter.com/lukehweston/status/291585593593458691">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Noel Hunt - seeking an extention to his current Reading deal - shows his charitable side.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thanks to @<a href="https://twitter.com/boyhunt">boyhunt</a> who bought this poor changeless soul a much needed coffee tonight <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23hero">#hero</a></p>— Tom Light (@TomLightRFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLightRFC/status/291657714080309248">January 16, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Transfer... Ridiculousness.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> are being linked with M'Villa and Aspas for roughly a total of 19 million.....are the media on drugs ? <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Paul (@Royaltypoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royaltypoints/status/291836675334750209">January 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Young Australian midfielder Rogic declined the Royals and headed to Scotland instead. Hmm.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ā@<a href="https://twitter.com/jonnyfordham">jonnyfordham</a>: Rogic signs 4.5year deal at Celtic <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a>ā Hardly a step up from the Aussie league!</p>— Ed (@Edebayor) <a href="https://twitter.com/Edebayor/status/291888532530806785">January 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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He'll press on and try to sign a different attacking midfielder.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>McDermott still trying to sign attacking midfielder, says he wants to add 2/3 more but says Ā£10m fee for Iago Aspas is too high. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Nabil Hassan (@NabilHassan79) <a href="https://twitter.com/NabilHassan79/status/292200313929216000">January 18, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Jimmy Kebe, he does what he wants. On this occasion, he thanks his fans.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Thank you all for your birthday messages :-) 3 points today would be the best gift...let's get them !!</p>— Jimmy Kebe (@JKebe) <a href="https://twitter.com/JKebe/status/292613471160381440">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Legs makes a return to the side.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How many times will Leigertwood give the ball away today, 15 is my guess <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Leigertwoodroulette">#Leigertwoodroulette</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Martyn Coffey (@Elnino2201) <a href="https://twitter.com/Elnino2201/status/292637753844301826">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Positive from Brian Ledge > unfit Carrico, Kelly > unconfident Gunter, McCleary rewarded & Jobi going forward > Jem going forward <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Will Jones (@WilliamOwain) <a href="https://twitter.com/WilliamOwain/status/292641273184153600">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Should of done better with that chance. Great ball from Ledge as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— Dan Tanner (@DesignsDan) <a href="https://twitter.com/DesignsDan/status/292651027419766785">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Let the Adam Le Fonre love-in begin...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/a1f1e9">a1f1e9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23goals">#goals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23goals">#goals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23goals">#goals</a></p>— simon church (@churchy18) <a href="https://twitter.com/churchy18/status/292673630167498753">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I am told Adam le Fondre is French for 'Adam the fondler'. Is this true? It would explain many things.</p>— Pavel Pogrebnyak(@scrabblepavel) <a href="https://twitter.com/scrabblepavel/status/292678068764540928">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Adam Le Fondre. England.</p>— Ashley Oram (@ashlaar62) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashlaar62/status/292720301232504832">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>This season @<a href="https://twitter.com/a1f1e9">a1f1e9</a> has 8 Premier League goals (+2 FA Cup). In the league thatās 1 goal every 118 minutes. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ALFfacts">#ALFfacts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>— @maffff (@maffff) <a href="https://twitter.com/maffff/status/292723262109122561">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>When ALF signed & he said he's going to join the great <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> players who have worn no.9 I had my doubts... Well on his way though!</p>— Tom Wallis (@MrTomWallis) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrTomWallis/status/292794625041784833">January 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/a1f1e9">a1f1e9</a> deservedly grabbing the headlines! @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/R5aUmD0L" title="http://twitter.com/benchaffey/status/292911595661692928/photo/1">twitter.com/benchaffey/staā¦</a></p>— Ben Chaffey (@benchaffey) <a href="https://twitter.com/benchaffey/status/292911595661692928">January 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/readingfc">readingfc</a> an even better one, without ALF we'd be on 10 points!! Such a vital player</p>— Taylor Cornish (@T_Cornish) <a href="https://twitter.com/T_Cornish/status/293337598573817856">January 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Two wins on the bounce. Fickle fans are exposed.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jesus Reading fans make up your mind. Do you or do you not support your team? Never seen a bunch of people change their minds so often</p>— Callum Driscoll (@callumdriscoll) <a href="https://twitter.com/callumdriscoll/status/292678640372682753">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Whilst a Swansea fan congratulates the Royals on their second comeback in as many games.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Well done to Reading, another great comeback! I hope they stay up and I think they will! Hope QPR, Wigan and 1 other go down this year.....</p>— Scott Bamsey (@SBamsey) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBamsey/status/292763918030471168">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Reading fans are preparing to chip in and buy Alfie's daughter a pony...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>ā@<a href="https://twitter.com/tomwelland">tomwelland</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/a1f1e9">a1f1e9</a> if you score another 10 all <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> fans will chip in and buy her a pony. š“āhold you to that then!She'd love 1 haha</p>— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/292942022833221632">January 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Alfie has a moment.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/alasdairlane">alasdairlane</a> @<a href="https://twitter.com/andypovey">andypovey</a> talent is nothing without hardwork!! Took the long route but by far the most rewarding! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23lovemyfamily">#lovemyfamily</a></p>— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/292957508425895936">January 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Another transfer rumour, this time a bargain signing.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> ponder 1.5 million bid for Curtis Davies<a href="http://t.co/Bg2FMaxI" title="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/reading-transfer-news-royals-could-1547354">mirror.co.uk/sport/footballā¦</a></p>— Paul (@Royaltypoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Royaltypoints/status/293129896266436608">January 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Whilst Zambia international defender with the best name ever Stopilla Sunzu shows his defending style.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sunzu's defending tactics: kill the opposition <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a> <a href="http://t.co/TOPl8K4g" title="http://twitter.com/BucksRoyal/status/293445431655006208/photo/1">twitter.com/BucksRoyal/staā¦</a></p>— Simeon F.W. Pickup (@BucksRoyal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BucksRoyal/status/293445431655006208">January 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Youngster Jordan Obita features in Match - you have to doubt whether they've seen him play.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Our man @<a href="https://twitter.com/jordanobita">jordanobita</a> in this week's Match magazine <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> <a href="http://t.co/coQx1XNY" title="http://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/293412642306007040/photo/1">twitter.com/ReadingFC/statā¦</a></p>— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/293412642306007040">January 21, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Morro, warming the bench since his return from injury, shows his aggressive side towards one particular former X Factor contestant.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I wish someone would dunk Alexandra burke clean through the back board! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bell">#bell</a></p>— sean morrison (@seanmorrison_91) <a href="https://twitter.com/seanmorrison_91/status/291999797903245312">January 17, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Alfie's angry too.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>After watching fireman Sam for an extended period, I've decided Norman needs to die! Haha <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23mischievoustwat">#mischievoustwat</a> š”š”š”š”š”š”</p>— Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/293639216104108032">January 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#clinical
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>According to this very interesting graph <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> have 3rd best shot per goal ratio in prem, after Chelsea and United <a href="http://t.co/NbytBGix" title="http://experimental361.com/2013/01/21/attacking-effectiveness-europe/">experimental361.com/2013/01/21/attā¦</a></p>— christopherglash (@rightbankwarsaw) <a href="https://twitter.com/rightbankwarsaw/status/293657187602034688">January 22, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Let us remember this, Royals fans...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Brian McDermott and <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> - only winning in the second half of the season since 2009.</p>— Greg Double (@Dubstep1988) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dubstep1988/status/292781309267435520">January 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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