TOTW: Guthrie's outburst, Arsenal's pass class and more

But first we turn our attention to Adam Le Fondre, who's having some Football Manager issues. (And not the McDermott/Adkins kind.)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>New fm13 season started in Italy debating who to make great...... Gotta be a team outside top 6 any ideas??</p>&mdash; Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/317681381922701312">March 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Palermo it is!! The pink warriors as some 1 tweeted me!! Time to make them great!! 😎🔥😎</p>&mdash; Adam Le Fondre (@A1F1E9) <a href="https://twitter.com/A1F1E9/status/317682285862342657">March 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Lawson D'Ath is a bit of a nutcase.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>“@<a href="https://twitter.com/emilysheekey">emilysheekey</a>: @<a href="https://twitter.com/lawsondath92">lawsondath92</a> kiss ma foooooot better <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23pluggin">#pluggin</a>'ell <a href="http://t.co/kI58UvILtE" title="http://twitter.com/EmilySheekey/status/317744688071311361/photo/1">twitter.com/EmilySheekey/s…</a>” what am I seeing here?!?! 😂😂😂😂</p>&mdash; Jake Taylor (@jaketaylor25) <a href="https://twitter.com/jaketaylor25/status/317751977641660417">March 29, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Jonny Fordham covers his final game for the Royals. *sniff*

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>After covering more than 200 <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> games in five different countries today will be my last for @<a href="https://twitter.com/getreading">getreading</a> - great memories</p>&mdash; Jonny Fordham (@JonnyFordham) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonnyFordham/status/317932070972305408">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Arsenal. Ouch.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>FULL TIME: Arsenal 4-1 Reading. It's all over. A comprehensive victory for the Gunners. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/318042795376005120">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I bet Reading regret sacking me now.</p>&mdash; Matt Lucas(@RealMattLucas) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMattLucas/status/318030666912636928">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>How's that sacking of Brian McDermott working out for you?</p>&mdash; Rodney Marsh (@RodneyMarsh10) <a href="https://twitter.com/RodneyMarsh10/status/318040591776743427">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Aggregate score of 3 meetings this season: Arsenal 16-8 Reading.</p>&mdash; FourFourTom (@FourFourTom) <a href="https://twitter.com/FourFourTom/status/318043833520775168">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Great result today! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23differentclass">#differentclass</a></p>&mdash; Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) <a href="https://twitter.com/JackWilshere/status/318046381375893504">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So how are the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Readingfc">#Readingfc</a> feeling about "stealing" our ex-manager? Great move! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Saintsfc">#Saintsfc</a></p>&mdash; talkSAINTS (@talkSAINTS) <a href="https://twitter.com/talkSAINTS/status/318053842400985088">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Nigel Adkins looks like an earnest young headmaster at a failing comprehensive school.</p>&mdash; Iain Macintosh (@iainmacintosh) <a href="https://twitter.com/iainmacintosh/status/318055882351058944">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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On the plus side, we did *try* to pass.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/thetilehurstend">thetilehurstend</a> was a refreshing change to see us try to pass the ball out of the defence, looking forward to the new era! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; JAMES (@B3rt1e) <a href="https://twitter.com/B3rt1e/status/318065159291666432">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Are Reading a 'big club'?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> rank 55th in 2011/12 Big Club rankings - how do <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23rfc">#rfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23royals">#royals</a> compare to their rivals <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23bigclubornot">#bigclubornot</a> <a href="http://t.co/5SbFvzGf71" title="http://tinyurl.com/9942b7f">tinyurl.com/9942b7f</a></p>&mdash; Big Club or Not? (@bigclubornot) <a href="https://twitter.com/bigclubornot/status/318094417410011136">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Sunderland sacked O'Neill and replaced him with Paolo Di Canio. Because that makes sense.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sunderland welcome to the deluded board of directors who sack their managers at a stupid time club.</p>&mdash; Nick Hammond (@NickyNotHammond) <a href="https://twitter.com/NickyNotHammond/status/318115522824773632">March 30, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Happy Birthday!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Special thanks to our deputy ed @<a href="https://twitter.com/jonnafon">jonnafon</a> as well as TOTW supremo @<a href="https://twitter.com/royalhoops">royalhoops</a> and @<a href="https://twitter.com/urzz1871">urzz1871</a> who've been stalwarts since launch. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23beersdue">#beersdue</a></p>&mdash; TheTilehurstEnd (@TheTilehurstEnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTilehurstEnd/status/318289324611366912">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>2 years of helping out @<a href="https://twitter.com/thetilehurstend">thetilehurstend</a>. It's been great, hope for many more!</p>&mdash; Royal Hoops (@RoyalHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoyalHoops/status/318308568052948992">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Goals on Sunday. Brian McDermott. It's emotional, man.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Will always massively respect Brian for what he did with <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a>. Took us as far as he could and back a bit. One of our best managers.</p>&mdash; matthew(@maffff) <a href="https://twitter.com/maffff/status/318305194645544960">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Just watching Goals on Sunday and Brian McDermott has shown a lot of class talking about his sacking <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Marc Van de Velde (@MarcFVandeVelde) <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcFVandeVelde/status/318415631282208768">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Danny Guthrie. Speaking out? No way...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Adkins is better! Reading's Danny Guthrie has dig at former boss Brian McDermott after defeat at Arsenal <a href="http://t.co/6KvSqz65Ph" title="http://mirr.im/123BOQE">mirr.im/123BOQE</a></p>&mdash; MirrorFootball (@MirrorFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/MirrorFootball/status/318484161046409216">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Guth is spot on with what he's saying. The dislike towards him needs to be dropped in my opinion. We could really do with him next season.</p>&mdash; Sean Buckett (@BuckettRFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/BuckettRFC/status/318485984767537152">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Danny Guthrie may be out spoken but he's 100% spot on re: Favourites under McD. Many spastic <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23ReadingFC">#ReadingFC</a> won't agree with him though.</p>&mdash; Chris Scott (@SirChrisScott) <a href="https://twitter.com/SirChrisScott/status/318486239714086912">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Guthrie just say nothing and earn ur respect on the pitch <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a> Can't remember what ur like</p>&mdash; ➰Cheryl McKendrick➰ (@Cheryl_Chumpy) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cheryl_Chumpy/status/318486056037126144">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23GuthrieOut">#GuthrieOut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23GuthrieOut">#GuthrieOut</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23GuthrieOut">#GuthrieOut</a></p>&mdash; James Randall (@Randall1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/Randall1871/status/318486184311537665">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I wonder what Leigertwood and McAnuff will make of Guthrie's comments? I assume they're the target. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23readingfc">#readingfc</a></p>&mdash; Michael Wade (@mikewadeESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/mikewadeESPN/status/318487002855112704">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Guthrie is a player Reading don't like. He's a footballer, not a nice player in the 'Reading way'. Personally, I'm a big fan!</p>&mdash; Ross Edward (@RossDymond) <a href="https://twitter.com/RossDymond/status/318487344896409603">March 31, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Digested it, and don't think it's too outspoken.. That off course is my opinion and one of a former pro I guess!...</p>&mdash; Ady Williams (@willow1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/willow1871/status/318655163118272513">April 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Well said Danny Guthrie, we could all see it. Glad someone on the inside had the bollocks to say it.</p>&mdash; Steve Guscott (@SteveG1871) <a href="https://twitter.com/SteveG1871/status/318657085275533312">April 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Oh, the memories.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Readings 106point record breaking season in 2006! <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Reading">#Reading</a> #106 <a href="http://t.co/0g5d8yBHVR" title="http://twitter.com/FootballMemorys/status/318691694000353280/photo/1">twitter.com/FootballMemory…</a></p>&mdash; Football Moments! (@FootballMemorys) <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballMemorys/status/318691694000353280">April 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Reading media team took a slating for this one.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Loan update: Jay Tabb came off the bench and played the last 4 minutes for Ipswich as they drew away to Ipswich</p>&mdash; Reading FC (@ReadingFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadingFC/status/318755719249813504">April 1, 2013</a></blockquote>

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Youngsters Sweeney and Tanner get a bit of man-love in for Beckham... Don't we all, though?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Becks is the only footballer who's hairs is perfect while playing! Freshest guy hahaha 😍😍👌</p>&mdash; Pierce Sweeney (@PierceSweeney1) <a href="https://twitter.com/PierceSweeney1/status/319162539793608705">April 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I bet Beckham smells so good, i wonder what aftershave he uses<a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Bromance">#Bromance</a></p>&mdash; Craig Tanner (@CraigTanner27) <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigTanner27/status/319172950777544704">April 2, 2013</a></blockquote>

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