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21st June 2016
07:15pm BST

Dolan was caretaker manager for Reading's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2013, and worked closely with Reading managers such as Brendan Rodgers and Steve Coppell during his tenure.
Ireland strikers Long and Doyle paid tribute to Dolan on Wednesday evening.
https://twitter.com/ShaneLong7/status/745316832232472576
https://twitter.com/KevinDoyle1983/status/745283349850300417
The club have released a statement on Dolan's passing, with some of it reading:
"His energy for football was infectious. His enthusiasm for the sport we all love was evident in his every compelling word he uttered. The pride in his work was enviable. And each young player who Eamonn carefully nurtured through our Academy ranks and into professional football will today stand tall as testament to one great man’s total dedication and unassuming but single-minded commitment to his job. Eamonn led by shining example. And most notably, his love for this club was overwhelming. "That love was mutual. Everyone who worked with him at Reading respected and admired a man who will be desperately missed by staff, managers, coaches and players – both past and present throughout his 12 years as a Royal. "Eamonn was one of the good guys. He will be so sorely missed by so many. We will never forget him."
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