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Fans at the game between Reading and Leeds United will show their support for academy manager Eamonn Dolan in the 21st minute of the match on Sunday.

Dolan is currently undergoing a course of chemotherapy, after he had a tumour in his bladder removed.
 
After hearing the news of his current battle with cancer, a host of current and ex-Royals players took to Twitter to show their support for Dolan, and recognise the impact he had on their careers.

#21fordolan a speedy recovery Eamonn 🙏🏻 huge impact in producing top players, and gentleman, through the years at @ReadingFC get well soon x

— Steve Sidwell (@sjsidwell) August 13, 2015

Sad news about Eamon Dolan! Such a great man and has done excellent for me and the club!! #21fordolan

— Jordan Obita (@JordanObita) August 13, 2015

The news about Eamon Dolan is saddening. Eamon is a man who had a big impact on my early days at #readingfc. All round top man #21fordolan

— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) August 13, 2015

The amount of passion,effort & enthusiasm this man has shown me, and giving me over the last 8 years of my career is priceless! #21fordolan

— Noel Hunt (@boyhunt) August 13, 2015

#21fordolan a massive part in my career taught me a lot on and off the field and is such a great man. Wish him a speedy recovery.#fighter

— simon church (@churchy18) August 13, 2015

Just heard the news about my old academy coach Eamonn Dolan a massive part of my career hoping you get well soon!! #21fordolan@ReadingFC

— lawson d'ath (@lawsondath92) August 13, 2015

#21fordolan .. great support for someone who has been one of the biggest influences in my career. Get well soon Eamo!!! ❤️

— Jem Paul Karacan (@JemKaracan6) August 13, 2015

Supporters have chosen the 21st minute to show their support for Dolan after fan site The Tilehurst End ran a campaign to recognise his long-term work with the club’s under-21 side.
 
Dolan has been with Reading since 2004, acting as caretaker manager of the first-team for one match in 2013.