It is safe to say that the decision from Reading to appoint Mark Bowen as the club's new manager, replacing Jose Gomes, has not gone down particularly well.

The Portuguese rescued the club from relegation last season, taking over from Paul Clement, before carrying out a host of exciting summer signings.

However, with just two wins from their opening 11 games, patience at board level eventually snapped with drastic action being taken just before the international break.

But whilst many fans were angry, some players will have been very happy.

Bowen confirmed on Tuesday that frozen out first-teamers Garath McCleary, Chris Gunter and Sam Baldock would return to the fold.

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It was not met with wide-spread approval, with many fans questioning their attitudes in the past.

And after McCleary shared a semi-cryptic Instagram post defending himself, loads of fans reacted.

Here is a taste of what they had to say in the comments...

ed_hiscock_ Might count up the days until you get dropped again 🐍

katier1968 True professional. So glad you’re back! But you never really went away 😉 hope you’re back Saturday 💙 remember ignore the haters! Urzzzzz

kay21x.xx So glad to have u back cant wait to see your awesome goals again 👍🏻⚽️💙

mikesmith330 Lets hope your back in the squad

_jamiemichael_ Class act, well done! So happy you’re back

barber__samm You and @chrisgunter2 are royals from day ! Keep the roots in the ground !! So glad to se you both back in the team !

jonnywalee professionalism is, and that is what I want

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