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Reading fans are planning to show their support for goalkeeper Adam Federici during Wednesday's Championship clash against Birmingham City at Madejski Stadium.

Federici was visibly distraught at Wembley on Saturday after his extra-time error gifted Arsenal a 2-1 success in the FA Cup semi-final.

The Australian international left the pitch in floods of tears, having been consoled by manager Steve Clarke and his teammates.

It was a sight which touched the hearts of Reading fans across the globe and now those supporters want to show the 30-year-old, who has been at the club for 10 years, what he means to them.

Our friends at the Tilehurst End are calling on those heading to Wednesday's game against Birmingham to take Australian flags with them in a show of support for the keeper, who is on course to be named Reading's player of the season.

The popular fans website said: "We love him. His name was always going to ring around the Madejski Stadium against Birmingham on Wednesday night.

"Let's take it a step further: let's grab some Australia flags and bring them to the home game. Let's wave them, hang them, wear them. Let's show the Reading goalkeeper how much he means to us.

"The game against Arsenal epitomised what we are. We are family, and he is a valued member. Let's get #FlagsForFeds."

The idea has already been welcomed on social media, with the Supporters' Trust At Reading (STAR) publicising it on Twitter. They have also suggested wearing pink, the colour of Federici's goalkeeping jersey.

And here at getreading.co.uk we fully back the campaign.

Let's make it known far and wide just what Federici means to all of us. He's had an amazing season and on Wednesday we should all show him the appreciation he deserves. #FlagsForFeds

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