Reading midfielder Danny Guthrie admits he was out of order over his Twitter outburst.

Guthrie vented his anger after being dropped for last weekend's home clash with former club Newcastle.

The midfielder told his 132,000 followers he blamed Brian McDermott for leaving him out of the match, which ended 2-2.

Guthrie said: "I am bitterly disappointed not to play. I am trying to fit into the direct style of play the manager wants. I pass too much at the moment, which is my biggest asset.

"I understand what the manager wants but stopping habits like going and getting the ball from the back four is difficult."

But ahead of tomorrow's trip to Swansea, McDermott said: "Danny apologises for putting that on Twitter. I want him to do the talking in games."