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A crazy week for Reading fans with the proposed sale of Reading's training facilities, reports of a potential buyer for the club and a 4-0 win over Cambridge United. Tim Dellor has been speaking to fo...

Reading legends: Ady Williams and Dylan Kerr their thoughts on what could be a monumental week in Reading's hope for survival in League One. Also, Dan Kerr shares his praise for Rubén Sellés and his t...

A look back to a week which started with a 2-0 victory over Port Vale and a 2-3 loss to Shrewsbury. Reading FC legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding share their thoughts on the disappointing result a...

A look back to a tough week for Reading with a late Fleetwood equaliser and a Portsmouth thrashing. Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding try to figure out what went wrong against Portsmouth ...

Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their thoughts after a week where the Royals earn six points against Stevenage and Charlton Athletic. And they, also, look ahead to the next five ...

Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their frustrations with the draw and the substitutions made late into the game. Mick Gooding also shares what he thinks is Reading's Achilles heel...

Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding share their thoughts on the transfer window so far and a player who could potentially be leaving the club before the end of January. They also look ahead...

Match reaction to the 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic. Reading legends Ady Williams and Mick Gooding discuss the reliability of the Royals' shot stopper, David Button, and fear a potential lapse in form ...

Reaction to the on-pitch protest which caused the abandonment of Reading vs Port Vale after 16 minutes had been played.
Reading legends, Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their thoughts on the curr...

The Royals end 2023 with a draw against Cheltenham in the league, it can only go up from here, right? 
Ady Williams, Mick Gooding and Charlie Estcourt look back to the crazy first half and cagey secon...

One big win for the Royals as they beat Wigan 2-0. With other results going their way, it means they are one point away from being in the relegation zone. Tim speaks to the manager, Rubén Sellés, and ...

Reaction to the 1-1 draw against Lincoln City with Reading dominating the stats for the right reasons. Ady and Mick look ahead to the Christmas fixtures and Tim speaks to assistant manager, James Oliv...

If only Reading games were 80 minutes long instead of 90, the Royals would likely not see themselves in the relegation zone. Match reaction to the 3-1 defeat to Barnsley and Tim Dellor speaks to the R...

Match reaction with a rather disappointed Tim Dellor and Reading legend Mick Gooding as the Royals lose in the FA Cup. Tim Dellor speaks to Rubén Sellés. Plus a look ahead to the match against Charlto...

Match reaction after Reading beat Wycombe Wonderers on the road to claim a vital three points, for the first time in over a year. Reading legends, Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share some fans though...

Reading have now not won away from home, in the league in over a year. Tim and Mick share their post-match thoughts as the Royals concede two goals in extra time. Ady, Tim and Mick look into the curre...

A highly changed side from last weekend pays off in a 3-2 victory against League Two side, MK Dons, in the FA Cup. Will this spark Reading on for a fun cup run or could it spark even more trouble for ...

Reading are now bottom of the league with only six points, do you think they will escape relegation? What seemed to be a fun and exciting Saturday, with the Royals going two goals ahead, turned into a...

After another defeat in London as Ady, Mick and Kevin question if Sellés knows his best starting line-up. Catch all the match reaction from the 4-0 loss at The Valley. Plus, Kevin Hand speaks to Rubén...

Tim Dellor chats to former Reading FC midfielder James Harper, who played over 300 games for the club from 2001-2010.
He was also part of the record-breaking team that won the Championship in 2006 wit...

How many more games until Reading win away in the league? The Royals are now without a win away from home in over 15 games. Ady and Mick share their thoughts on the team talking to our away fans after...

It's hard to celebrate a win when you have to worry about point deductions. Great goals from Savage and Vickers earn the Royals all three points as they beat title challengers, Bolton Wonderers. Tim, ...

Tim Dellor speaks to Rubén Sellés about the current situation of the club.

Tim and Ady look back to the Cambridge United game. They discus Rubén Sellés' team selections following back-to-back losses in the league. Plus, hear from the manager after the loss to Cambridge.

Two wins in Reading's first fix fixtures in League One. Would you call this a poor start to the season? Join Tim, Ady and Mick as they react to the 2-1 at St James Park. Manager Rubén Sellés gives his...

15 games winless in the league for Reading, a new club record for all the wrong reasons. Post match thoughts with Tim, Ady and Mick as they question the line-up. Tim Dellor has a fiery interview with ...

A new season started for Reading as they lost to Peterborough at the SCL. Hear from new boss Rubén Sellés on their first game in League One and on the financial problems that still haunt the club. Plu...

Tim Dellor speaks to Rubén Sellés for the first time as Reading manager.

Have things ever looked bleaker at Reading FC? The club has been issued with a winding up petition from HMRC. Since relegation at the start of May we've not heard anything from anyone inside the club....

It's been a bad week for Reading FC fans. The EFL released a statement explaining why the club still has a transfer embargo and being critical of owner Dai Yongge. Former midfielder Brian Howard, foot...

It's well over a month since Reading were relegated to League 1, and nearly two months since Paul Ince was sacked, so why have Reading FC not appointed a new manager yet? Tim Dellor, and ex Reading ca...

Will Kelly Chambers stay the Reading FC Women manager next season? Following a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, Rita speaks to Reading players Emma Harris and Sanne Troelsgaard. Plus, hear from Ady and Rita as ...

Noel Hunt slams one player's attitude as Reading lose to Huddersfield on the last game of the season. Reading end the season with only 3 away wins all season. Who will be the manager next season? We h...

A sad day for Reading fans as the Royals are relegated following Huddersfield's victory over Sheffield United. Who do we blame for this dire situation? How will Reading get on in League One? Hear the ...

Another away defeat for the Royals as they took on Coventry City. “It’s the hope that kills you” says one Reading FC fan this week! Hear from Noel Hunt after his first away day as Reading boss. With t...

Noel Hunt's Barny Army keeps the 106 point record intact with a 0 - 0 draw to Burnley at the SCL Stadium! Hear from Noel Hunt in his first post-match chat with Tim Dellor. Rita reads out some of your ...

Tim Dellor shares his thoughts of the recent news that Paul Ince was relieved of his duties as Reading manager, along with assistant manager Alex Rae. Former Royals striker and under 21's manager, Noe...

Reading fall into the relegation zone for the first time this season. This week, hear from Paul Ince and Tom Holmes after the 1-1 draw to Birmingham City. Does Reading have what it takes to fight thei...

After a month of questioning, Reading have been officially deducted six points, which places them 20th and only one point out of the relegation zone. Reading will have to fight to stay in the league a...

Reading grabbed a point at The Ashton Gate Stadium with an equaliser from Lucas João. Reading currently have 11 players injured as they look to stay in The Championship with the possible 6 point deduc...

Two more players added to the injury list, this weekend, and we don't mean Tim and Ady! An angry Paul Ince talks to Tim and reflects on the game. Andy Carroll shares his thoughts after he scored an eq...

Reading FC lose to Millwall at the SCL Stadium. Hear from Paul Ince with his post-match thoughts. How long was Tom Ince complaining to the ref during the game against Sheffield United? Stories from Ad...

Another loss away from home for Reading. Still no goals scored outside of the SCL Stadium for the Royals in 2023, in the Championship. Lots of talk on another potential 6 point deduction. All this and...

Reading's unbeaten run continues as an angry Paul Ince talks to Tim after conceding a late goal. Stories about John Motson and how he commentated in 10 World Cups. Plus some fans thought on where they...

Is Reading's poor form linked to their "relegation scrap" mentality? Thoughts from fans which aren't all positive any more. Hear Tyrese Fornah and Paul Ince's thoughts on the most iconic sporting achi...

Was the first hour dire or do we credit Paul Ince for the last 30 minutes as Reading clinched a 2-2 draw? Some fans and Ady believe the subs changed the game but are they travelling for the game up to...

Should Andy Carroll have flown into that tackle on a yellow card? Ady looks at the bigger picture. Fans have their say on Reading's defeat in Manchester. Also, manager, Paul Ince,explain's his reasoni...

In a special edition of the Reading FC podcast, Brian McDermott and Steve Coppell reflect on their shared history at the Royals, exploring the highs and the lows of their careers.

Ady Williams chats to former Reading captain, and record appearance maker, Martin Hicks.
The centre-back played over 600 times in the blue and white hoops between 1978 and 1991.

Ady Williams chats to former Reading striker Kevin Doyle about his time with the Royals.
After joining in 2005, the Irish international helped Reading to promotion to the Premier League in his very fi...

Ady Williams chats to legendary former player, and joint manager, Jimmy Quinn.
From scoring goals for fun, to leading the team out at Wembley in 1995, Jimmy tells Ady what it was like being part of th...

Ady chats to Reading FC historian David Downs about key players from the club's history.
From Ronnie Blackman to Robin Friday, there are too many Royals legends to pick out from history, but David Dow...

Ady Williams chats to the former Reading striker Nicky Forster.
From hotel room shenanigans to pushing the Royals on under Alan Pardew and Steve Coppell, Ady chats to one of his best friends about wha...

Ady Williams chats to Reading defender Michael Morrison as the Royals push for promotion.
Morrison tells us what it's like playing alongside Reading's talented academy players, his hopes for a new con...

Ady Williams chats to current Royals captain Liam Moore.
Moore takes us behind the scenes on why this season has been so successful for Reading, talks openly about his regret at handing in a transfer ...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading defender Ivar Ingimarsson.
The former Icelandic international talks about moving to England, becoming Steve Coppell's first signing at Reading, and what it was lik...

Ady Williams chats to the former Reading defender Nicky Shorey.
Shorey was part of the record-breaking 106 team from 2006, played for the Royals during all three of their Premier League campaigns, and...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC manager Nigel Adkins.
Adkins was appointed Royals boss in March 2013, oversaw the side's relegation from the Premier League just two months later, before leavin...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading midfielder Simon Osborn.
Despite only being at the club for one season, Osborn left a lasting impression on the Royals fans, and helped the side to within a whiske...

Tim Dellor catches up with manager Veljko Paunovic after his perfect league start.
From his mentors and role models, to growing up in Yugoslavia during the 1980s and 1990s, find out a bit more about R...

Ady Williams chats to former Royals player-manager Mick Gooding.
From putting himself on the transfer list, to being offered the job as assistant manager under Brendan Rodgers, Mick gives an insight o...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC captain Alex Pearce.
After coming through the club's youth academy, he went on to make over 200 appearances for the Royals, including during their 2012-13 Premi...

Ady Williams chats to Reading's all-time lead goalscorer Trevor Senior.
During two spells in the 1980s and 1990s, Senior scored 191 goals for the Royals.
He chats to Ady about how proud he is to hold ...

Ady Williams chats to one of Reading's greatest ever goalkeepers - Shaka Hislop.
Hislop chats about how he first came to England with Reading, the highs of promotion into what is now the Championship,...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC Championship winning captain Jobi McAnuff.
From the low of losing the 2011 play-off final, to the high of getting promoted in 2012, Jobi McAnuff shares all abou...

Royals Chief Executive Nigel Howe talks to Tim Dellor about the club's current financial situation, both regarding the coronavirus pandemic, but also more broadly going into this summer's transfer win...

Former Reading manager Jose Gomes exclusively reveals all to Ady Williams about his 10 months in charge in Berkshire.
From the freezing out of senior players, to his regret of not leaving the club in ...

Tim Dellor and Ady Williams discuss the current coronavirus situation with Royals manager Mark Bowen and captain Liam Moore.

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC midfielder James Harper, who played over 300 games for the club from 2001-2010.
He was also part of the record-breaking team that won the Championship in 2006 w...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC kitman Ron Grant, who first began supporting the Royals after World War Two, and joined the club's staff after he retired from his former office job.

Ady Williams chats to former Reading FC physio Luke Anthony, who joined the club whilst they were in the Premier League and stayed until 2015.
He shares his toughest moments in the physio room, and ex...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann, who was a mainstay between the sticks during the Royals' promotion winning season in 2005/06.
Hahnemann opens up about the risk of mov...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading striker Jamie Cureton, who's played over 1000 games, and scored nearly 400 goals.
Cureton discusses the moment he secured Reading's promotion in 2002, and the stra...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading midfielder Steve Sidwell, who played for the club from 2003-2007.
The former Arsenal trainee discusses the reasons why the Royals won the Championship title in 200...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading manager Ian Branfoot, who was in charge of the club from 1984-1989.
He oversaw two promotions during his tenure, and remains the only man to manage a Reading side ...

Ady Williams chats to former Reading manager Brian McDermott, who was in charge of the club in two spells from 2009-2013, and once again from 2015-2016.
He became only the second man to lead them to t...

Ady Williams chats to the former Reading striker Dave Kitson, who played for Reading between 2003 and 2008.
After joining from Cambridge, Kitson went on to play for Reading in their record-breaking 10...

Ady Williams chats to Reading's former Chairman, Sir John Madejski, who saved the club when he bought it in 1990.
Madejski then went on to build a new, modern stadium for the club to play it's footbal...

Ady Williams chats to the first man to guide Reading to the Premier League, Steve Coppell. 
After joining the Madejski Stadium as manager in 2003, Coppell built a record-breaking side to win promotion...

Ady Williams chats to the first man to guide Reading to the Premier League, Steve Coppell.
Before joining the Madejski Stadium, Coppell had a successful, if curtailed, playing career with one of the b...

Reading have played 46 games, gained 47 points and end the season 20th in the Championship table

Tim Dellor and Ady Williams look back at the 2018/19 season for Reading FC.

Danny Loader bent in from 20 yards early on for his 1st senior goal to give the Royals an early lead, but two goals from Middlesbrough meant it wasn't a win for the Royals

Hear from the Royals manager Jose Gomes and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as Reading score late to rescue a vital point at promotion chasing Norwich.

Hear from Royals boss Jose Gomes, CEO Nigel Howe, and striker Danny Loader as Reading effectively secure their Championship survival with a point against West Brom.

Hear from the Royals boss Jose Gomes, and players Lewis Baker and Andy Yiadom, as Reading move five points clear of the relegation zone following a draw with Bristol City.

Yakou Meite scored two first-half goals as Reading beat Brentford to boost their Championship survival hopes

Despite The Royals taking the lead against the run of play, Hull City came from behind to beat struggling Reading.

Hear from the Reading fans, boss Jose Gomes, and midfielder Andy Rinomhota as the Royals move four points clear of the relegation zone with victory over Preston.

Stoke City were involved in their seventh goalless draw of the season despite dominating against relegation battlers Reading

While it is far too early to compare the current Leeds side to the legends of their early-1970s heyday, there were shades of their DNA in this performance

Mo Barrow's 25-yard shot into the bottom-right corner and Yakou Meite's back-post finish seven minutes into injury-time secured a remarkable win. The Reading fans were ecstatic

Mo Barrow's 90th-minute winner kept Reading out of the Championship relegation zone

Reading concede late to drop two crucial points against fellow strugglers Rotherham. Hear from Reading legends Ady Williams and Mick Gooding alongside Royals boss Jose Gomes.

As Sheffield United hammer Reading to push the Royals closer to the relegation zone, hear from the Royals manager Jose Gomes and striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson.

A 2-1 Win for The Royals thanks to Swift and Oliveira

Jose Gomes has won just one of his nine games in charge since being appointed manager in December, but that was also Reading's only victory in their last 15 Championship matches.

Bolton defender Jack Hobbs headed his first goal in more than five years to earn his side a late point against Reading.

This was defeat number 15 this season for Reading

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