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We are joined by Liverpool and Republic of Ireland legend Ray Houghton, who talks about his two seasons at Reading.

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We look back at Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bristol City and the latest situation with the Royals. We also bring you our second Reading FC quiz (including 10 questions about this season). Test your Royals knowledge - and see if you can beat Johnny Hunt's score!

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Our special guest is Bob Lenarduzzi, the first Canadian to play for Reading. He played in the same Reading side as Royals legends Steve Death and Robin Friday. Lenarduzzi went on to play for Vancouver Whitecaps and also played for Canada in the 1984 Olympics (as Canada reached the quarter finals) and the 1986 World Cup. He scored his first goal for Canada in a 3-0 win against the USA in the 1978 World Cup qualifiers. He went on to manage the Canadian national team and now works as club liaison officer for Vancouver Whitecaps.

Lenarduzzi chats about his fond memories of his time at Reading and how it shaped his life not just his career, joining Reading as an apprentice with Steve Hetzke, being surprised when he was told that part of his duties as an apprentice included cleaning the players' boots and cleaning the players bath, his memories of playing for Reading, the players he played with and managers he played under, playing in the same side as Robin Friday and Steve Death, how Steve Death was actually a decent outfield player, setting up one of Robin Friday's 'wonder goals', playing against Pele, George Best and Franz Beckenbauer - and the time he nutmegged Johan Cruyff.

He also chats about the current Reading side, current Royals Junior Hoilett and Deanne Rose and Bryan Adams playing and scoring in a game for Vancouver.

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Steve Coppell joins us for a chat about his time as Reading manager and the legendary 106 side. He also discusses his time as a player with Manchester United and England and his introduction to management with Crystal Palace.

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Mark Roach, former Royals left back Dylan Kerr and Reading fan Johnny Hunt discuss the current Royals team and the latest with Dylan in South Africa. We are also joined by a Marumo Gallants player.

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With Reading in with a chance of promotion to the Premier League in the 1995, Mark McGhee and his assistant Colin Lee suddenly left in controversial circumstances to join Leicester City. Lee is our special guest on this episode of the 1871 podcast and reveals what really happened - and chats about why his relationship with McGhee turned sour.

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The 1871 podcast focuses on Reading FC Women on this episode, with special guest Lynsey Hooper - who is the lead WSL reporter for Sky Sports.

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In a bonus episode, we discuss whether it is time for Paul Ince to go. Do Reading need a change of manager now or should they wait until the end of the season - and, if the club does make a change, what type of manager do Reading need to bring in next?

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Former Royals striker Leroy Lita was part of the historic Reading 106 promotion team that went on to enjoy such a successful first season in the Premier League.

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Former Royals striker and current Reading U23s manager Noel Hunt joins us for a chat about his time as a player with Reading, his role as Under 23s manager, the current Reading side - and how he learned how to do somersaults!

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