Reading FC

Reading FC

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Reading FC episodes

  • Alex Pearce

    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 Premier League campaign.

    35 min
  • Trevor Senior

    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 the record, his delight at helping Reading to a number of promotions, and his lowest point as a footballer.

    35 min
  • Shaka Hislop

    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, and the disappointment of the play-off final in 1995.

    He also discusses racial equality in sport, and his involvement with Show Racism the Red Card.

    36 min
  • Jobi McAnuff

    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 about his time at the Madejski Stadium.

    He also describes his experience of racism in sport, and what more needs to be done in the fight for racial equality.

    39 min
  • Nigel Howe on Reading's finances

    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 window.

    30 min
  • Jose Gomes

    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 the summer before he was sacked, Gomes candidly recounts his time in charge, and admits he'll always be a Royals fan.

    26 min
  • James Harper

    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 with 106 points.

    39 min
  • Ron Grant

    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.

    42 min
  • Luke Anthony

    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 exactly what the role entails at a professional football club.

    40 min

About Reading FC

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Insight and analysis on Reading Football Club. Interviews with the manager, players and Reading legends plus goal action and previews of the club’s games. From BBC Radio Berkshire

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