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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at how things stand for Reading in the Championship and chat to our special guest, former Royals physio Jon Fearn. Jon talks about his time at Reading and Chelsea, Martin Allen, the 106 season, treating injured players and the current Royals side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at Saturday's defeat against Millwall and chat to Reading FC's head of commercial Tim Kilpatrick, who answers our questions about the current state of the club, how Reading FC engage with the fans and community - and what the future might look like for Reading FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Test your Reading FC knowledge with our 1871 quiz! Answer 21 questions about Reading FC in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s and 2020s. A maximum of 50 points is available. 1871 podcast co-host Johnny Hunt tries his luck - but can you beat his score? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our guests for this episode are Reading Royals assistant general manager Dakota Procyk and creative director Jak Kerley. Reading Royals are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Reading, Pennsylvania. We find out how the Royals engage with their fans and their local community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back on last night's 1-0 home defeat against Sheffield United and look ahead to Saturday's game against Millwall and Reading's remaining games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk to the Reading Chronicle's Royals reporter James Earnshaw about Reading's 5-0 defeat at Middlesbrough, the latest update regarding the 6 point deduction, what is likely to happen with Paul Ince in the summer - and where the Royals go from here. We also look ahead to the Reading's game against high-flying Sheffield United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Holsgrove's first season with the Royals was one of the most memorable in the club's history. Having won promotion the previous season, Reading finished second in the 1994-95 season but missed out on automatic promotion due to league restructuring, then agonisingly lost in the play-off final, having been 2-0 up against Bolton at Wembley. Holsgrove fondly recalls his time at the club - and giv...

The former Crewe Alexandra manager David Artell, who played against Reading and has played under Keith Curle during the ex Royals defender's managerial career, gives a fascinating insight into the perceived pressure that Paul Ince is under as Reading manager. He also recalls a funny story about Martin Allen - and gives us his verdict on what the Royals can do to progress as a club. Learn more abou...

Chris Casper came through the Manchester United youth ranks with the likes of David Beckham, Paul Scholes and Gary Neville and broke into United's first team. He went on to sign for Reading, but his playing career was ended by a horror injury against Cardiff on Boxing Day in 1999. He continued his football career as a coach and manager and is now sporting director at Salford City. On this episode,...

Brian McDermott is one of only two managers to have won promotion to the Premier League as Reading FC manager, but at the peak of his managerial success he was hiding his battle with alcohol and depression. On this episode, Brian talks about his transformation as a person and how he is helping others who are affected by similar challenges. He also discusses the current Royals team and the improvem...

The 1871 Podcast is back for Series 2. In this first episode of the new series, Dylan Kerr talks about being inducted into the Reading FC Hall of Fame and his new role in South Africa. The lads also discuss the current Royals side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 1871 podcast returns with a first anniversary episode on Monday, February 20 - with ex Royals boss Brian McDermott as the special guest. Brian will discuss his latest project and give his verdict on the current Reading side. The episode is available to listen to from 7pm on Monday, February 20. In the meantime, and to celebrate the one year anniversary of our first episode, we are bringing you...

It's a year since the 1871 podcast launched - and we will be returning on Monday, February 20 for a special anniversary episode with legendary ex Reading FC boss Brian McDermott, former Royals left back Dylan Kerr, 1871 podcast host Mark Roach and Royals fan Johnny Hunt. Brian will be discussing his latest project and giving his verdict on the current Royals side. The episode will be available to...

The final series 1 episode and a catch up with Dylan Kerr. The 1871 podcast launched in February and soon moved from weekly to daily episodes - with this being the 74th and last series 1 episode. Mark, Dylan and Johnny look back at some fantastic guests and stories from the first series. The 1871 podcast returns with series 2 in mid June - but all series 1 episodes are still available if you fancy...

Former Royals striker and current Reading Under 23s manager Noel Hunt reveals why he couldn't play in the legends game, talks about his playing days with Reading and reveals how he is helping to prepare the next generation of Royals first team players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Blissett, 13-year-old Alfie Blissett and 10-year-old Lily Blissett are part of three generations of loyal Royals. We chat to them about their favourite memories of supporting Reading - and get their thoughts on what next season might have in store for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lewis Collins signed for Reading as a 15-year-old and started coming through the youth ranks at the same time as players including Tom McIntyre and Luke Southwood. He progressed to the Under 21s, but was unable to break into the first team and ended up moving to Mansfield. He talks about his experience during his time at Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brendan Carr, a Royals fan for many years, played a key role in the creation of the Reading FC anniversary exhibition at Reading Museum. He talks about how the exhibition came about, what fans can see at the exhibition and discusses the Royals' rich history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Cox and Ibrahima Sonko talk about Saturday's legends game. They chat about what it was like to play in the game, the occasion, being reunited with former team mates, which players impressed them and which players showed their age! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saturday's legends game finished 8-5 in favour of Brian McDermott's 2012 side. We've invited six of the Reading fans who were at the game to tell us what they made of it. They also give us their views on what they are hoping for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices