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We complete our countdown to choosing the Greatest Reading XI from the last 50 years, by selecting our two forwards in the starting 11. Taken from Mark and Johnny's shortlists and fan nominations, we whittle down a long list of forwards, before finally choosing two forwards for the 11 and a forward on the bench - before revealing who has made it into our Greatest Reading XI from the last 50 years....

Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Smith seems a somewhat unlikely guest for a Reading FC podcast. But when you consider that he knows the likes of Royals legends Steve Coppell, Wally Downes, Alan Pardew and Ian Branfoot - as well as former players John Salako and Simon Osborn, he is well placed to give us his insight into what these former Royals are really like. He also gives his verdict on form...

Comedian Sam Michael is a Reading fan - and reveals he was once 'forced' to live in Swindon. He talks about his love of the Royals and comedy and how he sometimes combines the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Church worked his way through the youth ranks, reserve team football and loan spells away from Reading before finally getting his chance with the Royals, scoring 24 goals in 122 appearances. He talks about his highs and lows of his time at Reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Hicks made 603 appearances for Reading - a record that is unlikely to be surpassed. He won the Division 4 title in 1979, captained the Record Breaking Royals side that won Division 3 in the 1985-86 season and lifted the Simod Cup at Wembley in 1988. Martin looks back on his time at Reading and recalls the highs and lows, including trophy wins, injuries and some of the great players he playe...

Brian McDermott took Reading back up into the Premier League 10 years ago. He joins us for a chat about his time at the club and gives his verdict on the changes he would like to see implemented under the current ownership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

STAR - Supporters Trust At Reading - was set up to represent the fans to the club. STAR's Paula Martin joins us for a chat about the organisation and its aims. We also talk about Paul Ince, the current Reading side and what needs to happen in the summer - and Mark tries to inject some positivity! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue our countdown to choosing the greatest Reading XI from the last 50 years by selecting the greatest midfielders to have represented Reading since 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Reading FC goalkeeper Steve Death won four player of the season awards during his time at Elm Park and still holds the record for 1,074 minutes without conceding a goal. His daughter Alexandria Death talks about his career at Reading and what he was like as a player, person and father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Jones joined Reading from Swindon in summer of 1992 and went on to make 91 appearances, scoring two goals. He chats to former team-mate Dylan Kerr about his four seasons at Elm Park, including the 1993-94 title-winning side, breaking his leg and missing out on the 1995 play-off final squad. We also look at what needs to happen this weekend for Reading to confirm their place in the Championship...

Lloyd Owusu joined Reading from Sheffield Wednesday in 2003 and made 46 appearances for the Royals, scoring 10 goals. He talks about his time at Reading and playing in the same side as the likes of Dave Kitson, Nicky Forster and Shaun Goater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Royals defender Keith Curle joins us for a chat about his time at Reading, playing alongside Martin Hicks, the Simod Cup win in 1988, relegation and being quicker than Michael Gilkes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wally Downes had a key role to play in the Royals' 106 season and the club's progression to the Premier League. He talks about his time at Reading and his infamous clash with Neil Warnock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look back at today's amazing 4-4 draw against Swansea - and talk to author Stuart Kane about iconic former Reading striker Robin Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We continue our countdown to choosing the greatest Reading XI from the last 50 years by selecting the greatest defenders to have represented Reading since 1972. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Simon Sheppard was best known as Shaka Hislop's understudy during his time at Reading, although he did make more than 20 appearances for the Royals. He recalls his time at Elm Park with his former team-mate Dylan Kerr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ibrahima Sonko was known to Royals fans as 'Superman'. He talks about his struggle to find a club after moving to England from France and his time at Reading FC. He'll be back again soon for part 2 - when he will be talking about Reading's amazing first ever season in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brighton & Hove Albion CEO Paul Barber discusses how to run a successful football club. We make some comparisons with the situation Reading FC currently find themselves in and what Brighton have done to progress from a club at League 2 level at the beginning of the 2000s to an established Premier League club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ivar Ingimarsson joins us for a chat about his successful time at Reading FC, including the record-breaking 106 season and the Royals' first season in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wally Downes was unable to join us for this episode, so Mark and Johnny discuss the contribution he made to Reading and also chat about Paul Ince and the current Reading side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start our countdown to choosing the greatest Reading XI from the last 50 years by choosing the greatest Reading goalkeeper from the last 5 decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamie Cureton chats about his time at Reading, including THAT goal at Brentford to clinch promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave Beasant talks about his time as goalkeeping coach at Reading FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martyn Ware of Heaven 17 fame joins his old pal Dylan Kerr for a chat about Reading FC, Lucas Joao, Sheffield Wednesday, music and what Dylan was really like as a young lad growing up in Yorkshire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven-year-old Heidi Barker reveals why Paul Ince ducked out of being 'egged' - and talks about football and her fundraising efforts for Alzheimer's Research. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices