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Welcome to the launch episode of 1871 - the podcast for Reading FC fans old and new!
Host Mark Roach introduces your co-hosts, former Royals left back Dylan Kerr and Johnny Hunt, who has been a Royals fan for 40 years.
Dylan looks back on some happy memories during his time at Elm Park - and Dylan and Johnny give their thoughts on what the club is missing now.
For our first episode we are joined by former Reading FC head of media Andy West, who has fond memories of his time at the club - and reveals a daunting challenge when Sir John Madejski told him he would be reporting on a Reading FC match for the first time, for the launch of the new Reading 107 radio station. Andy also gives his thoughts on the current situation at the club.
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