Every Reading FC fan dreams of hopping off their seat and stepping onto the hallowed Madejski Stadium turf.
As Tom McIntyre tells The Tilehurst End Podcast, his first chance to do just that ended in tears - as he was told to stay put while just a kid as fans invaded the pitch to herald the Championship title being won in 2006.
Over the following years, coming through the academy while following the club home and away, he progressed far enough to earn a senior debut last season and has remained in the first-team mix ever since.
The 21-year-old sat down with TTE to discuss life as a footballer during the coronavirus pandemic, how he has enjoyed his time in the Reading team, and his favourite memories from watching on in the stands.
Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign.
Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our Twitter and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail.com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 239: It Had To End Somewhere
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 238: Don’t Stop Me Now
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 237: Ticking Along Nicely
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 236: Wat On Earth Is Going On?
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 235: Better And Better And Better
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 234: A Game Of Two Halves
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 233: Ka-Pau!
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 232: 2020/21 Season Preview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Manager Special: Bowen Out, Paunović In
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 231: The Long And Winding Road... To 14th
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Brian Tevreden Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 230: Mid-Table Meh
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 229: Nudge Theory
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 228: Meite Feast
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 227: Square Pegs, Round Holes
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 226: Let’s Restart The Restart
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 225: The Royals Return
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Nigel Gibbs Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Kaspars Gorkss Interview
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