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.
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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 337: Heads In The Guillotine
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 336: Not Down Yet
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 335: Back In The Hunt
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 334: Paul Ince Sacked
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 333: Here We Go Again
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Brian McDermott & Jem Karacan Interview - Part 2
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Brian McDermott & Jem Karacan Interview - Part 1
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 332: Relegation Battle Royals
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 331: Fortress Breached
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 330: Good News In Short Supply
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 329: Meite Masterclass
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 328: Late Drama
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 327: The Paul Ince Problem
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 326: Unbelievable Jeff
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Luke Anthony Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 325: A Graceful Exit?
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 324: Off To Old Trafford
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 323: Ranger Danger
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 322: Abref Of Fresh Air
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