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 256: Diamonds Are Forever
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 255: Papering Over The Cracks Or The Start Of Something Big?
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 254: Boro Bummer
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 253: Double Defeat
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 252: Preparing For (Yet Another) Biggest Game Of The Season
The Tilehurst End Episode 251: Friday Night Fun
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 250: Nicky Forster Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 249: Luc Of The Draw
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 248: Revenge Month Begins
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 247: No Tragedy?
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 246: Christmas Cheer
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Ivar Ingimarsson Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 245: Christmas Special
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 244: Play-Offs Or Bust?
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 243: Two (Thousand)’s Company
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 242: Cosmic Justice
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 241: Bournemouth Bruising
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Leroy Lita Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Brian Howard Interview
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 240: Christmas Comes Early... For Our Opponents
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