Reading FC stars send emotional messages after reunion

The latter, who took the Royals to the Premier League in 2012, ran out 8-5 winners but it was about much more than the score line.

Over 10,000 supporters packed into the Lower West and the Sir John Madejski Stand to be at the once-in-a-lifetime event, and it wasn’t just the fans who had an enjoyable afternoon.

Take a look at the tributes below from the much-loved stars.

Thanks to @ReadingFC and all the fans for welcoming us back there this weekend,great to have a chance to have one last teamtalk from these two legends pic.twitter.com/dhtE7q6kWr

— Kevin Doyle (@KevinDoyle1983) May 23, 2022

Thanks to @ReadingFPA and @ReadingFC for such a special reunion yesterday. So good to share a dressing room again! 💙⚽️#royals150 #readingfc pic.twitter.com/uuUejE7dZj

— GoPerform (@GoPerformUK) May 22, 2022

Didn’t take long to reconnect with the boys/fans and all the family,my girls never seen me play so nice to put on a show for all,thank you @ReadingFC was a great day,well done to the boys that traveled to play the game,can’t leave it so long next time ⚽️🍀 pic.twitter.com/VYbxhnq71z

— stephen hunt (@stephenhunt1010) May 22, 2022

Thank you to all the staff and players that took the time to come back and make a brilliant day even more amazing. Thanks also to all the fans who came out to support both teams. We all loved being back out on the pitch and being surrounded by so much positivity! @ReadingFC 150

— Graeme Murty (@GraemeMurty) May 22, 2022

What a day yesterday celebrating 150 years @ReadingFC . To be back on the pitch with the boys and seeing so many staff and fans again also nicking a little goal to round off a great day. Thank you everyone!!! pic.twitter.com/FTLWjcmwho

— Simon Church (@churchy18) May 22, 2022

Thank you @ReadingFC for inviting me down to yesterdays legends game Me and my family had the best day and it felt so good being back out on the pitch.Getting to spend time with my old teammates and seeing so many faces from the past what a weekend thank you to all the fans 💙 pic.twitter.com/3DVK6Zpn3T

— Jamie Cureton (@JamieCuro) May 22, 2022

What a day to be involved in and grateful for everyone who came to watch and support the lads. Hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. Was great seeing so many old faces again and catching up with people. Also amazing to play on the pitch again. #150

— Simon Cox (@SCoxy31Real) May 21, 2022

Thanks to all the supporters who turned out today. Disappointed with the result but if you concede 7 you’ll do well to win the game 😁 I’d love to say we go again next week but we won’t be #106

— Glen Little (@GlenLittle07) May 21, 2022

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It was not only the ones who attended that got in on the nostalgia-action, with former players such as Adam Le Fondre, Steve Sidwell and Shane Lone sending emotional messages to Royals fans over the weekend.

There was certainly a lot of love out there yesterday and a lot of that would have been for the one and only @A1F1E9 🥲 #Royals150 pic.twitter.com/daDD3teowa

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 22, 2022

"Make sure you take it from 106 to 109 today, lads! 📈

"And lastly, I didn't really get a chance to say goodbye when I left Reading. So from me and my family a huge thank you to everyone at Reading for making us feel so welcome at the club!" 💬

Thank you for 05-06 @sjsidwell 🙏 pic.twitter.com/RHC6tVnFC6

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 21, 2022

Leicester City (a) ... any memories of that fixture in the past Longy? 🤔

Appreciate your professionalism and good luck with @SouthamptonFC tomorrow, but let's all remember the greatest away day 1-1 draw at Leicester in 2006 shall we?

There's only one @ShaneLong7 💙 pic.twitter.com/njBMSPudTI

— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) May 21, 2022