On Saturday more than 10,000 Reading supporters were enthralled for an afternoon dripping in nostalgia.

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the club, more than 40 ex-Royals came together to make it a day to remember for everyone in attendance as a team made up of 2005/06 Championship winners took on a team of 2011/12 Championship winners.

Brian McDermott's side, from 2012, won the game 8-5 after a second-half hattrick from midfielder Brian Howard.

Other stars, including the likes of Marcus Hahnemann and Kevin Doyle on Steve Coppell's team, contributed to what is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the old fan favourites out on the SCL Stadium pitch again.

Take a look through our gallery below, courtsey of photographer Jason Dawson.

 

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