Reading legends Shane Long and Jem Karacan are to appear at a Q & A session run by the Reading Former Players Association at the Tilehurst British Legion, with tickets selling out in four hours.

Both with a lot of affection for the club, Karacan rose through the ranks with the Royals and played almost 200 times for the club until his 2015 departure.

Going on to play in Turkey and Australia, as well as the likes of Bolton Wanderers and Millwall, he announced his retirement from football last month.

Meanwhile, 36-year-old Long played over 200 times in a stint from 2005 until 2011 before making an emotional return last summer, scoring twice this season for Paul Ince's side.

Compered by former captain Ady Williams, it follows a host of succesfful nights organised by the RFPA, with the likes of Steve Coppell, Brian McDermott and Mark Bowen most recent guests.

For £22, guests get entry to the event and a fish & chip supper, with doors opening from 6.30pm on Thursday, March 16.