Reading fans seem to have coolled on their feelings toward former manager Mark McGhee, who left in controversial circumstances almost 30 years ago.

Scot McGhee joined as player-manager in 1991 and stylishly took the Royals into the second tier as champions in 1993/94.

Starting the following campaign well, Premier League outfit Leicester City poached the former Celtic and Newcastle United striker in December 1994.

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Upsetting chairman Sir John Madejski and supporters alike, fixtures against his future sides- especially Wolves- were always firey encounters in the years following.

However, ill-feeling appears to have diminished, with the 65-year-old inducted into the Supporters Trust at Reading (STAR) Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Supporters have taken to social media, underlying much of this verdict.

One fan on Facebook said: "I was gutted at the time of his departure but as you say, the memory of that great footballing side outweighs the bad feeling around him leaving. He deserved his chance in the top flight. Just about forgiven now."

The individual added further down the thread, "I saw Mark at the recent RFC hall of fame induction and he explained the feelings behind his departure. Perhaps the club could have done more to try and keep him?

"He was young, ambitious and highly rated. There’s been a lot of water under the bridge since then and I’d prefer to dwell on the good times."

A separate fan commented: "Have to say, I still remember the good times under Mcghee and Lee rather than the way he left. Played some great football and at the end of the day you can't blame him for going to a more high profile job. That's football."

Along similar lines, another added: "His team and football was a joy, some of the very best times at Reading."