Reading legend Adam Le Fondre is 'really touched' that tickets are being snapped up for his long-awaited return to the town for a Q&A session.

Put on by the 1871 Podcast, the goal-scoring hero is joining supporters for a Q&A session at the iconic Purple Turtle Bar on November 17.

Part of a series, England international Nicky Shorey is a guest for November 10 while Jem Karacan is in the hot seat on November 24.

Still playing for FC United of Manchester at 38, Le Fondre finished as top scorer for three successive seasons in Berkshire which included a Championship title win in 2012 and a Premier League campaign in 2013.

Winning Premier League Player of the Month for January 2013, he went on to enjoy a long EFL career with the likes of Bolton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Returning to Reading for the first time since scoring for Bolton against Reading in 2018, the striker sat down with the Reading Chronicle to speak about the upcoming event.

"It was something that I've always wanted at different clubs," he said. "I think it is testament to that special bond we had as a player with the club, fans and everyone. It's always nice as a player to go back somewhere you are fondly remembered. I like to think there are a few clubs that would do that and I’m lucky that Reading are one of them.

"I had the opportunity with Rotherham to be a guest for the game [with Reading last week] but obviously I was playing. It’s nice that I’ve got Reading, I’ve got Rotherham, and I like to think I’d have Bolton as well with fond memories there. It’s really touching for me. It shows what a special time it was and I’m happy to have played a small part in that success."

"We were very relatable as a team- we were very hard working, and I think people got behind you," Le Fondre said when quizzed on why fans still reminisce. "With the heartache fans have had over the years it is easy to look back on successful times than the mediocrity that followed. Jaap had the play-off season, and they went far in the FA Cup but other than that it’s been quite poor really for a club of Reading’s size. For everything that has gone on ownership-wise, to look back on great memories of promotion and the Premier League is amazing.

"I’ve not had the chance to do these things. It doesn’t help that I was out of the country for six years but it’s one of those things. It’s nice to come back to Reading and have a nice evening with stories a relive great memories for myself and the fans."

Tickets are available by contacting Mark Roach on 07842627548 or markroachonline@yahoo.co.uk