Every supporter at Madejski Stadium makes a plede of loyalty to Reading FC - but West Stand season ticket holder Charles McLeod has a very special story to tell because he lives in Canada!

Charles grew up in Reading, and followed the Club until emigrating to Canada in 1965.

He continued to follow the Royals from afar, and upon his retirement a couple of years ago, he decided he would become a season ticket holder - despite a round trip in excess of 7,000 miles whenever he comes over!

Charles explains, "I went to my first Reading game in 1958 when I was going to school in Reading, and it was a 1-1 draw against Brighton.

"I followed Reading quite closely until 1965 when I emigrated to Canada. After that, in pre-internet days, it was often difficult to even find out the scores, never mind league tables, who was in the team, who was scoring goals etc!

"By the late 1990s the internet had made it much easier to follow Reading again, and I started going to a few games when visiting relatives in the UK.

"By 2007 a few more things had happened: Reading were in the Premiership and I had retired so I had the time and resources to consider getting a season ticket.

"I've been a season ticket holder for two seasons now, and have renewed for the 2009/10 season.

"Last season I travelled to England about once a month and saw (I think) 11 home games plus four away games, as well as the two play-off games.

"I usually timed my trips so I could see two games within a week. What helps me is that I have a brother and sister who both live fairly near Reading (SW London and Guildford) so I don't have to pay for accommodation - the air ticket is the main expense!"

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