The Royals first team were met by ten lucky Young Royals at training yesterday as ten competition-winners met the first team stars at Hogwood Park.

Anna Nash, Jack Cooper, Mark Everett, James Fletcher, Sam Harlowe, Antoine Davies, Ryan Funnell, Danielle Waters, Jamie Smith and Jamie Newman all won an exclusive visit to the Royals' training base, where the whole squad signed autographs and had pictures taken with the youngsters.

The 2008/9 ball person team were also invited to the event as a thank you for their support during last season's campaign.

"It's nice to have the young fans come down and watch us train," vice captain Alex Pearce explained. "To see youngsters showing their support, even though things are tough at the moment, is great! It has certainly given the boys a bit of a lift."

A full gallery from the day can be seen and more from the day at Hogwood will be featured in the Young Royals Fanzinein next weekend's programme. Photography from Adam Franc.

Don't forget every Young Royal can get a ticket to see Reading in action for only £1! The Royals face Scunthorpe United on Saturday 12th December and Young Royals can book their seat for just a pound! And if you are a Young Royal and you already have a season ticket, you can buy a £1 ticket for a friend for the same special £1 price! Visit the Madejski Stadium Ticket Office, use our online ticketing service or phone 0844 249 1871 to book now!