Andy Yiadom goes zen. The third and final goal sealed the deal against Sheffield Wednesday - and celebrates in the lotus pose. One of many pics that summed up what we'd waited for... our first competitive fixture with our supporters back en masse against Preston. And a 2-1 win to boot. What a day this was. Ovie Ejaria scored either side of the break at Fulham - the second with a piece of wizardry that had everyone second-guessing. Fans and supporters celebrate together. A picture says a thousand words. Andy Yiadom left speechless by John Swift's magical free-kick against Peterborough - we couldn't have said it any better. Talk about making an impact. Jahmari Clarke comes off the bench against Birmingham, scores twice, as we come from behind to win. Taken a split-second after he registered his first goal for the senior side. Liam Moore inspects Luke Southwood's shiner... all for the Royals cause! The Reading stopper and his defence kept a clean-sheet at Cardiff - repelling endless pressure from the hosts to seal a win. Junior Hoilett, Danny Drinkwater and Scott Dann all getting ready for their first squad photo as Reading players... three experienced campaigners on site at Bearwood! Iconic. We're all in the same boat! That was the message in a nutshell here, as Andy Carroll put Reading ahead against Swansea City... everyone was pulling in time to win in South Wales. Royals supporter through and through... and the goalscoring account added to for the second time as a senior player for Tom McIntyre, with a poacher's finish against AFC Bournemouth! No planning these celebrations... just unbridled joy. The moment of impact at Tom Holmes scores the unlikeliest of goals - a beautiful acrobatic effort to open the scoring against Hull. Finally, his first goal as a professional player! Andy Yiadom goes zen. The third and final goal sealed the deal against Sheffield Wednesday - and celebrates in the lotus pose. One of many pics that summed up what we'd waited for... our first competitive fixture with our supporters back en masse against Preston. And a 2-1 win to boot. What a day this was. Ovie Ejaria scored either side of the break at Fulham - the second with a piece of wizardry that had everyone second-guessing. Fans and supporters celebrate together. A picture says a thousand words. Andy Yiadom left speechless by John Swift's magical free-kick against Peterborough - we couldn't have said it any better.
Some of our favourite photos from an eventful calendar year!
As we push towards 2022, it's time for some reflection on the past year - and in particular those celebratory moments which we enjoyed together.
A nod to our photographers - those who travel the length and breadth of the country, exposed to the elements in all weather in the hope that we'll grab some dramatic goals and that they'll be in the right place to capture the moment.
We've selected just 10 of their photos from the thousands upon thousands that have entered our archive... some pics in those moments that have given us cheer in 2021. Take a look in the gallery above!