We are very sad to report the passing of Alan Sedunary, a great supporter and historian of Reading FC, at the age of 77.
Alan wrote the definitive official history of the club, ‘Heaven on Earth’, published in 2003 and ‘Royals Remembered,’ the official Who’s Who of the club, plus countless articles down the years for the club programme.
From a family of Reading supporters, Alan was brought up in Tilehurst and attended his first match at Elm Park in April 1955. He was an active member of Reading Football Supporters’ Club, serving both in the programme shop and, at various times, as Transport Secretary and Club Secretary. Not only did he amass a wonderful programme collection, but he also donated a hugely valuable store of press cuttings to STAR.
Alan was charm personified, a true gentleman, always willing to share information and opinion, and a mentor to writers and statisticians who followed in the cause of supporting and celebrating Reading FC.