Royals Review Podcast

Welcome back to Royals Review! ⚽💙 This week, Dan Worth is joined by Reading Chronicle reporter Ramy Abou-Setta to dive into all things Reading FC – on and off the pitch. We discuss: • Ramy’s role and his journey covering Reading • What a match day looks like for him 🔵 Rotherham Recap • Thoughts on the 1-1 draw • Key standout performers • Another Savage screamer - but are we becoming too reliant...

Reading FC suffered another setback with a 2-1 defeat against AFC Wimbledon at home at the weekend, and in this week’s podcast we dive deep into what went wrong. We analyse the performance, tactics, and team selections, looking closely into the areas for improvement for the Royals. We then move onto a full preview of Reading vs Bolton Wanderers in League One. Can the Royals bounce back? We look at...

After a tough defeat to Huddersfield, we break down exactly what went wrong — from tactical missteps to the lack of creativity xG. But the mood lifts as we dive into a big Portsmouth win, with standout performances, breakout young talent, and Kelvin E finally getting off the mark. We also look ahead to Wimbledon — why this is a golden chance to take all three points, what threats to expect, and th...

The opening weekend of the 2025/26 League One campaign ended in defeat for the Royals falling to a 1-0 defeat on their trip to Lincoln City. Dan and Jimmy chat about the loss and cover off the key talking points, alongside: 🔙 Lincoln Defeat: What Went Wrong? A flat performance to start the season — but is it just a blip? No goals… when will the breakthrough come? Fin Burns & Ben Elliott — pos...

THE ROYALS REVIEW PODCAST IS BACK! Dan and Jimmy return for the second season of the Royals Review podcast ahead of Reading's 2025/26 League One Campaign. The duo kick of the season with their pre-season predictions and much more including: ✅ Recap of last season – the highs, lows & key stats ✅ Squad depth & transfers – who’s in, who’s out & who still needs to come in ✅ Academy watc...

The final game of the season is here and it is set to be a HUGE day at the Select Car Leasing stadium where Reading host Barnsley. The Royals need to better the result of Leyton Orient to claim the final play-off space, so we should be in for a thriller. As a result, Dan and Jimmy are back to take a look at the fixture, looking at Barnsley's recent form and how it could play out on Saturday. The p...

It's a bumper episode with two fixtures to cover! Dan and Jimmy kick off with a look back over the Shrewsbury thumping before dissecting the draw away at Northampton. The duo take a look at the stand out performers from both games with a focus on how they think Reading should set up for the rest of the season. There is lots of play-off chat and the necessities to finsh in the to 6 are considered,...

Following the deserved win over Wycombe Wanderers, Dan and Jimmy return to dissect the match in what can only be described as a game of two halves! The duo take a look at the involvement of Andre Garcia, the dependency and leadership from Harvey Knibbs and pile on praise for Joel Pereira, Amadou Mbengue, Jayden Wareham and more. The pair then answer a couple of your questions before previewing the...

Jimmy and Dan return after a period of absence to take a look at Reading's latest victory over Peterborough United at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Charlie Savage put in his best performance of the season and the numbers behind that are discussed, as well as, Reading's makeshift back four are looked into, alongside a delve into the confidence of this squad and what that means for Reading. The pa...

Jimmy and Dan return following the draw against league leaders Birmingham City. The visitors have had it all their own way this season, but a solid performance from Reading kept them at bay this time out. Amadou Mbengue was the stand out, with a blistering performance that saw him make a ridiculous goal line save and handle Birmingham's potency throughout. The pair then look ahead to Reading's upc...

After a short break, Jimmy and Dan are back to take a look at Reading's last gasp win over Rotherham. Harvey Knibbs back at it with another late penalty to seal all three points after a hard fought 90 minutes. They deep dive into the fixture's match facts, discuss Noel Hunt's time in charge of the Royals, looking specifically at their performances in 2025. The pair then look ahead to Reading's upc...

With Dan back, Jimmy and Dan take a look at the return to winning ways with the 1-0 win over Bolton Wanderers. The Royals received their first penalty since February 2023 which Harvey Knibbs slotted to seal all three points. They deep dive into the fixture's match facts, discuss Noel Hunt's time in charge of the Royals. The pair then look ahead to Reading's upcoming fixtures and a review of the tr...

League action returned to the Select Car Leasing stadium as Reading were beaten by Stockport and move out of the play-off places. The pair dissect the game and give their thoughts on a poor display by the Royals, taking a deep dive into what went wrong. The duo chat about what they may have done differently and what this means for Reading's Play-Off push. Finally, the duo answer your questions, in...

The Royals Review Pod is BACK! As Reading continue their strong festive form with a draw on the road against in-form Charlton Athletic. The pair give their thoughts on the switch up in formation from Noel Hunt to make the back line more resilient and it's effectiveness as well as a look into the best performers from the trip to the Valley. Finally, the duo answer your questions, revealing their fa...

The Royals Review Pod is BACK! As Reading get 2025 off to a winning start on the road with a 3-1 win over Cambridge United. The pair give their thoughts on the third Reading win of Noel Hunt's tenure, and first away victory, looking into the stand out performers. Finally, the duo take a look back over 2024 and provide their player of the year, underrated player of the year and goal of the year. Fo...

The Royals Review Pod is BACK! After a brief stint away celebrating the festive period and Jimmy's 30th birthday the Royals Review duo return to cast their eye over the festive fixtures. The pair give their thoughts on two solid home victories over Northampton and Mansfield and look into the factors behind Noel Hunt's first win as Reading manager. Finally, your questions are answered with both loo...

The Royals Review Pod is BACK! Jimmy returns and the duo try to digest the defeat to Blackpool at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. The pair dissect what went wrong and look at what needs to improve going forward before taking a look at whether Noel Hunt is the right man to be in charge of Reading FC. Finally, you questions are answered with both giving their thoughts on; Who you would sign from Lea...

The Royals Review Pod is BACK! Jimmy is away, so this week it's just Dan who takes a view on Reading's 1-1 draw with league leaders Wycombe Wanderers. He also gives his views on the departure of Reading manager Ruben Selles, touching upon what we can expect from the Noel Hunt era. Finally, Dan answers your questions including: who is the most important player to keep hold of in January? Who would...

Dan and Jimmy are back for yet another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's latest trip on the road resulting in a draw with Barnsley. The duo take a look at the Royals' continued away form in League One this season and the contributing factors, as well as touching upon what has changed about the side which has spurred on this change in fortune on the road. The pa...

Dan and Jimmy are back for yet another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's away win over Peterborough United. The duo take a look at the Royals' second away win in League One this season and the contributing factors. The pair then look ahead to the next away trip, to Oakwell, to take on Barnsley on Tuesday night. Can Reading make it consecutive away wins for the...

Dan and Jimmy are back for yet another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's away draw with Stevenage. The duo take a look at how Reading came from behind to seal a point in a game in which they could have won, given the chances. The pair give more discussion to the hardest working player Reading have had in recent years, who should they sign if the embargo was to...

Dan and Jimmy are back for yet another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's defeat to Stockport County. The duo take a look at the defeat as Reading's poor form away from home continues and dive into the reasons behind the slump. The pair give more discussion to the Best Striker in the last 10 year debate they started last week, with more thoughts on Yann Kermorga...

Dan and Jimmy are back for yet another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's third win in a week, with a 1-0 victory over Bristol Rovers at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. The duo take a look at the stand out performers from the game discussing; Garcia's best game in a Reading shirt, Joel Pereira's importance, Grinding out wins and Sam Smiths goalscoring record and...

Dan and Jimmy return for another episode of the Royals Review pod with the focus this week on Reading's first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Exeter City and St. James' Park. The duo take a look at the stand out performers from the game discussing; Mbengue madness, Wareham seizing his moment, Michael Craig going under the rader, Harvey Knibbs in Midfield and Pereira's impact. The pa...

Dan and Jimmy are back from the international break to give their views on Reading's emphatic 4-1 win over Crawley Town. The duo take a look at the stand out performers from the game discussing; Sam Smith's clinical nature in front of goal, just how good Lewis Wing is and a game of two halves for David Button. The pair then look ahead to Reading's trip to Exeter on Tuesday evening as the Royals go...