The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

The boys discuss a setback loss to Stevenage, in which Reading recorded no shots after the 18th minute. The listeners help the pair to discuss whether players or strategy are to blame when performances go askew in matches. And in the yet-to-be-named quiz segment, Ross quizzes Ben on the victories from the 2006/07 season. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you...

With eight games to go, Reading seize sixth place with four points from two games. Ben and Ross break down the performances… or do their best guess for Plymouth Argyle. Are Reading fans starting to believe in the promotion push? Plus, more Spanish words for Royals fans in El Endo de Tilehurst, and Ben pulls out a mega performance in our new quiz feature! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Film...

Ross gets on the lime Jarritos and goes a little wild for this review of the Luton Town and Mansfield Town games, as Reading continue to flirt with the playoffs. There’s discussion of Long kelvin’s hat-trick against the Hatters, as well as a look into Joel Pereira’s underlying numbers for the campaign.  The boys debate the merits of bringing NFL tactics to Berkshire in the mailbag. Plus, there’s a...

After several rain soaked pitches led to a 3 week break for the Reading women, the team returned to the field with a 0-0 draw against Southampton Women on Sunday. Peter Matthews joins Ross for a chat about the current state of the team and the exciting list of upcoming fixtures. There’s discussion of the excellent recent goalkeeping from Sophie Butler, plus a preview of the League Cup Semi Final w...

The shoe is on the other foot this week. Reading snatch victory from the jaws of defeat late on against Bradford City to strengthen their playoff credentials. Ben and Ross discuss the play-style that’s taken Leam Richardson this far with Noel Hunt’s stuttering Reading team, as well as the prospect of the rest of the season without Jack Marriott. There’s also discussion on Richardson’s recent STAR...

Reading concede in the sixth minute of stoppage time at bottom club Port Vale, sparking calm reactions across the fanbase... Ben and Ross discuss what’s contributing to the Royals' struggles with holding leads and analyse the team’s over-eagerness to clear the ball.  Former host Marc Mayo pops into the mailbag with an email that spurs comparison of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 starting lineups. Thanks...

In the space of a week, Jack Marriott picks up four goals and four points for the Royals. The boys discuss what makes the striker so good, with Ross focusing on his ball-striking. Ben leads us through a review of the Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers games, with discussion of the grit shown by some players in the Trotters draw.    In an email-heavy mailbag, listeners have questions about the...

The Royals continue the never-ending away trip with stops at AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic, bringing a win and a loss (not respectively). Ben and Ross debate the team changes made after the loss in Southwest London, and there’s discussion of the performances of Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward and Joel Pereira. The mailbag brings questions about how Royals fans are feeling about Leam Richardson. Ross...

The Royals win on the road, but the boys aren’t sure what to make of the team’s road ahead. While Ross thinks he sees green shoots, Ben thinks the season seems just about over already. And just where does the team rank in the League One table since Leamo took over? There’s appreciation for an active January transfer window as well, plus a mailbag with questions on Paudie O’Connor and Reading’s mid...

Four goals scored, but only two points in two games at home for Reading, leaving Ben and Ross to debate whether this team has enough to make a playoff push in the second half of the season. New full-backs Ryan Nambe and Haydon Roberts impress, while Ross thinks there’s still a glaring need in the one pocket of the field for this team. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the...