The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

New faces keep coming through the door in Berkshire as Udoka Godwin-Malife and Jacob Brown join the squad, while John Coleman replaces Rob Kelly in the coaching staff. Ben and Ross discuss it all, and pledge to give Leam Richardson a fair shake of the stick in 2026/27. Is a strategy beginning to take shape? The World Cup wander becomes a World Cup waffle this week, as the boys have much to talk ab...

Kyreece Lisbie is here, and the boys are back to talk about it. Ben and Ross discuss how the pacey winger could affect Reading’s style of play in the upcoming season. There’s also time for discussion on Kelvin Abrefa’s new contract, Derrick Williams’ retirement and a listener mailbag.  On this week’s World Cup wander, Shawn and Charles from Maine’s The Friggin Soccer Show join the pod. The group d...

Ben and Ross discuss recent developments in RG2, including the letter to season-ticket holders from Rob Couhig and the re-signing of Andy Rinomhota to bolster Reading’s midfield. In a special middle segment, Ross interviews Rick Catania and Alec Lundberg about the recent news that Reading Women are moving back under the official club umbrella. Serving as co-managing partners of the new chapter of...

Peter and Ross interview the Royals' head of women's football Emma Hopkins in a special episode of the women's update! With the wonderful news that the women's team will be returning to the Reading FC name and environs (namely the SCL!), Emma gives insight on how the changes will improve the program for women and girls at Reading FC.  Emma discusses how the youth pathway supports the women's team,...

OK, so we didn’t mean to take a break but we’re back now! With a 2025/26 season review feeling redundant, the boys dig into some recent news and give their opinion on One Royal’s pros and cons.   Matt Ritchie’s retirement and return rumours regarding Yakou Meite pique Ben and Ross’ interest. And with World Cup fever in the air, the boys finish the pod by opening a pack of stickers and discussing t...

Managing director Neil Peters joins The Tilehurst End to discuss the new One Royal initiative at the club. Neil gives a detailed interview on the process that led to One Royal. Ben and Ross ask about the changes to the loyalty points, and speak to some fan concerns about elite members receiving more points for games. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to...

Reading FC chairman Rob Couhig joins the podcast to give an end-of-season update on the team. Ben and Ross quiz Rob on the recent results, his first season as Royals owner and, of course, on how his dogs are getting on. Rob discusses club infrastructure challenges and hopes for summer recruitment, while also being open on his frustrations and favourite moments from season one.  Thanks as always to...

It’s not gone well in the last week, has it? Reading completed a turgid three-game run with a loss on the road to beach-bound Doncaster Rovers. Ben and Ross discuss the very shape of that Yorkshire beach and try to work out what the shape on the field was, with Paudie O’Connor ranging upfield. There’s a bulging mailbag to go through as well, and Ross pre-empts the Player of the Season discussion w...

The Royals concede late twice over Easter weekend and leave themselves with a lot to do to make the playoffs. Ben and Ross dissect the duo of games with fairness… and a little frustration. The mailbag leads the boys into a discussion of whether Kamari Doyle should return next season after his loan spell, and will a quiz on Steve Coppell’s career finally be enough to topple Ben’s winning streak on...

It’s 20 years since the 106 season and 15 years since Wimb started The Tilehurst End! Ben and Ross bring on the founder for a breakdown of the Wigan Athletic game and a walk down TTE memory lane. With the 106 season celebration coming up, Ross quizzes his (said with love) older compatriots on their memories from the campaign, and the lineup from the promotion-winning game in Leicester City. Thanks...

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...