The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Two wins on the bounce take Reading 2 points clear into the playoff places with 5 games to go, plus the club announce another period of exclusivity has ended, with a familiar face seemingly waiting in the wings. That gives Ben and Ross plenty to discuss, with the performance of Harvey Knibbs vs Shrewsbury on Ross’ mind in particular A meaty mailbag is mostly focused on the ownership saga, but there’s also time for our hosts to stitch up another listener’s international trip to the Madejski stadium. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The boys hop back into the studio a match earlier than expected because that Posh victory was just too exciting for Ross to handle. Ben’s got plenty to say about Savage, and Hunt’s game plan gives Ross much to be excited about. Tivonge Rushesha dance-y dances his way to 20 more touches than any other Reading defender, and Stickland shows and understated calm in his audition to be Bindon’s replacement. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

It’s the International Break and the team is resting, but it’s still a huge week off the pitch for Reading. Ben and Ross break down the outcome of the court case on Friday, before turning their eyes to the newly submitted accounts for the 22/23 season. There’s even time for some discussion of football at the end, with the visit of (still Darren Ferguson’s) Peterboro on the horizon. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

It’s the International Break and the team is resting, but it’s still a huge week off the pitch for Reading. Ben and Ross break down the outcome of the court case on Friday, before turning their eyes to the newly submitted accounts for the 22/23 season. There’s even time for some discussion of football at the end, with the visit of (still Darren Ferguson’s) Peterboro on the horizon. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals extend their unbeaten run to double figures, but does it feel like it? Ben and Ross are as mixed on that as the fanbase as a whole. The pair discuss the draw with Stevenage as well as the ever thinning personnel available for Reading at Center Back. Plus lots of discussion of the run in, and how Reading might fare over the remaining 9 matches. Will a rest help with the playoff run in, and does the fixture list favor Reading? Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Reading put together another 4 point week to keep up the recent 2 points per game form and keep Ross dreaming of the playoffs. With Ben out knitting, Ryan joins the pod to give his take on the full backs, and a full throttle victory against Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham. Plus discussion on the Crawley result, in which Ross tries to argue that there was very little difference on show from the 4 nothing nothing results Reading have already produced in Noel Hunt’s reign. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ryan on Bluesky @rjefferiss03.bsky.social

Reading pick up 4 points with a deserved win on the road against Wigan followed by a rocky draw at home to Exeter. Ben and Ross break down both games with a focus on Reading’s trouble creating chances against well drilled defences, but celebrate the progress Reading made in 24/25.. The mailbag spills over with differing opinions, ending in a discussion of whether Reading are ‘ready’ in the unlikely event they are promoted. There’s even time for a check in on Tom Dele Bashiru, and the boys wonder where on earth Ben Elliot has got to. . Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Reading enter yet another period of exclusivity with a potential buyer mere minutes before Ben and Ross begin recording. Luckily they've got SBWD and STAR member Adam Jones with them to discuss wha the club suggests could be a "quick completion". Alongside cautiously optimistic discussion of the exclusivity statement, there’s an update on Adam's work with STAR and SBWD, and news on Yuan Yang’s petition for an inquiry into the running of the club. Plus, on the pitch, the Royals pick up a clean sheet against the league leaders, and take a second point from them in 24/25. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

The Tilehurst End’s own Tom Hill joins the chat this week to help Ross outnumber Ben with tactics nerds. The trio discuss early signs of some tactical shifts that were direly needed in midfield after Shrewsbury, with Savage and Wing’s roles seemingly adjusted. There’s further discussion of Wareham and Ehibhatiomhan’s futures in this Reading attack, plus more discussion of the best food available in each hosts’ locale. Plus, the boys open up the contract book to see where Reading will stand on July 1st, 2025. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Two draws, but two very different performances give the pod’s two hosts two games to discuss in which Reading picked up two points. Ben and Ross debate Wareham’s effectiveness up top after a run of starts, and the listeners are interested in the makeup of the midfield in the mailbag. Plus Ben remembers that photo of Steve Evans’ dog, so that’s always fun. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

A bumper episode of the podcast today, as Ben and Ross are joined by TTE Reading women’s reporter Peter Matthews. Peter gives an update on the recent progress made in the league by the women’s team. Plus, he sticks around to give his take on the return to Reading of the Bodin family. Ross breaks down what fans can expect from new signing Billy Bodin, and the trio review a gutsy win over Bolton. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Ben’s so bothered by the defeat at Brisbane Road that he can’t find the words, so he takes to making a few up. Ross chews over changes to common passages of play in Reading’s midfield and the pair both lament over Mbengue’s absence. The listeners help the boys discuss what potential changes Noel Hunt could make ahead of a visit to a Burton team that looked dead and buried just 2 weeks ago. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Reading fluff their lines in their playoff clash with Stockport, leaving Ben and Ross to do everything they can to avoid discussing the game. The issues with Set Play defence, ball progression against front 2s, and Reading’s poor record when playing from behind are all up for discussion. Plus, lots of chat about full backs in the mailbag and a preview of the upcoming clash with form team Leyton Orient. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

The boys are back together for the first time in 2025, and with a winter chill hitting the Stade de SCL, Ben’s got hot drinks on the mind. Wareham, Abrefa, and Rushesha are the players up for discussion in the Recap, with Reading taking Championship Burnley to Extra Time. And is Reading’s injury luck turning? The boys discuss how it might affect the second half of the season. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

With Ben as stricken as our beloved club, Ross helms a pod with guests from Sell Before We Dai (SBWD) and the Supporter’s Trust (STAR) to discuss off-field matters at Reading Football Club. Founding members of SBWD Greg Double and Adam Jones give their perspective on how 2024 progressed off the pitch for Reading, what SBWD are working on moving forward, and reasons to be optimistic. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Ryan joins the boys to review Reading’s win over Mansfield before diving into a 2024 review including the TTE awards and more! Plus, with it being the 400th(ish) episode of TTE podcast, Ross decides to quiz Ben and Ryan on the 11.5 years of Reading FC that have coincided with the pod. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Just in time for Christmas, new Reading FC manager, Noel Hunt pops by for a chat with the boys! Noel takes us through a wild December in the Hunt household and the process of getting the job. There’s also time for discussion of how the coaching staff was completed, which coaches Noel learned the most from, and what he’s looking to get out of his team over the festive period. And don't worry, we hear what Steven had to say about his brother taking the reins as well! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Wimb is joined by James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle to bring us right up to date with the latest off field shenanigans at Reading Football Club. James runs us through where the various bidders stand with their interest in the club, plus the current financial state of the football club as we head towards the January transfer window. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow James on Twitter @james_e1871 You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby

With the 400th episode right around the corner and Reading in the playoff spots, the boys invite Tilehurst End royalty and pod extra host Dan Wimbush on to celebrate both the Royals and TTE in good measure. The party is rather spoiled by the departure of Selles, but there’s optimism for the future, with Noel Hunt’s chances estimated after a good point on the road against Wycombe. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

Matt Thomson of Reading based band The Amazons joins the pod to discuss the (eventual) FA Cup win over part-timers Harborough Town. Matt answers listener's questions about his Reading fandom, and explains why he appreciates every match at the SCL now more than ever. The Amazons are on tour in December 2024! Check for tickets near you: https://www.theamazons.co.uk/#tour Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social