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Reading FC podcast from the team behind the The Tilehurst End website. News, views and opinions on all aspects of Reading Football Club.
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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 with AFC Portchester.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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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 Q&A, plus news on the upcoming exciting fixtures for the Women’s team.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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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 as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
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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 pros and cons of Leam Richardson’s style of play, and the performances of Paddy Lane.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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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 remarks on the similarities between Reading and Wycombe Wanderers’ seasons in the preview.
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Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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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 midfield.
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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.
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Reading stuttered on their return from a two-week break, falling 3-1 to Leyton Orient in London. Ben and Ross debate the form of various key players at the club, and whether the holiday period’s results were a fair reflection of the Royals' level.
Plus, there’s ample discussion of the recruitment, with the January window already two thirds through - with the boys agreeing on the position that needs strengthening the most.
And with Louisiana Day fast approaching, there’s time for a Paudie O’Connor-heavy preview of the Barnsley clash.
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Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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It’s cold in RG2, but Leam Richardson’s Royals are in a hot run of form on the pitch, picking up six points in four days against Burton Albion and Stockport County. The boys discuss the players who were crucial to the victories, including Daniel Kyerewaa’s starring role against the Brewers.
Plus, with no upcoming game to preview, Ben and Ross dig into a meaty mailbag, including questions on Reading’s needs in the transfer window.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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The four host-men of the apocalypse assemble to put Reading’s 2025 to bed. Marc Mayo and Wimb return to help Ben and Ross review the four points on the road against Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United, diving into Special K’s impact on the team…
Plus, the TTE Awards return for 2025! Find out who wins our player of the (calendar) year, our most missed player, and the coveted Hal Robson Kanu Underachiever Award.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
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The Royals are up then down, then up again, running out 3-2 winners over Luton Town thanks to a fantastic piece of centre-forward play from Long Kelvin.
Ben and Ross discuss the game and the overall effect Leam Richardson is having on the team so far. There’s debate over the impact of Daniel Kyerewaa and the current most important Reading player.
Plus, a bumper mailbag sees the pair answer questions on the positioning of Kamari Doyle in the team and the proper way to serve up a turkey. Plus there’s even time for a review of upcoming opponent Plymouth’s mascot situation.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Oh dear: the Leam Richardson bump comes crashing down as Reading lose two games with a whimper in the space of four days. TTE writer Bobbins joins Ross to discuss the fallout from the two games and helps dissect a mailbag full of frustrated Royals.
Plus, the pair discuss Lewis Wing’s recent impact on the team, the seeming lack of leaders and the silent style of Joel Pereira, and the recruitment mistakes that need correcting in the next transfer windows.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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TTE editor Simeon Pickup is on the pod to discuss Reading’s first league win in Blackpool for two decades. Ross runs through the things that can still improve after an impressive 3-0 win, and Ben comes around on Daniel Kyerewaa, lauding his breakout performance in Royal colours.
The TTE team also discuss Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s evolving role at the club and how it may look after Jack Marriott returns to fitness.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Former TTE favourite and current Reading FC media-man Ryan Jefferiss joins the podcast to reminisce and break down the match with the Millers. Ben and Ross get thoroughly opposite reads on the Rotherham United performance and debate the merits of Lewis Wing’s current positioning.
Plus, stick around to hear Ross get slated for his ratings in the mailbag.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Rick Catania joins Ben and Ross to discuss his recent addition to the Reading FC board of directors. Rick gives an honest and open interview about his involvement with Reading and excitement for the upcoming years.
Plus, the boys take on a listener’s corner in which we learn just where on the scale from 1-1871 Rick’s confidence level is at for a playoff push.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Leam Richardson starts his League One Royals fixtures with a victory against high-flying Stevenage. Ben and Ross discuss the win, including the players who impressed and the areas of the pitch Leam’s Royals are looking to attack.
With no preview needed, the boys dive into some deeply international-break-brained chat in the mailbag, exploring the worlds of fizzy drinks, Reading FC-themed murals and 442.
Polar Pop, anyone?
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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There’ll be no FA Cup run then… new manager, same result for Reading, as the Royals exit the cup to non-league opposition for the third time since 2022.
Ross breaks down the immediate changes to Reading’s play under Leam Richardson, including the pros and cons of the style on display. Ben seems mostly fed up with the soft underbelly of the side.
Plus, the boys give their take on the appointment, and the interview from Rob Couhig released after Richardson's arrival. And if that’s not enough, learn which current Reading player was year eight Table Tennis champion…
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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After two home matches that lead to four points but poor performances, Noel Hunt has been removed as Reading manager. Ben and Ross pick out what did for Noel in the end, and debate the true level of the squad.
The boys round up the likely managerial candidates and discuss what they want out of the next Reading manager. Plus, listeners ask whether a top-six challenge in the 2025/26 season is a lost cause.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Ben and Ross are just straight chilling, yo. Maxin’ out and analysing a first Reading loss in a month against the high-flying Bluebirds. Ben challenges Ross to go looking for the positives, and the pair discuss what it will take for Paddy Lane to find the back of the net again.
Plus, a healthy mailbag dives into the case for keeping Noel Hunt, and gets at what’s going on with Ben Elliott.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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Reading go another weekend undefeated, but slip into the relegation zone with just a point against the Grecians. Ben and Ross discuss the form of Jack Marriott and attempt to find some positives in an emerging consistently attempted passage of play.
A lengthy listener’s corner sees the pair discuss the upcoming open training day, and the looming match against Cardiff City has the boys comparing Reading’s rebuild to that of the Bluebirds'.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
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