The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 412: Playoffs Off Or Playoffs On?

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 centre-back. 

Plus lots of discussion of the run-in and how Reading might fare over the remaining nine matches. Will a rest help with the playoff run-in, and does the fixture list favour Reading?

Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 411: Sometimes A Score Draw Is A Nil Nil

Reading put together another four-point week to maintain the recent 'two 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 Town result, in which Ross tries to argue that there was very little difference on show from the four 'nothing results' Reading have already produced in Noel Hunt’s reign.

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 410: 4-Point Week, 4 Clear Of 23/24

Reading pick up fur points with a deserved win on the road against Wigan Athletic, followed by a rocky draw at home to Exeter City. 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 have made in 2024/25..

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 Elliott has got to. 

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 409: John Wick: 3 - Exclusivity: 4

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 what 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. 

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 408: Chilaquiles & Hot Dogs

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. 

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 407: Terrier vs Shrew

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.

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 406: The Transfer Window Slams Shut + Reading FC Women’s Update

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. 

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 405: Impending Peril-y

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.

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 404: Victory Not Found

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. 

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The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 403: If You Don't Lose, You Win

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.   

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