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4 days ago
4 days ago
With the start of the season drawing ever closer for Reading, Wimb reunites with the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw to talk over all the latest transfer news, including updates on some of this summer's triallists and reaction to the club's newest arrival, Liam Fraser.
There's also discussion around the changes made behind the scenes at the club following the takeover by Rob Couhig, plus James explains why he's not quite as optimistic about a play-off push this season.
As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films.
You can follow James on Twitter @james_e1871
You can follow Wimb on Twitter @Wimby
7 days ago
7 days ago
The Whitley Bowl is open and Ben is there, but not in the Dolan! Ross picks his brain on Reading’s return to a packed stadium for a pre-season clash with Tottenham Hotspur. The pair discuss the performance against the Europa League champions and touch on the clashes with Gillingham and Swindon Town.
A big mailbag includes chat about what Reading still need before the season starts, and what’s yet to emerge among this squad.
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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Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
Wednesday Jul 09, 2025
The Royals get a rare Berkshire away day as they kick off their pre-season schedule at Hungerford Town. Constant away-dayer and stalwart editor of The Tilehurst End Simeon Pickup joins the pod for his yearly visit to discuss the trip and a 5-1 victory for the Royals courtesy of a young lineup.
Plus, Reading sign three players in a week! Ross analyses what Mark O’Mahony, Finley Burns and Matty Jacob could bring to the team. Meanwhile, Ben leads the trio through an international 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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Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
The boys are back in town, and Ben and Ross are here too. The pair discuss the returning players who have signed new contracts, and ponder whether the club could have done more by this stage of the summer.
Could the Royals start the new season with a centre-back pair of Paudie O'Connor and Michael Stickland, or are more reinforcements needed?
Plus, Reading have a new investor on the board, and a large mailbag sees the boys big up Hungerford, and throw unnecessary slander at cricket.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
The new home kit drops, Reading sign Paudie O’Connor and Joel Pereira is staying! The Royals are acting like a real football club, and there’s a lot for Ben and Ross to talk about.
In the middle section, Reading FC retail store manager Dale Why pops on to answer questions about the home kit launch.
Recap: 5:00
Dale Why Interview: 28:45
Mailbag: 52:45
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
New Reading FC owner Rob Couhig joins the podcast! Just hours removed from a flight from Louisiana, Rob gives fascinating insight on his history in sport, his plans for the matchday experience and his excitement about the upcoming months.
The boys ask about Rob’s thoughts on the academy and the Women’s team, and learn more about Disco Demolition night.
Plus, Ross and Ben get to the bottom of the most important mystery out there: just what are the names of Rob’s dogs?
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
With the dust settling on both the 2024/25 season and the Dai Yongge era, Ben and Ross decide it’s time for a look back at the season as a whole, and do some redecorating of their own…
In a deluxe pod, the boys discuss the off-field events in the first half, including the key moments in the season-long sale saga. In the second half, Ross takes us through some key games during the season and the tactics that defined them.
Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! And a special thank you to The Amazons for the music!
Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend
Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social
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Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Ben and Ross spend an afternoon enjoying discussing things that Reading could do with their future. And hey, isn’t that nice speculation to engage in as Reading fans?
The pair discuss what the new American owners could do with our club, and what should be high up on the priority list off the pitch. Ross pitches a strange backwards marketing campaign for the club whereby they right the wrongs of years past, plus there’s a bumper mailbag for Ben to chew through.
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
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Ben and Ross record before the takeover is officially confirmed, but handily provide new owners Rob and Todd with a suggested retained list of Reading players approaching the end of their contracts.
Plus, after a beefy mailbag, the boys run through their first priorities for the new owners, including exactly what parts of the stadium could do with some TLC.
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
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Charlie Savage’s dad joins the pod for a wide-ranging chat about Reading FC, and Charlie’s experience at the club so far. Robbie gives a detailed rundown of his take on Reading over the past two seasons, and gives real insight on the team dynamic.
Plus, with a hugely successful first season in management under his belt with Macclesfield, Robbie tells Ben and Ross his thoughts on why man-management is such a crucial aspect of modern management.
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