The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

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 their predictions for the small tournament going on in Ross’ back yard. 

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Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song

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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 The Amazons for providing the theme song

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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 our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song

Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30. 

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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 with a themed version of Dingwang.

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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 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 the newly named Dingwang?

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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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.

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Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song

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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 to The Amazons for providing the theme song

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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 Films for sponsoring the pod.
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song.

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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 new quiz-based feature at the end for listeners to get involved with!

Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!
Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! 

Thank you to new partner Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30. 

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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! 
Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30 at sirencraftbrew.com 

Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend 
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