The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

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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Horseshoes, siege equipment and the MK Dons under-21s: it’s all here this week in RG2. Reading remain unbeaten but unconvincing for another week - the boys go looking for positives but come up relatively lacking in the home draw with Mansfield Town and the win over Franchise FC. 

Ross reveals the best Reading player - one that never makes the starting lineup, and the two reminisce about the time when they were mere podcast babes in October of 2023.

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 pick up a point on the road at Stockport County and beat the West Ham United under-21s (plus Tomas Soucek) in a pair of good results. Mark O’Mahony, Jacob Borgnis and Joel Pereira all come in for extra inspection this week.

Plus, with the 10th League One game of the season on the horizon, Ben and Ross discuss whether the recent results have come alongside better team performances, or if key personnel have stepped up in important moments.

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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Livestock fills the streets of Reading as the Royals herd three points into their tally against Leyton Orient. Ben and Ross break down the Family Day drama and discuss whether it was a better performance or just a better result. 

Plus, the pair choose to record midway through the Wrexham vs Reading game, and bring you a live (and emotional) reaction to that game. There’s also time for a mailbag and preview of the upcoming Stockport County away day. 

Apologies for some audio issues in the pod this week!

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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And even more animals than that are invoked to describe Reading’s loss to Barnsley, which saw the Royals plummet back into the relegation zone. The boys pay particular attention to the defensive mistakes that cost the team this week, and wonder how things could be improved.

The mailbag sees questions on the shape of the team, and on whether it’s too soon to expect more from Noel Hunt with the 2025/26 squad.

Apologies for some audio issues in the pod this week!

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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Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social

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Ross is grumpy. Ben is unsure. The fanbase is divided, and things on the pitch are still stuttering for the Royals.

After struggling to a first league win of the season on Saturday, Reading lose to Swindon Town in a game on Tuesday, putting up just one shot on target after going behind in the second half.

A mailbag haul sees the fans get involved in force, with regulars and new faces popping in to ponder what’s gone wrong for Reading on the pitch in 2025/26. 

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
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