The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 155: Defending Is For Wimps

There was something different about Reading throughout this past week but sadly results stayed more or less the same.

With less posssession and more chances, but worse defending and more poor game management, the Royals’ home draws versus Bolton and Leeds are the focus of The Tilehurst End podcast this week, hosted by Marc Mayo with Simeon ‘BucksRoyal’ Pickup his guest.

After recapping the match actio, Newsbites scours the stories around the club you may have missed before we open up the Mailbag. Rounding us off is a look at two interesting away games in the days ahead, versus Wolves and Norwich.

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Next week, we’ll be down at the STAR Hall of Fame unveiling so give us a shout and come say hi if you’re also going!

Show Order

Bolton & Leeds Recap - 02:28

Newsbites - 17:57

Mailbag - 23:27

Wolves & Norwich Preview - 34:49

Podcast Extra - March 8

Olly and Tom take an in-depth look back on Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Bolton Wanderers, including a discussion on debutant Tom Holmes' performance, the tight relegation battle and the decreasing Mad Stad attendances. Saturday's game against Leeds United is also previewed, with team news and predictions.

Podcast Extra - March 1

Should Leandro Bacuna have taken the penalty against Sheffield United? Would Reading have gone on to win the game if he'd scored? Will Mick McCarthy replace Jaap Stam? Can the Royals beat Wolves?! It's a Podcast Extra full of questions this week, and Olly and Tom attempt to give you the answers!

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 154: That’s Entertainment

Few expected both of Reading’s matches with Derby this season to be thrilling encounters but Saturday’s 3-3 draw meant that 12 goals had gone in across their clashes, leaving the Mad Stad faithful oddly entertained.

For all the criticism of the Royals’ boring ways in 2017/18, credit is due for this outing with Marc Mayo joined by Simeon Pickup - aka BucksRoyal - to digest an interesting week for the team.

That draw as well as the 1-1 scoreline at Nottingham Forest are covered in the recap before a look across the other Reading teams and Championship goings on in newsbites, with your questions answered in mailbag as well as a preview of the week ahead’s games against Sheffield United and 106 wannabes Wolves.

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Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign and to those who answered our survey on improving the show, which you can participate in here.

Show Order

Forest/Derby recap - 01:22

Newsbites - 22:32

Mailbag - 32:00

Sheff Utd/Wolves preview - 38:17

Podcast Extra - February 22

Olly and Tom return after their own 10 day hiatus to discuss Tuesday night's 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, the upcoming clash with promotion challengers Derby County, the latest injury news, as well as Reading's removal from the FA Youth Cup.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 153: By Far The Nicest Team, The World Has Ever Seen

The way Reading seem to be doing everyone else a favour is a central theme that Marc and Westy pick up on in this week’s The Tilehurst End Podcast.

Episode 153 kicks off with a recap of the 2-1 defeat at Middlesbrough before pubchat returns and the guys discuss what needs to happen should the Royals do away with manager Jaap Stam in the summer.

Of course, the imminent threat of relegation is also on the agenda as we look ahead to the trip to Nottingham Forest, as well as how best to protest the club’s poor form when answering your questions in the mailbag.

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Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign and to those who answered our survey on improving the show, which you can participate in here.

Show Order

Boro recap - 02:44

Pubchat, the post-Stam Reading - 14:45

Mailbag - 31:55

Forest preview - 47:21

Podcast Extra - February 8

No prizes for guessing what the main topic of conversation is for this week's Podcast Extra - Jaap Stam. Olly and Tom delve into the rumours about the Dutchman being sacked, giving the players two days off and being linked with the Leeds United job (not all in one go!). The pair also look back on a poor performance against Millwall last weekend and preview Saturday's long trip up to Middlesbrough. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 152: Hanging By A Thread

A behind-the-scenes factoid for producing a Reading FC podcast: it helps when we know who the manager is.

And while it may have been a long time coming in many fans’ minds, Jaap Stam’s position in charge of the club seems to be increasingly precarious following a 2-0 defeat to Millwall, which came in spite of a reprive away to Burton just days earlier.

Those two games are on the menu for Marc Mayo and BucksRoyal - aka Simeon Pickup - this week as Episode 152 takes place against the backdrop of great uncertainty regarding the Mad Stad dugout.

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Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign and to those who answered our survey on improving the show, which you can participate in here.

Show Order:

Burton & Millwall Recap - 01:20

Newsbites - 16:14

Mailbag - 24:10

Boro Preview - 28:09

Podcast Extra - February 1

There was plenty for Olly and Tom to discuss on this week's Podcast Extra, with much of the chat focused on a busy last few days in the transfer window for Reading. The pair recap the window as a whole, praise a long awaited league win for the Royals and also look ahead to this weekend's clash with Millwall. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 151: Who’s Ready For Relegation Royals?

We’re out of the Cup and well away from the play-offs, so best get ready for the reality of a Championship relegation battle as Reading take on two crucial fixtures in the week ahead.

After losses to Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday, Marc and Handbags pick up the pieces and work out how the Royals will fare away to bottom club Burton before a no doubt feisty encounter versus Millwall.

We also answer your questions in the mailbag, check up on the youth and women’s teams, and discuss the coming and going that took place on Monday with the transfer deadline looming.

As always The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, YouTube or iTunes.

Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign and to those who answered our survey on improving the show, which you can participate in here.

Show Order

Recap - 01:43

Newsbites - 16:40

Mailbag - 29:59

Burton/Millwall Preview - 46:38