Episodes

Monday Aug 15, 2016
Episode 98: Wolves, Stam's Style, Parachute Payments & More
Monday Aug 15, 2016
Monday Aug 15, 2016
This week's Tilehurst End Podcast reflects on an EFL Cup win followed by a Championship defeat for Jaap Stam's Reading. We'll look at why despite two thirds of the possession, we recorded just a single shot on target at Molineux and whether the current defence is good enough to compete. We've got Wimb, Handbags and a special appearance from Westy to chew through all of the big talking points from the last seven days.
As always we'll tackle your questions in the mailbag, before looking ahead to games with Newcastle and Brighton.
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Monday Aug 08, 2016
Episode 97: Kevin Doyle, Preston Win & More
Monday Aug 08, 2016
Monday Aug 08, 2016
This week's Tilehurst End Podcast sees Wimb & Handbags look back on a bright start to the Jaap Stam era at Reading FC as John Swift's goal seals a 1-0 win over Preston. We analyse an impressive statistical showing, while also giving our take on what still needs to be done to take the team to the next level.
Then it's time for a very special interview with former Reading & current Colorado Rapids striker Kevin Doyle who takes us through his Royals career from the highs of 2005/06 to his decision to go to Wolves. On top of that we'll tackle your thoughts in the mailbag and preview a busy week that sees Stam's side face Plymouth & Wolves.
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Friday Aug 05, 2016
Podcast Extra: August 5
Friday Aug 05, 2016
Friday Aug 05, 2016
The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra with Get Reading returns as Wimb & Get Reading's Reading reporter Charles Watts run down the very latest news from the Madejski Stadium including details of Jaap Stam's latest signing and what Charles made of Oliver Norwood's exit. There's also an injury update ahead of the Preston game, as we preview Stam's first competitive game in charge at the club.

Tuesday Aug 02, 2016
Episode 96: 2016/17 Pre-Season Spectacular
Tuesday Aug 02, 2016
Tuesday Aug 02, 2016
Wimb, Handbags Harris and Jonny Williams return to bring you all the key news from a summer of change for Reading FC. We'll talk about a busy few weeks of transfer activity, analyse changes to the Academy system and mourn the sad passing of the late Eamonn Dolan.
On top of that we go position-by-position through the Royals' squad to look at what's hot and what's not, while we field plenty of your questions in the mailbag from thoughts on the new kit, ownership, absent squad numbers and much, much more.
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Friday Jun 24, 2016
Podcast Extra - June 24: Dolan, Stam & Transfer updates
Friday Jun 24, 2016
Friday Jun 24, 2016
Wimb & Charles start today's show by discussing the lasting legacy that Eamonn Dolan will have on Reading Football Club after his tragic passing earlier this week. Elsewhere we look at how the football club has changed since Brian McDermott was replaced with Jaap Stam and look at what sort of transfer policy he'll be employing this summer. There's a roundup of all the latest transfer gossip plus a few brief thoughts on Euro 2016.

Monday Jun 13, 2016
Jaap Stam Appointment Special
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Monday Jun 13, 2016
Wimb, Jonny & Handbags break from their summer vacations to discuss the appointment of Jaap Stam as Reading's new manager. We discuss the circumstances that led to the Dutchman's arrival and debate what caused Brian McDermott to be sacked after just six months in charge. We break down what this all tells us about the direction of Reading Football Club and of course answer your questions in the mailbag.

Friday May 27, 2016
McDermott Sacking: Initial Reaction Special
Friday May 27, 2016
Friday May 27, 2016
Following the news that Reading Football Club have sacked Brian McDermott after six months back in the job, Wimb & Will give an initial reaction to his sacking and what might happen next.

Wednesday May 25, 2016
Podcast Extra - May 15: Summer Transfer Preview & 15/16 Roundup
Wednesday May 25, 2016
Wednesday May 25, 2016
In this week's Tilehurst End Podcast Extra, Wimb & Get Reading's Charles Watts reunite to give their final thoughts on the 2015/16 season and take a first look at what's to come. We discuss who might be on their way in and out of the Madejski Stadium this summer, plus give our takes on both the managerial and ownership situations. All that plus much more on a bumper edition of the show.

Wednesday May 18, 2016
Episode 94: 2015/16 End Of Season Special
Wednesday May 18, 2016
Wednesday May 18, 2016
The season ending Tilehurst End Podcast is live from The Hope Tap pub in the centre of town, with Wimb, Handbags and Marc dicussing just where it all went wrong for Reading FC in 2015/15. We'll look at what we've learned from the past 12 months plus what hopes we have for next season and beyond.
We discuss the club's Player of the Season winner, the current state of the Academy, give our thoughts on the departures of Anton Ferdinand, Hal Robson-Kanu, Simon Cox and much, much more.
Fair warning that as mentioned this was recorded in a pub so there are a few moments of bad language in the background and sadly a few moments where the background noise levels can be distracting but stick with it, as things get substantially better as the show goes on.
This is our final regular edition of the show for the season so a big thanks to everyone who listened and sent in feedback over the past 12 months. We'll hopefully have a Podcast Extra up later in the week and then be back again in the middle of the summer unless something major develops.

Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Episode 93: To Renew Or Not To Renew?
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
Wednesday Apr 27, 2016
This week's Tilehurst End Podcast sees Wimb, Handbags & Jonny look back on Reading FC ending their four-game losing run with a 1-1 draw against QPR. We'll ask whether Yann Kermorgant & Deniss Rakels is a partnership that can work long-term plus whether Simon Cox & Anton Ferdinand might have played themselves into new deals.
Pub chat centres around the club's announcement of next seasons ticket prices plus we field your questions in the mailbag and look ahead to our final two Championship fixtures.

