The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Episode 59: Are We Done Yet?

With the FA Cup Semi-Final a distant memory, Wimb, Westy, Jonny and Handbags look back on a miserable week that's seen Reading lose twice at home, with not even a goal to celebrate. We discuss where it's all going wrong for Steve Clarke while also taking on topics such as player of the season, the lap of appreciation and previewing the two final Championship games of the campaign.

Podcast Extra with Get Reading: April 24

Wimb & Charles return to look back on an eventful week for Reading FC including a heartbreaking FA Cup Semi-Final defeat to Arsenal and a lacklustre home defeat to Birmingham. We've got the latest on contract talks with Alex Pearce & Adam Federici while there's thoughts on the Player of the Season vote and our final home game with Brentford. All that and plenty more on this week's TTE Podcast Extra. 

Episode 58: Pride

Reading may have lost at Wembley but the pride was put back in the football club as Wimb, Westy, Jonny and Handbags reflect on a memorable weekend for the club.

As well as looking back on Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal the lads also look back on the #flagsforfeds campaign, news of an FA Charge for the club and in pub chat - a snub for the '106'. All that plus the mailbag and the usual preview goodness in AOB.

Podcast Extra with Get Reading: Wembley Special

There's only one topic in town for Reading fans right now as Wimb & Charles Watts bring you all the latest team news and break down tomorrow's cup semi-final with Arsenal. In today's show we break down who we'd select to start against Arsene Wenger's side as well as where the key battles will be played out. We also give our own predictions for the scoreline as well as looking back on Reading's form heading into Saturday's Wembley showdown.

Episode 57: Drawing a path to Wembley

As the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal looms ever larger, Wimb & Jonny reflect on Reading's low key run of form heading into the big game that's seen two draws with Blackpool & Blackburn. Pub chat looks at whether things have significantly improved under Steve Clarke while the new training ground, next season's league finish & DJ MegaParty all get attention in the mailbag. All that plus an in-depth look at that massive semi-final at Wembley in this week's Tilehurst End Podcast. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra with Get Reading - April 10

Wimb & Charles Watts return to talk over a week that's seen two draws for Reading against Cardiff and Blackpool as the FA Cup semi-final with Arsenal looms on the horizon. There's transfer rumours both in and out of the club plus news of some exciting developments off the pitch with the new training ground. All that and plenty more on this week's TTE Podcast Extra. 

*Also a quick note about the audio quality this week from Wimb's end - our apologies for the slightly underwater feel but we should have new equipment to improve things shortly.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 56: One Way Ticket To Drawsville

Reading's 1-1 draw with Cardiff takes centre stage on a podcast that also sees Wimb & Handbags Harris look at the club's slow Wembley ticket sales & plenty more. As well as the draw with the Bluebirds we also look ahead to games with Blackpool and Blackburn while the mailbag includes a question on the futures of Adam Federici and Pavel Pogrebnyak, oh and there's also the appearance of Bill Oddie......

Episode 55: Simon Sheppard & A Lost Flock At Charlton

It's back to the Championship for Reading as Wimb & Westy recap a disappointing defeat to Charlton that leaves lingering fears of a relegation battle. Elsewhere there's an interview with former Reading FC goalkeeper Simon Sheppard who talks about the highs of playing for England's youth side and being on the bench for Reading at Wembley to falling out of the professional game at just 23 years of age. The mailbag covers topics ranging from why teams struggle in the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League to what can be done to improve the match day experience at the Mad Stad. All that and plenty more on Episode 55 of The Tilehurst End Podcast. 

The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra with Get Reading - March 20

Wimb & Charles Watts from Get Reading return to look back on a historic win for Reading over Bradford on the pitch as well as some slightly disappointing events off it. We've examine the latest comments from Reading club captain Jem Karacan plus preview tomorrow's Championship game at Charlton. 

Episode 54: Wembley Bound

As well as looking back on Monday night's 3-0 FA Cup win over Bradford, the guys reflect on the post-match pitch invasion as well as as an incident of racial abuse that took a bit of the shine off the night.

There's also some brief thoughts on the defeat at Watford, while pub chat looks at what's been the most enjoyable time to be a Reading fan.

All that plus the mailbag and a look ahead to Saturday's trip to Charlton.

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