The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

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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The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra with the Get Reading: March 13

Wimb & Charles return to look back at a good week for Steve Clarke's side as Bradford await in a massive FA Cup replay on Monday. We run down the very latest injury news on players including Alex Pearce & Jem Karacan, while also giving our views on Reading's latest signing, Zat Knight.

Episode 53: Two Dogs & Pearce's Pants

From 90's alcopop Two-Dog to Alex Pearce's pants, Wimb, West & Williams cover another eventful week in the world of Reading FC. Saturday's FA Cup draw at Valley Parade takes centre stage while there's also time to look ahead to another couple of Championship games.

The Tilehurst End Podcast Extra with the Reading Post - March 5

Wimb & Charles return to build up to Saturday's massive FA Cup quarter-final as well as bringing you right up to date with all the latest Reading FC news, including their take on the stewarding problems against Nottingham Forest plus Jem Karacan's future. 

Episode 52: No Goals, One Cup

As Reading's Championship campaign continues with the predictability of a tea cup ride, Wimb, West & Williams have to pick over the bones of back-to-back 3-0 defeats to Huddersfield & Forest. While the FA Cup provides some respite from the doom and gloom, the on-pitch woes spill into the stands as a stewarding issue incenses some Reading fans. All that and plenty more on a busy Tilehurst End Podcast. 

Podcast Extra with Get Reading: February 27

Wimb & Charles are back to look at yet another week of mixed fortunes in the Championship for Reading, as well as previewing games with Forest & Bolton. There's news of a new backroom addition to the club as well as updates on the club's new training ground plus all the latest injury news. 

Episode 51: Royalty or Loyalty?

Wimb, West & Williams look back on another topsy turvy week for Reading FC that's seen an awful home defeat to Wigan mixed in with a dogged win at promotion chasing Ipswich. Off the pitch we discuss comments on the ownership past and present from the club's chief executive Nigel Howe, while pub chat this week focuses on the club's 'Royalty Points' scheme used to determine priority for match day tickets. All that plus the mailbag and a look ahead to games with Huddersfield and Nottingham Forest.