The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Reading start brightly but fade away into a disappointing stalemate at AFC Wimbledon’s Plough Lane. Is it just a slow start, or is it a sign of things to come this season? Ben and Ross discuss with the benefit of a few days' worth of hindsight. 

Plus in an extremely hefty mailbag, the boys discuss ways Leam Richardson could shake up his stuttering Royals team, and whet...

Reading take a 3-1 lead in their season opener courtesy of Marriott, again. The old woes come back to haunt the team though and the Royals give up 3 unanswered goals to lose 4-3. Ben and Ross discuss a disappointing result on day one, as well as dissecting the penalty shootout victory over Wycombe in the Vertu Trophy.

Plus, after a mailbag, the quiz returns with Ross t...

Peter and Ross interview Reading FC players Nat Cowell and Sarah Thompson as the pair continue their pre-season. The duo give insight on last season and the revenge matches they’re most looking forward to in 2026/27!

Plus, there’s discussion of the pathway at Reading with Nat coaching the under-16s, and the new players Sarah is most looking forward to playing with at t...

It now IS the season preview. That’s what the title means. 

It’s here! The EFL League One season has dawned upon us like Gandalf and the Rohirrim. How do Ben and Ross expect Reading to do this season, and will Ross reup his prediction of a second placed finish?

Elsewhere in the division, the pair discuss the movers and shakers, and just whether a team will crack...

It’s not the season preview. That’s what the title means. You’ll be getting that on Saturday! Instead, Ross interrupts Ben’s Greek holiday to discuss the League Cup win over new League One side Bromley. 

The boys debate where the mistakes were made in the Bromley goal, but have lots of good things to say about Reading’s wide options.

Thank you to The Amazons for...