The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

In the space of a week, Jack Marriott picks up four goals and four points for the Royals. The boys discuss what makes the striker so good, with Ross focusing on his ball-striking. Ben leads us through a review of the Wycombe Wanderers and Bolton Wanderers games, with discussion of the grit shown by some players in the Trotters draw. In an email-heavy mailbag, listeners have questions about the pros and cons of Leam Richardson’s style of play, and the performances of Paddy Lane. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.socialFollow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals win on the road, but the boys aren’t sure what to make of the team’s road ahead. While Ross thinks he sees green shoots, Ben thinks the season seems just about over already. And just where does the team rank in the League One table since Leamo took over? There’s appreciation for an active January transfer window as well, plus a mailbag with questions on Paudie O’Connor and Reading’s midfield. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.socialFollow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Reading stuttered on their return from a two-week break, falling 3-1 to Leyton Orient in London. Ben and Ross debate the form of various key players at the club, and whether the holiday period’s results were a fair reflection of the Royals' level. Plus, there’s ample discussion of the recruitment, with the January window already two thirds through - with the boys agreeing on the position that needs strengthening the most. And with Louisiana Day fast approaching, there’s time for a Paudie O’Connor-heavy preview of the Barnsley clash. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.socialFollow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The four host-men of the apocalypse assemble to put Reading’s 2025 to bed. Marc Mayo and Wimb return to help Ben and Ross review the four points on the road against Plymouth Argyle and Peterborough United, diving into Special K’s impact on the team… Plus, the TTE Awards return for 2025! Find out who wins our player of the (calendar) year, our most missed player, and the coveted Hal Robson Kanu Underachiever Award. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.socialFollow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Oh dear: the Leam Richardson bump comes crashing down as Reading lose two games with a whimper in the space of four days. TTE writer Bobbins joins Ross to discuss the fallout from the two games and helps dissect a mailbag full of frustrated Royals. Plus, the pair discuss Lewis Wing’s recent impact on the team, the seeming lack of leaders and the silent style of Joel Pereira, and the recruitment mistakes that need correcting in the next transfer windows. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song! Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Bobbins on Twitter @ohbobbins