The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Reading draw away with Wycombe Wanderers, having to share the points with those Swan-loving boys. Was it a good point on the road or two points dropped? Ben and Ross argue that it really depends on your expectations for the season.

Plus, a bumper mailbag sees listeners ask the boys about Reading’s shape when defending crosses.

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Reading take down Notts County in their first meeting for over 20 years (though still in the same stadium). Ben and Ross discuss the victory, and the signs that pointed toward it during a positive performance in the midweek loss to Premier League Brentford.

Plus, in an email-heavy mailbag, the boys discuss the highs and lows of watching the games in the stadium. Don’t forget you can email us at [email protected]! 

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Reading take the lead on the road at Cambridge United but can’t hold on, leading to quite the debate between your usual podcast hosts Ben and Ross. Do performances matter at this stage of the season, and what was there to enjoy on Saturday?

Plus, Ross talks to Peter Matthews about the return of the women’s team to the SCL Stadium, with Reading running out 7-2 winners over Fleet town.

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Reading run riot, recording eight goals in two games at the Mad Stad, and leading to Ross needing to take a break to process everything. Luckily erstwhile TTE editor Sim steps in to the void. 

A lively mailbag sees everybody asking: can Reading keep up this form? Plus, a preview of the upcoming games against Cambridge United and Brentford.

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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 whether anybody from the cup sides could break into the starting XI or the subs for the League One matchday squad.

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Reading take a 3-1 lead in their season opener courtesy of Jack Marriott, again. The old woes come back to haunt the team though and the Royals give up three unanswered goals to lose 4-3.

Ben and Ross discuss a disappointing result on day one of League One, as well as dissecting the penalty shootout victory over Wycombe Wanderers in the Vertu Trophy.

Plus, after a mailbag, the quiz returns with Ross testing Ben on the last time Reading won their season opener at the Mad Stad.

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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 the club in 2026/27.

Season tickets are just £75, available at readingfcwomen.co.uk

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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 re-up 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 100 points for the third year running. It’s a busy division, but somebody has to sort the wheat from the chaff!

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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.

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Ross speaks to Alan Clements, author of Magic Hat: Madejski, McGhee and Reading Football Club. The book tells the story of the early 1990s in RG2, and comes well endorsed by multiple members of The Tilehurst End staff!

Learn about the process of writing the book and the interviews that made it possible. 

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