Episodes
Ryan and Tom join Ben and Ross for a tactics roundtable! The team discuss Reading's shape in buildup, their use of the press in attack under Selles, and a comparison of Smith and Carroll. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRossFollow Ryan on Twitter @JRyan03_ Follow Tom on Twitter @ThomasH_1871
Published 03/25/24
Reading First Team Coach James Oliver Pearce joins The Tilehurst End Podcast for a wide ranging interview. The crew discuss the year so far, huge development moments for Reading's young team, and James' role in the coaching staff. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd
Published 03/18/24
Strap in for another wild week of Reading FC. Ross and Ben run through a loss to Wycombe, some creatively named long range goals, and THAT statement from the club.  Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd
Published 03/12/24
It's not quite The Avengers, but Wimb brings together a very special group of people from TTE Podcast's history to discuss the past, present and future of Reading Football Club. Reading Football Fancast founder Alan West, former TTE Deputy editor Jonny Williams, TTE Pod Extra host Olly Allen, Sell Before We Dai's Dave 'Handbags' Harris and former TTE Pod Host Marc Mayo are all involved to give their views on events on and off the pitch from the past few years.Plus we take a stroll down memory...
Published 03/06/24
Reading take a defiant attitude to the Scottish border and dispatch lowly Carlisle this week. Ross and Ben discuss the game, focusing in particular on Harvey Knibbs and Andy Yiadom. There's also discussion of how many points Reading need to stay up, and progressive receptions much to Ben's dismay. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ films for all they do in sponsoring the show Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter...
Published 03/04/24
Ross hosts and Ryan joins the pod for the first time since November to analyse a week of ups and downs for Reading. Button, Kelvin, and Ben Elliot all come in for discussion alongside a breakdown of the Shrewsbury game and a preview of the Carlisle game. Thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films for their support of the show!   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow Ryan on Twitter @JRyan03_
Published 02/25/24
David Button drops a cross and a clanger in a loss to Portsmouth, but overall the Royals are worth far more than the final score of 4-1 would suggest. Sarah Turner, Chair of the Supporters Trust at Reading (STAR) joins Ben and Ross to discuss the visit to a much renovated Fratton Park, and discuss the recent movements in the ownership situation Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for Sponsoring this podcast. Check out Art's Wildest Movement: Mannerism on Sky Arts or Apple TV...
Published 02/19/24
Reading put up a 6 point week with two rollicking victories against Charlton and Stevenage to leave the relegation zone in the rearview mirror. There's a thorough discussion of Charlton and the impressive form of the defence.  Meanwhile, there's an international theme to the pod as we virtually visit Riyadh, Vegas, and Fleetwood. Sponsor 15 year old Maddox in his 65 mile run from Reading to Portsmouth this weekend! Check out the Gofundme here -...
Published 02/12/24
Ross calls an emergency podcast to discuss Selles' recent experiments with the 4231 formation. You can watch today's special as a video on youtube! Check it out at this link  Thanks as always to ZCZ Films for helping us to expand our content!   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow Ben on Twitter @MrBlthomas
Published 02/09/24
Fish, teenagers, and Amadou Mbengue are spotted up trees this week, as the Thames Valley derby sees more police than home fans in attendance. Ben and Ross run through another battling point on the road and battle themselves with a bulging mailbag.  There's also a returning mention of the Stevenage manager's dog. So that's nice... Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for helping keep the lights on.   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd Follow Ross on Twitter...
Published 02/05/24
Wimb returns alongside James and Andy to round up all of the key transfer news ahead of the end of the January transfer window. We look at the departures of three defenders already, plus whom, if anyone, might come in to replace them.On top of that we look at the latest rumblings around the takeover of the club and share some thoughts ahead of the Oxford game on Saturday. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in...
Published 01/31/24
Bobbins joins Ben & Ross on the pod to ruminate on a battling point against an in form Orient side. The Subs, Tyler Bindon, and Harvey Knibbs' set piece goal all come in for discussion. There's a bumper mailbag too including questions on Ben Elliot's prospects now he's returned from AFCON, as well as on how far this group of midfielders could go. Thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films who help to make what we do possible.   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd Follow...
Published 01/29/24
Reading put in a colossal "meh" of a performance to lose to Wigan on the road before responding with a boisterous showing to beat Derby at home. Ben and Ross dissect those results, the repeated defensive substitutions, and the upcoming game against an in form Orient team. Thanks as always to ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss
Published 01/24/24
Ross brings on fellow TTE tactics writer Tom Hill for his podcast debut and an inaugural Tactical Rundown pod special. The pair discuss Tom's recent deep dive on Reading's shift to 4-1-4-1 and how it affected their season.  There's also time for discussion of Femi Azeez and Reading's play in buildup now that Abbey looks set to leave.  Got tactical questions about the way Reading play? Email them in to [email protected] for future episodes in this series! Thanks as always to our...
Published 01/22/24
Ross & Ben chat to Mark Porter, chair of the Port Vale Supporters Trust, about all things Vale, how our fans can continue to protest… and Tony Rougier!   Big thanks to our fantastic sponsors ZCZ films for helping to make everything we do a lot easier to produce!   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss
Published 01/18/24
One topic dominates tonight's agenda as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle's James Earnshaw and Reading Today's Andy Preston to get the very latest on the future of the Football Club following Saturday's dramatic events.We start with reaction to Wednesday's statement released by the Reading FC, including details on takeover talks and a familiar figure back on the scene to help facilitate a sale.James and Andy also have details from the media briefing they had with the EFL this week and...
Published 01/17/24
Following the most significant week in Reading's modern history, Ben and Ross sit down with Sell Before We Dai and Tilehurst End double agent Adam Jones to record a bumper pod. There's discussion of the huge fan protests culminating in a pitch invasion and abandonment; the national media attention and how it should be leveraged; and where we go from here...   Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ films who keep us ticking over in hard times!   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter...
Published 01/15/24
It's a new year, and we can't stop saying both the given names of our players, especially the strikers. Ross and Ben go over Exeter and some changes to Reading's gameplan, dig into the midseason redundancies of two of the coaching staff, and the situation with Button vs Pereira. Thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films for helping us to keep this ship sailing forwards. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss
Published 01/09/24
A bumper pod today as Ben and Ross have an ample amount of stuff to chew through. First there's discussion of the 3 games so far over the festive period that have seen Reading pick up 5 points from 9.  Then, there's time to run through the TTE writers' awards for 2023 including Golden Moment, Underachiever, and of course the player of the year. Thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films for helping us to keep this ship sailing forwards. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter...
Published 12/30/23
Reading dominated possession, controlled a game away from home, and yet saw two goals chalked off to only pick up a point against Lincoln. Ben and Ross dive into a lengthy recap of the game and debate whether Reading are improving, before getting into more important matters. Matters such as which current or former Reading player you'd most like to have over for Christmas dinner Thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films for their support.   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter...
Published 12/22/23
Ben's nowhere to be found this week so Ross brings in Tilehurst End Writer Bobbins to dissect two home games against promotion chasing opposition.  There's discussion of the small matter of a first league Thames Valley derby in 20 years, as well as Barnsley coverage, and discussion about Knibbs, Button, and Abbey's seasons so far.  A big thanks to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the podcast. Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Bobbins on Twitter...
Published 12/15/23
Reading go one for two in their two cup fixtures in the last week, losing to non league Eastleigh in the FA Cup before beating League One Charlton on penalties in the EFL Trophy.   With Joel Pereira starting both games, Ben and Ross discuss whether the backup deserves a chance in the league, and work their way through a bumper mailbag with a focus on Reading's midfield.   A big thanks to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the podcast.   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter...
Published 12/08/23
Wimby, Andy Preston and Ji-Min Lee return to round up the latest news lines around Reading FC, as more off-field turmoil dampens the mood.We get into the latest struggles to pay wages, being back on the EFL naughty step and how takeover talks are progressing.There's also reflections on the wins over Wycombe Wanderers and Carlisle United, thoughts on Ovie Ejaria and a look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup tie.As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor,...
Published 12/01/23
Does Selles know Reading's best XI and is there a spine to this team building? After a week in which Reading take 6 points from 6 with their first away win in over a year and a 5 nil smashing of Carlisle, it almost seems like a positive answer to those questions is getting closer. But then of course... there's the ownership situation.  A big thanks as always to our sponsors ZCZ Films.   Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on...
Published 11/30/23