The Tilehurst End - A Reading Fc Podcast

Wimb returns alongside James and Andy to give our final thoughts on the 2023/24 season and try and get some answers as to what might be next. We start with the latest on the takeover talks at the club, plus the latest on who may be staying and leaving the SCL over the course of the summer. There's also a look behind the scenes into the life of a journalist covering Reading in 2024 plus thoughts on the new kit and much more. As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you're interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow James on Twitter @james_e1871 You can follow Andy on Twitter @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on Twitter  @Wimby

The boys go into that (end of season) goodnight with a win against Blackpool to mull over. Ross' jimmies are rustled over the Pereira v Button "debate", before the pair recap a fun night's drinking in the Purple Turtle... Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for their help in sponsoring the show Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd  

Ross is joined by Dan Worth, head of social and content for whoscored.com, famous for their player ratings and the EFL teams of the week. The pair discuss how those ratings and teams come together then turn their eye to their mutual passion: the Royals. Dan tells us the best stats for assessing Ruben Selles' pressing system, what the future may hold for Sam Smith, and which Reading player is making an absolute mockery of his xG numbers. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for their support.  Follow the Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow Dan on Twitter @DannWorth

Burton Albion condemn Reading to another loss on the road, but Ben and Ross aren't too bothered now that survival is secured, and Dia Del Jefe is on the horizon... There's a lot up for discussion in the mailbag though, with the season coming to a close and the pair in a reflective mood.  Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show. Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd  

Reading romp up to Yorkshire and take the game to the Tykes, leaving Ruben Selles unhappy with just a point despite all but securing League One safety.  Ross and Ben invite on Bobbins to discuss the 2-2 Draw with Barnsley, as well as the essential must-stay players for next season, and a look at whether Pereira starts the 24/25 season for Reading. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for sponsoring the show. Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

Reading's Head of Commercial, Tim Kilpatrick, joins the boys for a second time this season. Since he joined us in the autumn, Tim has taken over more of a communications focus, so we discuss that, Ruben Selles' influence on the season ticket campaign and more! Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for all their help in sponsoring the show. Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

Ben and Ross are back from an easter hiatus to discuss Reading's draw with form team in League One: Lincoln City. With lineup changes giving Elliott a chance to impress, the duo debate whether this was an important point or a chance for a win missed. With just 4 games remaining, there's discussion of the relegation run-in, and Selles' squad management both through the season so far and looking ahead into the summer.  Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ Films for all their help in sponsoring the show. Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

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 @WebberRoss Follow Ryan on Twitter @JRyan03_ Follow Tom on Twitter @ThomasH_1871

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

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

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 lane from our podcast histories, including bus driver tales, 10 minute phone calls with former Reading Managers, recording shows in hotel rooms and much more.  As always, thanks to our sponsors ZCZ Films and our exclusive Pod Extra Sponsor, FUTCoaching.com If you’re interested in improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast.

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 @TheTilehurstEnd  

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_

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 now.   Learn more about STAR at star-reading.org Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahGolf Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd  

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 - https://www.gofundme.com/f/maddoxs-world-challenge-fundraiser Thanks as always to our friends and sponsors ZCZ Films Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss

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

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 @WebberRoss Follow Ben on Twitter @Mrblthomas

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 improving your EAFC 24 performance, then check them out. Our listeners can get 10% off using the code TTE, or why not check out the FREE FUT In Review Podcast. You can follow James on X @james_e1871 You can follow Andy on X @AndyPreston96 You can follow Wimb on X  @Wimby

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 Bobbins on Twitter @Ohbobbins Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss

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