The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

Ben and Ross bring back local women's football writer Abi Ticehurst to discuss the sad situation with the Reading women's team dropping to the 5th tier. Abi takes us through the scope of the loss, and the key priorities for the team now. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for their sponsorship of the podcast Donate to Abi's fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Abi-Ticehurst Follow Abi on Twitter @abfrti1 Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

Is this thing still on? Why are we still here? Well despite it being peak Euros season, there's Royal rumors floating around. Ben and Ross invite on Tom to discuss the fixture announcement, the women's team issues, and exactly what foods are served on an American BBQ. Thanks as always to our friends ZCZ for their help in sponsoring the show. Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

Prolific new TTE writer Alex joins the pair to kick off the second half of the Iconic XI series! The importance of the Westcoast logo to a generation of Reading fans is up for discussion, and a coach for the team comes from a very unlikely source! A big shoutout to our friends at ZCZ Films for their generous sponsorship! Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd"

Reading face a pair of setbacks early in their summer with charges for Mark Bowen as well as confirmation that the exclusivity period granted has ended without a sale being completed. Ben and Ross talk through the possible consequences for the club, before trying to brighten proceedings with a lively mailbag. Thanks as always to our friends 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

The average age of the Iconic XI miniseries is brought down a few years as Ryan comes into the studio with his team! With limited memories of anything prior to Marek Matejovsky, Ryan draws upon the last decade for much of his team: and throws tactics to the wolves! Thanks to our friends ZCZ Films for their sponsoring of the show! Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Ross on Twitter @WebberRoss Follow Ryan on Twitter @JRyan03_ Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurstEnd

Ben and Ross get an excellent listener email and stumble into accidentally recording a full pod to go around it. Graeme Murty is back in town to deliver Reading's U21s an agonizing defeat in the PL2 Semi Final. Then the boys mull over the excellent email from the Royal exile. Thanks as always to our friends 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

Ben and Ross are still stuck down memory lane, continuing their series of iconic XIs. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections? Today, Ben and Ross switch seats and make Ben the guest of honor: allowing him to take us through his team involving a rapper, an academy mapper, and a whole host of attackers... Thanks to our friends 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

In a new series, Ben and Ross build their own teams made up of iconic or favorite Reading players from any era. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections? Ross kicks us off with an XI of his favorite featuring a few nods to the Jose Gomes era, plenty of pace on the wings, and even a former Balon d'Or nominee... Thanks to our friends 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 FC's retained list is released just minutes after Ben puts the agenda for the pod together, and he's very upset about his upturned show order. The boys discuss the players who are staying and going at Reading FC, and answer a bumper mailbag, proving it's not just the two of them that are going mad without any football to watch... 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

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.