The Tilehurst End - A Reading Fc Podcast

Reading FC chairman Rob Couhig joins the podcast to give an end-of-season update on the team. Ben and Ross quiz Rob on the recent results, his first season as Royals owner and, of course, on how his dogs are getting on. Rob discusses club infrastructure challenges and hopes for summer recruitment, while also being open on his frustrations and favourite moments from season one.  Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

It’s not gone well in the last week, has it? Reading completed a turgid three-game run with a loss on the road to beach-bound Doncaster Rovers. Ben and Ross discuss the very shape of that Yorkshire beach and try to work out what the shape on the field was, with Paudie O’Connor ranging upfield. There’s a bulging mailbag to go through as well, and Ross pre-empts the Player of the Season discussion with a themed version of Dingwang. Article mentioned: https://shorturl.at/uSSkL Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals concede late twice over Easter weekend and leave themselves with a lot to do to make the playoffs. Ben and Ross dissect the duo of games with fairness… and a little frustration. The mailbag leads the boys into a discussion of whether Kamari Doyle should return next season after his loan spell, and will a quiz on Steve Coppell’s career finally be enough to topple Ben’s winning streak on the newly named Dingwang? Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

It’s 20 years since the 106 season and 15 years since Wimb started The Tilehurst End! Ben and Ross bring on the founder for a breakdown of the Wigan Athletic game and a walk down TTE memory lane. With the 106 season celebration coming up, Ross quizzes his (said with love) older compatriots on their memories from the campaign, and the lineup from the promotion-winning game in Leicester City. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The boys discuss a setback loss to Stevenage, in which Reading recorded no shots after the 18th minute. The listeners help the pair to discuss whether players or strategy are to blame when performances go askew in matches. And in the yet-to-be-named quiz segment, Ross quizzes Ben on the victories from the 2006/07 season. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

With eight games to go, Reading seize sixth place with four points from two games. Ben and Ross break down the performances… or do their best guess for Plymouth Argyle. Are Reading fans starting to believe in the promotion push? Plus, more Spanish words for Royals fans in El Endo de Tilehurst, and Ben pulls out a mega performance in our new quiz feature! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod. Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song. Thank you to new partner Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Ross gets on the lime Jarritos and goes a little wild for this review of the Luton Town and Mansfield Town games, as Reading continue to flirt with the playoffs. There’s discussion of Long kelvin’s hat-trick against the Hatters, as well as a look into Joel Pereira’s underlying numbers for the campaign.  The boys debate the merits of bringing NFL tactics to Berkshire in the mailbag. Plus, there’s a new quiz-based feature at the end for listeners to get involved with! Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!  Thank you to new partner Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

After several rain soaked pitches led to a 3 week break for the Reading women, the team returned to the field with a 0-0 draw against Southampton Women on Sunday. Peter Matthews joins Ross for a chat about the current state of the team and the exciting list of upcoming fixtures. There’s discussion of the excellent recent goalkeeping from Sophie Butler, plus a preview of the League Cup Semi Final with AFC Portchester.  Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!  Thank you to Siren Brewing - Get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30 at sirencraftbrew.com  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The shoe is on the other foot this week. Reading snatch victory from the jaws of defeat late on against Bradford City to strengthen their playoff credentials. Ben and Ross discuss the play-style that’s taken Leam Richardson this far with Noel Hunt’s stuttering Reading team, as well as the prospect of the rest of the season without Jack Marriott. There’s also discussion on Richardson’s recent STAR Q&A, plus news on the upcoming exciting fixtures for the Women’s team. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod! Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!  Thank you to new partner Siren Craft Brew - get 10% off your next Siren order. Use code TILEHURST10 at the checkout on a minimum spend of £30.  Follow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @thetilehurstend  Follow Ross on Bluesky @webberross.bsky.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Reading concede in the sixth minute of stoppage time at bottom club Port Vale, sparking calm reactions across the fanbase... Ben and Ross discuss what’s contributing to the Royals' struggles with holding leads and analyse the team’s over-eagerness to clear the ball.  Former host Marc Mayo pops into the mailbag with an email that spurs comparison of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 starting lineups. 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 Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

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.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals continue the never-ending away trip with stops at AFC Wimbledon and Wigan Athletic, bringing a win and a loss (not respectively). Ben and Ross debate the team changes made after the loss in Southwest London, and there’s discussion of the performances of Paudie O’Connor, Benn Ward and Joel Pereira. The mailbag brings questions about how Royals fans are feeling about Leam Richardson. Ross remarks on the similarities between Reading and Wycombe Wanderers’ seasons in the preview.   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 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.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

Four goals scored, but only two points in two games at home for Reading, leaving Ben and Ross to debate whether this team has enough to make a playoff push in the second half of the season. New full-backs Ryan Nambe and Haydon Roberts impress, while Ross thinks there’s still a glaring need in the one pocket of the field for this team. 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 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.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

It’s cold in RG2, but Leam Richardson’s Royals are in a hot run of form on the pitch, picking up six points in four days against Burton Albion and Stockport County. The boys discuss the players who were crucial to the victories, including Daniel Kyerewaa’s starring role against the Brewers. Plus, with no upcoming game to preview, Ben and Ross dig into a meaty mailbag, including questions on Reading’s needs in the transfer window.  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 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.social Follow Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas

The Royals are up then down, then up again, running out 3-2 winners over Luton Town thanks to a fantastic piece of centre-forward play from Long Kelvin. Ben and Ross discuss the game and the overall effect Leam Richardson is having on the team so far. There’s debate over the impact of Daniel Kyerewaa and the current most important Reading player.  Plus, a bumper mailbag sees the pair answer questions on the positioning of Kamari Doyle in the team and the proper way to serve up a turkey. Plus there’s even time for a review of upcoming opponent Plymouth’s mascot situation. 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 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

TTE editor Simeon Pickup is on the pod to discuss Reading’s first league win in Blackpool for two decades. Ross runs through the things that can still improve after an impressive 3-0 win, and Ben comes around on Daniel Kyerewaa, lauding his breakout performance in Royal colours. The TTE team also discuss Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s evolving role at the club and how it may look after Jack Marriott returns to fitness.  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 Ben on Twitter @mrblthomas Follow Sim on Twitter @simfrombucks