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 sho…

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 …

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 Balo…

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 …

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 jo…

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…

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 hol…

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 sponsor…

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. T…

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. Foll…

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 managem…

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 @…

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 T…

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 @WebberRossFollow The Tilehurst End on Twitter @TheTilehurst…

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 T…

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 al…

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 Twi…

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 Tha…

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…

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 Twitte…