The Tilehurst End - A Reading FC Podcast

It’s not the season preview. That’s what the title means. You’ll be getting that on Saturday! Instead, Ross interrupts Ben’s Greek holiday to discuss the League Cup win over new League One side Bromley. 

The boys debate where the mistakes were made in the Bromley goal, but have lots of good things to say about Reading’s wide options.

Thank you to The Amazons for...

Ross speaks to Alan Clements, author of Magic Hat: Madejski, McGhee and Reading Football Club. The book tells the story of the early 90s in RG2, and comes well endorsed by multiple members of The TIlehurst End staff!

Learn about the process of writing the book and the interviews that made it possible. 

Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song.

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A rush of Reading news besets the boys this week, both on and off the field. There’s a recap of the preseason friendlies with Newport and Woking - both of which Ben attended. Then off the field, Reading release a new kit, and announce a new front of shirt sponsor: gambling sie Mr Vegas. 

And in horse news, Long Kelvin leaves RG2 and English shores altogether, signing w...

Ben speaks to broadcaster and author Josh Lewin about his new book Rescuing the Royals. Josh was given exclusive access to the club during the 2025/26 season to cover the ups and downs, and the people behind the players.

Learn about the ideas and events from last season that make up the book, and get an overly open perspective on Reading owner Rob Couhig from ...

Reading drop a preseason friendly 1-0 to La Liga team Getafe, but put together a decent performance, leaving much to discuss. Ben and Ross discuss the recent Josh Stokes transfer, the win against Farnborough and more, after watching the friendly together. 

Plus, the boys engage in a little therapy in the World Cup Waffle.
Apologies for sound quality issues on the...