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The Tilehurst End Podcast: Reading’s 2020-21 Accounts With Kieran Maguire
March 09, 2022 13:13 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MBWe’re delighted to be joined once again by football finance expert Kieran Maguire, host of the Price of Football podcast and author of the book of the same name, to go through Reading’s latest set of financial accounts. We dive into the reasons for Reading’s £36million loss in 2020-21, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the now infamous wages to turnover ratio and the continuation of Dai Yongge’s financial backing. Plus, Kieran gives his view on reports that Barnsley have written to the E...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 292: A Royal Coop
March 07, 2022 21:27 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBReading fell to a 1-0 defeat against Millwall on Saturday to leave the Royals mired in relegation trouble. Marc and Ben are back to Recap the match, answer your Mailbag questions, look across the club Newsbites, and cast an eye on a trip to Nottingham Forest in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign. Listeners can...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 291: The Bottom Line
February 28, 2022 14:51 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MBA win and heavy defeat got Paul Ince off to a mixed start in his first week as Reading FC boss. Marc Mayo and Alan West reconvene for The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 291, with the games against Birmingham and Blackpool on the Recap, your Mailbag questions, the club finances discussed in Newsbites, and a look ahead to Millwall in the Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to a...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Veljko Paunovic Sacked
February 20, 2022 14:11 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MBSaturday 4:55pm. Full-time: Preston 2-3 Reading. A first win in 13 games for the Royals. Saturday 5:25pm. Confirmed: Veljko Paunovic will leave Reading. In true Reading Football Club style, Paunovic’s managerial departure came in chaotic fashion on Saturday evening. On Sunday lunchtime, Olly Allen, Ben Thomas and the Reading Chronicle’s Benjy Nurick went live on Twitter to discuss the Serbian’s exit and also the interim appointments of Paul Ince and Michael Gilkes. This is their chat in a...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 290: Breaking Point
February 18, 2022 05:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIt’s been quite the week. In the last seven days, Reading have had an unhappy birthday, sacked their manager (but didn’t) and then put in a drab performance in a relegation six-pointer. Now frustration, anger and worry are all high among the fanbase and justifiably so. We’ve surely reached breaking point. To discuss the chaos, answer your questions and look ahead to another inevitable defeat at Preston on Saturday, Olly Allen is joined by Adam Jones and Ben Thomas on this week’s podcast. Bu...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 289: In The Red
February 10, 2022 11:18 - 36 minutes - 30 MBOut-of-form Bristol City secured a relatively comfortable 2-1 win over desperately-out-of-form Reading FC on Wednesday night. It leaves the Royals on a run of seven defeats in a row before Saturday’s 150th birthday game at home to Coventry, which Marc Mayo and Alan West discuss in an extra midweek edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who co...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 288: Away Day Masterclass
January 31, 2022 21:23 - 43 minutes - 41.6 MBIt was something of a mixed weekend for Reading FC. On the one hand, a 3-2 win for the women’s team, who go marching on in the FA Cup. On the other, a 4-0 defeat for the men against QPR. Marc Mayo is joined by Peter Matthews to discuss both games, for Episode 288 of The Tilehurst End Podcast. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign. ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 287: From One Extreme To Another
January 24, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAfter a dreadfully dull performance ended in defeat to Luton in midweek, Reading FC found a bit of life in their subsequent defeat to Huddersfield. Here to review the defeats in the latest edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast are Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas, who Recap the action, answer your Mailbag questions, look through the club Newsbites, and look ahead to QPR in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iT...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 286: Yet Moore Drama
January 17, 2022 13:47 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBOne of the most disheartening, bizarre weeks at Reading FC has seen a 7-0 defeat to Fulham, a last-ditch loss at Middlesbrough, and the armband taken away from the club captain. Marc Mayo is joined by Olly Allen and Alan West to discuss the chaos, with a Recap of the action, your Mailbag questions, the latest Newsbites and a Big Match Preview ahead of facing Luton. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore,...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 285: You’ve Got To Be Kidd-ing Me
January 10, 2022 05:30 - 52 minutes - 46.6 MBReading are out of the FA Cup following a giant killing at the hands of sixth tier Kidderminster Harriers and the spotlight is firmly on Veljko Paunovic, with his future under more scrutiny than ever before. Listen in as Marc Mayo is joined by Simeon Pickup and Adam Jones to dissect the defeat at Aggborough, mull over whether Pauno’s time is up and look ahead to a daunting Championship fixture at home to Fulham on Tuesday night. Plus, your questions are answered in the mailbag and a slice o...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 284: Rammed Off The Road
January 04, 2022 15:30 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBReading FC began 2022 with a late collapse at home to Derby, raising familiar questions and explanations for a 2-2 draw having been two goals up. On hand to discuss the Covid-induced break and the Rams match, Marc Mayo is joined by Alan West to Recap the Christmas period (or lack of), answer your Mailbag questions, review the club Newsbites, and look ahead to Kidderminster in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, Y...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 283: 2021 Christmas Special & Awards Ceremony
December 21, 2021 12:06 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIt’s the most wonderful time of the year - but has it been the most wonderful of years for Reading FC? The final show of 2021 for The Tilehurst End Podcast recaps a hugely memorable, 150th anniversary year for the Royals with Marc Mayo joined by Simeon Pickup, Ben Thomas and Marco Bader to discuss the psat 12 months and hand out some awards. Our annual ceremony features the likes of the Best Player, Most Improved Player, Comedy Moment and HRK Award for Underachievement. Sponsored by ZCZ Fi...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 282: Gone West?
December 13, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 44.7 MBVeljko Paunovic faced fresh pressure on his job after a defeat to West Brom left Reading FC peering towards a relegation battle. Marc and Ben sit down for the latest edition of The Tilehurst End podcast to review the match, as well as answer your questions, discuss the latest club news, and look ahead to Saturday’s game against Luton. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who co...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 281: Not A Royal Disaster
December 06, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAfter a morale-boosting victory against Swansea City, Reading were unable to win all three points again as they suffered a frustrating 1-1 draw at the hands of Hull City on Saturday afternoon. Stand-in host Adam Jones takes to the microphone as he’s joined by podcast regular Ben Thomas, with the duo sinking their teeth into the Tigers, questions from listeners, VAR, all the latest news around the club and next weekend’s tie against promotion contenders West Bromwich Albion. Sponsored by ZC...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 280: Carroll Service
November 29, 2021 23:59 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBAfter a disappointing defeat to Sheffield United in midweek, Reading FC bounced back with an Andy Carroll-inspired 3-2 win at Swansea. Marc Mayo is joined by Marco Bader and Ben Thomas to run the rule over the week’s action, with a Recap, Mailbag, the club Newsbites, and Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermore, thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign. Lis...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 279: Run With It
November 21, 2021 21:47 - 57 minutes - 54.5 MBReading FC ended a humbling fortnight off with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, which featured a debut for Andy Carroll and owner Dai Yongge sprinting up and down the pitch post-match. The Tilehurst End Podcast is back to review all the action with Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas chewing over the match in the Recap, answering your questions in the Mailbag, discussing the points deduction in Newsbites, and looking to a clash with Sheffield United in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Points Deduction Reaction With Kieran Maguire
November 18, 2021 20:00 - 34 minutes - 26.7 MBAfter much speculation, it was confirmed on Wednesday that the EFL have handed Reading an immediate six point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules, with a further six points suspended until the end of the 2022/23 season. To discuss the ins and outs of the decision and what happens next, Olly Allen is joined by football finance expert and host of the Price of the Football podcast Kieran Maguire. We find out what has led to the deduction, the terms of the agreed busi...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 278: Clarke Knight Rising
November 06, 2021 21:12 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAfter a Covid-19 diagnosis for Veljko Paunovic and a loss at Millwall, Jahmari Clarke sent Reading FC into the international break with a smile after two late goals downed Birmingham. Marc Mayo and Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris are back to Recap the busy week’s action, answer you Mailbag questions, review the club Newsbites and look ahead to our return in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. Furthermor...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 277: Not Cherry Good
November 01, 2021 14:22 - 44 minutes - 37 MBA third defeat in a row dumped Reading FC well back in the play-off picture as Bournemouth rode to a 2-0 victory at the Select Car Leasing Stadium. Back to review the action are Marc Mayo and Alan ‘Westy’ West in The Tilehurst End Podcast episode 277, with a Recap of the action, your Mailbag questions answered, the club Newsbites and a Big Match Preview of Tuesday’s trip to Millwall. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or i...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 276: Momentum Swing
October 25, 2021 18:58 - 55 minutes - 51.6 MBIf a club is only ever three games away from a crisis, Reading FC are two games down after defeats to Blackpool and Blackburn. Fortunately, unbeaten league leaders Bournemouth are next up and The Tilehurst End Podcast returns to Recap the week’s action, answer your Mailbag questions, delve into the club Newsbites and look ahead to Saturday’s TV clash in Big Match Preview - with Marc Mayo, Olly Allen and Ben Thomas. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBe...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 275: Moving Swiftly On
October 18, 2021 13:29 - 35 minutes - 29.9 MBReading FC, once again, had John Swift to thank for a 1-0 win over Barnsley on Saturday that perhaps will not live long in the memory. Yet, the Royals’ ability to salvage three points when not at their best could be a very telling sign, as Marc Mayo and Alan ‘Westy’ West sit down to discuss the match. In this week’s episode of The Tilehurst End Podcast, we also answer your Mailbag questions, run over the latest club Newsbites, and look ahead to Blackpool in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 274: Digging Deep
October 03, 2021 14:27 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBFollowing defeat to Derby in midweek, Reading bounced back with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon. The Tilehurst End Podcast is back to discuss victory in the Welsh capital, with Olly Allen being joined by Adam Jones and Ben Thomas. There’s praise for Veljko Paunovic, praise for the impact of the summer signings and, er... constructive criticism for George Puscas. Plus, the boys answer your questions in the mailbag, get the latest from STAR in newsbites and take ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 273: Three Up, Six Down?
September 27, 2021 17:16 - 55 minutes - 52.4 MBAlen Halilovic’s unorthodox finish provided Reading FC with some much-needed good news and three points that pushes the Royals close to early play-off contention. However, much of the week has been dominated by financial penalties and The Tilehurst End Episode 273 gets into the match and news of a possible point deduction, with Marc Mayo joined by Harry Chafer, Marco Bader and Ross Webber. The guys also review the club Newsbites, answer your Mailbag questions and preview the clash with Derb...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 272: Craven A Win
September 20, 2021 14:01 - 57 minutes - 54.9 MBOvie Ejaria stunned Craven Cottage with two stunners to down Fulham and deliver a second straight win for Reading FC. Marc Mayo and Olly Allen review the clash as well as the 3-1 win over Peterborough for the latest episode of The Tilehurst End Podcast. With both games reviewed in the Recap, we also answer your Mailbag questions, run through the injury situation in Newsbites and look ahead to a game on the tele in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 271: Another Late Collapse
September 12, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn what is becoming a far too familiar occurrence, Reading conceded late on to drop points on Saturday in a 3-3 draw with Queens Park Rangers, increasing the pressure on Veljko Paunovic. On The Tilehurst End Podcast, Olly Allen, Ben Thomas and Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris discuss a sour afternoon both on and off the pitch, answer your questions in the mailbag and look ahead to a ‘must win’ game against fellow strugglers Peterborough United on Tuesday evening. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurs...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 270: The Indefensibles
August 30, 2021 10:44 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBHuddersfield put four past Reading FC on Saturday to send the Royals into the international break with serious doubts over the squad and manager. Back to review the action, The Tilehurst End Podcast of Marc Mayo, Olly Allen and Ben Thomas give their take on the 4-0 defeat in the Recap. The guys also answer your questions in the Mailbag, look ahead to the transfer deadline in Newsbites, and preview the coming fortnight off. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in v...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 269: Danger Zone
August 23, 2021 13:57 - 42 minutes - 35.9 MBBristol City and Coventry City both claimed Championship wins over Reading FC as Veljko Paunovic’s defensive woes continued in the early weeks of the 2021-22 season. Marc Mayo and Alan West discuss the defeats in the latest podcast for The Tilehurst End; slating the zonal marking on display in the Recap, answering your questions in Mailbag, reviewing the transfers in Newsbites, and looking ahead to Huddersfield in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 268: Swift Response
August 15, 2021 17:53 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MBFemi Azeez and John Swift delivered a joyous return to Saturday league football for Reading FC fans at the Select Car Leasing Stadium with a 2-1 win over Preston. Back to discuss the Championship action are Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas with the match analysed in the Recap, your Mailbag questions answered, the transfer Newsbites chewed over, and Tuesday’s clash looked at in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 267: An Apocalyptic Defeat?
August 09, 2021 18:02 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBThe first match of Reading FC’s new season finished in a 3-2 defeat to Stoke - and with a fair amount of social media anger at the result and the club. Marc Mayo is joined by Simeon Pickup to discuss whether the performance justified the emotion, and where it left our hopes for the new season. In Episode 267, we analyse the match action, answer your mailbag questions, review the transfer situation in Newsbites, and look ahead to two matches at the SCLS. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurs...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 266: 2021-22 Season Preview
August 05, 2021 13:51 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBVeljko Paunovic leads Reading FC into their 150th anniversary year with a sense of worry around the newly-rebranded Select Car Leasing Stadium. Will a thin squad and thinner budget send the Royals tumbling down the league, or will the often ludicrous nature of the Championship allow Reading the chance of a shock success. To work out where the club is heading, Marc Mayo is joined by Ben Thomas for the latest episode of The Tilehurst End podcast to preview the 2021-22 season. Sponsored by ZC...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Jose Gomes Interview
July 21, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MBJose Gomes spent just over nine months in charge of Reading FC, from the final days 2018 to October 2019 - but it is fair to say that there was never a dull moment. From early troubles and the arrival of the famous five loanees, to a relegation-busting set of memorable wins and a Portugal Day celebration, a lot happened on the pitch as well as of it. The Tilehurst End Podcast sat down with the Portuguese boss to discuss his time at the club, on the pitch and off it. Sponsored by ZCZ Films,...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 265: Olise Exit & Summer Update
July 09, 2021 13:34 - 36 minutes - 35.3 MBIt’s been just over 60 days since Reading last stepped onto a football pitch and a flurry of news has awoken us from our slumber to remind us that the new season is just a month away... Marc Mayo, Simeon Pickup and Olly Allen are back to discuss Michael Olise’s exit, the latest transfer gossip, the new kit and how 2021-22 is shaping up for Episode 265 of The Tilehurst End Podcast. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTun...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 264: Season Review (It’s The Hope That Kills You)
May 09, 2021 17:20 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBThe 2020-21 season did not begin with intrepid fans chuntering up the hill to the Madejski Stadium filled with the boisterous optimism of a new football season. Instead, we sat huddled around our laptops and televisions, desperate for an escape from the outside world. Cause for optimism was in short supply but Veljko Paunovic’s Reading FC delivered from the off, a ray of glorious sunshine from the dark clouds that hung over us all. Suddenly the fans had a team to adore, to enjoy, and to be p...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 263: Deflated
May 01, 2021 18:14 - 40 minutes - 41.3 MBIt was the first chance for Reading FC to show that their plunge out of the play-off zone was all due to the pressure of the big occasion, but Veljko Paunovic’s men fell to a 4-1 defeat at Norwich as even seventh place began to slip away. To review the penultimate game of the season, Marc Mayo is joined by Simeon Pickup for Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 263. After the Recap, a couple of Mailbag questions were on the agenda before an award for Michael Olise in Newsbites and one last time aro...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 262: Dashed
April 26, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe disappointing decline of Reading FC’s season led to the sad conclusion that play-off football was out of the club’s reach with two games left to go. Draws with Luton and Swansea are the focus of The Tilehurst End Podcast number 262 as Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas reflect on the missed opportunity; reviewing the games in Recap, answering your Mailbag questions, checking in on the club Newsbites, and looking ahead to Norwich in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Pod...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 261: Mission Impossible
April 17, 2021 15:00 - 53 minutes - 55.3 MBVeljko Paunovic watched his Reading FC side came up short in a must-win game with Cardiff to leave their Championship play-off hopes hanging by a thread. To review the match and the fallout, Marc Mayo is joined by Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris for Episode 261 of The Tilehurst End Podcast, answering your Mailbag questions, discussing the club finances in Newsbites and looking ahead to Luton away in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Sp...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Reading’s 2019-20 Accounts
April 15, 2021 04:44 - 41 minutes - 44 MBIt’s that time of year again - Reading’s financial accounts have been published. Just like 12 months ago, we welcome football finance expert Kieran Maguire - author of The Price Of Football - onto the podcast to dissect the figures. Kieran gives us the lowdown on just how bad the club’s financial position is, while there’s discussion on how important it is that Dai Yongge remains interested in Reading, whether a points deduction is possible for next season and what the future is for Financ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 260: Just A Bad Night
April 10, 2021 17:14 - 58 minutes - 55.2 MBReading officially exited the play-offs with a 2-0 defeat to Watford on Friday night, as the rest of the top seven claimed wins. The Tilehurst End podcast is back to review the action with Marc Mayo joined by Ben Thomas and Adam Jones to review the game in Recap, answer your Mailbag questions, and look to Cardiff in Big Match Preview. In Newsbites, we also discussed the horrific racial abuse suffered by Liam Moore in the aftermath to Friday’s game. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 259: Big Business
April 05, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBA 3-1 win over Derby County kept Reading FC in the play-off positions after a nerve-wracking draw with fellow contenders Barnsley days earlier. The Tilehurst End Podcast reconvenes with Marc Mayo joined by Olly Allen and Ben Thomas reviewing the Easter weekend action followed by your Mailbag questions, the club’s Newsbites and a Big Match Preview for another top of the table showdown, this time versus Watford. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, S...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: TTE Turns Ten
March 31, 2021 07:31 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOne cold spring evening in 2011, a new being emerged from the online swamp on fan punditry and, much to the amazement of all, it still lives a decade on, fully evolved into the thoroughly reliable, week-in week-out 6/10 performer that we all know and love. Yes, The Tilehurst End is ten years old and to mark the occasion, we hosted a special podcast with regular host Marc Mayo, website founder Dan Wimbush and current editor Simeon Pickup. The guys discuss the pre-TTE days of Reading fandom, ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Phil Parkinson Interview
March 26, 2021 13:48 - 38 minutes - 36.5 MBFew men have made such an indelible mark on Reading FC as Phil Parkinson. In 11 years at the club, the bombastic midfielder won two promotions, two Player of the Year awards, and racked up hundreds of appearances. Parky sits down to discuss all that, Gazza turning up at his testimonial, an appearance in the Mad Stad dugout, and much more with Marc Mayo and Marco Bader of The Tilehurst End Podcast. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acas...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 258: What If Reading Win The Play-Offs?
March 21, 2021 15:30 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBReading FC picked up a lone point from encounters with Birmingham and QPR this week. With a huge clash at Barnsley coming after the international break, Marc Mayo is joined by Dave ‘Handbags’ Harris and Olly Allen to discuss a bit of something different and ponder some what-ifs from club history. We also answer your Mailbag questions and look ahead to that trip to Oakwell on Good Friday. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 257: Poor Quality Connection
March 14, 2021 17:59 - 58 minutes - 55.7 MBYakou Meite came off the bench to maintain Reading FC’s unbeaten run against Nottingham Forest, in a 1-1 draw that left the Royals wanting more. The Tilehurst End Podcast reconvenes for a look back at the game, Marc Mayo being joined by Ben Thomas and Roger Titford. Roger details the upcoming STAR Hall of Fame event in Newsbites after your questions in the Mailbag and the shows is rounded off with a look ahead to Birmingham City on Wednesday night. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 256: Diamonds Are Forever
March 07, 2021 21:51 - 51 minutes - 51.5 MBBlackburn and Sheffield Wednesday were swept aside by a Reading FC team going back to basics with two men up top, and a new diamond formation for the 3-0 win over the struggling Owls. Back to talk about the pair of victories is Marc Mayo and The Tilehurst End Podcast, joined this week by Simeon Pickup and Will Jones. They review the two wins, answer your mailbag questions, run through the latest club news and preview a trip to Nottingham Forest. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Po...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 255: Papering Over The Cracks Or The Start Of Something Big?
February 28, 2021 18:44 - 59 minutes - 56.3 MBReading FC took on two relegation threatened teams in a week and came out on both sides of one-goal scorelines. Back to discuss the awful loss to Wycombe and the potentially rejuvenating win against Rotherham are Marc Mayo and Ben Thomas. The Tilehurst End Podcast episode 255 features a Recap of the two games, your questions answered in the Mailbag, a look across the division in Newsbites and Big Match Preview of the Blackburn clash on Tuesday. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Pod...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 254: Boro Bummer
February 22, 2021 13:27 - 47 minutes - 40.9 MBMiddlesbrough took a 2-0 win from Reading FC on Saturday to jolt back the Royals, who had claimed a vital victory of the same scoreline at Bristol City only days earlier. The Tilehurst End Podcast is back to review a mixed week for Veljko Paunovic’s side, Marc Mayo joined by Alan ‘Westy’ West, to Recap the action, answer your Mailbag questions, review the club Newsbites and discuss a trip to Wycombe in Big Match Preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 253: Double Defeat
February 15, 2021 12:56 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBVeljko Paunovic’s hopes of a top-two finish were all but ended with a pair of home defeats to Brentford and Millwall last week, leaving Reading FC facing another tense run into the play-offs. Olly Allen joins Marc Mayo for this edition of The Tilehurst End Podcast, recapping the action, answering your mailbag questions, rounding up the club news and previewing a trip to out-of-sorts Bristol City. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast,...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 252: Preparing For (Yet Another) Biggest Game Of The Season
February 07, 2021 13:51 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBAnother point on the road left Reading FC thinking it may just be play-offs for this season - unless Veljko Paunovic’s men can pull off a huge result in midweek against Brentford. Marc Mayo and Olly Allen discuss the weekend draw at Stoke in the latest episode of The Tilehurst End Podcast, as well as answer your mailbag questions, recap the deadline day mayhem and preview that almighty clash with the Bees. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spoti...
The Tilehurst End Episode 251: Friday Night Fun
January 30, 2021 14:12 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBVeljko Paunovic secured his most important win as Reading FC manager on Friday night with a huge 3-1 dismissal of promotion rivals Bournemouth. The Tilehurst End podcast reviews the six-pointer with Marc Mayo joined by Will Jones, Ben Thomas and Adam Jones to Recap the action, answer a hefty Mailbag, catch up on the Newsbites and look ahead to going again in Big Match preview. Sponsored by ZCZ Films, The Tilehurst End Podcast can be taken in via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. ...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 250: Nicky Forster Interview
January 28, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 58 MBIt’s a year of landmarks down at TTE Towers - with our tenth anniversary on the way, as well as the club’s 150th birthday and our 250th podcast episode. You may remember our 100th episode recorded live at the Madejski Stadium, number 150 with Reading band The Amazons, episode 200 featuring great memories from podcast friends past and present, and indeed episode 1 where some blokes called West and Williams spoke about a title-winning season. Weird. So we thought who better to welcome to the...