The Tilehurst End
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
An unprofessional joke of a website, podcast and YouTube channel covering #ReadingFC
Posts usually by Sim, pod hosted by Ben and Ross
Posts usually by Sim, pod hosted by Ben and Ross
"Whatever fuelled them at Bloomfield Road must have been left on the hard shoulder, because - almost to a man - they had the zest of an asthmatic sloth."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
The Weekly Bobbins: Reading’s Old Habits Die Hard
Bobbins’ post mortem on a torrid evening at the SCL, which ended in a 2-1 defeat to Posh.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"Whatever fuelled them at Bloomfield Road must have been left on the hard shoulder, because - almost to a man - they had the zest of an asthmatic sloth."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
"In my opinion, we lost the game in the first few minutes. We were at home and we wanted to start fast. We wanted to take the impetus and build on our away win last time out."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
Leam Richardson Frustrated By Reading’s Slow Start Against Peterborough
The Royals lost their unbeaten run, beaten 2-1 at the SCL by relegation-battling Peterborough United.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"In my opinion, we lost the game in the first few minutes. We were at home and we wanted to start fast. We wanted to take the impetus and build on our away win last time out."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
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There are nights when I'm coaching when no matter what I ask for, every player holds onto the ball for 1 touch too many
That felt like tonight for #readingfc
That felt like tonight for #readingfc
RATINGS: Yeah... the less said about that the better.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Reading 1-2 Peterborough United: Player Ratings
A rough evening at the SCL ended in a first league defeat under the new boss.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
There are nights when I'm coaching when no matter what I ask for, every player holds onto the ball for 1 touch too many
That felt like tonight for #readingfc
That felt like tonight for #readingfc
"Aimless, sloppy, turgid, vacuous, uninspired."
A post-mortem from @simfrombucks.bsky.social on a very poor showing by #ReadingFC at home to Posh.
A post-mortem from @simfrombucks.bsky.social on a very poor showing by #ReadingFC at home to Posh.
Reading 1-2 Peterborough United: Baffling
Though Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan levelled the game in the second half, an early Jimmy-May Morgan goal and Harry Leonard winner did the damage for Posh.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"Aimless, sloppy, turgid, vacuous, uninspired."
A post-mortem from @simfrombucks.bsky.social on a very poor showing by #ReadingFC at home to Posh.
A post-mortem from @simfrombucks.bsky.social on a very poor showing by #ReadingFC at home to Posh.
RATINGS: Yeah... the less said about that the better.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Reading 1-2 Peterborough United: Player Ratings
A rough evening at the SCL ended in a first league defeat under the new boss.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
RATINGS: Yeah... the less said about that the better.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Not much praise to go around from @webberross.bsky.social after a desperately poor #ReadingFC showing at home to Peterborough United.
Full time, 1-2
Struggling to get my head around just how #ReadingFC went from that Blackpool performance to... whatever that was tonight
(1/2)
Struggling to get my head around just how #ReadingFC went from that Blackpool performance to... whatever that was tonight
(1/2)
December 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Full time, 1-2
Struggling to get my head around just how #ReadingFC went from that Blackpool performance to... whatever that was tonight
(1/2)
Struggling to get my head around just how #ReadingFC went from that Blackpool performance to... whatever that was tonight
(1/2)
Half time, 0-1
Erratic 45. Started terribly, going behind after 2 mins, but responded well and looked dangerous for a while, had two pen shouts turned down
Faded as the half went on, Posh grew in confidence w/ ball and stifled us w/ pressing. #ReadingFC got sloppier.
Erratic 45. Started terribly, going behind after 2 mins, but responded well and looked dangerous for a while, had two pen shouts turned down
Faded as the half went on, Posh grew in confidence w/ ball and stifled us w/ pressing. #ReadingFC got sloppier.
December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Half time, 0-1
Erratic 45. Started terribly, going behind after 2 mins, but responded well and looked dangerous for a while, had two pen shouts turned down
Faded as the half went on, Posh grew in confidence w/ ball and stifled us w/ pressing. #ReadingFC got sloppier.
Erratic 45. Started terribly, going behind after 2 mins, but responded well and looked dangerous for a while, had two pen shouts turned down
Faded as the half went on, Posh grew in confidence w/ ball and stifled us w/ pressing. #ReadingFC got sloppier.
Same XI for #readingfc again, but Jack Marriott and Matt Ritchie are back on the bench!
Pereira;
Abrefa, O'Connor, Williams, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
R Williams, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Ehibhatiomhan
Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Burns, Rinomhota, Garcia, Ritchie, Marriott
Pereira;
Abrefa, O'Connor, Williams, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
R Williams, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Ehibhatiomhan
Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Burns, Rinomhota, Garcia, Ritchie, Marriott
December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Same XI for #readingfc again, but Jack Marriott and Matt Ritchie are back on the bench!
Pereira;
Abrefa, O'Connor, Williams, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
R Williams, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Ehibhatiomhan
Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Burns, Rinomhota, Garcia, Ritchie, Marriott
Pereira;
Abrefa, O'Connor, Williams, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
R Williams, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Ehibhatiomhan
Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Burns, Rinomhota, Garcia, Ritchie, Marriott
OPPO: Key players, the man in the dugout, the season so far and lots more - find out everything you need to know about tonight's visitors, Peterborough United.
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
Opposition Lowdown: Luke Williams’ Peterborough United
Reading return home for a midweek game under the SCL lights this Tuesday when they take on Peterborough United. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
OPPO: Key players, the man in the dugout, the season so far and lots more - find out everything you need to know about tonight's visitors, Peterborough United.
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
⚽️It's matchday!
#ReadingFC are back in action tonight at the SCL, hosting Peterborough United, another team to have changed managers recently.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
#ReadingFC are back in action tonight at the SCL, hosting Peterborough United, another team to have changed managers recently.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
Reading vs Peterborough United: 2025/26 Match Preview
The Royals return to the SCL for a home game against strugglers Posh.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:38 AM
⚽️It's matchday!
#ReadingFC are back in action tonight at the SCL, hosting Peterborough United, another team to have changed managers recently.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
#ReadingFC are back in action tonight at the SCL, hosting Peterborough United, another team to have changed managers recently.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
"It’s another big step in the right direction for Reading, who, with a bit more belief and confidence, can really push on and threaten the teams at the top of the table - as they showed on Sunday."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Wycombe Wanderers Women 0-0 Reading Women: Match Report
The Royals played well on their way to an impressive point and clean sheet against the Chairgirls.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"It’s another big step in the right direction for Reading, who, with a bit more belief and confidence, can really push on and threaten the teams at the top of the table - as they showed on Sunday."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
"He certainly went about his business and his defensive midfield duties, acclimatising to men’s football in a positive manner."
Jamie Wykes checks in on how #ReadingFC youngster Jacob Borgnis is doing on loan at Slough Town.
Jamie Wykes checks in on how #ReadingFC youngster Jacob Borgnis is doing on loan at Slough Town.
Scouting Report: Reading Youngster Jacob Borgnis’ Start At Slough Town
Young Royal Jacob Borgnis recently joined National League South side Slough Town on a short-term loan.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM
"He certainly went about his business and his defensive midfield duties, acclimatising to men’s football in a positive manner."
Jamie Wykes checks in on how #ReadingFC youngster Jacob Borgnis is doing on loan at Slough Town.
Jamie Wykes checks in on how #ReadingFC youngster Jacob Borgnis is doing on loan at Slough Town.
🏆 Player of the month 🏆
November was an odd month, containing #ReadingFC's best and worst team performances of the season (going by our ratings), but which player was your standout?
We've whittled it down to five candidates for you to vote from.
November was an odd month, containing #ReadingFC's best and worst team performances of the season (going by our ratings), but which player was your standout?
We've whittled it down to five candidates for you to vote from.
Vote For Your November 2025 Reading Player Of The Month
Which of these five players stood out for you the most in Leam Richardson’s first month at the helm?
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🏆 Player of the month 🏆
November was an odd month, containing #ReadingFC's best and worst team performances of the season (going by our ratings), but which player was your standout?
We've whittled it down to five candidates for you to vote from.
November was an odd month, containing #ReadingFC's best and worst team performances of the season (going by our ratings), but which player was your standout?
We've whittled it down to five candidates for you to vote from.
"If this is how Richardson wants us to set up and play in the future, then there could be some exciting times ahead."
Dixey unpacks Saturday's win at Blackpool, with individual and collective improvements shining through for #ReadingFC.
Dixey unpacks Saturday's win at Blackpool, with individual and collective improvements shining through for #ReadingFC.
The Wild Lower West: If Carlsberg Did Reading Away Days
In this week’s column, Dixey takes a closer look at what went right for Reading in Blackpool.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
"If this is how Richardson wants us to set up and play in the future, then there could be some exciting times ahead."
Dixey unpacks Saturday's win at Blackpool, with individual and collective improvements shining through for #ReadingFC.
Dixey unpacks Saturday's win at Blackpool, with individual and collective improvements shining through for #ReadingFC.
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Xmas Shopping Made Easy For Reading Fans
Visit: matthewjiwood.com/reading-fc-p...
Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing
#readingfc #Royals
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Visit: matthewjiwood.com/reading-fc-p...
Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing
#readingfc #Royals
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December 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Xmas Shopping Made Easy For Reading Fans
Visit: matthewjiwood.com/reading-fc-p...
Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing
#readingfc #Royals
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social @elmparkroyals.bsky.social @thetilehurstend.sbnation.com.web.brid.gy
Visit: matthewjiwood.com/reading-fc-p...
Prints available in A4, A3, A2 & A1 with optional framing
#readingfc #Royals
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"I just wanted us to be clinical, to tuck a team away without faffing about, and that’s exactly what we did."
Bobbins unpacks two great #ReadingFC results: a rare away win up at Blackpool, and more success for the under-18s in the FA Youth Cup.
Bobbins unpacks two great #ReadingFC results: a rare away win up at Blackpool, and more success for the under-18s in the FA Youth Cup.
The Weekly Bobbins: A Triple Helping Of Reading Joy
Bobbins analyses a surprisingly fruitful trip to the seaside, as well as another shootout cup win for the under-18s.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"I just wanted us to be clinical, to tuck a team away without faffing about, and that’s exactly what we did."
Bobbins unpacks two great #ReadingFC results: a rare away win up at Blackpool, and more success for the under-18s in the FA Youth Cup.
Bobbins unpacks two great #ReadingFC results: a rare away win up at Blackpool, and more success for the under-18s in the FA Youth Cup.
READ: New signings, missing players and good (but not overwhelmingly positive) signs under #ReadingFC's new boss are picked out by Alex in his November wrap-up.
And is it becoming a moot point to think of Charlie Savage's right foot as his weaker foot?
And is it becoming a moot point to think of Charlie Savage's right foot as his weaker foot?
Knee-jerk Takeaways From Reading’s November
November was pretty sparse game-time-wise, but Alex still has plenty to bring out in his post-month analysis.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
READ: New signings, missing players and good (but not overwhelmingly positive) signs under #ReadingFC's new boss are picked out by Alex in his November wrap-up.
And is it becoming a moot point to think of Charlie Savage's right foot as his weaker foot?
And is it becoming a moot point to think of Charlie Savage's right foot as his weaker foot?
🎧 Episode 442 of the pod is in your feeds right now!
@simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to go over a very fun afternoon in Blackpool, as well as Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, #ReadingFC's tactical evolution and loads more.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to go over a very fun afternoon in Blackpool, as well as Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, #ReadingFC's tactical evolution and loads more.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 442: That’s Numberwang
Three goals and three points at Blackpool means a three-man pod this week, as Sim joins Ben and Ross.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
🎧 Episode 442 of the pod is in your feeds right now!
@simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to go over a very fun afternoon in Blackpool, as well as Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, #ReadingFC's tactical evolution and loads more.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to go over a very fun afternoon in Blackpool, as well as Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan, #ReadingFC's tactical evolution and loads more.
"An explosive start from the Royals, scoring three goals in the opening 20 minutes, left the home side with an uphill battle from which they just couldn’t recover."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a 4-1 cup win for #ReadingFC against Penn & Tylers yesterday.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a 4-1 cup win for #ReadingFC against Penn & Tylers yesterday.
Penn & Tylers Green 1-4 Reading Women: Match Report
A comfortable win in Buckinghamshire was earned with goals from Mia Parker (x2), Keren Banduka and Georgia Hayes.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"An explosive start from the Royals, scoring three goals in the opening 20 minutes, left the home side with an uphill battle from which they just couldn’t recover."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a 4-1 cup win for #ReadingFC against Penn & Tylers yesterday.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a 4-1 cup win for #ReadingFC against Penn & Tylers yesterday.
A 3-0 win is followed up by a 3 man pod this week as @simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to chat about the first league away win of the season.
Get your thoughts and questions in below
#readingfc
Get your thoughts and questions in below
#readingfc
November 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A 3-0 win is followed up by a 3 man pod this week as @simfrombucks.bsky.social joins @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to chat about the first league away win of the season.
Get your thoughts and questions in below
#readingfc
Get your thoughts and questions in below
#readingfc
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On Oct 13, I put out a video about how Hunt couldn't consistently get his #readingfc side to create chances in the box
First 3 League games under Leam, 22 shots in the box, increasing every game.
xG 1.8 vs <1.2 in the rest of the season so far.
Night and day
First 3 League games under Leam, 22 shots in the box, increasing every game.
xG 1.8 vs <1.2 in the rest of the season so far.
Night and day
November 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM
On Oct 13, I put out a video about how Hunt couldn't consistently get his #readingfc side to create chances in the box
First 3 League games under Leam, 22 shots in the box, increasing every game.
xG 1.8 vs <1.2 in the rest of the season so far.
Night and day
First 3 League games under Leam, 22 shots in the box, increasing every game.
xG 1.8 vs <1.2 in the rest of the season so far.
Night and day
“It was a really well worked goal. I thought the first one was really well worked both individually and collectively as a team. The third one was as well. And again, there were three our four lads queuing up to score which is great."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
Leam Richardson Praises Reading’s ‘Well Worked’ Goals In Blackpool Win
The Royals put in their best performance under the new(ish) manager in a comfortable win at Bloomfield Road.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“It was a really well worked goal. I thought the first one was really well worked both individually and collectively as a team. The third one was as well. And again, there were three our four lads queuing up to score which is great."
#ReadingFC
#ReadingFC
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A mere 24 years 😂
REPORT: The Royals have finally, at long last, won a league game at Bloomfield Road!
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
Blackpool 0-3 Reading: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Goals from Kamari Doyle, Lewis Wing (penalty) and Randell Williams gave Reading fans a rare - but very welcome - fun day on the road.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A mere 24 years 😂
REPORT: The Royals have finally, at long last, won a league game at Bloomfield Road!
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
Blackpool 0-3 Reading: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Goals from Kamari Doyle, Lewis Wing (penalty) and Randell Williams gave Reading fans a rare - but very welcome - fun day on the road.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
REPORT: The Royals have finally, at long last, won a league game at Bloomfield Road!
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.
RATINGS: Daniel Kyerewaa stars with a red-hot showing on the left wing, as #readingfc put in an overall solid, efficient performance at Blackpool.
Blackpool 0-3 Reading: Player Ratings
In what was overall a confident, professional performance, one attacking player enjoyed a barnstormer of an afternoon.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
RATINGS: Daniel Kyerewaa stars with a red-hot showing on the left wing, as #readingfc put in an overall solid, efficient performance at Blackpool.