Ross Webber
@webberross.bsky.social
🏴 English guy in Portland ME 🇺🇸
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Soccer Coach & Football Analyst
Coaching Director for Portland Soccer
Proudly runs Tonka United - www.tonka-united.com
#readingfc
Co-Host of the @thetilehurstend.bsky.social Pod
Soccer Coach & Football Analyst
Coaching Director for Portland Soccer
Proudly runs Tonka United - www.tonka-united.com
#readingfc
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
Bpool player is able to advance 30 yards without a challenge, with R.Williams having to chase back, and POC having to step to a midfielder to allow Wing to cover.
The timing breaks down and it goes back to the keeper here, but shows a way the #readingfc press can be beaten in a 4231 for Leam to fix
The timing breaks down and it goes back to the keeper here, but shows a way the #readingfc press can be beaten in a 4231 for Leam to fix
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Bpool player is able to advance 30 yards without a challenge, with R.Williams having to chase back, and POC having to step to a midfielder to allow Wing to cover.
The timing breaks down and it goes back to the keeper here, but shows a way the #readingfc press can be beaten in a 4231 for Leam to fix
The timing breaks down and it goes back to the keeper here, but shows a way the #readingfc press can be beaten in a 4231 for Leam to fix
Some tweaks to Reading's press today, with it being mostly pretty man for man, meaning Doyle was often a little deeper than he has been.
One small issue that Reading can have is the space in between the winger and the full back being a pocket for a ball carrier to turn upfield
One small issue that Reading can have is the space in between the winger and the full back being a pocket for a ball carrier to turn upfield
November 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Some tweaks to Reading's press today, with it being mostly pretty man for man, meaning Doyle was often a little deeper than he has been.
One small issue that Reading can have is the space in between the winger and the full back being a pocket for a ball carrier to turn upfield
One small issue that Reading can have is the space in between the winger and the full back being a pocket for a ball carrier to turn upfield
Tough to break down a Rotherham team that had essentially given up playing football after 30 minutes, but I do think things are improving
November 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tough to break down a Rotherham team that had essentially given up playing football after 30 minutes, but I do think things are improving
#readingfc PPDA, above 10 and increasing throughout the Hunt era, has been down at 8 or below for both of Leam's first two games - a blistering 7.78 today.
Can see why he wants his players fit because this is some serious intensity, even in the late second half.
Can see why he wants his players fit because this is some serious intensity, even in the late second half.
November 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
#readingfc PPDA, above 10 and increasing throughout the Hunt era, has been down at 8 or below for both of Leam's first two games - a blistering 7.78 today.
Can see why he wants his players fit because this is some serious intensity, even in the late second half.
Can see why he wants his players fit because this is some serious intensity, even in the late second half.
A lot of green shoots there. Against a Rotherham team that had conceded 3 goals in their last 6 League One games, Reading produced a good number of shots in the box.
Classic that #readingfc equalized through a long range rocket of course, but this is more repeatable for my money.
Classic that #readingfc equalized through a long range rocket of course, but this is more repeatable for my money.
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A lot of green shoots there. Against a Rotherham team that had conceded 3 goals in their last 6 League One games, Reading produced a good number of shots in the box.
Classic that #readingfc equalized through a long range rocket of course, but this is more repeatable for my money.
Classic that #readingfc equalized through a long range rocket of course, but this is more repeatable for my money.
They just both look like they pose a threat going forward is all I'm saying
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
They just both look like they pose a threat going forward is all I'm saying
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I'm not against AI in data use in football, but I don't really want the same guys who run the CCTV running the recruitment room...
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I'm not against AI in data use in football, but I don't really want the same guys who run the CCTV running the recruitment room...
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
I cannot recommend Tiv Rushesha's Youtube channel enough - check out his latest video to see a bunch of remonstrating and dancing on a ping pong table 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I cannot recommend Tiv Rushesha's Youtube channel enough - check out his latest video to see a bunch of remonstrating and dancing on a ping pong table 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
It's a 3-box-3 actually in buildup, here you can see it really clearly. Jacob again the high wide player on the left.
Doyle and Lane (Second Striker and Half Winger) drop in
Lane and Kyerewaa swapped sides a few times in the first half
442 when pressing, more 4231 when deeper
Doyle and Lane (Second Striker and Half Winger) drop in
Lane and Kyerewaa swapped sides a few times in the first half
442 when pressing, more 4231 when deeper
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
It's a 3-box-3 actually in buildup, here you can see it really clearly. Jacob again the high wide player on the left.
Doyle and Lane (Second Striker and Half Winger) drop in
Lane and Kyerewaa swapped sides a few times in the first half
442 when pressing, more 4231 when deeper
Doyle and Lane (Second Striker and Half Winger) drop in
Lane and Kyerewaa swapped sides a few times in the first half
442 when pressing, more 4231 when deeper
Some early tweaks for Leam's #readingfc
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Some early tweaks for Leam's #readingfc
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Which First XI do you think is better?
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
November 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Which First XI do you think is better?
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
Reading under Hunt get 27% fewer touches in the box vs the same team under Selles in 23/24.
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Reading under Hunt get 27% fewer touches in the box vs the same team under Selles in 23/24.
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
Jayden Wareham giving it the big one to #readingfc fans while his replacement has already scored today, and reached double the number of League One Goals as Wareham - Chef's Kiss
Rent-Free
Rent-Free
October 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Jayden Wareham giving it the big one to #readingfc fans while his replacement has already scored today, and reached double the number of League One Goals as Wareham - Chef's Kiss
Rent-Free
Rent-Free
16 shots for #readingfc but most of them from this cow pasture
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
16 shots for #readingfc but most of them from this cow pasture
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
August 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Instead, Burns perfectly times his pass and rolls it quickly across the ground against the grain of play - you can see this immediately forces one SHU player to turn.
Really impressively executed pass that breaks a line and with another wall pass, HUL are out
#readingfc's replacement for Bindon?
Really impressively executed pass that breaks a line and with another wall pass, HUL are out
#readingfc's replacement for Bindon?
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Instead, Burns perfectly times his pass and rolls it quickly across the ground against the grain of play - you can see this immediately forces one SHU player to turn.
Really impressively executed pass that breaks a line and with another wall pass, HUL are out
#readingfc's replacement for Bindon?
Really impressively executed pass that breaks a line and with another wall pass, HUL are out
#readingfc's replacement for Bindon?
This widest SHU presser slows his run, partially because he spots the HUL player checking to the ball behind him, but also because he wants to bait Burns into passing to the RB.
If Burns does that, then with SHU's momentum taking them from left to right, they could get quick pressure on the RB
If Burns does that, then with SHU's momentum taking them from left to right, they could get quick pressure on the RB
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This widest SHU presser slows his run, partially because he spots the HUL player checking to the ball behind him, but also because he wants to bait Burns into passing to the RB.
If Burns does that, then with SHU's momentum taking them from left to right, they could get quick pressure on the RB
If Burns does that, then with SHU's momentum taking them from left to right, they could get quick pressure on the RB
I really like this pass from #readingfc's new signing Finley Burns
Good vision, timing, and technique
Here he receives the ball, SHU's press is pretty well established and there's not an obvious easy out
Play is moving from the left to the right with SHU's pressers following at a cautious pace
Good vision, timing, and technique
Here he receives the ball, SHU's press is pretty well established and there's not an obvious easy out
Play is moving from the left to the right with SHU's pressers following at a cautious pace
July 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I really like this pass from #readingfc's new signing Finley Burns
Good vision, timing, and technique
Here he receives the ball, SHU's press is pretty well established and there's not an obvious easy out
Play is moving from the left to the right with SHU's pressers following at a cautious pace
Good vision, timing, and technique
Here he receives the ball, SHU's press is pretty well established and there's not an obvious easy out
Play is moving from the left to the right with SHU's pressers following at a cautious pace
Me (right) while #readingfc fans (left) were panicking about the lack of signings last week
July 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Me (right) while #readingfc fans (left) were panicking about the lack of signings last week
I think I like it, not going to lie. I always prefer the shirts that have 5-7 hoops rather than 3-4, but this is ok for an example of the latter.
Definitely makes me think we should get some interesting #Readingfc away kits this year, which is always what I'm on the lookout for anyway!
Definitely makes me think we should get some interesting #Readingfc away kits this year, which is always what I'm on the lookout for anyway!
June 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
I think I like it, not going to lie. I always prefer the shirts that have 5-7 hoops rather than 3-4, but this is ok for an example of the latter.
Definitely makes me think we should get some interesting #Readingfc away kits this year, which is always what I'm on the lookout for anyway!
Definitely makes me think we should get some interesting #Readingfc away kits this year, which is always what I'm on the lookout for anyway!
Fun fact: I love going to Minor League Baseball games over here (go Sea Dogs 🦭)
I therefore had to ask Rob about what he learned while running the New Orleans Zephyrs and what could be applied to #readingfc
I therefore had to ask Rob about what he learned while running the New Orleans Zephyrs and what could be applied to #readingfc
June 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Fun fact: I love going to Minor League Baseball games over here (go Sea Dogs 🦭)
I therefore had to ask Rob about what he learned while running the New Orleans Zephyrs and what could be applied to #readingfc
I therefore had to ask Rob about what he learned while running the New Orleans Zephyrs and what could be applied to #readingfc
