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Expectations, Accountability And Asking Difficult Questions
There are very few moments in football when a large portion of the fanbase starts from the same place, but last summer was one of them. After years of decline and uncertainty, ultimately followed by the relief of new ownership, there was a genuine sense of optimism surrounding Reading Football Club. Nobody expected miracles, but […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 466: The Horse Boys
Please note: Ross discusses suicide during the Mr Vegas section of this week’s podcast. Please listen or skip as best fits your situation. 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 County and Woking – both of which […]
Reading Sell Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan To AC Horsens
Farewell, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan. Reading have today sold the young forward to Danish side AC Horsens, newly promoted to the top flight, with the fee reported to be in the region of £640,000. It’s not clear how much of that fee is up-front – ie that we’ll be able to reinvest straightaway, under League One’s financial […]
Newport County 0-4 Reading: Another Step Fourwards
Reading built on Saturday’s 2-0 win at Woking with another, this time even more commanding, victory on Tuesday night. Jacob Brown, Josh Stokes and Jerae Jones (x2) found the net as the Royals ran out 4-0 winners away to Newport County. Interestingly, despite strongly suggesting that he’d play Saturday’s ‘second XI’ for the first hour […]
Maybe We’ve Got The Record… One Hundred and Six(teen) Pounds
After somehow surviving my first article without being hammered, I thought I’d have another go (thanks for the kind words on that by the way!). This time it’s about the new home kit, and before anyone reaches for their keyboard, let’s get one thing out of the way: I think it looks lovely. They’ve done […]
Musings On Reading’s Woking Win And Striker Panic
I deliberately haven’t written anything about the Royals’ first two preseason friendlies – a 2-1 win over Farnborough and 1-0 defeat to Getafe. Although there were some interesting points (which young players featured most prominently and Reading’s press in the second fixture) both games were essentially just fitness exercises. Better then to not read too […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Josh Lewin Interview – ‘Rescuing the Royals’
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 […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 465: The Getafe Live Stream Afterparty
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 […]
Reading Loan In Josh Stokes From Bristol City
A key part of the Royals’ summer transfer business was always going to be bringing in a new number 10, and that’s now been done with the addition of Josh Stokes. Reading have announced the season-long loan signing of the 22-year-old from Championship club Bristol City. He’s Reading’s fourth addition of a summer transfer window […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 464: Nuggets And Waffles
New faces keep coming through the door in Berkshire as Udoka Godwin-Malife and Jacob Brown join the squad, while John Coleman replaces Rob Kelly in the coaching staff. Ben and Ross discuss it all, and pledge to give Leam Richardson a fair shake of the stick in 2026/27. Is a strategy beginning to take shape? […]
Knee-jerk Takeaways From Reading’s June (And A Bit Of May)
Stretch… yawn… crick of the neck. Oh, hello there dear reader. How’s the summer going so far? Almost nothing happened in May, so this writer took what Gary Neville would call a “mini retirement”. That’s odd in itself – I can’t remember the last time in recent years we had such a quiet May. The […]
Explained: Reading’s New Assistant Manager John Coleman
Crime doesn’t take the summer off. Fortunately however, the crime of Reading not having made new first-team additions has recently been solved. Therefore, investigative attentions can be now focussed on goings-on elsewhere: a new assistant manager. I have, once more, dusted off the deerstalker hat and retrofitted it for the summer with a drinks holder […]
View From The Town End: Reading’s New ‘Pressing Forward’ Jacob Brown
The Royals’ summer transfer business appears now to be kicking into gear. After the arrivals of Kyreece Lisbie and Udoka Godwin-Malife, Reading snapped up Jacob Brown on Thursday, with the forward penning a two-year deal after being released by Luton Town. So, having got the Burton Albion view on Godwin-Malife, how about the lowdown on […]
Jacob Brown Joins Reading On A Free Transfer
It’s great when Reading make a completely surprising signing, isn’t it? Moves for Kyreece Lisbie and Udoka Godwin-Malife had already been leaked before being finalised, but this one wasn’t. Say hello to Jacob Brown, the Royals’ third arrival of the summer. The 29-year-old had been a free agent, following a departure this summer from fellow […]
View From The Town End: Burton Fan On Passionate, Likeable Udoka Godwin-Malife
Reading continued their summer transfer activity this week by bringing in Udoka Godwin-Malife on a permanent deal from fellow League One club Burton Albion. The right-sided defender is the Royals’ second addition of this window, following the arrival of Kyreece Lisbie, and is someone the club have tracked for some time, according to manager Leam […]
Planning The Rest Of Reading’s Summer 2026 Recruitment
Unlike in some previous summer transfer windows, Reading don’t really have to do an extensive recruitment job this year. Even before a single signing was made or new contract signed, the Royals had the bulk of the squad for 2026/27 in place. There’s already been some movement though. The May retained list included a one-year […]
Reading Bolster Defence With Burton Albion’s Udoka Godwin-Malife
Welcome to the SCL, Udoka Godwin-Malife! Reading have brought in the 26-year-old defender from fellow League One club Burton Albion on a permanent deal. The fee is undisclosed, but he’s signed a three-year contract. Better known by fans of his former clubs as ‘Dokes’, the now-former Brewers captain is a mobile, physical, right-sided defender in […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 463: Mr Worldwide
Kyreece Lisbie is here, and the boys are back to talk about it. Ben and Ross discuss how the pacey winger could affect Reading’s style of play in the upcoming season. There’s also time for discussion on Kelvin Abrefa’s new contract, Derrick Williams’ retirement and a listener mailbag. On this week’s World Cup wander, Shawn […]
Kyreece Lisbie Is Reading’s First Summer 2026 Signing
Good things come to those who wait, eh? After a slowish start to the summer, Reading finally have their first signing of the window, and it’s someone we’ve had to be particularly patient for. It’s none other than Kyreece Lisbie, who had reportedly been set to sign in February. He’s agreed a four-year deal. The […]
Reading Defender Derrick Williams Retires
Reading’s recruitment list this summer has got a little bit more extensive, with it being announced today that Derrick Williams has retired. The 33-year-old centre-back only joined a year ago, on a free transfer from MLS side Atlanta United, but has now called time on his playing career. Williams didn’t explicitly give a reason in […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 462: In The Pocket
Ben and Ross discuss recent developments in RG2, including the letter to season-ticket holders from Rob Couhig and the re-signing of Andy Rinomhota to bolster Reading’s midfield. In a special middle segment, Ross interviews Rick Catania and Alec Lundberg about the recent news that Reading Women are moving back under the official club umbrella. Serving […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Emma Hopkins Interview
Peter and Ross interview Emma Hopkins in a special episode of the women’s update! With the wonderful news that the women’s team will be returning to the Reading FC name and environs (namely the SCL!), Emma gives insight on how the changes will improve the program for women and girls at Reading FC. Emma discusses […]
Investigations Into Reading Women’s Homecoming
On Thursday June 11, two hours before a ball was kicked in the World Cup, it was announced that Reading Women were to return under the club umbrella, ready for the start of the 2026/27 season. Although fans of the Women’s team had been promised that good news was to come, I don’t think anyone […]
Magic Hat Review: An Engaging Retelling Of Dramatic Reading History
On the off chance you’re not familiar with the events at Reading FC between 1991 and 1995 and would prefer to read the book completely blind, this review article contains spoilers for the period in question. The experience of being a football fan is inherently a deeply personal one. And the nature of that personal […]
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 461: Reading FC Induced Coma
OK, so we didn’t mean to take a break but we’re back now! With a 2025/26 season review feeling redundant, the boys dig into some recent news and give their opinion on One Royal’s pros and cons. Matt Ritchie’s retirement and return rumours regarding Yakou Meite pique Ben and Ross’ interest. And with World Cup […]
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