Jonathan Firth
@jfirth.bsky.social
Father, husband, Recruitment Director and Reading FC fan!
Feels quite season defining tonight (but probably is n’t). A loss would feel like playoffs slipping away from us and a reality check to how good we really are #readingfc
January 27, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Feels quite season defining tonight (but probably is n’t). A loss would feel like playoffs slipping away from us and a reality check to how good we really are #readingfc
Much better performance than last week and great performances from the new hires. Mixed opinions on the game and whether we dropped points we should have got - but in the end it was a good point, coming from behind against a decent team. #readingfc
January 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Much better performance than last week and great performances from the new hires. Mixed opinions on the game and whether we dropped points we should have got - but in the end it was a good point, coming from behind against a decent team. #readingfc
A superb performance by the Manager at #readingfc today. He created a plan that the team kept to with great discipline. Whilst not very interesting to watch for 80 mins - he navigated us a win against a very good team. Team worked very hard to contain Stockport and deserved the win.
January 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
A superb performance by the Manager at #readingfc today. He created a plan that the team kept to with great discipline. Whilst not very interesting to watch for 80 mins - he navigated us a win against a very good team. Team worked very hard to contain Stockport and deserved the win.
Marriott is a dream as you give him a hint of an opportunity and he slams it in! Not sure we now shoot up the table - but was so much better. Felt we had a plan and the players were organised. An excellent win for #readingfc
December 19, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Marriott is a dream as you give him a hint of an opportunity and he slams it in! Not sure we now shoot up the table - but was so much better. Felt we had a plan and the players were organised. An excellent win for #readingfc
What a great night at #readingfc Luton were a good team and deserve their position in the table. I have been very rude about recent games and whilst they are still not the finished article - Leam saw the problems and has tackled them and you cannot ask for more than that.
December 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
What a great night at #readingfc Luton were a good team and deserve their position in the table. I have been very rude about recent games and whilst they are still not the finished article - Leam saw the problems and has tackled them and you cannot ask for more than that.
What in the hell was that #readingfc. No plan, no quality, no answers. Very worrying.
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
What in the hell was that #readingfc. No plan, no quality, no answers. Very worrying.
Hoping #readingfc are going to warm me up on this wet winter evening when I really want to stay in doors!
December 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Hoping #readingfc are going to warm me up on this wet winter evening when I really want to stay in doors!
I like to keep an open mind rather than jump to a reaction - but can anyone explain to me why Joe Lewis is worthy of a pardon. He pleaded guilty to insider trading! Genuine question #joelewis
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I like to keep an open mind rather than jump to a reaction - but can anyone explain to me why Joe Lewis is worthy of a pardon. He pleaded guilty to insider trading! Genuine question #joelewis
Really enjoyed tonight - I liked the way we played - they mixed it up from being very direct and building from the back and you could see we had a plan. Players worked harder and spirits seemed up. High score to all players - everyone did well…… thoroughly enjoyable night! #readingfc
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Really enjoyed tonight - I liked the way we played - they mixed it up from being very direct and building from the back and you could see we had a plan. Players worked harder and spirits seemed up. High score to all players - everyone did well…… thoroughly enjoyable night! #readingfc
The similar late capitulation to Shrewsbury in 2023 was a turning point in the season. Let’s hope this one is too…. #readingfc
November 2, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The similar late capitulation to Shrewsbury in 2023 was a turning point in the season. Let’s hope this one is too…. #readingfc
Uninspiring choice - but we’ll get behind him… #readingfc
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Uninspiring choice - but we’ll get behind him… #readingfc
What can you say about Ehibhatiomhan?? Nothing from him last night and not looking like it either and then a great goal. Him all over. Feel for Hunt trying to work him out!
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What can you say about Ehibhatiomhan?? Nothing from him last night and not looking like it either and then a great goal. Him all over. Feel for Hunt trying to work him out!
Mixed day at Adams Park for #readingfc. So much better than Wednesday and special mention to Ahmed for excellent game and Jacob for two match saving tackles. Worry about O‘Mahony still offering very little and the two wingers despite Camara’s excellent header. Shame they sat back in 2nd half!!
August 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Mixed day at Adams Park for #readingfc. So much better than Wednesday and special mention to Ahmed for excellent game and Jacob for two match saving tackles. Worry about O‘Mahony still offering very little and the two wingers despite Camara’s excellent header. Shame they sat back in 2nd half!!
I’ll take the point - but we were awful and the big question is how did Bolton lose? V. Lucky #readingfc
August 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’ll take the point - but we were awful and the big question is how did Bolton lose? V. Lucky #readingfc
Garcia and Elliot changed this game - should have started - #readingfc
August 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Garcia and Elliot changed this game - should have started - #readingfc
Scarily poor first half. Seem to have learnt nothing from Saturday in fact it is worse. Amazing we are not behind. #readingfc
August 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Scarily poor first half. Seem to have learnt nothing from Saturday in fact it is worse. Amazing we are not behind. #readingfc
Nervous about #readingfc tonight. I know it is early days but I was angry about the lack of tactics and strategy on Saturday. Needs to be so much better. Would like to see Elliott on the pitch.
August 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Nervous about #readingfc tonight. I know it is early days but I was angry about the lack of tactics and strategy on Saturday. Needs to be so much better. Would like to see Elliott on the pitch.
Feel very relieved to get the first win. Not quite sure why I was so worried. Maybe this year we’ll be great on the road!?!! Season can get going now #readingfc
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Feel very relieved to get the first win. Not quite sure why I was so worried. Maybe this year we’ll be great on the road!?!! Season can get going now #readingfc
I agree - we have a club that is solvent and we can watch a team each week at the Mad Stad. That nearly didn’t happen. Whilst I want Reading to kick on - for this season - the rest has to be a bonus. Jeez people have short memories #readingfc
July 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I agree - we have a club that is solvent and we can watch a team each week at the Mad Stad. That nearly didn’t happen. Whilst I want Reading to kick on - for this season - the rest has to be a bonus. Jeez people have short memories #readingfc
Good day out at Reading V Spurs - not sure we learnt much except we have some great kids coming through. Garcia and Eliot looked exciting - they were making things happen. Roll on the season!! #readingfc
July 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Good day out at Reading V Spurs - not sure we learnt much except we have some great kids coming through. Garcia and Eliot looked exciting - they were making things happen. Roll on the season!! #readingfc
It’s a beautiful day and so naturally Great Western Railway have switched the air con off and journey times have doubled…. You cannot but admire their consistency in making your day worse. #GWR
June 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It’s a beautiful day and so naturally Great Western Railway have switched the air con off and journey times have doubled…. You cannot but admire their consistency in making your day worse. #GWR
Have to ignore today as have loved this #readingfc team. Their grit and determination, never give up attitude and flair. They obviously lobed playing for Reading too. With the size of squad and what they have been through, 7th place is amazing!!!! I will remember this season very fondly.
May 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Have to ignore today as have loved this #readingfc team. Their grit and determination, never give up attitude and flair. They obviously lobed playing for Reading too. With the size of squad and what they have been through, 7th place is amazing!!!! I will remember this season very fondly.
Great player, but Wing is playing too deep. With the ball #readingfc have 5 at the back so options forward are limited - meaning long passes to our wings - which are not our strength and it is taking Knibbs and Savange out the game. Need the great thro balls into the box from further up the field.
April 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Great player, but Wing is playing too deep. With the ball #readingfc have 5 at the back so options forward are limited - meaning long passes to our wings - which are not our strength and it is taking Knibbs and Savange out the game. Need the great thro balls into the box from further up the field.
