Ben Thomas
@mrblthomas.bsky.social
Cat dad. Co-host of The Tilehurst End Podcast.
Beyond delighted to be joining Big Phil C on co-comms for Royals TV tomorrow for our season opener against Lincoln City. For just £2.50 you can listen to us talk #readingfc ball, as it happens! Live!
August 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Beyond delighted to be joining Big Phil C on co-comms for Royals TV tomorrow for our season opener against Lincoln City. For just £2.50 you can listen to us talk #readingfc ball, as it happens! Live!
Real decent chat this. Has @webberross.bsky.social lost his mind though?! Time will tell….#readingfc
pod pod pod
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @wimby.bsky.social for the big 2025/26 season preview!
Which other teams will be contenders this season? Where will #ReadingFC finish? All that and more in episode 425.
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @wimby.bsky.social for the big 2025/26 season preview!
Which other teams will be contenders this season? Where will #ReadingFC finish? All that and more in episode 425.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 425: Season Preview 2025/26
Ben, Ross and Dan delve into what the next nine months may have in store for Reading FC.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Real decent chat this. Has @webberross.bsky.social lost his mind though?! Time will tell….#readingfc
@webberross.bsky.social what you saying mate? One for the wardrobe?
July 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
@webberross.bsky.social what you saying mate? One for the wardrobe?
Good to be back yesterday, despite being in the upper west & surrounded by Spurs fans #readingfc
July 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Good to be back yesterday, despite being in the upper west & surrounded by Spurs fans #readingfc
May 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
@webberross.bsky.social and I are going to do that thing where we do our own “retain & release” lists based on the OOC players. Should be contentious & we’ll probably end up arguing & swearing at each other, but it will be a great ride all the same #readingfc
The boys are loading up another pod tomorrow.
Anything that you want answered around #readingfc, drop them below. As always, thank you for listening!
@mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
Anything that you want answered around #readingfc, drop them below. As always, thank you for listening!
@mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
@webberross.bsky.social and I are going to do that thing where we do our own “retain & release” lists based on the OOC players. Should be contentious & we’ll probably end up arguing & swearing at each other, but it will be a great ride all the same #readingfc
May the 4th be with you, always #starwarsday
May 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
May the 4th be with you, always #starwarsday
May 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
What a day. Lost on the pitch but won off it, today marks the start of the next phase of our club
@webberross.bsky.social was forced out of bed at 6am
@simfrombucks.bsky.social completed 53/54 league games
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social kept the content going throughout
🤝
#readingfc
@webberross.bsky.social was forced out of bed at 6am
@simfrombucks.bsky.social completed 53/54 league games
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social kept the content going throughout
🤝
#readingfc
May 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
What a day. Lost on the pitch but won off it, today marks the start of the next phase of our club
@webberross.bsky.social was forced out of bed at 6am
@simfrombucks.bsky.social completed 53/54 league games
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social kept the content going throughout
🤝
#readingfc
@webberross.bsky.social was forced out of bed at 6am
@simfrombucks.bsky.social completed 53/54 league games
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social kept the content going throughout
🤝
#readingfc
@webberross.bsky.social wake up man!
We’ve got a pod to record!
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
#readingfc
We’ve got a pod to record!
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
#readingfc
May 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
@webberross.bsky.social wake up man!
We’ve got a pod to record!
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
#readingfc
We’ve got a pod to record!
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
#readingfc
Listen to the pod that has earned this recent feedback:
“You were very balanced”
“I see it exactly the same”
“Good pod mate”
“I wasted an hour on this”
“I’m cancelling Spotify”
@webberross.bsky.social #readingfc
“You were very balanced”
“I see it exactly the same”
“Good pod mate”
“I wasted an hour on this”
“I’m cancelling Spotify”
@webberross.bsky.social #readingfc
🎧 Not much at all for @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social to chat about on this week's podcast.
(...excluding big wins against the Chairboys and Salop, Robert Platek's exclusivity ending and the return of Rob Couhig.)
Yep, another quiet week at #ReadingFC.
(...excluding big wins against the Chairboys and Salop, Robert Platek's exclusivity ending and the return of Rob Couhig.)
Yep, another quiet week at #ReadingFC.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 415: Big Dance-y Dance
Three points at home, three points on the road and yet more takeover developments are on this week’s agenda.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Listen to the pod that has earned this recent feedback:
“You were very balanced”
“I see it exactly the same”
“Good pod mate”
“I wasted an hour on this”
“I’m cancelling Spotify”
@webberross.bsky.social #readingfc
“You were very balanced”
“I see it exactly the same”
“Good pod mate”
“I wasted an hour on this”
“I’m cancelling Spotify”
@webberross.bsky.social #readingfc
Very tricky one to put together, this. Hope it helps a little with the basics & the overall situation #readingfc
🎧 New pod episode in your feeds now 🎧
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social have plenty to get their teeth into this week.
👨🏻⚖️ Friday's court case
💸 #ReadingFC's 2022/23 accounts
🎩 Saturday's game against Posh
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social have plenty to get their teeth into this week.
👨🏻⚖️ Friday's court case
💸 #ReadingFC's 2022/23 accounts
🎩 Saturday's game against Posh
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 413: Embargo-ne (For Six Days)
The chaps are back for an international break pod to discuss some major goings-on behind the scenes at Reading FC...
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Very tricky one to put together, this. Hope it helps a little with the basics & the overall situation #readingfc
March 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Reposted by Ben Thomas
🎙️We're back recording tomorrow with an international break pod.
@abfrti1.bsky.social will be joining proceedings to balance out some of @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social's usual nonsense.
Anything going on in the world of #ReadingFC you'd like them to chat about?
@abfrti1.bsky.social will be joining proceedings to balance out some of @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social's usual nonsense.
Anything going on in the world of #ReadingFC you'd like them to chat about?
March 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🎙️We're back recording tomorrow with an international break pod.
@abfrti1.bsky.social will be joining proceedings to balance out some of @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social's usual nonsense.
Anything going on in the world of #ReadingFC you'd like them to chat about?
@abfrti1.bsky.social will be joining proceedings to balance out some of @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social's usual nonsense.
Anything going on in the world of #ReadingFC you'd like them to chat about?
We finish top 10, it’s a great season & I’m happy. Nowhere near the level of consistency we need for the PO’s & I’m ok with that #readingfc
March 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We finish top 10, it’s a great season & I’m happy. Nowhere near the level of consistency we need for the PO’s & I’m ok with that #readingfc
Good save from JP, @webberross.bsky.social player of the season 😏 #readingfc
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Good save from JP, @webberross.bsky.social player of the season 😏 #readingfc
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social
Reposted by Ben Thomas
🎧 pod pod pod 🎧
Exclusivity news drops juuuuust in time for @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social and @agcjones.bsky.social to discuss it on this week's show.
Also inc. talk on @star-rfctrust.bsky.social, Sell Before We Dai, Yuan Yang's petition, and #ReadingFC's point against Brum.
Exclusivity news drops juuuuust in time for @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social and @agcjones.bsky.social to discuss it on this week's show.
Also inc. talk on @star-rfctrust.bsky.social, Sell Before We Dai, Yuan Yang's petition, and #ReadingFC's point against Brum.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 409: John Wick: 3 - Exclusivity: 4
A big point on the pitch and some big news off it are under discussion this week.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
🎧 pod pod pod 🎧
Exclusivity news drops juuuuust in time for @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social and @agcjones.bsky.social to discuss it on this week's show.
Also inc. talk on @star-rfctrust.bsky.social, Sell Before We Dai, Yuan Yang's petition, and #ReadingFC's point against Brum.
Exclusivity news drops juuuuust in time for @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social and @agcjones.bsky.social to discuss it on this week's show.
Also inc. talk on @star-rfctrust.bsky.social, Sell Before We Dai, Yuan Yang's petition, and #ReadingFC's point against Brum.
We’ll have @agcjones.bsky.social from SBWD on @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod on Monday. If you can’t catch him or one of the team tomorrow & you have any questions about the petition & ongoing action, please drop them here #readingfc
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We’ll have @agcjones.bsky.social from SBWD on @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod on Monday. If you can’t catch him or one of the team tomorrow & you have any questions about the petition & ongoing action, please drop them here #readingfc
Please also note that I described Harvey as having the same confidence level as a chap who was steering a forklift with one hand whilst also smoking #readingfc
"It was funny to see Steve Evans almost pop, a man with an attitude like a child who has to participate in day boarding at a school that is otherwise designated as a full boarding establishment."
✍️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
View From The Dolan: Cheer Up, Steve Evans
Ben’s back with his column to chat through a late, Harvey Knibbs penalty-inspired win for Reading over Rotherham United.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Please also note that I described Harvey as having the same confidence level as a chap who was steering a forklift with one hand whilst also smoking #readingfc
Less of a normal column (if there is such a thing), more of a nervous, weary & emotional plea #readingfc
"This wasn’t just a goal, it was a release of emotions after another traumatic week for us all. The players knew it, the manager knew it, the supporters knew it."
✍️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
View From The Dolan: A Breather From The Relentless Misery
Ben’s take on the last week, on and off the pitch, with Reading first suffering the gut-punch of selling Sam Smith before Harvey Knibbs converted a late penalty to see off Bolton.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Less of a normal column (if there is such a thing), more of a nervous, weary & emotional plea #readingfc
Bodin: pointless to write a player off before he’s kicked a ball. Credit to him for coming to the club given the circumstances.
Bindon: glad to get a fee before he left on a free. Doesn’t disrupt the squad currently.
Only a few hours left….#readingfc
Bindon: glad to get a fee before he left on a free. Doesn’t disrupt the squad currently.
Only a few hours left….#readingfc
February 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Bodin: pointless to write a player off before he’s kicked a ball. Credit to him for coming to the club given the circumstances.
Bindon: glad to get a fee before he left on a free. Doesn’t disrupt the squad currently.
Only a few hours left….#readingfc
Bindon: glad to get a fee before he left on a free. Doesn’t disrupt the squad currently.
Only a few hours left….#readingfc
Could argue that is one of the results of the season. Savage, Craig & Joel all excellent today. Much needed win for morale #readingfc
February 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Could argue that is one of the results of the season. Savage, Craig & Joel all excellent today. Much needed win for morale #readingfc