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
The pod is back after a loss in East London.
The window shuts in just under two weeks, so what do #ReadingFC need? Will we bounce back vs Barnsley on Saturday? Thoughts on the overall club at present?
Let us know! @mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
The window shuts in just under two weeks, so what do #ReadingFC need? Will we bounce back vs Barnsley on Saturday? Thoughts on the overall club at present?
Let us know! @mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The pod is back after a loss in East London.
The window shuts in just under two weeks, so what do #ReadingFC need? Will we bounce back vs Barnsley on Saturday? Thoughts on the overall club at present?
Let us know! @mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
The window shuts in just under two weeks, so what do #ReadingFC need? Will we bounce back vs Barnsley on Saturday? Thoughts on the overall club at present?
Let us know! @mrblthomas.bsky.social @webberross.bsky.social
"A scoreline thoroughly deserved... and something to build upon with still over half of the league season still to play."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a huge win for #ReadingFC yesterday which ended Wycombe's year-plus unbeaten run.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a huge win for #ReadingFC yesterday which ended Wycombe's year-plus unbeaten run.
Reading Women 1-0 Wycombe Wanderers Women: Match Report
Jazz King’s second-half winner inflicted a rare defeat on the league leaders.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:04 AM
"A scoreline thoroughly deserved... and something to build upon with still over half of the league season still to play."
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a huge win for #ReadingFC yesterday which ended Wycombe's year-plus unbeaten run.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a huge win for #ReadingFC yesterday which ended Wycombe's year-plus unbeaten run.
READ: Dom Ballard (of course) put #ReadingFC to the sword on Saturday afternoon, as his hat-trick punished a well-below-par performance.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the game.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the game.
Leyton Orient Fans Verdict: Royals Fall Below Par
How the fans reacted to a disappointing afternoon in east London.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:57 AM
READ: Dom Ballard (of course) put #ReadingFC to the sword on Saturday afternoon, as his hat-trick punished a well-below-par performance.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the game.
Here’s how the fans reacted to the game.
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Amazing effort from the #readingfc women today to beat Wycombe 1-0!
Wycombe had previously been undefeated for a year
Wycombe had previously been undefeated for a year
Check out my conversation on the #readingfc Women's team with the always excellent @petermatthews25.bsky.social, on @thetilehurstend.bsky.social's Youtube channel now!
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
January 2026 Reading Women's Team Update with Peter Matthews
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
youtu.be
January 18, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Amazing effort from the #readingfc women today to beat Wycombe 1-0!
Wycombe had previously been undefeated for a year
Wycombe had previously been undefeated for a year
"At no point did it ever really feel as if the visitors were capable of convincingly raising their game to match Orient."
@simfrombucks.bsky.social's take on a #ReadingFC defeat that, in hindsight, had more than a slight sense of inevitability about it.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social's take on a #ReadingFC defeat that, in hindsight, had more than a slight sense of inevitability about it.
Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading: A Sense Of Inevitability
Dom Ballard ran riot with a hat-trick against his former employers, although Jack Marriott extended his own strong goalscoring form this season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:12 PM
"At no point did it ever really feel as if the visitors were capable of convincingly raising their game to match Orient."
@simfrombucks.bsky.social's take on a #ReadingFC defeat that, in hindsight, had more than a slight sense of inevitability about it.
@simfrombucks.bsky.social's take on a #ReadingFC defeat that, in hindsight, had more than a slight sense of inevitability about it.
RATINGS: Jack Marriott was the best of a bad bunch as #ReadingFC put in a really poor showing at Leyton Orient.
Leyton Orient 3-1 Reading: Player Ratings
Alex runs through a really poor day at the office for the Royals in East London.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:42 PM
RATINGS: Jack Marriott was the best of a bad bunch as #ReadingFC put in a really poor showing at Leyton Orient.
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@mrblthomas.bsky.social and I got together yesterday to chat transfers and respond to YouTube comments (positive ones!)
Couple small videos dropping over the next couple of days then the pod is back on Tuesday morning
youtube.com/shorts/8ECe4...
Couple small videos dropping over the next couple of days then the pod is back on Tuesday morning
youtube.com/shorts/8ECe4...
Are Reading one of the Biggest clubs in League One? #readingfc #efl #leagueone
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
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January 17, 2026 at 2:37 PM
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and I got together yesterday to chat transfers and respond to YouTube comments (positive ones!)
Couple small videos dropping over the next couple of days then the pod is back on Tuesday morning
youtube.com/shorts/8ECe4...
Couple small videos dropping over the next couple of days then the pod is back on Tuesday morning
youtube.com/shorts/8ECe4...
"It was a really poor performance all round."
@mrblthomas.bsky.social reacts to #ReadingFC's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient.
@mrblthomas.bsky.social reacts to #ReadingFC's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient.
January 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
"It was a really poor performance all round."
@mrblthomas.bsky.social reacts to #ReadingFC's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient.
@mrblthomas.bsky.social reacts to #ReadingFC's 3-1 defeat at Leyton Orient.
Orient had our number pretty much all afternoon. Ray of light when Marriott equalised, but #ReadingFC couldn't build on it
Putting Savage to RW really didn't help either, ditto any of the later subs
Increasingly sloppy and flat as the game went on
Big improvement needed
Putting Savage to RW really didn't help either, ditto any of the later subs
Increasingly sloppy and flat as the game went on
Big improvement needed
January 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Orient had our number pretty much all afternoon. Ray of light when Marriott equalised, but #ReadingFC couldn't build on it
Putting Savage to RW really didn't help either, ditto any of the later subs
Increasingly sloppy and flat as the game went on
Big improvement needed
Putting Savage to RW really didn't help either, ditto any of the later subs
Increasingly sloppy and flat as the game went on
Big improvement needed
Half time, 1-0 orient
Reading never got going, Orient a strong side but we've barely offered anything
Ballard's goal the difference
Reading never got going, Orient a strong side but we've barely offered anything
Ballard's goal the difference
January 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Half time, 1-0 orient
Reading never got going, Orient a strong side but we've barely offered anything
Ballard's goal the difference
Reading never got going, Orient a strong side but we've barely offered anything
Ballard's goal the difference
#ReadingFC's team today, with Paddy Lane back on the bench!
Pereira;
Yiadom, Burns, O'Connor, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
Ritchie, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Marriott
Subs: Stevens, Stickland, Ahmed, Fraser, Lane, Ehibhatiomhan, Keane
Pereira;
Yiadom, Burns, O'Connor, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
Ritchie, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Marriott
Subs: Stevens, Stickland, Ahmed, Fraser, Lane, Ehibhatiomhan, Keane
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM
#ReadingFC's team today, with Paddy Lane back on the bench!
Pereira;
Yiadom, Burns, O'Connor, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
Ritchie, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Marriott
Subs: Stevens, Stickland, Ahmed, Fraser, Lane, Ehibhatiomhan, Keane
Pereira;
Yiadom, Burns, O'Connor, Dorsett;
Wing, Savage;
Ritchie, Doyle, Kyerewaa;
Marriott
Subs: Stevens, Stickland, Ahmed, Fraser, Lane, Ehibhatiomhan, Keane
⚽️ It's matchday!
#ReadingFC head to East London this afternoon, looking to complete the double over Leyton Orient.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
#ReadingFC head to East London this afternoon, looking to complete the double over Leyton Orient.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
Leyton Orient vs Reading: 2025/26 Match Preview
A bumper away end awaits as Reading head to the capital.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM
⚽️ It's matchday!
#ReadingFC head to East London this afternoon, looking to complete the double over Leyton Orient.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
#ReadingFC head to East London this afternoon, looking to complete the double over Leyton Orient.
@rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.
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Check out my conversation on the #readingfc Women's team with the always excellent @petermatthews25.bsky.social, on @thetilehurstend.bsky.social's Youtube channel now!
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
January 2026 Reading Women's Team Update with Peter Matthews
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Check out my conversation on the #readingfc Women's team with the always excellent @petermatthews25.bsky.social, on @thetilehurstend.bsky.social's Youtube channel now!
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
youtu.be/PYL2cq8RYH4
Find out which of Reading's defenders Peter refers to as "The Tower!"
REPORT: A great effort from #ReadingFC's under-18s wasn't quite enough yesterday, with Chelsea running out 3-2 winners at the SCL in the FA Youth Cup.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps the action.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps the action.
Reading u18s 2-3 Chelsea u18s: Match Report
T’Shay St Louis and George Booth were on the scoresheet for the Royals, but goals from Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (x2) and Reggie Watson saw Chelsea through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:54 PM
REPORT: A great effort from #ReadingFC's under-18s wasn't quite enough yesterday, with Chelsea running out 3-2 winners at the SCL in the FA Youth Cup.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps the action.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps the action.
READ: The Royals' summer 2025 departures had quite the eclectic set of destinations - Aldershot, Sarajevo and everywhere in between.
Alex checks in on how they're all faring in post #ReadingFC life.
Alex checks in on how they're all faring in post #ReadingFC life.
Reading’s Summer 2025 Departures: Where Are They Now?
Alex checks in on how those who left Reading in the summer (plus some bonus entries) have been getting on since.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM
READ: The Royals' summer 2025 departures had quite the eclectic set of destinations - Aldershot, Sarajevo and everywhere in between.
Alex checks in on how they're all faring in post #ReadingFC life.
Alex checks in on how they're all faring in post #ReadingFC life.
Great to talk to @danielstorey85.bsky.social about the start of post-Dai life at #ReadingFC, for The I Paper.
Reading FC and the green shoots of hope
Reading are on the long road to recovery as they fight to break free from the past
inews.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Great to talk to @danielstorey85.bsky.social about the start of post-Dai life at #ReadingFC, for The I Paper.
Here's how #ReadingFC's three mid-season signings + Ricardo Santos (all in 🟢) fit into the age profile of the squad.
Continuing a trend for our 2025/26 recruitment, they bring a lot of experience.
🔵 = Here last season
🔴 = Joined in the summer
Continuing a trend for our 2025/26 recruitment, they bring a lot of experience.
🔵 = Here last season
🔴 = Joined in the summer
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Here's how #ReadingFC's three mid-season signings + Ricardo Santos (all in 🟢) fit into the age profile of the squad.
Continuing a trend for our 2025/26 recruitment, they bring a lot of experience.
🔵 = Here last season
🔴 = Joined in the summer
Continuing a trend for our 2025/26 recruitment, they bring a lot of experience.
🔵 = Here last season
🔴 = Joined in the summer
SIGNING: Welcome to Berkshire, Will Keane!
#ReadingFC have their back-up to Jack Marriott, bringing veteran forward Keane in on loan from Preston North End.
Happy with this signing?
#ReadingFC have their back-up to Jack Marriott, bringing veteran forward Keane in on loan from Preston North End.
Happy with this signing?
Will Keane Joins Reading On Loan
The Royals have opted for veteran striker Will Keane as a January signing, bringing him in from Preston North End.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
SIGNING: Welcome to Berkshire, Will Keane!
#ReadingFC have their back-up to Jack Marriott, bringing veteran forward Keane in on loan from Preston North End.
Happy with this signing?
#ReadingFC have their back-up to Jack Marriott, bringing veteran forward Keane in on loan from Preston North End.
Happy with this signing?
READ: Your verdict on Leam Richardson (going by our approval rating anyway) is that you're pleased with the start he's made to life at #ReadingFC.
More on how the results break down and fit into a historical context in here:
More on how the results break down and fit into a historical context in here:
Approval Rating: Reading Fans Pleased With Leam Richardson’s Start
Noel Hunt’s successor has been in post since October and taken charge of 11 matches in all competitions.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
READ: Your verdict on Leam Richardson (going by our approval rating anyway) is that you're pleased with the start he's made to life at #ReadingFC.
More on how the results break down and fit into a historical context in here:
More on how the results break down and fit into a historical context in here:
Two strong transfer links to watch at the moment for #ReadingFC...
- Ricardo Santos, 30yo CB. Permanent deal from Swansea City
- Will Keane, 33yo striker. Loan deal from Preston North End (he's out of contract in the summer)
(1/2)
- Ricardo Santos, 30yo CB. Permanent deal from Swansea City
- Will Keane, 33yo striker. Loan deal from Preston North End (he's out of contract in the summer)
(1/2)
January 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Two strong transfer links to watch at the moment for #ReadingFC...
- Ricardo Santos, 30yo CB. Permanent deal from Swansea City
- Will Keane, 33yo striker. Loan deal from Preston North End (he's out of contract in the summer)
(1/2)
- Ricardo Santos, 30yo CB. Permanent deal from Swansea City
- Will Keane, 33yo striker. Loan deal from Preston North End (he's out of contract in the summer)
(1/2)
"Before his sending-off against United, he was arguably the best player on the pitch, showcasing his close ball control and blistering pace on the dribble."
Jamie reports back on how #ReadingFC youngster Basil Tuma is faring at Slough.
Jamie reports back on how #ReadingFC youngster Basil Tuma is faring at Slough.
Scouting Report: Basil Tuma’s Festive Form At Slough Town
Jamie examines the performances of Reading’s Basil Tuma, who’s been on loan at Slough Town, alongside Jacob Borgnis.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:37 AM
"Before his sending-off against United, he was arguably the best player on the pitch, showcasing his close ball control and blistering pace on the dribble."
Jamie reports back on how #ReadingFC youngster Basil Tuma is faring at Slough.
Jamie reports back on how #ReadingFC youngster Basil Tuma is faring at Slough.
"The second half was an entirely different story when the visitors ruthlessly and brutally dispatched a Royals team who simply couldn’t match the visitors’ pace, and simply fell apart."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Reading Women 2-3 Winchester City Flyers: Match Report
The Royals suffered a losing start to 2026, outclassed in the second half by a ruthless Winchester City Flyers side.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:53 AM
"The second half was an entirely different story when the visitors ruthlessly and brutally dispatched a Royals team who simply couldn’t match the visitors’ pace, and simply fell apart."
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
APPROVAL: Alex checks in on how Leam Richardson is getting on so far, just over two months into his #ReadingFC spell.
🗳️ This is also our first approval rating on the new manager, so cast your vote in the poll.
🗳️ This is also our first approval rating on the new manager, so cast your vote in the poll.
Leam Richardson Two Months In: Reflections And Approval Rating
Alex has his say on how Leam Richardson has done so far in the Royals dugout, and you can cast your verdict in our approval rating at the bottom.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:49 AM
APPROVAL: Alex checks in on how Leam Richardson is getting on so far, just over two months into his #ReadingFC spell.
🗳️ This is also our first approval rating on the new manager, so cast your vote in the poll.
🗳️ This is also our first approval rating on the new manager, so cast your vote in the poll.
OPINION: @simfrombucks.bsky.social analyses how #ReadingFC should approach this transfer window - priority areas of recruitment, the need to get youngsters out on loan and possible departures.
What Do Reading Need In The January 2026 Transfer Window?
Sim delves into what the Royals’ priorities should be in the transfer window this month.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 AM
OPINION: @simfrombucks.bsky.social analyses how #ReadingFC should approach this transfer window - priority areas of recruitment, the need to get youngsters out on loan and possible departures.
OPINION: While #ReadingFC don't have quite as many imminent expiring contracts as in previous years, there'll still be a bunch to sort out by the end of June.
Alex takes an early look at who should be offered new terms and who'll be moving on.
Alex takes an early look at who should be offered new terms and who'll be moving on.
Stick Or Twist: Reviewing Reading’s Expiring Contracts
Alex runs through all the Royals whose deals expire at the end of this season and assesses whether they should be retained.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM
OPINION: While #ReadingFC don't have quite as many imminent expiring contracts as in previous years, there'll still be a bunch to sort out by the end of June.
Alex takes an early look at who should be offered new terms and who'll be moving on.
Alex takes an early look at who should be offered new terms and who'll be moving on.