tomh1871.bsky.social
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Macclesfield Royal. Lancs CCC member.
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"It was far from pretty but Reading got a deserved win at the SCL to complete a duo of much-improved performances over the past few games."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Reading 1-0 Northampton Town: Job Done
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s second-half goal handed the Royals a vital win at the SCL over the Cobblers.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
"It was far from pretty but Reading got a deserved win at the SCL to complete a duo of much-improved performances over the past few games."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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REPORT: A particularly dull game at least ends in victory, as #ReadingFC see off MK Dons 1-0 in the EFL Trophy.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps the 'action'.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps the 'action'.
Reading 1-0 MK Dons: Synonyms For Dull
Sean Patton’s late winner made it two home wins in two for the Royals in the EFL Trophy.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
REPORT: A particularly dull game at least ends in victory, as #ReadingFC see off MK Dons 1-0 in the EFL Trophy.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps the 'action'.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps the 'action'.
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"It felt like Wrexham never had to do anything particularly complicated tactically to break us down."
@tomh1871.bsky.social's post-Wrexham analysis focuses on a new role for Mark O'Mahony and #ReadingFC's defensive errors.
@tomh1871.bsky.social's post-Wrexham analysis focuses on a new role for Mark O'Mahony and #ReadingFC's defensive errors.
Wrexham 2-0 Reading: Tactical Analysis
Tom dissects a game of two halves in North Wales.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
September 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"It felt like Wrexham never had to do anything particularly complicated tactically to break us down."
@tomh1871.bsky.social's post-Wrexham analysis focuses on a new role for Mark O'Mahony and #ReadingFC's defensive errors.
@tomh1871.bsky.social's post-Wrexham analysis focuses on a new role for Mark O'Mahony and #ReadingFC's defensive errors.
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"The fact of the matter is that we’re in the League One relegation zone and, if we stay there for much longer, it’s all this ownership group will be remembered for this year - no matter how much money they spend on the stadium."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Cold Ale And Warm Pies: Reading’s On- And Off-Field Progress
Tom weighs up Reading’s on-pitch and off-pitch progress so far under the new ownership.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"The fact of the matter is that we’re in the League One relegation zone and, if we stay there for much longer, it’s all this ownership group will be remembered for this year - no matter how much money they spend on the stadium."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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"The exact type of gritty, dynamic performance we’ve been crying out for since last season ended."
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps a fantastic night in the cup for #ReadingFC down at Fratton Park.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps a fantastic night in the cup for #ReadingFC down at Fratton Park.
Portsmouth 1-2 Reading: Perfectly Orchestrated
First-half goals from Andre Garcia and Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan saw the Royals through to the next round of the cup.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 12, 2025 at 10:02 PM
"The exact type of gritty, dynamic performance we’ve been crying out for since last season ended."
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps a fantastic night in the cup for #ReadingFC down at Fratton Park.
@tomh1871.bsky.social recaps a fantastic night in the cup for #ReadingFC down at Fratton Park.
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ANALYSIS: A closer look at how #ReadingFC's opening-day defeat to Lincoln City unfolded.
@tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on similarities with the last trip to Sincil Bank, the defence, and debutant Fin Burns.
@tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on similarities with the last trip to Sincil Bank, the defence, and debutant Fin Burns.
Lincoln City 2-0 Reading: Tactical Analysis
Tom talks us through how the Royals’ opening-day defeat unfolded from a tactical perspective.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
ANALYSIS: A closer look at how #ReadingFC's opening-day defeat to Lincoln City unfolded.
@tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on similarities with the last trip to Sincil Bank, the defence, and debutant Fin Burns.
@tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on similarities with the last trip to Sincil Bank, the defence, and debutant Fin Burns.
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READ: Back in 2020, some of our writers tried to predict how the careers of some then-#ReadingFC youngsters would turn out: Southwood, Olise, McIntyre and others.
@tomh1871.bsky.social checks in on those predictions to see how well or badly we did...
@tomh1871.bsky.social checks in on those predictions to see how well or badly we did...
TTE Crystal Ball 2020: Revisiting Our Reading Player Predictions
It’s safe to say some of our predictions for these Royals’ career paths were better than others...
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
READ: Back in 2020, some of our writers tried to predict how the careers of some then-#ReadingFC youngsters would turn out: Southwood, Olise, McIntyre and others.
@tomh1871.bsky.social checks in on those predictions to see how well or badly we did...
@tomh1871.bsky.social checks in on those predictions to see how well or badly we did...
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ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social reflects on what would have had to go differently if #ReadingFC were to get over the line and manage a playoff place this season.
Why Did Reading Fall Just Short Of A Playoff Place?
Reading’s 2024/25 season ended in failure to get into the top six, but still counts as a success overall.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social reflects on what would have had to go differently if #ReadingFC were to get over the line and manage a playoff place this season.
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"For now, a fantastic win was ground out today against a team fighting for their lives down the wrong end of the table. When it really matters, this team just will not give up."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
Bristol Rovers 0-2 Reading: Doing Our Part
Second-half goals from Lewis Wing and Chem Campbell meant Reading did their bit in the penultimate part of the playoff race.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 26, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"For now, a fantastic win was ground out today against a team fighting for their lives down the wrong end of the table. When it really matters, this team just will not give up."
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC
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"I suppose the post-smash mug isn’t objectively better or worse, but it’s definitely different. However, it’s different in a way that I much prefer."
@tomh1871.bsky.social uses a broken-mug analogy to explain how he feels about #ReadingFC's season.
@tomh1871.bsky.social uses a broken-mug analogy to explain how he feels about #ReadingFC's season.
Growing To Love Noel Hunt’s Reading
Tom uses the story of a broken mug to explain how he feels about Noel Hunt’s Reading, and the Royals’ season more broadly.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
"I suppose the post-smash mug isn’t objectively better or worse, but it’s definitely different. However, it’s different in a way that I much prefer."
@tomh1871.bsky.social uses a broken-mug analogy to explain how he feels about #ReadingFC's season.
@tomh1871.bsky.social uses a broken-mug analogy to explain how he feels about #ReadingFC's season.
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ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday night's win at Shrewsbury Town: what could have cost #ReadingFC in the first half, and how we caused a threat on the counter later on.
Shrewsbury Town 1-3 Reading: Tactical Analysis
A closer look at a big win in Shropshire on Tuesday night.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:38 AM
ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday night's win at Shrewsbury Town: what could have cost #ReadingFC in the first half, and how we caused a threat on the counter later on.
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ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's misfire on Tuesday night at Blackpool.
@tomh1871.bsky.social examines the second-half defensive errors and also the quadruple substitution, which could give Noel Hunt some food for thought ahead of Wycombe.
@tomh1871.bsky.social examines the second-half defensive errors and also the quadruple substitution, which could give Noel Hunt some food for thought ahead of Wycombe.
Blackpool 3-0 Reading: Tactical Analysis
A tough night on the road for the Royals, who lost at Blackpool (yet again) due to a trio of second-half goals.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's misfire on Tuesday night at Blackpool.
@tomh1871.bsky.social examines the second-half defensive errors and also the quadruple substitution, which could give Noel Hunt some food for thought ahead of Wycombe.
@tomh1871.bsky.social examines the second-half defensive errors and also the quadruple substitution, which could give Noel Hunt some food for thought ahead of Wycombe.
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"Roll the credits for this game, Noel Hunt, but Reading’s story is far from over."
@tomh1871.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC tame the Red Dragons at the SCL to claim a huge win.
@tomh1871.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC tame the Red Dragons at the SCL to claim a huge win.
Reading 2-0 Wrexham: How To Tame Your Dragon
A Harvey Knibbs penalty and Lewis Wing strike - plus some defensive brilliance - were enough for a massive home win.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
"Roll the credits for this game, Noel Hunt, but Reading’s story is far from over."
@tomh1871.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC tame the Red Dragons at the SCL to claim a huge win.
@tomh1871.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC tame the Red Dragons at the SCL to claim a huge win.
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ANALYSIS: A closer look from @tomh1871.bsky.social at the attacking and defensive problems that contributed to #ReadingFC only managing a goalless draw on Tuesday night against Exeter City.
Reading 0-0 Exeter City: Tactical Analysis
Tom delves into what went wrong for the Royals on Tuesday night.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
ANALYSIS: A closer look from @tomh1871.bsky.social at the attacking and defensive problems that contributed to #ReadingFC only managing a goalless draw on Tuesday night against Exeter City.
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ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's win at Wigan, in which there was real promise shown by Tivonge Rushesha at right-back, as well as in improving patterns of play in midfield.
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Wigan Athletic 1-2 Reading: Tactical Analysis
Although the points were won with a late goal from Tyler Bindon, other aspects of the overall performance on Saturday were encouraging.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's win at Wigan, in which there was real promise shown by Tivonge Rushesha at right-back, as well as in improving patterns of play in midfield.
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✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social
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ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks an improved attacking performance from #ReadingFC against Rotherham United at the weekend.
- Different positioning for Knibbs and Wing
- Reliance on attacking down the right
- Pereira's distribution
- Different positioning for Knibbs and Wing
- Reliance on attacking down the right
- Pereira's distribution
Reading 2-1 Rotherham United: Tactical Analysis
Saturday’s home win over the Millers had some encouraging signs for how Noel Hunt is improving the Royals’ attacking play.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks an improved attacking performance from #ReadingFC against Rotherham United at the weekend.
- Different positioning for Knibbs and Wing
- Reliance on attacking down the right
- Pereira's distribution
- Different positioning for Knibbs and Wing
- Reliance on attacking down the right
- Pereira's distribution
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🎧 pod pod pod
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @tomh1871.bsky.social for this week's episode.
🔵 Tactical changes in the Shrewsbury and Rotherham games
🔵 Wareham and Kelvin
🔵 #ReadingFC's contract situation
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @tomh1871.bsky.social for this week's episode.
🔵 Tactical changes in the Shrewsbury and Rotherham games
🔵 Wareham and Kelvin
🔵 #ReadingFC's contract situation
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 408: Chilaquiles & Hot Dogs
The chaps are joined by TTE tactics writer Tom Hill to delve into a pair of home games in Reading’s last two outings.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
🎧 pod pod pod
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @tomh1871.bsky.social for this week's episode.
🔵 Tactical changes in the Shrewsbury and Rotherham games
🔵 Wareham and Kelvin
🔵 #ReadingFC's contract situation
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @tomh1871.bsky.social for this week's episode.
🔵 Tactical changes in the Shrewsbury and Rotherham games
🔵 Wareham and Kelvin
🔵 #ReadingFC's contract situation
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ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social examines Tuesday's draw with Shrewsbury Town:
❌ Knibbs not being in the game enough
😬 #ReadingFC's defensive weakness for the equaliser
✈️ The aerial battle
❌ Knibbs not being in the game enough
😬 #ReadingFC's defensive weakness for the equaliser
✈️ The aerial battle
Reading 1-1 Shrewsbury Town: Tactical Analysis
Tom analyses a frustrating draw for the Royals in midweek against relegation-battling Shrewsbury.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social examines Tuesday's draw with Shrewsbury Town:
❌ Knibbs not being in the game enough
😬 #ReadingFC's defensive weakness for the equaliser
✈️ The aerial battle
❌ Knibbs not being in the game enough
😬 #ReadingFC's defensive weakness for the equaliser
✈️ The aerial battle
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READ: Roving reporter @tomh1871.bsky.social headed off to Leyland on Tuesday night to take in #ReadingFC under-21s' cup match against Burnley.
A good evening following the Royals, but a disappointing 4-1 loss.
A good evening following the Royals, but a disappointing 4-1 loss.
Burnley U21s 4-1 Reading U21s: Match Report
The Royals suffered a heavy defeat in their final game of the Premier League Cup.
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February 5, 2025 at 9:50 AM
READ: Roving reporter @tomh1871.bsky.social headed off to Leyland on Tuesday night to take in #ReadingFC under-21s' cup match against Burnley.
A good evening following the Royals, but a disappointing 4-1 loss.
A good evening following the Royals, but a disappointing 4-1 loss.
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“This is one of those games where the officials cost us one goal, but the players cost us two more.”
@tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks the defensive errors that cost #ReadingFC dearly on Tuesday night at Burton.
@tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks the defensive errors that cost #ReadingFC dearly on Tuesday night at Burton.
Burton Albion 3-2 Reading: Tactical Analysis
A closer look at what went wrong defensively for the Royals on Tuesday night.
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January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“This is one of those games where the officials cost us one goal, but the players cost us two more.”
@tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks the defensive errors that cost #ReadingFC dearly on Tuesday night at Burton.
@tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks the defensive errors that cost #ReadingFC dearly on Tuesday night at Burton.
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OPINION: A closer look at how well Noel Hunt has done in his first nine games back in the #ReadingFC dugout.
@tomh1871.bsky.social thinks the signs so far have been encouraging.
@tomh1871.bsky.social thinks the signs so far have been encouraging.
Nine Games Into The Noel Hunt Era, The Signs Are Positive
Tom reviews how the new(ish) gaffer is getting on so far in the dugout.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
OPINION: A closer look at how well Noel Hunt has done in his first nine games back in the #ReadingFC dugout.
@tomh1871.bsky.social thinks the signs so far have been encouraging.
@tomh1871.bsky.social thinks the signs so far have been encouraging.
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ANALYSIS: An in-depth look at how #ReadingFC made it four unbeaten at the weekend, with @tomh1871.bsky.social focusing on the Royals' defensive efforts against Charlton Athletic.
Charlton Athletic 0-0 Reading: Tactical Analysis
A closer look at how the Royals made it four unbeaten with a creditable clean sheet at The Valley.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:43 AM
ANALYSIS: An in-depth look at how #ReadingFC made it four unbeaten at the weekend, with @tomh1871.bsky.social focusing on the Royals' defensive efforts against Charlton Athletic.
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READ: Some alternative 2024 awards for you as @tomh1871.bsky.social picks out his highs and lows from the last year of #ReadingFC’s away games.
Which League One sides have the best and worst home support? How about the best view and worst stewards?
Which League One sides have the best and worst home support? How about the best view and worst stewards?
The Reading Away Day Awards 2024
Recap the highs and lows of the Royals’ games on the road in the last 12 months.
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December 31, 2024 at 8:00 AM
READ: Some alternative 2024 awards for you as @tomh1871.bsky.social picks out his highs and lows from the last year of #ReadingFC’s away games.
Which League One sides have the best and worst home support? How about the best view and worst stewards?
Which League One sides have the best and worst home support? How about the best view and worst stewards?
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🎄🤔 It's Christmas, and of course that means Christmas quiz!
You've got 5 minutes to answer 24 #ReadingFC questions, set by quizmaster @tomh1871.bsky.social
Let us know how you got on!
You've got 5 minutes to answer 24 #ReadingFC questions, set by quizmaster @tomh1871.bsky.social
Let us know how you got on!
The Big TTE Reading Christmas Quiz 2024
Is your Royals knowledge really up to scratch? Test it in our Christmas quiz.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
🎄🤔 It's Christmas, and of course that means Christmas quiz!
You've got 5 minutes to answer 24 #ReadingFC questions, set by quizmaster @tomh1871.bsky.social
Let us know how you got on!
You've got 5 minutes to answer 24 #ReadingFC questions, set by quizmaster @tomh1871.bsky.social
Let us know how you got on!
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READ: Tactical analysis from @tomh1871.bsky.social on what went wrong for #ReadingFC against Blackpool on Saturday.
Including how the Royals' press backfired and why the visitors' 4-4-2 caused us problems.
Including how the Royals' press backfired and why the visitors' 4-4-2 caused us problems.
Reading 0-3 Blackpool: Tactical Analysis
The Royals’ impressive home form came to an end with a comfortable loss to Steve Bruce’s Blackpool.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
December 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM
READ: Tactical analysis from @tomh1871.bsky.social on what went wrong for #ReadingFC against Blackpool on Saturday.
Including how the Royals' press backfired and why the visitors' 4-4-2 caused us problems.
Including how the Royals' press backfired and why the visitors' 4-4-2 caused us problems.