Ben and Ross bring back local women's football writer Abi Ticehurst to discuss the sad situation with the Reading women's team dropping to the 5th tier. 
Abi takes us through the scope of the loss, an...

Is this thing still on? Why are we still here? Well despite it being peak Euros season, there's Royal rumors floating around.
Ben and Ross invite on Tom to discuss the fixture announcement, the women'...

Prolific new TTE writer Alex joins the pair to kick off the second half of the Iconic XI series! The importance of the Westcoast logo to a generation of Reading fans is up for discussion, and a coach ...

Reading face a pair of setbacks early in their summer with charges for Mark Bowen as well as confirmation that the exclusivity period granted has ended without a sale being completed. 
Ben and Ross ta...

The average age of the Iconic XI miniseries is brought down a few years as Ryan comes into the studio with his team!
With limited memories of anything prior to Marek Matejovsky, Ryan draws upon the la...

Ben and Ross get an excellent listener email and stumble into accidentally recording a full pod to go around it.
Graeme Murty is back in town to deliver Reading's U21s an agonizing defeat in the PL2 S...

Ben and Ross are still stuck down memory lane, continuing their series of iconic XIs. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those connections? 
Today, Ben and ...

In a new series, Ben and Ross build their own teams made up of iconic or favorite Reading players from any era. What defines a cult legend or favorite player, and what are the stories behind those con...

Reading FC's retained list is released just minutes after Ben puts the agenda for the pod together, and he's very upset about his upturned show order.
The boys discuss the players who are staying and ...

Paul and Alex were joined by Sarah Turner (chairperson of Supporters Trust at Reading) to discuss the off-field issues that RFC have encountered during this campaign, and the creation of SBWD. We cove...

Paul, Alex, Matt, and James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle sit down to discuss our turbulent start to the 23-24 season, up to the Shrewsbury Town away match. We will be bringing out part two, cov...

In a much improved second half of the season, Reading manage to clamber clear of threat of relegation, despite further points deductions. Alex, Erik, Matt & Paul sit down to chat through and discuss t...

Wimb returns alongside James and Andy to give our final thoughts on the 2023/24 season and try and get some answers as to what might be next.
We start with the latest on the takeover talks at the club...

The boys go into that (end of season) goodnight with a win against Blackpool to mull over. Ross' jimmies are rustled over the Pereira v Button "debate", before the pair recap a fun night's drinking in...

Reading sign off their season with a home win against Blackpool 3-2 followed by a lap of appreciation for the entire squad and staff. Lewis Wing hoists Player Of The Season, with Bindon and Knibbs fin...

Ross is joined by Dan Worth, head of social and content for whoscored.com, famous for their player ratings and the EFL teams of the week. The pair discuss how those ratings and teams come together the...

Paul is joined by James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle to take a look at Reading FC ahead of the last game of the season. Matt is joined by Tom and Martyn from It's Not Orange Podcast to look at ...

Burton Albion condemn Reading to another loss on the road, but Ben and Ross aren't too bothered now that survival is secured, and Dia Del Jefe is on the horizon...
There's a lot up for discussion in t...

A 3-2 defeat away to Burton ends the 23/24 season away from home. Paul and Alex discuss the game at the Pirelli stadium.
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A quiet week for once in the Reading FC world, as James speaks with Alex before our final away league game of the season. Matt catches up with a Burton fan about the relegation run in.
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Reading romp up to Yorkshire and take the game to the Tykes, leaving Ruben Selles unhappy with just a point despite all but securing League One safety. 
Ross and Ben invite on Bobbins to discuss the 2...

Reading confirm safety with a 2-2 draw against Barnsley. The full EPR crew of Alex, Erik, Matt, Paul & Dave are recording live at the SCL Stadium discussing a huge sigh of relief with League One safet...

Reading's Head of Commercial, Tim Kilpatrick, joins the boys for a second time this season. Since he joined us in the autumn, Tim has taken over more of a communications focus, so we discuss that, Rub...

A trip to Oakwell this weekend awaits, Paul and James chat through a good midweek for Reading, before Matt chats with Reds Report about Barnsley and their hope for a playoff win this season.
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Reading win 2-0 away at Bristol Rovers, with goals from Sam Smith, and Lewis Wing. They climb to 49 points, and celebratory scenes at full time from the fans & squad.
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Ben and Ross are back from an easter hiatus to discuss Reading's draw with form team in League One: Lincoln City. With lineup changes giving Elliott a chance to impress, the duo debate whether this wa...

Erik is joined by Paul and Matt to discuss the 1-1 draw vs an inform, 12 man Lincoln City. We dive into the game and all the talking points. 
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Paul & James talk about the Easter weekend of football, before discussing the recent release of season tickets for 24/25. Matt speaks to a Lincoln fan about their incredible run of form.
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A 5-2 loss at Bolton on Easter Monday, Alex is joined by Matt to discuss an up and down weekend of Easter football.
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Matt is joined by Colin from The Fanzone Podcast to look ahead of the Easter Monday game vs Bolton who currently sit 3rd in League One and boast one of the best home records in the division, can Readi...

Matt is Joined by Alex and Paul to discuss the 1-0 win over Northampton on Good Friday. Positivity is in the air after exclusivity was announced in the week, a big crowd was in for the game, it's quit...

With James Earnshaw back from holiday, and Reading now off international break, Paul has managed to get James to discuss the big news of the week involving Reading. Matt chats with a Northampton fan a...

Reading FC confirm exclusivity with a to be named party.  Alex, Paul and Erik react.
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Ryan and Tom join Ben and Ross for a tactics roundtable!
The team discuss Reading's shape in buildup, their use of the press in attack under Selles, and a comparison of Smith and Carroll.
Thanks as al...

We look back at another week of Dai World insanity which is pushing all RFC fans towards the edge. Just Sell Now!
Hosted by Paul,Matt & Dave
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Paul chats with Lewis Wing's partner, Yazmine, about the journey of her working at Watford, what supporting Lewis on the field is like, and how being "behind the scenes" is with a player at the club.
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Reading First Team Coach James Oliver Pearce joins The Tilehurst End Podcast for a wide ranging interview.
The crew discuss the year so far, huge development moments for Reading's young team, and Jame...

Paul is joined by Becky and Matt who discuss a fantastic 4-0 win over Cambridge. After a torrid week for Reading FC off the pitch, a great team performance and reaction to get the win. Reading Till We...

A crazy week for Reading fans with the proposed sale of Reading's training facilities, reports of a potential buyer for the club and a 4-0 win over Cambridge United. Tim Dellor has been speaking to fo...

Paul and James discuss the latest circus town move from Dayong Pang to sell Bearwood to Wycombe Wanderers, while Matt chats with Under The Abbey Stand before our match with Cambridge this weekend
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A 2-1 loss at Derby County is punctuated by awful decisions throughout the game which cost Reading the chance at a point away from home. Paul and Alex chat through.
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Strap in for another wild week of Reading FC. Ross and Ben run through a loss to Wycombe, some creatively named long range goals, and THAT statement from the club. 
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Paul is joined by James Earnshaw & Greg Double to discuss today's breaking news that the club have a million pound shortfall for March finances. Time for a local hero to be born.
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Paul,Alex & Matt discuss all the action from our match against Wycombe Wanderers that was settled by a late penalty. Will we ever get a dramatic finish in our favour ever again? 
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Paul chats with James Earnshaw about the worrying times which continue around the ownership saga, whilst Matt chats to James from Bucks Free Press about Wycombe and how they are getting on as we come ...

It's not quite The Avengers, but Wimb brings together a very special group of people from TTE Podcast's history to discuss the past, present and future of Reading Football Club.
Reading Football Fanca...

Alex is joined by Erik and Matt to discuss Reading's 3rd away win of the season and a first win in Carlisle since 1965.
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Reading legends: Ady Williams and Dylan Kerr their thoughts on what could be a monumental week in Reading's hope for survival in League One. Also, Dan Kerr shares his praise for Rubén Sellés and his t...

Alex is joined by Lee from Carlisle Podcast, Brunton Bugle, whilst Paul chats with James Earnshaw about another teeth grinding week following Reading FC.
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In another difficult day for RFC we discuss the EFL decision to deduct us another 2 points for repeatedly paying HMRC late. I was joined by James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle who broke the stor...

Alex is joined by Erik and Matt to discuss a second 3-2 defeat of the season vs Shrewsbury this season. A frantic game which ultimately lead to Reading's first home loss since December.
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A look back to a week which started with a 2-0 victory over Port Vale and a 2-3 loss to Shrewsbury. Reading FC legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding share their thoughts on the disappointing result a...

Yet another big clash for Reading as they face Shrewsbury, Paul chats with James before Matt speaks with Dan about Shrewsbury and how they've got on since their last minute miracle earlier in the seas...

After another 2-0 win at home last night (Making it 3 wins in a row at home to nil in the last 4) against Port Vale, Reading climb to 16th. Is ths the return of the Fortress SCL? 

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We disscuss yet another defeat at Frattorn Park for RFC. We've not won there in the league since 1997 and yesterday was another defeat. Still not a disaster as we've maintained our gap from the relega...

A look back to a tough week for Reading with a late Fleetwood equaliser and a Portsmouth thrashing. Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding try to figure out what went wrong against Portsmouth ...

We look forward to another tough encounter this Saturday at Fratton Park against top of the table Portsmouth. Paul is joined by James Earnshaw to discuss RFC and Matt (starts at 10 mins) chats with An...

We discuss a dramatic finish at Fleetwood Town which saw us drop a couple of vital points in our relegation battle. Not a disaster though as we kept the unbeaten run going. Hosts: Paul Mann, Alex Ever...

Matt is joined by Ben (Knappers on X or Cod Vlogs on YouTube) to discuss this massive Tuesday night game against Fleetwood. Can the Royals continue their good form of late and get all 3 points?
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DJ Femi at the double with 2 vollied goals to give Reading another win, 2-0 at home to Charlton. Alex, Matt & Paul chat through Reading with a routine win.
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Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their thoughts after a week where the Royals earn six points against Stevenage and Charlton Athletic. And they, also, look ahead to the next five ...

Paul & Alex chat about Reading before Matt speaks with Charlton Live before the big six pointer this weekend.
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Reading win and make it 1 loss in the last 11, as they take 3 points against Stevenage in the midst of dreadful weather with a 1-0 victory. Alex, Erik & Matt discuss.
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Matt chats to anther Matt from The Stevenage FC (TSFC) Podcast about our upcoming match against the high flying Hertfordshire side. 
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Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their frustrations with the draw and the substitutions made late into the game. Mick Gooding also shares what he thinks is Reading's Achilles heel...

Reading manage to draw 1-1 at the Triangle Stadium. Worst year in our history, and yet we remain unbeaten in this millenium against them. Alex, Paul and Matt discuss.
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Matt is joined by Jack from the Jack Ward Football Podcast and they discuss the up and coming derby game vs Oxford. Will Reading be able to take all 3 points against Oxford?
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Paul chats with James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle about all the latest transfer news around RFC (sadly it's all about outgoings in all probability). Including the sale of Tom McIntyre to Ports...

Paul is joined by Caroline Parker from Sell Before We Dai to discuss their latest protest plans for February which is part of the campaign to see Dai Yongge sell RFC. Have a listen and let us know you...

Matt is joined by Alex and Paul to discuss the 1-1 draw vs in form Leyton Orient. Orient in form, with 4 wins in 5 and 5 consecutive clean sheets, we discuss a good point at home for the Royals.
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Reading legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding share their thoughts on the transfer window so far and a player who could potentially be leaving the club before the end of January. They also look ahead...

Paul catches up with James around latest transfers, and the win against Derby County, while Matt speaks with a Leyton Orient pod to get the latest on their good form.
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Reading win 1-0 against Derby County in what is potentially the best result of 23/24 so far. Alex & Matt discuss the win at home.
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In a 1-0 defeat, giving Reading their first away defeat in the league since Shrewsbury in mid November, they failed to shine against a Wigan side who were very happy to let Reading dominate the game w...

Match reaction to the 1-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic. Reading legends Ady Williams and Mick Gooding discuss the reliability of the Royals' shot stopper, David Button, and fear a potential lapse in form ...

Reading travel to the DW Stadium for their first full 90 minutes of football since New Years Day (All things being well). We chat with James Earnshaw about Tom Holmes' transfer, multiple club statemen...

This episode is SBWD Twitter Spaces recording from Jan 16th discussing future protest ideas against Dai Yongge. 

NB - Audio quality of Part 2 (43 mins+) is not perfect, apologies for this!
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Reading vs Port Vale ends up with the match abandoned after protests spilled onto the field about protests against Dai Yongge in the 16th minute.
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Reaction to the on-pitch protest which caused the abandonment of Reading vs Port Vale after 16 minutes had been played.
Reading legends, Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share their thoughts on the curr...

The Royals end 2023 with a draw against Cheltenham in the league, it can only go up from here, right? 
Ady Williams, Mick Gooding and Charlie Estcourt look back to the crazy first half and cagey secon...

One big win for the Royals as they beat Wigan 2-0. With other results going their way, it means they are one point away from being in the relegation zone. Tim speaks to the manager, Rubén Sellés, and ...

Reaction to the 1-1 draw against Lincoln City with Reading dominating the stats for the right reasons. Ady and Mick look ahead to the Christmas fixtures and Tim speaks to assistant manager, James Oliv...

If only Reading games were 80 minutes long instead of 90, the Royals would likely not see themselves in the relegation zone. Match reaction to the 3-1 defeat to Barnsley and Tim Dellor speaks to the R...

Match reaction with a rather disappointed Tim Dellor and Reading legend Mick Gooding as the Royals lose in the FA Cup. Tim Dellor speaks to Rubén Sellés. Plus a look ahead to the match against Charlto...

Match reaction after Reading beat Wycombe Wonderers on the road to claim a vital three points, for the first time in over a year. Reading legends, Ady Williams and Mick Gooding, share some fans though...

Reading have now not won away from home, in the league in over a year. Tim and Mick share their post-match thoughts as the Royals concede two goals in extra time. Ady, Tim and Mick look into the curre...

A highly changed side from last weekend pays off in a 3-2 victory against League Two side, MK Dons, in the FA Cup. Will this spark Reading on for a fun cup run or could it spark even more trouble for ...

Reading are now bottom of the league with only six points, do you think they will escape relegation? What seemed to be a fun and exciting Saturday, with the Royals going two goals ahead, turned into a...

After another defeat in London as Ady, Mick and Kevin question if Sellés knows his best starting line-up. Catch all the match reaction from the 4-0 loss at The Valley. Plus, Kevin Hand speaks to Rubén...

Tim Dellor chats to former Reading FC midfielder James Harper, who played over 300 games for the club from 2001-2010.
He was also part of the record-breaking team that won the Championship in 2006 wit...

How many more games until Reading win away in the league? The Royals are now without a win away from home in over 15 games. Ady and Mick share their thoughts on the team talking to our away fans after...

It's hard to celebrate a win when you have to worry about point deductions. Great goals from Savage and Vickers earn the Royals all three points as they beat title challengers, Bolton Wonderers. Tim, ...

Tim Dellor speaks to Rubén Sellés about the current situation of the club.

Tim and Ady look back to the Cambridge United game. They discus Rubén Sellés' team selections following back-to-back losses in the league. Plus, hear from the manager after the loss to Cambridge.

We decided to do another 1871 podcast episode following on from some excellent feedback. Mark and Johnny take a look at Reading's season so far - and listen out for an announcement about a new support...

Two wins in Reading's first fix fixtures in League One. Would you call this a poor start to the season? Join Tim, Ady and Mick as they react to the 2-1 at St James Park. Manager Rubén Sellés gives his...

15 games winless in the league for Reading, a new club record for all the wrong reasons. Post match thoughts with Tim, Ady and Mick as they question the line-up. Tim Dellor has a fiery interview with ...

A new season started for Reading as they lost to Peterborough at the SCL. Hear from new boss Rubén Sellés on their first game in League One and on the financial problems that still haunt the club. Plu...

In what could be the last ever episode of the 1871 podcast, former Royals left back Dylan Kerr, Mark Roach, Johnny Hunt and Reading fans Eunan Carr and Alex Blissett discuss the latest Reading FC news...

The 1871 podcast is back as Mark and Johnny chat to the Sunday Mirror's sports news editor Darren Witcoop to discuss all things Reading FC.
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