New Reading FC owner Rob Couhig joins the podcast! Just hours removed from a flight from Louisiana, Rob gives fascinating insight on his history in sport, his plans for the matchday experience and his excitement about the upcoming months. The boys ask about Rob’s thoughts on the academy and the Women’s team, and learn more about Disco Demolition ni…

With the dust settling on both the 2024/25 season and the Dai Yongge era, Ben and Ross decide it’s time for a look back at the season as a whole, and do some redecorating of their own… In a deluxe pod, the boys discuss the off-field events in the first half, including the key moments in the season-long sale saga. In the second half, Ross takes us t…

Ben and Ross spend an afternoon enjoying discussing things that Reading could do with their future. And hey, isn’t that nice speculation to engage in as Reading fans? The pair discuss what the new American owners could do with our club, and what should be high up on the priority list off the pitch. Ross pitches a strange backwards marketing campaig…

Ben and Ross record before the takeover is officially confirmed, but handily provide new owners Rob and Todd with a suggested retained list of Reading players approaching the end of their contracts. Plus, after a beefy mailbag, the boys run through their first priorities for the new owners, including exactly what parts of the stadium could do with …

Charlie Savage’s dad joins the pod for a wide-ranging chat about Reading FC, and Charlie’s experience at the club so far. Robbie gives a detailed rundown of his take on Reading over the past two seasons, and gives real insight on the team dynamic. Plus, with a hugely successful first season in management under his belt with Macclesfield, Robbie tel…

He’s only gone and flipping done it. Reading Football Club is pleased to announce the sale in principle of the club to Redwood Holdings Limited: owned by one Rob Couhig (and Todd Trosclair). Ben drags Ross out of bed at 6am on the East Coast to celebrate the news before heading straight to the Amazons’ show at the Purple Turtle stage! Thanks as alw…

Reading take the playoff race to the final day and score one of their best goals of the season against Bristol Rovers. Ben and Ross are here to break down victory over the Gas and try to help a bulging mailbag of Reading fans get through the long wait for Saturday. Plus there’s time to hear about how Ben became a hero of the people this week at the…

The Premier League brings out all the big guns for the under-18s cup final (and hopefully pays for them too), but the young Royals fall 2-1 at home in a late shock defeat to West Ham United. Ben runs us through that game before Ross recaps the men's team's 5-1 thrashing of Mansfield Town. There’s yet another club statement for the pod to make a sta…

Lead Professional Development Phase Coach and Reading FC's under-18s manager Harrison Gilkes joins Ben and Ross for a fascinating interview ahead of his side's PL Cup final on Tuesday against West Ham United at the SCL Stadium. Harrison gives insight on the development process, the difficulties of inspiring youth players to do their schoolwork, and…

Two wins on the bounce take Reading two points clear into the playoff places with five games to go, while the club announce another period of exclusivity has ended, with a familiar face seemingly waiting in the wings. That gives Ben and Ross plenty to discuss, with the performance of Harvey Knibbs against Shrewsbury Town on Ross’ mind in particular…

The boys hop back into the studio a match earlier than expected because that Peterborough United victory was just too exciting for Ross to handle. Ben’s got plenty to say about Charlie Savage, and Noel Hunt’s game plan gives Ross much to be excited about. Tivonge Rushesha dance-y dances his way to 20 more touches than any other Reading defender, an…

It’s the international break and the team is resting, but it’s still a huge week off the pitch for Reading. Ben and Ross break down the outcome of the court case on Friday before turning their eyes to the newly submitted accounts for the 2022/23 season. There’s even time for some discussion of football at the end, with the visit of (still Darren Fe…

The Royals extend their unbeaten run to double figures, but does it feel like it? Ben and Ross are as mixed on that as the fanbase as a whole. The pair discuss the draw with Stevenage, as well as the ever-thinning personnel available for Reading at centre-back. Plus lots of discussion of the run-in and how Reading might fare over the remaining nine…

Reading put together another four-point week to maintain the recent 'two points per game' form and keep Ross dreaming of the playoffs. With Ben out knitting, Ryan joins the pod to give his take on the full-backs, and a full-throttle victory against Phil Parkinson’s Wrexham. Plus discussion on the Crawley Town result, in which Ross tries to argue th…

Reading pick up fur points with a deserved win on the road against Wigan Athletic, followed by a rocky draw at home to Exeter City. Ben and Ross break down both games with a focus on Reading’s trouble creating chances against well drilled defences, but celebrate the progress Reading have made in 2024/25.. The mailbag spills over with differing opin…

Reading enter yet another period of exclusivity with a potential buyer mere minutes before Ben and Ross begin recording. Luckily they've got SBWD and STAR member Adam Jones with them to discuss what the club suggests could be a "quick completion". Alongside cautiously optimistic discussion of the exclusivity statement, there’s an update on Adam's w…

The Tilehurst End’s own Tom Hill joins the chat this week to help Ross outnumber Ben with tactics nerds. The trio discuss early signs of some tactical shifts that were direly needed in midfield after Shrewsbury, with Savage and Wing’s roles seemingly adjusted. There’s further discussion of Wareham and Ehibhatiomhan’s futures in this Reading attack,…

Two draws, but two very different performances give the pod’s two hosts two games to discuss in which Reading picked up two points. Ben and Ross debate Wareham’s effectiveness up top after a run of starts, and the listeners are interested in the makeup of the midfield in the mailbag. Plus Ben remembers that photo of Steve Evans’ dog, so that’s alwa…

A bumper episode of the podcast today, as Ben and Ross are joined by TTE Reading women’s reporter Peter Matthews. Peter gives an update on the recent progress made in the league by the women’s team. Plus, he sticks around to give his take on the return to Reading of the Bodin family. Ross breaks down what fans can expect from new signing Billy Bodi…

Ben’s so bothered by the defeat at Brisbane Road that he can’t find the words, so he takes to making a few up. Ross chews over changes to common passages of play in Reading’s midfield and the pair both lament over Mbengue’s absence. The listeners help the boys discuss what potential changes Noel Hunt could make ahead of a visit to a Burton team tha…

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 former player Glen Little as he shares his thoughts on the current situation at the club. Reading FC legends: Ady Williams and Mick Gooding are joined b…

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 team. Plus, Tim Dellor speaks to the Royals' boss on the game and the latest the current injuries and Ady share's his conversation with Sellés after th…

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 and breakdown the goals conceded. Plus, Ady Williams speaks to Royals boss, Rubén Sellés, after the goal thriller. Presented by Ady Williams…

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 and look ahead to the next few fixtures. Plus, Tim Dellor has been speaking to Royals boss, Rubén Sellés, with his thoughts on the game against Portsm…

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 fixtures which could see Reading claw their way out of the relegation zone. Plus, Tim Dellor speaks to the boss, Rubén Sellés, about the recent result…

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. Plus, Tim Dellor speaks to manager, Rubén Sellés, and the 'super sub' Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan after scoring the late equalizer. Presented by Tim Dellor…

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 to the local derby against Oxford United, next weekend. Tim Dellor speaks to assistant manager James Oliver Pierce after the draw against Leyton Orie…

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 after the protest during the Port Vale match. Plus, Tim Dellor speaks to the boss, Rubén Sellés, who confirms that Nelson Abbey's future will be revea…

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 current situation, while Tim Dellor speaks to manager, Rubén Sellés, on some players who may be leaving the club in January.…

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 second half in Gloucestershire. Plus, Tim Dellor speaks to a delighted Rubén Sellés, who praised his team for getting back into the game. Presented by Tim D…