Story byBen ThomasTue, January 20, 2026 at 8:21 AM UTC·1 min readReading stuttered on their return from a two-week break, falling 3-1 to Leyton Orient in London. Ben and Ross debate the form of various key players at the club, and whether the holiday period’s results were a fair reflection of the Royals’ level. Plus, there’s ample discussion of the recruitment, with the January window already two thirds through – with the boys agreeing on the position that needs strengthening the most. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAnd with Louisiana Day fast approaching, there’s time for a Paudie O’Connor-heavy preview of the Barnsley clash. Thanks as always to our friends at ZCZ Films for sponsoring the pod!Thank you to The Amazons for providing the theme song!Follow The Tilehurst End on @thetilehurstendFollow Ross on Bluesky @webberross. bsky. socialFollow Ben on @mrblthomasThe Tilehurst End Podcast can be enjoyed via PodBean, Spotify, Acast, YouTube or iTunes. A big thanks to all listeners who continue to pledge to our Patreon campaign. Listeners can always get in touch with the podcast via our and Facebook pages as well as our email, thetilehurstend@gmail. com, with thoughts on the show, opinions on the team, and potential topics to sink our teeth into always welcome. Download the show here.