The Tilehurst End Celebrates 15 Years of Dedicated Reading FC Coverage

The fan-run website and podcast has chronicled the highs and lows of the club through multiple ownership changes and managerial tenures.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:04am

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The Tilehurst End, a fan-run website and podcast dedicated to covering Reading Football Club, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Founded in 2011, the site has provided thousands of hours of content for Reading fans, weathering ownership changes, managerial turnover, promotions, relegations, and more. Former podcast host and editor Daniel Wimbush reflects on the site's history and the dedication of the team, especially long-time editor Simeon Pickup, who has steered the site through challenging times.

Why it matters

The Tilehurst End has become an integral part of the Reading FC fan community, providing a platform for fans to express their opinions, hone their writing skills, and stay connected with the club through thick and thin. Its longevity and commitment to the club's supporters are a testament to the power of grassroots, fan-driven media.

The details

The Tilehurst End was founded in March 2011, originally on the WordPress platform. Over the past 15 years, the site has seen a revolving door of managers, from Brian McDermott to Veljko Paunovic, as well as changes in the club's ownership, including the tenures of Sir John Madejski, Anton Zingarevich, and the current ownership group led by Rob Couhig. The site has covered two playoff finals, a promotion, two relegations, and an FA Cup semi-final. It has also outlasted the club's official program and the demise of The Reading Evening Post.

  • The Tilehurst End was founded in March 2011.
  • The site is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026.

The players

Daniel Wimbush

A former podcast host and editor of The Tilehurst End.

Simeon Pickup

The long-time editor of The Tilehurst End, who has steered the site through challenging times.

Ross Webber

The current podcast host of The Tilehurst End.

Ben Thomas

The current podcast host of The Tilehurst End.

Waldemar Januszczak

The long-term supporter of The Tilehurst End website and podcast.

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What they’re saying

“What matters the most is that, as a website and podcast, we've been able to provide thousands of hours of content for Reading fans everywhere.”

— Daniel Wimbush, Former podcast host and editor

“To give more than a decade of your life to keeping something going, with very minimal financial compensation, is something to be truly applauded.”

— Daniel Wimbush, Former podcast host and editor

What’s next

The Tilehurst End team plans to continue providing dedicated coverage and a platform for Reading FC fans for years to come, celebrating the club's highs and supporting it through the lows.

The takeaway

The Tilehurst End's 15-year history is a testament to the power of grassroots, fan-driven media and the unwavering dedication of its team. Through ownership changes, managerial turnover, and the club's ups and downs, the site has remained a constant source of community, analysis, and support for Reading FC fans.