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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...

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...

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 ...

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 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...

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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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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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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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...

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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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 ...

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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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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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...

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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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 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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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...

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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The reverse fixture earlier in the season resulted in a 1-0 loss, but how have Port Vale fared since then? Matt finds out on the lates preview podcast, while Paul chats with James Earnshaw about the B...

We chat about another cracker from Femi Azeez that sealed three points against Exeter City after topsy turvy encounter at the SCL. UTFD
Hosts: Paul Mann, Alex Everson & Matt Lansley
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Matt is joined by Tom from Park Life, the Official Exeter City Podcast to preview the game on New Years Day. When they last met in August, Exeter were 2nd following the game, now sit 20th. A win would...

We talk about a bizarre match at Cheltenham Town where we dominated for 45 minutes but then 90 seconds of quality saves us. Hosts: Paul Mann & Matt Lansley and James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicl...

Alex and Matt chat through a 2-2 draw away against Peterborough United on Boxing Day, as Reading make it 1 defeat in the last 7 league matches.
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Alex, Dave and Matt discuss the 3 points that give Reading some Xmas spirit after beating Wigan 2-0.
Merry Xmas!
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Alex is joined by Paul & Matt to discuss the second half of the season. Surely it can't be worse than than January - May?

Join us for part 2 (June - December) of a look back on 2023. 
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Alex, Matt & Paul chat about 2023. It's full of fun, cheer, and much joy. If only.
Join us for 40 minutes of discussing a miserable first half of 2023.
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We look forward to our match with the Latics this Saturday with James Earnshaw from the Reading Chronicle and Matt talks to Barry from the PWU Podcast on the Opposition View. Will Santa bring us the e...

Reading pick up a point on the road at Lincoln City. Alex is joined by Matt & Paul to discuss.
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No Paul and James this week so we've got an extended look into our opposition this weekend, Lincoln City. Matt is joined by Gary from The Stacey West to look at our hosts, and see what the weekends ga...

Paul is joined by Nick and Matt to discuss the first league Thames Valley derby in 22 years. Spoiler, Sam Smith hates the Oxford. 
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We look forward to our first league match against our local rivals in over 20 years with Oxford United fan and NTT20 host, George Elek. Anyone else feeling very nervous about this one?
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We chat about another home defeat and this time it's against Barnsley. Late goals cost us again but not in injury time so that's a change......
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Paul chats to James following success in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, before we get an opposition view from Reds Report before the weekend clash against Barnsley.
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Reading beat Charlton on penalties to advance to the last 16 of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Paul & Nick chat through Reading advancing.
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Eastleigh knock out Reading 2-1 in the 2nd Round of the FA Cup. Paul and Alex discuss the protests at the game, and the lacklustre performance against non league victors Eastleigh.
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Paul and James speak following the latest Reading FC Press conference, before Matt covers the Eastleigh angle ahead of the FA Cup 2nd round tie.
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Paul gives a brief breakdown of the fact Dai Yongge fails to pay staff wages for the fourth time in a 12 month period on time.
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Reading smash 5 past Carlisle United on a freezing Tuesday in Reading. Paul is joined by Hugh & Matt to discuss a 5 star performance.
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We chat with James Earsnshaw about the breaking news from last night that Genevra are closing in on exclusivity deal to buy Reading Football Club. Hosted by Paul Mann & Alex Everson. Are we reaching t...

We won away, we won away, we won away!

Alex is joined by Matt & Jess to discuss Reading finally breaking their year long drought of away wins, beating Wycombe 2-1 after 2 first half goals for Reading...

Alex discusses the latest Reading news with James Earnshaw before Matt Lansley chats to James from Bucks Free Press about Wycombe and previews the game at the weekend.

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Join Alex, Matt & Nick having a thoroughly miserably time discussing a 90th minute collapse after being ahead against Shrewsbury 2-1 going into injury time before losing 3-2.
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Paul chats with James Earnshaw following a club statement around updates, following this, Matt speaks with Salopcast before our game with Shrewsbury Town this weekend.
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Alex, Matt & Paul discuss a 1-1 draw for Reading against Bristol Rovers.
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Alex is joined by Matt who discuss the recent round one FA Cup tie against MK Dons. Reading run out 3-2 winners, with a young squad but still many points of discussion.
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Reading find a new way to lose this season. This time going 2-0 up at home to Portsmouth before losing 3-2. Alex and Paul discuss the match.
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Alex & Paul discuss the pre game march against Portsmouth, their feelings around it, and the media attention from the back of it.
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Paul chats to James Earnshaw from the Chronicle after a very disappointing midweek defeat and Alex talks to Freddie from the P04Cast podcast about the upcoming match. I'd snap your hand off for a draw...

Yep, we are talking about yet another defeat for RFC and this time it's against Fleetwood Town at the SCL on a Tuesday night. Why do we bother going to watch this absolute car crash every week? I've n...

Reading lose 4-0 away from home once again as fans become more desperate to see any sort of hope or joy following the team away from home. Alex is joined by Matt & Paul to discuss another loss on the ...

Reading are back in action this weekend, as they travel to South East London, to take on Charlton Athletic. Paul speaks with James Earnshaw, before Matt gets the view from CharltonLive.
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We chat to football finance expert Kieran Maguire about the last few days of RFC new ownership developments. William Storey, Genevra Associates all covered and the reality of any administration in the...

Reading batter Swindon 5-0 in the Papa John's Trophy and qualify for the 2nd round of the competition. Paul is joined by Matt & Alex to chat about the win.
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Reading lose 2-1 away at Leyton Orient in the last minute. Alex is joined by Hugh & Nick
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We look forward to our match at Brisbane Road this Saturday with Steve from the Orient Outlook podcast. Can we finally break the away day hoodoo and pick up a win? Let's be honest, we'd all take a dra...

Paul is joined by Caroline Parker from SBWD to discuss the huge news that the SCL has been granted Asset of Community Value status by Reading Borough Council. If you want to know why this important ha...

We take look back at another away defeat at Northampton Town with 3 terrible errors from David Button. Will we ever win away again?
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Matt is joined by Caroline and Paul to discuss the 0-0 draw against Burton. Some positives to take but still some underlying issues that are hampering the team. We discuss them and discuss the changes...

Matt is joined by Caroline and Paul to discuss the protests that occurred during the Burton game, both the Reading FC in black, the 16th minute protest against the owner and the wider football ownersh...

Paul & Nick Houlton discuss the planned protest against Dai Yongge at the SCL this Saturday and the revelations about the club from The Athletic article. Hopefully we end the week with 3 points v Burt...

Alex speaks with James around the melancholic mood in the fanbase this week with James Earnshaw, before speaking with Ed Walker to give us a Burton Albion low down.
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Paul speaks from the heart how it feels for him supporting the Royals this season. Maybe some of you will feel the same as him in this incredibly difficult period for a club that's existed for over 15...

Reading concede 3 first half goals in 10 minutes, all avoidable, and go on to lose again on the road, this time 4-1 to Blackpool, making their run now 16 games without an away league win. Alex and Pau...

Reading travel up to Lancashire this weekend to try and find the ever elusive away win! Blackpool our opponents this weekend, and Alex chats with Tom from It's Not Orange, preceeded by Alex and Paul d...

NINE???? We take a look back at a historic night for RFC after the 9-0 win at Exeter City in the Pizza Cup. Hope you enjoy this fun episode!
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Reading FC show some balls, and come back on a day which was symbolic off the field, with Reading fans protesting, before defeating Bolton 2-1 at home. Alex is joined by Paul & Matt to discuss a great...

Reading host Bolton after falling into the relegation zone through no fault of their own. Matt chats with a Bolton fan after their good start to the season
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We suffer yet more punishment from the EFL via a 3 point deduction after the muppet that is Dai failed to deposit 125%. How much more of this do we have to endure as fans?
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