Ross Webber
@webberross.bsky.social
🏴 English guy in Portland ME 🇺🇸
Co-Host of the @thetilehurstend.bsky.social Pod
Soccer Coach & Football Analyst
Coaching Director for Portland Soccer
Proudly runs Tonka United - www.tonka-united.com
#readingfc
Co-Host of the @thetilehurstend.bsky.social Pod
Soccer Coach & Football Analyst
Coaching Director for Portland Soccer
Proudly runs Tonka United - www.tonka-united.com
#readingfc
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It was located entirely within my kitchen.
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 AM
It was located entirely within my kitchen.
I'm not against AI in data use in football, but I don't really want the same guys who run the CCTV running the recruitment room...
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I'm not against AI in data use in football, but I don't really want the same guys who run the CCTV running the recruitment room...
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
I'd be much more impressed if the club put together a team of experienced football recruiting execs with a track record of using established leading data systems
Abrefa was immense today - lovely cultured footballer. Fantastic touch
RATINGS: Abrefa, Williams and Savage were some of @webberross.bsky.social's standouts in a resolute #ReadingFC showing that was enough for a big 1-0 win over Stevenage tonight.
Reading 1-0 Stevenage: Player Ratings
A solid defensive showing earned the Royals a vital clean sheet against high-flying Stevenage.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Abrefa was immense today - lovely cultured footballer. Fantastic touch
Watching #readingfc tonight
a man is standing in front of a window looking out at the mountains
ALT: a man is standing in front of a window looking out at the mountains
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Watching #readingfc tonight
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Player ➡️ Coach ➡️History maker ➡️ Bev Yanez ⭐
Under her leadership, Racing went undefeated in October, earning the club’s most successful season to date and clinching their FIRST playoff appearance in club history.
Under her leadership, Racing went undefeated in October, earning the club’s most successful season to date and clinching their FIRST playoff appearance in club history.
November 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Player ➡️ Coach ➡️History maker ➡️ Bev Yanez ⭐
Under her leadership, Racing went undefeated in October, earning the club’s most successful season to date and clinching their FIRST playoff appearance in club history.
Under her leadership, Racing went undefeated in October, earning the club’s most successful season to date and clinching their FIRST playoff appearance in club history.
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Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.
I cannot recommend Tiv Rushesha's Youtube channel enough - check out his latest video to see a bunch of remonstrating and dancing on a ping pong table 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I cannot recommend Tiv Rushesha's Youtube channel enough - check out his latest video to see a bunch of remonstrating and dancing on a ping pong table 😂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lef...
Some early tweaks for Leam's #readingfc
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Some early tweaks for Leam's #readingfc
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Jacob very high here in buildup. Puts Lane into the half space and draws attention
3-2 buildup where one of the 6s or GK will help to create an angle
This goes thru Stevens to the underloaded weak side where Doyle finds a soft spot to turn upfield
Which First XI do you think is better?
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
November 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Which First XI do you think is better?
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
Lined up what I think was #readingfc at "full strength" in the second half of last season vs what I think was probably our strongest lineup of this season
I'd say 24/25 is clearly stronger on defence but the attack is better this year in my opinion
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If I were a sports referee I would simply bet on the games I was reffing, and use my authority to influence the games so I always won.
Then I would use the money to fund a revolution socialist party set on destroying bourgeois democracy and replacing the with proletarian democratic centralism.
Then I would use the money to fund a revolution socialist party set on destroying bourgeois democracy and replacing the with proletarian democratic centralism.
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
If I were a sports referee I would simply bet on the games I was reffing, and use my authority to influence the games so I always won.
Then I would use the money to fund a revolution socialist party set on destroying bourgeois democracy and replacing the with proletarian democratic centralism.
Then I would use the money to fund a revolution socialist party set on destroying bourgeois democracy and replacing the with proletarian democratic centralism.
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RATINGS: Good evenings from O'Connor, Savage and Ehibhatiomhan key in tonight's narrow #readingfc win over Northampton.
See what @webberross.bsky.social made of the rest of the Royals in here:
See what @webberross.bsky.social made of the rest of the Royals in here:
Reading 1-0 Northampton Town: Player Ratings
Ross analyses a gritty, effective Reading showing against the Cobblers.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
RATINGS: Good evenings from O'Connor, Savage and Ehibhatiomhan key in tonight's narrow #readingfc win over Northampton.
See what @webberross.bsky.social made of the rest of the Royals in here:
See what @webberross.bsky.social made of the rest of the Royals in here:
I do recommend reading James' article on TTE today!
I obviously have some pretty strong feelings about the football #readingfc are playing that put me in the opposite camp but this piece is well reasoned.
Even when I don't fully agree, I think James raises some valid points
I obviously have some pretty strong feelings about the football #readingfc are playing that put me in the opposite camp but this piece is well reasoned.
Even when I don't fully agree, I think James raises some valid points
OPINION: A long read from James Clyde on the importance of balanced coverage about Noel Hunt, and some broader context on why now's not the time for a change in the #ReadingFC dugout.
Noel Hunt: Balance Of Coverage And The Case For Continuity
Guest writer James shares his take on coverage of Noel Hunt (both in social media and on TTE), and explains why the manager should be kept on.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I do recommend reading James' article on TTE today!
I obviously have some pretty strong feelings about the football #readingfc are playing that put me in the opposite camp but this piece is well reasoned.
Even when I don't fully agree, I think James raises some valid points
I obviously have some pretty strong feelings about the football #readingfc are playing that put me in the opposite camp but this piece is well reasoned.
Even when I don't fully agree, I think James raises some valid points
A few too many unforced "errors" today to use some Baseball parlance
A better overall performance from #readingfc though today including from Noel
A better overall performance from #readingfc though today including from Noel
RATINGS: @webberross.bsky.social analyses a mixed-bag showing from #ReadingFC that included a lot of promise, but also too many mistakes.
Cardiff City 2-1 Reading: Player Ratings
The Royals were much better going forwards, but mistakes at both ends of the pitch meant they went home empty handed.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A few too many unforced "errors" today to use some Baseball parlance
A better overall performance from #readingfc though today including from Noel
A better overall performance from #readingfc though today including from Noel
Al promises to teach you about Mark McGhee! A man I famously cannot inform @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod listeners about!
Hi @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social it's my birthday and I think it would be funny to share my book about a 1990s tilt at the English Second Division title with your followers. Reposts appreciated. Look, I know @webberross.bsky.social is a US Royals fan, at least
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October 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Al promises to teach you about Mark McGhee! A man I famously cannot inform @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod listeners about!
Reading under Hunt get 27% fewer touches in the box vs the same team under Selles in 23/24.
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
October 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Reading under Hunt get 27% fewer touches in the box vs the same team under Selles in 23/24.
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
And make no mistake, that 23/24 team was good, not great, so it's not like we're comparing to perfection
Check out the full vid
youtu.be/IymS8E24SbY?...
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Good video.
Backing up your point, we’re:
8th (in L1) for accurate passes
12th for possession
but only:
16th for touches in opp’n box
18th for corners
21st for xG
22nd for accurate crosses
1 of 5 teams not awarded any penalties.
i.e. we’re passing the ball around but not doing much with it…
Backing up your point, we’re:
8th (in L1) for accurate passes
12th for possession
but only:
16th for touches in opp’n box
18th for corners
21st for xG
22nd for accurate crosses
1 of 5 teams not awarded any penalties.
i.e. we’re passing the ball around but not doing much with it…
October 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Good video.
Backing up your point, we’re:
8th (in L1) for accurate passes
12th for possession
but only:
16th for touches in opp’n box
18th for corners
21st for xG
22nd for accurate crosses
1 of 5 teams not awarded any penalties.
i.e. we’re passing the ball around but not doing much with it…
Backing up your point, we’re:
8th (in L1) for accurate passes
12th for possession
but only:
16th for touches in opp’n box
18th for corners
21st for xG
22nd for accurate crosses
1 of 5 teams not awarded any penalties.
i.e. we’re passing the ball around but not doing much with it…
I found a #readingfc stat that wound me up so much tonight that you guys are getting an unhinged video tomorrow morning...
October 12, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I found a #readingfc stat that wound me up so much tonight that you guys are getting an unhinged video tomorrow morning...
Jayden Wareham giving it the big one to #readingfc fans while his replacement has already scored today, and reached double the number of League One Goals as Wareham - Chef's Kiss
Rent-Free
Rent-Free
October 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Jayden Wareham giving it the big one to #readingfc fans while his replacement has already scored today, and reached double the number of League One Goals as Wareham - Chef's Kiss
Rent-Free
Rent-Free
If you want to hear where Ben and I were at with Selles on October 9 2023, check out this old episode of @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod.
Interesting to hear what we had to say about a manager who turned things around. This was before Selles moved away from 4222
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCK...
Interesting to hear what we had to say about a manager who turned things around. This was before Selles moved away from 4222
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCK...
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 355: Formation Furore
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
www.youtube.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:21 AM
If you want to hear where Ben and I were at with Selles on October 9 2023, check out this old episode of @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod.
Interesting to hear what we had to say about a manager who turned things around. This was before Selles moved away from 4222
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCK...
Interesting to hear what we had to say about a manager who turned things around. This was before Selles moved away from 4222
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnCK...
16 shots for #readingfc but most of them from this cow pasture
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
October 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
16 shots for #readingfc but most of them from this cow pasture
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
Mansfield with 7 shots in the box to our 6 and 3 right in front of the keeper. That's the kind of chance I'd like to see us work more often
I do like the players at least, and think we've assembled a pretty decent squad.
Another #readingfc complaint from yesterday's pod
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
October 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Another #readingfc complaint from yesterday's pod
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
Reading are actually AHEAD of their expected points total for 25/26
So far, Reading have been the second worst team in the league on balance of play.
That speaks to players who are better than the game plan allows
So here's the big question from yesterday's pod
Which #readingfc young player in the first team has improved under Noel Hunt?
Ashqar Ahmed and...?
Which #readingfc young player in the first team has improved under Noel Hunt?
Ashqar Ahmed and...?
🎧 Pod pod pod
Have #ReadingFC's recent results come alongside better performances?
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social go into that question and loads more - including Stockport, West Ham and Mark O'Mahony - on episode 433.
Have #ReadingFC's recent results come alongside better performances?
@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social go into that question and loads more - including Stockport, West Ham and Mark O'Mahony - on episode 433.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 433: Repeatable Success
The chaps delve into a League One draw at Edgeley Park and EFL Trophy home win over the Hammers’ kids on this week’s pod.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
So here's the big question from yesterday's pod
Which #readingfc young player in the first team has improved under Noel Hunt?
Ashqar Ahmed and...?
Which #readingfc young player in the first team has improved under Noel Hunt?
Ashqar Ahmed and...?
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod will be out Thursday morning next two weeks so that we can record after the two Car Cup games!
September 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
@thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod will be out Thursday morning next two weeks so that we can record after the two Car Cup games!