A mere 24 years 😂

REPORT: The Royals have finally, at long last, won a league game at Bloomfield Road! @simfrombucks.bsky.social assesses a professional #ReadingFC display and all-round very fun afternoon in Blackpool.

RATINGS: Daniel Kyerewaa stars with a red-hot showing on the left wing, as #readingfc put in an overall solid, efficient performance at Blackpool.

Half time, 1-0 #ReadingFC! Royals applauded off after a good 45 mins, Kamari Doyle's goal the difference so far Not a classic performance, but solid enough at the back and we've had some good moments going forward too (albeit not consistently enough)

That #ReadingFC XI and subs bench in full: Pereira; Abrefa, O'Connor, Dez Williams, Dorsett; Wing, Savage; Kyerewaa, Doyle, R Williams; Ehibhatiomhan Subs: Stevens, Burns, Yiadom, Garcia, Rinomhota, Camara, Patton

⚽️ It's matchday! A long trek up north for an early kick-off at a place where #ReadingFC never win... this can only go well, right? @rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.

READ: It's part two of The Royal Quantum Leap! Join JSK on his continued #ReadingFC time-hopping adventures: a Gozie Ugwu mystery, pre-season drama against Legia Warsaw and an emotional meeting with Pavel Pogrebnyak.

"Although it is still very early days for Leam Richardson and his staff, I expected more as a result of nearly two weeks together on the training pitch without a game." #ReadingFC

@mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social, joined by Ryan, break down #ReadingFC's Millers draw. Ben and Ross have very different reads on the performance and debate Lewis Wing's role. Plus, Ross get slated for his ratings in the mailbag!

"That last-minute goal flattered the hosts in what was a close, hard-fought match, with the Royals (not for the first time this season) just unable to find that clinical finish in front of goal." ✍️ @petermatthews25.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

READ: A screamer from Charlie Savage wasn’t enough to cheer the fans up after they witnessed a frustratingly leggy performance from the players, and some questionable decisions from the referee. #ReadingFC

Ben & Ross are back to discuss the draw against the Millers with Ryan. They’ll be chatting about the game, but also all things media-related at #readingfc. Get your questions in.

"The early tempo from the Stevenage fixture never showed up, the flanks offered little incision and everyone looked as if their energy was as soaked as their shirts." #ReadingFC

"I thought we controlled a large part of the game with possession, even with our structure. In the final third, where the edge has got to come in, we have to get better and we will." #ReadingFC

RATINGS: Charlie Savage stole the show with an outstanding equaliser today, in an overall mixed #ReadingFC display, but @webberross.bsky.social was also pleased with the performances of Paudie O'Connor and Lewis Wing.

A lot of green shoots there. Against a Rotherham team that had conceded 3 goals in their last 6 League One games, Reading produced a good number of shots in the box. Classic that #readingfc equalized through a long range rocket of course, but this is more repeatable for my money.

Full time, 1-1 Relived to get the point, after a really flat, tired second half. #ReadingFC looked spent after a much more energetic first half, and too sloppy. Really need to build general fitness Excellent hit from Savage for the goal, and does at least keep us ticking over

Not a huge surprise #readingfc are struggling to score against Rotherham, given they've been racking up clean sheets recently (1/2)

Half time, 0-1 Rotherham Stubbornly frustrating 45 for #ReadingFC, who've done a lot right in possession, but haven't been ruthless enough and switched off at the back Couple of good penalty shouts waved away too, by a ref who's booed off at the interval

Matt Ritchie and Randell Williams both start. Still no Jack Marriott Pereira; Abrefa, O'Connor, D Williams, Dorsett; Wing, Savage; Ritchie, Doyle, R Williams; Ehibhatiomhan Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Stickland, Garcia, Rinomhota, Camara, O'Mahony #ReadingFC

OPPO: Find out everything you need to know about Rotherham United, #ReadingFC's first opponents after a mini-break in the season, including the potential return of a Royals academy graduate...

⚽️ It's matchday! After 16 days without a #ReadingFC game, we're finally back, with Rotherham United the visitors. @rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.

🎧 Many thanks to Rick Catania for joining us on the pod this week! @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social chat to him about his involvement at #ReadingFC so far, how the opportunity came about, and where from 1-1871 his confidence level is at for a playoff push.

READ: The Royals' coaching team has been through a fair bit of change recently, so Alex takes an in-depth look at those who'll be assisting recently appointed Leam Richardson at #ReadingFC.

Rick Catania, fresh on #ReadingFC's board of directors, will be joining us on the pod this week! Send in your questions for him to answer on episode 440 with @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social.

READ: What if #ReadingFC had bounced straight back into the Premier League in 2013/14? Join Jacob South Klein in The Royal Quantum Leap, as he seeks to write a new, brighter timeline, with the help of a heavily modded copy of FM2024.

Presented without comment (comparison in comments) @thetilehurstend.bsky.social YouTube pod up now! Come help us break 1000 subscribers by the end of 2025! youtu.be/DO0z7KqYVaA?...

“This is a seriously good piece of business, and the fact it’s Andy ruddy Rinomhota is a big, gigantic cherry on top.” Harry reacts to a romantic return to #ReadingFC for Andy Rinomhota.

Andy Rinomhota is back on a deal until the end of the season! That's a top, top signing, and just what #ReadingFC needed: bags of experience and clout in the middle of the park. Welcome home Rino!

🎧 A win over Stevenage in Leamo's first league game, which players impressed, the areas of the pitch #ReadingFC are looking to attack, fizzy drinks, murals, 4-4-2... It's all in episode 439 of TTE Pod.

🎙️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social record the pod soon, and we're after your thoughts on the Stevenage win, the AI deal, new signing Randell Williams, or anything else besides. #ReadingFC

READ: In the latest edition of his knee-jerk takeaways feature, Alex recaps the last month and a bit at #ReadingFC. Including: the management change, the ownership, O'Connor, fitness, Stevens, Marriott and lots more.

"Although Kidlington Youth are a tier below, this performance was another reminder of how far Reading have progressed." @petermatthews25.bsky.social recaps a massive, double-digit win for #ReadingFC on Sunday afternoon.

"A new lease of life has been pumped into the players. We looked solid and organised - a fitting metaphor, perhaps, for the new managerial structure that’s finally taking shape." #ReadingFC

Abrefa was immense today - lovely cultured footballer. Fantastic touch

“We spoke leading up to the game, if you meet the challenge that Stevenage bring, our quality should shine through, and our one bit of quality has done." #ReadingFC

"I've heard a lot of people saying it was night and day, and really it was in terms of the performance level." 🎥 @mrblthomas.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

“The task now is to make sure this isn’t just a new manager bounce, but the run up to a big leap up the table.” Here’s Harry's take on a big win for #ReadingFC in Leam Richardson’s first league game.

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.

FULL TIME! Reading win 1-0! Great reaction to Saturday, a win in Leam's first league game, and #ReadingFC are up to 12th! Much, much better game management, and that was key today (1/2)

Half time, 1-0 #ReadingFC! Really good first half, starting off excellently with Savage's early opener Royals have looked good in possession and worked really hard out of possession. More of that after the break please!

Here's how #ReadingFC set up in Leam Richardson's first league game in charge... Pereira; Abrefa, O'Connor, D Williams, Dorsett; Wing, Savage; Kyerewaa, Doyle, Lane; Ehibhatiomhan Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Garcia, J Williams, Stickland, Ritchie, O'Mahony

⚽️ It's matchday! #ReadingFC host Stevenage in the Thursday night slot that, er... everyone loves. @rhyswhite72.bsky.social has your preview.

SIGNING: Welcome to Randell Williams, who's been snapped up by #ReadingFC on a short-term deal.

OPPO: A closer look from Steven at tomorrow evening's opponents, Stevenage, who are flying high in League One following a strong start to the campaign. #ReadingFC

🎧 A jam-packed pod this week as @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social go through... - #ReadingFC's defeat to Carlisle - New manager Leam Richardson and what he's changed tactically so far - Rob Couhig's interview And loads more!

“There are a million and one excuses but I’m not for that, I’m one to stand up and be counted, to work hard and improve every single day. That starts straight away." #ReadingFC

"What Richardson has learned on the back of this result is that there is so much to learn - and just as much to unlearn." #ReadingFC

"The fundamental non-negotiable of any side should be to never be out-fought... But with the score at 2-3, and an embarrassing FA Cup exit on the cards, it’s as if Reading were oblivious to what was happening." ✍️ @simfrombucks.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

RATINGS: A mixed bag of #ReadingFC performances in today's cup capitulation. There was some attacking promise shown, particularly in the first half, but a lack of control in midfield and at the back proved costly. ✍️ @simfrombucks.bsky.social