"It felt like Wrexham never had to do anything particularly complicated tactically to break us down." @tomh1871.bsky.social's post-Wrexham analysis focuses on a new role for Mark O'Mahony and #ReadingFC's defensive errors.

"The fact of the matter is that we’re in the League One relegation zone and, if we stay there for much longer, it’s all this ownership group will be remembered for this year - no matter how much money they spend on the stadium." ✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

"The exact type of gritty, dynamic performance we’ve been crying out for since last season ended." @tomh1871.bsky.social recaps a fantastic night in the cup for #ReadingFC down at Fratton Park.

ANALYSIS: A closer look at how #ReadingFC's opening-day defeat to Lincoln City unfolded. @tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on similarities with the last trip to Sincil Bank, the defence, and debutant Fin Burns.

READ: Back in 2020, some of our writers tried to predict how the careers of some then-#ReadingFC youngsters would turn out: Southwood, Olise, McIntyre and others. @tomh1871.bsky.social checks in on those predictions to see how well or badly we did...

ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social reflects on what would have had to go differently if #ReadingFC were to get over the line and manage a playoff place this season.

"For now, a fantastic win was ground out today against a team fighting for their lives down the wrong end of the table. When it really matters, this team just will not give up." ✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social / #ReadingFC

"I suppose the post-smash mug isn’t objectively better or worse, but it’s definitely different. However, it’s different in a way that I much prefer." @tomh1871.bsky.social uses a broken-mug analogy to explain how he feels about #ReadingFC's season.

ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social breaks down Tuesday night's win at Shrewsbury Town: what could have cost #ReadingFC in the first half, and how we caused a threat on the counter later on.

ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's misfire on Tuesday night at Blackpool. @tomh1871.bsky.social examines the second-half defensive errors and also the quadruple substitution, which could give Noel Hunt some food for thought ahead of Wycombe.

"Roll the credits for this game, Noel Hunt, but Reading’s story is far from over." @tomh1871.bsky.social's take as #ReadingFC tame the Red Dragons at the SCL to claim a huge win.

ANALYSIS: A closer look from @tomh1871.bsky.social at the attacking and defensive problems that contributed to #ReadingFC only managing a goalless draw on Tuesday night against Exeter City.

ANALYSIS: A closer look at #ReadingFC's win at Wigan, in which there was real promise shown by Tivonge Rushesha at right-back, as well as in improving patterns of play in midfield. ✍️ @tomh1871.bsky.social

ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks an improved attacking performance from #ReadingFC against Rotherham United at the weekend. - Different positioning for Knibbs and Wing - Reliance on attacking down the right - Pereira's distribution

🎧 pod pod pod @mrblthomas.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social are joined by @tomh1871.bsky.social for this week's episode. 🔵 Tactical changes in the Shrewsbury and Rotherham games 🔵 Wareham and Kelvin 🔵 #ReadingFC's contract situation

ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social examines Tuesday's draw with Shrewsbury Town: ❌ Knibbs not being in the game enough 😬 #ReadingFC's defensive weakness for the equaliser ✈️ The aerial battle

READ: Roving reporter @tomh1871.bsky.social headed off to Leyland on Tuesday night to take in #ReadingFC under-21s' cup match against Burnley. A good evening following the Royals, but a disappointing 4-1 loss.

“This is one of those games where the officials cost us one goal, but the players cost us two more.” @tomh1871.bsky.social unpacks the defensive errors that cost #ReadingFC dearly on Tuesday night at Burton.

OPINION: A closer look at how well Noel Hunt has done in his first nine games back in the #ReadingFC dugout. @tomh1871.bsky.social thinks the signs so far have been encouraging.

ANALYSIS: An in-depth look at how #ReadingFC made it four unbeaten at the weekend, with @tomh1871.bsky.social focusing on the Royals' defensive efforts against Charlton Athletic.

READ: Some alternative 2024 awards for you as @tomh1871.bsky.social picks out his highs and lows from the last year of #ReadingFC’s away games. Which League One sides have the best and worst home support? How about the best view and worst stewards?

🎄🤔 It's Christmas, and of course that means Christmas quiz! You've got 5 minutes to answer 24 #ReadingFC questions, set by quizmaster @tomh1871.bsky.social Let us know how you got on!

READ: Tactical analysis from @tomh1871.bsky.social on what went wrong for #ReadingFC against Blackpool on Saturday. Including how the Royals' press backfired and why the visitors' 4-4-2 caused us problems.

ANALYSIS: A closer look into #ReadingFC's first game of the Noel Hunt 2024/25 era. @tomh1871.bsky.social focuses on the Royals' build-up play in an encouraging 1-1 draw at Adams Park on Saturday.

READ: That’s that, we have confirmation. Ruben Selles has swapped #ReadingFC for Hull City. @tomh1871.bsky.social takes in the incredible journey the Spaniard went on in Berkshire.

ANALYSIS: @tomh1871.bsky.social delves into Tuesday night's game at Barnsley, and focuses on how a half-time tactical alteration helped #ReadingFC improve after the break.

A longer read from Tom on the crown jewel of #ReadingFC. He goes in-depth on the academy's recent past, the trials it's currently going through on and off the pitch, and what the future has in store.

Tom takes a closer look at the state of #ReadingFC's academy. 2024 has been a mixed year, including a loss to AFC Dunstable and a win over Ajax, but the Royals' production line of talent is still going strong.

Hi there! New platform, same unprofessional joke of a #ReadingFC outlet 👋🏻