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
Pinned
Check out my new tactical analysis of the #portlandheartsofpine on Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dga1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dga1...
How The Hearts Simplified and Solidified their Defense
YouTube video by Up The Hearts
www.youtube.com
September 22, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Check out my new tactical analysis of the #portlandheartsofpine on Youtube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dga1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dga1...
Reposted by Ross Webber
🎧 Episode 467 is live in your podcast feeds right now!
Ben takes a quick break from his Greek holiday to chat with @webberross.bsky.social about #ReadingFC's game at Bromley, where fault lies for the equaliser and the Royals' wide options.
Ben takes a quick break from his Greek holiday to chat with @webberross.bsky.social about #ReadingFC's game at Bromley, where fault lies for the equaliser and the Royals' wide options.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 467: The Pre-Season Review-Preview
The chaps delve into the League Cup shootout win in southeast London in the first pod of the new season.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
August 11, 2026 at 6:47 AM
🎧 Episode 467 is live in your podcast feeds right now!
Ben takes a quick break from his Greek holiday to chat with @webberross.bsky.social about #ReadingFC's game at Bromley, where fault lies for the equaliser and the Royals' wide options.
Ben takes a quick break from his Greek holiday to chat with @webberross.bsky.social about #ReadingFC's game at Bromley, where fault lies for the equaliser and the Royals' wide options.
Back at it in Getafe!
Interesting shape from Reading so far - kinda lining up in a 3421 that crunches down in to a 4231 also at times.
This has to be the deepest I've seen Lane play for Reading
Ben and I will be live streaming and doing a pod recording session for the second half of this game!
Interesting shape from Reading so far - kinda lining up in a 3421 that crunches down in to a 4231 also at times.
This has to be the deepest I've seen Lane play for Reading
Ben and I will be live streaming and doing a pod recording session for the second half of this game!
July 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Back at it in Getafe!
Interesting shape from Reading so far - kinda lining up in a 3421 that crunches down in to a 4231 also at times.
This has to be the deepest I've seen Lane play for Reading
Ben and I will be live streaming and doing a pod recording session for the second half of this game!
Interesting shape from Reading so far - kinda lining up in a 3421 that crunches down in to a 4231 also at times.
This has to be the deepest I've seen Lane play for Reading
Ben and I will be live streaming and doing a pod recording session for the second half of this game!
Reposted by Ross Webber
🎧 Thanks to Emma Hopkins, head of women and girl's football at #ReadingFC, for joining us on the pod.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social spoke to her about last week's huge news and how important it'll be going forwards.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social spoke to her about last week's huge news and how important it'll be going forwards.
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Emma Hopkins Interview
The Royals’ head of women’s football dropped by onto the pod to talk about recent developments with Ross and Pete.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
June 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM
🎧 Thanks to Emma Hopkins, head of women and girl's football at #ReadingFC, for joining us on the pod.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social spoke to her about last week's huge news and how important it'll be going forwards.
@petermatthews25.bsky.social and @webberross.bsky.social spoke to her about last week's huge news and how important it'll be going forwards.
Reposted by Ross Webber
With her performance in today’s World Cup Opening Ceremony, Shakira has officially appeared at four World Cups, tying her with Maradona, Neymar, and Pele, among others
June 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
With her performance in today’s World Cup Opening Ceremony, Shakira has officially appeared at four World Cups, tying her with Maradona, Neymar, and Pele, among others
Reposted by Ross Webber
🎧 After a lil bit of a break, the pod is back and in your feeds!
The chaps discuss the sliiiightly contentious topic of One Royal, as well as Matt Ritchie, Yakou Meite and the World Cup.
#ReadingFC
The chaps discuss the sliiiightly contentious topic of One Royal, as well as Matt Ritchie, Yakou Meite and the World Cup.
#ReadingFC
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 461: Reading FC Induced Coma
Ben and Ross are belatedly back with a new episode of the pod, with a few bits of Reading business to discuss.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
June 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
🎧 After a lil bit of a break, the pod is back and in your feeds!
The chaps discuss the sliiiightly contentious topic of One Royal, as well as Matt Ritchie, Yakou Meite and the World Cup.
#ReadingFC
The chaps discuss the sliiiightly contentious topic of One Royal, as well as Matt Ritchie, Yakou Meite and the World Cup.
#ReadingFC
If you don't know, I'm making content on Instagram at the moment related to the Hearts of Pine at www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
I'm also podding about football with the guys at the Friggin Soccer Show which you can watch on Youtube!
youtu.be/-q_6tgaiFi8?...
I'm also podding about football with the guys at the Friggin Soccer Show which you can watch on Youtube!
youtu.be/-q_6tgaiFi8?...
Portland Hearts of Pine defeat Rhode Island FC 2-1 in the USL Cup!
YouTube video by Friggin Soccer
youtu.be
May 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM
If you don't know, I'm making content on Instagram at the moment related to the Hearts of Pine at www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
I'm also podding about football with the guys at the Friggin Soccer Show which you can watch on Youtube!
youtu.be/-q_6tgaiFi8?...
I'm also podding about football with the guys at the Friggin Soccer Show which you can watch on Youtube!
youtu.be/-q_6tgaiFi8?...
I've just had a fantastic trip home, but meeting Ed, Peter, and the excellent photographer Alison was a huge highlight - check out this great interview!
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Ed Jackson-Norris Interview
In a run of great TTE Podcasts, Ross @webberross.bsky.social and I sat down with Reading FC Women’s manager Ed Jackson-Norris for a very special interview to discuss the 2025/2026 season and so much more.
youtube.com/watch?v=cqvl...
In a run of great TTE Podcasts, Ross @webberross.bsky.social and I sat down with Reading FC Women’s manager Ed Jackson-Norris for a very special interview to discuss the 2025/2026 season and so much more.
youtube.com/watch?v=cqvl...
The Tilehurst End Podcast: Ed Jackson-Norris Interview
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
youtube.com
May 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I've just had a fantastic trip home, but meeting Ed, Peter, and the excellent photographer Alison was a huge highlight - check out this great interview!
A bit of traveling ahead of me before I can get the live @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod (episode 460) up on pod platforms but it's up now on YouTube alongside reactions from Ben and myself on the game yesterday
Then this week you're getting a firehose of content with two more interviews... 👀
Then this week you're getting a firehose of content with two more interviews... 👀
May 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A bit of traveling ahead of me before I can get the live @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod (episode 460) up on pod platforms but it's up now on YouTube alongside reactions from Ben and myself on the game yesterday
Then this week you're getting a firehose of content with two more interviews... 👀
Then this week you're getting a firehose of content with two more interviews... 👀
I fully moved to the opinion that Leam needs to go today unfortunately
This has been the longest wait between in person Reading games for me in a long time and seeing them out on the field you can see just how little control Leam has over this side
Basics are missed. Respect is gone
This has been the longest wait between in person Reading games for me in a long time and seeing them out on the field you can see just how little control Leam has over this side
Basics are missed. Respect is gone
RATINGS: Joel Pereira was the best of the bunch against Blackpool, according to @webberross.bsky.social, in another poor all-round showing from #ReadingFC.
Reading 0-1 Blackpool: Player Ratings
A familiarly poor set of grades as the Royals end the season on a low note.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
May 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
I fully moved to the opinion that Leam needs to go today unfortunately
This has been the longest wait between in person Reading games for me in a long time and seeing them out on the field you can see just how little control Leam has over this side
Basics are missed. Respect is gone
This has been the longest wait between in person Reading games for me in a long time and seeing them out on the field you can see just how little control Leam has over this side
Basics are missed. Respect is gone
I like watching Dan K play football for #readingfc
April 18, 2026 at 3:43 PM
I like watching Dan K play football for #readingfc
Fun chat this week with lots to debate - this could have gone on for another hour honestly
Trying to keep things level right now with pros and cons but it can be tricky when the attacking play isn't super exciting
Trying to keep things level right now with pros and cons but it can be tricky when the attacking play isn't super exciting
This week's episode of the pod is live!
- Analysis on two frustrating Easter games for #ReadingFC
- Should we bring Kamari Doyle back next season?
- A Steve Coppell-themed quiz for the pod's newly named Dingwang.
🎙️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social
- Analysis on two frustrating Easter games for #ReadingFC
- Should we bring Kamari Doyle back next season?
- A Steve Coppell-themed quiz for the pod's newly named Dingwang.
🎙️ @mrblthomas.bsky.social, @webberross.bsky.social
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 458: Urgency
Join Ben and Ross for your weekly helping of Reading FC podcasting.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
April 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Fun chat this week with lots to debate - this could have gone on for another hour honestly
Trying to keep things level right now with pros and cons but it can be tricky when the attacking play isn't super exciting
Trying to keep things level right now with pros and cons but it can be tricky when the attacking play isn't super exciting
God I love sports, man
All THREE of Jo Adell's home run robberies from tonight ...
Yes, you read that right 😮
Yes, you read that right 😮
April 5, 2026 at 1:09 PM
God I love sports, man
Do You Prefer #readingfc in a Back 3 or a Back 4?
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
youtube.com
April 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Reposted by Ross Webber
"all writers use AI" nope, get the entire fuck out of here with that
April 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM
"all writers use AI" nope, get the entire fuck out of here with that
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"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace... I think what’s going on in our country — what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad." - Charles Barkley on CBS
March 29, 2026 at 8:48 PM
"The way some of these other immigrants are getting treated in our country right now is a travesty and a disgrace... I think what’s going on in our country — what we’re doing to some of these amazing immigrants, is really unfortunate and it’s really sad." - Charles Barkley on CBS
March 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I ran some napkin maths on Leam Richardson's first 16 games of 2026
Average xG for of 0.88 for Leam vs 1.16 (still not great) for Noel Hunt in the first 16 games of 2025
I criticized Noel a lot during and after that period so what does this say about Leam?
Simple - He doesn't know what he's doing
Average xG for of 0.88 for Leam vs 1.16 (still not great) for Noel Hunt in the first 16 games of 2025
I criticized Noel a lot during and after that period so what does this say about Leam?
Simple - He doesn't know what he's doing
🎧 pod pod pod
The chaps delve into Saturday's loss at Stevenage in this week's episode and look at what went wrong for #ReadingFC.
And in the latest quiz segment, @webberross.bsky.social grills @mrblthomas.bsky.social on the Royals' 2006/07 wins.
The chaps delve into Saturday's loss at Stevenage in this week's episode and look at what went wrong for #ReadingFC.
And in the latest quiz segment, @webberross.bsky.social grills @mrblthomas.bsky.social on the Royals' 2006/07 wins.
The Tilehurst End Podcast Episode 456: Boffins
Ben and Ross look back on Saturday’s defeat to Stevenage in this week’s episode of the pod.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 25, 2026 at 11:57 AM
I ran some napkin maths on Leam Richardson's first 16 games of 2026
Average xG for of 0.88 for Leam vs 1.16 (still not great) for Noel Hunt in the first 16 games of 2025
I criticized Noel a lot during and after that period so what does this say about Leam?
Simple - He doesn't know what he's doing
Average xG for of 0.88 for Leam vs 1.16 (still not great) for Noel Hunt in the first 16 games of 2025
I criticized Noel a lot during and after that period so what does this say about Leam?
Simple - He doesn't know what he's doing
Oh yeah that's an iconic one! I love the old badge so much
@webberross.bsky.social
You mentioned not knowing about Craig Maskell (former record signing) - when I think of him, I think of this kit...Classic 90's
www.oldfootballshirts.com/en/teams/r/r...
You mentioned not knowing about Craig Maskell (former record signing) - when I think of him, I think of this kit...Classic 90's
www.oldfootballshirts.com/en/teams/r/r...
Reading football shirt 1991 - 1992 sponsored by Hat Painting
Posted on 06-07-2022 by Andrew Savory. View more classic, retro, and new season Reading (The Royals) football T-shirts and soccer jerseys
www.oldfootballshirts.com
March 24, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Oh yeah that's an iconic one! I love the old badge so much
-ai hack works - thank you sweet baby Jesus (and OP)
This is a great list of techniques for getting real information out of a Google search and avoiding AI slop and paid results.
(One thing not included is that if you add "-ai" to a search, you block the AI summary) cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...
(One thing not included is that if you add "-ai" to a search, you block the AI summary) cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has...
Google Has a Secret Reference Desk. Here's How to Use It.
40 Google features to find exactly what you need, the alternative search engines that do things Google won't, and the reference desk framework underneath all of it.
cardcatalogforlife.substack.com
March 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
-ai hack works - thank you sweet baby Jesus (and OP)
Enjoying just chatting into my phone like a madman in the mornings about @heartsofpine.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/QrQqy...
You can also check the series out on Instagram
www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
youtube.com/shorts/QrQqy...
You can also check the series out on Instagram
www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
Hearts of Pine, USL Players, and The Business Travel Lifestyle
YouTube video by RWScout
youtube.com
March 20, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Enjoying just chatting into my phone like a madman in the mornings about @heartsofpine.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/QrQqy...
You can also check the series out on Instagram
www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
youtube.com/shorts/QrQqy...
You can also check the series out on Instagram
www.instagram.com/inthepinesso...
Here's where to find all the new @heartsofpine.bsky.social themed content I'm putting together for In The Pines!
Watch me wander around the white pines just yapping about them Hearts
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch me wander around the white pines just yapping about them Hearts
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
In The Pines - YouTube
Musings on the Hearts of Pine while I wander around the Southern Maine woods
youtube.com
March 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Here's where to find all the new @heartsofpine.bsky.social themed content I'm putting together for In The Pines!
Watch me wander around the white pines just yapping about them Hearts
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch me wander around the white pines just yapping about them Hearts
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Going to talk about the @heartsofpine.bsky.social a bit this year on top of the usual @thetilehurstend.bsky.social stuff.
Whether you were on board last year or are just learning about USL, I thoroughly recommend joining the Maine soccer journey in any way you can
youtube.com/shorts/aE1HI...
Whether you were on board last year or are just learning about USL, I thoroughly recommend joining the Maine soccer journey in any way you can
youtube.com/shorts/aE1HI...
In The Pines: Hearts Hopes for the 2026 Season
YouTube video by RWScout
youtube.com
March 19, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Going to talk about the @heartsofpine.bsky.social a bit this year on top of the usual @thetilehurstend.bsky.social stuff.
Whether you were on board last year or are just learning about USL, I thoroughly recommend joining the Maine soccer journey in any way you can
youtube.com/shorts/aE1HI...
Whether you were on board last year or are just learning about USL, I thoroughly recommend joining the Maine soccer journey in any way you can
youtube.com/shorts/aE1HI...
Outside of the mixup that led to Burton's best chance, I really liked Wing tonight - properly took the fight to a physical Burton team and played a key role in both goals for #readingfc
RATINGS: Big defensive showings were key in #ReadingFC's comeback win at Burton Albion, but @webberross.bsky.social also has praise for midfielders Lewis Wing and Kamari Doyle.
Burton Albion 1-2 Reading: Player Ratings
Ross’ grades from a dogged comeback win at Burton Albion on Tuesday night.
thetilehurstend.sbnation.com
March 17, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Outside of the mixup that led to Burton's best chance, I really liked Wing tonight - properly took the fight to a physical Burton team and played a key role in both goals for #readingfc
Remember guys, the most important thing to remember about @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod is that covering this nonsensical team means you're always one week away from saying something really dumb 🤣
youtube.com/shorts/iWUbw...
youtube.com/shorts/iWUbw...
Will Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan Work Out at #readingfc?
YouTube video by The Tilehurst End
youtube.com
March 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Remember guys, the most important thing to remember about @thetilehurstend.bsky.social pod is that covering this nonsensical team means you're always one week away from saying something really dumb 🤣
youtube.com/shorts/iWUbw...
youtube.com/shorts/iWUbw...