Alex is back with another set of knee-jerk takeaways, this time covering the second month of the Royals’ 2026/27 season.

Bonus pod listening for you as Ben’s joined by Peter and Bobbins at Siren.

The veteran midfielder finished top of our five-man shortlist.

The Royals are out of the cup, following a narrow defeat in South London on Sunday.

The gaffer took positives from the first 70 or so minutes of Reading’s display against Bradford, but wasn’t pleased with the ending.

Bobbins’ take on Reading’s 1-1 draw with Bradford City, in which there were positives and negatives to highlight.

A very middling display from the Royals was good enough for a point against table-toppers Bradford.

A mixed performance earned Reading a point against the league leaders.

Reading return home to the SCL Stadium this Saturday, taking on top-of-the-table Bradford. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

The Royals are back at home on Saturday, looking to build on last weekend’s draw in a tough clash against Bradford.

Which of these five players gets your vote?

Reading draw away with Wycombe, having to share the points with those Swan-loving-boys. Was it a good point on the road or a 2 points dropped? Ben and Ross argue it really depends on your…

The chaps chat through a 2-2 draw in south Bucks at the weekend.

Ellie Szekeres’ first-half opener was quickly cancelled out as the Royals dropped points at home to Oxford City.

While there’s promise in this side, mentality issues were once again exposed as the Royals dropped points at Adams Park.

The Royals had been leading 2-1 until the 90th minute, when Danny Ings netted a late equaliser.

Goals from Paudie O’Connor and Jacob Brown were cancelled out by Jayden Wareham and Danny Ings responses on a frustrating afternoon for Reading.

A mixed bag of performances from the Royals, who are still without a league away win this season.

Reading face a short trip along the M4 this Saturday when they visit Wycombe. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

Can the Royals grab a first league away win of the season in Buckinghamshire?

Bobbins reports back from a revealing fan event at Bearwood on Tuesday, which provided information on a wide variety of fascinating topics.

On this week’s agenda: Reading’s (cup) defeat to Brentford and (league) win over Notts County, both at the SCL.

Loyal Royals are increasingly happy with the job being done by the club’s ownership.

The Royals made it two SCL wins in two thanks to a big cup win over Beaconsfield.

How the Reading FC fans reacted to a job well done against Notts County.

The gaffer criticised the Royals’ start to the match, but took positives from how the performance developed.

This week, Bobbins focuses on goalscorer Jack Marriott, Lewis Wing’s struggles and two encouraging team performances against Notts County and Brentford.

Jack Marriott netted twice after the break as Reading bounced back from two defeats in the last week.

Ross’ grades as the Royals make it three home wins in the league on the bounce.

Reading’s league campaign continues this Saturday with a home match against recently promoted Notts County. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

Can the Royals get back to winning ways against newly promoted Notts County?

Here’s how Marc saw the Royals’ performance against tough opposition in the League Cup.

The Royals were knocked out of the League Cup after a narrow defeat to Brentford, despite Paudie O’Connor’s second-half header.

Reading welcome Premier League opposition to Berkshire this Tuesday evening when they take on Brentford in the third round of the League Cup. Join us as we take a closer look at the opposition.

After seeing off a couple of League One clubs, the Royals host top-flight opposition in the third round of the cup.

A disappointing day for the men’s team and triumphant one for the women’s side are both topics of conversation this week.

The Royals enjoyed a rampant, dominant return to the SCL after more than two years away.

The manager took the positives from a second defeat of the season, and first on the road.