Harry Chafer

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Harry Chafer

@harry_chafer

Writer for @TheTilehurstEnd. @ReadingFC, up and down the country. Grian Chatten / Johnny Took / Tommy O’Dell fan boy

Bromsgrove, England Katılım Şubat 2012

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·12h

READ: The #ReadingFC fans were sent on an emotional rollercoaster yet again on Saturday, from impatience all the way through to open mockery. They also seem to be unanimous in their verdict on Leam Richardson. ✍️ @harry_chafer thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/fan-verdicts-r…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·2d

You need to create an environment conducive to flair players before you can criticise them for not showing enough endeavour. Playing Savage in the 10 doesn’t exactly scream you want to see a performance full of flair… #readingfc

Reading FC@ReadingFC

Leam Richardson's reaction to the Doncaster defeat 👇

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·2d

This may be recency bias but I think that’s the lowest quality performance I’ve seen from a Reading site. Genuinely akin to a slapstick comedy sketch. If you don’t laugh you’ll cry. @TheTilehurstEnd #readingfc

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·5d

Haven’t written a FV as damning as this in a long time… it’s a very strange time to be in the #ReadingFC sphere. May be recency bias, but can’t remember a manager getting this much flak…

The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd

READ: Monday seemed to be a breaking point for many fans, with Leam Richardson coming in for a lot of flak since. @harry_chafer wraps up what Loyal Royals had to say on the gaffer, as well as the state of #ReadingFC's playoff push. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/fan-verdicts-r…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·6d

Been trying to sum up my own thoughts in my head since yesterday, seems Bobbins has done a better job than I ever could here… #readingfc

The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd

"It felt like a group going through the motions, ticking boxes, doing the bare minimum of professional movement without any conviction behind it, already defeated." ✍️ @ohbobbins / #ReadingFC thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/the-weekly-bob…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·6 Nis

@TheTilehurstEnd @mrblthomas Use Friday as fuel to go out and win the game. Spoil Lincoln’s party, and keep a flicker of play off hope alive!

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·6 Nis

"It's an opportunity for us to go out and show what we're made of." Musings from @mrblthomas on 106 Day, #ReadingFC's playoff push, Lincoln City and a tough game at the SCL this afternoon.

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·3 Nis

I was as frustrated as the next person walking out the stadium this afternoon don't get me wrong, but today's game was v different to the likes of Port Vale, Stevenage, Mansfield etc imo #readingfc

The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd

"One lapse was our downfall today, rather than a prolonged period of negativity and defensive-mindedness that we’ve seen so often." @harry_chafer unpacks a #ReadingFC draw that looks familiar, but for him has a bit more nuance to it. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-match-…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·24 Mar

As a man with an all inclusive holiday to Egypt booked for 6-13 May, I for one think another season rebuilding in league one would be more beneficial than a premature play off battle and promotion. #readingfc

EFL@EFL

📅 The @SkyBet #EFL end of season schedule has now been confirmed!

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·18 Mar

“Not as intense, or euphoric perhaps, as his heroics at Luton Town a few weeks ago, but no less important.” @harry_chafer's take as Long Kelvin popped up, yet again, to seal a mightily important three points for #ReadingFC at Burton Albion. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-match-…

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·11 Mar

“If you constantly give the ball to your opposition in the middle and final thirds, you can’t have too many complaints when you finally get punished.” @harry_chafer's take as #readingfc prove to be the masters of their own downfall in Mansfield. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-match-…

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·9 Mar

READ: Loyal Royals were treated to a special game on Saturday, which spilled over onto social media after the match. @harry_chafer recaps what the fans had to say on Long Kelvin, Ritchie and an excellent #ReadingFC away day. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/fan-verdicts-r…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·21 Şub

1st half and 2nd half difference. Absolutely unacceptable. Port Vale are bottom and we hardly lay a glove on them - second game in a row we’ve asked for it. @TheTilehurstEnd #readingfc

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·19 Şub

READ: It was an all-too-familiar story for the fans on Tuesday night as #ReadingFC put in another well below-par performance. This time not even Jack Marriott was good enough to secure the win. ✍️ @harry_chafer thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/fan-verdicts-r…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·19 Şub

Is it just me or are we seeing an exponential rise in altercations between fans and players / staff? Feel like I see videos like this every week now.

w1spa@w1spa_1

I didn’t get much of it, but here was what happened after full time

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·18 Şub

“It’s borderline unforgiveable the lack of attacking intent we showed in that second half.” @harry_chafer's take as #ReadingFC concede late on against promotion-hunting Bolton. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-match-…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·12 Şub

@DanJHughes87 @AndyRFCCharman @TheTilehurstEnd I didn’t expect 3 and a half years of turmoil to be turned around in half a season, that’s not the point of my article and I’m frustrated with myself if it’s come across that way. The ultimate argument is the fan/club connection has regressed, which shouldn’t have happened imo

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Dan Hughes@DanJHughes87·12 Şub

@AndyRFCCharman @TheTilehurstEnd @harry_chafer Yes, read it all. We have more communication from the owners than we’ve ever had. Last season was a massive “come together” due to what was going to happen to the club. This year, it was always going to be different. He’s not helping the passion with these comments.

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The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd·12 Şub

"I want to feel more connected to my club than I do now. I wanted to be more bothered by losses, and more elated by goals and wins." For @harry_chafer, there should be a stronger connection between fans and #ReadingFC than there currently is. thetilehurstend.sbnation.com/2025-26-analys…

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·12 Şub

@Hammo76 @TheTilehurstEnd That wasn’t my intention so frustrated if it’s come across that way. Absolutely things can be dull, but that doesn’t mean I have to feel the disconnect I do. I don’t have high standards - just want to enjoy going to watch my team play.

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Matthew Hamilton@Hammo76·12 Şub

@TheTilehurstEnd @harry_chafer There doesn’t seem to be an argument in this article other than ‘I want more badge kissing’. Some #readingfc fans are finding it hard to accept that occasionally things can be a bit dull as a team stabilises. If a club improving isn’t floating your boat then just look elsewhere..

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·10 Şub

@SimFromBucks

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Simeon Pickup@SimFromBucks·10 Şub

it's all very "7 defenders at Charlton, 2020 under Mark Bowen", isn't it?

The Tilehurst End@TheTilehurstEnd

Ward and Fraser in for Keane (injured) and Savage #ReadingFC Looks a very defensive setup, perhaps... Pereira; O'Connor, Dorsett, Ward; Nyambe, Doyle, Wing, Fraser, Roberts; Lane, Marriott ? Subs: Stevens, Yiadom, Burns, Savage, Ritchie, Young, Ehibhatiomhan

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·8 Şub

There is an awful irony in what should've been an exciting new era completely nullifying the cohesion & unity within the fanbase that the turmoil of the previous owner created. There is an air of apathy atm which can very, very easily turn to anger @TheTilehurstEnd #ReadingFC

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Harry Chafer@harry_chafer·2 Şub

Big fan of this. Absolutely fine that Young was a back up option for Lisbie too. Sign of a club with there ducks in a row behind the scenes who can lose out on a player but then immediately act to get a different one. @TheTilehurstEnd #readingfc

Reading FC@ReadingFC

KADAN IS A ROYAL 💙 We are delighted to announce the signing of Kadan Young on a loan deal from Aston Villa until the end of the season 👇

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