2025
Second set of FPL chips available
As most of you will be aware, the second set of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) chips is now available. Everyone now has another Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain and Bench Boost to use between Gameweeks 20-38. Any unused ones from the first half of the season are now lost. WILL WE GET BLANK/DOUBLE GAMEWEEKS? Unlike […]
Alan Devonshire to step down at Maidenhead United, Ryan Peters to take interim charge – Football in Berkshire
Maidenhead United have confirmed manager Alan Devonshire will step down at the end of November. Devonshire’s second spell in charge of Maidenhead began in May 2015 and he oversaw a sensational National League South championship win as well as eight uninterrupted seasons in the top tier of non-league football. A statement from the club said […]
Who is close to a ban or suspended in FPL Gameweek 19?
We look at the players close to a ban, already suspended or returning from the naughty step in Gameweek 19. There’s just one more Gameweek to go until those individuals on four bookings have the threat of a one-match suspension lifted. As for those on three yellow cards, they’re now out of any imminent danger. […]
Alan Devonshire’s Maidenhead United career in numbers – Football in Berkshire
Alan Devonshire’s tenure as Maidenhead United manager will end on Saturday afternoon, his 913th game in charge of the Magpies. Appointed for the first time to the York Road hot seat in the summer of 1996 to succeed ex-player John Watt, Dev initially went into a joint partnership with ex-QPR man Martyn Busby at the […]
Man Utd v Newcastle team news: Martinez starts
The festive fixture bonanza begins tonight at Old Trafford as Manchester United host Newcastle United. The 20:00 GMT kick-off not only gets Gameweek 18 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL) underway but also begins a run of 40 Premier League matches in 14 days. TEAM NEWS How will United get on without Bruno Fernandes? This is […]
Maidenhead United can send Alan Devonshire off in style – Football in Berkshire
Maidenhead United put their managerial issues to one side to bounce back from seven defeats and a draw in their last eight games on Tuesday night. The Magpies won 6-0 away at Salisbury in the Enterprise National League South, scoring more goals in one game than they had in their last 11 and ensuring Alan […]
Have some festive fun with FPL Quizmas!
As we prepare to briefly pause proceedings for Christmas Day, here’s a little stocking-filler courtesy of Reece from the tech team: FPL Quizmas! CLICK HERE TO PLAY It’s free, there’s no need to have Chief Scout membership, and no prizes are on the line…. it’s just a chance to boast about your score, while also […]
George Lock departs Ascot United after 322 appearances – Football in Berkshire
After over 300 appearances including an FA Vase Cup Final win, George Lock departed Ascot United after Tuesday nights Isthmian League Cup fixture against Binfield. A statement released on social media by the club said: “After last night’s disappointing result, we had the difficult task of confirming that George Lock will be moving on from […]
FPL Gameweek 18 early Scout Picks: Liverpool triple-up
It’s time for the early draft of our Scout Picks for Gameweek 18 of Fantasy Premier League (FPL). We will finalise our weekly selection closer to the deadline on Friday, aka Boxing Day. The press conferences, not to mention the price rises (we’re on a budget!), will no doubt have a say. Before then, this […]
“There’s something special about non-league” Scott Davies and Slough Town are prepare for FA Cup showdown – Football in Berkshire
As Slough Town prepare to host Macclesfield in the FA Cup Second Round Proper on Sunday, live on TNT Sports 2, Football in Berkshire sat down with boss Scott Davies and some of the club’s long-serving supporters for an overview of where the club is at. The FA Cup tie see’s two Step 2 sides […]