December 2025
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 […]
Arteta on Arsenal’s pen taker + Tarkowski nears ban
A good old-fashioned 1-0 to the Arsenal saw the Gunners ensure they went into Christmas in top spot in the Premier League. Here are our Scout Notes from the Hill Dickinson Stadium. ARTETA ON ARSENAL’S PENALTY TAKER(S) It looked like Bukayo Saka‘s (£10.3m) run of six games without a blank (if you’re counting DefCon points!) […]
Maidenhead United’s Braywick Park ground move back on agenda – Football in Berkshire
Maidenhead United hosted a two-part Fans Forum at York Road last Monday night, giving the club’s Board an opportunity to update fans on the future of the club before the new management team took questions from a large gathering of supporters. Chairman Peter Griffin, his wife and fellow director Una Loughrey, CEO Jon Adams and […]