24 May, 2026

Bracknell Town confirm interim manager is ex-boss and striker

Bracknell Town have confirmed their interim manager following the departure of Matthew Saunders on Friday morning. Ex-boss and former Robins striker Carl Davies will return to the dugout, according to a statement put out by the club: “The club can confirm former club captain and player manager Carl Davies will step into the role of […]

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Spa days for Bracknell Town and Maidenhead United in FA Trophy

Three Berkshire sides have been drawn out in the FA Trophy Second Round Proper draw – Bracknell Town, Maidenhead United and Slough Town. Bracknell and Maidenhead have a trip each to famous Spa towns while Slough Town will host Southern League Premier Division South Gloucester City at Arbour Park. After beating Banbury United 1-0 courtesy […]

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Why FPL Gameweek 17 could be a ‘blank’ for four clubs

Crystal Palace’s progress to the EFL Cup quarter-finals creates a scheduling headache in mid-December. The last eight of that competition is due to be contested in the week beginning December 15. Palace have been drawn to play Arsenal in the quarter-finals. LACK OF FREE MIDWEEKS But Palace’s schedule is already pretty packed, thanks to their […]

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Who is close to a ban or suspended in FPL Gameweek 10?

In the Suspension Tightrope, we look at the players close to a ban, already suspended or returning from the naughty step in Gameweek 10. WHEN ARE THE CUT-OFF POINTS FOR SUSPENSIONS? The table above is taken from the Football Association website. It details the cut-off points for the various yellow card thresholds. The one we’re concerned […]

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Woltemade post, Gordon unlucky + Bruno threat

Usually on the receiving end of late winners this season, Newcastle United finally got one of their own in a late 2-1 victory over Fulham. For the injury-hit Cottagers, it was a fourth straight defeat. Here are our Scout Notes from St James’ Park. WOLTEMADE + GORDON CLOSE Anthony Gordon (£7.5m) and, especially, Nick Woltemade […]

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Virginia Water appoint new managerial team

Combined Counties League Premier Division North side Virginia Water have appointed a new management team after Dan Bailey stepped down on Thursday. The Waters have appointed Paul McCarthy as the clubs First Team manager with former Windsor & Eton and Bracknell Town full-back Ryan Parsons joining the coaching staff. McCarthy was most recently Assistant Manager […]

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FPL Rate My Team surgery with five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman

Five-time top 1k finisher Tom Freeman is here to help with your pre-deadline dilemmas for the next hour. Whether it’s questions on team selection, transfers, chip strategy or anything in between, Scout’s Deputy Editor will tackle whatever’s thrown at him. He’ll be on hand to first reply to requests from Premium Members in the Hot Topic below the line […]

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