In 1902 the Vietnamese city of Hanoi had a rat problem. Too many rats increased the threat of disease so the local authorities came up with a solution. They would pay local citizens for every rat they killed. To avoid having to clear up the bodies, only a tail was required for payment. Spotting a […]
The third (!) managerial casualty of Nottingham Forest’s season was confirmed in the early hours of Thursday morning, as they parted company with Sean Dyche. The dismissal comes in the wake of Forest’s goalless draw with bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers last night. The Tricky Trees also lost to relegation rivals Leeds United on Friday. A […]
Berkshire sides Ascot United and Bracknell Town have both made their grounds available to clubs dealing with fixture backlogs due to the weather and cup runs. A post on social media from Bracknell’s General Manager Dan Harris said: “With recent weather causing widespread postponements, Bracknell Town FC is opening our facility to help clubs and […]
Isthmian League South Central Division One Binfield are the form Berkshire side in the top four steps of non-league football. The Moles are second in the form table over the last six league games according to FootballWebPages as they chase another season at Step 4. Impressive wins over league leaders Leatherhead and play-off chasing Hayes […]
In the Suspension Tightrope, we look at the players close to a ban, already suspended or returning from the naughty step in Double Gameweek 26. A reminder: players now reaching five bookings will no longer incur a suspension. WHEN ARE THE CUT-OFF POINTS FOR SUSPENSIONS? The table above is from the Football Association website and details the cut-off […]
Combined Counties League Division One Woodley United have announced defender Kasper Hok has signed a professional contract in Bangladesh. The 23-year-old centre back will join Brothers Union in the Bangladesh Premier League where they are seventh of ten teams after nine games of the season. The club is based in the south of the countries […]
Leeds United recorded a well-deserved 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday, with goals scored by Jayden Bogle (£4.4m), Noah Okafor (£5.5m) and Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£5.9m). Here are our Scout Notes from Elland Road. CALVERT-LEWIN “HUNGRY FOR MORE” Calvert-Lewin netted his 10th Premier League goal of the season at Elland Road on Friday. Of those […]
The first Step 7 Inter League Representative fixtureof the season takes place on Saturday 7th February at Dorchester Town. The Thames Valley Premier League squad will travel to face a Dorset League side with Football in Berkshire’s men’s Manager of the Season Devonn Reid in charge, assisted by Newbury Town’s Carl Jenner. Reid, by day, […]
Eight-time top 10k finisher Zophar hosts his weekly Q&A, giving an opinion on all things Arsenal, the best Bukayo Saka (£9.9m) replacements and chip strategy. You can read his Gameweek 25 team reveal here. Q: How would you rank the top five midfielders in the price range of £6.5m-£8.5m?Q. Best Bukayo Saka replacement? (via Winston and @FPL_Gazza2000) […]
The Carl Davies effect is in full-swing at Bracknell Town as the Robins shocked visitors Sholing on Saturday with a stunning comeback from 2-0 down in the Southern League Premier Division South. With 83 minutes on the clock, Bracknell were 2-0 down to goals scored in the first half by Jake McCarthy and Tommy-Lee Higgs […]
