Berkshire
Can Woodley United win it? – Football in Berkshire
For the second time in 10 years we’re staring at the very real prospect of Woodley United becoming a Step 5 team. The only difference between the Kestrels and Combined Counties League Division One table-toppers Brook House is games drawn, of which Woodley have nine and Brook House three. In fact, the side formerly known […]
“I am The Secret Footballer” – Dave Kitson opens up on writing career – Football in Berkshire
Former Reading FC striker and current Maidenhead United Women’s manager Dave Kitson has revealed himself to be ‘The Secret Footballer’ – the man behind a series of books and newspaper columns from inside the football industry. Since retiring from professional football, Kitson has put his heart and soul into non-league and grassroots football, first taking […]
“Nothing less than they deserve” says Finchampstead boss ahead of County Cup semifinal – Football in Berkshire
Finchampstead Ladies are flying high in Division One of the Thames Valley Counties Women’s Football League as they sit second having lost just one game but they’re also on the hunt for some cup silverware this season. Berkshire are guaranteed a team in the Trophy final this season as Finch welcome Windsor & Eton to […]
An extra promotion spot will not reduce financial stress; it will increase it – Football in Berkshire
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 […]
Ascot United and Bracknell Town offer ‘fixture rescue’ service with grounds available – Football in Berkshire
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 […]
Binfield the form side with Hendon win while Bracknell Town stun leaders – Football in Berkshire
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 […]
Devonn Reid to lead Thames Valley Premier League rep side with UEFA conquest in mind – Football in Berkshire
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, […]
Bracknell Town complete ‘ruthless’ comeback while Binfield stun leaders Leatherhead with five goal haul – Football in Berkshire
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 […]
Hungerford Town chairman issues rallying cry to community with club experiencing ‘a very challenging period’ – Football in Berkshire
Southern League Premier Division South Hungerford Town have shared a statement saying the club is ‘currently experiencing a very challenging period’. The Crusaders, historically, have been around the Hellenic League Premier Division and old Isthmian League Division Two before experiencing a meteoric rise over nine seasons from the Hellenic League, through the Southern League before […]
An (FA Cup) Replay Requiem – Football in Berkshire
Like anything else in life, football evolves. Any changes inevitably provoke opposition, but the test of time will prove their efficacy. Thus, in my lifetime, the use of goal average to rank teams on the same number of points or the back-pass to the keeper are barely remembered, never mind lamented. The digital revolution has […]