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Devonn Reid can’t stop winning – Football in Berkshire
Westwood Wanderers manager Devonn Reid has been named ‘King of the Buses’ by his employer Reading Buses at a glittering awards ceremony. Not content with being King of the Bosses after his Manager of the Season win at the Berkshire Football Awards last summer, Reid has now been crowned Reading Buses Star of the Year […]
Kayne Steinborn-Busse to step down after Chertsey Town game – Football in Berkshire
Bracknell Town FC has announced a leadership change and new ownership structure as the club enters its 130th year. Chairman Kayne Steinborn-Busse will step down following Saturday’s match against Chertsey Town, saying he has achieved his goals of stabilising operations and completing key ground improvements after returning to the role at Bracknell Town in April […]
Newbury Town’s home could benefit from £1.25million plan – Football in Berkshire
Newbury Town’s Faraday Road ground could be in line for a £1.25 million upgrade courtesy of West Berkshire Council, the BBC has reported. The council hopes to replace the grass surface at the ground which hosts the Thames Valley Premier League side with a synthetic surface, commonly known as a ‘3G pitch’. A BBC News […]
Holyport making a fight of it in Combined Counties League survival race – Football in Berkshire
Holyport are making a fight of the relegation scrap in Combined Counties League Premier Division South after registering back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Crucially, Lee Ovens and Dan Rapley’s side have beaten teams around them in the division in Abingdon United on Tuesday night (3-0) and bottom side Edgware & Kingsbury (2-1). […]
Finchampstead through to final after replay risk – Football in Berkshire
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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 […]