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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 […]
Hayes & Yeading United appoint FA Vase winner Jamie Tompkins
Former Ascot United manager Jamie Tompkins is back in the dugout with Isthmian League South Central Division One side Hayes & Yeading United. The former Yellas boss departed the Racecourse Ground in the summer and has been biding his time before taking on another role. Strongly linked with the vacant Kingstonian position a month or […]
Woodley United youngster called up to Bangladesh squad for Brazil and Argentina matches
It’s not often Step 6 sides are mentioned in international call-ups, that is of course unless you are Binfield with a host of Bermudan internationals in your squad. However the latest addition to the ranks of Berkshire Internationals is Woodley United’s Kasper Hok who has been called up to the Bangladesh u20 side as an […]
‘No fuss, all about the players’ Alan Devonshire’s final Maidenhead United game was made in his own image
On Saturday, Maidenhead United hosted Chippenham Town in Alan Devonshire’s final match in charge of the Magpies. Here, Club Secretary – and more importantly fan – Neil Maskell takes us through ‘Devs’ emotional final match in charge. “Yeah I’m fine”. The typically understated reply I got to my enquiry as to Alan Devonshire’s well-being when […]
Alan Devonshire’s Maidenhead United farewell
Alan Devonshire’s second spell as manager of Maidenhead United will end on Saturday after the home fixture with Chippenham Town. After 913 games over two spells, BELT* teams rest easy, the age of the Devonshiring is almost at an end The long-serving boss has been in charge of the Magpies since 2015 and famously lead […]
‘Supersub’ Kate Fox makes County Cup history for Ascot United
Ascot United Women have secured a place in the Berks & Bucks County FA Senior Women’s Cup semi-finals for the first time ever. The Yellas were on the road to Milton Keynes side New Bradwell St Peter in Tuesday night quarter-final action. They looked to be one up with 20 minutes on the clock after […]
Jordan Blake steps in to support Woodley United Ladies after Iestyn Llewellyn’s departure
You’d have thought masterminding a turnaround that saw your side go from a great escape on the final day of the season to top of the league and unbeaten after 18 games would be enough football for some people. Not Jordan Blake, the Woodley United men’s first team manager. That’s because in recent weeks, the […]
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 […]
Bracknell Town add Ascot United defender as Tooze confirms Hungerford Town future
Bracknell Town have signed Bailey Lamb from Ascot United as manager Matthew Saunders reshapes his squad this month. Centre-back Lamb made 11 appearances for the Yellas this season in the Isthmian League South Central Division One after joining in the summer. He previously played for Harrow Borough and Southall. He is the second Yellas player […]
Bracknell Town through but Maidenhead United crash to Isthmian League side
Bracknell Town overcame stubborn Tadley Calleva on Saturday in the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round to give new boss Matthew Saunders a win in his first game. The Robins went into the game as favourites, but there were echoes of Tadley’s previous fixture in the competition when they beat heavy favourites Weymouth 4-2 – both […]