Berks and Bucks Senior Cup 2024/5

[Sutekh]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Would get a better signal if they moved to 4g though.

Saw Reading play Bracknell at “the Lane” in a preseason friendly in the mid 80s. Think it was Gilkes debut performance.

[The Real Sandhurst Royal]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Bracknell Town do not own the ground... Sandhurst Town Council agreed a 30-year agreement to allow Bracknell Town FC to play in Sandhurst at Bottom Meadow.

[Royals and Racers]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Bracknell Town do not own the ground... Sandhurst Town Council agreed a 30-year agreement to allow Bracknell Town FC to play in Sandhurst at Bottom Meadow.

Fair enough- thanks.

[Clyde1998]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Is Sandhurst where we played in the final last season?

It's certainly one of the better non-league grounds I've been to and has clearly had a lot of good investment.

[Royals and Racers]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Is Sandhurst where we played in the final last season?

It's certainly one of the better non-league grounds I've been to and has clearly had a lot of good investment.

Yep

[tmesis]

Might be IN for this one as never seen us play Bracknell, like to follow non league teams around us but tend to stick to the ones West of the county.

Just had a look at directions to stadium and Bracknell have moved to Sandhurst! I hope that hasn't dented their ambitions of moving up the football pyramid.

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Is Sandhurst where we played in the final last season?

It's certainly one of the better non-league grounds I've been to and has clearly had a lot of good investment.

It's tidy, but there's not a lot there. It's mainly just hard standing. There's an atcost style seating unit in one corner, a small area of covered standing on the halfway line on one side, and a small bit of terracing at one end.

As basic grounds go, it's definitely one of the best examples, but it is basic.

Bracknell moved as as the rebuild of Larges Lane, financed by selling off land, left them no room to expand. The plan has always been to move back, but with the owner then having to sell up for personal reasons (looking after his wife, who got cancer) and no site in Bracknell identified, it could be a long time until they return. Larges Lane is to be redeveloped for housing, which would, in theory, pay for a new ground, somewhere.

The first time I ever went the was around 1990, for a Berks & Bucks Cup game v Reading. Bracknell were abysmal at the time, bottom of the Isthmian Div 3, and Reading won 3-0.

[Clyde1998]

Sandhurst not ideal for Bracknell but they do own it and the previous owner has spent considerable sums in transforming the ground including the laying of the 3g pitch.

Is Sandhurst where we played in the final last season?

It's certainly one of the better non-league grounds I've been to and has clearly had a lot of good investment.

It's tidy, but there's not a lot there. It's mainly just hard standing. There's an atcost style seating unit in one corner, a small area of covered standing on the halfway line on one side, and a small bit of terracing at one end.

As basic grounds go, it's definitely one of the best examples, but it is basic.

Bracknell moved as as the rebuild of Larges Lane, financed by selling off land, left them no room to expand. The plan has always been to move back, but with the owner then having to sell up for personal reasons (looking after his wife, who got cancer) and no site in Bracknell identified, it could be a long time until they return. Larges Lane is to be redeveloped for housing, which would, in theory, pay for a new ground, somewhere.

The first time I ever went the was around 1990, for a Berks & Bucks Cup game v Reading. Bracknell were abysmal at the time, bottom of the Isthmian Div 3, and Reading won 3-0.

For its level, I thought the facilities were impressive.

The clubhouse/bar area was good and modern; there was modern terracing (covered); railing seating (covered); good 3G pitch.

Obviously it’s not state of the art or anything, but compared to the grounds you get at lower league level it was good and has amble potential for further development should there be a need.

[tmesis]

Is Sandhurst where we played in the final last season?

It's certainly one of the better non-league grounds I've been to and has clearly had a lot of good investment.

It's tidy, but there's not a lot there. It's mainly just hard standing. There's an atcost style seating unit in one corner, a small area of covered standing on the halfway line on one side, and a small bit of terracing at one end.

As basic grounds go, it's definitely one of the best examples, but it is basic.

Bracknell moved as as the rebuild of Larges Lane, financed by selling off land, left them no room to expand. The plan has always been to move back, but with the owner then having to sell up for personal reasons (looking after his wife, who got cancer) and no site in Bracknell identified, it could be a long time until they return. Larges Lane is to be redeveloped for housing, which would, in theory, pay for a new ground, somewhere.

The first time I ever went the was around 1990, for a Berks & Bucks Cup game v Reading. Bracknell were abysmal at the time, bottom of the Isthmian Div 3, and Reading won 3-0.

For its level, I thought the facilities were impressive.

The clubhouse/bar area was good and modern; there was modern terracing (covered); railing seating (covered); good 3G pitch.

Yeah. It's a very smart set-up. It's just very basic in terms of spectating areas. For the most part it's just hard standing, and there's no real main stand or covered end. While they could improve the ground, any money they spend will be money wasted if they do intend to move back to Bracknell.

I might go along to this one. I'm not exactly Bracknell's lucky charm. I think my record for Bracknell home games is W1 D2 L10. What's more, in only two of those 13 games have they conceded fewer than 3 goals. Away from home I've seen 4 wins from 6, and only one defeat - albeit an 0-8 defeat.

[Crusader Royal]

It's tidy, but there's not a lot there. It's mainly just hard standing. There's an atcost style seating unit in one corner, a small area of covered standing on the halfway line on one side, and a small bit of terracing at one end.

As basic grounds go, it's definitely one of the best examples, but it is basic.

Bracknell moved as as the rebuild of Larges Lane, financed by selling off land, left them no room to expand. The plan has always been to move back, but with the owner then having to sell up for personal reasons (looking after his wife, who got cancer) and no site in Bracknell identified, it could be a long time until they return. Larges Lane is to be redeveloped for housing, which would, in theory, pay for a new ground, somewhere.

The first time I ever went the was around 1990, for a Berks & Bucks Cup game v Reading. Bracknell were abysmal at the time, bottom of the Isthmian Div 3, and Reading won 3-0.

For its level, I thought the facilities were impressive.

The clubhouse/bar area was good and modern; there was modern terracing (covered); railing seating (covered); good 3G pitch.

Yeah. It's a very smart set-up. It's just very basic in terms of spectating areas. For the most part it's just hard standing, and there's no real main stand or covered end. While they could improve the ground, any money they spend will be money wasted if they do intend to move back to Bracknell.

I might go along to this one. I'm not exactly Bracknell's lucky charm. I think my record for Bracknell home games is W1 D2 L10. What's more, in only two of those 13 games have they conceded fewer than 3 goals. Away from home I've seen 4 wins from 6, and only one defeat - albeit an 0-8 defeat.

It’s very average for the Southern League, somewhere like Gloucester is just way better. Bracknell is not really superior to Marlow for example and at least Marlow has character, history and a proper pitch !

[Royals and Racers]

Quarter final draw
Bracknell v Reading
Ascot or Hungerford v Mk Dons
Beaconsfield v Wycombe
Binfield or Aylesbury Vale Dynamos v Flackwell Heath.
Ties to be played W/C 13th january
Final is on Tuesday 8th April at Didcot Town FC

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

[Royals and Racers]

Quarter final draw
Bracknell v Reading
Ascot or Hungerford v Mk Dons
Beaconsfield v Wycombe
Binfield or Aylesbury Vale Dynamos v Flackwell Heath.
Ties to be played W/C 13th january
Final is on Tuesday 8th April at Didcot Town FC

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

No sooner had i posted the Bracknell match date RFC announced the same night we are playing Shrewsbury at home. Maybe left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing syndrome !!
I have suggested to both Bracknell and Reading Academy that the match is put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February, so that “ we” can attend both matches.

[Royals and Racers]

Quarter final draw
Bracknell v Reading
Ascot or Hungerford v Mk Dons
Beaconsfield v Wycombe
Binfield or Aylesbury Vale Dynamos v Flackwell Heath.
Ties to be played W/C 13th january
Final is on Tuesday 8th April at Didcot Town FC

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

Bracknell v Reading tie put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February to avoid the clash with our home game against Shrewsbury.
Weather permitting i’m off to the Binfield v Aylesbury Vale match on Tuesday(7th).

[Royals and Racers]

Quarter final draw
Bracknell v Reading
Ascot or Hungerford v Mk Dons
Beaconsfield v Wycombe
Binfield or Aylesbury Vale Dynamos v Flackwell Heath.
Ties to be played W/C 13th january
Final is on Tuesday 8th April at Didcot Town FC

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

Bracknell v Reading tie put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February to avoid the clash with our home game against Shrewsbury.
Weather permitting i’m off to the Binfield v Aylesbury Vale match on Tuesday(7th).

1pm pitch inspection at Binfield to see if tonight’s game can go ahead.

[Crusader Royal]

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

Bracknell v Reading tie put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February to avoid the clash with our home game against Shrewsbury.
Weather permitting i’m off to the Binfield v Aylesbury Vale match on Tuesday(7th).

1pm pitch inspection at Binfield to see if tonight’s game can go ahead.

Hungerford v Sholing tonight is definitely on in the SLP

[Royals and Racers]

Bracknell v Reading tie put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February to avoid the clash with our home game against Shrewsbury.
Weather permitting i’m off to the Binfield v Aylesbury Vale match on Tuesday(7th).

1pm pitch inspection at Binfield to see if tonight’s game can go ahead.

Hungerford v Sholing tonight is definitely on in the SLP

That’s my 3rd choice of match- Reading City v Milton Utd is 2nd and also looks ON

[Royals and Racers]

Beaconsfield v Wycombe Tuesday 14th January KO 7.45pm
Bracknell v Reading Tuesday 11th February kO 7.45pm

Bracknell v Reading tie put back 24 hours to Wednesday 12th February to avoid the clash with our home game against Shrewsbury.
Weather permitting i’m off to the Binfield v Aylesbury Vale match on Tuesday(7th).

1pm pitch inspection at Binfield to see if tonight’s game can go ahead.

Binfield match tonight POSTPONED

[Royals and Racers]

1pm pitch inspection at Binfield to see if tonight’s game can go ahead.

Hungerford v Sholing tonight is definitely on in the SLP

That’s my 3rd choice of match- Reading City v Milton Utd is 2nd and also looks ON

Reading City POSTPONED - Bulpit lane Hungerford for me now.

[Crusader Royal]

Hungerford v Sholing tonight is definitely on in the SLP

That’s my 3rd choice of match- Reading City v Milton Utd is 2nd and also looks ON

Reading City POSTPONED - Bulpit lane Hungerford for me now.

Say hello !

[Royals and Racers]

That’s my 3rd choice of match- Reading City v Milton Utd is 2nd and also looks ON

Reading City POSTPONED - Bulpit lane Hungerford for me now.

Say hello !

I will have my RFC bobble hat on and will be in the stand on the side of the pitch( opposite dugouts) in a straight line from the turnstiles.

[Crusader Royal]

Reading City POSTPONED - Bulpit lane Hungerford for me now.

Say hello !

I will have my RFC bobble hat on and will be in the stand on the side of the pitch( opposite dugouts) in a straight line from the turnstiles.

You may struggle to get past security at the turnstiles….
I’ll have a word for you.