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                                   Thursday 17th June 2010

  Wokingham & Emmbrook FC's Allied Counties Youth Floodlit League team
(Premier Divison) are pleased to
announce their trials sessions for next season's squad.

The first trial will be held on Sunday 20th June at 10am.

The venue will be St Crispins School London Road,Wokingham RG40 1SR

If you require any further information, or just wish to have a chat, please
contact: Roger Herridge 07540 825161. All players wishing to attend trials
should contact Roger Herridge to confirm attendance, what position
you consider your best and the name of the club you play for if any.

The Allied Counties League is a midweek, floodlit League , Wokingham and
Emmbrook FC have finished the last two seasons as Premier Division runners
up and are looking to put together another strong squad for next season.

The age range covers a two-year span in the Allied Counties League.
Players must be under 18 as of 1st September 2010 (if your birth date is
1st September that's OK) and younger players must be 16 as of 31st
August 2011 (so you may be only 15 when the season begins).




 

 

Finchampstead open the Satsumas tenancy at Larges Lane on the 7th August, in our last friendly before the our campaign starts in the Premiership. The full list of pre-season friendlys is as follows:

17th July - Hunderford Town (away) First team & Reserves

24th July - Chalfont St Peter (Bearwood School)

27th July - Frimley (away) this game is being played at Bisley Sports FC

31st July - Sandhurst Town (away) First Team & Reserves

7th Aug - Finchampstead (home) 

Kick-off times to be confirmed.

Manager Wayne Wanklyn is hoping to annoucne some new signing in the next week or so, he commented " we have four or five players in mind, and are talking to them at present. Three of them have committed  themsleves to us, and will join us for pre-season training"

 

 

                                       Friday 11th June 2010

 The Hellenic League presentation brought an end to what has been a record breaking year for the Satsumas, with all four senior side gaining promotion, and the under 18’s finishing runners-up in the Allied Counties Premier League.

As well as picking up the trophy for finishing in second place, Richard Bland collect the golden boot award for being top goalscorers for Division One East.  Richard was also runner-up to  Jamie Hanscombe (Holyport FC) in the player of the season for Division One East.

To top the even manager Wayne Wanklyn won £220 in the heads and tails game.

                                                        

                                                  Season 2009/2010

FIRST TEAM

Thame United

32

24

5

3

72

25

+47

7

Wokingham & Emmbrook

32

21

8

3

77

29

+48

71

Holyport

32

18

4

10

80

52

+28

58

Woodley Town

32

16

9

7

74

41

+33

57

Henley Town

32

16

8

8

58

33

+25

56

 









The first team also reached the semi-final of both the Berks & Bucks & Reading Senior Cup

Highlight of season, the 4-3 win at Holyport. Trailing 3-1 with 15 minutes to go, substitute Danny Horscoft inspired a fantastic come back with two breath taking goals. Truly a game you would not want to miss.

 

A TEAM


1

Highmoor Ibis

19

16

0

3

23

48

2

Unity

19

14

1

4

28

43

3

Wokingham & Emmbrook A

20

12

1

7

23

40 *

4

Marlow Utd Res

20

12

2

6

19

38

5

Park Utd

20

10

5

5

14

35

 

The A Team were also runners –up in the BTC Cup, and reached the semi-final of the Reading Junior Cup, and the quarter-final of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup.

Highlight of the season, the 1-0 defeat to Woodcote Stoke Row at Reading FC’s Madejski stadium. The Sumas dominated the second half, but could not break down a well organised Woodcote defence.

UNDER 18’S

For the second season in a row our young Satsumas have finished runners – up in the Allied Counties Youth Premier League. They also reached the semi-final of the Berks & Bucks Cup.

Highlight of the season, the second half display at Oxford City. Having lost both Jack Gibbs and James Charlton after a clash of heads, right on the stroke of half time with the score 2-1 in our favour. It would have been easy for the side to feel sorry for themselves, indeed the City manager said afterwards “we felt the loss of your two central midfield players would give us an edge in the second period, it just shows how wrong you can be, and how strong a squad Wokingham & Emmbrook have” As Marcus Simmonds lead the side to a 6-2 victory.  

Wealdstone

18

14

3

1

63

19

+44

45

Wokingham & Emmbrook

18

14

1

3

42

17

+25

43

Slough Town

18

11

2

5

55

35

+20

35

Maidenhead United

18

9

5

4

41

18

+23

32

Oxford City

17

6

3

8

24

44

-20

21










 

 

B TEAM

1

Reading YMCA Rapids

20

14

5

1

38

47

2

Wrightchoice CSA Youth

20

12

6

2

37

42

3

Wokingham & Emmbrook B

20

12

3

5

15

39

4

Highmoor Ibis A

20

10

5

5

10

35

5

Twyford & Rushcombe

20

10

2

8

18

32

 

SUNDAY SIDE

1

Polish Social

16

11

2

3

37

35

2

Wokingham & Emmbrook

16

9

4

3

12

31

3

D. C Steamers

16

7

6

3

11

27

4

Loxwood Park Rangers

16

7

5

4

7

26

5

Warwick Arms

16

6

7

3

19

25

 

 

                                    Tuesday 25th May 2010

                                                  

Wokingham & Emmbrook held their Presentation Evening on Saturday 22nd May, at Emmbrook Sports and Social Club. The event was well attended by players from all the senior sides, their families, committee members and supporters. The season's awards were made as follows below:

1st Team

Supporters Player of the Year: Richard Bland

Players Player: Richard Bland

Players Player Runner-Up: Darren Thorne

 Managers Player: Shane Wanklyn

                          

A Team

Managers Player: Jake Bailey

Players Player: Adam Wheeler

                                            

B Team

Players Player: ?

Managers Player: ?

 

Under 18's

Managers Player: Alex Luis

Players Player: Will Day

Players Player Runner-Up: Mark O'Connell

Supporters Player of the Year: Will Day

                                               

Sunday Side

Players Player: Russell Jackson

Managers Player: Mark Prentice

                                                                               

Clubman of the Year award was presented to Clive McNelly.

Mark Ashwell, Sue Ashwell and Neil Van Dan Dungan were all awarded for their outstanding contribution to the Club.

                                              

Manager Wayne Wanklyn announced the Club will be running a reserve team next season, with A team manager John Davies at the helm, and Dave Hobbs as his assistant. They will be playing in the Reading Senior Division.

The DVD shown on the night is also available for purchase at £10.00 each, anyone interested should contact Clive at shorty7004@aol.com to place a order.

 

                                     Click on images for more pictures

                                      Friday 21st May 2010

 

Entertainments manager Gill Cook has announced the activities for this Sunday's (23/5) presentation/fun day at Emmbrook Sports and Social Club as follows:

Juggling Jonny’ – juggler, stilt walker, plate spinner and other entertaining tricks

Fresh popcorn

Crossbow game

Stocks and wet sponges

Coconut shie

Penalty Shootout

Football dribbling competition

Although the presentation in the main hall is for the players associated with Wokingham & Emmbrook FC, the fun and games arranged on the playing field are open for anyone wishing to come along for a good time!!!!

                      

 

The club received a letter of thanks from Emma Harris, after her name was pulled out of the hat for tickets for the recent FA Cup final. Emma who plays for our U13 girls, managed by Kevin Merryweather is a life long Chelsea fan. First team palyer Grant Lewin also won a pair of tickets, and enjoyed a great day out at the home of football.

 Dear Mark Ashwell

I would just like to say a massive thank you for  the Chelsea FC tickets we won. They were in a perfect position only 7 rows from the front right by the Goal 'D' . (Great for seeing the players celebrating after their slightly nerve-racking win !!). I had an amazing time which was topped off by seeing the Chelsea Victory Parade the next day. I got lots of photos too and I have attached one for you. :D

Thanks again,

Emma Harris

                                

 

                                        Thursday 20th May 2010

Click on image for pictures of the "A" Teams BTC Cup final at the Madstad.

 

 

                                       Tuesday 18th May 2010

                                                   

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C hold their annual presentation over the coming weekend, at Emmbrook Sports and Social Club, with the senior section awards being handed out on the Saturday evening (25/5) starting with the Sunday side at 7.30pm and finishing with the first team about 9.30pm.

This will be followed by the Youth section presentation on Sunday (26/5) starting at 10am and going on through the day.  With Fun and Entertainment being arranged on the playing field.

Please feel free to come down and give your support, to what has been a great season throughout the CLUB.  

                                                      

 

 

                                       Monday 17th May 2010

 

The A Team’s season came to an end on Friday night (14/5) as they lost to Woodcote Stoke Row 1-0 in the Reading BTC Junior Cup, at the Madejaski Stadium. The Satsumas put a display worthy of a victory, but could not find the goals their play deserved. Manager John Davies reflected after the game afterwards “Although I’m extremely disappointed with the result, I thought of performance was very good tonight and felt we deserved more from the game. Our second half display was outstanding, we just lacked that cutting edge in front of goal.  A victory would have crowned what has been a terrific season, finishing 3rd in the Reading Premier League, reaching the quarter-finals of the Berks and Bucks Junior Cup, and the semi-final of the Reading League Cup. I have a dressing room full of lads with their heads hung low, but both Dave (Hobbs) and I are proud of the way the they have conducted themselves this season, and they have been a credit to Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C. They should walk out of this stadium with their heads held high.

 

Full match report to follow, plus action photo’s of the big night.    

 

 

                                      Wednesday 12th May 2010

                
                                                     
 
                  BERKSHIRE TROPHY CENTRE SENIOR CUP (BTC)
 
WOKINGHAM & EMMBROOK 'A' v Woodcote Stoke Row - Friday 14th May 2010, ko 7.00pm
 
Wokingham & Emmbrook senior 'A' team will be playing in the final of the BTC Cup at the Madjeski Stadium, this Friday 14th May ko 7.00pm.
This is the culmination of a great season for the 'A' team which saw them finish 3rd in the RFL Premier Division and just lose out in the semi final of the Reading Challenge Cup to Finchampstead Reserves in a penalty shoot-out.
 
All support will be welcome on Friday so please come along if you can AND TURN THE MADSTAD ORANGE!
Admission details as follows:
 
West Stand Lower tier only
Admission by programme only on turnstile
£3 Adults & £1 Concessions (U16 & Seniors)
(Children under 5 free)
                                     
 
 
 
 
 

                                    

 A win over Wealdstone would have seen Wokingham & Emmbrook crowned Allied Counties Premier Division Champions. All is not lost, should the Middlesex side who still have
four games left slip up Wokingham can still snatch the title, to cap an absolute brilliant season which was made even harder with several of the side doubling up to make appearances in the senior side that have gained promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division. With top scorer Shane Cooper - Clark not fully fit, Wokingham gave another hard working performance against an extremely talented Wealdstone side. The visitors were the more impressive early on but it was Wokingham who took the lead in the 20th minute when Mitch Flaherty was released out on the left , the keeper advanced and the striker kept his composure to lift the ball over the keepers head from the edge of the area. The goal lifted Wokingham as play switched from end to end. However the visitors were level when Gibbs up ended Kalil in the area and Pasas beat Woodward who got his hand to the ball, low down. With limited chances at both ends the sides went in level at the interval although just before the break Woodward diving full length to his left plucked the ball out of the air impressively. Cooper -Clark's injury forced him out of the game and he was replaced during the break. The visitors took the lead in the 53rd minute when from a corner Hatcher rose to head powerfully home from close in. The game looked looked to be put out of Wokingham's reach in the 68th minute when Kalil scored via the post. To their credit Wokingham never gave up the fight and could have pulled a goal back but nobody was on hand to take advantage from close in. However with eight minutes remaining a cross from the left was side footed in by Polson. The remaining minutes saw Wokingham try desperately to snatch at least a point but the visitors saw time out to collect the points. Wokingham will now have to wait until the weekend to se if Wealdstone drop points from their remaining games.  
                      
                                 Click on images for action shots of the game

                                       Tuesday 11th May 2010

    Wokingham & Emmbrook U18's v Wealdstone U18's

                            Tonight  7.45 kick-off

           This game is being played at Henley Town FC

 

Our young Satsumas take on Wealdstone tonight in a Championship decider at Henley. The boys deserve our support for what has been a testing season, despite having to play their home games at four different venues, and having three or four players involved in a hectic first team schedule, they find themselves just 90 minutes away from being crowned Allied Counties Premier League Champions. If you can spare the time this evening please come over to Henley and support Roger, Dan and the Lads!

  

    The Invesco Perpetual Triangle, Mill Lane, Henley, Oxon RG9 4HB

 

 

 
Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" finished their league programme in fine form on Saturday (8/5) winning 5-0 away to Park United. The result saw them finish in third place and with the prospect of playing Senior Division football next season should the Reading Football League invite them to do so. Goals from Andy Cotton, Michael Davies, "Reggie" McKenzie, James Rusby and Mike Percival saw the Satsumas come away with all 3 points from the game and was the perfect preparation before this Friday's BTC Senior Cup Final at the Madejski Stadium. This kind of form will see them give Woodcote Stoke Row a very decent game.

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook 1, Flackwell Heath 1 aet, 1-3 on penalties

Wokingham & Emmbrook 2, Eton Wick 2

Chalfont Wasps 2, Wokingham & Emmbrook 1

 

 

                                       Tuesday 27th April 2010

                                                                                                                     

                                     Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C Golf Day

                                                 Friday 18th June 2010

                           Blue Mountain Golf Course, Bracknell, Berkshire

                                          Entry Fee £25.00 Per Person

                                      For further details contact Paul at                                                                                 rancepaul66@yahoo.com

                                                                                                             

                                        

 

Saturday’s game against Farnborough Town Res was called off at 1.50pm, due to the visitors being unable to field a side. Chairman Mark Ashwell, was left feeling let down as the club had already spent heavily on stock for the tea-bar and after match refreshments “ we were expecting a large crowd of around 150 spectators for this fixture, our last at Cantley”. The Satsumas have been awarded the points and two goals. Meanwhile congratulations most go to Thame Utd, who secured the title with a three nil win over Eton Wick.

 

The A team put in a tremendous performance losing out in a penalty shoot-out against Finchampstead Res in the semi-final of the Reading Challenge Cup. The game finished 1-1 after 90 minutes, and 2-2 after extra time. The sky blues won on 4-3 penalty’s. Manager John Davis was full of praise for his young side “The lads put in a great performance here today, that has typified our season. We have a great bunch of lads here, and all looks good for the future of the Satsumas”  

 

Although the B team went down 2-0 at home to Turnpike Sports, Tony Matthews side still secured promotion. Matthews was not pleased with the result, but in general felt the lads had had a great season. Whilst looking forward to the challenges division one will bring.

 

The Satsumas traveled to fifth placed South Kilburn last Thursday (22/4) for what looked like a tricky fixture, considering we had played in a hard fought encounter with Holyport two days beforehand. However, they brushed aside the home side with an emphatic 4-0 win. This result was made all the more remarkable considering keeper Stuart Harris had been sent after 20 minutes for a professional foul, with the score at 1-0. Shane Cooper-Clark made the most of his recall with a brace, while hotshot Richard Bland matched his young strike partner, with two. Manager Wayne Wanklyn who was delighted with the performance echoed “This is a difficult place to get a result with eleven men let alone having to play well over an hour with only ten, I thought our concentration was spot on with Grant outstanding in goal ". " The two boys up front were such a content threat that even when we went down to ten they kept four across back , this certainly helped our cause ". " A great team performance on the night ".

            

John Ansell’s match report to follow

 

 

                                      Wednesday 21st April 2010

 

The Satsumas gained promotion to the Hellenic Premier League last night (20/4) with a 2-1 win over 3rd placed Holyport. Goals in each half from inform Richard Bland ensured us of at least second spot. Manager Wayne Wanklyn was elated with his young side hailing the success a tremendous achievement. " The lads have been magnificent throughout the season and this was echoed this evening , never once did I think we wouldn't reach our goal even when we had a bit of a stutter ". " We dug in when we had to and played so great football at times, my coaching staff have been great throughout offering great support it was a real team effort ". " I would like also to thank the supporters for their support they have played their part as well , away games have been like home matches, such has been the vocal support, a big thank you from myself and the players ". " Last but not least the backroom staff and committee who have given me great support throughout , thanks".

John Ansell’s match report , pictures and reactions to promotion to follow.

 

                                      Tuesday 20th April 2010

 Wokingham & Emmbrook entertain 3rd place Holyport at Bracknell FC's Larges Lane tonight knowing a victory will see them promoted along side Thame Utd to the Premier division. If Saturday is anything to go by the spectators should be in for a footballing treat. The game kicks-off at 7.45pm.

  20/04/2010 P W D L Pts                  
1 Thame United (P)
29 23 4 2 73  
2 Wokingham & Emmbrook 27 18 7 2 61  
3 Holyport 29 18 3 8 57  
4 Woodley Town 29 15 7 7 52  
5 South Kilburn 28 14 6 8
48

 

 

 

Manager Roger Herridge (left) watched his U18's went out of the League Cup to Maidenhead Utd last night. The young Satsumas had dominated the first half, and rightly took the lead through top scorer Shane Cooper-Clark. The Magpies came back stronger in the second period, although Wokingham & Emmbrook  weathered the storm, and went close to doubling their lead on several occasions. Cooper-Clark missed a penalty, after Marcus Simmons was brought down in the area. The side grabbed the victory with two goals in the last ten minutes. Herridge found plenty of positive from the game “we were a little depleted tonight, but played and battled well against a very strong Maidenhead side. Shane took his goal really well and looked good all night. The penalty miss was one of those things, he (Shane) will always score more from the spot than he misses, and I'd have no hesitation in him taking the next penalty awarded to us! At the back 16 year old  Harry Pangborn was outstanding, and looks good for the future." 

 

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" were involved in an amazing game on Saturday  (17/4) when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Park United having led 3-0 at one stage. Two goals from "Reggie" McKenzie and a "wonder strike" from Dane Kirby had put the Satsumas in control of the game after 40 minutes of the first half. But a total lack of concentration immediately after having gone 3-0 up allowed Park to score within 15 seconds of the re-start and go into the half time break with a lot more confidence. Although Park had plenty of possession in the second half they didn't really look like scoring until two terrible individual errors gifted goals to them and brought the scoreline level. Only after that did Wokingham start to create their own chances again and in the last five minutes they could have snatched an undeserved win when James Rusby and Dane Kirby both missed good chances to wrap up the points. But in the end Park thoroughly deserved a share of the spoils which now means the Satsumas no longer have things in their own control to get into one of the promotion spots.
 
The B team made it a hattrick of draws for the Satsumas, as they were held 2-2 by Hurst Res, at Cantley Park.
 
 

 

Click on image for action pictures from our top of the table clash with Thame Utd

                                        Monday 19th April 2010

The Satsumas entertained table toppers and champions elect Thame United at Cantley Park on Saturday, and can only count themselves truly unlucky not to have come away with all three points. The home side dominated the first period carving open the table toppers defence at ease, and as often happens in football the Sumas’ came in at the break one down, instead of being two or three up!

Assitant manager Roger Herrigde seemed to hit the right note in his half-time talk as the home side leveled within two minutes of the re-start through the lively Richard Bland, continued pressure from the Satsumas then saw a shot from Darren Thorne deflect off of Luke Lee past the Thame keeper to put Wokingham & Emmbrook 2-1 up.

The Satsumas were now in free flowing mode, creating chance after chance and looking in total control at the back, until the madness erupted in the 82nd minute. Substitute Jack Broome went into a challenge two footed, sparking total pitch invasion from the Thame bench including a spectator! The mayhem lasted a minute or two before referee Mr. R. Saleh restored some sort off order.  The official then  gave Broome and a Thame Substitute a red card. Then after talking to his assistant amazed everyone at the match by red carding the Satsumas centre half Darren Thorne.

Dispite being down to 9 men the home side held out until the  90th minute before conceding an equiliser from a Thame corner. To add insult to injury Simon Harvey was then dismissed from the bench, for a comment out of place. This decision seemed strange as the Thame management had got away with abusing Mr. Saleh all game! Still that should not be a surprise, it seems to have happened to us all season.

In manager Wayne Wanklyn absence, Assistant Roger Herridge said "he was pleased with his sides performance, and the boys could do no more than they did today, it’s only a shame it had to spoiled by some unbelievable refereeing. We had 135 people here today, and hopefully we’ve shown them what this team can do, the disappointing thing is most will go away taking about the officials, rather than our performance”.  

                       

John Ansell's match report to follow.

 

 

                                      Thursday 15th April 2010

The u18’s went top of the Allied Counties Premier League with an impressive 3-0 win at Northwood last night (14/4), two goals from top scorer Shane Cooper-Clark and one from Matthew Booth where enough to see the young Satsumas take pole position.

                                                             

Wokingham & Emmbrook
14 11 1 2 29 11 +18 34
Slough Town
16 10 2 4 51 28 +23 32
Maidenhead Utd
13 7 3 3 34 15 +19 24
Wealdstone
10 7 2 1 34 12 +22 23
Reading Town
14 4 2 8 23 33 -10 14

 

 

                                 

The A team came from behind twice to beat an aggressive West Reading side at Lowther Road. Goals from the clubs leading scorer Michael Davies, Dane Kirby and the outstanding James Rusby, helped the Satsumas into third spot of the Reading District Premier Division. Just like the first team the A’s have a massive game this Saturday at home to table toppers Park Utd, and a win would put them in a great position to take the title.

Action pictures 

                                                                         (Table does not include last night's result)

1 Unity
17 13 1 3 28 40
2 Marlow Utd Res
17 12 1 4 22 37
3 Park Utd
18 10 4 4 19 34
4 Wokingham & Emmbrook A
15 10 0 5 22 33 *
5 Highmoor Ibis Res
14 11 0 3 12 33

                                    Wednesday 14th April 2010

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook continued where they left off on Saturday with a fine display against Milton Utd last night at Cantley Park. Both sides produced some good football on a near perfect surface, with the Satsuma’s claiming all three points with a goal in each half from Richard Bland and Alex Luis. The win sets up a great encounter with table toppers Thame Utd on Saturday (17/4).

                                    

John Ansell’s match report to follow.

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook FC would like to apologise to all supporters for the lack of a tea-bar at last nights game, this was down to Wokingham Borough Council refusing to allow the Club access to the Ashridge rooms, once again showing the local authorities commitment towards supporting it’s local football team!

                                    Tuesday 13th April 2010

  Just a reminder tonights game against Milton United is at Cantley Park, and is a 6.30 kick-off. Hope to see you all there!

 

 

                                        

Shane Cooper-Clark lead the U18's to an incredible fight back in last nights (12/4) 3-2 win over Henley Town at Plamer Park. The young Satsumas trailed 2-0 at the break, however 2 goals from Cooper-Clark and one from Danny Horscroft were enough to see the home side collect all three points. It leaves Roger Herridge's side in a great position to push for the title, with fellow contenders Wealdstone Utd going down 1-0 at Oxford City.  

                                                                          
Slough Town
16 10 2 4 51 28 +23 32
Wokingham & Emmbrook
13 10 1 2 26 11 +15 31
Maidenhead Utd
13 7 3 3 34 15 +19 24
Wealdstone Utd
10 7 2 1 34 12 +22 23
Reading Town
14 4 2 8 23 33 -10 14

                                       Monday 12th April 2010

 

                     

The Satsumas took a big step towards promotion on Saturday with a 2 – 1 win away to a well organised, and inform Woodley Town side. "Almost back to our best” was the way manager Wayne Wanklyn described the performance. " I thought we played some great football and what you could only describe as a disgusting surface ". " After edging the first half, Woodley exerted some pressure and we had to dig in and defend at times and I thought Shaun Wanklyn was immense along side both Grant Lewin and Darren Thorne” Richard Bland opened the scoring with a 20 yard strike into the bottom corner. Grant Lewin was then unlucky to deflect the ball past Stuart Harris midway through the second period. This brought a period of pressure from Woodley, although the back line of the visitors held firm, before captain marvel stepped up to smash a screamer into the top corner from 25 yards.                 

                                                        

 John Ansell's match report to follow.

 Click here for action pictures

 

The "A" side won 2-1 away to Cookham Dean Reserves at the weekend with both goals scored by James Rusby in the first half. Wokingham dominated the first half and were good value for their 2-0 half time lead but struggled against the wind in the second half when Cookham pulled a goal back with a superb 30 yard effort. It was then a case of "backs against the walls" as the home side piled on the pressure and would have snatched a deserved equaliser in the dying stages had they not hit the woodwork and had it not been for a brilliant save from Kieron Penglase. An "ugly" win and a bit of good fortune means another 3 points for the Satsumas.

The B Team came away winners in a seven goal thriller at Lowther Road over Linear Utd, to keep them in the hunt for the title. Goalscorers and report to follow.

 

 

                                       Friday 9th April 2010

 

A Richard Bland hat-trick got the Satsumas back on winning ways over a workman like Newbury side in last nights (8/4) Hellenic league win at Larges Lane.

 

John Ansell’s match report to follow

 

Thame United 27 22 3 2 62 20 +42 69
Wokingham & Emmbrook 24 16 6 2 62 21 +41 54
Woodley Town 26 14 6 6 61 35 +26 48
Holyport 26 15 3 8 68 45 +23 48
Milton United 27 14 5 8 49 44 +5 47

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" hammered AFC Corinthians 7-1 last night (7/4) at Cantley Park. "Reggie" McKenzie led the way with a well taken hat-trick whilst further goals from George Brewer, Dane Kirby, Jake Bailey and Casey Warwick made up the tally. The Satsumas, who controlled the game throughout, led 3-1 at the half time break and continue their recent good form. They face a tough test away to Cookham Dean at the weekend.

 

1 Unity 16 12 1 3 27 37
2 Marlow United Res  
17 12 1 4 22 37
3 Park United 16 10 4 2 21 34
4 Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" 14 9 0 5 21 30 *
5 Highmoor Ibis Res 13 10 0 3 11 30

                                       Thursday 8th April 2010

  

Wokingham & Emmbrook fell to only their second league defeat of the season, going down 2-1 to local rivals Finchampstead on Saturday (3/4). Former Satsuma, Dean Thomas fired the visitors ahead with a well taken goal just before the break. Manager Wayne Wanklyn rang the changes at the interval with Sam Duffelen and Danny Horscroft replacing Chris Byrne and Alex Luis respectfully. This paid dividends with Duffelen supplying the perfect pass for Richard Bland to run onto, before slotting home. However, the home side could not find a way past a well marshaled Finch defence, and it was no surprise when Gary Sargeant secured all three points for the visitors following in after a fine save from Stuart Harris.

                     John Ansells match report

 

 Wokingham & Emmbrook are heading back to the Madejski Stadium for another Senior cup final. But this time it's the "A" team who will compete there after reaching the BTC Senior Cup final after a tremendous 4-1 win on Saturday against Senior Division side Frilsham & Yattendon. The Satsumas were well worth their win and were particularly impressive in the first half when they totally controlled proceedings and led 2-0 at half time after two strikes from "stand-in striker" Dane Kirby. Kirby's first goal was a stunning volley that rocketed into the far corner giving the opposing keeper no chance.

Wokingham went 3-0 up midway through the second half when Kirby completed his hat-trick with a second header and although Frilsham & Yattendon managed to pull a goal back with 15 minutes left to play, a superb 20 yard strike from Dave Hurley wrapped things up and sparked celebrations which went on well into the early hours. Whilst Kirby will rightly grab the headlines this week, this was another terrific all round performance by Wokingham with all the players giving everything and contributing to another great win.

         Date of Senior Cup final to be confirmed

                                       Sunday 4th April 2010

MONDAY'S BANK HOLIDAY FIXTURE AWAY TO SOUTH KILBURN HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE LONDON SIDE'S WATERLOGGED PITCH.  

                                       Friday 2nd April 2010

TOMORROWS GAME AGAINST LOCAL RIVALS FINCHAMPSTEAD HAS BEEN SWITCHED TO CANTLEY PARK DUE THE LARGES LANE PITCH STILL BEING UMDER WATER.

 

THE KICK-OFF TIME REMAINS THE SAME 3.00PM.  

                                        Tuesday 30th March 2010

                                                                                      

TONIGHTS GAME AGAINST ETON WICK AT LARGES LANE, HAS BEEN CALLED OFF DUE TO A WATERLOGGED PITCH.

 

 

The Under 18’s brushed aside a strong Maidenhead Utd side in last nights Allied Counties Premier league clash at Palmer Park last night (29/3). Mitch Flaherty grabbing the only goal of the game in the 60th minute.

 

  

Slough Town

14

9

1

4

43

27

+16

28

Wokingham & Emmbrook

12

9

1

2

23

9

+14

28

Wealdstone

9

7

2

0

34

11

+23

23

Maidenhead Utd

12

7

2

3

33

14

+19

23

Reading Town

13

4

2

7

22

29

-7

14

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook were made to pay for some poor finishing, and sloppy defending on Saturday (27/3) as they crashed out of the Berks & Bucks Cup to Bucks CC. Richard Bland had given the home side a perfect start with a goal after 16 minutes. The satsumas then squandered several good chances before the Aylesbury side grab two goals in the final 15 minutes.

 

Pictures from the game.

John Ansells Match report to follow.

 

Despite having a number of players missing for the weekend Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" won 5-1 at home to REME Arborfield on Saturday. REME played their part in an open game and with better finishing could have notched a couple more themselves. Goals from Lee Kitching, Dave Hurley, "Reggie" McKenzie, Andy Cotton and Craig Osborne completed the tally in what manager John Davies described as "a job well done".

 

While the Sunday Satsumas stay top of the Reading Sunday League Division Two East, with a fine 2-0 win over Meadow Rangers at Lowther Road on Sunday (28/3).

 

 

                                     Friday 26th March 2010

  Wokingham & Emmbrook FC were rewarded for all their hard work at last years Wokingham Winter Carnival. The youth section pick up the runners-up trophy for the second year running. A big well done goes to Sally Blee and her team for a great effort on the float. Pictured above is our Youth Section Vice Chairman Steve Williams and Youth Committe member Anita Duncan. While below Anita and Debbie Griffiths collect the award from the Carnival Chairman Stan Hetherington. 

                                             

                                    Thursday 25th March 2010

 Manager Wayne Wanklyn described Wokingham and Emmbrook's performance on Tuesday night (23/3) as " Totally unacceptable and the poorest performance for a long time ". " I thought they were the better side on the night and should have won it " Goals from Shane Cooper-Clark and Nick Bateman saw the Satsumas take a point a 2-2 draw with Didcot Town Res.
                                                                     
 

                                     Monday 22nd March 2010

The Satsumas eased their way into the semi-final of the Reading Senior Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win over a well organised Mortimer side on Saturday (20/3). Goals in each half from Neil Hanson and Shane Cooper-Clark, mean the boys in orange now meet Hellenic Premier League side Flackwell Heath in the last four.

                                           

Click on images for pictures

John Ansells match report to follow

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" won 3-0 at home to Ashridge Park at the weekend despite having five regulars missing from their starting line up. However they did enough to keep their league winning run intact. Goals from Dane Kirby, Michael Davies and Bobby Wilkinson proved sufficient for the win and had a few good chances not gone begging in the last 10 minutes the score line would have been more emphatic. But the win keeps the season rolling along nicely and keeps the "A" team right in the hunt for honours.

 

The "B" team lost 4-2 away to Turnpike Sports, Robert Mew and Anish Patec where on target for the Satsumas.

                                    Friday 19th March 2010

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook adapted to life at Larges Lane in fine style with a 4 – 1 victory over Rayners Lane last night (18/3) in the Hellenic Premier division. First half goals from Shane Cooper-Clark (2), Richard Bland and Nick Bateman were enough to see the Satsuma’s home.

                                          

John Ansell's match report

The Club introduced the Fan sponsor-a-game scheme last night, and this proved successful and the Club members would like to thank the following supporters for digging that little bit deeper to help support our move forward:

·         Stephen Hampshire

·         Alan Williams

·         Alex Brain

·         Russell Brain

·         Steve Morris

·         Rebecca Wilks

·         Sonia Lewin

·         Bill Lewin

·         Richard Croydon

·         Peter Allen

·         Mark Ashwell

·         Mike Bound

·         Clive McNelly

We can only make this move work with your Continued support, so please help by sponsoring the remaining four games at Larges Lane.

 

                                    Thursday 18th March 2010

 

Ricey shares his views on his wifes pregnancy

 

 

The under 18’s produced a fine workman like performance to come away 3-0 winners at Reading Town last night (17/3). The Satsumas took the lead midway through the first half, when James Charlton headed home following a well worked corner routine. Mark O’Connell then doubled the lead with a perfected strike from 20 yards. Charlton proved to powerful in air at another set piece, as he rose to head home his second and the visitors third. Manager Roger Herridge was delighted with the performance “ it’s not often you get the whole team to contribute to a win, but I through we did that tonight on a very hard and uneven surface. The back three were immense , while James Charlton dominated the middle of the park. Reading Town would have come here tonight full of confidence following good wins against Oxford City and Maidenhead. Scoring ten and conceding just the one, but we never let them get into their stride and controlled the game from the 15th minute onwards”

                                                                             

 

                                      Tuesday 16th March 2010

            GROUNDSHARE WITH BRACKNELL TOWN FC      

Subject to Wokingham and Emmbrook FC gaining promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division at the end of this season, and in order to meet the Hellenic Leagues requirements on ground facilities etc; arrangements have been agreed with Bracknell Town FC for us to groundshare with them at Larges Lane next season.

The Hellenic League also require us as part of the ground share arrangements to play up to 5 of our home games for this current season at Larges Lane. Which fixtures will be played there are as yet undecided, but one we are aiming to arrange is the game against Finchampstead , currently scheduled for Saturday 3rd April. Details of all other matches to be played at Larges Lane will be advised in due course.

In line with admission charges for the Premier Division of the Hellenic league, entrance to games to be played at Larges Lane this season and all of next season, will be as follows :

ADULTS £ 5

SENIOR CITIZENS £ 3

CHILDREN £3

Matchday programmes will cost £2

Ground sharing does come at a cost and we are looking at ways to arrange additional sponsorship.In addition we would like a number of our regular supporters to sponsor each home game by paying £10 per game. This will include the admission charge, programme and refreshments at half time, and will go a long way to covering our matchday expenses.

If you are interested is sponsorship as detailed above please contact Geoff Pratt on 07786 546052

Your continued support as we approach a crucial part of the season is very much appreciated and we look forward to the future success of Wokingham and Emmbrook FC.

 

The following games have scheduled to be played at Larges Lane:

 

March

Thurs 18th - Rayners Lane - 7.45 k/o

Tue 30th - Eton Wick - 7.45 k/o

April

Sat 3rd - Finchampstead - 3.00 k/o

Thurs 8th - Newbury - 7.45 k/o

Tue 20th - Holyport - 7.45 k/o

                                      Monday 15th March 2010

                                                      

 

 

  

Goals from Danny Horscroft (2), Ben Rice and Shane Cooper-Clark were enough to see the Satsumas secured a 4-1 win away to basement club Penn & Tylers Green on Saturday (13/3). Assistant manager Roger Herridge obviously pleased with points was little disappointed with the overall performance. " It is all about winning games at the end of the day, to their credit they didn't lay down after going in at the interval three nil down ". " Leading up to the interval we played some really good stuff and you would have hoped to have pushed on after the break but for some reason it didn't, we had a chance to to go on to a resounding win ". I Thought Danny Horscroft was outstanding along with Grant Lewin.

 

John Ansell's match report to follow.

 

 

 

A terrific performance by the "A" Team on Saturday saw them thrash Senior Division side Mortimer 5-1 in the BTC Senior Cup quarter final. Another hat-trick from Michael Davies and a brace from Lee Kitching completed the scoring for the Satsumas and their strikes were the "icing on the cake" of a superb team performance. Mortimer were never in the game with the home side totally controlling proceedings from start to finish and the final score line was a true reflection of the home side's superiority. "Our best performance of the season" was how manager John Davies described it. "The lads were brilliant in the first half and for most of the second. We had a poor period for 15 minutes mid-way through the second half when we allowed Mortimer to get back into the game at 3-1 but after that we settled again and bagged a couple more. On their day our lads are more than a match for anyone and I'm sure that Mortimer would be honest enough to vouch for that. But we've won nothing yet and there's still a long way to go before the end of the season. We'll enjoy today though, we deserve to do that!"

 

The Sunday stayed in top spot of Division Two East, with a 2-1 victory over bottom of the table A.F.C Southfield at Lowther Road on Sunday (14/3).

                                   Wednesday 10th March 2010

 

The U18’s have reached the halfway point of their season, and currently sit in second spot of the Allied Counties Premier Division, in the semi-final of the Berks & Bucks County Cup, as well as still being in the League Cup. Manager Roger Herridge is pleased with the season so far, saying “The boys have performed wonders this season, we are  in a league were all the teams around us with the exception of Henley Town, have senior sides playing at much higher level than ours. Both Hayes & Yeading, and Wealdstone have scholarships, meaning their squad get together every afternoon to train. We have also had to deal with playing are home fixtures at three different venues this season, and the boys have adapted well to this. It was a great win on Monday night over Northwood, we had some excellent individual performances all over the park, with several players pushing to join Shane, Dan, Alex and Josh in the first team squad. The boy’s next game is away to Reading Town, on Monday 15th, 7.45 kick-off.

                            

                                              ALLIED COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION (TOP 5)

Slough Town
14 9 1 4 43 27 +16 28
Wokingham & Emmbrook
10 7 1 2 19 9 +10 22
Wealdstone
8 6 2 0 30 11 +19 20
Maidenhead Utd
9 6 1 2 28 10 +18 19
Reading Town
11 4 1 6 21 25 -4 13

                                       Tuesday 9th March 2010

    

 

The U18’s continued were the seniors left off, with a fine 4-1 victory over Northwood in the Allied Counties Premier Division last night (8/3). A Shane Cooper-Clark goal in the first half was followed by further strikes in the second period from Matthew Booth, James Charlton (left) and Mitch Flaherty.

 

                                      Monday 8th March 2010

                            

                              FIXTURE CHANGES

 

Next Tuesday's fixture with Rayners Lane, at Bracknell Town 's Larges Lane, has been moved to Thursday 18th March, while our fixture with Newbury has been put back a day, from Wednesday 7th to Thursday 8th April. Please put these new dates in your diary, and come on down and do your part in pushing Wayne's boys over the finishing line!!!

                                    

" The best side we have faced all season, by a country mile ". That how the visitors described Wokingham & Emmbrook as the Cantley Park side continued their relentless pursuit towards promotion. A Shane Cooper-Clark brace, and further goals from Nick Bateman, Richard Bland and Luke Lee saw the Satsumas beat Didcot Town Res 5-0.  . Manager Wanklyn was again very upbeat. " We have to be happy with the score line although I could quite easily have been more ". " With it being tight at the top, goal difference might be crucial in the end a clean sheet is always welcome ". " I thought we played really well in the second half with Ben Rice outstanding along with Danny Horscroft ". an added to bounus to the victory was the return of midfield man Sam Duffelen from his travels.

                

 

John Ansell's match report to follow

 

The A Team saw off Sonning at Lowther Road, to reach the semi-final of the Reading Junior Cup. Goals from Casey Warwick and Dave Newham eased them through.

The B's didn't fare so good crashing out of the League Cup 5-1 away to a strong South Reading side.

The Sunday side march on in Division Two East of the Reading Sunday League with a fine 5-2 win over 3rd placed side Purple Turtle. 

 

                                  Wednesday 3rd March 2010

     

The first team were held to a 1-1 draw at Henley Town last night in our rearranged Division One East clash. Ben Rice had given the Satsumas the lead midway through the first period, before Brett Rann levelled with almost the last kick of the half. Despite going close with efforts from Rice, Bland and Cooper-Clark in the second half the visitors could not find a way passed Henley’s regard.  The results leaves the Satsumas a point behind Thame Utd at the top of the league.

 

John Ansell's match report to follow

                                    Monday 1st March 2010

       

   

       

       

 

The Clubs  top goalscorer Michael Davies (bottom left) was handed his 1st team debut in the Satsumas 3-1 win over a spirited Faringdon Town, in the Berks & Bucks Intermidate Cup.  It was Davies himself who opened the scoring for the home after Town had taken the lead early in the second period.  Further goals from Ben Rice (top left) and Shane Cooper-Clark saw the Satsumas through to meet Bucks CC in the semi-final. Manager Wayne Wanklyn was more upbeat than the previous week, saying  " I enjoyed the game that had plenty of good football, our attitude was spot on through out ". " I was pleased with Mick Davies's debut, he looked sharp and got into some good positions, at the back both Hanson and Byrne did well as did young Danny Horscroft out on the left ". " In all a pleasing performance and a semi final place , the first of two I hope ".

 

A view from Faringdon Town FC

Action pictures

John Ansell's match report

 

 

 

 

                                    Saturday 27th February 2010

                            No Need To Panic - 27th February



Wayne Wanklyn insists he won't overreact to his side's stuttering form in recent weeks.


The Satsumas were in imperious form before Christmas as a 10-game winning run gave them a comfortable cushion at the top of Hellenic Division One (East). But the league leaders have not had it all their own way since the unofficial mid-season break inflicted by the Arctic conditions. That continued on Saturday as a Henley Town equaliser three minutes from time made it two draws and a defeat in their last five games and reduced their advantage at the top to a solitary point over Thame United.


Wanklyn admitted his side had not been at their best since getting back to action, but he believes they are still in good shape as they prepare for a Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup quarter-final clash with Faringdon Town today. He said: "We have been stuttering a bit in recent weeks but it's important not to overreact to it. Since the break we have not got back to the football we were playing beforehand. But we are still in good shape, we're top of the league and in the last eight of two cup competitions - and sometimes you will have the odd sticky spell.Hopefully we will come through that soon and be on our way again."


Last weekend's derby clash with Henley featured arguably one of Wokingham's worst displays of the season. Yet they were still only three minutes away from taking all three points from a top six outfit. And a disappointed Wanklyn said: "The management team had a meeting afterwards and everyone thought it felt like a defeat. At 2-1 we had a couple of absolutely glorious chances to get the third which would have put the game out of reach. It was a strange game because we were not in any trouble for the first hour and yet we were really hanging on at the end. We almost saw it through and got the win without playing well, but a point is not such a bad result - I've always said the most important thing is not to lose against the teams around you and that's what we did."

 

                    This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

 

                                   Thursday 25th February 2010

                    GROUNDSHARE WITH BRACKNELL TOWN FC      

Subject to Wokingham and Emmbrook FC gaining promotion to the Hellenic Premier Division at the end of this season, and in order to meet the Hellenic Leagues requirements on ground facilities etc; arrangements have been agreed with Bracknell Town FC for us to groundshare with them at Larges Lane next season.

The Hellenic League also require us as part of the ground share arrangements to play up to 5 of our home games for this current season at Larges Lane. Which fixtures will be played there are as yet undecided, but one we are aiming to arrange is the game against Finchampstead , currently scheduled for Saturday 3rd April. Details of all other matches to be played at Larges Lane will be advised in due course.

In line with admission charges for the Premier Division of the Hellenic league, entrance to games to be played at Larges Lane this season and all of next season, will be as follows :

ADULTS £ 5

SENIOR CITIZENS £ 3

CHILDREN £3

Matchday programmes will cost £2

Ground sharing does come at a cost and we are looking at ways to arrange additional sponsorship.In addition we would like a number of our regular supporters to sponsor each home game by paying £10 per game. This will include the admission charge, programme and refreshments at half time, and will go a long way to covering our matchday expenses.

If you are interested is sponsorship as detailed above please contact Geoff Pratt on 07786 546052

Your continued support as we approach a crucial part of the season is very much appreciated and we look forward to the future success of Wokingham and Emmbrook FC.

 

The following games have scheduled to be played at Larges Lane:

 

March

Tue 16th - Rayners Lane - 7.45 k/o

Tue 30th - Eton Wick - 7.45 k/o

April

Sat 3rd - Finchampstead - 3.00 k/o

Wed 7th - Newbury - 7.45 k/o

Tue 20th - Holyport - 7.45 k/o

 

 

                                      Monday 22nd February 2010

   

    

      

 

     

    

 

 

     

 

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook turned in probably their poorest performance of the season against near neighbours Henley Town at Cantley Park on Saturday. As the final whistle sounded with Wokingham hanging on for a point , Manager Wayne Wanklyn was so incensed with his sides overall display ,when approached his response was a firm "No comment ". Shane Cooper-Clark had given the home side the best possible start with a goal in the opening minutes. However, Henley responded well and Brett Rann leveled shortly after. Neil Hannson restored the Satsumas advantage just before the break. Richard Bland then had two glorious chances to put the game out of reach, but fired wide on both occasions. The turning point in the game came when David Bellis received a kick in the face and to be replaced. This caused the Satsumas to re-shuffle, and Henley Town took full advantage with wide men Sam Whiting and kylo Atkinson causing mayhem down the flanks. With time running out, and the home side looking as though they would hang on, Rann popped up again the box to drive home a deserved equaliser  for Henley with three minutes remaining.

Pic's from the game

John Ansell's match report

 

 

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" travelled to Steeple Claydon on Saturday in the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup and came away from the game having lost 2-1 but having no idea how they managed to do so.

On a truly terrible pitch the Satsumas totally dominated the entire match, played some terrific football in light of the playing surface and could honestly claim to have had 80% of the possession throughout. Michael Davies had opened the scoring for the away side and Claydon scored a bizarre equaliser when keeper Kieron Penglase's clearance smashed into an oncoming forward and rebounded into an empty net. But still the Satsumas dominated and chance after chance went begging as the home keeper made four tremendous saves, the woodwork was hit twice and open goals were missed.

Just when the game looked like it would be going into extra time Claydon grabbed the winner with just three minutes left on the clock. Even after that the away side managed to miss another open goal chance from just two yards out and the game had been lost. Assistant Manager Dave Hobbs said afterwards " We have just been mugged. Fair play to Claydon because they never once laid down but we have just lost a game that we should have had wrapped up by half time. The pitch was the worst I've ever seen but both sides had to play on it and it suited them better than us. Good luck to Claydon in the next round."

 

The A Team ran out 3-0 winners at Linear Utd, with goals coming from Rob Maw 2 and Matt Czastka.

The Sunday side were knocked of top spot, going down 4-2 at Polish Social.

 

                                     Wednesday 17th February 2010

     

 

     

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook crashed of " The Blue Fin Insurance Brokers Challenge Cup " at rain sodden Wantage last night (16/2) losing 7-2 against the high flyers from the Premier Division. Shane Cooper-Clark and Richard Bland were on target for the Satsumas. Manager Wayne Wanklyn wasn't too down hearted. " I thought we defended quite well for an hour or so against a very good side ". " Their midfield was quite a handful who's movement caused us problems at times ". " I thought we worked hard all evening but it showed we have a lot of hard work to do, especially from crosses, we will be working hard on this during training ". I think  7 - 2 was a bit harsh on Wokingham , maybe 4 -2 would have been about right but to their credit they never gave up”

 

 John Ansell's match report to follow.

 Wantage Town FC match report

 

                                    Monday 15th February 2010

                  

 

        

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook produced a lack lustre display to beat Reading District League leaders Sandhurst Devels 7-4 (aet) at Cantley on Saturday (13/2), in the Reading Senior Cup. Goals from Richard Bland (2), Luke Lee, Nick Bateman, Alex Luise, Jack Broome and Shane Cooper-Clark, were enough to see the holders through. Despite the progress into the Quarter Final's Manager Wanklyn certainly wasn't impressed with the performance. " How  can I be happy with that performance, it was sloppy throughout and players didn't do their job's". " Possibly only a couple of players can be pleased with their efforts, no more". " For a side that have only conceded 2 league goals at home all season, to defend like that, I assure you this will be addressed ". " The only good thing was we are in the Quarter Final's " .

 

 Pictures from the game

 John Ansell's match report

 

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" produced a terrific performance yesterday to beat high flying Unity F.C. by two goals to one at Cintra Rec.

Two more goals from Michael Davies (the second a stunning 25 yard strike) were enough to see the Satsumas take a further three league points but the defensive display by their back four was superb throughout the whole game. Manager John Davies commented "Our team spirit and togetherness was fantastic today. We were put under great pressure at times by Unity who are a very decent side but our defence in particular was terrific. It was a great team performance and every one of the lads can take huge credit for a very good win"

 

The B Team lost out in the top of the table calsh with Wrightchoice CSA Youth, with the vistors getting the only goal of the game with ten minutes remaining.

 

Sunday side manager Mark Prentice was pleased with his sides 1-0 win over D.C Streamers, taking them to the top of Division Two East.

 

 

      

 

Manager Wayne Wanlyn makes it into the News.Scotsman.com Team of the funniest names, along side former Reading FC legends and team mate Steve Death.

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                                    Friday 12th February 2010

 


 

Congratulations go to our A team for  being selected as Reading Football League Dec/Jan Team of the Month by The Reading Evening Post and The Reading Chronicle.

Proud manager John Davies will be presented with a new Match Ball before their game against Unity at Cintra Rec this Saturday 13th February, at about 2pm.
 
 
 

 

                                Thursday 11th February 2010

 

 

Herridge: Losing top spot gave us boost we needed

By Adam Lee
February 10, 2010

Wokingham & Emmbrook assistant manager Rodger Herridge has hinted that losing their position at the top of Hellenic Division 1 East, albeit for only a few days, could have given young side a wake-up call as they look to claim the title. Wokingham, after falling away from the promotion picture at the end of last season, have led the way from the word go this time around. However, after winning all their games in hand, culminating in a 3-1 win at Milton United last Monday, Oxfordshire rivals Thame United topped the table for the first time this campaign. However, after a professional 2-0 win away at Kintbury Rangers on Saturday, the Satsumas retook top spot, and Herridge is determined not to lose it between now and the end of the season.

"I think it gave us a wake up call,” said the assistant boss.“We want to win the league, but the most important thing 's to finish in those top two positions and get promotion.

“As long as we stay top, though, we’re quite happy.

“Thame are hanging in there and had a good result last week, but I’m sure there’ll be a few more twists and turns over the next couple of months.

“We have both got a bit of a cushion at the top now – Henley are falling away a bit, Milton have lost two games on the spin and Holyport can be very unpredictable.

“Us and Thame have been the two most consistent sides this season.

“We had opened up quite a gap, but when Prestwood pulled out we straight away lost six points and all of a sudden that put Thame back in touch with us.

“We know it’s not over and there’s an awful lot of points still to be won.

“We’re more than up for the challenge of Thame and we honestly believe we are the best team in this league.

“We have learned an awful lot in the last year and there’s games that we have played this season that last year we would have almost certainly ended up losing.

“We’re a year older and a year more experienced and the lads have grown up.

“They have been that bit more clever in some of the games – they have stuck to the task and done what has been asked of them.”

This weekend they continue their defence of the Reading Senior Cup as they face Sandhurst Devels, the side they knocked out in the semi-finals last year. Last month, manager Wayne Wanklyn hinted that he may be forced to play a weakened team after so much of the season was lost to the frozen conditions over Christmas and new year.

Wokingham face a congested fixture list at the end of the season, with eight league games scheduled in just 21 days in April, not taking into account the three cup competitions that the Satsumas remain in.

But Herridge insists that the team will be going out to in on Saturday as they want another chance to show their talent at Reading FC’s Madejski Stadium in the final.

“Our priority is the league, but we want to win every game we play because winning becomes a habit,” said Herridge.

“We want another day out at the Mad Stad so we won’t be taking it lightly.

“You would think that the FA would look at the level of football we are in and extend the season by a couple of weeks, though.

“At the end of the day it will be a test, but the other sides that are around us will be experiencing very similar things.”

                                    Tuesday 9th February 2010

  

 

     

The U18’s progressed through to the fourth round of the Allied Counties League Cup last night (8/2) with a  5-1 win over Thame Utd. Goals from Joe Finn (2),  Mitch Flaherty, Danny Horscroft & Marcus Simmons saw the home side ease through. Roger Herridge said after the  game “I thought is was a decent performance on a cold night and a very uneven surface. We were never at our best, but the front three led by Shane (cooper-Clark) were a threat all night. A lack of defensive discipline could have cost us in the open period of the second half, giving away a sloppy penalty, then relying on a smart save from Woody (Sean Woodward), with the score at 2-1.   

 

 

 

                                  Monday 8th February 2010

       

       

     

 

After a slight hiccup at Chinnor the previous week it was back to business as usual at Kintbury on Saturday (6/2) when a goal in each half from Richard Bland and Nick Bateman put Wokingham & Emmbrook back on top of the table after being knocked off in midweek by Thame Utd who won at Milton. Manager Wanklyn was pleased overall with the performance shown by his young side. " I thought we controlled it from start to finish , our attitude was spot on throughout and we defended well when needed". " Our midfield dug in and we looked lively, with the formation suited us on the day ". " For someome so young I thought Shane Cooper - Clarke showed excellent awareness and some of his touches were of real quality ". " It was nice to get the second goal although it would have been nice to get it a little bit earlier to settle us ".

 

John Ansell's match report

 

 

 

The A Team beat Spencers Wood away 2-0 with goals coming from Jacob Bailey and Gregory Perkins. This win keeps the A’s in forth spot with a game in hand.

The B Team completed a hat-trick of wins with a fine 2-1 win at Lowther Road against Woodcote Stoke Row Res, goals coming from Mathew Czastka and Robert Maw. The win leaves Tony Mathews side in second spot with two games in hand.

                                   Tuesday 2nd February 2010

  

     

 

 

 

 

      Click on image for action shots from the game

The Satsumas traveled to Chinnor on Saturday (30/1) and came away with a well earned point, Richard Bland give the us the lead midway through the second period, with the home side leveling with ten minutes remaining. " I thought we played quite well in difficult conditions , you know before the start how difficult it is to get a result here ". " We controlled the game throughout with Chinnor defending well but offering very little of a threat up front , we worked hard to get the goal and then switched off for a moment and paid the price ". I thought Nicky Bateman was outstanding in midfield ".were the thoughts of the man in charge with Manager Wayne Wanklyn away, Roger Herridge"

 

John Ansell's match report to follow

 
Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" won 5-2 at home to Twyford & Ruscombe in the Reading Junior Cup. A very satisfactory first half performance (the Satsuma's led 4-0 at the break) was followed by an equally disappointing second half when the home side totally lost shape and discipline and most worryingly their usual tremendous team spirit. Credit should be given to the visitors for exploiting these facts and scoring two goals after the break to salvage a lot of pride. The "A" team scorers on the day were Michael Davies (2), Casey Warwick, Jake Bailey and the "evergreen" Dave Hobbs. Manager John Davies dismissed the second half display as "one of those things that happen from time to time" and is sure that "normal service" will be resumed next week.
 
 
 
 
 

                                       Friday 29th January 2010

               

 

 

Our under 18's will have to travel to Newport Pagnell Town in the fourth round of the Berks & Bucks Cup. The tie is to be played on the 28th February, with a 10.30 kick-off. 

                           FOURTH ROUND DRAW 

1.  Ascot United  v  Chalfont Sainst Colts

2.  Beaconsfield SYCOB  v  Thatcham Town Res

3.  Prestwood Colts/Milton Keyne Wanderers  v  Maidenhead United

4.  Newport Pagnell Town  v  Wokingham & Emmbrook 

                                  SEMI-FINAL

                   TO BE PLAYED SUNDAY 21st MARCH 2010

                         

                           Winners 3  v  Winners 4

                           Winners 2  v  Winners 1

 

 

                                    Wednesday 27th January 2010

        

     

  

The club are holding a charity night in aid of James Wise at Lowther Road on Saturday 6th February from 7 30pm. James who is self employed is awaiting an operation in March to re-construct his knee after an horrific injury earlier in the season. He will be out of work for six weeks. Tickets are £10 each from the club and there will be a raffle and other fund raising events to help James through this difficult time.

For further information, please e-mail Natalie at Natalie_Bateman@spring.com or Clive at shorty7004@aol.com

      

 

 

                                    Tuesday 26th January 2010

     

 

The first team have been drawn at home to North Berks Division one side Faringdon Town FC in round five (last 8) of the Berks & Bucks Intermidiate Cup, this tie is to be played on 27th February 2010, while the A team travel to North Bucks & District  Premier League side Steeple Claydon Res FC, in round five (last 16) of the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup, this tie to be played a week earlier on the 20th.

 

 

                                     Monday 25th January 2010

 

      

     

The first team finally got their Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup tie played on Saturday (23/1) against a strong Milton Keynes side Padbury Utd. The Satsumas came out 2-1 winners with an excellent strike 4 minutes from time from Nick Bateman. Shaun Wanklyn had given the home side the lead, through a controversial penalty, in the first half. The visitors then levelled midway through the second period, Before Bateman's last gasp winner. Manager Wayne Wanklyn was pleased to get a game on after a six week lay-off  " After the break we wanted a good workout and certainly got one, I thought they were a decent side who were certainly competitive ". " I thought it was quite an even game and the winning goal fitting enough to win any match " The Satumas are now through to last eight, as are the A team in the Berks & Bucks Junior Cup. John Davies took his side in the opposite direction and played at Milton Keynes against Woughton FC. In a tight first period, the boys in orange took a one goal lead. However, the second half a completely different affair, with the visitors rattling in a further 5 goals, with the home side replying in the last minute. Goal scorers for the Satsumas were, Lee Kitching 3, Michael Davis, Jake Bailey and David Hobbs.    

To make it a hat-trick in the Berks & Bucks, our under 18’s beat Premier League leaders Slough Town 8 – 1 on Sunday afternoon. This has also put the young Satsuma’s into the last eight.

Match reports to follow.

 

                                      Thursday 21st January 2010

      

Manager  Wayne Wanklyn has been left frustrated over the last seven weeks, but is hopeful the Berks & Bucks Cup tie against Padbury United will go ahead this weekend. “We had a great result at Finchampstead on the 12th December, and unfortunately we have been unable to carry that momentum on from that match" The tie is at Cantley Park, with a kick-off time of 1.30pm

 

Following the abandonment of the match between Milton United and Henley Town on 7th November there had been an extensive investigation into the incident which led to the match abandonment by both the Oxfordshire FA and the Hellenic League.

The Hellenic League's investigating committee has advised their decision was to award the points to Milton United as the opponents Henley Town, and a particular player, were found culpable. A spokesman for Milton United said everyone at their club was pleased the matter had finally been concluded and looked forward to visiting Henley Town for the return match that is presently scheduled for 30th March.
 

                          

                   This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

                                       Thursday 17th December 2009

       

The under 18’s followed last weeks 7-0 League Cup win away to Didcot Town with a impressive 1-0 win at table topping Slough Town, on Tuesday night (15/12). Shane Cooper-Clarke (left) secured our win in the 85th minute.  Shaun Woodward (right) came away from the match with glowing praise from both manager Roger Herridge and assistant Dan Bateman for his heroics in goal. The young Satsuma’s now move up to third in Premier League.

 

 

   

                                  Tuesday 15th December 2009

  

 

     

For pictures of our win at Finchampstead click on image above

 

A Grant Lewin (left) effort two minutes from time secured the Satsuma’s a well earned victory at local rivals Finchampstead on Saturday (12/12). Nick Bateman (right) had fired the visitors into a 1-0 half-time lead, Ben Knight levelled for Finchampstead with just ten minutes of the game remaining.  Click here for a Finch view on the game  

The A team continued to impress with a fine 4-1 win in the League Cup at Saxton Rovers, a brace from Lee Kitching and one apiece for Craig Osbourne and Michael Davies, saw them through to the next round.

The B team bounced back from last weeks defeat with a 2-1 victory over Taplow Utd Res at Lowther Road in League Two encounter, Tony Mathews and Justin Dorey were on target for the men in orange.

 

 

 

 

    

 For John Ansells match report click on image above

                                Thursday 11th December 2009

   

 

 Click on image for John Ansell's match report from last weeks game at AFC Wallingford

                        Saturday 12th December 2009.  The Christmas Bash

A fun filled evening full of Christmas spirit.  This event has been hilarious over previous years.  It’s not just a Disco but comes with an organised agenda to make the evening really enjoyable.

Again we anticipate large numbers for this event and as we have limited tickets please reserve asap.   

Tickets £5.00 per person.

Just email g.tabor@ntlworld.com to reserve your tickets.

                                  Monday 7th December 2009

 

 

 

                          An up-date from club phyiso Dan Bateman

 James Wise - Has suffered a dislocated knee cap and has damaged his cruciate ligaments. Has been referred to a specialist as likely he will need an operation to correct the issue. Will be out for some time still.

Billy Elgar - Suspected Hernia problem. Awaiting appointment with a specialist and may need surgery. After surgery could be playing in 4-6 weeks. 

Ben Rice - Struggling with a persistent groin injury for the last 3 months that we cannot get to the bottom off. His fittness is fine he run with no problem. It's the twisting and turning that's causing pain in the groan area. We are not sure on time scale for his return.

Both Steve Tranter and Jose Gomaz completed full training sessions last Thursday (3/12) and following a fitness test on Saturday, were  both involved in our win at AFC Wallingford. Niether player showed any ill effects after the game, and are now available for selection.

 

 


                                

      

 

A brace from rising star Shane Cooper-Clarke (left) was enough to see Wokingham & Emmbrook go into the hat for the next round of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup. Whilst the A team were comfortable 2- 0 winners over Spencers Wood, in the Berkshire Trophy Centre Senior Cup, with goals coming from Craig Osborne and Kieron Penglase. A Rob Howard effort was not enough to stop the B team going down 3 – 1 to a strong Twyford & Ruscombe side in division two of the Reading District League.

 

Click here for AFC Wallingford match report

 

 

                                  Friday 4th December 2009

      

Once again Sally Blee rallied the troops within our Youth Section to put in an amazing looking float at this years Wokingham Winter Carnival. The theme was comic book heroes and we  all went along as members of the Scooby Doo’s gang. Click on the image to see pictures of the day, see if you can spot names behind the costumes?.

 

                                  

           

 

Please note our Berks & Bucks Cup tie at AFC Wallingford is 1.30 kick-off.

 

 

 

 

                                   Thursday 3rd December 2009

         

 

A Team manager John Davies is on the look-out for a goalkeeper for his side, who play in the Reading and District Premier League. Anyone interested in joying Should contact John on 07963811759

 

 

                                   

    

   

        

With the 1st teams game at Wantage postponed, the A team took the limelight over the weekend (28/11) with an impressive 6-1 league win over Ashridge Park. Goals from Luke Farrugia (20 mins), Craig Osborne (38 mins), a Michael Davies hat-trick(50, 58 & 70 mins) & Lee Kitching (80 mins).

Luke Farrugia harshly sent off after 35 minutes so the Satsumas had to play the remaining 55 minutes with only ten men. Manager John Davies (left) was really pleased with sides performance “I thought our second half display was outstanding, I had to change the formation following Lukes dismissal. We decided rather than sit back and defend our lead; we would push for more goals, so scoring a further four whilst down a men was very satisfying”.

 

 

                                      Tuesday 24th November 2009

        

Wokingham & Emmbrook started their defence of the Reading Senior Cup with a 2-1 victory over Reading League side West Reading. Danny Horscroft showed last weeks performance was not a one off, by netting from 20 yards. Top scorer Richard Bland (right) secured the win in the 89th minute.

 

      

                                   Wednesday 18th November 2009

As expected, tonight's Allied Counties game at Scours Lane has been postponed due to a watelogged pitch.

 

                                    Tuesday 17th November 2009

 

 

 

Tomorrow nights Allied Counties game at Scours Lane against Oxford City looks in danger of being called off due to the pitch being waterlogged. All fixtures over the weekend at the home of Reading Town FC were postponed, as well as last nights Allied fixture between Reading Town and Maidenhead Utd. 

Watch this space for updates.

 

 

                                       Monday 16th November 2009

 

 

Click here for the Getwokingham match report

Click here for the John  Ansell's match report

Wokingham & Emmbrook were involved in a seven goal thriller at high flying Holyport. Manager Wayne Wanklyn fielded side with only three players over the age of 21, this proved a master stroke as the Satsuma’s all-round fitness prove vital. The men in orange found themselves 3-0 down with just 38 minutes remaining. However an own goal, following good work from Luke Lee (left) sparked the Satsuma’s into action, and once 17 year old Danny Horscroft fired in the second from the edge of the area 5 minutes later, there was only going  one side to win it as the visitors piled forward. Luke Lee then levelled, before the impressive Horscroft (right) scored the winner with the last kick of the game.

 

 


                                     Friday 13th November 2009

                                                                       

Wokingham and Emmbrook Football Club are in discussions with Southern League Bracknell Town over a possible groundshare.


Hellenic League Division One East table-topping Satsumas are on track for promotion, but their current homes at Cantley Park and Lowther Road do not meet the ground requirements of the Premier Division above. That has put their chances of going up in serious jeopardy, forcing club bosses to seek out an alternative venue that meets the Football Association's ground criteria which include a 100-seater stand and floodlights.


It is reported Wokingham have been given until the New Year to make a decision and chairman Mark Ashwell confirmed talks with Bracknell have taken place. "We're looking at all the options available to us and we get on well with Bracknell," said Ashwell. "We played an Allied Counties game at Larges Lane only last week. I sincerely thank them for that because we didn't have a venue. But we're exploring a lot of ideas and a decision will be made soon."

Wokingham currently play on a roped-off pitch at Cantley Park playing fields but the Borough Council refuse to sign a 20-year lease that would allow them to set up permanent home there. Satsumas also play youth team and reserves matches at Lowther Road but they do not have permission to install floodlights as it a built-up area.

The Catch 22 scenario means the club could be forced to move out of town, with Bracknell FC's nearby Larges Lane a likely alternative. It is understood other possibilities include a ground-share with Windsor and Eton FC and Ascot United.
Wokingham played at Windsor's Stag Meadow for three seasons after leaving their original Finchampstead Road home several years ago. The cost of upgrading Cantley Park would be in the region of £100,000, but Wokingham require a long-term lease in order to secure a grant from the FA.

                    

                         This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

                                  Wednesday 11th November 2009

 

 

Wokingham and Emmbrook certainly had cause for celebration last weekend with all four senior sides recording victories, the 1st team winning 4-0 against Unity (Stairmand 2, Wanklyn & Gomez), A team 2-0 winners at AFC Corinthians (Davies & Farrigia), The B team went top of division 2 with a fine 1-0 (Czastka) win  at Wrightchoice CSA Youth, the Sunday side won 2-0 at home to Aura, taking them into second spot.

This was followed by Wokingham & Emmbrook Arena Vets 1-0 win over Crystal Palace Vets, on Sunday afternoon, and the U18’s fine 3-1 (Cooper-Clarke 2, Smith) win at home to Slough Town on Monday evening.

 

Click here for John Ansells match report

                                    Thursday 5th November 2009

    

            

      

 

 
 
Wokingham & Emmbrook Under 18's were held to a 2-2 draw at Larges Lane, against a strong Hayes and Yeading side in the Allied Premier League last night. Manager Roger Herridge was left frustrated after his side had taken a two goal lead at the break, through Shane Cooper-Clarke and Alex Luis. "we gave it away in a mad five minute spell in the second half, conceding two sloppy goals. However, we can take a positive from the way the lads reacted  once Hayes had pulled level, and we were unlucky not to come away with all three points"

 

 

 

      

 

                                     Wednesday 4th November 2009

       

           

Just a reminder the Under 18's Allied Counties clash with Hayes & Yeading tonight, has been switched to Bracknell Towns Larges Lane, kick-off 7.45. Admission £3.00 for Adults, with free entry for U16's.

 

 

       

                                      Tuesday 3rd November 2009

                                                  

                

 

 

   Crystal Palace come to Town

Ex-Wokingham player, and manager Tony Calvert has entered Wokingham & Emmbrook Arena Vets into the National Veterans Cup. The first round draw has been made, and we have been drawn at home to Crystal Palace F.C.

The tie is to take place at Lowther Road this Sunday (8th), Kick-off 2pm. Tony has an interesting squad with many ex-pro’s such as John Wark, Luther Blisset, John Dreyer, Bob Taylor, Tony Kelly and many local veteran players.  Tony told the web site “Although we have some big names in our squad, it’s always difficult to say who will turn out on the day due to their other commitments. However, we should still field a strong side and I expect Crystal Palace to do the same. It should be an entertaining game, so hopefully we attracted a large crowd”   The final of this competition is to played at Wembley, so there is certainly an incentive to progress.

                                

         

 

Following the success of last Saturdays Halloween Party at the Clubhouse, functions manager Graham Tabor has announced further events for November and December, please click on image for further details.

 

 

                                  Monday 2nd November 2009

             

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook took their league form into Saturdays League Cup tie with premier league outfit Hook Norton. Sam Duffelen (left) and Nick Bateman gave the Satsumas 2-0 lead at the break, before a own goal in the second period completed a comfortable victory. The win sees the Satsumas travel to yet another Premier league side, as they visit Wantage Town in the next round.

Match reports

 

                                    Friday 30th October 2009

Former youth team player Jack Ingram sit's top of the Wokingham & Emmbrook Fantasy League after gameweek 10, on 537 points. Assitant manager Roger Herridge's son Jack and fans favourite Darren Thorne are 25 points further back in joint second place. While Physio Dan Bateman and B Team player Rich Phillips make up the top five.

Click on logo to see the full  league                         

 

                                    Thursday 29th October 2009

 

The Allied Counties fixture next Monday (2nd) at home to Hayes & Yeading has been switched from Reading Town's Scoure Lane, to Bracknell Town's Larges Lane. It will also be moved to the Wednesday (4th), with a 7.45 KO. The switch has pleased manager Roger Herridge "hopefully we may get a bit more support, although Reading Town is a good place to play football, it's a difficult place to get to from Wokingham. It would be nice for our achiveing side to play in front of a decent crowed" 

 

                                   Tuesday 27th October 2009

 

The under 18’s followed the senior sides excellent form from the weekend with a impressive win over Reading Town last night in the Allied Counties Premier League. Jack Gibbs gave the young Satsuma’s a first half lead, before further goals from Marcus Simmons, Joe Finn and the impressive Mitch Flaherty in the second period secured a fine 4-0 win. Manager Roger Herrigde was pleased with the whole teams attitude, saying” I thought we dominated the game from start to finish, and at times played some excellent football. Jordan Polston, Marcus Simmons and Jack Gibbs deserve special praise for the way they controlled the middle of the park.  

 

                           Allied Counties Youth Premier League

Wealdstone 6 5 1 0 25 7 +18 16
Slough Town
5 4 0 1 19 10 +9 12
Maidenhead United
3 3 0 0 11 2 +9 9
Wokingham & Emmbrook
5
3 0 2 8 5 +3 9
Northwood
6 3 0 3 11 17 -6 9

                                      Monday 26th October 2009

     

 

 

The Satsumas produced a first half of pure quality, as a Richard Bland hat-trick, a close range effort from young defender Alex Luise and an own goal saw the side come in at the break 5-0 up, away to Newbury on Saturday (24/10). As often happens in games like this the vistor could not add to their tally and it was the home side who scored the only goal of the second half.

 

John Ansells match report

 

It was a good weekend all around for the Satsumas, with the A team and Sunday side following the first team with good wins, while the B team gained a point away to high flying Reading YMCA Rapids. 

                         Reading District League Premier Division

1 Park United 10 7 3 0 18 24
2 Unity 8 6 1 1 13 19
3 Highmoor Ibis Res 8 6 0 2 5 18
4 West Reading 8 5 1 2 8 16
5 Marlow United Res 7 4 1 2 9 13
6 Spencers Wood 9 4 1 4 -2 13
7 Wokingham & Emmbrook "A" 8 4 0 4 6 12

                             Reading District League Division Two

1 Wrightchoice CSA Youth 8 4 4 0 16 16
2 Reading YMCA Rapids 7 4 3 0 14 15
3 Wokingham & Emmbrook "B" 6 4 2 0 13 14
4 Twyford & Ruscombe 5 4 1 0 15 13
5 Highmoor Ibis "A" 7 3 1 3 -4 10

                    Reading Sunday District League Division Two (East)

1 Woodley Saints Res. 7 5 1 1 10 16
2 Polish Social 6 4 2 0 11 14
3 Wokingham & Emmbrook 7 4 1 2 3 13
4 Warwick Arms 7 3 2 2 8 11
5 Purple Turtle 6 3 1 2 1 10

                                    Saturday 24th October 2009

Wayne Wanklyn has urged his Wokingham & Emmbrook side to finish off in style as they prepare for a six-week break from league action.

The Division One East leaders travel to Newbury today for what will be their final Hellenic League game until December. With cup commitments occupying every weekend in November, the Satsumas will be watching the progress of their title rivals from the sidelines until they host Farnborough Reserves on December 5. Wanklyn admits he is viewing this weekend as the end of the first part of their league campaign and wants his side to go into that break in winning fashion. He said: "We are out of league action for the next month or so now, so even though it will be a tough game at Newbury, we want the three points going into that break. It's important to finish this part of our season well, as that will put us in a decent position to enjoy the cup games in November, before we resume league duty."

This weekend's opponents just pipped the Satsumas to third place last season in their first season in the Hellenic League. However, a change of manager and large turnover of players has seen them make an inconsistent start to this year. But Wanklyn knows that the prospect of facing the table-toppers is likely to bring the best out of the home side - and he is backing his players to deal with that added pressure. He said: "Newbury were a very good side last season, and even though they have lost a few players they have come up with a few decent results in recent weeks. We are the side to beat and when you are playing the top sides you tend to overperform because you want to prove yourself. But our players are enjoying their football and showing they can cope with that. There's no arrogance among the players, no one is thinking of promotion or anything like that, but as long as we keep working and playing the way we are, I think we are better than the rest of the sides in this league."

                      

                       This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

                                        Friday 23rd October 2009

    

  

         

 

The young Satsumas got back to winning ways with a fine 2-0 victory over local rivals Henley Town, in the Allied Counties Premier League last night (22/10). First team regular Shane Cooper-Clarke done the damage with two fine second half strikes. Once agian our young players produced a good performance in front of the watching first team manager Wayne Wanklyn, with James Charlton standing out in the centre of midfield.

                 
Wealdstone 6 5 1 0 25 7 +18 16
Slough Town 5 4 0 1 19 10 +9 12
Maidenhead United 3 3 0 0 11 2 +9 9
Wokingham & Emmbrook 4 2 0 2 4 5 -1 6
Northwood 5 2 0 3 10 17 -7 6

 

 

  

Manager Wayne Wanklyn announced last night that the Satsumas had re-signed midfielder Nick Bateman from Bracknell Town. The signing goes to show the club are certainly going in the right direction, as Nick had been approached by premier outfit Ascot Utd earlier in the week, but opted to rejoin us. This follows Richard Bland’s decision this week to stay with Wokingham & Emmbrook, after he had been approached by Sandhurst Town.

 

 

 

       

 

 

                                     Monday 19th October 2009

      

 

Another good size crowed saw the Satsumas triumph 4-0 against Chinnor on Saturday (17/10). Goals from Grant Lewin (left), Richard Bland, Jack Broome and Andra Stairmand (right) saw the boys maintain a eight point lead at the top of the table.

 

John Ansells match report

     

 

 

The "Satsumas" assistant boss Roger Herridge believes last Saturday's 3-1 win at Prestwood promises a bright future for the team.


The Division One East leaders eased past the basement boys thanks to a Richard Bland brace and a Darren Thorne header.
And while Herridge, pictured, was satisfied with the result, it was the displays of the younger members of the side that was the main positive on the day. Two more members of the club's successful Allied Counties youth team were given their first taste of senior action, with both defender Josh Smith and midfielder Dan Horscroft making good impressions on their debuts. Added to regular starter Alex Luis and front man Shane Cooper-Clark, that took the number of 17-year-olds in the matchday squad to four.

It was particularly satisfying for Herridge, who takes charge of the Allied Counties side, and also stood in on last weekend for absent boss Wayne Wanklyn. He said: "Wayne's policy is always to bring the youth through. He believes that if you're good enough, you're old enough. We fielded four 17-year-olds on Saturday with more to come through and that's a big positive for the club and its future. It was a different type of game for them, certainly more physical than the Allied Counties games they are used to, but they all did enough to tell us they have what it takes. I spoke to Wayne about them after the game and I certainly think they will have a part to play in the squad over the next few games."

The Satsumas host Chinnor at Cantley Park today as they look to maintain an impressive eight-point gap at the head of affairs. And while Herridge recognises it will be another tough test for his young side, he is also looking for a chance to avenge a disappointing 2-1 defeat at the hands of the Oxfordshire side last season. He said: "They had a great season last year, although this season they haven't started quite so well. But it will not be an easy game because they are a big, strong and experienced outfit who will be targeting us because of where we are in the league. But they came down last year and mugged us a bit, so while we need the three points to stay where we are, I think we owe them one as well."

 

                        This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

 

 

                                     Monday 12th October 2009

  

      

 

The Satsumas traveled to bottom of the table Prestwood on Saturday(10/10) and came away with a 3-1 victor, with goals from Richard Bland (left) 2 and Darren Thorne (right) Young Allied Countie players Josh Smith and Dan Horscroft stepping up to make their league debuts. Assistant manager Roger Herridge said after the game, "Allthough I was not to pleased with the performance, we have come away with the three points and have seen two more youth players show they can adjust to life at senior level"

 

 

 

 

 Wayne Wanklyn was thrilled with his Satsumas side's display at Thame United last Saturday and it left a contented Wanklyn believing his side's title chances were looking stronger than ever.


He said: "We were the better side, no doubt about it. We bossed the game, defended well had the lion's share of possession and created some good opportunities as well. And I have to say that I didn't see anything from them to worry us at all and I think the players thought that as well."

One negative from the weekend's clash was the dismissal of front man Luke Lee with 20 minutes to play. The striker was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence and will now serve a one-game ban - a decision that left Wanklyn furious. He explained: "Luke was sent off for doing something that we tell him to do every week, use his strength and roll the defender. But the referee then not only gave a foul, but booked him and it was a second yellow card. There was no foul involved at all, and that is something I just can't ignore. I was angry with it and it will probably cost me now. That's why I have not been happy with the FA's Respect campaign. Respect in all walks of life has to be earned, you don't just get it because of the position you hold and Saturday went some way towards showing that."

Today's trip to Prestwood looks to be a much easier task for Wanklyn's league leaders. The basement boys from Buckinghamshire have lost all of their first 10 games, conceding 53 goals in the process while registering just six of their own. During September they had a run of three league and cup games where they conceded a staggering 40 goals without reply. However, there was a marked improvement last weekend as they went down just 3-1 at Kintbury Rangers. Despite those facts, Wanklyn insists the game will get the full treatment and he will field his strongest possible side. He said: "There were rumours about them really struggling and possibly going out of the league, but they seemed to have a better result this weekend. We will treat the game the same as any other, try and get ahead early and go from there. I will certainly not be resting anyone because of where they are in the league, I will be playing my best available team."

 

                          This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

 

 

                                         Friday 9th October 2009

 

   

     The final whistle for

        Cantley Park?

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   Wokingham Times report

 

 

 

      

            

                                      Thursday 8th October 2009

                        

Young footballers donned their new kit for the first time after two seven-aside youth teams merged.

Wokingham and Emmbrook Youth Football Club has merged the two teams, which took part in last season’s league, to create an 11-aside team to represent the club in this season’s under-12 league.

Self-storage company Ready Steady Store in Molly Millar’s Lane is sponsoring the footballers by providing the kit for the newly formed team.

Last season the boys played as Wokingham and Emmbrook Orange and Black teams.

They competed in the top division of the Berkshire Youth Development League, with the Orange team winning the League Cup.

Neil van den Dungen, youth section chairman, said: “It is refreshing to be supported by a local business that is looking to support the local community.

“The combination of the players into one 11-aside team is highly exciting and we anticipate a very good new season ahead.

“The club and team would like to thank Ready Steady Store for the striking new kit.”

Andrew Cotterill, area manager at Ready Steady Store, added: “We are pleased to support Wokingham and Emmbrook Youth Football Club by donating a new kit to its under-12 youth team and wish them all the best for the upcoming season.

                                                           

 

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                                      Monday 5th October 2009 

    

   

         

 

Luke Lee was dismissed for two bookable offence's in an entertaining goalless draw at unbeaten Thame Utd on Saturday (3/10). Luke's dismissal also lead to manager Wanye Wanklyn being ordered from the bench for his strong protest to the decision.

Match report. 

  

      

                                    Monday 28th September 2009

        

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook had a mixed weekend, in the Berks & Bucks Cup, goals from Shane Cooper-Clarke, Luke Lee and Sam Duffelen saw the first team deafeat Rabson Rovers 3-0 at Cantley Park, while John Davies's A side lost out 2-0 to a strong Ibis Highmoor side at Lowther Road in the Reading District Premier League.

 

John Ansell's match report to follow. 

                                   Friday 4th September 2009

 

 

 

The young Satsumas carried their pre-season form into the league campaign, with a excellent 1-0 win away to last season's Premier League champions last night (3/9). A goal from Jack Gibbs, following good work from Mark O'Connell down the right, saw the boys in orange repeat the scoreline of last season. Manager Roger Herridge (left) was more than happy after the game " It's always good to get off to a good  start, and beating the reigning champions on the opening day is a massive bonus. We defended stoutly in windy conditions, and always looked dangerous on the break", it was great to see Jack get his name on the scoresheet.  

Match report to follow

                                 Thursday 3rd September 2009

 
 
The A Team's opening game of the season ended in a nine goal thriller. Goals from Davies, Hurley, Hobbs and Kirby where not enough to beat a spirited Cookham Dean Res side, as the visitors ran out 5-4 winners. Manager John Davies remained reasonably up-beat after the game saying " We have a young squad here which will have no problem scoring goals but our defending tonight was absolutely shocking and we will need to cut out the silly mistakes made at the back. There are plenty of positives to take out of tonight's game for Dave and myself to work on in training with the lads".

                                   Tuesday 1st September 2009

  

   

 

The Satsumas continued their fine start to the season, with a 2-0 win over South Kilburn on Saturday (29/8) with goals from James Wise (left) and a first for the club from the impressive Alex Luis (right). This was followed up with a victory by the same margin at Eton Wick on Monday (31/8), with Wise and Richard Bland netting for the boys in orange.

John Ansell's match reports

Eton Wick

South Kilburn

 

 

 

 

                                     Tuesday 25th August 2009

   

                 Graham Tabor

Head ballboy Graham Tabor (left) heads the new Wokingham & Emmbrook Fantasy football league after the first week. His team Ballboy Utd sit top on 169 Pts.

Click on logo to see the full  league

 

 

 

            Premier League Home

                        Milton Utd 1, Wokingham & Emmbrook 1              

  

 

   

    

 

 

We traveled to Milton Utd last night (24/8) in the Hellenic League, and came away with a creditable 1-1 draw. The game produced some excellent football from both side. With the home side shading the first period, Satsumas keeper Stuart Harris (right)  making two outstanding save. One of which was from the penalty spot. The second half was a different matter with the vistors dominating. However, it was the home side who took the lead through their star man Antony Alleyne. This inspired the Satsumas and substitute Shane Cooper- Clark (left) grabbed the equaliser in the 90th minute. The only disappointment on the night was captain Shaun Wanklyn being harshly sent off in the 5th minute of injury time for a second bookable offence.

John Ansell's full match report 

 

 

 

  

                                      Monday 24th August 2009

 

    

 

Manager Wayne Wanklyn rested several key players for the visit of Prestwood on Saturday (22/8), and it was not until the 67th minute that the Satsumas sealed the victory, with substitute Richard Bland (left) scoring a fine individual goal. The home side found the visiting keeper in fine form, and when they did manage to beat him the  Prestwood defence somehow  managed to clear the efforts of the line.

John Ansell's match report  

 

  

   

 

              Hellenic Football League Prestwood FC

 

        

                                       Friday 21st August 2009

hellenic league wayne wanklyn wokingham                    

Wayne Wanklyn is delighted to see the goals flying in from his side as they make another strong start to the FTL Futbol Hellenic Division One season.


The Satsumas have found the net ten times in their opening three games, following up the season's opening 5-0 defeat of Penn & Tylers Green with an exciting 3-2 success over League newboys Woodley Town last Saturday, plus a 2-0 victory against Farnborough Reserves midweek.


Though Wanklyn admits that the thing that has pleased him most about his side's prolific start is the way the goals have been shared around. Seven different players have already got their names on the scoresheet and Wanklyn said: "It's great to see our goals coming from all over the park. I know we have got goals in our forwards with Luke Lee and Richard Bland, but having the rest of your side popping up with goals can really make a difference."


The Satsumas host Prestwood at Cantley Park tomorrow, before travelling to Milton United just 48 hours later on Monday.
But Wanklyn is confident that his young side will be able to deal with that hectic programme. He said: "We had a good pre-season and that ensured that the lads are looking quite strong and fit. And that's vital because the games keep coming until the end of August, so we have to keep chipping away."

                   This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

 

 

                                   Thursday 20th August 2009

 

 

 

 

The U18's beat Henley Town U18's in a pre-season friendly last night, goals from Shane Cooper-Clark (2), Ollie Cooper-Southwood and Mitch Flaherty saw them home in a 4-1 win. Manager Roger Herridge said " I thought the score line flattered us a little, Henley passed and retained the ball well throughout the game. However, we still have two or three players returning from holidays, and  it all looks promising for this season"

                                     Wednesday 19th August 2009

      

 

As Saturday, Wokingham & Emmbrook were made to work hard for their third win of the season against a very young Farnborough Res side in last nights Hellenic League match. Second half strikes from Shaun Wanklyn (pen) and Richard Bland were enough to see the vistors take all three points in a 2-0 win.

John Ansell's match report 

 

 

                                               Monday 17th August 2009

       

The Satsumas were involved in a thrilling game against local rivals Woodley Town. It was Woodleys first game at this level, and they started the brighter. Taking the lead midway through the first half, however skipper Shaun Wanklyn (right) leveled on the stroke of half time. Luke Lee (left) then gave the home side the lead early in the second half. Woodley showed their resolve by bouncing back to level, before Richard Bland won the game for Wokingham with a fine indervidaul goal.

John Ansell's match report 

 

                                     Wednesday 12th August 2009

     

 

 

Wokingham & Emmbrook started the new season in fine style last night (11/8) with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Penn & Tylers Green in their Hellenic Division one match at Cantley Park. Goals from Richard Bland (right), Luke Lee, Darren Thorne, Shane Cooper-Clark and O.G saw the home side collect a comfortable three points.

John Ansell's match report.

 

                                   Tuesday 11th August 2009

 

Wokingham and Emmbrook U18's continued their fine pre-season form with a excellent 1-0 win at Camberley Town last night (9/8). Manager Roger Herridge was pleased with the display "We were good value and should have won by more but there keeper made 4 or 5 outstanding saves. Shane's looking sharper than ever and got a great headed goal from a excellent   Mitch Flaherty cross. The defence was outstanding. and Marcus Simmonds deserves a mention for a faultless display in the middle of the park"

 

 

                                     Wednesday 5th August 2009

 
 
The Allied Counties squad played their first friendly last night (4/8) agianst Flackwell Heath, and came away with a fine 3 - 1 victory with goals from Blackwood, Cooper-Southward, Cooper-Clark.
 
Their next fixtures are friendlys against Camberley Town at Cantley, Monday 10th August 6.45 ko, and away to Henley Town, 19th August (Bradfield college 7pm ko)

 
                             Hartley Wintney 3, Wokingham & Emmbrook 0
                                     
                                             Monday 3rd August 2009
 
As in previous friendlies Wokingham & Emmbrook used all of their 18 man squad against Hartley Wintney on Monday evening. In an entertaining encounter the home side ran out worthy winners. On an excellent surface the home side impressed durin the opening 45 minutes. Although Wokingham strung together some neat passing movements in the first half they failed to test the home keeper Tom Lovett. While the home side going down the slope looked the more likely to break the deadlock. The home side suffered to two bad injuries in as many minutes when Seamus Fogerty was helped off in the 17th minute with what looked like a dislocated collarbone and then a minute later James Reeves limped out of the action.  The home side took the lead in the 19th mnute when Wokingham were caught on the break, a cross from the left was converted by Danny Weeks from 8 yards out. Wokingham almost opened up the home defence when Ben Rice looked to have released Richard Bland with an inch perfect pass but an outstretched leg cut out the danger. Craig Christian cut in from the right but his effort was saved low down by Davis.
The second half started with Davis getting down well to deny Ray Spence at the foot of his post. Shaun Cooper-Clarke broke for Wokingham down the left but his attempted cross was cut out. Home keeper Lovett was forced to concede a corner from a Jose Gomez effort from just outside the area. From the corner Sam Duffelen's glancing header was held by the keeper. The game was put out of Wokingham's grasp in the 76th minute when the defence failed to clear and Matt Bryant scored via the inside of the post. It was 3 nil on 80 minutes when a cross from the right wasn't dealt with by keeper Davis, his attempted punch fell to Paul Anderson who made no mistake with his sweetly struck effort. So although a disappointing result , from the fitness side Wokingham will surely benefit as the game was played at a good pace. This coming Saturday Wokingham & Emmbrook travel to Binfield to contest The Martin Joyce Memorial Trophy. Kick off 3 00pm and then on Tuesday 11th August things get serious when Wokingham start their league programme at Cantey Park. Kick off 6 30pm against Penn & Tylers Green.
 
Squad: Davis, Broome, Luis, Wanklyn, Byrne, Pilcher, Bellis, Blanchard, Rice, Bland, Lee.
 
Subs all used:  Hanson, Cooper - Clarke, Gomez, Stairmand, Lewin, Thorne, Duffelen. 

 
                                     Wokingham & Emmbrook 2, Ash Utd 2
                                     
                                             Saturday 1st August 2009
Combined Counties Premier League side Ash Utd were the visitors to Cantley Park on Saturday.According to their Local Paper the visitors who start their league programme next Saturday were looking for a resounding victory to set them on their way. However they were in for a shock as the Cantley Park side were by far the better side leading 2 nil until the 80th minute. The opening exchanges saw the visitors threaten first with keeper Stuart Harris producing a fine save to deny Pym and then seconds later doing well to take a deep cross from Ash's best player Blason. However Wokingham were soon into their stride moving the ball around comfortably in midfield. The pace and strength of Richard Bland and Luke Lee worried the visitors defence all game. Wokingham should have taken the lead in the 12th minute when after good work by Bland set up Alex Luis but his effort from the edge of the area cleared the bar. At the other end Lydon fired just wide. Bland again caused havoc in the Ash defence crossing from the right he picked out the advancing Shaun Wanklyn, the ball spun off the defender and flew inches over the bar. Wanklyn made amends on the half hour when his deft through ball picked out Sam Duffelen who shrugged of a challenge before rounding visiting keeper Adlam to slott home. Both sides had let off's before the interval firstly Ash's Millard saw his header rebound off the post and Bland at the other end had Adlam scrambling across his goal to keep out his low effort.
Wokingham made four changes during the interval introducng Andre Stairmand, Chris Byrne, Jose Gomez and Richard Pilcher. The half started with Kirkpatrick being denied by an excellent Harris save, tipping the ball over the bar. Again the home side quickly found their rythmn and in the 54th minute Richard Bland deservedly increased the Wokingham lead.
Being released just inside the Ash half, last seasons leading scorer held off a challenge to race away before sliding the ball under the diving Adlam, from the edge of the area.
Poor defending gifted the visitors a lifeline in the 65th minute after having plenty of chances to clear they failed to do so with the ball falling to Blason and his effort from 20yards out gave Haris no chance. Wokingham however still created chances with Bland firing wide from a good position and the hard working Lee lobbed just over. With 10 minutes remaining the visitors levelled when a free kick out on the left was played short to Blason who crossed into the penalty area. Lydon stoped to glance his header past Harris, an equaliser that they hardly deserved. Wokingham almost regained the lead in the 87th minute when a Jack Broome effort from the angle of the area thumped against the post with Adlam well beaten. So a solid Wokingham performance against a side from a higher league shows that Wokingham certainly will be a threat in their own division this season.
Next Saturday the 8th August see's Wokingham & Emmbrook travel to near neighbours Binfield to contest ' The Martin Joyce Memorial Trophy '. Kick off 3 00pm. Then on Tuesday
11th August Wokingham commence their league programme when they entertain Penn & Tylers Green at Cantley Park. Kick off 6 30pm followed on Saturday 15th August with another home game against newly promoted Woodley Town. Kick off 3 00pm.
 
Team: Harris, Broome, Luis, Hanson, Wanklyn, Lewin, Duffelen, Blanchard, Bellis, Bland, Lee.
 
Subs: Pilcher, Byrne, Stairmand, Gomez, Harvey.

  

 

      

                   Monday 27th July 2009

Chairman Glenn Duggleby has stepped down from the position, stating "This decision has been reached after much thought and soul searching over the last few weeks. I believe I have done this long enough now and the time and commitment required to deal with all the stuff that constantly comes up is having a direct negative effect on my family and business life and probably I am not doing any of the three roles to the best of my ability.  Clearly, Family and Business must come first. I hope to still be around to support and help out at ESSC". 

The football club wish Glenn all the best for the future, and would like to take this opportunity to thank Glenn for all his hard work and support over the years.

More response to follow.

  While the Lads were recording a notable victory over Chalfont St Peter, the watching fans could not help notice that midfield man Nick Bateman and striker Sam Whiting were missing from the squad. It now looks apparent that both players will be plying their trade elsewhere next season. Nick Bateman had 40 minutes in a friendly for local side Bracknell Town FC, in their 3-0 defeat at Badshott Lea, while Sam scored a hat-trick for fellow Hellenic league side Henley Town over the weekend. In Wayne Wanklyns absences Assistant manager Roger Herridge said " It's always difficult to lose players with the ability of Nick and Sam, and we wish them both the best for the future. However, we still feel we have a squad capable of bettering last seasons fourth spot"

                            Wokingham & Emmbrook 2, Chalfont St Peter 0
Two second half goals from Richard Bland were enough for Wokingham & Emmbrook to beat last season's F.A. Vase semi finalists Chalfont St Peter at Cantley Park on Saturday.
The Buckinghamshire club arrived at Cantley with a very strong squad, nine regular first team players plus trialists. Wokingham started impressively, knocking the ball around confidently. A throw out on the right saw James Wise take the ball in his stride before firing high over the bar from 20 yards out. Wokingham suffered a set back in only the 4th minute when keeper Stuart Harris limped out of the action with an injury just below the knee. With no replacement keeper on the bench, Central Defender Jack Broome was forced to don the jersey and a fine job he made of it, producing the save of the game midway through the half. Several times in the opening half, Wokingham got themselves into good positions but failed to take advantage. A Sam Duffle cross just failed to pick out the incoming Wise. At the other end a mistake by Shaun Wanly let in Luke Brook-Smith, his well struck shot looked to be arrowing into the top corner, but Broome produced a great save to concede the corner at full stretch, punching the ball to safety. The best chance of the half fell to the home side. After a slick move on the edge of the area, the ball was played out to Andre Stairmand who from close in fired weakly straight into Chalfont keeper Mark Oliver's hands. As the interval approached both Wise and Bland saw shots charged down.
Acting Manager Roger Herridge, standing in for the holidaying Wayne Wanklyn made four changes during the interval. Chris Byrne, Jose Gomes, Alex Luis and Steve Tranter replaced Richard Pilcher, Stairmand, Wise and Wanklyn. The changes didn't prevent Wokingham carrying on from their first half performance. The busy Billy Elgar connected with a Bland corner, meeting it first time he fired wide. A mistake by Alan Hedley presented the Cantley Park side with the lead on the hour. Bland gained possession before racing in on goal before slotting home from close in. Five minutes later it was two nil when a Steve Tranter's cross fell to Bland again, this time he evaded a couple of challenges to slot under the diving keeper. Bland almost went on the complete a hatrick but Keeper Oliver forced him wide of the target. So another good work out and this time a deserved victory.
 
Next Saturday Wokingham & Emmbrook face Ash Utd in another friendly at Cantley Park. Kick Off 3 00pm before travelling to Hartley Wintney on the Monday evening Kick Off 7 00pm.
 
Squad: Harris, Lee, Wanklyn, Thorne, Pilcher, Stairmand, Elgar, Blanchard, Duffellen, Bland, Wise.
 
Subs all used : Luis, Gomez, Tranter, Broome, Byrne. 

 

 

    

                  Monday 13th July 2009

The lads returned to training on Tuesday 7th July. On a rain soaked evening, Wayne, Roger and Dan put them through a tough schedule. With the main focus being on fitness, although Wayne commented "he was more than pleased, and thought the lads had kept themselves fit over the short pre-season break".

Both the management and players were pleased with their new surroundings at Bearwood Collage. Striker James Wise felt it was a great surface to play football on.

There were no new faces at the first session. However, Wayne most have been pleased with the contribution from the young lads from our Allied Counties squad.

Click on image to see pictures of our first session.

                     Tuesday 2nd June 2009

Emmbrook Sports and Social Club Committee announce a great deal for Wokingham & Emmbrook FC members, they now have a fantastic incentive to hire the hall at Lowther Road. For further details click here

  

     Tuesday 26th May 2009

  New friendly Announced

  28th July - Hartley Wintney (Away)

 

 

 

      Friday 22nd May 2009

Next Seasons friendly's Announced

21st July - Sandhurst Town

25th July - Chalfont St Peter

1st Aug - Ash Utd

8th Aug - Binfield (Martin Joyce Trophy)

ALL GAMES TO BE PLAYED AT CANTLEY PARK

More details, and friendly date's to follow.