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  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"

 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

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

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.  

B TEAM

SUNDAY SIDE

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

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

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

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.  

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 3^rd 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.    

    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 1, Flackwell Heath 1 aet, 1-3 on penalties

Wokingham & Emmbrook 2, Eton Wick 2

Chalfont Wasps 2, Wokingham & Emmbrook 1

                                     Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C Golf Day

                                                 Friday 18^th 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

The Satsumas gained promotion to the Hellenic Premier League last night (20/4) with a 2-1 win over 3^rd 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.

 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." 

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

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 82^nd 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.

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.

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)

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!

  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.  

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.  

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 60^th minute.

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).

  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. 

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.

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.

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 15^th minute onwards”

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

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 15^th, 7.45 kick-off.

                                              ALLIED COUNTIES PREMIER DIVISION (TOP 5)

                              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!!!

                            No Need To Panic - 27th February

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."

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

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.”

                   This report was taken from the Hellenic League website

                        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.

                          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.

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

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

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.

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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" 

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. 

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

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

 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

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

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"

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