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Bobby Sher - 'over the moon' as Slough Cricket Club stun champions
ZAHEER 'Bobby' Sher hailed his Slough CC players after they stunned defending champions High Wycombe.
EXCLUSIVE: Young Windsor FC star Brandon Blair in shock cup final collapse
BRANDON Blair's Windsor FC career has been thrown into jeopardy after he collapsed during a cup final on Thursday.
Bob Breen - Lee Togwell 'epitomises' title winners Burnham FC
FORMER chairman Bob Breen hailed the versatile Lee Togwell after he was crowned Manager's Player of the Season at Burnham FC's presentation evening.
Industrial Football League closes with New Windsor Social Club cup final heroics
AS the final whistle blew on 50-years of Industrial League football, New Windsor Social Club were the team left celebrating after a thrilling victory in the Brian Goom Cup final.
Hammond not giving up on Reading FC defender Pearce
READING FC director of football Nick Hammond believes there is still a chance Alex Pearce could sign a new contract at the club.
READING FC manager Nigel Adkins wants to see Madejski Stadium rocking again next season.
International cricketers to descend on Eversley CC
LEGENDS of international cricket will be playing at Eversley next Friday (May 31) in the club's annual match against a Lashings World XI.
Shaid Nadeem - Burnham Cricket Club must build on Harpenden victory
SHAID Nadeem believes now is the time for Burnham CC's young stars to step up to the challenge of Home Counties Cricket.
Adam Weston - experience is the key to Windsor Cricket Club title hopes
WINDSOR Cricket Club rolled back the years to get their Thames Valley Division 2a title challenge back on track on Saturday.
Oliphant: Future is bright at Bracknell Town FC
BRACKNELL Town FC believe the return of their reserves side to Larges Lane will have major benefits for the first team squad.
Life's not a beach for England's McCarthy
READING FC goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has told how he ditched his holiday plans when England came calling.
Newboys Eversley shock Wokingham
CEPHAS Zhuwao and Justin Parvess blasted newly-promoted Eversley to an impressive four-wicket win over Wokingham CC in Thames Valley Division One on Saturday.
Gary Reeves set to replace Bob Breen as chairman of Burnham FC
BURNHAM FC chairman Bob Breen has stepped down after three years and will be replaced by Gary Reeves.
Stoke Green Cricket Club off the mark with Purley-on-Thames win
STOKE Green picked up their first win of the Thames Valley Division 3a season as they beat Purley-on-Thames by 61 runs.
Nick Tilley - Datchet Cricket Club defeat was 'too easy for Finchampstead'
DATCHET skipper Nick Tilley admitted his side gave their wickets away too easily in a 54-run defeat to early Thames Valley Division One pacesetters Finchampstead.
Taplow Cricket Club aiming to bowl over Morrant Chilterns League
SIMON Goodrham believes Taplow CC's bowling attack will be key to their challenge for Division One of the Chilterns League.
Taplow Cricket Club aiming to bowl over Morrant Chilterns League
SIMON Goodrham believes Taplow CC's bowling attack will be key to their challenge for Division One of the Chilterns League.
Teenager Andersson leads Reading CC to first win
READING skipper David Hartley praised his young players after their first win of the Division Two West season at Harefield.
Departing Herridge delights in Wokingham & Emmbrook cup final victory
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook manager Roger Herridge says winning the Reading Senior Cup in his final game in charge was the 'icing on the cake'.
Luke aims to follow Wentworth legends
THE world's finest golfers will be treading the Wentworth fairways again when the BMW PGA Championship gets underway this morning (Thursday).
Garcia apologises for 'fried chicken' remark on eve of PGA Championship at Wentworth
SERGIO Garcia has apologised for his 'fried chicken' remark aimed at Tiger Woods as the Spaniard prepares to get his first round underway at the PGA Championship at Wentworth today.
Fairchild leaves Woodley Town for Henley Town
CYRIL Fairchild has stepped down as Woodley Town manager and joined Hellenic Division One East rivals Henley Town.
Wokingham & Emmbrook win Reading Senior Cup
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook have won their second successive Reading Senior Cup in the final match of Roger Herridge's reign.
Line up revealed for Wentworth Celebrity Pro-Am
The BMW PGA Championship has announced the teams for Wednesday's highly anticipated Celebrity Pro-Am competition at Wentworth.
Blackman: Reading FC must be more ruthless in Championship
NICK Blackman acknowledges Reading FC must be more ruthless if they are to seal an immediate return to the Premier League.
Ciaran Long re-signs with Slough Jets
SLAVA Koulikov has confirmed that Ciaran Long has re-signed with Slough Jets ahead of the 2013/14 season.
Ciaran Long re-signs with Slough Jets
SLAVA Koulikov has confirmed that Ciaran Long has re-signed with Slough Jets ahead of the 2013/14 season.
Royal Ascot and Samsung Rowing World Cup tickets for under £50
ROYAL Ascot and British Rowing have teamed up to offer sports fans the ultimate weekend of entertainment this June - and all for under £50.
Royal Ascot and Samsung Rowing World Cup tickets for under £50
ROYAL Ascot and British Rowing have teamed up to offer sports fans the ultimate weekend of entertainment this June - and all for under £50.
Cricket round-up: Eversley stun Wokingham while Finchampstead down Datchet
EVERSLEY took the spoils in the first local cricket derby of the season when they beat Wokingham in Thames Valley Division One.
Slough Cricket Club go second after High Wycombe win
SLOUGH CC stunned High Wycombe by three wickets at London Road on Saturday to maintain their winning start in Division One of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League.
Datchet Cricket Club downed by Finchampstead
DATCHET CC's search for their first victory in Thames Valley Division One continues after a 54-run defeat against Finchampstead on Saturday.
Farnham Park Golf Club duo teeing up for Gleneagles challenge
A DREAM final at the 2014 Ryder Cup venue Gleneagles is up for grabs for amateur Neil Sarin and his Farnham Park PGA professional Andrew Simmonds in Europe's biggest pro-am competition - The Lombard Trophy.
Reading FC confirm Pogrebnyak exit clause
PAVEL Pogrebnyak looks set to leave Reading FC after the club confirmed he has a relegation clause in his contract.
Cricket round-up: Reading off the mark with Harefield win
READING CC recorded their first victory of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League Division Two West season against Harefield on Saturday.
Boxing legend Barry McGuigan opens new East Berkshire College sports centre
FORMER world champion boxer Barry McGuigan officially opened East Berkshire College's new multi-million pound sports centre at Langley College on Tuesday.
Boxing legend Barry McGuigan opens new East Berkshire College sports centre
FORMER world champion boxer Barry McGuigan officially opened East Berkshire College's new multi-million pound sports centre at Langley College on Tuesday.
TWO goals in as many minutes weren't enough to save Reading FC from defeat in their final Premier League game of the season at West Ham.
GOOD afternoon and welcome to Upton Park for live coverage of Reading FC's final Premier League match of the season against West Ham.
Steve Bateman - Fans support key to new Slough Town boss
THE new Slough Town manager will be successful if the supporters give him their backing, according to Steve Bateman.
Ricky Khan - 3-G revenue could fund Maidehead RFC's future at national level
MAIDENHEAD RFC must be better prepared to compete at National League level, according to ex-head coach Ricky Khan.
Steve Bateman 'restored' Slough Town pride
STEVE Bateman claims to have 'restored the pride' of Slough Town Football Club.
Fans' fave Le Fondre targets 30 goals for Reading FC
READING FC Player of the Season Adam Le Fondre is confident he can nudge the magical 30 goal mark in the Championship next season.
Wokingham & Emmbrook boss faces selection issues in final match at Madejski
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook manager Roger Herridge admits he has a few tough decisions to make ahead of his final game in charge at the Madejski Stadium next Tuesday evening (7pm ko).
Ricky Khan 'proud' of Braywick Park reign
RICKY Khan refused to rule out a sensational return to Maidenhead RFC after announcing his decision to resign as head coach.
Steve Bateman - 'now is the right time for change' at Slough Town
STEVE Bateman this week left his post as manager of Slough Town Football Club by 'mutual consent'.
Reading FC's Karacan seeks repeat of Upton Park heroics
JEM Karacan is confident Reading FC can match last season's epic win at West Ham United when they travel to Upton Park for their final Premier League fixture.
Adam Weston - Windsor CC must 'improve significantly'
ADAM Weston admits Windsor CC must improve if they are to challenge for the Thames Valley Division 2a title this season.
Bobby Sher - Slough CC can avoid relegation by 'keeping it simple'
ZAHEER 'Bobby' Sher believes Slough Cricket Club can compete in Division One of the Home Counties Premier Cricket League if they stick to basics.
Reading FC Women complete memorable season
READING FC may have been relegated from the Premeir League - but it has been a different story for the club's women's team.
Windsor Boys' School hold their nerve to beat Marylebone Cricket Club again
WINDSOR Boys' School recorded a memorable victory over Marylebone Cricket Club for the second consecutive year on Friday.
Beaconsfield SYCOB end season with Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup win
BEACONSFIELD SYCOB overcame the disappointment of their play-off loss to stun Chesham United and win the Berks & Bucks FA Senior Cup.
Success for Claires Court School Rowing Club
CLAIRES Court School Rowing Club landed a trio of medals, including two gold, from the recent Marlow Spring Regatta.
Guest Of Honour welcomed into Royal Windsor Racecourse winner's circle
WINDSOR Racecourse laid out the green carpet for Guest Of Honour on Monday, the winner of the Listed Royal Windsor Stakes.
Wet weather washes out Wokingham CC opener
WOKINGHAM CC's chances of recording an opening day victory in Thames Valley Division One were washed away by the rain.
Red-hot Reading FC keeper receives England call up
READING FC keeper Alex McCarthy has been named in the England squad for the first time for their upcoming double-header with Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
Finchampstead CC skipper hails 'outstanding' weekend
FINCHAMPSTEAD CC enjoyed a near-perfect start to the season as all but one of their teams enjoyed convincing victories.
Reading FC pitching for new training ground
READING FC are attempting to turn a local golf club into a brand new training centre.
EXCLUSIVE Reading FC story in today's Reading Chronicle.
See today's Chronicle for our latest Reading FC exclusive - only 60P!
Le Fondre pips McCarthy to Reading FC Player of the Season award
ADAM Le Fondre won the Chronicle-sponsored Reading FC Player of the Season award for the 2012/13 season.
McCarthy heroics can't save Reading FC from Man City defeat
READING'S Premier League home campaign ended in a 2-0 defeat by Manchester City at a rain soaked Madejski Stadium on Tuesday night.
LIVE - Reading FC v Manchester City
WELCOME to the Madejski Stadium for live coverage of tonight's Premier League home fixture between Reading FC and Manchester City.
Steve Bateman leaves Slough Town by 'mutual consent'
SLOUGH Town have announced that Steve Bateman has left his post as manager of the football club by 'mutual consent'.
Cricket round-up: Reading beaten by Gerrards Cross in opener
READING CC lost their opening match of Home Counties Division Two West on Saturday.
WIN tickets to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
THE Observer is offering lucky readers the chance to win one of two pairs of season passes TO ALL SIX DAYS of the forthcoming BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club.
WIN tickets to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth
THE Observer is offering lucky readers the chance to win one of two pairs of season passes TO ALL SIX DAYS of the forthcoming BMW PGA Championship at the Wentworth Club.
Jimmy Kebe ruled out of Reading FC clash with Manchester City
READING FC winger Jimmy Kebe will miss the home clash with Manchester City with a recurring thigh strain.
Slough CC off to a dream start with win against rivals Burnham CC
SLOUGH Cricket Club made a winning return to Division One of the Home Counties Premier League after a six-wicket win against rivals Burnham.
Windsor CC bowled over by Finchampstead CC
WINDSOR Cricket Club suffered a 77-run defeat against Finchampstead 2's in their Thames Valley Cricket League Division 2a opener on Saturday.
Slough Amateur Boxing Club reign supreme in Poland
FIGHTERS from Slough Amateur Boxing Club are celebrating after a victorious trip to Poland.
Eton Dorney Rowing World Cup tickets selling fast
SPORTS fans are being encouraged to snap up the last few tickets for next month's rowing World Cup at Eton Dorney.
Cricket round-up: Wokingham draw but Finchampstead get off to a flyer
THE WET weather wrecked Wokingham CC's chances of starting the new Thames Valley Division One season with a win.
Skipper Dave Woozley bags hat-trick of Slough Town awards
STEVE Bateman paid tribute to Dave Woozley this week after the Slough Town captain scooped three awards at the club's end of season presentation evening.
Ever-present Sturgess looks to build on memoral debut season
BINFIELD midfielder Ben Sturgess is 'over the moon' at the club's third-place Hellenic Premier Division finish but wants to go one better next season and win the title.
Burnham FC boss Martin Stone pays tribute to 'invaluable' assistants
MARTIN Stone hailed the contributions of his backroom staff after Burnham FC lifted the Southern Division One Central title on Saturday.
Bracknell Town seek a new direction after promotion setback
BRACKNELL Town FC joint-boss Steve Nebbett admits they will have to change their style of play to get out of Hellenic League Division One East.
Reading CC sign Indian all rounder Waghela
READING Cricket Club have signed Indian all-rounder Praful Waghela to spearhead their squad for the forthcoming Home Counties Premier Division Two West campaign.
Steve Bateman expects to remain Slough Town manager
SLOUGH Town manager Steve Bateman insists he has no plans to walk away from the club and is already drawing up plans for promotion next season.
Fizzers finish with a flourish
SANDHURST Town finished their season on a high with a 5-2 victory over South Park in their final game of the season on Thursday.
Bobby Sher plots Slough CC survival
SLOUGH Cricket Club have strengthened their batting line-up ahead of a tough season in the Home Counties Premier Division.
Adam Weston - 'with a little bit of luck Windsor CC can win the league'
WINDSOR CC skipper Adam Weston believes his side have the qualities to win Division 2a of the Thames Valley Cricket League this season.
Wokingham CC skipper Reddyhough targets TVL Division One title
WOKINGHAM CC are hoping to go one better this year and win promotion back to the Home Counties Premier Cricket League.
Reading FC player of the season shortlist revealed
THE Chronicle can exclusively reveal the identity of the three-man shortlist in the running for the Reading FC Player of the Season Award for 2013.
Burnham CC are the underdogs against rivals Slough CC insists Shaid Nadeem
SHAID Nadeem declared Burnham CC will be playing for pride at rivals Slough on Saturday in a mouth-watering curtain raiser to the new Home Counties Premier Division season.
Datchet CC stars aim to stump rivals
NICK Tilley stressed the importance of survival this season as Datchet CC prepare for life in Division One of the Thames Valley Cricket League.
Cricket round-up: Crown Wood beaten but Sandhurst triumph
RICHARD Pilkington led the way with bat and ball as Ibis Mapledurham eased to a seven-wicket win over Crown Wood in their Berkshire Cricket League Division Two opener.
Adkins: No pressure for Reading FC to sell players
READING FC boss Nigel Adkins insists the club does not have to sell players to pay for the cost of relegation.
'Structured' Burnham FC lift Southern Division One Central title
BURNHAM FC were officially crowned Southern Division One Central champions at The Gore on Saturday.
Sea Shanty strikes again for Her Majesty The Queen at Royal Windsor Racecourse
FOR the second time this season Sea Shanty whipped up a storm for Her Majesty The Queen at Royal Windsor Racecourse on Monday.
Cricket round-up: Champions Mortimer beat Woodley in opener
MORTIMER West End started the defence of their Berkshire Cricket League Premier Division title with a 57-run win over newly-promoted Woodley.
Dorset defeat leaves Berkshire with uphill task
CAPTAIN James Morris is confident Berkshire will bounce back from the defeat they suffered in the MCCA Trophy at Burnham on Sunday.
Dorset defeat leaves Berkshire with uphill task
CAPTAIN James Morris is confident Berkshire will bounce back from the defeat they suffered in the MCCA Trophy at Burnham on Sunday.
Brilliant Berkshire rule supreme at Twickenham
BERKSHIRE Under 20s were crowned national champions after proving too strong for Cheshire in the U20 Championship final at Twickenham last Saturday.
Brilliant Berkshire rule supreme at Twickenham
BERKSHIRE Under 20s were crowned national champions after proving too strong for Cheshire in the U20 Championship final at Twickenham last Saturday.
Wokingham & Emmbrook's Herridge to join Binfield as assistant manager next season
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook manager Roger Herridge will join Binfield FC as Mark Tallentire's assistant next season.
Reading FC freeze season ticket prices following relegation
READING FC have frozen season ticket prices for the fourth year running.
Wanklyn fires Wokingham & Emmbrook into Reading Senior Cup final
SHAUN Wanklyn converted a hat-trick of penalties to send Wokingham & Emmbrook through to the Reading Senior Cup final at the expense of Finchampstead.
Reading FC midfielder plays down Galatasaray link again
READING FC midfielder Jem Karacan is playing down rumours of a move to Galatasaray once again.
Crown Wood beaten by Ibis on opening day
CROWN Wood lost to Ibis Mapledurham by seven wickets on the opening weekend of the Berkshire Cricket League.
Hal hails Reading FC boss Adkins for giving him a chance
READING FC's Hal Robson-Kanu says he is desperate to make up for lost time following his brace in the resounding 4-2 victory at Fulham on Saturday.
Maidenhead skier Josh Birch receives Olympic boost
MAIDENHEAD freestyle skier Joshua Birch has been hand-picked as a future British Olympian after being chosen to be part of the Lloyds TSB Local Heroes initiative.
Captain Michael Wales extends Slough Jets stay
CAPTAIN Michael Wales says he cannot wait to lead Slough Jets again next season after agreeing a deal to return to the club.
Lewis Driver hails historic Burnham FC title win
LEWIS Driver hailed Burnham FC's historic Southern Division One Central title win as, 'one of the biggest achievements of my life'
'Exceptional' Martin Stone lauded after Southern Division One Central championship win
BURNHAM chairman Bob Breen paid tribute to manager Martin Stone after he guided the club to the Southern Division One Central title.
Tom Willment - 'title win was never in doubt'
BURNHAM FC skipper Tom Willment hailed his side's mental toughness after they were crowned Southern Division One Central champions.
READING FC put in one of their best performances of the season to give Nigel Adkins his first win as manager against an abject Fulham at Craven Cottage.
GOOD afternoon and welcome to Craven Cottage for live coverage of Reading FC's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Woodham: Windsor FC will keep hold of star players
WINDSOR FC manager Mick Woodham insists he is not worried about losing his star players this summer.
Herridge suffers defeat in last league game with Wokingham & Emmbrook
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook finished eighth in the Hellenic Premier Division after losing 1-0 at home to Flackwell Heath on the final day.
Reading FC's Kelly rues 180 costly minutes ahead of Fulham return
STEPHEN Kelly believes a poor 180 minutes of football effectively sent Reading FC down to the Championship.
Berkshire Cricket League set to get underway
THE Berkshire Cricket League gets underway this Saturday and everyone will be hoping for good weather throughout the season after a dreadful 2012.
Bateman facing showdown talks at Slough Town
THE future of Slough Town manager Steve Bateman hangs in the balance ahead of showdown talks with club chiefs.
McAnuff vows to lead Reading FC through difficult times
READING FC captain Jobi McAnuff has promised to steer the players through the challenging times ahead.
Nebbett: Bracknell Town will bounce back from disappointment
BRACKNELL Town FC's hopes of a miraculous promotion were buried at Larges Lane.
Madejski expects immediate return for Reading FC
ANTON Zingarevich agonised over his decision to sack Brian McDermott, according to Reading FC chairman Sir John Madejski.
Football round-up: Five-star Sandhurst Town down Farnham
SANDHURST Town gave themselves a fighting chance of staying up thanks to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Farnham Town in Combined Counties Premier on Tuesday.
Beaconsfield SYCOB beaten by Rugby in play-offs
BEACONSFIELD SYCOB suffered play-off heartbreak for the second year running as they were beaten 1-0 in extra time by Rugby Town on Tuesday evening.
