27th September - Results & Fixtures

4 fixtures took place in Division 1 on Sunday. Results below:

FC Fernhill 3-1 Bracknell Galaxy
Rides United 8-0 The Metropolitan
Royal Oak(Brk) FC 3-1 BMW(GB) FC
Winkfield Sports 4-2 FC Priestwood FC

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
Berks and Bucks Cup. Fixtures not advertised

27th September - Winkfield Saracens 4-2 FC Preistwood FC - Match Report

Goals: Sharp (2), Brown, Whitty.

First home game of the season for Saracens and just about enough drunks turned up to make a full side.

Sharp and Philpott returned, Davis however was left out for his soberness (and the fact that he was running a half marathon later that day).

The first half hour passed by mostly uneventfully, with Winkfield dominating play but not making full use possession. Good passages of football led to early chances for Sharp, but often the final ball was not quite making it through.

With 5 minutes of the half remaining Priestwood broke from a Winkfield corner and the counter attack was finished off 1 on 1 passed the home keeper. HT 0–1.

Second half saw a change in positions. Philpott moved to occupy left back, Phipps to centre half and Mr Jekyll and Hyde – Cahill moving into centre midfield. With his play matching his personality, Dr Jekyll was dribbling and passing well which made him so happy even his father, our sponsor, could see his first smile in ten years despite being many miles away.

Soon the game was level at 1–1 with Adam Sharp the scorer. Play continued, as it normally does. Still however Winkfield were creating chances but were failing to test the former Saracens Goalkeeper 'no hands Jack the spack'.

Subsequently a few long balls coming the home sides way were not being dealt with. Stuart 'Pea' Enright missed the ball while saying “oh shit” as he allowed the attacker to smash a terrific drive into the top corner past the heroic Bennison in goal. 1-2.

With the goal against, Mr Hyde returned to action, grumpy and uninvolved. 15 minutes to go and all the play being created by Saracens. An Obama style rant by Skid Mark Brown towards Mr Hyde returned the boy into Dr Jekyll once more and minutes later Adam Sharp raced clear to level. 2-2.

The game looked to be heading for a tie going into injury time as more chances were squandered. A scramble in the box saw Browny slip over, but fortunately forcing the ball home to put Winkfield 3-2 up. Did they see that coming?

About 30 seconds after restart Whitty raced clear of the back 4, left wanting an offside, to take his time before completing another victory. 4-2.

Bennison had encouraging words for his side, "A hard fought win but a much deserved win. When we start playing better football consistently throughout a match I'm sure a few teams will be destroyed much more handsomely".

Saracens: Bennison, Sharp, Enright, Cahill, Phipps, Holden, Brown, Philpott, Taff, Sharp, Whitty (c).

Next Up: Winkfield Saracens v FC Priestwood

This week Saracens are at home to FC Priestwood, who have 6 points from their first 2 games.

Scott Bennison is expecting a massive turn out from the fans in the first home tie of the season.

"Lads, First home game of the season this Sunday, meet at our home ground (Locks Ride) for 10. We are playing FC Priestwood. Please confirm your availability," rallied Scott.

Match details:Date: 27/9/09
Location: Locks Ride, Warfield.
KO: 10:30am

Directions to the game below:
There is a Google Map of the ground on the top left of this webpage. For those of you lucky enough to have a sat-nav: RG42 6BX

20th September - Results & Fixtures

5 fixtures took place in Division 1 on Sunday. Results below:

Bracknell Galaxy 2-3 Keephatch Park
Bracknell Royals FC 4-3 Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res
FC Fernhill 3-3 BMW(GB) FC
Royal Oak(Brk) FC 0-2 Rides United
The Metropolitan 2-3 Winkfield Sports

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
FC Fernhill v Bracknell Galaxy
Rides United v The Metropolitan
Royal Oak(Brk) FC v BMW(GB) FC
Winkfield Sports v FC Priestwood FC

20th September - The Metroplitan 2-3 Winkfield Saracens - Match Report

Goals: Mark Brown, Matt Davis & Callum Whitty

Saracens deservedly grab three points with a last minute winner.

The trip over Wokingham for the Saracens ended on a high. After last weeks disappointment needed to be forgotten and the away side started well.

More pace going forward from the wings was causing problems for Met'. However it was a deep free-kick from Holden that made the early goal. Mark Brown crept in behind the defence to latch onto the floating ball, he rounded the goalkeeper with composure to make it 0-1.

The Metropolitan were in no mood to sit back however. Straight from the kick off a lofted clearance deceived Cahill and fell and the small No. 10's feet. Bennison could only get a hand to the quick snap shot but it wasn't enough to stop the ball going into the net. 1-1.

The home side took the lead just before half time. Bennison, not usually known for mis-judging anything while playing in goal (unless you read the pre-season match reports), mis-judged the bounce of a high punt from midfield. Up, down, over, in. H-T 2-1.

In the second half Saracens pushed on for a leveler. Luck didn't appear to be on their side with shots often missing the target from reasonable positions (not to mention Whitty lashing over from 6-yards).

The Metropolitan had minimal chances all game, long throws were well dealt with by the away defence, although they did hit the post on the break. Saracens new it was time to make a couple of changes, Taff appeared from the bench and Jon Callaway swapped position with Cahill.

A long free-kick from the full back position was again the creator of the equaliser. Cahill drifted the ball onto the penalty spot and Davis leaped to flick a header past the onrushing keeper. Still time to pinch it? 2-2.

Finally in the 89th minute Whitty (right) found the composure in front of goal that Saracens needed. Whitty sprinted onto a good through ball behind the defence and one-on-one lifted the ball around the goalie. 2-3.

Sponsor Pat Cahill was relieved at the victory, "For a minute I thought I was going to have to trade the team for 3 donkeys, thankfully they turned it around".

Saracens: Bennison, Holden, Cahill, Davis (c), Phipps, C Callaway (Taff), Brown, J Callaway, Herman, Sharp, Whitty. Unused sub: C Callaway Jnr.

13th September - Results & Fixtures

5 fixtures took place in Division 1 on Sunday. Results below:

BMW(GB) FC 4 - 3 Bracknell Royals FC
FC Fernhill 1 - 2 Royal Oak(Brk) FC
FC Priestwood FC 2 - 1 Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res
Keephatch Park 1 - 3 The Metropolitan
Rides United 3 - 2 Winkfield Sports

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
Bracknell Galaxy v Keephatch Park
Bracknell Royals FC v Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res
FC Fernhill v BMW(GB) FC
Royal Oak(Brk) FC v Rides United
The Metropolitan v Winkfield Sports

Next Up: The Metropolitan v Winkfield Saracens

This week Saracens play top of the league The Metropolitan.

Scott Bennison, club manager, has asked for full commitment from the team, "Away Sunday to Metropolitan, meet for 10am. I need to know availability soon as please gents".

Match details:Date: 20/9/09
Location: Elizabeth Road, Wokingham
KO: 10:30am

Directions to the game below:
Google Map or for those of you lucky enough to have a sat-nav: RG40 1UA

13th September - Rides United 3-2 Winkfield Saracens - Match Report

Goals: Mark Brown and O.G.

Definition of 'Referee' in sporting terms:
"a judge having functions fixed by the rules of the game or sport"
All we can say is that today's referee was not playing by the rules or laws of the game. Just in case he ever gets to read this page or decides he wants to learn what he should be doing during a football match, here are the Laws of the Game.

The game started brightly, Rides are a young side who have merged with FC Wokingham. Saracens made the early chances with shots from Whitty, Holden and Sharp all missing the target.

Stand in goalkeeper Sean Cahill was a spectator until a bizarre decision from the man in black. Penalty. Rides No 9 was well tackled by Davis, the referee was the only person in the universe who didn't see this and made up a foul. The Rides forward picked himself up and dispatched the spot kick. 1-0.

The score remained the same until half time. The rallying call was delivered at the break and Saracens soon found more rythem. Pressing from a corner the ball floated over the penalty area for Mark Brown to run onto and finish well on the volley. 1-1.

Soon after more bizarre refereeing, no foul on substitute Baz - clearly pushed over - the ball hoofed clear and over the defence for the home striker to run on and finish well. 2-1.

Saracens went to 3 at the back to get an extra body forward and this immediately paid dividends. Winning a set piece and a good delivery in was met by the head of the Rides centre half and powered in across goal. 2-2.

With 5 minutes remaining the referee awarded another penalty to the home side. No claims, no foul, thanks ref. No 9 picked the same spot. 3-2.

A draw would probably have been a fair result in this game, both sides battled well, however the game was ruined by a beyond poor official. Both sides are going to write reports on his performance.

Saracens: Cahill, Sharp, Enright, Davis (c), Phipps, Holden (Herman), J Callaway, Brown, Philpott (Taff), Whitty (c), Sharp (C Callaway).

Next Up: Rides United v Winkfield Saracens

Manager Scott Bennison has released detials for the clubs first league fixture.

"Away to Rides Sunday, meet at their pitch for 10am. Let me know if you're available," text Scott.

Match details:
Date: 13/9/09
Location: The Rides Community Centre, Gorse Ride N
KO: 10:30am

Directions to the game below:
Google Map or for those of you lucky enough to have a sat-nav: RG40 4ES

6th September - Results & Fixtures

4 fixtures took place in Division 1 on Sunday. Results below:

Bracknell Royals FC 2 - 4 Rides United
FC Priestwood FC 2 - 1 BMW(GB) FC
Keephatch Park 2 - 3 Royal Oak(Brk) FC
The Metropolitan 6 - 0 Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
BMW(GB) FC v Bracknell Royals FC
FC Fernhill v Royal Oak(Brk) FC
FC Priestwood FC v Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res
Keephatch Park v The Metropolitan
Rides United v Winkfield Saracens

30th August - Winkfield Saracens 2-3 Winkfield

Finally a local match at Locks Ride. With wedding bells still ringing from the day before for a couple of players; Luke Carswell was missing again (this time due to the impending honeymoon), Mark Brown (right) was AWOL, probably still trying to find some rhythm on the dance floor from the night before.

John Callaway, sorry Tevez, returned from the gym (and soon gave away an early penalty, which was missed) accompanied by Barry. Injury listed Callum Whitty arrived with a walking stick - no real reason for it however. Also Adam Sharp had decided to cut back on his manhood so couldn't get onto the pitch.

Last minute additions were made to the squad, with Kyle, Scotty, Growler, Muzza and 20 rising from their sleepy states. However Dave Matthews (20) was still in a bad state, marking his territory with a line of sick. It remains to be seen whether Kyle will find the balls (to add to the schlong) and sign on or not.

Although Saracens were grateful for the extra bodies, the quality was not quite up to scratch. Muzza's crossfield pass fell straight to the feet of the opposition striker, he had plenty of time to score. Muzza then gave away a penalty, which they decided to score this time and he then gave the ball away for them to counter-attack and score. Thanks for coming...

There were two home goals to report. Scotty Williams slid the ball into an open net after a long ball from Callaway bounced through the defence. Barry then decided that he didn't need to protect his hair any longer and headed home from a corner. 2-3 loss the final result.

With the season getting closer it remains to be seen how many more additions to the squad manager Scott Bennison will be making. Keep an eye on the transfer deadline day live deals.

Scott did have a message for the fans, "a message to the best football fans in the world here, we need a 12th man, where are you? Let's be having you!". This message came after Bennison tried out a new 4-4-3 formation in the later part of the game.

If that wasn't enough to bring the fans down to Locks Ride, then maybe a picture of Lloyd Twyman (left) back in training would do it...here's hoping...