Next Up: No Fixture

No game for Saracens this weekend with many of the players being called away on international duty. This also means a week off for the onion growers at the Winkfield Club.

Manager Scott Bennison will be assisting Fabio Capello on England duty where he will be able to keep a closer eye on Davis, Whitty and Phipps.

Other international fixtures involve:

Brown and McGuire for Scotland

Cahill with Saudi Arabia

Gary Campbell with the England U21's

Both Callaways and Sharps will be with the England Young Offenders Utd

Twiggy with Ethiopia

And Enright will be representing Gay Pride UK.

25th October - Results & Fixtures

There were 4 league games last weekend:
BMW(GB) FC 1-3 Keephatch Park
FC Fernhill 8-0 Bracknell Royals FC
The Metropolitan 3-0 FC Priestwood FC
Winkfield Sports 1-6 Rides United

Did you know?
Saracens don't have a fixture scheduled this weekend.

See the latest league table here: League Table

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

25th October - Winkfield Saracens 1-6 Rides United - Match Report

Saracens: Twiggy, Sharp, J Callaway, Davis (c), Philpott, Taff, Bennison, Cahill, Herman, Sharp (C Callaway), Whitty.

NEWS FLASH - Goalkeeper "Twiggy" Signs!

Saracens today proudly signed a goalkeeper who is actually going to appear on pitch.

Twiggy (pictured with Scott Bennison) beat the deadline and signed the contract to make it onto the team sheet for tomorrows top of the table clash with Rides United.

Team boss Bennison was elated with the new signing. "No more dodgy Barthez look-a-likes, it's time to get a real goalie between the sticks"

Twiggy was glad to be filling that role. "I'm really excited to have signed. The gloves are on and I'm hoping to raise the bar in goal" said Twiggy.

NEWS FLASH - "Skid Mark" Brown Joins Sir Cliff's World Tour 2009!!!

To continue his goalscoring form for the Saracens Mark Brown has decided to seek inspiration from his idol Sir Cliff Richard!

Yes, you heard right – Cliff Richard!

Brown was keen to keep quiet his admiration for the legend that is Sir Cliff but was spotted by eager paparazzi on his way to the World Tour 2009 concert.

The Ginger midfielder had been given the opportunity to share this information with team mates, but for some reason has kept it from them. Other players were not sure if he was slightly embarrassed by this strange obsession to the singing poofter, but they have decided to make a tribute to help continue the form of their team.

Before heading to the intimate concert, Brown arranged for his car to be covered with posters in dedication to his favorite performer.

See the pictures: HERE!

Next Up: Winkfield Saracens v Rides United

Saracens are back to league action this week and face Rides United who will be looking to bounce back from their big defeat to Fernhill last weekend.

Manager Bennison was keen to comment on the team spirit in the camp. "The team are really close, you wouldn't catch people calling people names like 'Stinky Ginger Loser' or anything like that," said Scott, "This is a big game for us, possibly a title decider this early in the season. My boys will be up for it!".

Supporters have been urged to remember that the clocks go back this weekend, so remember to set your alarm clocks accordingly.

Match details:
Date: 25/10/09

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

18th October - Results & Fixtures

There were 4 league games last weekend:
BMW(GB) FC 3-5 Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res
FC Fernhill 4-0 Rides United
FC Priestwood FC 1-2 Bracknell Galaxy
Royal Oak(Brk) FC 5-1 Keephatch Park

Did you know?
Inter FC of Division 3 are the only team to have won all of their league games so far.

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
BMW(GB) FC v Keephatch Park
FC Fernhill v Bracknell Royals FC
The Metropolitan v FC Priestwood FC
Winkfield Sports v Rides United

11th October - The Metropolitan 0-1 Winkfield Saracens (Senior Cup) - Match Report

Goal: Mark Brown

Solid defensive display takes Saracens through to the next round as Saracens start their defence of the Bracknell Town & District Sunday F.L Senior Cup (4 years after winning it).

The Metropolitan were forced to move the whole pitch over 5 yards to ensure the injured player from last week could remain in his sunbed style position on the field and also to make sure nobody trod in the local dog walkers poo (or was it his dog's poo, the story has changed so much!).

Saracens made a few changes to the line up but decided to stick with their 4-3-3 formation that looked promising for 15 minutes the week before. With Enright and McGuire awol, Cahill and Davis stepped into the back line.

Carswell was again injured so Herman was recalled to the three pronged attack with Sharp and Whitty.

Saracens took a bit of time to get going and often the whistle stopped the progress of both teams and Cahill talked himself into the book, again. However it was Cahill's quick freekick midway through the first half to Whitty that created the goal.

The bulky forward turned nimbly on the edge of The Met's penalty area and fed the ball through into the path of "Skid Mark" Brown. Saracens top-scorer made no mistake from 15 yards with a low drive through the keepers legs. 0-1.

Saracens continued to press as they got used to their new formation but failed to add to their lead. Sharp worked his way into a couple of shooting positions but failing to hit the target and Herman couldn't find his touch at vital moments.

The Metropolitan had little to offer all game. Long balls were continually headed away by Davis and Phipps and Sharp tackled any forward runs from out wide.

Thankfully Bennison didn't have a save to make all game although there was a scare when a long freekick was found the bottom corner, however the goalkeeper was clearly obstructed by the home forward.

Taff, Brown and Jon Callaway worked hard for the 90 minutes closing down players and putting in challenges. Chris Callaway came on for the last 15 minutes and ran/limped about like a headless chicken, or some other type of injured animal as Saracens saw out the result.

Manager Scott Bennison was happy with the win. "It wasn't always pretty, but a win is a win in the cup. I'll take 1-0 in every cup match," said Bennison.

Fans were buoyed by the win and memories of previous cup glory and were heard to be chanting "We're going to Wembley" as the team bus left the ground.

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

Next Up: The Metropolitan v Winkfield Saracens (Senior Cup)

Groundhog day for Saracens. Groundhog day for Saracens. Due to the abandonment last week the match against The Metropolitan will be replayed this weekend.

With international fixtures in the week team gaffer, Scott Bennison, was hoping none of his players returned with injuries.

"It's another cup week for us, none of my players have come from trips with serious knocks and all have been training well," said Bennison, "It's still unknown if The Met' player who was injured last week has actually been able to get up from the floor, there was talk of moving the pitch across a couple of yards".

Match details:
Date: 15/10/09
Location: Elizabeth Road, Wokingham
KO: 10:30am

Directions to the game below:
Bloody hell, if you don't know where the pitch is by now you must be a right thicko!

11th October - Results & Fixtures

There were 3 league games last weekend:
Bracknell Royals FC 4-1 BMW(GB) FC
FC Priestwood FC 2-3 FC Fernhill
Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res 4-2 Bracknell Galaxy

Did you know?
Rides United are the only team to have kept a clean sheet in the league this season. They have two clean sheets.

See the latest league table here: League Table

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

11th October - Winkfield Saracens **Match Abandoned 15mins** The Metropolitan - Match Report

An interesting morning to report on. Andy "Convict" Sharp (right) appeared directly from behind bars, Tom "Gypo" McGuire rampaged through Winkfield's opponents and got the game abandoned and Scott "Fritzl" Bennison locked an innocent woman in his car!

With the game being called off by the referee so early on in the day, Manager Bennison was quick to call a press conference and the local Winkfield Club. The press arrived in their hundreds to hear about the on and off field antics.

Saracens pre-match preparations were scuppered slightly by the last minute release of Andy Sharp from his antics the night before the match.

Gary Lineker from BBC Sport was first off the mark with a question about the full-back. "Andy's a nice lad, I believe he is not guilty of any wrong doing, he couldn't be, he doesn't even know what a tampon is!" shrugged off Bennison, clearly not worried by the players run-in with the old bill.

Andy Gray, Sky Sports pundit, wanted to know more about why the Cup game was called off so early on and fellow countryman McGuire's first appearance. Bennison played down the incident which led to the referee calling time early, "A injury to The Met' player after a challenge with McGuire led to the game being abandoned early on. Did you see my save?".

Gossip from around the ground had suggested a gypsy had run riot on the pitch, however this was actually a clumsy challenge from the Scotsman which knocked the home winger off the ball. As he fell he broke his collarbone and then refused to move half an inch off of the pitch because it hurt and his mum wasn't there yet.

The only other point of controversy questioned by the press was around the kidnapping of a young Danish woman from the stands at the game who was later found locked in the team Managers car. Bennison would not go into details. "No comment".

Even though there was meant to be a winner decided on the day, with extra time and penalties available, only 15 minutes of football was played on the day with no goals. Saracens tested a new 4-3-3 formation which looked like a good attacking ploy. The Metropolitan's only possession came from long free-kicks into the Saracens box.

Saracens managed at least 4 early chances in the game. 2 falling to Callaway who couldn't finish his breakfast and the other 2 for Whitty, who in two clashes with the goalkeeper was getting no change from the officials.

The re-play is scheduled for next weekend and Saracens, given 90 minutes, will be favorites for this encounter.

Saracens: Bennison, Sharp, Enright, McGuire, Phipps, Davis (c), Cahill, Callaway, Sharp, Whitty, Carswell. Unused Subs: Taff, Holden.

NEWS FLASH – Transfer update!

After long negotiations last night, Saracens have managed to re-sign former player Tom ‘Gypo’ Mcguire (right) on a free transfer. The new signing will be available and in the squad for this weekends cup fixture vs The Metropolitan.

After signing on the dotted line Tom was delighted to be back home at the club. On an emotional evening, McGuire had a few words of thanks, “The thing that sealed the deal for me was the funding of my new teeth by the Chairman, Pat Cahill, so I could smile again at the press conference”.

It remains to be seen if the final members of the old Saracens team will return to the fold before the transfer deadline.

4 of the old squad are definitely unavailable; Joe Campbell is unable to play currently, although he is very much a part of the squad, James “Brady” Bradshaw has retired on the back of the cup success a few years ago, Vadimir “The Impaler” is still on the run after being deported and Gary “Sharon’s Favourite” Callaway has since been turned into a chicken!

More breaking transfer news, summer signing Chris Hurley, who brought in for a big fee to take place between the sticks this season, went awol in pre season however he has since been found and is now back to match fitness. This weekend’s cup game could see the giant also make his debut.

Next Up: The Metropolitan v Winkfield Saracens (Senior Cup)

After sucess in Europe last week, it's League Cup action this week. Back to the ground where Saracens picked up their first 3 points of the season vs The Metropolitan.

Scott Bennison was cautious about the game, "We played this lot a couple of weeks ago and won 3-2. I'll be happy with a repeat of that score".

Defender Matt Davis (right) was out meeting the fans during the week to promote the team. "Come and support the lads and don't forget to log-on to the clubs website for all the latest news. Come on you Saracens!" chanted Davis.

Match details:
Date: 11/10/09
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

4th October - Results & Fixtures

No league fixtures to report from last weekend. Therefore no changes in the league standings.

This week however sees the start of the League Cup. Saracens are in the Senior Cup.

See the latest league table here: League Table

Next weeks fixtures:
Bracknell Royals FC v BMW(GB) FC
FC Priestwood FC v FC Fernhill
Finchampstead Athletic Sunday Res v Bracknell Galaxy

The Metropolitan v Winkfield Sports (Senior Cup)

4th October - Winkfield Saracens 1-0 Royal Oak(Brk) FC - B&B Cup - Match Report

Goal: Brown

A first taste of European cup competition for Winkfield Saracens ended with a battling 1-0 win against the Royal Oak.

Slight changes were made from the last match and it was good to see Simon and Darryl watching from the sidelines as they continue their rehabilitation programs. Club owner Pat Cahill was not present at the game and there have been rumours in the stands of a couple of new signings to bolster the already impressive squad.

Along with the transfer gossip was talk of new a kit sponsor, Tampax. Potential pictures of the new kit have been released on the internet (right) and full-back Andy Sharp had a few words to say about the deal, "Yes, I have heard of Tampax before. They will be great for the team and the kit will smell really nice from now on".

Onto the action... Saracens always looked in control from the first whistle. Whitty, a known diver, muscled his way into the box early on and had a legitimate, for once, claim for a penalty waved away by the officials.

The pressure continued on the Oak goal with Phipps' long throws from the left working openings. However it was combination play on the right that made the only goal of the match. Holden and Sharp combined to find Whitty who turned provider lashing the ball across the box. Brown had not been tracked from midfield and headed in off of the far post. 1-0.

The home defence looked really solid for the 90 minutes, Enright and Davis winning everything in the air and there was only one testing save for Bennison. The keeper used his quick reflexes to palm a headed effort from Oak's No. 10 onto the crossbar from a corner.

Holden was replaced midway through the second half by Jon Callaway to sure up the midfield and Saracens comfortably saw out the rest of the match.

The team's top scorer Mark Brown was confident about teams chances in the cup. "If I can keep scoring like this we will win every game. I don't think anyone is as good at shooting as me, I'm great," boasted "Ginger" Brown (right).

So the team progress into the next round of the B&B European Cup and await the draw for the next round.

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

Next Up: Winkfield Saracens v Royal Oak(Brk) FC

If you saw the live BBC draw on Tuesday, you will know that it's Berks & Bucks cup weekend for the team this week. Saracens have been drawn at home to Royal Oak(Brk) FC, who are 1 place above Saracens in the league table having played an extra game.

Scott Bennison, Saracens Player/Manager has worked with the board to reduce ticket prices for the game.

"We know the early stages of the cup can have lower attendances, so we have ammended ticket prices," Scott explained, "Kids tickets will be £1, Adults £10 and Consessions £3. Also anyone who needs a break from a WAG or is just badly hungover/drunk will be admitted for free. Meet at the pitch for 10, let me know if you can make it".

Match details:

Date: 4/10/09
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