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Bracknell Bees skipper excited by 'fresh spark'
CAPTAIN Rob Lamey credits a shake-up of the lines for giving Bracknell Bees a 'fresh spark' in recent weeks.
McDermott: 'Never write us off'
BRIAN McDermott believes his Reading team are becoming every journalist's nightmare after another late comeback stunned European champions Chelsea.
Wokingham beaten by Flackwell in cup
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook exited the Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy at the quarter-final stage after losing 2-1 to Flackwell Heath on Wednesday evening.
Royals in duel with Liverpool over hot property Ince
READING and Liverpool were locked in a two-way battle for the services of Blackpool's Tom Ince.
Marcus Willis gets new season off to dream start
MARCUS Willis upset the odds to win the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Futures tournament in Glasgow.
ASCOT United continued their excellent recent form with an entertaining 6-3 win over Newbury on Tuesday night.
Ascot v Newbury passes pitch inspection
ASCOT United's match against Newbury tonight is ON subject to a final decision by the referee.
READING FC boss Brian McDermott has confirmed the club has tabled a bid for Blackpool's Tom Ince.
Rain forces postponement of Binfield match
BINFIELD FC's home match with Thame United tonight has been postponed due to the heavy rain.
Football round-up: Bracknell and Ascot win in tricky conditions
BRACKNELL Town progressed to the semi-finals of the Berks & Bucks Intermediate Cup after a narrow win in treacherous conditions.
Bees finally win at Manchester Phoenix
A SUPERB all-round performance earned Bracknell Bees their first ever win at Manchester Phoenix on Saturday evening.
ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is confident of adding more fresh faces to his squad before Thursday's transfer deadline.
Royals face Manchester United in FA Cup fifth round
READING have earned a trip to Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round.
London 2012 Games inspire hockey boom
THE OLYMPIC legacy is certainly leaving its mark with more people than ever before playing hockey in Berkshire, according to official England Hockey figures.
Hunt at the double as Royals cruise through
NOEL Hunt scored twice as Reading brushed Sheffield United aside to book a plum FA Cup fifth round trip to Old Traffrord.
Stay in shape with Bracknell Bees' Shaun Thompson
The News brings you the latest, exclusive fitness column with Bracknell Bees ace Shaun Thompson.
Royals and Blades fans unite in Armstrong tribute
SUPPORTERS of Reading and Sheffield United are planning a show of appreciation for former player Chris Armstrong during tomorrow's FA Cup fourth round tie at Madejski Stadium (3pm ko).
Ascot United's FA Vase tie postponed again
ASCOT United's fourth round FA Vase tie at Borrowash Victoria has been postponed for a second successive weekend due to snow on the pitch.
Fixture pile-up threatens Bracknell's promotion bid
PROMOTION-chasing Bracknell Town are bracing themselves for a frantic end to the season as they play catch-up in Hellenic Division One East.
Trampoline star Pettit jumps to Olympic silver
WOKINGHAM trampolinist Megan Pettit admits she had to pinch herself after leaving the Australian Youth Olympic Festival clutching silverware.
McDermott: 'I will be there to cheer on Parky'
READING manager Brian McDermott says he is desperate to get his hands on a Capital One Cup final ticket to cheer on club legend Phil Parkinson.
Ambler confident Bees can continue winning run
CARL Ambler believes Bracknell Bees are in the best shape possible to end their barren run against Manchester Phoenix.
Bracknell RFC strike it lucky with major grant
BRACKNELL RFC members are celebrating after landing a major cash windfall this week.
Pitch inspection to decide Ascot's fate
ASCOT United will know by tomorrow lunchtime if their FA Vase match at Borrowash will go ahead.
UPDATE: Tuesday night matches cancelled
WOKINGHAM & Emmbrook's Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy quarter-final tie has been cancelled for the second time in two weeks.
McDermott - No guarantees for Alfie
ADAM Le Fondre's second-half double gave Reading FC their first away win of the Premier League season and pulled out-of-form Newcastle into the relegation battle.
ASCOT United have been drawn away to either Newport (IoW) or Brighouse Town in the FA Vase 5th round should they beat Borrowash Victoria this weekend.
BRACKNELL Bees made it three wins on the spin as they beat title-chasing Basingstoke Bison 5-1 at The Hive on Sunday evening.
BINFIELD'S Berks & Bucks Senior Trophy quarter-final against Windsor scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to the heavy snow.
Pang stars in impressive weekend for Pinewood
PINEWOOD Judo Club's youngsters overcame illness and experienced opponents to bring home an impressive eight medals from the 2013 British Championships.
ASCOT United's eagerly anticipated FA Vase clash will not be played on Saturday. The Yellamen were due to travel to Derbyshire to play Borrowash Victoria.
Ascot Racecourse abandon BetVictor Day due to snow
ASCOT Racecourse have abandoned BetVictor Day, scheduled for this Saturday, due to snow.
Ascot Racecourse call inspection ahead of BetVictor Day
ASCOT Racecourse must pass an inspection at 4:30pm today [Friday] for the much anticipated BetVictor Day to be given the go-ahead.
Marriner in charge of Reading's clash at Newcastle despite handball error
BRIAN McDermott is hoping referee Andre Marriner handles their clash at Newcastle United better than the 2-2 draw at Madejski Stadium.
Wokingham's Whiting prepared to play the waiting game
SAM Whiting is hoping his patience will pay dividends when he makes his long-awaited Wokingham & Emmbrook comeback.
Can Kelly match the Griffin effect?
WHEN Andy Griffin signed for Reading in January 2010 it turned out to be one of the best pieces of business ever conducted by the club.
Ajax coach joins Reading FC staff
IT'S not just players that Reading are signing in the January transfer window, as former Ajax forward Yannis Anastasiou joined the coaching team this week.
Bracknell Town sign 47-year-old striker
VETERAN striker Mick Havermans has come out of retirement to help Bracknell Town FC's cause.
Tabb: 'You can't stay for ever'
JAY Tabb has spoken of the massive wrench it will be to leave Reading FC.
ASCOT United's FA Vase tie against Borrowash Victoria is under threat due to the freezing conditions.
Bees coach takes aim at fifth-placed Jets
BRACKNELL Bees head coach Gareth Cox is targeting a return to the top half of the English Premier Ice Hockey League after seeing his side record their first four-point weekend in two months.
READING have been priced out of the transfer market in their bid to sign Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas.
Bracknell lose 10-goal thriller
BRACKNELL Town were on the losing end of a 10-goal thriller with Headington Amateurs in the Hellenic Supplementary Cup on Tuesday night.
Toon trip holds no fear for upbeat McAnuff
JOBI McAnuff believes his improving Reading side will never have a better chance of beating Newcastle United.
McDermott: 'You won't see a better comeback'
ROYALS boss Brian McDermott described his side's stunning victory over West Bromwich Albion as one of the best comebacks he has ever seen.
Football round-up: Moles beaten by leaders Marlow
BINFIELD'S title hopes were all but ended by a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Hellenic Premier Division leaders Marlow on Saturday.
Pettit looking forward to Olympic challenge
WOKINGHAM trampolinist Megan Pettit admits she will have to keep tabs on her emotions Down Under as she makes her Olympic bow.
EXCLUSIVE: fitness column by Bees player Shaun Thompson
I hope everyone had a great festive season and enjoyed the hard-earned break. But now it's time to get rid of those excess pounds and make a start on your fitness journeys.
McDermott poised to bolster squad with third January signing
ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is on the verge of signing an established Premier League player - but denies it is Danny Welbeck or Tom Huddlestone.
Bees skipper Lamey: Season for giving is over
BRACKNELL Bees captain Rob Lamey has warned his team they must stop leaking goals if they are to turn their ailing fortunes around in 2013, writes James Walker-Roberts.
Hoar fires Yellamen into semi-finals
A WONDER strike from Dave Hoar sealed Ascot United's passage into the Berks & Bucks Trophy semi-finals on Tuesday night.
Binfield defence key in heavyweight clash
BINFIELD manager Mark Tallentire has singled out Marlow's attackers as the biggest threat when the two sides lock horns in a top-of-the-table showdown at Oak Tree Road this weekend.
Reading FC close in on top-flight signing
ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is on the verge of signing an established Premier League player - but denies it is Danny Welbeck or Tom Huddlestone.
McDermott hopes Akpan will light up Premier League
ROYALS boss Brian McDermott is convinced Hope Akpan can cut it in the Premier League.
Akpan poised to sign for Reading FC
CRAWLEY Town midfielder Hope Akpan is on the verge of a move to Reading.
Football round-up: In-form Binfield stun Shrivy with second-half onslaught
BINFIELD FC climbed up to third in the Hellenic Premier Division after beating basement boys Shrivenham 5-0 on Saturday.
Le Fondre's FA Cup tribute to late relative
READING FC striker Adam Le Fondre hopes his FA Cup goals earn him a place in the starting line-up in Saturday's home Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion (3pm ko).
Low extends London Irish contract
KIERON Low has extended his London Irish contract by a further two years.
London Irish end losing streak with vital win at Gloucester
LONDON Irish director of rugby Brian Smith claims George Skivington led from the front after the lock notched two tries to help end their six-game Aviva Premiership losing run against Gloucester Rugby.
Royals host Blades in FA Cup fourth round
READING will have home advantage in the FA Cup fourth round after drawing Sheffield United at Madejski Stadium.
Moles determined to beat the weather
BINFIELD manager Mark Tallentire insists the club will 'pull out all the stops' to get Saturday's match against Shrivenham at Hill Farm Lane on.
