http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:26:21 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 57 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/lb_logo_500x75.png http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/ WRAYSBURY Cricket Club continues to be bowled over through its success both on-and-off the field, after securing a 12th straight shirt sponsorship deal with Thames Fiat. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/47699-wraysbury-extend-fiat-deal/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/30/47699-wraysbury-extend-fiat-deal/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0100 Sport READING boss Brian McDermott has backed academy product Jake Taylor to follow in the footsteps of Nick Shorey and go on to become a Royals legend. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47673-brian--jake-is-a-shorey-thing/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47673-brian--jake-is-a-shorey-thing/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0100 Sport BRACKNELL & Wokingham Swimming Club are rounding off another successful season by sending a bumper squad to this week’s National Championships. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47618-bumper-squad-heads-to-national-swimming-champs/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47618-bumper-squad-heads-to-national-swimming-champs/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0100 Sport FINCHAMPSTEAD’s joint skipper Russell Lane rued his side’s dropped catches as they fell to an eight-wicket defeat to Falkland on Saturday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47621-dropped-catches-cost-finch-the-game/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47621-dropped-catches-cost-finch-the-game/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport A TREMENDOUS mid-innings bowling spell by Eversley was to no avail as they crashed to a 70-run defeat by Marlow in Division 2a. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47620-boars-outdone-by-marlow-openers/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47620-boars-outdone-by-marlow-openers/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport ANDY Griffiths’s century led the way as Fleet knocked over Royal Ascot with five wickets to spare in Division 2a. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47619-ascot-defeat-puts-fleet-top/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47619-ascot-defeat-puts-fleet-top/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Wokingham & Emmbrook FC’s preparations for their maiden season in the Hellenic Premier Division have been hit by the departure of star striker Richard Bland. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47617-satsumas-top-scorer-joins-crusaders/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47617-satsumas-top-scorer-joins-crusaders/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport WOKINGHAM remain in trouble after holding title-chasing Kew to a draw in Division One. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47622-wokingham-look-overseas-for-inspiration/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47622-wokingham-look-overseas-for-inspiration/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0100 Sport NEW signings Dean Thomas and Ben Lyden were on the scoresheet once again as Bracknell Town romped to a 6-0 win at local rivals Sandhurst Town on Saturday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47614-rampant-robins-put-six-past-fizzers-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/29/47614-rampant-robins-put-six-past-fizzers-/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 +0100 Sport WINDSOR CC captain Wes Nichols believes his side played ‘very well’ despite a four wicket defeat at Amersham last weekend in Division One. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47693-wes-remains-confident/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47693-wes-remains-confident/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport BURNHAM captain Shaid Nadeem described last weekend’s loss to Cove as a wake-up call to his players and has called on them to regain their hunger ahead of this Saturday’s top of the table clash with Kew. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47691-wakeup-call-for-burnham/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47691-wakeup-call-for-burnham/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport READING CC skipper David Barr revealed his side will be going all out to beat Home Counties Division Two West title rivals Slough at Sonning Lane on Saturday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47674-title-rivals-set-for-lane-clash/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47674-title-rivals-set-for-lane-clash/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport BRIAN McDermott knows if there is one thing professional footballers hate it is being treated like children. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47669-big-mac-reveals-how-he-keeps-royals-happy/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47669-big-mac-reveals-how-he-keeps-royals-happy/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport JAMES Henry sealed a permanent move to Millwall this week after failing to force his way into Brian McDermott’s first team squad. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47667-henry-agrees-permanent-lions-switch/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/28/47667-henry-agrees-permanent-lions-switch/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport A LOT has changed since the last time Wolves travelled to the Madejski Stadium just 18 months ago. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47668-wolves-win-gives-royals-reason-to-be-cheerful/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47668-wolves-win-gives-royals-reason-to-be-cheerful/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:30:00 +0100 Sport TOM Drake and Naeem Baig picked up four wickets apiece as Farnham Royal continued their excellent form to see off local rivals Gerrards Cross. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47690-royal-rise-up-the-table-/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47690-royal-rise-up-the-table-/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0100 Sport FORMER Windsor Boys’ School student and Windsor Rugby Club colt, Richard Eccles, achieved a bronze medal with England at the weekend’s Touch Rugby European Championships held in Bristol. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47692-eccles-has-to-settle-for-bronze/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47692-eccles-has-to-settle-for-bronze/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport IN a tight contest Slough saw off local rivals Beaconsfield in Division Two West to stay in touch at the top. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47689-nawaz-inspires-slough-win/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47689-nawaz-inspires-slough-win/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport WOODLEY Town have been boosted by Luke Williams’ decision to stay with the club despite several offers from leading clubs in the area. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47671-woodley-boosted-by-luke-decision/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47671-woodley-boosted-by-luke-decision/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport Reading Town manager Roddy Slater is looking forward to the challenge posed by Southern League side Hungerford Town when they visit Scours Lane tomorrow night (Friday). http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47670-roddy-set-for-first-home-test/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47670-roddy-set-for-first-home-test/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport READING skipper David Barr admits he may have been too conservative as his side fell agonizingly short of victory against title-rivals Thame last Saturday. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47666-barr-we-missed-thame-chance/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47666-barr-we-missed-thame-chance/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport MORTIMER WEST END maintained their Berkshire Cricket League Premier Division title challenge with a seven wicket victory over Sulhamstead last weekend. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47663-tom-smashes-342-not-out/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/27/47663-tom-smashes-342-not-out/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport READING hockey star Beth Storry insists Great Britain can carry their feel-good factor all the way to London 2012 after ending their medal duck at the Champions Trophy. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/26/47672-hockey-ace-confident-of-2012-success/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/26/47672-hockey-ace-confident-of-2012-success/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport TWO rising stars from Reading Rockets basketball club created history last week by being the first club pair to represent their country in the same team. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/26/47662-young-rockets-make-history/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/26/47662-young-rockets-make-history/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport GOALSCORING midfielder Glyfi Sigurdsson has promised the Royals faithful he will solve his penalty jinx before the Championship season gets underway. http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/25/47665-gylfi-i-wont-pay-the-penalty-again/ http://www.localberkshire.co.uk/sport/roundup/articles/2010/07/25/47665-gylfi-i-wont-pay-the-penalty-again/ Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0100 Sport