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For those driving to the game today v Windsor & Eton FC, parking is available opposite Padworth Village Hall.

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& breathe FT 2-2 , Windsor win 5-4 on pens. A full blooded cup tie which could’ve gone either way, I have learnt today that I still don’t like penalty shootouts, years of watching England have scarred me for life. Having said that some quality pens by both sides, thankfully for us George made a good save from Readings 5th. Into the next round & back to Reading YMCA next Saturday to do it all again in the league

Photos from yesterdays game against Wargrave.

Photos from the Kennington Athletic game.

FT 1-3
An entertaining game, which would’ve benefited from a lighter touch from the man in the middle who was giving a series of strange decisions both ways and not letting what was always going to be a combative game flow. With Burghfield taking the lead early on, that seemed to wake us up & we responded in quick fashion nodding home from a set piece, before Fifi rifled a free kick home to put us in front, there was still time for Burghfield to be awarded a pen which never should’ve been, that was saved by George who took several blows in the line of duty today. So we led 2-1 at HT, the second half was again a stop start affair with the official far too eager to give every slight bit of contact as a free kick. Then Ben Catt put us 3-1 up & the Burghfield keeper pulled off some really good saves to keep the score that way. So a very credible 3-1 victory away at a very strong team keeps us at the top & defeat for Westwood today is a huge plus! A week off next week before we go into cup action in 2 weeks time. Another great step forward & all the best to Burghfield for the rest of the season.

Full time 1-2 Not too sure where to start, a game that had 3 pens and 2 red card. We started very poorly & our opposition took full advantage on 4 mins cutting straight through us and finishing well. We started getting into the game around 20mins in. Then the most ludicrous pen decision you will see anywhere this season gave us a route back into the game & JJ obliged from the spot. Within minutes we had a 2nd pen this time stonewall, this one was put over. HT 1-1. 2nd half and Fifi was into the action and our opposition were finding life a little harder. A 3rd pen given for a challenge on Fifi & down to 10 men somewhat harshly our opposition went. Fifi Cooley dispatched the pen and we were in front, however we too were soon down to 10, a 2nd yellow for kicking the ball away, harsh again as it was the only time all game a player was carded for that offence & it was happening a lot. So we saw the game out. Not our best 90 mins this season but a win, the league table certainly doesn’t do our hosts today justice and I’m sure they will start to move up the league. On to the next!

🏆 CUP DRAW | in the 2nd Round of the Berks & Bucks Charles Twelftree Trophy we’ve been drawn at home to Kennington Athletic.

The game will take place Saturday 14th October, 2pm k/o.

We look forward to our first ever game in this competition!

What a way to get your 1st win, 6-0 under the lights 400+ crowd, oh & the football, it was sumptuous, the finishing was clinical, the oppo keeper didn’t put a foot wrong & made some good saves, but that was just scintillating, roll on Saturday,there’s something special building!

What a day yesterday!

The crew met in peascod street at 9.30am and we proceeded to go to Foggs for breakfast. Whilst walking through Daniel’s Cookie and a couple of other reminisced about getting toys in there when they were young. Once in Foggs we ordered the breakfast which was a choice of ‘the full Monty’ or ‘fuller Monty’ needless to say a few of us had the fuller Monty which was a beast of a breakfast but my god was it good. Special Shout out the Magdalena who was lovely and helpful. Bit strange to have brekkie without a pint though 😂 We then went on to Windsor brewery in which we are always welcomed with open arms. It has a rustic homely charm and has a brilliant atmosphere. Humpty was the weird one today as he was going through the sours especially the sweet shop sour! 🍺🍺🍺 We then went to the game and we’re astonished by the amount of people at the ground and what an atmosphere there was. It was great to see faces old and new plus ex players and managers like Scotty and Jim, Ryan Parsons, Chenns and Tilbs to name a few. Although we only drew 0-0, it was an entertaining game where we hit the post three times and Burghfield had their chances too. Brilliant support throughout the game bringing back some of the old songs we use to sing. We had a beer tent and food tent outside the ground which was a nice experience. Attendance was 1022 which was astonishing! After the game we sat in the bar a had a drink and chatted about the game. Some of the players came in and happened to say they were going out to the brewery that evening so an Uber was called and we met them down there it was great to mingle with them get their take on the game, find out about their backgrounds and what they think about the club. All in all we made the most of the day and it was bloody brilliant. Thanks to all involved. ❤️💚 Football in Berkshire Spotted Windsor UK Windsor & Eton FC

Some of the Crew out & about before todays massive first home game for Windsor & Eton FC

What a brilliant day for our first game of the season. We met in the Hope Tap at 10am for the using lining of the stomach with a big breakfast whilst supping a pint of Exmoor Stag which was a popular choice between us all. I know David Smithson is particularly fond of this brew. Shame he was unable to be with us today. Back in 1991, Somerset County Cricket Club celebrated its 100th anniversary and Exmoor produced Stag to celebrate the occasion. Special props to Hayden Wheeler for getting up at 6.30am to catch a train from Essex to come and meet us and go to the game. We then went on to the Nags had which is a great pub. Sports on various tv’s, and loads of choice of ales and ciders and a great outdoors area. The pint of choice here was Avena by Vibrant Forest a hazy tropical beer. We then got a Uber to the ground which was the John Madeski Academy a pretty neat setup with a 4G pitch. We had to watch the game from outside the cage but we were in good spirits and voice. It was great to see some old faces come too like Chopper and his dad. The game itself was a very even affair with both teams sharing the points 2-2. A pretty good start to the season. We then went to the Alehouse in which Hayden managed to get the landlord to allow him to put a Windsor sticker on the ceiling just as you walk into the pub. A good start to the season which the GPC enjoyed a lot! Thanks to all involved and all that came 🔴🟢 Next up is Burghfield FC where we are attempting to get 1000 people through the turnstiles. Entry is free so it’s a great opportunity to see the new team.

Some photos from todays game from Paul 'Humpty' Smithson 📸

So ’s first game on Saturday against we start in the at 10am for breakfast then on to the then on to the game. We are very much looking forward to this day.

So our 1st competitive game will be away to Reading City U23’s on Saturday 12th August 2pm Kick Off!! Bring it on!!!

Meet the crew…today we speak to Rob Doore:

How did you start watching Windsor?

My dad took me and my brother to stag meadow from an early age around 77/78 season as we only lived down the road from the ground, we used to go home and away.

What team are you most looking forward to playing away this season?

I’m looking forward to playing all of them

Where do you think we will finish this season?

I think we should win the league but we will have a massive target on our back and all the other team will raise there game playing us as we’re the big boys with all the history and big ground and clear clear favourites

Apart from Windsor what other team do you support?

My other team is Fulham

Do you have a rituals or things you have to do on match day?

No don’t have any rituals really only that I like to get to stag meadow early because of the car parking situation 🤣

Meet the crew…tonight we have Adrian ‘Stumpy’ Hobbs:

How did you start watching Windsor?

I was in the pub one Saturday lunchtime during pre-season having a beer with Jon 'Cookie' Kirk, & he invited me join him & "The crew" at Stag Meadow for a game. I had a cracking afternoon & the rest is history as they say.

What team are you most looking forward to playing away this season?

As it's a new team out for their first season, i can't name an away team, but i'm sure all beer trains will be worth looking forward too.

Where do you think we will finish this year?

Promotion would be fantastic for a first season, but realistically a top quarter of the table would be great.

Apart from Windsor what other team do you support?

My other team is Liverpool F.C.

Do you have a rituals or things you have to do on match day?

As for rituals or must do's, it goes without saying ..... meeting the lads (& lasses) in the pub for lunch & the obligatory beers 😉

Meet the crew…Today we talk to Michael Betteridge

How did you start watching Windsor?

I started watching Windsor through my dad.

What team are you most looking forward to playing away this season?

I am really looking forward to going to Henley Town. It’s close to the river and there are plenty of pubs and a spoons in the town.

Where do you think we will finish this year?

I think we will be in the top 3.

Apart from Windsor what other team do you support?

Ipswich Town

Do you have a rituals or things you have to do on match day?

To drink a good beer with my mates.

Meet the crew… Jon ‘Cookie’ Kirk

How did you start watching Windsor?

91/92 season playing for Windsor & Eton Youth, my dad took me every Saturday home & away.

What team are you most looking forward to playing away this season?

Any team with a bar!! In seriousness all new places to go although apparently Slough Heating use the Polish Association bar which is a belter.

Where do you think we will finish this year?

Promotion has to be the aim, but it won’t be easy.

Apart from Windsor what other team do you support?

Chelsea.

Do you have a rituals or things you have to do on match day?

Yeah spending a few hours at Windsor & Eton Brewery before & after the game.

Windsor 2 Egham 3: Our first friendly as the newly reformed WEFC and to say we were buzzing was an understatement. We started with the obligatory breakfast in spoons. The Good Yarn in Uxbridge. Looks very small from the front but stretches out towards the back. We then head on to the match and after a couple of laps round Brunel Uni we find that the ground actually isn’t in the uni and is just past the uni on on the left. A nicely set out 4G facility that has four pitches. We have a good turnout today with some old faces and obviously our regulars. I estimate that the crowd was around 80-100. We are greeted by a handshake from Matt and the coaching staff which was a nice introduction. The game itself was a very even affair with both sides putting in their all and getting many chances. Egham got the victory and will be up the top of the CCL premier this season for sure. Each half had a different squad of Windsor players and it was a nice touch at the end of each half the players came off and shook the fans hands. We are hoping to have more of a closeness with the management and players this year and so far things are looking great. We want to make this club have a good sense of community. Goals for Windsor were by Brad Brown with a penalty and Ali Syed with a free kick. Great first game display and can’t wait for Virginia water on Tuesday. After the game some of the crew went on to Maidenhead beer festival and carried on the merriment and who should we bump into but Paul Reed who played for the original WEFC when Simon Lane was in charge. All in all a brilliant day and we just can’t wait for our first home game of the season where we will attempt to get 1000 supporters through the turnstiles. COME ON YOU ROYALISTS!!! 🔴🟢

Windsor & Eton FC will start life in the Thames Valley Premier League!!
Bring on the start of the new season, can’t wait to get going!!

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The Great Park Crew are delighted at The Crown Estates decision. A new dawn for football at Stag Meadow. This is a decision that puts the interests of supporters first & we look forward to engaging with Coops as we start a bright new future

New Windsor club to form and take on Stag Meadow lease The new club has taken on the lease at Stag Meadow.

We’re gutted!! Windsor FC relegation has been confirmed after Chalfont win tonight, congratulations to them

supporters aka great park crew come out on Twitter to rally behind Mark Cooper to take over the reigns of the club.

A battling performance sees us take a point on the road FT Flackwell Heath 0-0 Windsor
A point will do, that’s 5 points picked up in the last 10 days, on to Thursday night!

It’s tight at the bottom, there’s still a chance!