Berkshire Football Stories
Berkshire Football Stories

Berkshire Football Stories

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Berkshire Football Stories is an award winning* weekly podcast that digs deep into the non-league, women's and grassroots game in Berkshire. Every week there will be an interview with someone prominent in the game about a bit of history or something coming up. Past guests include ex-Hungerford Town chairman Pat Chambers, Ascot United striker Ian Davies, former Reading FC Women forward Lauren Bruton and former Bracknell Town boss Mark Tallentire as well as prominent names like Gareth Ainsworth, Barry Hayles and Phil Alexander. Hit subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode. Find out more about the Berkshire Football Stories from how to listen in podcast format and how to subscribe at: https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/how-to-listen-to-the-berkshire-football-stories-podcast/ *Berkshire Football Stories won the 'Best In Non League Gold award' at the Football Content Awards 2021 (https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/news/football-news/58558/football-in-berkshire-takes-gold-at-fcas/) .

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Meet Jon Underwood, the new Bracknell Town manager
SEP 12, 2024
Meet Jon Underwood, the new Bracknell Town manager
<p>Bracknell Town have a new manager in <a target="_blank" href="https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/jon-underwood/">Jon Underwood</a>. The former Slough Town joint-manager knows expectations are high, but stability is required after what has been an unsettling time.</p><p>Football in Berkshire were granted a sit down with the new boss ahead of his unveiling and 'Unders' doesn't disappoint. From what he learned during his first stint with the club to going it alone with <a target="_blank" href="https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/bracknell-town-fc/">the Robins</a> - and how important his National League South network will be in the new job.</p><p><strong>Watch the full Jon Underwood interview </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/features/interviews/83115/jon-underwood-bracknell-town-was-to-good-for-me-to-turn-down/"><strong>or read it in full here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Episode presented by Tom Canning. The Berkshire Football Stories theme tune is 'Space Camp' but Reading-based ukulele band Rocket Kings.</p><p>If you would like to sponsor the podcast this season, please get in touch.Find out more about Rocket Kings: <a target="_blank" href="https://rocketkings.bandcamp.com/">rocketkings.bandcamp.com</a> (they are a side project of our awards night 'house band' The Small Strings. </p><p>Get Connected</p><p>There are loads of ways to connect with Football in Berkshire and make sure you stay up to date with everything.</p><p>If you enjoy Football in Berkshire’s content, we’d love it if you could help spread the word and there are some options on how you can do that below:</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://footballinberkshire.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">footballinberkshire.substack.com</a>
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21 MIN
In Conversation With.. Paul Watson | The Awards Debrief
AUG 8, 2024
In Conversation With.. Paul Watson | The Awards Debrief
<p>Join Paul Watson and Tom Canning for a Berkshire Football Awards ‘debrief’.</p><p>Awards night host Paul reflects on an event he clearly loved being a part of, his favourite moments and who he’ll be keeping an eye on this season.</p><p>There’s his Darren Barnard connection (Wokingham Town fans you’ll enjoy this), kit chat, and Kitson chat, plus Greenland football and what he means when he said ‘Chris Ellis knew exactly what was coming’.</p><p>Then there’s also a proposed stay at the YMCA (Reading-branch). But you’ll have to listen along to find out more.</p><p>Berkshire Football Stories is available as part of this Substack newsletter <a target="_blank" href="https://podfollow.com/berkshire-football-stories"><strong>or wherever you get your podcasts</strong></a>.</p><p>Find Paul's podcast 'The Sweeper' at <a target="_blank" href="https://linktr.ee/SweeperPod">https://linktr.ee/SweeperPod</a></p><p>Coming up:</p><p>We’ve got Mark Ashwell talking about the rebirth of Wokingham Town and Emma Hopkins on her new role with Reading FC Women as part of the Community Trust. Neither episode has been recorded yet so do get your questions in in the comments - and do let us know your thoughts on this latest edition with Paul Watson.</p><p>Episode presented by Tom Canning. The Berkshire Football Stories theme tune is 'Space Camp' but Reading-based ukulele band Rocket Kings.</p><p>If you would like to sponsor the podcast this season, please get in touch.Find out more about Rocket Kings: <a target="_blank" href="https://rocketkings.bandcamp.com/">rocketkings.bandcamp.com</a> (they are a side project of our awards night 'house band' The Small Strings. </p><p>Get Connected</p><p>There are loads of ways to connect with Football in Berkshire and make sure you stay up to date with everything.</p><p>If you enjoy Football in Berkshire’s content, we’d love it if you could help spread the word and there are some options on how you can do that below:</p><p>Thank you for reading Football in Berkshire. This post is public so feel free to share it.</p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://footballinberkshire.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">footballinberkshire.substack.com</a>
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42 MIN
In Conversation With.. Ed Jackson-Norris | Maidenhead United Women
JUL 26, 2024
In Conversation With.. Ed Jackson-Norris | Maidenhead United Women
<div>Football in Berkshire returns with the Berkshire Football Stories podcast for the 2024/25 season. First up in the hot seat is Maidenhead United Women manager Ed Jackson-Norris who chats to Abi Ticehurst.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Trigger warning:</strong> this interview contains references to suicide and the loss of a parent which some individuals may find distressing.<br/><br/><br/><br/>If you would like to find further information or help, you may consider engaging with the following charities. <br/><br/><br/><br/><a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/">https://www.thecalmzone.net/<br/><br/></a><br/><br/><a href="https://www.agespace.org/local/berkshire/end-of-life/bereavement-support-services%20"> https://www.agespace.org/local/berkshire/end-of-life/bereavement-support-services </a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Episode presented by Abi Ticehurst. The Berkshire Football Stories theme tune is 'Space Camp' but Reading-based ukulele band Rocket Kings.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Find out more about Rocket Kings: <a href="https://rocketkings.bandcamp.com/">https://rocketkings.bandcamp.com/</a> (they are a side project of our awards night 'house band' The Small Strings. </div> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://footballinberkshire.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">footballinberkshire.substack.com</a>
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53 MIN
Slough Town in incredible form and a new home for Virginia Water
FEB 28, 2024
Slough Town in incredible form and a new home for Virginia Water
<div>Slough Town are on the cusp of the Vanarama National League South play-offs. Rob Davies and Neil Maskell discuss what Scott Davies is getting right on and off the pitch.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Elsewhere, Virginia Water's hunt for a new home goes to the planners.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Listen to the full Berkshire Football Stories episode of the podcast at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUstMGMzMUdNT1dkZjlIYW04OTkyVk80eUg2Z3xBQ3Jtc0trWlR6WjJpWUZlT19YdXY2VjU2amVvd2xOejhCS2hwSW0xSzRmSkpsZTRUM3ltZ2piMTBfUTRDMHVPeHVRN1dUaUE4WHk3TS1JVS1hMmJsbTE1djYwaVZTWjhXbkxTQnowMUpqMHl4UTUzbFNSUzZfSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffootballinberkshire.co.uk%2Fhow-to-listen-to-the-berkshire-football-stories-podcast%2F&amp;v=o2ZCUhchR6E">https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/how...</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Watch the podcast by subscribing to our YouTube channel at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@footballinberkshire?sub_confirmation=1">https://www.youtube.com/@footballinbe...</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Get more Berkshire Football in your life. Subscribe for free at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDRmZnN6dHdRQ091bV9KSXpRX05oX29hVGQtd3xBQ3Jtc0tteGZuSDU3aGF5WVVMRDBtR1ZWMTNPZklMak1yZnlkQ29jX3NmQkc5OXNZRGdXaGpaZm1LX1hKSlh0VTdualJUaUJHbmNndXRpekV1c0trOU5fOGJFQms0bDZfWWJJSjk2N3ljX1lGNk82aGNZVXY0aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffootballinberkshire.co.uk%2Fcontact-us%2Fsubscribe%2F&amp;v=o2ZCUhchR6E">https://footballinberkshire.co.uk/con...</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>Berkshire Football Stories is supported by The Curious Academy: A skills hub running a Sales Academy, Digital Skills Bootcamp and Data Analytics training in Reading. Find out more at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTVNZE9weks2ejhKRU5Idm0xVloxRy1JZXE5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuTmVucjh3empwaTY5aWxUSjR4TS1NQ01sbS1DQURWY0RuT3JiMXhmSWJ6eXV2RDFxMzItRWtuM2tFWWZoNmtJMmtGWkN5YkJGQnl2dXJKdkpkbTl0NE5aS2hkaDEySm1QS2JTXzdidzdHb1pRNDV1SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecuriousacademy.co.uk%2F&amp;v=o2ZCUhchR6E">https://www.thecuriousacademy.co.uk/</a><br/><br/><br/><br/>The podcast also supported by our friends at TicketPass, the ethical ticketing company that donates 50% of its booking fee to charity to empower the people that matter: event organisers and attendees. Find out more at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVVZdTJnVGVhV0pQUUdQTVpYeFp3N2NCLVNUZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttUWZTWThZUzdib0N4WTVuZzViMDBRSjBIRzd4VFA2ald5LW00dnZ2Nmd5VFBjbkZ2VUdNSk9oRkcyNE1TbkhlYTlxNHEtWHNITHkzR1h6RndkblRDZ3pDNXZPRjVGWDNxcHNzV2pfcWp5bVM5MXhwMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fticketpass.org%2Four-mission&amp;v=o2ZCUhchR6E">https://ticketpass.org/our-mission</a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></div> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://footballinberkshire.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">footballinberkshire.substack.com</a>
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37 MIN