Congratulations to Joint 1st Team Manager
@Leesimpson90
who tied the knot yesterday with his beautiful bride Abbi.
The whole club wishes you a lifetime of happiness together. 👏🏼💍
A Week is a Long time in Football!
@Leesimpson90
and
@EllisWoods
will be staying with County as we gain promotion to the
@ComCoFL
Premier Division North!
Hit the link below for full statement ⬇️
While we are obviously delighted with the announcement today that we move to step 6
@ComCoFL
next season there is still a lot to do this season and we remain committed to giving 100% in the remaining games in
@ThamesValleyPL
2020-21.
We’re not going to tweet every signing this season, but this ones a special one.
The clubs first signing at step 6 is our very own John Swift (
@fc_iver
)
🚨BIG NEWS🚨
Our 1st Team will be moving to The Racecourse Ground,
@AscotUnitedFC
for the 2023/24 & 2024/25 seasons.
A huge thank you to
@Binfieldfc
for hosting us for the last 3 seasons.
More reaction to follow, let’s hear from the Chairman first ⬇️
Thanks to
@LangleyFC_
for hosting our game today.
The Swords ran out 2:1 winners in a well mannered pre-season friendly played at a great tempo!
Both teams paid their respects to a great man this afternoon. Huge kudos to Ben for playing in today's game.
#swords
We're pleased to announce that our First Team will continue to play their football at Hill Farm Lane, Binfield for the 2022/23 season.
We'd like to thank
@Binfieldfc
for their continued support and look forward to returning to Hill Farm Lane next term.
A huge “Welcome to County” to
@sid101g
👏🏼⚔️
Sid made his debut yesterday in our 4:0 victory over Oxhey Jets, joining us from Woodley United FC.
We’d like to go on record, thanking them for their co-operation during the transfer period.
Finally some snaps to officially announce new Swords signings
@Benny_hutchings
&
@samhutch123
to the club.
Both have played a big part in the sides last three games following the Christmas break!
📄✍🏼
Couple of Xmas presents for the Swords 1st Team squad.
Welcome aboard Ethan Jerome. A forward who's had a couple of years out the game, looking sharp as ever! 🎅
&
@GeorgeLock28
who has signed on duel reg from
@AscotUnitedFC
bringing a wealth of experience, at a young age. 👶🏻
Huge kudos to
@SamuellAlfonzo
, the
@BedfontFC
Keeper who had a photo with our “junior ultras” after the game yesterday after taking some well mannered “stick”.
👏🏼😂
Thanks for the congratulations. Seems strange after the play off final disappointment but we’ll take it as reward for the hard work from everyone involved. Profile updated…..⚽️
Afternoon all,
Please take the time to read through this series of posts. The topic is extremely close to a lot of people at Berks County FC in particular the senior section.
🚨 SIGNING ALERT ✍️
First up! It's one for our GK union!
@ryannevard1
joins the Swords after a spell away from keeping net!
Having graduated from
@JMAReadingFC
Ryan's spent the last 7 years plying his trade as a coach and most recently for
@ReadingFC
's Academy Setup.
Josh Howell Update:
@JoshHowell_4
came out of surgery today after 4 hours! Sporting a new metal rod.
He’s feeling positive and hopes to be going home tomorrow.
🫶🏼⚔️
Next Weekend - Is FA Vase Weekend and for the first time in the clubs history it’s the …
🏆 FA Vase - First Round Proper
🆚
@BurnhamFC1878
🏟 Hill Farm Lane, RG42 5NR
🎟 £6.00 Entry
📚 Printed Programmes £3
🧷 Club Badges £2
👀 ⚔️ Here’s a programme cover preview
1st Team News 🚨
As paperwork makes it way through the club and live with the FA we’ll share our retained players & new signings 👀✍🏼
However, we can announce that these 3 will continue to manage our 1st Team for the 22/23 season 👏
@EllisWoods
@Leesimpson90
@jackmedhurst1
It is great sadness that last week, one of our sons Ben Hall lost his father Justin.
Justin not only supported Ben throughout the entirety of his football journey but also ours over the last three seasons.
New Signing! Welcome to County …
@lawsonjoness
👏🏼
The young forward has had a good few first sessions with the Swords as he looks to make his move into senior football. 👏🏼
Transfer Klaxon 🔊
@Benwhall1
has returned to Berks County FC following a spell at Windsor FC.
Ben kicked off his second debut with a goal away Vs Langley and a combative performance at Home Vs Bagshot.
Welcome back BH 👋🏼
📸
@philipjabenton
🚨 Round 2 - Ding Ding! 🔔
Next up! Kai Hobbs.
Having very recently turned 16 Kai's impressed across the lockdown sessions this summer and made his first senior appearance for the Swords last weekend.
WHAT A DAY!!😏
These boys are something else, we’re in the hat for round 3 of the FA Vase in our debut campaign.
Thank you
@harefieldutd
for your fantastic hospitality and good luck for the rest of the season…
**video below muted due to expletives**😅😅
#swords
#FAVase
It finishes County 2
@Binfieldfc
1 in our first pre-season friendly down at Ryeish Green Sports Hub.
Goals from
@fc_iver
(J.Swift) &
@EbzzW
(E. Opoku-Ware)
Next up! We’re back at The Hub vs
@tadleycallevafc
KO TBC.
GET INNNN!!!
Epoku-Ware’s 82nd minute strike is the difference between the two sides on a cold night at Hill Farm Lane!
3️⃣
@ComCoFL
Points ✅
Thank you
@ChalveySportsFC
for coming down tonight, and all the best for the rest of the season!
@fiberkshire
#Swords
This weekend! It’s our first outing in the FA Vase. 🏺
📅 Saturday
🏟 Hill Farm Lane, Binfield
🆚
@newenttownafc
⏱ 3PM KO
📚 Programmes @ the entrance
🧷 Badges @ the tea bar
Win, lose or draw (penalties 😂)
We look forward to another great day in the clubs history 📚
We were holding out for a better photo but sod it!
A brilliant addition to the Swords this summer is centre half
@charliehowes1
Charlie brings experience, leadership and a brilliant attitude!
Welcome to the club Charlie, we’re buzzing to have you on board 👌
#swords
Our 1st team unfortunately went down 2-1 to
@mortimervillage
in last nights semi final of the BTCS. Very nervy game to start but ended up a close tie! Gutted to have lost but all the best to
@mortimervillage
in the final! We will come back stronger 💪🏻👍🏻⚽️⚔️
Big thanks to
@Finchfirsts1
who supported our minute silence in memory of Dean Day. The most wonderful time of the year can also be the toughest time of the year for some. Football always comes together to remember great people!
#Legend
@liam06day
#WeAreTheCounty
⚔️
Josh is likely to have surgery to his tibia and fibula today or tomorrow.
Those who know Josh will know he’s a top player and even better person.
We’ll be doing all we can as a club to help Josh with his recovery. ❤️⚔️
Our Mens First Team are pleased to announce
@josh_smith10
to the Swords.
Josh has a host of experience in divisions above and has been on the Swords radar for some time!
There were heavy negotiations between the club and his management team but we got it over the line!
#10YBC
Full time result from Lowther Road:
County 1
@woodcote_fc
0
Visitors walk off and refuse to play after penalty awarded to county in the second half. Visitors deem pitch unplayable but the ref wasn’t ready to call the game and stands by his choice.
#WeAreCounty
⚔️
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 ✅
We can confirm that this week, Ellis, Lee & Jack have agreed to another season at the helm of Berks County FC
@Leesimpson90
Joint First Team Manager
@EllisWoods
Joint First Team Manager
@jackmedhurst1
Assistant Manager
👏🏼⚔️
A couple of goalgetters to get us kicked off on this hot summers morning ⚽️👀
@luke_hayden9
has re-signed for the club. Everyone is delighted Luke has decided to stay on with County this season.
#retained
#goals
I’m having a mare apparently … don’t even care … he’s back and we’ve had a nice afternoon.
“Celebrate your wins in your tracksuits”
@NickThumwood
has returned to the club and will head straight into the squad for Tuesday nights fixture under the lights at The Racecourse
Very strange end to a season. With the 3 points owed from a game that the opposition didn't turn up for, would leave us top on goal dif
Win or lose it The 1st Team & Res Dev squad have given everything over the last 7 months
We'll lick our wounds and start planning for 20/21
Our first game at Hill Farm Lane is this weekend!
Were giving our first game away 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 (Will normally be £3.00 entry)
🏆
@ThamesValleyPL
🕑 2PM KO
⚽ VS
@WoodleyUtdFC
Royals
🏟️ Hill Farm Lane, Binfield, RG42 5NR
☕ Tea hut open for snacks & hot drinks!
We got our guy ✍🏼
@Olliegraham1010
is now a Sword!
An exciting prospect looking to make his way in the mens game, Ollie’s a brilliant signing for the club 👏
He's back!
@HGriffiths10
signed half way though last season and has been a permanent fixture in the side since.
Always a "pain in the backside" 😉 to our opponents
On a serious note both
@Leesimpson90
&
@EllisWoods
are over the moon with Harvey's decision to stay with the club
Everyone at Berks County FC would like to wish
@andrewbatt5
a speedy recovery. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hill Farm Lane this season to capture some more of these magic (and not so magic) moments! 😂
🤝 Last One for Tonight 📢
@fc_iver
put pen to paper this week! We're still not sure on the handle but we'll let it slide!
John brings a wealth of experience to the Swords after causing us havoc in last seasons cup clash Vs
@richingsparkfc1
Welcome to the club Swifty
We’d like to thank everybody at the
@ThamesValleyPL
for their hard work over the last god knows how many years supporting our First Team.
Our Development and Third teams will continue to play in what is a fantastic competition in local football.
🧤 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ✍🏼
Just in time for todays game Vs Yateley United,
@JordiWilson1
joins the Swords!
Jordi featured for County during the COVID riddled promotion season from the TVPL to the
@ComCoFL
back in 2021
Thank you to
@CamberleyTownFC
for their help
📢 Exciting News!
Welcome
@Olliegraham1010
back to the Swords! ⚔️
Despite significant interest from a number of clubs, Ollie’s verbally agreed to stay with County for the 2024/25 season.
Check out the thoughts of Ellis Woods & Lee Simpson. ⬇️
Welcome back Ollie 👌⚔️⚽️
What a torrid afternoon.
Our midfielder Shaun Wyllie goes down just before half time. A broken collar bone means the games abandoned.
Thanks to everyone involved in looking after Shaun who's currently still at Royal Berks.
We wish him all the best and a speedy recovery.
Full time result from: Alfred Palmer Memorial Field
@mortimervillage
2
County 3
County come back after being 2-0 down. Big performance and character show! Credit to our hosts gracious in defeat. Good club with good people. All the best for rest of the season
#WeAreCounty
⚔️
There’s a proud general manager right there.
A huge thank you to our brilliant
@OffordRobert
for all your help this season, home and away, rain or shine.
⚔️