Wokingham Town F.C.
| Full name | Wokingham & Emmbrook Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | The Satsumas | |
| Founded | 2004 | |
| Ground | Larges Lane, Bracknell (Ground share with Bracknell Town) , Bracknell | |
| Capacity | 2,500 | |
| Chairman | Mark Ashwell | |
| Manager | Roger Herridge | |
| League | Hellenic Football League Premier Division | |
| 2011–12 | Hellenic Football League Premier Division, 10th | |
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Wokingham & Emmbrook F.C. are a football club based in Wokingham, Berkshire, England. The club was formed in 2004, as a merger of Wokingham Town and Emmbrook Sports. Their nickname is "The Satsumas", a reference to the team's colours.
Wokingham Town were champions of the Isthmian League First Division in 1980-81, reached the first round of the FA Cup in 1982-83 taking Cardiff City to a replay and the semi-finals of the FA Trophy in 1987-88. Among their former players were Darren Barnard, Terry Brown, Paul Bence and Phil Alexander. Established in 1989, Emmbrook Sports had a much more modest history, being long-term members of the Reading League.
In November 2007, Wokingham Borough Council submitted a planning application to improve the facilities at Wokingham & Emmbrook's Cantley Park home. This would include a small stand accommodating 250 people and also flood lighting. [1]
In December 2009, the club agreed a ground share with near neighbours Bracknell Town which ensured that after winning promotion in season 2009/10, they were able to compete in the Hellenic League Premier Division. [2]
Season-by-season record since foundation in 2004
 | This article needs to be updated. (November 2011) |
| Season | Division | Position | Notes |
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| 2004-05 | Hellenic League Division One East | 11 | |
| 2005-06 | Hellenic League Division One East | 3 | |
| 2006-07 | Hellenic League Division One East | 19 | |
| 2007-08 | Hellenic League Division One East | 12 |
Collaboration with Woodley Town F.C.
During October 2011 Woodley Town F.C. announced plans to join forces with Wokingham and Emmbrook F.C. to create a 'super-club' for the region. However this plan has not yet been fully confirmed. Wokingham have been attempting to upgrade their pitch at Cantley Park for years. But the council have insisited that the park should remain in public use in its entirety and not sold off to private clubs. [3]
Reading Senior Cup
On 22nd May 2012 Wokingham and Emmbrook F.C. won the Reading Senior Cup 2012 defeating Highmoor Ibis F.C. 3-1. [4]
Staff
- Chairman: Mark Ashwell
- Manager: Roger Herridge
- Assistant Manager: Dan Bateman
- Coach: Darron Wilkinson
Current Squad
- as at 14 February 2011
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
External links
- Official website
- Wokingham & Emmbrook at the Football Club History Database
- Wokingham Town at the Football Club History Database