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by Stuffed Crust Pizza » 16 Feb 2010 10:30

At the time of writing Reading Town lead the Hellenic Premier Division by seven points and are in a healthy position to win promotion to the Southern Football League. This is just two levels away from the Conference South Division where Maidenhead United, Basingstoke Town and non-league giants Woking currently ply their trade.

I've always held an interest in the non-league game and have visited a few of the local sides down the years. However I've never visited Town's Scours Lane ground as they always appeared to be comfortable mid-table finishers with little or no ambition. However this season has seen an upturn in their fortunes and they have recently been pleading for more support in the local press.

This would appear to be a bandwagon waiting to be boarded, so I'm jumping on feet first! Myself and a few like minded season ticket holders will be attending the Lane this weekend (Saturday 20th February) as Town take on Highworth Town. The Royals are away on business way up north, so its an ideal opportunity.

So if you have no plans for this Saturday and don't fancy the expensive journey to sunny Blackpool, get yourself down to Tilehurst. Its just £6 to get in, free parking aplenty and there's not much of a queue for a beer. You even have the option to sit or stand! Good honest football and the chance to support the town's other football club.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Alan Partridge » 16 Feb 2010 10:33

Didcot are at home, if you would like to watch a higher standard at a better ground.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by TBM » 16 Feb 2010 10:34

If you're a Reading STH you get reduced prices too....(at Reading Town)

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Re: Reading Town FC

by handbags_harris » 16 Feb 2010 10:47

And if you get a busabout ticket you could sample the delights of the Oxford Road on your way back into town. 613, followed by Mr Cod anyone?

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Comfortably Numb » 16 Feb 2010 11:13

handbags_harris And if you get a busabout ticket you could sample the delights of the Oxford Road on your way back into town. 613, followed by Mr Cod anyone?


^ this. and a stop at Lovecare for a souvenir.

Might come down for this. 10 minute walk for me too.


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Re: Reading Town FC

by Big Foot » 16 Feb 2010 13:01

Rather watch Wokingham and Emmbrook

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Tony Le Mesmer » 16 Feb 2010 13:06

ive got more and more into non league in the last few years, courtesy of Maidenhead Utd.

But Reading Town? no thanks. to me thats like a Stoke fan going to watch Port Vale.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Wax Jacket » 16 Feb 2010 13:58

I might actually go to this, need something to do which isn't drinking ahead of Wokkers half Marathon

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Re: Reading Town FC

by TBM » 16 Feb 2010 14:27

Tony Le Mesmer But Reading Town? no thanks. to me thats like a Stoke fan going to watch Port Vale.


Hardly? - its a local side that have never (and probable never will be) a rival to Reading or even play each other (bar friendlies)

Its easy to get to, its local and does the town good!


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Re: Reading Town FC

by Barry the bird boggler » 16 Feb 2010 14:33

I've seen all the local sides around east berks over the last 2/3 season except Reading Town so I might drop in for a game this season.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by TBM » 16 Feb 2010 14:37

If they win the league this season they are not guaranteed to go up unless they improve their facilities.....think they need to raise £8k

If anyone has any suggestions to help them fund raise, contact the EP and they'll point you in the right direction

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Silver Fox » 16 Feb 2010 14:43

Am I alone in thinking there might be something else you can do when Reading aren't at home than go to another football match?

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Re: Reading Town FC

by TBM » 16 Feb 2010 14:49

Silver Fox Am I alone in thinking there might be something else you can do when Reading aren't at home than go to another football match?


Watching football >>>>>>>>>>>>>> doing "family" stuff >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> doing DIY

What else is there?


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Re: Reading Town FC

by Comfortably Numb » 16 Feb 2010 15:06

Silver Fox Am I alone in thinking there might be something else you can do when Reading aren't at home than go to another football match?


CoD m8.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Stuffed Crust Pizza » 16 Feb 2010 15:13

TBM If they win the league this season they are not guaranteed to go up unless they improve their facilities.....think they need to raise £8k

If anyone has any suggestions to help them fund raise, contact the EP and they'll point you in the right direction


They need to install two new turnstyles and install 100 additional seats. It would be fantastic to see fellow RFC fans down there on saturday supporting their cause. A town the size of Reading should have a decent semi-professional football club playing at a strong level.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Alan Partridge » 16 Feb 2010 16:10

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TBM If they win the league this season they are not guaranteed to go up unless they improve their facilities.....think they need to raise £8k

If anyone has any suggestions to help them fund raise, contact the EP and they'll point you in the right direction


They need to install two new turnstyles and install 100 additional seats. It would be fantastic to see fellow RFC fans down there on saturday supporting their cause. A town the size of Reading should have a decent semi-professional football club playing at a strong level.


They do, well semi professional standard anyway most weeks.

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Focher » 16 Feb 2010 16:28

TBM
Tony Le Mesmer But Reading Town? no thanks. to me thats like a Stoke fan going to watch Port Vale.


Hardly? - its a local side that have never (and probable never will be) a rival to Reading or even play each other (bar friendlies)

Its easy to get to, its local and does the town good!


I myself will never watch that town scum, they are possibly Ruscombe's biggest rivals 8)

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Geekins » 16 Feb 2010 17:27

Stuffed Crust Pizza At the time of writing Reading Town lead the Hellenic Premier Division by seven points and are in a healthy position to win promotion to the Southern Football League. This is just two levels away from the Conference South Division where Maidenhead United, Basingstoke Town and non-league giants Woking currently ply their trade.

I've always held an interest in the non-league game and have visited a few of the local sides down the years. However I've never visited Town's Scours Lane ground as they always appeared to be comfortable mid-table finishers with little or no ambition. However this season has seen an upturn in their fortunes and they have recently been pleading for more support in the local press.

This would appear to be a bandwagon waiting to be boarded, so I'm jumping on feet first! Myself and a few like minded season ticket holders will be attending the Lane this weekend (Saturday 20th February) as Town take on Highworth Town. The Royals are away on business way up north, so its an ideal opportunity.

So if you have no plans for this Saturday and don't fancy the expensive journey to sunny Blackpool, get yourself down to Tilehurst. Its just £6 to get in, free parking aplenty and there's not much of a queue for a beer. You even have the option to sit or stand! Good honest football and the chance to support the town's other football club.


You are RTFC Drummer AICM5P

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Big Foot » 16 Feb 2010 19:48

TBM If they win the league this season they are not guaranteed to go up unless they improve their facilities.....think they need to raise £8k

If anyone has any suggestions to help them fund raise, contact the EP and they'll point you in the right direction

They've saved themselves £10K by not having a bid for one of my m8s accepted!

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Re: Reading Town FC

by Rex » 16 Feb 2010 19:52

handbags_harris And if you get a busabout ticket you could sample the delights of the Oxford Road on your way back into town. 613, followed by Mr Cod anyone?


I'd rather eat the battered fish first .

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