FUTURE STARS HELP WOKINGHAM WIN

WOKINGHAM District Primary

Schools U11 boys were crowned as champions when they saw off competition from around the county to get their hands on a trophy.

Wokingham overcame six different teams to win the Southern Counties League Cup Boys’ Champions Tournament 2023.

The team got the better of Newport, Caerphilly, Thurrock, Plymouth, Elmbridge and Bath on their way to winning the tournament.

They also recently celebrated success in the Shires Cup 2023 where they performed exceptionally to earn another trophy.

The Girls team have also had their fair share of success after they won the Surrey League title.

Trials to join the team for the 2023/24 season are now open. Places are open for boys who attend a Wokingham District School currently in year four or year five.

A statement on their website reads:

“We need talented players who can replicate and build upon the successes of previous years. During the 2023/24 season we will be selecting an U11 representative team that will compete in regional and national league/ competitions.

“Our aim is to provide a platform for the most talented players from across the borough to compete against the best players from districts across the county.

“The trails are open for all players, including those that are already with an Academy or Elite squad.

“We give our players the opportunity to succeed in football and take their next step forward with access to professional football academies in the south. This year saw two of our players sign professional contracts with Reading and Southampton and a third that is on trial with Oxford United.” dispatching the first penalty.

Josh Carter, Luke Pearce and Kobi Khaliq all successfully converted their spot kicks before Callum Marshall netted the winning penalty to give Wokingham a 5-4 victory.

Supplementary Cup Final

FINCHAMPSTEAD ATHLETIC were crowned as cup winners after they got past BRACKNELL ROYALS in the final.

Playing at Bracknell Town’s SB Stadium in a double header final which saw the Supplementary Cup final followed by the Mick White Subsidiary Cup, Finch secured the win.

Finch put three past their opponents without a reply as a brace from West and a goal from Payne helped them get their hands on the trophy.

Bracknell & District

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