👑 ENGLAND'S ROYAL FOOTBALL CLUBS...

I visited Windsor and other areas of Royal Berkshire to visit some of England's "royal football clubs".
In this video I covered; Windsor FC, Old Etonians, Ascot United, Bracknell Town & Reading.
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[@matthewcoombs3282]

Reading FC are so posh we were sponsored a few years ago by Waitrose. At half time we have tea and crumpets. Lots of very fine football clubs in Berkshire, Slough, Maidenhead and Hungerford Town. All play in the National League.

[@rohithraman6488]

I am a chelsea fan and I remember when you were in the prem and I remember those Waitrose shirts 😂

[@islamiconasheed]

@@rohithraman6488 Do you think we can win the League? 🧐

[@seanpeters5099]

Greetings from the good ol' U.S. of A! Really enjoying the channel. I've been a football fan since we hosted the World Cup in '94, and always wanted to know more about the history of the game. Not just the broad strokes, mind you, but the people & places. The wonderful details. I don't have the means to travel to the U.K. for games, so I'll live vicariously through your adventures for now. What's your favourite match you've ever attended? For me, it was the USA Women's gold medal match from the '96 Olympics. They held it in the Georgia Bulldogs football stadium(yes, that kind of football), and I was in the first row of the upper deck. Unforgettable experience.

[@rodlayne8527]

Reading were known as 'The Biscuitmen,' because next to the old ground, 'Elm Park,' Huntley and Palmer Biscuit Factory was there. I had trials there and you can smell sweet aroma of biscuits wrafting through the ground.

[@jonlinin9682]

Huntley and Palmers used to have their own club. They played in the Spartan League in the 1960s and entered the FA Cup over 20 times. I played on their ground in the 70s and you could actually see the main Elm Park stand from the pitch.

[@cuauhtli8896]

terrific! greetings from México. Arriba el Necaxa!!!!!

[@only1city611]

Windsor Fc so welcoming.. Always great to see this and it’s always the lower league clubs who seem to be so generous and kind 👌

[@adzbow6803]

Bracknell played at Larges Lane until recently. The ground is still there but used by youth teams and occasionally Thames Valley Premier teams. Bracknell Town & Sandhurst town are owned by the same people and both play at the newly refurbished Bottom Meadow (Sandhurst's ground)

[@guywilletts2804]

What about Slough Town. Reading won the Symod Cup in 1988. But thanks for mentioning the real nickname - the Biscuitmen. Cool video.

[@SloughTownVlogs]

Missed out Slough 😫 Great Video mate!

[@yancross]

Great Video! Glad you enjoyed Berkshire Reading also won the Full-Members cup in 1988, it was called the Simod Cup. The proper title of the Papa Johns trophy is the Associate Members cup, for teams on Level 3/4. The Full Members cup was for level 1/2. Not having European Football in the 80's opened up the calendar for these types of tournaments. Reading Beat Luton 4-1 in the final but in the semi final Michael Gilkes scored the latest ever goal timed at 10.38pm. The following year Reading were the earliest team to make it through the fist round of the League Cup as they got a bye because Maidstone went into liquidation. Other Clubs in Berkshire - I dont know if Wexham Park, Slough is still standing or if its abandoned? Waterside Park in Thatcham, who won the FA Vase a year before last. There is also a poignant memorial to the Hunger massacre near Bulpit Lane in Hungerford - I'll let you explain the significance of York Road, Maidenhead in your video as you will do it better than I can! Abingdon used to be the county town of Berkshire, probably famous for having two teams in such a small area! Its a common myth that Reading (and Preston) dont need an away kit as they are in the Royal County (and Preston won the league first) - I have never spoken to anybody who said that this actually true.

[@MaidenheadUnitedfan]

Slough play at arbour park now

[@luxford60]

The first league game to actually be attended by a Royal was at Clapton Orient (now Leyton Orient) way back in 1921 whrn the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) came to a home game against Notts County. His brother the Duke of York (later King George VI) came to a game a few years later. Not in Berkshire obviously.

[@WhiteHartDane]

Maidenhead's ground, York St., is one of the oldest in England as it was used for cricket before football, starting in the late 1700's I believe.

[@stephenpeacock2627]

Reading still hold two records, most wins from start of a season, 13. And the highest points tally in a season, 106, only lost two games in that 2005-6 season, the first game at home to Plymouth and the second game Luton away 3-2 despite leading after 18 seconds

[@MrTerryb1956]

Well you've nailed this good and proper , especially with us just losing our Monarch. Loved the footage of Windsor and the Castle it was brilliant how the gentleman explained the Club Badge plus he gave you a shirt [ what a gentleman ].

[@olliecater8752]

Great video mate, I’m a Reading fan from Bracknell. Ascot, Windsor and all the places you went to is home. Bracknell had a lovely stadium until some local business men bought the club and quickly got planning permission to build on the land, 100’s of years for history down the drain, they ground share with Camberley 10 or so miles away but the towns essentially without a club now. It’s a great County for football but being so close to London most locals support the bigger teams from the city hence Readings pretty small attendances

[@stephenjameson4787]

I’m from Sandhurst. Grew up there and went to school nearby. I’m a Reading fan. Last game I went to see was v Arsenal in the FA Cup Semi Final, where Reading lost in extra time, 2-1. The game was played at Wembley Sandhurst would be well worth a visit. Not much there. You’ll find the Recreation Ground, where you’ll find lots of football pitches as well as Sandhurst Town, and Bracknell Town. It’s all about the community. Football teams from wee children up to senior level. Sandhurst was also Tug of War world champions I myself now live in Glasgow, and have done since 2011. I’ve kinda switched to ice hockey, though I am looking for a lower league/junior league team to follow. I won’t support Rangers or Celtic. I’ve been to both. It’s bad enough being English 😉 Keep up the good work Sam. All the best

[@gerardhackett4845]

As a subscriber and Celtic Fan I Can't believe you were in this part of the world today. A recomondation for you if you visit Maidenhead. The club runs a competion for local clubs called the Maidenhead Norfolkian Cup which is the oldest trophy in English football still played for today, Also Take in Slough Town a club with FA Cup Giant killing History That play in Conference South and apart from their present stadium is their old abandoned stadium almost behind their present one.

[@WillBaileyFilms]

Loved the video. Great to see appreciation for the football teams in my local area, thanks. Me and my family have lived in this area for generations. I never even knew Eton had a football team that successful😅. I’m a massive Reading fan but have a soft spot for Maidenhead UTD and Windsor FC. Keep up with the great work, you’re content is amazing👌.

[@casperbachjunckerkennild2592]

In high school, we visited Harrow School... My high school in Denmark, is also seen as a posh school, being Denmark's oldest school. I ended up bringing my new cricket bat due to some delay on the Tube, so I had no time to go back to our hotel in Chelsea, before we had to go to Harrow on the day, Harrow and Eton were playing cricket at Lord's... I watched some of the match on a big screen telly in the Lounge at Harrow Sports Centre 😉

[@geoffpoole483]

Very enjoyable and informative, Sam. A novel take on the royal theme. Proof that it's not just big clubs that have a fascinating history.

[@cianparis9227]

Good to see you check out the some of the grounds in Berkshire, especially my club Reading who have the record number of points in an EFL season. Some other interesting clubs in the area as well worth checking out

[@callummurray5042]

I've played against Windsor FC when I played for Holmer Green FC when I was 17, thats a throwback for me !!

[@decleafs4]

Another great video, Sam! Fan from western NY. Gotta do an Eton video! I played Eton College during their US tour in 1985. Couple of the lads stayed with me during their visit as our club hosted them. Great memories.

[@natureclips5849]

Reading won the full members cup in the 80s which was a major trophy

[@Lighty1871]

Loved this video and great to see my home town getting some recognition. I’ve got a season ticket at Reading. If you’re around again soon I’ll sort you a tour of the ground 👍🏻

[@rowensamuel2979]

WoW!!! Sam I love the football history and this one tops it. Thank You Sir.

[@ectv2366]

Been enjoying all the videos Sam can’t wait to see you back in Northern Ireland maybe to see a game but keep it up man

[@CharlieRealbedfordfrost]

Brilliant video mate Reading fc Is my life supported them 32 years of my 37 as sore my first game at 5 amazing club

[@exemusworks]

Another great video. As someone who is from Berkshire the pitch you were at in Bracknell is where a smaller club called FC Bracknell where their younger teams plays. The Bracknell Town ground (Larges Lane) if i am not mistaken is still there near the town however it has closed permanently

[@jacobcarbajal8558]

love watching your videos! much love from america!

[@AFCVlogs222]

love these vids keep up the good work man

[@Hammermantv]

upton park shape like a castle ground shape like our badge ik our old crest had a badge but i loved the fact that the ground shaped like a the crest

[@ellivisionbytheartistandre6467]

It did look good that!

[@callumalston5755]

But you’re no longer in that ground…

[@rankobarensic]

@@callumalston5755 😔sadly

[@rongriffiths3801]

Hi I follow your videos from New Zealand 🇳🇿 keep up the good work !

[@ben._fb6901]

Loved this vid from a reading fan perspective!

[@stevenbeake9722]

Excellent video bro. As always.

[@ljafrain]

Good seeing some of my local clubs in this vid as a Berkshire lad. Up the Ding

[@adamcran9859]

Great job my brother 💙👍🏻

[@farehamoxonian]

Another great video. How about coming slightly further south into Hampshire for a Solent Special at Southampton, Eastleigh, Gosport, Havant & Waterloo and Portsmouth to name but a few.

[@baslenaerts7766]

Love these videos of amateur football clubs with 150 years of history. Would be cool to see your enthusiasm for these with in Spain with the big clubs outside the big 3 which you’ve done. Be great to see you win Seville with the two big clubs there and the north with Celta, the Deportivo’s, Santander and the biggest two Real Sociedad and Athletic Club. Was great to see you in Ireland and Belgium recently, being half of both, living in Ireland. And even some of these kind of videos of amateur clubs in Spain. I’d say you’d adore it, if it is financially viable. 😊

[@geoffpoole483]

Atletico Bilbao would be interesting. I think it only recruits players from the Basque province.

[@trunguchoang1116]

Keep going to update your adventures. Love from Viet Nam

[@jordanparrott4488]

Won the Hellenic premier league at Windsor back in 2019 with Wantage town, great little ground and some top people running it!👊🏼

[@ThePeakys]

Great stuff again.

[@faisalal-hamdan3483]

You have awesome videos. Thank you for creating such a cool channel.

[@diprose]

Great video!

[@Ajd83.]

Very poignant start to the video Sam.... I think you should do a video for each of your........... 1. Favourite stadium 2.best atmosphere (fans) you've witnessed/heard 3.the warmest connection to a club uve received. (From ure vlogs) 4.favourite Town/Village visited on the back of a vlog regardless of football club. 5. Visit more wosfl /Highland league teams.... where are they now vlogs...... eg brechin city, fort William fc, East Stirling etc. Great content Sam, I'm really enjoying it. 👍

[@FootyAdventures]

Thanks Alan. Really appreciate the kind words. I definitely should do some videos on those topics. Totally agree I should revisit some of the non league teams too. Would love to see them all play eventually!!!

[@Ajd83.]

You are definitely a football purist and that's why we all love the vlogs so keep it up. I have scottish football captaincy in my family and personally love our national game and what you are doing is great work. 👍 Thanks for the vlogs. I'm biased to North the border but do enjoy each one. Uve a kind nature which comes with a respectful tone for each club.

[@finnmcg]

Hi haven't watched vid yet but I know it'll be another banger

[@FootyAdventures]

Legend. Thank you so much for the support!!!

[@loveunitedhateglazer7033]

great video man

[@BALHAM69]

Very nice of Windsor to give you a shirt :) Go afc Wimbledon with the new stadium there :)

[@ben._fb6901]

Fun fact a young reading player is the current head boy of Eton College!!

[@lja8187]

I'm not a Royalist at all, but enjoyed this like all of your videos.

[@Algerzill]

Mate could u go to Nottingham forest. Will love to see a video from the city ground

[@AB-kx4nc]

Nice to see my old school again old boy

[@RJ-gl5xy]

Would be cool to have you at Hull City mate, had a good 15+ years, new era with new owners, name change controversy etc

[@eckkmann]

I always wondered why they built Windsor Castle under the Heathrow flight path.

[@kevinmoore49]

I've been to the Windsor ground a few times to watch my team Cheshunt, they were the old Windsor and Eton then.

[@alistairmcdougall9625]

Youll be welcome at Maidenhead Utd, hope to see you soon,

[@BlueKnows]

Think you just need to give up the pad n live out a van mate 😂 You're always on the road fella, good effort pumping out all these videos 👏🏻

[@HRJL2005]

do go to eton mate ! was away at bradfield on thursday

[@callumahmed8536]

Bracknel town fc play in sandhurst which is an 15 minute drive from Bracknell and I am ballboy for reading fc

[@ici_marmotte]

Usually, I have a soft spot for the humble, poor or even a bit sleazy or ramshackle parts of Britain and I'm not so much into the posh and / or even royal places. That's one of the reasons why I never really liked Reading F.C. so much, aside from their not-so-spectacular stadium. But I really like this red and green Union Jack style flag behind the badge of Windsor Football Club!

[@GenialHarryGrout]

I've played at Bracknell about 30 years ago and the changing rooms were tiny. Wokingham had a nice ground, I watched a game there, I think that club folded

[@gsf67]

Love this channel. I have never been to Windsor, but hope to someday. I read an interesting book about a famous Reading player. It's called, "The greatest footballer you never saw", about a Reading legend called, "Robin Friday" Reading fans will know what I mean.

[@matthewcoombs3282]

Great book on a Reading Legend. My avatar picture is of Friday.

[@vojtechkostovski951]

I'm mainly a football fan, but I have to admit that I follow other sports as well. Since I'm from the Czech Republic, of course Ice Hockey or Basketball. I also watch the NFL. On the contrary, I don't follow some English sports such as cricket or horse racing. With one single exception. City of Pardubice is 70 kilometers from the city where I live. And Pardubice are famous for its horse racing, which is attended by jockeys from all over the world. And even the Pardubice hockey club has a horse in its bedge thanks to this. So even though I don't watch horse racing, once a year I watch a horse race in Pardubice and it's interesting.

[@samoday2992]

Actually was known as the royal County as we were loyal to the crown during cromwells time.

[@garydoughty8063]

Please visit Canvey Island FC who play in the isthmian premier. Area has great history and has had some great players in the past Neville Southhall being one.

[@MadMac007]

Would be great to see you visit Southend United, currently non league, disliked owner, great day out at the seaside!

[@mutilatedhatred4868]

Love it

[@fmyouthdev]

When you visit maidenhead, there is a football ground at burnham fc and then slough also

[@jamiehearns6296]

Talking about Old Etonians and Arthur Kinnaird ect there’s a really good series on Netflix called “the English game “ covers a lot about that on that great series well worth a watch

[@CammyA98]

Tungsten will be chucked mate

[@ryanoconnor5612]

I played on the pitch at the madjeski 🙌🏻

[@elidresner4850]

also that the old eatonians and blackburn rover story is documented in the english game

[@TheHampshireHopper92]

Bracknells ground has got planning to have houses built on it. So no longer in use. They now have a 24 year lease at sandhurst town’s ground.

[@DavidMakweti]

Your more than welcome to come down to London, for Crystal Palace F.C. at Selhurst Park Stadium. A Royal welcome even for puns sake!

[@jamieandtherandomstuff]

You didn't mention Reading's Simod Cup triumph at Wembley in the late 80s

[@lewis_kelly]

Uuuuuuuurrrrrzzzzzz, the Mighty Royals🥳

[@DG-yk1wj]

Slough town? Literally 10 mins down the road from Windsor

[@paulchapman8723]

Bracknell Town do indeed play at Sandhurst Town. Have been there for a few seasons now. As there old ground didn’t have a lot of room for development (so they say)

[@TheHampshireHopper92]

They built flats behind one goal which left hardly any room at all at one end.

[@christiankrueger2377]

Was hoping for a Reading matchday experience…

[@wvubjd]

I don't recall, have you ever covered Royal Engineers, finalists in 2 of the earliest FA Cups, one of the 10 oldest clubs in the world, and some of the earliest proponents of the 'passing' game?

[@FootyAdventures]

Not yet but all those old clubs and stories of the early FA Cups are ones I need to cover soon!!

[@geoffpoole483]

@@FootyAdventures The FA Cup qualifiers are starting soon so a feature on the early finalists would be interesting. The Wanderers were the first finalists; they got their name because they didn't have a home ground, although some of the time they played at the Oval cricket ground.

[@roberttheobald8980]

Hello mate im from Windsor

[@jamieandtherandomstuff]

When you make it to Maidenhead you'll have to do it on a match day. And don't leave it too long as the reason you want to come might not be there if you leave it too long.

[@handbagsharris]

Mate, get in touch with me and I may be able to set up some royal treatment at Maidenhead 👍🏼👍🏼

[@leocioffi7032]

St James Stadium, Castle Shape Stadium

[@chrisbarr5578]

You forgot to go to Maidenhead United not to far from Windsor. The oldest continuously used football ground in the world.

[@oasisclan.4256]

Can you come to hull and go to rugby and football stadiums and ground

[@Mattitude-29]

Bracknell play in Sandhurst

[@ChrisMeerkat]

Any ex-players here? I played for Berkshire County and was signed to Reading in the 80s. Also played for FC Bracknell and Wokingham Town Youth. Mum still lives in Bracknell.

[@christiankrueger2377]

You have a transfermarkt profile?

[@ChrisMeerkat]

@@christiankrueger2377 😂👍 Haven't even got a Facebook profile bruv. Think you missread the decade. It was the 1980s. 😂👍

[@christiankrueger2377]

@@ChrisMeerkat it’s not Facebook mate, transfermarkt is a big database of players from any decade. You should see yourself or even some of the players from the 80s.

[@ruairibailey2958]

Are you going to be doing any more videos in Ireland just wondering from Ruairi Bailey

[@adampascoe4746]

Can you go to chesterfield please

[@richardmccallum8597]

“All your favourite prime ministers” 😅 Good one.

[@BigStiffWilly]

no mention of Dedworth?

[@ellivisionbytheartistandre6467]

Did those Toffs from Eton bribe the Officials?

[@luxford60]

That would be very unsporting. Alrhough as several of the Old Etonian team were also on the board of the FA, they did have a certain amount of influence.

[@senianns9522]

Queen Elizabeth 2 died a 'Gooner' . She was a lifetime Arsenal fan. Great lady!

[@SakoRAFC]

Royal Antwerp FC 🇧🇪👑 1880 The Great Old ❤⚪

[@fortheloveofmusic860]

Are there any clubs in Britain who get an official "Royal title", like Real Madrid, Real Sociedad or clubs in the Netherlands like Koninklijke (Royal) HFC or Koninklijke HVV?

[@KrisPaterson]

I'm from Eton Wick

[@GerardPerry]

"All your favorite prime ministers..." 😆

[@elidresner4850]

interesting fact james bond also went to eaton and got expelled

[@ingsocsaxon9728]

Reading, best club in the world

[@Ukipmiddleleft]

Love you to go to Racing Strasbourg in France up and coming French giant

[@dmgreacts6086]

i was thinking about this the other day, i have a football league and i thought about making a team as tribute for the queen, or an already existing club