19 reasons Bracknell Town back in the Isthmian League is going to be brilliant

Bracknell Town celebrate promotion. Photo: Neil Graham.
Bracknell Town celebrate promotion. Photo: Neil Graham.

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You’ll all be aware by now that Bracknell Town are back at step four in the English Football Pyramid and more importantly back in the Bostik Isthmian League.

To celebrate, the Football in Bracknell team got together and came up with 19 reasons why the new season is going to be brilliant. Spoiler alert, it’s 19 new clubs and grounds to visit.

We’ve had a look at the clubs *in depth* and come up with a few things to be excited about for each one along with any knowledge we’ve picked up on the way.

Ashford Town (Middlesex)

Planes from Heathrow so low you can touch them. Just about. Also previously played in a pretty unique tangerine and white striped kit. Just don’t walk to the ground from the station, it’s further than it looks.

Ashford Town Middlesex.
Ashford Town Middlesex.

Bedfont Sports

Also right by Heathrow airport and with an artificial surface. Plan your holidays around the away fixtures at Ashford and Bedfont and chances are you can catch the game and hop on the plane afterwards.

Chalfont St Peter

It’s an indication of how far the club has come that it wasn’t that long ago they were losing 4-1 against Chalfont Wasps in Hellenic Division One East. At least the club are now in the same division as the best club in Chalfont.

Cheshunt

Takes us right back. Twas the summer of ’94 and the Robins had just won the old Isthmian League Third Division after a big win at Horsham. They beat Cheshunt to the title by two points that year.

Chipstead

It’s close to Croydon but not Croydon which is a relief.

Egham Town

Best to go by train, it’s a bit of a walk from the station but another proper old ground. Hopefully the early 2000s rivalry can be revived.

Fleet Town

They were once managed by Andy Sinton. Memory says we played and lost there a lot in the 2000s but there’s no record of it. It’s close by at least.

Hanwell Town

If you see TC’s shoes from the early 2000s give us a shout.

Hayes & Yeading United

Until 2016 these guys were in the National League. It’s been a bit of a fall from grace but they finished third in the Southern League Division 1 East last season.

Hayes & Yeading United's ground. Photo: Get West London.
Hayes & Yeading United’s ground. Photo: Get West London.

Hertford Town

On our visit last season, they had a range of approx 16 Belgian beers to try. A proper old football ground with some great pubs around it. Worth the effort.

Marlow

We never ever won here. Despite playing each other five times a season. It’s about time.

Molesey

It’s up to you whether you pop in to Hampton Court Palace before or after the game.

Northwood

In these parts an Estate Agents, in football terms south of Watford.

South Park

*snigger*

Tooting & Mitcham United

For the memories..

Former Bracknell Town manager Alan Taylor. Photo: Richard Claypole.
Former Bracknell Town manager Alan Taylor. Photo: Richard Claypole.

Waltham Abbey

Tidy looking ground with the din of the M25 in the background (well it looks like it on a map).

Ware

Where? Have fun with that joke. It gets old.

Westfield

Don’t mistakenly invite your significant other along thinking you can leave them at the shopping centre.

Uxbridge

A decent ground for a club that was always a bit of a thorn in Bracknell’s side. Won a penalty shoot out there once, absolute scenes.

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