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Dave Read

@wanderingtractor.bsky.social
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Local Writer of Season winner 22/23 & 24/25. Back match reporting from local #NonLeague men's & women's matches for Football in Berkshire. A match hopper rather than a groundhopper. Otherwise enjoy doing ultra walking challenges for charity.

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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Don't get all this hate for Man City before a final decision has been made. So many "fans" from other clubs seem to be going for the jugular but I prefer to wait until all the info is avaliable before making a decision. Seems pointless to speculate before all the facts are known.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Used to live just around the corner from where that picture was taken. 🙂
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Brought up watching Asif Iqbal. Quality allrounder and an integral part of the wonderful Kent side in the 70s.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Here's my report from the first of two games attended this weekend. Turned out to be a cracking match. #NonLeague #grassrootsfootball
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Great photo of the Dutch masters. 👍
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Without saying your age, what is your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old?
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Ferris Bueller Singing Live
ALT: Ferris Bueller Singing Live
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Seriously? Great Christmas has started showing Xmas movies already? That's just wrong.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It's one I've looked at but not watched. I was the same with Patience but binge watched that and thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe the same will happen with Ludwig but there seems to be something in my head stopping me. And someone must have been on some heavy stuff to come up with the cartoon Ludwig!
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
For anyone interested, I've written a #blog about the ups & downs of my big day out in London Docklands taking on the Summer Walk. Huge thanks to all who have donated to @dementiauk.bsky.social it's most appreciated! #walking #LondonDocklands #ultrachallenge wanderingtractor.uk/london-summe...
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London Summer Walk 25km – 22nd August 2006 – The Wandering Tractor
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
It's been a busy weekend! A bonus game for me on Sunday as I thought I'd be too knackered after Saturday's charity walk to go to any football. Seems I was wrong... 🙂 #womensfootball
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Cheers for that, I'll take a look at those. Planning on getting a hotel overnight near to wherever I'm doing the walk so I can at least load up beforehand next time! I've done all the Ultra Challenge ones near me so it'll be a little further afield next time.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Pretty good thanks. Weather was just about perfect and most of the route was interesting (took loads of photos in the first half). My ankle was always going to be the question but that held out as well which was good. Need to work on eating enough before a big walk as I struggled in the second half.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Think I might spend some time this afternoon writing a blog on my charity 25km walk in London on Saturday. #walking #ultrachallenge #London #Docklands
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Tom Canning @tomcanning83.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
If anyones looking for a long read this morning, I’ve published my first club feature after vowing to visit every senior men’s and women’s team this season. footballinberkshire.co.uk/features/opi...
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Every Town, Every Team: #1 Reading City
The Nag’s Head in central Reading is where this journey begin. First stop Reading City FC and The Rivermoor for Derby day.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Not your average Saturday. That was hard but when a walk is run by a company called Ultra Challenge I guess it was never likely to be easy! Here's a few pics including some end of day figures. #walking #Docklands #London #charitywalk
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
I am broken today.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Probably
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Apparently if you're an away supporter aged 14-21 you have to get an ID through their partners and pay a fee for doing so. Home youngsters have to register with the company too and it seems the ID Co have a pretty sketchy record for keeping data secure.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Blimey, Slough Town are really on a mission to piss their fans off this season. First the shambles with the new badge and now this partnership with Identisurge and their ID system. A lot of opposition to both.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Sorry to hear that mate, it must have been a difficult decision to make, hopefully everything will settle down and you'll come back stronger next year. 👍
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Wishing all the best to @10milesadayclub.bsky.social in the Sussex Stride event tomorrow. At least it's looking like it'll be a comfortable temperature! Good luck mate!
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Football in Berkshire @footballinberkshire.co.uk · 20/08/2026
Wandering Tractor has filed his second report from last weekend, having taken in Maidenhead United's FA Women's National League opener against Moneyfields on Sunday. Full match report is here: bit.ly/4g9VNY3
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
I've come to the conclusion that my two most hated songs ever are:- The Final Countdown - Europe Rock Lobster - B52s (in fact anything from the B52s) Yours?
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I really need to do all the big London museums again next year. Apart from the British museum I haven't been to any since school.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Liking the new Spoons policy of not allowing music or calls using the speaker in the pub. Nothing irritates me more than having to listen to someone's phone conversation or flicking through reels with random bursts of shit music while on a bus or train. Use bloody earphones!
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I've never been much of a train enthusiast but just seen the Flying Scotsman is doing 4 hour trips from Didcot in October and have to say I'm quite tempted. Have a little think about that, never been on a steam train so I guess it'd be a once in a lifetime thing. 🚂
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Think I'd still prefer a greasy burger or pie than that. 🙂
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Ipswich are only one of four league clubs who have yet to play a competitive game at the new Wembley Stadium, the others being Blackburn Rovers, Accrington Stanley & Colchester United. Will one of those make it off the list this season? NB. It won't be us. 🙂
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
I have no football this weekend as on Saturday I'll be taking on the 25km London Summer Walk to raise funds for @dementiauk.bsky.social. Check out my Just Giving page below and if you have any spare change & can help me reach my target, I'd really appreciate it! www.justgiving.com/page/dave-re...
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Right, this report from yesterday's match isn't going to write itself. Best get on...
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Football in Berkshire @footballinberkshire.co.uk · 17/08/2026
A nightmare journey couldn't deter Wandering Tractor from his first ever visit to Kintbury Rangers for their FA Vase tie. Full piece here: bit.ly/4ie9JBr
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Great to catch up with Neil & Jason at the game today. Second goal was massive in this one with Moneys taking control after going two ahead. Managed to grab a chat with this legend at the game today too, a lovely bloke. #goalkeepersunion
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
On the train (thankfully issue free today...so far!) to York Road for the #FAWNL South West opener between Maidenhead United Women and Moneyfields Women. #womensfootball
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Made it to Kintbury for their #FAVase tie with Mangotsfield. An interesting journey after a fire at Feltham stopped all trains between Waterloo & Reading. Nice walk along the Kennet & Avon before heading to the ground. Entry £7, programme £2 and a cheeseburger & chips for £5. Nice club. 👍 #NonLeague
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
A new ground for me today, a visit to Kintbury Rangers for their #FAVase tie v Mangotsfield United. Not looking forward to the journey, the trains will be heaving with people heading off to Newbury races but once there though it'll be nice walking along the Kennet & Avon canal & around the village.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Why oh why do I not look at other sporting events going on en route to my Saturday match? Newbury racing is on tomorrow which means the four carriage train both ways is going to be heaving. Is it too late to change my game selection? 😉 #NonLeague
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Yeah it is strange as it appeats she tripped herself. I guess they just want the big three to be in the final. Question is did Werro do any damage to herself? She went down very hard and looked to be struggling with her left side. I guess we'll hear more tonight.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Latest, she's in so that makes 10 runners in the final. Could be more fun & games in tomorrows final!
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Crikey. Favourite for the title Werro falling in the 800m and may not be in the final. Meanwhile Keeley & Femke stroll through their semi. Be interesting to see if Werro is reinstated but doesn't look good as it didn't appear she was clipped. #EuropeanChampionships
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Next weekend will be my first men's & women's match reporting double. I'll be heading to the #FAVase tie between Kintbury Rangers and Mangotsfield United on Saturday. The #FAWNL season kicks off so I'll be at the Maidenhead United Women v Moneyfields Women. #NonLeague #womensfootball
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Check out my take on Saturday's #FACup tie between Tadley Calleva and Bemerton Heath Harlequins. A top day out including an unplanned extra walk! Another #Berkshire ground ticked off. 🙂 #NonLeague
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Jacob Ingebrigtsen that is unreal.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Our usual Ice cream van came round last night playing a different tune to normal, no customers. Tonight he's back playing the old tune and he's got a long queue. Moral of the story, don't mess with something that works, stick with the tried and trusted. 🍦
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
This was Tadley Calleva's grass pitch for their #FACup match on Saturday. A top effort. 👍
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Time to get on with Saturday's #noleague report before it gets too warm. No walking today, after Saturday's shenanigans and another 5 miles on a stupidly hot day yesterday, I'll be resting in a darkened room most of this week! Have a good week all and try to stay cool during this next heatwave.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I can see why, that's not the greatest start to a season.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A change of fixture for me next Saturday. Now heading off to the #FAVase tie between Kintbury Rangers and Mangotsfield United. A first visit to Kintbury & the first time I'll have seen Mangotsfield in 20 years. #NonLeague
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
I did that a couple of years ago, stunning views and, as you say, so much history. Did you visit the Battle of Britain memorial? Another of my favourites (probably because it's flat!) is Herne Bay to Whitstable along the coastal path. We're lucky to have these routes on our doorstep.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Deal's one of my favourite's, cracking people & a great set up. We went down there for the last game of the season, it was hammering down with rain & probably only survived with it being last game. When we came to go we asked for a taxi number to go back to the town & they arranged lifts for us all.
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Dave Read @wanderingtractor.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I might agree with that....tomorrow 😉
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