3pm 25 February 2017 Hellenic League, Division Two East Chalvey (WMC) Sports 8 Sandhurst Town reserves 2 (att 21) The third tier of the Hellenic League, divisions two east and two west, used to be just for reserve teams, but in recent years a few ambitious clubs have entered first elevens as a step on the ladder into the non-League pyramid. Chalvey moved from the East Berkshire League and are flying high at the top the table. There's no doubt they could compete at a higher level, but to do so will inevitably mean leaving the basic facilities at Chalvey Recreation Ground. I do think it's a shame when if clubs are forced into groundshares, which are often unsustainable in the long term, just to step up a level, but there's no doubt the current ground falls some way short of the requirements for 'step six' football. The pitch is roped off most of the way around (the far side was left open) and a pair temporary dugouts are put in place for matches. There...
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