AARON Kuhl, released by Reading FC last season, made a 'guest' appearance for Bracknell Town when they met Binfield as part of a four-team tournament last Saturday.

Royals' former Under 21 captain scored one goal and was involved in two others in Bracknell's 4-0 win Ambitious as they are and with one of the biggest playing budgets in the Hellenic League, the Larges Lane club said they won't be signing the 21-year-old midfielder.

But he has been linked with a move to Icelandic club Stjarnan, where former Royals player Brynjar Gunnarsson, is assistant manager.

  • THE Thames Valley Football League will kick-off the season with a new man in charge of fixtures, with Alex Donaldson taking over after Andy Awbery had decided to stand down.

And the equally important role of registration officer is now in the hands of Steve Saunders.

The TVL will not be involved in any of the FA's trials next season involving temporary dismissals or sin-bins, but players sent off will be banned from the following week's game rather than have to wait a fortnight.

  • WIVES and girlfriends fed up of seeing their men shoot off for a game or football are being given the opportunity have a kick-around themselves.

It's only for an hour each week but, if there is sufficient interest, there may be a chance of more sessions.

Open to all abilities, sessions are being held on the artificial surface at Prospect Park in Liebenrood Road, Reading, each Tuesday from 12 noon to 1pm.

  • HIGHMOOR Ibis had arranged an attractive friendly with National League newcomers Maidenhead United as part of a Sue Ryder charity day at their Rivermoor ground this Saturday.

But just days after the game had been announced, the Magpies withdrew to leave the Hellenic League club seeking new opponents.

United's disappointing decision looks to have been due to the fact they want to keep themselves fresh for the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup final against Hungerford at Slough next Tuesday, the tie having been held over from last season.