Listen to post FA Vase match interview with Bracknell Town boss Mark Tallentire

Bracknell Town manager Mark Tallentire. Photo: Neil Graham.
Bracknell Town manager Mark Tallentire. Photo: Neil Graham.

Our man Mark Pugh caught up with Bracknell Town boss Mark Tallentire following his sides 2-1 win at Binfield in the Second Qualifying Round of the 2016/17 FA Vase.

Bracknell came from a goal down to defeat neighbours Binfield on Friday night – the goals coming from Joe Grant and George Short while Jack Broome scored for Binfield.

Tallentire was at the Racecourse Ground on Saturday as Ascot United were beaten 3-0 by Thatcham Town when Mark caught up with him.

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The first round proper of the FA Vase was drawn on Monday afternoon with Bracknell and Ascot both handed tough away ties to Southern Counties East Football League sides.

Ascot received a bye to the first round proper after finishing fourth in the Hellenic League last season. Bracknell have beaten Hartley Wintney and Binfield to reach the first round for the first time since 2010.

Main image: Mark Tallentire pictured by Neil Graham.

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