| DECEMBER 2008 |
NEW WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Amendments to forthcoming Belgian TV games as follows:- 14.02.2009 - 18:00 Germinal Beerschot Antw. - Cercle Brugge K.SV. au lieu de 14.02.2009 - 20:00
15.02.2009 - 18:00 Sp.du Pays de Charleroi - R.SC.Anderlecht au lieu de 14.02.2009 - 20:00
15.02.2009 - 20:30 Club Brugge KV. - K.RC.Genk au lieu de 14.02.2009 - 20:00 |
NEW WEDNESDAY 24th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Div 3 club RRC Peruwelz's player Freddy Bula has apparently not been properly registered this season with the Belgian FA. This has been the case since the beginning of the season although he has not played in all their games (14 played, 27 points). As a result, following this case a decision has been made and RRC Peruwelz have lost 26 points and drop to the bottom of the table with only 2 points, both obtained from draws on their last 2 Sunday matches. The club have also been fined 235 euros. The club will appeal. |
TUESDAY 23rd DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgium's next 2 home games will be played at RC Genk rather than the Heysel. Stade Roi Baudouin is ruled out due to current improvement work to both the pitch and the athletics track. 11 Feb 2009 home friendly versus Slovenia 28 March 2009 World Cup qualifier versus Bosnia Herzogovina If the work is not completed by the time of the Belgian Cup Final in May 2009, that match may instead be played over 2 legs. |
FRIDAY 19th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT The Belgian FA have temporarily lifted La Louviere's sanction until the matter is fully discussed on 10 January 2009 ! |
THURSDAY 18th DECEMBER - BRIAN BUCK I have heard on BBC Three Counties Radio this morning that Berkhamsted Town will fold within two weeks unless they can find £10,000. Their Herts Senior Cup match at home to Stevenage Borough was called off on Tuesday because the club's electricity had been cut off. Stevenage Borough have been awarded a walkover. The club have been operating without a chairman for over a year now. It is thought that the club's match against Brimsdown Rovers might be their last game. |
THURSDAY 18th DECEMBER - BRIAN BUCK With reference to John Treleven's previous posting, the scorers timings for the Barnet Youth match are: Brett (18 & 49) & Chiagro (90) and Bremford (53). I didn't go to the other matches he refers to. |
WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT No more ... ... La Louviere ? As a consequence of the Belgian FA "not" meeting yesterday to discuss the future of La Louviere, the famous old Belgium Div 3A club (matricule 93), the club cannot continue to play !
With immediate effect, the club will not be able to play football (nor all of its associated reserve or youth teams) until the club pays its debts (100,000 euros) with respect to Rogiero and Marc Grosjean and the Belgian FA agrees to them fulfilling their fixture this coming weekend at Standard Wetteren (21 Dec - 14:30 ko).
Only last Sunday, the second bottom placed club travelled the short distance to Boussu Dour Borinage (Francs Borains) and drew 1-1 with their closest rivals. Remember, if the club fail to fulfil 3 consecutive matches, this would invoke article 1528, clause 11, which states that clubs who "forfait" 3 consecutive matches (or 5 non-consecutive matches) during the season, will have relinquished their right to remain in the league ! This is what the FA calls "radiation" and will spell the end of Matricule 93. Belgian TV games Jan to early Feb '09 : 23.01.2009 - 20:30 K.AA.Gent - R.SC.Anderlecht au lieu de 24.01.2009 - 20:00
25.01.2009 - 20:30 K.VC.Westerlo - R.Standard de Liège au lieu de 24.01.2009 - 20:00
25.01.2009 - 18:00 SV.Zulte-Waregem - Club Brugge KV. au lieu de 24.01.2009 - 20:00
31.01.2009 - 18:00 Germinal Beerschot Antw. - K.VC.Westerlo au lieu de 31.01.2009 - 20:00
01.02.2009 - 20:30 K.SC.Lokeren O.Vl. - K.RC.Genk au lieu de 31.01.2009 - 20:00
01.02.2009 - 18:00 Sp.du Pays de Charleroi - K.AA.Gent au lieu de 31.01.2009 - 20:00
06.02.2009 - 20:30 KV.Kortrijk - R.Standard de Liège au lieu de 07.02.2009 - 20:00
08.02.2009 - 20:30 Cercle Brugge K.SV. - Sp.du Pays de Charleroi au lieu de 07.02.2009 - 20:00
08.02.2009 - 18:00 K.VC.Westerlo - K.SC.Lokeren O.Vl. au lieu de 07.02.2009 - 20:00 Belgian Cup 1/8 and 1/4 fixture changes:- Sunday 11 Jan 2009 Club Brugge KV. - K.SV.Roeselare ko 15-00 Tuesday 13 Jan 2009 Cercle Bruges - Olympic Charleroi ko 20-00 Tuesday 13 Jan 2009 V.Dender E.H. - K.Lierse SK ko 20-30 Yellow-Red KV.Mechelen - R.SC.Anderlecht ko 20-45 Belgian Div 3 club RRC Peruwelz's player Freddy Bula has apparently not
been properly registered this season with the Belgian FA. This has been the case since the beginning of the season although he has not played in all their games (14 played, 27 points). If found guilty and the ultimate sanction is applied, Peruwelz will lose 26 points ! Decision due next Tuesday 23 Dec ! |
TUESDAY 16th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT The new issue of Non-League Digest (Issue 29 - January 2009) contains my latest Belgian weekend article covering recent trips to FC Seraing and CS Welkenraedt. However, since that was penned, talk now is of FC Seraing having on Sunday played their "last ever" game; 14 December, losing 0-3 at home to SC Wijgmaal.
The club says that with everything that has gone on and with no money coming in, they cannot carry on as they are into the New Year and will consider forfeiting all their matches after Xmas. The bourgemestre (mayor) of Seraing has met with the club and that of FC Seresien and a fusion is on the cards. Agreement was reached that trainer and some players would
switch across "the road" in the January transfer window. FC Seraing B (their reserves) will continue to play in Liege Prov 4 and in time, hope to rise again through the levels.
Haven't we been here before ? |
TUESDAY 16th DECEMBER - JOHN TRELEVEN Thanks to Brian for the info. Can you help with the goal times in that match too? I also need the Barnet scorer v Bristol R (at Colney Heath) in the 3rd Round And the scorers and times (about 25 & 70) in the first round at Basingstoke. The club/Protec divide does not help the gathering of information!!! |
MONDAY 15th DECEMBER - BRIAN BUCK With reference to postings below, Barnet Youth 3 (Brett (2) Chiagro) Havant & Waterlooville 1 (Bremford) att 92 (official) or 120 (headcount!) |
FRIDAY 12th DECEMBER - BRIAN BUCK Further to the posting by John Trevelen yesterday, I'll be able to get the goalscorers and attendance for the Barnet v Havant & W. game by Monday. The attendance was 92 as I was standing in front of the respective managers when they agreed it. Mind you this was without consulting the Welwyn Garden City chairman who was the gateman on the night! |
THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Fixtures off this coming weekend : Luxembourg Prov ALL off (all re-arranged for w/e of 10-12 April 2009). |
THURSDAY 11th DECEMBER - JOHN TRELEVEN On the Tony Kempster site I appealed for scorers, goal times & attendances for the Barnet games v Havant & Bristol Rovers in the FA Youth Cup this season (as well as for Walsall v Rochdale) as they do not seem available on any site. “Super Kev” suggested I contact Brian Buck re the Barnet stats through your site. |
FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian match postponements this weekend 6-7 Dec 2008
Nationale - NO off's yet. Luxembourg Prov ALL off due to snow (all re-arranged for 22 March 2009).
Liege Prov ALL off due to snow. Namur Prov ALL off (all re-arranged for 22 February 2009).
Brabant Prov - only 1st team games + women's matches still on. Hainaut Prov - only 1st team games + women's matches still on. West Vlaanderen Prov - only 1st team games still on.
Oost Vlaanderen - NO off's. Antwerpen - NO off's. Limburg - NO off's. |
FRIDAY 5th DECEMBER - STUART ROBINSON Bolsover Town of the Central Midlands League Premier Division have sadly folded. |
THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian match postponements this weekend 6-7 Dec 2008 : Luxembourg Prov ALL off due to snow.
League Div 4 matches at Bertrix and Bleid are also doubtful. The Liege Prov games are also expected to be
called-off later this evening again due to snow. |
WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Div 3 club RRC Peruwelz's home match versus VC Eendracht Aalst scheduled for Sunday 14 December 2008 (14-30) has been switched on police advice to the Pierre Cornelis Stadion, ie: Aalst's home ground !
Peruwelz had been trying to switch the game to a neutral venue after they were told they couldn't play such a high profile match at RUS Beloeil in Queveacamps (their usual home venue this season) but without joy. Belgian Cup 1/8 and 1/4 Finals - fixture changes:- Sunday 11 Jan 2009 Club Brugge KV. - K.SV.Roeselare ko 15-00
Tuesday 13 Jan 2009 V.Dender E.H. - K.Lierse SK ko 20-30 Yellow-Red KV.Mechelen - R.SC.Anderlecht ko 20-45 Belgian Cup 1/8 finals draw Wednesday 14 January 2009 (20-30 subject to change)
1. Racing Genk - Lokeren 2. Racing Mechelen - Zulte-Waregem 3. Dender EH - Lierse 4. Club Bruges - SK Roeselare
5. Cercle Bruges - Olympic Charleroi 6. AA Gent - Mouscron 7. Kortrijk - Westerlo 8. KV Mechelen - Anderlecht
Belgian Cup 1/8 finals draw (home-away legged)
1st leg - Wednesday 28 January 2009 (20-30 subject to change)
2nd leg - Wednesday 4 February 2009 (20-30 subject to change) 8 - 7 2 - 3 5 - 4 6 - 1 |
WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER - LES EASTERBROOK This may be of some use to Patrick Van Puyenbroeck as well as open to all. West London Programme Fair. Sunday 07th December 2008. 11am - 2pm St Stephens Church Hall, Emperors Gate,
Kensington, London, SW7 FREE ADMISSION At least 9 programme dealers and 2 Football badge stalls. |
WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER - PATRICK VAN PUYENBROECK I will be in Central London at the weekend and was wondering if any non league will be game played this coming Sunday, 7th December. Hope someone can help me out. |
| NOVEMBER 2008 |
WEDNESDAY 26th NOVEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Last weekend's postponed or abandoned Belgian League matches (Div 3 - Div 4) will be re-arranged for the weekend of 20-21 December 2008 |
MONDAY 24th NOVEMBER - DOUG ALLUM This evening's scheduled Ryman Div 1 South match - Sittingbourne v Worthing at Bourne Park has been postponed as Worthing now have a County Cup game this week. |
SUNDAY 23rd NOVEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Hope not too many of you ventured into Belgium today - even I had a day off ! 24 league games abandoned due to snow. Most Oost, West, Antwerpen off or abandoned; all levels. Some Brabant ditto with only Limburg games generally surviving. All Luxembourg, Liege, Namur and Hainaut provincial games called off early Friday / Saturday. Stana reports his match (Kruibeke - Bellem, Oost Vlaanderen Prov 1) stopped for 15 mins while lines were cleared and game ended under thick snow cover. |
FRIDAY 21st NOVEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1/8 finals draw Wednesday 14 January 2009 (20-30 subject to change)
1. Racing Genk - Lokeren 2. Racing Mechelen - Zulte-Waregem 3. Dender EH - Lierse 4. Club Bruges - SK Roeselare
5. Cercle Bruges - Olympic Charleroi 6. AA Gent - Mouscron 7. Kortrijk - Westerlo 8. KV Mechelen - Anderlecht
Belgian Cup 1/8 finals draw (home-away legged)
1st leg - Wednesday 28 January 2009 (20-30 subject to change)
2nd leg - Wednesday 4 February 2009 (20-30 subject to change)
8 - 7 2 - 3 5 - 4 6 - 1
La Louviere have been given a final deadline of 1 week to pay-off "federal" debts approaching 80,000 Euros.
Players have already not been paid and have been told not to expect any wages until the New Year.
Haven't LL been here before ?
ALL Luxembourg Provincial matches OFF - re-arranged for the weekend of the 14-15 February 2009 |
THURSDAY 20th NOVEMBER - DOUG ALLUM Dover have announced that their Ryman League Premier match at home to Tooting & Mitcham on Tuesday 16th December,will be free to all spectators. They have SIX home league games from Nov 29th until Dec 27th & the club have decided that due to the present economic climate & the closeness to Christmas,that at least a bit of money can be saved for fans.A nice gesture! |
THURSDAY 13th NOVEMBER - PAUL ROTH Saturday's Hellenic League Division 1 West match between Lydney and Letcombe has been switched to Letcombe, because of the appalling condition of the Lydney Recreation Trust ground pitch! See the Letcombe website for details. |
WEDNESDAY 12th NOVEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1/16 finals : Cercle Brugge - Mol-Wezel: 2-1 Dender - Dessel: 3-1 Oostende - Zulte Waregem: 0-1 Mons - Lierse SK: 0-2
Lokeren - Diegem: 2-1 Turnhout - Roeselare: 1-4 Moeskroen - Tubeke: 3-1 Anderlecht - FC Tournai: 3-1
AA Gent - OH Leuven: 3-0 Genk - Seraing: 6-0 KV Mechelen - Veldwezelt: 4-2 KVSK United - Westerlo: 1-2
12/11 20:00 SPORTING DU PAYS DE CHARLEROI - K.S.K. RONSE
12/11 20:00 CLUB BRUGGE K.V. - K.S.K. BEVEREN
12/11 20:30 K.F.C. GERMINAL BEERSCHOT ANTW - K.R.C. MECHELEN
12/11 20:45 K.V. KORTRIJK - R. STANDARD DE LIEGE |
THURSDAY 6th NOVEMBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday afternoon FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington entertain Bristol based team Almondsbury Town for a league match K.O. 3:00pm. Last weekend Kidlington hammered seven goals without reply against Division One East side Launton Sports in the Hellenic Challenge Trophy and will now be hoping to take some of this form into this weekend's match against title contenders Almondsbury. Danny Warne, Chris Baker and Jamie Mundy are back this week, whilst Adam Lovegrove is unavailable because of work commitments and Lee Bolton and Denel Thomas are suspended. Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, KAPRAL, C.BAKER, DOYLE, WARNE, CATTELL, McGOVERN, M.BAKER, DEABILL, WILLIAMS, MUNDY, WISE & HAYWARD. |
MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER - KEARON BROWN Next week 8th November 2008 Kirkburton are at home in the Sheffield Association Cup against Shepley fc. A programme will be available. Kick Off 1.30pm. |
| OCTOBER 2008 |
FRIDAY 31st OCTOBER - BRIAN BUCK Cambridge University forthcoming fixtures:- Saturday 1st: Blues v Staffordshire University. Trinity Old Field, Grange Road. 2p.m.
Wednesday 5th: Blues v University College, Birmingham. Fenners. 2p.m.
Falcons v Nottingham Trent University 4ths. Away. 2p.m.
Wednesday 12th: Staffordshire University. Sir Stanley Matthew Sports Centre, Stoke on Trent. 2p.m.
Falcons v University of Northampton 4ths. Home ( Venue TBC ) 2p.m. Change of venue for The Blues on Sunday 30th November v University of London. Now going to be played at The HAC Barracks in City Road, London, EC1Y 2BQ. Superb pitch apparently surrounded by the Barracks! K.O. 2p.m. |
THURSDAY 30th OCTOBER - MAREN DALLMANN Please find below a press release from our chairman about the transfer of Michail Anthony to Reading. “Tooting & Mitcham United have completed the transfer of Michail Antonio to Championship club Reading. The 18 year old who had made such an impact on the Ryman League Premier this season moved for an undisclosed fee. Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Terrors, said: - “We are absolutely delighted for Michail and we are very proud of what he has achieved after such a short time in the 1st team. Michail has come through our system and shows what is possible with hard work and the right attitude and is an example to the Club’s other youngsters. Michail is a credit to all who have helped with his development as a player. Our philosophy is that we will never stand in the way of a young player who has the talent and application to move into the professional game. We believe that Reading is just the right club for Michail with its track record for bringing on players. We are building a good relationship with Reading which can only be good for both of our clubs. As part of the deal Reading will be playing a friendly at Imperial Fields next pre-season” Michail who has already played for Reading’s reserves while on trial there has been given squad number 28. Nick Hammond, Reading’s Director of Football, in welcoming Michail to the club, said of him: - “We have some very talented young players at Reading Football Club already and Michail is going to come in and learn alongside that group of players. This is a great opportunity for him to thrive in a professional footballing environment and we wish him the best of luck at Reading.” |
THURSDAY 30th OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday Afternoon FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington Travel to Launton Sports for a 1st round tie of the Hellenic League SBJ Sports Insurance Challenge Trophy, K.O. 1:45 pm. The K.O. time for this match has been brought forward as Launton do not have floodlights. Launton are presently bottom of Division One East, and without a league win so far this season. Kidlington who's own league form, just at the moment is none to special will not be taking this game lightly though, and will take a full squad to pick from. Skipper Emmett McGovern, Danny Warne and Mark Flanagan all return, whilst the only noticeable absentee will be Denel Thomas who is suspended. Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, KAPRAL, C.BAKER, DOYLE, WARNE, CATTELL, McGOVERN, BOLTON, M.BAKER, DEABILL, WILLIAMS, MUNDY, WISE, LOVEGROVE & HAYWARD. |
THURSDAY 23rd OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday Afternoon FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington host Shortwood United at Yarnton Road for League match K.O. 3:00 pm. Last Saturday Kidlington took their first league point since September the 6th when they drew 1 - 1 at Abingdon Town. During the week Kidlington returned to Culham Road for an HPL Floodlit Cup match. This time a goal late in extra time from Skipper Emmett McGovern earned them a deserved 2 - 1 win. For the mid-week cup match Kidlington were able to include new signing Stuart Cattell. Stuart is a 21 year old central defender. He joined Kidlington this week from British Gas football League Division One outfit Aylesbury United and made his Kiddy debut in the HPL Floodlit Cup tie win at Abingdon Town in the week. Stuart joined Aylesbury last February following his release by Wycombe Wanderers, where he spent four years coming through their youth system. After his release he quickly established himself at Aylesbury, and was a member of the First Team squad, in all making 14 appearances for them including four this season. He has previously spent time on loan with Oxford City. He was born in Oxford and was with Southampton as a school boy before joining Wycombe. Many local Clubs were after his signature but we are please he has opted to join us. We welcome Stuart and hope he enjoys playing his football here with us at Yarnton Road. For the Shortwood match Kidlington will be without Jermaine Mcsporran who sustained medial ligament and cartilage damage in the 2 - 2 draw with Abingdon last Saturday. It goes without saying that all of us at Kidlington wish Jermaine a speedy and successful recovery and hope to see him back in the green shirt as soon as possible.
Kidlington will also be without Captain Emmett McGovern who is away and Central defender Danny Warne has tonsillitis. Marl Flanagan will be back after he missed the mid-week match. Kidlington Joint Manager Matt Hayward stated that he was "Pleased with the way the team performed against a dogged and committed Abingdon side" and also "extremely pleased to progress to the next round of the Cup of which we are the holders." Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, KAPRAL, C.BAKER, DOYLE, CATTELL, BOLTON, M.BAKER, DEABILL, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, WISE, LOVEGROVE & HAYWARD. |
WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER - STEVEN LAWSON Please note that Norton & Stockton Ancient's home game against Esh Winning has been brought forward from Saturday 29th November to Friday 28th Novmeber with a kick off time of 7.30pm. |
WEDNESDAY 22nd OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT This may be of interest to some. Sat 1 Nov 2008 ko 15-00 (at the request of SV Bredene) West Vlaanderen Prov 1
SV Wevelgem City (ex league) v SV Bredene. If needed, I'm sure this could be easily doubled-up with something ! |
MONDAY 20th OCTOBER - TONY INCENZO Thanks once again to everyone who supported the second Saturday morning game in the Middlesex League at Kodak(Harrow) FC. The official attendance was 113, which was a slight increase on the first game and another great fund-raising success for the host club.
It is hoped that there will be another Saturday morning game in November - date and venue to be confirmed as soon as possible. |
FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Both Lille and Heusden Zolder have requested the full sanction against FC Seraing (ie: 5-0 forfait). Seraing have therefore to convince the FA that they allowed enough time and effort and with good reason before announcing they would (could) not play the games. |
THURSDAY 16th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Latest Belgian news....Final decision made. FC Seraing are to remain in Div 4C. The club will NOT further appeal the decision. The outcomes of the 2 matches that the club did NOT play (away at Lille, home to Heusden Zolder) has still to be decided. And, with last Sunday's match with Witgoor Sport Dessel having been ABANDONED with 3 mins remaining (3-1 score at that stage), a decision is also awaited on that one. The match was stopped due to crowd trouble. In some of the pictures, you can clearly see fans fighting in the ground and there was apparently also trouble outside. A tough start to life in the league for FC Seraing ! |
THURSDAY 16th OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday afternoon FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington travel to Abingdon Town for League fixture K.O. 3:00 pm. Kidlington are currently on a terrible run of league games and are now without a win in six matches as they prepare to take on Abingdon Town at Culham Road on Saturday. Kidlington put in good performance in midweek and very unfortunate to lose 3 - 2 to league leaders Witney United. But that is how it has been going of late. The scoring return of striker Jimmy Deabill made a difference to the team on the night, and but for a brilliant performance from the Blanketmen's goalkeeper Jon Beams Kidlington would have surely got a deserved point from this match. Kidlington's last couple of games have produced improved performances, but it has been silly mistakes again and again that have been letting them down. Joint Manager Matt Hayward stated that he was "Pleased with the entire teams attitude, especially after going two down to Witney, and then to get back on level terms was excellent". However he was less than complementary about the way that Kidlington then gave Witney the chance to re-establish the lead again so soon after this and in the fashion they did so. Jermaine Mcsporren should be available again after missing the midweek defeat because of injury. Kidlington have no other injury concerns going into this one, however Captain Emmett McGovern will be missing because of suspension and Morgan Williams and Jerry Kapral are both unavailable.
Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, DEABILL, THOMAS, McSPORRAN, WISE, LOVEGROVE, BAYLIS, HAYWARD. |
THURSDAY 16th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT There are a few changes to the Belgian Cup 1/16 draw (see my posting below on Wednesday 8th October) as follows:- V.Dender E.H v. K.FC Dessel Sport (switched from V.Dender E.H), K.Diegem Sport v. K.SC.Lokeren O.VlK (switched from K.Diegem Sport), K.United Overpelt-Lommel v K.VC.Westerlo. Also please note that the KV Kortrijk v. R Standard de Liege match has been put back a day to 12th November with a 20:45 k.o. according to both club's websites. |
MONDAY 13th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Regarding FC Seraing, the case was held, decision due next week - however good news, Seraing won yesterday afternoon 3-1. |
MONDAY 13th OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Tuesday evening FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington will entertain Witney United in a League fixture at Yarnton Road K.O. 7:45 pm. After a bright start to the campaign Kidlington are currently on a terrible run of league matches without a win as they prepare to take on an in form Witney United side at Yarnton Road this Tuesday. Although their last couple of games have produced improved performances, it has been silly mistakes that have been letting them down. Joint Manager Matt Hayward said that he was "extremely pleased at the way the team have generally applied themselves in their last two outings, against Cheltenham Saracens in the Challenge Cup and at Hungerford at the weekend". However he reaffirmed his belief that "if we can cut out the silly mistakes then we will be able to turn the corner and get back to winning ways". Kidlington have no injury concerns going into this one, but Captain Emmett McGovern will be missing because of suspension.
Team From:- TUCKER, KAPRAL, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, McSPORRAN, WISE, LOVEGROVE, HAYWARD. |
THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington travel to Hungerford Town for a League match K.O. 3:00pm. After the 3 - 0 mid-week victory away to Cheltenham Saracens in the Preliminary Round of the Insurance Brokers Hellenic Challenge Cup Kidlington will be looking to bring this form into this Saturday's league match. Joint Manager Matt Hayward said that he was "extremely pleased at the way the team played and to score three without reply was an excellent reward and a job well done." He also added that this was "just the confidence builder the team needed ahead of a couple of tough matches against Hungerford this Saturday and then mid-week against Witney United." Kidlington also had Jerry Kapral back in the squad for the first time in 6 weeks and he was able to come on as a second half substitute. Jermaine McSporran, Denel Thomas, Lee Bolton and Danny Wise all return to the squad after missing the midweek win. Missing for the trip will be captain Emmett McGovern because of suspension and Jamie Mundy who is unavailable. Team From:- TUCKER, KAPRAL, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, McSPORRAN, WISE, LOVEGROVE, HAYWARD. |
WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1/16 finals (all being played on 11.11.08 which is a TUESDAY bank holiday in Belgium for Armistice day)
All kick-off at 16:00 unless otherwise stated.
KV.Oostende v SV.Zulte-Waregem, K.FC.Dessel Sport v V.Dender E.H, Sp.du Pays de Charleroi v K.SK.Ronse,
K.SC.Lokeren O.Vl. v K.Diegem Sport, R.Exc.Mouscron v A.FC.Tubize, KV.Turnhout v K.SV.Roeselare,
K.RC.Genk v R.FC.Sérésien 19:00 (switiched from R.FC.Sérésien), R.AEC.Mons v K.Lierse SK, KV.Kortrijk v R.Standard de Liège, Club Brugge KV. v K.SK.Beveren, K.RC.Mechelen v Germinal Beerschot Antw, K.AA.Gent v Oud-Heverlee Leuven,
R.SC.Anderlecht v R.FC.Tournai 18:00, Yellow-Red KV.Mechelen v Exc.Veldwezelt 20:00, K.FC.Racing Mol-Wezel v Cercle Brugge K.SV, K.United Overpelt-Lommel v K.VC.Westerlo.
This may be of interest to some. FC de Kempen Tielen-Lichtaart have changed two of their forthcoming home games from their usual venue in Prijstraat in Tielen. These matches will be played instead at the pre-merger venue in
Kattenhagenstraat in Lichtaart. Sun 12 Oct 2008 v VC Wijnegem Sun 30 Nov 2008 v Vlimmeren |
WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT As FC Seraing are without a lawyer (financial problems between them and him) their case has been postponed yet again.
It will now be held this Friday 10 October - apparently this time without any lawyer representing Seraing !
PS: last Sunday, Seraing hosted their scheduled game in Div 4C, but lost again. |
WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER - TONY INCENZO A reminder that the second match of the Middlesex League’s series of Saturday morning kick-offs has been confirmed as Kodak (Harrow) v Marsh Rangers on October 18th at 11am. The venue is Kodak Sports Ground, Harrow View, Harrow, Middlesex HA2 6QQ. Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email Kodak secretary Peter Croffey at peter.croffey@btconnect.com to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce. |
WEDNESDAY 8th OCTOBER - BRIAN BUCK Cambridge University fixtures : Today, Wednesday 8th October Blues and Falcons pre-season friendlies with Lincoln University at St. Catharines and Pembroke Colleges Sports Ground respectively K.O. 2p.m.
Tuesday 14th. Parmiters School v Falcons. Garston. 2.30p.m.
Wednesday 15th. Royal Navy FA v Blues. at Victory Stadium, Burnaby Road, Portsmouth K.O. 2p.m.
Saturday 18th. Falcons v Alleyns School. Trinity Old Field, Grange Road. 10a.m.
Wednesday 22nd. Uni of Northampton v Blues. 2p.m. DMU Leicester Uni 4ths v Falcons. Leicester. 2p.m.
Wednhesday 29th. Uni of Bedfordshire 3rds v Blues ( BUSC Cup.) Bedford. 2p.m Falcons v Middlesex Schools FA U.18`s. Emmanuel College Sports Ground. 2p.m. |
TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER - STEVE CRAWLEY Confirmed fixture with Metrogas Sec @ 1400 today. Saturday 11th October - 1300 KO Next door to Bellingham Station. West Kent Challenge Shield Blackheath Utd v Metrogas [ Round 1 ] Extra Time & Pens. |
TUESDAY 7th OCTOBER - BRIAN BUCK The Essex Senior Cup match between Eton Manor and Stanway Rovers at Waltham Abbey is now being played on Wednesday 8th October 2008. |
SUNDAY 5th OCTOBER - KEARON BROWN Kirkburton AFC who play in the premership of the wrcafl, will be playing Upton & Harewood of the Doncaster Senior Premier Division, in the 1st round of the Sheffield Association Cup on Saturday 11th October kick off 1.30pm. The game will take place at Hallas Rd the home of Kirkburton AFC. A twenty page programme will be available at a cost of £1. Pin badges also available at £2.50. For further information log onto www.soccerweekend.com/team/index.asp?teamid29691 |
SATURDAY 4th OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Please note there will be a general strike on Monday 6 October 2008 that will affect public transport. The STIB/MIVB confirmed there will be no Tram/Bus/Metro services and the Belgian Railway company SNCB/NMBS also confirmed there will be a general train strike all over the country. In addition, this will affect all Eurostar services between the UK and Brussels. |
THURSDAY 2nd OCTOBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic League Premier Division side Kidlington travel to Hellenic Division One West Wootton Bassett in the First Round Proper of the F.A. Vase K.O. 3:00pm. Kidlington will be looking to put their disappointing league form of late behind them and get back to winning ways in this cup tie. In the last round of this competition Kidlington were in blistering form when they dispatched current Hellenic Premier League Leaders Chalfort wasps 2 -1 aet. Jermaine Mcsporran returns to the squad after missing the midweek defeat to Highwoth Town, but Jerry Kapral is still sidelined with an ankle injury. Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, McSPORRAN, MUNDY, WISE, BAYLISS, LOVEGROVE. |
WEDNESDAY 1st OCTOBER - PETER ABBOTT Regarding FC Seraing, Belgian FA decision postponed until NEXT Tuesday 7 October! For the record, FC Seraing have now played 3 of 5 games and lost them all. |
| SEPTEMBER 2008 |
TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER - PETER ABBOTT FC Liege are temporarily at CS Verviers, but will soon be temporarily at FC Seresien and then SK Tongeren. Belgian Division 2 side will play at Stade du Pairay in Rue de la Boverie, home of Division 3B side, FC Seresien from the weekend of the 12 October 2008, probably on the Friday as FC Seresien are also at home that weekend. A couple of security camera's are broken and need repairing before then. The club expect to play 5 home matches at that venue before moving again, this time to share with SK Tongeren from the New Year. The 1st match, Op De Keiberg in Vrijheidweg just to the North East of Tongeren, is penciled-in for 11 January against Eupen. FC Liege are currently playing at Stade du Bielmont, home of CS Verviers as their usual ground of the last few years in Ans is not up to scratch for the 2nd level of Belgian football. FC Liege's hopes for an all-new stadium in Alleur (close to Ans and Rocourt) is still to be finalised. |
TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS This Tuesday evening FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington entertain Highworth Town in a league match at Yarnton Road K.O. 7:45pm. Kidlington will be looking to rediscover their early season form after back to back defeats to Carterton and Fairford. Kidlington were unable to find the net in either of these matches so the Management team of Kelvin Alexis and Matt Heyward will be looking at this with a view to improving the quality of service to the strikers. Lee Bolton returns to the squad after missing the weekend defeat, but Jerry Kapral is still sidelined with an ankle injury. Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, McSPORRAN, MUNDY, WISE, BAYLISS, LOVEGROVE. |
MONDAY 29th SEPTEMBER - TONY INCENZO Thanks to everyone who supported the first Saturday morning game in the Middlesex League at Hayes United FC. The official attendance was 107 and the club took £200 in programme sales so the whole day was a great success. |
|
THURSDAY 25th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS HTL Futbol Hellenic Veteran Premier Division side Kidlington recorded a creditable win in their first league outing of the season away to Moreton Rangers last night. A debut goal from Darren McNamara was enough to give the reigning champions a 1 – 0 victory as they go in search of a third successive league title. Assistant player-manager Warren Jones reported that his side had "several chances to secure an even greater victory" but he felt that his team members must have left their shooting boots at home. He also stated that "the pitch over at Moreton was not the best even likening it to a ‘cow field’". He reported no injury and said that he and his team mates were "looking forward to next weeks match against Chinnor" to be played at Abingdon Town’s Cullam Road ground next Wednesday. This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington entertain Fairford Town at Yarnton Road in a league match K.O. 3:00pm. After their mid-week defeat to Carterton Town Kidlington will be looking to bounce back to form in this one against Fairford. On Tuesday evening it was hard to believe that the team Kidlington had out was the very same one that had overcome league leaders Chalfont Wasps in the FA Vase the previous weekend. Kidlington joint Manager Matt Hayward stated that he thought the Carterton match "Really was a case of after the Lord Mayor's show" he felt that the team after doing reasonably well in the first half resorted to bad habits once they went behind early in the second period and "that is what ultimately cost them". For the Fairford match defender Jerry Kapral will face a late fitness check, although the match may come a little too soon for him. Captain Emmett McGovern looks to be out of contention because of the injury he picked up against Carterton, other than this Hayward reports that “we should have a full squad to pick from”. Team From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, WISE, BAYLISS, LOVEGROVE & KAPRLE. |
TUESDAY 23rd SEPTEMBER - BRIAN BUCK The Bedfordshire Football League Goes Groundhopper Crazy!! In this day and age of satellite navigation and at the request of several groundhoppers, you can now by visiting the general or latest downloads buttons on the Bedfordshire League website at www.bedfordshirefootballleague.co.uk to find a directory of all the Bedfordshire Football League clubs grounds with full postcodes. |
FRIDAY 19th SEPTEMBER - TONY INCENZO A reminder that the first Saturday morning groundhopper match in the Middlesex League’s schedule this season will be Hayes United versus Marsh Rangers on Saturday, September 27 at 11am. The venue is Rosedale College, Wood End Green Road, Hayes. Admission is free and match programmes will be available at £2.
To register your interest in attending this match and to let the club know how many programmes to produce, please email Hayes United secretary Javan Ashong at jkwame86@hotmail.com |
THURSDAY 18th SEPTEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Following the knock-on effects of Verb Geel (Div 2 club now folded); Union La Calamine (not now relegated from Div 3); and FC Bioul (bonus promotion place to Div 4), we now have a new ongoing saga concerning Belgian League Div 4 club (newly promoted) side, FC Seraing. Seraing were initially confirmed in Div 4D following their promotion from the Liege Province. However, following Bioul's appeal against having to play in Div 4C following their (nice surprise) promotion and just two days
before the start of this season, Bioul were allowed in Div 4D. Seraing were then "dumped" into Div 4C instead. Div 4C comprises Antwerpen and Limburg province clubs, thus meaning now lengthy (and all at short notice) trips for Seraing. Bioul and Seraing then commenced their seasons in Div 4D and 4C respectively. Under protest, Seraing played at home and lost 2-4 to Sint Lenaerts. The club then refused to play at Heidbloem Lille the following weekend and at home to Heusden Zolder last Sunday. Their appeal against the decision is now set for Tuesday 30 September, ie: another two games away. Now the fun starts, because if Seraing do not play this weekend away at Heist,. they will have failed to play 3 consecutive matches. This could then potentially invoke article 1528, clause 11, which states that clubs who "forfait" 3 consecutive matches or 5 non-consecutive matches during the season will have relinquished their right to remain in the league ! My information is that the club will indeed play at Hiest and at also home to Leopoldsburg the following Sunday (a game I currently plan to attend - at the Rue du Teris complexe across the road from the Boverie complex).
They will then await their fate on the 30 Sept knowing they can afford to then "forfait" another two games thereafter if they don't like the decision - amazing ! At this stage, their favoured hope is that Div 4D is increased to 17 clubs and Div 4C plays with only 15. |
THURSDAY 18th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington entertain Chalfont Wasps in an FA Vase match at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm. After losing their unbeaten league record against a hard working Wantage Town side last weekend Kidlington bounced back with a mid-week victory against a strong Oxford United XI on Wednesday evening. Kidlington's goals all coming in the first half were scored by Chris Baker, Morgan Williams and Danny Wise. This win was all the more pleasing because earlier in the week striker Jimmy Deabill and winger Danny Clarke had opted to leave their Home Town Club for other local teams. Deabill has moved to Southern League side Abingdon United, whilst Clarke who was the subject of a seven day approach from Hellenic Premier Division rivals Ardley United was made an offer that he just couldn't refuse and we at Kidlington did not want to stand in his way. Kidlington Joint Manager Matt Hayward said "it was extremely disappointing to lose two such influential players from our squad". He went on to add that "he understood why the lads had chosen to leave especially Deabill who is still young and in his development phase and wished to try his luck at a higher level, as for Clarke he was given an offer from Ardley which we could not come close to matching". We wish them pair well at their new clubs and they both leave Kidlington Football Club on the best of terms. On the injury front Adam Doyle successfully came through 90 minutes against Oxford United whilst Jerry Kapral who injured his ankle a couple of weeks back was unable to participate and is defiantly looking a doubtful starter for the Wasps match. From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, KAPRAL, WISE, BAYLISS & LOVEGROVE. |
TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington are to entertain an Oxford United XI at Yarnton Road tomorrow (Wed 17-09-08) evening K.O. 7:45pm. With both teams without a midweek fixture this match has been hastily arranged to give both teams a run out. Kidlington lost their unbeaten start to this seasons league campaign against Wantage Town at the weekend so Joint Management pair of Kelvin Alexis and Matt Hutton will be glad of the work out for their squad. There will be reduced admission for this match £2 for Adults and £1 for concessions. |
TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER - PETER HEALING I was wondering if you can assist me? I am after the Nuneaton Borough vs Tamworth 07-08 programme. I have contacted the club, placed a wanted ad on the club forum and placed a wanted ad in the Tamworth programme but no luck as yet. Please email editor @ steveking@nonleaguedigest.com if anyone has a spare copy I can purchase. Many thanks. |
TUESDAY 16th SEPTEMBER - DAVE GRAHAM Does anyone know the kick-off times for the hop on Saturday please as the DPL's own website doesn't have them & neither does Football Mitoo. |
MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER - BRIAN BUCK BOODLES ISFA CUP FIRST ROUND MATCH DATES 2008-09
Match Dates for First Round matches in the 2008-09 Boodles ISFA Cup have been announced:
Tuesday 16th September QEGS Blackburn v. Colfe’s (2.15)
Tuesday 23rd September Aldenham v. RGS, Newcastle (2.30) Ardingly v. Latymer Upper (2.45) Charterhouse v. Bedford Modern (3.30)
Wednesday 24th September Bolton v. Grange (2.00) Cheadle Hulme v. John Lyon (2.30) Dulwich College v. Chigwell (2.30) Grammar School at Leeds v. King’s School, Chester (2.00) Haileybury v. Shrewsbury (2.30) Highgate v. City of London (2.15) Kimbolton v. Bury GS (2.30) Manchester GS v. Westminster (2.30) St. Edmund’s, Canterbury v. Hampton (4.00) St. Columba’s College v. Hulme GS (2.00) Wolverhampton GS v. Alleyn’s (1.00)
Thursday 25th September Bradfield v. Brentwood (2.30) Bristol GS v. Winchester (2.30) QEH Bristol v. St. Mary’s College, Crosby (2.00)
Friday 26th September KES Witley v. KCS Wimbledon (4.00)
SECOND ROUND DRAW
Matches to be played by 11th October Recommended midweek period: 7th-9th October
Repton v. Aldenham or RGS Newcastle, St. Edmund’s, Canterbury or Hampton v. Highgate or City of London
St. Columba’s College or Hulme GS v. Bradfield or Brentwood, St. Bede’s School, Hailsham v. Norwich
Dulwich College or Chigwell v. Birkdale, QEH Bristol or St. Mary’s College, Crosby v. Bolton or Grange
Frensham Heights v. Bristol GS or Winchester, Manchester GS or Westminster v. St. Bede’s College, Manchester
Malvern v. Cheadle Hulme or John Lyon, Millfield v. Grammar School at Leeds or King’s School, Chester
QEGS Blackburn or Colfe’s v. Eton, Wolverhampton GS or Alleyn’s v. Ardingly or Latymer Upper
KES Witley or KCS Wimbledon v. Ibstock Place, Lancing v. Charterhouse or Bedford Modern
Kimbolton or Bury GS v. Dover College, Haileybury or Shrewsbury v. Forest |
THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1/16 draw as follows:- KV.Oostende v. SV.Zulte-Waregem (11.11.2008 - 16:00), K.FC.Dessel Sport v. FC.V.Dender E.H. (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
Sp.du Pays de Charleroi v. K.SK.Ronse (11.11.2008 - 16:00), K.Diegem Sport v. K.SC.Lokeren O.Vl. (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
R.Exc.Mouscron v.A.FC.Tubize (11.11.2008 - 16:00), KV.Turnhout v. K.SV.Roeselare (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
R.FC.Sérésien v. K.RC.Genk (11.11.2008 - 16:00), R.AEC.Mons v. K.Lierse SK. (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
KV.Kortrijk v. R.Standard de Liège (11.11.2008 - 16:00), Club Brugge KV. v. K.SK.Beveren (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
K.RC.Mechelen v. Germinal Beerschot Antw. (11.11.2008 - 16:00), K.AA.Gent v. Oud-Heverlee Leuven (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
R.SC.Anderlecht v. R.FC.Tournai (11.11.2008 - 16:00), Yellow-Red KV.Mechelen v. Exc.Veldwezelt (11.11.2008 - 16:00)
K.FC.Racing Mol-Wezel v. Cercle Brugge K.SV. (11.11.2008 - 16:00), K.United Overpelt-Lommel v. K.VC.Westerlo (11.11.2008 - 16:00) |
THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER - KEARON BROWN Kirkburton AFC of the Premier West Riding League play Wibsey this coming Saturday the 13th September kick off 2.30pm at Hallas Rd. A programme will be available at a cost of £1, also pin badges at £2.50. For further information please log on to www.soccerweekend.com/team/index.asp?teamid29691 |
THURSDAY 11th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS
This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington entertain Wanatge Town at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm. After the hard fought mid-week home draw against Ardley United Kidlington are now the only team left unbeaten in the Hellenic Premier Division. With the form Kidlington are showing at the moment they will go into this match full of confidence. But against a side like Wantage you know you are always going to be at your best to beat them. Kidlington Joint Manager Hayward said that "the draw against Ardley was all the more pleasing because of the way it was attained. We had far more chance to score during the 90 minutes against our visitors but found their keeper in inspired form, so with time running out we had to do something special to get anything out of the match and that 25 yard strike from Denel Thomas was just that". On the down side Kidlington have suffered a couple of injuries in the last week with Jerry Kapral who injured his ankle last weekend, and subsequently missed the midweek match looking a doubtful starter. There will also be late fitness tests for Danny Warne and Adam Doyle. From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, DEABILL, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, KAPRAL, WISE & BAYLISS |
TUESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER - BRIAN BUCK
The Bedfordshire Football League have a small surplus of this seasons handbooks which they are now placing on sale on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to purchase a copy then please send a cheque to the value of £3 made payable to The Bedfordshire Football League to Hon General Secretary, G B Snelson, 19 Bamburgh Drive, Bedford, MK 41 8JP |
MONDAY 8th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS This Tuesday evening FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington are at home to Ardley United in a league match K.O. 7:45pm at Yarnton Road. We are expecting another tough match against another of our near neighbours. In the past week we have had local derbys aginst Bicester Town here at Yarnton Road which we drew 1 - 1 and then last Saturday we gained a 2 - 1 victory away to Premier Division new boys Old Woodstock Town. Tomorrow Defender Jerry Kapral will face a late fitness test after injuring his ankel in the match against Woodstock, but other than this Joint Manager Matt Hayward reports that we will be at full strength. Hayward went on to add that he and Kelvin Alexis were "very pleased at the way things have been going on the pitch so far this season" and that the "Woodstock victory was very pleasing because of the way the team performed throughout the match and the quality of the two goals". He added that he was "really looking forward to this match against Ardley because our they are managed this season by Ex-Banbury United Manager Kevin Brock" who Hayward played under when he was with the Puritans. From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, DEABILL, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, WISE, MUNDY, KAPRAL. |
SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER - TONY INCENZO The second match of the Middlesex League’s series of Saturday morning kick-offs has been confirmed as Kodak (Harrow) v Marsh Rangers on October 18th at 11am. The venue is Kodak Sports Ground, Harrow View, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 6QQ. Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email Kodak secretary Peter Croffey at peter.croffey@btconnect.com to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce. |
THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER - CHRIS WYRILL Longwell Green Sports of Bristol are playing at home on Saturday 6th Sept against Shrewton United in their first ever FA Vase match - KO 3.00pm. Ground : Shellards Road. Longwell Green, Bristol, BS30 Chris Wyrill (Chairman). |
THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL Futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington are away to Old Woodstock Town in a league fixture K.O. 3:00pm. This season Woodstock are ground sharing with Southern Leage Club Abingdon United at Northcourt Road because their New Road Ground does not meet the requirements for an English F.A. Club at step 5 of the football pyramid. We are expecting another tough match against another of our near neighbours after our midweek draw with Bicester Town. Kidlington will have Jerry Kapral back for this one after he was delayed in London by traffic problems for the Bicester game and missed the match. Chris Baker who received a knock in midweek should recover so Kidlington will be at full strength. From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, DEABILL, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, KAPRAL, WISE. |
THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER - D GOSLING I am chairman the Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup Competition and have recently published a web site to pass on information relavant to the competition. We find that a lot of Ground Hoppers visit the early round matches, but have difficulty in finding out when the matches are played. Hopefully this web site will help the Ground Hoppers and others. I hope you can pass on this information via your magazine & web. |
WEDNESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER - PETER ABBOTT Following the surprise decision late last week that FC Bioul 81 would finally swap divisions with FC Seraing (FC Bioul won 3-2 at Ciney and Seraing lost 2-4 at home to Sint Lenaerts) FC Seraing have now announced that they will NOT play their Div 4C game away at Heidbloem Lille this weekend ! They have confirmed that they will NOT continue in Div 4C and want to
remain in Div 4D even if it means that division has to play with 17 clubs ! And, FC Liege have been told that the required works at Buraufosse will now NOT be ready until April 2009. The club "hope" to therefore stay at CS Verviers until the end of the season but this is not confirmed. |
MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER - SIMON DICKENS Tomorrow evening (Tuesday) we entertain Bicester Town at Yarnton Road K.O. 7:45pm We are expecting a tough game against our near neighbours as last season our two league game against them yielded only one point for us, but hopefully we can continue our good start to the season and register a win. Our next three games are all against local sides starting with Bicester, Old Woodstock Town away next Saturday then Ardley United at home a week Tuesday. After these three matches we should really know what shape we are in for this season. Last Saturday all the Players and Management were thoroughly disappointed to be knocked out of this years F.A. Cup competition. Kidlington Joint Manager Matt Hayward said "For 60 minutes we did really well, but after going two goals up we seemed to loose concentration as Almondsbury pushed forward. Before we knew it they were level which seemed to knock the stuffing out of the players. As for the penalty – well that should never have been given. I can’t say that the ball never touched Denel Thomas' hand as it did but its all about intent and there was none. The Referee in my opinion made a howler in awarding the spot kick". From:- TUCKER, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, C.BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, DEABILL, M.BAKER, WILLIAMS, THOMAS, MUNDY, KAPRAL, WISE. |
| AUGUST 2008 |
TUESDAY 26th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Club/Ground News....I believe that it has been "finally" decided that Seraing stay put in Div 4D and that Bioul go into Div 4C, which comprises all Antwerpen and Limburg clubs whereas Bioul are from the Namur province, because Seraing argued that they must have the final say as they achieved their promotion "direct", whereas Bioul actually lost their play-off and are only promoted due to another club's demise (ie: Verb Geel). There was also talk of Hannut instead being asked to swap over, but that has been refused. |
SUNDAY 24th AUGUST - SIMON DICKENS Kidlington FC are hosting Oxford United Reserves v Aldershot Reserves at their Yarnton Road this Tuesday 26th Aug, kick off is at midday & admission is free. If anyone fancies an afternoon match please fell free to come and spectate. |
THURSDAY 21st AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup Round 5 - late change : match brought forward ...23/08 20:00 K.S.K. BEVEREN v. K.ST.-TRUIDENSE V.V. |
THURSDAY 21st AUGUST - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington F.C. entertain Hereford based Pegasus Juniors in a league match at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm. Kidlington under the guidance of joint Managers Matt Hayward and Kelvin Alexis have started their league campaign with two midweek draws both away from home firstly against Marlow United and then Reading Town. This Saturday Striker Jimmy Deabill is unavailable after turning his ankle in a freak accident whilst getting out of his car. Kidlington do hope to have Danny Wise & Jerry Kapral back in contention as they go in search of their first 3 point haul of the season. From: - TUCKER, HUTTON, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, CHRIS BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, BAKER, WILLIAMS, CLARE, MUNDY, KAPRAL, PHIPPS, WISE, LOVEGROVE & BAYLISS. |
WEDNESDAY 20th AUGUST - STAN ARMETT Some info from Belgium.....Fixtures on footbel now show that Bioul have been placed in Div 4C as a direct replacement for La Calamine (so FC Seraing stay put) and Standard Flawinne have been promoted to Namur Prov 1 to fill the vacancy created by Bioul's elevation. |
WEDNESDAY 20th AUGUST - HARLEY FREEMANTLE A bright future is promised for non-league side Gillford Park after towering new floodlights were delivered to their Carlisle home. Last season the club were denied promotion to the Northern League and entry to the FA Cup because of a lack of lighting at the Gillford Park Stadium. However, club secretary Mike Linden believes the new lights will fulfil Football Association criteria. That will allow Gillford to step up to the next level once they have been installed later this season. The development will make Gillford the only football team other than Carlisle United to have such facilities in the city, and Linden believes the development will benefit the whole community. He said: “It allows us to progress to a higher level, to bring Northern League football to the city for the first time, and beyond. “But it will also benefit the community as a whole, with the boys and girls in our youth teams able to use the lights as well.” The community factor has been a cornerstone in Gillford Park’s application for Football Foundation funding. However, they are still awaiting the decision of the Foundation, and meanwhile the lights have been supplied by a sponsor who will be named once grant money has been received. The erection of the six £10,000, sixteen-foot high floodlights is scheduled to commence in January, with illumination expected before the end of the season. Meanwhile, Gillford Park have announced the signing of former Carlisle United rookie Matthew Wood and a partnership with United’s Under-19 outfit, who will use their second pitch and facilities for league games this season. They have also teamed up with local company Miltech Electrical in a lucrative sponsorship deal, which will see the ground renamed as the Miltech Stadium. Gillford play their first home game of the season tonight, Wednesday, against Carlisle City - kick-off 6.30 pm. |
TUESDAY 19th AUGUST - SIMON DICKENS Tonight (Tuesday) FTL Futbol Premier Division side Kidlington travel to Scours Lane, the home of Reading Town, for a league game. After last Saturday’s excellent 4 - 1 win against Sandhurst Town in the F.A. Cup and the 0 – 0 mid-week draw away to Marlow Town Kiddy will be looking to take the momentum they have gained into this match. Last season’s leading scorer Mark Baker had his shooting boots on against ‘The Fizzers’ where he netted a hatrick. His strike partner Big Jimmy Deabill was instrumental in three of Kiddy’s four goals and he will be gunning to get his first goal of the campaign. Also on the plus side was that Danny Wise came through his first appearance of the season on Saturday, after his metatarsal injury which kept him out of the side for the latter part of last season when he came on a second half substitute. So with no new injury worries Kidlington will travel with the same squad as Saturday. The only absentee will be Mark Flanagan who I am told by Joint Manager Matt Hayward is recovering well from a hamstring injury picked up in the Marlow game. Further to some press releases Kidlington, after their victory against Sandhurst Town, will now go on to face Almondsbury Town in the preliminary round of the F.A. Cup to be played at home at Yarnton Road on Saturday 30th August K.O. 3:00pm. |
MONDAY 18th AUGUST - BRIAN BUCK If it concerns you then you might like to know that according to the Baldock Town website they are now known as Baldock Town Letchworth! |
MONDAY 18th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Club Bruges match at Yellow Red KV Mechelen was postponed until Weds 24 September due to call-ups to the so-far very successful Belgian Olympic team in China (in the Semi's against Nigeria tomorrow - Tues). Similarly, the club have requested permission to also call off this weekend's televised game at home to Zulte Waregem for the same reason. The
suggested new date is Wednesday 29 October 2008 (tbc). |
MONDAY 18th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup Rd draw : Round 5 - 23-24 August 2008 ko 16-00.
United Overpelt-Lommel v. Oudenaarde, Turnhout v. Tienen, Lierse v. Wetteren, RC Malines v. White Star Woluwe,
Dessel Sport v. Olympic Charleroi, Torhout v. Veldwezelt, Tournai v. Visé, RC Waregem v. Seresien,
Hamme v. Renaix, Virton v. OH Leuven, Hamoir v. Diegem Sport, Beveren v. Saint-Trond, KV Ostende v. Londerzeel,
Mol-Wezel v. FCM Brussels. |
FRIDAY 15th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Where would we be without wholesale changes in Belgium on the eve of the season ? Anyway, it's official ...
La Calamine are in Div 3B (ie: strictly speaking, thus avoiding their relegation of last season) replacing Verb Geel.
RFC Bioul 81 are promoted into the league from the Namur Province to replace La Calamine in Div 4. However, as mentioned ages ago, it is unlikely that Bioul would directly take La Calamine's place in Div 4C and can expect to go into Div 4D. This would mean a swap with FC Seraing (on their new(ish) ground just around the corner from Stade Pairay) from 4D. No announcement just yet. Yes, I know all the fixtures are out and they will therefore have to change! And, I'm also waiting to hear which club will therefore be additionally promoted to (or not relegated from) Namur Prov 1. |
THURSDAY 14th AUGUST - SIMON DICKENS This Saturday FTL futbol Hellenic Premier Division side Kidlington F.C. entertain Sandhurst Town in the extra preliminary round of the F.A. Cup at Yarnton Road K.O. 3:00pm. Kidlington under the guidence of joint Managers Matt Hayward and Kelvin Alexis started their league campaign with a midweek draw away against Marlow United. New signings Gareth Tucker, Danny Clarke, Chris Baker, Jamie Mundy and Mark Flanagan should feature and hopefully back in contention will be Lee Bolton, Jerry Kapral and Matt Hutton who missed the opening day fixture. From: - TUCKER, HUTTON, GABBIDON, FLANAGAN, CHRIS BAKER, McGOVERN, DOYLE, WARNE, BOLTON, CLARKE, BAKER, DEABILL, WILLIAMS, CLARE, MUNDY, KAPRAL, PHIPPS, & LOVEGROVE. |
WEDNESDAY 13th AUGUST - TONY INCENZO The Middlesex League are organising a series of Saturday morning matches throughout the season in order to attract the groundhoppers. This follows on from the success of an early kick-off at Marsh Rangers in 2007/8 which drew a crowd of more than 200. The first morning match this year will be Hayes United versus Marsh Rangers on Saturday, September 27 at 11am. The venue is Rosedale College, Wood End Green Road, Hayes. Admission is free and match programmes will be available at £2. To register your interest in attending this match and to let the club know how many programmes to produce, please email Hayes United secretary Javan Ashong at jkwame86@hotmail.com |
TUESDAY 12th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Club/Ground News : ALL Verbroedering Geel Meerhout's matches in Div 4C this season have today been switched to Stadion De Leunen. At this stage, La Calamine remain in Div 4C and Div 3B will play one team short. |
MONDAY 11th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 4th round 16-17 August 2008 ko 16-00 - unlike rounds 1 to 3, if scores are level after 90 mins, extra time will
be played, then if necessary, penalties -
R Léopold Uccle FC v. KFCR Mol-Wezel, Torhout 1992 KM v. FC Bleid, KSK Hasselt v. RWS Woluwé FC, KFC Dessel S v. R Boussu Dour Borinage, RRC Hamoir v. RFC Liège, KR Waregem v. KMSK Deinze, K St-Trond VV v. Verbroedering Meldert, K Bocholt VV v. KRC Malines, R Aywaille FC v. Vieux-Heverlee Louvain, R Excelsior Virton v. US Martelange, KSKL Ternat v. KS Wetteren, KFC St-Lenaarts v. K Londerzeel SK, KVC Willebroek-Meerhof v. FCM Brussels S, RFCU La Calamine v. K Lierse SK, KV Turnhout v. RRC Péruwelz, KV Ostende v. KSV Dixmude, FCN Saint-Nicolas v. RFC Tournai, KSK Renaix v. R Antwerp FC, R Union St-Gilloise v. E Veldwezelt, KU Overpelt-Lommel v. De Kempen Tielen-L, CS Visé v. KV Red Star Waesland, KAS Eupen v. RFC Sérésien, KSC Tongres v. ROC Charleroi-Marchienne, KFC Vigor Wuitens Hamme v. VV Thes S Tessenderlo, KSK Beveren v. RE Bertrix, RFCT Faymonville v. K Diegem S, 155 v. R Cappellen FC, UR Namur v. KVK Tirlemont. |
MONDAY 11th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Latest Belgian club / ground news :- Verbroedering Geel have LOST their place in the Belgian League Div 3B
Verbroedering Geel Meerhout HOPE to use the Verb Geel's Stadion De Leunen rather than stay at playing at their own Katten Stadion.
La Calamine HOPE to be promoted back to Div 3 (otherwise Div 3B will play one team short).
FC Bioul EXPECT to remain in Namur Prov 1 and NOT be promoted to the Belgian league (if La Calamine do return to Div 3, then Div 4 would play one team short).
FC Liege will open their Div 2 league campaign at CS Verviers this coming Wednesday at the Stade Communal de Bielmont, Place D'Arles, Verviers. FCL intend to stay there until Stade Buraufosse in Tilleur has had suitable renovation in order for them to play there later this season, hopefully from the end of October.
PS: Div 1 will this season be known as the Jupiler Pro League whilst Div 2 will be known as the EXQI League. |
MONDAY 11th AUGUST - BRIAN BUCK Holders Ickwell & Old Warden will defend their Jesse Piggott Memorial Trophy next Saturday August 16th when they face Blunham at Sandy FC Bedford Road Recreation Ground Kick Off 4.15pm after both clubs eased their way passed their Semi-Final ties.
Dunton and Sandy will now play each other for third place in a game prior to the final kicking off at 1pm. |
FRIDAY 8th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup Round 3 update : RRC Peruwelz v Grimbergen has changed venue to RUS Beloeil's Stade Louis Duhant in Rue Wauters, Quevaucamps. FC Liege's home cup match will take place at Rue Gilles Magnee in Ans as CS Verviers are also drawn at home. |
FRIDAY 8th AUGUST - BRIAN BUCK The final of the Terry Willson Memorial Trophy between Cherry Hinton and Great Shelford will take place at Fulbourn Institute tonight with a 6.15pm kick off. |
TUESDAY 5th AUGUST - STEVEN LAWSON Norton's proposed friendly on Wednesday 6th August with Spennymoor Town has been cancelled due to Spennymoor being unable to field a team through player unavailability and injury. |
MONDAY 4th AUGUST - J FLANAGAN We are a new committee at Barkingside in the Essex Senior League and to raise the profile of the club we are inviting all groundhoppers who contact me either by email at confclothing@aol.com or by phone 020 8552 3995 to inform us that you are coming prior to the day of the game either as a group or on your own and the following incentive will be available : £3.00 entry with any accompanied child £1.00. We do produce a programme, we have a clubhouse and have a food bar. We are next to Barkingside station on the Circle Line. |
MONDAY 4th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Latest Belgian news........Union Sint Gilloise' case decided to be "without foundation" by Belgian court today! Olympic Charleroi stay in Div 2 + USG stay in Div 3 |
MONDAY 4th AUGUST - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 3rd round 9-10 August 2008 : Match 133. Bocholt v. Couvin Mariembourg Match 134. Sparta Petegem v. Boussu-Dour-Borinage Match 135. Lorrain Arlon v. Turnhout Match 136. Witgoor Sport Dessel v. Bertrix Match 137. Sprimont Comblain Sport v. Tessenderlo Match 138. Bornem v. White Star Woluwé Match 139. Mesvin v. Bleid Match 140. Serésien v. Neerpelt Match 141. Veldwezelt v. Woluwé-Zaventem Match 142. Lille v. De Kempen Tielen Lichtaart Match 143. Herk de Stad v. Wetteren Match 144. US Centre v. RC Malines Match 145. Leopold-Uccle v. Alost Match 146. Zottegem v. St. Lenaarts Match 147. Petit-Waret v. Martelange Match 148. Zichen-Zussen-Bolder v. Renaix Match 149. Wijgmaal v. Hamoir Match 150. Meldert v. Heist op Berg Match 151. Diksmude v. Couillet Match 152. Visé v. Hoogstraten Match 153. Tongres v. Wielsbeke Match 154. Londerzeel v. Walhain Match 155. Ypres v. Oudenaarde Match 156. La Louvière v. Dessel Match 157. Pâturages v. RC Waregem Match 158. Faymonville v. Tilleur Match 159. Saint-Nicolas v. Boezinge Match 160. Cappellen v. Gand-Zeehaven Match 161. Diegem v. Opstal Match 162. CS Verviers v. Ternat Match 163. Willebroek-Meerhof v. Zele Match 164. Peruwelz v. Grimbergen Match 165. Eernegem v. Torhout Match 166. FC Liège v. Ath Match 167. Huy v. La Calamine Match 168. Mol-Wezel v. Onhaye Match 169. Hannut v. Dessel Sport Match 170. Aywaille v. Verb Geel. |
FRIDAY 1st AUGUST - DAVE GRAHAM Due to the delay in the completion of pitch work at the club, Harpenden Town will be playing Hoddesdon Town in Saturdays 2nd August Hertfordshire Charity Shield fixture at Breachwood Green Recreation Ground, Breachwood Green Nr Hitchin, Herts SG4. |
| JULY 2008 |
THURSDAY 31st JULY - PETER ABBOTT The court of arbitration began a session in Brussels today to hear the case of Union Sint Gilloise, relegated from Belgian League Div 2 last season, against Olympic Charleroi, whom Union believe should have their licence revoked and thus be relegated to Div 3 instead of themselves. PS: still no confirmed news regards the divisions in which Verb Geel / LaCalamine will play this season. |
TUESDAY 29th JULY - BRIAN BUCK The Didcot Festival Cup 2008 draw has been made. Full details of the matches involving the four groups of teams which kicks off on Tuesday 5th August can be found on the following link:- http://www.nbfl.co.uk/dfc2008.html#KO%20rounds |
MONDAY 28th JULY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 2nd Round 2-3 August 2008 3 August 16-00 (breakdown to follow) Groupe 1 89. SK Oostnieuwkerke - Wielsbeke 90. K Sassport Boezinge - VG Ostende 91. St. Eloois Winkel - Gand-Zeehaven 92. KWSC Lauwe - KFC Sparta Petegem 93. KVV Coxyde - SK Eernegem 94. Torhout - Diksmude 95. Ypres - KFC Eeklo Groupe 2 96. KSK Halle - bye 97. Opstal - Rhode-Verrewinkel 98. Ternat - Dilbeek Sport 99. Verbroedering Meldert - Dendermonde 100. Eendr. Zele - Brakel Groupe 3 101. Katelijne Waver - St. Lenaarts 102. Berlaar Heikant -De Kempen 103. Lille - Tamise 104. Hoogstraten - Kruibeke 105. Rupel Boom- Heist 106. Bornem- Nieuwmoer Groupe 4 107. Maasmechelen - Hasselt 108. K Esperanza Neerpelt - Leopoldsburg 109. Bree - Tessenderlo 110. Bolder - Vlijtingen 111. Groen Star Beek - K SportDessel 112. Herk- Heusden Zolder Groupe 5 113. Aische - Woluwe-Zaventem 114. Meux - Léopold Uccle 115. Walhain - Racing Jet Wavre 116. Tempo Overijse -Wijgmaal Groupe 6 117. URS Centre - Heppig.Lambusart Fleurus 118. Mesvin - Trivière St Vaast 119. Taminoise - Couvin 120. Soignies - Geants Athois 121. Mominoise - Paturage Groupe 7 122. Grivegnée - Tilleur 123. Bas-Oha - RFC Huy 124. Spa - RFC Hannutois 125. Aywaille - Wépion 126. Petit Waret - RUS Andenne Seilles 127. FC Seraing - Faymonville Groupe8 128. JS Anseremmoise - Onhaye 129. Lorr.Arlon - J Rochefort 130. Marloie Sport - Bertrix 131. Ciney - Bleid 132. Vaux Novile - Martelange |
TUESDAY 22nd JULY - SIMON DICKENS A late situation has arisen giving FTL FUTBOL Hellenic Premier Division Side Kidlington the opportunity to host local Blue Square Conference Premier side Oxford United at Yarnton Road this Thursday evening (24-07-08) with a 7:30pm K.O.
With Kidlington’s and Oxford United’s pre-season preparations now in full swing this match gives an excellent opportunity for both sets of players to impress their respective management teams and also gain more of that ever necessary match fitness.
Kidlington are hosting Thatcham Town tonight Tuesday (22-07-08) at Yarnton Road K.O. 7:45pm and Oxford United are traveling to Twerton Park to take on Bath City.
Kidlington General Manager Paul Lee confirmed that “after talking to Oxford United assistant manager Micky Lewis that the U’s will be bringing a strong XI to Yarnton Road to contest this friendly match”.
As always we are looking forward to an excellent football match between these two sides. |
TUESDAY 22nd JULY - DEREK MOTT Whilst on holidays in the UK recently from Australia, I came across a second hand bookshop along the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells with a decent supply of Maidstone United programmes. From memory, the bulk of them are from the early to mid 1980s with a small number of colour cover edition from their latter seasons. There were also a small number of League programmes (in reasonable nick) from the late 1980s and very early 1990s and all of these programmes were on sale at the cover price. |
FRIDAY 18th JULY - BRIAN BUCK According to the Biggleswade Chronicle today the first match a Biggleswade Towns new ground will take place next Tuesday when Hitchin Town are the visitors, followed by the visit of Histon on the following night. The latter game is a rearranged dated following the postponement last week. If you are planning to attend either of these matches then I strongly advise you to check out the games beforehand just in case. |
THURSDAY 17th JULY - BRIAN BUCK Terry Willson Memorial Trophy 2008-2009 : All games played at Fulbourn Recreation Ground:
Mon 28th July (Game A) - Girton v Linton Granta (6.30pm ko)
Tues 29th July (Game B) - Sawston Utd v Gt Shelford (6.30pm ko)
Wed 30th July (Game C) - Fulbourn v Foxton (6.30pm ko)
Thur 31st July (Game D) - Cherry Hinton v Comberton (6.30pm ko)
Mon 4th August (Semi Final 1) - B v A (6.15pm ko)
Tues 5th August (Semi Final 2) - C v D (6.15pm ko)
Friday 8th August - Final (6.15pm ko) |
THURSDAY 17th JULY - PETER ABBOTT With the Belgian Div 3 and Div 4 fixtures having been officially published this week, Verb Geel are assumed in Div 3B, however this is by no means certain as their "case" is still unresolved. Latest info I have is that, should they fold, Div 4C club Verb Geel Meerhout (matricule 2169) would switch to play at Stadion De Leunen in Geel. Then, either Div 3B or Div 4C would play out the 2008-09 season one club short depending on whether Verb Geel Meerhout remain as-is or satisfy the administrators that they can successfully take over Verb Geel (matricule395) in which case they could potentially move up to Div 3. Union La Calamine would therefore remain in Div 4C and kick-off the new season at home to St Lenaarts on Sunday 31 August whilst FC Bioul 91 would remain in Namur Prov 1 and start their season away at CS Onhaye the same afternoon. |
WEDNESDAY 16th JULY - BRIAN BUCK The Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup draw has been made as follows:- First Round - Monday 4th Aug KO 6.30pm : (Match 1) Clanfield '85 v. Hanney United, (Match 2) Highworth Town (Res) v. CHQ United, (Match 3) Wantage Town (Res) v. Fairford Town (Res), (Match 4) Letcombe v. Childrey United. Tuesday 5th Aug KO 6.30pm : (Match 5) Faringdon Town v. East Hendred, (Match 6) Stanford-in-the-Vale v. Saxton Rovers, (Match 7) Lambourn Sports v. Shrivenham (Res), (Match 8) Lower Stratton v. Coleshill United. Quarter-Finals - Monday 11th Aug KO 6.30pm : (Match 9) Winner (3) v. Winner (2), (Match 10) Winner (4) v. Winner (5), (Match 11) Winner (6) v. Winner (1). Tuesday 12th Aug KO 6.30pm : (Match 12) Winner (8) v. Winner (7). Semi-Finals - Tuesday 14th April 2009 KO 6.30pm : (Match 13*) Winner (9) v. Winner (12). Wednesday 15th April 2009 KO 6.30pm : (Match 14*) Winner (11) v. Winner (10). Final - Thursday 7th May 2009 KO 6.30pm : * * = Games played at Tucker Park, Faringdon. Games up to final : No extra time played, penalties if required. Final : Extra time and penalties if required. |
TUESDAY 15th JULY - ROB HORNBY Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mablethorpe Athletic have decided not to compete in the CMFL next season, so to those who ordered the programme pack it will consist of 7 programmes for £10 instead of 8 which I think you will still think is super value, as the postage will possibly be around the £3 mark. If there is any monies left over, the CMFL choose a Charity to support each season, so I will put the odd coppers in to the fund if thats ok with everyone. If not and you would like another programme from the opening day, please let me know and I'll pop that in to the pack for you if possible.
I will get them out to all those who ordered the pack once I have got all 7 programmes together. |
TUESDAY 15th JULY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1st Round - 26-27 June 2008 16-00 Match 11: SK Torhout - SK Maldegem AT Torhout's reserve pitch in Steenveldstraat NOT Bruggestraat. Match 58: URS Centre - Monceau AT Haine St Pierre (URS traditional homeground) NOT at Stade Tivoli, La Louviere. |
MONDAY 14th JULY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1st round 27 July 2008 - 16-00 ko
More changes as below:
26 July 2008 Match 37: VV.Thes Sport Tessenderlo - VV.Brustem Centrum ko 19-30 Match 41: K.Esperanza Neerpelt - Grimbie 69 ko 19-30 Match 52: K.Stade Bierbeek - KV.Woluwe-Zaventem ko 19-30 Match 70: CS.Wépionnais - R.Sporting Club Lontzen ko 18-30
Match 74: RFC.Turkania Faymonville - Olympia Recht ko 19-00
27 July 2008 Match7: FC.Eendracht Hooglede - K.SV.Diksmuide ko 19-00 Match 16: SK.St.P.Opwijk - K.SK.Halle ko 17-00 Match 29: SK.Rapid Leest - FC.Berlaar-Heikant AT Berlaar-Heikant - Melkhouwensteenweg. Match 32: K.FC.Lille - SK.Wilrijk ko 18-30
Match 58: URS.Du Centre - R.AS.Monceau MOVED BACK TO SUNDAY ko 16-00 Match 78: R.Spa FC. - Espoir Minerois AT Espoir MInerois - Croix H.Jacques, Thimister-Clermont. |
MONDAY 14th JULY - BRIAN BUCK The Biggleswade Town v Histon pre-season match scheduled for some time this week is off as the new ground is still not ready. Problems with the water supply apparently. |
SATURDAY 12th JULY - SIMON DICKENS Before the commencement of Kidlington's pre-season campaign this Saturday afternoon at home to Buckingham Town K.O. 3:00pm our Management team of Kelvin Alexis, Matt Hayward and Paul Lee have been busy bringing in some excellent new players to the club.
Therefore Kidlington F.C. are pleased to announce the signing of Danny Clarke from Lydney Town. Clarke is a left sided midfield player who was previously with Oxford United. Also joining us this season are Mark Flanagan form Abingdon Town, Danny Phipps from Bicester Town with Chris Baker and Jamie Munday joining us from Headington Amateurs.
Some more good news for the club is that tricky winger Morgan Williams has re-signed for the coming season after he was courted by several other Hellenic clubs. Other players to re-sign include Matt Hutton, Lee Bolton, Lewis Gabbidon, Emmett McGovern, Darren Clare, Deshawn Whiteman. We have also signed Rio Cadel who impressed in our under 18 youth team last season.
Lee said "it is excellent news for the club" and "the majority of these players should feature tomorrow".
In other news - A new seated stand on the Yarnton Road side of the ground and extended covered terracing at the club house end are now under construction at Yarnton Road in preparation for the start of the new season. Work will also begin on the new dugouts in the next couple of weeks or so on the allotment side of the pitch. |
THURSDAY 10th JULY - STEVE LAWSON Norton and Stockton Ancients FC are to host Darlington F.C for what is to be both teams 1st game of the pre season on Saturday 19th July 2008 3.00 pm kick off at Norton. We are delighted that Darlington F.C have continued their close partnership with Norton and have given Norton this opening game.
This is also the first chance for Norton’s manager Conrad Hillerby to have a closer look at the squad he is putting together during the next 4 pre season friendlies.
Norton are also using this great fixture to officially open the new 160 seater stand which has been constructed during the close season and also to announce the introduction of the 2 main team sponsors which are Motif8 and Visual Security Systems who are both crucial in the continued development and future success of Norton and Stockton Ancients F.C
Entry to the game is £4 adult and £1 Children & OAP
Any enquires to Steven Lawson, Norton & Stockton Ancients FC, Mobile: 0787 120 6474. |
WEDNESDAY 9th JULY - SIMON DICKENS HTL Futbol Premier Division side Kidlington start their pre-season campaign at Yarton Road this Saturday afternoon. They will take on UCL Division One side Buckingham Town K.O. 3:00pm in what promises to be an interesting and entertaining encounter.
Prior to this match Kidlington have been boosted by the resigning of most of last season’s first team squad, including the strike partnership of Mark Baker and ‘Big’ Jimmy Deabill who amassed over 70 goals between them last season. Club general manager Paul Lee stated that he was “delighted that so many players were committing themselves at this early stage”, and he “hoped that this would send out the right message that Kidlington are a really good club to play for”. On the subject of Baker and Deabill he said that he was “extremely pleased that both these lads had decided to stay loyal to the club”. He went on to add that this was “all the more pleasing because both had been courted by several other clubs from the Southern and Hellenic Leagues and were they were offered greater monetary rewards”. Kidlington are also currently in discussion with several other potential signings which we hope to announce shortly.
Kidlington have a full pre-season to look forward to before the commencement of the league season on 12th August.
We will play Buckingham Town (h) sat 12th , Thatcham, Town (h) tues 22nd, Risborough Rangers (a) sat 26th , Oxford City Nomads (a) sat 2nd Aug, Abingdon United (h) sat 5th, Worcester & Bletchingdon (h) sat 9th. |
TUESDAY 8th JULY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1st round 27 July 2008 - 16-00 ko Further changes as below: Sat 26 July 2008 15: K.VC.Itna Itterbeek - K.FC.Rhodienne-Verrewinkel - ko 18.00 ATKapelleveld-Pede (Kapelleveld - 1703 Schepdaal) 19: SK.Terjoden-Welle - K.Eendr.Opstal - ko 19-30 AT K.Eendr.Opstal (Dreef- 9255 Buggenhout) 28: De Kemp.Tielen-Lichtaart - K.Berchem Sport 2004 - ko 19-30 31: K.SV.Bornem - K.FC.Zwarte Leeuw - ko 18.00 36: K.FC.St.-Lenaarts - K.FC.O.Wilrijk - ko 19.30 38: K.ESK.Leopoldsburg - K.VK.Beringen - ko 20.00 40: K.VV.Verbr.Maasmechelen - Verbr.Geel-Meerhout - ko 20-00 47: Groen Star Beek - K.Patro Eisden Maasmechelen - ko 20-00 48: K.SK.Hasselt - FC.Melosport Zonhoven - ko 19.30 56: Tielt Sport - R.Jeun.Aischoise - ko 19.00 58: URS.Du Centre - R.AS.Monceau - ko 20.00 75: R.AEC.Sclayn - R.FC.Huy - ko 19.30 80: CS.Onhaye - R.CS.Libramontois - ko 20.00 85: R.All.FC.Oppagne-Wéris - FC.Le Lorrain Arlon - ko 20.00 88: R.Ent.Bertrigeoise - JS.Habaysienne - ko 19.00 Sun 27 July 2008 76: SC.Petit-Waret - R.Ent.Racing Club Amay - ko 18-00 |
MONDAY 7th JULY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup 1st Round 27 July 2008 16-00 ko Changes to date as follows: 26 July 2008 Match 19 - Terjoden Welle v Opstal 19-30 AT Opstal Match 47 - Groen Star Beek v Patro Eisden Maasmechelen 20-00 Match 58 - URS Centre v Monceau 20-00
Match 75 - Sclayn v Huy 19-30 Match 88 - Bertrix v Habay La Vielle 19-00 |
FRIDAY 4th JULY - OLIVER LEISNER I´m currently preparing a list of orders for the new issue of Groundhopping Informer book. The book will be published not before end of September, but I already like to make a list of people who would like to buy an exemplar. Please let me know your interest so that I can save your address and let you know more details when it´s time (in September). Best regards Oliver Leisner www.groundhopping-informer.de |
FRIDAY 4th JULY - IAN SEYMOUR Does anybody know where to find the general e-mail address for Guangzhou Pharmaceutical or better still, the press department? I’m heading there in a couple of weeks to take in the Chelsea game. Also, are Shanghai playing at home on the weekends of the 19th / 20th or the 26th / 27th? Thank you |
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY - SIMON KIDBY HOLMESDALE FC – LEGENDS FRIENDLY MATCH. Holmesdale Football Club are pleased to announce a friendly match between a Charlton Athletic Legends XI and Crystal Palace Legends XI at Oakley Road, Bromley, Kent, on Sunday 3rd August 2008, Kick Off 3pm.
The Legends match is being sponsored by Prime Events Solutions Ltd, based in West Malling, Kent who are experts in meeting all business event and exhibition requirements, www.prime-events.co.uk. The Charlton Athletic Legends captained by John Humphrey will also feature John Salako, Paul Walsh, Paul Williams, Simon Webster, Bob Bolder, Alan Pardew, Paul Mortimer, Chris Powell and more.
The Crystal Palace Legends captained by Steve Kember will feature Jim Cannon, Simon Rodger, Richard Shaw, Simon Osborn, Billy Gilbert, Vince Hilaire, Eric Young, and Andy Woodman, Tony Finnegan, Chris Coleman and more. Holmesdale Football Club is auctioning one place in each of the legends to the highest bidder; more details will be available via www.holmesdalefc.co.uk. Holmesdale Football Club, in partnership with the News Shopper, will be running a FREE competition throughout July for two lucky children to become a mascot for each of the Legends teams. Details of this competition will be available via www.holmesdalefc.co.uk.
For up to date information on the Legends participating in this friendly match please visit www.holmesdalefc.co.uk. |
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY - ROB HORNBY As many of you will know by now, the CMFL will have 8 new clubs in the League this season. I have been in touch with the majority of those clubs to put together a package of their first HOME programme of the season, as I know quite a few people collect first copies of a club going in to a new league.
If anyone would like to order a 8 pack, please e-mail me or write to the address below, the cost will be £10 and that will include all 8 first issues and postage and package. It will save you contacting clubs one by one and save on postage as well. Please make cheques payable to Rob Hornby. My address is:- 16 Burnside Drive, Mansfield, Notts, NG19 7HF and my email address is hornby60uk@yahoo.co.uk Regards, Rob Hornby, Central Midlands Football League Clubs Liasion Officer. |
TUESDAY 1st JULY - STUART ROBINSON A few surprises at the CML agm. Eight clubs leave to enter the new East Midlands League at step 6 as expected. Three leave to join the Northern Counties East (champions Askern, who have changed their suffix from Welfare to Villa, Grimsby Borough and Appleby Frodingham). The first and last named of these confirms that the NCEL have dropped their ground grading criteria considerably in order to get their numbers up to scratch. Stanton Ilkeston, who were rumoured to be returning to their old ground have left the league (folded or dropped to a local league, not sure which). Also Armthorpe Town, who play at NCEL Armthorpe Welfare have dropped into the Doncaster Senior League.
Newcomers are ex United Counties outfit Harrowby United, who go straight into the Supreme Division, and a number of newcomers to the Premier. In order to make up the numbers in the Supreme a host of clubs have been promoted, all those with floodlights regardless of finishing position. New clubs in the Premier are Bulwell Town, Church Warsop and Kirkby Town, from the south of the region. Mablethorpe Athletic (rumoured to be made up mainly of ex Skegness Town players) come in from the far east. Parramore Sports enter from the Sheffield County Senior League (don't know yet if this is a merger with Sheffield Lane Top as rumoured) and also don't know yet where they will play. Rumours were Don Valley Stadium, probably never on due to cost, but now Rotherham United have moved in is it almost impossible? Most surprising, due to the back-tracking on the regionalisation of the CML, is the fact that two of the three applicants from north of the Humber are now members, these being Hutton Cranswick United (near Driffield) and Hull based Westella & Willerby. Lots of travelling for them, although Easington United (based near Spurn Head) have had a re-think and are not in.
Season starts August 16th. |
| JUNE 2008 |
SUNDAY 29th JUNE - J FLANAGAN For 2008-2009 season, I am the new Secretary of Barkingside FC in the Essex Senior League. I would just like to inform 'hoppers that they will be made more than welcome when they come to Oakside, we have a clubhouse, we produce a programme and have a nice burger bar. We will be playing midweek games on Monday nights and the stadium is next to Barkingside station on the Central Line. |
THURSDAY 19th JUNE - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup Round 1 w/e 26/ 27 July 2008
Groupe 1 :
1. Sparta Petegem - Wevelgem City 2. Harelbeke - Eeklo 3. Sparta Ursel - Ieper 4. Evergem-Center - Coxyde 5. Sint-Eloois-Winkel - Zedelgem 6. VG Oostende - Oostkamp 7. Hooglede - Diksmuide 8. Wielsbeke - Poperinge 9. Boezinge - Izegem 10. Warcoing - Eernegem 11. Torhout - Maldegem 12. Gent-Zeehaven - De Ruiter Roeselaere 13. Lauwe - Steenbrugge 14. Oostnieuwkerke – Knokke
Groupe 2 :
15. Itna Itterbeek - Rhodienne-Verrewinkel 16. Opwijk - Halle 17. Dilbeek - Jong Neigem 18. Dendermonde - Appelterre-Eichem 19. Terjoden-Welle - Opstal 20. Ressegem - Zele 21. Olsa Brakel - Jong Lede 22. Ternat - Oudegem 23. Grimbergen - Bye 24. Berlare - V. Meldert
Groupe 3 :
25. Lyra - Kruibeke 26. Hoogstraten - Belg.-Edegem 27. Wuuswezel - Temse 28. Tielen-Lichtaart - Berchem Sport 29. Leest - Berlaar-Heikant 30. Katelijne-Waver - T. Borgerhout 31. Bornem - Zwaarte Leeuw 32. Lille - Wilrijk 33. Rupel Boom - St-Gillis-Waas 34. Schoten - Nieuwmoer 35. Duffel - Heist 36. St. Lenaarts - Wilrijk
Groupe 4 :
37. Tessenderlo - Brustem 38. Leopoldsburg - Beringen 39. Spouwen-Moepertingen - Zichen-Zussen-Bolder 40. Maasmechelen - Geel-Meerhout 41. E. Neerpelt - Grimbie 42. Borgloon - Bree 43. Vlijtingen - Netezonen Eindhout 44. TR Waterschei - WS Dessel 45. Herk-De-Stad - Overpelt 46. Retie Branddonk - Heusden-Zolder 47. GS Beek - Patro Eisden Maasmechelen 48. Hasselt - Zonhoven
Groupe 5 :
49. Outgaarden - Tempo Overijse 50. Hoeleden - RJ Wavre 51. Oplinter - Meux 52. Bierbeek - Woluwé-Zaventem 53. Mont-St-Guibert - Wijgmaal 54. Léopold Uccle - Rixensart 55. Walhain - Erps-Kwerps 56. Tielt - Aische
Groupe 6 :
57. Mesvin - Ghlin 58. URS Centre - Monceau 59. Farciennes - Paturages 60. Gilly - Soignies 61. Courcelles - Couvin-Mariembourg 62. Philippeville - Hepp.-Lambusart-Fleurus 63. Mominoise - Floreffe 64. Trivièroise-St-Vaast. - Bioul 81 65. Ath - St. Ghislain-Tertre-Hautrage 66. Surice - Tamines
Groupe 7 :
67. Arquet - Grivegnée 68. Hannut - Wegnez 69. Stavelot - Andenne 70. Wépion - Lontzen 71. Malmedy - Seraing 72. Tilleur St.-Gilles - Oreyev 73. Aywaille - AS Herstal 74. Faymonville - Recht 75. Sclayn - Huy 76. Petit-Waret - Amay 77. Bas-Oha - Melen-Micheroux 78. Spa - La Minerie
Groupe 8 :
79. Bomal - Ciney 80. Onhaye - Libramont 81. Mormont - Rochefort-Jemelle 82. Vaux-Sur-Sûre - Bleid 83. Marloie - Bastogne 84. ES. Vaux - Athus 85. Oppagne-Weris - Lorrain Arlon86. Martelange - Schaltin 87. Anseremme - Jamoigne 88. Bertrix - Habay |
MONDAY 16th JUNE - BILL BERRY This year's Pre-Season Fixtures list, to be published by 'The Football Traveller' on Wednesday 2nd July, will include details of thousands of friendly matches plus Irish fixtures, tournament games and women's fixtures.
The bulletin is available at just £1-50 (incl. p & p) for non-subscribers, or free of charge for NEW subscribers to 'The Football Traveller' magazine. For full details of subscription rates please check out the website at www.thefootballtraveller.co.uk or write to: Top o' the Bank, Evesham Road, Broadway, Worcs, WR12 7DG. Alternatively, phone the editor, Bill Berry, on 01386 853289, or e-mail bill.berry@talk21.com. |
MONDAY 16th JUNE - STUART ROBINSON I spoke to the manager at Louth Town yesterday, he rang to ask about a pre-season game. He told me that they definitely have a new one year lease on the ground (Park Avenue). The proposed housing development on the ground may not go ahead at all, due partly to the housing downturn, but also planning problems re access. In any case, he says that the club are actively seeking a site for a new ground (they have maybe even found one), and it is hoped that it will be built to Northern Counties East League standards, but I don't know of any timescale. He seemed confident that the club would remain alive and kicking for the longer term. I don't know anything about Louth United, who were the original club there for many years. They have been in the Lincs League, but seem to live a nomadic lifestyle now. Whether or not they will exist next season only time will tell. Interesting newcomers to the Central Midlands League are Mablethorpe Athletic who are rumoured to be made up mainly of ex Skegness Town players who have left due to their decision not to join the CML.
Parramore Sports (Sheffield County Senior League) were rumoured to be using the Don Valley Stadium, but if this was ever true it probably isn't now due to Rotherham United moving in there.
Harrowby United (one time United Counties League) are placed straight into the Supreme Division, presumably because they have lights. The Supreme is now all floodlit I believe, Yorkshire Main and Kinsley having got them up (or so I am told). Forest Town give cause for some concern, having been late with getting funding for the lights, so they may miss the deadline. If so they are relegated to the Premier along with Bentley who also failed to get lights up.
Hutton Cranswick United, Humber Premier League, who were turned down last year due to being out of the catchment area, are now apparently in it, and take their place in the Premier Division, alongside another Humber Premier League club Westella & Willerby. Don't know where they plan to play but last season they kicked off at a Hull University pitch. They could therefore be another Grimsby Borough, who have had to share with Brigg Town in order to progress.
Other newcomers are Church Warsop and Bulwell Town, from the south of the catchment area.
Altogether 13 clubs have left, 8 to go into the new East Midlands step 6 league and 3 to join the Northern Counties EL. Armthorpe Town and Stanton Ilkeston are missing, either folded or stepped down. Armthorpe never seemed to have any personnel whenever I went there, and Stanton had countless games called off, supposedly due to problems with the pitch at South Normanton where they were sharing (more probably couldn't raise a side). Despite rumours that they planned to return to the old ground at Stanton next season, they have either called it a day or stepped back into local football. |
MONDAY 16th JUNE - MARK JONES LLANBERIS FC will kick off their pre-season preparations early when they encounter an Italian job next weekend.
The Welsh Alliance League outfit will host ASD Real Velletri, a relatively new club from Italy based near its capital city of Rome, on Saturday, June 21 at Ffordd Padarn (kick-off 2pm). The unexpected friendly has come about as club chairman Colin Saynor, also a member of the Llanberis management team, made contact with an old friend from Deiniolen who emigrated to Italy about 20 years ago. The friend, freelance photographer Gary Jones, is an official of Real Velletri and was keen to set up a friendly in North Wales. He initially contacted Llanberis secretary Eurwyn Thomas, and after he liaised with Colin it soon became apparent it was the Gary Jones he knew from years ago. “I got in touch with Gary and it's grown from there really,” said Colin, a long-serving Llanberis player. “We’ve already made plans for a return game in Italy next year – the lads are quite keen to go!” Real Velletri was founded in 2002 by a group of seven friends during a dinner in the countryside of Velletri while they were discussing football in the commune on the Alban Hills in Lazio, which has a population of about 50,000. The club was formed, playing its home matches in the Giovanni Scavo stadium, but had to start from the bottom rung of the Italian pyramid system. Real Velletri won its “Third Category” championship in 2003/2004, but was relegated after two years. This season the team finished third, but failed to get in the “Seconda Categoria” after losing in the play-offs. “We’re looking forward to it,” said Llanberis manager Euron Davies. “It’s called a friendly, but we’re expecting it to be quite physical. Having looked at their website it appears they are quite a professional outfit.” Davies will have the majority of last season’s squad available for the Velletri game, plus a few guest players. “There’s a new structure in the signing system this year; we are not able to sign anyone until July 5 and contacting any players beforehand would be seen as an illegal approach,” he said. “Therefore, we can’t really plan for next season yet but having this game will help our preparations.” Mark Jones, Production Editor North Wales weekly titles. |
THURSDAY 12th JUNE - PETER ABBOTT Royal Francs Borains
Further to my post, Royal Francs Borains have successfully applied for a name change to Royal Boussu Dour Borinage from next season. The new name more or less brings in the region in which they play. Back in 1985/86 the club played in Div 4 as Boussu Bois / Elouges after which they changed their name to Francs Borains and moved across the road to the newly built Stade Vedette.
Verb. Geel-Meerhout OR Verb. Meerhout-Geel
If Geel survive in Div 3, then it's as I previously reported. If they are forcibly relegated, they will swap with Union La Calamine (Kelmis). However, a breakaway group of supporters / shareholders at Verb Geel have agreed a feeder club / merger (partnership) with Verb Meerhout. The FA appear to have approved a name change as above for the new club which means that if Verb Geel survive in whatever division, then the new "partnership" club would be called Verb. Meerhout-Geel and presumably nothing "officially" to do with Geel. However, should Verb Geel fold, then the new club would be Verb. Geel-Meerhout and hope to play at Geel's current ground and not Meerhout. Big watch this space (when is it ever straightforward en Belgie / Belgique ?
PS: should the latter occur and Verb. Geel fold, then clearly La Calamine will revert to play again in Div 3 (where they were relegated from last month). That would then leave a place in Div 4 for next in line FC Bioul 81 from the Namur Province. I note that the Namur Provincial committee have said that they will announce their definitive list of clubs at all levels next Tuesday ! |
THURSDAY 12th JUNE - DAVE GRAHAM Fixture information exclusive to FGIF: Mark Jones - writes: 'Saturday June 21 2008 at Ffordd Padarn, Llanberis, 2pm ko - CPD Llanberis v ASD Real Velletri (Rome). It's possible a programme will be issued, best to check first. |
TUESDAY 10th JUNE - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Provincial 1 Ups & Downs 2008-2009 : Antwerpen Out - OUD TURNHOUT + K.FCO.WILRIJK + FC DUFFEL + SK WILRIJK In - GRAVENWEZEL + VC HERENTALS + OOSTERZONEN + TERNESSE WOMMELGEM Hainaut Out - RUSC ANDERLUES + SC TEMPLEUVE + RUS BELOEIL + WIERS + HEPPIG.-LAMBUSART-FLEURUS + HORNU In - SOLRE SUR SAMBRE + ENGHIEN + CUESMES + SC CHATELET + LEVAL + SOIGNIES SPORTS Liege Out - ST.VITH + MELEN + FC SERAING + WAREMME + JS CHENEE In - FOURON + VERLAINE + CS WELKENRAEDT + RJS.BAS-OHA + RCSJ.DE GRIVEGNÉE Luxembourg Out - VAUX-NOVILLE + VAUX-SUR-SURE + FLORENVILLE + STE ODE + BOMAL + FC.LE LORRAIN ARLON In - OPPAGNE + MEIX-DT-VIRTON + HOUFFALIZE + FREYLANGE + CHAMPLON + ES.JAMOIGNE Brabant Out - RACING JET WAVRE + VV TILDONK + EPPEGEM + HOELEDEN + WATERLOO + DILBEEK SPORT In - FC GANSHOREN + FC WAMBEEK + EVERBEUR SPORT + FC VILVOORDE + TEMPO OVERIJSE + R.LÉOPOLD UCCLE FC Namur Out - R.US.ANDENNE-SEILLES + PESCHE + CONDRUSIEN + MALONNE + ARQUET In - JEMEPPE + BIEVRE + YVOIR + R.FC.MEUX + SC.PETIT-WARET Limburg Out - E. NEERPELT + E.GENENBOS + W. KOERSEL + K.F.C. HAMONT + V. MAASMECHELEN In - HERENELDEREN + ZONHOVEN VV + LINDELHOEVEN VV + RUNKST VV + K.OVERPELTSE VV Oost Vlaanderen Out - SP.PETEGEM + BERLARE + RAPIDE CLUB LEBBEKE + URSEL + WAARSCHOOT + SK.LEBEKE-AALST In - KEMZEKE + K.SK.MALDEGEM + VOORDE + BELLEM + KFC.EVERGEM-CENTER + K.E.APPELTERRE-EICHEM West Vlaanderen Out - HO OOSTENDE + K. VV COXYDE + K. VK AVELGEM + STEENBRUGGE + SK TORHOUT In - SV BREDENE + VC DEERLIJK SPORT + FC LANGEMARK + K.SK.WEVELGEM CITY + SPORTING W.I.HARELBEKE |
TUESDAY 10th JUNE - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Ups & Downs 2008-2009 : Full details below including all cross-division swaps (ie at same level) excepting Duffel / Wijgmaal sway unconfirmed. Assumes that Div 2 keeps to 19 clubs as Lierse currently have their licence subject to a raft of conditions.
And that Verb Geel are not further relegated to Div 4 and if they are, they would swap with La Calamine (Kelmis).
Div 1 to Div 2 Sint Truiden + FC Brussels Div 2 to Div 1 KV Kortrijk + FC Tubize
Div 2 to Div 3 Union Sint Gilloise + Verb Geel Div 3 to Div 2 SK Ronse + FC Liege (playing at Buraufosse, Tilleur)
Div 3 to Div 4 Londerzeel SK + Torhout 1992 KM + RACS Couillet + Union La Calamine + Sprimont Comblain Sport
Div 4 to Div 3 SC Wielsbeke + RRC Gent Zeehaven + KV Woluwe Zaventem + Rupel Boom + Hoogstraten VV + URS Du Centre
Div 4 to Provincials SK Wevelgem City + KE Appelterre Eichem + SK Maldegem + Sporting WI Harelbeke + Leopold Uccle + Evergem Center + Tempo Overijse + Overpelt VV + RJS Bas Oha + RCSJ De Grivegnee + SC Petit Waret + Meux + ES Jamoigne + Soignies Sports
Provincials to Div 4A RUS Beloeil + VV Coxyde + Sparta Petegem + Heppignies Lambusart Fleurus + KFCO Wilrijk + FC Duffel + Berlare + Dilbeek Sport + Verb Maasmechelen + Esperanza Neerpelt + Racing Jet Wavre + FC Seraing + RUS Andenne Seilles + Lorrain Arlon + VAUX NOVILLE (the only ground that I will need).
Provincial 1 ups and downs to follow shortly. |
FRIDAY 6th JUNE - DAVE GRAHAM CSWPL Hop 2009: Phil Hiscox - The Carlsberg South West Peninsula league is delighted to announce at its AGM (last night) the 2009 Easter Ground-Hop host clubs were approved. The event will run from Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th April with the following clubs being visited: Axminster Town, Buckland Athletic, Clyst Rovers, Exmouth Town, Galmpton United, Liverton United & Royal Marines. Full details will be released closer to the time but the base will be in Exeter with accommodation and coaches available. |
THURSDAY 5th JUNE - RODERICK GRUBB A History of Boldmere St Michaels F.C. by Mike Talbot will be available this month. All details can be found at - http://www.soccer.mistral.co.uk/books/boldmere.htm |
MONDAY 2nd JUNE - BRIAN BUCK Following on from my posting of 20th May re: Tunbridge Wells Vets Summer League, here is an up-to-date list of contacts for those interested in attending any of the forthcoming fixtures:- ARTOIS
Secretary: Graham Roberts 01892 530754 or 07880 777883 Address:- 35 Andrew Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN4 9DN
Email address: g_roberts13@sky.com (there is an underscore between g & r) Manager: Tony Atkins
Other contacts: Neil Eridge 01892 529443 Colours: Navy Blue shirts, Navy Blue Shorts Ground: Charcott
BENENDEN
Secretary: Pete Smith 01580 714879 Address:- The Old Vicarage, Sissinghurst, Kent TN17 2JL
Email address: petesmith1960@yahoo.co.uk Manager: Pete Smith Other contacts: John Smith 07733028060 john@wealdgranary.co.uk Colours: 2 kits - All white or Inter Milan Ground: Benenden
FORESTERS
Secretary: Steve Kelly : 07810 550539 or 01892 833771 Address:-6 Newton Gardens, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6AJ
Email address: stevekelly@larchfield.net Manager: Gary Miller: 07765477999 Other contacts: Tracey Brown 07860377339
Colours: Gold tops / black shorts Ground: Putlands, Paddock Wood
FRANT
Secretary: Bob Taylor 01580 755886 Address:- Greentrees, Hensil Hill, The Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent TN18 4NJ
Email address: bob.taylor@homecall.co.uk Manager: Bob Taylor Other contacts:
Colours: Red Shirts / White shorts Ground: Jockey Farm - Rusthall
PADDOCK WOOD
Secretary: Paul Thompsett – 01892 834974, 07739687598 Address:- 31 Dimmock Close, Paddock Wood, Kent TN12 6HS
Email address: paul.thompsett@vsnlinternational.com or paul@thompsett31.plus.com Manager: Paul Thompsett / John Thompsett Other Contacts:
Colours: Shirts white & green hoops – shorts black Ground: Elm Tree, Paddock Wood. RAMSFIELD
Secretary: Steve Reddin – 07862 275478 or 01892 611785 Address:- Hammer Farm, Walshes Road, Crowborough, E.Sussex TN6 3RE Email address: sreddin981@btinternet.com Manager:
Other contacts: Jon Steadman 07725658206 Colours: Red shirts, White shorts Ground: Jockey Farm – Rusthall
ROLVENDEN
Secretary: Ian Sayer 01580 241681 or 07768056143 Address:- Butterfly Cottage, Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent TN17 4PN Email address:ianofengland58@hotmail.com Manager: Ian Sayer Other contacts: Chris Rose 01580 241677
Colours: Dark Blue shirts/White shorts – Light Blue shirts/Dark Blue shorts Ground: Rolvenden
WITTERSHAM
Secretary: Kevin Dolan – 01797 270095 Address:- The Orchard, 3. Poplar field, Wittersham, TN30 7NY
Email address: kevindolan@hotmail.co.uk Manager: Dave Goddard – 07795 397021 Other contacts:
Colours: Red & White striped shirts / black shorts Ground: Wittersham |
SUNDAY 1st JUNE - STEVEN LAWSON Please find listed below the pre-season friendlies arranged for Norton & Stockton Ancients FC:-
Tuesday 15th July Billingham Town FC v Norton & Stockton Ancients FC Kick Off 7pm
Saturday 19th July Norton & Stockton Ancients FC v Darlington FC Kick Off 3pm
Wednesday 30th July Norton & Stockton Ancients FC v Billingham Synthonia FC Kick Off 7pm
Wednesday 6th August Norton & Stockton Ancients FC v Spennymoor Town FC Kick Off 7.30pm
More are to follow once dates are confirmed with opposition. |
| MAY 2008 |
TUESDAY 27th MAY - BRIAN BUCK Friday 30th May; Pointon v Buckminster United (Smith Carrington Cup Final) @ Pointon (6.30pm)
Saturday 31st May: Pointon v Deeping Sports (Ancaster Cup Final) @ Pointon (6pm)
(Both fixtures on Football mitoo - Grantham & District League)
Also on Saturday 31st May: Ipswich Wanderers v Antigua & Barbuda (2pm) Admission £5. |
FRIDAY 23rd MAY - STEVE KING For those intending to go to the Stedfast United match tomorrow, I have been reliably informed that Hounslow West station is shut (it is Bank Holiday weekend after all!!). The Kingston-Hounslow-Heathrow Airport Bus No.111 goes along Cranford Lane (very near to the ground) which may provide a suitable alternative for those coming by public transport. Click link for timetable http://www.internet.xephos.com/site/xephos/en/xephos.php?template=xephos-en:timetable&table=A111&date=24/05/2008 |
FRIDAY 23rd MAY - STEVE KING It is looking as though there will be quite a few people at the Stedfast United match tomorrow (see previous posting below). To make sure of your programme(s), if you are planning to attend the game it is advisable to email me as soon as possible at steveking@nonleaguedigest.com to reserve your GUARANTEED copy to pick up at the ground on Saturday. They will be £1.00 each with 100% of the proceeds going to the home club. This will also help me enormously so that I have some sort of idea how many to print. Also I will have some copies of the new 68-page June 2008 issue of Non-League Digest on sale @ £3.00 (don't forget subscriptions are coming down in price!) and also on a first-come-first-served basis I will have a dozen each of the following programmes I have issued this season for sale @ 50p each :- St. Andrews, Esher Athletic, Epsom Eagles, Epsom Athletic, Bromleians Sports, Old Bexleians and Galleywood. If you require any of these (none of these clubs normally issue!) but can't get one tomorrow, don't worry. There will be a new page on this website soon with full details of ALL the programmes I issue and how you can order them. Also if anyone is visiting the International Programme Fair in London on Saturday 7th June, I will have some for sale on the Non-League Digest stall. |
THURSDAY 22nd MAY - STEVE KING I have permission to issue a matchday programme this coming Saturday for Stedfast United for their match against Feltham Town in the Middlesex County H&D Div.3 League. Kick-off has been confirmed as 2.30pm. Stedfast United have already clinched the title but Feltham Town can win a runners-up spot if they gain a point on Saturday. The club secretary has confirmed that the match is ON and will be played at their usual home ground at Cranford Community School, which is just off the High Street, Cranford, just north of Hounslow West. For a map of the ground, please click the link below:- http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=510796&y=177693&z=2&sv=510796,177693&st=OSGrid&lu=N&tl=~&ar=y&bi=~&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf As before with Barn Elms, anybody who would like a programme(s) reserved to pick up on the day which would guarantee them a copy, please email me at steveking@nonleaguedigest.com as soon as possible so that I will have an idea of number to print. |
THURSDAY 22nd MAY - BRIAN BUCK Friday 23rd May: Fowlmere v Barrington (Chris Boote Memorial Trophy Final) @ Fowlmere. 6.30pm kick off. Tournament Brochure available. |
WEDNESDAY 21st MAY - STEVE KING Please note that the Barn Elms match this coming Saturday will NOT be taking place at their Old Deer Park ground. It has been switched to CB Hounslow's ground at Osterley Sports Club where there will also be a match taking place between CB Hounslow Utd Social and Broadfields Utd in Middx County League Division One West on the same day. The reason for this switch is due the goalposts having been taken down at Old Deer Park for the season on the instructions of the local council. Due to this, Barn Elms also used CB Hounslow's ground for their "home" match last Saturday. Because of the switch this Saturday, also please note there will NOT be a programme issued for the Barn Elms match. Thanks to all those who emailed me to reserve programmes but unfortunately I have only just been advised of the change of venue. |
WEDNESDAY 21st MAY - CHRIS BEDFORD I did a double on Saturday with East Villa and Garswood United (no admission or programme at either club) which could be my last game of the winter season. I'm on the doorstep of the Derby/Ashbourne Summer League so I've started to watch the odd game in this interesting competition! |
WEDNESDAY 21st MAY - PETER LEAVIS Anyone planning to cross London on the tube to Richmond for the Barn Elms match on Saturday 24th May should be aware that there is no District Line running between Whitechapel and Embankment. Circle Line is out as well. |
WEDNESDAY 21st MAY - BRIAN BUCK Cup Final Football is at Catons Lane, home of Saffron Walden Town, on Bank Holiday Monday 26 May at 3.00pm when Quendon FC face Dunmow in the Final of the Saffron Walden Cup. Quendon beat Hatfield Heath 7-1 in the Semi Final.
Admission is just £3.00 for adults - £1.00 children and senior citizens. |
| TUESDAY 20th MAY - STEVE KING According to the football.mitoo website, the rearranged match at South Kilburn against Willesden Constantine in the Middlesex County League Premier Division will now take place on Thursday 22nd May at Wembley Park Sports Ground, kick-off at 6.30pm. |
| TUESDAY 20th MAY - ANDY MARNOCH Croydon Youth team entertain Leatherhead Youth team in a top-of-the-table match this evening on the pitch next door to Croydon Athletic's Keith Tuckey Stadium, off Mayfield Road, Thornton Heath (once used by Frinton Rovers FC) kick-off at 6.30pm. |
| TUESDAY 20th MAY - BRIAN BUCK For those who may be interested, here are the Tunbridge Wells Vets Summer League fixtures :- Saturday 24th May (3pm) : Artois v. Paddock Wood (at Charcott), Frant v. Foresters (at Rusthall), Rolvenden v. Benenden (at Rolvenden), Wittersham v. Ramsfield (at Wittersham). Saturday 31st May - Cup Quarter Finals (3pm) : Paddock Wood v. Ramsfield (at Elm Tree), Frant v. Artois (at Rusthall), Wittersham v. Rolvenden (at Wittersham), Foresters v. Benenden (at Putlands). Saturday 7th June (3pm) : Paddock Wood v. Rolvenden (at Elm Tree), Benenden v. Artois (at Benenden), Wittersham v. Frant (at Wittersham), Ramsfield and Foresters requested no game. Saturday 14th June (3pm) : Benenden v. Frant (at Benenden), Artois v. Ramsfield (at Charcott), Rolvenden v. Foresters (at Rolvenden), Wittersham and Paddock Wood requested no game. Saturday 21st June (3pm) : Paddock Wood v. Wittersham (at Elm Tree), Ramsfield v. Rolvenden (at Rusthall), Foresters v. Benenden (at Putlands), Artois v. Frant (at Charcott). Saturday 28th June (3pm) : Foresters v. Ramsfield (at Putlands), Wittersham v. Benenden (at Wittersham), Rolvenden v. Artois (at Rolvenden), Paddock Wood v. Frant (at Elm Tree). Saturday 5th July - Cup Semi-Finals (3pm). To be announced. Saturday 12th July (3pm) : Wittersham v. Foresters (at Wittersham), Frant v. Ramsfield (at Rusthall), Paddock Wood requested no game. Saturday 19th July (3pm) : Ramsfield v. Paddock Wood (at Rusthall), Frant v. Rolvenden (at Rusthall), Artois v. Wittersham (at Charcott), Foresters requested no game. Saturday 26th July (3pm) : Benenden v. Paddock Wood (at Benenden), Foresters v. Artois (at Putlands), Rolvenden v. Wittersham (at Rolvenden). Saturday 2nd August (3pm) : Foresters v. Paddock Wood (at Putlands), Ramsfield v. Benenden (at ?). Saturday 9th August - Cup Final (3pm). |
| SUNDAY 18th MAY - ROLAND REEVE There is a rearranged fixture in the Premier Division of the Canterbury & District League tomorrow evening, Monday 19th May at Sturry who entertain The Seaview, kick-off is 6.45pm. |
| SUNDAY 18th MAY - STEVE KING Subject to confirmation, I am hoping to produce a matchday programme NEXT SATURDAY, 24th May for Barn Elms FC who are scheduled to play Hendon 'A' in a Middlesex County League Div.3 fixture at Old Deer Park, near to Richmond station, kick-off probably 2.30pm. So that I have an idea of numbers to print (bearing in mind there will be very little else on that day), and to ensure a copy, could you please email me at steveking@nonleaguedigest.com if you would like a copy or copies of the programme stating how many you require. This will also guarantee you a programme on the day as they will be reserved for you to pick up at the match. They will cost £1.00 each with 100% of the proceeds being passed on to the home club. |
FRIDAY 16th MAY - BRIAN BUCK Friday 16th May: West Lynn v Norwich St Johns. Fixture checked with both clubs. No prog. Maybe a 6.45pm kick off.
Comberton United v Duxford United (Foster Cup Final) @ Fowlmere 6.15pm.
Saturday 17th May: Renhold United v Wootton Blue Cross (Memorial match with a prog) Noon kick off. |
WEDNESDAY 14th MAY - MARK KETTLETY There will be a bumper edition programme on Saturday at Ramsden's game with Shenfield AFC in Division 2 of The Essex Olympian League. This game has been switched from Shenfield and will kick off at 11.00am. Added interest is that this could be Shenfield's last ever game in the EOFL due to falling member numbers. The ground is at The Nursery Sports Ground, Downham Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex. CM11 1PU. Produced by professional programme printers MK Publications (UK) Ltd, they will be on sale before kick-off at the ground. |
TUESDAY 13th MAY - PETER ABBOTT I've just spoken to the Benfleet club sec and rather annoyingly, Galleywood have cried off tonight's match saying they can't raise a team. |
TUESDAY 13th MAY - MARK WYVER Further to my posting on Sunday regarding the Kent County League play-off, it has been confirmed that the kick-off this coming Saturday will be 11.00am. |
MONDAY 12th MAY - STEVE KING Apparently the Essex Olympian League Division Two fixture scheduled for Saturday 17th May at Shenfield has been switched to the ground of opponents Ramsden. |
SUNDAY 11th MAY - MARK WYVER Subject to confirmation, it appears that the Kent County League Division One East and West play-off match will be played on the ground of Phoenix Sports FC, Mayplace Road East, Bexleyheath this coming Saturday, 17th May (FA Cup Final day) at a time mutually agreed between Stansfeld O&B Club (Div.1 West Runners-Up) and AFC Sheppey (Div.1 East Runners-Up). Should know further details tomorrow, 12/5. |
TUESDAY 6th MAY - SIMON DICKENS This coming Sunday 11th May Kidlington Football Club are hosting a memorial match for Club Stalwart Terry Wiffen who passed away after a short illness last September. The match will take place at our Yarnton Road Ground and will K.O. at 12:00 mid-day. Terry was a member of our Club for over 20 years, in fact he was known as Mr Kidlington Football Club. His family, friends and colleagues all miss him terribly and we have all agreed that this match is a fitting tribute to him.
Kidlington manager Paul Lee has been working with Oxford United assistant manager Micky Lewis to get what I consider an excellent Oxford United legends side together for this game. Matt Hunt who played along side Terry in his football days has put together a Kidlington legends squad fitting of the occasion. |
MONDAY 5th MAY - MICK BURT I am issuing a programme for Pembury FC for this afternoon's Kent County League Division Two East match against champions Canterbury City at Woodside Playing Field. Kick-off is 2.45pm. |
| APRIL 2008 |
WEDNESDAY 30th APRIL - BRIAN BUCK The North Beds Charity Cup final will now be at Langford FC on Friday 9th of May and not at the new Biggleswade Town ground. |
| SUNDAY 27th APRIL - STEVE KING I have received permission to issue a programme this coming Tuesday 29th April for Esher Athletic for their Surrey South East Combination match against Epsom Eagles at Strenue Sports Club, Lynwood Road, Hinchley Wood. Kick-off 6.30pm. It is a short walk from Hinchley Wood railway station. |
| TUESDAY 22nd APRIL - STEVE KING I have just heard that this evening's match at Old Bristolians v. Battersea Ironsides has been postponed. |
| TUESDAY 22nd APRIL - MICK BURT Just to let you know that, following a lengthy chat with the Ripley Village Manager Dan Snare, I will be issuing a prog for the Ripley Village v Horsley match on Wednesday (6.15pm). Horsley will take the league title if they win this, their penultimate league fixture. Three officials appointed! |
| TUESDAY 22nd APRIL - STEVE KING Further to my posting yesterday regarding Liphook United, having spoken to their secretary, he does not want a programme produced for the match tonight because things are a bit hectic at the club at the moment trying to organise tickets and travel to a cup final they are appearing in soon and he feels that a programme will not help matters. I did contact Old Bristolians FC by email late yesterday regarding a small programme this evening for their Surrey South Eastern Combination match against Battersea Ironsides at Prince George's Playing Field, Grand Drive, Raynes Park but haven't heard back from him yet. If I get the go ahead for a programme tonight, I will post on the noticeboard later. |
MONDAY 21st APRIL - STEVE KING Some programme news for this week. I will be issuing a programme for St. Andrews this coming Thursday 24th April for their Surrey SE Combination match against Battersea Ironsides at Weston Green SC - kick-off 6.15pm. I am hoping to also issue a programme for tomorrow evening's match at Liphook United against Chiddingfold in the Surrey County Intermediate (Western) League although I haven't heard back from their Secretary as yet. I will put a further update on the noticeboard as and when I receive any further news. |
FRIDAY 18th APRIL - STUART LATHAM On Saturday 19th April Chalfont St Peter AFC v Tring Athletic - New Pin Badges have arrived and will be on sale at £3 each. The club will break its programme size record once again. The final size of the £1 match day issue will be 96 pages. |
THURSDAY 17th APRIL - PETER ABBOTT The final of the Cofidis Cup (Coupe de Belgique - Belgian Cup) is confirmed as Sunday 18 May 2008 at 16-00 at the Heysel, Stade Roi Baudouin in Brussels. The "Bourgmestre" of Brussels, Freddy Thielemans, has agreed to the date, time and venue. The match will be between KAA Gent (who beat Standard Liege 6-2 on aggregate) and RSC Anderlecht (who beat Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen 2-1 on aggregate). |
WEDNESDAY 16th APRIL - PAUL ROTH Kent County League Division Two East club Saga Sports & Social have confirmed to me by email that they will be producing a programme for their match this coming Saturday, 19th April. The email reads as follows:- Hi Paul,
Just letting you know that we have our last home game this Saturday against Canterbury City. They need just one point to be league champs this week (hopefully we wont give it to them!!)
Anyway my reason for this email is to tell you we are going to do an official programme this week. Since we met I have changed my newsletter to one a4 folded, but it has been aimed at our players. .........................This week is different!!!
Hope to see you amongst the sheep this Saturday with your sky blue and white scarf!!
Val |
MONDAY 14th APRIL - SIMON KIDBY Grass roots sport in Bromley received a boost today following a £40,525 award to Holmesdale FC by the Football Foundation, the UK’s largest sports charity. The funding will go towards installing floodlights and create a new pitch side pathway.
The Football Foundation is dedicated to revitalising the grass roots of the game, constructing modern football facilities, developing football as a force for social cohesion and as a vehicle for education in communities throughout the country.
Funded by the Premier League, The Football Association, Sport England and the Government, the Football Foundation is the nation’s largest sports charity with a £45m budget going straight into the heart of football.
Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation said: “We warmly congratulate Holmesdale FC for their hard work and dedication in securing this award. I would also like to thank the Kent County FA for their efforts in making this bid happen. “Sport is playing a central role in helping people to stay fit, strengthen communities and promote responsibility amongst young people. I am delighted that Football Foundation investment is opening up access to sport in Kent and I encourage other organisations in the region to apply to us.”
Ray Tolfrey, Chairman at Holmesdale FC, said: “As a club we can now plan for the future, this Football Foundation Grant will
help us to establish ourselves within level 5 football and take Holmesdale FC into a new era of senior football and entry into the FA Cup & Vase” |
MONDAY 14th APRIL - STEVE KING League leaders Epsom Eagles FC have given me permission to issue a programme for tomorrow evening's Surrey South Eastern Combination Division One match v. St. Andrews at King Georges Playing Field, Auriol Park. Kick-off is 6.15pm. For a map locating where the ground is please click on the link below:- http://www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=521344&y=164898&z=2&sv=521250,164750&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf Nearest stations are Stoneleigh, Worcester Park and Tolworth where each are around 20-25 minute walk away. |
FRIDAY 11th APRIL - DAVE GRAHAM Sunday game Welsh Hop weekend : Ystradgynlais v Seven Sisters Sunday 20th April, not sure of kick-off time but presumably 2.30pm. |
FRIDAY 11th APRIL - SIMON DICKENS It was a glorious night for Kidlington Football Club last night after the team recorded another superb victory in the second leg of the HPL Hellenic Floodlit Trophy Final against Ardley United to win 7-3 on aggregate. When referee Mr Hey brought the match to an end Kidlington were able to start celebrating their first major honour for many a year. To a man over the two legs Kidlington had been far the better side and this was reflected in the final aggregate score of 7 – 3. All we can do now is hope that this is the start of a successful period for the Club as with the basis of this squad who knows what can be achieved by Paul Lee and his team. |
FRIDAY 11th APRIL - SHAUN ELLIS On Tuesday 8th April I was in attendance as Fleet Spurs FC of the Wessex League Division One who hosted Whitchurch United under their new lights for the 1st ever first team competitive match played under the ‘candles’.
The impressively bright lights were switched on and a 0-1 defeat was played out in front of a disappointing turnout of about 20 spectators, including a few groundhoppers.
A club official informed me they hope to host a league club in a pre-season friendly for the ‘official’ floodlight opening.
The ground at Kennels Lane, Southwood, Nr Farnborough is already undergoing much work with hard standing going down on 3 sides to complement that already in place on the Southwood pavilion side. This is required to meet the strict ground grading criteria coming into force for the Wessex League in 2008/9. |
WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL - STEVE KING Further to my posting yesterday, Bromleians Sports have agreed to allow me to produce a programme for tomorrow evening's match against league champions Phoenix Sports at Scrubs Farm Sports Ground, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley in the Kent County League Division One West - kick off will be 6.15pm. Update to this posting on Friday 11th April : Result of the match was:- Bromleians Sports 1, Phoenix Sports (champions) 2. Att : est 40 |
WEDNESDAY 9th APRIL - DOUG ALLUM Phoenix Sports were crowned Kent County League Div One West Champions last night, with a resounding 6-0 win over bottom of the table Fleetdown United. They also missed a penalty after just 33 seconds! Fairplay to Fleetdown, as they didn't play that badly, they were just beaten by a far superior side. I am sure Thursday's game will still be evenly contested.
Phoenix have just received and agreed a sponsorship deal of 15k and intend to install floodlights at their Phoenix Sports Club ground in Mayplace Road East. Definetly a club on the up. |
| TUESDAY 8th APRIL - STEVE KING With the football club's permission, I am hoping to issue a programme this Thursday, 10th April for Bromleians Sports against Phoenix Sports in the Kent County League Division One West at Scrubs Farm Sports Ground, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley. A further update will appear on here tomorrow (Wednesday) regarding the programme situation. Phoenix Sports are currently well clear at the top of the table so a good game should be in prospect. |
TUESDAY 8th APRIL - PETER ABBOTT Belgian League Div 3A - RRC Peruwelz. Please note that in addition to those previously notified, another RRC Peruwelz match in Belgian Lge Div 3A has been switched from Stade Luc Varenne in Tournai back to their own original ground at Stade de la Verte Chasse on Sunday 26 April 2008 (ko 1500) RRC Peruwelz v Londerzeel SK. |
| TUESDAY 8th APRIL - MICK BURT Following agreement with the club, I will be issuing a programme tonight for the big Hampshire Premier League clash between AFC Stoneham and Otterbourne. Kick-off is at 6.15pm. |
THURSDAY 3rd APRIL - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Jupiler League side Germinal Beerschot Antwerp have said that they want to upgrade their facilities and extend their capacity by in-filling the corners at Het Kiel. However the town governors would rather the club, alongside Royal Antwerp, would be party to a proposed new stadium for the town. GBA's problem is that any new ground would be on the other side of Antwerp and they don't appear to fancy that. |
WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL - STUART LATHAM This Saturday v Brimsdown, Chalfont St. Peter will break its record on programme size with a 68 page programme being produced. On 19th April v. Tring I hope to break the record once again with a 72 page edition.
New pin badges will be on sale at the Tring match priced at £3 each - 100% profit to club funds
The club has undergone plenty of ground updates over the past few weeks including new toilet block, turnstiles and a 229 seater stand. |
TUESDAY 1st APRIL - MICK BURT I have produced a four page programme for the match between Team Solent and Ludwig Leisure at the Hardmoor Sports Ground tomorrow evening, KO 6pm. |
TUESDAY 1st APRIL - BRIAN BUCK The VERY last game to be played at St Neots Rowley Park ground will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2008 (KO 7.45pm) when St Neots Town play Stotfold in a UCL Reserve Division 1 match. The new ground is basically ready now, including the floodlights, although no matches will be played on it this season. Entrance is by way of a road running up to it from the existing ground.
The first match at Biggleswade Towns new Carlsberg Stadium, on the Langford Road is currently set to take place on Friday 9 May 2008 when they play either Stotfold or Langford in the final of the North Beds Charity Cup probably.....if it’s ready on time! |
| MARCH 2008 |
MONDAY 31st MARCH - DAVE GRAHAM Southall have confirmed verbally (& on their website) that a programme will be issued for the match this coming Saturday against FC Assyria at Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HX Kick-off 3.00pm. It is anticipated that the programme will retail for £1 although higher contributions will not be refused. If anyone would like to reserve a programme then please contact Geoff Harrison or leave a voice mail message on 07710 534 758. |
MONDAY 31st MARCH - STEVE KING The scheduled Surrey South Eastern Combination Division One match tomorrow (Tuesday 1st April) at St. Andrews v. Epsom Athletic has been called off due to the rain. Also in the same league, tomorrow's NPL v. Battersea match, according to the club's website, is now due to be played on Wednesday 16th April (6.30pm) at their Queens Road, Teddington ground. The SSEC League website also indicates that the Senior Cup semi-finals are as follows:- Tuesday 1st April : Battersea Ironsides v. Epsom Eagles 7.30pm at Chessington & Hook Utd FC and Saturday 12th April : St. Andrews v. FC Triangle 2.30pm at Oxted & District FC. |
FRIDAY 28th MARCH - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Provincial posponements this weekend 28/29/30 March. NO league games OFF - yet ! Namur Prov OFF Hainaut Prov - decision 14-00 today Liege Prov - decision later this afternoon Luxembourg Prov - trying to put off a decision - IF any Friday OR Saturday games are OFF then they will be re-arranged for Sunday - however, will decide Saturday morning whether all should be OFF anyway. West Vlaanderen Prov - 1st teams ok at the moment Oost Vlaanderen Prov - 1st teams ok at the moment Limburg Prov - no probs Antwerpen Prov - no probs for 1st teams Brabant Prov - 1st teams ok at the moment |
FRIDAY 28th MARCH - RICHIE JENN Chipstead (Sevenoaks) of the Kent County League Division 2 are issuing a trial 8 page computer generated programme for the game with Eltham Palace on Sat 29th March ko 2:45 with a view to becoming a regular issuer next season. |
THURSDAY 27th MARCH - PETER ABBOTT In the Belgian League Div 3A regarding RRC Peruwelz, please note that the following RRC Peruwelz matches have been switched from Stade Luc Varenne in Tournai back to their own original ground at Stade de la Verte Chasse. Sunday 13 April 2008 (ko 1500) RRC Peruwelz v Torhout 1992 KM. Sunday 11 May 2008 (ko 1500) RRC Peruwelz v SV Sottegem |
| THURSDAY 20th MARCH - NIGEL GREGG SHROPSHIRE COUNTY LEAGUE GROUND HOP
1st ever official Groundhop double header
Saturday April 26th - 2008
Division One - Kick Off 1.00pm
Brown Clee v Craven Arms Town
Premier Division - 4.00pm
Clee Hill United v Hopesgate United
Tickets may be obtained in advance which will guarantee admission and a match day programme for BOTH games. Tickets are priced at £4 (This offers a saving of £2) and can be purchased by sending a A5 SAE to (SCPFL) 35 Reynolds Wharf, Telford Shropshire TF8 7HU
Cheques or postal orders please to be made payable to "SCPFL"
Ground Admission for The BROWN CLEE game is £2 Adults and involves a raffle ticket for half time.
Match day programmes will be £1.
Ground Admission for The CLEE HILL UNITED game is £2 Adults and involves a raffle ticket for half time.
Match day programmes will be £1. |
THURSDAY 20th MARCH - LEE RUSBRIDGE Baldock Town, of the Herts Senior County League, will be playing in the Premier Division next season after they secured promotion with a recent 1-0 win over Mill End Sports. Town, who have been top of the table for most of the season, have two remaining home games at their Knights Templar Sports Centre venue, before they move to a new ground next season. The club have been issuing programmes all season and have received some excellent feedback from various groundhoppers and visitors alike. Baldock take on promotion-chasing Chipperfield Corinthians on Saturday 29th March before concluding their campaign and time at Knights Templar with the visit of Croxley Guild on April 19th. The club are planning to do a “Special Edition” programme on the final day with details of all the teams within the club and various other features. You may wish to come along to two other matches involving our teams before the end of the season. Baldock Town travel to second-placed Wodson Park on the April 5th, in what promises to be a potential “Title Decider”. The match is at Wodson Park Sports & Leisure Centre on Wadesmill Road in Ware. Kick Off will be at 3pm. Programme details not yet known. Our Reserve Team, managed by Barry Laurence has made it to the County League’s Reserve Cup Final. They take on holders Evergreen Reserves at Welwyn Playing Fields, Ottway Walk in Welwyn on Saturday 26th April – Kick Off 3pm. I am led to believe a programme will be on sale at the ground for this one. If anyone requires further details on any of the above, please contact us at info@baldocktownfc.co.uk or go to our website www.baldocktownfc.co.uk. |
WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH - BOMBER BROWN Kirkburton AFC will be playing their last home game of the season this coming Saturday 22nd March, 2.30 ko. They will be producing a matchday programme at a cost of £1, also pin badges at £2.50. Further information on www.soccerweekend.com/team/index.asp?teamid29691 |
TUESDAY 18th MARCH - TONY INCENZO Bedwell Rangers of the Herts Senior County League are moving to the old Walkern FC ground next season. In order to give groundhoppers a final chance to visit their existing ground at the Meadway Playing Fields in Stevenage, Bedwell Rangers have arranged a midweek home fixture against Baldock Town on Tuesday, April 8 with a 6.15pm kick-off. Admission is free and programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email the club at andyd@bedwellrangersfc.co.uk so that they know how many programmes to print for the game. |
TUESDAY 18th MARCH - BRIAN BUCK On Easter Saturday, St Neots play their last ever first team match at Rowley Park, before they move to their new ground in readiness for next season, when they take on Sleaford Town in a United Counties League Premier Division match, although some reserve matches will be played here after this date. |
FRIDAY 14th MARCH - BRIAN BUCK I've just noticed on Football.mitoo that Thrapston are playing Huntingdon Town tonight now. I haven't checked this but suspect that it will be on because it wasn't on this website yesterday.
The abandoned Stotfold v St Neots game (mass brawl) was scheduled to take place on 27 March, but has now been put back to later in the season pending investigation by the FA and the League.
The Wootton Blue Cross v St Ives Hunts Premier Cup match didn't take place last next because the WBX secretary failed to realise that when she arranged the match it clashed with the Easter Bingo Night which apparently attracts about 130 people and parking would become almost impossible! |
TUESDAY 11th MARCH - TONY LINK For those attending the Central Midlands League Easter Hop next week, you may like to know that on Thursday 20th March there is a Womens UEFA Qualifier at Doncaster Rovers Football Club - England v. Czech Republic. This is close to the Central Midlands League Groundhop. |
MONDAY 10th MARCH - SIMON DICKENS
Kidlington Football Club are delighted to confirm that they will play Blue Square Conference side Oxford United in a friendly match at their Yarnton Road ground on Tuesday 11th March Kick Off 7:30pm.
Kidlington Manager Paul Lee who is a close personal friend of Oxford’s Assistant Manager Micky Lewis has confirmed that the U’s who are with out a mid-week league match, will be bringing a strong squad to fulfil this fixture.
Admission - For this is a special occasion the club are taking the opportunity to allow under 16’s accompanied by an adult in for free. £4-00 for adults and £1-00 for OAP’s and concessions |
MONDAY 3rd MARCH - STEVE KING Although the back issues winter sale has now finished, there are still copies available of some of the previous issues of the magazine at the normal cover price + P&P. To order any of the available issues, just write to Non-League Digest, Flat 1, 64 Hunting Gate Drive, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DD stating which issue numbers you require enclosing the correct payment (cheques payable to Non-League Digest). The prices quoted include 1st class P&P. To check which ones are still available please go to the "Home" page for details or click on the orange "Back Issues" button above which also gives details of the content in each issue. |
| FEBRUARY 2008 |
THURSDAY 28th FEBRUARY - PETER ABBOTT I ticked off VC Jong Lede's "new" ground last Sunday (lost 0-1 to WIK Eine in the Oost Vlaanderen Prov 1). Coloured team sheet available.
I first visited this club for a Belgian League Div 3 game on 16 October 1988 when they played at Openveldstraat to the top of the town. This is now built over since the club moved to Keibergkerk off Ommeganglaan to the south of the town probably around 15 years ago. Yes, its taken me an amazingly long time to catch up with their move although to be slightly fair they did fall from grace somewhat since that time and have only this season got back as high as Prov 1 (level 5).
However, to the point of this tale. The club are on the move again !
From April they will move in to a new ground at 90 degrees to where they are currently located (same address). A new clubhouse and separate dressing room complex are nearing completion and I was told that they will play their last two game this season at the new venue, meaning they have only two more games on the current pitch / ground. I rather doubt it, but some who visited many years ago may want to rush along ! |
THURSDAY 28th FEBRUARY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup QF (2nd leg results, aggregate in brackets) SK Roeselare 1 Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen 1 (agg: 2-6), KAA Gent 4 KV Kortrijk 0 (agg: 5-5) Gent qualify on away goals, EH Dender 1 Anderlecht 1 (agg: 1-4), Standard Liege 4 Cercle Bruges 0 (agg: 5-4) PS: 0-0 at half-time last night ! Belgian Cup SF (1st legs 19/3, 2nd legs 16/4) Standard Liege v. KAA Gent and Anderlecht v. Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen |
WEDNESDAY 27th FEBRUARY - NIGEL ROE Just some info re BT Trimley. I rang them on Friday to enquire about their game on Saturday. They were not doing a programme for that game and, according to their secretary, are unlikely to issue again this season. |
FRIDAY 22nd FEBRUARY - MARK RICHARDS Weymouth Sports v Chickerell United Dorset Senior League Saturday 23rd February 2.15 pm Venue Weymouth College, Cranford Avenue, Weymouth. Dorset. All Groundhoppers welcome at this local derby. Will Weymouth Sports be the first team to beat the Chickens this season ? 24 page programme issued. Bring a mate and double our gate ! Mark Richards secretary 07789436186 |
TUESDAY 19th FEBRUARY - BRIAN BUCK From Cambridge University:
Unfortunately the Match tonight has been postponed. Parts of the pitch are rock solid and icy, there is no sun this morning to start a thaw and in fact we now have fog come in to add to very cold conditions.
We will try hard to reschedule the match.
If the forecast is correct we are very optimistic that Thursday afternoon's Match between The Falcons and Newport County FC U.18`s will be played and, more so, Sunday morning's Match ( 10.30 ) between The Blues and The Territorial Army F.A.
But then again can we believe the forecasters? |
MONDAY 18th FEBRUARY - BRIAN BUCK Regarding tomorrow evening's Cambridge University v. Cambridge University Press match at Grange Road, it appears that with deep frosts and unhelpful weather forecasts it looks like they have some problems again! There will be a pitch inspection at 10a.m. tomorrow ( Tuesday.) |
FRIDAY 15th FEBRUARY - PETER ABBOTT The Belgian FA have confirmed that FC Brussels were entirely to blame for the floodlight failure at the FC Brussels v. RC Genk fixture on 8 Dec 2007 and therefore a forfeit score of 0-5 will stand ! |
TUESDAY 12th FEBRUARY - BRIAN BUCK Cambridge University Press will be doing a programme for their visit to Grange Road to play their hosts, Cambridge University on 19th February (7pm kick off). |
THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY - STEVE KING I have a number of programmes for sale on a first-come, first served basis. All prices include postage & packing. Please make cheques payable to "Non-League Digest" and write to the normal magazine address. If you want to check any are still available before ordering you are welcome to email me at steveking@nonleaguedigest.com first. The programmes are:- ENGLAND 1966 WORLD CUP PROGRAMME - NOT THE FINAL ITSELF (ORIGINAL NOT REPRINT) £15.00 MAN UTD v. BENFICA 1968 EUROPEAN CUP FINAL AT WEMBLEY £6.00 MAN UTD v. REAL MADRID 1968 EUROPEAN CUP SEMI-FINAL AT OLD TRAFFORD £6.00 MAN UTD v. SARAJEVO (YUGOSLAVIA) 1968 EUROPEAN CUP 1/8 ROUND SECOND LEG AT OLD TRAFFORD £8.00 MAN UTD v. WATFORD FA CUP 4th ROUND 1969 AT OLD TRAFFORD £1.50 MAN UTD v. ASTON VILLA - LEAGUE 1965-66 SEASON AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.00 MAN UTD v. BLACKPOOL - LEAGUE 1964-65 SEASON AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.00 MAN UTD v. MAN CITY - LEAGUE 1967-68 SEASON AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.00 MAN UTD v. STOKE CITY FA CUP 4th ROUND REPLAY 1964-65 SEASON AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.50 MAN UTD v. ESTUDIANTES (ARGENTINA) WORLD CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2nd LEG 1968-69 AT OLD TRAFFORD £5.00 MAN UTD v. ANDERLECHT 1968-68 1/8 ROUND EUROPEAN CUP AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.00 MAN UTD v. ITALIAN OLYMPIC XI - CHALLENGE MATCH 1967-68 AT OLD TRAFFORD £3.00 ARSENAL v. SWINDON TOWN - FOOTBALL LEAGUE CUP FINAL 1968-69 AT WEMBLEY £3.00 ENGLAND v. PORTUGAL UNDER-23 INTERNATIONAL AT COVENTRY 1968-69 SEASON £1.50 WALES v. WEST GERMANY - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT NINIAN PARK CARDIFF 1967-68 SEASON £2.50 ENGLAND v. FRANCE - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1968-69 SEASON £3.00 ENGLAND v. SPAIN - EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP HENRI DELAUNAY CUP QTR FINAL AT WEMBLEY 1967-68 SEASON £2.00 ENGLAND v. SWEDEN - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1967-68 SEASON £2.00 ENGLAND v. HOLLAND - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1969-70 SEASON £4.00 ENGLAND v. RUMANIA - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1968-69 SEASON £3.00 ENGLAND v. WALES - HOME INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1968-69 SEASON £2.00 ENGLAND v. U.S.S.R. - INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT WEMBLEY 1967-68 SEASON £2.00 |
THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY - IAN HILL I am trying to obtain a programme from the Bercham Sport v TSV Temse game played on Sunday 3rd February 2008 in the Belgian 4th Division. Can anyone help? I'm prepared to pay a good price for this programme. Many thanks. ihill@impington.cambs.sch.uk |
THURSDAY 7th FEBRUARY - DAVE RUSHBROOK Can anyone provide the attendance figures and the scores for the following 2 games,
Ipswich Wanderers v Wroxham on 8 May 2001, and also Ipswich Wanderers v Diss Town on 15 May 2001, many thanks. |
MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY - PETER ABBOTT Beveren's financial problems appear to be coming to a head. They apparently need to find £250,000 before the month's out and are desperately seeking immediate sponsors. Two local companies have already paid 25.000 euros. |
FRIDAY 1st FEBRUARY - STEVE KING Don't forget that if you are currently NOT a magazine subscriber, you can purchase the latest issue of NLD (No.18 - February 2008) as a single copy before committing to a half-yearly or annual subscription. The new "Try Before You Buy" service will enable you to sample the magazine first before taking out a subscription. Simply send a cheque (payable to Non-League Digest) for £3.00 + 50p P&P to:- Non-League Digest, Flat 1, 64 Hunting Gate Drive, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DD with your details and we'll send you the February 2008 issue plus a form should you wish to take out a subscription. Also as a subscriber, you will be able to take advantage of the special offer we have at the moment for purchasing available back copies of the magazine at a bargain 50p + 50p P&P per issue instead of the normal price. This offer ends on 29th February 2008. If you want to purchase back copies without becoming a subscriber, they are the normal price of £3.00 + 50p P&P per issue except Issue 1 which is £1.50 + 35p P&P subject to availability. |
| JANUARY 2008 |
THURSDAY 31st JANUARY - PHILIP KIRK Wanted current season programmes from Cottenham United, Lakenheath, Waterbeach, Melton St Audrys and Holt United. I would be grateful if anyone who has copies for sale could email me at andersenno1@aol.com Cheers. |
TUESDAY 29th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT Advance notice of 2 x forthcoming Saturday afternoon Belgium league "derby" matches
Sat 8 March 2008 Div 4D Turkania Faymonville / Malmundaria (ko 16-00)
Sat 15 March 2008 Div 4A SK Sint Paulus Opwijk / Verb. Meldert (ko 16-00) |
FRIDAY 25th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT A merger has been proposed between Belgian league clubs Beveren / Red Star Waasland / Sint Niklaas Nieuwkerken. The clubs are discussing the creation of a club covering the area around the Waas. The plan is to play home games at Freethiel, the home of Beveren before eventually moving to a brand new complex in Sint Niklaas. |
THURSDAY 24th JANUARY - STUART ROBINSON I am seeking a programme from Littletown (West Yorks). Would appreciate an e mail to JamesStuartR@hotmail.co.uk from anyone with a copy for sale. Cheers. |
WEDNESDAY 23rd JANUARY - TONY INCENZO After a postponement of the original fixture, Marsh Rangers have rearranged the opening match at their new Hillingdon Athletics Stadium for Saturday, February 23. This will be an 11am kick-off against Sutton Common Rovers in the Middlesex League. Entry is free of charge and souvenir programmes will be available @ £2.00. Please once again register your interest with the club at info@marshrangersfc.co.uk so that they know how many programmes to print. |
FRIDAY 18th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT At last, the construction of KAA Gent's new Arteveldestadion will begin from April 2008. This multifunctional ground of approx 20,000 could see capacity doubled in the event of Belgium (and the Netherlands) being granted organization of the World Cup 2018. |
THURSDAY 17th JANUARY - TONY INCENZO The Marsh Rangers match this Saturday has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Marsh are hoping to rearrange it for Saturday, February 2 with a morning kick-off. |
THURSDAY 17th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Cup Quarter-Finals as follows:- 2-legged ties to be played Weds 30 January and Weds 27 February 2008
Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen v. SK Roeselare
KV Kortrijk v. KAA Gent
Anderlecht v. EH Dender
Cercle Bruges v. Standard Liege
Pre-drawn Semi-final line-up as follows :-
2-legged ties to be played Weds 19 March and Weds 16 April 2008
Winner of Cercle Bruges v. Standard Liege will play winner of VK Kortrijk v. KAA Gent
Winner of Germinal Beerschot Antwerpen v. SK Roeselare will play winner of Anderlecht v. EH Dender |
WEDNESDAY 16th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT The Belgian Div 3A match between Racing Waregem and Eendracht Aalst has been switched from Mirakelstraat to the Regenboom (Rainbow) Stadion, home of Zulte-Waregem, at 17-00 on Saturday 2 Feb 2008 due to perceived crowd problems with the visiting supporters. |
FRIDAY 11th JANUARY - IAN HILL Can someone tell me which clubs in the top 4 Belgian Divisions are issuing programmes (not newspapers or teamsheets) this season. My e-mail address is ihill@impington.cambs.sch.uk |
TUESDAY 8th JANUARY - PETER ABBOTT Belgian Brabant Prov 2 side RWDM Molenbeek (who I have written of many times) went into administration on 24 December 2007. The club who are this season playing at Stade Verbist are currently bottom of their league with no wins. The club président, Jean-Bernard André-Dumont, has injected 7,000 euros since August some of which was set aside to pay off old debts. The club will apparently finish the season, however are now on the look out for local clubs to help guarantee the club's future. Another "fusion" in the making. |
THURSDAY 3rd JANUARY - TONY INCENZO In order to welcome visitors to their new ground, Marsh Rangers of the Middlesex League have switched the kick-off time for their home fixture against Sutton Common Rovers on Saturday, January 19 2007 to 11am. This will take place at the Hillingdon Athletics Stadium, Gatting Way, Park Road, Uxbridge UB8 1ES. Admission is free and programmes will be on sale. Please register your interest with the club at info@marshrangersfc.co.uk so that they know how many programmes to print. |