AT AN EGM LAST NIGHT, SHAREHOLDERS VOTED IN FAVOUR OF THE
FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE.
VOTES WERE 17 FOR AND 16
AGAINST. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING;
GERRY EDMUNDS
BARRY STEPHENSON
DAVE THOMAS
RITA MABBOTT
JAMES EDMUNDS
JAMES SMILES
ALSO THE PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY AT
HOME TO LUTON TOWN WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY 19TH JUL, 3PM KICK OFF.
EAGLES 2 YATE TOWN 2 (05/04/08)
Although
disappointed at not securing all three, one point was enough for Bedford to
climb two places out of the relegation zone after drawing with Yate.
Jake Reid put the visitors ahead on twenty-one minutes, but Bedford did well
to, not only pull back, but take the lead. In a scoring spree in the last
five minutes of the 1st half, Jon Darby equalised for Bedford, before Ian
Draycott added another a minute later. On the stroke of half time, Scott
Brice restored parity for Yate.
Bedford dominated much of the proceedings in the 2nd half, but couldn’t find
a winning goal.
Bedford’s next game is on Saturday 12th April at Mangotsfield Utd. 3pm ko.
SUPERMARINE 1 EAGLES 1 (01/04/08)
Despite
gaining a valuable point, Bedford dropped one place in the table. Ashley
Edenborough put Swindon ahead in the 35th minute, with Bedford equalising
straight from the kick off: Colm Kierans getting his first goal for the
club.
The game ended on a sour note with a mass brawl, after Jonathan Woolf had
been fouled on the edge of the Swindon area. After proceedings had died
down, Woolf and Josh Sozzo were given their marching orders.
The next game for the Eagles is on Saturday 5th April, at home to Yate Town.
3pm kick off.
BRACKLEY 2 EAGLES 1 (29/03/08)
Bedford
stay in the last relegation place after losing away at Brackley Town. Guy
Hadland put Brackley ahead, in the nineteenth minute, with Matt Childs
equalising for the Eagles five minutes later. Alex Fisher scored the winner
for Brackley in the fifty-ninth minute.
Bedford’s next match is on Tues 1st April, away at Swindon Supermarine.
FORMER CAPTAIN RETURNS TO THE EYRIE
(25/03/08)
Bedford
Town is pleased to announce that, for the remainder of the season, former
club captain, Lee Howarth, has been appointed assistant manager to Stuart
Bimson.
Lee will be at Saturday’s match at Brackley.
MISERY AS EAGLES LOSE TO LINNETS
(24/03/08)
A 3-0 defeat at home to King’s Lynn this afternoon meant that the
Eagles now drop into the relegation zone.
Bedford has now got six games to avoid the drop. This includes three games
against fellow strugglers, Yate Town (h), Mangotsfield United (a) & Corby
Town (h).
The next game is on Saturday 29th March away at Brackley Town (3pm),
followed by the re-arranged game away at Swindon Supermarine, on Tuesday 1st
April (7.45pm).
CANARIES 2 EAGLES 2 (22/3/08)
Bedford
claimed a point in a typical derby match at Top Field against Hitchin Town.
Despite going behind to a Paul Barnes goal in the fifth minute, Bedford
pulled back in the nineteenth minute through Josh Sozzo. Four minutes later,
Ian Draycott put the Eagles in front. With a couple of minutes of the 1st
half to go, Barnes claimed a second goal for the home side.
Bedford was forced to play the 2nd half with ten men after Josh was sent off
for a rash tackle in 1st half stoppage time.
The next game for Bedford is on Easter Monday when King’s Lynn visit the
Eyrie.
EAGLES SIGNS KIERANS (15/03/08)
The
Eagles have tonight signed midfield player Colm Kierans. Colm was with
Hitchin but has previously played as a full time professional at Bohemians
in Ireland as well as playing for Dundalk. The 28 year old player will
be available for Saturdays derby against Hitchin.
EAGLES LOSE OUT TO BLUEBIRDS (15/03/08)
Bedford
were beaten by a goal in the 80th minute at home to Chippenham today.
Sean Seavill did the damage for the visitors, firing in from close range.
The defeat leaves the Eagles hovering just one point above the ‘drop zone’.
The Easter fixtures are next in line, with Bedford making the short journey
to fellow relegation battlers, Hitchin Town, on Easter Saturday. On Easter
Monday, King’s Lynn visit the Eyrie. Both games are 3pm kick off.
EAGLES LEAVE IT LATE AGAINST TIVVY
(08/03/08)
Bedford
secured a vital win, at home to Tiverton Town, but left it late to take the
points.
Matt Childs popped up in the 90th minute to hit home from 8 yards.
The Eagles survived a scare; 2 minutes into stoppage, when Paul Wyatt’s shot
hit the post.
The next game for the Eagles is on Saturday 15th March, when Chippenham Town
visit the Eyrie.
TUDORS 2 EAGLES 0 (23/02/08)
Bedford
stay perilously close to the relegation zone after two 2nd half strikes
secured the points for Hemel Hempstead Town. Chris Herron and Aaron Cavill
got the goals for the home side.
The Eagles now have a two week wait for their next league game; at home to
Tiverton Town on the 8th March.
LATE GOAL DOWNS THE EAGLES (16/02/08)
In
a match that was far from a classic, Bedford nearly took a share of the
spoils with Team Bath.
The league’s top scorer, Sean Canham, put the visitors in the lead just
before half time. Rob Miller equalised for Bedford from the penalty spot
with just fifteen minutes of the game to go. The winner, however, was scored
two minutes from time by Steve Abbot.
The next game for the Eagles is on Tue 19th Feb at Swindon Supermarine. 7.45
kick off.
EAGLES DO THE DOUBLE OVER CHESHUNT &
GLOUCESTER CITY (13/02/08)
Not
a double in sight, then two come along in the space of five days.
Jonathan Woolf’s brace helped Bedford to a first win of 2008, in the 2-1 win
on Saturday at Cheshunt. The game marked the return of Jon Darby to the
side.
On Wednesday, a goal apiece from Josh Sozzo (his first since returning to
Bedford) and Ian Draycott helped the Eagles to another 2-1 win; this time
away to Gloucester. Andrew Stevens saved a first half penalty with a fine
stop, low to his right.
OPEN MEETING TO BE HELD / COME EARLY &
SAVE MONEY (08/02/08)
There
will be an open meeting at the Club on Wednesday 27 February, starting
at 7.30pm, to discuss the Board's proposal to introduce a Football
Management Committee with effect from season 2008/09, on a trial
basis, with significant supporter representation to work in cooperation
and partnership with the Board of Bedford Town FC. Its remit will
be to control revenue generated primarily from gate receipts and
Supporters’ Club activities and use this income exclusively for first
team matchday costs and players and coaching staff wages. In this
way, there will be a direct correlation between each pound spent on the
turnstile and each pound spent on football success. We believe
supporters’ ambitions and expectations will be better served by this
arrangement. The income generated from other sources will be used
to meet the running costs of the Club (rent, telephones, IT, utilities,
insurance, staff costs, ground and building maintenance, health &
safety, affiliation costs etc.)
SUPPORTERS
WHO PAY THROUGH THE TURNSTILES BETWEEN 1.30PM AND 2PM WILL PAY A REDUCED
ADMISSION CHARGE AND WILL RECEIVE A FREE PROGRAMME.
THIS OFFER WILL APPLY ON A
TRIAL BASIS ONLY ON SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY V TEAM BATH. IF
IT PROVES TO BE POPULAR, THE OFFER WILL BE CONTINUED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AS
FOLLOWS:
ADMISSION BETWEEN 1.30PM
AND 2PM
ADULTS:£6 Including Programme
CONCESSIONS:£4 Including Programme
Under 13’s:Free No Programme
Season Ticket holders will
receive a free programme if entering the ground before 2pm
THE BAR WILL ALSO BE OPEN AT 12.15PM FOR THE ABOVE GAME SHOWING BRISTOL
ROVERS V SOUTHAMPTON ON THE BIG SCREEN KICK OFF 12.30PM
ALSO SHOWN LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN AFTER THE GAME WILL BE THE MANCHESTER UTD
V ARSENAL FA CUP TIE, KICK OFF 5.15PM
COME AND WATCH THE EARLY GAME AND PAY REDUCED ADMISSION!
EAGLES' DOWNED BY BLUEBIRDS' (05/02/08)
Bedford
was soundly beaten at Hardenhuish Park (scene of happier days), after
Chippenham scored five goals without reply.
Already 1-0 down, the night got worse for the Eagles when Thomas Hobbs was
sent off for a second bookable offence, on thirty eight minutes.
Chippenham scored again five minutes from half time, before crashing in
three more goals in the 2nd half.
Bedford’s next fixture is away at Cheshunt, on Saturday 9th Feb. 3pm kick
off.
SPORTSMAN’S DINNER (12/01/08)
BEDFORD
TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB PRESENT A SPORTSMAN’S DINNER WITH GOALKEEPING LEGEND
PETER SHILTON
Plus TOP COMEDIAN
FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2008
At The Eyrie, Bedford Town FC
This Dinner is open to Gentlemen and Ladies
3 COURSE DINNER, SPORTS MEMORABILIA AUCTION, COMPETITIONS
Bedford
is still looking for a first win in 2008 after the latest game ended
goal-less at the Eyrie. New signings, Matt Childs, Thomas Hobbs & Josh Sozzo
all started, and another new ‘boy’, Howard Nedd, was on the subs bench.
In a game that intermittently burst to life, Sozzo was denied by the
Puritans’ No1, Andy Wheeler, whilst Ian Draycott saw an effort hacked off
the line.
Next game for the Eagles is on Tue 5th Feb at Chippenham Town: 7.45pm kick
off.
EAGLES 1 LEIGHTON TOWN 2 (29/01/08)
For
the second season in a row, Bedford was beaten in the Beds Senior Cup by
Leighton Town. Defender, Scott Thomas’ brace did the damage for the
visitors: scoring in each half, whilst Adam Fry got his first goal for the
Eagles.
Bedford host Banbury United, in the league, on Saturday, before embarking on
a run of three away games (Chippenham, Cheshunt & Gloucester
City).
ANOTHER BATTLE ENSUES (26/01/08)
Bedford
is now only 1 point above the relegation zone after a disappointing 2-1
defeat at Cirencester.
Andrew Phillips, Adam Fry and Stuart Sinclair all had efforts well saved by
Matt Bulman, in the 1st half, and may have gone in at half time three goals
to the good. Instead, Steve Robertson gave Cirencester the lead on the
stroke of half time.
Bedford pulled back into the game, seven minutes into the 2nd half, with Rob
Miller giving Bulman no chance from the penalty spot. Cirencester regained
the lead in the sixty third minute when Paul Cochlin popped up to head the
winning goal.
EAGLES OUT OF CUP AT RUGBY (22/01/08)
An
eighth minute goal sent the Eagles crashing out of the errea (Southern
League) cup 4th Round at Rugby. Dave Pearson scored for the hosts.
Michael Lyon saw his goal disallowed for offside, in the fourteenth
minute and Ian Draycott had a shot hooked off the line in the seventieth
minute.
All re-arranged fixtures can be viewed in the announcements box (right
hand side of this web page).
THE
EAGLES WILL NOW PLAY THEIR BRITISH GAS BUSINESS LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION AWAY
GAME AGAINST SWINDON SUPERMARINE ON TUESDAY 19TH FEBRUARY, 7.45PM KICK OFF.
Bedford
shared the points with Clevedon Town on a pitch that was a testament to the
ground-keeping staff, after the amount of standing water that was evident
the night before. The game was given the go-ahead after a morning
inspection.
James Hatch should have put the Eagles in front as early as the second
minute, but pulled his shot wide. The Bedford striker atoned for his earlier
effort, though, scoring for the home side in the twenty third minute. The
lead was short-lived, as Matt Prosser equalised for the Seasiders’ eleven
minutes later.
The match heralded a first league start in the 1st team for Paul Dwyer, with
a debut as a 2nd half substitute for new signing, Adam Fry.
BEDFORD TOWN WILL NOW PLAY THEIR BRITISH GAS BUSINESS
LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION AWAY GAME AGAINST GLOUCESTER CITY ON WEDNESDAY 13TH
FEBRUARY, 7.45PM. THE MATCH WILL BE PLAYED AT FOREST GREEN ROVERS FC.
FRY SIGNS FOR EAGLES (08/01/08)
Former
Peterborough United player Adam Fry, who is Barry Frys son has signed for
the Eagles. The 22 year old midfield player will be available for this
Saturday's game against Clevedon. Meanwhile Luke Knight and Shane
Brown Have been released by the club
EAGLES 3 MARTYRS 3 (05/01/08)
Bedford
let a two-goal lead slip to share the points with Merthyr Tydfil. The Eagles
took the lead through Rob Miller’s penalty on the half hour. 55 seconds into
the 2nd half Andrew Phillips increased the lead for Bedford. Merthyr pulled
a goal back just after the hour courtesy of Matthew Harris. Michael Lyon
restored Bedford’s two-goal lead in the 74th minute, but a brace from Craig
Stiens in the 76th and 81st minutes pulled the visitors back into the game.
Ben Farrell was sent off 3 minutes into stoppage time for a second yellow
card.
ANOTHER PENALTY SINKS THE EAGLES (01/01/08)
Craig
Grieve got his 2nd goal in 2 games, but it wasn’t enough to save the Eagles
at King’s Lynn. Bedford went behind in the 19th minute when Buhlemann scored
for the hosts. Lynn went 2-0 up in the 75th minute via the penalty spot
through Francis. Craig got the consolation goal 2 minutes into stoppage
time. A minute later, Stuart Sinclair went close, but the comeback didn’t
materialise.
NINE MEN BEDFORD LOSE OUT IN STOPPAGE TIME TO MERTHYR (29/12/07)
It
was a day to forget for the Eagles, coming away from Wales empty handed.
Michael Lyon put Bedford 1-0 up in the 9th minute, with Darren Griffiths
equalising for Merthyr Tydfil 2 minutes later. Craig Grieve restored the
lead for Bedford on 20 minutes. Ini Amaegbe was sent off for a professional
foul on Craig Stiens in the 68th minute with Jamie Rewbury finally
dispatching the resulting penalty in the 71st minute. Rewbury missed another
penalty in the 88th minute after Steve Gentle was given a red card for
handball a minute earlier. Merthyr secured a 3-2 victory 2 minutes into
stoppage time, through Dale Griffiths.
RUGBY TOWN IN ERREA CUP AND LEIGHTON TOWN IN SENIOR CUP (19/12/07)
Bedford
Town will play away at Rugby Town on Tuesday 22nd January in the Errea Cup
4th Round, kick off, 7.45pm. On Tuesday 29th January Bedford play host
to Leighton Town in the 1/4 Final of the Beds Senior Cup. Kick off will be
7.45pm and reduced admission prices will be in effect for this match.
They are as follows;
Adults: £6,
Concessions:
£4, 10-12 Year Olds: £1, Under 10's: free
THEY'RE YOUNG, FIT AND NAKED (13/12/07)
You’ve
seen them in Blue. You’ve seen them in Maroon. Now see them in hint of
flesh. The Eagles 2008 calendar features the players you watch on the
field, with their kit off. So if you are looking for a cheeky stocking
or sock filler for Christmas, look no further than the Bedford Town FC
2008 fundraising calendar.
It costs £5.99, and can be bought at the Bedford Times & Citizen, 11-13 Mill
Street, Bedford and The Litten Tree, 53-55 High Street, Bedford.
Why not buy the calendar at the supporters club shop on Boxing Day when we
host Hitchin Town, then you can give it to someone as a New Year’s present.
All proceeds go to the Hope Foundation: helping orphans in Africa.
Picture too small? Why not get the calendar.
EAGLES LOSE OUT TO FIRST HALF STRIKE (11/12/07)
Bedford
was beaten by a single goal as Mangotsfield came away from the Eyrie with a
1-0 win. Alan Griffin got the all important strike for the visitors, in the
32nd minute.
Just before the goal, Mangotsfield rode their luck after Andrew Phillips’
well taken shot rebounded off the post.
EAGLES COME AWAY EMPTY HANDED FROM THE ROCKINGHAM TRIANGLE (24/11/07)
Bedford
was beaten at Corby by a goal from substitute, Steve Diggin, today.
Chances were few for both sides, but the home side made the breakthrough in
the 89th minute.
Corby ‘keeper, Daniel Crane denied opportunities from Michael Lyon and
Andrew Phillips, whilst Jonathan Woolf had two good efforts go wide.
Former Eagle, Darren Lynch, hit the bar, and Andrew Stevens made two vital
saves.
CHIPPENHAM RE-ARRANGED, LEIGHTON IN BEDS SENIOR CUP (28/11/07)
Updated
The
Eagles League game which was to take place on Tuesday 18th December at
Chippenham as now been re-arranged for Tuesday 5th February, 7.45pm
kick-off. This is due to Chippenham having to play Swindon Town in their
Senior Cup on 18th December.
Bedford Town will host Leighton Town in the 1/4 finals of the
Bedfordshire Senior Cup after Leighton beat AFC Kempston 8-0 last night in
Round One. The tie will take place on Tuesday 29th January, 7.45pm
kick off.
EAGLES BEAT CORBY IN EXTRA TIME (20/11/07)
The
Eagles progressed through to the 4th round of the errea cup tonight after
beating Corby Town 3-1 after extra time at the Eyrie.
The Steelmen ‘keeper, Steve Ryan, kept his side in the game with a 4 vital
saves in the 1st half.
Corby took the lead just after the hour through Vijay Sidhu. Bedford
equalised in the 90th minute, to take the game into extra time, when Ben
Farrell’s venomous 30 yard shot squirmed through the hands of Ryan.
Substitutes, Andrew Phillips and Michael Lyon put the game beyond doubt with
respective strikes in the 92nd and 93rd minutes.
The game also marked the debut of new signing Ini Amaegbe.
EAGLES GAIN REVENGE FOR OPENING DAY DEFEAT (17/11/07)
Bedford
bounced back from last week’s defeat to record a 2-0 win at Bromsgrove
Rovers. With just over a ⅓ of the 1st half gone, Jonathan Woolf put the
Eagles 1-0 up with a well taken free kick. Andrew Phillips made sure of the
win, scoring with 10 minutes remaining.
KEEPER SIGNS FOR EAGLES (14/11/07)
Former
Kingstonian Goalkeeper Ini Amaegbe has signed for the Eagles. Ini has
impressed while on trial with the club and will take his place in the squad
for this Saturdays trip to Bromsgrove.
MERTHYR RE-ARRANGED AND CORBY AT HOME IN THE ERREA CUP (12/11/07)
UPDATED
The
Eagles away league fixture at Merthyr Tydfil will now take place on
Saturday 29th December with a 3pm kick off.
Bedford Town will host Corby Town in the Errea Cup third Round on Tuesday
20th November, 7.45pm kick off.
Eagles miss out on
point (10/11/07)
The
Eagles missed out on a point against 10 men Yate Town. Yate went down to
10 men in the last 30 minutes but Eagles with all their possession
failed to make it count with very few clear chances. Steve Gentle was
our Man Of The Match with a good performance in defence.
RUGBY FRUSTRATE THE EAGLES (03/11/07)
The
Eagles shared the points with Rugby Town at the Eyrie in a 1-1 draw.
Michael Lyon put Bedford in front after only 7 minutes, capitalising on the
football equivalent of a faux pas, from the Rugby ‘keeper.
Bedford had more chances to increase the lead in the 2nd half: Andrew
Phillips’ header was turned around the post by Martyn Margosen, and Derwayne
Stupple’s effort came off the right hand post. Rugby equalised with 16
minutes to go through substitute, David Kolodynski. Earlier, Andrew Stevens
produced a top drawer save to deny a 20 yarder from Kolodynski.
BEDFORD SEE OFF CHESHUNT WITH PHILLIPS HAT-TRICK (30/10/07)
Andrew
Phillips scored a hat-trick in Bedford’s 5-3 win over Basement club,
Cheshunt, tonight.
Craig Grieve started the ball rolling with a goal in the 19th minute to set
the Eagles on the way. Phillips added a second in the 35th minute; with
Cheshunt pulling a goal back a minute later through Harry Hunt. Just before
half time, Phillips claimed his second of the game with a lovely solo
effort.
Bedford went 4-1 up courtesy of an own goal from Anthony Fenton, in the 57th
minute, with Phillips completing his hat-trick in the 70th minute, with an
unstoppable volley.
Cheshunt pulled two goals back in the 79th and 90th minute through Dewayne
Clarke and Darrell Cox, respectively.
MANGOTSFIELD RE-ARRANGED & RUGBY TOWN BROUGHT FORWARD (31/10/07)
UPDATED
The
Eagles match at home to Mangotsfield Utd which was due to take place on
Saturday 3rd November is off due to their involvement in the FA Trophy . The
match at home to Mangotsfield will now be played on Tuesday 11th December,
7.45pm kick-off.
The game at home to Rugby Town which was to be played on Saturday 22nd
December will now take place on Saturday 3rd November, 3pm kick off.
DOUBLE BLOW FOR EAGLES (20/10/07)
Bedford
bowed out of the FA Carlsberg Trophy after losing 2-1 at Chesham.
An awful match had a 5 minute burst of energy, midway through the 2nd half.
Substitute, James Hatch put the Eagles in front, but two goals in quick
succession from Burnell and Bruce put the hosts in the driving seat.
Jon Darby was stretchered off and taken to hospital with a suspected broken
arm after falling awkwardly very early in the game.
Bedford
moved up to 8th in the league after defeating Gloucester City 2-0.
Stuart Sinclair got the 1st after 81 minutes, with James Hatch completing
the scoring 3 minutes later.
Just before half time, Jonathan Woolf had to be stretchered back to the
changing rooms, and was eventually taken to hospital as a precaution after
injuring his leg.
Due to Chippenham's involvement in the FA
Cup the game at Chippenham which was due to take place on Saturday 27th
October has been re-arranged for Tuesday 18th December , 7.45pm kick off.
EAGLES REFUSE TO BOW TO THE TUDORS
(09/10/07)
Bedford
claimed a first league draw of the season in a hard fought game against high
flying Hemel.
Andrew Phillips put the Eagles in front after 29 minutes, with former Eagle,
Drew Roberts equalising for the Tudors from the penalty spot, in the 2nd
half.
The next game for Bedford is at the Eyrie on Saturday against Gloucester
City. This game is a 1pm kick off because the England v Estonia Euro 2008
Qualifying match is a 3pm kick off. The England game can be seen on the big
screen in the clubhouse after our match.
EAGLES TAUGHT A LESSON BY THE STUDENTS
(06/10/07)
Bedford
dropped down to 12th tonight after losing at Twerton Park 2-0 to Team
Bath.
Both goals came in the 2nd half from Matt Townley and Josh Llewellyn.
Chances were few for the Eagles, with Andrew Phillips forcing a save off
Team Bath ‘keeper, Darren Chitty.
EAGLES 2 BOREHAM WOOD 3 (02/10/07)
Bedford
were dumped out of the FA Cup after losing to the odd goal in five in
tonight’s replay at home to Boreham Wood. James Hatch and Rob Miller (pen)
were the scorers for the Eagles.
LEIGHTON TOWN AWAY IN FA CUP, IF... (01/10/07)
If
the Eagles get through the 2nd Qualifying Round Replay of the FA Cup against
Boreham Wood, we will face Leighton Town away. The tie will take place
on Saturday 13th October.
EAGLES EARN REPLAY AFTER LOOKING DEAD AND
BURIED & ADMISSION FOR REPLAY(30/09/07)
Bedford
earned a replay after pulling back a 3 goal deficit at Boreham Wood today.
Already 2-0 down, the Eagles lost another goal just after the hosts had been
reduced to 10 men with the sending off of Marvin Samuel. The comeback didn’t
start until the 66th minute and was completed 13 minutes later. Ian Draycott
(2) and Rob Miller (pen) were the scorers for Bedford.
The replay will be on Tuesday 2nd October at the Eyrie. 7.45pm kick off.
Admission will be:- £9 Adults £6 Concessions £2 Under 13's
EAGLES BEAT PURITANS TO GO 6th (22/09/07)
Bedford
moved up into 6th position with a 2-1 win away at Banbury today.
Jonathan Woolf scored the first with a minute of the 1st half remaining.
Ian Draycott capitalised on a defensive error in the 57th minute to make it
2-0.
Bedford was made to sweat when Wayne Blossom scored 4 minutes into injury
time. In total the referee added 8 minutes to the 2nd half after a string of
injuries, the most notable when Banbury ‘keeper, Andy Wheeler ‘took out’ two
of his own defenders when punching the ball to safety.
Banbury Match report now online. The two
Broxbourne reports are now in the match report archive.
CHESHUNT GAME RE-ARRANGED (Updated
19/09/07)
Bedford
Town's home game v Cheshunt which was due to be played on Saturday 29th
September will now take place on Tuesday 30th October, 7.45pm kick off.
FA CUP 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND DRAW
(Updated 18/09/07)
Bedford
will play old rivals Boreham Wood away in the next round of the FA Cup. The
Eagles beat Broxbourne Borough 2-0 tonight, with both goals scored by James
Hatch. Broxbourne 'keeper, Lee Robinson, kept the score down with a string
of fine saves.
The tie at Boreham Wood will take place on Saturday 29th September, 3pm kick off.
FA CUP SPONSORED BY E.ON 1ST QUALIFYING
ROUND REPLAY ON TUE 18TH SEPT
Bedford
will host Broxbourne Boro on Tuesday 18th Sept in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying
Round replay after today’s game ended in a 1-1 draw.
Jonathan Woolf put the
Eagles in front with 31st minute strike.
Sarfraz Pivano equalised for Broxbourne, 2 minutes into the 2nd half.
Match report to follow.
EAGLES STEAL A MARCH ON THE CENTURIONS
(08/09/07)
A
solid performance from Bedford resulted in a 2-0 win at home to Cirencester
today. Derwayne Stupple (38) and Ian Draycott (70) scored the goals that
secured the points. Match report is now online. Go to Club News then click
on Match Reports.
EAGLES COME CRASHING DOWN TO EARTH (04/09/07)
Bitter
memories of the last time Bedford visited Butlin Road came flashing back
tonight, as Rugby repeated their score from two seasons ago, thumping 5
goals past the Eagles. James Hatch scored Bedford’s consolation goal in the
61st minute.
Match report to follow.
SUPER EAGLES 2ND HALF DISPLAY CLAIMS
POINTS (01/09/07)
A
goal apiece from Rob Miller (pen), Michael Lyon, Derwayne Stupple and Andrew
Phillips gave Bedford their first home win of the season with a 4-0
scoreline
against Swindon Supermarine.
Match report now online. Go to Club News and click on Match Reports.
Bedford will play away at Broxbourne Borough
V+E in the FA Cup 1st Qual Rd. The tie will be played on 15th Sept.
Broxbourne play at Goffs Lane, Cheshunt, EN7 5QW.
EAGLES v GLOUCESTER ON 13th OCT IS NOW A
1PM KICK OFF (31/08/07)
Because
of the England v Estonia Euro 2008 qualifying tie on Saturday 13th
October, Bedford’s home game against Gloucester City, on the same day, is
now a 1pm kick off. The England match will be shown on the big screen in the
clubhouse.
EAGLES' AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY WOES
CONTINUE (28/08/07)
Too
many slip ups in the home defence allowed Brackley to take maximum points
in a game that produced seven goals. Full match report online. Go to Club
News and click on Match Reports.
EAGLES LOSE 2 GOALS IN LAST 2 MINUTES
(26/08/07)
A
controversial decision from the referee's assistant ensured that Bedford
came away from Tiverton without a point. Keeping the same starting line up
from Tuesday's win at Halesowen, Stuart Bimson's side lost out to three
2nd half goals. Chris Vinnicombe put Tiverton 1-0 up in the 54th minute.
With 2 minutes of the game to go, Michael Lyon slammed the ball in the
net, with the keeper stranded. His goal was deemed offside, though. The
home side popped in two more goals in the 89th and 90th(+3) minutes
through Paul Wyatt and Chris Young
EAGLES AWAY WIN STARTS THE 07/08 CAMPAIGN
(22/08/07)
Halesowen 0 Bedford 2 (Farrell, Sinclair)
After Saturday’s disappointment our side played very much like the
pre-season side we have seen, the play was like chalk and cheese Bedford
moved the ball about with ease after nervous start and grew in confidence
after Ben Farrell put the Eagles 1-0 up 25 minutes. Stuart Sinclair secured
the points with another goal in the 66th minute.
Match report now online (club news then match reports). Apologies for the
delay.
Match report now online. Go to Club News then click on Match Reports.
BEDFORD TOWN 0 BROMSGROVE ROVERS 4
(18/08/2007))
A bad day at the office was compounded by the
injury to Eagles ‘keeper, Andrew Stevens.
Hay’s brace in the 8th and 23rd minutes put the visitors in the driving
seat.
To add to the misery of the home side, Andrew Stevens had to be stretchered
off with a nasty looking injury, after he clashed with Davis. Bedford’s No1
was taken to hospital as a precaution.
In a very tepid 2nd half, Bromsgrove - last season's winner of the Midland
Division playoffs - added to their tally through Banner (88 pen) and Lloyd
(90).
Match report now online. Go to Club News then click on Match Reports.
BARFORDIAN NEW SPONSOR (20/07/07)
I'm pleased to announce that we have a new main sponsor for 2007/08. After several years of continued support, Barfordian will become sponsors of both our home and away shirts. This extends and enhances an already strong relationship with one of the areas leading coach companies and represents a new and exciting opportunity to promote Barfordian and Bedford Town FC in the community.
Turners Carpets, who have provided hitherto unrivalled sponsorship to the Club over the last three seasons, proving that businesses in the town really can benefit from the profile that Bedfordshire's leading non-league football club can offer.
FIXTURES FOR THE 2007/08 SEASON PLUS COUNTY CUP (18/07/07)
The Eagles open the Season with a home game against Bromsgrove Rovers. Bank holiday games have also been good with Brackley at home August Bank Holiday, Hitchin Town at home on Boxing Day and Kings Lynn at home on Easter Monday.
See Fixtures and Results on the menu for full details,
Also Bedford Town have been give a by in the Senior County Cup and will not come into the competition until the Quarter Finals where they will face Leighton Town or AFC Kempston Rovers at the Eyrie on Tuesday 29th January.
PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE (UPDATED 11/08/07)
The Eagles ended their pre-season
friendlies with a 0-0 draw at Leighton Town. despite some lively
football from both sides, chances were few. Ian Draycott, Stuart
Sinclair and Michael Lyon came close for Bedford. The league season
starts in earnest on Saturday 18th Aug, with the visit of Bromsgrove
Rovers to the Eyrie.
PLAYERS SIGN (UPDATED 10/08/07)
The Club is delighted to announce that,
Steve Gentle, Jon Darby, Stuart Sinclair and James Hatch agreed terms
and signed for the club last night.
Next Match Count Down
Next Match is AWAY at
AFC KEMPSTON ROVERS HARRY ROBINSON TROPHY
Bedford
claimed a point in a typical derby match at Top Field against Hitchin Town.
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