Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Bad Boy Dino Takes Five
Stevenage Borough's Dino Maamria has been banned for five games following his sending off against Grays on Saturday. The red card was Maamria's third of the season and he will now miss this weekends FA Cup Second Round tie against Northampton. Ironically if there are no cup replays Maamria will be available again for the visit to Grays on New Years Eve.
Wednesday Results
Herts Senior Cup Round 2
St Margaretsbury 0 Boreham Wood 6
Herts Senior Centenary Trophy Round 2
Kentish Town 1 Codicote 4
St Margaretsbury 0 Boreham Wood 6
Herts Senior Centenary Trophy Round 2
Kentish Town 1 Codicote 4
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Tuesday Results
Spartan South Midlands League Challenge Trophy 3rd Round
Langford 0 London Colney 4
Herts Floodlit Cup
Wormley Rovers 1 Buntingford 1
Langford 0 London Colney 4
Herts Floodlit Cup
Wormley Rovers 1 Buntingford 1
Monday, November 28, 2005
Crawley Test First Up For Borough
The draw for the First Round of the FA Trophy has given Stevenage Borough a home tie against Conference strugglers Crawley Town. The match will take place at Broadhall Way on Saturday December 17th. Other highlights of the draw see Conference leaders and holders Grays go to Aldershot while last seasons runners up Hucknall Town face a visit to York.
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Local Radio Gives Matchbeat Vote of Confidence
Despite taking action to axe its sports team in August it has now come to light that local radio station Hertbeat FM are regular visitors to the Matchbeat Blog using information they gain in their on air content. Matchbeat founder Pete Hill was not surprised by the discovery saying " I think it proves we are providing a good service for local sports fans. Its just a pity that the management at Hertbeat FM didn't realise how important local sport was in August. As far as them using the information I don't have a problem with that although some form of credit would be nice. Perhaps it may force them into a rethink on their policy towards sport."
Dino Off as Borough Crash
Stevenage Borough 0 Grays 1
Stevenage Borough are now 8 points adrift of leaders Grays after a Gary Hooper goal 3 minutes from time settled a bad tempered affair at Broadhall Way. 5 players were booked and second half substitute Dino Maamria was shown the red card after 85 minutes as Graham Westley's team missed their chance to keep up the pressure at the top of the table.
Borough: Julian, Warner, Quinn, Laker, Gregory (Perpetuini), Nurse, Bullman, Berquez (Maamria), Boyd, Stamp, Elding (Brough),
SNU: Gore, Weatherstone
Attendance: 2753
Stevenage Borough are now 8 points adrift of leaders Grays after a Gary Hooper goal 3 minutes from time settled a bad tempered affair at Broadhall Way. 5 players were booked and second half substitute Dino Maamria was shown the red card after 85 minutes as Graham Westley's team missed their chance to keep up the pressure at the top of the table.
Borough: Julian, Warner, Quinn, Laker, Gregory (Perpetuini), Nurse, Bullman, Berquez (Maamria), Boyd, Stamp, Elding (Brough),
SNU: Gore, Weatherstone
Attendance: 2753
Herts Senior County League Roundup
Codicote sent Premier Division leaders Whitewebbs to their first defeat of the season Drackford and Macdonald on target for Jim Bundy's team. Codicote are 4th in the table. Hatfield Town are now just 7 points behind the leaders after a 2-2 draw at Elliott Star Adie Hamill and Dan Stewart were on target for Town. Buntingford had a comfortable 2-0 win over bottom club Evergreen while Darren Shanley scored twice as Little Munden earned a point with a 3-3 draw at Met Police Bushey. In Division One Lemsford missed the chance to move into second place going down 4-2 at Allenbury's Sports. Knebworth and Hertford Heath are both through to the 4th round of the Herts Intermediate Cup. James Drackford scored a hatrick in Knebworths 5-2 win over Sawbridgeworth Reserves while former Ware striker Steve Casha was on target in Hertford Heath's 3-1 win over Buntingford Reserves. No joy for Divisaion One leaders Standon and Puckeridge who went down 3-2 at home to Sarratt.
Barella the Hero as Superblues March On
National League Division Three South
Hertford 21 Reading 10
16 points from Neil Barella allowed Hertford to stretch their winning streak to 3 games as they withstood a strong second half comeback at a windswept Hoe Lane. Barella started the scoring with a 4th minute penalty and closed out the victory with another accurate kick in injury time. Superblues had led 18-0 at the break with Barella and skipper Dave Hesketh both going over for tries. The visitors though took maximum advantage of their superior pack strength in the second half to dominate proceedings an Alex Wallace try cutting the deficit to just 8 points midway through the half. In a thrilling finish Reading's Spike Chandler was denied a try when referee Tim Miller spotted a knock on before Barella made certain of the win.
Hertford 21 Reading 10
16 points from Neil Barella allowed Hertford to stretch their winning streak to 3 games as they withstood a strong second half comeback at a windswept Hoe Lane. Barella started the scoring with a 4th minute penalty and closed out the victory with another accurate kick in injury time. Superblues had led 18-0 at the break with Barella and skipper Dave Hesketh both going over for tries. The visitors though took maximum advantage of their superior pack strength in the second half to dominate proceedings an Alex Wallace try cutting the deficit to just 8 points midway through the half. In a thrilling finish Reading's Spike Chandler was denied a try when referee Tim Miller spotted a knock on before Barella made certain of the win.
Friday, November 25, 2005
Weekend Results
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 0 Grays 1
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 3 Edgware 5
Ware 2 Egham 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Hillingdon Borough 2 London Colney 3
St Margaretsbury 0 Tring Athletic 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Oxford City 2
Division One
Stony Stratford 3 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 2 Evergreen 0
Codicote 2 Whitewebbs 0
Elliott Star 2 Hatfield Town 2
Met Police Bushey 3 Little Munden 3
Division One
Allenburys Sports 4 Lemsford 2
Herts FA Intermediate Cup Round 3
Hertford Heath 3 Buntingford Res 1
Knebworth 5 Sawbridgeworth Res 3
Standon & Puckeridge 2 Sarratt 3
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 21 Reading 10
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 19 Barnes 19
London Three North West
Tring v Stevenage Town
Welwyn v Enfield Ignations
London Four North West
Cheshunt v Datchworth
Basketball
EBL Division Two
Colchester United v UH West Herts Warriors
Stevenage Borough 0 Grays 1
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 3 Edgware 5
Ware 2 Egham 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Hillingdon Borough 2 London Colney 3
St Margaretsbury 0 Tring Athletic 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Oxford City 2
Division One
Stony Stratford 3 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 2 Evergreen 0
Codicote 2 Whitewebbs 0
Elliott Star 2 Hatfield Town 2
Met Police Bushey 3 Little Munden 3
Division One
Allenburys Sports 4 Lemsford 2
Herts FA Intermediate Cup Round 3
Hertford Heath 3 Buntingford Res 1
Knebworth 5 Sawbridgeworth Res 3
Standon & Puckeridge 2 Sarratt 3
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 21 Reading 10
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 19 Barnes 19
London Three North West
Tring v Stevenage Town
Welwyn v Enfield Ignations
London Four North West
Cheshunt v Datchworth
Basketball
EBL Division Two
Colchester United v UH West Herts Warriors
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Tough Start in Cup For Rockets
The draw for next seasons Premier League Knock Out Cup has paired the Rye House Rockets with the Isle of Wight in the first round of the competition. Should the Rockets progress against the team they knocked out of this seasons play offs they will face a tough assignment against either holders Kings Lynn or Berwick who finished second in the table. The draw was made at the annual speedway promoters conference in Tenerife where it was also decided to adopt the play off system used in the Elite League. That means the identity of next seasons Premier League Champions will be decided by the end of season competition.
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Chessington Adventure for Blueboys
FA Vase Replay
Chessington & Hook 2 Carterton 0
Chessington play London Colney in Round Three
Chessington & Hook 2 Carterton 0
Chessington play London Colney in Round Three
Tuesday's Results
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City v Biggleswade United
FA Youth Cup Round 2
Brentford 3 Buntingford 1
Welwyn Garden City v Biggleswade United
FA Youth Cup Round 2
Brentford 3 Buntingford 1
Monday, November 21, 2005
No Place Like Home For Vase Duo
London Colney and Welwyn Garden City have both been given a home tie in the draw for the 3rd round of the FA Vase. Colney will entertain either Chessington and Hook or Carterton while the Citizens take on Hellenic League Premier Division side Slimbridge. Both games will take place on Saturday 10th December.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Weekend Results
Nationwide Conference
Scarborough 1 Stevenage Borough 1
FA Vase Second Round
Concord Rangers 1 Welwyn Garden City 2
London Colney 6 Ipswich Wanderers 3
Ryman League Division Two
Epsom & Ewell 0 Hertford 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Langford 1 St Margaretsbury 1
Division One
Hoddesdon 6 Ampthill Town 1
Anagram Records Feeder League Trophy Round Two
Codicote 2 Buntingford 1
Crown & Manor 4 Little Munden 2
Spelthorn Sports 4 Hatfield Town 3
Herts County League Division One
Allenburys Sports 1 Sarratt 3
Croxley Guild 3 Hertford Heath 3
Loughton 0 Lemsford 1
North Mymms 2 Knebworth 4
Standon & Puckeridge 4 Buckhurst Hill 1
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Old Patesians 11 Hertford 18
Powergen London One
Bishops Stortford 32 Old Albanians 11
London Three North West
Stevenage Town 9 Welwyn 15
Basketball
EBL Division Two
UH West Herts Warriors 56 Bath Romans 60
Scarborough 1 Stevenage Borough 1
FA Vase Second Round
Concord Rangers 1 Welwyn Garden City 2
London Colney 6 Ipswich Wanderers 3
Ryman League Division Two
Epsom & Ewell 0 Hertford 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Langford 1 St Margaretsbury 1
Division One
Hoddesdon 6 Ampthill Town 1
Anagram Records Feeder League Trophy Round Two
Codicote 2 Buntingford 1
Crown & Manor 4 Little Munden 2
Spelthorn Sports 4 Hatfield Town 3
Herts County League Division One
Allenburys Sports 1 Sarratt 3
Croxley Guild 3 Hertford Heath 3
Loughton 0 Lemsford 1
North Mymms 2 Knebworth 4
Standon & Puckeridge 4 Buckhurst Hill 1
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Old Patesians 11 Hertford 18
Powergen London One
Bishops Stortford 32 Old Albanians 11
London Three North West
Stevenage Town 9 Welwyn 15
Basketball
EBL Division Two
UH West Herts Warriors 56 Bath Romans 60
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Wednesday's Result
National League System Cup
Essex Olympian League 0 Herts Senior County League 0
Herts County League won 5-4 on pens
Essex Olympian League 0 Herts Senior County League 0
Herts County League won 5-4 on pens
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Tuesday's Result
Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division
St Margaretsbury 1 Welwyn Garden City 1
St Margaretsbury 1 Welwyn Garden City 1
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Stamp on The Spot as Borough Go Fourth
Stevenage Borough 3 Kidderminster 1
Two Darryn Stamp penalties gave Borough their fourth straight win as Graham Westley's team kept up the pressure at the top of the Conference table. Stamp struck first after Wayne Hatswell handled in the area. Barry Lakers second half header stretched the lead before the visitors struck back through Iyseden Christie. Stamp though held his nerve for the second time from the spot after George Boyd had been brought done in the area to sew up the points. Borough are now up to fourth in the table just four points behind new leaders Exeter.
Two Darryn Stamp penalties gave Borough their fourth straight win as Graham Westley's team kept up the pressure at the top of the Conference table. Stamp struck first after Wayne Hatswell handled in the area. Barry Lakers second half header stretched the lead before the visitors struck back through Iyseden Christie. Stamp though held his nerve for the second time from the spot after George Boyd had been brought done in the area to sew up the points. Borough are now up to fourth in the table just four points behind new leaders Exeter.
Shot Shy Blues Have No Answer
Hertford 0 Chertsey 2
Two first half goals were enough to give higfh flying Chertsey a comfortable win at Hertingfordbury Park. The defeat stretched Hertford's winless streak in the league to seven games. Kelvin Hart's team can have little complaint after failing to muster a single shot on target. Jamal Dacosta put the visitors in front from close range after 24 minutes. John Pomroy's sharp turn and shot from the edge of the area doubling the advantage 10 minutes before the break. It wasn't until 5 minutes from time that the Blues threatened Chertsey's lead when substitute Peter Ulatowski saw his header drift over the crossbar.
Two first half goals were enough to give higfh flying Chertsey a comfortable win at Hertingfordbury Park. The defeat stretched Hertford's winless streak in the league to seven games. Kelvin Hart's team can have little complaint after failing to muster a single shot on target. Jamal Dacosta put the visitors in front from close range after 24 minutes. John Pomroy's sharp turn and shot from the edge of the area doubling the advantage 10 minutes before the break. It wasn't until 5 minutes from time that the Blues threatened Chertsey's lead when substitute Peter Ulatowski saw his header drift over the crossbar.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Weekend Fixtures/Results
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 3 Kidderminster 1
Ryman League Division Two
Chalfont St Peter 3 Ware 1
Hertford 0 Chertsey 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 0 Welwyn Garden City 1
St Margaretsbury 0 Leverstock Green 3
Division One
Sun Postal Sports 3 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 6 Buntingford 0
Little Munden v London Lions
Division One
Allenburys Sports 1 Buckhurst Hill 7
Knebworth 2 St Peters 0
North Mymms 0 Hertford Heath 3
Standon & Puckeridge 4 Cuffley 0
Aubrey Cup
Lemsford 3 Hatfield Town 4
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 5 North Walsham 3
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 15 Haywards Heath 20
London Three North West
Welwyn 18 Harpenden 25
Woodford 12 Stevenage Town 10
London Four North West
Datchworth 17 Old Hamptonians 10
Sunday
Basketball
EBL Division Two
NEWI Nets v UH West Herts Warriors
Stevenage Borough 3 Kidderminster 1
Ryman League Division Two
Chalfont St Peter 3 Ware 1
Hertford 0 Chertsey 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 0 Welwyn Garden City 1
St Margaretsbury 0 Leverstock Green 3
Division One
Sun Postal Sports 3 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 6 Buntingford 0
Little Munden v London Lions
Division One
Allenburys Sports 1 Buckhurst Hill 7
Knebworth 2 St Peters 0
North Mymms 0 Hertford Heath 3
Standon & Puckeridge 4 Cuffley 0
Aubrey Cup
Lemsford 3 Hatfield Town 4
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 5 North Walsham 3
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 15 Haywards Heath 20
London Three North West
Welwyn 18 Harpenden 25
Woodford 12 Stevenage Town 10
London Four North West
Datchworth 17 Old Hamptonians 10
Sunday
Basketball
EBL Division Two
NEWI Nets v UH West Herts Warriors
Monday, November 07, 2005
Tuesday's Fixtures/Results
Herts Senior Cup First Round
Cheshunt 0 Hertford 1
Ware 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Welwyn Garden City v Sawbridgeworth
Cheshunt 0 Hertford 1
Ware 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Welwyn Garden City v Sawbridgeworth
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Home Advantage For Borough in Secind Round
FA Cup 2nd Round Draw
Stevenage Borough v Northampton
Tie to be played on weekend of December 3rd
Stevenage Borough v Northampton
Tie to be played on weekend of December 3rd
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Borough Ruin Gazza's Big Day
FA Cup First Round
Kettering 1 Stevenage Borough 3
Any ideas Paul Gascoigne may have had of starting his managerial career with an FA Cup run were ruined by a thoroughly professional performance from Borough. Darryn Stamp opened the scoring after only 7 minutes converting George Boyd's cross. Neil Midgely put the home side level with a close range effort before George Boyd struck from 25 yards midway through the second half to put Stevenage back in front. Anthony Elding providing the icing on the cake with the third to secure the win and Borough one step nearer a possible meeting with Premiership opposition in Round Three.
Kettering 1 Stevenage Borough 3
Any ideas Paul Gascoigne may have had of starting his managerial career with an FA Cup run were ruined by a thoroughly professional performance from Borough. Darryn Stamp opened the scoring after only 7 minutes converting George Boyd's cross. Neil Midgely put the home side level with a close range effort before George Boyd struck from 25 yards midway through the second half to put Stevenage back in front. Anthony Elding providing the icing on the cake with the third to secure the win and Borough one step nearer a possible meeting with Premiership opposition in Round Three.
Top Scoring Blues March On
Ryman League Division Two
Ware 4 Wembley 0
Ware confirmed their position as Division Two's leading scorers with a comfortable win against struggling Wembley at Wodson Park. Sam Rose opened the scoring after 16 minutes firing home from the left hand side of the box after Sam Berry's intelligent free kick had picked him out. The unfortunate Wayne Mcormack slid the ball beyond the reach of his own keeper to double Ware's lead 6 minutes later. The impressive Bradley Stamp made it 3-0 cooly finishing when sent clear of the visitors defence mid way through the second half. Joe Stevens completing a fine afternoon scoring his 7th goal of the season with the last kick of the match.
Ware 4 Wembley 0
Ware confirmed their position as Division Two's leading scorers with a comfortable win against struggling Wembley at Wodson Park. Sam Rose opened the scoring after 16 minutes firing home from the left hand side of the box after Sam Berry's intelligent free kick had picked him out. The unfortunate Wayne Mcormack slid the ball beyond the reach of his own keeper to double Ware's lead 6 minutes later. The impressive Bradley Stamp made it 3-0 cooly finishing when sent clear of the visitors defence mid way through the second half. Joe Stevens completing a fine afternoon scoring his 7th goal of the season with the last kick of the match.
Friday, November 04, 2005
Weekend Results
FA Cup First Round
Kettering Town 1 Stevenage Borough 3
Ryman League Division Two
Camberley 2 Hertford 2
Ware 4 Wembley 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division
London Colney 3 Royston 4
Welwyn Garden City 1 Tring Athletic 1
Division One
Hoddesdon 2 Arlesey Athletic 0
Anagram Records Feeder League Trophy
Buntingford 3 Markyate 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Little Munden 0 Hatfield Town 4
Division One
Bovingdon 3 Hertford Heath 4
Cuffley 0 Knebworth 4
Lemsford 4 Allenburys Sports 4
Old Parmiterians 1 Standon & Puckeridge 2
Rugby Union
Powergen Intermediate Cup Round Three
Thanet Wanderers v Old Albanians
Basketball
EBL Division Two
UH West Herts Warriors v Tamar Valley Cannons @University of Herts 6:30pm
Kettering Town 1 Stevenage Borough 3
Ryman League Division Two
Camberley 2 Hertford 2
Ware 4 Wembley 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division
London Colney 3 Royston 4
Welwyn Garden City 1 Tring Athletic 1
Division One
Hoddesdon 2 Arlesey Athletic 0
Anagram Records Feeder League Trophy
Buntingford 3 Markyate 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Little Munden 0 Hatfield Town 4
Division One
Bovingdon 3 Hertford Heath 4
Cuffley 0 Knebworth 4
Lemsford 4 Allenburys Sports 4
Old Parmiterians 1 Standon & Puckeridge 2
Rugby Union
Powergen Intermediate Cup Round Three
Thanet Wanderers v Old Albanians
Basketball
EBL Division Two
UH West Herts Warriors v Tamar Valley Cannons @University of Herts 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Dino Out of Cup Clash
Dino Maamria has been given a two match ban for his red card against Gravesend that means he will miss Stevenage Borough's much publisised FA Cup trip to Kettering on Saturday. Maamria will also miss the Conference game at home to Kidderminster on November 12th. Due to overwhelming demand Kettering have announced that their Social Club facility will not be open to visiting supporters on Saturday. The Poppies are expecting their biggest crowd for many years at the match which sees Paul Gascoigne take charge of the club for only the second time.
