Saturday, April 29, 2006
Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Louis Off As Play Off Door Closes On Borough
Stevenage Borough's hopes of a place in the play offs were shattered at the Lawns and to complete Graham Westley's misery he saw Jefferson Louis red carded for violent conduct. Bruno Texiera gave Forest Green the lead 3 minutes before half time after Luke Oliver had headed Borough's best opportunity wide of the target. Julian Alsop's header on the hour doubled Forest Greens advantage before Louis and Green's Darren Jones both saw red with 13 minutes remaining. In the end Morcambe's victory at Grays sealed Borough's fate as once again a season that promised so much ended in frustration.
Stevenage
A Julian, D Bulman, R Henry, L Oliver, J Gregory (81 M Warner) , A Miller, O Berquez (58 E Obinna) , D Maamria, G Boyd, J Nurse (50 R Duffy) , J Louis
Subs Not Used: S Gore, R Quinn,
Ryman League Division Two
Ware's 1-0 defeat at Egham couldn't put a dampner on the Blues title celebrations. The defeat was only Ware's 7th in 30 league games. Goals from Robbie Syrett, Phil Goss and a double from Ryan Redford gave Hertford a winning conclusion to a tough season with a 4-2 victory at Edgware.
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
A 1-0 win at Ruislip Manor ensured an 8th place finish for Welwyn Garden City. It was the Citizens third consecutive away win. St Margaretsbury were also succesful on the road 2-1 at Tring Athletic. Saints though finished in a disappointing 12th place in the table.
Herts Senior County League Premier
Steve Underwood scored twice as Codicote signed off with a 3-1 win over already relegated Evergreen. Jim Bundy's team finishing a very creditable 6th place in their first season in the Premier League.
Louis Off As Play Off Door Closes On Borough
Stevenage Borough's hopes of a place in the play offs were shattered at the Lawns and to complete Graham Westley's misery he saw Jefferson Louis red carded for violent conduct. Bruno Texiera gave Forest Green the lead 3 minutes before half time after Luke Oliver had headed Borough's best opportunity wide of the target. Julian Alsop's header on the hour doubled Forest Greens advantage before Louis and Green's Darren Jones both saw red with 13 minutes remaining. In the end Morcambe's victory at Grays sealed Borough's fate as once again a season that promised so much ended in frustration.
Stevenage
A Julian, D Bulman, R Henry, L Oliver, J Gregory (81 M Warner) , A Miller, O Berquez (58 E Obinna) , D Maamria, G Boyd, J Nurse (50 R Duffy) , J Louis
Subs Not Used: S Gore, R Quinn,
Ryman League Division Two
Ware's 1-0 defeat at Egham couldn't put a dampner on the Blues title celebrations. The defeat was only Ware's 7th in 30 league games. Goals from Robbie Syrett, Phil Goss and a double from Ryan Redford gave Hertford a winning conclusion to a tough season with a 4-2 victory at Edgware.
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
A 1-0 win at Ruislip Manor ensured an 8th place finish for Welwyn Garden City. It was the Citizens third consecutive away win. St Margaretsbury were also succesful on the road 2-1 at Tring Athletic. Saints though finished in a disappointing 12th place in the table.
Herts Senior County League Premier
Steve Underwood scored twice as Codicote signed off with a 3-1 win over already relegated Evergreen. Jim Bundy's team finishing a very creditable 6th place in their first season in the Premier League.
Friday, April 28, 2006
Weekend/Bank Holiday Fixtures
Saturday
Nationwide Conference
Forest Green Rovers 2 Stevenage Borough 0
Ryman League Division Two
Edgware 2 Hertford 4
Egham 1 Ware 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Ruislip Manor 0 Welwyn Garden City 1
Tring 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 3 Evergreen 1
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans Centurions v Sheffield Hillsboro
Basketball
EBL Division Two Championship Final
UH West Herts Warriors 63 Mansfield Express 72
@ NIA Birmingham
Speedway
Challenge
Rye House Rockets 62 Somerset Rebels 30
Monday
Herts Senior County League Aubrey Cup Final
Buntingford 0 Hadley 1 @ Ware FC
Speedway (2pm)
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 58 Newport Wasps 38
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 64 Newport Mavericks 26
Nationwide Conference
Forest Green Rovers 2 Stevenage Borough 0
Ryman League Division Two
Edgware 2 Hertford 4
Egham 1 Ware 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Ruislip Manor 0 Welwyn Garden City 1
Tring 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 3 Evergreen 1
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans Centurions v Sheffield Hillsboro
Basketball
EBL Division Two Championship Final
UH West Herts Warriors 63 Mansfield Express 72
@ NIA Birmingham
Speedway
Challenge
Rye House Rockets 62 Somerset Rebels 30
Monday
Herts Senior County League Aubrey Cup Final
Buntingford 0 Hadley 1 @ Ware FC
Speedway (2pm)
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 58 Newport Wasps 38
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 64 Newport Mavericks 26
Thursday Result
Herts Senior County League Premier
Hadley 1 Buntingford 0
Hadley 1 Buntingford 0
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Rockets One Win Away
Rye House Rockets are one win away from qualifying for the semi finals of the Premier Trophy after an excellent 50-43 victory on the Isle of Wight. If the Rockets beat Newport at home on Bank Holiday Manday they will be assured a place in the last 4 of the competition they won a year ago. Reserve Steve Boxall was the hero of the win against the Wightlink Islanders scoring a paid maximum whilst new signing Ross Brady produced his best performance since joining the team 2 weeks ago.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 7
Jamie Courtney 4+1
Edward Kennett 10+1
Tommy Allen 7
Chris Neath 7
Luke Bowen 2+1
Steve Boxall 13+2
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 7
Jamie Courtney 4+1
Edward Kennett 10+1
Tommy Allen 7
Chris Neath 7
Luke Bowen 2+1
Steve Boxall 13+2
Blues Take Title
Ware are the Ryman League Division Two Champions. The Blues title was confirmed when nearest challengers Witham were beaten 1-0 at Brook House. Success comes just 18 months after the club returned to amateur status and is a reward for the hard work put in by Chairman Aiden Mynott and his team. its now likely that Ware will accept a place in the Southern League Division One East next season.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Tuesday Fixtures
Ryman League Division Two
Brook House 1 Witham 0
(Ware are Champions)
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 0 London Colney 2
Speedway
Premier Trophy South
Isle of Wight Islanders 43 Rye House Rockets 50
Brook House 1 Witham 0
(Ware are Champions)
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 0 London Colney 2
Speedway
Premier Trophy South
Isle of Wight Islanders 43 Rye House Rockets 50
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Borough's Fate Goes To The Wire
Stevenage Borough will have to beat Forest Green next Saturday and hope that Halifax fail to get a point from their remaining two home games and Morcambe slip up at Grays if they are to keep their play off dream alive. A 1-1 draw against York at Broadhall Way was not the result Graham westley was looking for although the manager will know it could have been worse as his side ended a bad tempered affair with 9 men. Darryn Stamp was the first to go dismiised for a second bookable offence after only 38 minutes Jason Goodliffe seeing red for dissent in the last minute. York went in front through Clayton Donaldson after 35 minutes. Goodliffe's right footed effort pulling Stevenage level 3 minutes before the break. in a tense second period Alan Julian kept Borough in business tipping Andy Bishop's close range effort round the post in the last minute.
Stevenage
A Julian, J Goodliffe, L Oliver, R Henry, D Bulman (90 M Warner) , D Maamria, A Miller, J Louis (78 J Gregory) , G Boyd, D Stamp, J Nurse (84 O Berquez)
SNU: S Gore, S Weatherstone
Ryman League Division Two
The champagne stays on ice at Wodson Park after Ware again failed to secure the Division Two Title. The Blues went down 2-0 to closest challengers Witham who still have a mathmatical chance to snatch the title. the Essex club though must beat Brook House on Tuesday or Ware will finally be crowned champions. Fresh from their fighting display in the midweek derby Hertford's injury hit squad secured a 2-0 win over Epsom & Ewell at Hertingfordbury Park, Ryan Redford scoring both.
Spartan South Midlands League
Welwyn Garden City bounced back from their midweek home defeat to FA Vase Finalists Hillingdon Borough. The Citizens recorded their first win in 3 beating strugglers Haringey Borough 3-0. After a frustrating season St Margaretsbury finally seem to be hitting form. Saints added to their 7-1 demolition of Harpenden with a 2-1 at London Colney. in contrast the Blueboys have now gone 5 without a win. In Division One Hoddesdon were beaten for the first time since 18th March 1-0 at already relegated Ampthill Town.
Herts Senior County League
Hatfield Town made sure ofthe runners up spot in the Premier Division thrashing relegated Evergreen 8-1. Lewis Field taking his season tally to 20 with a well taken hattrick. Buntingford could still finish third after they won 2-1 at London Lions. Robbie Wilmott and Will Turl on target for Town. Codicote drew 1-1 at Chipperfield.
Borough's Fate Goes To The Wire
Stevenage Borough will have to beat Forest Green next Saturday and hope that Halifax fail to get a point from their remaining two home games and Morcambe slip up at Grays if they are to keep their play off dream alive. A 1-1 draw against York at Broadhall Way was not the result Graham westley was looking for although the manager will know it could have been worse as his side ended a bad tempered affair with 9 men. Darryn Stamp was the first to go dismiised for a second bookable offence after only 38 minutes Jason Goodliffe seeing red for dissent in the last minute. York went in front through Clayton Donaldson after 35 minutes. Goodliffe's right footed effort pulling Stevenage level 3 minutes before the break. in a tense second period Alan Julian kept Borough in business tipping Andy Bishop's close range effort round the post in the last minute.
Stevenage
A Julian, J Goodliffe, L Oliver, R Henry, D Bulman (90 M Warner) , D Maamria, A Miller, J Louis (78 J Gregory) , G Boyd, D Stamp, J Nurse (84 O Berquez)
SNU: S Gore, S Weatherstone
Ryman League Division Two
The champagne stays on ice at Wodson Park after Ware again failed to secure the Division Two Title. The Blues went down 2-0 to closest challengers Witham who still have a mathmatical chance to snatch the title. the Essex club though must beat Brook House on Tuesday or Ware will finally be crowned champions. Fresh from their fighting display in the midweek derby Hertford's injury hit squad secured a 2-0 win over Epsom & Ewell at Hertingfordbury Park, Ryan Redford scoring both.
Spartan South Midlands League
Welwyn Garden City bounced back from their midweek home defeat to FA Vase Finalists Hillingdon Borough. The Citizens recorded their first win in 3 beating strugglers Haringey Borough 3-0. After a frustrating season St Margaretsbury finally seem to be hitting form. Saints added to their 7-1 demolition of Harpenden with a 2-1 at London Colney. in contrast the Blueboys have now gone 5 without a win. In Division One Hoddesdon were beaten for the first time since 18th March 1-0 at already relegated Ampthill Town.
Herts Senior County League
Hatfield Town made sure ofthe runners up spot in the Premier Division thrashing relegated Evergreen 8-1. Lewis Field taking his season tally to 20 with a well taken hattrick. Buntingford could still finish third after they won 2-1 at London Lions. Robbie Wilmott and Will Turl on target for Town. Codicote drew 1-1 at Chipperfield.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Weekend Results
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 1 York City 1
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 2 Epsom & Ewell 0
Ware 0 Witham 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Haringey Borough 0 Welwyn Garden City 3
London Colney 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Division One
Ampthill Town 1 Hoddesdon 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Chipperfield 1 Codicote 1
Hatfield Town 8 Evergreen 1
London Lions 1 Buntingford 2
Rugby Union
Naional League Division Three South
Westcombe Park 59 Hertford 14
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 12 Ealing 39
Powergen Three North West
Enfield Ignations 17 Welwyn 14
Stevenage town 25 Tring 23
Speedway
Championship of Great Britain Qualifier @ Rye House (7pm)
1.Edward Kennett (Rye House)
2. Chris Neath (Rye House)
3. Gary Stead (Workington)
4. Paul Hurry (Arena Essex)
Basketball
EBL Division Two Play Off Semi Final 2nd Leg
UH West Herts Warriors v Derby Trailblazers (6:30pm)
Stevenage Borough 1 York City 1
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 2 Epsom & Ewell 0
Ware 0 Witham 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Haringey Borough 0 Welwyn Garden City 3
London Colney 1 St Margaretsbury 2
Division One
Ampthill Town 1 Hoddesdon 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Chipperfield 1 Codicote 1
Hatfield Town 8 Evergreen 1
London Lions 1 Buntingford 2
Rugby Union
Naional League Division Three South
Westcombe Park 59 Hertford 14
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 12 Ealing 39
Powergen Three North West
Enfield Ignations 17 Welwyn 14
Stevenage town 25 Tring 23
Speedway
Championship of Great Britain Qualifier @ Rye House (7pm)
1.Edward Kennett (Rye House)
2. Chris Neath (Rye House)
3. Gary Stead (Workington)
4. Paul Hurry (Arena Essex)
Basketball
EBL Division Two Play Off Semi Final 2nd Leg
UH West Herts Warriors v Derby Trailblazers (6:30pm)
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Friday Fixture
Speedway
Challenge 1st leg
Somerset Rebels 53 Rye House Rockets 42
Rockets Scorers:
Ross Brady 1
Jamie Courtney 7
Edward Kennett 7+1
Tommy Allen 9+1
Chris Neath 8+1
Luke Bowen 4+1
Steve Boxall 6+1
Challenge 1st leg
Somerset Rebels 53 Rye House Rockets 42
Rockets Scorers:
Ross Brady 1
Jamie Courtney 7
Edward Kennett 7+1
Tommy Allen 9+1
Chris Neath 8+1
Luke Bowen 4+1
Steve Boxall 6+1
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Wednesday Fixtures
Herts Charity Shield Final
London Colney 1 Sawbridgeworth 2
@ County Ground Letworth
Speedway
British Under 21 Final @ Kings Lynn
Postponed Track Waterlogged
London Colney 1 Sawbridgeworth 2
@ County Ground Letworth
Speedway
British Under 21 Final @ Kings Lynn
Postponed Track Waterlogged
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Goss Penalty Puts Champagne On Ice
A last minute penalty by Hertford's Phil Goss spoiled Ware's Championship party after a pulsating local derby ended all square at Wodson Park. The Blues now require a point from Saturday's home game against Witham to be crowned Ryman League Division Two Champions. Goss's penalty thumped high into the net came after former Hertford man Sam Berry had been adjudged to have handled Ryan Redford's drive inside the box. It capped a remarkable second half which had Ware's biggest crowd of the season enthralled as the teams shared six goals. Chris Ellerbeck headed Glen Alzapedi's side in front 8 minutes after the break. Hertford though struck back on the hour when Anthony Anstead failed to hold Redford's effort leaving Daryl Mitchell to scoop the ball home. That started a period which saw three goals in as many minutes. John Frendo firing Ware back in front before the home fans could catch their breath though a moment of indecision in the Ware box left Goss to sweep home the equaliser. The introduction of Danny Spendlove for a tiring Joe Stevens paid immediate dividends for the home side when his cross was knocked down by Andy Crawford for Frendo to thump home his 13th goal of the season. The Ware fans celebrations were cut short by Goss's last minute effort which completed one of the most memorable local derbies for many years.
Ware: Anstead: Gudgeon: Chadwick: Gritton: Allen: Crawford: Berry: Coughlan: Ellerbeck: Frendo: Stevens (Spendlove): SNU: Rose: Horsey: Martin: Wolf
Hertford: Virgo: A. Roberts (Neilson): Teasdale: Hounslow: Watts: Wade: Ashwood: Goss: Mitchell (Panayiotou): Redford: Roberts: SNU: Leggatt: Sturgeon: Maybury:
Att: 416
Ware: Anstead: Gudgeon: Chadwick: Gritton: Allen: Crawford: Berry: Coughlan: Ellerbeck: Frendo: Stevens (Spendlove): SNU: Rose: Horsey: Martin: Wolf
Hertford: Virgo: A. Roberts (Neilson): Teasdale: Hounslow: Watts: Wade: Ashwood: Goss: Mitchell (Panayiotou): Redford: Roberts: SNU: Leggatt: Sturgeon: Maybury:
Att: 416
Monday, April 17, 2006
Tuesday Fixtures
Ryman League Division Two
Ware 3 Hertford 3
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 1 Hillingdon Borough 2
Herts Floodlit Cup Semi Final
Met Police Bushey 0 Buntingford 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 0 London Lions 3
Ware 3 Hertford 3
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 1 Hillingdon Borough 2
Herts Floodlit Cup Semi Final
Met Police Bushey 0 Buntingford 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 0 London Lions 3
Borough Hang On To Play Off Dream
Jefferson Louis scored twice to end Crawley's seven match unbeaten run and keep Stevenage Borough's play off hopes alive. Louis opened the scoring after only 3 minutes drilling home a shot after a nod down from Darryn Stamp. Danny Ekoku's rising shot pulled Crawley level after 20 minutes leaving the Broadhall way crowd biting their nails until Louis heded Borough back in front with 10 minutes left. Stevenage stay in 6th place behind Morecambe on goal difference.
Stevenage: Julian, Henry, Goodliffe, Oliver, Weatherstone (Nurse 64), Maamria (Warner 84), Berquez (Gregory 64), Miller, Boyd, Stamp, Louis.
Subs Not Used: Gore, Bulman.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Last Heat Heartache Again For Rockets
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 46 Rye House Rockets 44
For the second time this season the Rye House Rockets lost out in a final heat decider. as they had at Newport the Rockets came within one race of earning a vital away win before the home side closed the door. Having led by 6 points with just 4 heats left it looked as if the Rockets would finish on top but a Heat 12 5-1 from Sean Tacey and Jon Armstrong pulled the home side back within 2 points. A further success for the Fen Tigers in the next Heat levelled the scores setting up a dramatic last heat decider. Former Rocket Daniel King securing the vital victory with Jason Lyons keeping Edward Kennett back in fourth place to leave the Rockets to contemplate on what might have been.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 3
Jamie Courtney 2
Edward Kennett 8
Tommy Allen 6+2
Chris Neath 11+1
Luke Bowen 1
Steve Boxall 13
For the second time this season the Rye House Rockets lost out in a final heat decider. as they had at Newport the Rockets came within one race of earning a vital away win before the home side closed the door. Having led by 6 points with just 4 heats left it looked as if the Rockets would finish on top but a Heat 12 5-1 from Sean Tacey and Jon Armstrong pulled the home side back within 2 points. A further success for the Fen Tigers in the next Heat levelled the scores setting up a dramatic last heat decider. Former Rocket Daniel King securing the vital victory with Jason Lyons keeping Edward Kennett back in fourth place to leave the Rockets to contemplate on what might have been.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 3
Jamie Courtney 2
Edward Kennett 8
Tommy Allen 6+2
Chris Neath 11+1
Luke Bowen 1
Steve Boxall 13
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Easter Fixtures
Friday
Nationwide Conference
Halifax 1 Stevenage Borough 1
Saturday
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 0 Witham 2
Clapton 0 Ware 6
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 1 Holmer Green 2
St Margaretsbury 7 Harpenden 1
Welwyn Garden City 3 Hanwell Town 3
Division One
Hoddesdon 1 Brache Sparta 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 5 Hinton 3
London Lions 1 Hatfield Town 8
Wormley Rovers 2 Buntingford 1
Division One
Lemsford 4 Hertford Heath 4
North Mymms v Allenburys
Speedway
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 63 Mildenhall Academy 31
Sunday
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 46 Rye House Rockets 44
Monday
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 2 Crawley Town 1
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 50 Mildenhall Fen Tigers 40
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 53 Stoke Spitfires 41
Nationwide Conference
Halifax 1 Stevenage Borough 1
Saturday
Ryman League Division Two
Hertford 0 Witham 2
Clapton 0 Ware 6
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 1 Holmer Green 2
St Margaretsbury 7 Harpenden 1
Welwyn Garden City 3 Hanwell Town 3
Division One
Hoddesdon 1 Brache Sparta 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 5 Hinton 3
London Lions 1 Hatfield Town 8
Wormley Rovers 2 Buntingford 1
Division One
Lemsford 4 Hertford Heath 4
North Mymms v Allenburys
Speedway
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 63 Mildenhall Academy 31
Sunday
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Mildenhall Fen Tigers 46 Rye House Rockets 44
Monday
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 2 Crawley Town 1
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 50 Mildenhall Fen Tigers 40
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 53 Stoke Spitfires 41
Raiders Give Academy Lesson
Rye House Raiders started their home Conference League programme in fine style with a thrashing of old rivals Mildenhall. All seven team members earned at least a paid win as the Raiders tore into their opponents. New signing Danny Betson celebrated his home debut with 4 straight wins to top score while skipper Luke Bowen eased to a paid maximum from his four rides. Only Matthew Wright offered any resistance as Rye House made it two wins out of two to lead the early Conference table.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 8+2
Luke Bowen 10 +2
Harland Cook 6+2
Danny Betson 12
Barry Burchatt 11
Lee Strudwick 6+3
Robert Mear 10+1
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 8+2
Luke Bowen 10 +2
Harland Cook 6+2
Danny Betson 12
Barry Burchatt 11
Lee Strudwick 6+3
Robert Mear 10+1
Football Roundup
Ryman League Division Two
Ware are just one win away from taking the title after a 6-0 win at Clapton. Brook Houses surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Edgware means if Ware beat Hertford in the East Herts Derby on Tuesday evening they will be crowned league champions. hertford will no doubt revel in the opportunity of spoiling their neighbours party. Gary Connor's team though go into Tuesday's game off the back of their 6th home defat of the season 2-0 against Witham. the Blues need 6 points from their remaining 4 games to avoid the wooden spoon.
Spartan South Midlands League
St Margaretsbury turned in the performance of the day thrashing Harpenden 7-1 at the Recreation Ground. Planty of goals at Herns Lane as well with Welwyn Garden City and Hanwell Town sharing six between them. No joy for London Colney though they are still not mathmatically safe following a 2-1 defeat by Holmer Green at Cotlandswick. In Division One Hoddesdon's unbeaten run went to five games after a 1-1 draw with promoted Brache Sparta.
Herts Senior County League
Hatfield Town need one more win to secure the runners up spot in the Premier Division after thrashing London Lions 8-1. Codicote were also in the goals beating Hinton 5-3 while Buntingford went down to their second consecutive defeat 2-1 at Wormley who still have a chance of avaoiding the drop. In Division One Hertford Heath completed their league campaign with a 4-4 draw at Lemsford.
Ware are just one win away from taking the title after a 6-0 win at Clapton. Brook Houses surprise 2-1 defeat at home to Edgware means if Ware beat Hertford in the East Herts Derby on Tuesday evening they will be crowned league champions. hertford will no doubt revel in the opportunity of spoiling their neighbours party. Gary Connor's team though go into Tuesday's game off the back of their 6th home defat of the season 2-0 against Witham. the Blues need 6 points from their remaining 4 games to avoid the wooden spoon.
Spartan South Midlands League
St Margaretsbury turned in the performance of the day thrashing Harpenden 7-1 at the Recreation Ground. Planty of goals at Herns Lane as well with Welwyn Garden City and Hanwell Town sharing six between them. No joy for London Colney though they are still not mathmatically safe following a 2-1 defeat by Holmer Green at Cotlandswick. In Division One Hoddesdon's unbeaten run went to five games after a 1-1 draw with promoted Brache Sparta.
Herts Senior County League
Hatfield Town need one more win to secure the runners up spot in the Premier Division after thrashing London Lions 8-1. Codicote were also in the goals beating Hinton 5-3 while Buntingford went down to their second consecutive defeat 2-1 at Wormley who still have a chance of avaoiding the drop. In Division One Hertford Heath completed their league campaign with a 4-4 draw at Lemsford.
Friday, April 14, 2006
Stamp Late Show Rescues Borough
Halifax 1 Stevenage Borough 1
A Darryn Stamp goal 5 minutes from time gave Graham Westley's team another vital point in their chase fpr promotion. Stamp headed home Dino Maamria's corner after Jason Goodliffe and Maamria had both missed chances. Halifax took the lead in the 35th minute through Greg Young. Borough are now 3 points clear of 6th placed York who lost 2-0 at Cambridge United.
A Darryn Stamp goal 5 minutes from time gave Graham Westley's team another vital point in their chase fpr promotion. Stamp headed home Dino Maamria's corner after Jason Goodliffe and Maamria had both missed chances. Halifax took the lead in the 35th minute through Greg Young. Borough are now 3 points clear of 6th placed York who lost 2-0 at Cambridge United.
Stevenage: Julian, Nurse, Goodliffe (Louis 79), Laker (Miller 45), Oliver, Maamria, Boyd, Stamp, Henry, Bulman (Weatherstone 86), Berquez.
Subs Not Used: Gore, Warner.
Booked: Stamp, Goodliffe.
Goals: Stamp 85.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Barker Takes Honours As Bowen & Boxall Go Through
Somerset's Ben Barker won a run off to take first place in speedways British Under 21 Semi Final at Rye House. Barker beat home favourite Luke Bowen to secure his place in next Wednesday's final at Kings Lynn. Bowen and team mate Steve Boxall also qualified but there was heartbreak for Jamie Courtney who finished in 4th place. The night got off to the worst possible start with Elmside Raider Gary Cottham being taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg after a Heat 1 crash. Cottham's place went to fellow Raider Robert Mear who proved the surprise package of the night finishing 5th with 10 points.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Tuesday Fixtures
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City v London Colney
Herts Senior County League Premier
Sandridge Rovers v Codicote
Welwyn Garden City v London Colney
Herts Senior County League Premier
Sandridge Rovers v Codicote
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Agony for Rockets Joy for Raiders
It was a day of high emotion at Newport's Hayley Stadium as the Rye House Rockets missed out on their first Premier Trophy away win of the season by a single point. That disappointment though was short lived as the Elmside Raiders made a storming start to their Conference League campaign. The Rockets 47-46 defeat was sealed when Newport's Craig Watson and Carl Wilkinson shut out Chris Neath to share the final Heat won by Edward Kennett. Again the Rockets were indebted to Kennett, Neath and Steve Boxall who contributed 37 points between them. In contrast the Elmside Raiders 59-31 success was based on a solid performance throughout the line up with Lee Strudwick 12 +2 and Danny Betson 9+2 both outstanding on their league debuts.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Brady Is The New Rocket
Rye House Rockets have confirmed the signing of former Edinburgh Monarch Ross Brady as cover for injured skipper Stuart Robson. The 25 year old Scot had been on the sidelines since Edinburgh failed to find him a team place. Originally Promoter Len Silver had hoped to tempt the experienced Sean Wilson or Carl Stonehewer out of retirement but when both moves failed he turned to the four time British Under 21 finalist. Brady will make his debut in the Rockets visit to Mildenhall on Easter Sunday.
Rain Can't Dampen Rockets Win
Rye House Rockens 52 Isle of Wight 20
A 12th Heat downpour gave referee Barbara Horley no option but to abandon proceedings at a sogging Rye House the end coming as some respite for a well beaten Isle of Wight outfit. Despite operating rider replacement for the injured Stuart Robson the Rockets were always too strong for their opponents. Edward Kennett and Chris Neath were both unbeaten while Steve Boxall turned in another strong performance at reserve. Only the all action Chris Holder offered much resistance for the Islanders.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Stuart Robson
Jamie Courtney 5+3
Edward Kennett 15 (max)
Tommy Allen 3+1
Chris Neath 12 (max)
Luke Bowen 6+1
Steve Boxall 11+3
A 12th Heat downpour gave referee Barbara Horley no option but to abandon proceedings at a sogging Rye House the end coming as some respite for a well beaten Isle of Wight outfit. Despite operating rider replacement for the injured Stuart Robson the Rockets were always too strong for their opponents. Edward Kennett and Chris Neath were both unbeaten while Steve Boxall turned in another strong performance at reserve. Only the all action Chris Holder offered much resistance for the Islanders.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Stuart Robson
Jamie Courtney 5+3
Edward Kennett 15 (max)
Tommy Allen 3+1
Chris Neath 12 (max)
Luke Bowen 6+1
Steve Boxall 11+3
Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
First half goals from Adam Miller and George Boyd kept Stevenage Borough on track for a place in the play offs. Miller fired Borough in front from 25 yards after only 10 minutes Boyd doubling the advantage with his 12th goal of the season. The home crowd though had to survive some anxious second half moments with Neil Redfearn, Jason Blunt and Chris Hughes all going close for the Seasiders.
Stevenage: Julian, Goodliffe, Oliver, Henry, Maamria, Miller, Boyd, Bulman (Gregory 70), Berquez, Nurse (Louis 65), Stamp (Weatherstone 83).
First half goals from Adam Miller and George Boyd kept Stevenage Borough on track for a place in the play offs. Miller fired Borough in front from 25 yards after only 10 minutes Boyd doubling the advantage with his 12th goal of the season. The home crowd though had to survive some anxious second half moments with Neil Redfearn, Jason Blunt and Chris Hughes all going close for the Seasiders.
Stevenage: Julian, Goodliffe, Oliver, Henry, Maamria, Miller, Boyd, Bulman (Gregory 70), Berquez, Nurse (Louis 65), Stamp (Weatherstone 83).
Subs Not Used: Gore, Warner.
Goals: Miller 10, Boyd 21.
Att: 1861
Ryman League Division Two
Ware edged closer to the title after a 2-1 win at Epsom & Ewell. The Blues lead Brook House by 10 points but the West Londoners have 2 games in hand. Glen Alzapedi's team have now won 8 of their last 9. Hertford came from 2 goals down after only 12 minutes to beat Chalfont 3-2 at Hertingfordbury Park. A Phil Goss penalty started the Hertford revival strikes from Ryan Wade and Ryan Redford completing the comeback.
Spartan South Midlands League
Welwyn Garden Cities return to form continued as the Citizens secured their second win in a week beating Holmer Green 2-1. St Margaretsbury are still the masters of inconsistency beaten 2-1 at home by Broxbourne Borough. Saints still need points to be mathmatically safe from relegation. London Colney edged closer to survival after a 0-0 draw at Tring Athletic. Hoddesdon are up to 6th in Division One after thumping Sun Postal 6-1 at Lowfield.
Herts Senior County League
With Whitewebbs already confirmed as champions Hatfield Town look to be winning the race for runners up spot. Ady Hamill took his season tally to 13 as Town overcame Codicote 3-2. while Buntingford's game at home to Bushey Rangers was postponed. Little Munden are up to 8th after goals from Ian Baker, James Faint and Mark Shanley gave them a 3-1 win over struggling Elliott Star. Already assured of promotion from Division One Hertford Heath went down to a shock 1-0 defeat at Cuffley while there was no joy for Lemsford in the Presidents Cup beaten 2-0 by North Mymms.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Weekend Fixtures
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 2 Scarborough 0
Ryman League Division Two
Epsom & Ewell 1 Ware 2
Hertford 3 Chalfont 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Holmer Green 1 Welwyn Garden City 2
St Margaretsbury 1 Broxbourne Borough 2
Tring Athletic 0London Colney 0
Division One
Hoddesdon 6 Sun Postal 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford P Bushey Rangers P
Codicote 2 Hatfield Town 3
Little Munden 3 Elliott Star 1
Division One
Cuffley 1 Hertford Heath 0
Chairmans Cup Semi Final
North Mymms 2 Lemsford 0
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 40 Cinderford 23
Powergen London One
Old Albanians A Staines A
Powergen Three North West
Barnet Saracens 13 Stevenage Town 14
Welwyn 45 Haringey 46
Powergen Four North West
Datchworth 52 Cheshunt 0
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 52 Isle of Wight Islanders 20
Match abandoned after 12 Heats Result Stands
Basketball
EBL Division 2 Play Off Semi Final 1st Leg
Derby trailblazers 59 UH West Herts Warriors 82
Sunday
Speedway Premier Trophy
Newport Wasps 47 Rye House Rockets 46
Conference League
Newport Mavericks 31 Rye House Raiders 59
Stevenage Borough 2 Scarborough 0
Ryman League Division Two
Epsom & Ewell 1 Ware 2
Hertford 3 Chalfont 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Holmer Green 1 Welwyn Garden City 2
St Margaretsbury 1 Broxbourne Borough 2
Tring Athletic 0London Colney 0
Division One
Hoddesdon 6 Sun Postal 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford P Bushey Rangers P
Codicote 2 Hatfield Town 3
Little Munden 3 Elliott Star 1
Division One
Cuffley 1 Hertford Heath 0
Chairmans Cup Semi Final
North Mymms 2 Lemsford 0
Rugby
National League Division Three South
Hertford 40 Cinderford 23
Powergen London One
Old Albanians A Staines A
Powergen Three North West
Barnet Saracens 13 Stevenage Town 14
Welwyn 45 Haringey 46
Powergen Four North West
Datchworth 52 Cheshunt 0
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Rye House Rockets 52 Isle of Wight Islanders 20
Match abandoned after 12 Heats Result Stands
Basketball
EBL Division 2 Play Off Semi Final 1st Leg
Derby trailblazers 59 UH West Herts Warriors 82
Sunday
Speedway Premier Trophy
Newport Wasps 47 Rye House Rockets 46
Conference League
Newport Mavericks 31 Rye House Raiders 59
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Rockets Blown Away as Kennett Crashes Out
Kings Lynn Stars 65 Rye House Rockets 28
Already missing injured skipper Stuart Robson the Rockets suffered an early blow when Edward Kennett was involved in a clash with Stars Chris Mills in Heat 7. Kennett took no further part in the meeting as the Rockets struggled with machinery problems. Only Chris Neath and Steve Boxall picked up heat wins as Rye House went down to their heaviest defeat in 2 years.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement - Stuart Robson
Jamie Courtney 1
Edward Kennett 1 (withdrawn after 1 ride)
Tommy Allen 2+1
Chris Neath 8
Luke Bowen 1+1
Steve Boxall 15
Already missing injured skipper Stuart Robson the Rockets suffered an early blow when Edward Kennett was involved in a clash with Stars Chris Mills in Heat 7. Kennett took no further part in the meeting as the Rockets struggled with machinery problems. Only Chris Neath and Steve Boxall picked up heat wins as Rye House went down to their heaviest defeat in 2 years.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement - Stuart Robson
Jamie Courtney 1
Edward Kennett 1 (withdrawn after 1 ride)
Tommy Allen 2+1
Chris Neath 8
Luke Bowen 1+1
Steve Boxall 15
Rye House Lands Under 21 Qualifier
Rye House Stadium will host a semi final round of the British Under 21 Championship on Thursday April 13th starting at 7pm. The home of the Premier League Rockets was chosen after Sunday's original meeting at Buxton was rained out. The BSPA are under a tight deadline to get the meeting arranged before the final at Kings Lynn on April 19th. Its another feather in the cap for Len Silver's Rye House promotion who stage a British Championship Qualifier on April 22nd.
Wednesday Fixture
Speedway
Premier Trophy
Kings Lynn Stars 65 Rye House Rockets 28
Premier Trophy
Kings Lynn Stars 65 Rye House Rockets 28
Monday, April 03, 2006
Robson Out for Six Weeks
Rye House Rockets skipper Stuart Robson will be out of action for 6 weeks after breaking his right wrist in Saturday's Premier Trophy win against Kings Lynn. Robson faces surgery on Wednesday to pin the broken bones together and is hopeful he will be available to lead the Rockets in the defence of their Premier League title. Meanwhile Rye House will use rider replacement to cover Robson's absence when they visit Kings Lynn on Wednesday evening.
Tuesday Fixtures
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Oxhey Jets 1 London Colney 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Biggleswade United 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Bedmond Social P Codicote P
Hatfield Town 0 Hadley 1
Roy Bailey Memorial Trophy Semi Final
Ware v Enfield
Oxhey Jets 1 London Colney 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Biggleswade United 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Bedmond Social P Codicote P
Hatfield Town 0 Hadley 1
Roy Bailey Memorial Trophy Semi Final
Ware v Enfield
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Rockets Win Comes At a Price
Rye House Rockets 50 Kings Lynn Stars 40
Rye House Rockets recorded a memorable win over title favourites Kings Lynn but the victory came at a heavy price with skipper Stuart Robson taken to hospital with a suspected broken wrist. Robson was involved in a spectacular Heat 10 spill when he caught the back of Kevin Doolan's machine catapulting through the safety fence. The Rockets were indebted to solid displays from Edward Kennett and Chris Neath while reserves Steve Boxall and Luke Bowen had another excellent night. Had Bowen not suffered engine problems when second in Heat 13 and Boxall not sufffered an engine failure when leading the following race the Rockets margin of victory could have been even greater. In the end though they will be waiting anxiously for news of their injured skipper.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 5
Jamie Courtney 2
Edward Kennett 12 +2
Tommy Allen 1+1
Chris Neath 14
Luke Bowen 8+1
Steve Boxall 8+1
Rye House Rockets recorded a memorable win over title favourites Kings Lynn but the victory came at a heavy price with skipper Stuart Robson taken to hospital with a suspected broken wrist. Robson was involved in a spectacular Heat 10 spill when he caught the back of Kevin Doolan's machine catapulting through the safety fence. The Rockets were indebted to solid displays from Edward Kennett and Chris Neath while reserves Steve Boxall and Luke Bowen had another excellent night. Had Bowen not suffered engine problems when second in Heat 13 and Boxall not sufffered an engine failure when leading the following race the Rockets margin of victory could have been even greater. In the end though they will be waiting anxiously for news of their injured skipper.
Rockets Scorers
Stuart Robson 5
Jamie Courtney 2
Edward Kennett 12 +2
Tommy Allen 1+1
Chris Neath 14
Luke Bowen 8+1
Steve Boxall 8+1
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough drew a blank at Kidderminster despite the home side having defender Daryl Burgess dismissed in the second half of a largely uneventful game. Luke Oliver's header tipped over by Kidderminster keeper Daniel Lewis was Borough's best chance to grab all three points. Stevenage stay fourth in the table but are now just 2 points ahead of Grays who have 3 games in hand.
Stevenage: Julian, Warner, Oliver, Goodliffe, Gregory, Henry, Miller, Maamria, Boyd, Stamp (Louis 76), Nurse.
Subs Not Used: Gore, Quinn, Weatherstone, Duffy.
Ryman League Division Two
Things get better and better for Ware at the top of the table. A 5-2 win over Croydon in front of a bumper crowd of 262 at wodson Park took the Blues 10 points clear of nearest challengers Brook House who were beaten for the second straight game going down 1-0 at Witham. At the other end of the table Hertford suffered their 12th defeat of a disappointing season 1-0 at Wembley.
Spartan South Midlands League
St Margaretsbury failed to build on their midweek win at leaders Oxford City Saints losing 2-0 at Aylesbury Vale. London Colney are still looking nervously over their shoulders towards the relegation zone following a 1-1 draw against Harefield at Cotlandswick. The Blueboys have won just one of their last 9. In Division One Hoddesdon bounced back from their midweek cup disappointment recording their first win in seven 2-1 at Dunstable 98.
Herts Senior County League
There will be no double cup glory for Codicote as Buntingford booked themselves a place in the Aubrey Cup Final thanks to a 2-1 win at The Bury. All the goals came in the first half Grant Macaree heading the Villagers in front before Town hit back through Dean Chaffey and John Bitting. With Buntingford in cup action Hatfield Town moved clear in second place thanks to a 3-2 win at Met Police Bushey. In Division One Lemsford returned to form beating Bovingdon 2-1 while Allenburys slumped to their fifth straight defeat 2-1 at home to St Peters.
Stevenage Borough drew a blank at Kidderminster despite the home side having defender Daryl Burgess dismissed in the second half of a largely uneventful game. Luke Oliver's header tipped over by Kidderminster keeper Daniel Lewis was Borough's best chance to grab all three points. Stevenage stay fourth in the table but are now just 2 points ahead of Grays who have 3 games in hand.
Stevenage: Julian, Warner, Oliver, Goodliffe, Gregory, Henry, Miller, Maamria, Boyd, Stamp (Louis 76), Nurse.
Subs Not Used: Gore, Quinn, Weatherstone, Duffy.
Ryman League Division Two
Things get better and better for Ware at the top of the table. A 5-2 win over Croydon in front of a bumper crowd of 262 at wodson Park took the Blues 10 points clear of nearest challengers Brook House who were beaten for the second straight game going down 1-0 at Witham. At the other end of the table Hertford suffered their 12th defeat of a disappointing season 1-0 at Wembley.
Spartan South Midlands League
St Margaretsbury failed to build on their midweek win at leaders Oxford City Saints losing 2-0 at Aylesbury Vale. London Colney are still looking nervously over their shoulders towards the relegation zone following a 1-1 draw against Harefield at Cotlandswick. The Blueboys have won just one of their last 9. In Division One Hoddesdon bounced back from their midweek cup disappointment recording their first win in seven 2-1 at Dunstable 98.
Herts Senior County League
There will be no double cup glory for Codicote as Buntingford booked themselves a place in the Aubrey Cup Final thanks to a 2-1 win at The Bury. All the goals came in the first half Grant Macaree heading the Villagers in front before Town hit back through Dean Chaffey and John Bitting. With Buntingford in cup action Hatfield Town moved clear in second place thanks to a 3-2 win at Met Police Bushey. In Division One Lemsford returned to form beating Bovingdon 2-1 while Allenburys slumped to their fifth straight defeat 2-1 at home to St Peters.
