Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Borough Sign Nutter
New Borough boss Mark Stimson´s first signing sees former Grays full back John Nutter arrive on a 2 year contract. The 24 year old has league experience at Wycombe and is highly regarded having represented England´s non league side last week
Kennett Gets Grand Prix Callup
Rye House rider Edward Kennett has been chosen as reserve for Saturdays British Grand Prix at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The 19 year old fills the role for the second year running at British speedways most prestigious event after a successful season so far that has seen Kennett qualify for the World Under 21 semifinals and the Championship of Great Britain final
Because of the Grand Prix there will be no racing at Hoddesdon this Saturday and the Premier League meeting with Workington Comets has been rearranged for Sunday 4th at 2pm
Because of the Grand Prix there will be no racing at Hoddesdon this Saturday and the Premier League meeting with Workington Comets has been rearranged for Sunday 4th at 2pm
Herts Settle for Draw
After rain washed out the first two days of Hertfordshire´s opening league match in the Minor Counties Championship both teams forfeited their first innings on the final day to try to force a result. Bedfordshire won the toss and asked Herts to bat. David Ward made the best of an easy paced pitch to smash 133 with 8 sixes and 14 fours, ably supported by new captain Andy Lewis who declared on 260-4 after hitting 3 sixes in a quickfire 49.
The visitors had a minimum of 43 overs to chase down the total but were soon in trouble as Aaron Laraman and David Moore picked up early wickets. At 35-3 Herts sniffed victory but a knee injury to spinner Matt Smith restricted the hosts attack and the game petered out with Bedfordshire 87 runs short of their target
Scores
Herts 260-4 Ward 133, Lewis 49
Beds 173-5 Laraman 2-31, Moore 2-36
The visitors had a minimum of 43 overs to chase down the total but were soon in trouble as Aaron Laraman and David Moore picked up early wickets. At 35-3 Herts sniffed victory but a knee injury to spinner Matt Smith restricted the hosts attack and the game petered out with Bedfordshire 87 runs short of their target
Scores
Herts 260-4 Ward 133, Lewis 49
Beds 173-5 Laraman 2-31, Moore 2-36
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Herts Opener Reduced to One Day Match
With rain on Saturday causing a waterlogged pitch at Hertford´s Balls Park ground, the opening match in Hertfordshire´s Minor Counties cricket league programme has seen no play on the first two days frustrating the Bank Holiday crowd. Herts now hope to play a one day game against Bedfordshire on Tuesday
Rockets Easily Repel Bandits
Rye House Rockets overcame showery conditions to send the Berwick Bandits packing in a curtailed Bank Holiday programme at Hoddesdon
Luke Bowen and Steve Boxall both registered 13 points as Rockets failed to lose a single heat. After Tommy Allen and Ross Brady had opened the meeting with a 4-2 win, Bowen and Boxall set the tone for the afternoon´s action with a 5-1 romp in the next, which the Rockets then repeated 7 times. Berwick were 18-6 down before sharing the 5th heat but never threatened after then with Edward Kennett, Tommy Allen and Chris Neath driving home the advantage to secure Rockets 2nd league win
The uncertain weather caused Raiders Conference League clash with Boston to be postponed
Rye House Scorers
Ross Brady 7+2
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtenay
Edward Kennett 11+2
Tommy Allen 10+2
Chris Neath 10+1
Luke Bowen 13+2
Steve Boxall 13+2
Danny Betson 1+1
Luke Bowen and Steve Boxall both registered 13 points as Rockets failed to lose a single heat. After Tommy Allen and Ross Brady had opened the meeting with a 4-2 win, Bowen and Boxall set the tone for the afternoon´s action with a 5-1 romp in the next, which the Rockets then repeated 7 times. Berwick were 18-6 down before sharing the 5th heat but never threatened after then with Edward Kennett, Tommy Allen and Chris Neath driving home the advantage to secure Rockets 2nd league win
The uncertain weather caused Raiders Conference League clash with Boston to be postponed
Rye House Scorers
Ross Brady 7+2
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtenay
Edward Kennett 11+2
Tommy Allen 10+2
Chris Neath 10+1
Luke Bowen 13+2
Steve Boxall 13+2
Danny Betson 1+1
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Stimson Appointed as Borough Boss
Mark Stimson has been appointed Stevenage Borough´s new manager. The former Grays Athletic boss replaces Graham Westley who leaves after 3 years in charge at Broadhall Way. Stimson has a record second to none in non league football having masterminded Grays rise through the Conference ranks to a play off position last season and 2 FA Trophy successes
Borough chairman Phil Wallace confirmed Stimson was top of his target list. "When we heard Mark was available there was never going to be anyone else as our first choice and we were determined as a Board to do whatever was necessary to persuade him to join us."
Stimson spent 4 years at the Recreation Ground building a reputation for getting players to maximise their ability. Wallace persuaded Stimson to choose Borough over several Football League clubs and believes he can achieve the promotion thats been elusive in recent seasons playing the football that Borough fans want to see
Stimson has signed a 3 year contract starting on June 1st and has already identified a group of players he wants to bring to Broadhall Way
Fans will get a chance to meet the new boss at a Meet the Fans evening later in June
Borough chairman Phil Wallace confirmed Stimson was top of his target list. "When we heard Mark was available there was never going to be anyone else as our first choice and we were determined as a Board to do whatever was necessary to persuade him to join us."
Stimson spent 4 years at the Recreation Ground building a reputation for getting players to maximise their ability. Wallace persuaded Stimson to choose Borough over several Football League clubs and believes he can achieve the promotion thats been elusive in recent seasons playing the football that Borough fans want to see
Stimson has signed a 3 year contract starting on June 1st and has already identified a group of players he wants to bring to Broadhall Way
Fans will get a chance to meet the new boss at a Meet the Fans evening later in June
Injury Problems Mount for Cents
St Albans Centurions coach Glen Tyreman faces a selection headache ahead of Sundays derby clash at Hemel Stags. Allen Wheeler, Richard Louw, Greg Lemon and Nick Surtees are sidelined by injury. With Farren Mahoney and Brendan Potts suspended and Dene Miller on Scotland A duty Cents are hampered as they try to bounce back from last Saturdays reverse at Dewsbury and inflict a first defeat on league leaders Hemel
The match at Pennine Way gets underway at 2.30
The match at Pennine Way gets underway at 2.30
Herts Confident of Championship Success
Hertfordshire cricket team begin their new league campaign on Sunday in good spirits after a resounding success against Oxfordshire in the Knockout Trophy. Determined to improve on last seasons disappointing ninth place in the Minor Counties Eastern Division new captain Andy Lewis is excited about what lies ahead. "Understanding how to win is a key to having a successful team and the way we beat Oxfordshire shows us just how to do that."
There is one change to the team for the opener against Bedfordshire, West Herts batsmen Spencer Fan replacing Stephen Lowe. The batting looks strong led by former captain and ex Surrey star David Ward, the highly experienced Aaron Laraman, Welwyn Garden City´s Ben Frazer and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Jenkins from Knebworth Park
All rounders Simon White from WGC and Knebworth´s Tony Skeggs add extra depth
Laraman, White and Skeggs will share seam bowling duties with Hitchin´s David Moore, Frazer and Matt Smith of West Herts provide the spin option
Bedfordshire arrive without a win this season as the 3 day match gets underway at Hertford´s Balls Park ground at 11am on Sunday
Lewis will get a taste of the pitch on Saturday as Hertford host North Mymms in the latest round of Home Counties matches with both teams in search of their first win.
There is one change to the team for the opener against Bedfordshire, West Herts batsmen Spencer Fan replacing Stephen Lowe. The batting looks strong led by former captain and ex Surrey star David Ward, the highly experienced Aaron Laraman, Welwyn Garden City´s Ben Frazer and wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Jenkins from Knebworth Park
All rounders Simon White from WGC and Knebworth´s Tony Skeggs add extra depth
Laraman, White and Skeggs will share seam bowling duties with Hitchin´s David Moore, Frazer and Matt Smith of West Herts provide the spin option
Bedfordshire arrive without a win this season as the 3 day match gets underway at Hertford´s Balls Park ground at 11am on Sunday
Lewis will get a taste of the pitch on Saturday as Hertford host North Mymms in the latest round of Home Counties matches with both teams in search of their first win.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Weekend Fixtures & Results
Saturday
Speedway
Conference League KO Cup
Rye House Raiders v Mildenhall Academy (7pm) - postponed due to wet track
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hertford v North Mymms 12-0 -abandoned rain
Knebworth Park v Hemel Hempstead - cancelled
Sawbridgeworth v Stevenage - cancelled
Welwyn Garden City v Hoddesdon - cancelled
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury v Berkhamsted - cancelled
Sunday
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Hemel Stags 20 St Albans Centurians 12
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship, day 1 of 3
Hertfordshire v Bedfordshire at Hertford CC - no play, rain
ECB Cockspur Cup
Brondesbury 55-2 beat Hertford 54 all out by 8 wickets
Monday
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 65 Berwick Bandits 27
Conference League
Rye House Raiders v Boston Barracuda-Braves, postponed
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship
Hertfordshire v Bedfordshire at Hertford CC Day 2, no play waterlogged pitch
Speedway
Conference League KO Cup
Rye House Raiders v Mildenhall Academy (7pm) - postponed due to wet track
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hertford v North Mymms 12-0 -abandoned rain
Knebworth Park v Hemel Hempstead - cancelled
Sawbridgeworth v Stevenage - cancelled
Welwyn Garden City v Hoddesdon - cancelled
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury v Berkhamsted - cancelled
Sunday
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Hemel Stags 20 St Albans Centurians 12
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship, day 1 of 3
Hertfordshire v Bedfordshire at Hertford CC - no play, rain
ECB Cockspur Cup
Brondesbury 55-2 beat Hertford 54 all out by 8 wickets
Monday
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 65 Berwick Bandits 27
Conference League
Rye House Raiders v Boston Barracuda-Braves, postponed
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship
Hertfordshire v Bedfordshire at Hertford CC Day 2, no play waterlogged pitch
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Stamp Signs on as Maamria is Shown the Door
Striker Darry Stamp has signed a new contract with Stevenage Borough which will keep him at the club for the forseeable future. Stamp has established himself as a first team regular at the club since signing from Chester City in 2005. Meanwhile long serving striker Dino Maamria is one of 7 players who have been told they won't be required next season. Shane Gore, Mickey Warner, Simon Weatherstone, Rob Quinn, Jefferson Louis, and Olly Berquez have also been released.
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
Borough Decision Expected By Weekend
Stevenage Borough expect to announce the identity of their new manager by the weekend. The Board have now seen all six applicants on the short list and should be in a position to make a decision within a matter of days.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Rocket Power Sinks Travel Sick Islanders
Rye House Rockets 66 Isle of Wight 26
A maximum from skipper Chris Neath was the highlight as the Rockets cruised into the second round of the KO Cup. With a 12 point deficit to overcome after Tuesday's first leg the Rockets expected a stiff challenge but with the Islanders looking decidedly travel sick it never materialised. A maximum from Edward Kennett and Tommy Allen in Heat 5 leveled the aggregate scores allowing Rye House to turn on the power. Both Neath and Kennett were unbeaten by an opponent although the biggest cheeer of the night was reserved for No8 Danny Betson who recorded a heat win in his first ever race at Premier League level. The Rockets now face either Berwick or Kings Lynn in the next round.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 8+1 (4)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Edward Kennett 13+2 (5)
Tommy Allen 5+2 (5)
Chris Neath 15 (5)
Luke Bowen 11+2 (5)
Steve Boxall 11+2 (5)
Danny Betson 3 (1)
A maximum from skipper Chris Neath was the highlight as the Rockets cruised into the second round of the KO Cup. With a 12 point deficit to overcome after Tuesday's first leg the Rockets expected a stiff challenge but with the Islanders looking decidedly travel sick it never materialised. A maximum from Edward Kennett and Tommy Allen in Heat 5 leveled the aggregate scores allowing Rye House to turn on the power. Both Neath and Kennett were unbeaten by an opponent although the biggest cheeer of the night was reserved for No8 Danny Betson who recorded a heat win in his first ever race at Premier League level. The Rockets now face either Berwick or Kings Lynn in the next round.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 8+1 (4)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Edward Kennett 13+2 (5)
Tommy Allen 5+2 (5)
Chris Neath 15 (5)
Luke Bowen 11+2 (5)
Steve Boxall 11+2 (5)
Danny Betson 3 (1)
Awesome Raiders Take Bite Out Of Barracudas
Boston Barracuda Braves 44 Rye House Raiders 49
Rye House Raiders confirmed their position at the top of speedways Conference League with their best performance so far at the Norfolk Arena. Barry Burchatt top scored with 12 on a night when all the Raiders gave their all against a Boston side who had thrashed Mildenhall in their previous meeting. Ahead from Heat 2 the Raiders never looked back as they established themselves among the favourites for the Conference League title a trophy the club has never won. They are next in action on Saturday 27th when Mildenhall are the visitors to Rye House in the KO Cup.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 6+1 (4)
Barry Burchatt 12 (5)
Harland Cook 1+1 (3)
Danny Betson 11 (5)
Luke Bowen 8+1 (4)
Daniel Halsey 3+1 (4)
Robert Mear 8+1 (6)
Rye House Raiders confirmed their position at the top of speedways Conference League with their best performance so far at the Norfolk Arena. Barry Burchatt top scored with 12 on a night when all the Raiders gave their all against a Boston side who had thrashed Mildenhall in their previous meeting. Ahead from Heat 2 the Raiders never looked back as they established themselves among the favourites for the Conference League title a trophy the club has never won. They are next in action on Saturday 27th when Mildenhall are the visitors to Rye House in the KO Cup.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 6+1 (4)
Barry Burchatt 12 (5)
Harland Cook 1+1 (3)
Danny Betson 11 (5)
Luke Bowen 8+1 (4)
Daniel Halsey 3+1 (4)
Robert Mear 8+1 (6)
Friday, May 19, 2006
Weekend Fixtures & Results
Friday
Speedway
Conference League
Boston 44 Rye House Raiders 49
Saturday
Speedway
Premier League Knockout Cup
Silver Ski Rockets 66 Isle of Wight 26
Rugby League
National League Three
Dewsbury Celtic 34 St Albans Centurions 24
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hemel Hempstead v Welwyn Garden City - abandoned rain
Hoddesdon v Radlett abandoned rain
Knebworth Park 192-5 drew with North Mymms 140-3
Stevenage 103-3 drew with Hertford 179-9
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
Letchworth 225-4 drew with St Margaretsbury 44-2
Speedway
Conference League
Boston 44 Rye House Raiders 49
Saturday
Speedway
Premier League Knockout Cup
Silver Ski Rockets 66 Isle of Wight 26
Rugby League
National League Three
Dewsbury Celtic 34 St Albans Centurions 24
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hemel Hempstead v Welwyn Garden City - abandoned rain
Hoddesdon v Radlett abandoned rain
Knebworth Park 192-5 drew with North Mymms 140-3
Stevenage 103-3 drew with Hertford 179-9
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
Letchworth 225-4 drew with St Margaretsbury 44-2
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Stimson and Harvey In For Borough Job
Stevenage Borough have drawn up a shortlist of 6 for the vacant managers post at Broadhall Way. The candidates include two former Conference bosses who quit their posts at the end of the season. Jimmy Harvey steered Morecambe into the play offs ironically at Borough's expense while Mark Stimson was the mastermind behind Grays Athletics best ever season. A club spokesman said "The board acknowledges the need to make an appointment at the earliest opportunity and are working towards seeing all potential candidates by the weekend."
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Injuries Piling Up For Rockets
Already without Ross Brady who damaged an ankle on Saturday against Mildenhall the Rye House Rockets now face the prospect of losing Jamie Courtney for a while after last nights crash on the Isle of Wight. Courtney sustained damaged vetrtebrae in his back, 2 cracked ribs and severe bruising following his fall in Heat8. He is currently in hospital on the island and looks unlikely to be released until the weekend at the earliest. That leaves the Rockets with big problems ahead of Saturdays KO Cup Second Leg as they try to claw back a 12 point deficit to qualify for the next round of the competition they reached the final of last season.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Brilliant Boxall Keeps Rockets Afloat
Isle of Wight 53 Rye House Rockets 41
20 Points from Steve Boxall kept the Rockets on course for a place in the second round of the Knock Out Cup. it was a dramatic evening on the Island with a succesion of machinery problems leaving the Rockets trailing by 14 points after only six heats. A tactical maximum from Boxall and Jamie Courtney in Heat 8 pulled the defecit back to just six. Courtney though ended in hospital after he was accidently caught by Jason Doyle. Already missing the injured Ross Brady the Rockets dug deep through the final 7 heats and will now fancy their chances of progressing after Saturday's second leg.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Jamie Courtney 3+1 (3)
Edward Kennett 9+1 ((6)
Tommy Allen 2 (4)
Chris Neath 7 (6)
Luke Bowen 0 (4)
Steve Boxall 20 (7)
20 Points from Steve Boxall kept the Rockets on course for a place in the second round of the Knock Out Cup. it was a dramatic evening on the Island with a succesion of machinery problems leaving the Rockets trailing by 14 points after only six heats. A tactical maximum from Boxall and Jamie Courtney in Heat 8 pulled the defecit back to just six. Courtney though ended in hospital after he was accidently caught by Jason Doyle. Already missing the injured Ross Brady the Rockets dug deep through the final 7 heats and will now fancy their chances of progressing after Saturday's second leg.
Rockets Scorers
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Jamie Courtney 3+1 (3)
Edward Kennett 9+1 ((6)
Tommy Allen 2 (4)
Chris Neath 7 (6)
Luke Bowen 0 (4)
Steve Boxall 20 (7)
Tuesday Fixture
Speedway
Premier League KO Cup
Isle of Wight v Rye House Rockets
Premier League KO Cup
Isle of Wight v Rye House Rockets
Monday, May 15, 2006
Blues Go Their Seperate Ways
The expected disbanding of Ryman League Division Two means both Hertford and Ware will be playing in new leagues next season. Ware will be promoted to Ryman League Division One North and face local derbys against Harlow and tenants Enfield. Hertford have been admitted to the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division.
Herts break duck
A resounding win for Hertfordshire cricketers against Oxfordshire confirmed the team ´s pre season promise but probably came too late to secure a semi final place in the Minor Counties Knockout Trophy .
A century from former captain David Ward set the tone after Andy Lewis had won the toss and Steve Lowe´s run a ball 84 enabled Herts to score an imposing total of 281 for 7. Aaron Laraman demonstrated what a useful acquisition he will be taking 4 for 26 ably supported by Welwyn Garden City teammate Simon White´s parsimonious 1 for 18 in 10 overs. Oxfordshire never threatened the Herts total and were dismissed for 159 to lose by 122 runs.
In the first round of club league matches half centuries from Cliff Cavener, Scott Ruskin and Phil Carlson failed to prevent defeat for Hertford on their return to the Home Counties league as Potters Bar successfully chased 268 thanks to a century from Kaushayla Weeratne. Hoddesdon also found life tough losing heavily to Sawbridgeworth. Stevenage batsmen were in form topping 300 to crush North Mymms and Welwyn Garden City won the local battle against Knebworth Park.
St Margaretsbury will take heart as their first match after relegation saw their openers unparted in a successful run chase of 161 against Northwood
A century from former captain David Ward set the tone after Andy Lewis had won the toss and Steve Lowe´s run a ball 84 enabled Herts to score an imposing total of 281 for 7. Aaron Laraman demonstrated what a useful acquisition he will be taking 4 for 26 ably supported by Welwyn Garden City teammate Simon White´s parsimonious 1 for 18 in 10 overs. Oxfordshire never threatened the Herts total and were dismissed for 159 to lose by 122 runs.
In the first round of club league matches half centuries from Cliff Cavener, Scott Ruskin and Phil Carlson failed to prevent defeat for Hertford on their return to the Home Counties league as Potters Bar successfully chased 268 thanks to a century from Kaushayla Weeratne. Hoddesdon also found life tough losing heavily to Sawbridgeworth. Stevenage batsmen were in form topping 300 to crush North Mymms and Welwyn Garden City won the local battle against Knebworth Park.
St Margaretsbury will take heart as their first match after relegation saw their openers unparted in a successful run chase of 161 against Northwood
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Kennett into World Under 21 Semi Final
Rye House Rockets Edward Kennett has qualified for the semi finals of the World Under 21 Championships. Kennett got a late call into today's qualifier at Sheffield after originally missing out in the recent British Championships at Kings Lynn. He scored 10 points at Owlerton including 3 heat wins. There was no luck for team mate Steve Boxall though who finished down the field with 7 points after an opening heat engine failure.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Westley On His Way in June
Stevenage Borough have announced that manager Graham Westley's contract at Broadhall Way will not be renewed when it expires in June. Westley joined Borough in January 2003 leading them to safety. He achieved two succesive top 6 finishes and took the team to the 2005 play off final. Chairman Phil Wallace told the club's website "Graham has made a real difference to Stevenage Borough, we have a great respect for what he achieved here and the board thanks him for his outstanding work these last three years."
Bowen The Key As Rockets Tame Fen Tigers
Rye House Rockets 53 Mildenhall Fen Tigers 40
Harlow resident Luke Bowen was the hero as the Rockets secured their third home win of the season over rivals Mildenhall. Bowen top scored with 11 including a memorable victory over Jason Lyons in Heat 11. It was a solid all round team performance from the Rockets with Steve Boxall proving his fitness by contributing 8+3 from his 4 rides. Boxall earned the biggest cheer of the night for his daring swoop round Shaun Tacey and Barry Burchatt to back up Edward Kennett in Heat 12. The only dampner on a dramatic night which saw a water bowser burst and a temporary power loss was the Heat 13 crash which saw Ross Brady removed from the track in an ambulance. its feared the scotsman has sustained ligament damage to his ankle and the Rockets will wait on his fitness ahead of Tuesday's visit to the Isle of Wight in the KO Cup.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 5 (4)
Jamie Courtney 7+1 (4)
Edward Kennett 9+1 (4)
Tommy Allen 5+2 (4)
Chris Neath 8+2 (5)
Luke Bowen 11 (5)
Steve Boxall 8+3 (4)
Harlow resident Luke Bowen was the hero as the Rockets secured their third home win of the season over rivals Mildenhall. Bowen top scored with 11 including a memorable victory over Jason Lyons in Heat 11. It was a solid all round team performance from the Rockets with Steve Boxall proving his fitness by contributing 8+3 from his 4 rides. Boxall earned the biggest cheer of the night for his daring swoop round Shaun Tacey and Barry Burchatt to back up Edward Kennett in Heat 12. The only dampner on a dramatic night which saw a water bowser burst and a temporary power loss was the Heat 13 crash which saw Ross Brady removed from the track in an ambulance. its feared the scotsman has sustained ligament damage to his ankle and the Rockets will wait on his fitness ahead of Tuesday's visit to the Isle of Wight in the KO Cup.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 5 (4)
Jamie Courtney 7+1 (4)
Edward Kennett 9+1 (4)
Tommy Allen 5+2 (4)
Chris Neath 8+2 (5)
Luke Bowen 11 (5)
Steve Boxall 8+3 (4)
Friday, May 12, 2006
Weekend Results
Saturday
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 53 Mildenhall Fen Tigers 40
Conference League
Rye House Raiders P Scunthorpe P
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Featherstone 10 St Albans Centurions 44
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hertford 264-7 lost to Potters Bar 268-4 by 6 wickets
North Mymms 151 all out lost to Stevenage 304-6 by 153 runs
Sawbridgeworth 301-3 beat Hoddesdon 178 all out by 123 runs
Welwyn Garden City 177-9 beat Knebworth Park 123 all out by 54 runs
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 161-0 beat Northwood 157-9 by 10 wickets
Sunday
Cricket
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy Group 4
Oxfordshire lost to Hertfordshire by 122 runs
ECB Cockspur Cup Group 13 Round 2
Hertford w/o West Herts
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 53 Mildenhall Fen Tigers 40
Conference League
Rye House Raiders P Scunthorpe P
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Featherstone 10 St Albans Centurions 44
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hertford 264-7 lost to Potters Bar 268-4 by 6 wickets
North Mymms 151 all out lost to Stevenage 304-6 by 153 runs
Sawbridgeworth 301-3 beat Hoddesdon 178 all out by 123 runs
Welwyn Garden City 177-9 beat Knebworth Park 123 all out by 54 runs
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 161-0 beat Northwood 157-9 by 10 wickets
Sunday
Cricket
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy Group 4
Oxfordshire lost to Hertfordshire by 122 runs
ECB Cockspur Cup Group 13 Round 2
Hertford w/o West Herts
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Herts Face Uphill Struggle
With defeats in their opening 2 games in the Minor Counties Knockout Competition, Hertfordshire cricketers will need a minor miracle to qualify for the semi-finals. After losing to Cambridgeshire in the opening group 4 match, new captain Andy Lewis saw his team miss out in a tense finale at Radlett on Sunday. Knebworth Park all rounder Tony Skeggs took 3-32 to restrict Wiltshire to 208 but despite Steven Lowe hitting 61 and 53 from Welwyn Garden City´s Aaron Laraman, Herts fell 14 runs short
The team travel to Aston Rowant for a must win game against Oxfordshire on Sunday 14th May
Meanwhile in the Evening Standard Challenge Trophy 137 from Cliff Cavener and Richard Cordingley´s 6-33 enabled Hertford to reach round 2 after a 50 run win at Acton. This weekend sees a double header at Balls Park with the league opener against Potters Bar on Saturday and West Herts visit in the ECB Cockspur Cup Round 2 on Sunday
The team travel to Aston Rowant for a must win game against Oxfordshire on Sunday 14th May
Meanwhile in the Evening Standard Challenge Trophy 137 from Cliff Cavener and Richard Cordingley´s 6-33 enabled Hertford to reach round 2 after a 50 run win at Acton. This weekend sees a double header at Balls Park with the league opener against Potters Bar on Saturday and West Herts visit in the ECB Cockspur Cup Round 2 on Sunday
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Leopards Pay Tribute To Frank
Essex & Herts Leopards basketball players of all ages will be celebrating
the life of Frank Empson and raising money in the process when they stage a
series of games on Saturday.The popular 19-year-old was murdered in Harlow on March 13, and an appeal has been set up to raise money in his memory.The club's under-16 girls' team will take on Southend Swifts at 4pm, followed by the under-16 boys against Frank's former club, UH West Herts Warriors, at 5pm. Warriors will also provide the opposition for the under-19 - Frank's age group - game at 6pm.At 8pm the first game in the Frank Empson Memorial Cup, which is expected to become an annual event, will take place with Leopards men's team taking on
Warriors senior side. Admission to the event is by donation, and the club are looking for sponsors
for the games. For further information, contact 07940 539197
the life of Frank Empson and raising money in the process when they stage a
series of games on Saturday.The popular 19-year-old was murdered in Harlow on March 13, and an appeal has been set up to raise money in his memory.The club's under-16 girls' team will take on Southend Swifts at 4pm, followed by the under-16 boys against Frank's former club, UH West Herts Warriors, at 5pm. Warriors will also provide the opposition for the under-19 - Frank's age group - game at 6pm.At 8pm the first game in the Frank Empson Memorial Cup, which is expected to become an annual event, will take place with Leopards men's team taking on
Warriors senior side. Admission to the event is by donation, and the club are looking for sponsors
for the games. For further information, contact 07940 539197
Monday, May 08, 2006
Wallace No Decision On Westley Future Yet
Stevenage Borough chairman Phil Wallace has said there will be no immediate decision on the future of manager Graham Westley who's contract at Broadhall Way expires next month. Wallace told the clubs website ‘’I’ve said that discussions have been opened with Graham, in accordance with his contract which ends next month, on whether it suits both parties to extend that contract. I’ve met with him once to start those discussions and the next stage in that process is for the Board to meet and discuss it.Graham will have the opportunity to put forward his plans for the future after the reserve game against Colchester and they will be considered by the Board over the coming week or so. This is not a one meeting decision and I don’t expect to be making any announcements after it."
Boxall Set To Return
Rye House Rockets Steve Boxall has declared himself fit to face Mildenhall in the Premier League on Saturday. Boxall was injured in last weeks British Under 21 Final when he clashed with former team mate Danny King. He suffered severe bruising and initial thoughts were he had sustained a broken wrist. Boxall though has vowed to ride through the pain as the Rockets look to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at Workington.
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Borough Start Summer Clearance
The expected clearout at Broadhall Way has started with Stevenage Borough releasing nine members of last seasons squad. Justin Gregory, Barry Laker (retired), Danny Williams, Eric Obinna, David Perpetuini, Matt Hocking, Laurie Stewart, Gary Schillachi, and Kieron Deane have all been told to look for new clubs. Its widely tipped that Shane Gore, Michael Warner, Simon Weatherstone, Jefferson Louis and Rob Quinn could all follow next week
Who's Up Who's Down
Nationwide Conference
Champions: Accrington Stanley
Play Offs: Hereford, Grays, Halifax, Morecambe
Relegated:Tamworth, Scarborough
Stevenage Borough 6th
Ryman League Division Two
Champions: Ware
Runners Up:Witham
Hertford 13th
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Champions:Oxford City
Runners Up: Hillingdon Borough
Relegated: Haringey Borough, Harpenden
Welwyn Garden City 8th
St Margaretsbury 12th
London Colney 14th
Division One
Champions: Colney Heath
Runners Up: Brache Sparta
Relegated:Ampthill, Amersham
Hoddesdon 7th
Herts Senior County League Premier
Champions: Whitewebbs
Runners Up: Hatfield Town
Relegated:Elliott Star, Chipperfield, Evergreen
Buntingford 4th
Codicote 7th
Little Munden 12th
Division One
Champions: Standon & Puckeridge
Promoted:Hertford Heath, Knebworth
Lemsford 5th
Allenburys 11th
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Champions: Cambridge
Promoted: North Walsham, Westcombe Park
Relegated: Old Patesians, Reading Bracknell
Hertford 11th
Powergen London One
Champions: Canterbury
Relegated: Old Albanians, Old Cofeans, Tabard
Powergen London Three North West
Champions: Woodford
Stevenage Town 3rd
Welwyn 5th
Powergen London Four North West
Champions: London New Zealand
Runners Up: Datchworth
Champions: Accrington Stanley
Play Offs: Hereford, Grays, Halifax, Morecambe
Relegated:Tamworth, Scarborough
Stevenage Borough 6th
Ryman League Division Two
Champions: Ware
Runners Up:Witham
Hertford 13th
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Champions:Oxford City
Runners Up: Hillingdon Borough
Relegated: Haringey Borough, Harpenden
Welwyn Garden City 8th
St Margaretsbury 12th
London Colney 14th
Division One
Champions: Colney Heath
Runners Up: Brache Sparta
Relegated:Ampthill, Amersham
Hoddesdon 7th
Herts Senior County League Premier
Champions: Whitewebbs
Runners Up: Hatfield Town
Relegated:Elliott Star, Chipperfield, Evergreen
Buntingford 4th
Codicote 7th
Little Munden 12th
Division One
Champions: Standon & Puckeridge
Promoted:Hertford Heath, Knebworth
Lemsford 5th
Allenburys 11th
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Champions: Cambridge
Promoted: North Walsham, Westcombe Park
Relegated: Old Patesians, Reading Bracknell
Hertford 11th
Powergen London One
Champions: Canterbury
Relegated: Old Albanians, Old Cofeans, Tabard
Powergen London Three North West
Champions: Woodford
Stevenage Town 3rd
Welwyn 5th
Powergen London Four North West
Champions: London New Zealand
Runners Up: Datchworth
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Weekend Fixtures/Results
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 3 Hadley 3
Hatfield Town 6 Bushey Rangers 0
Floodlit Cup Final
Buckhurst Hill 1 Buntingford 5
Speedway
Premier League
Workington Comets 59 Rye House Rockets 31
Conference League
Rye House Raiders P Scunthorpe P
Now on Saturday 13th May
Sunday
Conference League KO Cup
Mildenhall Academy P Rye House Raiders P
Codicote 3 Hadley 3
Hatfield Town 6 Bushey Rangers 0
Floodlit Cup Final
Buckhurst Hill 1 Buntingford 5
Speedway
Premier League
Workington Comets 59 Rye House Rockets 31
Conference League
Rye House Raiders P Scunthorpe P
Now on Saturday 13th May
Sunday
Conference League KO Cup
Mildenhall Academy P Rye House Raiders P
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Play Off's At Broadhall Way
There will be play off action at Broadhall Way after all this season. The Nationwide Conference South Final between St Albans and Histon is due to take place at the stadium on Sunday May 7th with a 2pm kick off.
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Boxall Goes Through But No Joy For Kennett
Rye House Rockets Steve Boxall qualified for the World Under 21 Championships after finishing 4th in the British Final at Kings Lynn. Boxall came last in a dramatic final which had to be re-run after he clashed with former team mate Daniel King. Sheffield's Ben Wilson took the title with King and Eastbourne's Lewis Bridger also qualifying for the World rounds. Last seasons champion Edward Kennett had a disappointing night finshing down the field with 8 points.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Chauncy's Heroes Return
Ware's Chauncy School welcomed back their all conquering basketball team today. The schools senior side were crowned National Champions after a tense final in Nottingham at the weekend. Its the first time a school from the area has achieved national success. The victory is a reward for the schools tie up with EBL side Essex Herts Leopards who provide coaching advice to the team. Over 100 fans travelled to the finals and the school have produced a video of the action that can be downloaded at http://thechauncyschool.co.uk/
Monday, May 01, 2006
Westley's Future To Be Decided This Week
Stevenage Borough Manager Graham Westley will meet Chairman Phil Wallace on Thursday to resolve whether he still has a future at the club. Talking to the clubs website Westley said "whether I agree a new contract or not remains to be seen." With Borough failing to make the play offs the Chairman may feel that its time for a change at the top. Westley who admitted "we were not good enough over 42 games" is due to talk with his squad on Wednesday.
Rockets on Verge of Semi Finals
Rye House Rockets 58 Newport Wasps 38
Rye House Rockets put themselves in with a great chance of reaching the semi finals of the Premier Trophy with another convincing home win. The Rockets fate now depends on Mildenhall's visit to the Isle of Wight on Tuesday evening. If the Fen Tigers fail to win by at least 18 points Rye House can look forward to a semi final tie with last seasons beaten finalists Workington the likely opponents. All seven Rockets were at least paid for a win in another solid team performance against a Newport side who lost former England International Neil Collins in Heat 5. The 44 year old catching Tommy Allen's bike before falling heavily. Chris Neath and Edward Kennett top scored for the home side.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 6
Jamie Courtney 6+1
Edward Kennett 11+2
Tommy Allen 9+1
Chris Neath 12+1
Luke Bowen 6+2
Steve Boxall 8+1
Rye House Rockets put themselves in with a great chance of reaching the semi finals of the Premier Trophy with another convincing home win. The Rockets fate now depends on Mildenhall's visit to the Isle of Wight on Tuesday evening. If the Fen Tigers fail to win by at least 18 points Rye House can look forward to a semi final tie with last seasons beaten finalists Workington the likely opponents. All seven Rockets were at least paid for a win in another solid team performance against a Newport side who lost former England International Neil Collins in Heat 5. The 44 year old catching Tommy Allen's bike before falling heavily. Chris Neath and Edward Kennett top scored for the home side.
Rockets Scorers
Ross Brady 6
Jamie Courtney 6+1
Edward Kennett 11+2
Tommy Allen 9+1
Chris Neath 12+1
Luke Bowen 6+2
Steve Boxall 8+1
Cricket Preview
Hertfordshire are gearing up for their first competitive match of the new season. Wiltshire await in the Minor Counties Knockout Trophy to be played at Radlett´s Cobden Hill ground on Sunday May 7th. The Herts squad has 3 representatives from Welwyn Garden City including new signing and former Middlesex all rounder Aaron Laraman. Ben Frazer and Simon White complete the Digswell trio while Tom Jenkins retains the gloves alongside Knebworth Park teammates Tony Skeggs and Matt Smith.
The club season gets underway on Saturday 13th May. Newly promoted Hoddesdon have high hopes of carrying their form of last year into the new Home Counties Premier League campaign and start at Sawbridgeworth. Hertford who gained their place by finishing second to Hoddy entertain Potters Bar. Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth Park aim to improve on their midtable finish last year and meet on day one at Digswell Park while Stevenage who finished with the best record among local sides last time round start off at North Mymms
St Margaretsbury found life tough in the Home Counties Premier winning just 2 of their 18 league matches and face the new Saracens Herts League season with renewed optimism and a visit from new boys Northwood. Hitchin and Letchworth seek a better return than last years 4 wins apiece as their campaigns get underway against Harpenden and Langleybury respectively
The club season gets underway on Saturday 13th May. Newly promoted Hoddesdon have high hopes of carrying their form of last year into the new Home Counties Premier League campaign and start at Sawbridgeworth. Hertford who gained their place by finishing second to Hoddy entertain Potters Bar. Welwyn Garden City and Knebworth Park aim to improve on their midtable finish last year and meet on day one at Digswell Park while Stevenage who finished with the best record among local sides last time round start off at North Mymms
St Margaretsbury found life tough in the Home Counties Premier winning just 2 of their 18 league matches and face the new Saracens Herts League season with renewed optimism and a visit from new boys Northwood. Hitchin and Letchworth seek a better return than last years 4 wins apiece as their campaigns get underway against Harpenden and Langleybury respectively
