Friday, June 30, 2006
Weekend Results
Friday
Speedway Conference League
Plymouth 51 Rye House Raiders 43
Saturday
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Gateshead 4 St Albans 44
Speedway
Vic Harding Memorial Meeting @ Rye House
1.Jason Lyons (Mildenhall)
2. Chris Neath (Rye House)
3. Leigh Lanham (Arena Essex)
4. Brent Werner (Mildenhall)
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Div 2 East
Hertford 98 f 6 (23.5 Overs) Hemel Hempstead 97 (43 overs)
Radlett 219 f 0 (38 Overs) Knebworth Park 216 f 8 (60 Overs)
Potters Bar 177 (50.2 Overs) Stevenage 163 (43.1 Overs)
Hoddesdon 224 f 7 (60 Overs) North Mymms 228 f 9 (49.2 Overs)
Welwyn Garden City 276 f 8 (60 Overs) Sawbridgeworth 161 f 6 (53 Overs)
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
Millhillians 162 all out beat St Margaretsbury 151 all out by 11 runs
Sunday
Conference League KO Cup First Leg
Mildenhall 32 Rye House 58 (Powell 16+1)
Speedway Conference League
Plymouth 51 Rye House Raiders 43
Saturday
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Gateshead 4 St Albans 44
Speedway
Vic Harding Memorial Meeting @ Rye House
1.Jason Lyons (Mildenhall)
2. Chris Neath (Rye House)
3. Leigh Lanham (Arena Essex)
4. Brent Werner (Mildenhall)
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Div 2 East
Hertford 98 f 6 (23.5 Overs) Hemel Hempstead 97 (43 overs)
Radlett 219 f 0 (38 Overs) Knebworth Park 216 f 8 (60 Overs)
Potters Bar 177 (50.2 Overs) Stevenage 163 (43.1 Overs)
Hoddesdon 224 f 7 (60 Overs) North Mymms 228 f 9 (49.2 Overs)
Welwyn Garden City 276 f 8 (60 Overs) Sawbridgeworth 161 f 6 (53 Overs)
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
Millhillians 162 all out beat St Margaretsbury 151 all out by 11 runs
Sunday
Conference League KO Cup First Leg
Mildenhall 32 Rye House 58 (Powell 16+1)
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Cricket Result
Minor Counties Championship Eastern Division
Buckinghamshire beat Hertfordshire by 8 wickets
Buckinghamshire beat Hertfordshire by 8 wickets
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Fuller and Gaia For Borough
Stevenage Borough have completed the signing of 21 year old right back Barry Fuller and 27 year old Brazilian defender Santos Gaia as boss Mark Stimson continues his preparations for the new season. Fuller joins from Premiership Charlton after 6 years at The Valley. He made 15 appearances on loan at Barnet last season. Gaia arrives having spent 4 years at Exeter having previously played for Corinthians in his native Brazil. Both players will join up with their new team mates when pre season training starts on Thursday.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Mondays Fixture
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship Eastern Division
Buckinghamshire v Hertfordshire at Gerrards Cross CC - day 2 11.00
Minor Counties Championship Eastern Division
Buckinghamshire v Hertfordshire at Gerrards Cross CC - day 2 11.00
Laraman and Frazer Spark Recovery
The Welwyn Garden City duo Aaron Laraman and Ben Frazer helped Herts recover from a sticky start against Bucks on day one of the Minor Counties Championship match at Gerrards Cross. After Andy Lewis had won the toss and decided to bat Herts slipped to 93-6 at lunch. Laraman then hit 88 and Frazer 56 in a stand of 132 which lifted the visitors to a total of 258. Former England spinner Keith Medlycott then struck 51 as Bucks ended the first day on 111-1.
In Saturday´s club action Hertford inflicted Welwyn Garden City´s first defeat of the season which saw the Digswell team overtaken at the top of the Home Counties table. Laraman (3-32) and Frazer (4-42) reduced Hertford to 89-7 but Richard Cordingley hit 44 and with good support from the tail the Balls Park team reached 167-9 from 60 overs. Cordingley then took 2-28 as WGC lost wickets regularly against the pace of Krishan Canagasabey and were dismissed 20 short of their target.
A superb undefeated 105 from Gary Brown and 58 from Gareth Berg saw Stevenage to victory against in form Hoddesdon after Matt Harris had been dismissed four short of his ton for the hosts.
An unbeaten century partnership between Mark Saxby (60) and Craig Pietersen (62) steered North Mymms to a comfortable win at Hemel, but Anthony Pratt´s 5-89 failed to prevent Knebworth Park crashing to heavy defeat by Potters Bar.
In Saturday´s club action Hertford inflicted Welwyn Garden City´s first defeat of the season which saw the Digswell team overtaken at the top of the Home Counties table. Laraman (3-32) and Frazer (4-42) reduced Hertford to 89-7 but Richard Cordingley hit 44 and with good support from the tail the Balls Park team reached 167-9 from 60 overs. Cordingley then took 2-28 as WGC lost wickets regularly against the pace of Krishan Canagasabey and were dismissed 20 short of their target.
A superb undefeated 105 from Gary Brown and 58 from Gareth Berg saw Stevenage to victory against in form Hoddesdon after Matt Harris had been dismissed four short of his ton for the hosts.
An unbeaten century partnership between Mark Saxby (60) and Craig Pietersen (62) steered North Mymms to a comfortable win at Hemel, but Anthony Pratt´s 5-89 failed to prevent Knebworth Park crashing to heavy defeat by Potters Bar.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Stars Shine Through As Rockets Fall Short
Rye House Rockets 49 Kings Lynn Stars 44
(Kings Lynn win 98-90 on aggregate)
The Rye House Rockets went out of the KO Cup after another dramatic night in Hoddesdon. Left to overcome a 13 point deficit from Wednesday's first leg it wasn't until the penultimate heat that the Stars ensured a semi final meeting with either Newcastle or Glasgow. With Edward Kennett and Steve Boxall in determined mood the injury hit Rockets carved out a 10 point lead with 2 heats remaining. The immaculate Kevin Doolan finally put pay to their challenge keeping his nerve to pick up double points in Heat 14 taking his personal tally to 20. Despite the defeat the Rockets who tracked inexperienced Raiders Danny Betson and Ben Powell in their line up emerged with a great deal of pride against a team who are most peoples favourites to pick up the trophy.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 12+1 (5)
Danny Betson 1+1 (4)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 8+4 (6)
Chris Neath 9 (5)
Ben Powell 4+2 (3)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
(Kings Lynn win 98-90 on aggregate)
The Rye House Rockets went out of the KO Cup after another dramatic night in Hoddesdon. Left to overcome a 13 point deficit from Wednesday's first leg it wasn't until the penultimate heat that the Stars ensured a semi final meeting with either Newcastle or Glasgow. With Edward Kennett and Steve Boxall in determined mood the injury hit Rockets carved out a 10 point lead with 2 heats remaining. The immaculate Kevin Doolan finally put pay to their challenge keeping his nerve to pick up double points in Heat 14 taking his personal tally to 20. Despite the defeat the Rockets who tracked inexperienced Raiders Danny Betson and Ben Powell in their line up emerged with a great deal of pride against a team who are most peoples favourites to pick up the trophy.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 12+1 (5)
Danny Betson 1+1 (4)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 8+4 (6)
Chris Neath 9 (5)
Ben Powell 4+2 (3)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
Rockets Team Plans Thrown Into Confusion
The shape of the Rye House Rockets line up has been thrown into confusion by rumours that the BSPA have instructed the club to move Steve Boxall from his place at reserve into the body of the team. Boxall who leads the Premier League averages has been outstanding so far this season top scoring in the Rockets last 6 meetings. Rumours of a move have been fueled by an official announcement by rivals Mildenhall concerning their reserve Jon Armstrong. If Boxall is forced to move up the Rockets have just under 2 weeks to finalise their new line up before they travel to Edinburgh on July 7th.
Friday, June 23, 2006
Bastock Out of Pre Season
St Albans City goalkeeper Paul Bastock is set to miss the Saints pre season campaign after undergoing a knee operation. The veteran keeper suffered the injury playing against Histon in April. Bastock's absence means second choice Ricky Perks who re-signed with the club in May will be between the posts when Luton come to Clarence Park on July 12th.
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday
Rugby League
National League Three
Warrington Wolves 36 St Albans Centurions 26
Speedway
Premier League Knockout Cup
Silver Ski Rye House Rockets 49 Kings Lynn 44
Conference League Fours @ Stoke
Final: Stoke 16 Plymouth 16 Mildenhall 10 Scunthorpe 6
Stoke won run off for title.
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hemel Hempstead 201-8 lost to North Mymms 202-4 by 6 wickets
Hoddesdon 209 all out lost to Stevenage 213-6 by 4 wickets
Knebworth Park 136 all out lost to Potters Bar 269-9 by 133 runs
Welwyn Garden City 147 all out lost to Hertford 167-9 by 20 runs
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 168-9 lost to Hitchin 229-7 by 61 runs
Sunday
Speedway
Conference League
Buxton 47 Elmside Rye House Raiders 43
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship Eastern Division
Buckinghamshire 111-1 Hertfordshire 258 all out Day 1 of 3
Rugby League
National League Three
Warrington Wolves 36 St Albans Centurions 26
Speedway
Premier League Knockout Cup
Silver Ski Rye House Rockets 49 Kings Lynn 44
Conference League Fours @ Stoke
Final: Stoke 16 Plymouth 16 Mildenhall 10 Scunthorpe 6
Stoke won run off for title.
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hemel Hempstead 201-8 lost to North Mymms 202-4 by 6 wickets
Hoddesdon 209 all out lost to Stevenage 213-6 by 4 wickets
Knebworth Park 136 all out lost to Potters Bar 269-9 by 133 runs
Welwyn Garden City 147 all out lost to Hertford 167-9 by 20 runs
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 168-9 lost to Hitchin 229-7 by 61 runs
Sunday
Speedway
Conference League
Buxton 47 Elmside Rye House Raiders 43
Cricket
Minor Counties Championship Eastern Division
Buckinghamshire 111-1 Hertfordshire 258 all out Day 1 of 3
Wheeler Aims For Warrington Win
St Albans Centurions new coach Alan Wheeler believe his team can build on their narrow defeat last weekend when they travel to Warrington this Saturday
Wheeler is Cents third coach in three months after the departures of Colin Baker and Glen Tyreman and has had a tough baptism against northern sides Bradford and Bramley
He was impressed with his side´s strong display as they pushed Buffaloes hard before going down 10-6 at Woolams
Cents have slipped to 4th and lie 6 points behind local rivals Hemel Stags. Wheeler knows the importance of a victory to get their title ambitions back on track. " Warrington are always a tough game up there. We are getting towards our strongest side and every game we want to win. It is probably a must win game for us."
The match as Wilderspool Stadium starts at 2.30
Wheeler is Cents third coach in three months after the departures of Colin Baker and Glen Tyreman and has had a tough baptism against northern sides Bradford and Bramley
He was impressed with his side´s strong display as they pushed Buffaloes hard before going down 10-6 at Woolams
Cents have slipped to 4th and lie 6 points behind local rivals Hemel Stags. Wheeler knows the importance of a victory to get their title ambitions back on track. " Warrington are always a tough game up there. We are getting towards our strongest side and every game we want to win. It is probably a must win game for us."
The match as Wilderspool Stadium starts at 2.30
Twenty 20 Kings Target Double
Hertfordshire cricketers return to league action this weekend after retaining their Twenty 20 crown on Sunday. Captain Andy Lewis is determined that with confidence coursing through the team after demolishing Beds Bucks and Oxon in the short form, they can mount a serious assualt on the Minor Counties title. Herts start a 3 day game against Bucks on Sunday 25th June.
"I am looking to win this game to set us up for a challenge at the Championship final" said Lewis who is in his first year as county skipper. "We have the depth in the squad, we just need to ensure we focus properly while we are on the field and work as a unit to produce the kind of results I know we are capable of"
Matt Smith´s injury means the team will have only one front line spinner with the selectors opting for extra seam and batting cover. Andy Colquhoun the Potters Bar pace bowler gets a call up after impressing for MCC Young Cricketers, and Hemish Ilangaratne from Hemel Hempstead will partner former captain David Ward at the top of the order.
To win the game Herts will have to overcome the wiles of former England left arm spinner Keith Medlycott who now captains Bucks.
The game at Gerrards Cross CC gets underway at 11am on Sunday
"I am looking to win this game to set us up for a challenge at the Championship final" said Lewis who is in his first year as county skipper. "We have the depth in the squad, we just need to ensure we focus properly while we are on the field and work as a unit to produce the kind of results I know we are capable of"
Matt Smith´s injury means the team will have only one front line spinner with the selectors opting for extra seam and batting cover. Andy Colquhoun the Potters Bar pace bowler gets a call up after impressing for MCC Young Cricketers, and Hemish Ilangaratne from Hemel Hempstead will partner former captain David Ward at the top of the order.
To win the game Herts will have to overcome the wiles of former England left arm spinner Keith Medlycott who now captains Bucks.
The game at Gerrards Cross CC gets underway at 11am on Sunday
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Stubborn Bears Bite Back
Redcar Bears 47 Rye House Rockets 43
The Rockets went down to their third defeat in a week but returned from the North West with their first bonus point of the season. It could have been more after they went into the interval level with their opponents. Steve Boxall was again in the points while fellow reserve Danny Betson had his best night since his call up to cover for the injured Luke Bowen. in the end though it was a win for former World Champion Gary Havelock in the final heat that robbed the Rockets of a share of the spoils.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 8+1 (5)
Ben Powell 1 (4)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 2 (4)
Chris Neath 12+1 (6)
Danny Betson 4+1 (4)
Steve Boxall 16+3 (7)
The Rockets went down to their third defeat in a week but returned from the North West with their first bonus point of the season. It could have been more after they went into the interval level with their opponents. Steve Boxall was again in the points while fellow reserve Danny Betson had his best night since his call up to cover for the injured Luke Bowen. in the end though it was a win for former World Champion Gary Havelock in the final heat that robbed the Rockets of a share of the spoils.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 8+1 (5)
Ben Powell 1 (4)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 2 (4)
Chris Neath 12+1 (6)
Danny Betson 4+1 (4)
Steve Boxall 16+3 (7)
Thursday Fixture
Speedway Premier League
Redcar Bears 47 Rye House Rockets 43
Redcar Bears 47 Rye House Rockets 43
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Rockets Still in Hunt
Kings Lynn Stars 54 Rye House Rockets 41
Rye House Rockets put in a character performance at the Norfolk Arena to keep their hopes of a place in the KO Cup Semi Finals alive. Already missing the injured Jamie Courtney and Luke Bowen the Rockets were forced to operate with rider replacement for Ross Brady who broke two fingers in Saturday's win over Redcar. Steve Boxall was again the hero top scoring with 15+2 including a superb ride when introduced for double points in Heat 14. Chris Neath and Edward Kennett both provided good support as the injury hit line up left themselves in with a real chance of overcoming the 13 point deficit when the teams meet for the second leg in Hoddesdon on Saturday evening.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 11 (5)
Danny Betson 0 (3)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 4+1 (5)
Chris Neath 8+1 (6)
Ben Powell 3 (4)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
Rye House Rockets put in a character performance at the Norfolk Arena to keep their hopes of a place in the KO Cup Semi Finals alive. Already missing the injured Jamie Courtney and Luke Bowen the Rockets were forced to operate with rider replacement for Ross Brady who broke two fingers in Saturday's win over Redcar. Steve Boxall was again the hero top scoring with 15+2 including a superb ride when introduced for double points in Heat 14. Chris Neath and Edward Kennett both provided good support as the injury hit line up left themselves in with a real chance of overcoming the 13 point deficit when the teams meet for the second leg in Hoddesdon on Saturday evening.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 11 (5)
Danny Betson 0 (3)
Rider Replacement Ross Brady
Tommy Allen 4+1 (5)
Chris Neath 8+1 (6)
Ben Powell 3 (4)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
Borough Change Friendly Schedule
Stevenage Borough have changed their pre season friendly programme. Borough will now start on Tuesday 11th July at 7:45 when Championship side Crystal Palace are the visitors. Luton then come to Broadhall Way on Saturday July 15th before Stevenage face Spurs on Tuesday July 25th at 7:45pm. Its hoped that a further friendly will be slotted in on Saturday August 5th.
Wednesday Result
Speedway
Premier League KO Cup QF 1st Leg
Kings Lynn Stars 54 Rye House Rockets 41
Premier League KO Cup QF 1st Leg
Kings Lynn Stars 54 Rye House Rockets 41
Monday, June 19, 2006
Last Heat Heartache For Rockets
Newcastle Diamonds 47 Rye House Rockets 42
The Rye House Rockets were finally beaten after a dramatic last heat decider at Brough Park. Always in contention the Rockets went into the final race trailing by just 3 points but Edward Kennett fell when trying to avoid the Diamonds George Stancl leaving the home side with a narrow victory. The disappointment though didn't disguise a solid team performance by Rye House with Steve Boxall again outstanding at reserve.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 9 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 3 (4)
Tommy Allen 6+1 (6)
Chris Neath 10 (4)
Danny Betson 2 (4)
Steve Boxall 12+2 (7)
The Rye House Rockets were finally beaten after a dramatic last heat decider at Brough Park. Always in contention the Rockets went into the final race trailing by just 3 points but Edward Kennett fell when trying to avoid the Diamonds George Stancl leaving the home side with a narrow victory. The disappointment though didn't disguise a solid team performance by Rye House with Steve Boxall again outstanding at reserve.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 9 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 3 (4)
Tommy Allen 6+1 (6)
Chris Neath 10 (4)
Danny Betson 2 (4)
Steve Boxall 12+2 (7)
Monday Fixture
Speedway Premier League
Newcastle Diamonds 47 Rye House Rockets 42
Newcastle Diamonds 47 Rye House Rockets 42
Herts Retain Twenty 20 Crown
Herts cricketers proved their superiority in the game´s shortest version by holding onto the 4 counties trophy they won last year. 3 emphatic wins against Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire ensured the Graham Skinner Shield goes nowhere after a day of all round success.
A 9 hour slog fest began with an impressive bowling display by the Welwyn Garden City trio Murti Hussain (3-19) Ben Frazer (2-23) and Aaron Laraman (1-11) assisted by Knebworth´s Tony Skeggs (2-25). Bucks total of 134-9 was passed with 2 overs to spare as Herts ended on 136-5 (Steven Cordingley 31, Frazer 27)
Oxfordshire who beat Beds in their first match then saw Cordingley smash 84 from just 46 balls as Herts amassed 175-7. Laraman and Hussain picked up 2 wickets apiece and a crucial spell of 2-6 from Hertford´s Phil Carlson kept Oxon to 142-8
An all round batting effort against Beds saw Herts post a useful 164-5. Knebworth´s Tom Jenkins top scored with 42 and received good support from Frazer (25) and Laraman (21)
Hussain then capped a fine day with the ball by strangling the Beds reply earning him the bowler of the day award and his team the Twenty 20 title for the 2nd year running.
In club action Welwyn Garden City moved into pole position in the Home Counties cricket league Division Two East thanks to a 67 run win at bottom club North Mymms. Their total of 253-7 proved more than adequate and with Hoddesdon winning at Potters Bar WGC´s lead is 17 points. Hoddy made it look easy at the former league leaders chasing a victory target of 234 with only 3 wickets down in under 50 overs. Good bowling performances from both Stevenage and Knebworth Park punctuated a good afternoon for Matchbeat teams, although Hertford were denied by a last wicket partnership as Radlett held out for a draw at Balls Park
In the Saracens Herts league 3rd placed St Margaretsbury settled for a share of the points at Luton Town after struggling to threaten their target of 221
A 9 hour slog fest began with an impressive bowling display by the Welwyn Garden City trio Murti Hussain (3-19) Ben Frazer (2-23) and Aaron Laraman (1-11) assisted by Knebworth´s Tony Skeggs (2-25). Bucks total of 134-9 was passed with 2 overs to spare as Herts ended on 136-5 (Steven Cordingley 31, Frazer 27)
Oxfordshire who beat Beds in their first match then saw Cordingley smash 84 from just 46 balls as Herts amassed 175-7. Laraman and Hussain picked up 2 wickets apiece and a crucial spell of 2-6 from Hertford´s Phil Carlson kept Oxon to 142-8
An all round batting effort against Beds saw Herts post a useful 164-5. Knebworth´s Tom Jenkins top scored with 42 and received good support from Frazer (25) and Laraman (21)
Hussain then capped a fine day with the ball by strangling the Beds reply earning him the bowler of the day award and his team the Twenty 20 title for the 2nd year running.
In club action Welwyn Garden City moved into pole position in the Home Counties cricket league Division Two East thanks to a 67 run win at bottom club North Mymms. Their total of 253-7 proved more than adequate and with Hoddesdon winning at Potters Bar WGC´s lead is 17 points. Hoddy made it look easy at the former league leaders chasing a victory target of 234 with only 3 wickets down in under 50 overs. Good bowling performances from both Stevenage and Knebworth Park punctuated a good afternoon for Matchbeat teams, although Hertford were denied by a last wicket partnership as Radlett held out for a draw at Balls Park
In the Saracens Herts league 3rd placed St Margaretsbury settled for a share of the points at Luton Town after struggling to threaten their target of 221
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Rockets Set Bear Trap
Rye House Rockets 54 Redcar Bears 40
Rye House Rockets gained two more vital Premier League points on an incident packed evening in Hoddesdon. Newcomers Redcar pushed the home side all the way and in 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock had the meetings top performer. Havelock who last rode the track in 1985 was only beaten in the final heat when Chris Neath and Edward Kennett stretched the home advantage to 14 points. Earlier Tommy Allen who put in a solid display was unlucky not to beat Havelock when he clashed with team mate Ross Brady. Number 8 Ben Powell did well to survive some tough tactics by the Bears Matthew Tresarrieu to score his first points in Rye House colours while Steve Boxalls fine run of form continued as he top scored for the third meeting running.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 10+1 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 6 (4)
Tommy Allen 9+1 (5)
Chris Neath 11+1
Danny Betson 1+1 (3)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
Ben Powell 2+1 (1)
Rye House Rockets gained two more vital Premier League points on an incident packed evening in Hoddesdon. Newcomers Redcar pushed the home side all the way and in 1992 World Champion Gary Havelock had the meetings top performer. Havelock who last rode the track in 1985 was only beaten in the final heat when Chris Neath and Edward Kennett stretched the home advantage to 14 points. Earlier Tommy Allen who put in a solid display was unlucky not to beat Havelock when he clashed with team mate Ross Brady. Number 8 Ben Powell did well to survive some tough tactics by the Bears Matthew Tresarrieu to score his first points in Rye House colours while Steve Boxalls fine run of form continued as he top scored for the third meeting running.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 10+1 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 6 (4)
Tommy Allen 9+1 (5)
Chris Neath 11+1
Danny Betson 1+1 (3)
Steve Boxall 15+2 (7)
Ben Powell 2+1 (1)
Friday, June 16, 2006
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday
Rugby League
LHF Healthplan National League Division Three
St Albans Centurions 6 Bramley 10
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 54 Redcar Bears 40
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hertford 211-8 drew with Radlett 173-9
North Mymms 189 all out lost to Welwyn Garden City 253-7
Potters Bar 233 all out lost to Hoddesdon 234-3
Sawbridgeworth 140 all out lost to Knebworth Park 142-4
Stevenage 131-2 beat Hemel Hempstead 125 all out
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One (13.30)
Luton Town & Indians 220-9 drew with St Margaretsbury 156-7
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League Pairs @ Glosgow
Cricket
Four Counties Twenty20
Bucks v Beds v Oxon v Herts at Burnham CC (10.15)
Rugby League
LHF Healthplan National League Division Three
St Albans Centurions 6 Bramley 10
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 54 Redcar Bears 40
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division Two East
Hertford 211-8 drew with Radlett 173-9
North Mymms 189 all out lost to Welwyn Garden City 253-7
Potters Bar 233 all out lost to Hoddesdon 234-3
Sawbridgeworth 140 all out lost to Knebworth Park 142-4
Stevenage 131-2 beat Hemel Hempstead 125 all out
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One (13.30)
Luton Town & Indians 220-9 drew with St Margaretsbury 156-7
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League Pairs @ Glosgow
Cricket
Four Counties Twenty20
Bucks v Beds v Oxon v Herts at Burnham CC (10.15)
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
First Defeat But a Bonus for Raiders
Stoke Spitfires 50 Rye House Raiders 43
The Raiders lost their unbeaten record but came away from Stoke with an all important bonus point to keep their title challenge on course. Already missing skipper Luke Bowen and Barry Burchatt Rye House were further hampered by the absence of Lee Strudwick who was still suffering the after effects of the concussion sustained against Buxton on Saturday. Ben Powell was the hero for the Raiders picking up 17 points from his 6 rides there was also a welcome comeback for Gary Cottham who had been missing since breaking a leg in March.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 17 (6)
Rider Replacement Luke Bowen
Harland Cook 9 (6)
Danny Betson 4 (4)
Gary Cottham 0 (3)
Daniel Halsey 3+1 (5)
Robert Mear 10+1 (6)
The Raiders lost their unbeaten record but came away from Stoke with an all important bonus point to keep their title challenge on course. Already missing skipper Luke Bowen and Barry Burchatt Rye House were further hampered by the absence of Lee Strudwick who was still suffering the after effects of the concussion sustained against Buxton on Saturday. Ben Powell was the hero for the Raiders picking up 17 points from his 6 rides there was also a welcome comeback for Gary Cottham who had been missing since breaking a leg in March.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 17 (6)
Rider Replacement Luke Bowen
Harland Cook 9 (6)
Danny Betson 4 (4)
Gary Cottham 0 (3)
Daniel Halsey 3+1 (5)
Robert Mear 10+1 (6)
Borough Announce Spurs Ticket Details
Stevenage Borough have released details of ticket sales for the pre season friendly against Premiership Spurs on Tuesday 25th July. Tickets will be on sale from July 4th. Personal callers can purchase them from the box office on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 5pm and 7pm or between 10pm and 1pm on Saturdays. Tickets can also be obtained by calling 0870-811-2494 between 9am and 4pm from Monday to Friday. Prices are £16 (concessions £14) for Adult seating and £12 (concessions £10) for the terrace.
Wednesday Result
Speedway Conference League
Stoke Spitfires 50 Rye House Raiders 43
Stoke Spitfires 50 Rye House Raiders 43
Monday, June 12, 2006
Welwyn Garden City Keep Up Pressure
Welwyn Garden City are still pushing Potters Bar hard at the top of the Home Counties League Division Two East. Ben Frazer scored an unbeaten 52 to guide the Digswell club home against local rivals Stevenage with 5 overs to spare. City remain 2 points behind the leaders who overpowered Hemel Hempstead. North Mymms batting collapse at Radlett saw the team dismissed for 114 and gift a comfortable win to the home side who stay level on points with City. Performance of the day came from newly promoted Hoddesdon who secured their first victory in style. Rory Coutts scored a magnificent 175 with good support from Matt Harris (123) as Hoddy posted 332 for the loss of only 3 wickets at Knebworth Park. The hosts never came to terms with the victory target and were dismissed for 160. Hertford also broke their duck to move out of the bottom two. Scott Ruskin took 5-55 to restrict Sawbridgeworth to 165 and Steve Cordingley led the successful run chase with an undefeated 69
In the clash of the Saints, St Margaretsbury suffered their first defeat of the season in a high scoring match failing by 42 runs to match St Albans total
In the clash of the Saints, St Margaretsbury suffered their first defeat of the season in a high scoring match failing by 42 runs to match St Albans total
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Stimson Brings In Binns
New Stevenage Borough boss Mark Stimson has made his third signing since taking charge at Broadhall Way. 25 year old Cambridge City winger Dale Binns has joined on a two year deal from Nationwide Conference South side Cambridge City. Further new faces are expected in the coming week.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Raiders Freeview is Just The Job
Rye House Raiders 54 Buxton Hitmen 38
A crowd of over 1,000 took advantage of free admission to witness the Raiders keep their unbeaten record in tact against some stiff opposition. Buxton played their part in providing a great advert for Conference speedway but in the end the league leaders had too much firepower despite missing injured skipper Luke Bowen. Danny Betson showed why he has been chosen to take Bowen's place in the Premier League Rockets line up with a 14 point haul while Harland Cook produced another solid display dropping just one point all night. Jonathon Bethell and Adam roynon provided spirited opposition for the Hitmen. The only disappointment for the home side was the Heat 7 spill which saw Lee Strudwick withdraw from the rest of the meeting with concussion. Strudwick will now be in a race to get fit in time for Wednesday's visit to Stoke.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 9 (5)
Daniel Halsey 5 (5)
Harland Cook 13+4 (6)
Danny Betson 14 (6)
Rider Replacement Luke Bowen
Lee Strudwick 0 (2)
Robert Mear 13+1 (6)
A crowd of over 1,000 took advantage of free admission to witness the Raiders keep their unbeaten record in tact against some stiff opposition. Buxton played their part in providing a great advert for Conference speedway but in the end the league leaders had too much firepower despite missing injured skipper Luke Bowen. Danny Betson showed why he has been chosen to take Bowen's place in the Premier League Rockets line up with a 14 point haul while Harland Cook produced another solid display dropping just one point all night. Jonathon Bethell and Adam roynon provided spirited opposition for the Hitmen. The only disappointment for the home side was the Heat 7 spill which saw Lee Strudwick withdraw from the rest of the meeting with concussion. Strudwick will now be in a race to get fit in time for Wednesday's visit to Stoke.
Raiders Scorers
Ben Powell 9 (5)
Daniel Halsey 5 (5)
Harland Cook 13+4 (6)
Danny Betson 14 (6)
Rider Replacement Luke Bowen
Lee Strudwick 0 (2)
Robert Mear 13+1 (6)
Friday, June 09, 2006
Free Night At Rye
Fans will get a chance to witness Conference League speedway for free tommorow night when the table topping Elmside Raiders take on Buxton at 7pm. Promoter Len Silver has decided to give free admission in an attempt to get more people interested in the sport. The Raiders will operate with rider replacement for injured skipper Luke Bowen and include both Harland Cook and Danny Betson who have been selected in the Great Britain Under 21 team that takes on Plymouth tonight.
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday
Rugby League
National League Three
St Albans Centurions 42 Bradford Dudley Hill 10
Speedway
Conference League
Elmside Rye House Raiders 54 Buxton 38
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Knebworth Park 160 all out lost to Hoddesdon 332-3 by 172 runs
Radlett 118-2 beat North Mymms 114 all out by 8 wickets
Sawbridgeworth 165 all out lost to Hertford 166-6 by 4 wickets
Welwyn Garden City 174-4 beat Stevenage 173-7 by 6 wickets
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 252 all out lost to St Albans 294-6 by 42 runs
Rugby League
National League Three
St Albans Centurions 42 Bradford Dudley Hill 10
Speedway
Conference League
Elmside Rye House Raiders 54 Buxton 38
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Knebworth Park 160 all out lost to Hoddesdon 332-3 by 172 runs
Radlett 118-2 beat North Mymms 114 all out by 8 wickets
Sawbridgeworth 165 all out lost to Hertford 166-6 by 4 wickets
Welwyn Garden City 174-4 beat Stevenage 173-7 by 6 wickets
Saracens Hertfordshire League Division One
St Margaretsbury 252 all out lost to St Albans 294-6 by 42 runs
Monday, June 05, 2006
Hertford and Knebworth exit Evening Standard Trophy
Hertford followed up last weekends Cockspur Cup defeat to Brondesbury with another chastening loss in the Evening Standard Second Round on Sunday. The Middlesex County Premier club ran up a total of 322-2 in their 50 overs with captain Ben Claypole scoring 119 and Mark Lowrey 101. Hertford were never in the hunt and Stephen Riddle´s 32 was top score in an all out total of 175
Knebworth Park also suffered at the hands of High Wycombe´s batsmen Mark Morgan leading the way with 135 not out as the Bucks team posted 339-3. KP made a brave fist of their reply but Chris Sketchley (3-34) kept them in check as the hosts finished over 100 runs short
The two Home Counties teams had met the previous day in a league match that was equally one sided. Knebworth Park´s David Lowe hit the Hertford bowling to all parts of Balls Park in his 143 which turned out to be 44 more than the hosts combined effort who found Chris Fisher (5-29) a real handfull.
Welwyn Garden City moved to within 2 points of leaders Potters Bar with a 6 wicket victory at their expense led home by Mo Hussain´s unbeaten 71.
Hoddesdon suffered an agonising last ball defeat to Hemel Hempstead. Steve Coleman and Rhys Wynne hit half centuries for Hoddy and despite 5 wickets for Ovais Yousuf Hemels last man hit the final ball for 4 to win the match
The bowling performance of the day came from Shane Burger who took 8 for 43 against Stevenage. Radlett struggled to their victory target as Saeed Ali Kazmi kept the hosts in touch with 4 for 32
In the Minor Counties Knockout Cup Hertfordshire ended their group matches with a penultimate ball defeat to Buckinghamshire. Knebworth Park's Tom Jenkins top scored with 52 and Stephen Cordingley struck 44 in Herts total of 219 for 8 from 50 overs which the visitors passed with one ball to spare to register a 5 wicket win
Knebworth Park also suffered at the hands of High Wycombe´s batsmen Mark Morgan leading the way with 135 not out as the Bucks team posted 339-3. KP made a brave fist of their reply but Chris Sketchley (3-34) kept them in check as the hosts finished over 100 runs short
The two Home Counties teams had met the previous day in a league match that was equally one sided. Knebworth Park´s David Lowe hit the Hertford bowling to all parts of Balls Park in his 143 which turned out to be 44 more than the hosts combined effort who found Chris Fisher (5-29) a real handfull.
Welwyn Garden City moved to within 2 points of leaders Potters Bar with a 6 wicket victory at their expense led home by Mo Hussain´s unbeaten 71.
Hoddesdon suffered an agonising last ball defeat to Hemel Hempstead. Steve Coleman and Rhys Wynne hit half centuries for Hoddy and despite 5 wickets for Ovais Yousuf Hemels last man hit the final ball for 4 to win the match
The bowling performance of the day came from Shane Burger who took 8 for 43 against Stevenage. Radlett struggled to their victory target as Saeed Ali Kazmi kept the hosts in touch with 4 for 32
In the Minor Counties Knockout Cup Hertfordshire ended their group matches with a penultimate ball defeat to Buckinghamshire. Knebworth Park's Tom Jenkins top scored with 52 and Stephen Cordingley struck 44 in Herts total of 219 for 8 from 50 overs which the visitors passed with one ball to spare to register a 5 wicket win
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Bowen Blow Ruins Rockets Win
Rye House Rockets 49 Workington Comets 41
In a meeting described by Promoter Len Silver as "the toughest ever staged at Hoddesdon" the Rockets held on to gain two vital Premier League points despite losing Ross Brady and Luke Bowen to injury. Brady never recovered from a first ride fall in Heat 3 while Bowen broke both bones in his lower leg after flying some 20 yards straight over the safety fence trying to avoid Comets Paul Thorp who also ended up in hospital with a brokem left foot. Team Manager John Sampford did a masterful job of juggling his remaining resources to keep the Rockets in front despite being forced to field a single rider in four races. Steve Boxall was again in unbeatable form recording his second paid maximum while skipper Chris Neath brought the crowd to their feet by fighting back from a 15 metre penalty to catch Tomasz Piszcz on the line in Heat 7 only to be denied the victory by referee Chris Gay. Rockets now have 13 days to shore up their injury hit line-up before the visit of Redcar on June 17th.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 7 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 0 (0)
Tommy Allen 7+3 (5)
Chris Neath 13 (5)
Luke Bowen 1 (1)
Steve Boxall 20+1 (7)
Danny Betson 1+1 (3)
In a meeting described by Promoter Len Silver as "the toughest ever staged at Hoddesdon" the Rockets held on to gain two vital Premier League points despite losing Ross Brady and Luke Bowen to injury. Brady never recovered from a first ride fall in Heat 3 while Bowen broke both bones in his lower leg after flying some 20 yards straight over the safety fence trying to avoid Comets Paul Thorp who also ended up in hospital with a brokem left foot. Team Manager John Sampford did a masterful job of juggling his remaining resources to keep the Rockets in front despite being forced to field a single rider in four races. Steve Boxall was again in unbeatable form recording his second paid maximum while skipper Chris Neath brought the crowd to their feet by fighting back from a 15 metre penalty to catch Tomasz Piszcz on the line in Heat 7 only to be denied the victory by referee Chris Gay. Rockets now have 13 days to shore up their injury hit line-up before the visit of Redcar on June 17th.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 7 (5)
Rider Replacement Jamie Courtney
Ross Brady 0 (0)
Tommy Allen 7+3 (5)
Chris Neath 13 (5)
Luke Bowen 1 (1)
Steve Boxall 20+1 (7)
Danny Betson 1+1 (3)
Friday, June 02, 2006
Weekend Results
Saturday
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hertford 99 all out lost to Knebworth Park 282-5 by 183 runs
Hoddesdon 207 all out lost to Hemel Hempstead 211-9 by 1 wicket
Potters Bar 155 all out lost to Welwyn Garden City 156-6 by 4 wickets
Stevenage 85 all out lost to Radlett 86-7 by 3 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Harpenden 211-8 lost to St Margaretsbury 214-2 by 8 wickets
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League
Silver Ski Rye House Rockets 49 Workington Comets 41
Cricket
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy Group Four
Hertfordshire 219-8 lost to Buckinghamshire 222-5 49.5 overs by 5 wickets
Evening Standard Challenge Trophy Round 2
Hertford 175 all out lost to Brondesbury 322-2 by 147 runs
Knebworth Park 223-9 lost to High Wycombe 339-3 by 110 runs
Cricket
Home Counties League Division Two East
Hertford 99 all out lost to Knebworth Park 282-5 by 183 runs
Hoddesdon 207 all out lost to Hemel Hempstead 211-9 by 1 wicket
Potters Bar 155 all out lost to Welwyn Garden City 156-6 by 4 wickets
Stevenage 85 all out lost to Radlett 86-7 by 3 wickets
Saracens Herts League Division One
Harpenden 211-8 lost to St Margaretsbury 214-2 by 8 wickets
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League
Silver Ski Rye House Rockets 49 Workington Comets 41
Cricket
Minor Counties Knockout Trophy Group Four
Hertfordshire 219-8 lost to Buckinghamshire 222-5 49.5 overs by 5 wickets
Evening Standard Challenge Trophy Round 2
Hertford 175 all out lost to Brondesbury 322-2 by 147 runs
Knebworth Park 223-9 lost to High Wycombe 339-3 by 110 runs
Cordingley Gets The Call
Stephen Cordingley has been called into Hertfordshire´s team for the final Minor Counties Knockout Trophy group match against Buckinghamshire. The Hertford batsman who was in prolific form last season gets his chance as former captain David Ward is unavailable. Stephen Lowe returns in place of Rob Marshall in an otherwise unchanged team from the drawn league match at Balls Park
Hertfordshire cannot qualify from Group Four after losing their first two matches and will be confident of notching a 2nd victory in the competition against struggling Bucks at North Mymms
The match gets underway at 2pm on Sunday.
Hertfordshire cannot qualify from Group Four after losing their first two matches and will be confident of notching a 2nd victory in the competition against struggling Bucks at North Mymms
The match gets underway at 2pm on Sunday.
Promotion Top Priority for Borough Boss
New Stevenage Borough manager Mark Stimson was in upbeat mood during his first press conference. The former Grays manager who nearly took the Essex club into the football league last season believes he can fulfil his personal and club ambition to gain promotion during his 3 years at Broadhall Way.
Stimson´s decision to leave the Recreation Ground was influenced by the professionalism and first class facilities at Borough and believes the structure is in place to take the club up a level. Together with assistant Scott Barrett the former Newcastle and Portsmouth full back is looking forward to the challenge. He arrived with only 10 players left from the Westley era and plans to build a team of youth and experience.
With a high quality ground and sound financial support Stevenage Borough hope to have found the final link to achieve league status
Stimson is not daunted by the challenge. "We have got to make it happen. Once it goes to promotion it could go again and we have got to get it started."
Stimson´s decision to leave the Recreation Ground was influenced by the professionalism and first class facilities at Borough and believes the structure is in place to take the club up a level. Together with assistant Scott Barrett the former Newcastle and Portsmouth full back is looking forward to the challenge. He arrived with only 10 players left from the Westley era and plans to build a team of youth and experience.
With a high quality ground and sound financial support Stevenage Borough hope to have found the final link to achieve league status
Stimson is not daunted by the challenge. "We have got to make it happen. Once it goes to promotion it could go again and we have got to get it started."
