Saturday, September 30, 2006
Rockets See Off Rebel Army
Rye House Rockets 49 Somerset Rebels 43
Rye House are through to the Play Off Semi Finals after a tense 49-43 win over Somerset at a packed Hoddesdon stadium. With the first leg in the West Country ending all square it was a tense encounter typified by the first heat which ran to 5 re-runs after a succesion of nervous starts. The Rockets though always managed to keep their noses in front despite missing the injured Tommy Allen and Ben Powell. A 5-1 from Stuart Robson and Edward Kennett in Heat 10 against the unbeaten Emil Kramer proved vital for the home side. Guest Daniel Giffard's lightning gate in Heat 14 allowing Steve Boxall to chalk up the victory the Rockets needed to finally see off the Rebels and book their place in the last four.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 11
Stuart Robson 8+2
Steve Boxall 12
Rider Replacement Tommy Allen
Chris Neath 8+1
Daniel Giffard (G) 6+1
Danny Betson 4+2
Barry Burchatt 0
Rye House are through to the Play Off Semi Finals after a tense 49-43 win over Somerset at a packed Hoddesdon stadium. With the first leg in the West Country ending all square it was a tense encounter typified by the first heat which ran to 5 re-runs after a succesion of nervous starts. The Rockets though always managed to keep their noses in front despite missing the injured Tommy Allen and Ben Powell. A 5-1 from Stuart Robson and Edward Kennett in Heat 10 against the unbeaten Emil Kramer proved vital for the home side. Guest Daniel Giffard's lightning gate in Heat 14 allowing Steve Boxall to chalk up the victory the Rockets needed to finally see off the Rebels and book their place in the last four.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 11
Stuart Robson 8+2
Steve Boxall 12
Rider Replacement Tommy Allen
Chris Neath 8+1
Daniel Giffard (G) 6+1
Danny Betson 4+2
Barry Burchatt 0
Saturday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Boyd and Morrison lift Borough
Stevenage Borough are up to 16th in the Conference table after goals from George Boyd and Steve Morison gave them a 2-1 win over Halifax at Broadhall Way. Morison struck after 17 minutes heading home Barry Fuller's left wing cross. the lead lasted just 14 minutes before Ryan Sugden pulled the visitors level. Borough went back in front 5 minutes after the break when Morison turned provider setting up George Boyd who found the net from 12 yards to extend Borough's unbeaten run to three games.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: guppy (Nurse 81): Lee: Dobson: Beard (Deen 82): Boyd: Morison:
Saints Slide Continues
Two goals from Wayne Purser condemned St Albans to their fifth straight defeat as Colin Lippiatts side continued their fall down the table. after a goaless opening period it was Saints who drew first blood through Paul Hakim. The lead lasted until ten minutes from time when Purser leveled proceedings from inside the box. The former Barnet and Orient striker then sent a screaming right foot shot beyond Paul Bastock to secure the points with six minutes left.
St Albans: Bastock: Okuonghae: Theobald: Elphick (Norris 89): Seeby: Marwa (Cracknell 75): Nicolas: Clarke: Flynn: Jackman: Hakim:
Ryman League Division One North.
Ware Leave It Late Again
A Jason Coughlan goal right on time kept Ware's unbeaten record in tact as they came away from the Abrahams Stadium with a point after a 2-2 draw against Wingate and Finchley. the home side had taken the lead as early as the second minute through James Allen. Coughlan equalising for the Blues after 21 minutes. Finchley were back in front on the hour when Adam Spenceley put through his own net. Glen Alzapedi's side weren't to be denied as Coughlan came to the rescue with time running out.
Spartan South Midlands League
Cooper and Redford Double Act Destroys Borough
Kevin Cooper scored 5 and Ryan Redford helped himself to a hattrick as Dave Greenwood's reign as Hertford boss got off to a dream start. Pablo Ardilles scored the odd goal in the Cooper Redford show as Blues demolished Haringey Borough 9-0 to go fourth in the table. London Colney stay fifth despite a 1-0 defeat at Chalfont. Welwyn Garden City are one place below the Blueboys after they maintained their 100% away record winning 4-2 at Royston. Colney Heath took their unbeaten run to three games with a 2-1 win at Biggleswade Town.
In Division One Hoddesdon secured their third win in four 2-0 at Cranfield United.
Herts Senior County League
A Phil Davies goal was enough to give Hertford Heath a share of the points against Hinton. Heath stay second in the table behind Hadley who were held 1-1 by Standon & Puckeridge. Matt Robinson on target for Standon. Kebworth produced the performance of the day with a shock 4-1 win at Hatfield Town. Adam Lamacroft got a brace Towns consolation coming from Dave Hewing. Codicote won a tight encounter with Met Police Bushey Matt Jackson scoring twice.
In Division One Lemsford thumped struggling Cuffley 5-1 to stay two points clear at the top. Plenty of goals in the First Round of the Herts Intermediate Cup, Wodson Park won a 9 goal thriller against Hertford Reserves 5-4 while St Margaretsbury reserves beat Allenburys 6-2. Little Munden are also through 3-1 winners at Markyate tyler Hatherley, James Faint and Robbie Freeman with the goals.
Boyd and Morrison lift Borough
Stevenage Borough are up to 16th in the Conference table after goals from George Boyd and Steve Morison gave them a 2-1 win over Halifax at Broadhall Way. Morison struck after 17 minutes heading home Barry Fuller's left wing cross. the lead lasted just 14 minutes before Ryan Sugden pulled the visitors level. Borough went back in front 5 minutes after the break when Morison turned provider setting up George Boyd who found the net from 12 yards to extend Borough's unbeaten run to three games.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: guppy (Nurse 81): Lee: Dobson: Beard (Deen 82): Boyd: Morison:
Saints Slide Continues
Two goals from Wayne Purser condemned St Albans to their fifth straight defeat as Colin Lippiatts side continued their fall down the table. after a goaless opening period it was Saints who drew first blood through Paul Hakim. The lead lasted until ten minutes from time when Purser leveled proceedings from inside the box. The former Barnet and Orient striker then sent a screaming right foot shot beyond Paul Bastock to secure the points with six minutes left.
St Albans: Bastock: Okuonghae: Theobald: Elphick (Norris 89): Seeby: Marwa (Cracknell 75): Nicolas: Clarke: Flynn: Jackman: Hakim:
Ryman League Division One North.
Ware Leave It Late Again
A Jason Coughlan goal right on time kept Ware's unbeaten record in tact as they came away from the Abrahams Stadium with a point after a 2-2 draw against Wingate and Finchley. the home side had taken the lead as early as the second minute through James Allen. Coughlan equalising for the Blues after 21 minutes. Finchley were back in front on the hour when Adam Spenceley put through his own net. Glen Alzapedi's side weren't to be denied as Coughlan came to the rescue with time running out.
Spartan South Midlands League
Cooper and Redford Double Act Destroys Borough
Kevin Cooper scored 5 and Ryan Redford helped himself to a hattrick as Dave Greenwood's reign as Hertford boss got off to a dream start. Pablo Ardilles scored the odd goal in the Cooper Redford show as Blues demolished Haringey Borough 9-0 to go fourth in the table. London Colney stay fifth despite a 1-0 defeat at Chalfont. Welwyn Garden City are one place below the Blueboys after they maintained their 100% away record winning 4-2 at Royston. Colney Heath took their unbeaten run to three games with a 2-1 win at Biggleswade Town.
In Division One Hoddesdon secured their third win in four 2-0 at Cranfield United.
Herts Senior County League
A Phil Davies goal was enough to give Hertford Heath a share of the points against Hinton. Heath stay second in the table behind Hadley who were held 1-1 by Standon & Puckeridge. Matt Robinson on target for Standon. Kebworth produced the performance of the day with a shock 4-1 win at Hatfield Town. Adam Lamacroft got a brace Towns consolation coming from Dave Hewing. Codicote won a tight encounter with Met Police Bushey Matt Jackson scoring twice.
In Division One Lemsford thumped struggling Cuffley 5-1 to stay two points clear at the top. Plenty of goals in the First Round of the Herts Intermediate Cup, Wodson Park won a 9 goal thriller against Hertford Reserves 5-4 while St Margaretsbury reserves beat Allenburys 6-2. Little Munden are also through 3-1 winners at Markyate tyler Hatherley, James Faint and Robbie Freeman with the goals.
King Kieran Can't Shut Out Park
Hertford 24 Rosslyn Park 28
A last minute try by Richard Mahony condemned Hertford to defeat despite a super show from Fly Half Kieran Davies who scored all the Superblues points. Park took the lead 6 minutes in after some concerted pressure by the home side Nial Lear blazing down the left wing for a try. A tony Paul penalty extended the lead 4 minutes later. Hertford replied in kind with the first of 7 succesful kicks by Kieran Davies who was making only his second appearance of the season at No10. The visitors though looked the sharper outfit in the opening period and further tries from Kai Blankly and Martin Jackson put them 20-12 up at half time. Hertford enjoyed more possesion in the second half and looked to have got themselves into a winning position when with Park down to 14 men Davies kicked them ahead by a single point. To their credit though despite having Chaz Daw sin binned in the last 5 minutes Rosslyn Park continued to put pressure on the home defence Mahony finishing off a 4 man move to seal the points.
A last minute try by Richard Mahony condemned Hertford to defeat despite a super show from Fly Half Kieran Davies who scored all the Superblues points. Park took the lead 6 minutes in after some concerted pressure by the home side Nial Lear blazing down the left wing for a try. A tony Paul penalty extended the lead 4 minutes later. Hertford replied in kind with the first of 7 succesful kicks by Kieran Davies who was making only his second appearance of the season at No10. The visitors though looked the sharper outfit in the opening period and further tries from Kai Blankly and Martin Jackson put them 20-12 up at half time. Hertford enjoyed more possesion in the second half and looked to have got themselves into a winning position when with Park down to 14 men Davies kicked them ahead by a single point. To their credit though despite having Chaz Daw sin binned in the last 5 minutes Rosslyn Park continued to put pressure on the home defence Mahony finishing off a 4 man move to seal the points.
Emergency Ward Rye?
The Rye House Rockets suffered yet another injury blow at Somerset last night when reserve Ben Powell broke a collar bone in a Heat 14 tumble. Powell will now miss the return leg at Hoddesdon and the Rye House Raiders play off semi final against Scunthorpe next week. The 21 year old is the fifth rider to suffer a broken bone so far this season as the Rockets luck seems to go from bad to worse.
Friday, September 29, 2006
Weekend Fixtures
Nationwide Conference
Stevenage Borough 2 Halifax 1
Weymouth 2 St Albans 1
Ryman League Division One North
Wingate & Finchley 2 Ware 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Biggleswade Town 1 Colney Heath 2
Chalfont 1 London Colney 0
Haringey Borough 0 Hertford 9
Royston 2 Welwyn Garden City 4
Division One
Cranfield United 0 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 3 Met Police Bushey 2
Hadley 0 Standon & Puckeridge 0
Hatfield Town 1 Knebworth 4
Hinton 1 Hertford Heath 1
Division One
Cuffley 1 Lemsford 5
Herts FA Intermediate Cup
Markyate 1 Little Munden 3
Allenburys 2 St Margaretsbury Res 6
Wodson Park 5 Hertford Res 4
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 24 Rosslyn Park 28
Powergen London One
Bishops Stortford 26 Old Albanians 24
London Two North
St Albans 21 Chingford 34
London Three North West
Bank of England 18 Datchworth 18
Stevenage Town 10 Welwyn 15
Hockey
Mens National Division South
Whitchurch v St Albans
Womens National Division South
Exmouth v St Albans
East Womens League Division One South
Welwyn Garden City 0 Gravesend 4
East Mens League Division Two South
Broxbourne (2) 2 Stevenage 2
Basketball
National Cup
UH West Herts Warriors 88 London Westside 51
Speedway
Premier League Play Off Second Leg
Rye House Rockets 49 Somerset Rebels 43
Rockets win 94-88 on aggregate
Stevenage Borough 2 Halifax 1
Weymouth 2 St Albans 1
Ryman League Division One North
Wingate & Finchley 2 Ware 2
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Biggleswade Town 1 Colney Heath 2
Chalfont 1 London Colney 0
Haringey Borough 0 Hertford 9
Royston 2 Welwyn Garden City 4
Division One
Cranfield United 0 Hoddesdon 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Codicote 3 Met Police Bushey 2
Hadley 0 Standon & Puckeridge 0
Hatfield Town 1 Knebworth 4
Hinton 1 Hertford Heath 1
Division One
Cuffley 1 Lemsford 5
Herts FA Intermediate Cup
Markyate 1 Little Munden 3
Allenburys 2 St Margaretsbury Res 6
Wodson Park 5 Hertford Res 4
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 24 Rosslyn Park 28
Powergen London One
Bishops Stortford 26 Old Albanians 24
London Two North
St Albans 21 Chingford 34
London Three North West
Bank of England 18 Datchworth 18
Stevenage Town 10 Welwyn 15
Hockey
Mens National Division South
Whitchurch v St Albans
Womens National Division South
Exmouth v St Albans
East Womens League Division One South
Welwyn Garden City 0 Gravesend 4
East Mens League Division Two South
Broxbourne (2) 2 Stevenage 2
Basketball
National Cup
UH West Herts Warriors 88 London Westside 51
Speedway
Premier League Play Off Second Leg
Rye House Rockets 49 Somerset Rebels 43
Rockets win 94-88 on aggregate
Rockets In The Driving Seat
Somerset Rebels 45 Rye House Rockets 45
Rye House Rockets have one foot in the Play Off Semi Finals after an excellent performance at the Oak Tree Arena. A win in Saturday's return leg will now guarantee a place in the last 4. Edward Kennett top scored while Stuart Robson returned 7+1 on his comeback after almost 6 months on the sidelines. The rockets went ahead when Chris Neath and Ben Powell combined for a Heat 4 maximum and it was only a victory for Magnus Zetterstrom in the final race that stopped a memorable away win. The only concern for Rye House was the Heat 14 crash that saw both Powell and Tommy Allen crash through the fence. Both riders were able to walk back to the pits and should be fit for the second leg.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 11+1
Stuart Robson 7+1
Steve Boxall 11
Tommy Allen 3+1
Chris Neath 8+1
Daniel Giffard 1
Ben Powell 4+1
Rye House Rockets have one foot in the Play Off Semi Finals after an excellent performance at the Oak Tree Arena. A win in Saturday's return leg will now guarantee a place in the last 4. Edward Kennett top scored while Stuart Robson returned 7+1 on his comeback after almost 6 months on the sidelines. The rockets went ahead when Chris Neath and Ben Powell combined for a Heat 4 maximum and it was only a victory for Magnus Zetterstrom in the final race that stopped a memorable away win. The only concern for Rye House was the Heat 14 crash that saw both Powell and Tommy Allen crash through the fence. Both riders were able to walk back to the pits and should be fit for the second leg.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 11+1
Stuart Robson 7+1
Steve Boxall 11
Tommy Allen 3+1
Chris Neath 8+1
Daniel Giffard 1
Ben Powell 4+1
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Friday Fixture
Speedway
Premier League Play Off 1st Leg
Somerset Rebels 45 Rye House Rockets 45
Premier League Play Off 1st Leg
Somerset Rebels 45 Rye House Rockets 45
Greenwood Takes Charge at The Glenridge
Hertford have appointed former team captain Dave Greenwood as their new boss. Greenwood has a wealth of experience at local level having played for Hertford, Ware, and St Margaretsbury. Midfielder Adrian Robinson has been appointed as Greenwood's assistant. The pair will take charge for the first time when The Blues travel to Haringey Borough on Saturday.
Thursday Football News
Saint Nicolas. Thorpe Off To Grimsby
St Albans have signed former Chelsea midfielder Alex Nicolas. The 23 year old who made two Premiership appearances for the Blues is in line to make his debut against weymouth on Saturday. In a week of changes at Clarence park Saints have released former Hitchin striker Josh Sozzo. Stevenage have agreed to let Tony Thorpe go on loan to League Two side Grimsby. the former luton striker has found it hard to break into Borough's first team since signing in the summer.
St Albans have signed former Chelsea midfielder Alex Nicolas. The 23 year old who made two Premiership appearances for the Blues is in line to make his debut against weymouth on Saturday. In a week of changes at Clarence park Saints have released former Hitchin striker Josh Sozzo. Stevenage have agreed to let Tony Thorpe go on loan to League Two side Grimsby. the former luton striker has found it hard to break into Borough's first team since signing in the summer.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Tuesday Football Roundup
Spartan South Midlands League
London Colney are up to third in the table after thumping Aylesbury vale 5-2 at Cotlandswick. Ryan Redford's 8th goal of the season gave Hertford a point in a 1-1 draw with Biggleswade United. The Blues are now 6th five points behind leaders Harefield United. St Margaretsbury added to last weeks win against Haringey Borough by beating Oxhey Jets 2-0 at the Recreation Ground. Colney Heath celebrated their first win beating ruislip Manor 4-0.
London Colney are up to third in the table after thumping Aylesbury vale 5-2 at Cotlandswick. Ryan Redford's 8th goal of the season gave Hertford a point in a 1-1 draw with Biggleswade United. The Blues are now 6th five points behind leaders Harefield United. St Margaretsbury added to last weeks win against Haringey Borough by beating Oxhey Jets 2-0 at the Recreation Ground. Colney Heath celebrated their first win beating ruislip Manor 4-0.
Monday, September 25, 2006
Tuesday Results
South Midlands League Premier
Colney Heath 4 Ruislip Manor 0
Hertford 1 Biggleswade United 1
London Colney 5 Aylesbury Vale 2
St Margaretsbury 2 Oxhey Jets 0
Colney Heath 4 Ruislip Manor 0
Hertford 1 Biggleswade United 1
London Colney 5 Aylesbury Vale 2
St Margaretsbury 2 Oxhey Jets 0
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Giffard In For Rockets
Rye House Rockets have confirmed that former rider Daniel Giffard will be the man to replace the injured Adam Roynon in Friday's Play Off quarter Final at Somerset. Giffard who scored 12+3 at Newport in the Rockets final league match of the season will ride as a guest. The team will also include Stuart Robson for the first time since he injured a wrist in March. Robson continued his comeback on Saturday in Paul Clews testimonial meeting at Stoke.
Rockets team: 1.Edward Kennett 2.Stuart Robson 3. Steve Boxall 4. Tommy Allen 5. Chris Neath 6. Daniel Giffard 7. Ben Powell
Rockets team: 1.Edward Kennett 2.Stuart Robson 3. Steve Boxall 4. Tommy Allen 5. Chris Neath 6. Daniel Giffard 7. Ben Powell
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Saturday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Late Strike Frustrates Stimpson
Exeter 1 Stevenage Borough 1
A Billy Jones free kick 4 minutes from time robbed Borough of the victory they deserved at St James Park. Steve Guppy's first goal for the club had put Stevenage in front after 57 minutes. The former England man providing a cool left footed finish from inside the box. It was little more than Mark Stimson's team deserved as they frustrated the home side until the 86th minute when George Boyd fouled Lee Phillips some 35 yards from goal. Billy Jones sending the kick past a startled Alan Julian to earn the Grecians a point.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Henry: Gaia: Nutter: Dobson: Beard: Lee: Guppy: Boyd: Morison (Stamp 84)
Saints Pay Penalty For Last Minute Lapse
St Albans 2 Gravesend 3
Mark Debolla's last minute drove broke Saints hearts after a determined fightback from Colin Lippiatts side. Two penalties from Charlie Mcdonald looked to have put the visitors comfortably in the driving seat as the game entered the last 15 minutes. When Ross Smith handled in the area though St Albans were given a lifeline by Tom Davis well taken spot kick. With 2 minutes remaining it seemed as Paul Hakim had rescued a point heading home Lee Flynn's cross. Then with time running out Debolla struck from inside the area to condemn Saints to their fourth stright defeat.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Theobald (Elphick 45): Okuonhgae: Flynn: Norris: Seeby: Davis: Husnu ((Wilde 45): Hakim: Clarke (Jackman 73)
Ryman League Division One North
Ware are up to 5th in the table after extending their unbeaten league run to 5 games with a 2-1 win over Canvey Island at Wodson Park. Daryl Hanson's last minute effort was enough to give The Blues the points after Andy Crawford's 18th minute opener had been wiped out. At the top leaders Harlow made in three wins in a row beating Wivenhoe 2-1.
Herts Senior County League
Buntingford suffered their first defeat of the season going down by a single goal to Hinton at The Bury. Hertford Heath moved up to second in the table despite being held 1-1 by Codicote. Matt Chappell on target for Heath Paul Scanlon replying for the visitors. trevor Golder notched a hattrick as Hatfield Town thrashed Wormley 6-1 Lewis Field, David Reade and Darryn Stewart with the other goals for Town. Adam Lamacroft and Seb Evans gave Knebworth a share of the points against high flying Sandridge Rovers. Standon & Puckeridge continue to find it tough going they remain one off the bottom after a 3-0 defeat at Bushey Rangers.
In Division One Wodson Park are 6th after goals from Alan Duffin and Steve Coughlan gave them a share of the points at Croxley Guild. Little Munden have gone three without a win following a 2-1 defeat at home to Evergreen while Allenburys were beaten 4-1 by Park Street. No joy for Lemsford in the Aubrey Cup beaten 4-2 at Elliott Star.
Late Strike Frustrates Stimpson
Exeter 1 Stevenage Borough 1
A Billy Jones free kick 4 minutes from time robbed Borough of the victory they deserved at St James Park. Steve Guppy's first goal for the club had put Stevenage in front after 57 minutes. The former England man providing a cool left footed finish from inside the box. It was little more than Mark Stimson's team deserved as they frustrated the home side until the 86th minute when George Boyd fouled Lee Phillips some 35 yards from goal. Billy Jones sending the kick past a startled Alan Julian to earn the Grecians a point.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller: Henry: Gaia: Nutter: Dobson: Beard: Lee: Guppy: Boyd: Morison (Stamp 84)
Saints Pay Penalty For Last Minute Lapse
St Albans 2 Gravesend 3
Mark Debolla's last minute drove broke Saints hearts after a determined fightback from Colin Lippiatts side. Two penalties from Charlie Mcdonald looked to have put the visitors comfortably in the driving seat as the game entered the last 15 minutes. When Ross Smith handled in the area though St Albans were given a lifeline by Tom Davis well taken spot kick. With 2 minutes remaining it seemed as Paul Hakim had rescued a point heading home Lee Flynn's cross. Then with time running out Debolla struck from inside the area to condemn Saints to their fourth stright defeat.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Theobald (Elphick 45): Okuonhgae: Flynn: Norris: Seeby: Davis: Husnu ((Wilde 45): Hakim: Clarke (Jackman 73)
Ryman League Division One North
Ware are up to 5th in the table after extending their unbeaten league run to 5 games with a 2-1 win over Canvey Island at Wodson Park. Daryl Hanson's last minute effort was enough to give The Blues the points after Andy Crawford's 18th minute opener had been wiped out. At the top leaders Harlow made in three wins in a row beating Wivenhoe 2-1.
Herts Senior County League
Buntingford suffered their first defeat of the season going down by a single goal to Hinton at The Bury. Hertford Heath moved up to second in the table despite being held 1-1 by Codicote. Matt Chappell on target for Heath Paul Scanlon replying for the visitors. trevor Golder notched a hattrick as Hatfield Town thrashed Wormley 6-1 Lewis Field, David Reade and Darryn Stewart with the other goals for Town. Adam Lamacroft and Seb Evans gave Knebworth a share of the points against high flying Sandridge Rovers. Standon & Puckeridge continue to find it tough going they remain one off the bottom after a 3-0 defeat at Bushey Rangers.
In Division One Wodson Park are 6th after goals from Alan Duffin and Steve Coughlan gave them a share of the points at Croxley Guild. Little Munden have gone three without a win following a 2-1 defeat at home to Evergreen while Allenburys were beaten 4-1 by Park Street. No joy for Lemsford in the Aubrey Cup beaten 4-2 at Elliott Star.
Friday, September 22, 2006
Weekend Fixtures & Results
Nationwide Conference
Exeter 1 Stevenage Borough 1
St Albans 2 Gravesend 3
Ryman League Division One North
Ware 2 Canvey Island 1
FA Vase Second Qualifying Round
Bedford United 3 Hoddesdon 2
London Colney 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
Romford 3 St Margaretsbury 1
South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 0 Broxbourne Borough 1
Floodlit Cup
Arlesey Athletic 0 Hertford 7
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 0 Hinton 1
Bushey Rangers 3 Standon & Puckeridge 0
Hertford Heath 1 Codicote 1
Knebworth 2 Sandridge Rovers 2
Wormley 1 Hatfield Town 6
Division One
Allenburys 1 Park Street 4
Croxley Guild 2 Wodson Park 2
Little Munden 1 Evergreen 2
Aubrey Cup
Elliott Star 4 Lemsford 2
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Cinderford 25 Hertford 30
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 11 London Scottish 45
London Two North
St Albans 3 Norwich 12
London Three North West
Datchworth 8 Stevenage Town 10
Welwyn 45 Imperial Medicals 3
Rugby League
National League Division Three Play Off
Warrington Wizards 30 St Albans 12
Hockey
Womens EHL National Division South
Woking 1 St Albans 0
Womens East League Division One South
Holcombe 4 Welwyn Garden City 0
Mens East League Division Two South
Stevenage 4 Ford 6
Speedway
Conference League KO Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg (6pm)
Rye House Raiders 45 Scunthorpe Scorpions 45
Scunthorpe win 97-81 on aggregate
Followed by
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 61 Boston 32
Basketball
National Trophy
UH West Herts Warriors 92 Solent Stars 84
Sunday
Hockey
Mens EHL National League South
Plymouth 3 St Albans 2
Exeter 1 Stevenage Borough 1
St Albans 2 Gravesend 3
Ryman League Division One North
Ware 2 Canvey Island 1
FA Vase Second Qualifying Round
Bedford United 3 Hoddesdon 2
London Colney 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
Romford 3 St Margaretsbury 1
South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 0 Broxbourne Borough 1
Floodlit Cup
Arlesey Athletic 0 Hertford 7
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 0 Hinton 1
Bushey Rangers 3 Standon & Puckeridge 0
Hertford Heath 1 Codicote 1
Knebworth 2 Sandridge Rovers 2
Wormley 1 Hatfield Town 6
Division One
Allenburys 1 Park Street 4
Croxley Guild 2 Wodson Park 2
Little Munden 1 Evergreen 2
Aubrey Cup
Elliott Star 4 Lemsford 2
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Cinderford 25 Hertford 30
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 11 London Scottish 45
London Two North
St Albans 3 Norwich 12
London Three North West
Datchworth 8 Stevenage Town 10
Welwyn 45 Imperial Medicals 3
Rugby League
National League Division Three Play Off
Warrington Wizards 30 St Albans 12
Hockey
Womens EHL National Division South
Woking 1 St Albans 0
Womens East League Division One South
Holcombe 4 Welwyn Garden City 0
Mens East League Division Two South
Stevenage 4 Ford 6
Speedway
Conference League KO Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg (6pm)
Rye House Raiders 45 Scunthorpe Scorpions 45
Scunthorpe win 97-81 on aggregate
Followed by
Conference League
Rye House Raiders 61 Boston 32
Basketball
National Trophy
UH West Herts Warriors 92 Solent Stars 84
Sunday
Hockey
Mens EHL National League South
Plymouth 3 St Albans 2
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Blues Expect Early Decision
Hertford are hopeful of making an early appointment as they look to fill the managers post at The Glenridge Stadium. Former boss Gary Connor walked out last week despite leading the club to 4th place in the South Midlands League table. Chairman Mark Bohm will head a three man recruitment team which will also include former manager Brian Owen. The club say there has already been interest from a number of established figures in the non league game. In the meantime physio Matt Barnaby will remain in charge for Saturday's trip to Arlesey Atletic.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Tuesday Football Roundup
Saints Sink In Second Half
Exeter 4 St Albans 2
Three second half goals condemned St Albans to their third straight defeat at Exeter. the home side took the lead a minute before the break when Bertrand Cozic converted Lee Phillips cross. Dwayne Jackman's first goal of the season pulled Colin Lippiatts team level after 56 minutes but further goals from Matt Gill, Billy Jones and Lee Philips put exeter firmly in the driving seat. lee Clarke netting a consolation effort for Saints with the final kick of the match.
St Albans: Bastock: Seeby: Theobald: Okounghae: Batt: Davis: Cracknell (Norris 78): Flynn: Clarke: Hakim (Wilde 45): Jackman:
Beard Strike Lifts Pressure on Stimson
Stevenage Borough 1 Weymouth 0
Mark Beards first goal in a Stevenage Borough shirt scored after 44 minutes was enough to secure victory for Mark Stimson's team at Broadhall Way.
Stevenage: Julian: Beard: Lee: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: Boyd: Fuller: Dobson: Guppy: Morison:
Exeter 4 St Albans 2
Three second half goals condemned St Albans to their third straight defeat at Exeter. the home side took the lead a minute before the break when Bertrand Cozic converted Lee Phillips cross. Dwayne Jackman's first goal of the season pulled Colin Lippiatts team level after 56 minutes but further goals from Matt Gill, Billy Jones and Lee Philips put exeter firmly in the driving seat. lee Clarke netting a consolation effort for Saints with the final kick of the match.
St Albans: Bastock: Seeby: Theobald: Okounghae: Batt: Davis: Cracknell (Norris 78): Flynn: Clarke: Hakim (Wilde 45): Jackman:
Beard Strike Lifts Pressure on Stimson
Stevenage Borough 1 Weymouth 0
Mark Beards first goal in a Stevenage Borough shirt scored after 44 minutes was enough to secure victory for Mark Stimson's team at Broadhall Way.
Stevenage: Julian: Beard: Lee: Nutter: Gaia: Henry: Boyd: Fuller: Dobson: Guppy: Morison:
Monday, September 18, 2006
Rockets Face Rebel Test in Play Offs
Rye House Rockets will face Somerset Rebels over two legs in the First Round of the Premier League Playoffs. The two teams have already met six times during the course of the season with three wins apiece. The first leg of the tie is set for Friday September 29th at the Oak Tree Arena with the return in Hoddesdon 24 hours later. It has been confirmed that the Rockets will be boosted by the return of skipper Stuart Robson for both meetings. Robson is finally back to fitness after suffering a wrist injury against Kings Lynn in March. Lee Smethills who had been occupying the number two race jacket has been released to make way for Robson's return. The club will still be looking for a new reserve as Adam Roynon will now miss the rest of the season having had an operation on his broken ankle yesterday.
Tuesday Fixtures
Nationwide Conference
Exeter City 4 St Albans 2
Stevenage Borough 1 Weymouth 0
FA Vase First Qualifying Round
London ASPA 3 Colney Heath 1 aet
Ryman League Division One North
Ware 1 Waltham Abbey 1
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
St Margaretsbury 2 Haringey Borough 0
Premier Division Cup
Welwyn Garden City 1 Bigglewade United 3 aet
Exeter City 4 St Albans 2
Stevenage Borough 1 Weymouth 0
FA Vase First Qualifying Round
London ASPA 3 Colney Heath 1 aet
Ryman League Division One North
Ware 1 Waltham Abbey 1
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
St Margaretsbury 2 Haringey Borough 0
Premier Division Cup
Welwyn Garden City 1 Bigglewade United 3 aet
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Rockets Sign Off In Style
Newport Wasps 43 Rye House Rockets 51
A paid maximum from Edward Kennett helped the Rockets end their Premier League campaign in style by taking the bonus point from Newport. Guest Daniel Giffard in for the injured Adam Roynon also took his opportunity to shine scoring 12+3. The only black spot was an injury to Tommy Allen which forced him to withdraw after his first ride. The Rockets will now go into the play offs full of confidence fans receiving a further boost by the news that Stuart Robson won two races on his competitive comeback after being drafted in as a late replacement in Andy Smiths testimonial meeting at Belle Vue.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 14+1
Lee Smethills 2+1
Steve Boxall 11
Tommy Allen 0
Chris Neath 6
Ben Powell 6+1
Dan Giffard (G) 12+3
A paid maximum from Edward Kennett helped the Rockets end their Premier League campaign in style by taking the bonus point from Newport. Guest Daniel Giffard in for the injured Adam Roynon also took his opportunity to shine scoring 12+3. The only black spot was an injury to Tommy Allen which forced him to withdraw after his first ride. The Rockets will now go into the play offs full of confidence fans receiving a further boost by the news that Stuart Robson won two races on his competitive comeback after being drafted in as a late replacement in Andy Smiths testimonial meeting at Belle Vue.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 14+1
Lee Smethills 2+1
Steve Boxall 11
Tommy Allen 0
Chris Neath 6
Ben Powell 6+1
Dan Giffard (G) 12+3
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Roynon Injury Puts Dampner on Rockets Win
Rye House Rockets 50 Isle of Wight 43
The Rockets injury jinx continued as 18 year old reserve Adam Roynon was taken to hospital with a suspected broken right ankle after a spill in Heat 8. Roynon who had won the Conference League Riders Title on the track 7 days ago tangled with the Islanders Nick Simmons on the first bend of a tight start and took no further part in proceedings as The Rockets completed their home league campaign with a win. Skipper Chris Neath was the star of the show returning his third full maximum against the Wightlink Islanders this season. After the meeting the crowd were given a boost by the sight of Stuart Robson taking 12 practice laps. Robson reported no reaction to his wrist injury which is protected by a brace. Promoter Len Silver will now decide whether to change his team to include last seasons skipper ahead of the play offs. In the meantime The Rockets have engaged the services of former rider Dan Giffard to guest for Roynon at Newport tommorow.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 10
Lee Smethills 1
Steve Boxall 11+1
Tommy Allen 6
Chris Neath 15
Ben Powell 3+1
Adam Roynon 4
The Rockets injury jinx continued as 18 year old reserve Adam Roynon was taken to hospital with a suspected broken right ankle after a spill in Heat 8. Roynon who had won the Conference League Riders Title on the track 7 days ago tangled with the Islanders Nick Simmons on the first bend of a tight start and took no further part in proceedings as The Rockets completed their home league campaign with a win. Skipper Chris Neath was the star of the show returning his third full maximum against the Wightlink Islanders this season. After the meeting the crowd were given a boost by the sight of Stuart Robson taking 12 practice laps. Robson reported no reaction to his wrist injury which is protected by a brace. Promoter Len Silver will now decide whether to change his team to include last seasons skipper ahead of the play offs. In the meantime The Rockets have engaged the services of former rider Dan Giffard to guest for Roynon at Newport tommorow.
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 10
Lee Smethills 1
Steve Boxall 11+1
Tommy Allen 6
Chris Neath 15
Ben Powell 3+1
Adam Roynon 4
Saturday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Borough Back To Square One
Cambridge United 1 Stevenage Borough 0
A Marcus Richardson goal 31 minutes in was enough to condemn Stevenage Borough to another defeat. Richardson reacted quickest to finish off Robbie Simpson's cross increasing the pressure on Stevenage boss Mark Stimson. Steve Morison and Chris Sullivan both had chances for Borough either side of half time but despite an equal share of the possesion Borough couldn't prevent Cambridge United taking all three points.
Stevenage: Julian: Beard (Thorpe 77): Goodliffe (Oliver 25): Gaia: Nutter: Dobson (Sullivan 53): Lee: Fuller: Guppy: Boyd: Morison
Saints Made To Pay By Scoffham
St Albans 0 Burton 1
St Albans manager Colin Lippiatt will be wondering how his side came away from this one empty handed. Enjoying the majority of the possession and the chances Steve Scoffham's header from Gary Rowett's cross with just 12 minutes gone was enough to give the visitors the points.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Theobald: Okuonghae: Flynn: Hann (Norris 53): Davis: Seeby: Wilde (Sozzo 70): Clarke: Hakim:
Ryman League Division One North
Ware are up to 6th place in the table after an excellent 6-2 win at Ilford in the days only league match.
South Midlands League Premier
Hertford are down to 4th in the table after crashing 5-3 at home to Aylesbury Vale. Scott Neilson Ryan Redford and Leo Turner on target for the Blues. London Colney moved into 6th after a 3-1 victory over Biggleswade United while goals from Anthony Beamish and Harry Hunt helped Welwyn Garden City to a win by the same score at Haringey Borough. St Margaretsbury continue to struggle Ian Harte's team going down 3-1 at home to Langford Matt Maskell with the goal. Colney Heath's search for their first win goes on after they drew 1-1 with Royston thanks to Martin Standen's third goal of the season. in Division One a Peter Ulatowski goal couldn't stop Hoddesdon going down 2-1 to league leaders Brimsdown in their first game of the season at Lowfield.
Herts Senior County League
Turl Late Strike Takes Town Second
Buntingford 2 Hatfield Town 1
Buntingford kept up their unbeaten record and moved to second place in the Premier Division table after coming from behind against Hatfield Town at The Bury. Paul Attfield's side were left to reflect on early missed chances for Mark Smith and Chris Hardy when Dave Hewing put Hatfield in front 7 minutes before half time. Daryl Smith providing the cross and Hewing doing the rest from close range. A stunning volley from the edge of the box by Jan Stephens pulled Buntingford level after 75 minutes before substitute Will Turl converted Tommy Malins left wing cross with 2 minutes left to secure the three points.
Elsewhere Phil Davies and Matt Chappell were amongst the scorers as Hertford Heath beat Elliott Star 4-1 to go third. No joy for Codicote beaten 3-0 at home to Bushey Rangers. Kebworth are still looking for their first win after a 4-1 defeat at Wormley. Frazer Triggs with the goal. Standon & Puckeridge also had an afternoon to forget beaten 5-0 at Station Road by Met Police Bushey. Lemsford stay top of Division One despite a 2-1 defeat at Allenburys. Neil Draper on target for the visitors Richard Atkinson and Graham Learner giving the home side the points. steve Couglan notched a hattrick as Wodson Park moved into third thrashing Old Parmiterians 5-2. A David Nicolas strike gave Little Munden a point against St Peters.
Borough Back To Square One
Cambridge United 1 Stevenage Borough 0
A Marcus Richardson goal 31 minutes in was enough to condemn Stevenage Borough to another defeat. Richardson reacted quickest to finish off Robbie Simpson's cross increasing the pressure on Stevenage boss Mark Stimson. Steve Morison and Chris Sullivan both had chances for Borough either side of half time but despite an equal share of the possesion Borough couldn't prevent Cambridge United taking all three points.
Stevenage: Julian: Beard (Thorpe 77): Goodliffe (Oliver 25): Gaia: Nutter: Dobson (Sullivan 53): Lee: Fuller: Guppy: Boyd: Morison
Saints Made To Pay By Scoffham
St Albans 0 Burton 1
St Albans manager Colin Lippiatt will be wondering how his side came away from this one empty handed. Enjoying the majority of the possession and the chances Steve Scoffham's header from Gary Rowett's cross with just 12 minutes gone was enough to give the visitors the points.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt: Theobald: Okuonghae: Flynn: Hann (Norris 53): Davis: Seeby: Wilde (Sozzo 70): Clarke: Hakim:
Ryman League Division One North
Ware are up to 6th place in the table after an excellent 6-2 win at Ilford in the days only league match.
South Midlands League Premier
Hertford are down to 4th in the table after crashing 5-3 at home to Aylesbury Vale. Scott Neilson Ryan Redford and Leo Turner on target for the Blues. London Colney moved into 6th after a 3-1 victory over Biggleswade United while goals from Anthony Beamish and Harry Hunt helped Welwyn Garden City to a win by the same score at Haringey Borough. St Margaretsbury continue to struggle Ian Harte's team going down 3-1 at home to Langford Matt Maskell with the goal. Colney Heath's search for their first win goes on after they drew 1-1 with Royston thanks to Martin Standen's third goal of the season. in Division One a Peter Ulatowski goal couldn't stop Hoddesdon going down 2-1 to league leaders Brimsdown in their first game of the season at Lowfield.
Herts Senior County League
Turl Late Strike Takes Town Second
Buntingford 2 Hatfield Town 1
Buntingford kept up their unbeaten record and moved to second place in the Premier Division table after coming from behind against Hatfield Town at The Bury. Paul Attfield's side were left to reflect on early missed chances for Mark Smith and Chris Hardy when Dave Hewing put Hatfield in front 7 minutes before half time. Daryl Smith providing the cross and Hewing doing the rest from close range. A stunning volley from the edge of the box by Jan Stephens pulled Buntingford level after 75 minutes before substitute Will Turl converted Tommy Malins left wing cross with 2 minutes left to secure the three points.
Elsewhere Phil Davies and Matt Chappell were amongst the scorers as Hertford Heath beat Elliott Star 4-1 to go third. No joy for Codicote beaten 3-0 at home to Bushey Rangers. Kebworth are still looking for their first win after a 4-1 defeat at Wormley. Frazer Triggs with the goal. Standon & Puckeridge also had an afternoon to forget beaten 5-0 at Station Road by Met Police Bushey. Lemsford stay top of Division One despite a 2-1 defeat at Allenburys. Neil Draper on target for the visitors Richard Atkinson and Graham Learner giving the home side the points. steve Couglan notched a hattrick as Wodson Park moved into third thrashing Old Parmiterians 5-2. A David Nicolas strike gave Little Munden a point against St Peters.
Friday, September 15, 2006
Weekend Fixtures
Nationwide Conference
Cambridge United 1 Stevenage Borough 0
St Albans City 0 Burton Albion 1
Ryman League Division One North
Ilford 2 Ware 6
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Colney Heath 1 Royston Town 1
Haringey Borough 1 Welwyn Garden City 3
Hertford 3 Aylesbury Vale 5
London Colney 3 Biggleswade United 1
St Margaretsbury 1 Langford 3
Division One
Hoddesdon 1 Brimsdown Rovers 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 2 Hatfield Town 1
Codicote 0 Bushey Rangers 3
Elliott Star 1 Hertford Heath 4
Standon & Puckeridge 0 Met Police Bushey 5
Wormley 4 Knebworth 1
Division One
Allenburys 2 Lemsford 1
Little Munden 1 St Peters 1
Wodson Park 5 Old Parmiterians 2
Aubrey Cup
Sandridge Rovers 0 Hinton 2
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 23 Lydney 44
Powergen London One
Staines 25 Old Albanians 24
London Two North
Civil Service 45 St Albans 22
London Three North West
Imperial Medicals 17 Datchworth 15
London NZ 15 Welwyn 17
Stevenage Town 0 Enfield Ignations 13
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans 36 Dewsbury Celtic 16
Hockey (Men)
Friendly
Stevenage v Blueharts 2 (12pm)
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 50 Isle of Wight 43
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League
Newport Wasps 43 Rye House Rockets 51
Cambridge United 1 Stevenage Borough 0
St Albans City 0 Burton Albion 1
Ryman League Division One North
Ilford 2 Ware 6
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Colney Heath 1 Royston Town 1
Haringey Borough 1 Welwyn Garden City 3
Hertford 3 Aylesbury Vale 5
London Colney 3 Biggleswade United 1
St Margaretsbury 1 Langford 3
Division One
Hoddesdon 1 Brimsdown Rovers 2
Herts Senior County League Premier
Buntingford 2 Hatfield Town 1
Codicote 0 Bushey Rangers 3
Elliott Star 1 Hertford Heath 4
Standon & Puckeridge 0 Met Police Bushey 5
Wormley 4 Knebworth 1
Division One
Allenburys 2 Lemsford 1
Little Munden 1 St Peters 1
Wodson Park 5 Old Parmiterians 2
Aubrey Cup
Sandridge Rovers 0 Hinton 2
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 23 Lydney 44
Powergen London One
Staines 25 Old Albanians 24
London Two North
Civil Service 45 St Albans 22
London Three North West
Imperial Medicals 17 Datchworth 15
London NZ 15 Welwyn 17
Stevenage Town 0 Enfield Ignations 13
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans 36 Dewsbury Celtic 16
Hockey (Men)
Friendly
Stevenage v Blueharts 2 (12pm)
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 50 Isle of Wight 43
Sunday
Speedway
Premier League
Newport Wasps 43 Rye House Rockets 51
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
Tuesday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Miller Off As Borough Crash Back To Earth
Aldershot 4 Stevenage Borough 0
If Mark Stimson thought his Stevenage Borough side had turned the corner after Saturday's thrashing of Stafford Rangers he was brought swiftly back to earth at Aldershot's Recreation Ground. Always second best Stevenage were let off the hook in the 32nd minute when Alan Julian saved Mark Barnard's penalty. It was only a brief respite though as Borough conceded two in a minute and had Adam Miller red carded. On loan Watford striker Joel Grant netted first before namesake John Grant made Borough pay for some poor marking before Miller saw red for violent conduct after a foul on Ryan Scott. Things got no better after the break as Louis Soares made it 3-0 before Joel Grant added his second of the game 12 minutes from time.
Stevenage: Julian: Goodliffe: Oliver: Gaia: Nutter: Dobson (Beard 50): Fuller (Lee 54):Miller: Guppy (Sullivan 77): Boyd: Morison:
SNU: Potter: Stamp
Sole Goal Sinks Saints
St Albans 0 Woking 1
A Guiseppe Sole goal after 61 minutes was enough to condemn St Albans to defeat at Clarence Park. In truth boss Colin Lippiatt can have few complaints about the result against a Woking side that had the majority of the possession. Saints failed to muster anything meaningful in attack and had keeper Paul Bastock to thank for preventing Craig Mcallister from doubling the advantage in the second half.
St Albans: Bastock: Elphick (Wilde 23): Theobald: Okunonghae: Seeby: Hann: Davis: Clarke: Flynn: Hakim: Sozzo (Cracknell 77)
SNU: Norris: Roddis: Batt:
Miller Off As Borough Crash Back To Earth
Aldershot 4 Stevenage Borough 0
If Mark Stimson thought his Stevenage Borough side had turned the corner after Saturday's thrashing of Stafford Rangers he was brought swiftly back to earth at Aldershot's Recreation Ground. Always second best Stevenage were let off the hook in the 32nd minute when Alan Julian saved Mark Barnard's penalty. It was only a brief respite though as Borough conceded two in a minute and had Adam Miller red carded. On loan Watford striker Joel Grant netted first before namesake John Grant made Borough pay for some poor marking before Miller saw red for violent conduct after a foul on Ryan Scott. Things got no better after the break as Louis Soares made it 3-0 before Joel Grant added his second of the game 12 minutes from time.
Stevenage: Julian: Goodliffe: Oliver: Gaia: Nutter: Dobson (Beard 50): Fuller (Lee 54):Miller: Guppy (Sullivan 77): Boyd: Morison:
SNU: Potter: Stamp
Sole Goal Sinks Saints
St Albans 0 Woking 1
A Guiseppe Sole goal after 61 minutes was enough to condemn St Albans to defeat at Clarence Park. In truth boss Colin Lippiatt can have few complaints about the result against a Woking side that had the majority of the possession. Saints failed to muster anything meaningful in attack and had keeper Paul Bastock to thank for preventing Craig Mcallister from doubling the advantage in the second half.
St Albans: Bastock: Elphick (Wilde 23): Theobald: Okunonghae: Seeby: Hann: Davis: Clarke: Flynn: Hakim: Sozzo (Cracknell 77)
SNU: Norris: Roddis: Batt:
Sunday, September 10, 2006
This Weeks Fixtures
Monday
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Ruislip Manor 3 St Margaretsbury 2
Tuesday
Nationwide Conference
Aldershot 4 Stevenage Borough 0
St Albans 0 Woking 1
Ryman Westview Cup 2nd Round
Ware 0 Asford Town 1
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 2 Hertford 3
Challenge Trophy
Colney Heath 3 Padbury United 1
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Ruislip Manor 3 St Margaretsbury 2
Tuesday
Nationwide Conference
Aldershot 4 Stevenage Borough 0
St Albans 0 Woking 1
Ryman Westview Cup 2nd Round
Ware 0 Asford Town 1
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
London Colney 2 Hertford 3
Challenge Trophy
Colney Heath 3 Padbury United 1
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Saturday Football Roundup
Nationwide Conference
Boyd Hits Treble To Get Borough Off The Mark In Style
Stevenage Borough 6 Stafford Rangers 0
A George Boyd hat trick helped Stevenage Borough to their first win of the season against Stafford Rangers. Such was the quality of the performance that the Broadhall Way faithful were left wondering just why it had taken Mark Stimson’s team 6 games to get off the mark. Borough were four up at half time Boyd starting the rout after 24 minutes with a left footed shot from the edge of the area 9 minutes later he snapped up number two when Steve Guppy’s shot was parried out by keeper Dean Williams. Craig Dobson blasted number three from 35 yards out, number four arriving right on half time through a Steve Morison tap in. The game effectively won Borough refused to take their foot off the accelerator Boyd completing his hat trick with a crisp shot from Morison’s cross on the hour Dobson adding number six, two minutes later.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller (Beard 73): Nutter: Oliver: Goodliffe: Gaia: Miller (Lee 86): Boyd (Sullivan 77): Guppy: Dobson: Morison:
Saints Strike Early For the Points
Northwich 0 St Albans City 3
Three first half goals provided the platform for an impressive away victory for St Albans. Only 8 minutes had gone when Paul Hakim converted Chris Seeby’s pass from close range. Hakim then turned provider as Lee Flynn struck to make it 2-0. With the Saints in total command Dave Theobald hit number three just before the break. Colin Lippiatt’s team held on comfortably in a second half that saw the home side offer little of note.
St Albans: Bastock: Okuonghae: Elphick: Theobald: Batt (Norris 84): Davis: Seeby: Flynn: Hakim: Clarke: S.Martin (Sozzo 45)
Ryman League Division One North
Maldon Town 1 Ware 1
Ware had Ilyas Cil red carded and Manager Glen Alzapedi dismissed from the bench in a bad tempered encounter in Essex. The Blues though still returned with a hard earned point thanks to John Frendo's third goal of the season scored 15 minutes from time. Elsewhere Harlow took over at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at Tilbury. sudbury stay second despite going down 2-1 at home to Canvey Island.
FA Vase / South Midlands League
Hertford's interest in this years FA Vase ended at the Preliminary Round stage as they were beaten 3-0 by league leaders Edgware. In the Premier Division Welwyn Garden City bounced back from the midweek defeat by St Margaretsbury thrashing Biggleswade United 5-0 at Herns Lane. The Citizens are now up to 8th in the early league table.
Herts Senior County League
Sandridge Rovers are the new leaders of te Premier Division after ending Hertford Heath's unbeaten start with a 3-1 win. Game of the day was at Hatfield Town where the hosts beat Codicote 8-3. Dan Reade with a hat trick and a Lewis Field double amongst the goal rush. Standon and Puckeridge picked up an impressive point holding Whitewebbs 2-2 to remain one off the bottom of the table. In Division One Lemsford still lead the table despite losing their 100% record after a 0-0 draw with Mill End Sports. Wodson Park moved into the top five beating Buckhurst Hill 2-1 but there was no joy for Allenburys beaten 2-1 at home by Loughton. Buntingford are safely through to the next round of the Aubrey Cup gary Christie and Tom Malins got 2 goals apiece in Towns 6-1 demolition of St Peters. Little Munden and Knebworth both bowed out. Knebworth losing 5-3 on penalties at Wormley, an Ian Baker goal failing to prevent Little Munden going down 2-1 at Bushey Rangers.
Boyd Hits Treble To Get Borough Off The Mark In Style
Stevenage Borough 6 Stafford Rangers 0
A George Boyd hat trick helped Stevenage Borough to their first win of the season against Stafford Rangers. Such was the quality of the performance that the Broadhall Way faithful were left wondering just why it had taken Mark Stimson’s team 6 games to get off the mark. Borough were four up at half time Boyd starting the rout after 24 minutes with a left footed shot from the edge of the area 9 minutes later he snapped up number two when Steve Guppy’s shot was parried out by keeper Dean Williams. Craig Dobson blasted number three from 35 yards out, number four arriving right on half time through a Steve Morison tap in. The game effectively won Borough refused to take their foot off the accelerator Boyd completing his hat trick with a crisp shot from Morison’s cross on the hour Dobson adding number six, two minutes later.
Stevenage: Julian: Fuller (Beard 73): Nutter: Oliver: Goodliffe: Gaia: Miller (Lee 86): Boyd (Sullivan 77): Guppy: Dobson: Morison:
Saints Strike Early For the Points
Northwich 0 St Albans City 3
Three first half goals provided the platform for an impressive away victory for St Albans. Only 8 minutes had gone when Paul Hakim converted Chris Seeby’s pass from close range. Hakim then turned provider as Lee Flynn struck to make it 2-0. With the Saints in total command Dave Theobald hit number three just before the break. Colin Lippiatt’s team held on comfortably in a second half that saw the home side offer little of note.
St Albans: Bastock: Okuonghae: Elphick: Theobald: Batt (Norris 84): Davis: Seeby: Flynn: Hakim: Clarke: S.Martin (Sozzo 45)
Ryman League Division One North
Maldon Town 1 Ware 1
Ware had Ilyas Cil red carded and Manager Glen Alzapedi dismissed from the bench in a bad tempered encounter in Essex. The Blues though still returned with a hard earned point thanks to John Frendo's third goal of the season scored 15 minutes from time. Elsewhere Harlow took over at the top of the table thanks to a 3-1 win at Tilbury. sudbury stay second despite going down 2-1 at home to Canvey Island.
FA Vase / South Midlands League
Hertford's interest in this years FA Vase ended at the Preliminary Round stage as they were beaten 3-0 by league leaders Edgware. In the Premier Division Welwyn Garden City bounced back from the midweek defeat by St Margaretsbury thrashing Biggleswade United 5-0 at Herns Lane. The Citizens are now up to 8th in the early league table.
Herts Senior County League
Sandridge Rovers are the new leaders of te Premier Division after ending Hertford Heath's unbeaten start with a 3-1 win. Game of the day was at Hatfield Town where the hosts beat Codicote 8-3. Dan Reade with a hat trick and a Lewis Field double amongst the goal rush. Standon and Puckeridge picked up an impressive point holding Whitewebbs 2-2 to remain one off the bottom of the table. In Division One Lemsford still lead the table despite losing their 100% record after a 0-0 draw with Mill End Sports. Wodson Park moved into the top five beating Buckhurst Hill 2-1 but there was no joy for Allenburys beaten 2-1 at home by Loughton. Buntingford are safely through to the next round of the Aubrey Cup gary Christie and Tom Malins got 2 goals apiece in Towns 6-1 demolition of St Peters. Little Munden and Knebworth both bowed out. Knebworth losing 5-3 on penalties at Wormley, an Ian Baker goal failing to prevent Little Munden going down 2-1 at Bushey Rangers.
Cents Send Wheeler Off in Style
St Albans Centurions 32 Warrington Wizards 18
St Albans Centurions came up with a suitably masterful performance in their final league game of the season beating 2nd placed Warrington Wizards in front of a packed house at Woolams. The match was a farewell for popular Australian head coach Alan Wheeler who took over the reins at a difficult time and ensured the team keep up their unbroken record of qualifying for the League Three Playoffs. Not only was the result a confidence booster for the entire squad ahead of the knockout stage it ensures 4th place and a favourable home tie next weekend
St Albans Centurions came up with a suitably masterful performance in their final league game of the season beating 2nd placed Warrington Wizards in front of a packed house at Woolams. The match was a farewell for popular Australian head coach Alan Wheeler who took over the reins at a difficult time and ensured the team keep up their unbroken record of qualifying for the League Three Playoffs. Not only was the result a confidence booster for the entire squad ahead of the knockout stage it ensures 4th place and a favourable home tie next weekend
Friday, September 08, 2006
Super Rockets Shatter Diamonds
Rye House Rockets 69 Newcastle Diamonds 21
The Rye House Rockets bounced back from two straight defeats to secure their biggest win of the season against Newcastle in Hoddesdon. Edward Kennett, Chris Neath, Tommy Allen and Ben Powell were all undefeated as the Rockets moved into fourth place in the Premier League table. Missing the injured Christian Henry the Diamonds were never a match for the Rockets fast gating display. Only Josef Franc provided any real opposition as the League Champions ran riot. The Somerset Rebels now stand between the Rockets and a top four finish. The Rebels go to Mildenhall tommorow looking for a win to maintain their challenge.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 14+1
Lee Smethills 6+1
Steve Boxall 9+1
Tommy Allen 11+1
Chris Neath 13+2
Ben Powell 9+3
Adam Roynon 7+1
The Rye House Rockets bounced back from two straight defeats to secure their biggest win of the season against Newcastle in Hoddesdon. Edward Kennett, Chris Neath, Tommy Allen and Ben Powell were all undefeated as the Rockets moved into fourth place in the Premier League table. Missing the injured Christian Henry the Diamonds were never a match for the Rockets fast gating display. Only Josef Franc provided any real opposition as the League Champions ran riot. The Somerset Rebels now stand between the Rockets and a top four finish. The Rebels go to Mildenhall tommorow looking for a win to maintain their challenge.
Rockets Scorers:
Edward Kennett 14+1
Lee Smethills 6+1
Steve Boxall 9+1
Tommy Allen 11+1
Chris Neath 13+2
Ben Powell 9+3
Adam Roynon 7+1
Weekend Fixtures
Friday
Speedway Premier League
Rye House Rockets 69 Newcastle Diamonds 21
Saturday
Nationwide Conference
Northwich 0 St Albans City 3
Stevenage Borough 6 Stafford Rangers 0
Ryman League Division One North
Maldon Town 1 Ware 1
FA Vase First Qualifying Round
Edgware 3 Hertford 0
South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 5 Biggleswade United 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Hatfield Town 8 Codicote 3
Sandridge Rovers 3 Hertford Heath 1
Whitewebbs 2 Standon & Puckeridge 2
Division One
Allenburys 1 Loughton 2
Buckhurst Hill 1 Wodson Park 2
Lemsford 0 Mill End 0
Aubrey Cup
St Peters 1 Buntingford 6
Wormley 3 Knebworth 3 Wormley win 5-3 on pens
Bushey Rangers 2 Little Munden 1
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division 2 East
Welwyn Garden City 234-8 beat Radlett 23o all out by 2 wickets
Hertford 350-5 beat Hoddesdon 81 all out by 269 runs
Stevenage 128-4 beat Knebworth 124 all out by 6 wickets
Saracens Herts League
Langleybury 154-2 beat St Margaretsbury 152 all out by 8 wickets
St Albans 227-6 beat Northwood 180 all out by 47 runs
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Chinnor 30 Hertford 34
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 15 Barnes 20
London 2 North
St Albans 19 Woodford 12
London 3 North West
Datchworth 17 London New Zealand 14
Hampstead 15 Stevenage Town 40
Welwyn 52 Haringey 3
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans 32 Warrington Wizards 18
Speedway
Conference League Riders Championship @ Rye House
1.Adam Roynon (Buxton)
2. Seemond Stephens (Plymouth)
3. Lee Smart (Plymouth)
Speedway Premier League
Rye House Rockets 69 Newcastle Diamonds 21
Saturday
Nationwide Conference
Northwich 0 St Albans City 3
Stevenage Borough 6 Stafford Rangers 0
Ryman League Division One North
Maldon Town 1 Ware 1
FA Vase First Qualifying Round
Edgware 3 Hertford 0
South Midlands League Premier
Welwyn Garden City 5 Biggleswade United 0
Herts Senior County League Premier
Hatfield Town 8 Codicote 3
Sandridge Rovers 3 Hertford Heath 1
Whitewebbs 2 Standon & Puckeridge 2
Division One
Allenburys 1 Loughton 2
Buckhurst Hill 1 Wodson Park 2
Lemsford 0 Mill End 0
Aubrey Cup
St Peters 1 Buntingford 6
Wormley 3 Knebworth 3 Wormley win 5-3 on pens
Bushey Rangers 2 Little Munden 1
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division 2 East
Welwyn Garden City 234-8 beat Radlett 23o all out by 2 wickets
Hertford 350-5 beat Hoddesdon 81 all out by 269 runs
Stevenage 128-4 beat Knebworth 124 all out by 6 wickets
Saracens Herts League
Langleybury 154-2 beat St Margaretsbury 152 all out by 8 wickets
St Albans 227-6 beat Northwood 180 all out by 47 runs
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Chinnor 30 Hertford 34
Powergen London One
Old Albanians 15 Barnes 20
London 2 North
St Albans 19 Woodford 12
London 3 North West
Datchworth 17 London New Zealand 14
Hampstead 15 Stevenage Town 40
Welwyn 52 Haringey 3
Rugby League
National League Division Three
St Albans 32 Warrington Wizards 18
Speedway
Conference League Riders Championship @ Rye House
1.Adam Roynon (Buxton)
2. Seemond Stephens (Plymouth)
3. Lee Smart (Plymouth)
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wheeler Plans Winning Send off
St Albans Centurions head coach Alan Wheeler hopes to go out on a high when he takes charge for the last time on Saturday. Cents are already sure of a play off place in the National League Three season climax irrrespective of the result in their final league game against Warrington Wizards. Wheeler returns to Australia after the match but has not ruled out future involvement with the Woolams club. "If I came back I wouldnt play for any other club. I was originally just going to play last year but I have enjoyed it so much I stayed for this season. I knew my visa would run out halfway through." Farren Mahoney and Richard Smith will take over the reins for the end of season showdown. Wheeler expects a tough battle against the team that beat leaders Bramley last weekend and expects Cents to face Dewsbury Celtic in the playoffs. "This is a great club to play for and if I got the opportunity I would comeback to St Albans. It is a good bunch of guys here and we have stuck together to get us as far as we have gone."
Thursday Result
Speedway Premier League
Sheffield Tigers 60 Rye House Rockets 35
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 9
Lee Smethills 3
Steve Boxall 10
Tommy Allen 5+1
Chris Neath 3
Adam Roynon 0
Ben Powell 5+2
Sheffield Tigers 60 Rye House Rockets 35
Rockets Scorers
Edward Kennett 9
Lee Smethills 3
Steve Boxall 10
Tommy Allen 5+1
Chris Neath 3
Adam Roynon 0
Ben Powell 5+2
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Tuesday Football Roundup
FA Cup
Blues Made To Pay For Missed Chances
Ware 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
A Danny Jones goal 2 minutes from time ended Ware's interest in this seasons FA Cup as Glen Alzapedi's side were left to regret a hatfull of missed chances. Dominant for the opening period The Blues took the lead after 17 minutes through Sam Rose's sweetly struck free kick awarded after Steve Horsey was fouled on the right hand side of the box. Within 8 minutes Burnham were level thanks to one of only a few meaningful attacks as the Essex Senior League side struggled to get to grips with their Ryman League opponents. Gary Ansell providing the finishing touch past stranded keeper Russell Ling. Whilst that was a set back Ware continued to dominate proceedings Ramblers keeper David McCartney making fine saves to deny Chris Ellerbeck, John Frendo and Danny Wolf. The second period was a more even affair but again the McCartney denied the Blues the opportunity to go back in front coming smartly off his line to save Frendo's effort with 70 minutes gone. As the ball broke to the other end Ware were fortunate not to concede a goal of their own as Ansell's shot rebounded off a post allowing Danny Gudgeon to scramble the ball away. An injury forced Frendo to be replaced by Lee Chappell 12 minutes from time and Ware never found the same balance after that. Jones popping up to slam a crisp volley beyond Ling to send the visitors into the 1st Qualifying Round.
Ware: Ling: Gudgeon: Rose: Cil: Wolf: Crawford (Martin 75): Berry: Ellerbeck: Frendo (Chappell 78): Horsey (Hanson 64): Burton
Spartan South Midlands League
Hertford are up to second place after a 4-2 victory over Langford. Kevin Cooper who missed Saturday's draw with Holmer Green, Lee Roberts , Leo Turner, and Ryan Redford with his 5th of the season were on target for Gary Connor's side. A Frankie Jowell goal was good enough to keep London Colney's unbeaten start in tact. The Blueboys are up to 5th after a 1-0 win at Holmer Green. Ian Hart celebrated his first league win since taking over the St Margaretsbury hot seat. Ben Herod, Craig Maskell and Chris McKay got the goals as Saints beat Welwyn Garden City 3-1 Anthony Beamish on target for the Citizens. Colney Heath are still looking for their first win a Steve Lacey goal not enough to prevent a 2-1 home defeat by Aylesbury Vale.
Blues Made To Pay For Missed Chances
Ware 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
A Danny Jones goal 2 minutes from time ended Ware's interest in this seasons FA Cup as Glen Alzapedi's side were left to regret a hatfull of missed chances. Dominant for the opening period The Blues took the lead after 17 minutes through Sam Rose's sweetly struck free kick awarded after Steve Horsey was fouled on the right hand side of the box. Within 8 minutes Burnham were level thanks to one of only a few meaningful attacks as the Essex Senior League side struggled to get to grips with their Ryman League opponents. Gary Ansell providing the finishing touch past stranded keeper Russell Ling. Whilst that was a set back Ware continued to dominate proceedings Ramblers keeper David McCartney making fine saves to deny Chris Ellerbeck, John Frendo and Danny Wolf. The second period was a more even affair but again the McCartney denied the Blues the opportunity to go back in front coming smartly off his line to save Frendo's effort with 70 minutes gone. As the ball broke to the other end Ware were fortunate not to concede a goal of their own as Ansell's shot rebounded off a post allowing Danny Gudgeon to scramble the ball away. An injury forced Frendo to be replaced by Lee Chappell 12 minutes from time and Ware never found the same balance after that. Jones popping up to slam a crisp volley beyond Ling to send the visitors into the 1st Qualifying Round.
Ware: Ling: Gudgeon: Rose: Cil: Wolf: Crawford (Martin 75): Berry: Ellerbeck: Frendo (Chappell 78): Horsey (Hanson 64): Burton
Spartan South Midlands League
Hertford are up to second place after a 4-2 victory over Langford. Kevin Cooper who missed Saturday's draw with Holmer Green, Lee Roberts , Leo Turner, and Ryan Redford with his 5th of the season were on target for Gary Connor's side. A Frankie Jowell goal was good enough to keep London Colney's unbeaten start in tact. The Blueboys are up to 5th after a 1-0 win at Holmer Green. Ian Hart celebrated his first league win since taking over the St Margaretsbury hot seat. Ben Herod, Craig Maskell and Chris McKay got the goals as Saints beat Welwyn Garden City 3-1 Anthony Beamish on target for the Citizens. Colney Heath are still looking for their first win a Steve Lacey goal not enough to prevent a 2-1 home defeat by Aylesbury Vale.
Powell OK To Face Tigers
Rye House Rockets reserve Ben Powell has confirmed he will be fit for Thursday's trip to face Sheffield despite having to withdraw from last nights 52-36 defeat at Scunthorpe. Powell fell heavily while riding for the Conference League Raiders in their KO Cuo Semi Final 1st leg and was forced to sit out the rest of the meeting. The club have confirmed that the second leg of the semi final will now form part of a double header on Saturday September 23rd with Boston providing the other opponents in the Raiders final league match of the season.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Tuesday Fixtures
Football
FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay
Ware 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
South Midlands League Premier Division
Colney Heath 1 Aylesbury Vale 2
Hertford 4 Langford 2
Holmer Green 0 London Colney 1
Welwyn Garden City 1 St Margaretsbury 3
Rugby
Hertford v Welwyn
FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay
Ware 1 Burnham Ramblers 2
South Midlands League Premier Division
Colney Heath 1 Aylesbury Vale 2
Hertford 4 Langford 2
Holmer Green 0 London Colney 1
Welwyn Garden City 1 St Margaretsbury 3
Rugby
Hertford v Welwyn
Superblues Make Winning Start
The new rugby season was ushered in at Hoe Lane with two of last seasons National League Three strugglers meeting in blustery conditions. With the Hertford and Old Patesians teams also containing several changes from last campaign the match was a stop start affair. Andy Johnson began his first game as Hertford skipper but it was counterpart James Pettigrew who drove over in only the 2nd minute. The visitors strong pack gave Hertford trouble all afternoon and centre Ben Parker extended their lead before the interval Jake White converting for a 12-0 advantage. Immediately from kick off prop Chris Downes was sinbinned for playing the man without the ball and Superblues took full advantage with Tongan Sione Onesi posting the first home points and Rob Colborne converting. 7-12 at the break. 7 minutes into the 2nd half which OPs had dominated Adam Roberts pounced on a wayward pass to score unchallenged and Colborne converted to secure the lead. The same combination extended Hertfords advantage to 9 points but with Superblues other Tongan recruit Talite Vaileti yellow carded for not rolling away from the tackle Old Pats also made numbers tell when Downes forced his way over. The remaining 4 minutes gave the crowd some nervous moments with Hertford displaying their renowned defensive qualities to pick up the 4 points. Their next league game is against newcomers Chinnor who had an even narrower first day victory, the other winners being Westcombe Park, North Walsham, Lydney, Southend, and Bridgwater & Albion
Hertford play a friendly at Welwyn on Tuesday night
Team: Brady, Lewis, Storey, Roberts, Justice (Sloan), Colborne, Stringer, Johnson B, Wilson, Onesi, Johnson A(Baseley), Vaileti, Patton (Birchall) Forrest, West (Green)
Hertford play a friendly at Welwyn on Tuesday night
Team: Brady, Lewis, Storey, Roberts, Justice (Sloan), Colborne, Stringer, Johnson B, Wilson, Onesi, Johnson A(Baseley), Vaileti, Patton (Birchall) Forrest, West (Green)
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Monday Fixture
Speedway
Conference League KO Cup Semi Final 1st Leg
Scunthorpe Scorpions 52 Rye House Raiders 36
Conference League KO Cup Semi Final 1st Leg
Scunthorpe Scorpions 52 Rye House Raiders 36
City Collapse Dents Promotion Hopes
Welwyn Garden City suffered a narrow defeat in the penultimate round of Home Counties Division 2 East matches that could deny them promotion after looking odds on for much of the season. A 5 run defeat at Sawbridgeworth rules out City´s chances of becoming champions and sees Stevenage overtake the Digswell team in the race for a place in Division One. Herts Simon White had set up victory with 5-22 as Sawbo were dismissed for 77 but a tricky pitch assisted the bowlers all day and Ryan Cunningham´s 5 wicket haul was enough to leave City tantalisingly short. WGC will now have to beat leaders Radlett in next weekends finale to have any chance of promotion. Stevenage stated their credentials emphatically after restricting Potters Bar to under 200. Taqueer Sikander led the successful run chase which was achieved in 45 overs the only disappointment being his dismissal four short of a deserved century. Knebworth Park are staring relegation in the face roundly beaten by Radlett who posted 234-8 after which KP´s batsmen had no answer to the inform Stuart Browne (8-25) Hoddesdon also suffered heavy defeat to North Mymms. Captain Richard Byrne took 6-84 as Hoddy struggled to contain the freescoring Mymms batsmen and Danny Duggan (5-39) put paid to any chance of victory as the hosts were bowled out for 128. Hertford´s Phil Carlson hit a half century as their rain affected match at Hemel ended in a tame draw
A tightly packed Saracens Herts league table means draws for St Albans and St Margaretsbury separates 2nd and 8th by only 21 points and keeps St Albans in with a shout of promotion if they beat bottom club Northwood next weekend.
A tightly packed Saracens Herts league table means draws for St Albans and St Margaretsbury separates 2nd and 8th by only 21 points and keeps St Albans in with a shout of promotion if they beat bottom club Northwood next weekend.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Rockets Brought Down To Earth
Rye House Rockets 44 Kings Lynn Stars 46
After 4 straight wins the Rye House Rockets were bought swiftly down to earth by title favourites Kings Lynn on a dramatic night in Hoddesdon. With little between the two teams the Rockets fell to their first home defeat since June 5th 2004 when Daniel Nermark held off the challenge of Tommy Allen and Chris Neath in the final heat. Nermark proved the Stars trump card on the night returning 16+1 from his 6 rides. The Rockets were slow out of the gate all night and despite some heroics from skipper Chris Neath who managed to pip Kevin Doolan right on the line in Heat 11 always looked to be struggling. They were robbed of the services of Steve Boxall in the final race after it was discovered that he had lost consciousness following a crash at the end of Heat 12. Rockets must now regroup for a difficult trip to Sheffield on Thursday.
Rye House Scorers:
Edward Kennett 6
Lee Smethills 2+1
Steve Boxall 7+1
Tommy Allen 10+1
Chris Neath 11+1
Adam Roynon 2
Ben Powell 6+1
After 4 straight wins the Rye House Rockets were bought swiftly down to earth by title favourites Kings Lynn on a dramatic night in Hoddesdon. With little between the two teams the Rockets fell to their first home defeat since June 5th 2004 when Daniel Nermark held off the challenge of Tommy Allen and Chris Neath in the final heat. Nermark proved the Stars trump card on the night returning 16+1 from his 6 rides. The Rockets were slow out of the gate all night and despite some heroics from skipper Chris Neath who managed to pip Kevin Doolan right on the line in Heat 11 always looked to be struggling. They were robbed of the services of Steve Boxall in the final race after it was discovered that he had lost consciousness following a crash at the end of Heat 12. Rockets must now regroup for a difficult trip to Sheffield on Thursday.
Rye House Scorers:
Edward Kennett 6
Lee Smethills 2+1
Steve Boxall 7+1
Tommy Allen 10+1
Chris Neath 11+1
Adam Roynon 2
Ben Powell 6+1
Saturday Football Roundup
Pressure Builds As Borough Crash Again
Tamworth 2 Stevenage Borough 1
Stevenage Borough are still looking for their first win of the season after returning from Tamworth empty handed. The home side even survived for 23 minutes with ten men after Alan Neilson was red carded as Mark Stimson was left a frustrated man. Tamworth took the lead just after the half hour when Taiwo Atieno's shot was deflected into his own net by Borough's Jon Nutter. Atieno added a second heading home John Mcgrath's free kick 7 minutes into the second half before George Boyd gave Borough hope with his 57th minute effort.
Stevenage: Julian, Fuller (Dobson 54), Gaia, Goodliffe, Nutter, Hicks (Henry 54), Miller, Lee, Guppy, Morison, Boyd (Stamp 84)
SNU: Potter, Oliver
Spartan South Midlands League
A goal from Matt Watts gave Hertford a 1-1 draw with Holmer Green at the Goodridge Stadium. The Blues are now 4th in the early league table. Colney Heath earned their first point after holding neighbours London Colney to a goalless draw. Welwyn Garden City made it two wins in a row beating Aylesbury Vale 2-1 at Herns Lane. Edgware maintained their 100% record at the top of the table thinaks to a 4-0 win at Kingsbury.
Herts Senior County League
Buntingford moved to the top of the Premier Division after a 2-0 win at Elliott Star. Gary Christie and Jan Stephens on target for Town. Hertford Heath are second on goal difference after a Phil Davies goal gave them a 1-1 draw at home to Bushey Rangers. A Fraser Triggs goal wasn't enough to stop Knebworth going down 2-1 at home to Bedmond while Sandridge beat Wormley 2-0. In Division One Lemsford maintained their 100% record by beating Park Street 2-0 with goals from Neil Draper and Chris Jones.
Hatfield Town are comfortably through to the 2nd Round of the Aubrey Cup beating Mill End 6-2 Leigh Cavenagh grabbing a hattrick. Plenty of goals in the 2nd Round ties with Cuffley beating Wodson Park 7-4 after extra time and Allenburys losing by the odd goal in eleven at Buckhurst Hill. Standon & Puckeridge's poor start continued as they crashed out 4-1 at North Mymms, no joy also for Codicote beaten 1-0 at home by Hadley.
Tamworth 2 Stevenage Borough 1
Stevenage Borough are still looking for their first win of the season after returning from Tamworth empty handed. The home side even survived for 23 minutes with ten men after Alan Neilson was red carded as Mark Stimson was left a frustrated man. Tamworth took the lead just after the half hour when Taiwo Atieno's shot was deflected into his own net by Borough's Jon Nutter. Atieno added a second heading home John Mcgrath's free kick 7 minutes into the second half before George Boyd gave Borough hope with his 57th minute effort.
Stevenage: Julian, Fuller (Dobson 54), Gaia, Goodliffe, Nutter, Hicks (Henry 54), Miller, Lee, Guppy, Morison, Boyd (Stamp 84)
SNU: Potter, Oliver
Spartan South Midlands League
A goal from Matt Watts gave Hertford a 1-1 draw with Holmer Green at the Goodridge Stadium. The Blues are now 4th in the early league table. Colney Heath earned their first point after holding neighbours London Colney to a goalless draw. Welwyn Garden City made it two wins in a row beating Aylesbury Vale 2-1 at Herns Lane. Edgware maintained their 100% record at the top of the table thinaks to a 4-0 win at Kingsbury.
Herts Senior County League
Buntingford moved to the top of the Premier Division after a 2-0 win at Elliott Star. Gary Christie and Jan Stephens on target for Town. Hertford Heath are second on goal difference after a Phil Davies goal gave them a 1-1 draw at home to Bushey Rangers. A Fraser Triggs goal wasn't enough to stop Knebworth going down 2-1 at home to Bedmond while Sandridge beat Wormley 2-0. In Division One Lemsford maintained their 100% record by beating Park Street 2-0 with goals from Neil Draper and Chris Jones.
Hatfield Town are comfortably through to the 2nd Round of the Aubrey Cup beating Mill End 6-2 Leigh Cavenagh grabbing a hattrick. Plenty of goals in the 2nd Round ties with Cuffley beating Wodson Park 7-4 after extra time and Allenburys losing by the odd goal in eleven at Buckhurst Hill. Standon & Puckeridge's poor start continued as they crashed out 4-1 at North Mymms, no joy also for Codicote beaten 1-0 at home by Hadley.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Football Roundup
Day Makes It Unhappy Night For Saints
Oxford United 2 St Albans City 1
A Matt Day goal 6 minutes from time was enough to give Oxford United victory against a St Albans side that matched the league leaders for long periods. Day drilled a left foot shot home from the left hand corner of the box just a minute after Saints Dave Theobald had headed home from an Adam Wilde corner. Oxford had taken the lead when Yemi Oudabade crashed home a shot from inside the box after being given too much room by the Saints defence half way through the second half. The goal coming just two minutes after the home side were reduced to 10 men when Chris Hargreaves was shown a the red card for a challenge on Tom Davis.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt (S.Martin70): Elphick (Okuonghae 65): Theobald: Flynn: Hann: Seeby: Davis: Wilde: Hakim: Clarke:
SNU: Cracknell: Sozzo: Norris
Oxford United 2 St Albans City 1
A Matt Day goal 6 minutes from time was enough to give Oxford United victory against a St Albans side that matched the league leaders for long periods. Day drilled a left foot shot home from the left hand corner of the box just a minute after Saints Dave Theobald had headed home from an Adam Wilde corner. Oxford had taken the lead when Yemi Oudabade crashed home a shot from inside the box after being given too much room by the Saints defence half way through the second half. The goal coming just two minutes after the home side were reduced to 10 men when Chris Hargreaves was shown a the red card for a challenge on Tom Davis.
St Albans: Bastock: Batt (S.Martin70): Elphick (Okuonghae 65): Theobald: Flynn: Hann: Seeby: Davis: Wilde: Hakim: Clarke:
SNU: Cracknell: Sozzo: Norris
Weekend Fixtures
Nationwide Conference
Tamworth 2 Stevenage Borough 1
FA Cup Preliminary Round
Burnham Ramblers 0 Ware 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Colney Heath 0 London Colney 0
Hertford 1 Holmer Green 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Aylesbury Vale 1
Division One
New Bradwell 0 Hoddesdon 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Elliott Star 0 Buntingford 2
Hertford Heath 1 Bushey Rangers 1
Knebworth 1 Bedmond 1
Division One
Lemsford 2 Park Street 0
Aubrey Cup First Round
Mill End 2 Hatfield Town 6
Second Round
Buckhurst Hill 6 Allenburys 5
Codicote 0 Hadley 1
North Mymms 4 Standon & Puckeridge 1
Wodson Park 4 Cuffley 7
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 21 Old Patesians 19
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Bradford Dudley Hill 24 St Albans 0
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division 2 East
Welwyn Garden City 72 all out lost to Sawbridgeworth 77 all out by 5 runs
Potters Bar 199-9 lost to Stevenage 203-2 by 8 wickets
Hoddesdon 128 all out lost to North Mymms 266-9 by 138 runs
Hemel Hempstead 182-6 drew with Hertford 158-6
Saracens Herts League
St Margaretsbury 190-8 drew with Millhillians 266-4
St Albans 183-6 drew with Harpenden 62-6
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 44 Kings Lynn Stars 46
Tamworth 2 Stevenage Borough 1
FA Cup Preliminary Round
Burnham Ramblers 0 Ware 0
Spartan South Midlands League Premier
Colney Heath 0 London Colney 0
Hertford 1 Holmer Green 1
Welwyn Garden City 2 Aylesbury Vale 1
Division One
New Bradwell 0 Hoddesdon 1
Herts Senior County League Premier
Elliott Star 0 Buntingford 2
Hertford Heath 1 Bushey Rangers 1
Knebworth 1 Bedmond 1
Division One
Lemsford 2 Park Street 0
Aubrey Cup First Round
Mill End 2 Hatfield Town 6
Second Round
Buckhurst Hill 6 Allenburys 5
Codicote 0 Hadley 1
North Mymms 4 Standon & Puckeridge 1
Wodson Park 4 Cuffley 7
Rugby Union
National League Division Three South
Hertford 21 Old Patesians 19
Rugby League
National League Division Three
Bradford Dudley Hill 24 St Albans 0
Cricket
Home Counties Premier League Division 2 East
Welwyn Garden City 72 all out lost to Sawbridgeworth 77 all out by 5 runs
Potters Bar 199-9 lost to Stevenage 203-2 by 8 wickets
Hoddesdon 128 all out lost to North Mymms 266-9 by 138 runs
Hemel Hempstead 182-6 drew with Hertford 158-6
Saracens Herts League
St Margaretsbury 190-8 drew with Millhillians 266-4
St Albans 183-6 drew with Harpenden 62-6
Speedway
Premier League
Rye House Rockets 44 Kings Lynn Stars 46
Friday fixture
