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22.02.09 NOTTS SENIOR CUP 4TH ROUND

Forest Town are the latest side to ease through to the Quarter Finals following a 3-0 win over Radcliffe Olympic.

10.02.09 NOTTS SENIOR CUP 4TH ROUND

Hucknall Town narrowly defeat brave Dunkirk 1-0 at the RSS to progress to the Quarter Finals of the Notts Senior Cup.

01.12.08 NOTTS SENIOR CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW

Gedling Miners Welfare will go head-to-head with Gedling Town in the 3rd Round of the Notts Senior Cup.

01.12.08 BADGERS IN WANDERLAND

Eastwood Town have sensationally defied all the odds by making the 3rd Round of the F.A.Cup after knocking out Wycome Wanderers
BOATMEN SUNK

Brace: Craig Mitchell

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It was a mixed weekend for our remaining two local sides in the 2nd Round of the F.A.Vase. EMCL side Dunkirk went out to Stamford-based, Blackstones. The United Counties League strugglers eased to a 2-0 victory against the Boatmen. Ironically, there was better news to come from Dunkirk's home ground, the Ron Steel Sports Ground. Perennial groundhoppers Arnold Town were tenants for the day as they hosted hosted Pilkington XXX. A resounding 4-0 victory, helped by a Craig Mitchell brace, earned the Eagles a trip to Midland Alliance League leaders, Market Drayton Town.

18 November 2008
HEADS UP

Cup shock: Selston FC

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Headstocks caused the shock of the round in the 2nd stage of the Notts Intermediate Cup. The Cinderhill pub side made home advantage pay by dismissing Rainworth miners Welfare Reserves 3-1. There was also a surprise at the Goosedale Sport Ground as Notts Junior Cup holders Selston knocked out one of the pre-tournament favourites, CML side Bulwell Town. It was a double blow for the Bulls, having missed out on a chance to host rivals Bulwell Football Club in the next round. Elsewhere, Retford Town failed to make home advantage count as they went out to Midland Amateur League leaders, FC 05. They will now face a daunting trip to the Bill Stokeld Stadium to face Carlton Town reserves.

17 November 2008
HISTORY - IN BLACK & WHITE

Match winner: Lindon Meike

For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.
History was made at Coronation Park, as Eastwood Town edged their way into the F.A.Cup 2nd Round for the very first time. The Badgers had to come from behind against a spirited Brackley Town to claim their place with a 2-1 victory courteously from a 63rd minute strike from Lindon Meike. Assistant Manager, John Ramshaw commented, “The fans were amazing today, louder than the Wrexham game, we told the players at half time to go out and win the match for them.” The Badgers have been rewarded with a home tie against League Two leaders Wycombe Wanderers in the next round. Notts County are also through following a hard fought win at Sutton United, Richard Butcher heading home the winner for the Pies. They will now entertain Kettering United or Lincoln City at Meadow Lane. Mansfield Town failed to make it a hat-trick of Notts wins following a 3-1 defeat at local rivals Chesterfield.

10 November 2008
AYE UP EASTWOOD, EASTWOOD AYE UP! For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.
Eastwood Town are into the 1st Round of the F.A.Cup following a fully deserved 2-0 win against Wrexham.  Few outside of the region expected the Badgers to take anything from a side who have disposed of Premiership sides Arsenal, West Ham and Middlesbrough over the last 16 years. Yet the side dubbed a 'pub team' by the less knowledgeable in Wrexham handled their more illustrious opponents with relative ease to earn a home tie against Step 3 opponents, Brackley Town. Mansfield town made it a trio of Notts 1st Round entrants with a hard fought 1-0 win against fellow Conference side, York City. Stags now go to near neighbours Chesterfield.

30 October 2008
DRAGONS MEET THEIR MATCH For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.

 
Eastwood Town recorded a sensational 0-0 draw at Wrexham at the weekend in the 4th Qualifying Round of the F.A.Cup. Roared on by over 150 Badgers supporters, Badgers Manager Paul Cox was delighted with the backing the team received commenting, "The dressing room was situated underneath the stand where our fans were congregated and my team talk consisted of "Just listen to that" as the Badger fans boing boing'd above. The noise lifted the players and everyone on the playing staff appreciated the crowd participation". Coronation Park is sure to be buzzing with anticipation tomorrow night, with over 500 Dragons fans expected to make the journey over. A winnable home tie against Brackley Town awaits the winners. Elsewhere, Retford United's glorious run cam to an end, with a rather harsh 3-1 defeat to Alfreton Town, Mansfield Town face the mouth-watering prospect of a trip to bitter rivals Chesterfield if they can take care of York city at Field Mill and Notts County enter the fold with a trip to Sutton United.

27 October 2008
BUOYANT BADGERS For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.

 
Retford United and Eastwood Town are just one game away from the 1st Round Proper of the the World's most prestigious cup competition. A 25th minute strike from Matt Fisher ensured that that Retford saw off stubborn resistance from Newcastle Benfield. The Badgers now have a real chance of progressing further, and attracting a bumper crowd, having drawn opposition from across the border in the form of Conference North side Alfreton Town in the next round at Cannon Park. The other Nottinghamshire badgers, Eastwood Town, visit former-football league side Wrexham. The Badgers recorded a stunning 2-0 replay victory at Conference North side Harrogate Town, the first time Harrogate have failed to win at home this season. In unfamiliar territory, Mansfield Town face a difficult trip to KitKat Crescent to face fellow conference side, York City. All ties are due to be played on Saturday 25 October.

15 October 2008
THAT DUNKIRK SPIRIT For all the latest local Cup results, attendances, fixtures & links to opponents websites, visit the Cup section here.
It's been a busy cup week across the county. Dunkirk revived memories of their 1994 F.A.Vase run by edging the local derby at Rainworth Miners Welfare 3-1 in the same competition. They will now travel to Stamford-based Blackstones. Following a 3-1 win at Borrowash, Arnold Town are also in the 2nd Round where they will travel to Birmingham side, Pilkington XXX. In the F.A. Trophy, Carlton Town progressed to the 1st Qualifying Round for the first time with a win over Atherstone. They will now face a difficult trip to Buxton. Retford United surprising bowed out following a 2-1 at home to Kidsgrove. The big surprises in the Notts F.A.Senior Cup was Intermediate Cup holders Hucknall Rolls Leisure's win at Radford. Elsewhere, Forest Town thumped Thoresby 7-0. In the Notts Intermediate Cup 2nd round draw has thrown up an interesting local encounter between Attenborough Reserves and Beeston Old Boys Association, whilst two of the pre-tournament favourites, Kirkby Town and Eastwood Town Reserves meet at Coronation Park.

8 October 2008
THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.
Nottinghamshire will be represented at Steps 2, 3 & 4 in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the F.A.Cup. Hucknall face a tough trip to Unibond North outfit Newcastle Blue Star following their 3-1 over Crawley at Watnall Road. Retford United, who have never gone so far in the Cup, saw off Romulas 3-1 and will now fancy their chances of going even further as they next face lower league opposition in the form of Newcastle Benfield.  Having edged a nervy 1-0 win at Lincoln United, Eastwood Town complete the trio. They will now face Harrogate Town at Coronation Park. Ties are due to be played Saturday 11 October.

29 September 2008
FOREST FELLED BY SUPER HOOPS For all the Notts Intermediate Cup results visit here.
NSL side Sandhurst caused one of the shocks of the round in the 1st Round of the Notts F.A. Intermediate Cup. The Hoops ran out 3-0 winners at Forest Town Reserves in one of a number of surprise results. Yorkshire's Bawtry Town saw off Ollerton Town Reserves, NAA side Ashland Rovers scored a terrific win at NSL side Gedling Southbank whilst Headstocks beat Radford on penalties. The MAA had the edge over the NSL with Southwell Amateurs & FC05 seeing off Ruddington Village & Magdala Amateurs respectively. Two more ties at to be completed on Wednesday night with more shocks on the cards as Greenwood Meadows Reserves host Arnold Longbow and Boots Athletic go to Bulwell's Grey Mare United.

29 September 2008
MAROONS TO LAND SOON You can find out more about the progress at Eagle Valley by visiting the Arnold Who Forum here.

Following months of turmoil and secracy, Arnold Town Football Club has been given the green light to hold home games at its new ground. Gedling Borough Council last night agreed to allow the three main pitches, car park, dressing rooms and clubhouse to all become operative at the £1.4m Eagle Valley. It also approved changes to plans for the fence around the main pitch and the position of stands behind the clubhouse. The Council did not approve the use of eight other pitches because it wants more details on a fence that would separate the pitches from the A614 Ollerton Road and B6386.Oxton Road, when building is finished. The clubhouse and stands are still to be completed, and it is unclear exactly when the Eagles will move in, but with the major barrier lifted, there is at least light at the end of a very long tunnel. The eagles became homeless in April 2008 when they were evicted from their former home in Aronld town centre.

25 September 2008
MINER HICCUP For more discussion on Eagle Valley, visit the Unofficial forum here. You can find out more about Plains Road, with the necessary directions here.
Arnold Town are set to groundshare at nearby Gedling Miners Welfare as the Eagle Valley saga shows no signs of ending. The Eagles were due to have played their first game at their new home last Saturday, but with Eagle Valley far from being ready for Step 5 football they had to hastily rearrange their NCEL clash with Mickleover for Gedling Town's Riverside Ground. GMW have since stepped in to help out the Eagles in the immediate future. Mystery surrounds the persistent delays to the seemingly plagued Eagle Valley project. With no information coming out of the club, the inevitable rumours of unpaid workers, Council wranglings and drainage problems have surfaced. Club Officials will only comment that the situation is a 'delicate one'. In the meantime, the Eagles will take refuge at Plains Road, which, incidentally, is closer to Arnold Town Centre than their proposed new home.

25 September 2008
JOYCE GO FOR A BURTON You can find out more about Burton Joyce Football Club here.
NAA Premier side Burton Joyce have folded. Having joined the NAA 4th Division in 1999, Burton enjoyed many good seasons in the top flight. Burton's Committee have expressed their concern that the whole situation wasn't handled very well and finances appear to have been a major issue leading to the resignation. In the Committee's September meeting the minutes stated: "The resignation was not handled in an appropriate manner. The effects on the Senior squad, losing our Premier status and the nature of the financial returns submitted are all matters of concern and disappointment". NSL side Buwell FC have received a bye in the 1st Round of the Notts Intermediate Cup as a result. Discussions are to take place at a future club meeting to explore whether senior football will continue at a club which currently runs thirteen junior sides.

24 September 2008
GEDLING GET THE BLUES For full local F.A.Vase results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Vase section here.
Gedling Town were one of six Notts sides crash out of this seasons F.A.Vase on Saturday. Greenwood, Calverton, Radford, Kimberley Town & Radcliffe were the local sides to drop out. Rainworth finally got their 1st Qualifying Round tie on at Dudley, and ran out 2-0 winners. They followed that up with another 2-0 win in the 2nd Qualifying Round against Walsall Wood. In the other 2nd Qualifying Round ties played on Saturday, Arnold cruised to a 6-2 win at Blaby and face a tough trip to Borrowash Victoria in the 1st Round Proper, Dunkirk eased past Heath Hayes 4-0 and now face a mouthwatering derby at Rainworth next, whilst Teversal recorded a fine 3-1 win at Bardon Hill and go to Market Drayton Town.

24 September 2008
FOREST GUNNED DOWN Read more about NFLFC here. For more about Carlton Town, visit their clubpage here.
Carlton Town's Bill Stokeld Stadium last night hosted the biggest ever league crowd for a Nottm Forest Ladies home game. 677 turned out to see the Reds go down 5-1 to triple back-to-back double winners, Arsenal Ladies. England star Kelly Smith scored her 16th goal in just 6 appearance on a night when it was a case of women against girls. Assistant Manager Andy Burgess wasn't to down hearted stating: "I think everyone in the ground tonight will be going home saying what a tremendous performance Forest put in. Every one of the players who stepped on the pitch can be immensely proud of how they have played, and I think a few players really came of age tonight". Forest Ladies next face Liverpool at the Bill Stokeld on Saturday.

18 September 2008
FAB FOUR PLAY ON For full local F.A.Cup results, attendances, local draws for the next round & links to opponents websites, visit the F.A.Cup section here.
Nottinghamshire's remaining non-league' big-guns' have progressed to the F.A. Cup 2nd Round Qualifying draw. Eastwood and Worksop cruised to easy wins, but are unlikely to have things all their own way when they travel to Lincoln United and Kings Lynn respectively. Retford United needed a replay to see off Willenhall and now face another West Midlands side in the shape of fast-progressing fellow Step 4 outfit, Romulus. Hucknall Town, currently winless and bottom of the Conference North, join the competition with a home tie against either Step 5 Cradley Town or Step 6 Shropshire side, Ellesmere Rangers. Ties to be played Saturday 27 September.

17 September 2008
GEDLING GLEE Read all the local results & forthcoming F.A.Vase fixtures here. For a full match report from Gedling Town's tie, visit their website here.
Gedling Town were the only side from the county to record an away win in the 1st Qualifying Round of this seasons F.A.Vase. Adam Baum clitched the victory with a last minute winner at rain-sodden Hinckley Downes. A trip to Bridgnorth Town or Stratford Town awaits them in the next round. The other local sides to progress were Teversal, Newark Town and Calverton Miners Welfare, who beat Brocton 4-1 after a replay. Rainworth Miners Welfare & Kimberley Town's ties have so far feel foul to the weather and are due to be played next Wednesday. The 2nd Qualifying Round commences on Saturday 20 September.

11 September 2008
TV STARS HEAD FOR COLLINGHAM For directions and further information about Station Road, click here.
Collingham Football Club are due to host an all-star team from ITV soap Emmerdale on the 7th September. Collingham, who share their Station Road home with Newark Town, are holding the special event to celebrate their 10th anniversary. There will be stalls and activities for children throughout the day and live music outside after the game including an ABBA tribute band. All monies raised from the game will go towards Beaumond House Hospice in Newark. Gates open at 12:30pm, with kick off at 1:30pm. The cost of entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children and concessions. The days events are due to finish around 19:30pm. Any further information can be gained from either Brett Hovey  on 07814937435 or Val Nicholson on 01636 892882.

2 September 2008
WREN THINGS ARE GOING WELL... To read more about the Wren's, visit their website thorugh their clubs page here.
Rainworth Miners Welfare have complimented their early success on the field, by making great strides off of it. Following an extension to the Main Stand, the seating capacity at their Kirklington Road has been increased to 159. This, alongside the 62 seats in the Allotments Side Stand, has raised the total seating capacity at the ground to 221. As a result, Kirklington Road now meets the requirements to stage Step 4 football in the UniBond League Division One South. The move ensures that they will not fall into the same trap which Pickering Town fell into last season who despite installing sufficient seats, did not meet the requirement of having at least 150 in the one stand, and were refused entry to the UniBond League.

2 September 2008

 

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