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FEBRUARY 2008

29/2/08 14:02 Roderick Grubb - Bereton Social of the Midland Combination: For those collectors of enamel badges I can confirm that we have just received a new batch of badges available at three pounds each inclusive of p&p for further details ring Paul on 07968 620 503
29/2/08 12:02 Bill Berry - I've just noticed that Highland League have added three fixtures for Wednesday (5th March) evening. They are: Huntly v Deveronvale, Keith v Lossiemouth and Nairn County v Fort William.
29/2/08 11:40 Mike Roe - Since my message yesterday on Rutherglen, things have changed and they wont be playing at their new ground on Saturday 1st March anymore. Sorry for the last post but I was only going by their website, which has now changed its news
28/2/08 13:32 Bill Berry - UPDATE TO TFT ISSUE NO. 27 - Saturday 1st March
Add Gwent County League - One - Abercarn v Cwmffrwdoer, Abertillery Bluebirds v Coed Eva, Albion v Clydach, Blaenavon v Chepstow, Spencer v Panteg, Treowen v Cefn Fforest, Undy v Newport CS. Two - Cromwell v Lucas Cwmbran, Llanhilleth v Newport Cor, Lliswerry v Trinant, Pentwynmawr v Fairfield, Rogerstone v Trethomas, RTB Ebbw Vale v West Pontnewydd, Tranch v Malpas. Three - Abergavenny v Race, AC Pontymister v Sudbrook, Crusaders v Underwood, Govilon v Crickhowell, New Inn v Caldicot Castle, PILCS v Sebastapol, Whiteheads v Villa Dino Christchurch

Premier Academy League - Fixtures as published. All 11-00, except for Sheffield Wed and Tottenham (both 12-00)

Tuesday 4th March
Conference North - Delete Southport v Alfreton

Midland Alliance - Add Racing Warwick v Loughborough Dynamo

Thursday 6th March
Worcs Senior Urn Semi-Final - Add Alvechurch v Bewdley (from Wed.5th.)
21/2/08 13:52 Bill Berry - UPDATE TO TFT ISSUE NO. 26 -
Friday 22nd February
Premier Academy League - Add Fulham v Chelsea (b/f from Saturday) and Birmingham v MK Dons (both 2-00)

Saturday 23rd February
Manchester League - Premier - Delete AFC Blackley v Springhead. One - Add Manchester Jnrs v Elton Vale.
Notts Senior League - League Cup Prelim Round - Add Notts Police v Wollaton(2-00) 1st Round (2-00) - Add Basford v Boots, Bilborough Pelican v Attenborough, Magdala v Gedling Southbank, Siemens v Caribbean and Underwood v Linby.
Leicestershire Senior League - One - Add FC Khalsa v Ashby Ivanhoe
Premier Academy League - Add Aston Villa v Coventry, Blackburn v Crewe, Bolton v Everton, Derby v Nottm Forest, Huddersfield v Sunderland, Leicester v Cardiff, Newcastle v Liverpool and Stoke v Manchester City. All kick-off at 11-00, except for Newcastle which is at 1-00.
Portsmouth v Norwich (already published) kicks off at 12-00.

Tuesday 26th February
Northern Counties East League - League Cup Quarter Finals - Add Barton v Lincoln MR and Selby v Winterton
Derbyshire Senior Cup Quarter Final - Add Buxton v Alfreton
Leics Senior Cup Semi-Final - Add Blaby & Whetstone v Heather St John (at Quorn)
Midland Alliance - Delete Alvechurch v Coventry Sphinx and Friar Lane & Epworth v Oadby.
Add Rocester v Causeway. League Cup 3rd Round - Add Oadby v Alvechurch.
FA Youth Cup 6th Round - Add Plymouth v Manchester City(7-00)

Wednesday 27th February
FA Youth Cup 6th Round - Add Charleton v Sunderland(7-00)

19/2/08 12:25 Brian Buck - Unfortunately the Cambridge University v Cambridge University Press Match tonight has been postponed. Parts of the pitch are rock solid and icy, there is no sun this morning to start a thaw and in they we now have fog come in to add to very cold conditions. They will try hard to reschedule the match. If the forecast is correct they are very optimistic that Thursday afternoon's Match between The Falcons and Newport County FC U.18`s will be played and, more so, Sunday morning's Match ( 10.30 ) between The Blues and The Territorial Army F.A.
19/2/08 08:28 David Denton - Have just heard from Chris Berezei that the CML Easter hop is fully booked both for the coach and accommodation. I would like to do the four matches scheduled for Good Friday and was wondering if any car driver planning to do these games had a spare place in their car. I would, of course, be happy to contribute towards the petrol. I can contacted either at icsbursar@skola.co.uk or on 07985 423181.
18/2/08 14:21 Brian Buck - From Cambridge University: With deep frosts and unhelpful weather forecasts it looks like we may have some problems again! Tomorrow evening is the first doubt - v Cambridge University Press. Pitch Inspection at 10a.m. tomorrow ( Tuesday.)
For Thursday's Match between The Falcons and Newport County FC Under 18`s a decision will have to be made on Wednesday as NC will leave about 7a.m.
For Sunday's Match v TA, as they are travelling to Cambridge on Friday we may have to make a decision late on Thursday or, at the latest, on Friday Morning to stop them travelling and incurring huge Hotel Bills and travel costs including for some, flights into Stansted.
Hopefully there will be a sudden heat wave!
15/2/08 20:54 Roderick Grubb - Two Midland Combination clubs are reported to be looking for new grounds next season as the Newbury Lane, Oldbury Leisure Centre is being developed later this year and the pitch will be lost. The clubs involved are Continental Star (Premier) and Oldbury Athletic (Division One)
15/2/08 08:59 Roy Mason- We have improved the programme at Steeton FC this season and even have a fresh cover for each game.We also have a number of back copies still available should people wish to purchase them - contact marketing@steetonafc.co.uk for further info.
14/2/08 20:57 Webmaster- Gremlins have struck in my inbox. Please could those who forwarded messages earlier in the week (one which included a ground in the West Midlands that will soon be redeveloped and another about a trip to Poland) please forward again. Sorry about that.
14/2/08 14:05 Bill Berry- UPDATE TO TFT ISSUE NO. 25 -
Friday 15th February
Premier Academy League - Add Barnsley v Middlesbrough(12-00), Charlton v Chelsea(2-00) and Huddersfield v Sheffield Utd(1-00), all brought forward from Saturday.

Saturday 16th February
Combined Counties League - One - Delete Staines Lammas v Farleigh

Premier Academy League - Delete Aston Villa v Coventry. All games kick-off at 11am apart from Nottm Forest, Watford (both 10-30) Arsenal(10-45) and Newcastle (11-30).

Tuesday 19th February
Northern League - One - Delete Ashington v Consett (now Wed.20th. at Bedlington)

Premier Academy League - Add Sheffield Utd v Sunderland(2-00)

Wednesday 20th February
Northern League - One - Delete West Auckland v Billingham T (now Tues.19th.)

7/2/08 16:48 Gordon Hall- Can anyone please provide a list of grounds that will disappear by the end of the season?
7/2/08 13:57 Bill Berry- Update to Issue 24:
Saturday 9th February
Midland Combination-Two-Delete Enville v Greenhill or Chelmsley; League Vase 2nd Round-Add Greenhill v Chelmsley(2-30 at Chelmsley)
Hellenic League-Premier-Delete Kidlington v Fairford. Add Harrow Hill v Kidlington
(Premier Academy League-no update received as yet)
Tuesday 12th February
Combined Counties League-League Cup 4th Round-Add Epsom v Bedfont Green
7/2/08 00:48 Stuart J.Pykett- For those interested Silksworth Community of the Wearside League look to be issuing programmes on a regular basis.They issued for my midweek visit on Wednesday 6th February versus Hartlepool F.C. It is a computer produced eight pager given away with the £2.00 addmission charge. It contained two lengthy articles by the manager and a commitee member plus stats and visitors information taken from the Wearside League website.The Hartlepool team wasn't listed though the Silksworth squad was.There was also a quiz. A very worthwhile effort
5/2/08 12:18 George and Maureen Osborne- I've found postees on this site are very knowledgable and helpful.On this occasion I am seeking info on visiting Cracovia FC in Krakow .I've learned that they are at home weekend 15/3 to Gornick Zabreze.What worries me is that some sites mention the problem of violence at games.I am travelling with the wife and to put it politely we are now of an age where we can't run very fast(or at all).Any comments,thoughts, experiences from travellers would be greatfully received.
4/2/08 19:15 Mark Dawson- Visited Guilsfield FC of Cymru Alliance for their ''giantkilling'' Welsh Cup victory v Caernarfon Town. Their new ground which I was unaware of is directly adjacent to the current ground and looks ready for use. One supporter I spoke to said they are hoping to put seats into the stand and he expects it to be ready for next seaon. However I wouldn't delay if you haven't yet ticked this off. I can confim that the new ground is behind the hedge and in no way overlaps the current ground.
2/2/08 10:02 Mike Floate- The Football Grounds of South East London: I apologise for the delay in publication but a combination of last-minute research becoming necessary to tie down facts on Woolwich Arsenal and also Bostall Heath coupled with my spotting a problem with boxes around photos being wrongly aligned after the proof copy was done have caused a delay. I hope it will prove popular with the new format allowing better use of the excellent photos available. Also any photo taken in colour has been printed in colour! It should be ready for me to collect on Friday Feb 15th (More)