Sat 30/12/2006
TRAINING...AVAILABILITY!
Training is back to normal this week. We'll be at Claverham (3rd Jan) at 6:30pm to work off some of that festive fat.
PLEASE LET STEVE OR MYSELF KNOW OF YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR SAT 6TH JANUARY. Both teams have league fixtures and we'll assume that all players are available unless you have told us otherwise.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 29/12/2006
Jan Fixtures Up
The 1sts and 2nds fixtures for January are on the site now.
As always, please let us know of your availability asap.
Posted by: Steve Mumford
Tue 26/12/2006
NO TRAINING WEDNESDAY!
Training has been cancelled this week because we can't be certain that the floodlights at Clverham will be working and because we intend to have a football game at the rec on Thursday.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ANYONE WHO USUALLY GOES TRAINING.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 24/12/2006
CLUB FOOTBALL RE-MATCH!
Following Saturday's successful inter-club game in which the first team narrowly beat the seconds 5-4, here's another chance to play football (weather permitting) and run off some of the Xmas fare at the same time.
Venue:Battle Rec, Date:Thur 28 Dec, Time:2pm KO, Who:BBFC Members
Be at the rec for 1pm and we'll sort out the teams depending on who arrives. Don't be late. £2 each.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 22/12/2006
For your viewing pleasure
Superbly scheduled to end in time for you to get down to the rec for some pre-Christmas dinner exercise is the following:
Football Focus' 'Faith in football' special report on BBC One this Saturday at 1210 GMT. It features a good interview with Jermain Defoe who talks about his faith and the benefit of prayer.
Posted by: Steve Mumford
Thur 21/12/2006
CLUB CHRISTMAS CARVERY!
Although I've given final numbers to Coral at the Sqirrel, there are still a small number of tickets left (about 5/6) and Coral says I can sell them.
If you haven't yet booked, give me a call or send an email and I can add you to the guest list - you can pay me when you arrive on Saturday.
Venue:Squirrel Restaurant, Date:Sat 23rd Dec, Time:7:30pm for 8, Dress:Smart-Casual, Cost:£125(£15-members/friends), Meal:Christmas Carvery Fun:Guarenteed!!!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Thur 21/12/2006
ALL-PLAYER FOOTBALL MATCH
We'll be playing football at the rec this Saturday - 23rd (weather permitting). Any Club member who wants to be involved should be at the rec by 1pm so that we can select the 2 squads.
Please check the website before you leave for the game - if the pitch is soft or wet we'll not risk messing it up, especially since we've looked after it so well in previous weeks.
Steve Mumford will post a message as soon as a decision has been made to cancel. - I'm not around on Saturday to make tel calls.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Tue 19/12/2006
CLUB CHRISTMAS CARVERY!
35 of the 50 available tickets have now been allocated and we have now opened it up for partners and friends.
I'm a little concerned for these players who haven't yet bought a ticket...
...Dom Bryan Alan Jamie Ben Seb Matt Gordon Loksan Luke Josh Stuart Zac Harry Max Joe Jack Anthony etc (and friends).
I spoke to Coral at The Squirrel (Sun) and she must have final numbers by Thursday (latest) so there is one LAST chance to get your ticket at training on Wednesday.
If you don't intend to come, please let me know - then I'll stop being concerned.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 16/12/2006
Matches Off!
It's now 10:10am on Sat morning and Gary Wenham has informed me that the both games are off today.
We tried to get the 2nds game moved to Bexhill Road with no joy. There is a chance now the league will put a game on next weekend. Please let me or Gary know asap your availability for that one.
FInally I know a lot of you were planning to get your Christmas dinner itickets from Gary after today's game. Please await an announcement from him on how to get those now.
Posted by: Steve Mumford
Thur 14/12/2006
BUY A TICKET THIS WEEKEND!!!
Don’t forget your £15 for the Club Christmas Dinner a week on Sat. (23rd).
We will take over the restaurant part of the Squirrel and we are planning a great night of food and entertainment for everyone.
The carvery meal includes:
STARTER: choice of prawn cocktail, pearled melon, smoked salmon, shell-on prawns, chefs pate, egg mayonnaise, salamis, and salads to which you help yourself.
MAIN COURSE:Traditional Roast Turkey, Succulent Roast Sirloin of Beef, Sugar-baked Gammon, Chef’s Game of the Day (or have some of everything!)
SWEETS: selection of delicious home made sweets or cheese and biscuits.
We’re organising a table quiz for your entertainment and we hope to have a speaker too.
We do need you to buy a ticket so PLEASE buy one this weekend to help us plan the evening.
Numbers are limited and ON MONDAY we will open the invitations to wives, partners and friends in order to fill the tables. I don’t want any players to be disappointed!!!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 09/12/2006
SPORTSMANSHIP TABLE CLARIFIED
I spoke to Eddie Potter of the ESFL today. There was some confusion about which Battle Baptist team was at the head of the Sportsmanship Table.
Eddie confirmed that it is indeed the 2nds who are at the top.
Having recalculated the scores for both teams he found that both teams were doing slightly better than was first thought with the 1st team averaging 8.40 (5th position) and the 2nds averaging 8.90 points which gives them the clear lead over Burwash.
That's an impressive achievement for the Club...everyone should be congratulated.
It's very important to Battle Baptist FC to show that football can be played in a competitive but friendly manner. I want to thank all our players and helpers.
Keep up the high standards!!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 09/12/2006
Wadhurst v BBFC II - Match Postponed
It's now 10:50am on Sat morning and we've just been notified that the 2nds game at wadhurst is postponed.
A Wadhurst player died in a car crash last night (it seems like car accidents are rife at the moment). It would be inappropriate to expect his teammates to turn out to play football today.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 09/12/2006
BBFC 1sts v CATSFIELD - Match Postponed
Despite the good weather today (Saturday) the pitch at the rec is far too boggy to play football.
All the Hastings and Rother pitches were declared unfit on Friday so it's another weekend without fixtures.
The East Sussex Football League are now warning clubs that they may be asked to play fixtures on Sat 23rd December to catch up with the backlog of games. Previously they took the decision not to play on either weekend either side of Christmas.
This afternoon we hope to book the Sports Hall at Claverham so that we can play 5-a-side. £2 per player.
I'll give players a call later on Saturday morning once we know details.
The 2nds are playing at Wadhurst who were due to inspect their Washwell Lane pitch early Sat am. If their game gets cancelled, we may have too many players for 5-a-side and we'll investigate alternatives.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Thur 07/12/2006
SPORTSMANSHIP LEAGUE TABLE
Battle Baptist 1st team are currently joint leaders of the ESFL Sportsmanship Table
They share the lead with fellow Div 3 outfit Burwash, with an average score of 8.82 per game.
The 2nd team are also high up the Table. They sit in 8th place with an average of 8.30
(Unfortunately the ESFL website has got the 1sts and 2nds the wrong way round at the moment).
The League is reporting 100% returns from match referees who score each team out of 10 and send the scores to the League.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Tue 05/12/2006
SUPPORT FOR STEVE
Steve Spicer remains in a delicate condition in Westminster Hospital after several operations following his car crash last Saturday morning.
Your prayers for Steve are still very much needed (and appreciated).
Steve's family also require some financial help to enable them to stay at his side up in London.
On Wednesday night at Training, at Motspur Park and at the First Aid Course we will ask all BBFC members to contribute to a collection for Steve's family.
Please help to support our friend and brother by giving as generously as you can.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 03/12/2006
TRAINING WEDNESDAY
I need a volunteer to pick up the equipment and balls before training this week. There are 8 players going to Motspur Park and another 6 doing First Aid Training.
Please get in touch if you can help.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 03/12/2006
MOTSPUR PARK ARRANGEMENTS
8 of us are going to see Fulham v Spurs on Wednesday night.
We set off from my house on Caldbec Hill at 4:30pm
The cost is £5 and you need to give the money to your driver as a contribution for fuel. Don't forget to bring some cash for your hot pie at half time a maybe a drink on the way home.
We'll travel up in convoy and keep in touch by mobile.
Car 1: ANDY MILLS, Dave Mills, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson
Car 2: GARY WENHAM, Gary Walsh, Simon Hockley, Paul Rook.
Last year it was very cold but we had a great time and saw some excellent football (and great goals).
As you see there is still room for one more in the car (we have 12 complementary tickets). So if you fancy it get in touch NOW.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 2/12/2006
Steve in Hospital
I've received terrible news that Steve Spicer was involved in a car crash on Friday and is in hospital with critical injuries.
Our thoughts are with Steve's close family who are by his side offering prayerful and loving support.
Steve has only recently started playing with BBFC and has featured in both 1st and 2nd team squads. His energy and cheerful spirit has made a big impression within the Club.
He needs all the prayer we can possibly offer now, to pull him through this accident. Please pray at every opportunity for Steve, for the doctors, surgeons and nurses looking after him, for his Mum and step-Dad, and for Aaron and the other close family that surround him.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 2/12/2006
BBFC II v Hastings Rangers CANCELLED
The Claverham pitch is unpayable. The game was called off this morning after it was discovered that we couldn't switch the fixture to Bexhill Road.
Details for Wednesday's trip to Motspur Park to watch Fulham v Spurs Reserves will be posted this weekend...WATCH THIS SPACE!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 1/12/2006
BBFC v St John's CANCELLED
A day of persistent rain has put paid to all our plans to host St John's this weekend.
With the Rec waterlogged we tried to get an astroturf to play a full match but none was available.
Sorry everyone!!!No football this week.
Details for Wednesday's trip to Motspur Park to watch Fulham v Spurs Reserves will be posted this weekend...WATCH THIS SPACE!
Posted by: bbfcmanager