Sat 26th Jan 2008
2nds Win Baptist Derby
With the first team disappointingly not in action it was left to the 2nd team to entertain the masses this weekend. They did so with a 3-1 win away at fellow baptist side Beulah. Matt Lee's firm shot squirted under the keeper's body in the early minutes to set them on their way. In the second half the lead was extended with a great volley by Rob Usherwood before Toby Blackman tucked away a deserved goal late on to make it 3-0.
Beulah's consolation goal came when a bizarre collision between keeper Andy Poulter and defender Gary Williams left both baptists lying in a heap. As the Beulah attacker strolled towards an empty net he tripped and fell on the ball allowing Poulter to recover and stop the goalbound shot. With most spectators believing they were at the Billy Smart's Circus, the attacker, now facing away from goal, turned and curled a spectacular 20 yard shot into the top corner.
In Division 2 today Firehills upset the form book with a 5-3 win at Peasmarsh, whilst Herstmonceux claimed a worthy point against neighbours Magaham Down. Top team Wheatsheaf narrowly beat bottom side Mayfield 2-1.
The Super Stirch Challenge Cup reached the quarter-final stage today with Catsfield earning a semi-final spot with a 2-0 win against neighbours Ninfiled. Catsfield will play Seddlescombe who beat Mountfield 4-1.
Our first team play their quarter-final against White Knight in 2 weeks time. The reward will be a home tie against Bexhill AAC who overcame Northiam today 3-2.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 25th Jan 2008
1sts Game OFF Again!
Bad News came through today that Hastings Rangers pitch at Bulverhythe is still unfit so the game has had to be called off tomorrow.
Let me know if you can't play next week.
Come and help to support the 2nds on Staurday afternoon as they take on Beulah in Division 6.
Kick off is at 2pm at Bulverhythe.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 20th Jan 2008
CHANGE OF FIXTURE
Sat 26th January
Both teams have been informed of a change of fixture for next Saturday.
The 1st team are now away at HASTINGS RANGERS II
whilst the 2nds are now travelling away to BEULAH BAPTISTS II.
Both kick off are at 2pm.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 18th Jan 2008
Both Games Off Sat 19th
It's another washout weekend!
No games this week but keep praying that the pitches are ok for next week.
See you at training as usual on Wednesday.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 18th Jan 2008
2nd Team Match Off
Due to the rain the second team match is off tomorrow.
Posted by: Steve Mumford
Sat 12th Jan 2008
AVAILABILITY
Both myself and Richard are away next weekend so please check the availability list and make sure we have your availability correct.
A few of the committee are going to spend a day with Westside Football Club. They are a Christian Football Club who have many teams (adult mens and ladies as well as Junior teams).
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 11th Jan 2008
BOTH GAMES OFF NOW
The firsts game against Herstmonceux tomorrow has also been called off because of the bad weather.
There are several players not around for next week's game against Mayfield at Home...let me know if you become unavailable and check the squad list on Monday night to make sure we have your availability correct.
Have a great weekend.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Fri 11th Jan 2008
2nd Team Match Off
Due to the rain the second team match is off tomorrow.
Please let us know asap as to your availability for net week's game at Sedlescombe.
Posted by: Steve Mumford
Sat 5th Jan 2008 9:30am
2nds DRAW AT SANDHURST
The second team started 2008 with a notable draw away to Sandhurst today.
They fell behind in the second half when a free kick flew straight into the goal to give the home team the lead, but seb Elliott saved the day minutes later when he fired his corner kick straight into the top corner to level the scores.
The game was played in sticky mud which made 'total football' very difficult for the Baptists. Earlier in the game Zac Smith smacked a close range shot narrowly over the bar after Rob Usherwood split the defence with an accurate pass. Jake Wilkinson ought to have opened the scoring in the first half with a free header from a corner. Darrell Hartley showed determination clearing off the line when a goal seemed certain.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 5th Jan 2008 9:30am
1sts GAME OFF TODAY
Heavy overnight rain put paid to hopes of the Battle pitch being fit for today's visit of Hastings Rangers so the game has had to be postponed.
Rangers were contacted this morning but thier first team are at home so we couldn't switch the fixture even if their pitch were deemed fit.
This is only the 2nd game lost to the weather this season. With only 9 league games left, fixtures are still well ahead of schedule and the enforced extra break will enable players to shed a few more Christmas pounds before the 3 really important games in January.
As yet the 2nd team game at Sandhurst is still ON. Anyone who wants to go out there to spectate should give me a call.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Thu 2nd Jan 2008
SNOW HITS BATTLE
The weather in Battle has put the home fixture against Hastings Rangers in some doubt. Watch this page for further news. It's very possible that the fixture is switched if the Hastings Road pitches are playable at Bulverhythe.
January has thrown up 3 very important fixtures for the 1st team.
Herstmonceux and Mayfield are games which we need to win if we are to continue to move up Division 2. Both teams have beaten us earlier in the season in very tight games that we felt we should have won.
Those games are followed on the 26th with our quarter-final of the Super Stitch Cup against White Knight.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Tues 1st Jan 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Tue 1st Jan 2008
Website Updates
Apologies for the length of time this has taken but all fixture details and players statistics are now fully updated for the seconds, along with 2nd Team Records created in the Club Records section (see 'Club Info').
If anyone can help, I need confirmation about the scorers against Nelson Tigers on 13/10 and Eastbourne Athletic on 27/10. At the moment I have them both down as Rob but if this is not the case please let me know (either grab me at training or send me an email).
Posted by: Steve Mumford