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Sun 5th Feb 2012
SQUAD for 2nd team game against Hampden Park (Home) K.O 2:00pm at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Nick Gooch, Natt Nunn, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Tom Frere-Smith, Darren Noble, Andy Oliver, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Icklesham v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 4th January 1st TEAM
Team to play Icklesham - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Adam Barton 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Max Sztyber
8.Adam Thompsett 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 10.Kieran Mayhew
9.Gary Thompsett 11.Rob Fairy
Subs:12.Natt Nunn 13.Aaron Spicer 14.Troy Parsons 15.Paul Ford 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Rhys Bennett Erik Chapman Adam Gooch Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:30pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Or...meet at Icklesham at 1pm sharp...but let me know if you're going straight there.
Take no notice of the positions - but the above 11 is the team that will start...I'm just waiting to find out if Rob F can definitely play.
Big games require big performances and this is a big one for us. A win will take us out of the bottom 2 and that's our goal. I'm confident that one hundred percent commitment from every one will give us the right result.
Bring on Saturday!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Bexhill Rovers (Home) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 4th Feb 2012 2nd TEAM
Team to play Bexhill Rovers - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.James Crane 5.Leon Crouch 3.Darren Noble
2.Kyle Kackson 6. Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Lee Boyd 11.Ian Stonestreet
9.Paul Crane 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.??? 13.Owen Davies 14.??? 15.16.
Unavailable:Barry Crouch; Erik Chapman; Marcus Doyle; Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Claverham for 1.00pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***
I'm sure Bexhill Rovers will be really up for this game as they try and exact revenge for the narrow defeat last month.
This is a starting line up I'm sure can win the game, although starting positions may vary come Saturday. We need to be really organised and prepared to give our all for the benefit of this fantastic club.
Darren Noble is welcomed back into defence and Lee Boyd comes back into midfield. Both are fantastic additions to what is already a strong squad.
As always you need to turn up ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 29th Jan 2012
SQUAD for games against Icklesham Casuals (Away) and Bexhill Rovers (Home) Sat 4th Feb. 1sts at Icklesahm Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
Both games K.O at 2:00pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Liam Fenwick, Tom Frere-Smith, Andy Oliver, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Barry Crouch, Rob Fairy, Adam Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Dave Mills, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Northiam 75 II v BBFC II (Away) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 28th Jan 2012 2nd TEAM
Team to play Northiam 75 II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.James Crane 5.Leon Crouch 3.Adam Barton
2.Paul Crane 6. Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Ian Stonestreet
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Marcus Doyle 13.Owen Davies 14.??? 15.16.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd; Paul Ford; Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount Street for 12.40pm or Northiam playing Fields for 1:00pm latest. ***DON'T BE LATE***
Back to league action with a trip to Northiam. A solid performance last Saturday needs to be followed this week by more of the same. With all still to play for in both the league and the cup, we cannot afford any over confidence or complacency.
I'm encouraged by the inclusion of the ever reliable Crane brothers with James stepping into defence and Paul coming into right midfield. Otherwise, the starting 11 is as per last week....business as usual!!
A strong bench includes the pacy Marcus Doyle and the experienced Owen Davies. I'm looking to take 1 more sub, but that may depend on availability of first team players. Watch this space.
As always you need to turn up ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Eastbourne Albert...Home *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 28th Jan 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Albert - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 11.Rob Fairy 5.Rob Jordan 3.Erik Chapman
8.Adam Thompsett 6.Matt Lee 7.Ollie Jeffs(c) 10.Kieran Mayhew
9.Gary Thompsett 4.Nic Gooch
Subs:12.Natt Nunn 13.Aaron Spicer 14.Troy Parsons 15.Gary Walsh 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Rhys Bennett Adam Gooch Andy Mills Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Don't forget your duties after the game...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 12:30pm Gary W, Troy P, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Erik C, Kieran M, Rob F, Nat N, Aaron S
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic G
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rob J
Pitchside litter tidy: Matt L, Gary T
Kit tidy: Matt Lee
Sweep up and tidy:Dave M, Ollie J
Our League position improved dramatically last time out when we comfortably beat Cinque Ports scoring 7 goals at home. Now with 5 league games left another 3 points would give us great optimism of getting out of the bottom two.
It's great to see Ollie, Erik, Aaron and Natt back in the squad this week. One thing's for sure the starting lineup won't be exactly as it's given above. I wonder if you can spot the deliberate mistake?
See you all on Saturday when I'll disclose the proper lineup.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 22nd Jan 2012
SQUAD for games against Eastbourne Albert (Home) and Nothiam II (Away) Sat 28th Jan. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Northiam Playing Fields.
Both games K.O at 2:00pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Liam Fenwick, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Paul Ford, Tom Frere-Smith, Adam Gooch, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Bexhill AAC II v BBFC II (Away) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 21st Jan 2012 2nd TEAM
Team to play Bexhill Rovers - Ebne Coach Finishers Cup
1.Ray Pennels
4.Rob Fairy 5.Leon Crouch 3.Adam Barton
2.Eric Chapman 6. Lee Boyd 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Ian Stonestreet
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Stuart Batchelor 13.Paul Crane 14.James Crane 15.Marcus Doyle16.
Unavailable:Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel for 12.10pm or Bexhill Downs for 12:30pm latest. ***DON'T BE LATE***
After last weeks solid performance its almost the same side that takes to the field on Saturday in this cup quarter final. The one change sees Rob Fairy back in defence with Paul Crane dropping to the bench.
Confidence is perhaps one of the most elusive things in football. At the moment we have it in bucket loads after last weeks hard fought win. Confidence brings with it fantastic team spirit and the ability to show off those silky skills we have in abundance throughout the side.
It can dissappear as quickly as it came though. If we allow our effort and work rate to drop off thinking that we are the finished article, then very quickly we become another ordinary side, rushed into making mistakes and hopeful of a win rather than CONFIDENT! Lets not let that happen to us on Saturday.
As always you need to turn up ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 15th Jan 2012
SQUAD for 2nd team game against Bexhill AAC II (Away) Sat 21st Jan.
2nds at Bexhill Downs. K.O at 1:30pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Liam Fenwick, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Tom Frere-Smith, Adam Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
Bexhill Rovers v BBFC II (Away) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 14th Jan 2012 2nd TEAM
Team to play Bexhill Rovers - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.Owen Davies 5.Leon Crouch 3.Adam Barton
2.Eric Chapman 6. Lee Boyd 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Ian Stonestreet
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Marcus Doyle 13.Ian Crispin 14.Paul Crane 15.16.
Unavailable:Stuart BatchelorPaul Ford, Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel for 12.40pm or Bexhill Road (Tip end) for 1:00pm latest. ***DON'T BE LATE***
Two changes for Saturday sees Lee Boyd in for Stuart and Adam Barton in for Rob.
Otherwise its the same starting line up as last week and another very good side will take to the field on saturday looking to continue our excellent start to 2012.
Its a top of the table clash with both teams at sharp end of the sportsmanship league. Add to that a number of Rovers players being well known to players in our squad and it promises to be a mouthwatering contest played in the right spirit.
As always you need to turn up ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Cinque Ports...Home *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 14th Jan 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Cinque Ports - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Rob Fairy 5.Rob Jordan 3.Kieran Mayhew
11.Rhys Bennett 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Adam Thompsett
9.Gary Thompsett 10.Tom Frere-Smith
Subs:12.Liam Fenwick 13.James Crane 14.Troy Parsons 15.Nat Nunn 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Adam Gooch Nic Gooch Ollie Jeffs Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Gary Walsh Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 12:30pm Gary W, Troy P, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Adam B, Kieran M, Rob F, Nat N
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Rhys B
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rob J
Pitchside litter tidy: Matt L, Gary T
Kit tidy: Andy M
Sweep up and tidy:Dave M, Liam F
Our position in the league is beginning to look bleak and 3 points is a necessity with just 6 games left to play. Rob Fairy is a fantastic addition to the defence in an attempt to shore up the blockade and ensure a clean sheet whilst at the other end TFS partners Gary T this week.
Our National Christian Trophy game on the 21st Jan has been postponed to the 18th Feb allowing us a little more time to recover from Christmas and put together some fitness and form, but there's no getting away from the importance of these 3 points this Saturday.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 8th Jan 2012
SQUAD for games against Cinque Ports (Home) and Bexhill Rovers (Away) Sat 14th Jan.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Bexhill Road. Both games K.O at 2pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Liam Fenwick, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Aaron Spicer, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh.
BBFC II v West Hill II Utd (Home) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 7th Jan 2012 2nd TEAM
Team to play West Hill Utd II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.James Crane 5.Leon Crouch 3.Rob Fairy
2.Marcus Doyle 6. Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Lee Boyd
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Ian Stonestreet 13.Ian Crispin 14.Paul Crane 15.Owen Davies16.
Unavailable:Paul Ford, Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Claverham for 1:00pm latest. ***DON'T BE LATE***
As we enter 2012 exactly half way through our league programme, its time to get our season back on track.
January could be a defining month for the team, with 3 important league games and a cup quarter-final. But as the old adage says, lets take one game at a time.
A very strong team will take to the field on Saturday, and I'm hoping that we will show the same effort and commitment that I saw in training tonight. After a 3 week break, it feels like a fresh start and I cant wait!!
There will be a pitch inspection early Saturday and if Claverham is unfit, I will look to try and switch to Bexhill Road. Check back here for news.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Langney v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 7th January 1st TEAM
Team to play Langney - ESFL Division 2
Andy Poulter, Dave Mills, Rob Jordan, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Barton, Erik Chapman, Kieran Mayhew, Rhys Bennett, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Ian Rafati, Liam Fenwick, Adam Thomsett, Adam Gooch,
Squad Reserve - Troy Parsons
Unavailable: Adam Staplehurst Gary Walsh
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:15pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Or...meet at Whitley Road, Eastbourne at 1pm sharp...but let me know if you're going straight there.
It's great to have so many players to chose from again...It's clear that everyone is charged up to play. I've named a squad rather than a team because there's one place in the team that I'm not yet decided upon and that decision will affect other positions too.
Players at training tonight will know my intentions and how I believe we can win this game. The pitch conditions will be very testing but that will only make for an exciting game and we'll take full advantage of a soggy pitch. With 5 subs on the bench someone will be disappointed but 5 subs gives me maximum flexibility to react to circumstances and I hope no-one will drop out.
We had a great training session tonight. Sometimes the rain poured and sometimes the wind blew but we looked very strong in it and the football at times was impressive.
There was some talk this evening that the game will be off because of the rain. We have to ignore the weather forecast and prepare ourselves for the game as usual. Expect to play until that moment when we find out the game is off. I'll text you the starting team later in the week and of course I'll let you know the moment we hear any news of the pitch.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sat 31st Dec 2011
SQUAD for games against Langney (Away) and Westhill Utd (Home) Sat 7th Jan.
1sts at Whitley Rd Rec, Eastbourne, 2nds at Claverham. Both games K.O at 2pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Liam Fenwick, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Paul Ford, Aaron Spicer, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Tom Frere-Smith, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook.
Langney v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 17th Dec 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Langney - ESFL Division 2
1.James Crane
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Ollie Jeffs
11.Adam Thompsett 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Jamie Crouch
9.Adam Gooch 10.Gary Walsh
Subs: 12.Ian Nunn 13.Erik Chapman 14.Adam Barton 15.Troy Parsons 16.
Unavailable:Liam Fenwick Kieran Mayhew Tim Nunn Andy Poulter Adam Staplehurst Gary Thompsett Tim Walsh
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:15pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Or...meet at Whitley Road, Eastbourne at 1pm sharp...but let me know if you're going straight there.
To be honest, I'm not sure this is the team or formation that we'll start with. The squad is right though - we can talk tactics on Saturday.
Forget the weather forcast. Keep an eye on the website for news of postponement. I'll also try to text you as soon as we get a call that's it's off. To be on the safe side - prepare to play!!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 11th Dec 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Langney (Away) Sat 17th Dec.
1sts at Whitley Rd Rec, Eastbourne. K.O at 2pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Brian Fitzgerald, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Rhys Bennett, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Aaron Spicer, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Tom Frere-Smith, Kieran Mayhew, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Andrew Stewart, Gary Thompsett, Tim Walsh.
BBFC I v St Helens...Home *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 10th Dec 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play St Helens - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills(c) 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.James Crane 8.Kieran Mayhew
7.Matt Lee
11.Gary Thompsett 9.Adam Gooch 6.Liam Fenwick 12.Gary Walsh 10.Adam Thompsett
Subs: 13.Adam Barton 14.Troy Parsons 15.Tim Nunn 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Rhys Bennett Erik Chapman Ollie Jeffs Andy Mills Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 12:30pm Gary W, Troy P, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Adam B, Kieran M, James C
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic G
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rob J
Pitchside litter tidy: Matt L, Gary T
Kit tidy: Adam G
Sweep up and tidy:Dave M, Liam F
There's a funny look to the team this week...almost like we're not taking it seriously. Nothing can be further from the truth. This is a big game for us as we desperately need some points to add to our tally for the season.
The formation points to a clear tactic. I've worked it out on my iPad and the strategy is flawless. Matty is good enough to hold the midfield on his own whilst a 5-man defence will ensure that we keep a clean sheet. Even if we concede a goal or two, we have so many players in attack that we couldn't possibly fail to score more than our opponents.
I checked with John Motson before posting the team - No-one has ever tried this formation before. I'm hoping to catch our opposition totally by surprise so keep it under your hat until Saturday. The only thing I'm not totally certain of is whether playing 12 men will work, but if Dave distracts the ref before the kick off, we might just get away with it.
I'll explain the rest of my masterplan during the team talk so don't be late (Rob) and let's not forget our duties before/after the match.
...I'm loving being a football manager even more than usual this week.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Hampden Park v BBFC II (Away) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 10th Dec 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hampden Park - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.Paul Crane 5.Leon Crouch 3.Stuart Batchelor 2.Ian Crispin
6.Marcus Doyle 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Ian Stonestreet
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Josh Jackson 13.Brian Fitzgerald 14.Gary Wenham 15.16.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel for 12.15pm latest or 1.00pm at Eastbourne Sports Park. ***DON'T BE LATE***
With the club 2nd and 3rd in the ESFL sportsmanship rankings, that tells me we play football the right way. We are competitive and play with a passion to win, but we also play fair with respect for the oposition and the officials. Thats how it should be, win loose or draw, and thats how we should continue as we strive for honours this season.
We need to put last weeks dissapointment firmly behind us and play as I know we can.
Attitude has to be the big talking point for this weekend. Now is the time to step forward and show what you are made of!!
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 4th Dec 2011
SQUAD for games against St Helens (Home) and Hampden Park (Away) Sat 10th Dec.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Eastbourne Sports Park. Both games K.O at 2pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Brian Fitzgerald, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Andy Mills, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Tom Frere-Smith, Ollie Jeffs, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Andrew Stewart, Tim Walsh.
BBFC I v Langney...Home *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 3rd Dec 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Langney- ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills(c) 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Erik Chapman
11.Rhys Bennett 6.Liam Fenwick 7.Matt Lee 8.Kieran Mayhew
9.Gary Walsh 10.Adam Thompsett
Subs: 12.Adam Gooch 13.Adam Barton 14.Troy Parsons 15.Gary Thompsett 16.
Unavailable:Jamie Crouch Ollie Jeffs Andy Mills Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 12:30pm Gary W, Troy P, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Adam B, Kieran M, Liam F
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic G
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rob J
Pitchside litter tidy: Matt L, Gary T
Kit tidy: Adam G
Sweep up and tidy:Dave M, Rhys B
I've been smiling throughout the week thanks to our performance last week in the National Christian Trophy. The talk at training was all about how far we can go in the competition and where we might play the final.
Well this week it's back to business and we need to walk before we can run. What I mean is that there are still ways in which our play must develop before we are good enough to get to the NCT final and we must start this week to develop our performances.
Langney used to be Eastbourne Fishermen 1st team and we have enjoyed some meaty encounters in the past. Notably last season we did the double over them but still they managed to finish 2 points ahead of us. They have started really well this season clibming to the top of Division 2 but recently their results are less convincing. What's certain is that it will be a tough physical game - as ever.
Andy Mills' ankle has responded really well under the barage of prayer this week and there's a chance he may play again before Christmas. More good news on that front can be seen by the return of Nic and Adam.
So we're all set for Saturday. With a very similar squad to last week's victorious outfit, I'll be looking for a similar attitude and outcome.
Can't wait.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Orington II v BBFC II (Away) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 2nd Dec 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Orington II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.Adam Barton 5.Leon Crouch 3.Stuart Batchelor(c) 2.Ian Crispin
6.Paul Crane 8.Barry Crouch 7.Ian Stonestreet 11.Marcus Doyle
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Josh Jackson 13.Brian Fitzgerald 14.Gary Wenham 15.16.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, James Crane, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel for 12.45pm latest or 1.00pm at Netherfield Rec TN33 9QB. ***DON'T BE LATE***
We need to put last weeks dissapointment firmly behind us and play as I know we can.
Jamie is unavailable do to impending fatherhood. Marcus comes back into midfiled and Ian comes back into defence.
Attitude has to be the big talking point for this weekend. Now is the time to step forward and show what you are made of!!
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 27th Nov 2011
SQUAD for games against Langney (Home) and Orington II (Away) Sat 3rd Dec.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Netherfield Rec. Both games K.O at 2pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Jamie Crouch, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Sam Harrison, Adam Johnson, Aaron Spicer, Grant Wenham.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Will Foster, Tom Frere-Smith, Ollie Jeffs, Andy Mills, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh.
New Destiny (Croydon) v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 26th Nov 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play New Destiny - National Christian Trophy Round 2
Andy Poulter Adam Barton Rob Jordan Erik Chapman Kieran Mayhew Rhys Bennett Matt Lee Andy Mills(c) Liam Fenwick Adam Thompsett Gary Thompsett Gary Walsh Andy Oliver Troy Parsons Ian Nunn
Unavailable: pretty well everyone else!
Meet at Zion Chapel at 10.30am latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
This Saturday we start out on the 4 match journey to the final of the National Christian Trophy, taking on New Destiny of Croydon. With certain regulars missing, there's a great opportunity for others to have a full game and enjoy the day out.
I'm just about decided on the starting 11 I haven't posted the team because I haven't quite decided on who will start where or what formation.
The Nat Chris Trophy is a very special competition and we shall be praying for the kind of success that we had last year when we reached the 3rd round of the full National Draw defore losing to the eventual Trophy Winners.
All Clubs are encouraged to honour the NCC/NCT by playing according to “The High Standards of Conduct Rule” (2c), which states:
i) Playing each game in a spirit that gives glory to God,
ii) Playing in a sporting manner, with no reckless or excessive challenges,
iii) Not seeking to be contentious with opponents or to initiate any conflict,
iv) Seeking to ensure there is no bad language or swearing in any match,
v) Seeking to be respectful to the Referee and Assistants/Club Linesmen, accepting their decisions with grace and not showing them any dissent or abuse.
This Spirit of competition almost certainly ensures that the game will be played fairly and in a sportsmanlike way. I'm really looking forward to this game.
We have 2 minibuses going to Croydon, with 14 players, 2 volunteer drivers, a photographer and not forgetting our number 1 spectator. Last year we had a fantastic day trip to Coventry and hopefully we can enjoy a similar experience this season. Whatever, it will be a great day out.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Wittersham II v BBFC II (Away) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 26th Nov 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Wittersham II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
4.Owen Davies 5.Leon Crouch 3.Rob Fairy
2. Ian Stonestreet 6.Barry Crouch 7.Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Kyle Jackson
9.Paul Crane 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Ian Crispin 13.Brian Fitzgerald 14.Josh Jackson 15. 16.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, James Crane, Marcus Doyle, Will Foster, Paul Ford, Darren Noble, Andrew Stewart.
Meet at Zion Chapel for 12.20pm latest or 1.00pm at Wittersham TN30 7PD. ***DON'T BE LATE***
Back to league action this week as we travel to high scoring Wittersham.
Another strong squad sees Rob Fairy back in central defence and Paul Crane starting up front alongside Rob Usherwood. Jacko drops into midfield.
We need to improve on a slightly lack lustre performance last week. Our work rate off the ball along with our decision making on the ball needs to improve. My recollection from when Wittersham were last in the ESFL is that the playing surface was excellent. If thats still the case, it should enable us to get the ball down and keep it.
As we enter a period where we play second and third in the division, everybody needs to raise their game to give performances worthy of league leaders.
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 20th Nov 2011
SQUAD for games against New Destiny (Away) and Wittersham II (Home) Sat 26th Nov.
1sts at Coombe Lodge, Croydon K.O 2pm, 2nds at Wittersham Sports Club K.O 2.00pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Sam Harrison, Josh Jackson, Adam Johnson, Aaron Spicer, Adam Staplehurst, Grant Wenham.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Ollie Jeffs, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Eastbourne Dynamos v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 19th Nov 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Dynamos - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Fairy 3.Ollie Jeffs
11.Rhys Bennett 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Rob Jordan
9.Liam Fenwick 10.Adam Thompsett
Subs: 12.Gary Walsh 13.Kieran Mayhew 14.Adam Barton 15.Troy Parsons 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable: Tom Frere-Smith Adam Gooch Adam Johnson Tim Nunn Aaron Spicer Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Gary Thompsett Tim Walsh
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:15pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Or...meet at Old Town Rec, Eastbourne at 1pm sharp...but let me know if you're going straight there.
Two weeks ago we enjoyed a great game against Dynamos and came out 2-1 winners. The football we played was excellent - the best we've played so far this season. Our opposition were great too. They played the game in a superb spirit and almost nicked points at the end of the day. The whole afternoon was so enjoyable.
That's why I'm looking forward to Saturday's return fixture. I'm certain that once again the game will be conducted in a perfectly competitive yet hospitable way.
The challenge for us is to pick up from where we left off. Dynamos will give everything to stop us from winning again so we can't expect to just turn up and have it all our own way. This is a game that we have to roll up our sleeves and earn the 3 points.
It promises to be a humdinger...
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Wadhurst Utd II(Home) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 12th Nov 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Wadhurst Utd II - Hast Lower Div Cup 2nd round
1.Ray Pennels
4.Owen Davies 5.Leon Crouch 3.James Crane
2. Ian Stonestreet 6.Barry Crouch 7.Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Marcus Doyle
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Paul Crane 13.Erik Chapman 14.Paul Ford 15. 16.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Will Foster, Darren Noble.
Meet at Claverham for 12.30pm. ***PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY START FOR A CUP MATCH - DON'T BE LATE***
This week we entertain Wadhurst in the second round of the Hastings Lower Divisions cup. Our opponenets sit 5th in Div 5 with a symmetrical win / loss record.
They have scored on average 2 goals per game whilst conceding nearly 3 per game. As the statasticians amongst you will know, these figures never tell the whole story, but with our defence and strikers on top form, we have a good chance in this game, despite the difference in divisions.
With Lee Boyd on his travels, the Crouch brothers renew their partnership in central midfield. The other brother (Leon) will marshall the defence where James Crane steps in the replace Rob Fairy who has earnt a well deservered and possibly overdue outing with the first team.
With pacy wingers in Doyle and Stonestreet, the form strikers of Jackson and Usherwood along with many years of experience in Batchelor, Davies and Pennels, I'm full of optimism for what we can achieve. Add to the mix a subs bench of Crane, Chapman and Ford, giving cover and no lack of talent in every position.
This is probabaly the toughest competition for us to have success in given that all the top teams in Div 4,5 and 6 are still in the mix. Dont be put of by higher division status. We are a very good side and capable of competing with the better teams around us.
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 13th Nov 2011
SQUAD for games against Eastbourne Dynamos (Away) and Wadhurst Utd II (Home) Sat 19th Nov.
1sts at Old Town Rec K.O 2pm, 2nds at Claverham K.O 1.30pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Rhys Bennett, Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Sam Harrison, Adam Johnson, Darren Noble, Jacob Smith, Aaron Spicer, Adam Staplehurst, Grant Wenham.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Gary Thompsett, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Eastbourne Albert v BBFC I ...Away *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 12th Nov 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Albert - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 3.Ollie Jeffs 5.Rob Jordan
11.Liam Fenwick 6.Jamie Crouch 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Kieran Mayhew
9.Adam Gooch 10.Gary Walsh
Subs: 12.James Crane 13.Adam Thompsett 14.Adam Barton 15.Troy Parsons 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Rhys Bennett Tom Frere-Smith Adam Johnson Tim Nunn Aaron Spicer Ian Rafati Adam Staplehurst Gary Thompsett Tim Walsh
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:15pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
***NOTE THE EARLIER KICK OFF NOW THE CLOCKS HAVE GONE BACK***
We're looking for back-to-back wins this week following our victorious performance last week...praise God! Just a couple of enforced changes for this wekend bring debutant Liam into the midfield and Ollie back in centre of defence, allowing Rob to continue his splendid work down the left.
Although Albert are an unknown quantity to us, their position in the league suggests that this will be a tough game. We'll need to be on our mettle again and be prepared to respond tactically to changing circumstances. I happy with the improvement in our ball retention last week and this is an aspect that we have to develop further. We created loads of opportunities for our forwards and I'm confident that we've got plenty of goals in us.
I'm keen that we defend stoutly and compete stronglt in all areas. For 95% of last week's game we looked secure, only to concede with a couple of lapses. A clean sheet this week would be a fabulous achievement.
I've enjoyed coming home for the last 2 Saturday's to see us moving up a place in the League table. With Dynamos playing Rangers on Saturday we'll be looking for points to widen the gap and chase down the next team.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Hawkhurst Utd II(Home) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 12th Nov 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst Utd II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Stonestreet 4.Leon Crouch 5.Rob Fairy 3.Eric Chapman
6.Matt Lee 7.Lee Boyd 8.Stuart Batchelor(c) 11.Barry Crouch
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Marcus Doyle 13.Owen Davies 14.Paul Crane 15. 16.
Unavailable:Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Darren Noble.
Meet at Claverham for 1.00pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***
It doesnt get any easier, but then it was never meant to be. After last weeks excellent win we entertain Hawkhurst who themselves have put in some impressive performances this season already. With their 1st team flying high in Div 3, its likeley that their seconds will be well organised and strong.
One small change this week sees Matt Lee in midfield, meaning that the unfortunate Marcus drops to the bench. Reports from last week are that we need to work harder without the ball, especially against the better sides in the division. Dont expect that sides will simply roll over and give it to us on a plate.
Despite our good start, we have won nothing yet and we need to keep together working individully as hard as we can, for the benefit of the squad as a whole.
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 6th Nov 2011
SQUAD for games against Eastbourne Albert (Away) and Hawkhurst Utd II (Home) Sat 12th Nov.
Both games k.o. at 2:00pm. 1sts at Eastbourne Sports Park, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Darren Noble, Jacob Smith, Aaron Spicer, Grant Wenham.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Adam Johnson, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Thompsett, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Eastbourne Dynamos ...Home *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 5th Nov 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Dynamos - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 3.Adam Staplehurst 5.Rob Jordan
11.Rhys Bennett 6.Jamie Crouch 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Kieran Mayhew
9.Adam Gooch 10.Gary Walsh
Subs: 12.James Crane 13.Adam Thompsett 14.Ian Rafati 15.Gary Thompsett 16.Tim Nunn Lino:Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Tom Frere-Smith Ollie Jeffs Adam Johnson Matt Lee Aaron Spicer Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
***NOTE THE EARLIER KICK OFF NOW THE CLOCKS HAVE GONE BACK***
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 12:30pm Gary W, James C, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Rafa, Kieran, Jamie, Rob
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rhys
Pitchside litter tidy: Adam T, Gary T
Kit tidy: Adam G
Sweep up and tidy:Andy M, Dave M
As if last week's titanic tussle didn't provide enough challenge, this week we've got another brilliant bonanza at Battel Rec. The point we earned on Saturday leapfrogged us over Eastbourne Dynamos who now lie 2nd bottom, just 1 point behind us. I expect the teams will be fairly evenly matched so we're in for another great game of football.
Picking a side hasn't been easy this week for a variety of reasons. Tim filled in last week in desperate circumstances and can consider himself hard done by this week. Rob Fairy played great last week and certainly deserves another go in central defence - I'm pretty sure his time will come, but we're fortunate to have Stapes this week and with Rob Jordan and Nic back this week, we have an abundance of excellent defenders. The challenge is to convert that fact into a clean sheet.
Jamie also played great last week and keeps his spot in the centre of midfield, this time alongside Andy, with Matt unavailable (more tough selection decisions ahead I suspect).
Up front, well who knows what I'm thinking there!!!!...but the subs bench is stocked with eager replacements.
I can only pick the team in good faith and with a plan in mind praying that there is a degree of trust and understanding in my attempts to create a successful side.
We also play Dynamos later on in the month so this Saturday's game has extra interest and appeal.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Winkney Seniors(Home) *** 2:00pm KO ***
Sat 5th Nov 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Winkney Seniors - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Owen Davies 4.Leon Crouch 5.Rob Fairy 3.Eric Chapman
6.Marcus Doyle 7.Lee Boyd 8.Stuart Batchelor(c) 11.Barry Crouch
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Ian Stonestreet 13.Adam Barton 14.Paul Crane 15. 16.
Unavailable:Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Darren Noble.
Meet at Claverham for 1.00pm. ***NOTE THE EARLIER START***DON'T BE LATE***
After last weeks rest we are back in action this week as we entertain Winkney. A very strong starting line up sees the experienced Owen Davies back and fit after injury and Lee Boyd assuming the playmaker role in central midfield.
As the season progresses we will come up against some very good teams. I believe Winkney will be one of them. A strong start is called for, and we need to press the ball all over the pitch. If we give the opposition time and space on the ball, they will hurt us.
I'll be reminding you all on saturday that we are a very good team, with quality players all over the pitch. Lets start with a high tempo, using the pace we've got up front and in midfield, and understand that at times we need simply to keep the ball and take the sting out of the game.
As always come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 30th Oct 2011
SQUAD for games against Eastbourne Dynamos (Home) and Winkney Seniors (Home) Sat 5th Nov.
Both games k.o. at 2:00pm. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Rob Jordan, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Adam Johnson, Darren Noble, Andy Poulter, Jacob Smith, Aaron Spicer.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Hasting Rangers...Home *** 3pm KO ***
Sat 29th Oct2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Hastings Rangers - ESFL Division 2
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills 4.Rob Fairy 5.Ollie Jeffs(c) 3.Kieran Mayhew
11.Ian Rafati 6.Matt Lee 7.Jamie Crouch 8.Rhys Bennett
9.Adam Thompsett 10.Gary Thompsett
Subs: 12.James Crane 13.Adam Barton 14.Kyle Jackson 15.Gary Walsh 16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Tom Frere-Smith Adam Gooch Nic Gooch Adam Johnson Rob Jordan Andy Mills Andy Poulter Aaron Spicer Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh Darren Noble Barry Crouch
Meet at the Rec at 2pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Duties:Nets Up 1:30pm Gary W, James C, Tim N
Nets Down:Adam T, Rafa, Adam B, Jamie, Jacko, Rob F
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Kieran
Training Balls, Match Balls and linesman's flags:Rhys
Pitchside litter tidy: Adam T, Gary T
Kit tidy: Matt Lee
Sweep up:Ollie, Dave M
After last week's result it's important that we bounce back with a great show this week. We know opponents well having played them earlier in the season when we gave them a 3 goal lead before coming back to earn a draw. On that occasion we could easily have taken all 3 points with a couple a good chances to score the fourth.
It's a fresh looking team and I'm anticipating a competitive battle.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 23rd Oct 2011
SQUAD for game against Hastings Rangers (Home) Sat 29th Oct.
k.o. at 3:00pm. at Battle Rec.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Aaron Spicer, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
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If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Rhys Bennett, Tom Frere-Smith, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Jacob Smith.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Ian Crispin, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Rob Jordan, Andy Mills, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh,
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Hawkhurst I...Home *** 2:30pm KO ***
Sat 22nd Oct2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst I - Wisden's Sports Challenge Cup
1.James Crane
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Ollie Jeffs 3.Adam Barton
11.Ian Rafati 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Adam Johnson
9.Adam Gooch 10.Tom Frere-Smith
Subs: 12.Adam Thompsett 13.Natt Nunn 14.Paul Ford 15.16.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Rob Jordan Kieran Mayhew Andy Poulter Aaron Spicer Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1:30pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
NOTE THE 2:30PM KICK OFF TIME ... CUP MATCH
Duties:Nets Up 1pm Gary W, Adam J, Ollie Jeffs
Nets Down:Adam T, Rafa, Adam B, Natt, James
Corner flags, nets and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic
Training Balls, Match Balls and flags:Adam G
Pitchside litter tidy: Paul, Tom
Kit tidy: Matt Lee
Sweep up:Dave, Andy M
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
More changes to the team this week, although this time they are mainly forced because of unavailability.
Having been knocked out of the HJ Cup last weekend we'll be keen not to suffer the same fate this weekend in the Wisden's Challenge Cup. Our opponents are riding high at the top of Division 3 and their goals conceded indicate they will be tough to beat. But once again the strength of our club shows through. On a week when we have so many players away, we're still able to field such a strong team ... and we look particularly tasty in attack where TFS makes a welcome return to accompany Adam.
Again we battled brilliantly on Saturday, defending stiffly in a manner that will prove successful most weekends. With a little more luck in front of goal, last week could easily have ended in a win. I expect the same application and effort this week as we continue to improve our defensive game whilst creating good chances to score. Hawkhurst will have good qualities but I'm certain we'll experience some weaknesses in their team too.
With the winter closing in fast, Saturday is forecast to be another bright sunny afternoon and I can't wait to see this team shine.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Eastbourne Royals(Home) *** 2:30pm KO ***
Sat 22nd Oct 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Royals - Eastbourne Coach Finishers Cup - 2nd round
1.Ray Pennels
2.Owen Davies 4.Leon Crouch 5.Darren Noble 3.Rob Fairy
6.Ian Stonestreet 7.Lee Boyd 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Barry Crouch
9.Gary Thompsett 10.Marcus Doyle
Subs: 12.Rob Usherwood 13.Kyle Jackson 14.Paul Crane 15.Troy Parsons 16.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Ian Crispin, Erik Chapman, Will Foster.
Meet at Claverham for 1.30pm. ***IT'S A CUP MATCH***DON'T BE LATE***
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 16th Oct 2011
SQUAD for games against Hawkhurst Utd (Home) and Eastbourne Royals (Home) Sat 22nd Oct.
Both games k.o. at 2:30pm. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Lee Boyd, James Crane, Paul Crane, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Aaron Spicer, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Peter Maina, Jacob Smith.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Will Foster, Rob Jordan, Kieran Mayhew, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Hollington II...Home *** 2:30pm KO ***
Sat 15th Oct2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Hollington II - Hastings Junior Cup
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 3.Adam Staplehurst 5.Rob Jordan
11.Ian Rafati 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Adam Johnson
9.Adam Gooch 10.Aaron Spicer
Subs: 12.Adam Thompsett 13.Kieran Mayhew 15.Gary Tompsett 16.James Crane 14.Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Ollie Jeffs Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 1:30pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
NOTE THE 2:30PM KICK OFF TIME ... CUP MATCH
Duties:Nets Up 1pm Gary W, Adam J, Andy P
Nets Down:Adam T, Rafa, Rob, Kieran, James
Corner flags and pegs into Changing Room 2:Nic
Training Balls, Match Balls and flags:Adam G
Pitchside tidy: Gary T, Aaron
Kit tidy: Matt Lee
Sweep up:Dave, Andy M
Let's muck in and share out the jobs again...not much if we all do our bit.
Changes to the team this week will keep everyone on their toes. I was enormously impressed with the way we stood up to the intimidation of last week and didn't allow it to affect the way we played or behaved. There needs to be a similar attitude this week too. Hollington always have a strong side and we must expect a really tough challenge.
The way we defended in the last 15 minutes of the game last week is exactly the way I want us to defend throughout the game...absolutely no nonsense, tackle, spoil, get the ball away so that the opposition stay out of our last third. It was superb because it demoralises the opponent's players and gives them no hope of a mistake.
When we earn possession there is still room for improvement. We need to work harder off the ball and show composure and control.
Cup games always give us a great opportunity to beat a team from a higher division. No-one outside the club will be expecting us to win but we have the squad to cause an upset, especially if we take last weeks determination and application into this game. That's what makes cup football so special.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Bo Peep (Home) *** 2:30pm KO ***
Sat 15th Oct 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Bo Peep - Hastings Lower Div Cup - 1st round
1.Grant Wenham
2.Erik Chapman 4.Adam Barton 5.Darren Noble 3.Paul Ford
6.Ian Stonestreet 7.Stuart Batchelor 8.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Lee Boyd
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Rob Usherwood
Subs: 12.Paul Crane 13.Ian Crispin 14.Marcus Doyle 15. 16.
Unavailable:Barry Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Josh Jackson.
Meet at Claverham for 1.30pm. ***IT'S A CUP MATCH***DON'T BE LATE***
The league campaign is firmly on the back burner this week as we entertain Bo Peep from div 4 in the 1st round of the Hastings Lower Divisions cup.
The notable change this week is new signing Adam Barton starting in central defence along side Darren. Adam has shown in training that he has all the atributes needed to make a very effective contribution to the team. Lets give him all the encouragement we can in his debut match.
Despite the 3 division seperation between the two teams, our excellent start to the season means we should go into this match full of confidence. I'm sure Bo Peep will be well organised and have some srong players in their team. On Saturday we need to raise our game, matching the performance levels of the oppositions key players and exploiting any weaknesses they may have.
I'll talk more about our approach before the game, so please be on time, come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 9th Oct 2011
SQUAD for games against Hollington Utd II (Home) and Bo Peep Marina (Home) Sat 15th Oct.
Both games k.o. at 2:30pm. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Adam Barton, Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Aaron Spicer, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and you're not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Sam Harrison, Peter Maina, Jacob Smith.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk; bbfcmanager@aol.com
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Ollie Jeffs, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
St Helens v BBFC I (Away - William Parker School) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 8th October 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play St Helens - ESFL Division 2
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Ian Rafati 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Adam Johnson
10.Adam Thompsett 9.Adam Gooch
Subs: 12.13.Rhys Bennett 14.Ian Nunn 15.Aaron Spicer 16.Gary Thompsett
Linesman : Ian Nunn
Unavailable:Adam Staplehurst Gary Walsh
Meet at the Church at 1:40pm latest...or at William Parker by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Tell me if you're going straight to the ground because we need enough cars to transport players there and I don't want to be waiting for someone unnecessarily.
I love to pick a settled team and build consistency. Unfortunately, some changes to the team are right when we are not winning. I learned two seasons ago, when we were last in Division 2, that keeping a settled team believing that consitency would help our team play doesn't change results. I pray that those players that haven't made the starting lineup this week will not be too disappointed and will respond in a positive way, showing determination to work towards another opportunity.
Andy Poulter returns to the team in goal, giving us the benefit of his experience at the back. Ollie and Rhys are both back from Uni to play for us (have they even been away?). New signings Gary Thompsett and Aaron Spicer on the bench will offer fantastic attacking options when needed.
The challenge for our team on Saturday is to be prepared for a strong physical game from the start. It's essential that we stop conceding cheap goals and that we put more pressure on our opponents for more sustained periods of the game.
After a rest week I expect that we're raring to go this week. Let's arrive at the game with a renewed enthusiasm to work hard for the team and enjoy our football. We've played superbly in parts of all our games so far. We need to keep reminding ourselves (and each other) what a fantastic bunch of players we are. Play with confidence, strength and belief and I have full confidence that the result will be ours.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sandhurst II v BBFC II (Away - Sandhurst Playing Fields TN18 5LN) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 8th Oct 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Sandhurst II - ESFL Division 7
1.Grant Wenham
2.Keiran Mayhew 4.Rob Fairy 5.Darren Noble 3.James Crane
6.Barry Crouch 7.Stuart Batchelor 7.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Lee Boyd
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Paul Crane
Subs: 12.Andrew Stewart 13.Rob Usherwood 14.Erik Chapman 15. 16.
Unavailable:Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Ian Stonestreet.
Meet at the Church for 1.40pm latest OR by 2.00pm at Sandhurst (let me know if going straight to the ground)....***DON'T BE LATE***
This week we welcome Grant Wenham into the side, Darren back into central defence and Paul Crane starts up front along side Jacko. Otherwise its the side that would have started last week.
The message for Saturday is simple - absolutely no complacency and understand that with some 9 players not featuring in either squad, and a further 5 unavailable you all have a responsibility to give complete and total commitment.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 2nd Oct 2011
SQUAD for games against St Helens (away) and Sandhurst II (Away) Sat 8th Oct.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at William Parker, 2nds at Sandhurst.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Peter Maina, Jacob Smith, Aaron Spicer, Gary Thompsett.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
West Hill Utd II v BBFC II (Away - Bulverhythe Pitch 5) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 1st Oct 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play West Hill Utd II - ESFL Division 7
1.Andy Poulter
2.Keiran Mayhew 4.Rob Fairy 5.Darren Noble 3.James Crane
6.Barry Crouch 7.Stuart Batchelor 7.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Lee Boyd
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Marcus Doyle
Subs: 12.Ian Stonestreet 13.Paul Crane 14.Andrew Stewart 15.Erik Chapman. 16.
Unavailable:Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Paul Ford.
Meet at the Church for 1.40pm latest OR by 2.00pm at Bulverhythe (Garage end)....***DON'T BE LATE***
Please tell me if going straight to Bulverhythe.
With almost everyone available this week and no 1st team game, I've had some interesting selection dilemmas. Four games into the season, I'm starting to get a feel in my own mind of our strongest starting line up, secure in the knowledge that we have used a number of combinations already, all of which have been successfull.
This week I've shuffled the pack again, with Kieran coming in to the right hand side and Darren, Barry and Jacko back in the side. Those that are on the bench or have not made the starting line up need to be patient. We do want to keep you all involved.
Last weeks good win will boost confidence. West Hill will provide a good test and at the risk of repeating myself we need keep our feet firmly on the ground and understand that despite a good start, we are by no means the finished article. Total commitment is all thats required.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 25th Sept 2011
SQUAD for game against Westhill Utd II (Away) Sat 1st Oct.
k.o. 3pm. at Bexhill Road.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Adam Johnson, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Kyle Jackson, Peter Maina, Darren Noble, Jacob Smith, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Dave Mills, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Ore Athletic v BBFC I (Away - Bulverhythe Pitch 1) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 24th Sept 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Ore Athletic - ESFL Division 2
1.Grant Wenham
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Adam Johnson
8.Kieran Mayhew 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Ian Rafati
9.Adam Thompsett 10.Adam Gooch
Subs: 12.Erik Chapman 13.Gary Walsh 14.Ian Nunn 15.Nat Nunn 16.Troy Parsons
Unavailable:Rhys Bennett, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Staplehurst
Meet at the Church at 1:40pm latest...or at Bulverhythe (Bexhill Road - TIP END changing rooms) by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Tell me if you're going straight to Bulverhythe because we need enough cars to transport players down there and I don't want to be waiting for someone unnecessarily.
Let's win eh!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Sandhurst II (Home-Claverham) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 17th Sept 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Sandhurst III - ESFL Division 7
1.Andy Poulter
2.Brian Fitzgerald 4.Rob Fairy 5.Darren Noble 3.Paul Ford
6.Ian Stonestreet 7.Stuart Batchelor 7.Jamie Crouch(c) 11.Lee Boyd
9.Paul Crane 10.Marcus Doyle
Subs: 12. 13.Andy Oliver 14.Andrew Stewart 15.Will Foster
15. 16.
Unavailable:James Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Rob Usherwood
Meet at the Claverham by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Another changed starting 11 this week with fresh injuries and work commitments / baby sitting taking there toll. The formation will look slightly different to that above, so come along prepared to be flexible. Andy Poulter gets his first start in goal this season in front of the unfortunate Ray Pennels.
We have no idea what to expect from Sandhurst as they have only played one league game. As always, we can only concentrate on our own performance and attitude. This week I'm looking for more composure on the ball. The playing surface at Claverham is excellent and should encourage passing football. We need to make the most of it before it starts to get heavier and cuts up. Simple 'user friendly' passes must be the order of the day along with improved communication and movement.
Lets keep our feet firmly on the ground and understand that despite a good start, we are by no means the finished article. Total commitment is all thats required.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 18th Sept 2011
SQUAD for games against Ore Athletic (Away) and Sandhurst II (Home) Sat 24th Sept.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at Bexhill Road, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Darren Noble, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Marcus Doyle, Sam Harrison, Kyle Jackson, Peter Maina, Jacob Smith, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Ollie Jeffs, Paul Rook, Rob Usherwood, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC II v Herstmonceux III (Home-Claverham) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 17th Sept 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux III - ESFL Division 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin 4.Rob Fairy 5.Darren Noble 3.Paul Ford
8.Ian Stonestreet 6.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Andrew Stewart
9.Josh Jackson 10.Andy Oliver
Subs: 12.Owen Davies 13.Brian Fitzgerald 14.Gary Wenham
15. 16.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, James Crane, Paul Crane, Leon Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Will Foster, Kyle Jackson, Rob Usherwood
Meet at the Claverham by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Look at the 9 players on the unavailable list and then look at how strong the squad looks for Saturdays game. That tells me that we have enormous strength in depth, something that will stand us in good stead as the season progresses.
Despite the long list of unavailables, there are only 3 changes from last weeks line up. Darren is back in the heart of defence, Andy O starts up front in place of the fingerless Jacko and the pace of Andrew Stewart earns him a start at wide midfield. Add to that an experienced bench with an average age of 51 between them, and its a mouthwatering prospect for Saturday.
Herstomceux come off the back of a solid 2-1 win last week and will no doubt be up for the challenge. We need to start a lot better than we have done previously. We also need to keep the ball better in all areas of the pitch. With confidence high from our good start to the season and the ability to score goals from all over the pitch, lets get the job done on Saturday.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Crowhurst ...Home *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 17th Sept 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Crowhurst - ESFL Division 2
1.Grant Wenham
2.Dave Mills 4.Ollie Jeffs 5.Rob Jordan 3.Ian Rafati
11.Rhys Bennett 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Adam Johnson
9.Gary Walsh 10.Adam Thompsett
Subs: 12.Kieran Mayhew 13.Natt Nunn 14.Ian Nunn 15.Tim Nunn(GK) 16.
Unavailable:Erik Chapman Adam Gooch Nic Gooch Adam Staplehurst Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec at 2pm latest....***DON'T BE LATE***
Duties:Nets Up 1:30pm Gary, Adam J, Ollie
Nets Down:Adam T, Rhys, Grant, Rafa, Rob, Kieran, Natt
Kit tidy: Matt Lee
Sweep up:Dave, Andy
It's our first home game of the season so let's muck in and share out the jobs...not much if we all do our bit.
After our brilliant comeback last week, we'll be looking to shape up on the pitch and avoid giving away a 3 goal lead. Rafa joins us in defence and Natt Nunn is expected to make his first appearance too. The golden boy of last week will make his impact from the bench again this week.
It wasn't long ago when Crowhurst were holding a regular spot in Division 1 so I'm expecting a tough match. Our team is full of prime beef, creative genius and wistful experience and the bench is fueled to make a big impact when the time is ripe.
Our fitness showed great improvement last week and with games under our belt, players are beginning to ascend to their best. Confidence is high, and the performance at training tonight fills me with expectation...Bring on the weekend for yet another great footballing Saturday!
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 11th Sept 2011
SQUAD for games against Crowhurst (Home) and Herstmonceux III (Home) Sat 17th Sept.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Josh Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Sam Harrison, Kyle Jackson, Peter Maina, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Jacob Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Hastings Rangers v BBFC I (Away - Bulverhythe) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 10th Sept 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Hastings Rangers - ESFL Division 2
1.Grant Wenham
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Rhys Bennett 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Adam Johnson
9.Adam Thompsett 10.Adam Gooch
Subs: 12.Gary Walsh 13.Tim Walsh 14.Kieran Mayhew, 15.Ian Rafati 16.Tim Nunn(GK)
Unavailable:Erik Chapman, Adam Staplehurst
Meet at the Church at 1:40pm latest...or at Bulverhythe (Bexhill Road - GARAGE END changing rooms) by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Tell me if you're going straight to Bulverhythe because we need enough cars to transport players down there and I don't want to be waiting for someone unnecessarily.
The season started brilliantly for us last week, scoring in the 5th minute and we should have taken better advantage of our dominant position early on. Even after letting in the goals we created enough good chances to have deserved a result. So we can take great encouragement from this and build on it against Hastings Rangers this week.This week we'll try to keep the ball better than last week and compete more physically in critical areas.
I've made three changes to the starting lineup, and the full subs bench is also strong and allows flexibility in the changes that can be made, whatever the circumstances.
Rangers scored 3 times last week in a draw with Eastbourne Dynamos so they will test our defence as they always do. This is a bounce-back week and I'm expecting 100% concentration and effort to ensure that we enjoy the afternoon and pick up our first points of the new season.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Northiam 75 II (Home-Claverham) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 10th Sept 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Northiam 75 II - ESFL Division 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin 4.Rob Fairy 5.Stuart Batchelor 3.Paul Ford
8.Ian Stonestreet 6.Jamie Crouch(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Lee Boyd
9.Josh Jackson 10.Marcus Doyle
Subs: 12.Andy Oliver 13.Paul Crane 14.Will Foster
15. 16.
Unavailable:Kyle Jackson, Darren Noble, James Crane, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Andrew Stewart, Rob Usherwood
Meet at the Claverham by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
With injuries and players unavailable this is a very different starting line up to last week. It remains a very strong squad which indicates the strength in depth we have as a club.
I'm looking to press the ball early starting high up the pitch with the hard working Jacko and pacy Marcus Doyle. We need to get off to a strong start, something we didn't do last week. With bags of talent and skill in the side, we need to boss the game before we can exhibit those silky skills.
Expect Northiam to be hard working and organised and be prepared to work just as hard to combat them.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 4th Sept 2011
SQUAD for games against Hastings Ranger (Away) and Northiam 75 II (Home) Sat 10th Sept.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at Bexhill Road, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Peter Maina, Kieran Mayhew, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Darren Noble, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Sam Harrison, Natt Nunn, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Jacob Smith, Andrew Stewart.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, James Crane, Owen Davies, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Cinque Ports v BBFC I (Away - Bulverhythe Pitch 2) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 3rd Sept 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Cinque Ports - ESFL Division 2
1.Grant Wenham
2.Erik Chapman 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Rob Fairy
8.Rhys Bennett 6.Jamie Crouch 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Adam Johnson
9.Adam Staplehurst 10.Adam Gooch
Subs: 12.Adam Thompsett 13.Tim Walsh 14.Dave Mills 15.Tim Nunn(GK)
Unavailable:Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Kieran Mayhew, Ian Rafati
Meet at the Church at 1:40pm latest...or at Bulverhythe (Bexhill Road - TIP END changing rooms) by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Make certain to tell me if you're going straight to Bulverhythe because we need enough cars to transport players down there and I don't want to be waiting for someone unnecessarily.
What a great looking squad to start off the season with. Adam Staplehurst's availability this Saturday gives us an added boost.
My apologies to those players just outside the squad who haven't been picked this week - I could easily have picked another team of 11 worthy of playing.
Everything is in place for a great start. Training has gone well and our pre-season games have prepared us well. Rob Jordan, Adam Gooch and Andy Mills are back from their travels and the new players to the team are looking like they will strengthen our promotion winning side from last season.
We play 3 out of 4 of our games at Bulverhythe this month which it fortunate because it's not a venue that favours good football in the winter months. The weather is set fair for Saturday which will suit us and as for the opposition, who knows what we'll get at this stage - that's what makes this first game of the season so exciting.
Can't wait for it all to kick off again.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
BBFC II v Orington II (Home-Claverham) *** 3:00pm KO ***
Sat 3rd Sept 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Orington II - ESFL Division 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.James Crane 4.Owen Davies 5.Darren Noble 3.Leon Crouch
8.Ian Stonestreet 6.Stuart Batchelor(c) 7.Barry Crouch 11.Lee Boyd
9.Kyle Jackson 10.Andy Oliver
Subs: 12.Ian Crispin 13.Marcus Doyle 14.Josh Jackson
15. 16.
Unavailable:Rob Usherwood
Meet at the Claverham by 2.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
All to play for as we start a new league season full of hope and optimism. I've picked a very experienced starting 11 backed up by youth and pace on the bench.
With a big squad to choose from this season, the message has to be that everyone needs to perform consistantly at their best. Competition is tough for a place in the starting line up.
I'll go on record now and say that with the players at our disposal, the second team should be looking at a top two finish. I'm looking for total committment and a strong positive team ethos to achieve this.
Please be on time Saturday. We need to prepare well to give ourselves every chance of starting the season on a positive note.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Mon 29th Aug 2011
SQUAD for games against Cinque Ports (Away) and Orington II (Home) Sat 3rd Sept.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at Bexhill Road, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Peter Maina, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Adam Staplehurst, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Barry Crouch, Sam Harrison, Kieran Mayhew, Darren Noble, Natt Nunn, Ian Rafati, Jacob Smith, Andrew Stewart.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Paul Rook, Rob Usherwood.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Thurs 25th Aug 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Battle Rangers (Home) Sat 27th Aug.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 3pm ***Meet at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
Rhys Bennett, James Crane, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Nic Gooch, Josh Jackson, Adam Johnson, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Adam Thatcher, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
Note the 3pm Kick Off time this week.
Unavailable: Dave Mills, Rob Jordan, Ollie Jeffs, Erik Chapman, Adam Gooch, Ian Rafati, Andy Poulter, Kieran Mayhew
I'll be up at the rec for 1:30pm to put up the nets...
If for any reason you cant play, email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com
This week is the last of our friendlies before the season starts against Cinque Ports on the 3rd Sept. As always in friendlies, we'll play roll-on-roll-off subs which enables me to see players in different positions and formations.
Rangers did very well in Division 3 last year and they are always stiff opposition and a good test for us.
The game is likely to be much more physical than last week and Rangers won't allow us as much time on the ball.
Just as last week the result is less important than the performance. I expect everyone to play their position to the best of their ability and I'm particularly looking for teamwork so workrate, communication and discipline are key.
There are so many good players in the Club at the moment that it's a headache to figure out the best lineup. But that's the best kind of headache to have and with the season about to start, I'm getting more and more excited about our prospects in Division 2.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thurs 25th Aug 2011
SQUAD for 2nd team game against FC Bexhill (Home) Sat 27th Aug.
****Venue : Claverham KO 3pm ***Meet at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Ian Crispin, Barry Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Kyle Jackson, Peter Maina, Darren Noble, Andy Oliver, Ray Pennels, Ian Stonestreet.
A last minute change of opposition sees us playing FC Bexhill on Saturday. The club are newly formed this season from the old Beaulah Baptist FC. Playing in div 4 of the ESFL, this is sure to be our siffest test yet.
As we prepare for the first league game next week and with 3 new players on show, there is everything to play for in this last pre-season game.
Please be on time and come along prepared to work hard for the full 90 minutes and have fun!.
If for any reason you cant play, email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 21st Aug 2011
SQUAD for games against Battle Rangers (Home) and Orington II (Home) Sat 27th Aug.
Both games k.o. at 3pm. 1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul ford, Will Foster, Nick Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Adam Johnson, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Andy Poulter, Ian Stonestreet, Adam Thompsett, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Kieran Mayhew, Jacob Smith.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, Adam Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Dave Mills, Rob Jordon, Ian Rafati, Andrew Stewart, Rob Usherwood.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Thurs 18th Aug 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Elim Eagles (Home) Sat 20th Aug.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 1pm ***Meet at 12 noon***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Rob Fairy, Nic Gooch, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Adam Johnson, Ray Pennels, Adam Thatcher, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Grant Wenham.
Note the 1pm Kick time and the 12pm meet.
Our opposition are a church-based team from Coventry who we played last season in the National Christian Trophy. They are travelling down to Battle on Saturday morning and need to get away by 3:20pm. If possible we want to kick off 10 to 15 minutes early.
I've been impressed by what I've seen at training recently, especially last night. I detect that there is big improvement in team play, with players 'getting to know each other'.
A good number of my usual 1st team squad is unavailable, so Saturday's game gives me a chance to see some of the up-and-coming players who are new or unfamiliar to me. There are places up for grabs in all areas of the 1st team as we've lost players to retirement and University. I'm looking for footballers who can do their duty individually in their particular position AND perform well as part of the team - that means good passing, movement, communication and of course workrate.
It's a really exciting stage of the new season and I understand that fitness is still an issue for some. All I ask is that everyone gives their very best for the team and enjoys the afternoon.
After the game, there will be some food served in the pavilion for all those involved in the game.
If for any reason you cant play, email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thurs 11th Aug 2011
SQUAD for 2nd team game against Guestling Rangers (Home) Sat 6th Aug.
****Venue : Claverham KO 3pm ***Meet at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Paul Crane, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Kyle Jackson, Adam Johnson, Rob Jordan, Dave Mills, Nat Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels.
This week gives me the opportunity to look at more players. The 16 man squad is very different to the Herstmonceux game and will give everyone involved the opportunity to get in some much needed match practice. If for any reason you cant play, email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Thurs 4th Aug 2011
SQUAD for 2nd team game against Herstmonceux (Home) Sat 6th Aug.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 3pm ***Meet at 2pm***1.30pm for nets up***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Marcus Doyle, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Josh Jackson, Kyle Jackson, Ray, Pennels, Ian Stonestreet, Grant Wenham.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC Men v Westside Men (Home-Battle Rec) *** 3pm ish KO ***
Mon 30th May 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Westside - Friendly
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Fairy 3.Erik Chapman
8.Paul Rook 6.Jamie Crouch 7.Andy Mills 11.Rhys Bennett
9.Ian Rafati 10.Paul Crane
Subs: 12.James Crane 13.Paul Ford 14.Ian Crispen 15.Andy Stuart 16.Andy Oliver
Assnt Ref: Ian Nunn Team Assnt: Els Jeffs Pitch Mngmnt: Ben McNeil
Unavailable:Pete Cooper Alan Cowley Adam Gooch Ollie Jeffs Rob Jordan Matt Lee Pat Mammone Adam Staplehurst Max Sztyber Gary Walsh Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec by 2pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
I will have played in the VETs game so I'll probably be on oxygen for the main part of the men's game. Andy Mills has accepted charge of the team and will be responsible for deciding changes. My advice to Andy is to keep making changes regularly so that everyone gets a fair crack during the game.
Westside are usually tough opposition and the games are usually very close. They are always played in an excellent spirit of friendship and camaraderie.
We have invited the Westside Club Chaplain to give a brief address to all players and supporters in between the 2 games so please be ready to stop and join in at that point.
I hope you'll all have a really great afternoon.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Mon 23rd May 2011
SQUAD for Men's game against Westside FC (Home) Mon 30th May.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 3pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
James Crane, Paul Crane, Ian Crispin, Paul Rook, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Jamie Crouch, Dave Mills, Andy Mills, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Nic Gooch, Andy Stewart.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Pete Cooper, Matt Lee, Paul Crane, Pat Mammone.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Alan Cowley, Adam Gooch, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Jordan, Ollie Jeffs, James Crane
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 22nd May 2011
SQUAD for Veterans game against Westside FC Vets (Home) Mon 30th May.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 1pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor; Owen Davies; Brian Fitzgerald; Andy Garlick; Darrell Hartley; Jeff Jazinski; Jon King; Doug Morris; Ian Nunn; Andy Poulter; Ray Pennels; Dave Sitch; Gary Walsh.
If you want to play and youre not on the list, or if I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Gary Williams.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Tom Bristow-Diamond; Steve Chapman; Dale Scowen; Gary Wenham; Pete Young
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Magham Down (Home-Battle Rec) *** 3pm KO ***
Sat 30th April 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Magham Down - ESFL Division 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Adam Staplehurst 3.Ollie Jeffs(c)
8.Pete Cooper 6.Matt Lee 7.Jamie Crouch 11.Rhys Bennett
9.Adam Gooch 10.Gary Walsh
Subs: 12.Erik Chapman 13.Tim Walsh 14.Pat Mammone 15.Lee Boyd 16.Tim Nunn
Assnt Ref: Ian Nunn Team Assnt: Els Jeffs Pitch Mngmnt: Ben McNeil
Unavailable:Alan Cowley Rob Jordan Andrez Lopez-Munos Andy Mills Paul Rook Max Sztyber
Meet at the Rec by 2pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
This week has thrown up some weird results. Magham Down lost 9-0 last weekend whilst Herstmonceux beat Battle Rangers 7-1 just 2 days after keeping us to a 2-2 draw.
This is our last game of the season and is a 'plate playoff' kind of a game - whoever wins takes 3rd place in the league. Having been a tadge disappointed with our last 2 results, we're looking to finish on a high win a win. Hopefully some cooler weather will help us to enjoy a fine finish to this brilliant season.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 24th April 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Magham Down (Home) Sat 30th April.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 3pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Dave Mills, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
I'll post the team by Thursday late evening/Friday am.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, Ian Nunn, Pete Young.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Alan Cowley, Rob Jordan, Andy Mills, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Ian Rafati, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC I v Herstmonceux (Home-Battle Rec) *** 3pm KO ***
Sat 23rd April 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux - ESFL Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Ollie Jeffs
11.Adam Staplehurst 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 8.Pete Cooper
9.Adam Gooch 10.Gary Walsh
Subs: 12.Rhys Bennett 13.Tim Walsh 14.Pete Young
15.Jamie Crouch 16.Ian Rafati
Assnt Ref: Ian Nunn Team Assnt: Els Jeffs Pitch Mngmnt: Ben McNeil
Unavailable:Erik Chapman Alan Cowley Andrez Lopez-Munos Pat Mammone Paul Rook Max Sztyber
Meet at the Rec by 2pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Several changes have been made to Wednesday's side both in personel and positions. The rerurn of fresh players Adam Gooch, Rafa and Jamie and the inclusion of Tim W, and Pete Y will give us full scope to rest weary legs and make changes where needed.
I'm expecting full commitment to this game. Herstmeonceux are always difficult to beat, mainly because they are always physically strong in the way they compete. They took points away from us earlier this year and our tight defence will ensure that they certainly will not score another 3 goals in tomorrow's game.
This has to be seen as a cup final for us and by winning we can take our season to the very last match where we have an excellent chance to win the Clubs first ever title.
Bring it on!!!!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thur 21st April 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Herstmonceux (Home) Sat 23rd April.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 3pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Pete Cooper, Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
I'll post the team by Thursday late evening/Friday am.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, Pete Young.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Erik Chapman, Alan Cowley, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Ian Rafati, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 17th April 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Battle Rangers (Away) Wed 20th April.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 6:30pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
SQUAD OF PLAYERS:
Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Owen Davies, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
Meet at the Rec at 5:30pm. There's no point in naming a team until Wednesday when I know who can get there on time, but MAKE SURE YOU COME READY TO PLAY. We need 2 wins from 3 games and we want to get the 6 points in the first 2 games so that we can enjoy our last game with no pressure on us.
Saturday's result was brilliant and I want to congratulate everyone who played and helped on the day! It's wonderful that we can still put out a great side even when so many players aren't avaialble.
Oh ...and remember it's an away game so we don't need to put up nets or clear up afterwards
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Alan Cowley, Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Pat Mammone, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC I v Eastbourne Fishermen (Home-Battle Rec) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 16th April 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Fishermen - ESFL Division 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills 4.Adam Staplehurst 5.Rob Jordan 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Rhys Bennett
9.Max Sztyber 10.Andrez Lopez-Munos
Subs: 12.Paul Rook 13.Ian Nunn 14.Pete Young
15.Ollie Jeffs 16.
Unavailable:Dan Ahmet Alan Cowley Jamie Crouch Adam Gooch Nic Gooch Pat Mammone Tim Nunn Ian Rafati Gary Walsh Tim Walsh
Meet at the Rec by 12.30pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
This is my starting 11 though the detail of the line-up may be different from above. I'm not able to be around this Saturday so Gary Wenham will be preparing the team and making the calls.
The nets need to be put up so I need a couple of volunteers to arrive at 12. Battle Rangers are on straight after us and will clear up and put nets away. SportReach has taken all our possible ball-boys so the game will be more broken up by fetching the balls.
The context of the game is huge. Both teams must win to keep their hopes of winning the League alive, but if St Helens beat Battle Rangers later in the afternoon, then only we can catch them.
With Max and Rookie back for the weekend, we have a really strong team ensuring a great chance of winning. I'll be at Claverham listening out for big cheers so when we score make sure you make loads of noise!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 10th April 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Eastbourne Fishermen (Home) Sat 16th April.
****Venue : Battle Rec KO 1:30pm ***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
I'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, Ollie Jeffs, Pete Young.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Tim Nunn, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Herstmonceux II v BBFC II AWAY ***3:30pm KO***
Sat 9th April 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Doug Cox, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Adam Staplehurst, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Nat Nunn,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andrez Lopez-Munos,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13. 14.Andy Oliver 15.Leon Crouch 16. 17.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, James Crane, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 2:15pm or 2:30pm at Lime Cross, Herstmonceux.***DON'T BE LATE***.
Despite the loss of Stuart and James, we are bouyed by the availability of Andrez, and Adam. This is our last game of what's been a tough season. We travel to second place Herstmonceux with nothing to play for other than a good performance to round of the season. A win sees up go above Sandhurst into 7th (or 4th from bottom!) You can be sure Ceux will be chasing the win to keep the pressure on the leaders.
Our inconsistent form has been frustrating this season. Saturday we need to bring our best game to make sure we compete on level terms and have a chance of coming away with a positive result. Lets finish with a bang!!
PLEASE NOTE THE 3:30PM K.O. *****DON'T BE LATE!!*******
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 3rd Apr 2011
SQUAD for 2nd team game against Herstmonceux (Away) Sat 9th April.
***KO 3:30pm at Lime Cross, Herstmonceux***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Leon Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Kyle Jackson, Andrez Lopez-Munoz, Nat Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood, Darren Wilkinson,
Ray Wynne-Pennels.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
I'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Paul Ford.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...garywenham@tiscali.co.uk;
UNAVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Beulah Baptists(Home-Claverham) *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 2nd April 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Beulah - ESFL Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills 4.Nic Gooch 5.Rob Jordan 3.Erik Chapman
8.Adam Staplehurst 6.Matt Lee 7.Andy Mills(c) 11.Rhys Bennett
9.Adam Gooch 10.Andrez Lopez-Munos
Subs: 12.Pete Cooper 13.Ian Nunn 14.Ian Rafati 15.Ollie Jeffs 16.Jamie Crouch
Unavailable:Dan Ahmet Alan Cowley Pat Mammone Andy Poulter Tim Walsh Pete Young
Meet at Claverham by 1.00pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
It's always great to play our friends at Beulah but this game has real significance for us. Having suffered the disappointment of last week's result it's important that we bounce back with a win, especially if we want to keep our ambitions of the League title alive. This week we have the strongest squad of players that I've ever picked for BBFC but as we saw last week, players also need to play well as a team to be successful. I still believe that this good season can become a great season, the best in our history, by winning our last 5 games to take the title in style!!!
As usual, I don't like to wish my days away but I can't wait for Saturday.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 27th Mar 2011
SQUAD for 1st team game against Beulah Baptists (Home) Sat 2nd April.
****Venue and KO time TBC***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me to let me know.
I'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Pat Mammone, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Alan Cowley, Andy Poulter, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC I v Cranbrook (Home) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 26th March 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Cranbrook - ESFL Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Alan Cowley,
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Adam Staplehurst, 10.Adam Gooch,
Subs: 12.Erik Chapman 13.Ian Nunn, 14.Ian Rafati, 15.Andrez Lopez-Munos, 16.Andy Poulter,
Unavailable:Dan Ahmet, Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Tim Walsh, Pete Young,.
Meet at the Rec by 12:30pm....nets up at 12 ***DON'T BE LATE***
Results went well for us last week.
Another win for us this week would be great!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Eastbourne Rangers v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 26th March 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Rangers - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Leon Crouch, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Rob Fairy, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Nat Nunn,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Troy Parsons 14. 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 12:30pm or 1pm at Eastbourne Sports Park.***DON'T BE LATE***.
Saturday's trip to the league leaders presents a very strong test. Our form has been patchy of late, and on Saturday it cant be! To have a chnace of getting a positive result, we need to make sure that we are all on top of our game. I'll talk more about our approach before the game.
PLEASE NOTE THE 2PM K.O. *****DON'T BE LATE!!*******
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 20th Mar 2011
SQUAD for games against Cranbrook Town (Home) and Eastbourne Rangers (Away) Sat 26th March.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nd's at Sports Park, Eastbourne.
****1st team K.O. at 1:30pm, 2nds KO at 2:00pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, James Crane, Alan Cowley, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Kyle Jackson, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Nathan Daly, Sam Harrison, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst, Pete Young.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC II v Guestling Rangers II HOME ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 19th March 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Guestling Rangers II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Doug Cox, 3.Rob Fairy
8.Will Foster, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Lee Boyd,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Natt Nunn,
Subs: 12.Andy Oliver, 13.Troy Parsons 14.Owen Davies, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Leon Crouch, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Kyle Jackson, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet at Claverham for 2pm.***DON'T BE LATE***.
Saturday presents a good opportunity to maintain our good form from the last two games. Guestling are a good side and we will need to be at our very best to get a win. We have a really strong squad this week capable of competing with the best sides in this division. Both Ray Pennels sons will line up for Guestling on Saturday. Lets get a win, so Ray can enjoy bragging rights in his house next week!!
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Hawkhurst v BBFC I (Away) *** 3pm KO ***
Sat 519th March 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst - ESFL Division 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Adam Staplehurst, 10.Andrez Lopez-Munos,
Subs: 12.Ian Nunn, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Pete Young, 15.Tim Nunn 16.Erik Chapman,
Unavailable:Dan Ahmet, Alan Cowley, Adam Gooch, Pat Mammone, Ian Rafati, Tim Walsh.
Meet at the Church at 1:30pm....***DON'T BE LATE***
Let me know if you intend to go straight to Hawkhurst.
Dan Ahmet is due to have his operation on his collar bone on Thursday - keep Dan in your prayers!
The Quiz night on Friday is now full.
St Helens play Eastbourne Fishermen this weekend - interesting...
A win for us would be great!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 13th Mar 2011
SQUAD for games against Hawkhurst Utd (Away) and Guestling Rangers II (Home) Sat 19th March.
1sts at The Moor, Hawkhurst, 2nd's at Claverham.
****Both games K.O. at 3:00pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Stuart Batchelor, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, James Crane, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andrez Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Nathan Daly, Adam Gooch, Sam Harrison, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Alan Cowley, Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Tom Holdaway, Kyle Jackson, Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Battle Rangers (Home ) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 5th March 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Battle Rangers - Hastings Junior Cup - 1/4 Final
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Alan Cowley, 10.Andres Lopez-Munos,
Subs: 12.Doug Cox, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Pete Young, 15.Ian Nunn 16.
Unavailable:Dan Ahmet, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Adam Gooch, Tim Nunn, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, .
Meet at the Rec at 12:30pm....12pm for nets up ***DON'T BE LATE***.
This long awaited fixture looks certain to go ahead this weekend, partly because the forcast is for 3 days of dry weather and partly because if the rec is unfit, it's very likely that we'll switch to Claverham to get the game played.
I'm excited to see Andres get his 1st game for the 1sts but I'm not totally certain that this is the way we'll line up at the start of the game.
Fixtures for the following week depend on the result of this one...win and we play Hollington in the next round. Lose and we play St Helen's in the League...both outcomes are big games and remind us all that we're at the crunch stage in the season with lots to play for.
Having beaten Rangers twice this season we can approach the game with confidence, knowing that all we have to do is score more goals than they do. :-)
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Hawkhurst Utd II v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 5th March 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst Utd II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Leon Crouch, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Rob Fairy, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Kyle Jackson,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Troy Parsons 14.Gary Wenham 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet Zion Chapel, Mount Street at 12:40pm or 1pm at The Moor, Hawkhurst TN18 4QB ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Despite not winning a league game this season, Hawkhurst have earned 5 creditable draws. Expect them to be well organised and very capable. We will need to play with the same high tempo as we did against Winkney in our last outing if we are to get a positive result. With the weather set fair for the rest of the week, the game looks certain to go ahead.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 27th Feb 2011
SQUAD for games against Battle Rangers (Home) and Hawkhurst utd II (Away) Sat 5th March.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at The Moor, Hawkhurst
****1sts K.O. at 1:30pm - 2nds at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andres Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Sam Harrison, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Herstmonceux (Home ) *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 26th Feb 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux - ESFL Division 3
1.Andy Poulter,
2.Dave Mills, 4.Adam Staplehurst, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Andres Lopez Munoz, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Pete Young, 13.Tim Nunn, 14.Ian Nunn, 15.16.
Unavailable:Alan Cowley, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
Meet at the Rec at 1pm....12.30pm for nets up ***DON'T BE LATE***.
It's great to have Adam Staplehurst back from University and in the side. This really boosts the team, ensuring that we're still really strong.
We know we didn't play to the best of our ability when we drew 3-3 with 'Ceux before Christmas so our aim is to put that straight this time.
We can expect a tough challenge - Herstmonceux are usually a physical team who battle and compete throughout. The pitch will be heavy with the weather we've had and the forcast for Saturday is for more rain. The games we've played since Christmas have taught us how we need to play in these conditions and I'll be reminding you of that before the Kick Off.
Having not played for 3 weeks now, I'm asking for high energy levels so that we can secure a win.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Guestling II HOME ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 26th Feb 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Guestling II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Leon Crouch, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Rob Fairy, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Kyle Jackson,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Troy Parsons 14.Brian Fitzgerald 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet Claverham at 1:00pm ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Brian F is looking after again things this week.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 20th Feb 2011
SQUAD for games against Herstmonceux(Home) and Guestling II(Home) Sat 26th February.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Claverham
****Both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andres Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Beulah (Home ) *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 19th Feb 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Beulah - ESFL Division 3
1.Gary Walsh
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Alan Cowley, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Ollie Jeffs, 13.Paul Rook 14.Ian Nunn, 15.16.
Unavailable:Adam Gooch, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Meet at the Rec at 1pm....12.30pm for nets up ***DON'T BE LATE***.
There's been rain this week but the next few days are forcast to be drier so I'm optimistic about playing this weekend.
This is just the game we need to stop the rot of our last few games but remember that Beulah put up a great performance earlier in the season and had quick strikers who are capable of causing us difficulties.
I've picked the same team that would have started against Battle Rangers last weekend, apart from Tim Nunn who is still struggling from the knock he took at Magham Down. On the bench, Ollie and Rookie provide great cover for any position and give us the option to change strategy or formation during the game.
We're in a great position in the League and I believe this is the weekend that kicks off the 2nd half of the season. Should be a great game on Saturday!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Eastbourne Rangers v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 19th Feb 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Winkney Seniors - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Leon Crouch, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Rob Fairy, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Kyle Jackson,
9.Andres Lopez-Munoz, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Rob Usherwood, 14. 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 12:15pm OR 1:00pm at Eastbourne Sports Park. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Brian F is looking after things this week and next in my abscence. I'm sure you'll give him the same effort and commitment you give me.
We lost 2-0 to this team at home in a very tight game earlier in the season. Perform at the same level we did in our last game against Winkney and there is no reson why we can't come away with a positive result.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 13th Feb 2011
SQUAD for games against Beulah Baptists(Home) and Eastbourne Rangers(Away) Sat 19th February.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Eastbourne Sports Park
****Both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andres Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Pat Mammone, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Battle Rangers (Home ) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 12th Feb 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Battle Rangers - ESFL Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Alan Cowley, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Ian Rafati, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Andres Lopez-Munos, 15.Pete Young, 16.Andy Poulter
Unavailable:Adam Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, .
Meet at the Rec at 12:30pm....12pm for nets up ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 6th Feb 2011
SQUAD for game against Battle Rangers Sat 12th Feb.
Hastings Junior Cup Quarter Final
****Home K.O. 1:30pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
PLAYERS AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Alan Cowley, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andres Lopez-Munos, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Gary Walsh. IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
I'll post the final team/squad by Thursday late evening.
LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
YET TO CONFIRM:Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Pete Young.
UNAVAILABLE:Ollie Jeffs, Adam Gooch.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Winkney Seniors v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 29th Jan 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Winkney Seniors - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin, 4.James Crane, 5.Doug Cox, 3.Rob Fairy
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Kyle Jackson,
9.Andres Lopez-Munoz, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Brian Fitzgerald, 13.Leon Crouch, 14.Will Foster, 15.Darren Wilkinson, 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Rob Usherwood.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 12:15pm OR 1:00pm at Eastbourne Sports Park. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Sorry for late posting...internet problems this week...so ring/text me if you need to contact me.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Magham Down v BBFC I (Away) *** 2pm KO ***
Sat 5th Feb 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Magham Down - ESFL Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Alan Cowley, 10.Ollie Jeffs,
Subs: 12.Dan Ahmet, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Pat Mammone, 15.16.
Unavailable:Adam Gooch, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Meet at Zion Chapel at 12:40pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 30th Jan 2011
SQUAD for games against Magham Down(Away) and Winkney Seniors(Away) Sat 5th February.
1sts at Red Lion Field, Magham Down, 2nds at Eastbourne Sports Park
****Both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andres Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Rob Usherwood.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Daniel Ahmet, Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Rob Fairy, Adam Gooch, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Pat Mammone, Natt Nunn, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v CHRISTCHURCH WARE - (venue : CLAVERHAM) *** 1:30pm KO ***
Sat 29th Jan 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Christchurch - National Christian Trophy
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Adam Gooch, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Alan Cowley, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Pat Mammone, 15.Erik Chapman 16.Tim Nunn
Unavailable:Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Meet at Claverham at 12:30pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
With players returning to match fitness I've had the luxury this week of being able to consider many different strategies for team selection. The starting line-up looks exciting and there are also great offensive and defensive substitutions that can be made.
They say that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger and the experience of last week's game will certainly make the whole squad stronger especially if we carry the same power and might into this week's contest.
We don't know much about our opposition. Like us they must be good to reach this stage in the competition, but as always in the NCT we have freedom to play our own game. Our Coventry trip is still fresh in our memories and this time we benefit from Home advantage. The game has been widely publicised across the church and local community so hopefully there will be good weather and plenty of home support.
As ever I'm praying that God blesses everyone with a great afternoon of football and that we can give Him honour in the way we use our talents in our performance.
Afterwards all players, officials and spectators are invited back to the Church on Mount Street for some refreshments before going home.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Mon 24th Jan 2011
SQUAD for game against Christ Church Ware Sat 29th January.
National Christian Trophy 3rd Round
**** K.O. 1:30pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
PLAYERS AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Alan Cowley, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andres Lopez-Munos, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Gary Walsh. IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
I'll post the final team/squad by Thursday late evening.
LET ME KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
YET TO CONFIRM:Pat Mammone, Adam Staplehurst, Pete Young.
UNAVAILABLE:Ian Rafati.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Hampdem Park Utd II v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 22nd Jan 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hampden Park - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Doug Cox, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Andy Oliver,
9.Andres Lopez-Munoz, 10.Leon Crouch,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Brian Fitzgerald, 14.Nat Nunn, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy,Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Rob Usherwood.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 12:15pm OR 1:00pm at Eastbourne Sports Park. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
With the weather set fair for the rest of the week, it looks like we will play on Saturday.
Andy Olivers pace and enthusiasm earns him a start in wide midfield. Leon Crouch will partner Andres upfront. Leons skill and awareness of players around him will enable him to hold the ball up and encourage other players into attack. I'm excited to see what Andres can bring to the side. He always impresses in training and I believe he can transfer that to the 11-a-side game. Doug Cox is back in defence to ably support what is becoming an 'established' back three.
The side is more than capable of getting a positive result against Hampden Park. We need to start strongly, get the ball on the ground and give 'friendly' passes to team mates. Lets do that from the first whistle and not wait 30 minutes to get going.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v Sandhurst HOME ***1:30pm KO***
Sat 15th Jan 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Sandhurst- Wisdens Sports Challenge Cup
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Adam Gooch, 7. Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Alan Cowley ,
Subs: 12.Matt Lee, 13.Ollie Jeffs, 14.Dan Ahmet, 15.Tim Nunn
Unavailable:Pat Mammone, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Meet at the Rec at 12:30pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Last Saturday saw our season get even better as we travelled to Coventry and won through to the next round of the National Christian Trophy and this game raises the bar even higher.
Sandhurst are sitting on top of Division 2 and no-one outside the Club will be expecting us to win. But last week showed exactly how we've developed in character since last season when we played Sandhurst twice in Division 2.
It's no mean feat to travel 200 miles, step out of the bus and settle into a game of football and I was impressed at the way we performed.
Thankfully there's no travelling for us this Saturday...so I'm confident that we have a team that will raise a few eyelids by 5 o'clock on Saturday.
Wouldn't it be great to overcome another Div 2 team and have a semi-final to look forward to in February...just how good can this season be?
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 16th Jan 2011
SQUAD for games against Sandhurst(Home) and Hampden Park Utd(Away) Sat 22nd January.
1sts at Battle Rec, 2nds at Eastbourne Sports Park
****1st's K.O. at 1:30pm - 2nd's K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Andres Lopez Munoz, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Tom Holdaway, Natt Nunn, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Owen Davies, Sam Harrison, Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v ELIM EAGLES - AWAY (Coventry) ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 15th Jan 2011 1st TEAM
Team to play Elim Eagles - National Christian Trophy 2nd Round
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Pete Cooper,
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Erik Chapman, 13.Matt Lee, 14.Tim Nunn, 15.Ian Rafati
Unavailable:Alan Cowley, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Meet at Church at 7:30am (bacon baps) - Leave at 8am. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Our hosts Elim Eagles are making preparations for this second attempt at playing the 2nd Round tie in the National Christian Cup.
It's a full day, starting with an early bacon bap breakfast and ending at about 9pm when we arrive back in Battle.
Bring enough cash for some food on the way up and try to limit the size of your baggage so that it's not too cramped on the bus.
Players (and officials) will travel in one of the 2 minibuses driven by Gary Williams and Ian Nunn. Gary Wenham is taking his car with some non-players in it. The Gooch brothers are making a weekend of it and staying around Coventry overnight so they are travelling seperately.
It seems ages ago (back in October) when we beat UCF 4-2 at Claverham setting up this 2nd round tie against Elim Eagles. I remember the excited anticipation of finding out where the next round would be. Then the news came through that we would be travelling to Coventry.
When you play football at a high standard away trips like this are the norm. It's bound to be an excellent experience, reflecting one small aspect of the life of a professional footballer. I'm expecting, therefore that the football will be of a high standard!!!
Whoever wins (and benefits from a home tie in the 3rd round), I only pray that we honour the Lord and enjoy a great day out in football fellowship.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Tues 11th Jan 2011
SQUAD for trip to Coventry to play ELIM EAGLES Sat 15th January.
National Christian Trophy 2nd Round
**** K.O. 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
PLAYERS TRAVELLING:
Daniel Ahmet, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Gary Walsh IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the final team/squad by Thursday late evening.
NON-PLAYERS TRAVELLING:
Owen Davies, Andy Garlick, Elz Jeffs(photoprapher), Ania Kasztelanic(physio), Ian Nunn(driver), Andy Oliver, Gary Wenham(driver), Gary Williams(driver), Andres Lopez-Munos.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO GO...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com;
NOT TRAVELLING:
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Nathan Daly, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Joe O'Neill, Natt Nunn, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Rob Usherwood, Tim Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC I v Herstmonceux HOME (Claverham) ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 8th Jan 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux - ESFL Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Erik Chapman, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Alan Cowley
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Adam Gooch(c), 7.Ian Rafati, 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Dan Ahmet,
Subs: 12.Pete Cooper, 13.Tim Walsh, 14.Tim Nunn.
Unavailable:Ollie Jeffs, Dave Mills, Andy Mills, Matt Lee, Adam Staplehurst, Pete Young.
Meet at Claverham at 1pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Thanks to our wonderful season so far, the January fixture list is full of Cup games, apart from this single League fixture against Herstmonceux. So our aim is to set off again on the winning track and to secure the three points that will keep us in the running for a promotion spot.
God only knows what's in store for the team and the club in 2011 but we anticipate a great season and will undoubtedly enjoy the trip!
We know that Herstmonceux, as always, will be tough opponents to beat - our application and commitment needs to be steely. With the right attitude I'm totally confident that the result will justify our position at the top of the division.
Bring on the 2nd half of the 2010-11 season!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Hawkhurst Utd II v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 8th Jan 2011 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.James Crane, 5.Max Sztyber, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Tom Holdaway,
9.Andres Lopez-Munoz, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Leon Crouch, 14.Brian Fitzgerald, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy,Paul Ford, Sam Harrison, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Rob Usherwood.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. for 12:45pm OR 1:00pm at Hawkhurst. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Weather permitting, we travel to Hawhurst on Saturday with the express intention of kicking off the New Year with a win.
There are 2 changes from the team that beat Orington. Andres steps into the centre forward role and we are fortunate to have Max, back from Uni and able to add much needed pace and agression in the centre of defence.
Despite not winning a game all season, we know Hawkhurst are no mugs. If the game goes ahead, conditions will be tough, demanding strong hearts and minds and an ability to cope with an unpridictable surface. I'm excited at the prospect of playing football again after the long break and looking forward to a strong team performance.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 2nd January 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
AVAILABILITY CHECK...see lists below.
After the long break for Christmas and New Year it's back to business now. If you are one of the twelve players on the YET TO CONFIRM list for this coming weekend, then make sure you let one of the managers know before the teams are picked on Wednesday evening.
NEW SIGNING. Ian Rafati has signed forms and we're hoping he'll be available to play this weekend and Andres Lopez Munoz will almost certainly get his first run-out for the Club too.
COVENTRY TRIP. I've shortlisted 18 players for the trip to Coventry on the 15th with Alan, Doug and Tim W the only players unavailable (to my knowledge)...We'll be taking two 9-seater minibuses plus at least one car. The 2nds don't have a game that day so let me know if you want to come with us for the day.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 2nd Jan 2011
SQUAD for games against Herstmonceux(Home) and Hawkhurst Utd(Away) Sat 8th January.
1sts at Claverham, 2nds at The Moor, Hawkhurst
****both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Andres Lopez Munoz, Pat Mammone, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Nathan Daly, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Tom Holdaway, Natt Nunn, Jamie Relf, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Sam Harrison, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Joe O'Neill, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Guestling II HOME ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 18th Dec 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Guestling II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Doug Cox, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.James Crane,
9.Andres, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Rob Usherwood, 13.Troy Parsons, 14.Nat Nunn, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Eric Chapman, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 1:00pm ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Wouldn't it be fantastic to head into the Christmas break with back to back wins under our belt.
I received good reports from Stuart and Brian for a job well done last week against Orington. Winning is in many ways a habit, and a good habit to get into.
Whilst there will always be areas to improve on, we are a good squad, capable of competing with the best teams in this division. The message doesn't change from week to week. In Brians match report of last week, he spoke of..."making the easy pass, providing options for the player with the ball and using our brains". Expect more of the same in the pre-match talk on Saturday.
Our best wishes go with Bruno as he travels back to Brazil. We welcome into the team, Andres, a colleague of his from Ashburnham, who has impressed in training and earns a start up front. He's partnered upfront by Andy Oliver who's loyalty and persistence gets him a well deserved start. It's a good team, that is very capable of getting a positive result.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v HAWKHURST... AWAY ***2pm KO***
Sat 18th Dec 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst - League Division 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pete Cooper(c), 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Adam Staplehurst, 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Gary Walsh,
Subs: 12.Ian Nunn, 13.Tim Nunn, 14.Tim Walsh, 15. 16.
Unavailable:Erik Chapman, Alan Cowley, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Paul Rook, Pete Young.
*** Meet at the church at 12:20pm ***
Or be at Hawkhurst by 1pm ....call or text to let me know.
Dave brought news to training tonight that Andy has damaged his foot at work and can't play this weekend.
It's the last game of the year and Hawkhurst will be looking to equal up the results after we beat them at home a few weeks back. We know they are a good team with some experienced players. We'll need to be on our mettle to ensure we finish the year well. Despite the absence of the wonder goalscorer last week, our team is strengthened with the return of both Ollie and Adam Staplehurst, and I've gone for the experience of Andy Poulter in goal for this game.
St. Helens play Fishermen this weekend so one of them has to drop points. That will help us especially if we gain the three points. The season continues to fascinate!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 12th Dec 2010
SQUAD for games against Hawkhurst Utd (Away) and Guestling II(Home) Sat 18th December.
1sts at The Moor, Hawkhurst, 2nds at Claverham
****both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Andres Lopez Munoz, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, .
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Paul Ford, Tom Holdaway, Natt Nunn, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, Alan Cowley, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Matt Lee, Bruno de Lima,Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v BEULAH BAPTISTS... AWAY ***2pm KO***
Sat 11th Dec 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Beulah Baptists - League Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Erik Chapman,
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Alan Cowley,
Subs: 12.Pete Young, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Tim Walsh, 15.Andy Poulter
16.
Unavailable:, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Pat Mammone, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst,
*** Meet at the church at 12:20pm ***
Or be at Bexhill Road, Tip end by 1pm ....call or text to let me know.
There's been good drying weather today which should mean the pitches at Bulverhythe will be playable on Saturday.
I'm looking forward to getting back into action after 2 weeks off, and once again we have a strong team out. Although Beulah haven't had a good start to the season we can't be complacent. We'll need to concentrate hard to ensure that Bealah don't get near our goal and and work hard to create chances.
Andy Poulter is back in the squad this week but I'm sticking by Tim Nunn who is getting better by the game and has deserved his chance. Tim Walsh makes the subs bench though he's not certain he'll be back in town before Kick Off.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Orington II HOME ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 11th Dec 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Orington II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.James Crane, 3.Paul Ford
8.Kyle Jackson, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Bruno de Lima, 10.Rob Usherwood,
Subs: 12.Darren Wilkinson, 13.Andy Oliver, 14., 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 1:00pm ***DON'T BE LATE***.
Stuart and Brian will be running things this w/end as I'm unavailable. I'm sure you'll work as hard for them as you do for me.
I'm arranging for a pitch inspection early Sat morning to make sure its playable. Check the website or txt Stuart for an update.
The away defeat to this team in early October was disappointing, given that we competed well and were on top for spells. The lesson is that when we are on top, we need to convert chances. One of the key points for Saturday is for the attackers to work together more as a team, and not to try and beat the opposition single handed. The side we have out on Saturday is more than capable of getting a positive result. I look forward to getting the good news via txt at 3:45pm on Saturday afternoon.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 5th Dec 2010
SQUAD for games against Beulah Baptists (Away) and Orington II(Home) Sat 11th December.
1sts at Bexhill Road, 2nds at Claverham
****both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Bruno de Lima, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, .
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Nathan Daly, Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Owen Davies, Will Foster, Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Matt Lee, Joe O'Neill, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Wed 1st Dec 2010
2nd Team SQUAD for game against Guestling II (Home) Sat 4th December.
Venue : Claverham.
**** K.O. at 2pm ***
Meet at 1pm ...DONT BE LATE!!.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by TEXT or EMAIL garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Leon Crouch, Jamie Crouch, Bruno deLima, Rob Fairy, Kyle Jackson, Nat Nunn, Andy Oliver, Ray Pennels, Paul Ford, Rob Usherwood, Darren Wilkinson.
PLAN FOR THIS GAME TO GO AHEAD...we will let you know as soon as we can if the game is on. Please don't make other arrangements untill you know.
I think we were all dissapointed that we didn't get anything from the away fixture against Guestling 5 weeks ago. Since then although we have only picked up 1 league point, the performances have been steadily improving. Saturday presents a good opportunity for a win and a kick start to our season.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Check back here regularly for updates on the fitness of the pitch.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Wed 1st Dec 2010
1st Team SQUAD for game against Herstmonceux (Home) Sat 4th December.
Venue : Battle Rec.
**** K.O. at 2pm ***
Meet at 1pm ...12:30pm for nets up.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by TEXT or EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com
Daniel Ahmet, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Gary Walsh, Pete Young.
PLAN FOR THIS GAME TO GO AHEAD...If we hear nothing from the Town Council, I'll inspect the pitch early Saturday morning.
It's only a short moment since we played Herstmonceux so we know they're no pushovers. This time we'll aim not to go 2 goals behind before we start scoring goals. Three points will keep us in touch with the leaders.
If anyone would be happy to clear snow from the pitch on Saturday morning, please get in touch.
Posted by: bbfcmanager
Sun 28th Nov 2010
SQUAD for games against Herstmonceux (Home) and Guestling II(Home) Sat 4th December.
1sts at Battle Rec. 2nds Home at Claverham
****both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Kyle Jackson, Bruno de Lima, Andy Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Nathan Daly, Pat Mammone, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, Owen Davies, Will Foster, Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Dave Mills, Joe O'Neill, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, .
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v ELIM EAGLES (COVENTRY)... AWAY ***2pm KO***
Sat 27TH NOV 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Elim Eagles - National Christian Trophy
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Adam Staplehurst, 5.Rob Jordan , 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Gary Walsh,
Subs: 12.Ian Nunn, 13.Pete Cooper, 14.Erik Chapman, 15. 16.
Unavailable:Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh, Andy Poulter
*** Meet at the church at 7:30am for Bacon Baps ***
We aim to be on the road by 8am.....call or text to let me know if you have difficulties.
Our blessed season continues on Saturday with a real away fixture in Coventry. There's a danger of snow but the forcasts always overstate the chances so we'll prepare normally until we hear any news from our opposition. I'll let players know immediately if the plans change.
We'll be picking up Pat along the way. Nunny is coming as linesman, the chairman is driving and Elz is coming as official photographer. This leaves just one spare seat for all the gear so players need to travel light.
We know very little about our opponents and our aim is to have a great day out. I was very impressed with our game last weekend when we didn't have Rob, Pete, Adam or Ollie who are all back for this week's game.
Bacon baps at 7:30 will help us to get off to a good start and hopefully we'll be up in the Midlands by noon.
This is a fantastic adventure and there are lots of people praying for the football club at the moment. Normally I look forward to the weekend but this week is even more special.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Herstmonceux II HOME ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 27th NOV 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Doug Cox, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Rob Fairy, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Bruno deLima, 10.Rob Usherwood,
Subs: 12.Kyle Jackson, 13.James Crane, 14.Gary Wenham, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 1:00pm ***DON'T BE LATE***.
This is a week to bounce back from the dissappointing performance against Origton. I know we have the capability to compete vey well in this division. All we need to do know is to show it!!
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 21th Nov 2010
SQUAD for games against Elim Eagles (Coventry)(Away) and Herstmonceux II(Home) Sat 27th November.
1sts away in Coventry. 2nds Home at Claverham
****both games K.O. at 2pm***
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Bruno de Lima, Will Foster, Matt Lee, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Kyle Jackson, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Owen Davies, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Brian Fitzgerald, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neill, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Orington v BBFC II AWAY ***1:30pm KO***
Sat 20th NOV 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Orington - Hast FA Lower Div Cup
1.James Crane
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Ian Crispin
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Bruno deLima, 10.Rob Usherwood,
Subs: 12.Kyle Jackson, 13.Will Foster, 14.Nathan Daly, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber, Darren Wilkinson.
Meet at the church for 12:20pm or 12:30pm at Netherfield Rec Rec ***DON'T BE LATE***.
We play Orington 1st team from Div 4 in the Hastings Lower Divisions Cup on Saturday with NOTHING TO LOOSE!!
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v HASTINGS RANGERS... AWAY ***1:30pm KO***
Sat 20TH NOV 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Hastings Rangers - Hastings Junior Cup
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Alan Cowley, 3.Doug Cox,
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Gary Walsh,
Subs: 12.Andy Oliver, 13.Pete Young, 14., 15. 16.
Unavailable: Eric Chapman, Pete Cooper, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Andy Poulter
*** Meet at the church at 12:10pm ***
Or be at Bexhill Road, Garage end by 12:30pm ....call or text to let me know.
On Saturday we're back in cup action this time against Hastings Rangers in the Hasting FA Junior Cup. In the first round we beat Icklesham Casuals 3-2 and this time we are attempting to knock out another Division 2 side.
Although last Saturday's dropped points were a disappointment, there were plenty of positives. As usual we created lots of chances and could have easily won by five goals. Erik played great at left back showing that we have another player in the club who can make the step up to the first team.
And just as important was the recognition that the team can come back from behind to get a result. At 3-1 last year we always looked well beaten but we have a new resilient look about us now and we responded brilliantly to salvage a point which at the end of the season may be critical. Well done to everyone - just put away your chances in future and we won't be in that situation again!
Oh, and just to let you all know...with Pete Cooper away this weekend, it'll be the player in the number 10 shirt who will be taking the penalties!!!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 14th Nov 2010
SQUAD for games against Hastings Rangers(Away) and Orington II (Away) Sat 20th November.
Both games are cup games (1sts Hastings Junior Cup, 2nds Hastings Lower Divisions Cup)
****and therefore K.O. at 1:30pm***
1st Team at Bexhill Road (Bulverhythe), 2nd Team at Netherfield Rec.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Nathan Daly, Bruno de Lima, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Kyle Jackson, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Matt Lee, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Owen Davies, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Joe O'Neill, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Robertsbridge Utd II v BBFC II AWAY ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 13th NOV 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Robertsbridge Uts II - ESFL Div 7
1.James Crane
2.Ian Crispin, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Doug Cox
8.Nat Nunn, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Kyle Jackson, 10.Rob Usherwood,
Subs: 12.Bruno de Lima, 13.Darren Wilkinson, 14.Brian Fitzgerald, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber, Darren Wilkinson.
Meet at the church for 12:40pm or 1:00pm at Robertsbridge Rec ***DON'T BE LATE***.
With Eric and Will supporting the 1st team on Saturday, we welcome Doug Cox into defence and Nat Nunn earns a start in midfield after an encouraging second half performance last week. Bruno is on the bench after his European excursion, ably supported by Brian and Darren.
We know to our cost that the standard in this division is high, and that we must be on top form to get something from the game. Expect nothing less from Robertsbridge other than a highly motivated group of players with the ability to hurt us if we let them.
Robertsbridge have made arrangements to switch to Bexhill Road, if their own pitch is deemed unplayable. Check back here for updates.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v HERSTMONCEUX... AWAY ***2pm KO***
Sat 13TH NOV 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Herstmonceux - Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan , 3.Eric Chapman,
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Alan Cowley,
Subs: 12.Will Foster, 13.Andy Oliver, 14.Matt Lee, 15. 16.
Unavailable: Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh, Gary Walsh, Andy Poulter
*** Meet at the church at 12:40pm ***
Or be at Herstmonceux by 1pm but call or text to let me know.
Parking is tough in Herstmonceux. The closest is in the centre but there's not many spaces. We get changed in the pavillion behind the high street and then walk across the fields to the pitch, which you'll see on the left hand side as you drive into the village from Battle...it's just past Lime Cross Nursery. The postcode given in the ESFL handbook is BN21 3XG. I think this is for the pitch at Lime Cross.
Looking forward again to football this weekend. I just hope the weather doesn't let us down. Herstmonceux usually play under all conditions so expect the game to go ahead...I'll contact you and put a message on the website if the game is unexpectedly called off.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 7th Nov 2010
SQUAD for games against Herstmonceux (Away) and Robertsbridge II (Away) Sat 13th November.
Both games K.O. at 2pm. 1st Team at Lime Cross, 2nd Team at Robertsbridge Rec.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Bruno de Lima, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Luke Barnes, Jake Cleveland, Doug Cox, Nathan Daly, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Owen Davies, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neill, Dave Sitch, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v HAWKHURST... HOME ***2pm KO***
Sat 6TH NOV 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst - Division 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Adam Staplehurst, 3.Ollie Jeffs,
8.Pete Cooper(c), 6.Matt Lee, 7.Adam Gooch, 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Alan Cowley,
Subs: 12.Rob Jordan, 13.Andy Mills, 14.Gary Walsh, 15. 16.
Unavailable: Pat Mammone, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Battle Rec by 1pm ***
We have both Stapes and Ollie back this week and I can't miss the opportunity to make some changes that will give some rest to certain players and give some well deserved match time to other players. We'll need a fit pool of at least 16 reliable players to see us through the months ahead.
Andy and Pat have both made themselves unavailable this week, but every player is of great value to the success of the team.
We're back in League action this week having missed the last two Saturdays playing in cup competitions. Hawkhurst are mid-table and will pose some threats. We just need to continue our confident attacking football and strong defence and hopefully we'll extend our record winning run.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Eastbourne Rangers HOME ***2:00pm KO***
Sat 6th Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Rangers - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Eric Chapman
8.Will Foster, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Kyle Jackson, 10.Rob Usherwood,
Subs: 12.Nathan Daly, 13.Darren Wilkinson, 14.Nat Nunn, 15.Gary Wenham 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Bruno deLima, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber, Darren Wilkinson.
Meet at Claverham for 1:00pm ***DON'T BE LATE***.
We entertain league leaders Eastbourne Rangers in whats sure to be a tough test on Saturday. At times this season, we have shown that we can play and compete with the best sides in this division. We need to achieve that level consistently for 90 minutes and be able to make the right decisions when under pressure.
I know that the side is capable of more than we have shown this season. If everyone in the squad is prepared to raise their game from start to final whistle, you may be surprised at what you can achieve. The opposition will be a bunch of very capable footballers at this level, but not world beaters. Lets all come along on Saturday with a sense of whats possible, rather than a sense of trepidation and fear of failure.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 23rd Oct.2010
SQUAD for games against Hawkhurst Utd (Home) and Eastbourne Rangers (Home) Sat 6th November.
Both games K.O. at 2pm. 1st Team at Battle Rec, 2nd Team at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Nathan Daly, Rob Fairy, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Kyle Jackson, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Luke Barnes, Lee Boyd, Jake Cleveland, Doug Cox, Brian Fitzgerald, Jamie Relf.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Owen Davies, Bruno De Lima, Paul Ford, Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Dave Sitch, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Guestling Rangers II v BBFC II AWAY ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 30th Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Guestling Rangers II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Ian Crispin, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Stuart Batchelor, 3.Eric Chapman
8.Will Foster, 6.Brian Fitzgerald, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
9.Kyle Jackson, 10.Bruno De Lima,
Subs: 12.Rob Usherwood, 13.Sam Harrison, 14.?Nathan Daly?, 15.Gary Wenham 16. 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Rob Rairy, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber, Darren Wilkinson.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount Street for 1:30pm or 2pm at Guestling Playing Fields TN35 4LT. Txt me if you need directions. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
A couple of changes this week with Ian Crispin back at full back and Dom starting in wide midfield, after his impressive second half performance last week. Otherwise the side is the same bringing some much needed stability to the line up.
I know that Guestling will be competitive with a mix of experience and youth. We need to be on top of our game if we are to come out on top.
The pitch at Guestling is easily missed if you don't know the entrance off the A259. Please ask if you need directions.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v UNITED CHURCHES FELLOWSHIP RESERVES... CLAVERHAM COLLEGEGE***2pm KO***
Sat 30th OCT 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play United Churches Fellowship - National Christian Trophy 1st Round
1.Tim Nunn
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Pete Cooper
8.Pat Mammone, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Adam Gooch,
Subs: 12.Paul Rook, 13.Natt Nunn, 14.Alan Cowley, 15.Gary Walsh, 16.
Unavailable: Doug Cox, Ollie Jeffs, Andy Poulter, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Claverham by 1pm ***
This is the first time we've entered the National Christian Trophy. The first round is usually played regionally and although our opponents play in Beckenham which is officially in Kent, they play in the Croydon and Bromley Christian League. We have no idea what to expect of our opposition. Hopefully the two teams will be evenly matched and we'll see a great game of football...Not many are likely to enjoy the game if one side is totally dominant and the result is immediately predictable from the outset.
You can see from the team that I've made some changes from last week, some forced by unavailability and others by choice. As usual the 3 subs give me lots of flexibility to change things according to circumstances and it's great to have Paul Rook back for the week, following his move up to The Smoke.
After the game we're inviting everyone back to the Zion Chapel on Mount Street for some sandwiches and a drink. We'd expect that all players will be able to give up half an hour to eat with us before setting off for home. If you have any friends or family with you, please ask them to come also. Let me know if you won't be able to make it...have a good excuse ready!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 23rd Oct.2010
SQUAD for games against United Churches Fellowship (Home) and Guestling II(Away) Sat 30th October.
1st Team at Battle Rec (2:00pm KO Cup), 2nd Team at Guestling (3pm KO Div 7).
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Bruno De Lima, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Gary Walsh.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Luke Barnes, Lee Boyd, Jake Cleveland, Pat Mammone, Natt Nunn, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Joe O'Neill, Andy Poulter, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sandhurst II v BBFC II AWAY ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 23rd Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Sandhurst II - ESFL Div 7
1.Ray Pennels
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Leon Crouch, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Eric Chapman
8.Will Foster, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Lee Boyd,
9.Kyle Jackson, 10.Bruno De Lima,
Subs: 12.Dom Cooper-Fowler, 13.Luke Barnes, 14.Brian Fitzgerald, 15. 16. 17.
Unavailable:Ian Crispin, Paul Ford, Owen Davies, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber, Rob Usherwood.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount Street for 1:30pm or 2pm at Sandhurst Playing Fields TN18 5PG. Txt me if you need directions. ***DON'T BE LATE***.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v MAGHAM DOWN... HOME ***2:30pm KO***
Sat 23rd OCT 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Magham Down- Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Adam Staplehurst, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Pete Cooper, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Daniel Ahmet, 10.Adam Gooch,
Subs: 12.Pat Mammone, 13.Gary Walsh, 14.Alan Cowley, 15.Tim Nunn, 16.
Unavailable: Doug Cox, Nic Gooch, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Battle Rec by 1:30pm ***
Cup Game.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 17th Oct.2010
SQUAD for games against Magham Down(Home) and Sandhurst II(Away) Sat 23th October.
1st Team at Battle Rec (2:30pm KO Cup), 2nd Team at Sandhurst(3pm KO Div 7).
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Jake Cleveland, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Bruno De Lima, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Pat Mammone, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Ian Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Jamie Relf, Zac Smith, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Ian Crispin, Sam Harrison, Natt Nunn, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Doug Cox, Owen Davies, Joe O'Neill, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC II v Winkney Seniors HOME ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 16th Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hampden Park Utd - ESFL Div 7
1.Tim Nunn
2.Eric Chapman, 4.Jamie Relf, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Paul Ford
8.Ian Crispin, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Tom Holdaway,
9.Kyle Jackson, 10.Bruno De Lima,
Subs: 12.Dom Cooper-Fowler, 13.Leon Crouch, 14.Darren Wilkinson, 15.Will Foster 16., 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, James Crane, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgeral, Joe O'Neil, Max Sztyber, Rob Usherwood.
Meet at Claverham for 2:00pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***. Text me early if you can't make it.
Is this the week to turn our season round?? I think it is. Our opposition have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1. They can score heavily given the opprtunity. We have the defensive capabilities to stop this happening. We also have the strike force to hurt them.
In my quieter moments, I often wonder whats causing us to under perform. I wonder if its a case of trying to hard? By that I mean are we too concerned about playing well to keep our place in the squad or to anxious about making a telling pass or scoring a wonder goal.
Football is a simple game to be enjoyed with team mates all striving for the same result. I dont mean we should stop trying, but maybe we should be less concerned about the outcome, concentrating instead on playing well with team mates we know and respect and let the result happen. I'll talk more about this on Saturday.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v BATTLE RANGERS... HOME ***3pm KO***
Sat 16th OCT 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Battle Rangers - Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Pete Cooper
8.Adam Staplehurst, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Adam Gooch,
Subs: 12.Pat Mammone, 13.Daniel Ahmet, 14.Timm Smith, 15.Nat Nunn, 16.
Unavailable: Doug Cox, Alan Cowley, Ollie Jeffs, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Battle Rec by 2pm ***
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Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 10th Oct.2010
SQUAD for games against Battle Rangers (Home) and Winkney Seniors (Home) Sat 16th October.
1st Team at Battle Rec, 2nd Team at Claverham. Both games KO at 3:00pm.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Jake Cleveland, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Bruno De Lima, Rob Fairy, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Tom Holdaway, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Pat Mammone, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Zac Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Lee Boyd, Doug Cox, Sam Harrison, Andy Mills, Andy Poulter, Timm Smith.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Alan Cowley, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Ollie Jeffs, Joe O'Neill, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
EASTBOURNE FISHERMEN V BBFC I ... AWAY***3pm KO***
Sat 9TH OCT 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Eastbourne Fishermen - Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Paul Rook, 6.Matt Lee, 7.Adam Staplehurst, 11.Pete Cooper(c),
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Adam Gooch,
Subs: 12.Rhys Bennett, 13.Pat Mammone, 14.Daniel Ahmet, 15.Tim Nunn, 16.
Unavailable:Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Andy Mills, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at the Church by 1:15pm ***
If you're going straight there, let me know...the pitch is at Whitley Road.
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It's a mouth-watering challenge this week against Fishermen who are scoring an average of 5-6 goals a game but conceding 2-3 goals. The big aim is to keep another clean sheet.
Andy Mills is recovering from the back battering that he got last weekend but unfortunately he isn't ready to play, but we do have both Ollie and Adam home for the weekend. Pete is prefered at left midfield this week but Rhys is still around to create a big impact in the second half, whilst Adam Gooch takes the place of Alan to partner me up front.
It looks like a really strong team to me and the subs make the squad look world-beating. We're playing great at the moment and have nothing to fear from Fishermen. It's certain to be a great game and will probably involve lots of goals.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Hampden Park Utd HOME ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 9th Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hampden Park Utd - ESFL Div 7
1.James Crane
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Owen Davies, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Paul Ford
8.Ian Crispin, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Eric Chapman,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Dom Cooper-Fowler,
Subs: 12.Kyle Jackson, 13.Bruno De Lima, 14.Leon Crouch, 15.Brian Fitgerald 16., 17.
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Will Foster, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neil, Jamie Relf, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 2:00pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***. Text me early if you can't make it.
A couple of new faces this week on the bench this week as we entertain so far unbeated Hampden Park. Its still too early in the season to determine who will be challenging for honours next April.
Whats clear is that we need to play at a consistently high level if we want to win and be in the mix at the end of the season.
I'm ringing the changes again this week, whilst trying to keep the spine of the team strong and stable. The two new faces on the bench are both strikers, who impressed in training. I want to see them in a competitive 11-a-side situation, so both will feature at some stage. Everyone in the squad needs to be on their toes and prepared to give their all for the benefit of the team.
If your'e not in the squad and feel you should be, please speak to me. At present, a rotation policy seems to be the only way to keep players interested and involved.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 2nd Oct.2010
SQUAD for games against Eastbourne Fishermen (Away) and Hampden Park Utd (Home) Sat 9th October.
1st Team KO 3:00pm at Whitley Rd, Eastbourne, 2nd Team KO 3:00pm at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Erik Chapman, Jake Cleveland, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Owen Davies, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Zac Smith, Timm Smith, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson, Pete Young.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact Walsh or Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Sam Harrison, Pat Mammone, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Will Foster, Tom Holdaway, Joe O'Neill, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Orington II v BBFC II AWAY ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 2nd Oct 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Orignton II - ESFL Div 7
1.James Crane
2.Darren Wilkinson, 4.Jamie Relf, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Paul Ford
8.Will Foster, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Luke Barnes,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Tom Holdaway,
Subs: 12.Brian Fitzgerald, 13.Zac Smith, 14.Ian Crispin, 15.Dom Cooper-Fowler 16., 17.
Unavailable:Eric Chapman, Owen Davies, Sam Harrison, Nat Nunn, Ray Pennels, Joe O'Neil, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Zion Chapel, Mount St. Battle for 1:45pm, or 2pm at Netherfield Rec. ***DON'T BE LATE***. Text me if you need directions.
Last Saturday was a dissapointment but not a disaster. If we had converted 2 or 3 of the numerous chances we creatd, I'm sure the mood would have been so different.
We welcome a couple of new faces to the bench in Ian Crispin and Dom Cooper-Fowler. Both have worked hard at training and will get on. Tom H provides a new attacking partner for Rob U to try to get us goals. Other changes see Darren Wilkinson and Will Foster at right back and right mid respectively, and James Crane back between the sticks.
For those fans of Strictly Come Dancing (or is it just me??!!), we need to create more of a slow, slow, quick, quick, slow rythm of play. Slow it down and keep the ball better when we have it, and then explode into action when the opportunity arises.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v HOLLINGTON... HOME ***3pm KO***
Sat 2ND OCT 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Hollington - Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Pete Cooper
8.Paul Rook, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Alan Cowley,
Subs: 12.Matt Lee, 13.Andy Oliver, 14.Timm Smith, 15.Daniel Ahmet, 16.Tim Nunn
Unavailable: Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, Ollie Jeffs, Adam Staplehurst, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Battle Rec by 2pm ***
After our giant-killing performance against Icklesham last week, I'm forced to make changes due to unavailability. Other than penalty Pete replacing Ollie and raging Rookie in for Stapes, the starting team stays constant this week.
Spare a thought for Tim Nunn who has played really well for us in goal earlier this season. We now have three excellent keepers and with both Andy Poulter and James Crane keeping goal so well in recent weeks, Tim unfortunately misses out this week.
At some point I intend to push Adam Gooch into the attack and Matt will play the central midfield position that we know he's brilliant at.
This is the first time this season that we've been clear favourites to win, having already beaten Hollington 4-1. We have to put that win out of our heads and approach it like we're playing a fresh team. Hollington have improved and will be eager to show that they can beat us. We'll need to work hard as usual and unlock the game with goals, but be patient if this doesn't happen until later in the game. We've defended very well but it's about time we kept a clean sheet and this will be our target on Saturday.
There's a great feeling around the Club at the moment. It's been created by the success we've had on the pitch and we want it to continue. Come ready to work hard in your football and earn another win.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 26th Sept.2010
SQUAD for games against Hollington III (Home) and Orington II Utd (Away) Sat 2nd October.
1st Team KO 3:00pm at Battle Rec, 2nd Team KO 3:00pm at Netherfield Rec.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Daniel Ahmet, Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Jake Cleveland, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Ian Crispin, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Tom Holdaway, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Jamie Relf, Paul Rook, Zac Smith, Timm Smith, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact myself or Gary Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Owen Davies.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Erik Chapman, Doug Cox, Sam Harrison,Ollie Jeffs, Pat Mammone, Joe O'Neill, Ray Pennells, Dave Sitch, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC II v Hawkhurst Utd II HOME ***3:00pm KO***
Sat 25th Sept 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Hawkhurst Utd II - ESFL Div 7
1.Dave Sitch
2.Jamie Relf, 4.Zach Smith, 5.Rob Fairy, 3.Eric Chapman
8.Tom Holdaway, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Luke Barnes,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Natt Nunn,
Subs: 12.Brian Fitzgerald, 13., 14.Will Foster, 15. 16.Leon Crouch, 17..
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Owen Davies, Paul Ford, Ray Pennels, Joe O'Neil, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 2:00pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***. Text me if there's a problem.
Saturday is an opportunity to overcome the dissapointment of last weeks cup exit, and to try out new players.
We've had a solid if unspectacular start in the league. It's now time to start producing performances that make other teams sit up and take notice. I'm no closer to knowing my strongest line up than I was at the start of the season. With that in mind, Saturday is a time for everyone to impress and stake their place in the squad for future games.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC I v ICKLESHAM HOME ***2:30pm KO***
Sat 25th Sept 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Icklesham - Hastings Junior Cup
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Adam Staplehurst, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Alan Cowley,
Subs: 12.Pete Cooper, 13.Andy Oliver, 14.Timm Smith, 15.Daniel Ahmet.
Unavailable: Doug Cox, Tim Nunn, Paul Rook, Tim Walsh
*** Meet at Battle Rec by 1:30pm ...Note Cup game - 2:30pm KO extra time if necessary***.
I've named an unchanged defence this week - we defended strongly last week.
Adam Staplehurst is available and plays in Rookie's spot on the right whilst Alan takes the place of Tim up front. Pete's back and is joined on the bench by Andy Oliver and Dan Ahmet who has shown much promise in training.
Icklesham play in Division 2 but I don't want to worry too much about how they play. We've been playing well recently and we need to bounce back from last week's disappointing result. We had chances to score first, especially in the first half and played well enough to deserve at least a draw if not the win. Nevertheless, the fact remains that we didn't score and that was the root of the disappointment following previous performances.
A run in this competition will pitch us against other Div 2 teams and we can measure our progress against what we achieved last year.
For those who don't know, we've entered the National Christian Cup. This is for church based teams from all over the country. I'm pretty excited at the prospect of drawing an away fixture in Carlisle!
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Mon 20th Sept.2010
SQUAD for games against Icklesham Casuals (Home) and Hawkhurst II Utd (Home) Sat 25th September.
1st Team KO 2:30pm at Battle Rec, 2nd Team KO 3:00pm at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Jake Cleveland, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, James Crane, Jamie Crouch, Leon Crouch, Rob Fairy, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Tom Holdaway, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Jamie Relf, Zac Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Timm Smith, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact myself or Gary Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Owen Davies, Pat Mammone.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Doug Cox, Matt Lee, Joe O'Neill, Ray Pennells, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber, Tim Walsh.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
ST HELENS v BBFC I AWAY ***3pm KO***
Sat 18th Sept 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play St Helens - ESFL Div 3
1.Andy Poulter
2.Dave Mills, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Paul Rook, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Matt Lee(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Tim Walsh,
Subs: 12.Pat Mammone, 13.Nat Nunn, 14.Timm Smith, 15.(Adam Staplehurst), 16., 17.
Unavailable:Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, Alan Cowley, Andy Mills, Tim Nunn
*** Meet at Church by 1:40pm or at William Parker at 2pm but let me know if you're going straight there ***.
The strength in depth of our club stands out in my selections this week. With 4 of last week's team unavailable, Gary Walsh and Adam Gooch come back into the team and we also welcome back Andy Poulter and Dave Mills who played in the seconds last week. Adam Staplehurst's availability is doubtful but if he can make it, then the team will change slightly and he will play. Timm Smith offers some cover as sub but isn't fully fit yet and will only play in emergency.
It's been a fantastic start to the season and we're using all that we've learned from Division 2 to play some really good football. St Helens look like they will be a stiffer challenge than our first two games and I expect there will be periods of the game when we'll be put under the cosh. We showed at Cranbrook that we are resilient and with the same attitude and team effort we know we can come through difficult spells and win games.
With five games under our belt I'm looking to continue the improvements that we've seen so far. You can see the development of individual players like Rhys and Rookie and Natt but the secret of our success has undoubtedly been our performance as a team with everone working hard on and off the ball.
Keep it up fellas. I'm so much looking forward to Saturdays.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v West Hill Utd II HOME ***2:30pm KO***
Sat 18th Sept 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play West Hill Utd - Eastbourne Coach Finishers Cup
1.James Crane
2.Eric Chapman, 4.Owen Davies, 5.Stuart Batchelor, 3.Darren Wilkinson
8.Will Foster, 6.Brian Fitzgerald, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Luke Barnes,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Zach Smith, 13., 14.Sam Harrison, 15., 16., 17..
Unavailable:Lee Boyd, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Paul Ford, Ray Pennels, Joe O'Neil, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber.
Meet at Claverham for 1:30pm. ***DON'T BE LATE***. Text me if there's a problem.
We entertain Div 6 new boys West Hill Utd in the cup on Saturday with nothing to loose and the prospect of a long cup run in front of us.
After last weeks battling success, I wanted to go with the same side. Two enforced changes see Paul Ford in for Dave Mills (recalled to the 1st team) and new signing James Crane making his debut in goal, with Andy P back with the 1st team.
Our priority must always be to finish as high up the league table as we can. Cup success helps that goal, bringing with it confidence and team spirit gained on route to Wembley!! Note the early k.o.Please be on time so we have time to get organised and warm up properly. Cup matches are good fun. Lets repeat the level of performance from last week and look to improve by 10% in all areas. Do that and you will deserve a positive result.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 12th Sept.2010
SQUAD for games against St Helens (Away) and West Hill Utd (Home) Sat 11th September.
1st Team KO 3:00pm at William Parker, 2nd Team KO 2:30pm at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Jake Cleveland, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Zac Smith, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Gary Wenham, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact myself or Gary Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
James Crane, Pat Mammone, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst.
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Tim Nunn, Joe O'Neill, Ray Pennells, Dave Sitch, Max Sztyber.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
BBFC II v Robertsbridge Utd II HOME ***3pm KO***
Sat 11th Sept 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Roberstbridge Utd II - ESFL Div 7
1.Andy Poulter
2.Eric Chapman, 4.Owen Davies, 5.Stuart Batchelor, 3.Dave Mills
8.Will Foster, 6.Brian Fitzgerald, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Luke Barnes,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Andy Oliver,
Subs: 12.Zach Smith, 13.Paul Ford, 14.Dom Cooper-Fowler, 15.Sam Harrison, 16., 17..
Meet at Claverham for 2pm. PLEASE DON'T BE LATE. Text me if there's a problem.
A key area to improve on from last week is ball retention. As a result Brian Fitz earns a start in midfield. From the start Brian will do the simple things right and encourage all around him to follow suit.
In other changes, Stu batchelor drops back to centre half, Luke Barnes starts in midfield and Andy O earns a start up along side Rob U.
It's a strong bench with cover in all areas of the pitch. I've decided that 3 of the 4 named subs will play a part in the game.
Robertsbrige are reported to be a young, fit and energetic side. Like us they gained a draw in the first fixture and will be looking to get their first win. Saturday is time to put all the hard work from training into practice. Let's us control the pace and the tempo of the game, playing mature pass and move football, rather than the somewhat frantic style we saw at times last week. If we can do that at this level we will win the game.
As always, please prepare well and come along ready to work hard, have fun and WIN!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
HOLLINGTON III v BBFC I AWAY ***3pm KO***
Sat 11th Sept 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Hollington III - ESFL Div 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Paul Rook, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
6.Adam Gooch, 8.Matt Lee, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Alan Cowley, 10.Tim Walsh,
Subs: 12.Pete Cooper, 13.Pat Mammone, 14.Natt Nunn, 15., 16., 17..
Unavailable:Doug Cox, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh
After last week's thrilling win at Cranbrook, I want to reward all the players who worked so hard for that victory, so apart from bringing Alan in to replace me and calling up Pat to give more cover on the bench, it's the same squad.
*** Meet at the church car park at 1:40pm ***.
Alternatively at the tip end of Bulverhythe by 2pm.
We meet an hour before kick off to give us sufficient time to react if there are problems but also to ensure that we prepare well as a squad and build team spirit. I'm not around and Rob Jordan is in charge of team affairs so don't be late for Rob. I'll text you with Rob's number so you can call him if there's an emergency.
Last Saturday was abosolutely brilliant - a wonderful day for us thanks to the attitude and application of everyone in the squad. Same attitude on Saturday please - no complacency just because our opposition lost 9-1 last week. Battle Rangers had a great team out and you'd be a fool to read too much into the first match of the season.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Sun 5th Sept.2010
SQUAD for games against Hollington III(Away) and Robertsbridge II (Home) Sat 11th September.
Both games KO at 3:00pm. 1st's at Bexhill Rd (Bulverhythe), 2nd's at Claverham.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Pete Cooper, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Alan Cowley, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Troy Parsons, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Zac Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Rob Usherwood, Tim Walsh, Gary Wenham, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact myself or Gary Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Doug Cox, Pat Mammone, .
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Joe O'Neill, Ray Pennells, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Gary Walsh, .
UNREGISTERED:
Seb Elliott, Ben Garlick, Darrell Hartley, Tom Holdaway, Ian Rafati, Jamie Relf, Jake Wilkinson, Pete Young. Guys, get your registration form to Gary Wenham asap (you can download it from the League website www.esfl.org.uk)...it usually take about 7 days to register with the League.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
CRANBROOK v BBFC I AWAY ***3pm KO***
Sat 4th Sept 2010 1st TEAM
Team to play Cranbrook - ESFL Div 3
1.Tim Nunn
2.Adam Staplehurst, 4.Nic Gooch, 5.Rob Jordan, 3.Ollie Jeffs
8.Paul Rook, 6.Adam Gooch, 7.Andy Mills(c), 11.Rhys Bennett,
9.Gary Walsh, 10.Tim Walsh,
Subs: 12.Matt Lee, 13.Pete Cooper, 14.Timm Smith, 15., 16., 17..
Unavailable:Andy Poullter, Doug Cox, Jamie Relf, Alan Cowley
Cranbrook's normal home pitch at Angley School is NOT READY to be played on yet so we'll be playing at TN17 3JN which is in the centre of Cranbrook. Unfortunately this venue has NO CHANGING FACILITIES so we'll be changing at Battle Rec before travelling.
*** Meet at Battle Rec at 1:30pm ***.
We've enjoyed a great run-in to the season, scoring plenty of goals, competing very strongly and playing excellent football. However, we still need to be cautious of complacency and be certain to make a solid start. Cranbrook we promoted from Division 4 to 3 last year and I expect them to be full of confidence.
It's been very difficult to decide who should play in the starting eleven. I've gone for those that have played well and built up match fitness during the 3 pre-season games. The selection gives us flexibility to make the changes that will enable the subs to get match competitive too.
Can't wait for the season to kick off and it all begins on Saturday.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
BBFC II v Sandhurst II HOME ***3pm KO***AT BATTLE REC*****
Sat 4th Sept 2010 2nd TEAM
Team to play Sandhurst II - ESFL Div 7
1.Dave Sitch
2.Dave Mills, 4.Owen Davies, 5.Max Sztyber, 3.Paul Ford
8.Eric Chapman, 6.Stuart Batchelor, 7.Jamie Crouch, 11.Lee Boyd,
9.Rob Usherwood, 10.Joe O'Neill,
Subs: 12.Darren Wilkinson, 13.Andy Oliver, 14.Brian Fitzgerald, 15.Will Foster, 16., 17..
This game is at Battle Rec - NOT CLAVERHAM. Meet at the Rec for 2pm. Text me if there's a problem.
With 22 players to choose from this week and only able to select 15, it means that 7 players are dissapointed. For that I can only apologise. Please be patient with us - opportunities will come.
I'm always excited at this time of the season about the challenges that lie ahead. The effort and work rate in pre-season has been good, but still room for improvement. I will be looking for us to improve on how we retain the ball and recycle it when under pressure.
I'm sure Sandhurst will provide a tough test. Expect them to be a well organised, and strong team. We have to be at our best if we are to come out on top. Please be on time and ready to work hard, play well, have fun and WIN!!
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Sun 29th Aug.2010
SQUAD for games against Cranbrook (Away) and Sandhurst II (Home) Sat 4th September.
Both games KO at 3:00pm. 1st's at Angley School, Cranbrook, 2nd's at The Rec, Battle.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Luke Barnes, Stuart Batchelor, Rhys Bennett, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Dom Cooper-Fowler, Jamie Crouch, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Will Foster, Adam Gooch, Mike Green, Nic Gooch, Sam Harrison, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Dave Mills, Natt Nunn, Tim Nunn, Andy Oliver, Joe O'Neill, Troy Parsons, Paul Rook, Dave Sitch, Zac Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber, Rob Usherwood, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Gary Wenham, Darren Wilkinson.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact myself or Gary Wenham IMMEDIATELY to let us know.
We'll post the teams by Thursday late evening.
YET TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY:
Pete Cooper, Pat Mammone, Timm Smith, .
LET US KNOW IMMEDIATELY IF YOU WANT TO PLAY...don't leave it to chance or attempt to pass the message through someone else...email, text or call straight away...bbfcmanager@aol.com; garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
UNAVAILABLE:
Alan Cowley, Doug Cox, Ray Pennells, Andy Poulter.
UNREGISTERED:
Seb Elliott, Ben Garlick, Darrell Hartley, Tom Holdaway, Ian Rafati, Jamie Relf, Jake Wilkinson, Pete Young. Guys, get your registration form to Gary Wenham asap (you can download it from the League website www.esfl.org.uk)...it usually take about 7 days to register with the League.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thurs 26.08.2010
1ST TEAM SQUAD for game against Peasmarsh & Idan Sat 28th Aug.
1st team - KO 3pm at Peasmarsh
meet at the Church Car Park in Mount Street at 1:30pm ...or 2pm at the pitch (The Maltings) in Peasmarsh TN31 6ST
Let me know if you're going straight there - otherwise we'll be waiting at the church and may not have enough cars to travel.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com text or call.
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, (Doug Cox), Jamie Crouch, Adam Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, (Dave Mills), Ray Pennells, Paul Rook, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
I'm still waiting confirmation of availability from Doug and Dave.
UNAVAILABLE:
Ariel Cano, Alan Cowley, Pete Cooper, Nic Gooch, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Joe O'Neill, Andy Poulter, Ian Rafati, Jamie Relf, Timm Smith, Max Sztyber, Pete Young.
I received some sad news yesterday when Ariel texted me to say that he is returning to Argentina at the start of the season. He was intending to stay in the UK until Xmas time but there has been a change of plan and his flight is booked for the 14th September. Hope to get more news from him soon.
Saturday's game is an extra fixture arranged hastily this week - we had intended to have a training session. The game will give me a good chance to sort out a few selection headaches before our 1st League game on the 14th away to Cranbrook. We have a very strong squad and in central midfield a could perm any 2 players from 4 and I still need to figure who will play up front alongside Alan.
Peasmarsh had 3 teams but have lost players to Rye this season and have had to fold their Div 1 side. Saturday's team will consist of some Premier team players and some from the Div 2 side we played last season. It's our stiffest challenge so far and gives a great pre-season rehersal.
As usual, we'll talk it all through in the Senlac afterwards.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thurs 19.08.2010
1ST TEAM SQUAD for game against Battle Rangers(H) Sat 21st Aug.
1st team - KO 3:30pm at Battle Rec
meet at the Rec in Battle by 2:30pm ...earlier if you want to watch the 2nds.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com text or call.
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Alan Cowley, Jamie Crouch, Paul Ford, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Rob Jordan, Andy Poulter, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh, Pete Young.
One or two who are playing at 1:30 may join us if they are up for it as well. It's important not to play on any injuries if doing so will just aggrevate them. We're only 2 Saturdays away from starting Div 3 now.
UNAVAILABLE:
Ariel Cano, Pete Cooper, Doug Cox, Ollie Jeffs, Matt Lee, Andy Mills, Pat Mammone, Tim Nunn, Joe O'Neill, Ian Rafati, Jamie Relf, Adam Staplehurst, Max Sztyber.
This is a great chance to get plenty of game time in preparation for the season starting on the 4th Sept. Rangers will be a stiff challenge.
Again the idea is just to enjoy the day and build up some much needed match fitness. It would be excellent to see some of the things we've been rehersing in training coming through on the pitch.
Afterwards we'll talk it all through in the Senlac.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thurs 19.08.2010
2ND TEAM SQUAD for game against Guestling Rangers II(H) Sat 21s Aug.
2nd team - KO 1:30pm at Batle Rec
meet at the Rec in Battle by 12:30pm ...pls don't keep us waiting.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com text or call.
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Stuart Batchelor, Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Owen Davies, Brian Fitzgerald, Will Foster, Dominic Fowler, Michael Green, Sam Harrison, Nat Nunn, Ray Pennels, Phil Reade, Zac Smith, Rob Usherwood, Darren Wilkinson, Luke.
UNAVAILABLE:
Andy Oliver, Dave Mills, Troy Parsons, Dave Sitch,Tim Nunn, Tom Holdaway.
After last weeks encouraging performance, Guestling Rangers new second team will present another stiff challenge.
The meesage for the weekend has to be to keep the ball better. We need a less frantic approach when we are in possession, and a willingness to recycle the ball and start again when a forward pass is not on.
Despite some withdrawls and some call ups to the 1st team, its anothe big squad. I'll be looking to give everyone a good run out prior to our opening league fixture on 4th Sept.
Please try to hang aroung after the game to show your support for the first team who kick off against Battle Rangers at 3:30.
Posted by: Gary Wenham
Thurs 12.08.2010
1ST TEAM SQUAD for game against Eastbourne Dynamos(H) Sat 14th Aug.
1st team - KO 1:30pm at Batle Rec
meet at the Rec in Battle by 12:30pm ...pls don't keep us waiting.
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com text or call.
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Rhys Bennett, Alan Cowley, Adam Gooch, Nic Gooch, Ollie Jeffs, Rob Jordan, Matt Lee, Andy Mills(c), Tim Nunn, Joe O'Neill, Paul Rook, Timm Smith, Adam Staplehurst, Gary Walsh, Tim Walsh.
UNAVAILABLE:
Ariel Cano(work), Pete Cooper(hols), Doug Cox(work), Pat Mammone(hols), Andy Poulter(family illness), Ian Rafati(hols), Jamie Relf(injured), Max Sztyber(hols).
When you look at the quality of the seven unavailable players, it's remarkable that we can still field such a strong squad of 15 players for this friendly against our friends from Eastbourne.
I'll be looking to give everyone a good amount of play time in this first outing. I've no doubt that Dynamos will provide a stiff challenge even at this stage in the year.
The idea is though, just to enjoy the day and build up some much needed match fitness before the season starts on 4th September.
I would ask that you don't shoot off straight after the game but to show your support for the second team who kick off against Herstmonceux at 3:30.
Posted by: Gary Walsh
Thur 12.8.2010
2nd TEAM SQUAD to play HERSTMONCEUX on Sat 14th Aug.
KO 3:30pm at Batle Rec - meet at 2:30pm or earlier if you want to support the 1st team
IF YOU'RE NOT AVAILABLE - CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY preferably by EMAIL bbfcmanager@aol.com or garywenham@tiscali.co.uk
DEFINITELY AVAILABLE:
Lee Boyd, Erik Chapman, Jamie Crouch, Brian Fitzgerald, Paul Ford, Michael Green, Sam Harrison, Jon King, Dave Mills, Nat Nunn, Andy Oliver,Troy Parsons, Ray Pennels, Zac Smith, Rob Usherwood, Darren Wilkinson.
UNAVAILABLE:Stuart Batchelor, Owen Davies, Ton Holdaway, Dave Sitch.
If I've got your availability wrong for this match, PLEASE contact me IMMEDIATELY. If you want to play but are not on the list.....get in touch.
The starting line up will be advised on Saturday. With a squad of 16 players we will play with roll on/off subs so that everyone gets a good opportunity to impress.
Posted by: Gary Wenham