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Recent Results
Boroughbridge AFC
21 Jan - Lost 2-1
@ Pool AFC
14 Jan - Postponed
vs. Whitkirk Wanderers
Boroughbridge AFC Res
21 Jan - Lost 6-3
vs. Whitkirk W/erers Res
14 Jan - Postponed
@ Bardsey Res
Boroughbridge AFC 'A'
21 Jan - Lost 4-3
@ Hampsthwaite United
14 Jan - Postponed
vs. Pannal Sports Res
Boroughbridge AFC Sun
15 Jan - Postponed
@ Kirk Deighton Rangers
8 Jan - Lost 1-0 - Cup
vs. West Bowling FC
Boroughbridge AFC Vets
6 Jan - Postponed
@ Pool Vets
18 Dec - Postponed
vs. Sherwood Vets
Boroughbridge AFC
21 Jan - Lost 2-1
@ Pool AFC
14 Jan - Postponed
vs. Whitkirk Wanderers
Boroughbridge AFC Res
21 Jan - Lost 6-3
vs. Whitkirk W/erers Res
14 Jan - Postponed
@ Bardsey Res
Boroughbridge AFC 'A'
21 Jan - Lost 4-3
@ Hampsthwaite United
14 Jan - Postponed
vs. Pannal Sports Res
Boroughbridge AFC Sun
15 Jan - Postponed
@ Kirk Deighton Rangers
8 Jan - Lost 1-0 - Cup
vs. West Bowling FC
Boroughbridge AFC Vets
6 Jan - Postponed
@ Pool Vets
18 Dec - Postponed
vs. Sherwood Vets
Upcoming Fixtures
Boroughbridge AFC
28 Jan - 13.30 - Cup
@ Wyke Wanderers
Boroughbridge AFC Res
28 Jan - 14.00
vs. Old Headingley Res
Boroughbridge AFC 'A'
28 Jan - 14.00
@ Bramham
Boroughbridge AFC Sun
29 Jan - 11.00 - Cup
@ Showbiz Whites
Boroughbridge AFC Vets
22 Jan - 14.00
vs. Bardsey Veterans
19 Feb - 14.00
@ Olicanian Veterans
Boroughbridge AFC
28 Jan - 13.30 - Cup
@ Wyke Wanderers
Boroughbridge AFC Res
28 Jan - 14.00
vs. Old Headingley Res
Boroughbridge AFC 'A'
28 Jan - 14.00
@ Bramham
Boroughbridge AFC Sun
29 Jan - 11.00 - Cup
@ Showbiz Whites
Boroughbridge AFC Vets
22 Jan - 14.00
vs. Bardsey Veterans
19 Feb - 14.00
@ Olicanian Veterans
27 Jan - Double Defence: The Story Continues Boroughbridge AFC will resume their defence of last season's historic double tomorrow afternoon when they travel to Wyke Wanderers for a Third Round League Cup encounter. Daz Ekin's men overcame East End Park three nil in Round Two having enjoyed a bye through the opening stage of the competition. Victory in the match would advance 'Bridge into the Quarter-Finals of the cup, having already progressed to the Final of their other defence, the Whitworth Cup. Tomorrow's opposition play their football in the West Yorkshire Division One, one division below 'Bridge, and come into the match unbeaten in their last six league matches. Full build-up to the 1.30 p.m. kick-off is, as always, along with build-up to all of this weekend's other fixtures in Matchday. |
 26 Jan - Match ReportsMatch reports are now online for the remaining three matches from last weekend's action. The 'A' team were out scored at Hampsthwaite with Carl Allen the Man of Match whilst the Sunday side were in the end the only 'Bridge side to win over the course of the weekend with Ben Clayton star man in the victory. The Veterans' game against Bardsey was abandoned after 80 minutes with 'Bridge three nil up and it is as yet unclear as to whether the result will stand. Boroughbridge AFC Sunday 4-1 Tadcaster Magnets Boroughbridge AFC Vets A-A Bardsey Vets |
 25 Jan - Team SheetsTeam sheets are now online for this weekend's block of four fixtures. 'Bridge continue their Double Defence on Saturday afternoon when they visit Wyke Wanderers in the next round of the League Cup, with the 'A' team also on the road at Bramham and the Sunday team visiting Showbiz Whites in the Claro Sunday League Cup. The Reserves are the only team at Aldborough Road this weekend, hosting Old Headingley Reserves on Saturday afternoon. Click here to view the first and Reserve team sheets... Click here to view the 'A' and Sunday team sheets... |
| 25 Jan - Andrew Willey Club Secretary Dale Binns has sent us an update on the progress of Club Chairman Andrew Willey: The Chairman has been to see Professor Shaw at the Hallamshire and the news is far more optimistic than of late. There will be more news in the next few days. |
 25 Jan - Match ReportsMatch reports are now online for both of last weekend's West Yorkshire League matches. The first team lost by two goals to one at Pool AFC with Martin Hutchinson picking up the Man of Match award, whilst the Reserves lost six three at home to Whitkirk Wanderers Reserves with Phil Wix gaining the star man honours. Boroughbridge AFC Res 3-6 Whitkirk Wanderers Res |
23 Jan - Dream Team: Alex Still Leads Way With this season's Dream Team fantasy football competition now entering the second half of the season it is still long-time leader Alex who occupies the top spot. There has been change below him, however, in recent weeks with the Ekins and the Stephensons lining up for a run at the top. It is Daz who now holds second position, 88 points behind Alex, and Slonka retains his three team presence in the top ten with his leading team 139 point off the top. JK holds fourth and fifth spot and it's another family affair in eighth through tenth with Ben, Paul and Caitlin Stephenson all battling for the family honours, with Ben the first to break the 1000 point barrier. The top ten can be seen to the right and full table found by clicking the link. The next transfer window opens this Saturday for just over a week and is a chance for Managers to shake up their teams for the penultimate time and go for Dream Team glory. |
| 22 Jan - Results: Sunday Side Halt Club Slide [Updated - 23 Jan] It is rare that it falls to either of 'Bridge's Sunday sides to pick up the first win of the weekend, but that was the equation earlier today at Aldborough Road with pressure on Wayne Fisher's young Sunday side to pick up the pieces from yesterday's disastrous set of results. Fortunately, they got the job done against Tadcaster Magnets, running out a comfortable four goal to one winners to restore their own winning ways after their County Sunday Cup exit a fortnight ago. Tom Ekin opened the scoring for the home side on 18 minutes with Ben Clayton adding a second just after the half hour mark. The visitors responded ten minutes after the restart but goals from Stevie Coles (65') and Jake Fletcher (68') assured 'Bridge of the victory, which could have been by a bigger margin had Paul Scaife not missed from the spot. 'Bridge Veterans were also cruising to victory, three nil up with fifteen minutes to go when the match was abandoned following a serious injury to Kevin Gillespie. It is as yet unclear as to whether the result will stand, but the Club would like to send their best wishes to Kevin. Claro Sunday League Division One Boroughbridge AFC Sunday 4-1 Tadcaster Magnets BAFC Scorers: Tom Ekin, Ben Clayton, Stevie Coles, Jake Fletcher York Corinthians League Division One Boroughbridge AFC Veterans A-A Bardsey Veterans |
| 21 Jan - Results: Disastrous Day At The Office 'Bridge suffered one of their worst days for a long time earlier today, with all three teams falling to defeat. Boroughbridge AFC returned empty handed from Pool after a two goal to one loss at the Arthington Lane outfit. The solitary 'Bridge goal came coutesy of a long-range pass which was affected by wind to bounce over the home 'keeper's head whilst Martin Hutchinson picked up the star man honours in the loss. The Reserves fared little better against bottom of the table Whitkirk Wanderers Reserves in today's feature match at Aldborough Road, going down by six goals to three after being overpowered by the visitors in the second half. Whitkirk opened the scoring early in the match but a headed goal from Phil Wix and a pin-point accurate free-kick from Paul Scaife gave Tony Coles's men a half time lead. The visitors struck soon after half time to level matters but again 'Bridge took the lead after Alex Coombes fired the ball home. From here, however, it was all one way traffic with Whitkirk first restoring parity before adding a fourth, fifth and sixth and leaving the hosts thoroughly humiliated and sitting very precariously in the league table, just two places and two points off the bottom and firmly in a relegation dogfight. It was then left to the 'A' team to save 'Bridge from three defeats out of three. Unfortunately, and despite a battling performance on The Stray, Richard Donohoe's men were unable to come up with the goods this weekend, losing by four goals to three to Hampsthwaite United. Lewis Barlow bagged 'Bridge's first goal with Wayne Fisher adding the second from the spot and Tom Hussell on the scoresheet with the third. West Yorkshire Premier Division Pool AFC 2-1 Boroughbridge AFC BAFC Scorer: Own Goal BAFC Man of Match: Martin Hutchinson West Yorkshire Alliance Division One Boroughbridge AFC Reserves 3-6 Whitkirk Wanderers Reserves BAFC Scorers: Phil Wix, Paul Scaife, Alex Coombes Harrogate & District AFL Division Two Hampsthwaite United 4-3 Boroughbridge AFC 'A' BAFC Scorers: Lewis Barlow, Wayne Fisher (pen), Tom Hussell |
| 19 Jan - Congratulations to Andy & Lindsey Congratulations to long-time Club members Andy and Lindsey Layton who are once again proud parents. Lindsey gave birth to Samuel Thomas this morning, with the new arrival weighing in at 8lb and 6oz. |
| 17 Jan - Saturday Team Sheets [Updated 20 Jan - This weekend's Matchday is now online] Team sheets are now online for this weekend's remaining three fixtures. 'Bridge will travel to Pool AFC this Saturday afternoon for a middle of the table clash whilst the Reserves return to Aldborough Road after several weeks on the road to host Whitkirk Wanderers Reserves. The 'A' team, meanwhile, travel to Hampsthwaite United. Click here to view the first and Reserve team sheets... Click here to view the 'A' and Sunday team sheets... Click here to view the Veterans team sheet... |
17 Jan - Around The Leagues Whilst all of 'Bridge's matches were postponed last weekend, along with most other fixtures in our leagues, there were one or two games able to escape the winter freeze. The sole survivor out of six scheduled fixtures in the West Yorkshire Premier Division was at Pool, although the hosts were left wishing they'd joined in on the postponements after a two nil loss to Oxenhope Recreation. Pool remain just one point ahead of 'Bridge in eighth position after the loss. The Alliance Division One was a similar story with just the single league match surviving. Whitkirk Wanderers Reserves, visitors to Aldborough Road this weekend, ran out four nil winners against Horbury Town Reserves, whilst Wetherby Athletic Reserves beat Garforth Rangers Reserves seven one in the League Trophy. Division One put the other leagues to shame with over 50% of their matches taking place, with Division Two and Alliance Division Two also around the 50% marker.Only three games went ahead in the entirity of the Harrogate & District League, with two of those three coming out of the basement division. All Divsion Two matches were postponed, as were all matches coming out of the Claro Sunday League. Fortunately, temperatures are forecast to rise as this week progresses so there remains a decent chance of action this weekend. |
| 16 Jan - Sunday Team Sheets Team sheets are now online for both of this weekend's Sunday fixtures. Both teams are at home this Sunday with the Claro League side facing Tadcaster Magnets and the York Corinthians side welcoming Bardsey Veterans. Click here to view the Sunday team sheet... |
| 15 Jan - Winter Weekend Wipeout Unsurprisingly, this morning's Claro Sunday League clash at Kirk Deighton Rangers has also fallen foul of the wintry weather, prompting our first weekend wipeout of the season. Claro Sunday League Division One Kirk Deighton Rangers P-P Boroughbridge AFC Sunday |
| 15 Jan - Black Bull Pen Sponsorship ExtensionWe are very pleased to announce a new deal signed during the week with Tony Burgess, landlord of The Black Bull, for his continued sponsorship of the Club through 2013. Tony has been a valued sponsor of the Club for many years with 'Bridge Veterans currently carrying the Black Bull name and an advertising board on location at Aldborough Road. For more information on The Black Bull, please visit the 'Sponsors' section of this site or the Black Bull's own website by clicking here... |
| 14 Jan - Weather Claims Today's Matches With temperatures dropping below freezing overnight and struggling to climb back into positive figures this morning, all three of today's matches have fallen foul of frozen pitches. It is the first time this season that either of our West Yorkshire League sides have faced postponement and the fourth time the 'A' team have had a match called off, although it is the first time that said fixture has been at Aldborough Road. The Clubhouse will, however, still be open this afternoon with the bar serving from around 3 p.m. onwards. West Yorkshire Premier Division Boroughbridge AFC P-P Whitkirk Wanderers West Yorkshire Alliance Division One Bardsey Reserves P-P Boroughbridge AFC Reserves Harrogate & District AFL Division Two Boroughbridge AFC 'A' P-P Pannal Sports Reserves |
13 Jan - Wedding Bells & Injury Update The Club Secretary also sends news of wedding bells for one of the Club's all-time leading goal scorers:Goal scoring legend Paul Stephenson bagged another beauty over the Christmas period, and for the cynical amongst you I am referring to his engagement to long standing partner Lorraine Chubb. Paul went on the only knee that will bend on Christmas morning to pop the question and a surprised Lorraine was more than happy to say 'YES'. Both have been part of the 'Bridge set up for many years and we wish them continued happiness in future years. We can also report that first team Assistant Manager Marcus Philpott has successfully undergone surgery, although the work on the ligaments in his ankle was more extensive than the originally planned keyhole surgery, unfortunately meaning that Marcus will be on crutches for the next six weeks and out of action for longer than originally thought. He does, however, report that he intends to be back down at the Club as soon as possible. From all at the Club we would like to wish Marcus all the best as he begins his recovery and send our congratulations to Paul and Lorraine and wish them many happy years of marriage. |
| 13 Jan - Andrew Willey Club Secretary Dale Binns has sent us an update on the progress of Club Chairman Andrew Willey who is currently in Lascelles in Harrogate: I've spent a couple of nights with Andrew, metaphorically speaking, since his admission to Lascelles and am pleased to report a considerable improvement in his general well-being. He is doing physiotherapy every day and is managing to walk a decent way with his frame. Angela has been on his case and he now has an appointment on the 25th January with Prof Shaw at the Sheffield Hallamshire where he should get a clearer diagnosis. He also had a MRI scan at HGH and is going to LGI for further investigation. All the best Andrew and everyone at the Club is hoping for good news. |
| 12 Jan - Team Sheets [13 Jan - This weekend's Matchday is now online] Team sheets are now online for this weekend's block of four fixtures. The first team and 'A' team are once again at home this weekend, welcoming Whitkirk Wanderers and Pannal Sports Reserves respectively, whilst the Reserve team travel to Bardsey and the Sunday side visit Kirk Deighton. Click here to view the first and Reserve team sheets... Click here to view the 'A' and Sunday team sheets... |
 11 Jan - Philpott In For OperationThe Club would like to send their best wishes to long-time Club member, player and current Deputy to first team Manager Daz Ekin, Marcus Philpott, who goes in for an operation tomorrow. Marcus, who came on as a substitute in Saturday's two nil win, will be out of action for a short amount of time following the operation and we would like to wish him a speedy recovery with the hope that we will see him back on the touchline very soon. |
 11 Jan - Match ReportsMatch reports are now online for all four of last weekend's matches. Lee Parker scooped the Man of Match award as the first team won two nil, whilst Tom Smith claimed similar accolades as the Reserves went down by two goals to one. Steve Kirby was star man as the 'A' team lost four one and Ben Clayton was the stand-out performer as the Sunday side lost one nil to West Bowling FC. Knaresborough Town Res 2-1 Boroughbridge AFC Res Pannal Sports Res 4-1 Boroughbridge AFC 'A' Boroughbridge AFC Sunday 0-1 West Bowling FC |
Dream Team 11/12
Table a/o 23 Jan
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Table a/o 23 Jan
| Competitor | Pts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | alex | 1194 |
| 2 | daz | 1106 |
| 3 | slonka 3 | 1055 |
| 4 | jk 1 | 1045 |
| 5 | jk 2 | 1045 |
| 6 | slonka | 1040 |
| 7 | slonka 2 | 1026 |
| 8 | ben stiv | 1003 |
| 9 | paul stiv 3 | 992 |
| 10 | caitlin stiv | 988 |
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Lucky Seven 11/12
Table a/o 23 Jan
Table a/o 23 Jan
| Competitor | Pts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLONKA | 113.25 |
| 2 | riverside | 109.75 |
| 3 | blue is the colour | 109 |
| 4 | a1blue | 97.5 |
| 5 | bluethru | 85.5 |
| 6 | tricky | 44.25 |
| 7 | Statto | 31.5 |
| 8 | solentwhite | 19 |
| 9 | daz | 2 |
West Yorks Premier
Table a/o 23 Jan
Table a/o 23 Jan
| Team | Pts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beeston St. Anthony's | 38 |
| 2 | Knaresborough Town | 33 |
| 3 | Bardsey | 32 |
| 4 | Otley Town | 31 |
| 5 | Leeds City | 30 |
| 6 | Ripon City | 30 |
| 7 | Pool AFC | 28 |
| 8 | Carlton Athletic | 26 |
| 9 | Boroughbridge AFC | 24 |
| 10 | Wetherby Athletic | 23 |
| 11 | Fields | 22 |
| 12 | Oxenhope Recreation | 22 |
| 13 | Whitkirk Wanderers | 21 |
| 14 | East End Park | 17 |
| 15 | Sherburn White Rose | 11 |
| 16 | Altofts | 11 |
West Yorks Alliance One
Table a/o 23 Jan
Table a/o 23 Jan
| Team | Pts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | K'borough Town Res | 35 |
| 2 | Beeston S.A. Res | 33 |
| 3 | Leeds City Res | 30 |
| 4 | Wetherby Athletic Res | 29 |
| 5 | Horbury Town Res | 28 |
| 6 | Rothwell Res | 25 |
| 7 | Bardsey Res | 24 |
| 8 | Carlton Athletic Res | 23 |
| 9 | Old Headingley Res | 21 |
| 10 | Ripon City Res | 20 |
| 11 | East End Park Res | 15 |
| 12 | Robin Hood A'tic Res | 15 |
| 13 | Whitkirk W'erers Res | 13 |
| 14 | B'bridge AFC Res | 13 |
| 15 | Sherburn W.R. Res | 12 |
| 16 | Brighouse O.B. Res | 11 |