4 Sept - Results: 'Bridge Bounce Back In Style

Boroughbridge AFC showed no hangover whatsoever from last week's hammering at the hands of Beeston St. Anthony's, striking three times in the first fifteen minutes and in the end dispatching East End Park for the reverse scoreline of last weekend. Andy Layton opened the scoring on six minutes and from there 'Bridge never looked back with Dan Clayton adding two and Paul Eagling and Baz O'Neill adding one each. The Reserves also enjoyed success, beating Robin Hood Athletic Reserve by three goals to one and vaulting to fifth in the table in the process. Paul Scaife hit home a brace and Jamie Smith was also in on the action. The 'A' team put in a valliant performance but in the end a Josh Spencer-Blanchard brace couldn't prevent a three goal to two loss to Dalton Athletic at Aldborough Road.

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Boroughbridge AFC 5-0 East End Park
BAFC Scorers: Dan Clayton 2, Andy Layton, Paul Eagling, Baz O'Neill

West Yorkshire Alliance Division One
Robin Hood Athletic R 1-3 Boroughbridge AFC R
BAFC Scorers: Paul Scaife 2, Jamie Smith

Harrogate & District AFL Division Two
Boroughbridge AFC 'A' 2-3 Dalton Athletic
BAFC Scorer: Josh Spencer-Blanchard 2

3 Sept - Weekend Preview

A preview for all of tomorrow's action is now online. 'Bridge and 'Bridge 'A' host East End Park and Dalton Athletic respectively at Aldborough Road tomorrow and the Reserves travel to Robin Hood Athletic Reserves in the West Yorkshire Alliance Division One.

Click here to read the preview...

2 Sept - Club Tracksuits

Don't forget to get your order for club tracksuits in very soon, the closing date for orders is now just two days away, this coming Saturday. The tracksuits come as a jacket and trousers set, no separate orders for just jackets, and are ideal for players and management to wear on matchday, or just for supporters who want a high quality, functional tracksuit and to support their team at the same time! They are top of the range, manufactured by ProStar with the club's badge and are available at the discounted price of £40.

If you would like to order a tracksuit, please sign up on the club noticeboard, speak to your team manager or e-mail Marcus Philpott on marcusphilpott9@hotmail.com. Payment must be made to either Marcus or your team manager by Saturday 4th September and must be up front, no money, no tracksuit. Please see the table below for help with sizes, don't forget to specify the size you require when you order.

1 Sept - Match Action

Match action is now online from last Saturday's big match in the West Yorkshire Premier Division and the visit of Beeston St. Anthony's to Aldborough Road. Unfortunately 'Bridge turned in another poor performance and were soundly beaten by five goals to nil.

31 Aug - Match Reports

Match reports are now online from a bleak weekend at Aldborough Road. Both the senior side and the Sunday side lost by five goal margins to Beeston St. Anthony's and The Ship respectively and the 'A' team's match was abandoned with them two goals to the good.

29 Aug - Fred Out Of Hospital

Club Secretary Dale Binns reports that club life member Fred Hall was discharged home from hospital late last night and should be available for selection next weekend.

28 Aug - Results: 'Bridge Reach Another Nadir

Boroughbridge AFC collapsed to a humiliating five goal to nil defeat earlier today at Aldborough Road after a sloppy performance. 'Bridge 'A' were two Chris Chapman goals to the good when their match was abandoned after a serious injury to an opposition player. Our best wishes to him as he recovers. Boroughbridge AFC Sunday opened their season Friday night with the visit of The Ship to Aldborough Road, played as The Ship's home fixture. A makeshift 'Bridge side lost by six goals to one with Paul Stephenson providing a late consolation goal.

Friday - Claro Sunday League Division One
The Ship 6-1 Boroughbridge AFC Sunday
BAFC Scorer: Paul Stephenson

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Boroughbridge AFC 0-5 Beeston St. Anthony's

Harrogate & District AFL Division Two
Boroughbridge AFC 'A' P-P Pool AFC 'A'

27 Aug - An Update On Fred Hall

Club Secretary Dale Binns has sent us through the following on the progress of club life member Fred Hall who is currently in hospital:

"I spoke to Fred at 8.00pm this evening for an update. He was a bit hoarse with the anaesthetic and all the other bits and pieces he has had to go through today but the news is good. He appreciates all the good wishes and hopes to be out and about in the next few days giving us all hell.

He is particularly looking forward to two good results tomorrow which he says will be a better pick me up than all the medication.

Fred has kept his sense of humour despite all the traumas of the last few days - players - it is up to you."

27 Aug - Weekend Preview

A preview of this weekend's action is now online and includes tomorrow's big match in the West Yorkshire Premier Division and the visit of Beeston St. Anthony's to Aldborough Road. Also in action this weekend are Chappy's 'A' team who open their season against Pool AFC 'A' on Saturday at Aldborough Road.

Click here to read the preview...

27 Aug - Get Well Soon Fred

Club Secretary Dale Binns has sent us through the following on the health of club life member and ex-committee member Fred Hall:

"Fred has been in hospital for over a week with investigations of his lower regions. Fortunately for Fred there has usually been two nurses on hand, now is that literally or metaphorically speaking, for any investigations with the first acting as the search party and the second undertaking the deed. Having recently resigned as the Referee's Assistant the Club thought that could explain the loss of the flag and the problem as on several occasions the opposition have advised Fred where to put it.

He goes down to Theatre today (Friday) and from us all at the Club who have had to put up with you for the last 35 years can you hurry up back. There are no team sheets, no-one to pick up the breakfast and worse of all it is too quiet."

All the best to Fred from everyone at Boroughbridge AFC.

27 Aug - Match Action

The first match action of the season is now online and comes from last weekend's Reserve team match against Horbury Town Reserves at Aldborough Road. 'Bridge Reserves won by four goals to one with the goals coming from Stephen Coles, Steve Coghlin and Jamie Smith who scored two.

26 Aug - County Cup Draws

The draws for the County Challenge Cup, County Trophy and County Sunday Cup have now been made by the West Riding County FA. The draw sees both 'Bridge and 'Bridge Reserves taking on Kirk Deighton Rangers at Aldborough Road in the County Challenge and County Trophy respectively. Both matches will be played Saturday 2nd October. The Sunday side also have a home fixture and play JB Celtic in the first round of the County Sunday Cup on Sunday 3rd October.

County Challenge Cup - Saturday 2nd October
Boroughbridge AFC vs. Kirk Deighton Rangers

County Trophy - Saturday 2nd October
Boroughbridge AFC Reserves vs. Kirk Deighton Rangers Reserves

County Sunday Cup - Sunday 3rd October
Boroughbridge AFC Sunday vs. JB Celtic

26 Aug - Get Well Soon Fred

Best wishes from all at Boroughbridge AFC to club life member Fred Hall who is currently in hospital. Get well soon Fred.

26 Aug - Team Sheets

Team sheets are now online for the first matches of our 'A' and Sunday team's season. The Sunday side host The Ship at Aldborough Road on Friday evening and the 'A' team open their season on Saturday, also at Aldborough Road, against Pool AFC 'A'. Also in action this weekend are 'Bridge first team who play Beeston St. Anthony's.

Click here to view the team sheets...

25 Aug - Results: 'Bridge Sneak Five Goal Derby

Boroughbridge AFC notched their first victory of the year earlier this evening, beating local rivals Ripon City by three goals to two at Malorie Park Drive. 'Bridge fell behind in the first minute before Chris Hastings struck and Fraser Lancaster headed home to take in a half time lead. City equalised in the second half and the match looked to be heading towards a draw before Ben Clayton's late winner gave his side all three points. The result lifts 'Bridge off the bottom of the table and up to eleventh with four points from four games.

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Ripon City 2-3 Boroughbridge AFC
BAFC Scorers: Chris Hastings, Fraser Lancaster, Ben Clayton

25 Aug - Match Reports

Match reports are now online for both of the weekend's West Yorkshire League clashes, last Wednesday's Premier Division local derby against Knaresborough Town and Monday's Alliance Division One defeat at Bardsey Reserves.

24 Aug - Result: Reserves Suffer Heavy Defeat

Boroughbridge AFC Reserves dropped a place in the West Yorkshire Alliance Division One last night following a heavy five goal to two defeat at Bardsey. Goals in the match came from Tom Smith and David Johnstone. 'Bridge Reserves now sit in fourth place after four matches and do not have a match this coming weekend.

West Yorkshire Alliance Division One
Bardsey Reserves 5-2 Boroughbridge AFC Reserves
BAFC Scorers: Tom Smith, David Johnstone

23 Aug - Club Tracksuits

Don't forget to get your order for club tracksuits in soon, the closing date for orders is now less than two weeks away, Saturday 4th September. The tracksuits come as a jacket and trousers set, no separate orders for just jackets, and are ideal for players and management to wear on matchday, or just for supporters who want a high quality, functional tracksuit and to support their team at the same time! They are top of the range, manufactured by ProStar with the club's badge and are available at the discounted price of £40.

If you would like to order a tracksuit, please sign up on the club noticeboard, speak to your team manager or e-mail Marcus Philpott on marcusphilpott9@hotmail.com. Payment must be made to either Marcus or your team manager by Saturday 4th September and must be up front, no money, no tracksuit. Please see the table below for help with sizes, don't forget to specify the size you require when you order.

21 Aug - Results: Reserves Movin' On Up

Boroughbridge AFC lost by three goals to two at Altofts earlier today to leave our flagship side bottom of the West Yorkshire Premier Division table with just one point from a possible nine. Paul Eagling and Andy O'Hare were on the scoresheet in the loss. In direct contrast, the Reserves won by four goals to one against Horbury Town Reserves at Aldborough Road to propel them to third in the table with seven points from a possible nine. Stephen Coles opened the scoring after a long free kick from 'keeper Paul Diamond and player-manager Steve Coghlin added a second directly from a free kick. 'Bridge endured a few nervy moments but Jamie Smith secured all three points with two diving headers in the second half.

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Altofts 3-2 Boroughbridge AFC
BAFC Scorers: Paul Eagling, Andy O'Hare

West Yorkshire Alliance Division One
Boroughbridge AFC R 4-1 Horbury Town R
BAFC Scorers: Jamie Smith 2, Stephen Coles, Steve Coghlin

21 Aug - Weekend Preview

The Claro Leagues start this weekend but 'Bridge's match has been cancelled therefore, as with last weekend, our two West Yorkshire League teams are the only ones in action. Boroughbridge AFC visit Altofts in thier first road trip of the season and the Reserves host Horbury Town Reserves at Aldborough Road.

Click here to read the preview...

19 Aug - Match Reports

Match reports are now online for both of last weekend's West Yorkshire League fixtures against Bardsry and Ossett Common Rovers Reserves and Monday evening's Reserve team fixture against Wetherby Athletic Reserves.

18 Aug - Result: Clayton Combo Not Enough

'Bridge fell to a humiliating defeat at the hands of local rivals Knaresborough Town earlier this evening at Aldborough Road after a second half meltdown. 'Bridge opened the scoring in the first half when Ben Clayton headed home a Dan Clayton free kick but Town restored parity before half time. Three successive defensive calamities put 'Bridge out of the match in the second half with only a long range goal from a free kick by Dan Clayton the riposte.

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Boroughbridge AFC 2-4 Knaresborough Town
BAFC Scorers: Ben Clayton, Dan Clayton

17 Aug - Result: Reserves Held To Draw

Boroughbridge AFC Reserves drew two all with Wetherby Athletic Reserves last night in a league encounter at Aldborough Road. Stephen Coles and Martin Hutchinson were the scorers for 'Bridge who were denied all three points thanks to two penalties from Wetherby's Tom Dickinson. Manager Steve Coghlin's thoughts on the result can be viewed via the below link.

West Yorkshire Alliance Division One
Boroughbridge AFC R 2-2 Wetherby Athletic R
BAFC Scorers: Stephen Coles, Martin Hutchinson
Coggers Log...

14 Aug - Results: 'Bridge Hold Champions

Boroughbridge AFC opened their season earlier today holding defending champions Bardsey to a nil nil draw in an engaging encounter at Aldborough Road. The Reserves also got their season off to a good start, winning by six goals to one at Ossett Common Rovers. Tom Smith and Matthew Inman both bagged braces with Paul Scaife and James Smith also contributing a goal a piece.

West Yorkshire Premier Division
Boroughbridge AFC 0-0 Bardsey

West Yorkshire Alliance Division One
Ossett Common Rovers R 1-6 Boroughbridge AFC R
BAFC Scorers: Tom Smith 2, Matthew Inman 2, Paul Scaife, James Smith

13 Aug - Opening Day Preview

After weeks of build up nd pre-season friendlies the time has nearly come for the new season to burst into life. The West Yorkshire Leagues begin tomorrow for the 2010/11 season and both our teams are involded in opening day fixtures. Boroughbridge AFC host Bardsey at Aldborough Road whilst the Reserves travel to Ossett Common Rovers, we preview the matches and check out the latest weather forecast on what looks set to be a wet opening day of this season's football.

Click here to read the preview...

12 Aug - Coggers Log & Summary of Results

'Bridge Reserves completed thier pre-season Tuesday evening with a friendly at Ripon City, a full summary of their pre-season results can be found below:

Pre-Season Friendlies
Boston Spartans 3-4 Boroughbridge AFC Reserves
Boroughbridge AFC Reserves 4-2 9th Army Air Corps
Harrogate Railway Athletic R 2-1 Boroughbridge AFC Reserves/'A'
Ripon City Reserves 1-1 Boroughbridge AFC Reserves

Some thoughts from 'Bridge Reserve manager Steve Coghlin on the series of pre-season friendlies and the coming season:

"Pre-season has gone okay, I feel that the club as a whole has a better structure which gives the players a sense of stability and helps get the best out of them. The new additions to the first team have helped the club overall, I particularly like their good attitude and work ethic. Competition for places is now fierce and players know that they will have to work hard at training and prove they are up for the challenge. We always talk about not just making up the numbers in the Reserves and this season we hope to build on a satisfactory pre-season. I am really looking forward to the challenges that the Alliance Div 1 will bring."

12 Aug - Team Sheets

Team sheets are now online for both of this weekend's West Yorkshire League fixtures. Boroughbridge AFC open their league campaign against Bardsey at Aldborough Road coming off the back of a perfect pre-season and Boroughbridge AFC Reserves open away from home, travelling to Ossett Common Rovers Reserves.

Click here to view the team sheets...

12 Aug - Lucky Seven Is Back!

After a short summer break, Lucky Seven will return this weekend to coincide with the start of the Barclays Premier League season. a1blue was last year's champion and has already kicked things off for us this year and posted our opening fixtures.

If you've never played Lucky Seven before then don't worry, all are welcome to join in and the best thing is that it is totally free! All you have to do is predict the scores of seven matches each week, you will score three points for correctly predicting the exact scoreline and one point for the correct outcome. League points are then awarded based on positions and the winner each week gets to choose the next weeks fixtures. To join in the fun, simply log into your UreView Messageboard account and click on 'Extra Time'. The Lucky Seven thread is located at the top of this board. If you aren't yet registered with UreView then please follow this link and set yourself up an account for free...

11 Aug - Result: 'Bridge Reserves Draw At Ripon

'Bridge Reserve manager Steve Coghlin has sent us through his match report and thoughts following his team's final pre-season friendly, a one all draw with Ripon City Reserves at Malorie Park Drive:

"The first twenty minutes was pretty uneventful with 'Bridge just about shading possession. Without really getting into second gear 'Bridge scored from a Jimmy Binks free kick, swung in for Matthew Inman to volley home from ten yards. 'Bridge continued to dominate and played some half decent passing football with good movement from the starting eleven.

The second half lived up to the cliché “game of two halves” with Ripon fielding a completely different back line and introducing a handful of first team players. From this point on 'Bridge were on the back foot with the midfield and front men unable to hold the ball, the game deteriorated into a scrappy affair and eventually Ripon countered smartly from a 'Bridge free kick overloading the defence and still with a fair bit to do Ryan Thompson smashed the ball home past Lee Dearden. On reflection the result was a fair one, the pluses outweighed the negatives with the debutants performing as they did."

Pre-Season Friendly
Ripon City Reserves 1-1 Boroughbridge AFC Reserves
BAFC Scorer: Matthew Inman
BAFC MOM: Liam Barnard

10 Aug - Club Tracksuits

Orders are currently being taken for Boroughbridge AFC Matchday tracksuits. The tracksuits come as a jacket and trousers set, no separate orders for just jackets, and are ideal for players and management to wear on matchday, or just for supporters who want a high quality, functional tracksuit and to support their team at the same time! They are top of the range, manufactured by ProStar with the club's badge and are available at the discounted price of £40.

If you would like to order a tracksuit, please sign up on the club noticeboard, speak to your team manager or e-mail Marcus Philpott on marcusphilpott9@hotmail.com. Payment must be made to either Marcus or your team manager by Saturday 4th September and must be up front, no money, no tracksuit. Please see the table below for help with sizes, don't forget to specify the size you require when you order.