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08/09/01 - Atherstone United 1 Redditch United 2
A NEIL Cartwright thunderbolt took the wind out of Atherstone as Redditch blitzed their opponents' unbeaten home record. Cartwright took a touch fully 40 yards out before leathering a half volley over a stunned Dale Belford to put the Reds two up on the
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27/08/01 - Ooh Betty, I'm in a liddle bid a trouble
Halesowen Town 2 Redditch United 1 DESPITE a spirited second half fightback, United lost 2-1 to Western Division newcomers Halesowen Town but the match was overshadowed by two extraordinary decisions from referee John Bottomer. The official, from Chislehurst
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25/08/01 - United scrape it
Redditch United 1 Bloxwich United 1 AFTER building up expectations in Tuesday's 5-1 demolition of Rocester, the Reds were back to their frustrating worst at the Valley. Once again it was a case of being consistently inconsistent, poor opposition or no
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22/08/01 - Reds swamp sad Rocester
Redditch United 5 Rocester 1 AFTER misfiring on their first outing, Redditch delivered the landslide of goals they have been threatening, overwhelming a shell-shocked Rocester. Visiting keeper John Edensor will wonder how he managed to let in five goals
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20/08/01 - Tigers roar
REDDITCH did everything but score against a Gloucester City side who somehow escaped with a 2-1 win. City keeper Simon Morris played out of his skin and denied Paul Danks on ten minutes. Danks sent a fierce left foot shot into the top corner after a Neil
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100 years ago November 9, 1901
A DRUNKEN sailor was found lying helplessly on a railway embankment in Barnt Green after falling from a train travelling from Hull to Bridgnorth. 100 years ago November 9, 1901 A DRUNKEN sailor was found lying helplessly on a railway embankment in Barnt
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11/08/01 - Beagan bags another
Redditch United 2 Leamington 0 (friendly). NEIL Beagan hit his second in two games for his new club as crowd-pullers Leamington were sunk 2-0 at the Valley. Beagan had several chances in an exciting opening spell which also saw Paul Danks and Tommy Byrne
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October 26, 1901
BROMSGROVE'S ancient Court Leet met for its autumn meeting in the Town Hall to elect a new Bailiff. The Reeve, traditionally the Bailiff elect, had left the area so the honour went to Thomas Roper. 100 years ago October 26, 1901 for its autumn meeting
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October 12, 1901
THE gales which had swept the district left a trail of damage in their wake. In Droitwich, a large elm tree snapped off in the grounds of the Worcestershire Hotel and landed in a small garden nearby. 100 years ago October 12, 1901 THE gales which had
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21/7/01 - Red and buried
Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (friendly) IT took Third Division Kidderminster Harriers just 11 minutes to get off the mark in a comfortable friendly win over sluggish Redditch United. Trialist Darren Middleton outpaced Reds' one-paced new
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August 17, 1901
ALBERT Field, aged 18 months, was killed when he was run over by a horse pulling a bread cart in Gibb Lane, Catshill, where he had been playing with other youngsters. 100 years ago August 17, 1901 ALBERT Field, aged 18 months, was killed when he was run
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100 years ago August 10, 1901
PAUPER inmates at Droitwich Spa workhouse were to be trained in firefighting techniques when the ruling guardians got round to buying a hose. The cost-conscious guardians, who were forever looking for ways of saving money, were considering the plan after
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100 years ago July 13, 1901
A CHAPLAIN serving in the Boer War reported that one night in Orange River Colony, the password for their camp was "Bromsgrove". Rev J L Findlay, former curate of St John's Church, was chaplain to a Worcestershire regiment in South Africa. "Send me more
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June 29, 1901
HANNAH Guise, of Lloyds Yard, Worcester Street, Bromsgrove, appeared before town magistrates charged with using foul language in her own home to the annoyance of her neighbours. 100 years ago June 29, 1901 HANNAH Guise, of Lloyds Yard, Worcester Street
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100 years ago June 22, 1901
HUNDREDS of people lined the route from Bromsgrove Parish Church to Kidderminster Road to catch a glimpse of newly-weds Bromsgrove GP Dr Francis Coaker and his bride, Diana Carey, whose father was also a town doctor. 100 years ago June 22, 1901 HUNDREDS
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June 1, 1901
JOHN Plain, a shopkeeper from Dunhampstead, appeared before Droitwich Spa magistrates charged with selling adulterated salt butter. 100 years ago June 1, 1901 JOHN Plain, a shopkeeper from Dunhampstead, appeared before Droitwich Spa magistrates charged
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May 25, 1901
JOHN Richardson of Mill Fields appeared before Bromsgrove magistrates on a charge of not having a dog licence. 100 years ago May 25, 1901 JOHN Richardson of Mill Fields appeared before Bromsgrove magistrates on a charge of not having a dog licence. The
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May 18, 1901
MEMBERS and friends of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club attended the annual supper at the club room of the Boat Inn to hear about the team's progress. 100 years ago May 18, 1901 MEMBERS and friends of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club attended the annual
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April 27, 1901
"SALT King" John Corbett, one of Worcestershire's most worthy sons and a captain of British industry, died at his home at Impney, Droitwich Spa, on Monday, aged 84. 100 years ago April 27, 1901 "SALT King" John Corbett, one of Worcestershire's most worthy
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April 20, 1901
WOMEN in Bromsgrove were keeping up with the sudden return of the fashion of wearing earrings. However, the prejudices against having ears pierced was very strong. Jewellers were getting round this by making them with gold clamps to hide the holes in
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April 13, 1901
THE deputy clerk of Bromsgrove Urban District Council had received letters from the four boys who had broken one of its lamps. Each had expressed his sorrow and agreed to pay a share of the damage. 100 years ago April 13, 1901 THE deputy clerk of Bromsgrove
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April 6, 1901
PUPILS playing whip and top at Stoke Prior School were annoying people living nearby. Mr Carter had made an unsuccessful attempt to claim 3/- (15p) from Bromsgrove School Board for broken windows at his home caused by tops spinning out of control. 100
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March 16, 1901
A WOUNDED soldier discharged from Bromsgrove Cottage Hospital started a fight with an Imperial Yeoman in Worcester when he said the other man was "no class," had been no further than Aldershot and that his kind could not be depended on by this country
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March 9, 1901
THE Chief Constable of Worcestershire announced record levels of convictions for drunkenness in the county, with Droitwich Spa being the third most intoxicated town where one in 73 people had been before magistrates for the offence. 100 years ago March
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February 23, 1901
DESPITE the valiant efforts of her husband and Mr Dobbs -- a neighbour who fetched her brandy -- Jane, the 55-year-old wife of labourer George Brooks, of Alcester Road, Finstall, died in the middle of the night following a coughing fit. 100 years ago
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January 12, 1901
A CHRISTMAS concert was held at the Institute in Bromsgrove to raise cash for the parish church Sunday school treat. 100 years ago January 12, 1901 A CHRISTMAS concert was held at the Institute in Bromsgrove to raise cash for the parish church Sunday
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December 22, 1900
THE post office in Bromsgrove was urging residents to post early for Christmas and, in any event, as early on December 24 as possible to ensure local delivery on Christmas Day. 100 years ago December 22, 1900 THE post office in Bromsgrove was urging residents
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29/10/02 - Barton has more talks with Wilde
JOHN Barton remains confident that Adam Wilde will sign for Worcester City despite failing to conclude talks last night. Negotiations with the Cambridge City winger will continue later this week but the St George's Lane manager is hopeful the 23-year-old
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December 1, 1900
PLAYING a game of pitch and toss for money at the back of Market Street landed two men, James Giles, of Stourbridge Street, and Fred Stanton, from Church Street, in the dock at Bromsgrove Police Court. 100 years ago December 1, 1900 PLAYING a game of
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November 17, 1900
A SIDEMOOR man was charged twice with drunkenness on consecutive days, after 47 previous court appearances for the same crime. 100 years ago November 17, 1900 A SIDEMOOR man was charged twice with drunkenness on consecutive days, after 47 previous court
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November 10, 1900
THE Vicar of Bromsgrove said the conditions working men lived in were an obstacle to religion. 100 years ago November 10, 1900 THE Vicar of Bromsgrove said the conditions working men lived in were an obstacle to religion. "There are cottages in Bromsgrove
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Site helps to save time and money on insurance
AN Evesham company has launched an innovative, internet-based product that saves consumers time and money when renewing insurance policies. Bid4mybusiness.co.uk allows insurance companies to bid openly and competitively for business that is about to be
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County firms show good taste
BUSINESSES in the county that promote the use of local produce have tasted success in a major awards scheme. The Tastes of Worcestershire awards recognise and reward businesses that use and promote food and drink that is grown, reared or made in the area
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MURDERER
THE evil brute who battered an old soldier to death with his own walking stick in his Worcester flat has been jailed for life. Convicted conman Martin Rauwley befriended 63-year-old Alexander "Sandy" Clark but stole medals from his cabinet and tricked
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County council throws Swan £27,000 lifeline
WORCESTERSHIRE County Council is to throw a £27,000 lifeline to the closure-threatened Swan Theatre, the Evening News can reveal. The handout, due to be officially announced later today, increases the pressure on Worcester City Council to reverse a controversial
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Another candlelit dinner for blackout family
A SINGLE mum-of-two still has no electricity - more than 48 hours after Sunday's storms damaged power cables in her village. Katie Parkes, who lives in Huddington, near Droitwich, with her six-year-old son Rupert and one-year-old daughter Tabitha, was
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Lonely death of an Arnhem hero
THE daughter of a Malvern war veteran who was left in his hospital bed for hours after dying has spoken of her disgust at his treatment. Donald Sallis, a 78-year-old survivor of the Battle of Arnhem, remained on the ward surrounded by other patients after
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Man stole following hygiene advice
A 23-YEAR-OLD Worcester man stole two gift-packs of deodorant after his brother told him to "clean up" if he wanted to date a girl he fancied. James Gibson grabbed two packs of Lynx deodorants, valued at £8.14, from Kwik Save in Angel Place, stuffed them
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Moves to change lifestyle
PEOPLE in Tolladine are the focus of a multi-agency project tomorrow aimed at giving them a lifestyle make-over. People over 50 in the area are invited to attend a day-long pilot session of workshops and advice to keep them fit and healthy. "We're trying
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Donna's success
A WORCESTER sandwich shop is celebrating after being presented with a prestigious award. Donna Hollinshead, aged 29, started running Paisleys Sandwich Bar in Trinity Street in April this year, after taking over from her father, Barry. Environmental officers
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Cash boost for sport
SPORT for girls and boys in Wychavon has received a boost with the latest round of Awards for All Lottery grants. Thanks to a £4,360 Lottery windfall, Evesham Youth Netball will be able to train two more coaches and provide smart red and navy kit for
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Bright sparks needed so display can be held
ORGANISERS of a huge city bonfire event are appealing to businesses for donations so an organised display can go ahead. Tolladine Community Centre bosses are anxious to net £1,000 so the event can go ahead and stop youngsters setting up their own events
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Surgery complex planned for town
A NEW £2.75m doctors' surgery and daycare nursery is being planned for Townsend Way in Malvern Link. Worcester-based Prime UK has submitted a planning application to build the complex, which will replace the surgery in Avenue Road, Malvern. If permission
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Step-sister attacked in Argos
A MOTHER-of-one grabbed her step-sister's hair, dragged her to the floor of a Malvern store and kicked her in the head as horrified shoppers looked on, a court has heard. Louise Nicholson launched the attack in the town's Argos store after she spotted
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28/5/02 - Hackett snaps up Danks
BROMSGROVE Rovers have snapped up Paul Danks from Dr Martens rivals Redditch United. Joint manager Gary Hackett believes the 22-year-old striker will become a firm favourite with the Victoria Ground fans. "Paul is very exciting to watch, has got a great
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13/5/02 - Hackett joy at Rovers return
BROMSGROVE Rovers' supporters finally have something to celebrate today after the club's promotion to the Dr Martens Western Division was confirmed. It ends five miserable years for the Victoria Ground club in which they were relegated three times from
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26/4/02 - Bulls looking to finish in style
PHIL Robinson is looking for his Hereford United side to finish their rollercoaster season on a high with victory at Stevenage Borough tomorrow (3pm). After surviving a nailbiting final few weeks the Bulls have ensured Nationwide Conference status and
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Fixtures and Results - 2002/2003
20/07/02 Cheltenham Town (Home) PSF 0-3 27/07/02 Kidderminster H (Home) PSF 2-2 30/07/02 Willenhall T (Away) PSF 0-2 01/08/02 Wolves (Home) PSF 0-4 06/08/02 Stourport Swifts (Away) PSF 2-1 09/08/02 Solihull Borough (Away) PSF 2-1 12/08/02 Bedworth United
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23/4/02 - Rovers are out to clinch second
BROMSGROVE Rovers can guarantee second place in the Midland Alliance if they overcome a difficult match at Rushall Olympic tonight (7.45). Victory would also go a long way to ensure the Victoria Ground club's return to the Dr Martens League with leaders
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19/4/02 - Player-boss in battle to be fit
JON Ford's exertions in the London Marathon may have scuppered his chances of turning out for Bromsgrove Rovers in their vital Midland Alliance clash at Chasetown tomorrow (3pm). Rovers' joint player-manager is reportedly stiff after completing the 26
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9/4/02 - Rovers aiming to close on leaders
BROMSGROVE Rovers can close the gap on leaders Stourbridge to just one point if they beat struggling Oldbury United tonight (7.45). But joint manager Gary Hackett is aware Oldbury are just as eager for the points as Rovers. "They need the points as desperately
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30/3/02 - Rovers expect record gate
BROMSGROVE Rovers hope to smash the Midland Alliance attendance record when Stourbridge visit the Victoria Ground for a title showdown on Monday(3pm). Rovers expect a crowd of over 1,000 for the clash of the top two, which would smash the previous all-time
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19/3/02 - Rovers' chance to move to top
BROMSGROVE Rovers can go top of the Midland Alliance if they beat Ludlow Town away tonight (7.45) and other results go their way. Leaders Stourbridge stumbled at the weekend with a 0-0 draw at Barwell and face another tough assignment at Quorn this evening
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19/2/02 - Rovers aiming to go top
TOP spot is within grasp of Bromsgrove Rovers if they defeat second-placed Wednesfield in the Midland Alliance at The Victoria Ground tonight (7.45). Rovers, who missed the chance to move clear at the weekend after a last minute Barwell equaliser, add
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12/2/02 - Rovers face crunch clash
BROMSGROVE Rovers can claw back some ground in their top-of-the-table clash at Stourbridge tonight. The Glassboys are currently second in the Midland Alliance just three points ahead of the Victoria Ground club. But after failing to claim all three points
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23/1/02 - Rovers hunt for revenge
Midland Alliance title-chasers Bromsgrove Rovers have an early chance to gain revenge at struggling Stafford Town tonight (7.45), having conceded a late goal draw 2-2 at home with them last week. Joint manager Gary Hackett said: "It was very disappointing
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11/1/02 - Destiny of title still not decided
THE outcome of the Midland Alliance title chase still has plenty of twists and turns before it is decided, according to Bromsgrove Rovers joint-boss Gary Hackett. Rovers entertain Shifnal Town tomorrow (3pm) seeking to close a nine-point gap on leaders
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7/1/02 - Webb linked with Rovers job
KIDDERMINSTER Harriers midfielder Paul Webb has been linked with the manager's job at his old club Bromsgrove Rovers. Webb, who has yet to make a start for the Nationwide League Division side this season, played for eight seasons at the Victoria Ground
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31/12/01 - Rovers look for fourth successive win
Bromsgrove Rovers will be looking for their fourth win on a trot in the Midland Alliance when they entertain Stafford Town (3pm).
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28/12/01 - Bowen set for Rovers return
SAM Bowen is poised to return for Bromsgrove Rovers' trip to Knypersley Victoria in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). The former Worcester City striker, Rovers' leading scorer this season, has missed a string of matches because of an ankle injury but
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Mangotsfield United 3
Saturday, December 16, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers' disastrous Dr Martens League Western Division campaign continued in a 3-1 defeat to Mangotsfield United at the Victoria Ground. But it was harsh on The Greens. After making all the running in the second period
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7/12/01 - Rovers chasing Vase progress
BROMSGROVE Rovers face a 206-mile journey for their third round FA Trophy clash with Tow Law Town tomorrow (3pm). The Durham side were beaten finalists in 1997-98 and boast a rich history in non-league football and also helped launch the career of England
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Solihull Borough 3
Saturday, October 14, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers slipped to a 3-0 defeat at home to Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens Western Division and it could have been worse but for some poor finishing and some fine saves from debutant keeper Clint Davies. Former
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30/11/01 - O'Neill poised to start contest
JUST one goal separates Bromsgrove Rovers from rivals Bridgnorth Town who meet in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). Third-placed Rovers travel to Bridgnorth, who are fourth, with both clubs desperate to keep in touch with leading clubs Stratford Town
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Bowen misses out for Rovers
SAM Bowen is out of Bromsgrove Rovers' Midland Alliance clash at Paget Rangers tomorrow (3pm). The hotshot striker, who has scored 13 goals this season, injured himself in the warm-up against Barwell last week when Rovers surprisingly lost 3-0. But Rovers
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16/11/01 - Rovers looking to stay in touch
IN-form Bromsgrove Rovers need to win at home to Barwell tomorrow (3pm) to keep in touch with Midland Alliance leaders Stourbridge who extended their lead in midweek with a 4-0 victory over Cradley Town. Steve Daniels' men are seven points behind the
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6/11/01 - Rovers looking for second spot
A TOP two spot awaits Bromsgrove Rovers if they can defeat Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tonight (7.45). Steve Daniels' side, who edged out top six rivals Wednesfield at the weekend, could leapfrog Quorn if they beat struggling Cradley at the Victoria
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2/11/01 - Daniels keeping his options open
BROMSGROVE Rovers' boss Steve Daniels is keeping his players on their toes ahead of their Midland Football Alliance clash at Wednesfield tomorrow (3pm). Eight first teamers were missing from Rovers' team that won 3-0 in the mid-week Worcestershire Senior
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26/10/01 - Daniels guards against red mist
BROMSGROVE Rovers' boss Steve Daniels is looking to his players to keep a lid on tempers in tomorrow's Midland Football Alliance clash with Boldmere St Michaels (3pm). The Victoria Ground boss saw his side drummed out of the Ramases Cup by Bridgnorth
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23/10/01 - Bromsgrove at home in FA Vase
BROMSGROVE Rovers from the Midland Football Alliance have landed a home draw in the second round of the FA Vase against United Counties Premier Division side Ford Sports. Bromyard Town from the West Midland Premier Division travel to Kidsgrove Athletic
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19/10/01 - Daniels back on familiar territory
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daniels returns to his old stamping ground at Cradley Town for their FA Vase first round clash tomorrow (3pm). But Daniels, who was in charge of the Black Country side in 1989-90, will put sentiment to one side in his search
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16/10/01 - Bowen eyeing more goals
Sharpshooter Sam Bowen, who heads the Midland Alliance Golden Boot Awards, will hope to add to his 12-goal tally when Bromsgrove Rovers travel to Willenhall Town tonight (7.45). Bowen scored in Rovers' 1-1 draw at Oadby on Saturday to knock the Leicestershire
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9/10/01 - Rovers have full squad
Bromsgrove Rovers resume their Midland Alliance campaign with a home clash against Pelsall Villa tonight (7.45). Director of Football Steve Daniels has a full squad to choose from including ex-Evesham United striker, Stuart Payne. Ex-Robins midfielder
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2/10/01 - Home tie incentive for Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers travel for their FA Cup replay at Dr Martens Premier Division high-flyers Tamworth tonight (7.45) with boss Steve Daniels looking for victory and a home tie with Wroxham in the next round. Rovers' Director of Football admitted he was
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Bourton-on- the-Hill
At a Parish Council meeting, the council took over responsibility for the Millennium Wood from the Millennium Wood Committee. Mr Michael Neil, chairman of the committee, thanked everyone for contributing so generously and passed over the final amount
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25/9/01 - Rovers at Cradley in FA Vase
BROMSGROVE Rovers will travel to Midland Alliance rivals Cradley Town for the first FA Vase tie in the club's history. In other first round ties, Hellenic League outfit Pegasus Juniors are away at United Counties League side Stewarts & Lloyds, while
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14/9/01 - Moore blow to Rovers hopes
BROMSGROVE Rovers travel to Mickleover Sports tomorrow in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup (3pm) without striker Paul Moore who signed for Nationwide Conference side, Telford United, in midweek. Director of Football, Steve Daniels, admitted it
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31/8/01 - Daniels hoping to tie up Bowen
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daniels is hoping to tie ex-Worcester City striker Sam Bowen to a permanent deal ahead of their FA Cup preliminary round tie at Blackstone tomorrow (3pm). Bowen has struck five goals in three games and with Michael Moore (
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21/8/01 - Rovers swoop for ex-City goal ace
FORMER Worcester City striker Sam Bowen has joined Bromsgrove Rovers and should make his debut at Halesowen Harriers in the Midland Alliance tonight (7.45). The arrival of Bowen, who also had a spell with Evesham, is a boost for Rovers boss Steve Daniels
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Lee joins Greens exodus
FORMER redditch physio Lee O'Neil has joined the Bromsgrove bandwagon. A hoped-for move to first division Coventry City's academy was held up after the decision of Sky Blues chairman Bryan Richardson's decision to step down. O'Neil is still hopeful of
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17/05/02 - Reds new signings named
REDDITCH United have unveiled two new signings and a familiar face for next season. Crowd favourite Matty Hall has confirmed his return to the Valley after a one year sojourn at Western Division champions Halesowen Town. And he seems likely to be joined
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22/6/01 - Goal ace Moore signs on
BROMSGROVE Rovers have signed the prolific Michael Moore from Stourbridge. The former Derby County player plundered more than 40 goals last season and Rovers boss, Steve Daniels, hopes the hot-shot striker can shoot them back into the Dr Martens Western
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15/05/02 - Field does the double
GRITTY midfielder Richard Field has been named Redditch Advertiser Player of the Year for the second successive year. The trophy, awarded by the club, was presented at the annual Awards Evening at the weekend.
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13/05/02 - Bilston go to the wall
THE news of Bilston's demise means no-one is likely to be cut from the Dr Martens League Western Division this season with bottom club Rocester the obvious beneficiaries. The Queen Street club folded last week to suffer the same fate as newly-formed Bloxwich
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25/09/02 - Collins returns
ROSS Collins has returned to Halesowen Town following his spell at Bromsgrove Rovers. Collins was on loan at the Victoria Ground for one month but now that has finished he has gone back to The Grove. Collins played in a number of positions for Gary Hackett
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10/05/02 - Manager approaches ten targets
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown and assistant Gary Whild have had a busy time since the end of the season. The management duo have approached eight players with Brown set to meet another tonight (Thursday) and Whild meeting a tenth target tomorrow.
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18/09/02 - Don't talk promotion
BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Jon Ford has warned against talking up the club's promotion chances despite their fantastic start to the season. Free-scoring Rovers, who have notched 15 goals in their last four league and cup matches, lead the Dr Martens
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11/09/02 - Keeper out at Rovers
GOALKEEPER Chris Taylor has become the latest player to part company with Bromsgrove Rovers. Taylor has been released by the club by mututal consent and follows Steve Taylor, who left last week, out of the Victoria Ground. Chris Taylor, who was in his
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01/05/02 - No contract for Red Paul
REDS hero Paul Danks has committed himself to the club despite being offered non-contract terms next season. The United leading scorer has had talks with manager Rod Brown and chairman Neil Pagett and the Redditch manager says his star striker will start
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Lenches
PAT Chitty welcomed the members to the well attended AGM. Peggy Mytton is to be the new president and grateful thanks were given to Pat for her three very good years with particular mention of the Millennium Wall Hanging which she had instituted. A lovely
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04/09/02 - Taylor leaves
STEVE Taylor has left Bromsgrove Rovers by mutual consent. Taylor, a key part of Rovers' promotion from the Midland Alliance last season, has found it hard to hold down a regular first team place at the Victoria Ground and has gone in search of first
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28/08/02 - Confident Rovers on the road to Cardiff
BROMSGROVE Rovers begin their FA Cup trail this Saturday in confident mood after keeping their third consecutive clean sheet with a 2-0 victory at Rugby United on Monday. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's team's road to Cardiff begins with a trip to Midland
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We Say
The Worcester Evening News is the regional and local daily newspaper for the people of Worcester and the county of Worcestershire. It is independent of political parties, private interests and local, regional and national government. The editorial team
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21/08/02 - Thin Lizzy are fans favourite
MATCHDAYS at Bromsgrove Rovers will have a new sound to them this season as the team runs out to a new anthem. The Greens will now take to the Victoria Ground pitch with Thin Lizzy's The Boys Are Back In Town blasting from the public address system. The
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17/04/02 - Hill climbs Utd pecking order
REDS prospect Chris Hill could force his way into Rod Brown's first team plans after a Man of the Match performance in Saturday's 1-0 win over Cinderford. Peter Sutton claimed the goal which finally confirmed United's Dr Martens Western status for another
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16/04/02 - Injuries hit United
DEFENDER Lee Knight (shoulder) and winger Matty Hall (thigh) are set to be available for Saturday's trip to Gresley. But injuries elsewhere have forced Reds manager Rod Brown to recall Tim Jackson from Alliance hopefuls Stourbridge. Defender Quentin Townsend
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07/08/02 - Trials lead to four signings
FOUR players have signed for Bromsgrove Rovers as the pre-season build up prepares to enter its final week. Richard Burgess, Scott Leydon and Leon Broadhurst have all been taken on by the Victoria Ground club following successful trial spells. Goalkeeper
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PUBLIC SERVICES
British Rail Birmingham and Worcestershire: (0345 484950) (times and fares for all national services; 24-hour service). Bus and Coach Services Community Transport Services Ltd: 9 Warwick Avenue, Bromsgrove (01527 875454). National Express: enquiries,
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31/07/02 - Bulls win at Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their pre-season build-up last night (Tuesday) with a 2-1 defeat to Conference side Hereford United at the Victoria Ground. Rovers took an early lead after only four minutes when Richard Burgess sprinted into the penalty area
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LOCAL AUTHORITIES
County Councils Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP (01905 763763). District Councils Bromsgrove Council Offices: The Council House, Burcot
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30/07/02 - Laydon stakes claim for place
BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their pre-season warm-up with a 2-0 victory over Willenhall Town at the Victoria Ground last Saturday. Joint managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford were both among the 17 players used during the course of the match as they search
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9/4/02 - Doubts over Redditch duo
REDDITCH United have injury doubts over defender Lee Knight (knee) and winger Matty Hall (thigh) for Saturday's home game against Cinderford. Striker Lee Booth was set to see a specialist today about a knee injury which requires surgery.
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HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
Farm houses Astwood Court Farm: Astwood Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove (01527 821362). The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Hill Farm: Rocky Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove (01527 872403). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley
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8/4/02 - Five points for safety
A POINT for RC Warwick at the weekend saw them slightly close the gap on Redditch United but Rod Brown's side are virtually assured their Western Division status after bottom club Swindon Supermaribne crashed 2-0 at Gresley. United are 11 points clear
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HEALTH
AIDS Intouch Hereford & Worcester Ltd HIV/AIDS Support Organisation: 14 Pierpoint Street, Worcester (01905 612002/611596). SAFE Project: (0121 440 0034). The Foundation: Sue Jordan, PO Box 225, Worcester WR5 3QZ (01905 611602). Alcoholism Alcohol
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19/7/02 - Rovers win at Cradley
BROMSGROVE Rovers got their pre-season programme off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory at Cradley Town last night (Thursday). Mark Crisp scored the only goal of the game on 40 minutes. Joint managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford used the match as a trial
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GARDENING
Allotments Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 873232). Garden Societies Barnt Green Garden Society: GW Verow, 9 Poplar Drive, Barnt Green (0121 447 7943). Horticultural Societies Belbroughton Horticultural
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17/7/02 - Bring on the Baggies
BROMSGROVE Rovers begin their pre-season warm-up this week with two games in 48 hours. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side travel to Cradley Town tomorrow (Thursday, 7.45pm) before entertaining Premiership new boys West Bromwich Albion this Saturday (3pm
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4/2/02 - Booth rested for Redditch
REDS number two Gary Whild says striker Lee Booth will be used sparingly until the end of the season now the club is confident of Dr Martens Western football next season. Booth, a golden boot contender until his move from Stourport, has been playing with
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3/4/02 - Byrne bow
Former Reds defender Tommy Byrne is set for his Stratford Town debut tonight. The injury-plagued stopper, released by Rod Brown before deadline day has boosted Town's title hopes and was hoping to figure against Quorn. Attacker Mark Swann, released at
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EDUCATION
Adults' Schools Rubery Adult School: Mrs E Main, 25 Segbourne Road, Rubery (0121 453 4843). Colleges North East Worcestershire (NEW) College: Bromsgrove Campus, Blackwood Road, Bromsgrove (01527 570020). Learning Difficulties Bromsgrove Challengers Gateway
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Reds aim to continue run
REDDITCH United head for fellow Dr Martens Western Division strugglers Racing Club Warwick on Saturday on the back of an unprecedented winning run, writes David Lawrence. It may only be two games since Reds tasted defeat but manager Rod Brown is keen
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15/3/02 - Casey brings the sunshine back
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown's chase for Kim Casey looked set to be concluded before tomorrow's trip to Bedworth. Brown has been tracking the former Kidderminster Harriers legend for some time as part of his overhaul at the club. The manager wants
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CHARITIES
Charitable Organisations Age Concern: 46 Providence Road, Sidemoor, Bromsgrove (01527 871840). Group website www.achw.org.uk Amphlett Hall: Crown Close, Bromsgrove (01527 874665). Macmillan Cancer Relief: 6-8 Church Street, Bromsgrove (01527 872948 and
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15/3/02 - Swann and Byrne freed by Reds
ROD Brown's trimming of the Redditch United squad continued yesterday with the release of forward Mark Swann. Swann, another of Rob Smith's signings to fall victim to the Brown revolution, has had an injury-hit season and is currently nursing a hamstring
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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
Business Bromsgrove Junior Chamber: Jeff Evans, President, 22 Moorsom Way, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 576251). Business Link Hereford and Worcester: (0800 104010). Federation of Small Businesses: Diane Rayner (01684 566787). Institute of Management
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
Art All Saints Art Club: Tony Turpin, 89 Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove (01527 876659). Bromsgrove Art Club: Mrs W Bird, Ingeva, Tutnall, Bromsgrove (01527 872300). Cofton Hackett Arts Society: Mrs J Wilson, 20 Holmes Drive, Rubery, Rednal (0121 453 7097
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AGRICULTURE
National Farmers' Union Bromsgrove: 16 The Strand (01527 873083). Young Farmers' Clubs Young Farmers' Clubs County Federation: County Chairperson, Worcestershire Young Farmers' Clubs, County Office, Worcester College of Agriculture, Hindlip, Worcester
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7/3/02 - United cleared over Booth approach
REDDITCH have been cleared of any wrongdoing by the Birmingham County FA over their signing of Lee Booth. The County FA made their ruling on Monday after Stourport Swifts claimed their Dr Martens Western rivals had made an illegal approach when signing
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5/3/02 - Warwick missing five players
STRUGGLING RC Warwick are without a handful of players as they bid to halt a four month winless streak at Redditch tonight. Luke Yates (ankle) and Shaun Bedward (knee) and Colin Welsh (calf) were injured in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Chippenham Town, Matty
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1/3/02 - Sutton follows Southwick
PETER Sutton has been persuaded to join fellow new signing Matty Southwick for United's trip to Swindon Supermarine tomorrow. United boss Rod Brown knew Stourport forward Southwick was joining in time for the weekend and also persuaded Solihull striker
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Brown vows to save Reds
UNDER-FIRE Reds manager Rod Brown has vowed to keep United up and promised critical fans a top six side next season. Valley fans have called for Brown's head on the redditchunited.com and thisisrufc.co.uk websites after Saturday's dismal 5-0 loss to Shepshed
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26/2/02 - Vote of confidence for Brown
REDDITCH chairman Neil Pagett has given manager Rod Brown a vote of confidence in the wake of Saturday's heavy defeat to Shepshed. "Rod's only task this season is to keep us up and there's no reason to believe that won't happen," he said. "His plans for
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15/2/02 - Friendly will be on
REDS chairman Neil Pagett said tomorrow's planned friendly against Causeway United was set to go ahead despite a last minutes search for officials. The club arranged the game, four days after a similar run-out against Studley BKL, because of a lack of
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50 years ago
October 17, 1952 THE official opening of the new Bridley Moor County Secondary School may not now take place until next spring, Redditch District Education Committee was told at its meeting last Friday. The clerk, Mr W A Sharpe, reported that the delay
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100 Years Ago
September 27, 1902 It has been decided by the Joint Unionist Associations of Redditch to entertain the Right Hon. Lord Windsor (First Commissioner of Works) and the Right Hon. Austen Chamberlain MP (The Postmaster- General) at a public dinner at the Royal
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12/2/02 - Nicky Cross set for Valley run-out
FORMER Reds player-manager Nicky Cross could be set for a dramatic return to the Valley Stadium tonight. After an injury-hit spell as a player at Sutton Coldfield Town, Cross has joined Midland Alliance outfit Studley. BKL's planned home league clash
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50 Years Ago
September 29, 1952 ALCESTER Rural District Council decided at its meeting on Wednesday to support Studley Parish Council's application for a Crown Post Office. The matter was raised by the chairman of the council Councillor HE Whitehouse who told the
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11/2/02 - West heads south
FORMER Bradford and Port Vale defender Paul West has brought an end to an injury-hit spell at his hometown club by rejoining Evesham United. The Reds stopper, who played in the First Division for Vale, linked up with Phil Mullen again at the weekend after
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England in Valley date
England are set to grace the Valley on Wednesday night when the national ladies under 19s team take on a Birmingham City Ladies team who are Women's Premier League Cup finalists (ko 7.30pm).
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50 years ago
August 30, 1952 A motorcycle with a 700cc engine believed to be the first of its capacity in the motorcycling world and capable of over 100mph has been produced and tested by the Enfield Cycle Co Ltd of Redditch and will represent Great Britain in the
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25 years ago
HEADLESS Cross residents association landed itself right in the wet and smelly...following an appeal in the Indicator for manure. For Mr Robert Fowler, of Spring Hill Farmhouse, came up with loads of the stuff free of charge and so did Mr Humphries, who
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6/2/02 - Grosvenor set to sign by the weekend
FORWARD Stuart Grosvenor is expected to put pen to paper for Redditch in time to travel to Weston on Saturday. The former Lye, Oldbury and Willenhall striker was at the club to discuss a move last night and plans to join training tomorrow. Reds assistant
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100 year ago
August 16, 1902 Coronation of King Edward VII - Redditch celebrations. The service at St Stephen's Church was a suitable fitting and worthy celebration of an event which although was an occasion for rejoicing, was at the same time of a most solemnly serious
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5/2/02 - Grosvenor to join United?
BILSTON forward Stuart Grosvenor is due at the Valley tonight to discuss a move after he joined the exodus from Bilston. Reds boss Rod Brown has already signed defender Quentin Townsend after the Steelmen's drastic budget cuts and could be poised to add
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50 years ago
August 16, 1952 PRODUCTION will not be affected and no workers will be laid off as a result of a serious fire which gutted part of the roof of the factory, derelict shops and the hook shop at the factory of Messrs S Allcock and Co Ltd, Clive Road, Redditch
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5/2/02 - Reds match expected to be on
OFFICIALS are hopeful tonight's match at home to Gresley will go ahead despite the wet weather. The rain has stopped and, with the sun out, a pitch inspection is planned for 4pm but chairman Neil Pagett said: "It was draining well and despite some surface
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3/2/02 - Reds in bottom three
REDDITCH'S trip to Cirencester was an early victim of the weekend's storms with a decision made at 10.30am on Saturday. But while Rod Brown's men had a training session, fellow strugglers Rocester were recording a 1-0 win over Bilston, who were rumoured
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25 years ago
August 5, 1977 ELVIS is coming to Redditch on Saturday night - Elvis Costello, that is, plus his band, The Attractions, who will be playing at Tracy's tomorrow night, August 6. And for some people, he is the King of the New Wave. Elvis first sprang to
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1/2/02 - Rumours of Bilston folding
THE rumour mill is claiming Dr Martens Western Division crisis club Bilston have folded. No-one was available at the Dr Martens League to confirm the news but a number of e-mails and websites are buzzing with the rumour. The Steelmen lost new manager
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100 Years Ago
May 31, 1902 Quite a sensation was caused at Headless Cross on Sunday from the fact that Mary Alice Tovey, aged 40, wife of William Henry Tovey, landlord of the Bell Inn, Headless Cross, committed suicide in a determined manner, the discovery being made
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31/1/02 - No need for panic - West
REDS stopper Paul West was refusing to panic after Tuesday's friendly defeat to Valley tenants Feckenham. United lost out 3-2 but Reds manager Rod Brown chopped and changed an experimental lineup. "We are not reading too much into it because the manager
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30/1/02 - Warwick gain ground
RELEGATION-haunted RC Warwick won a point at Bedworth last night to climb within three points of United. But it could have been worse for Redditch with the Racers missing a penalty when they were 1-0 up. The Reds have two games in hand over their rivals
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29/1/02 - Cartwright joins Bromsgrove
Redditch midfielder Neil Cartwright has joined arch rivals Bromsgrove Rovers after parting with the club by mutual consent. The Halesowen Town old boy links up again with former Reds number two Gary Hackett, joint manager at Rovers. Reds boss Rod Brown
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18/1/02 - Shaw set for debut tomorrow
LEA Shaw is the final piece in Rod Brown's jigsaw - for the time being at least, according to the manager. The former Stourport Swifts skipper signed for United last night after just one match for Bilston, the club he joined from Walshes Meadow. Redditch
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17/1/02 - Cross bids to tackle Reds
NICKY Cross is set to declare himself fit to play against his former employers on Saturday. The veteran striker has been sidelined with knee trouble this season but is hoping to figure against the club who dispensed with his services as player-manager
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50 Years Ago
May 31, 1952 Studley Parish Council broke away from a tradition at its annual meeting on Tuesday by appointing a woman as its chairman for the ensuing year. The new chairman, Mrs A S Midlane, is the only woman member on the council and is the first woman
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16/1/02 - Cross doubtful for emotional return
FORMER United favourite and player-manager Nicky Cross could be ruled out of a charged return against his former club on Saturday. The former West Brom legend joined Sutton Coldfield Town as a player after leaving the club by mutual consent in mid-November
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25 Years Ago
May 27, 1977 Studley-born Sir Edward Perkins, who became personal detective to the Queen, has died aged 68. Educated at Alcester Grammar School, he joined the Metropolitan Police in 1927. He became personal body-guard to the Queen Mother in 1941. In 1954
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25 years ago
June 17 , 1977 WHAT is 65 years old, narrow, metallic brown in colour, 17 ft high and stops ladies in long, flowing costumes from reaching the Palace Theatre stage? The answer: a spiral staircase. The staircase, which is part of the original building
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15/1/02 - Chairman's message
"We want to keep everything on an even keel and support Rod Brown and the players in their efforts to move us up the table. "I told the players on saturday I have every confidence in them because they have certainly got the skill and the ability. "The
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50 years ago
June 21, 1952 OVER £180 was raised for the Studley Roman Catholic Church restoration fund as the result of a successful garden fete held at Haye Farm, Mappleborough Green, last Saturday. The event was organised jointly by members of the Catholic Young
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100 years ago
June 21, 1902 While on the subject of police arrangements at Redditch, necessitated by the impeding retirement of Superintendent Jeffery and the formation of Redditch into a separate sessionary division with a superintendent together stationed there,
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11/1/02 - Club statement on chairman's resignation
REDDITCH United have released a joint statement about the resignation of chairman Rod Laight. A statement signed by the board and released today said: "The Board of Redditch United Football Club Ltd regret to announce the resignation of Rod Laight as
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CRAIG HINTON - Centre-back, right-back, midfield. 26/11/77. 6ft. Squad number 5.
Versatile Hinton began his career at right-back before reverting to a centre-half role during the Conference championship-winning season. The change of position proved the making of the former Birmingham City trainee who was once rated at £1 million and
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100 years ago
June 28, 1902 AT the Worcestershire Assizes on Tuesday before Mr Justice Wright, Samuel Middleton, Labourer, of Spring Hill Lane, Foxlydiate, was arraigned on the charge of murdering his wife, Hannah Middleton, at Foxlydiate, near Redditch, on May 10th
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25 years ago
July 1, 1977 TOWN planners have flatly turned down an offer by Redditch United boss Mr Bill Lawrenson to take them out on an all-expenses trip to see a greyhound track in Willenhall - in case of idle gossip. Planning committee members were told the club
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LEE AYRES - Centre-back. 28/8/82. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 16.
Rangy Ayres joined Harriers as a youth-team player from Walsall but progressed to the reserves after impressing at the heart of the defence. A big future is predicted for the youngster who signed a two-year deal and made his competitive debut in the tough
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50 years ago
July 5, 1952 Studley Parish Council is to seek the advice of Mr John Profumo MP for the division on the possibility of obtaining ministry permission for the provision of a pedestrian crossing along what was described by Mr AG Cooke at a previous meeting
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This is Evesham United Football Club - Fixtures & Results - 2002/3 season
Dr Martens League Western Division AUGUST SAT, 17 GRESLEY ROVERS 1-0 Scorer, Bullock Att, 111 Mon, 19 Solihull Borough (a) 2-2 Lutz, Pinkney 216 Sat, 24 Taunton Town (a) 2-3 Bullock, Preedy 358 MON, 26 CINDERFORD TOWN (H) 3-1 Jukes, May (2) 134 Sat, 31
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29/10/02 Question mark over Stamps
DEFENSIVE lynchpin Scott Stamps faces a fitness test before tonight's Division Three trip to struggling Swansea City. Stamps, successfully converted from full-back to left-sided centre-back, has missed the last two games with a groin and back strain.
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KENNY COLEMAN - Right-back, centre-back. 20/9/82. 6ft. Squad number 26.
The third player signed by Ian Britton on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers this season, following Mark Clyde and John Melligan. Stocky six-foot defender Coleman, only just turned 20, has been a regular reserve teamer for Wolves but is yet to break into
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100 years ago
July 5, 1902 Feckenham. When the news was received at this village on the serious illness of His Majesty the King and that the coronation was postponed, it caused a feeling akin to consternation. The coronation committee were very anxious to know the
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29/10/02 Lewis' chance to impress at Evesham
TEENAGE striker Matt Lewis has joined Inderpaul Khela at Evesham United on a loan spell. The 18-year-old hotshot has a big chance to further his football education under former Harriers boss Phil Mullen in the Dr Martens Western Division. And Kidderminster
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25 years ago
July 8, 1977 REDDITCH'S Bordesley Meadows were the scene of a major event in European history recently - the routing of the French forces following the Battle of Waterloo. Capturing the effects of a fight to the death were 40 members of the Sabre Society
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DANNY WILLIAMS - Midfield 12/7/79. 6ft 1in. Squad number 4.
After starting off as a trainee at Liverpool, Williams was released at the age of 19 to return to his native Wrexham. The Wales U-21 international played on-off for the Second Division club but made a good impression with many for his uncompromising style
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50 years ago
July 19, 1952 The funds of Bates Hill Methodist Church will benefit by £75 from a successful garden party last Saturday. The grounds of the "Southcrest" placed at the disposal of the organisers by Ald. and Mrs Charles Terry made an ideal setting for the
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9/1/02 - Beale in talks with United
REDS boss Rod Brown is closing in on Solihull Borough target Richard Beale. Brown spoke to the left-sided player last night and is expecting a decision from him after Beale talks to Gresley tomorrow. If Beale opts for the Valley he is likely to be given
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50 years ago
July 26, 1952 THE new fire engine which has been acquired by Redditch Fire Brigade was officially handed over by Ald WR Amphlett, Chairman of Worcestershire City and County Fire Brigade Committee, at a ceremony at Redditch Fire Station on Friday last.
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9/1/02 - Match should have been abandoned
REDDITCH supporters who visited Cinderford for Saturday's farcical match had every reason to voice their disapproval, writes Max Hall, Advertiser Sports Editor. The match was a Christmas pudding of a surface to start with but Mr D Hannis, from Stonehouse
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SEAN PARRISH - Midfield. 14/3/72. 5ft 10ins. Squad number 8.
Summer signing Parrish has enjoyed three promotions before from Division Three, twice with Northampton Town and once with Chesterfield. The competitive left-footed midfielder with an eye for goal turned down a one-year deal with Chesterfield to sign for
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9/1/02 - Mitch set to star for Studley
IAN Mitchell is set to play the second half of the season with Studley BKL after playing a part in last night's 3-1 win at Oldbury. Mitchell played in right midfield for the Bees hours after being freed by Redditch and created the third after a one-two
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SEAN FLYNN - Midfield. 13/3/68. 5ft 8ins. Squad number 21.
Vastly-experienced Flynn took over the captaincy in Mark Blake's absence after putting pen to paper on a year's deal before the first league game with Lincoln. The influential central or right-sided midfielder is known for his tough tackling and will
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100 years ago
September 6, 1902 THE following, which appeared in the London Gazette of August 15, shows that order in council constituting St George's a separate parish has now been granted. The delimitation of the boundaries of the new parish will be found set out
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50 years ago
September 5, 1952 ALL the classrooms at the new Bridley Moor Secondary Modern School have now been completed and fitted and will be ready for use when the school opens next Thursday. Mr WA Sharpe, clerk to the Redditch District Education Committee, told
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25 years ago
IT was no mean feat that Denis Dipple escaped with only slight bruising when a ton of steel bars fell on his toes. For Denis had the good sense to be wearing safety shoes which protected his size nine's from serious injury and helped him hot step into
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50 years ago
September 12, 1952 When Redditch Urban District Council meets next month it will be advised for the second time by its Parks and Open Spaces Committee not to allow the use of the Valley Stadium - the home of Redditch Town FC - for greyhound racing. The
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IAN FOSTER - Forward, wide midfield. 11/11/76. 5ft 7ins. Squad number 10.
Pacy Foster was top scorer during the Conference-winning season and appears to have overcome the injury problems that have plagued him as a professional over the years. An England schoolboy and later semi-pro international, he was released by Liverpool
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DREWE BROUGHTON - Forward. 25/10/78. 6ft 3ins. Squad number 9.
Tall target-man who made an immediate impact with his aggression, spirit and goal-scoring on being signed for £50,000 from Peterborough in January 2001. Despite his disciplinary problems, Broughton is a first choice when fit and wins a lot of aerial challenges
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100 years ago
September 20, 1902 Redditch Petty Sessions - Thomas Pinfield, 2 Ipsley Street, Redditch, was charged on remand with stealing a goose, value 5s, the property of John Sollis, butcher, George Street, Redditch, on September 13th. John Sollis said he occupied
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MATT LEWIS - Forward. 20/3/84. 6ft 2ins. Squad number 19.
The youngest player to earn a professional deal at Aggborough and the reason was 52 goals with Coventry-based non-leaguers Marconi in 2000/01. A player with the potential to become the next Lee Hughes, Lewis signed a three-year contract, scoring goals
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25 years ago
September 16, 1977 £100 to spend and a well-stocked supermarket to go at. It sounds like a housewife's dream and it was a dream come true last week for Mrs Sheila Clarkson at the Redditch Co-op store. Mrs Clarkson, a regional winner of the Bacofoil Wrapping
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21/12/01 - Smith back in management
FORMER United boss Rob Smith has been installed as manager of Alliance outfit Willenhall Town. Smith left the club towards the end of last season under a cloud. He claims he was dismissed shortly after signing a contract and is in dispute with the club
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12/12/01 - What's it all about...Alfie
REDDITCH manager Rod Brown has apologised to United fans after their side's drastic 6-0 capitulation to Clevedon on Saturday and made an about turn by signing Halesowen hitman Alfie Carter. Reds number two Gary Whild last week told the Advertiser they
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11/12/01 - Brown released
UNITED full back Nigel Brown was last night released by Reds boss Rod Brown as he continued to reshape the squad he inherited. Brown follows central defender Mark Creighton and left back Andy Bradley out of the exit door ahead of tonight's home League
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10/12/01 - Things will improve - Reds boss.
REDS manager Rob Brown has asked for patience from fans he claims are bring 'short-changed' by their players. The former Stourport boss, still searching for his first win, made the appeal in the wake of Saturday's disastrous 6-0 loss to Clevedon. "I recognise
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7/12/01 - McWilliams to rejoin Warwick
FORMER United midfielder Jamie McWilliams was set to rejoin RC Warwick this week after being released by Rod Brown. McWilliams was one of several players looked at by former Valley manager Nicky Cross in the close season but was unable to nail down a
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6/12/01 - Worcester sign former Red
FORMER Reds defender Leon Jackson has joined Dr Martens Premier outfit Worcester City from crisis club Bilston Town. The Green n' Whites splashed out a 'substantial fee' to sign the pacy defender, who left United for Bilston in the close season. And Worcester
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6/12/01- Homer in talks with United
REDS target Chris Homer was in talks with manager Rod Brown about a move to the Valley last night. The Olympic defender is set to meet the united boss again on Sunday but any proposed move could depend on Rushall's result in the all-Midland Alliance FA
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5/12/01 - New formation brings result
REDS boss Rod Brown will stick to the 3-5-2 formation which earned his side a 3-3 draw against high-flying Solihull last night. The Scot switched to his favoured formation and packed the midfield to good effect in the Worcestershire Senior Cup quarter
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5/12/01 - Loan moves on the rocks
REDDITCH United's approach for Halesowen Town hitman Kerry Giddins looks to have fallen through after a counter-approach from Stourport. After appointing veteran striker Tim Langford to replace Redditch-bound manager Rod Brown, Swifts approached the Yeltz
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4/12/01 - Hackett joins Causeway
FORMER Reds assistant manager Gary Hackett turned out for Express and Star Premier League outfit Causeway United at the weekend. The former Aberdeen winger made his debut in a 2-0 win against Lye Town but denied it was a permanent move. "I still want
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30/11/01 - Never again vows Reds chief
NONE of the Redditch squad were paid after Tuesday night's 3-1 slump against Atherstone. Manager Rod Brown fined the team their wages and said they would not see the money until their first win. "I was embarassed on Tuesday and can honestly say that will
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29/1/01 - Hackett happy at The Valley
NEW signing Brendan Hackett says he made the right choice to turn down the manager's job at Stourport. The former Swifts player-coach was offered the post after Rod Brown joined Redditch but opted to follow his manager to the Valley as a player. "I was
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Introducing Rod Brown
Redditch United's new boss is cutting his teeth in management after an impressive playing career north of the border. The Scottish striker starred for Dundee United in the top flight before stepping down with Arbroath. He returned to Division One with
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Reds spy on Knight
NEWLY-installed Reds boss Rod Brown hopes to have United old boy Lee Knight back in the fold for the visit of league leaders Chippenham on Saturday. Defender Knight defected for Dr Martens Western rivals Halesowen Town in the summer but has had his chances
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16/11/01 - New faces at the Valley
ROD Brown has wasted no time in ringing the changes at the Valley. The newly-installed Reds manager is set to hand former Sheffield United under 21s keeper Martin Lakin his debut at Shepshed tomorrow (ko 3pm). The 6' 5" keeper is unattached after a spell
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15/11/01 - Reds appoint new manager
REDDITCH United today appointed Rod Brown as their new manager. Brown, whose Stourport team was ironically on the end of a 5-4 League Cup loss, to the Reds on Tuesday warned his players he wanted discipline and organisation. "I'm very much a manager from
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14/11/01 - Hackett learns of decision
PLAYER-assistant manager Gary Hackett has left the club along with Cross, who appointed him in the close season. The former Aberdeen winger was persuaded to turn down the chance to take the manager's hotseat at Midland Combination Premier neighbours Alvechurch
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14/11/01 - Hot seat for West
NEWLY-appointed caretaker-manager Paul West was looking no further than last night's testing League Cup tie at Stourport. Former Port Vale and Wigan defender West, injured for much of the season, was given the task of picking the team for last night and
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13/11/01 - Axe falls on Cross' reign
DEFEAT against Dr Martens Western strugglers Swindon Supermarine on Saturday proved the final straw for Redditch player-manager Nicky Cross this week. After a meeting with chairman Rod Laight on Monday afternoon the former West Brom ace parted with the
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31/10/01 - Knitters eye United star
REDS powerhouse Richard Field is the subject of a seven day approach from Dr Martens Premier outfit Hinckley United. Field, who equalised in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Clevedon, is set to talk to Knitters boss Dean Thomas about joining last season's
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24/10/01 - Bias to United
I HAVE been roundly criticised on the thisisrufc website for not supporting Redditch United enough and being too negative in my reports. This week a source at Redditch United, said it was my job as a local journalist to be biased towards the club. I was
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19/10/01 - West not ready
REDDITCH defender Paul West is a definite non-starter for tomorrow's derby trip to Solihull Borough. West has been sidelined by ankle and knee problems since the FA Cup replay against Gresley a month ago. He has resumed training but the Solihull match
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18/10/01 - Reds star slates referee
REDS full back Ian Mitchell has urged the club to write to the FA urging them not to let Wolverhampton official Gurnam Singh referee any more of their matches. Mitchell was incensed by the refree's performance as Redditch lost 2-1 in extra time and were
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17/10/01 - Striker given the nod
UNITED manager Nicky Cross last night threw down the gauntlet to striker Michael Campbell to prove he is ready for a first team start. The former Alvechurch striker has caught the eye with a string of lively cameo appearances but his manager says playing
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11/10/01 - Colcombe mystified
UNITED star Scott Colcombe said he cannot understand why the team have been misfiring since their FA Cup adventure. "We played really well in both games against Kettering and should have got a result. "But since then I don't know what's been going wrong
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Danks comeback
REDDITCH hotshot Paul Danks could be back in the starting line up for the trip to Mangotsfield tomorrow. Danks came off at half time of Tuesday's FA Cup exit at Kettering Town after feeling a hamstring problem. The prolific striker, with ten goals in
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4/10/01 - United coach stoned
KETTERING Town have offered their fans a £500 reward to find the culprit who shattered the windscreen on United's team coach. The attack, discovered after Kettering's 2-0 win on Tuesday appears to have been retaliation for the stoning of the Premier Division
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Danks can fire United
UNITED assistant manager Gary Hackett is hoping striker Paul Danks' hot goalscoring streak can continue until Christmas. The former Stourbridge striker has notched ten league and cup goals in 13 games this season and attracted a posse of scouts from league
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Golden ticket
REDDITCH United will be running a golden ticket on Saturday - providing the town turns out to support them. Everyone will be given a ticket on the gate and if the attendance tops 800 a draw will be made with the winner pocketing £200.
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26/09/01 - Up for the cup
REDS boss Nicky Cross has issued a rallying call to his troops ahead of his biggest game in the United hotseat. The Reds manager says his underdogs can pull off a shock with a noisy crowd behind them at the weekend. But Redditch face an uphill struggle
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21/09/01 - Defensive dilemma
REDS player-boss Nicky Cross has another defensive headache for the visit of Cirencester Town tomorrow. With injuries and suspensions preventing Cross from finding a settled central defensive partnership he will have to chop and change again. Paul West
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19/09/01 - Scott goes to Hel 'n' back
REDDITCH chairman Rod Laight wants fit-again midfielder Scott Colcombe to 'pull a few strings' and get the Sky Sports cameras to the Valley for a home FA Cup tie against Kettering. Laight made the request with tongue firmly in cheek after the wing back's
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United land £100,000 windfall
CASH-strapped Hereford United will be £100,000 richer after Sky Sports' decision to broadcast live coverage of their FA Cup first round clash with Second Division leaders Wigan. Edgar Street director Joan Fennessy described it as brilliant news and said
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12/09/01 - Reds on a mission
REDS boss Nicky Cross says his fit-again squad are getting stronger ahead of Saturday's FA Cup mission to Dr Martens Western rivals Gresley. United entertained neighbours Stourport last night on the back of two successive wins, the latest a 2-0 triumph
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County bosses face shoot-out
OLD friends Gary Hackett and Dave Titterton come face to face as managers for the first time tonight when Stourport Swifts entertain Bromsgrove Rovers in the first round Dr Martens Cup clash (7.45). The pair played together at the Walshes Meadow club
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Ejiofor doubt for Adders
SATURDAY'S opponents Atherstone United could be missing star striker Emeka Ejiofor. The bulky target man hobbled out of Saturday's FA Cup win over Buxton with an ankle injury. The news would come as a boost to United who are set to blood new signing Paul
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Stamps standing by for recall
DEFENDER Scott Stamps is in contention for a place in Kidderminster Harriers line-up for tonight's Nationwide League Division Three clash against struggling Swansea City at Vetch Field (7.45). He has missed Harriers' last three matches because of a back
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06/09/01 - Nibs injury worry
REDDITCH are waiting anxiously on the results of a specialist's report on defender Nigel Niblett's calf injury. Reds assistant manager Gary Hackett admitted the mystery problem, which will sideline the captain for Saturday's trip to Shifnal, was a concern
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Oliver shines in Sixways show
WORCESTER City Amateur Boxing Club members were well to the fore at a show held at Worcester Rugby Club's Sixways headquarters. Five club boxers were in action at the show, organised by Worcestershire Sporting Club in association with Worcester City ABC
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Pompey success for world champion
THE first in the Grand Prix series of races was the South of England Indoor Rowing Championships at Portsmouth's Mountbatten Centre. Worcestershire rowers were out in force, with some notable successes, especially the women! World champion Anna Bailey
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Cup comebacks for Reds
INJURED United trio Tommy Byrne, Nigel Niblett and Joey Dowling could all play a part in Saturday's FA Cup trip to Halesowen Harriers according to Reds boss Nicky Cross. Defenders Byrne (heel) and Niblett (calf) are struggling for match fitness along
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29/08/01 - FA Cup holds rich pickings
REDDITCH United have a massive incentive to beat lower league Halesowen Harriers in the FA Cup on Saturday after the FA upped the financial rewards for the early stages of the competition. Reds chairman Rod Laight wants at least two wins in the competition
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24/08/01 - Same again for Reds
REDDITCH manager Nicky Cross is set to stick to the 4-3-3 formation which terrified Rocester for the visit of Bloxwich United on Saturday. The visitors, newly-formed from a merger between Bloxwich Town and Blakenall, have a youthful look and have endured
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23/08/01 - Harsh regime for Reds
REDDITCH chairman Rod Laight says any United player sent off more than twice this season will be on their way out of the Valley. The Reds chief is taking a hardline approach with a suspended £5,000 fine for discipline hanging over the club. An FA committee
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21/08/01 - Frost at the back
ELEVENTH hours signing Steve Frost is set to continue in the heart of defence at home to Rocester tonight. Midfielder Frost is playing out of position with Nigel Niblett (calf) and Tommy Byrne (heel) again missing. Striker Joey Dowling (holiday) and wide
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17/08/01 - Niblett dispute clouds fixture
AN injury to Nigel Niblett has lessened the chance of any ill-feeling towards the Reds at Gloucester City tomorrow. United stopper Niblett is claiming wages owed to him by the Tigers with the help of the FA. Redditch are set to face a young team in a
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29/10/02 - Evesham make changes
EVESHAM United could hand a debut to teenage striker Matty Lewis in tonight's Dr Mratens League Cup first round clash against Redditch. The youngster has joined on a month's loan from third division neighbours Kidderminster Harriers and could link up
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17/08/01 - Frosty start for United
UNITED are set to unveil hard-tackling Bromsgrove midfielder Steve Frost as their new signing at Gloucester tomorrow. Frost, who worked with Reds assistant manager Gary Hackett at Rovers last season, is set for his debut in the opening league game at
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16/08/01 - Aeonghous off
REDS target Engus Martin has joined Dr Martens Western rivals Halesowen Town. The Ireland under 21s midfielder has joined the Grove outfit. And Reds boss Nicky Cross has recruited teenage left winger Ben Smith ahead of Saturday's league opener.
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15/08/01 - New signing imminent
REDS full back Ian Mitchell has confirmed United manager Nicky Cross is hoping to blood a new signing in the opening league match at Gloucester City on Saturday (ko 3pm). Wing back Scott Colcombe, suspended on Saturday, saw a specialist last night about
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15/08/01 - Three year plan
PROMOTION is the aim for new Reds manager Nicky Cross as he embarks on his first season in charge. But the former West Brom ace has been told he has three years to take United to the next level. After deciding to take the Valley hotseat late last season
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Mystery signing for Reds
REDS boss Nicky Cross was hoping to add two more signings to his squad ahead of Saturday's friendly trip to Studley (ko 3pm). The player-manager was hoping to speak to a mystery utility player tonight and is set to get former Solihull hitman Joey Dowling's
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Cross adds two new signings
REDS boss Nicky Cross has added two signings to the capture of Neil Cartwright and is preparing more. Former Worcester City defender Andy Bradley has joined with Bromsgrove Rovers defender Mark Creighton. Bradley worked with United assistant manager Gary
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Reds date
REDDITCH United have arranged a pre-season friendly at Weston St Johns on Saturday (ko 3pm). A coach leaves the Valley at 10am Saturday.
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04/09/02 - Reds will visit Eastwood
REDDITCH United will be making the trek to Nottinghamshire in the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after Eastwood Town beat Bourne Town 3-1 last night. There were no upsets as the Unibond One hosts, who held Bourne to a 1-1 draw at the weekend, saw
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Reds' league opener
Substitute Andy Dodds came off the bench to give United the lead on his debut but newly-promoted Taunton hit back to win 2-1 with goals in the 85th and 87th minutes. Reds boss Rod Brown completed the signing of Naveed Adshad this week but the pursuit
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New-look Reds aiming high
THERE is an air of optimism around the Valley as the first day of the season approaches. After a rocky ride last season fans spirits have been bouyed by a series of organised pre-season displays from Rod Brown's new-look side. The Scot promised the United
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Pastures new
UNITED fans have already been treated to the sight of a lush new surface at the Valley Stadium after the pitch was relaid in the close season. The work started as soon as the curtain came down on last season and, with the help of a huge grant from the
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08/08/02 - Absentees for United
REDDITCH United look set to be without a trio of regulars for the first match of the season. United entertain Dr Martens Western newcomers Taunton Town on Saturday August 17 and will be missing two central defenders. Combative stopper Lee Knight is suspended
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15/07/02 - New striker for Reds
IT was good news and bad news for Redditch United as chairman Neil Pagett announced the latest transfer developments at the Valley. Former Burton Albion youngster Ian MacVarish has joined the club's pre-season preparations to boost United's front line
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09/07/02 - Reds wrangle
REDDITCH United and neighbours Stourport Swifts are set to go to a tribunal to thrash out a fee for winger Alex Cowley. Reds boss Rod Brown is an admirer of the former West Brom youngster and was the man who put him on a contract at Walshes Meadow. But
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03/07/02 - Away tie reward in first round qualifying
REDDITCH United will be on the road in the first round qualifying of the FA Cup if they manage to beat the winner of the all Alliance tie between Grosvenor Park and Stafford Town. If United get an expected win they will visit either Bourne Town or Eastwood
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03/07/02 - Fixtures announced
THE Dr Martens Western Division fixtures have been announced and Redditch start at home to newly-promoted Taunton Town on Saturday, August 17. A week later it is another new ground when United visit relegated Premier side Merthyr Tydfil. The first derby
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01/07/02 - Mouthwatering Trophy tie
THE FA Trophy draw has thrown up a potentially mouthwatering derby against Stourport Swifts. United will visit either Western Division rivals Mangotsfield United or Swifts in Round One on Saturday, November 2 with £700 up for grabs for the winner. The
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28/06/02 - Non-league restructuring
THE FA is set to announce details of a long-awaited restructuring of the non-league pyramid. The proposal for two feeder leagues to the Conference failed to win enough support from enough clubs in the top tier of the three current feeder leagues and has
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27/06/02 - Benbow back in town
REDS fans might recognise another old face in the Bromsgrove Rovers lineup next season after Mark Benbow's return from Down Under. The wide midfielder left United two seasons ago to join a professional club in Australia. He is back in the country and
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Hall quashes Redditch rumour
SOLIHULL Borough forward Derek Hall has dismissed rumours he is heading for the Valley. The Borough target man has been linked with a move to Redditch United as the pre-season rumour mill goes into overdrive. With leading scorer Paul Danks departing for
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Ludlow Town 0
Saturday, April 27, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers face an agonising wait to see if they are to be promoted to the Dr Martens Western Division after finishing runners-up in the Midland Alliance. Rovers' 2-0 win over Ludlow Town at the Victoria Ground was not
