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13/11/99 - Daley poised to call up new faces
BROMSGROVE Rovers could have two new faces in their line-up for tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Tiverton Town (3.00). Manager Steve Daley has re-signed John Humphreys, who can play in defence or midfield, from Blakenall and hopes
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17/9/99 - Rovers ready to climb the table
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daley believes that a 'clear the air' meeting has kick-started their season into life. Rovers scored their first win of the season, 3-0 at Stourbridge in midweek, immediately after a players' meeting in the dressing rooms.
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14/9/99 - Old boys are bidding to lift Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers are relying on the 'old boy network' to help lift them up the Dr Martens League Western Division. Three former Rovers men -- defender Mark Bowater and strikers Richard Ball and Colin Radburn -- played in Saturday's 2-1 home defeat against
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5/7/99 - Bannister appeals to fans in takeover
PAT Bannister has appealed to Bromsgrove Rovers supporters to help him complete his takeover of the club. Rovers' chief executive says he is "not far off" taking over the majority shareholding in the club from former chairman Stuart Arnold, after several
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Stourport Swifts FC - Fixtures and results - 2002/03
Sat July 20 Halesowen Harriers (a) 3-1 Mulders, Stanier, Dobson Sat July 27 Boldmere St Michaels (a) 1-4 Giddings Mon July 29 Stourbridge (h) 3-2 Giddings, Stanier, Fletcher Thurs Aug 1 Rushall Olympic (h) 2-3 Bailey, A Nicholls Sat Aug 3 Telford United
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Bilston Town 2
Saturday, May 5, 2001 AS the death knell tolled around the Victoria Ground, one fans' frank admission summed up the feeling at Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club. "It just doesn't hurt anymore -- when you've been through what we've been through it doesn't
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Atherstone United 2
Thursday, May 3, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers have vowed to bounce back after suffering their third relegation in five seasons. Rovers, who were playing Conference football just four years ago, were sentenced to the drop from the Dr Martens League Western Division
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Gloucester City 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Tuesday, May 1, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers were unlucky not to come away with all three Dr Martens Lea-gue Western Division points in a spirited 2-2 draw at Glouc-ester City. But after Cinderford pulled off a 2-0 win at Cirencester last night, Rovers' point
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Paget Rangers 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, April 28, 2001 RICHARD Brown's second half brace sentenced Rovers to a disastrous reversal at Paget on Saturday, and it was no more than they deserved for a lacklustre performance. Rovers took the lead after eight minutes. Hughes latching on
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Mangotsfield Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Saturday, March 31, 2001 A SUPERB all round performance saw Bromsgrove Rovers brush aside high-flying Mangotsfield United 3-1 at Cossham Street. It gave Rovers three vital points in their fight against relegation from the Dr Martens League Western Division
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Rocester 1
Saturday, March 10, 2001 STEVE Frost's injury-time goal for Bromsgrove Rovers secured maximum points in a 2-1 win over Rocester to assist the Greens' relegation battle in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Martin Ridley had given the visitors a fourth
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Weston-Super-Mare 4
Saturday, February 17, 2001 FORGET ten-goal thrillers against league leaders, if Bromsgrove Rovers cannot pick up points against fellow strugglers then relegation may become a reality. Within seconds of the start of the six-pointer against Weston-Super-Mare
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Danny James
Striker - Youngster who has progressed through the ranks and is now looking to hold a regular first team place.
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Joyce eggs 'em on for an Easter feast
Cinderford Tn 1, Evesham Utd 3 ACTION man is back! And Wesley Joyce was firing on all cylinders as Tuesday's two-goal salvo provided the Robins with a perfect boost ahead of a busy Easter programme, writes Mervyn Collins. Western Division leaders Merthyr
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Bilston Town 5 Bromsgrove Rovers 5
Saturday, February 10, 2001 LEE Hughes hit a hat-trick for Bromsgrove Rovers as they scraped a remarkable 5-5 draw with Bilston Town, knocking them off the top of the Dr Martens League Western Division in the process. In a sensational finish, Hughes,
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Evesham United 3 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Monday, January 1, 2001 EVESHAM United and Bromsgrove Rovers shared the points after a thrilling 3-3 draw in last night's Dr Martens League Western Division derby at Common Road. United led on three occasions but battling Bromsgrove hit back to draw level
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Redditch United 4
Monday, December 26, 2000. REDDITCH United hammered Bromsgrove Rovers 4-0 in the Dr Martens League Western Division at the Victoria Ground last night. And how the travelling army of United fans loved it, sentencing their local rivals to a 10th consecutive
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Bedworth United 2
Saturday, November 25, 2000 TROUBLED Bromsgrove Rovers were consigned to a third consecutive home defeat as they capitulated 2-1 against Bedworth United in Dr Martens League Western Division. They took a first half lead -- just as they did against Atherstone
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Tiverton Town1
Saturday, November 11, 2000 A SOLITARY goal from former Blackburn Rovers player Nicky Marker was enough to give eighth-placed Tiverton Town maximum points at Bromsgrove Rovers in the Dr Martens League Western Division on Saturday. The visitors took early
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Moor Green 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, October 28, 2000 FORGET the result. This was an encouraging performance from a Bromsgrove Rovers side still coming to terms with the sudden departure of manager George Rooney. In the current climate, a 2-0 Worcestershire Senior Cup defeat to
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Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Sutton Coldfield 0
11 October, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers put in their best performance of the season to win 3-0 at home to Sutton Coldfield Town in the Dr Martens League Western Division last night. The words of manager George Rooney had an effect as an unchanged side looked
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Gresley Rovers 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, October 7, 2000. BROMSGROVE Rovers continued to falter in their attempts to improve on last season's performance as they were beaten 1-0 by Gresley Rovers in the Dr Martens League Western Division. A goal after just two minutes was enough to
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1, Racing Club Warwick 3
Tuesday, September 26, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed to their third defeat in a row as they were beaten 3-1 by bottom side Racing Club Warwick. The defeat was all the more galling as Rovers played some nice football throughout, but the squad's inexperience
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Sutton Coldfield 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, September 4, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers early season generosity continued as they again let a lead slip to draw 1-1 in their FA Cup preliminary round match against Sutton Coldfield Town at Coles Lane. Just like on Monday, when visitors Blakenall
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Rugby United 3
Saturday, August 19, 2000 NEW boss George Rooney's "toughest job" began with defeat as Bromsgrove Rovers lost 3-1 against Rugby United in their first Dr Martens League Western Division game of the new season. A Bromsgrove side containing the majority
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Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 4 Stafford Rangers (1) 3
DMW April 29, 2000 REVITALISED Rovers saved the best 'til their last home game of the season -- stunning table toppers Stafford with a breathtaking second half comeback. At 3-1 up just ten minutes after the break, the visitors -- and 500 expectant fans
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Redditch United (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1
DMW April 24, 2000 NABILITY to turn pressure into goals proved Rovers' downfall at the Valley Stadium on Monday. After showing determination and attacking flair to cancel out the Reds' shock 34th second opener, the visitors failed to take their chances
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Racing Club Warwick (0) 1
DMW April 22, 2000 RYAN Daley's bizarre last minute goal rescued a point for relieved Rovers against relegation threatened opponents. Daley, who launched his strange goals series with an 'off the back' effort at Cinderford, saved the home side's bacon
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Tiverton Town (1) 2
DMW April 8, 2000 WHO said there's a dearth of quality in this league? Well, erm, probably me before I witnessed two gorgeous goals on Saturday. The first on 13 minutes, unlucky for Rovers, was a cheeky chip over home 'keeper Mark Jones by Tivvy's leading
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Shepshed Dynamo (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW April 1, 2000 AFTER watching this game on Saturday and a mind-numbing FA Cup semi-final 24 hours later, it's a wonder I haven't lost the will to live. But, as every gloating Villan is quick to point out, it's the result that counts. When you've conceded
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Moor Green (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW March 28, 2000 STRIKER Derek Hall helped himself to a hat-trick as Rovers turned in another poor defensive display at the Moorlands last night. Revelling on a beautiful, lush surface, promotion chasing Moors started brightly with ex-Greens players
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Bromsgrove Rovers (3) 3 Gresley Rovers (2) 4
DMW March 25, 2000 SEVEN goals, plenty of chances, no bookings - sounds like the ideal promotional video for non-League football. Wrong! If I tell you that the best bit of defending was Steve Ulfig's goal-line clearance midway through the second half,
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Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 2 Weston-super-Mare (1) 2
DMW March 14, 2000 POTENTIALLY Bromsgrove Rovers' last competitive fixture at the Victoria Ground ended in a draw against visitors Weston-super-Mare. The game opened at a quick pace with the first chance falling to the Seagulls on five minutes when Simon
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Blakenall (1) 1
DMW March 11, 2000 GOAL-DEN boy Peter Sutton continued his dazzling run of form against arguably the best side Rovers have played this season. With just 20 minutes to go and the visitors nestling snugly on their slender lead, the ex-Walsall youngster
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29/4/02 A Swift blast closes season
AFTER a season of twists and turns it was fitting that Stourport Swifts' Dr Martens Western Division campaign finished on a high with a 5-2 victory over fresh-faced Bilston Town. The result left Swifts eighth at the end of their inaugural season - an
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22/4/02 Langford blast for inconsistent team
STOURPORT Swifts strolled their way to a 1-1 draw in the penultimate Dr Martens Western Division clash of the season at Bedworth United. But the display left manager Tim Langford fuming as he blasted some of his players for their de-mob-happy attitude
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Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Evesham United (0) 0
DMW February 19, 2000 "WITH a little bit of luck, we can make it through... February.'' Apologies to DJ Luck for poaching his top ten hit, but it sums up Rovers' latest league victory quite smartly. During their pre-Christmas low patch, gloomy fans frequently
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17/4/02 Officials put dampener on excellent Swifts win
ON the night that Stourport Swifts secured an excellent 1-0 victory over third-placed Weston-super-Mare, it was a pity that all the talk was of referee Hardip Singh and his hapless assistants. The 'men in black' infuriated the home crowd by allowing Weston
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Rocester (3) 4 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW January 29, 2000 DON'T you just hate it when this happens? The driving wind that has been aiding and abetting your opponents throughout the first half, turning every attempted clearance into an embarrassment, drops dramatically. So the chances of
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22/4/03 - Worcs so close to opening win
DIRECTOR of Cricket Tom Moody showered paceman Nantie Hayward with praise after Worcestershire's opening County Champion-ship game of the season ended in an absorbing draw against Hampshire at New Road. The South African Test star ended with impressive
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15/4/02 Missed chances are costing Swifts
TIM Langford's Stourport Swifts were given a lesson in finishing by Mangotsfield's young striker Darren Edwards who inspired the West Country side to a 4-1 victory. Edwards roamed free around Walshes Meadow in a display that brought Swifts deficiencies
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8/4/02 Swifts are still haunting Boro
STOURPORT Swifts recovered from back-to-back Easter defeats with a solid display at Solihull Borough that earned the Walshes Meadow side a 1-1 draw. And it was a Dr Martens Western Division performance that delighted manager Tim Langford. Langford has
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2/4/02 Mid-table beckons for Swifts
BOSS Tim Langford was a forlorn figure after Stourport Swifts slipped to a 1-0 Dr Martens Western Division defeat at home to Sutton Coldfield on Monday. It meant the Walshes Meadow side had lost both Bank Holiday fixtures and a season that had offered
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11/5/01 - Super Smith hangs on for trophy glory
EVESHAM United defender Andy Smith has held off all challengers to win the Evening News' Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old full-back was a model of consistency in the Common Road club's best-ever season in the Dr Martens League, helping them
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25/3/02 Stourport defy injury dilemma
AN ANXIOUS few weeks await Stourport Swifts player-boss Tim Langford as he struggles to maintain his side's places near the top of the Dr Martens Western Division table. An injury crisis at Walshes Meadow reduced Swifts to the bare bones for the visit
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Racing Club Warwick (2) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3
DMW January 3, 2000 ROVERS launched the new century with a rare draw at soggy Townsend Meadow on Monday. Both sides gave everything in appalling conditions, producing a game that may have lacked quality, but wasn't short on commitment or enthusiasm. Steve
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18/3/01 Gloucestershire an unhappy hunting ground for Swifts
STOURPORT Swifts suffered their second Gloucestershire away day defeat in a row as they were beaten 1-0 at Cinderford Town in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Tim Langford's side slumped to a 2-0 defeat when they were second best at Gloucester
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27/4/01 - Survival hopes hit by keeper crisis
BROMSGROVE Rovers face a goalkeeping crisis at the start of a critical week in their Dr Martens League Western Division survival bid. Their one 'keeper Elliott Morris was rushed into hospital earlier this week with appendicitis, and following an operation
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4/3/02 Four-goal romp for classy Stourport
STYLISH Stourport Swifts continued their impressive run of results with a resounding 4-0 Dr Martens Western Division victory over lowly Rocester. Tim Langford's Swifts proved too strong for the Staffordshire visitors with the result never in doubt after
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Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 4 Redditch United (1) 3
WSC R2 December 7, 1999 SUBSTITUTE Mark Benbow's injury time strike booked Rovers' place in round three. Trailing 3-2 with four minutes to go, Steve Daley's men staged a stunning comeback at the Victoria Ground last night to leave neighbouring Redditch
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24/4/01 - Rovers survival hit by injuries
BROMSGROVE Rovers' hopes of boosting their fight against relegation at Racing Club Warwick tonight (7.45) have been hit by an injury crisis. Five of their recent signings - Mark Creighton, Costas Xiourouppa, Kevin Banner, Lloyd and Andrew Woodvine - will
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13/4/01 - County rivals in search of big points
THERE'S far more than Worcestershire pride at stake when Bromsgrove Rovers entertain Evesham United in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow (3pm). Rovers will be going all out to ease their relegation fears, while Evesham hope to strengthen
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6/4/01 - Daniels sends out challenge
BROMSGROVE Rovers director of football Steve Daniels has challenged his side to repeat last week's performance on a regular basis to help them beat the drop. Rovers shocked promotion-chasing Mangotsfield United with a fine 3-1 away win to boost their
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30/3/01 - Bromsgrove debut for Cartwright
BROMSGROVE Rovers exp-ect former Kidderminster Harriers midfielder Neil Cart-wright to make his debut in tomorrow's trip to Mangots-field for a Dr Martens League Western Division encounter (3pm). Cartwright has made the switch from Halesowen Town along
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 (0) Stafford Rangers (1) 1
Dr Martens' Cup round one, November 16, 1999 IF Rovers had 11 Mark Bowaters, they'd be riding high at the top of the league rather than languishing at the bottom of it. While the majority of his team-mates hid for the first hour of last night's game at
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11/2/02 Inspired Clarke gains Swifts a fine point
EXCELLENT defending and a fine display of goalkeeping from Rob Clarke helped Stourport Swifts hold out for a goalless draw at home to promotion-chasing Chippenham Town. With a swirling wind and both sides fielding new signings, the Dr Martens League Western
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Tiverton Town (0) 2 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW November 15, 1999 TWO goals in three minutes midway through the second half sank Rovers in a hard-fought match in Devon on Sunday. Home striker Dominic Richardson opened the scoring on 65 minutes with a powerful 25-yard free kick which took a slight
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27/2/01 - Rovers saved as bosses depart
BROMSGROVE Rovers' future is safe for the time being after the club averted a winding-up order. The club has been put into administration, which prevents it being served with winding-up orders. That enabled yesterday's order over an unpaid £18,000 HM
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Bilston Town (0) 2
DMW November 9, 1999 A MINUTE of madness just after the break cost Rovers three points at the Victoria Ground. After taking the lead through Mark Bowater, the Greens pushed the self-destruct button by allowing Scott Voice to net twice in quick succession
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30/1/02 Derby success lands cup final
STOURPORT Swifts will face Kidderminster Harriers Reserves in a Wyre Forest derby to contend the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup final. Swifts took a step nearer some silverware after a good 2-1 win at county rivals Bromsgrove Rovers on Tuesday night. It
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Evesham United (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2
DMW November 6, 1999 GREG Parkes may look more like a prop forward than a centre forward, but he proved an invaluable weapon in revitalised Rov-ers' armoury. The midweek signing from Bridgnorth Town refused to be intimidated by snide remarks from the
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Hinckley United (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW October 30, 1999 WHAT a difference a week makes. The Greens went from heroes to zeros in the space of seven days. That 5-1 win over Rocester was put into harsh perspective by the demolition job rampant Hinckley -- admittedly an impressive side --
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14/1/02 Swifts hold full-time opposition
STOURPORT Swifts' postmen and chippies battled their way to a 1-1 at the full-time professionals of Chester City in the third round of the FA Umbro Trophy. Just two years ago, City were a Football League side while Swifts were still playing their football
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Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 5 Rocester (0) 1
DMW October 23, 1999 WHEN you've hardened yourself to 0-1s, 1-2s and promises that things will get better, honest, isn't 5-1 a wonderful sight? Rocester may have been one of the worst teams to play at the Victoria Ground since March Town United (FA Cup
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8/6/02 - Catterall called up to face the Foxes
PACEMAN Duncan Catterall is included in Worcestershire Royals squad for tomorrow's Norwich Union League Division One clash against Leicestershire Foxes at Oakham School. He has been put on standby for his first appearance of the season because of a calf
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13/12/01 Langford looking to plug the gaps
THE rollercoaster ride continued for Stourport Swifts as they suffered a 4-1 Dr Martens League Western Division drubbing at Weston-super-Mare. A late goal from Kerry Giddings came as little consolation to manager Tim Langford who has now seen his side
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Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2 Halesowen Town (2) 5
FAT round one October 9, 1999 THE tie was enthralling, the result a disaster for Rovers, who must now abide by that tired old clich and concentrate on making their mark in the Western Division. Town, who had probably expected an easier first round run-out
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23/5/02 - Century stand sinks Gloucs
A FINE century stand between Andy Bichel and Graeme Hick steered Worcestershire to a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in their weather-hit Benson and Hedges Cup quarter-final at Bristol yesterday. The County won with 8.2 overs to
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Cinderford Town (0) 1
DMW October 2, 1999 "CINDERFORD'S chairman said they committed daylight robbery and we should have won by five or six goals. But when you look in the Sunday papers, the result is still 0-1.'' Until Rovers start taking chances and winning home games, or
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6/12/01 Harriers in five-goal cup romp
TROPHY-chasing Kidderminster Harriers stormed into the Worcestershire Senior Cup semi-finals last night with a 5-1 beating of neighbours Stourport Swifts. But it was a clinical 10-minute first-half blitz from Harriers that decided the tie. The home side
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24/1/01 - Council deny stalling on Rovers new lease
BROMSGROVE District Council have denied claims that they are stalling on granting troubled Bromsgrove Rovers a new lease on their Victoria Ground home. The club faces a winding-up order in Liverpool on Monday from HM Customs and Excise, who are demanding
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Gresley Rovers (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0
DMW September 25, 1999 IMPROVING Bromsgrove picked up a precious point at Moat Street on Saturday but it could easily have been three. Chances came thick and fast at both ends during a lively first half and the Greens carved out the finest five minutes
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23/1/01 - Council boost Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers have been given fresh hope of averting a winding-up order. Their landlords Bromsgrove District Council have assured them they will be granted a new lease on the Victoria Ground, even though the club faces an £18,000 demand from HM Customs
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29/11/01 Makeshift squad just edged out in derby
STOURPORT Swifts were denied an unlikely Dr Martens League Western Division victory on Tuesday with a brace of second-half Halesowen Town penalties. And worse was to follow for a makeshift Swifts when Town substitute Gary Smith snatched a 3-2 victory
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19/1/01 - Meacham joins list of Rovers recruits
BROMSGROVE Rovers have made yet another addition to their squad ahead of tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Cirencester Town (3pm). Wesley Meacham, a 17-year-old left-sided player released by Aston Villa, could be in line for his
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29/4/02 - County hit record low with defeat
STUNNED Worcestershire picked up a couple of unwanted records as their Benson and Hedges Cup campaign got off to the worst possible start with a six wicket defeat against Gloucestershire at New Road yesterday. The County not only plunged to their lowest
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Stourbridge (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3
DMW September 14, 1999 BROMSGROVE Rovers secured their first win of the season with a comfortable victory at Amblecote last night. Mark Bowater was the hero for the visitors, scoring a goal in each half with Richard Ball also finding the net in the first
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18/1/01 - Lease the key to Rovers future
BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister says the club will fold unless they get a new seven-year lease for their Victoria Ground home. The club is waiting for a decision from Bromsgrove Council on the lease, which is tied in with plans to extend
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This is Worcestershire County Cricket Club - 2002 season
Full coverage of the county cricket club's 2002 campaign will appear here - brought to you by the Worcester Evening News cricket squad.
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22/11/01 Hackett puts name forward in home draw
Caretaker manager Brendan Hackett hopes to be named as the new boss of Stourport Swifts by the end of the week. The former Worcester City and Stourbridge player is one of a host of applicants for the Walshes Meadow job. And Hackett did his chances no
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Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Moor Green (0) 2
DMW September 11, 1999 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten in injury time for the second game running as Moor Green maintained their 100 per cent record with two late goals at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Welcoming back Mark Bowater, Richard Ball and Colin
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12/1/01 - Selection crisis hits Rovers chances
BROMSGROVE Rovers' plans for tomorrow's FA Umbro Trophy third round tie at Worksop Town (3pm) have been hit by a selection crisis. Several players are struggling to make the trip to the Unibond League Premier Division side, with Joey Beard, Steve Ulfig
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Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Sutton Coldfield Town (2) 2
DMW August 14, 1999 NORMAL service has been resumed -- do not adjust your specs. For 25 minutes, the Western Division's second highest crowd of the day felt confident that Rovers would race into a comfortable opening day lead. Neat passes along the back
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19/12/00 - Rovers 'escape' with FA fine
BROMSGROVE Rovers have escaped with a £250 fine after fears they may have had to replay their FA Umbro Trophy tie at Lancaster City. Rovers won the second round tie 1-0 on December 2, but Lancaster protested after three Rovers players wore different numbers
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Swifts back to winning ways
BOSS Rod Brown admitted Saturday's 3-1 win over league basement boys Swindon Supermarine was no walkover. But Brown was delighted that Swifts bounced back from last weekend's FA Cup defeat and league loss at Bilston. They made hard work of Swindon, allowing
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16/12/00 - Rovers facing Trophy setback
BROMSGROVE Rovers may have to replay their FA Umbro Trophy second round tie at Lancaster City after a numbers mix-up. Rovers won 1-0 at the Unibond League Premier Division side two weeks ago, but it has since emerged that three Rovers players wore different
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15/12/00 - Burgess may make Rovers return
BROMSGROVE Rovers hope to have the services of striker Richard Burgess again for their home clash with second-placed Mangotsfield United (3pm). Burgess moved to Second Division Northampton Town last month, but has been allowed to return to the Victoria
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05/12/00 - Soccer legend awaits Rovers
WORCESTER City, Hereford United and Evesham United have all been drawn at home in the third round of the FA Umbro Trophy -- while Bromsgrove Rovers must travel to face an England legend. City will entertain Dr Martens League Western Division side Tiverton
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04/12/00 - Rovers in the mood to survive
BROMSGROVE Rovers are hoping their shock FA Umbro Trophy successes will help them escape from relegation danger. Rovers, third from bottom in the Dr Martens League Western Division, stunned Lancaster City, currently sixth in the Unibond League Premier
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21/11/00 - Rovers unveil another newcomer
STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). Sean Bedward, who can play up front or on the left wing, has been recruited from Hinckley United. He is likely to make his
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Player shortage strikes Swifts' unbeaten run
STOURPORT Swifts warmed up for Saturday's FA Cup clash with Solihull Borough in the worst possible way - slumping to a 3-0 defeat at Halesowen Town in the Dr Martens Western Division. With eight first team players missing, it was always going to be tough
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14/11/00 - Three more new faces at Rovers
BROMSGROVE Rovers could parade three new signings in tonight's first round clash with Halesowen Town at the Victoria Ground (7.45). They have secured striker Matt Southwick from Stourport Swifts, and ex-Rovers goalkeeper Neil Olden and defender Stuart
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10/11/00 - Stiff test for Rovers revival
BROMSGROVE Rovers must concentrate on the business of picking up league points when they entertain Tiverton Town tomorrow in the Dr Martens League Western Division (3pm). Rovers' spirits have been transformed by their excellent FA Umbro Trophy replay
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20/9/01 Knight to the rescue in Swifts FA Cup bid
A ROSS Knight goal after six minutes gave Stourport Swifts a 1-0 FA Cup first qualifying round replay win over Unibond One side Lincoln United. Tuesday's win lined up a home clash with current Dr Martens Western Division leaders Solihull in the next round
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7/11/00 - Rovers out to finish the job
BROMSGROVE Rovers are confident they can finish the job in their first round replay at home to Droylsden tonight (7.45). Rovers did well to hold the Unibond League Premier Division side to a goalless draw in Saturday's first meeting, and chief executive
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27/04/02 - Redditch anti-climax
Redditch United 0 Solihull Borough 2 TWO goals in two minutes settled a typical last game of the season at the Valley, writes Matt Smith. Solihull defender, Jamie Campbell and league top scorer Derek Hall both netted after the break ruining the Reds'
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27/10/00 - McManus takes the hot seat
ERIC McManus is to take over Bromsgrove Rovers on a temporary basis following George Rooney's departure. The former Notts County goalkeeper had been helping out Rovers on the coaching side while combining his role with Director of Recruitment at Derby
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26/10/00 - Rooney axed as Rovers boss
GEORGE Rooney has been axed as Bromsgrove Rovers manager after only three months in charge. The former Worcester City boss has left the Victoria Ground following talks with chief executive Pat Bannister, with Rovers struggling in 20th place in the Dr
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19/04/02 - Peters pen sinks Reds
WITH little but pride to play for Redditch went down to a second half Mark Peters penalty at the Moat Ground. Former Leeds United defender Jon Newsome was seeing his charges in their first home league game and saw an even match. With thoughts turning
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20/10/00 - Rovers to parade new boys
BROMSGROVE Rovers will be hoping to avoid their first losing 'double' of the season when they visit Rugby United in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow (3.00). The sides met at the Victoria Ground on the opening day of the season and Rovers were
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10/10/00 - The Blues lift spirits of boss Rooney
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is hoping the club's link-up with Birmingham City will help improve their fortunes. Rovers are to take on some of Blues' Academy players and give them first-team experience. Midfielder Michael Jameson should figure
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8/4/02 - Bilston bury Reds in late show
Bilston Town 3 Redditch United 2 A STIRRING comeback from Redditch United ul-timately proved to be in vain as Steelmen sub Jamie Nicholls hit an 85th minute winner. Goals from Peter Sutton and Lea Shaw had seen the visitors come back from the dead but
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6/10/00 - Rovers set for League link-up
BROMSGROVE Rovers could be on the verge of establishing a link with a Nationwide League club. The link will enable the unnamed club sending some of its talented youngsters to Bromsgrove to enable them to get first-team experience. The link is unlikely
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1/4/02 - Drama on derby day
Redditch United 2 Evesham United 2 ROD Brown's side thought they had done enough to finish off their county rivals after Peter Sutton ran onto a sublime Lea Shaw pass before slipping in an angled low drive past James McGettrick 13 minutes from time. The
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30/3/02 - Back to familiar story
Racing Club Warwick 2 Redditch United 0 ON a day when Warwick scrapped and blustered their way nearer survival, Redditch were left grateful for already having done enough, barring a miracle, to ensure their Dr Martens Western status. For three quarters
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23/3/02 - Hall seals United win
Redditch Utd 1 Sutton Coldfield Tn 0 A NARROW win over mid-table Sutton Coldfield Town on Saturday meant Reds tasted back-to-back league wins for the first time this season, writes Matt Smith. Matty Hall settled the encounter with a tap-in from two yards
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30/8/01 Double defeat blots Swifts fine opening
STOURPORT'S winning start to the Dr Martens League Western Division season came to an abrupt end with back-to-back Bank Holiday defeats. A disappointing display in the West Country saw Swifts beaten 2-0 by Clevedon Town and a late winner gave Worcestershire
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29/9/00 - Rooney out to turn tide at Weston
MANAGER George Rooney has moved to bolster his Bromsgrove Rovers squad ahead of tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division trip to Weston-super-Mare (3pm). He has signed striker Craig Pountney from Moor Green, and he is expected to come straight into
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26/09/00 - Board meeting's share option
BROMSGROVE Rovers' emergency board meeting has been put back a week to next Monday. The meeting, originally scheduled for tonight, is expected to discuss a fresh offer by chief executive Pat Bannister to buy out former chairman Stuart Arnold's shares.
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16/3/02 - Reds mugged...again
Bedworth United 3 Redditch United 1 REDDITCH United were mugged of the points for the second time in five days. New coach Kim Casey's influence on the side was evident early on with United hungry for the ball, passing crisply and creating space. And everything
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23/8/01 Own goal decides contest
STOURPORT manager Rod Brown applauded his defence after Swifts continued their 100 per cent start to the season with a 1-0 win at Racing Club Warwick in the Dr Martens League Western Division. In a dour game of few chances, the Walshes Meadow side took
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12/3/02 - Keogh's side 'rob' Reds
Sutton Coldfield Town 2 Redditch United 1 SUTTON Coldfield Town manager Chris Keogh admitted his team had robbed Redditch after a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat for United. Reds fans heaved a sigh of relief as forward Lee Booth finally broke his goal drought
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Adam Moss
Goalkeeper - Youngster who joined in the summer from Midland Combination outfit Littleton. Good shot stopper.
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11/3/02 - Field goal not enough
Redditch United 1 Weston-Super-Mare 2 Richard Field's third goal of the season was not enough to prevent Redditch United from slipping to defeat, as Weston-Super-Mare kept the pressure on the leading clubs in the race for promotion. The two sides had
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19/9/00 - Rooney looking for Cup remedy
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is calling for a big improvement from his side in tonight's FA Cup first qualifying round replay at Oldbury United (7.45). Rovers drew the first meeting 1-1 on Saturday but Rooney admitted: "We were unbelievably poor
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15/9/00 - Turpin set for Rovers return
JAMIE Turpin could return to Bromsgrove Rovers' line-up for their home FA Cup tie with Midland Alliance side Oldbury United tomorrow (3pm). Turpin, out with a hamstring injury for several matches, could replace the unavailable Steve Frost in midfield.
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United in bore draw
Redditch United 0 RC Warwick 0 DEFINITELY one to be watched on Ceefax, this dourest of goalless draws would have been seen as a point further from the bottom but an unconfirmed rumour had Swindon Supermarine beating Solihull and could mean misery for
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2/3/02 - Vital points for United
Swindon Supermarine 1 Redditch United 2 IT'S time to heave a sigh of relief after Redditch did the business down in Wiltshire. Much had been said by United manager Rod Brown about placing too much importance on individual results but nevertheless it was
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19/2/02 - Reds win in thriller
Stourport Swifts 3 Redditch United 4 WITH two of Redditch's four away wins this season coming at Stourport, Walshes Meadow is becoming something of a happy hunting ground for United. There is something about this fixture which guarantees goals and both
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22/08/00 - Turpin set for start
JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because
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12/2/02 - Booth treble, Cross levels
Redditch United 3 Studley BKL 3 The clenched fist salute said it all as Nicky Cross, inevitably, marked his return to the Valley Stadium with a goal. Six minutes from time the former Reds player-manager, who had come off the bench 22 minutes earlier,
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5/2/02 - No goals is good news
Redditch United 0 Gresley 0 What a difference a manager makes. Under Nicky Cross the Redditch United faithful knew they were always guaranteed goals at the Valley - albeit often at the wrong end. But Rod Brown's promise of organising his team in a bid
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18/8/00 - All change for Rovers
GEORGE Rooney is confident his Bromsgrove Rovers side will be ready for their opening Dr Martens Western Division encounter with Rugby United (3pm). This is despite a lack of adequate preparation, with the Rovers boss having to make several last-minute
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17/8/00 - Rooney needs more time
AFTER too long in the doldrums, the 2000/2001 season should be the turning point for Evesham United. Manager Phil Mullen has been canny during the summer, quietly rebuilding his Common Road side to give them a real chance of honours in the Dr Martens
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12/1/02 - Reds grind out a point
Redditch United 0 Gloucester City 0. IT wasn't pretty at times but United's well-organised draw against an in-form Gloucester was further proof of Rod Brown's influence on the squad. After a turbulent week at the Valley, Redditch got their heads down
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15/08/00 - Rovers boss still rebuilding
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager George Rooney has made another new signing -- and hopes to persuade two more of last year's players to stick with the club. He has snapped up 18-year-old left-back Lee Millard from Sutton Coldfield Town, who has recently had
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KIDDERMINSTER HARRIERS FC MATCH FACTS - 2002/2003
Sat July 13 Stratford Town (a) 1-1 Lewis Mon July 15 Evesham United (a) 4-0 Ducros, Broughton, Corbett, Shilton Fri July 19 Reading (h) 2-4 Broughton, Henriksen Sun July 21 Solihull Borough (a) 3-4 Shilton, Foster (pen), Corbett Wed July 24 Wolverhampton
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02/07/00 - Rovers in action
BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is closing in on several more new signings. Rooney, whose side entertain Second Division Walsall in a friendly tonight (7.45), has made a seven-day approach for defender Ian Cooksey, brother of former Rovers goalkeeper
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19/7/00 - Webb to assist Rovers
ALAN Webb has joined the staff at Bromsgrove Rovers. Webb, who has been involved with several Midlands clubs, will act as a scout for the club, having also worked with manager George Rooney at his previous club Worcester City. Rooney said: "I can't pay
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11/12/01 - Sorry Reds lose again
Redditch United 1 Moor Green 3 POOR Neil Olden. Without making any glaring errors the goalkeeper, signed after former club Bloxwich United went bust, has let in ten goals in his first two games. Out of the frying pan... Though manager Rod Brown would
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4/12/01 - Injuries mar first draw
Redditch United 3 Solihull Borough 3 SIX goals, a sending off and two injuries - there was no lack of incident in a dour Worcestershire Senior Cup quarter final. Only 93 hardy souls braved the elements on a freezing night at The Valley Stadium but those
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27/11/01 - Ten man Reds sunk
Redditch United 1 Atherstone United 3 AFTER promising spells at Shepshed and against leaders Chippenham on Saturday, the size of the task facing Rod Brown was made clear in a dreadful game at The Valley. United never got started and although dominating
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17/11/01 - Reds lose in late show
Shepshed Dynamo 3 Redditch United 2 ROD Brown's influence on United was evident before kick-off with the first team taken through a series of warm-up exercises on the pitch and the squad seemed to have taken the new man's ideas to heart with a fighting
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13/11/01 - Rampant Reds ground Swifts
Stourport Swifts 4 Redditch United 5 CRISIS? What crisis. Caretaker manager Paul West saw the same side who folded against lowly Swindon Supermarine turn the tables on their Worcestershire rivals and soar into a 4-0 lead after 34 minutes. Goal-getter
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3/11/01 - Gates-head off United
Gateshead 4 Redditch United 0 Two goals either side of the break from Gateshead dumped Redditch out of the FA Umbro Trophy first round. Uninspired and unimaginative United struggled to find any sort of form in a bad tempered match at Gateshead's International
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27/10/01 - United thank keeper Jones
Redditch United 1 Clevedon Town 1 UNITED'S backup keeper Matt Jones was the hero as United held a top three side for the second time in a week. The former Solihull custodian was called up after Harvey Willetts was ruled out through work commitments and
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20/10/01 - Tale of two pens
Solihull Borough 1 Redditch United 1 A PAUL Danks penalty, 21 minutes in was the sole reward after United dominated the first half against their high-flying neighbours. Reds boss Nicky Cross will have been casting envious glances at Borough's lofty league
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16/10/01 - Rushall Olympic 2 Redditch United 1
LOWER league Rushall dumped nine-man Redditch out of the Birmingham Senior Cup at the first hurdle after Nicky Cross' selection gamble backfired. Goalkeeper Harvey Willetts, defender Nigel Niblett, midfielders Mark Swann, Richard Field and Neil Cartwright
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29/09/01 - Reds hold illustrious visitors
Redditch United 0 Kettering Town 0 REDDITCH almost pulled off a shock result at the death after a rip-roaring FA Cup tie. An 89th minute Mark Swann thunderbolt was deflected behind and from the resulting corner Reds sub Nigel Brown almost decapitated
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25/09/01 - Reds lose out in bruising battle
Evesham United 2 Redditch United 0 REDDITCH rolled up their sleeves and battled in a typical blood-and-thunder Worcester-shire derby. The chances came thick and fast at both ends in an entertaining encounter and the visitors' never-say-die attitude was
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22/09/01 - Reds cruise it
UNITED banished fears of an 'after the Lord Mayor's Show' performance with an emphatic 4-0 win over Cirencester Town. So often bedevilled by inconsistency, Redditch made their intentions clear from the off with a goal from you-know-who. Danks deservedly
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11/09/01 - Redditch United 1 Stourport Swifts 2
HOURS after the tragedy which shook the world Redditch lost out in front of an excitable crowd seemingly unaware of the day's earth-shattering events. Before the match Reds chairman Rod Laight had said it was too late to cancel the fixture in the wake
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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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Bromsgrove Rovers fixtures and results 2002/2003
HOME, away (Dr Martens Western fixtures unless stated) JULY Thu 18 Cradley Town (Friendly) 1-0 (Crisp) Sat 20 WEST BROMWICH ALBION (Friendly) 1-6 (Burgess) Tue 23 STOURBRIDGE (Friendly) 1-3 (Lloyd) Sat 27 WILLENHALL TOWN (Friendly) 2-0 (Laydon, Palmer
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14/08/01 - Tenants shock landlords
Redditch United 2 Feckenham 2 VALLEY tenants Feckenham gave their landlords a run for their money in a 2-2 draw and Mat Henning could have won it for the Millers, forcing a great save from Reds keeper Harvey Willetts late on. Mark Creighton put the Reds
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31/1/03 - County sign Aussie quickie
WORCESTERSHIRE today announced the capture of Australian left-arm paceman Mark Harrity. The 28-year-old, who holds a British passport, has agreed a two- year contract at New Road. Harrity has an English father and does not count as an overseas player
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7/8/01 - Reds roll on
Redditch United 3 Brierley and Hagley Alliance 1 (friendly) THREE goals in 10 minutes secured a Redditch United victory against Banks's Premier outfit Brierley and Hagley Alliance. An early goal from Brierley Hill hitman Richard Perry shocked the Reds
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8/1/03 - Nantie out to play key role
NEWCOMER Nantie Hayward has vowed to play a major role in Worcestershire's bid to gain First Division status in the Frizzell County Championship next season. Confirmation that the South African Test fast bowler has signed for the County came today from
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28/7/01 - First win for Reds
Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 NICKY Cross' ragtag Redditch army recorded their first friendly win of the season by the seaside on Saturday. With four of the goals in a 6-2 win coming from trialists the new player-manager will feel vindicated in
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24/7/01 - New-look Reds sink again
Redditch United 2 Gloucester United 3 ANOTHER make-do-and-mend United squad of trialists and youngsters slumped to a 3-2 defeat to a lower division outfit on Tuesday. Gloucester United ply their trade in the equivalent of the Alliance, a league below
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4/1/03 - County poised to reveal Hayward
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club are believed to be preparing to unveil South African Test fast bowler Nantie Hayward as their second overseas player for next season. The County, however, were today remaining tight-lipped about speculation linking the
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21/12/02 - Hick signs new contract
WORCESTERSHIRE'S Graeme Hick today ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract which keep him at New Road until the end of the 2006 season. The long-term deal represents an additional two years on the record-breaking batsman's existing
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11/12/02 - County snap up South African
WORCESTERSHIRE have signed South African Test all-rounder Andrew Hall as well as another overseas star whose identify is being kept under wraps until the New Year. The double capture was announced today by the County's Director of Cricket Tom Moody. Up-and-coming
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9/12/02 - Batty set to get his chance
WORCESTERSHIRE off-spinner Gareth Batty has been called into England's one-day squad for the first half of the triangular series as a replacement for the injured Jeremy Snape. Batty earns his call-up after impressing at the Academy in Adelaide and will
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4/12/02 - Kabir relishes England chance
Kabir Ali hopes to bring Australian disciplines to England's one-day cricket squad after being plucked from the gruelling Academy schedule into the testing environment of the triangular tournament against Australia and Sri Lanka. The 22-year-old Worcestershire
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15/11/02 - Smith named Worcs captain
BEN Smith has today been unveiled as Worcestershire County Cricket Club's new captain. The 30-year-old batsman, who joined the County from Leicestershire last year, succeeds Graeme Hick who had led the side for three seasons. Smith is relishing the opportunity
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13/11/02 - Sheriyar makes switch to Kent
WORCESTERSHIRE today explained their reasons for letting Alamgir Sheriyar move to rivals Kent, revealing that the bowler was uncommitted to the club. Chief executive Mark Newton said that Tom Moody spent little time making the decision once the left-arm
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6/11/02 - Smith tipped for Hick job
BEN Smith is today emerging as red-hot favourite to replace Graeme Hick as Worcestershire County Cricket Club's new captain. Speculation about who will take over is reaching fever pitch after Hick's shock sacking as skipper. The County, however, have
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6/11/02 - Moody speaks out over sacking shock
TOM Moody today put the record straight over Worcestershire's decision to replace Graeme Hick as captain. The County's director of cricket said: "The issues surrounding the decision by the club to change direction with its captaincy have been somewhat
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25/10/02 - Sheriyar quits Worcestershire
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club have parted company with unsettled left-arm paceman Alamgir Sheriyar. The County mutually agreed to his immediate release despite the 28-year-old having another year left on his contract. New Road Director of Cricket
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14/10/02 - County quash player rumours
WORCESTERSHIRE today poured cold water on speculation that they are battling to keep three of their batsmen at New Road. The trio being linked with possible moves are Anurag Singh, Kadeer Ali and Philip Weston. The speculation, however, has come as a
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25/9/02 - Young player prize for Kabir
KABIR Ali has capped a fine season by being named the Professional Cricketers' Association young player of the year. The Worcestershire fast bowler finished as top wicket-taker at New Road and is now preparing for England Academy duty in Australia. The
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24/9/02 - County ready to take on County!
A QUIRK of fate has paired Worcestershire with the Worcestershire Cricket Board in the third round of next season's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy. The Board will be the home side and discussions are to take place to decide if the tie on Wednesday
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23/9/02 - Player of the Year award for Smith
BATSMAN Ben Smith is Worcestershire Supporters Association's Player of the Year. The 30-year-old has had an outstanding campaign for the County following his close-season move from Leicestershire. As well as his impressive exploits in limited-over competitions
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21/9/02 - County call-up for Kadeer
KADEER Ali will make his first appearance of the season when Worcestershire Royals rap up their Norwich Union League Division One campaign by entertaining Leicestershire Foxes at New Road tomorrow (noon). He replaces Graeme Hick who broke his left thumb
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19/9/02 - Spinner Batty is County saviour
GARETH Batty has become the first Worcestershire spinner to take 50 County Championship wickets in a season for 12 years. He reached the magical milestone by taking 5-60 to help the County dismiss Derbyshire for 246 on the opening day of the Division
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17/9/02 - County at last chance saloon
TOM Moody today issued a rallying call to his Worcestershire players as their Frizzell Championship Division Two promotion battle heads for a make-or-break match against Derbyshire at New Road tomorrow. "There is still a glimmer of hope," said the County's
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16/9/02 - Royals miss out despite fine win
GARETH Batty sent Nottinghamshire Outlaws spinning to an 81-run defeat at Trent Bridge as Worcestershire Royals claimed the Norwich Union League Division One runners-up spot. Anything other than victory for leaders Glamorgan Dragons in their clash with
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13/9/02 - Ton-up duo the County heroes
DAVID Leatherdale and Steve Rhodes shared an unbroken seventh-wicket partnership of 242 to keep Worcestershire in their promotion battle with Nottinghamshire. The home side began the day 0.25 points behind Worcestershire in the table, but after posting
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12/9/02 - Bicknell's century defies County
DARREN Bicknell's century put Nottinghamshire in a solid position on the first day of their Frizzell County Championship clash with Worcestershire. Bicknell made 112 off 231 balls, adding to an earlier half-century from captain Jason Gallian, with whom
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11/9/02 - Rhodes back for Worcs
WORCESTERSHIRE were boosted by the return of wicketkeeper Steve Rhodes for their County Championship Division Two match against Nottinghamshire which opened at Trent Bridge today. Rhodes had missed the County's last three games because of a torn thigh
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10/9/02 - Five released in Worcs clear-out
LEFT-ARM spinner Mat-thew Rawnsley and paceman Duncan Catterall are among five players being released by Worcestershire at the end of the season. The others are Depesh Patel, Nathan Round and Gurdeep Kandola. Rawnsley, Catterall and Patel are not having
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9/7/02 - County's hopes foiled by Davies
ANDREW Davies captured a championship-best 5-79 to earn Glamorgan the better of a rain-hit draw against promotion-chasing Worcestershire at Cardiff. The right-arm seamer grabbed his first five-wicket haul in a championship innings as Glamorgan prevented
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7/9/02 - Dale has County chasing big total
ADRIAN Dale's second successive century thwarted Worcestershire's hopes of victory in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash against Glamorgan at Cardiff. Dale finished unbeaten on 127 in Glamorgan's 447 all out and Worcestershire replied
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6/8/02 - County struggle
GLAMORGAN'S batsmen continued to dent Worcestershire's promotion hopes on the second day of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash at Cardiff. Third-placed Worcestershire must win if they are to stay on course for a place in the top flight
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4/9/02 - We battle on roars defiant Moody
TOM Moody is refusing to wave the white flag despite seeing Worcestershire's one-day hopes crash in Cardiff. The County suffered a 103-run defeat at Sophia Gardens last night in the top of the table day-night clash and now trail Glamorgan by six points
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2/9/02 - Worcs back in number one position
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals face a potential Norwich Union League Division One title decider against Glamorgan Dragons at Cardiff tomorrow after Graeme Hick led them to a vital three-wicket win over Kent Spitfires at New Road yesterday. Skipper Hick hit 77
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31/8/02 - County revival makes Middlesex struggle
WORCESTERSHIRE battled every inch of the way before their County Championship Division Two promotion hopes were hit by a six wicket defeat against table-topping Middlesex at New Road yesterday. The visitors finally won with 10.2 overs to spare after being
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29/8/02 - Hick ton keeps Worcs in hunt
TON-up Graeme Hick spearheaded Worcestershire's spirited fight to avoid the follow-on in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against table-topping Middlesex at New Road. The County skipper resumed on 101 not out in a total of 231-2 off
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28/8/02 - New look for New Road?
WORCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club today revealed a £450,000 development plan for two stands at the Diglis end of their New Road ground. A planning application has been submitted to Worcester City Council and it is hoped the project will be completed
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Shop opening fears allayed
NEW proposals to prevent Worcester stores from opening on Christmas Day have been welcomed by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw). The Department of Trade and Industry Minister Alan Johnson has said that the Government will ban
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28/8/02 - Leaders recover after Ali strikes
WORCESTERSHIRE paceman Kabir Ali grabbed three wickets in four balls before table-topping Middlesex roared back with a fine century from Ed Joyce in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match at New Road. Joyce cracked 125 to help hoist the visitors
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Royal approval for county's industries
A WORCESTERSHIRE company has been given the royal seal of approval for its innovative and industry-changing products. Morgan Group Technology Ltd was yesterday awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise. The Stourport-on-Severn company was one of only eight
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27/8/02 - Lee flying home with knee injury
WORCESTERSHIRE'S star overseas player Shane Lee is returning home to Australia because of a knee injury. He suffered the setback in the county'sfloodlit Norwich Union League Division One clash against Warwickshire at Edgbaston last week. All-rounder Lee's
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22/8/02 - County in command
WORCESTERSHIRE have batted themselves into a powerful position in their Second Eleven Championship match against Lancashire at New Road. By the close last night Lancashire were 75-3 in their second innings, still a massive 208 runs behind. They had started
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19/8/02 - Worcs to send trio to Aussie academy
THREE of Worcestershire's top up-and-coming youngsters Chris Liptrot, Kadeer Ali and Stephen Peters will be spending next winter at the Cricket Academy in Perth, Australia. They have been opportunity to go 'Down Under' by the New Road club's Supporters
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17/8/02 - Royals chase top place
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals will be bidding to return to the top of the Norwich Union League Division One table when they take on Warwickshire Bears in a floodlit clash at Edgbaston on Monday (4.10pm). Glamorgan Dragons took over the leadership earlier this
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16/8/02 - County hit by Derby revival
A DEFIANT ninth-wicket 92-run stand rescued Derbyshire from an embarrassing defeat inside two days against Worcestershire. But Steve Selwood, 99 overnight, failed to add to his score when he was caught behind off Kabir Ali today. Kevin Dean was on 30,
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15/8/02 - County aim to build big lead
A SIX-WICKET haul from Alamgir Sheriyar had Derby-shire reeling on the opening day of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with promotion rivals Worcestershire. Paceman Sheriyar ripped out 6-71 as Derbyshire, without injured skipper Dominic
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14/8/02 - Triple strike for sweet Sheri
PACEMAN Alamgir Sheriyar gave Worcestershire a great start to their crucial Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with Derbyshire at Derby today. He grabbed three wickets in his first two overs to leave the home side, who won the toss and elected
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Hello again... to a children's favourite
Hello, Goodbye by David Lloyd, illustrations by Louise Voce (Walker Books, £4.99) A bear, two bees, some birds, and a few other creatures meet at a tree and say hello until the rain begins. And then they say goodbye. This pretty much sums up the book,
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13/8/02 - County waiting on Lee verdict
WORCESTERSHIRE are confident Shane Lee will overcome a neck injury to play in their crucial Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against promotion rivals Derbyshire which opens at Derby tomorrow. The Australian all-rounder is having intensive
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The gift of the gab
Dylan the Bard by Andrew Sinclair (Constable & Robinson, £7.99) TO begin at the beginning. Dylan Marlais Thomas was born on October 27, 1914, at 5 Cwmdonkin Drive in the "splendidly ugly sea town" of Swansea. He died in New York on November 9, 1953
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10/8/02 - Sheriyar spell puts County in the driving seat
ALAMGIR Sheriyar believes Worcestershire have battled their way into a strong position against Nottinghamshire in the rain-hit Frizzell County Championship Division Two match at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground. The left-arm seamer grabbed 5-40 to
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9/8/02 - MacGill puts Worcs in spin
PROMOTION-chasing Worcestershire were grateful for a half-century from Anurag Sin-gh on the opening day of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster. The County opener hit 57 as his side slid to 201
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7/8/02 - Batsman Pollard decides to retire
WORCESTERSHIRE batsman Paul Pollard today announced his retirement from first-class cricket. The 33-year-old, who has not made a first team appearance this season, has decided to call it a day following a series of injuries. The County have released the
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7/8/02 - Lee debut at Chester Road
AUSTRALIAN newcomer Shane Lee will make his Frizzell County Championship Division Two debut for promotion-chasing Worcestershire when they open their match against Nottinghamshire at Kidderminster's Chester Road ground tomorrow. The all-rounder's inclusion
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3/8/02 - Testing debut for new boy Lee
Australian all-rounder Shane Lee will make his debut for Worcestershire Royals in tomorrow's table-topping Norwich Union League Division One showdown with title rivals Glamorgan Dragons at New Road (1pm). The 28-year-old replaces Andy Bichel who has now
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3/8/02 - Sachin makes County suffer
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowlers felt the full force of Sachin Tendulkar's free-flowing bat when their weather-hit match against India finally got under way at New Road yesterday. The World's greatest batsman hit 169 to make up for lost time after the opening
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1/8/02 - County counting cost of washout
DISAPPOINTED Worcestershire are today counting the cost of having the opening day of their match against star-studded India washed out by rain at New Road. The County had budgeted to take around £10,000 on the gate during the four days. Yesterday, however
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30/7/02 - Pipe set to take on the tourists
RESERVE wicketkeeper James Pipe will make his first appearance of the season for Worcestershire in their four-day match against India which opens at New Road tomorrow. The 24-year-old has been unable to force his way into the side this term because of
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29/7/02 - Moody: Title bid is still in balance
DIRECTOR of Cricket Tom Moody is warning his Worcestershire players that they still face a tough task to win the Norwich Union League Division One despite opening up an eight-point lead at the top of the table. The County turned up the title-chasing heat
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27/7/02 - Kabir back for Royals crunch
KABIR Ali returns to first team action tomorrow when table-topping Worcestershire Royals take on Yorkshire Phoenix in a crucial Norwich Union League Division One clash at New Road (1pm). The County hope the young paceman will be firing on all cylinders
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27/7/02 - Weston fronts victory charge
PHILIP Weston blasted a splendid century to help power Worcestershire to a seven-wicket win in their Second Eleven Championship match against Gloucestershire at Bristol. Weston hit 113no - his third successive ton in second team games - after the County
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24/7/02 - Shane signs to replace Bichel
WORCESTERSHIRE today signed Australian international all-rounder Shane Lee as a replacement for Andy Bichel. The 28-year-old will fill the overseas slot at New Road for the final two months of the season. His capture is the result of Bichel's forthcoming
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20/7/02 - Hussey makes County suffer
WORCESTERSHIRE'S hopes of stepping up their promotion battle were hit by a splendid unbeaten century from Mike Hussey in the Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Northamptonshire at New Road. The free-scoring Australian opener was in
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18/7/02 - Moody looking on bright side
TOM Moody described yesterday's disappointing Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final defeat against Somerset at Taunton as a 'real kick in the teeth'. But the County's Director of Cricket was quick to put a positive 'spin' on the situation by
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17/7/02 - County off to a flyer at Taunton
Worcestershire made a flying start after being put into bat by holders Somerset in today's Cheltenham & Gloucester quarter-final showdown at sun-soaked Taunton. Stephen Peters and Vikram Solanki launched their innings against pacemen Steffan Jones
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16/7/02 - Caddick set to take on County
PACEMAN Andy Caddick could make a dramatic return for Somerset in tomorrow's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final clash against Worcestershire tomorrow. The England star had a fitness check yesterday on a side strain which has kept him out
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16/7/02 - Bichel may miss end of the season
PACE ace Andy Bichel could miss the final month of Worcestershire's season if Australia's plans to take part in another tri-nation one-day series gets the thumbs up. Earlier this season the Queenslander returned home for a three-match series ag-ainst
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15/7/02 - County go four points in front
AN UNBEATEN 54 from Ben Smith steered Worcestershire Royals to a five-wicket win over Kent Spitfires at Canterbury and lifted them four points clear at the top of the Norwich Union League Division One. The Royals passed Kent's target of 225 with 12 balls
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13/7/02 - Moody sounds Royals warning
WORCESTERSHIRE Royals will have to be at their best to maintain top spot in the Norwich Union League Division One tomorrow -- says Director of Cricket Tom Moody. The Royals, who lead the table on net run rate from Warwickshire Bears, face a tough clash
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Mayor off to Gloucester for St George service
Worcester's Mayor will have to travel to Gloucester tomorrow because there is no official celebration of St George in the Faithful City on the saint's day. Mayor Robert Rowden will be in Gloucester for a special saint's day service. Coun Rowden will have
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Support for plans to ban school SATs
PARENTS and teachers in Worcestershire say they would support plans to boycott SATs because they put too much pressure on pupils. And one city headmaster has spoken out about children as young as 10 becoming upset and nervous about the examinations, and
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Beckett full of praise for canal
PLANS to re-open Droitwich's old canals have been praised by the Secretary of State. Margaret Beckett paid tribute to the partnership of Worcestershire organisations campaigning to raise £9.5m to transform the old canals, during questions to the Department
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Choir re-union should jog memories
MEMBERS of an old school choir are re-grouping to capture the magic of their school days. Past singers of Droitwich High School's Madrigal Choir Toby Thorp and Steve Carley, together with leader Kevin Dowson, are organising a reunion concert. They hope
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13/7/02 - County close on key victory
AN innings of 58 from Essex's Mark Pettini could do little to prevent Worcestershire taking a stranglehold on the Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash at Southend. The home side finished the day on 115 for five in their second innings and still
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12/7/02 - County set up victory charge
ANURAG Singh scored his second Frizzell County Championship century of the season as Worcestershire assumed control of their Division Two clash with Essex at Southend. Tom Moody's men ended the day on 332-6 -- a lead of 135 with four first-innings wickets
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Buffalo replace bison
Visitors to West Midland Safari Park at Bewdley, have had their first opportunity to see water buffalo, which have been brought in from Asia. Bob Lawrence, head warden at the park, said the six buffalo have replaced several American bison. "We are mainly
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11/7/02 - Batty has Essex batsmen in a spin
WORCESTERSHIRE'S bowling attack left Frizzell County Championship Division Two leaders Essex in serious trouble after the first day of their clash at Southend. Off-spinner Gareth Batty took 6-71, as the struggling hosts were all out for 197, with John
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Missing woman safe
A WOMAN who went missing last week has turned-up safe and sound, police have reported. Jackie Elliot, aged 52, returned to her family home in Welland near Malvern on Thursday evening. Police became increasingly worried after Mrs Elliot disappeared on
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3/7/02 - County clash is delayed by rain
RAIN prevented a prompt start to Worcestershire's Frizzell County Championship Division Two clash with Middlesex at Lord's today. The County were expected to name the same side that walloped Durham by an innings and 308 runs at New Road last week -- their
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29/6/02 - Moody sticks by his line-up
TABLE-topping Wor-cestershire Royals will be unchanged from the side which beat title rivals Warwickshire Bears on Monday for tomorrow's Norwich Union League Division One clash against bottom club Durham Dynamos at New Road (1pm). The County's Director
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27/6/02 - Hick's ton puts Worcs in command
CENTURY star Graeme Hick and Ben Smith continued to capitalised on four wickets each for Andy Bichel and Kabir Ali as Worcestershire took complete control of their Frizzell County Championship Division Two match against Durham at New Road today. Hick
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21/6/02 - County date fixed
The date for Worcestershire's Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter-final showdown against Somerset at Taunton has been confirmed as Wednesday, July 17. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for juniors. Meanwhile, Worcestershire were boosted by a century
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17/6/02 - County stay on track for title tilt
Worcestershire Royals kept up their challenge at the top of the Norwich Union League Division One as Ben Smith and David Leatherdale steered them to a 121-run win over Durham Dynamos. A commanding knock of 83 off just 87 balls from Smith saw the visitors
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24/5/02 - Rovers sign ex-City striker
FORMER Worcester City striker Carl Tranter has signed for promoted Bromsgrove Rovers as the club's management team bids to boost their squad for the Dr Martens Western Division campaign. The forward, who spent half-a-season with City in the 2000-01 campaign
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2002/3 Season
FIXTURES WEST MIDLANDS REGIONAL LEAGUE Saturday, April 26 Premier Division: Westfields v Malvern Town (2.45). Division One (South): Malvern Town Reserves v Bustleholme Reserves (2.45). Wednesday, April 30 Premier Division: Lye Town v Malvern Town (7.45
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7/6/02 - County looking down the barrel
WORCESTERSHIRE went into the second day of their rain affected Benson and Hedges Cup semi-final at Chelmsford praying for a miracle to prevent Essex from enjoying another big day out at Lord's. The home side were standing on the threshold of their seventh
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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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6/6/02 - Weather holds up County
WORCESTERSHIRE were left frustrated at Chelmsford today with the start of their Benson & Hedges semi-final tie with Essex delayed due to rain. Tom Moody delayed a decision on the make-up of the team until play could get under way. Meanwhile, Pakistan
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5/6/02 - Donald faces cup tie race
ALLAN Donald is scheduled to land at Heathrow Airport at 6.30am tomorrow in time to play for Worcestershire in their Benson and Hedges Cup semi-final against Essex at Chelmsford (10.45am). The pace star is in South Africa today to attend the funeral of
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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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5/6/02 - Rawnsley the bowling star
Spinner Matthew Rawnsley was Worcestershire's bowling hero on the opening day of their Second Eleven Championship match against Durham at Hartlepool. He claimed 4-90 off 31 overs to help dismiss the home side for 307 in 91 overs. Their top scorer was
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31/5/02 - Weston handed County return
WORCESTERSHIRE'S forgotten man Phil Weston returned to the county side at Bristol today as Tom Moody's men resumed County Championship duty against Gloucestershire. The tall opener -- Worcester-shire's key performer with the bat last season until skipper
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5/4/02 - Second place may be enough
BROMSGROVE Rovers, deposed by Stourbridge at the top of the Midland Alliance, could still be promoted if they finish second. The Glassboys wrestled the advantage back from Rovers with a 2-0 win in front of a 1,000-plus crowd on Monday but ground guidelines
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30/5/02 - County trophy clash switch
WORCESTERSHIRE were due to get their rain-delayed Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy third round tie under way against Cornwall today -- not at St Austell but down the road at Truro. St Austell's Wheal Eliza ground -- built on a site of a china clay pit
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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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29/5/02 - County are frustrated by rain
WORCESTERSHIRE will have to try again tomorrow to play their Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy third round tie against Cornwall at St Austell. Heavy rain left the pitch saturated and the umpires decided very early today to call off play for the day. But
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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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28/5/02 - Moody goes for winning formula
TOM Moody has resisted the temptation to rest key players ahead of Worcestershire's third round Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy clash at Cornwall tomorrow. New Road's director of cricket has named a practically unchanged squad to the one which sealed
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1/3/02 - Rovers eager to stay in touch
BROMSGROVE Rovers return to action after a 10-day break desperate to keep in touch with leaders Stourbridge. The Victoria Ground club will be keen to return to winning ways at home to Bridgnorth Town tomorrow (3pm) after a hiccup against promotion rivals
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22/5/02 - Worcs hopes put on hold
WORCESTERSHIRE are today facing an intriguing climax to their weather-hit Benson and Hedges Cup quarter-final showdown against Gloucestershire at Bristol. Yesterday the rain relented sufficiently to enable Gloucestershire to make 193-7 with eight balls
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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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22/5/02 - County scotch fears over Donald
WORCESTERSHIRE today scotched fears that their temporary signing of South African pace ace Allan Donald could be in doubt. Donald has been lined up by the County to stand in for Andy Bichel as their overseas player for three weeks, while Bichel takes
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21/5/02 - Worcs tie delayed
OVERNIGHT rain prevented a prompt start to Worcestershire's Benson and Hedges Cup quarter-final showdown against Gloucestershire at Bristol today. Mopping up operations were in progress throughout the morning with umpires Nigel Cowley and Jeffrey Evans
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8/2/02 - Neil to make Rovers debut
EXPERIENCED midfielder Neil Cartwright is set to make his debut for Bromsgrove Rovers in their home Midland Alliance clash with Studley BKL tomorrow (3pm). The former Kidderminster Harriers and Halesowen Town player, who signed from Redditch United, could
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1/2/02 - Victory is only target for Gary
BROMSGROVE Rovers will expect nothing less than three points when they travel to next-to-bottom Cradley Town in the Midland Alliance tomorrow (3pm). Rovers need victory to keep the pressure on leaders Stratford Town, who are six points ahead but have
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16/5/02 - Donald all set to join Worcs
WORCESTERSHIRE are set to draft in former South African Test star Allan Donald as a possible temporary replacement for pace ace Andy Bichel. Bichel could miss a batch of matches for the County next month because of international duties and I understand
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14/5/02 - Essex incentive for opener Peters
ON-SONG Stephen Peters has an added incentive to impress when Worcestershire open their Frizzell Championship Division Two match against Essex at New Road tomorrow. The 23-year-old joined the County on a three-year contract from Essex during the close-season
