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Vandals wreck carer's garden
A PENSIONER devoted to caring for her disabled husband was devastated after vandals wrecked her only sanctuary - her beloved garden. Joyce Instan, aged 77, has provided round-the-clock care for 79-year-old Cecil for the past seven years after he suffered
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Man held after knifepoint robberies
POLICE have arrested a man after several women were robbed at knifepoint in the city. The arrest came last night after a fifth woman was attacked. She was injured as her handbag was snatched in New Street at 8.45pm. Police attending the scene arrested
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Left in limbo by 'wait and see'
GORDON Brown's "wait and see" statement over the euro has thrown Worcestershire's businesses into a state of limbo. Importantly, the Chancellor did not rule out joining at all, saying Britain would join the single currency if and when his much vaunted
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Bullying is 'rife' in prison as inmate found hanged
BULLYING is rife in the Worcestershire prison where the fourth inmate was found dead in just 10 weeks, it is claimed. David Steven Boote, aged 33, of no fixed abode, was found hanging in his cell at Blakenhurst prison on Sunday night. Boote, who was on
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Top notch student up for award
A DYSLEXIC student, who has stunned her tutors with her dedication, has been nominated for a prestigious national education award. Shelley Wright, from Hornyold Avenue, Malvern, has suffered from a severe case of the learning difficulty since childhood
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Landlord launches anti-poverty plan
AN action plan to help combat poverty in Droitwich has been launched by the area's largest landlord. Spa Housing Association, which manages about 2,700 homes around the town, is aiming to help people on the lowest incomes. The new plan involves providing
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New soccer skills courses on offer
SOCCER mad youngsters can keep active, occupied and off the streets with the latest summer schools being run by Worcester City Football Club. The blue and whites are aiming to mix the fun training with a taste of the Premiership by combining top coaching
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Pupils don gas masks for World War II event
YEAR six pupils held a World War Two Day at St Mary's Convent School, Worcester, on Friday June 6. The children dressed up as evacuees and the spirit of the times were brought to life by stories and artefacts presented to them in a lively and exciting
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Man stole because he was 'bored'
A MAN from Evesham stole two shampoo bottles because he was "bored", Worcester magistrates heard. The court was told that Wayne Given, from Deacle Place, was seen on CCTV taking the items, valued at £4.93, from Superdrug in Abbey Gate Shopping Centre,
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Milestone to be painted white
PLANS to paint a Grade II listed milestone have been approved - despite an objection from parish councillors. Malvern Hills District Council wants to paint the 18th Century landmark white on Bromyard Road, Knightwick, to make it less vulnerable to damage
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Revised plan for shop and flat
PLANS to build a new shop in Friar Street, Worcester, are to be considered by Worcester City Council on Thursday. The application, from Amber Developments, is for a three-storey building between numbers 25 and 27, which will have a shop on the ground
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Boy in collision with car
A BOY was knocked unconscious when his bike collided with a car door as he cycled past a line of parked cars. Police believe the owner of the P registration silver Peugeot 306 car did not stop to help the injured 12-year-old, but instead chose to leave
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10/6/03 - Sixways chairman angered by verdict
CECIL Duckworth has reacted angrily to the news that Worcester Rugby Club have been ordered to pay £10,000 for their part in the failed RFU inquiry. The results of Anthony Arlidge's inquiry into alleged financial misconduct within the game were published
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Disease has to be cured - and soon
VANDALISM is the scourge of modern society, an illness that appears to run through the heart of Britain. And, until a cure is found, the people who will suffer from it most will continue to be those least able to defend themselves from it. Take, for example
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21/04/03 - Utd miss out
Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Redditch United 0 THE United travelling army did their best to stoke up the derby atmosphere by silencing the home fans in a 740-strong crowd but there was little to shout about in a typically deadlocked derby. A few weeks ago this
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28/12/02 - Reds felled by Dragons
Redditch United 0 Merthyr Tydfil 1 A REDDITCH United squad without seven-goal Simon Hollis met their match on Saturday against a tough Merthyr team sitting pretty second in the table. Solihull Borough's Christmas spirit was sadly lacking as the on-loan
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Reds romp in the cold
Shepshed Dynamo 0 Redditch United 4 REDDITCH fans went home happy after seeing their team rack up their second four goal haul in successive matches in a game delayed by half an hour because of congestion on the A42. But the four goal scoreline does not
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03/12/02 - Another cup exit for Reds
Sutton Coldfield Town 3 Redditch United 1 AFTER the early season promise of an FA Cup run stretching to four ties, Redditch completed a clean sweep of first round exits from their four remaining cup competitions with a limp display at Coles Lane. A shotshy
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16/11/02 - Reds do the double
Redditch Utd 1 Gloucester City 0 REDDITCH held on to snatch all three points from the Tigers who were kept in their cage mainly thanks to two wonder saves by Richard Anstiss, writes Matt Smith. The Redditch stopper's heroics in the first half meant United
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19/10/02 - Reds rue missed chance
Redditch United 0 Clevedon Town 1 WHAT a difference a goal makes. When Lee Booth showed a delightful touch to control a difficult Matty Hall cross in the box and beat Town keeper Dave Mogg in the 24th minute he could have opened the floodgates. But his
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01/10/02 - Booth belter
Leek Town 1 Redditch United 2 AT long last Reds manager Rod Brown's mystifying faith in Lee Booth was rewarded when the misfiring striker scored a priceless winner to establish himself in Redditch folklore. Booth enjoyed the support of United's small
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24/09/02 - Gifted goals help Gresley
REDDITCH obviously had their minds on other things during a limp defeat to a side who were spanked 7-0 at the weekend. The hosts did little to threaten with Naveed Arshad anonymous up front and wingers Matty Hall and Alex Cowley putting in subdued performances
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19/08/02 - Late show robs Reds
Redditch United 1 Taunton Town 2. IT was a miserable opening day of the season for Redditch United who were stunned by Western League newcomers, Taunton Town on Saturday, writes Matt Smith. In a tight match it was individual errors from two Reds defenders
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Hick to be out for six weeks
WORCESTERSHIRE will be without injured Graeme Hick for up to six weeks. News of his lengthy lay-off was confirmed shortly before the County opened their Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy quarter- final against Leicestershire at Grace Road today. Hick
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Sixways chairman angered by verdict
CECIL Duckworth has reacted angrily to the news that Worcester Rugby Club have been ordered to pay £10,000 for their part in the failed RFU inquiry. The results of Anthony Arlidge's inquiry into alleged financial misconduct within the game were published
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Rose named in top XI
MICHAEL Rose has capped an impressive first season for Hereford United by being named in a Nationwide Conference XI. The left-back was selected in a poll among Conference managers. Bulls' boss Turner has also had informal talks with a goalkeeper, which
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Wailers make a splash during dragon regatta
WORCESTER Swimming Club youngsters made a splash at the dragon boat regatta to retain the junior trophy. They were among a number of impressive displays at Worcester Dragon Boat Racing Club's 13th Race the Dragon Regatta at the weekend. The Wailers, Worcester
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Windo clear on challenge
WORCESTER Rugby Club's Tony Windo admits England's part-time players face a daunting challenge as they prepare to tackle a Romania side gearing up for the 2003 World Cup. Windo is the captain of England Counties, the country's second tier rugby side made
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25/4/03 - Cox spot on as Town hit back
A MALVERN Town side severely depleted by injury problems scuppered any hopes Kington had of claiming the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division title with a battling display at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 1, KINGTON
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18/4/03 - Improved Town return to form
MALVERN Town turned in a much improved performance at Little Drayton on Saturday and strengthened their claim for a top five Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division finish. LITTLE DRAYTON RANGERS 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 Without injury victims
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4/4/03 - Town hit form after two losses
MALVERN Town returned to form on Tuesday night with a comfortable 2-0 Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division win away to Sedgley White Lions. SEDGLEY WHITE LIONS 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 Despite still being without injured skipper Dean Roberts
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21/3/03 - Town held to draw at Walsall
LIKE Westfields the previous week, Malvern Town were held to a draw by relegation-threatened Walsall Wood, in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. WALSALL WOOD 1, MALVERN TOWN 1 Town could have few complaints about the
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21/3/03 - Hat-trick for Owen in rout
MALVERN Town turned in one of their best Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division performances of the season when they thumped in-form Brierley Hill 5-0 on Wednesday night at their hosts' Halesowen-based headquarters. BRIERLEY HILL &
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14/3/03 - Pinkney stars in Town debut
MALVERN Town picked up a valuable three points in this hard fought Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division fixture at Willenhall-based Wolverhampton United on Saturday. WOLVERHAMPTON UNITED 0, MALVERN TOWN 2 There were a number of good
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28/2/03 - Defeat for Town is in injury time
MALVERN slipped to their first Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat since October, when Wayne Aston fired Tividale's winner deep into injury time. TIVIDALE 3, MALVERN TOWN 2 Aston's strike came just two minutes after Dean Roberts
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28/05/03 - Danks on the move?
PAUL Danks has left Bromsgrove Rovers for Willenhall Town. Danks, who joined Rovers from rivals Redditch United last year, is thought to have joined the Midland Alliance outfit last week. But Rovers manager George Rooney, currently interviewing players
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14/2/03 - Dean Roberts nets twice
MALVERN Town made hard work of overcoming a relegation threatened, but spirited Dudley side at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 2, DUDLEY TOWN 1 Despite enjoying the lion's share of possession, Malvern created very little during the first
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7/2/03 - Town bow out of league cup
MALVERN Town suffered their first defeat in nearly three months when they slipped out of the West Midlands League premier division cup at a frost bound Ledbury on Wednesday night. LEDBURY TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 0 In difficult conditions, it was the home
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24/1/03 - Five-goal Town sink Ledbury
MALVERN Town moved into third place in the Midlands League Premier Division following an eventually comfortable, but hard earned success against local rivals Ledbury Town at a rain swept Langland Stadium on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 5, LEDBURY TOWN
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14/05/03 - Board duo quit
TWO of Bromsgrove Rovers' leading and longest serving board members have stood down from their posts and another could soon follow suit. Club secretary Phil Baker and Pete O'Connell have both resigned from the Victoria Ground board with immediate affect
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14/05/03 - Rooney in frame
GEORGE Rooney remains the hot favourite to take over for his second stint as Bromsgrove Rovers manager. Rooney, Rovers boss for four months in 2000, is believed to be top of the list to succeed Gary Hackett and Jon Ford at the Victoria Ground, who were
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24/1/03 - Brace for Luke Willetts
MALVERN Town moved into fourth place in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division thanks to their impressive win at in form Shawbury on Saturday. SHAWBURY UNITED 0, MALVERN TOWN 3 After a slightly nervous opening 15 minutes, when Town
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14/05/03 - Fans voice anger
GARY Hackett and Jon Ford's departure from Bromsgrove Rovers has sparked anger among the club's fans. Many supporters have aired their views on the club's official website, while others have contacted the Advertiser/Messenger with their responses. With
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10/1/03 - Cox's late goal rescues point
MALVERN Town's winning streak came to an end on Saturday, but their last gasp draw was still enough to move them up to fifth place in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division. MALVERN TOWN 2, BUSTLEHOLME 2 Things looked bleak for Town
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27/12/02 - Town hit another six goals
MALVERN Town cruised to their sixth successive Express and Star West Midlands Premier Division win with this convincing victory at Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 6, SMETHWICK ST 0 The result was never really in doubt once Dean Roberts had
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07/05/03 - The end
GARY Hackett and Jon Ford have left Bromsgrove Rovers by mutual consent. The decision came at a meeting with chairman Tom Herbert at the Victoria Ground last night (Tuesday). It ends speculation about the pair's future and brings the curtain down on their
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20/12/02 - Town cruise to cup semi-final
MALVERN Town's rich vein of form continued, as they moved into the semi-finals of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup, thanks to an excellent 4-2 home success. MALVERN TOWN 4, WORCESTER CITY 2 Town defeated a Worcester City side containing several first
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07/05/03 - Rovers can be proud of third place
BROMSGROVE Rovers have had a successful season, make no mistake about it. Whatever people may think of the side's recent decline in form, one fact remains, the club has finished third in the Dr Martens Western at their first attempt. The league table
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13/12/02 - Walton and Halion on target
MALVERN Town continued their run of fine form with a comfortable home win over Sedgley White Lions in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 2, SEDGLEY WHITE LIONS 0 Town took a little while to get into their
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30/04/03 - Duo in talks over future
GARY Hackett and Jon Ford are due for showdown talks with chairman Tom Herbert this week over their future as managers of Bromsgrove Rovers. The duo are seeking clarification amid rumours they could be replaced in the close season despite their Rovers
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6/12/02 - Rick Halion hits winning strike
RICK Halion's 66th minute goal was enough to secure all three points for Malvern Town in this Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division game at Ettingshall on Saturday. ETTINGSHALL HT 0, MALVERN TOWN 1 But it was a hard earned victory for
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23/04/03 - Suspended
DARREN Bullock has left Bromsgrove Rovers in the lurch over a fine dating back three months. He was banned indefinitely from football on March 31 for failing to pay a fine after being sent off playing for Bromyard Town before he even joined Rovers in
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16/04/03 - Poor display
GARY Hackett has described Bromsgrove Rovers' 2-0 defeat at Cirencester Town as "the most disjointed 90 minutes" since he joined the club. The joint manager was bitterly disappointed as his and Jon Ford's side performance last Saturday, a result which
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22/11/02 - Owen bags four in power show
MALVERN Town quickly got over their disappointing mid week home defeat against Wellington, with a seven goal power show against Brierley Hill at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 7, BRIERLEY HILL 1 Town started this West Midlands Premier
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15/11/02 - Town pay for slack finishing
MALVERN Town crashed to their first Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat since the end of September, when they lost 2-1 at home to Wellington on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 1, WELLINGTON 2 Malvern totally dominated the game but
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11/10 02 - Dean shows quality
TOWN turned in an excellent display at Bromyard on Tuesday night to return with all three Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division points in a local derby the home side were desperately keen to succeed in. BROMYARD TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 3
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4/10/02 - Town through on penalties
MALVERN Town progressed to the second round of the WFA Senior Urn, following a nailbiting finish at the Hereford Leisure Centre on Monday night. PEGASUS 2, MALVERN TOWN 2 (aet) Malvern won 5-4 on penalties With Lee Hooper having missed the first of Town's
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4/10/02 - Penalty miss proves costly for Malvern
MALVERN Town slumped to a disappointing Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat at Gornal on Saturday. GORNAL ATHLETIC 1, MALVERN TOWN 0 Malvern were left kicking themselves for losing a game they had dominated for long periods,
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20/9/02 - Cox grabs three as Town hit six
TOWN followed up last weekend's 5-0 drubbing of Rainworth in the FA Carlsberg Vase with a 6-0 thrashing of Lye Town in this Express and Star Premier Division fixture at Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 6, LYE TOWN 0 After a fairly inconsequential
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26/03/03 - Francis on wanted list
BROMSGROVE Rovers have started the ball rolling in a bid to bring former Birmingham City 6ft 7in striker Kevin Francis to the club. The Victoria Ground outfit have admitted interest in the player and were granted permission to talk to the Bromsgrove resident
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26/03/03 - McHugh on trial
FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers player Fraser McHugh has joined division one side Bradford City on trial. The midfielder, who had two spells at the Victoria Ground, left Rovers in January for Halesowen Town but has since moved to Valley Parade where he will
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30/8/02 - Poor defending is the problem
MALVERN Town crashed to a disastrous West Midlands League Premier Division home defeat against Little Drayton Rangers at Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 3, LITTLE DRAYTON RANGERS 4 Appalling defending during a bizarre opening 20 minutes saw
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18/03/03 - Danks misses Cinderford clash
PAUL Danks will be the main omission as Bromsgrove Rovers aim to get back to winning way against Cinderford Town at the Victoria Ground tonight (7.45pm). Danks will miss both tonight and Saturday's trip to Clevedon due to outside commitments but Steve
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12/03/03 - Ready for final push
BROMSGROVE Rovers have ten games to win promotion from the Dr Martens Western, starting with the derby against Evesham United at the Victoria Ground this Saturday. A one minute silence will be observed ahead of the game, the first home match since the
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10/03/03 - Cinderford match date set
BROMSGROVE Rovers have re-scheduled their home Dr Martens Western match with Cinderford Town for Tuesday, March 18. The original fixture was postponed on Saturday, March 1 as a mark of respect to Ashley Read and his family following his tragic death last
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28/02/03 - Match off in memory of Ashley
BROMSGROVE Rovers' Dr Martens Western home match with Cinderford Town tomorrow has been postponed in memory of Ashley Read. Read, aged 19, died in hospital yesterday after suffering serious injuries in a car accident last Sunday. Rovers' players met for
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27/02/03 - Ashley Read loses fight for life
ASHLEY Read, Bromsgrove Rovers' bright young talent, has died. Read, who suffered serious head injuries in a car accident last Sunday, passed away in hospital today. A club spokesperson confirmed the sad news this afternoon.
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11/02/03 - Home draw
HALESOWEN Town stand between Bromsgrove Rovers and the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup final. Rovers have been drawn at home to the Dr Martens Premier side, who have Fraser McHugh and Parfait Medou-Otye in their squad, in the last four of the competition
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06/02/03 - Blake and Collins set to sign
MARVIN Blake and Ross Collins are set to sign for Bromsgrove Rovers tonight. Joint manager Gary Hackett told the club's supporters forum last night that he hoped to secure both players in time for Saturday's trip to Merthyr Tydfil. Blake is returning
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05/02/03 - Title race in melting pot
THE Dr Martens Western title race will be thrown into the melting pot this Saturday when Bromsgrove Rovers and Merthyr Tydfil - the two main pretenders for the crown - go head to head at Penydarren Park. Just two points separate the sides, in favour of
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05/02/03 - A league ground is the only option
BROMSGROVE Rovers will only move into a new stadium if it can guarantee the club Football League status - according to chairman Tom Herbert. Rovers representatives have met with the council for talks following speculation the council were seeking to relocate
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04/02/03 - Palmer off to Oldbury
LES Palmer has been shipped out to Oldbury United on loan to gain match fitness. Palmer has not played 90 minutes this year for Bromsgrove Rovers and will spend six games with his former club. It is the latest such loan scheme adopted by Gary Hackett
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22/01/03 - Wiping the slate clean
NEW signing Darren Bullock has been handed a clean slate to prove his discipline as he begins life as a Bromsgrove Rovers player. Bullock, a former Football League player with Bury and Swindon Town, was snapped up by the Victoria Ground club last Friday
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21/01/03 - Injury worries for Harriers clash
INJURIES are a cause for concern as Bromsgrove Rovers travel to old rivals Kidderminster Harriers in the Worcestershire Senior Cup Second Round tonight (7.45pm). Mark Clifton is definitely ruled out after breaking down in training last week with a rib
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15/01/03 - Parfait leaves
FRENCH defender Parfait Medou-Otye has left Bromsgrove Rovers by mutual consent. The 26-year-old former Stourport Swifts and Kidderminster Harriers player managed just 25 minutes in a Rovers shirt since signing in November. His brief spell at the Victoria
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09/01/03 - Lloyd loaned to Willenhall
PAUL Lloyd has joined Midland Alliance outfit Willenhall Town on loan despite having a fractured foot. Lloyd has only recently suffered the injury but will play with Willenhall when fit to get match practise. Bromsgrove Rovers do not have a reserve team
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08/01/03 - Rugby star Bowen
FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers striker Sam Bowen has hung up his football boots to become a rugby player. Bowen, top scorer in Rovers' Midland Alliance promotion last season, made his debut for Hereford side Luctonians in Midlands One, the same league as Bromsgrove
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06/01/03 - Harriers trip finalised
BROMSGROVE Rovers will visit Kidderminster Harriers for their Worcestershire Senior Cup Second Round on Tuesday, January 21. The match is Rovers' last chance of silverware outside of the Dr Martens Western.
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24/12/02 - Halimi signs
BROMSGROVE Rovers have signed Lebonise international striker Ihab Monir Halimi. The 25-year-old joins up at the Victoria Ground after leaving club Al Akhaa Al Ahli. It was thought Rovers would have to wait for next month's transfer window as Halimi was
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23/12/02 - Ford looks to January
BROMSGROVE Rovers joint player manager Jon Ford has set himself a New Year's resolution of winning back his place in the starting line-up. Ford has not played since injuring his left ankle against Clevedon Town on September 7. But he has just undergone
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19/12/02 - Medou-Otye out of Warwick clash
FRENCH signing Parfait Medou-Otye has been ruled out of Bromsgrove Rovers' home Dr Martens Western fixture with Racing Club Warwick on Saturday. Medou-Otye, signed from Stourport Swifts at the end of November, suffered a groin injury half an hour into
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18/12/02 - Reds ensure Rovers lead
BROMSGROVE Rovers go into their hectic Christmas schedule top of the Dr Martens Western on goal difference - thanks to an unlikely early Christmas gift from bitter enemies Redditch United. Rovers' 1-0 loss in the 93rd minute at Evesham United last Saturday
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04/12/02 - And the winner is..
BROMSGROVE Rovers supporters have started a remarkable campaign to get fans favourite Les Palmer voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year. A message on the club's official website, suggesting the stalwart be put forward for the award, has prompted a mass
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02/12/02 - Sponsored walk to Swifts
DEDICATED Bromsgrove Rovers fans braved the elements to walk to last Saturday's math at Stourport Swifts. Depsite rain and low temperatures, the faithful few completed the 13-mile trek in about five hours.
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27/11/02 - Dream comes true for Magnus
A SWEDISH student who started supporting Bromsgrove Rovers after finding them in a football management game has travelled the best part of 2,000 miles to see them play. Magnus Olsson, aged 21, flew in especially for last Saturday's 4-1 victory over Rocester
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26/11/02 - Read looking for new chance
ASHLEY Read is hoping for another trial at West Bromwich Albion after injury wrecked his chances of success. Read, aged 18, started his one-week trial at the Premiership club last Monday but got injured and left 24 hours later. Rovers joint managers Gary
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20/11/02 - Peters stays
BROMSGROVE Rovers midfield transfer target Mark Peters is staying with Gresley Rovers. Peters, who has been in talks with Gary Hackett and Jon Ford in recent weeks, will remain with the Moatmen for their own Dr Martens Western campaign. Peters has just
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19/11/02 - Blake set for return
FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers striker Marvin Blake could make a return to the Victoria Ground tonight. Blake's Moor Green side, from the Dr Martens Premier, are Rovers' opponents in the Birmingham Senior Cup second round (7.45pm). Blake left Rovers in April
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14/11/02 - Buddy Holly tribute at supporters event
A BUDDY Holly tribute band tops the bill for an event organised by Bromsgrove Rovers Supporters' Society tomorrow night. Five-piece band The Buddies will be at the DDS&S Club, Stourbridge Road. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a bar meal.
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12/11/02 - Peters move still on
BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Gary Hackett still intends to bring Gresley Rovers midfielder Mark Peters to the Victoria Ground. Gresley visit Rovers tonight for a top of the table Dr Martens Western clash and the two parties will hold talks after the game
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05/11/02 - Crisp leaves
MARK Crisp has left Bromsgrove Rovers for Studley on a permanent basis. Crisp, at the Victoria Ground during Rovers' Conference days, has already spent several weeks with the Midland Alliance side.
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29/10/02 - Rovers target Peters
BROMSGROVE Rovers are preparing to open transfer talks with Gresley Rovers midfielder Mark Peters. Peters, part of the Gresley squad beaten 5-0 by Rovers in the FA Cup in September, is one of three players who have been shortlisted by the Victoria Ground
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16/10/02 - 'Our toughest test yet' - Jon Ford
BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Jon Ford is preparing his side for what he sees as their toughest challenge to date this Saturday. Ford and Gary Hackett's team travel to Solihull Borough, who currently sit sixth in the Dr Martens Western, as Rovers attempt
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16/10/02 - Olden in but no Danny
GOALKEEPER Darren Olden will be joining Bromsgrove Rovers tomorrow Thursday) as cover for Matt Lowe and Steve Thomas. Olden is currently playing for Oldbury United and will remain with them until needed by Rovers. But Rovers have missed out on the signing
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15/10/02 - Match still on
BROMSGROVE Rovers' trip to Atherstone United in the Birmingham Senior Cup First Round tonight goes ahead as planned despite atrocious weather conditions. The tie has to be settled tonight with extra time and penalties both options if needed.
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9/10/02 - Double trouble
Atherstone twice in four days BROMSGROVE Rovers return to Dr Martens Western action this Saturday looking to get back to winning ways with the visit of fellow title challengers Atherstone United. Rovers' sixth consecutive home game is their first league
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2/10/02 - Rovers look to the trophy
BROMSGROVE Rovers turn their attentions to the FA Trophy this Saturday as they prepare to put their FA Cup heartbreak behind them. Rovers, beaten 2-1 by Tamworth last Saturday, entertain Banbury United in the FA Trophy Preliminary Round (3pm). Joint manager
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25/09/02 - Best start since the 1980s
THE last time Bromsgrove Rovers started a season as well as they have done so far, Yazz were top of the charts and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. The last time the Victoria Ground crowd witnessed a start like this it was the 1988/89 season when
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25/09/02 - The goal machine
Tamworth next in Rovers firing line TAMWORTH arrive at the Victoria Ground for the FA Cup Second Qualifying Round this Saturday knowing that the five teams before them have shipped 22 goals between them. Free-scoring Bromsgrove Rovers, in the middle of
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18/09/02 - Clubs are honoured
THE achievements of two Bromsgrove teams will be officially recognised tomorrow night (Thursday). A civic reception is being held at the Council House, in Burcot Lane, to honour the efforts of Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club and Bromsgrove Rugby Football
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04/09/02 - A day no Rovers fan will forget
ASK any Bromsgrove Rovers fan to name their club's most famous match and you should get the same answer - Barnsley in the FA Cup third round. January 8, 1994 will forever be etched in Bromsgrove folklore as the day eleven footballing heroes were two minutes
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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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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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07/08/02 - Lowe leaves
ROVERS joint manager Gary Hackett has heaped praise on goalkeeper Matt Lowe after the player decided to leave the club. Lowe, a permanent fixture in Rovers' goal last season, took the decision during the pre-season campaign to part company but has not
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19/7/02 - Roberts to face Rovers
JASON Roberts will be the star attraction at the Victoria Ground tomorrow (Saturday) when West Bromwich Albion take on Bromsgrove Rovers. Roberts, who has been out of action for five months, is part of strong Baggies squad, which also includes new signing
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Win tickets to LG Super Racing Weekend race day
Looking for a great sporting day out? Here's one special event which will appeal to all petrolheads. Check out the thrill-packed LG Super Racing Weekend on offer at Donington Park on Sunday, June 29 with the spectacular double header of European Touring
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Win tickets to Max Power Live
Car lovers will be glad to hear that the nation's fastest, loudest and sexiest car show is back again - and it's bigger than ever before! The ultimate performance car show will cruise into Birmingham's NEC on Friday, July 4 for three days of modified
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07/05/03 - Lead-beater option as Redditch reinforce
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown has already turned his thoughts to next season after guiding his resurgent Reds to seventh. After flirting with relegation for much of last season, Brown came within a point and a place of delivering the sixth place finish
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Reds in bid for top six
REDDITCH United wind down an eventful season with two games in four days this week. The Reds have lost the impetus generated by their phenomenal post Christmas run since the slim chance of promotion disappeared but can still secure the top six finish
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26/03/03 - Blow for Redditch
REDDITCH'S hopes of a 'backdoor' promotion to the Dr Martens Premier Division have been dashed - for this season at least. Plans to expand the Nationwide Conference by 44 teams to include Conference North and Conference South feeder leagues have been
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24/03/03 - Conference decision
TOP seven will not be enough for United to go up after the FA made an announcement on plans to expand the Conference. There is a slim chance third could be enough and the chances of second being enough for Alvechurch to come up from the Midland Combination
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9/5/03 - Youth end fine season
MALVERN Town U18s rounded off a fine season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Cinderford Town goals coming from Mike Cole (two) and Dale Humphries. The Town finished third in the Midland Floodlit Youth League, ahead of local rivals Worcester City, Gloucester
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9/5/03 - Reserves crash out
MALVERN Town Reserves crashed out of the West Midlands League Supplement-ary Cup by a 13-3 aggregate against Wyre Forest Brintons. It was a frustrating experience for a young Town side, already struggling with first team call ups. Town would have been
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25/4/03 - Injury-hit Town visit Westfields
MALVERN Town visit Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division champions elect Westfields tomorrow (Saturday). They will be looking to build on a good Easter period which has seen Town consolidate their quest for a highest ever finish. Town
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19/02/03 - United in the hunt?
UNITED number two Gary Whild has acknowledged Gloucester City and Weston are the biggest stumbling blocks keeping resurgent Redditch from a top two finish. In the past fortnight, Whild and manager Rod Brown have admitted the Valley Stadium side's new-found
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16/02/03 - West hails United
EVESHAM United managerial duo Phil Mullen and Paul West have both managed the Reds. Mullen had a lengthy spell in charge in the 90s and West's one game in charge, between the reigns of Nicky Cross and Rod Brown, brought a breathtaking 5-4 League Cup win
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21/3/03 - Town at home
MALVERN Town are at home tomorrow (Saturday) to Heath Hayes in another must win West Midlands League Premier Division fixture (2.45pm). Town boss Neil Hunt knows his side can afford few slip ups in the remaining games. Hunt said: "On paper, we have a
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12/02/03 - Three short of title side
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown says he is three players short of a side who can go on to great things next season and hopes to bring in one of them in the next fortnight. Brown is hoping to secure the arrival of an unnamed Premier Division striker
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14/3/03 - Town hope to push up on leaders
MALVERN Town visit bottom placed Walsall Wood in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) and will be hoping for another three points that will keep them amongst the leading sides. Town have few selection problems
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06/02/03 - Mangos recruit
REDDITCH visit a Mangotsfield United team on Saturday who have recently strengthened their squad with the addition of former pro Jason Drysdale. The defender arrived from neighbours Bath City but lists Watford, Newcastle United, Swindon, Northampton,
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05/02/03 - New striker for Reds
REDS number two Gary Whild has confirmed the club are targeting another striker as they continue to rebuild. Midfielder Matty Gardiner made his United debut at the weekend and Whild is hoping to bring in an unnamed forward soon but confirmed that would
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Knight hits out at Utd
FORMER Redditch club captain Lee Knight has ignited a war of words with his old club after claiming he has been left to carry the can after an incident back in October. The row concerns a scuffle at the end of the FA Cup defeat at home to Arnold Town
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28/2/03 - Town's midweek game off
MALVERN Town's re-arranged West Midlands Premier Division game against visiting Kington Town has been postponed again. The game was scheduled for Tuesday (March 4) at Langland Stadium but the visitors have enjoyed cup success and are required to play
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7/2/03 - Town entertain basement club
FOLLOWING the postponement of last Saturday's visit to Brierley Hill, Malvern Town are keen to return to West Midlands League Premier Division action tomorrow (Saturday) when they entertain second from bottom Dudley Town (2.45pm). With the exception of
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14/01/03 - Reds on
Tonight's (Tuesday) derby at home to Bromsgrove Rovers is set to go ahead after a dry night. The match was thought to be in doubt as early as Saturday but, to date, there is no pitch inspection planned. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
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31/1/03 - Town to travel to Ledbury in cup
MALVERN Town travel to rivals Ledbury Town on Wednesday (February 5) in the second round of the West Midlands Premier Division Cup (7.45). Ledbury qualified for the second round, courtesy of a 9-1 win at home to Gornal on Wednesday night and would have
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24/1/03 - No place for Darren at Town
MALVERN Town visit Wolvehampton Casuals tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). One player who will not be included in their line up will be Darren Bullock. The ex-Huddersfield Town, Bury and Swindon
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21/1/03 - Town host rivals Ledbury
MALVERN Town entertain Ledbury Town at the Langland Stadium tonight (Tuesday) in an Express and Star West Midlands Premier Division game, kick off is at 7.45pm. Malvern whose recent run of good form has catapulted them into fourth place in the table,
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17/1/03 - Darren Bullock signs for Town
MALVERN Town have signed former Football League player Darren Bullock to boost their West Midlands League Premier Division championship hopes. Worcester-based Bullock, aged 34, could make his debut tomorrow (Saturday) at Shawbury United but Town general
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02/01/03 - Rovers and out
REDDITCH'S heavily anticipated home clash with arch rivals Bromsgrove Rovers was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch yesterday. The fixture which was set to kick-off at 1.30pm was called off after a noon pitch inspection.
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30/12/02 - Hollis back home
GOALSCORING wide man Simon Hollis was recalled by Solihull Borough at the weekend. Hollis, who joined Redditch on loan after a disagreement with Borough boss Dave Busst, was meant to stay at the Valley until the end of January. But he returned to Damson
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30/12/02 - Bring on the Bromsgrove
REDDITCH United are preparing for their biggest match of the season when they take on arch rivals Bromsgrove on New Year's Day. The match is set to be a cracker with a bumper gate expected at the top ten clash (ko 1.30pm). Numerous connections between
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23/12/02 - Hollis makes happy Valley
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown is hoping to reap the rewards after securing wing back Simon Hollis services until the end of January. The goal-laden wide man has sparked United into life with his prolific form and helped transform a mid-table side
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20/12/02 - Reds add new hitman
REDDITCH United have signed another striker. Reds manager Rod Brown secured the signing of Stafford Rangers hitman Chris Rowell. Rowell, 20, was born in Aldershot and has been with high-flying Dr Marten's Premier Division outfit Stafford for just four
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22/11/02 - Bromyard are the visitors
MALVERN Town entertain neighbours Bromyard Town this evening (Tuesday, Nov 26) in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division (7.45pm). The game was originally scheduled for last Saturday, but was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. Town
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18/12/02 - Hollis stays on
REDS manager Rod Brown has secured winger Simon Hollis' services for another month. The Solihull wide man was set to return to Damson Park on December 29 but will now stay at the Valley until January 30.
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18/12/02 - The 'Holly' and the high fee
REDS star Simon Hollis is fast becoming the loan signing of the season after taking his tally to six goals in three matches - not bad for a wing back. Hollis - on a month's loan from Solihull Borough - reached the half dozen mark with a brace in Saturday's
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15/11/02 - Hunt becomes Town manager
MALVERN Town coach Neil Hunt has taken over the job as first team manager at Langland Stadium. Early season first team manager Joe Rawle has stood down but becomes football development manager. General manager Richard Anson said: "When I took over my
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8/11/01 - Three new signings for Town
MALVERN Town have been busy in the transfer market this week making three new signings. Joining the Langland Stadium club are left side utility player Chris Palmer, aged 27, who this season has been playing for Cinderford in the Doc Martens Western Division
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Yes, they listened... but with hands on their ears
South Worcestershire's health chiefs have made the decision to scrap the region's counselling service to cut costs. They admit this could lead to more people being prescribed anti-depressants. Worcestershire's counselling agency warns that the consequences
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8/11/02 - County squad
THREE Malvern Town players are in the 17-strong squad for the Worcestershire FA Youth's second round FA County Youth Challenge Cup tie versus Middlesex. Mike Cole, Steve Thomas and James Thomas will be heading for Worcester City FC's St Georges Lane ground
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01/11/02 Skipper in transfer approach
Malvern Town are at home this Saturday, when they entertain Gornal Athletic in the Express & Star West Midlands League Premier Division (2.45pm). Town might be without skipper Craig Williams, who has been the subject of a seven day transfer approach
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03/12/02 - Sutton takes wing
STRIKER Peter Sutton has joined arch rivals Stourport Swifts after being released by Redditch. Sutton, who joined from Alliance neighbours Studley, could be facing United in the Boxing Day clash at Walshes Meadow.
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25/10/02 - Roberts back to face Wood
MALVERN Town entertain Walsall Wood tomorrow (Saturday) in the Express and Star League Premier Division (2.45pm) and will be looking for all three points in order to eliminate last Saturday's bitterly disappointing home Vase defeat. Town should have a
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27/11/02 - 'Poor' United must respond
REDS boss Rod Brown has criticised his players after what he described as 'a poor game' at Clevedon at the weekend. United lost their recent hard-earned momentum in the Dr Martens League Western Division with a 1-0 defeat to frustrate their manager. The
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11/10/02 - Town lose once in nine games
MALVERN Town entertain Ettingshall HT in the West Midlands League Premier Division tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.45pm and will be looking to extend a run that has seen them lose just one of their previous nine games. A run which has helped Town pull themselves
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20/11/02 - United after rare upset
REDDITCH United are tonight set to complete the Second Round of the Birmingham Senior Cup at Nigel Clough's Conference newcomers Burton Albion. The Brewers will be more interested in their FA Cup First Round replay at home to Second Division high-fliers
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15/11/02 - Sutton off a third time
REDDITCH'S Worcestershire Senior Cup trip to Sutton Coldfield Town was again postponed last night because of wet weather. The Coles Lane pitch had cut up after a match the previous night and was unplayable. The first attempt to play the tie was abandoned
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27/9/02 - Town U18s are impressive
MALVERN Town U18s produced a superb performance in last Thursday night's FA Youth Cup second qualifying round tie when they defeated Leicestershire-based, Midland Youth League Premier Division outfit Quorn. Town's 2-1 success was achieved via first half
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13/11/02 - United chase international
REDDITCH United were talking to a former international on Monday night after the 2-1 defeat at Solihull Borough. Manager Rod Brown and coach Kim Casey were deep in talks with former Tamworth, Worcester and Halesowen Town striker Gary Smith. And Brown
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12/11/02 - Transfer news
REDS boss Rod Brown has missed out on Bromsgrove's Richard Burgess but is hoping to unveil another new signing for the weekend. He was in talks with Gresley striker Gary Smith last night. For the result, and news of why Nicky Clark could be leaving the
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06/11/02 - Trophy exit for United
REDDITCH were unable to repeat their FA Cup exploits when they tumbled out of their second cup competition in four days after a 3-1 FA Trophy defeat at Mangotsfield. Crowds have tailed off since United's FA Cup exit and efforts to get the punters back
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5/9/02 - Town at home in FA Vase
MALVERN Town hope to put their indifferent league form behind them on Saturday (Sept 7) when they entertain Notts Alliance Senior Division One outfit Rainworth Miners Welfare in the first round of the FA Carlsberg Vase at the Langland Stadium (3pm). Little
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23/8/02 Another test for Town
Malvern Town entertain Little Drayton Rangers this Saturday at the Langland Stadium (2.45pm). The visitors are likely to provide another test of Town's promotion aspirations, as they finished strongly last season and are another side tipped as potential
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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 Martens 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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24/10/02 - Harris on the move
FORMER Reds midfielder Craig Harris has signed for arch rivals Stourport Swifts and is in the squad for Saturday's game at Rocester.
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2/8/02 - Pre-season friendlies going well
FOLLOWING three successive pre-seasons wins against higher graded opposition, Malvern Town visit Midland Combin-ation Premier Division outfit Alveston tomorrow (Saturday), kick off 3pm, for what will be their fifth friendly so far. Town will still be
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23/10/02 - Taylor-made for United?
REDDITCH United manager Rod Brown will be hoping for a decision from Halesowen Town midfielder Mark Taylor this week. Veteran midfielder Taylor, who Yeltz manager Brendan Phillips took to Halesowen from Nuneaton, is a free agent after being released last
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18/10/02 - Clevedon signing
TOMORROW'S visitors Clevedon are set to hand a debut to new signing Deion Vernon. The former Gloucester City, Bath City and Mangotsfield forward signed from Welton Rovers. But regulars Mike Wyatt and Lee Collier are ruled out with hamstring injuries and
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Arnold hand out cup shock
FROM the FA Cup to the Worcestershire Senior Cup! Redditch's glorious FA Cup adventure came to an ignominious halt against lower league Arnold Town at the weekend. Wingers Matty Hall and Alex Cowley at times embarrassed the visiting full backs but, frustratingly
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12/7/02 -New signings in Town squad
MALVERN Town have been back in pre-season training now for two weeks and a new -look squad is beginning to be put in place. A number of players who have featured for Town during the past few seasons will not be returning. General Manager Richard Anson
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02/10/02 - Reds given easiest draw
IT'S official - Redditch United have been handed the easiest draw in the whole of the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round. The Reds are at home to Northern Counties East strugglers Arnold Town. Arnold are second from bottom of the Premier Division after losing
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5/7/02 - FA Vase draw
MALVERN Town and Ledbury Town will be at home in the first qualifying round of the FA Vase. Malvern entertain Rainworth MW, Ledbury host Coventry Sphinx while Bromyard Town are away at Bourne Town. Matches are due to be played on Saturday, September 7
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27/09/02 - Brief encounter
REDS new signing Andy Jones has reportedly departed the club after one appearance. Striker Jones signed on loan from Halesowen Town, where he is on contract, in time to feature in last saturday's 0-0 draw at Atherstone United. But the former Crewe and
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Reds bid to spring Leek
REDDITCH United have been handed an inviting draw in the Second Qualifying Round of the FA Cup after their 2-1 win at Eastwood Town at the weekend. A Peter Sutton equaliser and an own goal from Town striker Mark Smith on Saturday earned the Reds a home
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12/09/02 - Reds tame Tigers
REDDITCH United were hoping to continue their freescoring form at home to Mangotsfield United last night. Any early season fears about a lack of goals have been firmly banished by an avalanche of 14 in four matches. After hitting five against a stunned
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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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03/09/02 - United's stroll in the Park
ONE of Redditch United's backroom team is sure to be heading to Nottinghamshire to spy on the club's FA Cup opponents after the 2-1 win over Midland Alliance newcomers Grosvenor Park at the weekend. Goals from Alex Cowley and Peter Sutton meant United
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27/08/02 - Reds crush Swifts
AFTER frustrating slower-than-expected start to the season, Redditch United roared into action with a 5-0 demolition of hated rivals Stourport. What started out as a Worcestershire derby last season turned into a charged fixture after Swifts manager Rod
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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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Weston-Super-Mare 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, April 26, 2003 GRANT Beckett curled a David Beckham-like free-kick home to give Bromsgrove Rovers a 1-0 victory over already promoted Weston-Super-Mare at Woodspring Park. Bromsgrove were the more enterprising side in this clash last Saturday
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Sutton Coldfield Town 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, April 19, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers produced a gritty performance in difficult conditions and got a much-needed win at Sutton Coldfield Town last Saturday. A bone-hard pitch and swirling wind made it almost impossible to produce good football,
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Mangotsfield United 1
Saturday, April 5, 2003 LES Palmer turned from goalscorer to goalkeeper as Bromsgrove Rovers gained a hard fought narrow victory over Mangotsfield United. Palmer, employed as a substitute last Saturday, got an unexpected call-up on 21 minutes when, with
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Halesowen Town 3
Tuesday, April 1, 2003 THE silver polish will have to go back in the Victoria Ground store cupboard. The last chance of Rovers seeing any trophies gracing the boardroom disappeared with this disappointing defeat against their old rivals from the Grove
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Clevedon Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, March 22, 2003 IN September Bromsgrove Rovers defeated Clevedon Town 5-1 at the Victoria Ground. Six months on, and with all goalscorers from that day in the starting 11, the reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw. Then, Rovers were league leaders
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Bromsgrove Rovers 5 Cinderford Town 2
Tuesday, March 18, 2003 FOUR first half goals ensured Bromsgrove Rovers won their first match in three with a 5-2 success over Cinderford Town at the Victoria Ground. It was not vintage Rovers but two strikes from Richard Burgess and goals for Grant Beckett
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Evesham United 1
Saturday, March 15, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten through the solitary goal of the game, scored midway through the second period by Evesham midfielder Inderpaul Khela. This goal gave the visitors the double over their Worcestershire rivals and knocked
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Tenants search
FECKENHAM, the Valley Stadium's 'other team' are searching for a manager after stalwart Clive Campion opted to leave the club during the close season. The Millers, who play at the ground because their Mill Lane home has no floodlights, were guided from
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Gresley Rovers 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, February 15, 2003 AN out of sorts Bromsgrove Rovers made it just one point from 12 as they lost 2-0 at Gresley Rovers last Saturday and with it marked 345 minutes of football without a goal. The Greens made three changes from the side beaten
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Merthyr Tydfil 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, February 8, 2003 FOUR cautions, two sent off and a fracas in the tunnel afterwards. If Bromsgrove Rovers and Merthyr Tydfil didn't get on before last Saturday's encounter, they certainly don't now. Of course, the scoreline didn't help matters
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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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06/08/02 - United fight Swifts for striker
REDDITCH United are set to renew hostilities with neighbours Stourport Swifts over a new transfer target. Former Blues and QPR hitman Dennis Bailey, best remembered as the last visiting player to score a hat-trick at Old Trafford, is wanted by United
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24/07/02 - Reds manager rings changes
REDS boss Rod Brown was as good as his word when he opened United's pre-season programme with nine new faces in the Reds team which went down 3-0 to Peterborough United at the weekend. The result was of little consequence as Brown blooded most of his
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19/07/02 - Grosvenor joins Reds
FORWARD Stuart Grosvenor has joined the Reds summer exodus. The former Lye hitman has joined former Reds manager Rob Smith at Willenhall United. But the Noose lane side will have to do without Scott colcombe for a few months because the popular winger
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Atherstone United 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Saturday, January 18, 2003 BROMSGROVE Rovers gained another valuable three points in their quest for back-to-back promotions with a sound display in a 2-1 victory at Atherstone United. Rovers, who stay top of the Dr Martens Western, were in front from
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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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11/07/02 - Swifts block Cowley move
THE future of Stourport Swifts' talented winger Alex Cowley continues to be shrouded in mystery. Cowley failed to turn up for Swifts' first pre-season training session last week and is believed to want to join Redditch United. Swifts are entitled to a
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09/0702 - Brighton talks to Rovers
REDS target Stewart Brighton is reportedly set for talks with neighbours Bromsgrove Rovers tonight (Tuesday). The Moor Green left back previously had spells at both clubs and Bromsgrove manager Gary Hackett is hoping to tempt him away from The Valley.
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Sutton Coldfield Town 0
Saturday, January 4, 2003 IT'S a new year and the Bromsgrove Rovers winning machine continues to churn out results with remarkable regularity. Last Saturday Sutton Coldfield were the visitors to a freezing Victoria Ground and they were duly despatched
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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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Shepshed Dynamo 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 5
Saturday, December 28, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers swept to a 5-0 victory at lowly Shepshed Dynamo. The visitors showed why they are top of the league. In a fairly even first half, most of the attacking pressure came from Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side,
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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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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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Evesham United 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0
Saturday, December 14, 2002 IT may have taken until the third minute of injury time for Nathan Jukes to rifle home his 25-yard winner but Bromsgrove Rovers can have few complaints at defeat. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side had the two best chances but
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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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19/06/02 - Cash injection for Redditch's home
REDDITCH United have had a much-needed morale-booster with the confirmation of a grant for work at their Valley Stadium home. The Football Stadia Improvement Fund stumped up a huge £27,770 to the club towards the cost of pitch drainage and perimeter fencing
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Taunton Town 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Saturday, November 16, 2002 AREAS of Taunton are named after one of England's finest poets - William Wordsworth. So it was fitting that Bromsgrove Rovers should choose Wordsworth Drive to perform like poetry in motion to defeat one of the Dr Martens Western's
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Bromsgrove Rovers 0 West Bromwich Albion U21s 1
Tuesday, November 5, 2002 WEST Bromwich Albion's U21s side beat Bromsgrove Rovers by a single Simon Brown goal in a friendly encounter. Brown hit the back of Matt Lowe's net on 27 minutes in what was primarily a practice match at The Victoria Ground.
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Merthyr Tydfil 2
Saturday, October 26, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers surrendered their unbeaten Dr Martens Western record as they were out played and out muscled by a determined Merthyr Tydfil at The Victoria Ground last Saturday. With former Rovers forward Andy Mainwaring in
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Solihull Borough 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Saturday, October 19, 2002 THE division's two unbeaten records are still intact after a somewhat bruising encounter with Rovers retaining top spot. Bromsgrove started brightly and Palmer had the first chance of the match in the third minute. Simon Hamilton
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Tamworth 2
Saturday, September 28, 2002 FA Cup Second Qualifying Round ALL good things must come to an end, and so it was that Bromsgrove Rovers have lost their unbeaten record. It has taken 12 games over six weeks, but last Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup Second Qualifying
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Bromsgrove Rovers 5 Gresley Rovers 0
Saturday, September 14, 2002 QUITE how Bromsgrove Rovers managed to beat Gresley Rovers 5-0 last Saturday will remain one of life's unanswered questions. At 77 minutes, Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side led by Kevin Banner's 45th minute goal and were hanging
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Rocester 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Tuesday, September 10, 2002 JAMES Dyson was the toast of Bromsgrove Rovers after he lobbed the Rocester goalkeeper from 40 yards to earn his side a 1-0 victory. Dyson, playing instead of the injured Jon Ford, seized his opportunity three minutes into
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Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Barwell 3
Tuesday, September 3, 2002 KEVIN Banner emerged a FA Cup hero for ten-man Bromsgrove Rovers after scoring a final minute replay winner in a 4-3 thriller with Barwell at the Victoria Ground. With the game looking destined for extra time, Banner fired home
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Barwell 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 1
Saturday, August 31, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers can have few complaints at being forced into a replay following their 1-1 draw at Barwell last Saturday. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side squandered good first half chances to kill their Midland Alliance opponents
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Rugby United 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 2
Monday, August 26, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers showed why they should be a force to be reckoned with in the Dr Martens Western by turning in their best performance of the season with a 2-0 success at Rugby United last Monday. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side
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Causeway United 2 Bromsgrove Rovers 3
Saturday, August 3, 2002 IN their penultimate pre-season friendly last Saturday, Bromsgrove Rovers fought back from two goals behind to beat new Midland Alliance side Causeway United 3-2. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side looked useful with the ball in
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Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Willenhall Town 0
Saturday, July 27, 2002 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
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Bromsgrove Rovers 1 WBA 6
Saturday, July 20, 2002 THERE are six divisions between Bromsgrove Rovers and West Bromwich Albion, and we should not forget that. Their pre-season friendly meeting at the Victoria Ground last Saturday - in front of a 2,158 - crowd was more about personal
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Judge appalled at 'abuse of monies'
A DROITWICH businessman who used company money to fund his own wedding and a move to Cyprus has been banned from acting as a company director - for the second time. Andrew Nolan, formerly of Nightingale Close, was a director of 0700 Realisations Ltd,
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Nush is accused of taking control
Malvern Big Brother contestant Nush continues to take centre stage in the hit TV programme with more arguments with her fellow housemates. The long-running dispute with Liverpudlian Sissy continued last night when Nush was accused of being taking control
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Please be vigilant for vandals - city vicar
A VICAR is calling for extra community vigilance in Worcester after mindless vandals smashed 12 of her church's windows. The Rev Janet House had to sweep up the shards of shattered glass scattered in the chapel and corridors of Holy Trinity and St Matthew's
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'There's a burglar in the next room'
A man with a drug problem broke into a Worcester house at night while the occupants were asleep. But as Thomas Quill searched a bedroom for goods to steal, the owner's girlfriend awoke in an adjoining room and heard him. Rachel Draper heard drawers being
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Blaze in gunshot scare car blamed on wiring
REPORTS of gunfire in the early hours of the morning had police rushing to the car park at University College Worcester. But the sound of three small explosions came from a car, which is believed to have burst into flames due to an electrical fault. Residents
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Youngsters take a step back in time
YOUNGSTERS stepped back into the past when a Victorian summer fair was held at Sunnyside School and Nursery in Barbourne, Worcester. Children aged two to nine got into the spirit of things by dressing in Victorian costumes their parents had made. Stalls
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Reed bed battle set to rumble on
A STINKING row over an environmentally-friendly sewage works is set to run on with yet another twist in the pipeline. Powick woman Claire Crossley has already spent more than £100,000 fighting to keep a £25,000 reed bed drainage system she has been told
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Cabbie 'offered a deal'
A TAXI driver accused in a lorry hijack case told a jury he had been offered a deal by police if he would name those involved. Stephen Booth claimed he was promised only a caution in return and allowed to go home from a police station. But he insisted
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10/6/03 - Powell set for Worcester
JOHN O'Reilly's season-long stay at Sixways is over with Worcester ready to swoop for Matt Powell. The former Leeds scrum-half was told yesterday that he could look for another club with Worcester in talks with the former Harlequins man. I understand
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03/05/03 - Reds final flourish
Redditch United 3 Rugby United 1 REDS ended their season on a high, putting the game well and truly beyond Rugby after just 26 minutes. The visitors looked jaded after a long, hard season and gifted Redditch three goals before half time. First on the
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18/01/03 - Reds hit top six
Redditch United 3 Cinderford Town 0 ANOTHER win for Redditch on Saturday sees them sitting pretty in the top six, writes Matt Smith. They say football is a game of two halves, which was certainly proved on Saturday. Reds dominated proceedings from the
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14/01/03 - Reds rampage
AFTER a 70 minute stalemate, a typically charged derby game burst into life with three goals in four minutes midway through the second half. United boss Rod Brown had thrown on striker Chris Rowell for an ineffective Naved Arshad in the 59th minute and
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07/12/02 - Reds hit back
Redditch United 4 RC Warwick 1 REDDITCH got back to winning ways on Saturday with a comprehensive display against lowly Racing Club Warwick, writes Matt Smith. After four away defeats on the trot in league and cup United needed a jolt and got it from
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11/11/02 - Reds sunk
Solihull Borough 2 Redditch United 1 Redditch United suffered a 2-1 defeat at old rivals Solihull Boro, losing recent signing Jimmy Quiggin in the process. And it was a familiar story for Rod Brown's side, Solihull taking the points with a last minute
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29/10/02 - Nine goal thriller
Redditch United 4 Evesham United 5 (aet; 90 mins 4-4) SHAME on the fans who stayed away in their droves again last night - they missed a cracker. This match had it all - five goals, two substitutions, comedy defending and Rod Brown on the pitch to remonstrate
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22/10/02 - Round One to Redditch
Redditch United 2 Evesham United 1 IN front of a hardy band of 174 fans, Reds star signing Alex Cowley again proved his worth with a decisive contribution. With Rod Brown and co. appealing Paul West had handled in the area in the 73rd minute, Cowley snuck
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15/10/02 - Rain stops Reds play
Sutton Coldfield Town 1 Redditch United 0 (match abandoned after 73 min) A GOAL down with 17 minutes to go Redditch lived to fight another day after the official finally called a halt to a farcical match on a filthy night at Coles Lane. With buckets of
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12/10/02 - Reds cup run ends
Redditch United 0 Arnold Town 1 DESPITE dominating for long spells Redditch failed to carve out their chances and it was no surprise when they were punished with yet another late goal. Arnold were there for the taking but the good work of wingers Matty
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14/09/02 - Own goal joy for Reds
REDDITCH came back from a goal down to bank £7,500 and book a place in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup with a helping hand from Eastwood striker Mark Smith. The lanky target man had been the focus of the home side's long ball approach from kick-off
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11/09/02 - Reds suffer late agony
Redditch United 3 Mangotsfield United 3 UNITED fans trooped home in stunned silence after watching their side contrive to throw away a seemingly unassailable three goal lead. When Matty Hall rolled home United's third off his shin in the 61st minute,
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02/09/02 - Grosvenor dispatched
REDDITCH'S road to Cardiff got off without a hitch in the against Midland Alliance newcomers Grosvenor Park, writes Matt Smith. But United had to scrap for their place in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup with victory only coming after a calamity
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30/07/02 - Brewers droop
Redditch United 1 Burton Albion 1 NIGEL Clough and his Conference new boys got a shock at the Valley - only managing a pre-season draw. New signing Ian MacVarish got the Reds off to a flier after the hour mark rounding the Brewers' keeper Dan Robinson
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25/07/02 - Reds bounce back
Redditch United 3-1 Stourbridge Redditch skipper Lee Knight capped an impressive display with a goal in each half as Reds took the honours against their Midland Football Alliance opponents. Matt Hall was first to net for the home side, pouncing on a poor
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20/07/02 - Posh show class
Redditch United 0 Peterborough United 3 CONTROVERSIAL new signing Alex Cowley almost gave United a shock lead against Barry Fry's Peterborough United. Starting his first game in a Reds shirt, Cowley had an effort from outside the area palmed down by Posh
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Powell set for Worcester
JOHN O'Reilly's season-long stay at Sixways is over with Worcester ready to swoop for Matt Powell. The former Leeds scrum-half was told yesterday that he could look for another club with Worcester in talks with the former Harlequins man. I understand
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Saints break their losing run in style
AFTER five successive de-feats Worcestershire Saints made it sixth time lucky in the totalrl.com rugby league south-west division when they beat Oxford Cavaliers 13-6 at University College Worcester. One of the main talking points of a low scoring game
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Hill vaults into second
HEREFORD-based pole-vaulter Irie Hill started her season with a second place in the first of a series of winter meetings being held in Melbourne, Australia. Hill took second place behind Australia's current number one Rosanna Ditton. Ditton, who won the
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16/5/03 - Town in sixth spot
MALVERN Town handed Dudley a relegation lifeline in the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division last Thursday. Two Dudley Town goals in the last ten minutes cancelled out Des Cox's 60th minute opener. DUDLEY TOWN 2, MALVERN TOWN 1 In a
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9/5/03 - Taylor on target after derby loss
LEDBURY Town avenged an earlier 5-2 Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat by local rivals Malvern Town with this narrow victory at New Street on Saturday. LEDBURY TOWN 3, MALVERN TOWN 2 Des Cox put an injury-ravaged Malvern side
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2/5/03 - Town hold back league leaders
THE champagne is still on ice for prospective Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division champions Westfields, as they were held by Malvern Town in a tense contest at Rotherwas on Saturday. WESTFIELDS 0, MALVERN TOWN 0 Malvern, who are still
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11/4/03 - Town crash out in cup semi-final
Malvern Town crashed out of the Worcester Royal Infir-mary Cup at the semi-final stage against Wellington on Wednesday night. MALVERN TOWN 0, WELLINGTON 2 The Infirmary Cup was seen as the last chance to earn some silverware for Malvern, during a season
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11/4/03 - Town blow it at home again
MALVERN Town suffered a third successive home defeat when they went down 2-1 to Shawbury United on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 1, SHAWBURY UNITED 2 The defeat means Town look to have blown any chance of securing a runners-up spot in the Express & Star
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28/3/03 - Town crash to surprise defeat
MALVERN Town crashed to a shock Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division defeat, against mid-table Heath Hayes at the Langland Stadium on Saturday. MALVERN TOWN 0, HEATH HAYES 2 In game where Town never really got into their stride, they
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28/05/03 - Duo get Stourbridge job
FORMER Bromsgrove Rovers managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford have been named as the new managers of Stourbridge. The pair, axed by Rovers earlier this month after finishing third in the Dr Martens Western, succeed Joe Jackson at the War Memorial Ground
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21/05/03 - Bowen and Wyatt sign up
STRIKER Sam Bowen and goalkeeper Paul Wyatt have become George Rooney's first two signings as manager of Bromsgrove Rovers. The pair, who both played for Rooney at Worcester City, put pen to paper at the Victoria Ground on Monday night and are likely
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21/05/03 - Villa first on the list
ASTON Villa have become the first side to sign up for a friendly at Bromsgrove Rovers this summer. The Premiership side, where new Rovers boss George Rooney was a scout, will send a side to the Victoria Ground on Wednesday, July 30. It is not known which
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31/1/03 - Goals galore in Town victory
MALVERN Town kept the pressure up at the top of the Express and Star West Midlands League Premier Division table, with this remarkable win at Wolverhampton Casuals. WOLVERHAMPTON CASUALS 4, MALVERN TOWN 6 Although this was the sixth occasion that Town
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21/05/03 - It's Rooney for Rovers
GEORGE Rooney is the new manager of Bromsgrove Rovers. The worst kept secret in local football was confirmed last Thursday when the former Worcester City boss was named as successor to Gary Hackett and Jon Ford at the Victoria Ground. Rooney, who has
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3/1/03 - Town's seventh win on the trot
MALVERN Town visited second in the West Midlands Premier Division table Tipton Town last Saturday and made it a magnificent seven wins on the trot with a 1-2 victory. TIPTON TOWN 1, MALVERN TOWN 2 Malvern took the game to Tipton in the early stages but
