Nov
2008
Articles from 22nd Nov 2008
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Challenge is laid down to Hednesford Town new boy Trevor Benjamin
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
HEDNESFORD Town manager Dean Edwards has told former Premiership player Trevor Benjamin that reputations count for nothing. Read
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HALESOWEN Town are wary of expecting too much too soon from their two Portuguese imports.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
The early signs look promising after Morell Maison’s Yeltz finally gained international clearance to sign midfielder Nuno Miguel Correia Barreto and striker Reuben Silvio Lino Gouveia. Read
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SUTTON Coldfield Town manager Chris Keogh has thrown down the goalkeeping gauntlet to Craig Johnson and Chris Gemmill to fight for the No 1 shirt.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
New signing Johnson has impressed after joining from Coleshill Town. Read
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CHASETOWN are hoping to persuade Harry Harris to follow Chris Slater in turning a loan move into a permanent place in their promotion challenge.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Manager Charlie Blakemore was delighted to secure Slater until the end of the season after he left Port Vale. Read
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BEATEN but unbowed – that was Lee Adams’ verdict after Studley exited the FA Vase in heartbreaking fashion.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
The Bees followed their 3-3 extra time draw last weekend at Aspire Midland Alliance rivals Barwell with a 2-2 extra-time draw in the replay, only to lose in the penalty shoot-out. Read
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PAUL WEST is drawing up a hit-list of targets to ensure Evesham United follow their FA Cup heroics with a concerted push towards the play-off zone.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
West has already drafted in Worcester City forward Troy Wood on a month’s loan. Read
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LEAMINGTON will allow Steve Palmer to go out on loan before he makes his long-awaited competitive debut for the Brakes.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
The midfielder, signed from Willenhall Town in the summer, wants to make his comeback after knee surgery. Brakes manager Jason Cadden says it will be a boost to have former Hednesford Town and Telford United hero Palmer’s experience but he will need to step up match fitness. “Steve is desperate to get back and needs to play three or four games on loan,” said Cadden. Read
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ATHERSTONE Town intend to make sure Gresley Rovers’ loss in their gain after a double raid to sign Luke Edwards and Jamie Hood.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Defender Hood marked his debut last weekend with a match-clincher against Bury, while striker Edwards has returned to Sheepy Road. The youngster had a loan spell with the Adders earlier in the season from Tamworth but then opted to join Gresley. Read
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CARL Adams explained the reasons for his shock decision to quit as Coleshill Town manager by insisting: It’s no fun any more.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Adams steered the Pack Meadow side to the Midland Combination title last season – the first championship in their history – and added the Tony Allden Memorial Cup last month. But the former Telford United, Bromsgrove Rovers and Solihull Borough midfielder says the internal expectations of the club this term have become increasingly unrealistic. Read
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Redditch United and Bromsgrove Rovers merger would make sense, says Brown
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
PLANS for Bromsgrove Rovers and Redditch United to join forces would create a bigger and stronger club capable of pushing for non-League’s top tier. Read
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SOLIHULL Moors hope Leon Kelly will provide the cutting edge to their attack as they look to climb the Blue Square North table.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Former Worcester City and Atherstone United forward Kelly has made the switch from Hinckley United to join Bob Faulkner’s squad. Read
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ADAM Bartlett has been flying high this season – despite an aeroplane landing scare with England’s non-league team.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
The Kidderminster Harriers goalkeeper regained his No.1 spot with the England C team in last week’s draw in Italy which booked their place in the final of the International Challenge Trophy next year and the possibility of a Wembley appearance. Read
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Alvechurch welcome Paul Bonar back to Lye Meadow
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
ALVECHURCH have eased the loss of Craig Ball by welcoming back Paul Bonar to Lye Meadow. Read
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Highgate United signing hope
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
HIGHGATE United are hoping to make former Romulus player Tom Wilmore their second new signing in a week. Read
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PAUL Holleran reckons Rushall Olympic will know by the end of the month whether they are serious promotion contenders.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Having defeated fellow UniBond Division One South high-fliers Stocksbridge PS and Glapwell, the second-placed Pics tackle Shepshed Dynamo today and then face another top-four side, Retford United. Manager Paul Holleran said: “I felt November would sort us out because we had to play the top five or six.” Read
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Willenhall Town are hoping to bolster their defensive ranks
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
WILLENHALL Town manager Shaun Cunnington will turn his attention towards an additional defender to follow a move for midfielder Gavin Saunders. Read
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HOCKEY’S loss has been football’s gain when it comes to Tamworth midfielder Bradley Pritchard.
Nov 22 2008 | Non-League
Such was the all-action playmaker’s disillusionment with football when his dream of being a full-time professional was shattered by Crystal Palace the teenager was happy to throw away his boots and pick up a hockey stick. Read
