CLUB LAND BOXING EX-BLADE..............(25th February 2010)
Sheffield FC have added a local legend to their ranks
this week, signing ex-Sheffield United player, and professional boxer, Curtis Woodhouse. Curtis left full time football at
26 to take up professional boxing with an aim to become British champion within 5 years.
Curtis said "I’m really excited about this
move there’s a real buzz about the place, I had some of my happiest times playing football in Sheffield and made some
great friends there. I hope a few of them decide to come up and watch us."
Manager Chris Dolby said, “ you only have to
meet Curtis to realise we’ve not only got a great player, but a real character too. You don’t think twice when
you get the chance to sign a player of his quality. We have fifteen games to go and this league has never been tighter. At
19, Curtis was Sheffield United's youngest ever captain, so he will bring with him some real leadership at a time when we
need it most."
RAISE A GLASS TO TREV..............(22nd January 2010)
As Club prepare to pay their own tribute to our own
Trevor Herrington tomorrow at our home game with Goole AFC (kick off 3:00), BehindTheFlag are inviting everyone who knew Trev
to join us for a pre-match drink in the Coach and Horses pub and share your stories of our recently departed friend, meeting
around 1:30 - we'll also be returning to the C&H after the game for a little more Memory Lane stuff. At the game, Sheffield
FC will be inviting everyone to join in a minute's applause, in appreciation of the work Trev did for both SFC and BTF.
Naturally the tributes have been flooding in from those who knew Trevor,
many of which can be found on the BTF Forum, but one which caught our eye was a text received from ex-Club manager Dave McCarthy - now working in
Hungary with Ferencváros: "So sorry to hear about Trev. He was a top bloke and I really appreciated all the support he gave
me when I was manager of Club. He supported me right through, even at Don Valley, and we shared some great Sheffield FC moments
together. Please pass on my condolences to all his family and friends. I'll raise a glass to him tomorrow night out in Hungary!
Trev - a Clubbie and a true gent!"
FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND..............(21st January 2010)
Friends and work colleagues were joined by Sheffield
fans and officials who turned out in significent numbers today at Grenoside Crematorium to bid farewell to Trevor Herrington. After
the short service many returned to Trev's home to reminisce and chat about the many incidents, mostly humourous, that
had occurred during the twelve or so years Trev had loyally followed Club both home and away. The club intends intends
to pay it's own tribute to Trev before Saturdays home game against Goole.
TREV..............(13th January 2010)
It is with much sadness that we have to let you all know that our
dear pal Trevor, passed away this afternoon after a short illness. Trev was diagnosed with cancer shortly after Christmas
and even just over a week ago he was extremely positive about the future. However, during the latter part of
last week his condition deteriorated rapidly and news of Trev's passing came today. We'll miss him greatly.
We have received word that services for Trev are scheduled for 21
January 2010 at 11:30 a.m. They will be held at Grenoside Crematorium South Chapel.
For advice on floral tributes please contact Co-operative Funeral Service Suffolk Road Sheffield - phone no. 0114 276 0211.
HOME AND AWAY DRAW FOR CLUB.........(28th October 2009)
Sheffield's reward for their 4-3 win over Harrogate
RA in last night's League Cup clash is a third round tie away at Ossett Town on Tuesday 24th November. Or should that be home ???!!!
Club used Ingfield as their home ground for a couple of games in the late 1990's when Don Valley Stadium was unavailable.
One of these games was an FA Cup clash with Atherton Laburnum Rovers, which the visitors won comfortably. Let's hope for a
better result this time !
HARROGATE LEAGUE CUP CLASH SQUAD NEWS.........(27th October 2009)
Leigh Walker misses tonight's League Cup tie as he
is cup-tied, with Liam Smith deputising between the sticks, whilst Matt Outram and Ben Leonard are forced to serve one match
bans due to reaching five bookings. Paul Smith is also out as he is suffering minor effects from a motoring accident.
Brian Cusworth is likely to be on the bench after suffering from a tight hamstring.
ALFRETON LINKS CONTINUE WITH CUSWORTH SIGNING..............(23rd October 2009)
The final
piece in the puzzle appears to have been put in place with Manager Chris Dolby's signing of striker Brian Cusworth from.....whisper
it quietly, Stocksbridge. A long time admirer of Cusworth, Dolby has at last managed to secure the signing of the former Parkgate
and Alfreton Town forward, for whom he had a prolific strike record. Cusworth's name is now added to the
growing list of players who have appeared for both Sheffield and Alfreton which also includes three players in Alfreton's
all time top goalscorer listing. The three being Mick Godber, Caine Cheetham and Mick Goddard. Other players who have also
worn both shirts include Dolby, Darren Schofield, Adam Fretwell, Chris White, Danny Anson, Darren Holmes and Leon Wainman.
Cusworth goes straight into the squad for tomorrows important league game at Spalding. Kirk Jackson
returns following his recent illness, but Laurance Gaughan misses out due to picking up a bug. A decision is yet to be taken
as to whether Paul Smith is fit enough to return.
MATLOCK MIDFIELDER JOINS CLUB..............(16th October 2009)
Chris Dolby
has continued his quest to strengthen the first team squad by signing midfielder Matty Thorpe from Matlock Town. Thorpe was
previously with Hucknall Town and joined The Gladiators in March 2008. The Matlock website describes Matty as a hard working
strong tackling midfielder who likes to get forward and support the strikers. With Kirk Jackson likely to be out
of the side for the visit of Market Drayton Town due to continuing illness, Matt's qualities may well be put the test in tomorrows
re-arranged home game (kick off as usual is 3.00pm). Also expected to be out are central defenders Jon Hobson (illness)
and Paul Smith (calf injury), but with plenty of cover available in these positions Club can be expected to continue their
impressive home defensive record, which has seen them keep seven clean sheets in competitive first team home fixtures this
season. A win tomorrow would put Sheffield top of the table, but with the visitors having a 'new' Manager at the helm Club
might not have everything their own way. An intriguing contest is in prospect.
FRECHEVILLE COUNTY CUP CLASH SQUAD NEWS........(6th October 2009)
Chris Adam is unavailable
tonight as under the terms of his loan Worksop don’t want the player to be cup-tied. Steve Woolley is also out as he
starts his five week suspension. On the plus side, Ashley Longstaff comes back into the squad, as does Will Senior after his
five week ban. Andrew Potter also returns to the squad whilst Andy Gascoigne is having a run out with the Under 19’s.
Laurence
Gaughan may have made one of the shortest career appearances in SFC history (including Dave McCarthys and Lee Walshaws run
outs for the first team a few seasons ago !). The ex- Liverpool and Celtic player, who made a substitute appearance at Cammell
Laird and was carried off with a head injury shortly after coming on, is currently having trials at Chesterfield and is likely
to turn out for their Reserve side this week.
Kick off tonight as usual is 7.45pm.
ALL STAR CHARITY CLASH POSTPONED........(1st October 2009)
Due to unforseen circumstances this coming Sundays charity
match between Chris Waddle's Sheffield Wednesday All Stars and a Sheffield United All Stars team, at Sheffield FC's BT Local
Business Stadium, has had to be postponed. The game will be re-arranged for a new date in the near future, but as yet,
that date has to be confirmed. Everyone involved with the fixture would like to apologize for any inconvenience, or disappointment,
that the postponement has caused.
OH BHOY! CLUB SNAP UP GAUGHAN (27th September 2009)
Chris Dolby has been active in the transfer market again - this time snapping up 19 year old ex-Celtic
and Liverpool defender Laurence Gaughan. Sheffield born Laurence started his career at Liverpool's youth academy, where he
earned call-ups to the Republic of Ireland Under 17, Under 18 and Under 19 squads, before moving onto the Glasgow giants.
He was recently released from contract and joined Sheffield this morning.
He is a centre-back who can play in midfield. He has adopted the Republic of Ireland as his National team,
the birth country of his mother and father and was recently a member of their under 19 squad. Gaughan initially played for
Liverpool's youth side. The English club were keen to extend his stay but being a Celtic fan he decided to move to the Glasgow
club. He was first noticed by Celtic scouts in a Republic of Ireland Youth match in Germany. He has been described as a "footballing
centre half who likes to bring the ball out of defence." by John Owens, his former Manager at Liverpool.
WALKER BACK ON BOARD (24th September 2009)
Leigh Walker's return to the club was confirmed today when he signed
on the dotted line. Manager Chris Dolby issued the following statement to BTF:- "...I am absolutely delighted that Leigh has decided to rejoin us. I know that he is looking
forward to helping us continue our promising start to the season and am sure that our supporters will welcome back someone
who I consider to be the league's best goalkeeper.
Earlier in the year he left
for Belper, who were challenging for automatic promotion, with my blessing and having asked for my advice on their approach.
Supporters are well aware of the uncertainty that surrounded our squad around January/February.
Given this and the fact that Leigh has never won anything in football, the opportunity to win a medal was too good an opportunity
for him to turn down.
Managing
to get Leigh back at the club is therefore much more than simply squad building. It shows that we have steadied
the ship and can attract quality players to the club once again. He will become another member of what is looking a stronger
squad by the day and contribute to the team making a challenge for honours that our supporters can be proud of..."
| Tim Surr, pictured, along with Paul Glossop...... |
|
| are organising the All Stars Charity Friendly |
BLADES AND OWLS ALLSTARS IN FUND RAISER (17th September 2009)
Most followers of Sheffield FC will be aware of Tim Surr's prolonged spell in hospital last year following
the shock diagnosis that resulted in Tim having the lower part of one his legs amputated. Now Tim (pictured left), along
with his mate and fellow Clubbie Paul Glossop, have decided to put something back into the Northern General Hospital,
and in particular the Vascular and Specialised Mobility Services Departments that did so much to help with
his rehabilitation. Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday Allstars have kindly agreed to take part in a Charity Football
Match at The BT Local Business Stadium on Sunday 4th October, kick off 12 Noon. Admission is £3 for adults and £1
for Children and Concessions. Tim and Paul hope you'll be able to give your support to this worthy cause.
LONGSTAFF BOOSTS FORWARD POWER (3rd September 2009)
Chris Dolby has signed striker Ashley Longstaff from Retford United on a months loan, with the situation to
be reviewed once the loan period has expired. Longstaff, previously with Ossett Town, helps a squad currently suffering through
suspensions with Will Senior out for five weeks, Matt Outram for two games, and Steve Woolley starting a five week ban from
Monday. Wagstaff goes into the squad for Saturday's home game with Mickleover, whilst Daz Winter also returns.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, CLUB HOPE THERE'S A WAY(13th August 2009)
Manager Chris Dolby has confirmed that new striker Will Senior is in line to make his Unibond League debut in
Saturday's opening clash with Stamford at The BFS. Will, signed from Millmor Juniors, has yet to experience football at Northern
Premier League level but Dolby has been impressed with what he has seen from Senior in the pre-season games and
feels Will can step up to the mark if needed. Whether Senior is on from the start or will make an appearance from
the bench remains to be seen but the new man will most certainly add to the stiff competition for places in the side.
HALLAM HELP ROB GET MATCH FIT (4th August 2009)
Striker Rob Cam has joined local NCE outfit Hallam on a
months loan in a bid to build up some much needed match fitness.
CLUB ARE POLES APART ON EUROPEAN JAUNT (25th July 2009)
Final scoreline from Krakow - Hutnik Krakow 3 Sheffield FC 1. Sheffield
scorer being Rob Cam, with Roney and Wainman both going close with first half efforts for Club.
SHEFFIELD SIGN GAZZA (24th July 2009)
Sheffield have
today confirmed the return of Andrew Gascoigne to the club. Andrew had a spell with Mansfield Town but has now agreed
to return to Club after being released by the Conference side.
EX-CLUBBIES IN BOOTS FOR AFRICA -
SCHOOL LINK (16th July 2009)
Two former Sheffield FC players are being involved in a link between a local Secondary
school and a school in Uganda. All Saints’ Catholic High School’s Head Teacher Bob Sawyer, and Sports’ Teacher
Dave Faulkner have been instrumental in a tie-up between their school and schools in Katine in Uganda, one that has seen Sheffield
Club get involved recently with the Boots for Africa scheme. This month Bob and Faulks headed to Africa, giving the schools
a Sheffield FC kit and boots, with the scheme getting media attention from the Guardian newspaper. To
read more about the scheme and the Katine project go to HERE and HERE.
Below Mr Sawyer (4th from left) and Mr Faulkner (far right) pose with the
locals.
NEW SEASON LEAGUE FIXTURES NOW OUT (15th July 2009)
The Unibond League fixtures have
been released and Club start with a home game against Stamford on 15th August. The first away game is the following Tuesday,
17th August, at Kidsgrove. The Boxing Day game is a trip to Glapwell, whilst we entertain Carlton Town on New Years Day. The
final game of the season is a home clash with Rushall Olympic. The full list will be updated to the site throughout the next
couple of days.
UNIBOND CUP COMPETITIONS DRAW (2nd July 2009)
Club's now
annual cup clash with Goole AFC (yawn) takes place in the first round of the League Cup at the BF Stadium w/c 21st September.
However, Sheffield have received a bye through to the second round of the Presidents Cup.
KIRK SIGNS ON (1st July 2009)
Chris Dolby has continued his squad building
for the new season by signing much travelled striker Kirk Jackson. The 32 year old former Sheffield Wednesday, Darlington,
Chesterfield, Scunthorpe, Stevenage, Yeovil, Dagenham & Redbridge, Hornchurch, Worksop, Grantham and Gainsborough front
man put pen to paper last night.
HOME DRAW IN FA CUP (1st July 2009)
Sheffield have been given
a home tie in the Preliminary Round of the 2009-2010 FA Cup competition. Our opponents will either be Flixton or Winsford
United on Saturday 29th August. Winners at home to FC United of Manchester.
CLUB DRAW WIRE IN TROPHY OPENER (30th June 2009)
Sheffield have been drawn away from home in the FA
Trophy, at old foes Warrington Town on Saturday 3rd October. Winners away to Whitby Town in the next round.
Pictured left. 'Hobbo' heads home
for Sheffield in an NCE Premier League clash at Thackley
HOBBO RETURNS, CLEAN UP DAY & TICKET PRICES
(24th June 2009)
Manager Chris Dolby has started the process of building his squad for the forthcoming
season and on Monday night held a formal signing session for the players currently available and not on holiday. Amongst
the group was former Sheffield favourite, centre back Jon Hobson who joins us from Belper Town, for whom he was skipper
last season and was voted Players Player of the Year in 2007-2008. Training for the first team commences next Tuesday (30th
June).
This coming Saturday (27th) the club has it's annual pre-season clean up day at the stadium and all
supporters and friends are welcome to come along and help with the tidy up. Bring along any tools etc that may be of use and
obviously appropriately dressed.
Admission prices for the coming season remain unchanged. Admission is £6 (£3 for concessions). These
prices also apply to the forthcoming friendly games although unlike last season there will be no season ticket on offer
to cover these games. The season ticket prices for all league games also remain the same - £70 if bought before the end of
July, £90 thereafter. Concessionary season tickets are priced at £20 if bought before the end of July and £40 after that date.
SHEFFIELD FC PRE-SEASON FIXTURES
News is starting to filter in of Club's usual pre-season campaign, here are
the dates of the fixtures we have so far...
Monday, 6th July 2009 - Ferencváros (home)
Tuesday, 14th July - Sheffield United (home)
Saturday, 18th July - Stalybridge Celtic (home)
Wednesday 22nd July - AFC Emley (away)
Saturday, 25th July - Hutnik Kraków (away)
Tuesday 28th July - Parkgate (away)
Saturday, 1st August - Ilkeston Town (home)
Monday, 3rd August - Chesterfield (home)
Thursday 6th August - Armthorpe Welfare (away)
Saturday 8th August - Retford United (home)
CONGRATULATIONS TO SHEFFIELD FC RESERVES -
COUNTY SENIOR LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CHAMPIONS 2008-2009
South Kirkby Colliery 2 Sheffield
FC Reserves 4 - Match Report HERE
Back row: Dave Morris (manager),
Joe Jerrison, Janni Lipka, Joel Purkiss, Liam Smith, Andy Taylor (captain), Elliot Simpson, Keith Cronin, Josh Jones, Shane
Kent (Coach)
Front Row: Lloyd Gelsthorpe,
Jon Linnell, Eamonn Chapman, Danny McKenzie, Danny Beech, Simon Bria, Keir Hannity
Matt Outram is the BTF Player Of The Season - above, John Shepherd presents Matt
with the now customary bottle of champagne. Many thanks to all who contributed to the award with financial support and of
course the votes throughout the season.
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY TEAM NEWS...................12th April 2009
Chris
Dolby is without Matt Outram and Jack Muldoon for Easter Monday's home clash with Stocksbridge. Andrew Potter is also out
with an ankle injury. Jani Lipka comes into the squad, along with recent signing Lee Cooksey.
TEAM NEWS FOR HALL CORNER...................31st March 2009
Manager
Chris Dolby hands a first game between the posts tonight to Tom Cross. Dolby takes the opportunity of looking at his
goalkeeping options with a view to team building next season and sees tonight's game as a good opportunity to look at Cross.
However, the Manager stresses that this in no way reflects on the performances of Marc Furniss. Out of tonights side are Matt
Outram, who completes his two match ban whilst Matt Roney and Leon Wainman are both unavailable.
LINCOLN UNITED CLASH TEAM NEWS...................24th March 2009
For
tonight's home game against Lincoln United, Jordan Eagers and Matt Outram both face fitness tests whilst Daz Winter is back
in the squad after his one game loan spell at Hallam at the weekend. Meanwhile, Stewart Copnell is left out of the squad for
the game following a potential breach of club discipline after Saturday's dramatic last gasp victory over Willenhall. The
club are conducting a review to determine the full extent of the alleged incident.
TEAM NEWS FOR KIDSGROVE GAME...................17th March 2009
There are doubts over the fitness of Matt
Roney, Leon Wainman and Matt Outram for tonights clash with Kidsgrove Athletic. However, David Graham is set to make his debut
up front and Daz Winter is available for selection again after completing his recent suspension. Kick off as usual is 7.45pm.
FORMER WEDNESDAY STRIKER SIGNS ON FOR CLUB............16th March 2009
Ex-Wednesday striker David Graham has put
pen to paper and signed for Sheffield FC. The former Rangers, Wigan Athletic and Scottish U21 player has joined Club after
the conclusion of the players six month spell at Lincoln City. The 30 year old, 5' 11" front man also had prolific
spells at Torquay United, where he scored 47 goals in 120 appearances, and Huddersfield Town with 9 goals in a 16 match
loan spell. Graham is expected to start in tomorrow nights home game with Kidsgrove Athletic.
TEAM NEWS FOR BADGERS CLASH............10th March 2009
Leon Wainman and Matt Roney are in
line to make their return debuts for Club at Retford United tonight. Stewart Copnell is also included in the squad as the
club wait to discover the latest verdict on the strikers next suspension for offences committed with his previous
clubs. However, Manager Chris Dolby is without Daz Winter due to the influential midfielder now having to serve
a two match ban.
GRANTHAM RE-ARRANGED................4th March 2009
Last night's postponed clash with Grantham
Town has been re-arranged for Wednesday 15th April, kick off 7.45pm.
GRANTHAM GAME CALLED OFF................3rd March 2009
Tonight's scheduled home game against Grantham
Town has been postponed due to a heavily waterlogged pitch. Despite work on the pitch by the groundstaff to save the fixture, the
pitch has so much standing water that a walk on the playing surface was not necessary by the officials to determine the outcome.
Next scheduled game is Retford United away a week tonight.
FORMER FAVOURITE RETURNS................3rd March 2009
Manager Chris Dolby has been active again
in the transfer market and Sheffield welcome back another old boy in former favourite, winger Matt Roney. Signed from
Glapwell, Matt goes straight into the squad for tonights home game against Grantham Town.
TEAM NEWS FOR GINGERBREADS GAME.....2nd March 2009
Jordan Eagers and Adam Fretwell are both
rated 50/50 for tomorrow nights home game against Grantham Town. Back in the squad following his recent operation is Mickey
Goddard and also included is Leon Wainman (pictured left), returning for his second spell with Sheffield. Kick off as usual
is 7.45pm.
TEAM NEWS FOR LOUGHBOROUGH DYNAMO CLASH....................27rth Feb 2009
There will be late fitness tests for Jani
Lipka, Lloyd Gelsthorpe and Matt Outram before tomorrows home league fixture against Loughborough Dynamo, while Andrew
Potter misses out due to a back injury substained during the warm up on Tuesday. Daz Winter is available to play despite
his sending off for two yellow yards at Goole. Other news as Mick Goddard came through Thursday night's training
session and will probably come into contention for a place in Tuesday night's home game against Grantham Town.
SAME AGAIN FOR GOOLE....................23rd Feb 2009
Manager Chris Dolby takes the
same squad from Saturday's seven goal demolition of Spalding United to The Victoria Pleasure Grounds tomorrow
night for the clash with Goole AFC. Kick off as usual is 7.45pm.
SEVEN GOALS, CLEAN SHEET, THREE POINTS = RESULT......21st Feb 2009
Club certainly tiptoed through 'The
Tulips' and more this afternoon at The BFS Stadium, putting visitors Spalding to the sword with a seven goal demolition
job. An early own goal, two Jordan Eagers strikes, one a penalty in the opening half set the tone for the remainder of the
afternoon, with Steve Woolley, Man Of The Match Matt Outram, Stewart Copnell and Jani Lipka completing the rout.
SHEFFIELD FC v SPALDING UTD TEAM NEWS......20h Feb 2009
Daz Winter is likely to be on the bench
for tomorrows clash with Spalding, whilst Stewart Copnell and Gavin Smith return from suspension. Jordan Eagers
however is only rated 50/50.
BELPER GAME GOES AHEAD.......................17th Feb 2009
Confirmation has been received that tonights
home game v Belper Town definitely goes ahead as scheduled.
SIGNS 'POSITIVE' FOR BELPER GO AHEAD..........16th Feb 2009
Pete Bowden, the Bright Finance Stadium groundman,
has confirmed today that signs are positive for tomorrow night's home game against second place Belper Town going ahead.
The extensive work done by Pete on the pitch to ensure optimum drainage of the water after the weekend thaw
appears to have worked. Unless there is a deterioration in the weather tomorrow it is anticipated a pitch inspection
will be unnecessary. The weather forecast is good with no rain predicted.
BEHIND THE FLAG NOW ON FACEBOOK.............14th Feb 2009
In an attempt to make use of all available networking
services, BTF has opened it's own grouping on Facebook. To join, simply go to the Facebook website and type Behind The Flag
in the search facility. Then add us to your friends. We'll see how this develops and hopefully it will provide us with another
avenue to get information out to the SFC supporters.
SHEPSHED GAME FALLS TO ELEMENTS.............14th Feb 2009
This morning's 10.00am pitch inspection has resulted
in the game at Shepshed being postponed. Heavy overnight frost, coupled with the recent bad weather combined to make the pitch
unplayable. We now wait to see how The Coach & Horses pitch shapes up to the recent conditions for Tuesday night's scheduled
home fixture.
FURNISS TO MAKE LEAGUE DEBUT................13th Feb 2009
Marc Furniss is set for his
goalkeeping Sheffield FC Northern Premier League debut at Shepshed tomorrow....if.....the game goes ahead. Furniss has been drafted
into the side following Leigh Walker's departure to Belper. Marc has been involved in first team
action already this season, most notably in the League Cup win over Durham City and the sides unfortunate Presidents
Cup exit at Halifax Town. Also back in the squad are Rob Cam and Jani Lipka following injury. Stewart Copnell meanwhile is
forced to sit out the clash as he starts his suspension following five bookings sustained with previous clubs.
If the game is called off before we depart for the Shepshed then the site and Forum
will be updated, and BTF Mailing List subscribers will be e-mailed.
MINI SEASON TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE................11th Feb 2009
The
club is selling season tickets for the remainder of the season for which there are 11 home leagues games left. Mini Season Tickets are up for grabs
at a cost of £40 and £20 for concessions.
Community Manager
Lee Walshaw said; " We are fully aware of the current financial climate and if we can help our supporters in any way at all
we will. It's only a small gesture but it may make the difference in people attending the remaining fixtures or not. Our support
over the last few years has been fantastic and long may it continue".
Tickets will
be available on the turnstile at our next home game.
IT'S OFFICIAL - SHEFFIELD v GOOLE POSTPONED.........7th Feb 2009
As expected, today's home game v Goole has been
postponed, following the official pitch inspection.
PIES & PROGRAMMES CANCELLED - WAITING FOR THE REF !.........5th Feb 2009
With the pitch at the Bright
Finance Stadium under five inches of snow yesterday, it now seems a forgone conclusion that Saturday's home game
with Goole will be postponed. However, under NPL rules a final decision can only be made on the morning of the game,
when a referee is called in to make the final decision. Keep an eye on this page for the formal announcement on Saturday.
CLUB IN HUNT FOR NEW KEEPER AND SKIPPER !............2nd Feb 2009
Manager Chris Dolby is now on the hunt for a new goalkeeper at Sheffield
Club after he agreed to release Leigh Walker, following Belper Town's approach for the current Team Captain. Dolby is
disappointed to lose a player of Walker's stature but the lure of a promotion push for the former Football League keeper has proved
too great.
NO NEED TO FRET, WELL...COPS IS BACK !....30th Jan 2009 Updated 31st Jan 2009
Club have announced the signing of Stewart Copnell and the striker should feature in tomorrows
clash at Rushall Olympic. Stewart rejoins the club after being 'released' by Goole AFC. Also joining Club is Adam Fretwell;
Adam joins us from Worksop Town, and is expected to make his debut at Rushall. Experienced goalscoring midfielder Fretwell
has also played for Alfreton Town, Buxton, Parkgate with Matt Outram, and whisper it quietly, Hallam.
On the injury front, contrary to Brian Bradley's report
in today's Telegraph that Mick Goddard will return to the side tomorrow, Mick has had a knee operaton and will be out for at least 4 weeks. Ben Leonard has also had a knee operation and will be in light training at the back
end of next week and should be in contention in two to three weeks. Daz Winter has a similar timeframe as Ben, next week for light training and two-three weeks for a return. Janni Lipka is out for another seven days
with an ankle knock.
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"THE FUTURE IS SECURE" SAYS MR T.......23rd January 2009
In
an exclusive statement to Behind the Flag, Sheffield FC chairman Richard Tims reassures supporters there is nothing to fear
given the recent speculation, and outlines a possible way forward for communication in the future…
“Two
weeks ago the club announced proactive measures designed to minimise the effects of the current recession. This has led to
a reduction in the playing budget and well publicised changes in personnel. The club has been keen to wish those who have
left well and worked tirelessly to replace them and make any changes as painless as possible for those involved.
Perhaps
it is a measure of our club’s great stature that this announcement has provoked such debate and speculation. However,
it is important that we do not allow speculation to prevent us all pulling together. The club is aware that there are some
supporters, yourselves included I believe, who have had great concerns in the past two weeks about the longer term future
of the club. I am determined to alleviate these concerns so that we are all able to get on with what we love doing, supporting
the World’s First Football Club and enjoying our own special roles in taking the club forward.
The
long term future of Sheffield Football Club at the Bright Finance Stadium is secure. Yes, we have had to review the affects
of reduced income in the short term during difficult economic times, but we still have our vision for the future and have
indeed made such difficult decisions now in order to ensure this brighter future, and not simply hope for the best. It is
not news to anyone to say that there have been times in the past when the future of the club has looked very bleak indeed.
With the measures above we are only guarding against vulnerability not indicating impending doom.
The
amount of support and understanding we have received in the past couple of weeks has been fantastic from all those associated
with the club. However, I am aware of some frustration around a perceived lack of communication between the club and our loyal
supporters. Alan
Wake has agreed to take on the mantle of Supporter liaison and will be in touch about how the club can perhaps
improve in this area moving forward. With his experience of the club in a sponsorship role and as a committed fan, I am sure
that he will be ideal in this role.
I
hope that I have alleviated the fears of those supporters who were concerned about the long term future of Sheffield Football
Club. Despite the many changes that have taken place in recent years, I am still committed to transparency wherever possible
and am happy to address to anyone’s concerns if put in the right way. Alan has already discussed the possibility of
a “Q and A” session with supporters, which I will be happy to attend.
I
look forward to seeing you seen at the Bright Finance Stadium and in the meantime please feel free to contact me in the usual
way.”
Anyone
wanting to contact Richard or Alan can do so via BTF by e-mailing any questions or concerns to stu@behindtheflag.net - he will then forward them directly onto the guys.
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FAREWELL MACCA.....AND THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES........21st January 2009
Whilst it's pretty much been general knowledge
since last week, Dave McCarthy today confirms on the official site www.sheffieldfc.com his departure from the club for pastures new, albeit down the road in Sheffield 2 ! Macca reflects on
his ten year spell with the club and the achievements and development of the club in that time.
On a personal note (writes Deano), Macca's first contact
with Club was through yours truly (when I was Programme Editor). After Macca left Alfreton he made a call to me on my
mobile whilst I was in McDonalds in Oxford and asked me for John Pearson's phone number ! Dave wanted to keep his hand
in with football coaching and was looking to help Club in that area in a purely unpaid role. Once they'd spoken, John
initially invited Macca to join the coaching staff, but he quickly moved up to the role of Joint Manager alongside
John and finally took sole control when John left the club. In that time the relationship between ourselves
has developed to the extent that information on the coming and going of players and match postponments was always readily
and willingly forthcoming, and so ensuring the supporters were always kept in the loop. My own personal highlight of Macca's
tenure is probably the League Cup Final win over Gedling in 2001 at the home of Alfreton Town on an unbelievably
muddy and wet night - Club's first trophy win in a number of years. Much has happened since then with Macca bowing out as
Manager following the memorable play off final penalty shoot out defeat at Nantwich. It hurt but it felt a million miles away
from those cold nights at Armthorpe and Pickering in the NCEFL. I could go on but I won't as most will have their own memories
of Macca's time at Sheffield. It was also understood that Lee 'Wally' Walshaw had also left the club after being Macca's Assistant
for much of his time at the club. However, this is now unclear as BTF understands Wally may still be involved with SFC. However
at this stage all I can do, on behalf of myself and all supporters, is wish Dave all the best for the future in the next
exciting phase of his football career.
QUORN COME UNSTUCK WITH WEATHER........20th January 2009 Updated 21st January 2009
Dave McCarthy has informed us that Quorn have advised
the club tonights game is OFF due to a waterlogged pitch. The game has now been re-scheduled for Saturday 7th March with the
Retford game now being moved to Tuesday 10th March.
SHEFFIELD NAILED AT BELPER...............17th January 2009
Club ended a week of turmoil with a comprehensive
defeat at promotion chasers Belper Town by 3-0 this afternoon. Full debuts were handed to new men Andrew Potter, Sean Gordon
and James Thompson, whilst the fourth new signing Rob Cam was on the bench.
POTTER SIGNS ON............14th January 2009
Club have moved to towards re-building the first team squad by signing former Warrington Town right side midfielder
Andrew Potter. Potter played for 'Wire' against Club in the 1-1 draw in August 2007.
GRANTHAM RE-ARRANGED.....12th January 2009
Saturday's cancelled home fixture against Grantham Town has now been re-arranged for Tuesday 3rd March. All
other outstanding fixtures have also been re-arranged and these can be viewed on the Fixtures and Stats page.
GINGERBREADS FROZEN OFF.....10th January 2009
Today's home game against Grantham Town has been postponed due a frozen pitch.
ROBINS END CLUB CUP CAMPAIGN.....3rd January 2009
Two goals from Tom Cahill and one from Ben Pringle saw Ilkeston Town knock Sheffield out
of the last remaining cup competition, the UniBond League Cup, at a chilly Manor Ground this afternoon. A full report can
be found HERE.
CLUB'S NEW YEAR'S RESO-NEWSHAM WINS THE DAY.....1st January 2009
I guess you can say we are all out of decent headlines, but Marc Newsham made it five goals in four starts for
Sheffield, as Club ran out 3-2 winners over local rivals Retford United. In front of a bumper crowd (760 - a record for a
league game at the BFS) Sheffield ripped up the form book to run out victors in an enthralling contest that saw both sides
end with ten men. A full report can be found here.
PARTRIDGE FLEES NEST FOR SEAGULLS....31st December 2008
Leading scorer Scott Partridge (pictured left) has left
the Club and signed for Blue Square North side Weston-super-Mare AFC.
PITCH UPDATE RE RETFORD GAME (from Dave McCarthy)....31st December 2008
The pitch at the Bright Finance Stadium is perfectly playable today and is in fact in excellent
condition, ahead of the game against Retford United on New Years Day.
Having looked long and hard at the weather forecast
for the next 24 hours, where the temperature is expected to drop to -7 in some parts overnight, the Sheffield FC Secretary
has confirmed that he will review the pitch at around 10.00am on the day of the match and if an inspection is required, the
match referee, Nigel Smith of Chesterfield , will visit the ground to complete a full inspection at 11.30am.
POINT FOR CLUB AT PLAY OFF CHASERS....27th December 2008
A Vill Powell first half goal put Club on the way to a share of the spoils this afternoon at a freezing
Bracken Moor. It could, and possibly should, have been more as several other guilt edged chances went begging but ultimately
this will be classed as a point gained by Sheffield and two points dropped by promotion chasing Park Steels.
NEWSHAM BRACE IN CLUB CARLTON COMEBACK..........PLUS.......... VILL RETURNS
!!!..20th December 2008
Sheffield came from two down at league leaders Carton Town to share the spoils in a 3-3 draw this
afternoon. Marc Newsham's first goals for the Club put Sheffield back on level terms at 2-2 in the first half, whilst
one of the other new boys, Dan MacPherson, headed home a second half equaliser to complete the scoring. Vill Powell
made a most welcome return to the squad and appeared as a late second half substitute. Pictured below, Newsham stabs home
Sheffield's first goal.
FESTIVE FRIENDLY FIXTURE ADDED......17th December 2008
Club have an additional fixture planned for Tuesday evening (23rd December) for those of you desperate for a
pre-Christmas seasonal footie fix. Desperate groundhoppers please be aware - no programme will be issued! Click HERE to find out who the opponents are... more details will appear here as soon as we have them.
LOUGHBOROUGH GAME FALLS TO ELEMENTS......13th December 2008
Today's home game against Loughborough Dynamo has been postponed with the ground waterlogged AND frozen.
FIXTURE CHANGE AS RIVALS LOOK FOR FESTIVE BONANZA......6th December 2008
In an attempt to avoid a clash with a number of Football League games in the area on Boxing Day,
Club have agreed to help our local neighbours by agreeing to switch the derby fixture with Stocksbridge at Bracken Moor
to Saturday 27th December. Also arranged is the League Cup 4th Round clash at Ilkeston Town on Saturday 3rd January.
NEW BOYS HELP TEN MEN CLAIM POINT AT GINGERBREADS.....6th December 2008
In an attempt to improve Sheffield's league form Manager Chris Dolby had two of his three new signings
in the side at Grantham today. Jack Muldoon from Brigg Town was unable to take his place in the squad but striker
Marc Newsham on loan from Rotherham United, and midfielder Dan MacPherson from Hucknall Town helped Club, hampered by the
early dismissal of another new boy in Ben Leonard, to a 1-1 draw at Phil Starbuck's Grantham Town. Some doubt surrounds the
Sheffield scorer with Grantham reporting Paul Smith while BTF believes Scott Partridge to be the final beneficiary. The
match report can be found HERE .
CLUB LACK SPARK AT DYNAMO... 2nd December 2008
Club's disappointing league form continued tonight, as they lost 2-1 away at a freezing Loughborough
Dynamo ground. A Scott Partridge goal was scant consolation in a game that should have been won, as they failed to take advantage
in one of the most one-sided first halves you'll ever see. The match report can be found HERE.
SCOTTIE TRIPLE SINKS VILLAGERS...25th November 2008
Saturday's debacle was swept into the locker tonight, as a Scott Partridge hat-trick helped dispatch
North Ferriby at a freezing BFS, taking Club through to the last sixteen of the UniBond League Cup . The match report
can be found HERE.
CLUB IN THE BRIGG AS THEY GET STRIPED BY ZEBRAS...22nd November 2008
A lacklustre performance by Sheffield saw them fall at home to basement side Brigg Town this afternoon
at the BFS, a result that gave the North Lincolnshire side their first win of the season. A full match report can be found
HERE.
OLD FOES ARE LEAGUE CUP REWARD.....20th November 2008
Club's reward for the victory over Durham in the last round of the League Cup is a home draw against
North Ferriby United. The game to be played next Tuesday, 25th November 2008. United provided Sheffield with one of their
most exciting games in recent years when in 1997 Club had to beat the Wembley FA Vase bound side in the final game of the
season to avoid finishing in one of the relegation spots. Club came from 0-2 down to eventually win 4-3 to ensure a third
from bottom placing in the NCEFL Premier Division.
FULL ENGLISH NOT ENOUGH FOR DURHAM.....18th November 2008
A brace of goals from Jez Mitchell helped Club progress in the only cup
competition Sheffield retain an interest in this season, as they overcame Durham City by 3-2. Mickey Goddard was
the other goalscorer for Sheffield, with late responses from Adam Johnston and Tommy English making the score more
respectable for the team from the North-East. A full report can be found HERE .
THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD ENDS ALL SQUARE.....15th November 2008
Sheffield claim four points from six from their league travels over the
last eight days and start to climb the league table at last. It could have been six but a late Stamford equaliser
put paid to that and you can read about the game at the Vic Couzens Stadium here.
HALIFAX SHAY-ED IT AS YOUNG 'UNS DO CLUB PROUD...11th November 2008
In tonight's Presidents Cup tie it took two goals in the second period of extra time by the Unibond League
North table toppers FC Halifax Town to put paid to a Sheffield side fielding several players from the Under 19
side. Man Of The Match Matt Roney giving the visitors a second half lead before a late Halifax strike took the game to extra
time. The match report can be found here.
THE KIDS ARE ALL-WRIGHT...8th November 2008
Club picked up three valuable
league points at Kidsgrove this afternoon, inspired by a couple of firsts – Ronnie Wright’s first victory since
joining the management team, and Greg Wright’s first goal since coming back to the BFS. Steve Woolley wrapped things
up to give Sheffield a 2-0 victory, the match report can be found HERE!
DOOM IN THE GLOOM......4th November 2008
The
current Sheffield Senior Cup holders crashed out of this seasons competition at local rivals Stocksbridge tonight. Club down
to ten men after the first half sending off of Daz Winter, also missed a second half penalty as they lost 3-0 at a fog laden
Bracken Moor. The match report can now be found here.
BRISCOE KID GIVES CLUB THE BULLET... 1st November 2008
Gresley
had revenge in their minds this afternoon at the BFS, running out 4-1 winners over a depleted Sheffield side, with Louis Briscoe
the visitors’ hero with three goals in fifteen first half minutes. Club were never at the races, and gave an unspectacular
Rovers side the chance to avenge the opening day defeat, making it an unhappy return to league football after an absence of eight games due to Cup runs. The match report can be found by clicking HERE.
SO NEAR, YET SO FAR - AGAIN !...........26th October 2008
In
a game that bore remarkable similarity to the club's previous appearance in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round eight years ago,
Sheffield fell at the final hurdle that would have taken them into the FA Cup 1st Round draw for the first time in the clubs
history. As with Northwich Victoria, Club took a first half lead, this time through Scott Partridge, and had a good opportunity
to extend that lead. However, despite some heroics by keeper Leigh Walker, Blyth Spartans were able to take full advantage
of a second half purple patch to hit Club with a three goal salvo that took the North Eastern side into Sunday's draw.
CHARITY GAME BRINGS LEGENDS TO THE BFS THIS SUNDAY.....23rd October 2008
Whilst Sheffield FC prepare
for their massive FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Blyth Spartans they have still found time to help plan and
stage a charity game at their Bright Finance Stadium on Sunday, which will feature ex footballing legends Chris Waddle, Mark
Smith, Scott Sellars, Mitch Ward , Wayne
Biggins and Chris Wilder amongst others.
A group of friends are reforming their teenage football team after
20 years to support a pal suffering from incurable skin cancer. Josh Bryne, from Chesterfield, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in May after going to his GP with pain in his back and arm.
The 37-year-old, store manager at Sainsbury's supermarket, Dronfield, had no obvious signs of the disease. But he was diagnosed
when other conditions were ruled out in hospital. Josh is receiving treatment at Weston Park Hospital as part of a medical
trial but when old friends from Arbourthorne, Sheffield, where he grew up, heard of his plight
they were determined to help.
As a teenager Josh was part of now defunct Sunday League team Arbourthorne Rangers - now re-forming for a special and
one off charity football match in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer. Friend Lee Reynolds said: "Most of us are in our late
30s we haven't played football for 20 years - we're old men now!”When we heard Josh was ill we knew we couldn't help
him but we could help the people who are helping Josh, which is why we are having the fundraising match." The friends are
taking on a Sheffield FC Masters Team, made up of ex-professionals, and will play against them at Sheffield Football Club's
Bright Finance Stadium, Dronfield.
Training sessions have been taking place at Graves Park and although Josh is not well enough to play, he has a crucial
role as manager and will be picking the team. He is also offering motivational tips and advice to ensure they give their best
performance. The lads are taking the match seriously, as they want to help the charity - but they are also enjoying getting
back together as a group. "Most of us went to school together and we played in Sunday league, it stopped when we moved on,
settled down and had kids," said Lee. "We're having a laugh and a joke and it's like being 16 again." The worthy cause has
brought the group of school friends back together - most have left Arbourthorne, although one or two are still there. They
all live and work around Sheffield. They are being given tough training by Josh's brother John, who is a Royal Marine. Another
of Josh's brothers Sean is also playing with two of his sons, Lee added. Friends and supporters of Josh, the team and the
hospital are asked to go along and support the event at the ground this Sunday.
Kick-off is at 2pm and tickets will be available on the day, costing £3 for adults and £1 for children. There will
also be a raffle at half-time and auction after full-time, at the neighbouring
Coach and Horses pub. All profits from ticket sales and raffle and auction will go to Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal.
You can also log onto www.justgiving.com/arbourthorne-rangers to sponsor the team.
SKEM DELIVER FAT KNOCK OUT BLOW TO CLUB... 18th October 2008
Sheffield
FC's 100% knock out competition record this season was ended at Skelmersdale United this afternoon in the FA Trophy clash.
A solitary second half goal was enough for the home side, with Mick Goddard's last minute penalty being saved by the United
keeper.
SPARTANS AWAIT THE WINNERS... 14th October 2008
...and the winners are SHEFFIELD FC !!!! After a game played in what were practically monsoon conditions,
Club overcame the UniBond Premier Division outfit Guiseley 2-1 at the BFS tonight, with goals from Mick Goddard and Asa
Ingall. This was the visitors first defeat in all competitions this season and Sheffield's reward is a trip to Blue Square
North team Blyth Spartans, a 150 mile trek into the North-East - the match report can be found HERE.
CLUB USE THEIR HEADS IN STAGGERING COMEBACK 11th October 2008
It was a proper case of
coming back from the dead at Nethermoor this afternoon in the FA Cup, as Sheffield turned around a 3-0 half time deficit,
to finish the game 3-3 and bring the tie to the BFS on Tuesday night. The match report can be found HERE.
CLUB LAND HOME TIE IN LEAGUE CUP QUEST 10th October 2008
Durham
City make the long midweek trip to Dronfield for the Second Round League Cup tie to be played at the BFS on Tuesday 28th October.
The draw provides Sheffield with the opportunity of going some way towards avenging the FA Vase defeat
which they suffered at the hands of the then Northern League side back in 2006 - a game in which both Manager Chris Dolby
and his Assistant Gavin Smith were in the Sheffield starting eleven.
EDDIE'S BOYS OUT TO SINK SCOUSERS 10th October 2008
This Sunday, CP Sheffield FC will be playing Liverpool FC is an 11 a side Challenge match at the
Bright Finance Stadium.
For the players of Sheffield this will be something new as this will be Sheffield FC’s
first attempt at 11 a side football.
Manager Ed Edwards commented ‘All the lads are really up for the challenge. They have been
itching to play 11 a side football and to have our first game on the sacred Bright Finance Stadium pitch will be wonderful.
It is a new experience for everyone involved from a Sheffield point of view and I am sure any supporters that comes to watch
will not leave disappointed. I am so pleased that we can share this experience with our friends at Liverpool Football Club,
a club that always makes us feel welcome when we visit Merseyside’
The game kicks off at 2pm and entrance is only £1.00
CLUB CLASH NAILED BY THE RAIN 7th October 2008
A late persistant deluge saw the Bright Finance Stadium lose its first Sheffield FC first team game of the season
tonight, with the eagerly anticipated clash against local rivals Belper Town being washed out. So next up is another cup game,
this Saturday in the FA Cup at Guiseley, directions can be found on the Awaydays page.
BTF IN SPANISH PAPER SHOCKER 6th October 2008
It might seem a small thing to many, but a simple entry on the links page has seen Sheffield FC's Behind the Flag
find itself in the sports pages in Barcelona's premier newspaper - El Diari.
Linking to the Caliu Gracienc supporters' club site of our friends in the Catalan city - CE Europa
- seems to have raised more than a few eyebrows in Barcelona. So much so that it was deemed worthy of (albeit modest) column
inches in the paper a couple of weeks ago. Naturally, we like a bit of publicity, so any free advertising is always welcome.
For a closer look, and if you can understand Catalunyan, click on the image.
BAMBER NOT UP TO SHEFFIELD'S TROPHY CHALLENGE 4th October 2008
Sheffield's winning streak in this seasons knock out competitions continued at The BFS this afternoon as high
flying Unibond First Division North visitors Bamber Bridge were put to the sword.
Man Of The Match Mick Goddard's (pictured right) excellent form continued, despite losing influential strike
partner Scott Partridge at half time. Matt Outram, Steve Woolley, Goddard (2) and Matt Roney putting Club 5-1 up and
only two late strikes from 'Brig' gave the final scoreline a more respectable look for the visitors. The Goddard and
Roney goals can be viewed here, whilst the match report is now online.
SCOTT'S FOUR-PLAY STUFFS BOTTOM BOYS 30th September 2008
What do you mean "it's a dodgy headline"?
Scott Partridge went goal crazy in the League Cup tonight at Brigg, running in FOUR goals past the UniBond
One South basement dwellers, in a convincing 5-0 away victory. Also on the scoresheet in this one-sided contest was Mick Goddard,
who also capped an impressive performance by setting up THREE of Scott's tally; the mtch report is already online CLICK HERE to have a read. Elsewhere tonight, Club's next opponents in the FA Cup were decided up the M1, with Guiseley
running out winners in the local derby.
CLUB HEAD UP THE M1 NEXT IN FA CUP 29th September 2008
The reward for Saturday's 4-1 win over Bacup Borough is an away trip to the Leeds area, exactly where remains
to be seen, as we are to face the winners of either Garforth Town or Guiseley on Saturday 11th October. No doubt one eye will
be on the result of this one on Tuesday whilst we are at Brigg Town, and it will be a tough one to call as the two sides drew
2-2 in the first game at Nethermoor, despite Guiseley flying high in the UniBond Premier Division and Garforth dwelling at
the foot of Division One North!
THE SHAY AWAITS CLUB IN PRESIDENTS CUP
28th September 2008
Following the midweek victory over AFC Goole, Sheffield have been drawn
away to FC Halifax Town in the Second Round of the Unibond Presidents Cup. The tie is scheduled for Tuesday 14th October.
LADIES BLUNT THE BLADES 28th September 2008
Sheffield FC Ladies continued their winning start to the new league campaign by overturning
a half-time deficit to defeat a tough and uncompromising Sheffield United Community Ladies outfit 3-1 at the
Bright Finance Stadium. See the Ladies’ page for full details.
ONE FLEW OVER THE KEEPERS HEAD 27th September 2008
Club cruised into the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup when they comfortably despatched NWCFL side
Bacup Borough from the competition by a scoreline of 4-1 this afternoon at The BFS Stadium. The above picture shows
Paul Smith's second half free kick flying over the head of Bacup keeper Melville to put Sheffield two up. The match
report and more photos can be viewed here.
LOYAL CLUBBIE SUPPORTER IN OP SHOCK 24th September 2008
Loyal Sheffield supporter Tim "Clunesey" Surr has had to undergo emergency surgery this week, having to have
his leg amputated below the knee. Tim had been suffering with some foot pain over the weekend, and reluctantly was admitted
to hospital, where he was diagnosed with "Type 2 Diabetes". Obviously this will come as a shock to everyone who knows Tim,
more details and a thread to add your best wishes can be found on the BTF Forum by CLICKING HERE; naturally everyone at BTF wish Clunesey a swift recovery and look forward to hearing him moaning at
the match pretty soon.
TOWNSEND RETURNS TO TIGERS 24th September 2008
Reports
tonight suggest striker Gary Townsend has returned to his first club Worksop Town. Gary, pictured left, has had an indifferent
time at Club, partly due to a series of injuries and will be hoping a spell at Watnall Road will provide him with
an opportunity to obtain regular first team football again. BTF wishes Gary the best of luck.
C(L)UBBIES CRASH OUT OF YOUTH CUP 24th September 2008
Sheffield
Under 19s were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup tonight at the BFS, losing 0-1 to Garforth Town.
"G-FORCE" GROUNDS GOOLE 23rd September 2008
We've
had the "P-Squad", now meet the "G-Force" as Andy Gascoigne and Mick Goddard goals sank the Vikings in tonight's Presidents'
Cup tie at the BFS. The lads second half goals were enough to overturn the one goal deficit, after Goole's
Adam Lee scored in the 3rd minute. The Match Report is now online - and can be found HERE.
STAMFORD FAIL TO BRIDGE THE GAP 20th September 2008
Club
saw off the challenge of Stamford this afternoon at The BFS with goals from Gav Smith, Matt Roney and Pete Davey in a 3-1
win for Sheffield.
LADIES TAME THE TIGERS 14th September 2008
Following
last season’s promotion, Sheffield FC Ladies opened their league campaign in the higher division with a 7-0 mauling
of Hull City LFC. See the Ladies’ page for full details.
To add to the afternoon’s joy came the news that newly formed Sheffield FC Ladies
Reserves had demolished Dinnington Town 15-0 in their own league debut.
CLUB CONQUER COLNE IN CUP CLASSIC 13th September 2008
Not quite, but still…
it makes a good headline… Anyway, Sheffield did enough to march into the next round, bagging THREE GRAND into the bargain.
The match report is now online, you can find it by clicking HERE. On a related note, Tuesday's game at Retford is off due to Badger infestation at Cannon Park. No, actually
they drew in their cup game today, and will have to play their replay midweek.
SHEPSHED'S SHANE SHATTERS SHEFFIELD 9th September 2008
Try saying that when you've had a few beers... anyway, Sheffield's undefeated home record was broken tonight,
as an electric Dynamo shocked a lacklustre Club side by winning 2-0. A two goal salvo in the second half from Shane Benjamin
gave the Leicestershire side all three points. A full match report can be found HERE now.
LADIES OUT OF FA CUP AT FIRST HURDLE 7th September 2008
SFC Ladies lost their FA Women's Cup clash with Barnsley 1-3 at The BFS Stadium this afternoon. The
match report will appear here later.
DYNAMO GAME IN LAST MINUTE CALL OFF 6th September 2008
This game at Loughborough Dynamo was called off at 2.15pm today, after the team and dozens of
Sheffield supporters had made the trip down the M1. Sadly the persistant rain was too much, giving the referee no choice
but to give the game the red light. Hopefully the weather will hold up for Club's home game on Tuesday against the "Other
Dynamo"!
GODDARD DOUBLE SINKS SEASIDERS 2nd September 2008
Sheffield march on to the next round of the FA Cup, following a pretty one-sided contest
at the BFS, with Club running out 4-0 victors of AFC Fylde Goals from Mick Goddard (2), Gavin Smith and Daz Winter ensured
Sheffield FC face NWCFL side Colne in a couple of weeks time. The match report can be found HERE.
CLUB'S SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUR PC 1st September 2008
Click here to view brief highlights and interviews from our FA Cup clash at AFC Fylde.
CLUB AND FYLDE LIVE TO FIGHT AGAIN 30th August 2008
The FA Cup clash at AFC Fylde ended all square 1-1 despite Sheffield dominating large chunks
of play. Paul Smith missed a second half penalty for Club before Asa Ingall headed the visitors in front (pictured below).
However, last seasons FA Vase winners were not to be denied and were handed a lifeline with their own penalty which they duly
converted. The replay is on Tuesday, kick off 7.45pm. The match report is online now - and can be found here .
More Action Shots From AFC Fylde Can Be Found On The Latest Action Page
CLUB LEGENDS MEET DOWN UNDER 29th August 2008
For the older and longer standing supporters of Sheffield FC, here's
a couple of blasts from the past, who we at BTF Towers are sure you'll remember! Ex-Sheffield defender David Faulkner was
down under in Oz the other week (well for the past month and a bit) and as luck would have it he bumped into none other than
former Club coach Super Sam Saif in Downtown Brisbane... where else than in Rotherham Street. To quote Dave "As I said to
Sam you can take the boy out of Rotherham - but you'll never take Rotherham out of the boy"... too true Faulks, too true.
Click on the picture for a better look at the "Living Legends"!
CLUB WILT AS TULIPS BLOOM 25th August 2008
Club's luck finally ran out at Spalding this afternoon, losing
2-1 away at Spalding United, in a below-par performance. A Scott Partridge goal was not enough to spare Sheffield's blushes,
as goals from Ricky Miller and Martin Wormall bagged all three points for the Lincolnshire outfit. A full report can
be found HERE on the match report page.
Handball !!!! But not according to the ref at Spalding
QUORN MINCED IN LATE RONEY SUPERSUB SHOW 23rd August 2008
Three goals in the last five minutes saved Club's blushes this
afternoon, as substitute Matt Roney came on and hit two solo goals, with Paul Smith grabbing the other from the penalty spot,
after Justin Jenkins had given the Leicestershire outfit a shock lead. Pictured above, Roney (No 14 left of picture)
turns away as the ball beats the Quorn keeper all ends up and hits the back of the net to put Club on level terms. A
full report can be found HERE on the match report page.
POWELL AND DAVEY INJURY UPDATE 21st August 2008
Sheffield FC have confirmed that Striker Vill Powell suffered a hairline fracture
of the fibula 10 minutes before the end of the game against Carlton Town on Tuesday evening.
Powell aka Super Vill, who had scored his third goal of the campaign early in the game,
was injured in a race for the ball with Town ‘Keeper Alessandro Barcherini. Doctors have estimated that Powell will
be missing for around six to eight weeks.
New Sheffield Manager Chris Dolby is now expected to promote ex Retford United and Alfreton
striker Mickey Goddard to partner ex Bath City player Scott Partridge, in what still looks like a formidable partnership for
the Worlds First Football Club. Goddard has been used in a sub in the clubs first two League matches.
Pete Davey, injured early in the same game, is making good progress from
the knock that forced him off on Tuesday evening.
SUPER VILL INJURY LATEST 20th August 2008
The latest news on Vill Powell's injury sustained in last night's clash with Carlton has been provided by Vill
himself on The BTF Forum. In response to all the best wishes passed onto the popular striker, Vill says "Thank
you everyone means a lot. After having an x-ray, the initial response from doctors at the Chesterfield Hospital last night,
who were top draw by the way alongside the two physio's at the club, Nick and Buster, I've been told I have a crack in my
shin and there is no need for an operation. I haven't done any muscular or ligament damage so it's the best case of a worse
case scenario.
I have an appointment with the fracture specialist this afternoon so I should have a more definate timescale
in terms of time out this afternoon....but whatever happens I'll be back..
Again thanks everyone.... "
MILLERS GRIND OUT A DRAW 19th August 2008
A cool finish from Scott Partridge salvaged a point tonight at
the BFS, after Carlton tore up the form book to take an unexpected lead. Goals from Martin Ball and Grant Brindley looked
to have snatched all three points, after Vill Powell scored in the first half. Things ended up with a rather sour taste after
Club hitman Powell headed out of the stadium in an ambulance, following a nasty collision with keeper Alessandro Barcherini,
with a suspected broken leg. A full report can be found HERE on the match report page.
CARLTON 'BUZZING' AND 'CONFIDENCE HIGH' 19th August 2008
Former bogey side Carlton Town visit The Bright Finance Stadium tonight, 'buzzing' and 'very high in
confidence' according to Town's Daryl Thomas. Thomas speaking in this week's Non League Today states promotion could be on
the agenda for Carlton and that the club can be as big as Hucknall in five years. However, they started poorly on Saturday
going down 3-1 at home to last seasons Champions Retford. Town's Steve Chaplin scoring a late consolation. Table topping Club
meanwhile go into tonight’s game without influential Captain Steve Hawes due to holiday commitments.
TAKE THAT ! GRESLEY TASTE THE DOUBLE-P STRIKE FORCE 16th August 2008
Sheffield opened up the 08/09 season with a right ol' tonking of Gresley Rovers - winning 5-2 at the
Moat Ground this afternoon. Read the match report HERE . Oh, and by the way... the "Double P strike force" refers to Scott Partridge and Vill Powell. I'm sure a better name will
come up eventually...
Pictured below, Matt Outram, oops, we mean Asa Ingall, heads home number
five
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