Derby day joy for Telford
December 27th, 2008
Stafford Rangers 1-3 AFC Telford United
AFC Telford United recovered from a lacklustre first-half performance to overturn a half-time deficit at Marston Road and notch an eighth consecutive victory in Blue Square North. The Bucks made a sluggish start to the game and fell behind in the first period to Chistian Miller's strike but an own goal by Stuart Pierpoint, an Andy Brown penalty and a well-worked strike from substitute Danny Carey-Bertram were enough to secure a crucial three points, writes Steve Humbles.
Turner strikes for Telford glory
December 21st, 2008
AFC Telford United 1-0 Stalybridge Celtic
AFC Telford United provided some Christmas cheer with victory over an impressive Stalybridge Celtic at the New Buck's Head to ensure that the Bucks go into Christmas just three points behind the league leaders, writes Steve Humbles.
Murphy storms to UK final
December 21st, 2008
Shaun Murphy is just one win away from becoming only the tenth player to win the World and Maplin UK titles thanks to a 9-4 defeat of Stephen Maguire in Telford tonight.
"As a child your dream of winning the big three - the World the Masters and the UK," said Murphy. "I've never done well in the Masters, but I've won the World and now I've got a great chance to win the UK.
Champion O'Sullivan falls to brilliant Perry
December 17th, 2008
Joe Perry produced one the best performances of his career in winning seven straight frames to beat Ronnie O'Sullivan 9-5 at the Maplin UK Championship at the Telford International Centre.
More awards for Amateurs
December 17th, 2008Wellington Amateurs have been named the West Midlands Regional League Division One Futbol Club of the Month Award for November and Amateurs manager Mike Armstrong has won the manager of the month award for the Same period.Amateurs played five matches in the month, winning them all including knocking Premier Division side Shawbury United out of the Shropshire County Challenge Cup. The Amateurs had no fixture last Saturday but face a crucial match this weekend when title challengers Bilbrook are the visitors to School Grove for a 2pm kick-off.
Bucks handed a home Trophy tie
December 17th, 2008AFC Telford United have been drawn at home against Blue Square South outfit Hayes and Yeading United in the Second Round of the FA Trophy. The London based side beat Blue Sqaure Premier strugglers Grays Athletic 2-0 on Tuesday night after their match at Church Road fell victim to the weather last Saturday.
Bucks halt Pilgrims march in Trophy
December 17th, 2008
Boston United 1-2 AFC Telford United
FA Trophy First Round
An opening goal from Danny Carey-Bertram and a stunning second from Steve Jagielka just before the break ensured that AFC Telford United notched a second consecutive FA Trophy victory in Lincolnshire with this win over Boston United at York Street, writes Steve Humbles.
Festive footballing fun!
December 16th, 2008
Brown goal steals points for Telford
December 7th, 2008
In front of a bumper crowd that topped 3,500 AFC Telford United took maximum points from top-of-the-table Southport.
With Telford defending an unbeaten home record and Southport defending an unbeaten away record a tight match was forecast by all, with few chances for either team in a tight and nervy first-half.
Southport’s lively midfielder Mark Duffy had the first chance of the match but his ninth minute shot flashed across the face of Ryan Young’s goal and away to safety.
Amateurs romp to five-goal win
December 7th, 2008Wellington Amateurs romped to a 5-0 win against Riverway at School Grove on Saturday. In-form striker Chris Brownlow gave the Ams an interval lead. The floodgates opened in the second-half when Lewis Welch scored on his return to the side after injury. Brownlow completed his double before super-sub Danny Hickling came off the bench to score two late goals.
Top of the table Amateurs are now twelve points clear of their nearest rivals Warley Development although they have played one more match.
