Essex & Suffolk Border Football League Posts - Essex & Suffolk Border Football League

Essex Junior Cup – Result – Penalty Shoot-Out defeat for Wormingford Wanderers FC

ESSEX SATURDAY JUNIOR CUP – FINAL MAY & BAKER EASTBROOK COMMUNITY FC RESERVES: 1. (1). (4 pens) WORMINGFORD WANDERERS FC: 1. (1). (3 pens) Date: Wednesday 05th April 2017. Venue: Bowers & Pitsea FC With some local interest in this game, Wormingford Wanderers FC, playing...

01/04/2017 – Report – KOC-S/F – Hatfield Peverel FC versus Wormingford Wanderers FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE KNOCK-OUT CUP SEMI-FINAL (AET) HATFIELD PEVEREL FC: 0. (1). WORMINGFORD WANDERERS FC: 0. (0). Date: Saturday 01st April 2017. Venue: Keith Bigden Memorial Ground, Hatfield Peverel. We have reached that time in the season when...

25/03/2017 – Report – Little Oakley FC versus Harwich & Parkeston FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION LITTLE OAKLEY FC: 1. HARWICH & PARKESTON FC: 0. Date: Saturday 25th March 2017. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley. When I arrived at the War Memorial Ground at Little...

ESBFL – Hon Secretary – NEW email address

TO ALL “ESBFL” MEMBER CLUBS Please note that the Hon Secretary, Dick Degville has a NEW email address: richarddegville@outlook.com Therefore please direct any correspondence to this new email address with immediate effect. ***** Consequent upon the above the following email addresses will become obsolete. bordersecretary@borderleague1.freeserve.co.uk richard@rdegville5.orangehome.co.uk member@borderleague1.freeserve.co.uk

18/03/2017 – Report – Hatfield Peverel FC Reserves versus Kelvedon Social FC Reserves

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO HATFIELD PEVERAL FC RESERVES: 6. KELVEDON SOCIAL FC RESERVES: 0. Date: Saturday 18th March 2017. Venue: The Keith Bigden Memorial Ground, Hatfield Peverel. At the third attempt to find a game that had...

Grassroots Community Awards – Nominations required

McDONALD’S LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR 2017 UK GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL HEROES The 2017 Community Awards, presented by McDonald’s and the UK’s four home nation football associations, are now open for nominations. The awards recognise and celebrate grassroots volunteers across the UK who make a real difference to their communities. The search...

FLITCH UNITED FC – Change to MOBILE Number of Secretary

FLITCH UNITED FC Please note that there is change of MOBILE Telephone details for the Club Secretary: Billy SYKES (M) – 07939 578813 email – remains the same: sykes_no9@msn.com

11/03/2017 – Report – Mersea Island FC versus Great Bentley FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO MERSEA ISLAND FC: 2. GREAT BENTLEY FC: 9. Date: Saturday 11th March 2017. Venue: The Glebe, West Mersea. The game between fourth placed Mersea Island FC and second placed Great Bentley FC...

Club Withdrawal – COLCHESTER ATHLETIC FC – Division 2

Please take note that today, the Hon Secretary, ESBFL has been advised that with regret, COLCHESTER ATHLETIC FC {Division Two} have with immediate effect WITHDRAWN from the competition. Effectively, this means that the sechduled match for tomorrow (11/03/2017), home against Brightlingsea Regent FC “A” is cancelled and will not be...

04/03/2017 – Report – Bures United FC versus Colne Engaine FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION THREE BURES UNITED FC: 3. COLNE ENGAINE FC: 0. Date: Saturday 04th March 2017. Venue: Bures Recreation Ground, Bures As is normal in my reporting duties I try...

Charter Standard – Annual Health Check (AHC) by 31/03/2017.

Message from E.C.F.A. Annual Health Check – AHC Reminder We currently have less than 50% of clubs who have submitted their AHC’s. Just a couple of reminders with this. AHC’s need to be submitted by 31st March, if your club does not submit their AHC, your CS status will...

ESBFL – NOTICE OF LEAGUE MEETINGS (SGM & AGM)

ESBFL – NOTICE OF LEAGUE MEETINGS PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DATES FOR YOUR DIARIES, (ONE IS AN AMENDED DATE): SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING: THURSDAY 18th MAY 2017. (As per Handbook) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: THURSDAY 22nd JUNE 2017. (This is a week later than shown in the Handbook)...

Representative Team Friendlies

Herewith, the scheduled friendlies for the ESBFL Representative Team, Your support is always welcome: Saturday 18th March 2017 ESBFL Representative Team versus Coggeshall Town FC XI Venue: Lawford Lads FC, School Lane, Lawford. Kick-Off: 15:00pm Referee: Stuart Hannam Assistant Referees: Andrew Harvey & Grahame Austin ************************************************** Tuesday 21st March 2017...

25/02/2017 – Report – Gas Recreation FC Reserves versus Dedham Old Boys FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES: 2. DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC: 4. Date: Saturday 25th February 2017. Venue: Bromley Road, Colchester I last watched Dedham Old Boys FC back in mid-October and their...

18/02/2017 – Report – Alresford Colne Rangers FC versus Gas Recreation FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION ALRESFORD COLNE RANGERS FC: 3. GAS RECREATION FC: 2. Date: Saturday 18th February 2017. Venue: Ford Lane, Alresford A bright sunny afternoon welcomed those who made the trip over to...

Club Matters Workshop – Club Structures

Message from E.C.F.A. Could you please advertise the attached Club Matters workshop please. Topic: Club Structures Venue: Essex County F.A. Date: 24th April 2017 Time: 7.30-9.30pm To book your place: https://learn.sportenglandclubmatters.com/totara/coursecatalog/seminars.php Any questions please ask, Sean Sean Harris Senior Football Development Officer Covering Basildon, Castle Point, Rochford, Southend, Thurrock Essex...

Sceptre Sunday League Development Course (Wednesday 14/06/2017 for six weeks)

Please find attached information on a free Football Development Course that the Sceptre Sunday Football League are running. This course will start on the 14th June and will run for 6 consecutive Wednesdays. Once the course is completed the candidates will receive a space on either the F.A. Level 1...

11/02/2017 – Report – Connaught Red Star FC versus Belle Vue Social FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION THREE CONNAUGHT RED STAR FC: 2. BELLE VUE SOCIAL FC: 2. Date: Saturday 11th February 2017. Venue: Fords Lane, Mile End, Colchester Another cold afternoon in prospect as I made my way over to Langham,...

10/02/2017 – Report – Brantham Athletic FC Reserves versus Harwich & Parkeston FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC RESERVES: 0. HARWICH & PARKESTON FC: 1. Date: Friday 10th February 2017. Venue: Brantham Leisure Centre, Brantham A cold evening, with snow in the air, welcomed those hardy souls...

Barry Vernon – Best Wishes

The ESBFL have learnt this week that Barry Vernon, a stalwart of Harwich & Parkeston FC has recently undergone surgery to remove part of a leg, below the knee. The ESBFL and its Member Clubs sent their best wishes for a speedy recovery, Barry is probably best known by players...

Grow the Game Funding Workshop – Thursday 23rd February 2016 – Register Now – Grants of £

Dear Club, If you are looking to develop new teams for the 2017/18 season in any of the highlighted groups below this workshop is for you! The Football Foundation’s Grow the Game fund opened from 1st February 2017 for clubs/organisations/local authorities/pro clubs to create the following priority teams; · Male...

04/02/2017 – Report – Weeley Athletic FC versus Holland FC Reserves

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION WEELEY ATHLETIC FC: 7. HOLLAND FC RESERVES: 2. Date: Saturday 4th February 2017. Venue: Vista Road, Clacton. Another local derby to take in today, local rivals Weeley and Holland, players will know each other...

Club withdrawal – UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX FC (First Team and Reserves)

Please take note that this evening, the Hon Secretary, ESBFL has been advised that with regret, both UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX FC, {Premier Division} and UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX FC RESERVES {Division One} have with immediate effect WITHDRAWN from the competition. Effectively, this means that mathces scheduled for tomorrow (04/02/2017), home against...

Grow the Game Funding – Workshop & Information Evening – Thursday 23rd February

A message from Essex County Football Association Please would you be able to share this information with your members clubs and advertise on your league website and social media channels successful applicants are able to receive £1500 per new team created & affiliated within the priority areas listed below....

Grow the Game – Want to start a NEW football team – FA help available

The Grow the Game scheme is back with grants of £1500 available to support the creation of new grassroots football teams. We can help to pay the start up costs for: • New kit • Pitch fees • Facility hire • Coaching • First aid courses • Affiliation fees...

TWO THINGS – Change of Rules (31/01/2017) & Return of Trophies (28/02/2017)

ONE. Rule 20 – Alteration to Rules. (Page 100) Any notice of proposed alterations to Rules which are to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the League Secretary by Wednesday 1st February 2017. These will be discussed at the next Management Committee meeting to be...

21/01/2017 – Report – Lawford Lads FC Reserves versus Brightlingsea Regent FC “A”

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO LAWFORD LADS FC RESERVES: 1. BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT FC “A”: 3. Date: Saturday 21st January 2017. Venue: Recreation Ground, School, Lane, Lawford. When my original match destination, Essex University, suffered from the lasting effects of...

POSTPONEMENTS / CANCELLATIONS – Reminder of Procedure (Rule 10(F)(iii)

REMINDER CLUBS ARE FAILING TO COMPLY WITH LEAGUE RULES CONCERNING POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS etc RULE 10(F)(iii) – Failure to notify postponement Any Club unable to fulfil a fixture or where a fixture has been postponed for any reason must, without delay, give notice to the Fixture Secretary, the Competition Referees...

18/01/2017 – TONIGHTS PREMIER DIVISION GAME IS “POSTPONED”

FIXTURE POSTPONEMENT – TONIGHT – 18th JANUARY 2017 PLEASE NOTE THAT TONIGHTS (WEDNESDAY 18th JANUARY 2017) SCHEDULED FIXTURE BETWEEN: COGGESHALL TOWN FC RESERVES AND GAS RECREATION FC HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL RE-ARRANGED IN DUE COURSE.

14/01/2017 – Report – West Bergholt FC Reserves versus University of Essex FC Reserves

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE WEST BERGHOLT FC RESERVES: 3. UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX FC RESERVES: 1. Date: Saturday 14th January 2017. Venue: Lorkin Daniel Field, West Bergholt. From last Tuesday evenings top of the table clash in the Premier...

10/01/2017 – Report – Coggeshall Town FC Reserves versus Little Oakley FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION COGGESHALL TOWN FC RESERVES: 1. LITTLE OAKLEY FC: 0. Date: Tuesday 10th January 2017. Venue: The Crops, Coggeshall. Despite leaving home at a decent time for this seven-forty-five kick-off I eventually arrived...

07/01/2017 – Report – Boxted Lodgers FC versus Gas Recreation FC Reserves

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE BOXTED LODGERS FC: 2. GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES: 4. Date: Saturday 07th January 2017. Venue: Cage Lane, Boxted. Last Saturday, a visit to Boxted, to watch their First Team take-on Gas Recreation FC...

31/12/2016 – Report – Harwich & Parkeston FC versus Little Oakley FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION HARWICH & PARKESTON FC: 0. LITTLE OAKLEY FC: 2. Date: Saturday 31st December 2016. Venue: The Royal Oak, Dovercourt. Happy New Year, its New Years Eve and I thought the local derby between fierce...

Sad News – Terry Farrow – West Bergholt FC

It is with deep regret that we must inform that TERRY FARROW, Club Secretary of West Bergholt FC, passed away suddenly, early this morning whilst on holiday in France. At this time further details are unknown and with respect to the family we request that clubs keep enquiries to a...

FA – GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

To All Member Club Secretaries and Chairman FA – GROUNDSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Following the success of last year’s Groundsman of the Year Awards, the Football Association are now beginning the process for this seasons event, these awards are made for three categories, Step 1-4., Step 5-6 and Step...

20/12/2016 – Report – Brantham Athletic FC versus ESBFL Representative Team – (Friendly)

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVE TEAM – FRIENDLY. BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC “XI”: 0. ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE: 3. Date: Tuesday 20th December 2016. Venue: Brantham Leisure Centre, Brantham A single first half goal against the general of play,...

17/12/2016 – Report – Bradfield Rovers FC versus Mersea Island FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO. BRADFIELD ROVERS FC: 4. MERSEA ISLAND FC: 4. Date: Saturday 17th December 2016. Venue: The Playing Field, The Street, Bradfield. Division Two was my choice for a match last Saturday, a short trip to Bradfield to watch the local “Rovers”...

CLUB SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT – FA DIRECTIVE!

URGENT: Club Safeguarding Commitment THIS DIRECTIVE ONLY APPLIES TO CLUBS WHO OPERATE A “YOUTH TEAM/S” Andreas Carter Essex and Suffolk Border League On Tuesday 6th December, Greg Clarke, FA Chairman wrote to the secretaries of all grassroots affiliated Clubs with youth teams requesting that they log on to the Whole...

ESBFL “Representative Team” friendly at Brantham – Tuesday 20th December 2016.

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE “REPRESENTATIVE TEAM” PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A FRIENDLY MATCH ARRANGED FOR TUESDAY 20th DECEMBER 2016 AGAINST BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC “XI” VENUE: BRANTHAM LEISURE CENTRE, NEW VILLAGE, BRANTHAM. CO11 1RZ KICK-OFF: 19:45pm

Spare a Christmas card for Bradley – a simple request – Please read

Hello Everyone, Please read the email below from Simon, Chelmsford City LFC First team manager. Please spare a Christmas card for this little boy to make his Christmas wish come true and pass this on to anyone else who you think will join in too. Let Bradley and his family...

10/12/2016 – Report – Coggeshall Town FC Reserves versus Gas Recreation FC (KOC-R3)

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE ESBFL KNOCK-OUT CUP – ROUND 3. COGGESHALL TOWN FC RESERVES: 7. GAS RECREATION FC: 4. Date: Saturday 10th December 2016. Venue: The Crops, Coggeshall. Top game of the day, at least for me, was the Knock-Out...

How open age leagues can promote safeguarding with 16 and 17 year old players.

How open age leagues can promote safeguarding with 16 and 17 year old players. The key message is to share with parents/carers and players the fact the safeguarding measures in the youth game are not required in open age football. All parties should be advised that coaches/managers do not have...

GAS RECREATION FC – Handbook changes to Chairman and First XI Manager

GAS RECREATION FC Please note that there is change of details for the Club Chairman of Gas Recreation FC: Jay West (replaces: Mark Ennew) 9 Ashdown Way Colchester CO4 3QU Tel: (M) – 07757 358886 Please also note that there is change of details for the First Team Manager of...

03/12/2016 – Report – Holland FC “A” versus Flitch United FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION THREE HOLLAND FC “A”: 0. FLITCH UNITED FC: 3. Date: Saturday 03rd December 2016. Venue: Eastcliff Stadium, Holland-on-sea This week I took in a match to watch two more new teams who...

03/12/2016 – Brazilian Team / Colombian Aircrash “Respect”

At the request of FIFA could we, ESBFL, ask that all fixtures today, Saturday 3rd December 2016, commence with a minutes silence in memory of those who perished in the Colombian plane disaster earlier this week. Also if possible to arrange for Clubs to wear black arm bands (black tape)....

URGENT – CHILD WELFARE – E.C.F.A. Guidelines

In response to the recent national media coverage of sex abuse in football, we feel this is an opportune moment to remind individuals and clubs within the football community of the mechanisms in place to report concerns and to reinforce awareness of the advice and guidance available. Volunteers and staff...

26/11/2016 – Report – Little Oakley FC “A” versus Tiptree Park FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO LITTLE OAKLEY FC “A”: 1. TIPTREE PARK FC: 2. Date: Saturday 26th November 2016. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley A trip to Little Oakley’s, War Memorial Ground took my fancy on...

Great Bentley FC – Club Secretary – Change of Mobile telephone number

GREAT BENTLEY FC Please note that there is a change of details for the Club Secretary for Great Bentley FC: Clive French Mobile Telephone: (M) – 07483 231472 All other details remain unchanged

19/11/2016 – Report – Gas Recreation FC versus West Bergholt FC (EPC-R3)

BBC ESSEX SATURDAY PREMIER CUP ROUND THREE GAS RECREATION FC: 1. WEST BERGHOLT FC: 3. Date: Saturday 19th November 2016. Venue: Bromley Road, Colchester. Apologies for no match report last Saturday but the day before I had an unexpected invitation to go and watch...

REMINDER – Meeting to discuss “The future of the Essex & Suffolk Border Football League

ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE The League Committee has decided that a workshop will be held at: Stanway Rovers FC, The Hawthorns, New Farm Road, Colchester, CO3 0PG on Wednesday 30th November 2016 at 19:30pm to discuss the following: “The future of the Essex & Suffolk Border...

ESBFL – RETURN OF CUPS & TROPHIES (RULE 18a)

Rule 18(a) – Return of Cups / trophies / Shields etc Would all clubs / teams who were in receipt of a cup or trophy or Fair Play Shield last season be reminded that these should be returned to the League Secretary, on or before February 28th 2017. If required...

Meeting to discuss “The future of the Essex & Suffolk Border Football League

ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE The League Committee has decided that a workshop will be held at: Stanway Rovers FC, The Hawthorns, New Farm Road, Colchester, CO3 0PG on Wednesday 30th November 2016 at 19:30pm to discuss the following: “The future of the Essex & Suffolk Border...

Boxted Lodgers FC – Club / Fixture Secretary – Change of address / telephone

BOXTED LODGERS FC Please note that here is change of details for the Club / Fixture Secretary for Boxted Lodgers FC: Burt Thomas 34 The Rookeries Marks Tey Colchester CO6 1DY Tel: (H) – 01206 213427Tel: (M) – 07951 250190 (unchanged) e-mail: secretary@boxtedlodgers.co.uk (unchanged)

05/11/2016 – Report – Cressing United FC versus Little Oakley FC Reserves

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE CRESSING UNITED FC: 1. LITTLE OAKLEY FC RESERVES: 5. Date: Saturday 05th November 2016. Venue: Jeffreys Road, Cressing Division One again this week but I’ll be back to Premier action next week though,...

29/10/2016 – Report – AFC Hornchurch – Under 21’s versus Weeley Athletic FC – EPC(R2)

BBC ESSEX SATURDAY PREMIER CUP ROUND TWO AFC HORNCHURCH – UNDER 21’s: 2. WEELEY ATHLETIC FC: 1. Date: Saturday 30th October 2016. Venue: Hornchurch Stadium, Hornchurch. Last week I recalled that my trip to Barnston was the longest for an ESBFL fixture so this week...

ESBFL – Rule Change / Deletion – (8(A)(ii) – HM Regular Forces Players

Notice to All Member Club Secretaries ESBFL have been advised by E.C.F.A. that Rule 8(A)(ii) concerning Her Majesty’s Regular Forces players is NO LONGER applicable. Please amend handbooks accordingly.

FULL TIME AND WHOLE GAME – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ESBFL CLUBS

FULL TIME AND WHOLE GAME IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ESBFL CLUBS We are now more than 2 months down the line with the Whole Game System (WGS) pilot and using FA Full Time for fixtures / referees etc. At the Management meeting on 6 October 2016 the committee made decisions as...

22/10/2016 – Report – Barnston AFC versus White Notley FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION BARNSTON AFC: 1. WHITE NOTLEY FC: 4. Date: Saturday 22nd October 2016. Venue: High Easter Road, Barnston. Probably the longest trip I’m likely to make to cover ESBFL League matches this season, but...

Club withdrawals – CINQUE PORT FC & IPSWICH WANDERERS FC Reserves

Please take note that it is regret that both CINQUE PORT FC, and IPSWICH WANDERERS FC RESERVES who played in the ESBFL – Premier Division have, since the weekend, advised the ESBFL of their intention to withdraw from the competition with immediate effect. Please note that the playing record of...

15/10/2016 – Report – Dedham Old Boys FC versus Tiptree Jobserve FC

ANDREAS CARTER ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION ONE DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC: 4. TIPTREE JOBSERVE FC: 0. Date: Saturday 15th October 2016. Venue: The Drift, Dedham. A top-of-the-table clash took my fancy this week so a short trip to The Drift, at Dedham,...

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