Summer 2006 Archive News

STAGS STORM	This story is featured on many of Forest & Mansfield websites linked from this site
The weather played havoc with fixtures across the county yesterday afternoon. The dark clouds rolled in from the east coast at around 4pm, bringing torrential rain and violent thunderstorms. One of those hit was the Mansfield v Forest friendly at Field Mill, which had to be abandoned after 71 minutes, much to the dismay of the 5329 drenched attendees. Stags fans would have been particularly disgruntled, given that they were leading 1-0 when the appalling weather took hold. 23 July 2020
GROUND TO A HALT	Read more about this story on the Official Notts County & This is Nottingham sites.
It seems that the recent trend of rugby & football clubs sharing their home will not be spreading to the county - not on a permanent basis anyway. Notts County have ended talks with Nottingham Rugby club over a permanent groundshare arrangement, following months of negotiations. Such a scheme has proved an overwhelming financial success at places such as Edgeley Park, where Stockport County share their home with the Sale Sharks. Yet, an agreement could not be made on a similar arrangement at Meadow Lane. 23 July 2020
TIGERS DEN PACKED	Read more about this story on the official Worksop site
Worksop Town followed their neighbours Retford United last night by setting a club record attendance. On a glorious afternoon to watch football, 2132 packed into Sandy Lane to watch the Tigers take on Premiership new boys, Sheffield United. The Blades ran out 5-0 winners against an under strength Tiger's eleven, who sported a new royal blue away kit, but North Notts football was the real winner having hosted a top flight team. 19 July 2020
TEVIE, STEADY, GO!	To read more about this story, and for more photos, visit the Teversal website
NCEL outfit Teversal got off to the best possible start to their season by both signing a sponsorship deal with telecommunications firm, rudigitalready.com, and also unveiling a new home strip. The Tevie Boys showed off their new kit against a young Mansfield Town select XI on Saturday. A respectable crowd of 314 turned out to watch a hard fought 2-1 victory for the Stags. 19 July 2020
GUNNERS AT DUNKIRK	Read more about this historic event on the NFFC ladies website
Nottingham Forest ladies are set to face Arsenal Football Club for the first time in their history. The prestigious tie will take place at Dunkirk's home ground, the Ron Steel Sports Ground, at 7pm on Tuesday 8th August (�2 with programme). Arsenal are the current Premier League & F.A.Cup holders. 18 July 2020
RECORD BREAKING BADGERS	To read more about this story and view more superb photos, visit the Retford website
Retford United fittingly honoured the opening of their new 200-seater stand last Tuesday evening, by smashing their club record attendance. 1527 turned out to see the Badgers go down 7-1 to a full-strength Doncaster Rovers outfit. This easily eclipsed the 600 who witnessed the first ever professional outfit, Peterborough United, gracing the Cannon Park turf in 2004. 17 July 2020
LEGEND VISITS SANDY LANE	To read more about Sir Geoff's visit, and view more photo's, visit the Official Worksop website
Sir Geoff Hurst paid a visit to Worksop Town last week, possibly the most gifted footballing feet to have ever graced the Sandy Lane pitch. The 1966 hero was in town in his F.A. role to offer advice to the Tiger's junior teams, in what will be a day for remember for everyone connected with the Club. 16 July 2020
F.A.CUP DRAWS MADE	Visit the 'Cups' section for full details of the games involving Notts sides in F.A. competitions. Links to opposition teams have been added where applicable.
The draw for the opening rounds of the the F.A.Cup, F.A.Trophy & F.A.Vase have been made at Lancaster Gate. F.A.Cup debutants Carlton Town face a trip the delightfully named Sheepy Road, home to Midlands Combination Champions, Atherstone Town. F.A.Vase debutants, Calverton Miners Welfare, face a tricky trip to Heanor Town, of the Central Midlands Supreme Division. 10 July 2020
NEW TRAIN OF THOUGHT
Siemens EWS have dropped the 'EWS' from their title. The original name was an amalgamation of the Siemens communications firm and the English, Scottish & Welsh Railway company, both with close links to the local community. However EWS no longer have a connection with the Club, hence the Club's decision to opt for a name change. 5 July 2020
WORTH THE EFFORT	To help Keyworth reach their target visit the Keyworth website. You could even buy a brick with your name on!
An online World Cup prediction competition has helped raise more funds towards Keyworth United ambitious plans to significantly improve their Platt Lane home. United's website raised over �650 following more than 330 entries. The money will go towards United's �600,000 redevelopment plans. Over the last four years the Club have secured over �540,000, a large chunk of which being provided by the Football Foundation. 4 July 2006
EAGLES STAYING PUT	Read more on this story on The All New Arnold Who website. (View more photos of Eagle Valley on the Arnold club page)
In a meeting last night, Arnold Town announced that it will remain at Gedling Road for the 2006/07 season, their home for the last 52 years. In a saga that makes the building of Wembley appear straightforward, Gedling Borough Council have granted the Club an extension to their tenancy, whilst work commences on their new Eagle Valley home, on the outskirts of the town. Much is still to be done at the venue, which is only presently marked by a partially obscured sign on the A614 Ollerton Road & B6386 Oxton Road junction. 29 June 2020
FROM ARNOLD TO GEDLING	Read more on this story on the Southbank website.
After many months of preparation, Arnold Southbank have changed their name to Gedling Southbank. The historic decision, ratified at the Fiveways Public House in Sherwood last night, cements the Club's close links with the junior sides of the same name, who themselves changing from Gedling AFC in 2005. 29 June 2020
GRANTS A LOT	Read more about this story on the Blidworth website & the June 2006 edition of the Notts F.A. On Target magazine
Blidworth Welfare have been expressing their gratitude to the Football Stadia Improvement Fund for a �13,000 award. The money will go towards the �16,000 costs of replacing dilapidated wooden fencing at their Welfare Stadium home. This is the first step in the club's ambitious plans towards improving all of its facilities for the benefit of the local community 23 June 2020
ADIOS SANTOS
Bilsthorpe outfit Santos have folded following their decision to leave the Central Midlands League. Landlords Bilsthorpe Colliery refused to allow floodlights to be installed at the Club's Dragon's Lair home on Eakring Road. As a result, the ground failed to meet Step 7 standards (see 'Grading' section for further information), which would have prevented Santos from being promoted to the Supreme Division. The Club looked at several other locations to no avail, and also the possibility of ground sharing, but this is not permitted under CML rules. The decision to leave the CML has left the Club without a league to play in, putting 41 years of turbulent history in serious jeopardy. Have the Dragon's ran out of puff? Watch this space. 19 June 2006
RETFORD STAND PROUD	To view more photographs of the new stand visit Retford's website
Retford United have proudly unveiled their new 200-seater West Stand. The NCEL Premier Division newcomers expect to have the relevant safety certificate in time for the start of the new season. The cantilevered construction is the latest in a number of ambitious plans during which, The Badgers have achieved a remarkable four promotions in six seasons. 14 June 2020
LINBY - 60 NOT OUT	Read more about this event on the NSL website
To mark their 60th anniversary since reformation, Linby Colliery Welfare are to hold a special 'Past' v 'Present' football match at their Church Lane home. This is one of a number of celebratory events planned, and will take place at 3pm on 19th August. 6 June 2020
SUTTON SAVED	Read more about this story on the NCEL Website
A consortium of local businessmen, intent on promoting a community football club, have taken a controlling interest in debt-ridden Sutton Town. However, with the Snipe's spiraling debts being worse than initially thought, the Club is by no means out of the woods yet. An initial amount of at least �30k will need to be found during the up-and-coming season if the Club is to survive. 4 June 2020
ARNOLD WHO?	Visit The All New Arnold Who website
An unofficial website entitled 'The All New Arnold Who' has been launched by the Arnold Town Supporters Club. The title of the website was inspired by a newspaper cartoon which questioned who exactly had been drawn to face Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Rd in Dec 1967. The A.T.F.C.S.C. are conscious that the owners of the Club have other things on their mind than updating a website, as work is set to begin at their new Eagle Valley home. 2 June 2020

STAGS STORM

This story is featured on many of Forest & Mansfield websites linked from this site

The weather played havoc with fixtures across the county yesterday afternoon. The dark clouds rolled in from the east coast at around 4pm, bringing torrential rain and violent thunderstorms. One of those hit was the Mansfield v Forest friendly at Field Mill, which had to be abandoned after 71 minutes, much to the dismay of the 5329 drenched attendees. Stags fans would have been particularly disgruntled, given that they were leading 1-0 when the appalling weather took hold.

23 July 2020

GROUND TO A HALT

Read more about this story on the Official Notts County & This is Nottingham sites.

It seems that the recent trend of rugby & football clubs sharing their home will not be spreading to the county - not on a permanent basis anyway. Notts County have ended talks with Nottingham Rugby club over a permanent groundshare arrangement, following months of negotiations. Such a scheme has proved an overwhelming financial success at places such as Edgeley Park, where Stockport County share their home with the Sale Sharks. Yet, an agreement could not be made on a similar arrangement at Meadow Lane.

23 July 2020

TIGERS DEN PACKED

Read more about this story on the official Worksop site

Worksop Town followed their neighbours Retford United last night by setting a club record attendance. On a glorious afternoon to watch football, 2132 packed into Sandy Lane to watch the Tigers take on Premiership new boys, Sheffield United. The Blades ran out 5-0 winners against an under strength Tiger's eleven, who sported a new royal blue away kit, but North Notts football was the real winner having hosted a top flight team.

19 July 2020

TEVIE, STEADY, GO!

To read more about this story, and for more photos, visit the Teversal website

NCEL outfit Teversal got off to the best possible start to their season by both signing a sponsorship deal with telecommunications firm, rudigitalready.com, and also unveiling a new home strip. The Tevie Boys showed off their new kit against a young Mansfield Town select XI on Saturday. A respectable crowd of 314 turned out to watch a hard fought 2-1 victory for the Stags.

19 July 2020

GUNNERS AT DUNKIRK

Read more about this historic event on the NFFC ladies website

Nottingham Forest ladies are set to face Arsenal Football Club for the first time in their history. The prestigious tie will take place at Dunkirk's home ground, the Ron Steel Sports Ground, at 7pm on Tuesday 8th August (�2 with programme). Arsenal are the current Premier League & F.A.Cup holders.

18 July 2020

RECORD BREAKING BADGERS

To read more about this story and view more superb photos, visit the Retford website

Retford United fittingly honoured the opening of their new 200-seater stand last Tuesday evening, by smashing their club record attendance. 1527 turned out to see the Badgers go down 7-1 to a full-strength Doncaster Rovers outfit. This easily eclipsed the 600 who witnessed the first ever professional outfit, Peterborough United, gracing the Cannon Park turf in 2004.

17 July 2020

LEGEND VISITS SANDY LANE

To read more about Sir Geoff's visit, and view more photo's, visit the Official Worksop website

Sir Geoff Hurst paid a visit to Worksop Town last week, possibly the most gifted footballing feet to have ever graced the Sandy Lane pitch. The 1966 hero was in town in his F.A. role to offer advice to the Tiger's junior teams, in what will be a day for remember for everyone connected with the Club.

16 July 2020

F.A.CUP DRAWS MADE

Visit the 'Cups' section for full details of the games involving Notts sides in F.A. competitions. Links to opposition teams have been added where applicable.

The draw for the opening rounds of the the F.A.Cup, F.A.Trophy & F.A.Vase have been made at Lancaster Gate. F.A.Cup debutants Carlton Town face a trip the delightfully named Sheepy Road, home to Midlands Combination Champions, Atherstone Town. F.A.Vase debutants, Calverton Miners Welfare, face a tricky trip to Heanor Town, of the Central Midlands Supreme Division.

10 July 2020

NEW TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Siemens EWS have dropped the 'EWS' from their title. The original name was an amalgamation of the Siemens communications firm and the English, Scottish & Welsh Railway company, both with close links to the local community. However EWS no longer have a connection with the Club, hence the Club's decision to opt for a name change.

5 July 2020

WORTH THE EFFORT

To help Keyworth reach their target visit the Keyworth website. You could even buy a brick with your name on!

An online World Cup prediction competition has helped raise more funds towards Keyworth United ambitious plans to significantly improve their Platt Lane home. United's website raised over �650 following more than 330 entries. The money will go towards United's �600,000 redevelopment plans. Over the last four years the Club have secured over �540,000, a large chunk of which being provided by the Football Foundation.

4 July 2006

EAGLES STAYING PUT

Read more on this story on The All New Arnold Who website. (View more photos of Eagle Valley on the Arnold club page)

In a meeting last night, Arnold Town announced that it will remain at Gedling Road for the 2006/07 season, their home for the last 52 years. In a saga that makes the building of Wembley appear straightforward, Gedling Borough Council have granted the Club an extension to their tenancy, whilst work commences on their new Eagle Valley home, on the outskirts of the town. Much is still to be done at the venue, which is only presently marked by a partially obscured sign on the A614 Ollerton Road & B6386 Oxton Road junction.

29 June 2020

FROM ARNOLD TO GEDLING

Read more on this story on the Southbank website.

After many months of preparation, Arnold Southbank have changed their name to Gedling Southbank. The historic decision, ratified at the Fiveways Public House in Sherwood last night, cements the Club's close links with the junior sides of the same name, who themselves changing from Gedling AFC in 2005.

29 June 2020

GRANTS A LOT

Read more about this story on the Blidworth website & the June 2006 edition of the Notts F.A. On Target magazine

Blidworth Welfare have been expressing their gratitude to the Football Stadia Improvement Fund for a �13,000 award. The money will go towards the �16,000 costs of replacing dilapidated wooden fencing at their Welfare Stadium home. This is the first step in the club's ambitious plans towards improving all of its facilities for the benefit of the local community

23 June 2020

ADIOS SANTOS

Bilsthorpe outfit Santos have folded following their decision to leave the Central Midlands League. Landlords Bilsthorpe Colliery refused to allow floodlights to be installed at the Club's Dragon's Lair home on Eakring Road. As a result, the ground failed to meet Step 7 standards (see 'Grading' section for further information), which would have prevented Santos from being promoted to the Supreme Division. The Club looked at several other locations to no avail, and also the possibility of ground sharing, but this is not permitted under CML rules. The decision to leave the CML has left the Club without a league to play in, putting 41 years of turbulent history in serious jeopardy. Have the Dragon's ran out of puff? Watch this space.

19 June 2006

RETFORD STAND PROUD

To view more photographs of the new stand visit Retford's website

Retford United have proudly unveiled their new 200-seater West Stand. The NCEL Premier Division newcomers expect to have the relevant safety certificate in time for the start of the new season. The cantilevered construction is the latest in a number of ambitious plans during which, The Badgers have achieved a remarkable four promotions in six seasons.

14 June 2020

LINBY - 60 NOT OUT

Read more about this event on the NSL website

To mark their 60th anniversary since reformation, Linby Colliery Welfare are to hold a special 'Past' v 'Present' football match at their Church Lane home. This is one of a number of celebratory events planned, and will take place at 3pm on 19th August.

6 June 2020

SUTTON SAVED

Read more about this story on the NCEL Website

A consortium of local businessmen, intent on promoting a community football club, have taken a controlling interest in debt-ridden Sutton Town. However, with the Snipe's spiraling debts being worse than initially thought, the Club is by no means out of the woods yet. An initial amount of at least �30k will need to be found during the up-and-coming season if the Club is to survive.

4 June 2020

ARNOLD WHO?

Visit The All New Arnold Who website

An unofficial website entitled 'The All New Arnold Who' has been launched by the Arnold Town Supporters Club. The title of the website was inspired by a newspaper cartoon which questioned who exactly had been drawn to face Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup 1st Rd in Dec 1967. The A.T.F.C.S.C. are conscious that the owners of the Club have other things on their mind than updating a website, as work is set to begin at their new Eagle Valley home.

2 June 2020

INTERMEDIATE CUP DRAW	View all Cup draws, including all Intermediate Cup winners dating back to1909, on the Cups page
The draw has been made for the first round of the 98th Nottinghamshire F.A.Intermediate County Cup. Holders Basford United are rewarded with a home tie against local non-league giants Eastwood Town's reserves. Another highlight includes 'The battle of the old boys" when Beeston Old Boys pit their wits against Monty Hind Old Boys. Ties are to be played on Saturday 30 September. 29 August 2020
LIONS ON THE PROWL	Coming soon...Visit the Carlton club page to view fresh pictures and read about the all-new Stoke Lane set up.
NCEL Division One Champions, Carlton Town, are all set to play their eagerly anticipated first home game in the NCEL Premier Division on their relocated ground. The Lions have been busy over the summer moving their pitches, stand, floodlights and clubhouse a few hundred yards north to make way for a new by-pass. Their first match will be on Tuesday 5 September against Shirebrook Town. 25 August 2020
MILLER'S DUG OUTS FOR TIGERS	For an up-to-date picture of the dugouts, and of the ongoing changes at Sandy Lane, visit the Worksop club page.
Rotherham United have donated two dug outs to add to the ongoing improvements at Worksop Town's Sandy Lane home. The two continental-style dug outs became surplus to requirements to the Millers following the construction of a new stand at their Millmoor home. They have been located on the now stand-less north side of Sandy Lane, where in the New Year they intend to add a swimming pool, disabled facilities and a sports injury clinic. 24 August 2006
JOY & WOE IN F.A.CUP	Read more about these ties on the club's websites in the Clubs section + check out the next fixtures in the Cups section.
Only one Notts side survived the cull in the Extra Preliminary Round of the F.A.Cup this weekend. Retford United stormed to a 6-0 demolition of Tadcaster, whilst Arnold Town were trounced by the same scoreline at Quorn, in what has been described as their worst performance in living memory (Ivan would not be best pleased). Carlton Town & Teversal also crashed out at the first hurdle to Loughborough Dynamo & Atherstone Town respectively. 20 August 2020
'MR ARNOLD' DIES	Read more about this on the Official Arnold & Arnold Who? websites
Local football guru Ivan Long has sadly passed away. Ivan dedicated over 40 years of his life to the team we know today as Arnold Town. nottinghamshirefootball.com would like to offer its sincere sympathies to Ivan's family & its thanks to Ivan for his legendary services to football in the region. His funeral will be held at 3.40pm on Friday August 25th at the Bramcote Crematorium. The Club plan to erect a lasting memorial to Ivan once they move to Eagle Valley. 19 August 2006
VENUE CHANGE FOR ARSENAL GAME	Read more about this match on the Forest Ladies website
The eagerly anticipated clash between Nottingham Forest ladies and Arsenal ladies has been switched to Gedling Miners Welfare's Ground on Mapperley Plains on Thursday 17th August 2006, Kick Off 7pm. This is the first time to the two sides have met, and it is sure to be a game of high quality, with Forest a side very much on the up, and Arsenal Ladies the current League and Cup holders. 9 August 2020
STANDS SWITCHED AT SANDY LANE	Read more about this story on the Official Worksop website
In order to meet Conference requirements, Worksop Town have moved the two prefabricated stands previously awkwardly placed behind the dugouts. One has been repositioned on the opposite side, whilst the other is behind the goal at the Glassworks End, replacing much of the quirky terracing. This is the first of a number of development plans that the Tigers have in mind. In the New Year they intend to add a swimming pool, disabled facilities and a sports injury clinic to their Sandy Lane Ground. 6 August 2020
BASFORD BOOST	Read more about this story on the NSL website
Notts Senior League newcomers Basford United have received a welcome financial boost ahead of the new season. Homeware specialists, Betterware UK, have agreed to be the major sponsor of the yellow and blacks for the 2006/07 season. 30 July 2020
MAGPIE MERCHANDISE	Read more about this event on the Official Notts website
Notts County will be launching both their new home & away strips tomorrow in a special kit launch in the Club Shop. The new style kits are designed by NSL & County's sponsors, Precision Training. Players and Managements will be on hand between 2-4pm to meet fans and to sign autographs. 29 July 2020
FOREST OPEN DAY	Read more about this event on the Official Forest website
Nottingham Forest annual open day takes place tomorrow. This will be the sixth occasion the Club have run this highly successful introductory event for the season. Over 10,000 people turned up last year, and the Club will be looking to emulate that with such attractions as tours of the ground, trophy room and even the prison cells. The entire squad will also be available to sign autographs. 29 July 2020
NG SEVENTH HEAVEN	NG7 Read more on the NSL message board & This is Nottingham website
Hundreds of people will converge on the Forest Recreation Ground in the NG7 area of Nottingham this weekend for a festival of sport. Footballers, of different ages and gender, will compete in a series of events organised by the NG7 United Sports Group. One of the key aims of the group is to develop young footballing talent in the area that can then be brought on by the areas two local teams, Radford & Caribbean Cavaliers. Other attractions include basketball, badminton, kick boxing, bouncy castles, food stalls, fun games and much more. 28 July 2020
GROUND SHARE BACK ON?	A full report of this story is available in tonight's final edition of the Nottingham Evening Post. A statement is also available from the Nottingham RFC website.
It appears that the proposed groundshare arrangement between Notts County & Nottingham RFC may not be as dead in the water as previously thought. Nottm RFC chairman Ken Grundy believes that whilst negotiations are at somewhat of an impasse due to 'strong personalities on both sides', a deal is still reachable. Financial arrangements for the rugby clubs 16 proposed Sunday home games have been agreed in principle. However, it appears that the main sticking point is Nottm RFC's desire to be part of Meadow Lane, not just as a tenant. Mr Grundy commented "In my view, a joint operation at Meadow Lane can only be beneficial to the long term aspirations of both clubs. We want sport, all sport, accessible to the city and want Nottm RFC to be a 'City Club'. Notts County will get an extra 16 games with all the benefits that brings to food and beverage sales in the ground, etcetera' 27 July 2020