Tag: Bedlington Terriers

ENL 1 – Bedlington Terriers Preview

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Venue

Welfare Park
Park Road
Bedlington
NE22 5DP

Match Day

29th April 2015
Kick Off: 19:30

Admission Prices
Adults £TBC
Concessions £TBC

Current League Position –  17th ENL1
P 41  W 13  D 4  L 24  F 74  A 96  Pts 43

Last Match Played
25th April 2015 – ENL 1
Bedlington Terriers 2 Celtic Nation 6

Facts
Founded: 1949
Nickname: Terriers
Record Attendance: 2,400 v Colchester United, FA Cup 1st round 1998
Joined Northern League: 1982-83
Home Colours: Red shirt, shorts and socks
Away Colours:
Website: http://www.bedlingtonterriersfc.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/BTFCOfficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/bedlingtonterriersfc

History of Bedlington Terriers FC taken from www.bedlingtonterriersfc.com

Football teams have been around in Bedlington since the early 1900’s. The present club was formed in 1949 under the name of Bedlington Mechanics joining the Northern Combination League. The first honour of the new era was the Northumberland Minor Cup in season 1953/54 and they followed this up with their only Northern Combination title in 1954/55. During these years they changed their name from Mechanics to Colliery Town and then as Bedlington Colliery Welfare they joined the Northern Alliance League in 1955/56.

They spent 8 seasons in this league before disbanding at the end of the 1962/63 season. During this spell they won their first Northern Alliance League Cup. During this period they played their home games at West Sleekburn ‘A’ Pit. In 1965 the club re-formed as Bedlington Colliery Welfare and moved to Milnes Park staying there three seasons before moving to the present location of Dr. Pit Welfare Park. In the 1966/67 season the club did the “double” in the Northern Alliance League and in 1969/70 won their third League Cup final. At the end of the 1970/71 season they had to leave the Northern Alliance and played in a number of minor local leagues until season 1979/80. For this season they joined the Tyneside Amateur League under the name of Bedlington United and in 1980/81 were re-admitted to the Northern Alliance League.

They won their fourth Northern Alliance League Cup in season 1981/82 and in the next season were elected as founder members of the Northern League 2nd Division winning promotion to the 1st Division in season 1984/85 as division runners-up. In their first season in the 1st division they finished runners-up but sadly in the next season they were relegated back to the 2nd division. The club spluttered along in the next few seasons and early in 1993 faced the real prospect of going out of business as they were marooned at the bottom of the 2nd division and had their fixtures suspended by the league for a month. Bedlington stalwart Billy Ward with almost 40 years at the helm approached local businessmen Dave and Keith Perry and asked them to mount a rescue operation. What happened next is the stuff dreams are made of.

With extinction ruled out the Terriers as they had been renamed stormed back and in the very next season won the 2nd division title. Sadly, Billy Ward had departed this world and missed this renaissance although his memory still burns bright at the club. Consolidation followed and gradually the tide turned. In 1996/97 the club marched to St. James Park and picked up the NFA Senior Cup beating Morpeth Town 2 – 0 in the final. The same season saw them win the Northern League Cup by defeating Billingham Synthonia 3 – 0 in the final. In season 1997/98 it got even better as the Terriers ran away with the 1st Division title by a clear 12 points scoring 120 goals in only 38 games. They completed the season by retaining the NFA Senior Cup defeating Blyth Spartans 2 – 1 in the final at St. James Park.

The 1998/99 season was Bedlington’s 50th year since the club was formed and what a season it was. It started with a Cleator Cup win over Dunston Fed and continued with a march to the second round proper of the F.A. Cup after defeating Colchester United of the Football League Division Two 4 – 1 in round one before finally falling away at Scunthorpe where the “Woof Woof Terriers” chant was born. The league title was retained this time with 26 points to spare, 128 goals and 101 points. The other story of the season was the F.A. Carlsberg Vase where the Terriers marched all the way to Wembley Stadium for a day in the club’s history never to be forgotten. A last minute goal from opponents Tiverton Town denied them the trophy but with an open top bus ride to follow on the return, 1998/99 was the year that Bedlington Terriers put themselves firmly on the footballing map.

The coming seasons were still successful, but a return trip to the FA Vase final was just that little too far out of reach with Quarter final and Semi Final appearances still ensuring they were one of the top sides at that level in the country.

Meanwhile, the Northern League title in total was won for five consecutive seasons, equalling the run of Blyth Spartans when they were sweeping all before them and were just pipped to the post in the sixth season by Brandon United. Along with the Northern League titles, Bedlington also won the League Cup in 2001 and the Northumberland Senior Cup in 2002 and 2004.

With such success in the previous years, there was always going to be a period of change and that started during the 2005/6 season when mass changes started to happen behind the scenes. The team still managed to reach the FA Vase fourth round but things were not well and in the close season Bedlington entered a very dark few months which almost saw the team disappear forever.

A summer of trauma ensued as the club veered on the edge of extinction, and the eventual departure of the unimaginably successful management partnership of Keith Perry and Tony Lowery, until current Chairman David Holmes stepped in along with local businessman Graeme Redpath, steadied the ship, and showed the way to a brighter future.

Even a serious arson attack on the Clubhouse, soon after the takeover, couldn’t dent the determination to get Bedlington Terriers back on track. However, the effects of the summer of trauma had it’s impact on the pitch, as a squad of mainly teenagers found it difficult to compete against much more experienced teams. Facing almost certain relegation heading into April 2007, a stunning finish to the season saw them lift up to third bottom in the table. With Newcastle Blue Star heading for the Unibond League, it meant that only two clubs were relegated and the Terriers were reprieved. However by November things had not progressed as hoped and Tom Wade left the club. A week later it was announced that the management duo of Perry and Lowery were back to help the Terriers climb the table once again, with Holmes leading the club.

After finishing 7th in Div 1 of the Northern League at the end of the 2011 – 2012 season, Dave Holmes resigned as Chairman of the club with local businessman Ronan Liddane taking over the reigns. Ronan has a fine footballing pedigree, having played for teams such as Blyth Spartans, Blue Star and having Managed Crook Town.

ENL1 – Bedlington Terriers Result

A good start to 2015 with a 4-1 win over Bedlington Terriers at Dean Street. A Darren Richardson goal in the 4th minute was the only goal in the first half. After the break Shildon took control with further goals from Doninger, Rae and a free kick from Adam Rundle.

Full match report to follow

Team

1) Kyle Hayes
2) Jamie Harwood
3) Darren Richardson
4) Mark Hudson
5) Carl Jones
6) Daniel Moore
7) Billy Greulich-Smith
8) Sam Hodgson
9) Michael Rae
10) Mark Doninger
11) Adam Rundle

Subs

12) Paul Connor on for Rundle
14) Liam Atkins
15) Chris Emms on for Greulich-Smith
16) Lewis Graham
17) Lee Scroggins on for Hodgson

ENL1 – Next Match – Bedlington Terriers (A)

 

 

 

Tonight’s match against Bedlington has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

 

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Venue

Bedlington Terriers FC

Welfare Park

Park Road

Bedlington

NE22 5DP

Match Day

26th November 2014

Kick Off: 19:45

Admission Prices

Adult – £ 6.00

Concession – £ 2.00

Current League Position –  9th ENL1

P 21  W 10  D 2  L 9  F 42  A 38  Pts 32

 

Current Form Guide (Last 6 League Games)

P 6  W 1  D 0  L 5  F 7  A 19  Pts 3

 

Last Match Played

22nd November 2014 – ENL1

Penrith 3 Bedlington 1

Facts

Founded: 1949

Nickname: Terriers

Record Attendance: 2,400 v Colchester United, FA Cup 1st Round 1998

Joined Northern League: 1982 / 83

Home Colours: Red Shirts, Shorts, Socks

Away Colours: Blue Shirts, Shorts, Socks

Website: www.bedlingtonterriersfc.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/BTFCOfficial

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/bedlingtonterriersfc

 

Directions from Bedlington Terriers Website to the ground and Parking Information

From the A1:-
Take the Seaton Burn turn off and at the roundabout take the second turn off (A1088).
At the next roundabout, take the first turnoff to pass Aesica on the left. Straight over at the next roundabout.
You will go down a dip, over a bridge and back up the other side, do not turn off, continue on the same road until you come into Bedlington. At the top of the bank there is a roundabout outside the Red Lion pub, go straight over. Down the hill there is another roundabout at the Netto shop, take the second turnoff (turning right). Follow the road past the Police station and Law courts and the road bends sharply to the left. Continue around the corner, take the second right. The ground is at the top of the street.

From the A189:-
Follow the signs to Ashington.
Branch left at the 3 Horse Shoes turn off (junction with the A192/B1505) sign posted Morpeth. Take the second exit from the roundabout sign posted B1505 to Bedlington. Take no turn offs and you will go down a hill with sharp turns, cross a bridge and climb a steep hill (11%). Go along the street until the church is on your left and there is a junction on your right next to the Northumberland Arms. Take the turn off to your right and at the junction, turn right. Go round the corner and take the second right. The ground is at the top of the street.

WE RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE THAT YOU SHOULD PARK YOUR CAR BEHIND TESCO ON BEDLINGTON FRONT STREET. THIS IS A SHORT WALK FROM THE GROUND.

Shildon AFC v Bedlington Terriers

Steven Johnson made a welcome – and scoring – return debut at Dean Street as The Railwaymen took on the Terriers in Ebac Northern League Division One.

A dream start saw Johnson score a first minute opener in a game in which the home side were rarely troubled. Second half goals from Sam Garvie and a second from Johnson made sure Shildon collected all three points to keep their title dreams on track.

Sammy seals it in soggy Bedlington

Shildon returned from Bedlington with all three points after one of the most dominant displays one is likely to witness at any match. The foul weather and televised World Cup football kept the attendance below the hoped for spike that Friday night football might bring to the Northern League this season, but the small crowd were nevertheless entertained by the one-sided spectacle.

In the pouring rain, the Railwaymen poured forward from start to finish, forcing the Terriers onto the back foot for the majority of the match. Yet it took a fabulous save from Lewis Graham midway through the second half to prevent the home side from taking a shock lead.

Diving to his right, the young keeper fingertipped the ball onto the post and, moments later, Shildon benefitted from another slight contact as Sam Garvie’s cross was diverted into the net for a deserved, if somewhat fortunate goal to take the lead.

Ten minutes from time Garvie doubled his and Shildon’s tally with a thunderous drive to put the match beyond Bedlington.

It was another match in which Shildon forged countless opportunities but failed to find the net until the home defence’s luckless intervention in the 66th minute. Of course it could also be argued that by creating so many chances, the breakthrough is almost a statistical inevitability. If any match made the case for such an argument it was surely this one.

Shildon must be commended for continuing to search for the first goal in the face of so many chances falling by the wayside and, having found the opener, it seemed certain that the scoreline would be extended.

Thirteen minutes from time Shildon made a double substitution. The industrious pair of Billy Greulich-Smith and Ben Wood were replaced by Stephen Turnbull and Paul Connor, both of whom were making welcome returns from injury.

Within three minutes the pair combined to force the opening that led to the second goal. Turnbull’s cross from Connor’s pass was laid back into the striker’s path by Scroggins. The blocked shot landed in Garvie’s path and the forward volleyed powerfully home.

The scoreline failed to demonstrate Shildon’s complete dominance of this tie, but the side will be happy to celebrate taking all three points in this first of at least five Friday night fixtures the side will play this season.