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  • 6/11/02 - Highwaymen in one pin win

    FOR the third consecutive week the Highwaymen of Wednesday Division One of the E&E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League have played in a game decided by a single pin. Highwaymen opened up with 84, but the Castings took the initiative

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 2 Feckenham 4

    Tuesday, January 8, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers crashed out of the second round of the Worcestershire Senior Urn last night with a 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Feckenham. Seven players were rested from Saturday's league line-up against Stratford Town, but

  • 4/11/02 - Crown take the honours

    CROWN Regulars pipped Kingfishers 424-422 in Monday Division One of the Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Full scores are: DIVISION ONE Kingfishers 422(5) (C. Davis 50), Crown Regulars 424(15) (E. Collins 47). Wasps 332(3) (R. Protherow 37), Hillbillies

  • 31/10/02 - Swallows swoop for cup success

    SWALLOWS were the highest scorers in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League's Flower Box Cup, scoring 341 to beat Jenny Wrens by 40 pins. Results: High Flyers 285 (A Butler 36, S Green 34), Nomads 296 (M Knibb 38(16), K Spink 33); Lakes Lasses

  • Knypersley Victoria 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 3

    Saturday, December 29, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers kept their Midland Alliance title hopes on track with a well-deserved 3-1 win at Knypersley Victoria. Many of Rovers' 100-strong travelling support missed the first half because of major traffic chaos on the

  • 24/10/02 - V's battle back for Victory

    In Division Three of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League, the Foxy Ladies took the first two legs against the Victory V's giving themselves a 17-pin advantage. But they were unable to capitalise and lost the next three legs and the match

  • A cosy little subsidised club for cognoscenti

    COULD some one please tell me why patrons of the Swan Theatre expect everyone else to subsidise their leisure pursuits? The very simple answer to the problems at The Swan is for a market price to be charged for each seat at each performance. Then we'd

  • 22/10/02 - Sausagemen win sizzler

    Shooters and Sausagemen continue to set the pace at the top of Division Four of the Worcester and District Skittle League. Shooters overcame Stowaways with a home win by 16 pins. Top scoring for Shooters was L Vann with 39. Newcomers Sausagemen scored

  • 21/10/02 - Regulars sting the Wasps

    CROWN Regulars beat Wasps 366-313 in Monday Division One of the E&E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. Full results are: DIVISION ONE Transporters 366(2) (C. Cooper 36), Marauders 403(18) (M. Vobe 41). Runaways 432(18) (L. Seldon 42, M

  • Tow Law Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0 (Abandoned fog 76 mins)

    Saturday, December 8, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers will return to Tow Law next Saturday after fog forced the abandonment of their FA Vase third round tie after 76 minutes. Rovers started brightly, playing down a slope, and within seven minutes had three chances

  • 17/10/02 - Arboretum edge home

    THE highest scorers of the week in the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League were Arboretum, who floored 402 pins to beat Flintstones by four in Division One. Division One Flintstones 398 (2) I Briggs 39 (13), H Lee 38, Arboretum 402 (8) C Faulkner

  • 16/10/02 - Morganite clinch victory

    MORGANITE beat Outlaws 460-435 in the E&E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League Wednesday Division One. Outlaws 435(2) (C. Awford 43, G. Taylor 41), Morganite 460(18) (R. Middleton 49, D. Evans, S. Ayers 41). Freshmen 432(17) (C.

  • What about Swan's benefits?

    I AM the surviving founder member of the Swan Theatre and with Henry Gorst, the architect, I was involved with the theatre project from the beginning. When I recall the efforts that were made by so many individuals, schools, colleges and societies to

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Malvern Town 2

    Tuesday, November 27, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers saw off a youthful Malvern Town side 4-2 in the second round of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup. Town took a 55th-minute lead through Matt Upton only for Liam O'Neill to put the home side in front, but Upton

  • The grant to theatre has not been 'cut'

    MAY I correct all those campaigning for The Swan Theatre when they refer to "grant cut or grant reduction". There is no grant reduction or cut. Four years ago the city council agreed to give the Swan £83,000 in addition to their standard grant of £54,000

  • 15/10/02 - Scaplehorns and CEDS dead level

    The first two drawn games of the season have occurred in the Worcester & District Skittle League. In Division Two Scaplehorns finished level with CEDS, while Mad Bulls and Droitwich RBL did likewise in Division Three. Division One Arbos 419 (J Rumney

  • 10/10/02 - Flintstones edge home

    Division One of the Worcester and District Ladies Skittle League saw a closely fought match between the Harlequins and the Flintstones. The Harlequins took the first two legs with the third leg drawn. They lost the fourth leg, scoring 59 pins to the Flintstones

  • 9/10/02 - Raiders on top

    NEW Raiders are topping Wednesday Division One of the E & E Engineering Worcester Friendly Skittle League. DIVISION ONE P W D L B P New Raiders 4 4 0 0 30 70 Rams 4 4 0 0 26 66 Windshields 4 3 0 1 28 58 New Castings 4 3 0 1 24 54 Morganite 4 3 0 1

  • Wednesfield 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 1

    Saturday, November 3, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers clinched a 1-0 win in their Midland Alliance League match at Wednesfield. Sam Bowen created Rovers first real sight on goal, but he lost his footing as he shot sending the ball well wide in the 25th minute.

  • 8/10/02 - Westsiders top 500 in fine victory

    Westsiders recorded their highest team score on the Herefordshire House in their Worcester and District Skittle League Division One match against Cradley Sports. Scoring three legs well over 100, they amassed 502 to win by 58 pins. Leading the way for

  • Confusion on website

    THE city council must either be confused or hypocritical to promote the Swan Theatre on a new website, when budget cuts could force it to close, says one MP. The city council helped commission the website to celebrate Worcester's tourist attractions,

  • Philistines are now in charge

    I HAVE spent many enjoyable evenings at the Swan Theatre watching plays. Sadly, this apparently will soon come to an end.The Philistine Party is now in control of the Worcester City Council. To think that Worcester might see its theatre close is unthinkable

  • Give them a break

    THE Swan is the only full-time theatre between Birmingham and Malvern and the only one where we have the opportunity to see not just big touring productions, but new plays and new playwrights. We have all this for a sensible price at a theatre with excellent

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Pelsall Villa 0

    Tuesday, October 9, 2001 SAM Bowen scored another two goals as Bromsgrove Rovers beat Pelsall Villa 4-0 in the Midland Alliance last night. Back from a brief spell at Evesham United, it took him just nine minutes to make his mark. Following a crossfield

  • 23/9/02 - Triumph for the Cricketers

    MONDAY Division Two of the E & E Engineering sponsored Worcester Friendly Skittle League saw the Cricketers emerge winners from a close game. Hosts Harrys Heroes found themseleves down by two pins after the third leg, having drawn the opening two

  • Mickleover Sports 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 2

    Saturday, September 15, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers had to show their mettle to win 2-1 in their FA Cup first qualifying round tie at Northern Counties East League Division One team Mickleover Sports. Playing with a strong wind in their favour, Rovers kept

  • 1/2/03 - Norton girls go for cup glory

    WORCESTER Norton women's hockey team play the most important match in their history tomorrow when they take on holders Ipswich in round five of the EHA Cup at Nunnery Wood, Worcester (2pm). A large crowd is expected to watch the clash which will feature

  • 16/1/03 - Worcester aces back to take on Finchfield

    WORCESTER Norton men's first team face Finchfield at home on Saturday when the DTZ Midlands Division One League campaign resumes after the Christmas break. In the match at Finchfield Worcester only managed a 0-0 draw, but will be looking to take all three

  • 16/1/03 - Norton's preparations hit by blank day

    WORCESTER Norton women's first team had a blank weekend in their preparation for the restart of the Midland Premier Hockey League when their fixture with Swindon was called off because of a frozen pitch. With only two practice matches to go they hope

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Knypersley Victoria 2

    Saturday, August 18, 2001 BROMSGROVE Rovers recorded their first Midland Alliance victory, but were pressured all the way by visiting Knypersley Victoria before winning 3-2. The visitors wasted a golden opportunity on 16 minutes. Sam Campagna brought

  • 7/11/02 - Ladies aim for top spot

    WORCESTER Norton ladies' comprehensive defeat of basement team Luton puts them within two points of league leaders Charnwood Livingwell, who are the visitors to Nunnery Wood at 3pm on Saturday. This sets up the most eagerly anticipated clash so far in

  • 7/11/02 - Worcester go on the rampage

    OLD HALESONIANS 0 WORCESTER NORTON 9 WORCESTER went into this DTZ Midlands League Division One game still unbeaten, but with three draws and one win they needed victory to make up their four point deficit from the league leaders. With the squad at full

  • 'Swan must face financial reality'

    THE leader of Worcester City Council has told the Swan Theatre that it must face financial reality. Councillor Stephen Inman, who has spoken to the theatre, said the council was willing to continue its basic annual grant of £54,000, but said the Guildhall

  • 24/10/02 - Another blow for Stourport

    Stourport were the better team in the first half and got their noses in front through a Imran Yousaf short corner. Within ten minutes of the restart they should have been three goals in front, but missed their chances. Bournville came back into the match

  • 24/10/02 - Worcester hit back to earn draw

    BRIDGNORTH 3 WORCESTER NORTON 3 WORCESTER were looking for all three points to consolidate their good start in the DTZ Midlands Division One. They went a goal down after defensive errors allowed Bridgnorth to score from close range. Worcester replied

  • 28/4/00 - Rovers set for bumper gate

    BROMSGROVE Rovers expect their biggest crowd of the season tomorrow when Dr Martens League Western Division champions-elect Stafford Rangers come to town (3.00). Rangers, who need a point to clinch both promotion and the title, are expected to bring over

  • 19/9/02 - Norton have to settle for Burton draw

    WORCESTER Norton men's first team went into their friendly against Burton with debuts given to both Matt Baumber and Ben Tailor and a new coaching role for former star player James Cosh who has retired from playing due to persistent groin injury problems

  • 21/3/00 - Rovers survive taxman battle

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' future is secure -- for the time being. The club avoided a winding-up order by paying off a £22,000 debt to HM Customs and Excise yesterday. But Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister warned that the Dr Martens League Western Division

  • 3/3/00 - Rovers need another £14,000

    BROMSGROVE Rovers still need another £14,000 to stave off the threat of a winding-up order. Rovers have to raise £22,000 in total by March 20 to pay off an outstanding bill to the Inland Revenue. A total of £8,000 has been raised so far through their

  • 25/2/00 - Awayday target set by Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have set a four-point target from their next two away games to virtually guarantee their Dr Martens League Western Division safety. Rovers, who visit Weston-super-Mare tomorrow (3.00) before going to Cinderford next Saturday, go into

  • 15/2/00 - Forum chance for supporters

    BROMSGROVE Rovers fans get their chance to have a say over the club's future at an open forum tonight. The forum, starting at 7.30pm in the Victoria Club, will see club officials outline the current financial position -- they remain more than £100,000

  • 7/2/00 - Flo and Co ready to pep ailing Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers play the first of two fund-raising friendlies tonight when First Division Wolves visit the Victoria Ground (7.45). Rovers are hoping for big crowds tonight and tomorrow, when Aston Villa come to town, to help the club clear debts of

  • 13/11/99 - Daley poised to call up new faces

    BROMSGROVE Rovers could have two new faces in their line-up for tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Tiverton Town (3.00). Manager Steve Daley has re-signed John Humphreys, who can play in defence or midfield, from Blakenall and hopes

  • 5/11/99 - Mullen prepares to tackle former club

    The memories will come flooding back for Evesham United boss Phil Mullen tomorrow when his side entertain Bromsgrove Rovers (3.00) in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Mullen has long links with Rovers, having both managed the club and played for

  • 17/9/99 - Rovers ready to climb the table

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss Steve Daley believes that a 'clear the air' meeting has kick-started their season into life. Rovers scored their first win of the season, 3-0 at Stourbridge in midweek, immediately after a players' meeting in the dressing rooms.

  • Dagenham and Redbridge 1 Kidderminster Harriers 3

    Tuesday, October 22, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers reached the second round of the LDV Vans Trophy with a comfortable 3-1 win at Dagenham and Redbridge last night. A much-changed Daggers side, with Conference and FA Cup commitments in mind, were no match

  • 27/8/99 - Daley ready to swoop for mystery striker

    BROMSGROVE Rovers are set to boost their attack again in a bid to arrest their dismal start to the season. Manager Steve Daley was due to look at a striker in training last night with a view to a permanent signing. Daley declined to name the player involved

  • 5/7/99 - Bannister appeals to fans in takeover

    PAT Bannister has appealed to Bromsgrove Rovers supporters to help him complete his takeover of the club. Rovers' chief executive says he is "not far off" taking over the majority shareholding in the club from former chairman Stuart Arnold, after several

  • Kidderminster Harriers 0 Rochdale 0

    Saturday, September 21, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' boss Ian Britton defended striker Drewe Broughton after he missed a hat-trick of chances in Saturday's goalless draw with high-flying Rochdale at Aggborough. Striker Broughton fluffed a couple of headers

  • Southend United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2

    Tuesday, September 18, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers stretched their unbeaten run to six matches with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Southend last night. The home outfit went into the match boasting four wins from their previous five outings but were made

  • 24/6/99 - Hopkins signs for Rovers

    CONTROVERSIAL ex-Birmingham City bad boy Robert Hopkins has signed for Bromsgrove Rovers. Hopkins, sent off on numerous occasions during his spell at St Andrew's, has signed non-contract terms after being released by Solihull Borough. Manager Steve Daley

  • Scunthorpe United 1 Kidderminster Harriers 1

    Saturday, September 14, 2002 BOSS Ian Britton predicted better times ahead after Kidderminster Harriers were only held to a sixth Division Three draw of the season at Scunthorpe United by a terrific equaliser. Harriers have still only been beaten once

  • Nottingham Forest 4 Kidderminster Harriers 0

    Wednesday, September 11, 2002 PREMIERSHIP-chasing Nottingham Forest snuffed out Kidderminster Harriers' hopes of a Worthington Cup upset with a clinical 4-0 first round job last night. The gulf in class between the former European Cup winners from Division

  • Kidderminster Harriers 0 Boston United 0

    Saturday, September 7, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Ian Britton believed Saturday's dull 0-0 Nationwide League Division Three draw with Boston United at Aggborough was due to the majority of his players being happy to perform in the 'comfort zone'

  • Kidderminster Harriers 1 Darlington 1

    Saturday, August 31, 2002 KIDDERMINSTER Harriers had to settled for their fourth draw in their opening six Nationwide League Division Three outings after a 1-1 deadlock with Darlington at Aggborough on Saturday. Harriers took the lead with a 53rd minute

  • Leyton Orient 0 Kidderminster Harriers 0

    Monday, August 26, 2002 IAN Britton offered glowing praise for his surprise defence after injury-hit Kidderminster Harriers pulled off a battling 0-0 Nationwide League Division Three draw at Leyton Orient yesterday. Harriers, already without Craig Hinton

  • Bournemouth 0 Kidderminster Harriers 0

    Tuesday, August 13, 2002 LUCKLESS Kidderminster Harriers striker Drewe Broughton suffered last-gasp heartache again as they had to settle for a goalless draw at Bournemouth last night. The 23-year-old -- who missed a late penalty in Harriers' 1-1 draw

  • Worcester City 2 Kidderminster Harriers 2

    Saturday, July 27, 2002 TWO late strikes in the space of a minute denied Worcester City a deserved victory over rivals Kidderminster Harriers at St George's Lane in an entertaining 2-2 draw. With John Barton's side two up with three minutes left on the

  • MATT LOWE - Goalkeeper

    Ever present in the Midland Alliance promotion campaign. A reliable shot stopper and a good kicker of the ball.

  • MORGAN BROOKES - Defender

    Club captain and a reliable rock in the heart of the defence. Voted player of the season and supporters' player of the season in 2001/2002.

  • ROSS COLLINS - Defender / Midfield

    A versatile player across defence or midfield. Moved from Halesowen Town for a one-month loan spell at Rovers at the start of the 2002/2003. Signed permanently from the Yeltz in February 2003.

  • GRANT BECKETT - Midfield

    Hard working player who signed from Bloxwich United. Particularly noted for his left foot free-kicks. His previous clubs include Preston North End, Telford United and Sutton Coldfield Town.

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Tiverton Town1

    Saturday, November 11, 2000 A SOLITARY goal from former Blackburn Rovers player Nicky Marker was enough to give eighth-placed Tiverton Town maximum points at Bromsgrove Rovers in the Dr Martens League Western Division on Saturday. The visitors took early

  • MARK BENBOW - Midfield

    A useful right sided player who left Rovers two seasons ago for Reddith United. Following that, he headed for Australia to play for SWC Premier League side ECU Joondalup. Returned to the Victoria Ground in summer 2002.

  • Droylsden 0 Bromsgrove Rovers 0

    Saturday, November 4, 2000 HANDBAGS at ten paces, fireworks and a disallowed 'winner' from striker Richard Burgess - it was all included in Bromsgrove Rovers' goalless draw at Droylsden in round one of the FA Umbro Trophy on Saturday. And in truth, it

  • STEVE FROST - Midfield

    A hard tackling player who joined Rovers from Redditch United. Has also played for Worcester City.

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 4 Stourport Swifts 3

    Tuesday, October 31, 2000 MARK Benbow was the penalty hero for Bromsgrove Rovers in a Worcestershire Royal Infirmary Cup final second leg of high drama at the Victoria Ground last night. The attacking midfielder's 113th minute spot kick - which he stepped

  • Blakenhall 3 Bromsgrove Rovers 1

    25 October, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers slumped to their third Dr Martens League Western Division defeat on the trot when they were beaten 3-1 at Blakenall last night. Blakenall's enthusiasm was rewarded after seven minutes when striker Matt Coppin drilled

  • DARREN BULLOCK - Midfield

    Joined Rovers in January 2003 after non-league spells with Worcester City and Evesham United. His earlier career saw him grace the Football League with Bury and Swindon Town.

  • PAUL DANKS - Striker

    Another summer 2002 acquisition from Redditch United. Paul is a proven goalscorer who has also had spells with Walsall and Stourbridge.

  • RICHARD BURGESS - Striker

    A nippy forward who left Rovers two seasons ago to join Port Vale. Has since played in the Conference with Nuneaton Borough and returned to the Victoria Ground in summer 2002.

  • 27/2/03 - Harriers snap up Morgan on loan

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have snapped up promising Nottingham Forest youngster Wes Morgan on a month's loan deal. The 19-year-old defender is expected to make his debut at Aggborough in Saturday's clash with Scunthorpe United. Morgan is the latest in a

  • Doyle and 25/2/03 - Foster go in Harriers clear-out

    IAN Foster and Daire Doyle are on their way out of Aggborough as Kidderminster Harriers' manager Ian Britton prepares to rebuild his squad. Front-runner Foster has been made available for a loan or permanent transfer, while midfielder Doyle has had his

  • 14/2/03 - Harriers wait on Shilton junior

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will be checking on Sam Shilton's fitness before finalising their side for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against play-off rivals Torquay United at Aggborough (3pm). The midfielder, son of former England goalkeeping

  • 1/2/03 - Striker Bishop coming of age

    TALENTED youngster Andy Bishop is starting to come of age for Kidderminster Harriers. The talented 20-year-old front-runner is on loan from Walsall until the end of the season and is beginning to make the most of his stay at Aggborough. So far he has

  • 1/2/03 - Harriers snap up goalkeeper Digby

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have signed experienced goalkeeper Fraser Digby on a month-to-month basis. The 36-year-old's capture puts regular 'keeper Stuart Brock's place under threat. Harriers' manager Ian Britton said: "Brock needs pressure putting on him

  • 24/1/03 - Melligan worry for Harriers test

    JOHN Melligan is Kidderminster Harriers' main injury concern ahead of tomorrow's tough Nationwide League Division Three clash against high-riding Bury at Aggborough (3pm). The influential midfield player is battling to overcome an ankle injury which he

  • 17/1/03 - Sall back with Harriers

    DEFENDER Abdou Sall is due back with Kidderminster Harriers after reportedly walking out on Oxford United where he was in the middle of a two-month loan spell. Harriers' midfielder Daire Doyle has gone on a month's loan to Nuneaton Borough.

  • 8/1/03 - City planning early inspection

    WORCESTER City have put Nationwide Conference referee Steve Dorr on standby for an early pitch inspection at St George's Lane ahead of Saturday's FA Trophy third round clash with Newport County. The Worcester-based official has been earmarked to carry

  • Cirencester Town (0) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    DMW May 6, 2000 HIGH, wide and handsome, time after time. It says a lot about a team's ghastly lack of accuracy that the busiest person in the ground is the young lad retrieving balls from beyond the trees. Looking back across a mediocre league campaign

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Racing Club Warwick (0) 1

    DMW April 22, 2000 RYAN Daley's bizarre last minute goal rescued a point for relieved Rovers against relegation threatened opponents. Daley, who launched his strange goals series with an 'off the back' effort at Cinderford, saved the home side's bacon

  • Sutton Coldfield T (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 3

    DMW April 15, 2000 GOALS from Ryan Daley, Peter Sutton and Mark Benbow earned Rovers their first win in seven league games at soggy Coles Lane on Saturday. While their hosts missed a hatful of chances, Steve Daley's men finished in style to deservedly

  • 28/12/02 - Broughton told to clean up act

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers striker Drewe Broughton will have plenty of time next month ponder on how he can clean up his grim disciplinary record. The 24-year-old starts a four-match ban tomorrow when Harriers visit Bury for a Nationwide League Division Three

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Tiverton Town (1) 2

    DMW April 8, 2000 WHO said there's a dearth of quality in this league? Well, erm, probably me before I witnessed two gorgeous goals on Saturday. The first on 13 minutes, unlucky for Rovers, was a cheeky chip over home 'keeper Mark Jones by Tivvy's leading

  • Shepshed Dynamo (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    DMW April 1, 2000 AFTER watching this game on Saturday and a mind-numbing FA Cup semi-final 24 hours later, it's a wonder I haven't lost the will to live. But, as every gloating Villan is quick to point out, it's the result that counts. When you've conceded

  • Moor Green (3) 5 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    DMW March 28, 2000 STRIKER Derek Hall helped himself to a hat-trick as Rovers turned in another poor defensive display at the Moorlands last night. Revelling on a beautiful, lush surface, promotion chasing Moors started brightly with ex-Greens players

  • 18/12/02 - Bishop extends loan spell

    Striker Andy Bishop has had his loan spell with Kidderminster Harriers extended for a further month. The 20-year-old has notched two goals during his first month for Harriers which ended on Saturday when he scored in a 2-1 home defeat against York City

  • Kidderminster Harriers (0) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    WSC SF March 20, 2000 AGILE goalkeeper Nore Gabbidon was Rovers' shining star in Monday night's narrow defeat at Aggborough. In Gabbidon and stubborn skipper Mark Bowater, the Greens arguably had the best two players on the park and they were unlucky

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 Blakenall (1) 1

    DMW March 11, 2000 GOAL-DEN boy Peter Sutton continued his dazzling run of form against arguably the best side Rovers have played this season. With just 20 minutes to go and the visitors nestling snugly on their slender lead, the ex-Walsall youngster

  • Cinderford Town (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 4

    DMW March 4, 2000 IN case you're wondering, little has changed about The Causeway, Cinderford, since Rovers' humiliating FA Cup defeat in November 1995. It wasn't pouring with rain this time, but the pitch still resembles a sticky, squelchy bog -- so

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (2) 3 Solihull Borough (0) 0

    DMW January 22, 2000 IF this division had its own fantasy league, Peter Sutton would be riding high in the most valuable player charts. Goals against Yate, Stourbridge and Paget plus three assists in Saturday's victory has made the returnee striker a

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 4 Stourbridge (1) 1

    DMW January 18, 2000 ROVERS' scorching start to the Year 2000 continued with last night's drubbing of Stourbridge at the Victoria Ground. Steve Daley's side fought back from a goal down to chalk up their third successive league win. Quentin Townsend (

  • Yate Town (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

    DMW January 15, 2000 SOME wizened old pundit (probably Rodney Marsh) he say: a team that stays together plays together. Simplistic, I know, but increasingly relevant as far as Rovers are concerned. For, at last, they seem to have found the stability they've

  • 11/5/01 - Super Smith hangs on for trophy glory

    EVESHAM United defender Andy Smith has held off all challengers to win the Evening News' Ray Mercer Memorial Trophy. The 29-year-old full-back was a model of consistency in the Common Road club's best-ever season in the Dr Martens League, helping them

  • 3/5/01 - Victory vital for Rovers survival

    IT'S win or bust for Bromsgrove Rovers when they entertain Atherstone United in the Dr Martens League Western Division tonight (7.45). Rovers must win their last two matches -- they are at home to Bilston Town on Saturday -- to stand any chance of avoiding

  • 28/4/01 - Rovers chase Racing victory

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' hectic finish to the season continues with a rescheduled Dr Martens League Western Division game at Racing Club Warwick tomorrow (3pm). The game is the second of five Rovers play in the final week. They were due to visit Paget today

  • 27/4/01 - Survival hopes hit by keeper crisis

    BROMSGROVE Rovers face a goalkeeping crisis at the start of a critical week in their Dr Martens League Western Division survival bid. Their one 'keeper Elliott Morris was rushed into hospital earlier this week with appendicitis, and following an operation

  • 24/4/01 - Rovers survival hit by injuries

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' hopes of boosting their fight against relegation at Racing Club Warwick tonight (7.45) have been hit by an injury crisis. Five of their recent signings - Mark Creighton, Costas Xiourouppa, Kevin Banner, Lloyd and Andrew Woodvine - will

  • 13/4/01 - County rivals in search of big points

    THERE'S far more than Worcestershire pride at stake when Bromsgrove Rovers entertain Evesham United in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow (3pm). Rovers will be going all out to ease their relegation fears, while Evesham hope to strengthen

  • Solihull Borough (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    DMW November 27, 1999 UNORTHODOX maybe, brave undoubtedly. Greg Parkes' efforts' between the sticks on Saturday proved there's plenty of spirit between those broad shoulders. Parkes, son of the Greens' larger than life goalkeeping coach Phil, was the

  • 7/11/02 - Harriers clash rearranged

    Kidderminster Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three game at Torquay United has been re-arranged for Tuesday, November 19 (7.45). It was postponed last Saturday due to a waterlogged pitch.

  • 2/11/02 - Harriers hosting England

    ENGLAND'S under 19 soccer team return to Kidderminster Harriers' ground for a second time in a month when they take on Macedonia tomorrow (4pm). The game is England's first of three group matches in the European U19 Championship, and Harriers will be

  • 2/3/01 - Rovers sign two more players

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' new Director of Football Steve Daniels has made two more additions to his squad ahead of tomorrow's crucial trip to Cirencester Town (3pm). He has recruited 18-year-old left-sided player Kevin Banner from Midland Alliance side Oldbury

  • 9/2/01 - Rovers set to bring in new faces

    BROMSGROVE Rovers could have several more new faces on show as they face a daunting trip to leaders Bilston Town (3pm). New Director of Football Steve Daniels has lodged several seven-day approaches for players and is hoping to land some of them in time

  • 1/2/01 - Daniels plans survival bid

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have enlisted the help of Steve Daniels to try and steer them out of their financial problems. The former Stourbridge and Cradley boss, who is also a business consultant, has joined the club to help them prepare a business plan in time

  • 22/10/02 - Harriers ready to ring changes

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers are expected to make changes for tonight's LDV Vans Trophy first round clash against Nationwide Conference Dagenham and Redbridge at Victoria Road (7.45). A number of players are carrying injuries, while others could be drafted

  • 30/1/01 - Rovers handed more time for rescue battle

    CRISIS club Bromsgrove Rovers have been given a 28-day stay of execution in their bid to avoid a winding-up order. Rovers, who were faced with an £18,000 demand from HM Customs and Excise in a Liverpool court yesterday, had the hearing adjourned until

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 2 Halesowen Town (2) 5

    FAT round one October 9, 1999 THE tie was enthralling, the result a disaster for Rovers, who must now abide by that tired old clich and concentrate on making their mark in the Western Division. Town, who had probably expected an easier first round run-out

  • 26/1/01 - Rovers make two new signings

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have put aside their off-the-field problems to make two more new signings ahead of tomorrow's trip to Shepshed Dynamo (3pm). Striker Derek Christopher has been recruited from the Sunday Festival League in Birmingham, where he has been

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Cinderford Town (0) 1

    DMW October 2, 1999 "CINDERFORD'S chairman said they committed daylight robbery and we should have won by five or six goals. But when you look in the Sunday papers, the result is still 0-1.'' Until Rovers start taking chances and winning home games, or

  • 11/10/02 - Foster ready for Harriers return

    STRIKER Ian Foster is on stand-by for a place in Kidderminster Harriers starting line-up for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Macclesfield Town at Aggborough (3pm). The former Hereford United campaigner is poised to take over

  • Gresley Rovers (0) 0 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0

    DMW September 25, 1999 IMPROVING Bromsgrove picked up a precious point at Moat Street on Saturday but it could easily have been three. Chances came thick and fast at both ends during a lively first half and the Greens carved out the finest five minutes

  • 23/1/01 - Council boost Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have been given fresh hope of averting a winding-up order. Their landlords Bromsgrove District Council have assured them they will be granted a new lease on the Victoria Ground, even though the club faces an £18,000 demand from HM Customs

  • 8/10/02 - Molby quit offer rejected

    JAN Molby's offer to stand down as Hull manager after the Tigers' dreadful recent run of form has been rejected by the club. After being tipped for promotion, the Boothferry Park outfit have won just two of their opening 12 matches and club owner Adam

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Cirencester Town (0) 2

    DMW September 18, 1999 IF refereeing is the new rock 'n' roll, then Stephen Davies of Swadlincote clearly fancies himself as Elvis. The man in black was booed off at the Victoria Ground at Saturday after a series of strange decisions that left many disgruntled

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1 Moor Green (0) 2

    DMW September 11, 1999 BROMSGROVE Rovers were beaten in injury time for the second game running as Moor Green maintained their 100 per cent record with two late goals at the Victoria Ground on Saturday. Welcoming back Mark Bowater, Richard Ball and Colin

  • Bilston Town (1) 1 Bromsgrove Rovers (1) 1

    DMW August 30, 1999 TWO penalties, two disallowed goals and a hard-working performance added up to Rovers' first point of the Millennium season. After three disappointing draws and a lost point at home to Hinckley on Saturday, Steve Daley's side were

  • 21/9/02 - Harriers crowds despair

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' pleas for more support through the Agg-borough turnstiles are continuing to fall on deaf ears. And with a bitterly disappointing average gate of around 2,400 so far this season the future looks far from rosy. Indeed, very little

  • Football- Reserves extend their run

    Blackheath 1 Tenbury United Reserves 1 TENBURY Reserves extended their unbeaten run in the Kidderminster League Division 1 to five matches with a battling draw at Blackheath. Although under pressure they kept a clean sheet until just before the break

  • 19/9/02 - Harriers hit

    KIDDERMINSTER Har-riers preparations for Saturday's home Na-tionwide League Division Three clash with Rochdale have been thrown into chaos be-cause of a stomach bug which is sweeping through Aggborough. Midfielder Scott Stamps and defender Scott Stamps

  • Bromsgrove Rovers Football Club - factfile

    Formed: 1885 Directions: The Victoria Ground is situated on the north side of Bromsgrove on the Birmingham Road, which is off the A38 Bromsgrove by pass. The M5 and M42 join the A38 to the north of the town making it easy to get to the ground without

  • Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 0 Sutton Coldfield Town (2) 2

    DMW August 14, 1999 NORMAL service has been resumed -- do not adjust your specs. For 25 minutes, the Western Division's second highest crowd of the day felt confident that Rovers would race into a comfortable opening day lead. Neat passes along the back

  • 19/12/00 - Rovers 'escape' with FA fine

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have escaped with a £250 fine after fears they may have had to replay their FA Umbro Trophy tie at Lancaster City. Rovers won the second round tie 1-0 on December 2, but Lancaster protested after three Rovers players wore different numbers

  • 19/12/00 - Rovers on lookout for win lift

    BROMSGROVE Rovers chief executive Pat Bannister believes one win will kick-start their season into life. Despite their FA Trophy run, Rovers are on the edge of the Dr Martens League Western Divi-sion relegation zone after eight successive defeats, going

  • 14/9/02 - Molineux duo link up with Harriers on loan

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have swooped to sign two new players on loan. They are highly-rated John 'JJ' Melligan and Mark Clyde from Wolverhampton Wanderers who have been captured in one-month loan deals. Central defender Clyde, a current Northern Ireland

  • 05/12/00 - Soccer legend awaits Rovers

    WORCESTER City, Hereford United and Evesham United have all been drawn at home in the third round of the FA Umbro Trophy -- while Bromsgrove Rovers must travel to face an England legend. City will entertain Dr Martens League Western Division side Tiverton

  • 31/8/02 - Harriers striker Broughton out to learn lesson

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers striker Drewe Broughton is determined to control the aggressive side of his game which attracts the unwanted attention of referees. The 23-year-old was learning another lesson today by missing Harriers' home game with Darlington

  • 21/11/00 - Rovers unveil another newcomer

    STRUGGLING Bromsgrove Rovers are set to introduce another new signing in tonight's must-win game at Racing Club Warwick (7.45). Sean Bedward, who can play up front or on the left wing, has been recruited from Hinckley United. He is likely to make his

  • 30/8/02 - Hinton returns to face Asprilla

    Kidderminster Harriers defender Craig Hinton will return after injury in a bid to snuff out the threat of Darlington's new star striker Faustino Asprilla tomorrow. Former £6.7m Newcastle United ace Asprilla is being lined up to make his debut in the Nationwide

  • 17/11/00 - More new faces set for Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers look set to have yet more fresh faces on show in tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division game at Atherstone United (3pm). Chief executive Pat Bannister says they are on the verge of signing an unnamed midfielder with Conference

  • 24/8/02 - Harriers hand Ayres chance to shine

    ROOKIE Lee Ayres will have another chance to prove his worth in the centre of Kidderminster Harriers' defence in Monday's Nationwide League Division Three clash at Leyton Orient (3pm). The 19-year-old faced Exeter City at Aggborough today in place of

  • 23/8/02 - Ayres ready for Harriers call-up

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' young central defender Lee Ayres is standing by to take over from injured Craig Hinton for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Exeter City at Aggborough (3pm). Hinton is unlikely to play after having an operation

  • 22/8/02 - Harriers change

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers' Nationwide League Division Three clash with Boston United has been moved to avoid a clash with England's friendly match against Portugal. The match against the league newcomers at Aggborough on Saturday, September 7, will now kick-off

  • 3/11/00 - Chambers interested in Rovers

    JOHN Chambers is the latest person to throw his hat into the ring for the managerial vacancy at Bromsgrove Rovers. Chief executive Pat Bannister confirmed that the former Kidderminster and Halesowen boss had applied for the vacancy, and said that interviews

  • 16/8/02 - Foster returns as Harriers bid

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will have striker Ian Foster available for tomorrow's Nationwide League Division Three clash against Rushden & Diamonds at Nene Park (3pm). The former Hereford United campaigner has missed Harriers' opening two matches because

  • 20/10/00 - Rovers to parade new boys

    BROMSGROVE Rovers will be hoping to avoid their first losing 'double' of the season when they visit Rugby United in the Dr Martens Western Division tomorrow (3.00). The sides met at the Victoria Ground on the opening day of the season and Rovers were

  • 10/10/00 - The Blues lift spirits of boss Rooney

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is hoping the club's link-up with Birmingham City will help improve their fortunes. Rovers are to take on some of Blues' Academy players and give them first-team experience. Midfielder Michael Jameson should figure

  • 6/10/00 - Rovers set for League link-up

    BROMSGROVE Rovers could be on the verge of establishing a link with a Nationwide League club. The link will enable the unnamed club sending some of its talented youngsters to Bromsgrove to enable them to get first-team experience. The link is unlikely

  • 9/8/02 - Harriers signings to face Lincoln

    NEWCOMERS Sean Flynn and Sean Parrish are set to make their Nationwide League Division Three debuts for Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow when they open their campaign against relegation favourites Lincoln City at Aggborough (3pm). Former Coventry, Derby

  • 3/10/00 - Rovers wait on decision

    BROMSGROVE Rovers expect a decision later this week over chief executive Pat Bannister's proposed takeover of the club. A board meeting last night heard they were still waiting for an answer from majority shareholder Stuart Arnold over Bannister's offer

  • 5/8/02 - Encouraging signs after Harriers win

    IAN Britton was happy with the way Kidderminster Harriers gave their fans encouragement for the coming season with a last-gasp 3-2 win over Nationwide League Division Two new boys Cheltenham Town. The Harriers boss, however, believes his side can improve

  • 3/8/02 - Flynn signs on for Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers have made their second signing of the summer by snapping up experienced former West Bromwich Albion and Coventry City midfielder Sean Flynn. The 34-year-old, who was released by Tranmere Rovers at the end of last season, has agreed

  • 29/9/00 - Rooney out to turn tide at Weston

    MANAGER George Rooney has moved to bolster his Bromsgrove Rovers squad ahead of tomorrow's Dr Martens League Western Division trip to Weston-super-Mare (3pm). He has signed striker Craig Pountney from Moor Green, and he is expected to come straight into

  • 2/8/02 - Allner returns to face Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers wrap up a disappointing pre-season programme when they face Nationwide League Division Two new boys Cheltenham Town at Aggborough tomorrow (3pm). In six 'warm-up' games Harriers have won just once and last Saturday produced a below-par

  • 25/9/00 - Crisis meeting at Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have called an emergency board meeting for tomorrow night -- amid claims from chief executive Pat Bannister that other directors are acting behind his back. Bannister issued a statement at Saturday's Dr Martens League Western Division

  • 19/9/00 - Rooney looking for Cup remedy

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is calling for a big improvement from his side in tonight's FA Cup first qualifying round replay at Oldbury United (7.45). Rovers drew the first meeting 1-1 on Saturday but Rooney admitted: "We were unbelievably poor

  • 27/7/02 - Senior Cup away test

    WORCESTER City face a trip to Stourport Swifts or Halesowen Town in the second round of the Worcestershire FA Senior Cup. Holders Kidderminster Harriers have been drawn at home to Bromsgrove Rovers. First round: Stourport v Halesowen; Sutton Coldfield

  • 20/7/02 - Ducros aiming to play catch-up

    ANDY Ducros is aiming to make up for lost time when Kidderminster Harriers launch their Nationwide League Division Three campaign at home to Lincoln City on August 10. The talented midfielder was only used sparingly by former boss Jan Molby last term

  • 22/08/00 - Turpin set for start

    JAMIE Turpin is set to make his first start of the season for Bromsgrove Rovers in tonight's Dr Martens Western Division game at Sutton Coldfield Town (7.45). The young midfielder was left on the bench for Saturday's 3-1 home defeat against Rugby because

  • 16/7/02 - Harriers kick-off at Stratford with draw

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1-1 draw at Midland Alliance side Stratford Town. On a hard and bumpy pitch the home side took a shock lead on 20 minutes when John Halford found himself in space before slotting past

  • 17/8/00 - Rooney needs more time

    AFTER too long in the doldrums, the 2000/2001 season should be the turning point for Evesham United. Manager Phil Mullen has been canny during the summer, quietly rebuilding his Common Road side to give them a real chance of honours in the Dr Martens

  • 12/7/02 - Kick-off for Harriers

    KIDDERMINSTER Harriers will em-bark on their opening pre-season friendly at Stratford Town tomorrow (3pm) with literally a spring in their step. New manager Ian Britton has hired national athletics coach Bob Andrew to help the players boost their fitness

  • 03/07/00 - Rooney happy despite defeat

    BROMSGROVE Rovers manager George Rooney was satisfied with his team's performance as they went down 4-0 at home to Second Division Walsall in their latest friendly last night. Rooney fielded 20 different players, including several triallists, at the Victoria

  • 02/07/00 - Rovers in action

    BROMSGROVE Rovers boss George Rooney is closing in on several more new signings. Rooney, whose side entertain Second Division Walsall in a friendly tonight (7.45), has made a seven-day approach for defender Ian Cooksey, brother of former Rovers goalkeeper

  • Rovers 2001/2002

    HOME, away (Midland Alliance fixtures unless stated) Sat Aug 11 Oldbury United 3-3 (McHugh, P Moore, M Moore pen) Tue Aug 14 STRATFORD TOWN 0-1 Sat Aug 18 KNYPERSLEY VICTORIA 3-2 (Ford pen, P Moore, Coppin) Tue Aug 21 Halesowen Harriers 1-3 (Bowen) Mon

  • Warning to hoax callers

    HOAX callers are being warned they will be tracked down and prosecuted after a series of malicious calls were made during the firefighters' strike. Around 8am today three calls were made simultaneously to fire control, directing the Green Goddesses to

  • Fire picket lines ablaze again

    WORCESTERSHIRE firefighters began a 24-hour strike this morning as part of a national walk-out. The action follows two strikes in November last year after talks between union leaders and the Government broke down yesterday. Seven Green Goddesses, two

  • Government's war on firefighters

    IF M Burcher insists on writing about a subject (You Say, December 11) he should at least get his facts right. There is no similarity between what I do for a living and what nurses and doctors do. Don't make the mistake of comparing us. Firefighters would

  • FIREFIGHTERS' STRIKE

    A MALVERN man whose brother and nephew are firefighters has urged Worcestershire people to show their support for the strikers. Martin Harris spoke out after this week's pre-budget report revealed that the Government would need to borrow £20bn more in

  • Fire strike is back on

    FIREFIGHTERS who have reluctantly started an eight-day strike today believe they have the blessing of people across the two counties, a union boss claims. At a blaze hours before the strike began, people flocked to give their support, said Steve Laugher

  • How it led up to the walk-out

    THE eight-day strike followed accusations that the Government was behind a last-minute intervention which "wrecked" the chance of a peace deal. Talks throughout the night were on the verge of achieving a dramatic deal but, just three hours before the

  • House 'saved' by 24 hours

    A WOMAN treated for smoke inhalation after a fire in her bedroom might not have been so lucky if it had happened tonight. Firefighters attended the house in Christine Avenue, Rushwick at 11.45pm yesterday. Breathing apparatus was used to enable firefighters

  • Public still backing striking firefighters

    WORCESTER folk are still behind the striking firefighters as the first walk-out in the Fire Brigades Union's pay dispute draws to a close. In a poll, conducted by the Evening News, 64 per cent of respondents said they supported the industrial action.

  • Green Goddess on first shout

    A BLAZE in a Worcester city warehouse, hoax calls and cars set ablaze in Worcestershire faced troops and emergency services as Green Goddesses raced through the county for the first time since 1977. At 6pm yesterday, FBU firefighter crews walked out and

  • There's no other choice

    FIREFIGHTERS who did not initially want to strike have been prompted to by the latest pay offer, claims a Worcester firefighter. Leading firefighter Graeme Bishop said they were "fed up" and feeling "very undervalued". "We see some very harrowing sights

  • It's the last resort for us all

    "PEOPLE say this is a glamorous job, but when you have to rescue someone from a car that's hit a tree at 2am in the morning, it's not so glamorous." Leading firefighter Carl Horsburgh of Worcester Fire Station's Blue Watch says he does not want to strike

  • City prepares for fire crew strike

    THERE will be "adequate" fire and rescue cover thanks to the efforts of retained crews, military personnel and non-striking firefighters, claims the chief fire officer for Hereford and Worcester. As the country braces itself for the first national firefighters

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 1 Stourbridge 3

    Tuesday, July 23, 2002 BROMSGROVE Rovers slumped to a 3-1 defeat against old rivals Stourbridge at the Victoria Ground last night. Paul Lloyd scored Rovers' goal but joint manager Gary Hackett admitted they still had plenty of work to do in preparation

  • 18/12/02 - Reds ensure Rovers lead

    BROMSGROVE Rovers go into their hectic Christmas schedule top of the Dr Martens Western on goal difference - thanks to an unlikely early Christmas gift from bitter enemies Redditch United. Rovers' 1-0 loss in the 93rd minute at Evesham United last Saturday

  • 5/7/02 - Winning start for new cup

    TOM Novell and Duncan McPherson won Tolladine Golf Club's inaugural Jubilee Invitation Cup. The trophy replaces the now defunct annual Worcester Carnival Cup and was competed for by 54 pairs playing to a three-quarter handicap schedule, better-ball format

  • 03/12/02 - Ford's fitness in doubt as Beckett battles back

    BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Jon Ford continues to be sideline with injury ahead of this Saturday's home game with Solihull Borough. Ford, injured against Clevedon Town at the beginning of September, is still struggling to be fit and fellow boss Gary

  • 28/6/02 - Foundation hits target with kids

    FOR all its wonderful attributes golf is still a sport that suffers from a poor public perception with many people still viewing it as a game for well-off professionals or as a place for businessmen to cut a deal. It is of course nothing like that and

  • 02/12/02 - Sponsored walk to Swifts

    DEDICATED Bromsgrove Rovers fans braved the elements to walk to last Saturday's math at Stourport Swifts. Depsite rain and low temperatures, the faithful few completed the 13-mile trek in about five hours.

  • 21/6/02 - £1.2m clubhouse unveiled at The Worcestershire

    THE Worcestershire Golf Club is poised for another momentous day in its rich and varied history with the official unveiling of its new £1.2m clubhouse tomorrow. Former Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy will be among the guests at the opening ceremony which

  • 5/12/01 - Beckett poised to start

    NEW signing Grant Beckett is set to start as Bromsgrove Rovers bid to re-ignite their Midland Alliance campaign at struggling Stafford Town tonight (7.45). Steve Daniels' side slumped to a surprise 3-1 defeat at Bridgnorth Town at the weekend and have

  • Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Solihull Borough 3

    Saturday, October 14, 2000 BROMSGROVE Rovers slipped to a 3-0 defeat at home to Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens Western Division and it could have been worse but for some poor finishing and some fine saves from debutant keeper Clint Davies. Former

  • 21/6/02 - Bishop on top at Bransford

    JENNIFER Bishop won the inaugural Bransford Golf Club ladies open. Bishop of Bransford won division one, ahead of runner up Elaine Walker from Brickhampton GC runner up. The division two winner was Janice Brown from Ombersley GC who pipped fellow member

  • 27/11/02 - Bienvenue to Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have pulled off a sizeable transfer coup by capturing highly-rated former Kidderminster Harriers French star Parfait Medou-Otye from Stourport Swifts. Medou-Otye, who has just returned from visiting family in France, joins Gary Hackett

  • 16/11/01 - Rovers looking to stay in touch

    IN-form Bromsgrove Rovers need to win at home to Barwell tomorrow (3pm) to keep in touch with Midland Alliance leaders Stourbridge who extended their lead in midweek with a 4-0 victory over Cradley Town. Steve Daniels' men are seven points behind the

  • 26/11/02 - Read looking for new chance

    ASHLEY Read is hoping for another trial at West Bromwich Albion after injury wrecked his chances of success. Read, aged 18, started his one-week trial at the Premiership club last Monday but got injured and left 24 hours later. Rovers joint managers Gary

  • 9/11/01 - Rovers boss in Vase glory bid

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' boss Steve Daniels turns his attentions to the FA Carlsberg Vase when they entertain Ford Sports Daventry at the Victoria Ground tomorrow (12.30pm). The second round clash pits the leaders of the United Counties Premier Division against

  • 25/11/02 - Solihull kick-off time

    BROMSGROVE Rovers travel to Solihull Borough tonight in the second round of the Dr Martens League Cup. Supporters are reminded that kick-off is at 7.30pm.

  • 20/11/02 - Ready for Rocester

    BROMSGROVE Rovers entertain Rocester this Saturday aiming for their third successive Dr Martens Western win. Rovers, who won 1-0 at Rocester in September, go into the game after scoring seven goals in two matches. Their latest success, a 3-0 victory at

  • 20/11/02 - Eggs thrown

    EGGS were thrown at a coach following the Dr Martens Western match between Bromsgrove Rovers and Gresley Rovers. Police were called to the Victoria Ground, in Birmingham Road, on Tuesday, November 12, after eggs were hurled at a vehicle, believed to be

  • 20/11/02 - Peters stays

    BROMSGROVE Rovers midfield transfer target Mark Peters is staying with Gresley Rovers. Peters, who has been in talks with Gary Hackett and Jon Ford in recent weeks, will remain with the Moatmen for their own Dr Martens Western campaign. Peters has just

  • 18/11/02 - Trial begins

    ASHLEY Read begins a one-week trial with West Bromwich Albion today. Read, spotted by the Baggies during Rovers' 6-1 pre-season friendly defeat at the Victoria Ground, should still be available for tomorrow night's Birmingham Senior Cup home tie with

  • 14/11/02 - Buddy Holly tribute at supporters event

    A BUDDY Holly tribute band tops the bill for an event organised by Bromsgrove Rovers Supporters' Society tomorrow night. Five-piece band The Buddies will be at the DDS&S Club, Stourbridge Road. Tickets cost £7.50 and include a bar meal.

  • 12/11/02 - Peters move still on

    BROMSGROVE Rovers manager Gary Hackett still intends to bring Gresley Rovers midfielder Mark Peters to the Victoria Ground. Gresley visit Rovers tonight for a top of the table Dr Martens Western clash and the two parties will hold talks after the game

  • 2/10/01 - Home tie incentive for Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers travel for their FA Cup replay at Dr Martens Premier Division high-flyers Tamworth tonight (7.45) with boss Steve Daniels looking for victory and a home tie with Wroxham in the next round. Rovers' Director of Football admitted he was

  • 07/11/02 - Walking to Swifts

    BROMSGROVE Rovers fans are holding a sponsored walk at the end of the month. Supporters are walking the 13 miles from The Victoria Ground to Stourport Swifts for the Dr Martens Western clash on Saturday, November 30. The party leaves at 8am and will stop

  • 28/9/01 - Rovers get hands on trophy

    BROMSGROVE Rovers probably came the closest they ever will to picking up the FA Cup when sponsors AXA brought the trophy to the Victoria Ground last night. Director of Football Steve Daniels admitted there was a buzz around the place after the club received

  • 05/11/02 - Crisp leaves

    MARK Crisp has left Bromsgrove Rovers for Studley on a permanent basis. Crisp, at the Victoria Ground during Rovers' Conference days, has already spent several weeks with the Midland Alliance side.

  • 04/11/02 - Borough next for Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers have been drawn at fellow Dr Martens Western title challengers Solihull Borough in the Dr Martens League Cup Second Round. A date is yet to be confirmed but is expected to be Tuesday, November 26. Rovers beat Stourport Swifts 4-1 in

  • 29/10/02 - Rovers target Peters

    BROMSGROVE Rovers are preparing to open transfer talks with Gresley Rovers midfielder Mark Peters. Peters, part of the Gresley squad beaten 5-0 by Rovers in the FA Cup in September, is one of three players who have been shortlisted by the Victoria Ground

  • 16/10/02 - 'Our toughest test yet' - Jon Ford

    BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Jon Ford is preparing his side for what he sees as their toughest challenge to date this Saturday. Ford and Gary Hackett's team travel to Solihull Borough, who currently sit sixth in the Dr Martens Western, as Rovers attempt

  • 16/10/02 - Olden in but no Danny

    GOALKEEPER Darren Olden will be joining Bromsgrove Rovers tomorrow Thursday) as cover for Matt Lowe and Steve Thomas. Olden is currently playing for Oldbury United and will remain with them until needed by Rovers. But Rovers have missed out on the signing

  • 27/7/01 - Francis may turn out for Rovers

    FORMER Birmingham City striker Kevin Francis could make a guest appearance for Bromsgrove Rovers in their friendly at home to Brierley Hill Town tomorrow (ko 3pm) if stitches from a recent knee operation are removed today. Rovers boss Steve Daniels was

  • 15/10/02 - Match still on

    BROMSGROVE Rovers' trip to Atherstone United in the Birmingham Senior Cup First Round tonight goes ahead as planned despite atrocious weather conditions. The tie has to be settled tonight with extra time and penalties both options if needed.

  • 2/10/02 - Rovers look to the trophy

    BROMSGROVE Rovers turn their attentions to the FA Trophy this Saturday as they prepare to put their FA Cup heartbreak behind them. Rovers, beaten 2-1 by Tamworth last Saturday, entertain Banbury United in the FA Trophy Preliminary Round (3pm). Joint manager

  • 25/09/02 - Best start since the 1980s

    THE last time Bromsgrove Rovers started a season as well as they have done so far, Yazz were top of the charts and Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. The last time the Victoria Ground crowd witnessed a start like this it was the 1988/89 season when

  • 25/09/02 - Collins returns

    ROSS Collins has returned to Halesowen Town following his spell at Bromsgrove Rovers. Collins was on loan at the Victoria Ground for one month but now that has finished he has gone back to The Grove. Collins played in a number of positions for Gary Hackett

  • 11/09/02 - Keeper out at Rovers

    GOALKEEPER Chris Taylor has become the latest player to part company with Bromsgrove Rovers. Taylor has been released by the club by mututal consent and follows Steve Taylor, who left last week, out of the Victoria Ground. Chris Taylor, who was in his

  • 04/09/02 - A day no Rovers fan will forget

    ASK any Bromsgrove Rovers fan to name their club's most famous match and you should get the same answer - Barnsley in the FA Cup third round. January 8, 1994 will forever be etched in Bromsgrove folklore as the day eleven footballing heroes were two minutes

  • 04/09/02 - Taylor leaves

    STEVE Taylor has left Bromsgrove Rovers by mutual consent. Taylor, a key part of Rovers' promotion from the Midland Alliance last season, has found it hard to hold down a regular first team place at the Victoria Ground and has gone in search of first

  • Chemists' rota

    Bromsgrove: Knights, Birmingham Road. Also open for half-an-hour extra on weekdays 6-6.30pm. Kiddem, Perry Lane Pharmacy, Perry Lane. Open Easter Sunday 1-2pm. South Bromsgrove: Safeways Pharmacy, Buntsford Park Road. Open every Sunday 10am-4pm except

  • 14/08/02 - We must start well - Hackett

    BROMSGROVE Rovers joint manager Gary Hackett has emphasised the importance of a good start to his side's Dr Martens Western campaign. Rovers travel to Racing Club Warwick this Saturday before home games with Bedworth United next Tuesday and Shepshed Dynamo

  • 07/08/02 - Trials lead to four signings

    FOUR players have signed for Bromsgrove Rovers as the pre-season build up prepares to enter its final week. Richard Burgess, Scott Leydon and Leon Broadhurst have all been taken on by the Victoria Ground club following successful trial spells. Goalkeeper

  • 07/08/02 - Lowe leaves

    ROVERS joint manager Gary Hackett has heaped praise on goalkeeper Matt Lowe after the player decided to leave the club. Lowe, a permanent fixture in Rovers' goal last season, took the decision during the pre-season campaign to part company but has not

  • PUBLIC SERVICES

    Network Rail Birmingham and Worcestershire: (0345 484950) (times and fares for all national services; 24-hour service). Bus and Coach Services Community Transport Services Ltd: 9 Warwick Avenue, Bromsgrove (01527 875454). National Express: enquiries,

  • 31/07/02 - Bulls win at Rovers

    BROMSGROVE Rovers continued their pre-season build-up last night (Tuesday) with a 2-1 defeat to Conference side Hereford United at the Victoria Ground. Rovers took an early lead after only four minutes when Richard Burgess sprinted into the penalty area

  • LOCAL AUTHORITIES

    County Councils Worcestershire County Council: Finstall Centre, Stoke Road, Aston Fields, Bromsgrove (01527 570566). County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester WR5 2NP (01905 763763). District Councils Bromsgrove Council Offices: The Council House, Burcot

  • HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION

    Farm houses Astwood Court Farm: Astwood Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove (01527 821362). The Durrance: Berry Lane, Upton Warren (01562 777533). Hill Farm: Rocky Lane, Bournheath, Bromsgrove (01527 872403). Lower Bentley Farm: Lower Bentley Lane, Lower Bentley

  • 19/7/02 - Rovers win at Cradley

    BROMSGROVE Rovers got their pre-season programme off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory at Cradley Town last night (Thursday). Mark Crisp scored the only goal of the game on 40 minutes. Joint managers Gary Hackett and Jon Ford used the match as a trial

  • GARDENING

    Allotments Bromsgrove: Bromsgrove District Council, The Council House, Burcot Lane, Bromsgrove (01527 873232). Garden Societies Barnt Green Garden Society: GW Verow, 9 Poplar Drive, Barnt Green (0121 447 7943). Horticultural Societies Belbroughton Horticultural

  • 17/7/02 - Bring on the Baggies

    BROMSGROVE Rovers begin their pre-season warm-up this week with two games in 48 hours. Gary Hackett and Jon Ford's side travel to Cradley Town tomorrow (Thursday, 7.45pm) before entertaining Premiership new boys West Bromwich Albion this Saturday (3pm

  • Acorns bursts £2m barrier

    A £4m appeal to build a children's hospice in Worcester for life-limited youngsters has reached the half-way mark. Fund-raisers from Acorns, which plans to build the 10-bedroom home in Bath Road next year, were today "over the moon" to reach the £2m milestone

  • Fund-raising hits a new record

    ORGANISERS of the Acorns Children's Hospice Three Counties Appeal are celebrating the best fund-raising month they have had so far. During November the appeal grew by a further £102,000, raised by people in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

  • Festive cash crop for Acorns

    THE Acorns charity found the festive spirit was alive and kicking when it receiving a gift of 35 Christmas trees. The charity raised £350 after selling the trees for £10 each. "We are, of course, absolutely delighted with the donation," an Acorns spokesman

  • Parents pay tribute after death of Cati

    THE parents of a Worcestershire toddler who died from a rare brain tumour have spoken out about the crucial role Acorns Children's Hospice played in their lives. Alun and Sarah Edwards, whose daughter Catrin died in August, a month before her second birthday

  • City family in TV appeal for Acorns

    A WORCESTER family met a top TV star to help promote the work of Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Dale Winton visited the Lewis family at the Selly Oak hospice, in Birmingham, where six-month-old Fraser Lewis died two years ago. Since then the family

  • Cash raised despite downpour

    WI members braved torrential downpours to raise more than £1,000 for Acorns. The Rushwick and Bedwardine Women's Institute held a garden party at the end of the summer, but unfortunately "the heavens opened" and everyone got wet. Despite that, the party

  • Fashion aid for the fund

    BBC Hereford & Worcester presenters joined models from a city college to sashay down the catwalk and raise cash for Acorns Children's Hospice appeal. Fashion students from Worcester College of Technology showed their own creations , while staff from

  • Smartie work by the Cubs

    WORCESTER youngsters have been drumming up money for charity after packing as many items as possible into a small box of Smarties. Blue pack Cubs of 1st Worcester Scout Group has been getting sponsorship for each item to raise money for Acorns. The items

  • Marianne's compassion

    A KIND-HEARTED schoolgirl has raised funds for a new Worcester hospice after learning that it was specifically for youngsters. Marianne Johnson, aged nine, has been collecting cash and handing it over to good causes since she was six years old. "If she

  • Marianne's compassion

    A KIND-HEARTED schoolgirl has raised funds for a new Worcester hospice after learning that it was specifically for youngsters. Marianne Johnson, aged nine, has been collecting cash and handing it over to good causes since she was six years old. "If she

  • Clothes collection scheme 'a success'

    A PILOT clothes bank scheme based at a Droitwich garden centre has been hailed a success after raising thousands of pounds for a Worcester charity, so far. Between 15 and 20 bags full of clothes a week are collected from the bank, which has been in placeat

  • Dance to raise cash

    AN evening of sequence and modern dance is being held at Christopher Whitehead High School in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. A tombola, raffle and refreshments will be available at the event, between 8pm and 11.30pm on Saturday, November 9. Music

  • Duo go from Ho! to Hoe for Acorns

    A PAIR of graduates have completed an assignment of a different class, after challenging themselves to walk for charity. Mary Westwood and Maura Kelly, who graduated from Durham University in the summer, finished walking 320 miles for the Acorns Children's

  • Hazel sheds pounds to gain pounds for Acorns

    A SLIMMER shed pounds and raised cash for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Hazel Ashby joined forces with a group of friends to vow to lose weight in a sponsored slim. The Worcester Woolworths caf worker was helped all the way by generous bosses who stumped

  • Acorns' big day!

    DELIGHTED organisers today thanked Evening News readers after a fund-raising appeal for a new children's hospice in Worcester smashed the £1m barrier. The Acorns Three Counties Appeal now stands at £1.3m, thanks to the superb efforts of people from across

  • £2,500 for soil toil

    A PLOUGH-A-THON staged to raise cash for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust has reaped £2,500 for the charity. Twelve members of the West Midlands branch of The National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club spent 24 hours ploughing fields at Wormington, near

  • Southco's Fun day

    A WORCESTER manufacturing company raised £500 for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust when it staged a fun-day. Nearly 300 people flocked to the event, organised by Southco Manufacturing, based in Wainwright Road, on Warndon's Shire Business Park. Organisers

  • Dancing the night away for Acorns

    REVELLERS at the Acorns summer ball dug deep into their pockets and raised thousands of pounds for the charity. The Saturday night event was organised by Worcester Rugby Club at their Sixways headquarters and was supported by the Evening News. Bidders

  • Adam to open boots for cash

    A TEENAGE entrepreneur hopes to raise thousands of pounds for the Acorns Children's Hospice as he starts the first of a series of car boot sales. Seventeen-year-old Adam Singh will hold the first sale on Saturday on Droitwich Road, Worcester. The Royal

  • Grand day on the course

    GOLFERS throughout Worcester got into the swing of things for a charity match to raise cash for Acorns. More than 70 members of Worcester Golf and Country Club took part in last month's charity captains day at Boughton Park in St John's, and raised £1,200

  • Brass band raises funds

    ACORNS has found its coffers £1,000 better off thanks to a brass band concert arranged by the Rotary Club of Worcester Severn. Concert organisers were Allan Scraften and Chris Croft, BBC Hereford & Worcester presenter Dave Bradley compered the show

  • Show success sparks plans for riverside

    A TWO-week charity art exhibition has revealed a huge demand for a permanent display, the organiser has said. The show, organised by city artist Chas Perrett, has reaped more than £5,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. He is now calling for a full-time

  • You want us to fund-raise? It's in the bag

    STAFF from a Worcestershire garden centre have bagged more than £1,000 for Acorns Children's Hospice Trust. Employees of Webbs at Wychbold, near Droitwich, donated toys, clothes and other goods, valued at £1,070, to the charity. The items will now be

  • Make it a date with Acorns

    MORE than £300 has been donated to Acorns Children's Hospice Trust from the Portman Building Society. The cash was raised by the society's members, in return for a 2002 Portman calendar. "The Portman calendar has been popular with our customers for many

  • Come on, Kim let's have a licence to thrill

    LEAFING around in some old files one sunny Saturday afternoon recently, I came across a yellowing newspaper cutting dating from the late 1960s. It was a "pop" feature I'd written for the Rugby Advertiser back in the days when rock was young, waistlines

  • Back the man destined to save the Swan

    THE arts in Worcester would appear to have been saved at the 11th hour by the imminent appointment of Huntingdon Hall director Chris Jaeger to mastermind the regeneration of the Swan Theatre. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the best possible

  • The bulldozers are coming back to the Lychgate...

    WHENEVER one considers the long and chequered history of Worcester, there appears to be just a single factor that has to be considered. It's not, as you might think, a case of wondering if the period in question is Anglo-Saxon, pre- or post-Norman, AD

  • Dive for cover! The Germans have landed

    ONE bitterly cold afternoon a week or so ago I had just settled into the armchair at Dun Subbin after a gruelling day at the coalface when, all of a sudden, my peace was disturbed by the sound of the doorbell. Usually, that telltale ting-a-ling is the

  • Honoured by order of the golden bodkin

    CELEBRITIES and showbiz personalities throughout Worcestershire were today congratulating each other as President Blair's New Year's honours were announced. The President - addressing his loyal and loving people from the balcony of Number 10 Downing Street

  • Predictions from the battlement

    WELL, I don't know about you, but I'm more stuffed than a whole flock of turkeys. Did you have a cool Yule? You did. Good. Our family exchanged gifts on Christmas night. I gave she-who-must-be-obeyed an orange and a plastic whistle. She bought me a nice

  • Party success lies in this county's jewel

    WITH Christmas just around the corner, I suppose we should brace ourselves for the arrival of the first seasonal jokes and pulling-of-crackers. Personally, I never become involved before December 24. Being a superstitious poor old country boy, the festive

  • The students of today really are revolting . .

    THREE youths are sitting on a bench near the fountains at Worcester's Quayhead. One drains the last dregs from his drink container - and something seems to tell me what will happen next. Of course. He lifts the empty can above his head, and, in a bowling