Archive

  • 1/5/06 - Better times ahead: Smith

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S most prolific batman last season, Ben Smith, is hoping the County can provide a much-improved campaign this time around. Former captain Smith admits there was a fair amount of disharmony in the dressing room last year as well as a distinct

  • 1/5/06 - County look to build on C&G form

    WORCESTERSHIRE host Lancashire in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy today (10.45) for the two sides' first meeting in the competition since Andrew Hall's last-over heroics in the 2003 semi-final. The South African, then one of Worcestershire's overseas

  • Harriers 2 Accrington 0

    Saturday, April 29, 2006 WITH more performances of this nature Kidderminster Harriers would not have endured such a dull, forgettable Conference campaign. Accrington Stanley, with the title and promotion back to the Football League already in the

  • Worksop 0 City 3

    Saturday, April 29, 2006 HAT-trick hero Adam Webster was not prepared to exit yet another Nationwide North outpost without his prize match ball. Earlier this month, Webster scorched four goals past Leigh RMI but went home trophyless as the Hilton

  • 1/5/06 - Preece axe for players

    ROB Warner and Lewis Skyers have been released by Worcester City. The pair were told of their future by player-boss Andy Preece immediately after City's 3-0 Nationwide North victory at Worksop Town. Despite covering for injured Danny McDonnell in

  • Warriors 35 Newcastle 27

    Saturday, April 29 JUST as it looked like Warriors' season was beginning to peter out into anticlimax, they put on a breathless show-stopping performance that the home supporters will remember for years to come. There was a carnival atmosphere all

  • 1/5/06 - Brain demanding stylish rugby

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain believes the stylish rugby which lit up his side's 35-27 victory over Newcastle could become a regular feature next season. Brain has been trying to develop the team into a more expansive outfit during the current

  • 1/5/06 - County look to build on C&G form

    WORCESTERSHIRE host Lancashire in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy today (10.45) for the two sides' first meeting in the competition since Andrew Hall's last-over heroics in the 2003 semi-final. The South African, then one of Worcestershire's overseas

  • Bulls clinch second place for third time

    HEREFORD United clinched runners-up spot for the third consecutive season with an excellent win at York City's KitKat Crescent Stadium. The Bulls will now travel to Morecambe at the weekend for the first leg of the play-off semi-finals. Hereford survived

  • Hat-trick hero has eye on match ball

    WORKSOP 0 CITY 3 HAT-trick hero Adam Webster was not prepared to exit yet another Nationwide North outpost without his prize match ball. Earlier this month, Webster scorched four goals past Leigh RMI but went home trophyless as the Hilton Park ball

  • Blockbuster ending to Sixways season

    JUST as it looked like Warriors' season was beginning to peter out into anticlimax, they put on a breathless show-stopping performance that the home supporters will remember for years to come. There was a carnival atmosphere all day at a sunny Sixways

  • Ticket plan for Bulls play-off bid

    HEREFORD United have been allocated 1,180 tickets as they enter the Nationwide Conference play-off lottery once again. The Bulls head to Morecambe on Saturday or Sunday for the first leg and then host the home match at Edgar Street on Thursday, May

  • Harriers shine in win over leaders

    HARRIERS 2 ACCRINGTON 0 WITH more performances of this nature Kidderminster Harriers would not have endured such a dull, forgettable Conference campaign. Accrington Stanley, with the title and promotion back to the Football League already in the bag

  • Preece axe for players

    ROB Warner and Lewis Skyers have been released by Worcester City. The pair were told of their future by player-boss Andy Preece immediately after City's 3-0 Nationwide North victory at Worksop Town. Despite covering for injured Danny McDonnell in

  • County look to build on C&G form

    WORCESTERSHIRE host Lancashire in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy today (10.45) for the two sides' first meeting in the competition since Andrew Hall's last-over heroics in the 2003 semi-final. The South African, then one of Worcestershire's overseas

  • Brain demanding stylish rugby

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain believes the stylish rugby which lit up his side's 35-27 victory over Newcastle could become a regular feature next season. Brain has been trying to develop the team into a more expansive outfit during the current

  • 29/4/06 - Lyttle: City can hit the league heights

    PLAYERS' player of the year Des Lyttle believes the set-up at Worcester City is so good there is no reason why the club cannot progress all the way into the Football League. The 34-year-old defender, who also scooped the young player of the year award

  • 29/4/06 - Harriers set for a busy summer

    CONTRACT talk is the hot topic at Kidderminster Harriers in what is likely to be another summer of change. Aggborough's revolving door seems to have been in over-drive during the past two seasons and a disappointing first season back in the Conference

  • 29/4/06 - County batting collapse

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S second poor batting performance in two days condemned them to a heavy 227-run defeat at the hands of Somerset, despite Zaheer Khan claiming 10 wickets on his Championship debut -- the first County player to do so in more than 100 years

  • 29/4/06 - Rhodes rues first innings

    DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes admitted that letting Somerset score more than 400 in their first innings was "a bitter pill to swallow". He said: "We won the toss on a wicket that we thought would be quite helpful and we were looking to bowl them

  • 29/4/06 - Warriors plan low turnover

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain is planning to add another four players to his squad before next season. Brain is pleased with the progress of his current squad and is not planning major surgery in the summer. "I think as a team we are developing

  • 29/4/06 - Moody is looking forward to return

    FORMER director of cricket and player Tom Moody returns to New Road for the first time next week since taking over as Sri Lanka head coach last June. Moody will be joined by another old Worcestershire favourite, fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, as the tourists

  • 29/4/06 - Prop is handed rare Warriors call-up

    WARRIORS prop Lee Fortey will start a Premiership match for the first time this season when Newcastle visit Sixways today (2pm). Fortey replaces the injured Tevita Taumoepeau at tight-head and will line up alongside his twin brother Chris, who plays

  • Preece axe for players

    ROB Warner and Lewis Skyers have been released by Worcester City. The pair were told of their future by player-boss Andy Preece immediately after City's 3-0 Nationwide North victory at Worksop Town. Despite covering for injured Danny McDonnell in City's

  • County look to build on C&G form

    WORCESTERSHIRE host Lancashire in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy today (10.45) for the two sides' first meeting in the competition since Andrew Hall's last-over heroics in the 2003 semi-final. The South African, then one of Worcestershire's overseas

  • Ticket plan for Bulls play-off bid

    HEREFORD United have been allocated 1,180 tickets as they enter the Nationwide Conference play-off lottery once again. The Bulls head to Morecambe on Saturday or Sunday for the first leg and then host the home match at Edgar Street on Thursday, May 11

  • 1/5/06 - County look to build on C&G form

    WORCESTERSHIRE host Lancashire in the Cheltenham and Gloucester Trophy today (10.45) for the two sides' first meeting in the competition since Andrew Hall's last-over heroics in the 2003 semi-final. The South African, then one of Worcestershire's overseas

  • 29/4/06 - Harriers set for a busy summer

    CONTRACT talk is the hot topic at Kidderminster Harriers in what is likely to be another summer of change. Aggborough's revolving door seems to have been in over-drive during the past two seasons and a disappointing first season back in the Conference

  • Warriors 35 Newcastle 27

    Saturday, April 29 JUST as it looked like Warriors' season was beginning to peter out into anticlimax, they put on a breathless show-stopping performance that the home supporters will remember for years to come. There was a carnival atmosphere all day

  • Harriers 2 Accrington 0

    Saturday, April 29, 2006 WITH more performances of this nature Kidderminster Harriers would not have endured such a dull, forgettable Conference campaign. Accrington Stanley, with the title and promotion back to the Football League already in the bag,

  • 1/5/06 - Preece axe for players

    ROB Warner and Lewis Skyers have been released by Worcester City. The pair were told of their future by player-boss Andy Preece immediately after City's 3-0 Nationwide North victory at Worksop Town. Despite covering for injured Danny McDonnell in City's

  • Worksop 0 City 3

    Saturday, April 29, 2006 HAT-trick hero Adam Webster was not prepared to exit yet another Nationwide North outpost without his prize match ball. Earlier this month, Webster scorched four goals past Leigh RMI but went home trophyless as the Hilton Park

  • 1/5/06 - Brain demanding stylish rugby

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain believes the stylish rugby which lit up his side's 35-27 victory over Newcastle could become a regular feature next season. Brain has been trying to develop the team into a more expansive outfit during the current

  • 29/4/06 - Prop is handed rare Warriors call-up

    WARRIORS prop Lee Fortey will start a Premiership match for the first time this season when Newcastle visit Sixways today (2pm). Fortey replaces the injured Tevita Taumoepeau at tight-head and will line up alongside his twin brother Chris, who plays hooker

  • CARWOOD

    CARWOOD Michelle Congratulations on the Birth of your baby son, Dylan George James on April 23rd, 2006 at 2.31 a.m., weighing 7lbs 1 oz. Thank you for a lovely grandson. Love Mum, Dad, Darren, Wayne, Gavin, Ronan, Laura, Paul and baby Leon. Published

  • PEGG

    PEGG Lily Fell asleep May 1st, 2003. Precious memories of a much loved wife, mum, mum in law, nan and great nan. In our hearts you will always stay loved and remembered everyday. Goodnight, God bless. Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • SMITH

    SMITH Adrian Time passes memories stay, Loved and remembered everyday. Philip. Rosemary, Nicholas, Maria, Caroline. Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • PHILLIPS

    PHILLIPS Tony In loving memory of a devoted husband, father and grandfather, called to rest May 1st 2003. Forever in our thoughts. Your ever loving wife Kathy, Tyrone and Alison, Mark and Sue and the Grandchildren. xxx Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • CULLIS

    CULLIS Flora Happy 90 years young! All our love always, Ted, Sue and Families. xx Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • HOWEY

    HOWEY Jessica and Jamie Congratulations on your 16th Birthday. Love Mum, Dad, Jordan and Nanny Freda. Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • BOWKETT

    BOWKETT. Edward Ted. Passed away May 1st, 1980. Twenty six years have gone so fast, but love for you will always last. Remembered always, wife Edna and Family. Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • SMITH

    SMITH Adrian Mumphy Passed away fourteen years today. How do you put on paper the feelings you have inside, The heartache and the emptiness when your only son has died. Of all the gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as our son was the greatest

  • SMITH

    SMITH Ade We hold you close within our hearts, There you will remain, To walk beside us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Love always. Colin and Carol. xxx Published in paper 01/05/2006

  • Hat-trick hero has eye on match ball

    WORKSOP 0 CITY 3 HAT-trick hero Adam Webster was not prepared to exit yet another Nationwide North outpost without his prize match ball. Earlier this month, Webster scorched four goals past Leigh RMI but went home trophyless as the Hilton Park ball was

  • Brain demanding stylish rugby

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain believes the stylish rugby which lit up his side's 35-27 victory over Newcastle could become a regular feature next season. Brain has been trying to develop the team into a more expansive outfit during the current

  • Blockbuster ending to Sixways season

    JUST as it looked like Warriors' season was beginning to peter out into anticlimax, they put on a breathless show-stopping performance that the home supporters will remember for years to come. There was a carnival atmosphere all day at a sunny Sixways

  • Bulls clinch second place for third time

    HEREFORD United clinched runners-up spot for the third consecutive season with an excellent win at York City's KitKat Crescent Stadium. The Bulls will now travel to Morecambe at the weekend for the first leg of the play-off semi-finals. Hereford survived

  • Harriers shine in win over leaders

    HARRIERS 2 ACCRINGTON 0 WITH more performances of this nature Kidderminster Harriers would not have endured such a dull, forgettable Conference campaign. Accrington Stanley, with the title and promotion back to the Football League already in the bag,

  • 1/5/06 - Better times ahead: Smith

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S most prolific batman last season, Ben Smith, is hoping the County can provide a much-improved campaign this time around. Former captain Smith admits there was a fair amount of disharmony in the dressing room last year as well as a distinct

  • 29/4/06 - County batting collapse

    WORCESTERSHIRE'S second poor batting performance in two days condemned them to a heavy 227-run defeat at the hands of Somerset, despite Zaheer Khan claiming 10 wickets on his Championship debut -- the first County player to do so in more than 100 years

  • 29/4/06 - Rhodes rues first innings

    DIRECTOR of cricket Steve Rhodes admitted that letting Somerset score more than 400 in their first innings was "a bitter pill to swallow". He said: "We won the toss on a wicket that we thought would be quite helpful and we were looking to bowl them out

  • 29/4/06 - Moody is looking forward to return

    FORMER director of cricket and player Tom Moody returns to New Road for the first time next week since taking over as Sri Lanka head coach last June. Moody will be joined by another old Worcestershire favourite, fast bowler Chaminda Vaas, as the tourists

  • 29/4/06 - Lyttle: City can hit the league heights

    PLAYERS' player of the year Des Lyttle believes the set-up at Worcester City is so good there is no reason why the club cannot progress all the way into the Football League. The 34-year-old defender, who also scooped the young player of the year award

  • 29/4/06 - Warriors plan low turnover

    WARRIORS director of rugby John Brain is planning to add another four players to his squad before next season. Brain is pleased with the progress of his current squad and is not planning major surgery in the summer. "I think as a team we are developing