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FOURTHS ROBBED
The fourths lost 1-0 to Castle B/A yesterday despite an absolutely awesome performance, in which they dominated for the vast majority of the match, and the entire of the second half. Had it not been for Castle playing their A-team in defence, it would have been an entirely different story. Rumours are Enigma is asking around local premiership football teams to see if they can spare any reserve strikers for the next match against Grad-Soc B.
Enigma may also submit an official complaint to DUAU over the blatant use of ringers, who played against HB seconds only three days earlier.

FIFTHS WIN A GAME!!!
Undoubtedly the biggest news of the weekend comes from the fifth team camp who claimed their first win in history against Grad Soc B on Sunday. More details on this extraordinary event will follow soon!

FOURTHS MARCH ON
The fourth team claimed their second win of the season on Saturday morning with a far from comfortable 4-2 victory against Trevs C. Goals came from Diddy (2), Enigma - hang on -Enigma scoring 2 games running, and the fifths winning a game - there's something wrong here... - and Langy with his first for the season, however credit must go to deputy 'keeper "Pisshead" Cochrane whose superb save at 3-2 proved to be a crucial turning point. Full report to follow.

INJURY CRISIS HITS FOURTHS
Enigma will take a depleted squad to face Trevs C on Saturday with 'keeper Pete definitely out after "waking up with a duff knee 15miles outside Durham" and midfielders Paddy and Steve struggling to recover from injuries incurred during the 4th team bar-crawl last Thursday.
With Dougal "Molenaar" Jackson and Ed "Macca" Beale unlikely to figure due to drinking exploits in Edinburgh, and Ben Davies also absent that leaves Enigma with a real nightmare on his hands. Although Enigma has stated he does not want the match called off, the recent bout of winter could play right into his hands.

JEKYLL AND HIDE 4THS HANG ON FOR DERBY WIN
A 4th team ravage by injuries, hangovers and absenteess clung on for a vital victory in a thrilling derby match against Hild Bede E's. The game ended 6-4, despite the D's being 6-1 up and seemingly cruising to double figures.

Click here for full, in depth match report...

Quote of the match:
Dougal "Molenaar" Jackson : "Tom - I have two to mark here..."
Tom Seymour "Butts" Taylor : "Well...good luck mate!"

TEAM PAGES UPDATES
All the team pages should now be almost up to date with results, scorers, and match reviews etc, etc.

STRINGFELLOWS OUR HERO!
Big respect goes out to the 4th team boys today after they did HBAFC proud with their superb performance in a bar-crawl last night. Highlights included the abusive singing along the Bailey, the mugging of Peter Stringfellow, the race to Marys, and the excessive abuse of a poor unfortunate fifth teamer who had the misfortune of being in 24's at the same time as us. Keep up the good work lads!

GOOD STARTS CONTINUE FOR FIRSTS AND THIRDS
Both the firsts and the thirds continues their impressive start to the season with a 4-2 win for the firsts and a 5-0 win for the thirds against Grey B and Collingwood D respectively.

BATTLING FOURS SLIP TO DEFEAT
Aidans B completed the double over Hild Bede teams yesterday with a 2-0 victory, despite a battling performance from Hild Bede D's. With Hild Bede D's clearly struggling from a lack of match practice - with their previous match cancelled by Maiden C-arse-tle, Aidans B were always the better side and had it not been for a superb - if a little fiery - performance from Pete in goal, the scoreline could have been much worse.
With 100% effort and commitment from all the lads, and some superb saves by Pete the D's held it to 0-0 at half time, and even fashioned a couple of opportunities of their own - without ever managing a shot on target. The second half began in much the same vain, with the fourths improving slowly as the game went on. Enigma even had a chance to put Hild Bede in front, but a wonderful swipe of the legs by a desperate Aidans defender soon put paid to that. Penalty? - don't be ridiculous!
However, lack of match fitness began to show and eventually Aidans B's relentless pressure paid off when they bundled the ball in from close range - despite Cochranes best efforts on the line - after a great ball in from the right.
Trouble flared moments later when the referee failed to spot an Aidans B striker vicously pushing Bedes keeper to the floor. Enraged Pete fired 'F' words at the ref and was lucky not to be booked for his "get through puberty and then we might let you referee again" comment.
Enigma re-shuffelled his team in a bid to push for the equaliser, but Bede were caught on the break and a quality finish into the top corner made it 2-0.
Overrall, it was a good battling performance for a team short of match practice, and no-one could be faulted for their effort. The only way is up - starting next week - with a win in the derby match against the E's!!!

LATE DRAMA SEE'S SECONDS SEAL FIRST WIN
The seconds beat Trevs B 2-1 on Sunday with a late, late goal from Leo. Christian "Argie" O'Donnell had scored the seconds earlier goal in a match of agony to ecstacy for the seconds! 

SECONDS SLIP TO SECOND DEFEAT
The seconds were beaten 2-1 by Stephenson, with a goal by Andy Fatboy Simm

IMPRESSIVE START FOR THIRDS
The third team defeated Chads A 3-1 last Wednesday with goals scored by Chris Wood, Andy Hamer and Dom Eaves. Match report to follow soon.

FIRST SOCIAL CARNAGE
The first football social last night took place with the all of the usual carnage associated with a football Social. A notable mention must go to Mike "Strongbow" Fitzgerald, who did the fourth team proud with his drinking ability, and for being a good sport.
I actually failed to make rixies, after having veered off to Kingsgate - don't ask me why because I can't remember - so if anyone has any goss they would like to share, please send me the details!!

SECONDS ROBBED BY "A GIMP IN BLACK"
The second team gained a credible draw against Van Mildert B yesterday

A Solid start to the season with a deserved win snatched from the b's powerful grasp by the shit head in black.

The players put in a solid and strong team performance with legs tiring as the game wore on. Chelsea once again perfects the art of diving & fresher Dave caused trouble down the left to win himself man of the match, and the practice from the day before proved excellent with the b's winning every single one of Argie's excellent corner deliveries.

FIFTHS HAMMERED IN OPENER
Hild Bede 5ths suffered a crushing defeat in their first game of the season, going down 13-0 to an impressive Aidans B team. Ah well, the only way is up lads!

PALATINATE TIPS 4ths FOR SUCCESS
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FINAL FRESHERS TRIALS ON SATURDAY MORNING
FINAL Trials at Maiden Castle Sat 6th October 10.30am - 12.30pm meet 10am in the JCR. Players of all abilities are welcome. Be sure to get yourself along as this may be your final chance to stake a claim for a place in one of HBAFC's five teams for the start of the season!!

FRESHERS TRIALS ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Freshers trials will take place at Maiden Castle on Tuesday 2nd October at 2pm to 4pm and Wednesday 3rd October at 1.30pm to 3.30pm. All are welcome.

PLAY THE HILD BEDE FANTASY LEAGUE!!
So you think you can pick a better team than you're captain? Well here's your chance to prove it. I have set up a sub-league for Hild Bede AFC members, on Lycos' fantasy football game. The game is free to join and can be found at :

You will need the sub-league code which is 166 and the password which is hildbede.
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ENIGMA: "I'LL BE READY FOR FOURTHS"
Captain of the 4th team, Enigma, struggling to be fit in time to line up for Darlington Church and District league side, The Greyhound (formerly Wesleys AFC) for the first match of the season, insists he WILL be fit in time to captain the fourths as they start the 01-02 campaign.
Enigma, recovering from a broken jaw after being the innocent victim in a fracas outside a nightclub in Darlington, could be out of football for at least another four weeks, meaning he is likely to miss the start of the season for The Greyhound, as they look to improve upon their points tally of -1, registered in the 00-01 season.
This is a blow to a player, who by all accounts, was much improved last year, managing to net 5 goals, and putting in some solid performances, but the midfielder refuses to be downhearted.
"It may be a while before I'm back on the pitch, but I will soon begin training in preparation for the season, and the injury has helped me trim off a few pounds, so I can't see any reason why I won't be fit and raring to go for the start of the 4th team season."
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ENIGMA IN TALKS WITH LIBRARY
Enigma looks set to sealing what would be a sensational deal with the Library to play for their five-a-side team in the coming season.

The Library are looking to recruit new players in order to defend the title of University Inter-departmental 5-a-side champions and Enigma impressed Library scouts with his pace and determination in a practice match last Wednesday.

Enigma will be given another run-out on Thursday, but it seems likely he may play some part for the Library this season. On whether this would affect his role as fourth team captain or as part of the Dream Team USA 5-a-side team, Enigma replied:

"The matches are played at lunchtimes, so it shouldn't affect my roles for either teams, other than to possibly improve my fitness and sharpness. I am looking forward to playing a bit more football next season."
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FOURTH TEAMERS HEROIC IN DEFEAT
On a minging, rainy horrid Saturday morning, hours before the beginning of Hild Bede Summer Ball, fourth team stalwarts Enigma, Molenaar, Pisshead, Macca and guest star Jon "Chopper" Todd turned up to gatecrash Cuths C 5-a-side tournament.

Despite the whole thing kicking off ridiculously early, the gutsy Beders, captained by Enigma for the first time, were confident of doing well.
Drawn in a tough group of 5 teams, "Not Hild Bede 1sts" kicked off the tournament by holding a strong team to a solid 0-0, despite Enigma missing a penalty early in the first half.

With a good start behind them, "Not Hild Bede 1sts" took on "Cuths C Allstars" in what was always going to be a rough match. The first goal was a long time going but Beders struck first blood when a beautiful chip forward from Macca, was chipped across to Enigma who fired a fine left footed volley past the bewildered 'keeper. "30 seconds left" claimed the ref, as the match kicked off again.

Tragedy struck 2 minutes later, when Not Hild Bede Firsts, desperately clinging on to their lead got in a right pickle at the back, and Cuths C skanked an equaliser.

Never mind though, a break for lunch and Hild Bede still unbeaten and in with a decent chance.

Up next was the Palatinate team, and Bede were impressive again, taking a one-nil lead, when Macca converted an early second half penalty. Bede clung on well - indeed Enigma should have made it two from another penalty and Pisshead rattled the stanchiom from a deceptive goal kick - until the ref uttered those dreaded words "30 seconds left" and once again, 2 minutes later, Bede were denied victory as the ball dribbled pass helpless Macca in goal.
With only one match left, results went against the Beders and despite being undefeated, qualification was a distant hope. Things turned nasty in a game between "Cuths C All Stars" and some other Cuths team, as fists, feet and various other bodily parts flew in all directions.

With only one match left, against the weakest team in the group, Not HB Firsts went all out for a big victory, and this was ultimately their downfall. Defensive frailties led to them conceding a sloppy second half goal, and despite some truly glorious football, they just couldn't get the crucial goals they needed.
Later Bede were to discover that a draw would have been enough as two teams had been disqualified for cheating, but, as they say "Thats the way the cookie crumbles".
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FIFTH TEAM SUPREMO NEEDED!
Nearly two weeks after the AGM, and less than a month away from the captains meeting, there is still no fifth team captain. A fifth team captain must represent the side at the captains meeting if they are to compete in the league next year, so, if you want to do your bit for the good of Hild Bede football, please get in touch with me, Lally, or Sims ASAP!
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FOURTHS ON TOUR?
Fourth team captain elect, Enigma is rumoured to be planning a friendly game against his home team Wesleys of Darlington, after the exams, so any fourth teamers, or otherwise, interested in going on tour to Dalrington, should let him know if you are interested. People with cars would be good.
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ENIGMA IS FOURTH TEAM CAPTAIN ELECT
The football AGM, some time ago now, saw perennial substitute Enigma "voted in" as fourth team captain beating off strong competition from absolutely nobody. Enigma was also voted as web-site sec for next year, so expect these pages to be extended immensely to cover all of the first, second, third and fifth team issues, aswell as general club issues, whilst, still of course, charting the progress of the fourths on their way to inevitable promotion.
On the issue of whether his rise to captaincy would see more first team starts for the inconsistent midfielder/forward, Enigma was relatively cagey, merely stating "The way, I'm playing at the minute, I wouldn't pick myself for the fifths!"
On a final issue, I'd like to thank Tim for doing a grand job this year, considering all the ridiculous whether we've been having, and indeed all the team captains and members of the exec who have represented HBAFC admirably.
Also thanks to everyone who turned up to the AGM, as it was very well supported.
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EX-RAVENSWORTH CONSORTIUM PLAN BEDE D'S TAKEOVER
A consortium of ex-Ravensworthers are rumoured to be planning to launch their bid to take control of the fourth team next season, at this Saturdays AGM. Allegedly including Phil "Wants to be captain so he can start some games" Marsay, also said to be up for Website sec, Dougal "O'Leary Wannabe" Jackson, Ed "Pass and Move" Beale, and Alec "I feel the fourth team don't drink enough" Cochrane, this consortium promises that "if two heads are better than one, then four must be better than two", and hopes to lead the fourth team to promotion next season.

Please come along to the AGM this Saturday, at around 7pm in the back bar to cast your votes.
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FORTUNE FAVOURS MIKEY
Mike "Fortunato" Gavrielidis (yes, I know I've probably spelt that wrong), is hotly tipped to be named Hild Bede sports-personality of the year at the up and coming Yearbook formal for his outstanding contribution to Hild Bede D football.
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BOYCOTT OF BIG JUG'S AN ANTI-SOCIAL SOCIAL
Just who decided to hold a social in the Vernon on the night of Sven Goran Erikksons first night in charge of the England team? Surely, if a social was to be held at, it should have been at the jug where the team captains could learn from Svens so-called tactical geniuos, and be so drunk by the end of the game that they would start claiming their team could have beaten Spain anyway.

Besides, isnt The Jug supposed to be our sponsor??
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SNOW, SNOW, GO AWAY, SO THAT HILD BEDE D CAN PLAY!
As bad weather hits the country again, Hild Bede D are wondering just when their next match will come around.

Although, the weather hasn't directly effected an arranged D team fixture, the knock-on effect of other fixtures cancelled will mean pitches for lowly second division teams will be like gold-dust in the coming weeks. With the D's still having 7 games to play, it is becoming more and more doubtful that the season will be completed.

The weather has also made training difficult, and with a recent training match highlighting the lack of match fitness, and sharpness of many D team players. With the D's already in the middle of a slump in form, this could be disastrous for their already slim promotion chances.

Thankfully, the D's should find many other teams in similar positions.
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ENIGMA RUBBISHES CLAIMS
Enigma has spoken for the first time about his alleged claims to quit the game over an appalling performance from Southampton last Tuesday.

"Oh, come on, the thought of it is ludicrous, it was a heat of the moment thing, you know. The truth is, I can't wait to continue my goal-scoring streak in the next match"

"The press just take every little thing you say and twist it out of all proportions."

This comes as good news to the Hild Bede bench, that was in danger of freezing over, in the light of current bad weather conditions.
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ENIGMA ISSUES QUIT THREAT
After watching his beloved Saints capitulate at the hands of fucking bastard shitty Tranmere, and concede a hat-trick to Paul -who the f*** are you anyway- Rideout, Enigma claimed he would not touch a football again.

"That's is, I've had enough, I don't want to play, watch, talk or even think about football ever again....."

It remains to be seen whether this heat of the moment statement will ring true, Enigma has already quit the game on about 5 previous occasions, but nevertheless, the fourth team face the prospect of losing a valuable substitute.
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DRUNKEN MOLENAAR A REAL PAIN IN THE ARSE
Molenaar is struggling to be fit for Hild Bede D's (hopefully) rearranged fixture after he injured his arse bone, falling down some steps at Castle in a drunken incident during an eventful barcrawl on Thursday night. Molenaar expects the swelling on his coxix bone to have died down by the time the next match comes around, but can someone please bring a cushion to strap to his backside, just incase!!
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FIXTURE REARRANGEMENT
After all the problems with floods and snow, and cheating Grey scum, Tim is trying to rearrange one of our many overdue games, for this Wednesday. Stay tuned.

FOURTHS FIFTH
After a disappointing run of results, Hild Bede Fourths have slipped to fifth in the league and face an uphill struggle if they are to gain promotion. Having only managed three wins in 7 games, and falling to two defeats in a row leaves them facing mid-table obscurity for a second season running. Still, with matches against the E's, the scum of Greys C, who we've already beaten once this season, and Grad Soc B, theres still hope that Bede can pick up significant points towards the end of the season.
Meanwhile, New Colleges relentless surge towards the title continues, having scored an average of over five goals a game in their 8 wins out of 8 so far. Check out the updated table for the latest standings.
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SNOW GO FOR WEEKEND MATCHES
Weather once again plagued the fixture list at the weekend, with Maiden Castle again unusable due to heavy rain and snow. This may well have worked in the fourths favour, as several players were spotted larging it as Judge Jules visited Dunelm on Friday night.
However, as this bleak, wet and miserable winter continues, it seems more and more likely that the season will stretch into a third term in order to avoid a massive fixture pile up.
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CAPTAIN TIM IN DOUBLE BLOW
Fourth team captain Tim Jonas is rated as doubtful for Saturdays crucial game against Johns B, after picking up a foot injury in the match against Cuths C. Jonas went into the match with a bruised right foot, inflicted by Enigma in training, but his injury worries mounted after a reckless challenge left him clutching in pain at his left foot. Jonas managed to struggle through the match, before taking himself off early in the second half, but now doubts he will be fit to face Johns at the weekend.
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BEDE UNLUCKY IN DRAMATIC GAME
Hild Bede fourths have been beaten for the second time in a row, this time falling to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Cuths C.
But Bede can consider themselves unlucky after clawing their way back from 3-0 down at half time to come within touching distance of a valuable point.
Bede were nothing short of awful in the first half, barely being able to string 2 passes together, and defending lazily and sloppily. Cuths punished them to take a 3-0 lead at half time which they richly deserved.
But, football is, as they say, a game of two halves, and downhill, with the wind behind them, Hild Bede picked up their game in the second half. Enigma came on to replace walking wounded Jonas, who was playing through the pain of two duff feet, and of Sheffield Wednesdays inevitable demise at the hands of Southampton and it was shortly after this change that Danny, in for the absent Macca, curled a glorious shot into the top corner for 3-2. With around 25 minutes still left, Enigma combined with Creek, in a neat move down the right, to score his second goal of the season with a clinical finish.
This sparked a Bede onslaught, as Cuths wilted, and Bede pushed for the equaliser. Sadly, it wasn't to be, despite several goalmouth scrambles and Danny having two more great efforts hit the woodwork.
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BEDE BEATEN IN 9 GOAL THRILLER!
Hild Bede fourths kicked off 2001 in less than spectacular style as they tumbled to a 6-3 defeat to the Rahs of Castle B.
In all fairness it could have been a lot worse. How Bede managed to come in at half time with the score at 1-1, is a wonder on it's own. Castle had rattled the bar twice and had numerous other chances, as Bedes defence crumbled without influential defender, Molenaar who was sat on the bench after turning up late, along with Pisshead and The Enigma.
Bede were limited to one shot just over the bar from Coops, and a converted penalty from captain Tim, as they failed to get to grips with the game.
The on-slaught continued and before long bede found themselves at 4-1, down and in free-fall despite the introduction of Molenaar for Seymour Taylor early in the second half. This, and an injury to Fortunato, prompted Tim to make a double-substitution.Macca and Fortunato made way for Enigma and Pisshead, making a rare appearance outfield. Enigma was quickly into the action and set up Giblin, whose shot was well saved by the less than convincing Castle keeper. In a similar move, moments later, Enigma and Giblin combined again, this time, though Giblin made no mistake, and Bede pulled one back. Hopes of a Bede comeback were, however soon dashed as Pisshead was beaten for pace by the impressive Castle right winger. 5-2. Again Castle went to sleep and Jonas popped up to score an impressive second - his 7th of the season. Sadly it was in vain, as Castle once again managed to beat the lacklustre Bede defence to make it 6. Enigma almost grabbed a fourth late on, after a piece of brilliant individual skill saw him beat 4 players...before blasting wide with only the keeper to beat - well come on, you didn't REALLY expect him to score did you??!!
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GRAY DAY FOR BEDE AS THEY ARE ROBBED OF 3 POINTS
Hild Bede were cruelly robbed of 3 crucial points at the weekend by a terrible second half refereeing performance from a Gray spectator. The match finished 4-4 after Bede had two goals disallowed and is to be re-played next year. Full match report of this epic match is available in the match reports section.
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BEDE DUMPED IN CUP SHOCKER
Chads B recorded their first win in history as Hild Bede D's fell to a shock 4-0 defeat in the trophy at the weekend, but Hild can feel hard done by after attrocious conditions and a string of missed opportunities played their part. Needless to say, it was a scrappy match, in torrential rain, with tackles flying everywhere, and mistakes a plenty, but yet again, it was a case of Bede not making their opponents pay.
Alec was guilty of a few errors, including, taking out a Chads striker, to concede a penalty, but, to be fair, any keeper would have struggled in such horrendous conditions.
Credit has to go for the players who showed the commitment to turn up and play in such a match, but it is a shame, that, for the second season in succession, the D team fall at the first hurdle. Ahh, well, I guess we'll have to concentrate on the league.
Quotes : "I think the sun's coming out!" - all in the second half
"Next goal the winner?" - Enigma, at 4-0 down with 2 minutes left.
"He was going to take it past me, I wasn't having any of that, so I took him out" - Al
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NEW LEAF FOR MOLENAAR AS CUP MATCH APPROACHES?
Dougal "Molenaar" Jackson has shocked friends by vowing to remain relatively sober this evening in the build up to the big cup match tomorrow. Molenaar appears determined not to suffer a repeat of last week when he lasted just 45 minutes before (allegedly) the hangover became just too much for him to carry on, but sober, on a Friday night? We shall see!!
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BEDE DERBY POSTPONED IN FAVOUR OF CHADS CUP MATCH
The long awaited Hild Bede derby (D's Vs E's), set to take part this Saturday, has been postponed until next weekend, in favour of a cup match against division 1 team, Chads A. After an apalling show last weekend, Enigma has promised team-mates an improvement on Saturday, should he be given the nod to play. It is rumoured he is frustrated at a lack of chances to show what he can do in midfield.
"I've scored two goals in competitive football, in my whole life, hardly a strikers record is it..." were his comments on the HBDAFC message boars.
But competition is hot for places in the middle of the park, and Enigma must show he has got what it takes to play in his favoured position.
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MODEST BEDE CLAIM UNCONVINCING WIN
If Enigma can break every speed limit in the North-East in order to get back from Middlesbrough in time to sit on the bench for 70 minutes, you'd have thought the referee could have put the effort in and turned up aswell.

Sadly, it appears he had one too many on Friday night, and just couldn't face refereeing a second division match on a cold Saturday afternoon.

It proved to be a frustrating afternoon for Hild Bede D, who despite having the lions share of possession, failed to turn their superiorty into goals (again). Not that any blame can be put on fourth team debutant, Vinny, who put in a blinding display, including two well taken goals, Or indeed Jonas, who put in another performance worthy of his captaincy.

Seperating the two goals however, was a shocker for Aidans C, conceded by stand-in keeper, Macca, who let a high free kick go straight through his hands, and into the top of the net.

It should have been so much better for the fourths, with Vin, Paddy, Jonas, Giblin, Fortunato, and one of the new boys all going close, but nevertheless, at least it's three points to add to the promotion push, and a morale boosting victory in the lead up to the cup match on Wednesday(?)

Quotes : "I think I was still drunk at the time" - Macca on his keeping blunder.
"I don't remember any of the first half"- Molenaar
"I was shite!" - Enigma on coming off the bench and having a 'mare.
"That was the shittest we've played so far!"- Jonas on the teams performance
"Where are they going?, Oh fuck!"- Fortunato, who seemingly had forgotten that football was "a game of two halfs", having just lit up a cigarette which he continued to smoke for the opening few minutes of the second half!!!
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RAY PARLOUR DESTROYS ENGLAND HOPES!
Ray Parlour, You're shit, you are. Look at you, thinking you're good, when you're blatantly shit. Fuck off back to ground force and stop disgracing your country you pile of piss. I man, WHO do YOU Think YOU ARE. I could play better than you, and I'm shit. I wouldn't even have you in the fifths. I wouldn't even let you play for Hatfield, thats how bad you are, you piece of worthless crap.
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ENIGMA TO TAKE ON FAT BOY??
According to the Official HBAFC website, Andy Simms has laid down a challenge to the rest of the club, to take on his third team at, well anything. Rumours are that Enigma is planning to pit his footballing wits against the Fat Boy, by forming a 5-a-side team consisting of fourth team players, to take on these arrogant third team boys. Enigma certainly has a point to prove after playing horrendously badly for the thirds last season, and this could be the perfect opportunity.
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DISSENTION IN THE RANKS?
Keen follower of the HB DAFC message board (get your own board, you 1st/2nd/3rd and 5th team punks!!) will have seen anonymous messages appear slating fresher Dom for his performances on the pitch this year. Lets hope he takes it the right way, and proves this anonymous person wrong, on the pitch.
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RAIN STOPS PLAY - BAD WEATHER SAVES HATFIELD
It seems the only sport that will be played at Maiden Castle in the foreseeable future is waterpolo, as persistent heavy rain waterlogged the football pitches and threatened a repeat of last years devestating flood.
This could not have come at a better time for Hatfield college whose football B team were due a sound thrashing tomorrow from Hild Bede D. Only a remarkable spell of sunshine over the next few days (and let's face it, there's more chance of Sheffield Wednesday being promoted than there is of that), will allow any matches to be played before, at the very earliest, next weekend. Perhaps this break is exactly what Hild Bede Fourths need, to re-group after a couple of disappointing results.
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TEIKYO THAT!
Hild Bede have been given a walkover win, after the Teikyo match was called off, due to them ahving a college day or something. Come on, we know you were just scared, Teikyo boys. This leaves Hild sitting pretty in third spot, despite a rather disappointing start to the season.
Anyway, coming up next for the fourths is a match against a certain college, which Hild Bede have a rather historic and bitter rivalry, so expect the sparks to fly! the match is next Wednesday, if you're Hild Bede, you'd better be there. This is not a matter of life and death, it is much more important than that. As for Hatfield, College, just who the fuck are you?
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BEDE BEATEN AGAIN BY GUTSY NEW COLLEGE
Hild Bede fourths fell to another disappointing defeat on Wednesday, beaten 4-2 by a gutsy and spirited New College performance. With Di-Canio having to shuffle his squad due to injuries to Taylor, an illness for Alex Toms, and the absence of "Average", Enigma was handed his first start, Hartly was drafted into midfield (for one match only??), and Paddy continued where he left off in defence, in the last match.
Again Bede started brightly and were infact 1-0 up at half time thanks to Jonas' third goal in as many teams. That proved to be his last telling contribution however, as he came off at half time with a knee injury.
Disaster soon struck as new College equalised with a header at the far post after a quick break. to give them credit, it was a well taken goal, and they were playing some spirited stuff. Sadly, Bede seemed to be lacking somewhat in this department, as heads seemed to drop at 1-1, and even further when New College got a second to take the lead. An Enigma goal, his first in college football, prompted a spell of sustained pressure from Bede, but when New College got another on the break, heads dropped again, and there was only going to be one winner. The fourth goal for New College came towards the end of time as Bede pressed for an equaliser. It meant the scoreline was a little harsh, as they had provided the better of the chances in the second half, and were unlucky not to score themselves on more than one occasion.
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NEW COLLEGE NEXT FOR BEDE BOYS
Hild Bede D have little time to re-group after their first defeat of the season, as they visit New College B on Wednesday afternoon.
There is little doubt that the midfield has been a bit of a problem area, over the first two matches of the season, and this may be something that Tim Jonas has to look at if the team is to fulfill it's potential this season. There is definitely plenty of capable players to play there, but perhaps they need to show more discipline and hold their positions more in the centre. Even so, New College have had a bad start to the season and shouldn't really trouble Hild Bede D too much.
FORM GUIDE : NEW COLLEGEL (0-15), L 1-6),
HILD BEDEW (8-1), L(1-2)
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HILD BEDE ROBBED BY JOKER REF
Hild and Bede were cruelly robbed of at least a point againts an Aidans B team that they really should have beaten, when the referee ruled out an early 20 yard screaming volley from Paddyon the grounds that it has not crossed the line. From just out side the box, Paddy flicked up the ball, and hit a ferocious volley against the crossbar. The ball bounced down, back up into the top of the net, and then back down infront of the line. The referee however did not see it this way, and infact admitted that he hadnt seen it at all because he had forgotten to put his glasses on.
Despite this, a superb half volley from Di Canio looked as though it was going to set Bede on the way to a second straight victory. However, a blunder from Pisshead in goal put Aidans back in it, and despite Bede maintaining the upper hand in the second half, Aidans snatched victory with a freak goal, which still counted despite Aidans players being offside twce in the build up. Despite constant pressure, Hild Bede falied to get the equaliser they deserved and were left with a rather disappointing result.
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HARTLY ON HIS WAY??
Rumours at training today suggest that Chris Hartly may not be a fourth team player for much longer. Hartly was highly impressive in the fourths opening game slaughter of Trevs C, which has alerted Hild Bede teams further up the hierarchy. It seems extremely doubtful that Chris will play for the fourths in their up and coming match against Aidans B, leaving a void in the midfield for Tim Jonas to fill. It remains to be seen whether he will opt for Enigma who could slot nicely into the central midfield role, or maybes he has unearthed another hidden talent?
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COMPETITION FOR PLACES HOTS UP!...
Di Canio could face some difficult decisions in the coming weeks as he tries to pick his first 11. It is difficult to pick any players who didn't justify their selection at the weekend and those that came on as substitutes also impressed when they came on. Club captain Andy Simms, says that the fourths may also be getting a lot of players from the thirds, as he has far too many, and some will have to make way. However, as I know from experience, if Di Canio settles on a particular squad of players, it may prove difficult for others to force their way in and so their future may lie in the fifths, who could actually end up being a half decent team this year.
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TREVS THRASHED!..
The fourths were rampant this afternoon as they thrashed Trevs C by a massive 8 goals to 1.Goals from Di Canio, Boo Boo (2, including a corker of a free kick), Fortunato (a thirty yarder which lobbed the opposition keeper on his goalline - does Taibi have a brother at Durham??) and 4 goals from the impressive Hartly, left Trevs reeling. Hild Bede also had 3 goals chalked off for offside, all of which were dubious, and a blatant penalty claim turned down. Of course the fact that the match was refereed by a Trevellian after the official referee failed to turn up had absolutely nothing to do with these dodgy decisions.Tim "Di Canio" Jonas must have been happy with his first match in charge with the defense looking quite solid and Pisshead making a decent, if not particularly busy debut in-between the sticks. Hartly, acquired from Stockport, looks a good prospect for the season, if the fourths can hold on to him, and the freshers gelled well with the rest of the team.
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4THS TIPPED FOR PROMOTION..
Club Captain Andy Simms has tipped the fourth team to rise above mid-table mediocrity and repeat the success of the third team last year, by mounting a strong push for promotion. The fourths should be a good mix of experience and fresh "talent" which should make them the team to watch in the division this season.
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OPENIING MATCH AGAINST TREVS C..
The fourths open their campaign on Sunday, with what should be a straight forward match against Trevs C. Despite Trevs reputation as an excellent footballing college, but is limited by its size and so the C team should be relatively weak, paving the way for an opneing game victory.
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