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OLD FOES ARE LEAGUE CUP REWARD.....20th November 2008
Club's reward for the victory over Durham in the last round of the League Cup is a home draw against
North Ferriby United. The game to be played next Tuesday, 25th November 2008. United provided Sheffield with one of their
most exciting games in recent years when in 1997 Club had to beat the Wembley FA Vase bound side in the final game of the
season to avoid finishing in one of the relegation spots. Club came from 0-2 down to eventually win 4-3 to ensure a third
from bottom placing in the NCEFL Premier Division.
FULL ENGLISH NOT ENOUGH FOR DURHAM.....18th November 2008
A brace of goals from Jez Mitchell helped Club progress in the only cup
competition Sheffield retain an interest in this season, as they overcame Durham City by 3-2. Mickey Goddard was
the other goalscorer for Sheffield, with late responses from Adam Johnston and Tommy English making the score more
respectable for the team from the North-East. A full report can be found HERE .
THE BATTLE OF STAMFORD ENDS ALL SQUARE.....15th November 2008
Sheffield claim four points from six from their league travels over the
last eight days and start to climb the league table at last. It could have been six but a late Stamford equaliser
put paid to that and you can read about the game at the Vic Couzens Stadium here.
HALIFAX SHAY-ED IT AS YOUNG 'UNS DO CLUB PROUD...11th November 2008
In tonight's Presidents Cup tie it took two goals in the second period of extra time by the Unibond League
North table toppers FC Halifax Town to put paid to a Sheffield side fielding several players from the Under 19
side. Man Of The Match Matt Roney giving the visitors a second half lead before a late Halifax strike took the game to extra
time. The match report can be found here.
THE KIDS ARE ALL-WRIGHT...8th November 2008
Club picked up three valuable
league points at Kidsgrove this afternoon, inspired by a couple of firsts – Ronnie Wright’s first victory since
joining the management team, and Greg Wright’s first goal since coming back to the BFS. Steve Woolley wrapped things
up to give Sheffield a 2-0 victory, the match report can be found HERE!
DOOM IN THE GLOOM......4th November 2008
The
current Sheffield Senior Cup holders crashed out of this seasons competition at local rivals Stocksbridge tonight. Club down
to ten men after the first half sending off of Daz Winter, also missed a second half penalty as they lost 3-0 at a fog laden
Bracken Moor. The match report can now be found here.
BRISCOE KID GIVES CLUB THE BULLET... 1st November 2008
Gresley
had revenge in their minds this afternoon at the BFS, running out 4-1 winners over a depleted Sheffield side, with Louis Briscoe
the visitors’ hero with three goals in fifteen first half minutes. Club were never at the races, and gave an unspectacular
Rovers side the chance to avenge the opening day defeat, making it an unhappy return to league football after an absence of eight games due to Cup runs. The match report can be found by clicking HERE.
SO NEAR, YET SO FAR - AGAIN !...........26th October 2008
In
a game that bore remarkable similarity to the club's previous appearance in the FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round eight years ago,
Sheffield fell at the final hurdle that would have taken them into the FA Cup 1st Round draw for the first time in the clubs
history. As with Northwich Victoria, Club took a first half lead, this time through Scott Partridge, and had a good opportunity
to extend that lead. However, despite some heroics by keeper Leigh Walker, Blyth Spartans were able to take full advantage
of a second half purple patch to hit Club with a three goal salvo that took the North Eastern side into Sunday's draw.
CHARITY GAME BRINGS LEGENDS TO THE BFS THIS SUNDAY.....23rd October 2008
Whilst Sheffield FC prepare
for their massive FA Cup 4th Qualifying Round tie at Blyth Spartans they have still found time to help plan and
stage a charity game at their Bright Finance Stadium on Sunday, which will feature ex footballing legends Chris Waddle, Mark
Smith, Scott Sellars, Mitch Ward , Wayne
Biggins and Chris Wilder amongst others.
A group of friends are reforming their teenage football team after
20 years to support a pal suffering from incurable skin cancer. Josh Bryne, from Chesterfield, was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in May after going to his GP with pain in his back and arm.
The 37-year-old, store manager at Sainsbury's supermarket, Dronfield, had no obvious signs of the disease. But he was diagnosed
when other conditions were ruled out in hospital. Josh is receiving treatment at Weston Park Hospital as part of a medical
trial but when old friends from Arbourthorne, Sheffield, where he grew up, heard of his plight
they were determined to help.
As a teenager Josh was part of now defunct Sunday League team Arbourthorne Rangers - now re-forming for a special and
one off charity football match in aid of Weston Park Hospital Cancer. Friend Lee Reynolds said: "Most of us are in our late
30s we haven't played football for 20 years - we're old men now!”When we heard Josh was ill we knew we couldn't help
him but we could help the people who are helping Josh, which is why we are having the fundraising match." The friends are
taking on a Sheffield FC Masters Team, made up of ex-professionals, and will play against them at Sheffield Football Club's
Bright Finance Stadium, Dronfield.
Training sessions have been taking place at Graves Park and although Josh is not well enough to play, he has a crucial
role as manager and will be picking the team. He is also offering motivational tips and advice to ensure they give their best
performance. The lads are taking the match seriously, as they want to help the charity - but they are also enjoying getting
back together as a group. "Most of us went to school together and we played in Sunday league, it stopped when we moved on,
settled down and had kids," said Lee. "We're having a laugh and a joke and it's like being 16 again." The worthy cause has
brought the group of school friends back together - most have left Arbourthorne, although one or two are still there. They
all live and work around Sheffield. They are being given tough training by Josh's brother John, who is a Royal Marine. Another
of Josh's brothers Sean is also playing with two of his sons, Lee added. Friends and supporters of Josh, the team and the
hospital are asked to go along and support the event at the ground this Sunday.
Kick-off is at 2pm and tickets will be available on the day, costing £3 for adults and £1 for children. There will
also be a raffle at half-time and auction after full-time, at the neighbouring
Coach and Horses pub. All profits from ticket sales and raffle and auction will go to Weston Park Hospital Cancer Appeal.
You can also log onto www.justgiving.com/arbourthorne-rangers to sponsor the team.
YOUR CHANCE TO GET BEHIND THE POPPY APPEAL..... 23rd October 2008
Many
of you will have seen in the press the support that Sheffield FC is going to provide for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Players
from Sheffield FC will wear shirts embroidered with large poppies at our home match against Gresley Rovers FC on Saturday
1st November. The Club is then to auction all of the unique shirts worn for the game, to raise money for the Royal
British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Anyone who wishes to bid for one of the Sheffield FC shirts, which will be numbered 1-17 and
carry the Sheffield FC badge, UniBond League logos, as well as the clubs sponsor, Football Superstars, can do. We may also,
for one game only, have the players names printed on the back of the shirts.
THESE
SHIRTS WILL BE EXTREMELY UNIQUE AND A MUST HAVE FOR OUR SUPERB SHEFFIELD FC FANS!!!!
Just identify what number shirt/player
you would like to bid for (the minimum bid being £20.00) and call the Club on 01246-292622. You may wish to make a bid by
emailing the club at info@sheffieldfc.com or spectators can make a last minute bid at the game on 1st November, right
up to the final whistle. You can also make a bid for one of the shirts by contacting a Club Official. During the week leading
up to the match, up to date details of the auction will be appearing on the clubs website www.sheffieldfc.com
Monies raised will go to the British
Legion Poppy Appeal.
NEARLY 200 EXPECTED TO TRAVEL TO BLYTH... 23rd October 2008
Dave
McCarthy expects around 200 supporters to travel to Blyth on Saturday in support of Sheffield FC's quest to progress
into the First Round of the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history. Two supporters coaches are now booked up, whilst
more fans are expected to travel by train and car. The players will travel separately earlier in the day as Manager Chris
Dolby aims to ensure his players are fully prepared for what is sure to be a stern test provided by Conference North side
Blyth Spartans. Spartans themselves are no strangers to giant killing and are best remembered for their memorable FA Cup run
in the late 70's when amongst others they defeated Chesterfield and Stoke City on their way to the 5th Round.
SKEM DELIVER FAT KNOCK OUT BLOW TO CLUB... 18th October 2008
Sheffield
FC's 100% knock out competition record this season was ended at Skelmersdale United this afternoon in the FA Trophy clash.
A solitary second half goal was enough for the home side, with Mick Goddard's last minute penalty being saved by the United
keeper.
SHEFFIELD NON LEAGUE GIANTS CLASH IN SENIOR CUP... 17th October 2008
Club
have been drawn away at Stocksbridge in the Sheffield & Hallamshire Senior Cup 2nd Round. 'Steels' will be aiming
to go some small way towards avenging last seasons drubbing in the Unibond Division One North Play Off Semi Final
at the hands of Sheffield. Club however start their campaign with the aim of winning the trophy for the fourth time in five
years.
SPARTANS AWAIT THE WINNERS... 14th October 2008
...and the winners are SHEFFIELD FC !!!! After a game played in what were practically monsoon conditions,
Club overcame the UniBond Premier Division outfit Guiseley 2-1 at the BFS tonight, with goals from Mick Goddard and Asa
Ingall. This was the visitors first defeat in all competitions this season and Sheffield's reward is a trip to Blue Square
North team Blyth Spartans, a 150 mile trek into the North-East - the match report can be found HERE.
CLUB USE THEIR HEADS IN STAGGERING COMEBACK 11th October 2008
It was a proper case of
coming back from the dead at Nethermoor this afternoon in the FA Cup, as Sheffield turned around a 3-0 half time deficit,
to finish the game 3-3 and bring the tie to the BFS on Tuesday night. The match report can be found HERE.
CLUB LAND HOME TIE IN LEAGUE CUP QUEST 10th October 2008
Durham
City make the long midweek trip to Dronfield for the Second Round League Cup tie to be played at the BFS on Tuesday 28th October.
The draw provides Sheffield with the opportunity of going some way towards avenging the FA Vase defeat
which they suffered at the hands of the then Northern League side back in 2006 - a game in which both Manager Chris Dolby
and his Assistant Gavin Smith were in the Sheffield starting eleven.
EDDIE'S BOYS OUT TO SINK SCOUSERS 10th October 2008
This Sunday, CP Sheffield FC will be playing Liverpool FC is an 11 a side Challenge match at the
Bright Finance Stadium.
For the players of Sheffield this will be something new as this will be Sheffield FC’s
first attempt at 11 a side football.
Manager Ed Edwards commented ‘All the lads are really up for the challenge. They have been
itching to play 11 a side football and to have our first game on the sacred Bright Finance Stadium pitch will be wonderful.
It is a new experience for everyone involved from a Sheffield point of view and I am sure any supporters that comes to watch
will not leave disappointed. I am so pleased that we can share this experience with our friends at Liverpool Football Club,
a club that always makes us feel welcome when we visit Merseyside’
The game kicks off at 2pm and entrance is only £1.00
CLUB CLASH NAILED BY THE RAIN 7th October 2008
A late persistant deluge saw the Bright Finance Stadium lose its first Sheffield FC first team game of the season
tonight, with the eagerly anticipated clash against local rivals Belper Town being washed out. So next up is another cup game,
this Saturday in the FA Cup at Guiseley, directions can be found on the Awaydays page.
BTF IN SPANISH PAPER SHOCKER 6th October 2008
It might seem a small thing to many, but a simple entry on the links page has seen Sheffield FC's Behind the Flag
find itself in the sports pages in Barcelona's premier newspaper - El Diari.
Linking to the Caliu Gracienc supporters' club site of our friends in the Catalan city - CE Europa
- seems to have raised more than a few eyebrows in Barcelona. So much so that it was deemed worthy of (albeit modest) column
inches in the paper a couple of weeks ago. Naturally, we like a bit of publicity, so any free advertising is always welcome.
For a closer look, and if you can understand Catalunyan, click on the image.
BAMBER NOT UP TO SHEFFIELD'S TROPHY CHALLENGE 4th October 2008
Sheffield's winning streak in this seasons knock out competitions continued at The BFS this afternoon as high
flying Unibond First Division North visitors Bamber Bridge were put to the sword.
Man Of The Match Mick Goddard's (pictured right) excellent form continued, despite losing influential strike
partner Scott Partridge at half time. Matt Outram, Steve Woolley, Goddard (2) and Matt Roney putting Club 5-1 up and
only two late strikes from 'Brig' gave the final scoreline a more respectable look for the visitors. The Goddard and
Roney goals can be viewed here, whilst the match report is now online.
SCOTT'S FOUR-PLAY STUFFS BOTTOM BOYS 30th September 2008
What do you mean "it's a dodgy headline"?
Scott Partridge went goal crazy in the League Cup tonight at Brigg, running in FOUR goals past the UniBond
One South basement dwellers, in a convincing 5-0 away victory. Also on the scoresheet in this one-sided contest was Mick Goddard,
who also capped an impressive performance by setting up THREE of Scott's tally; the mtch report is already online CLICK HERE to have a read. Elsewhere tonight, Club's next opponents in the FA Cup were decided up the M1, with Guiseley
running out winners in the local derby.
CLUB HEAD UP THE M1 NEXT IN FA CUP 29th September 2008
The reward for Saturday's 4-1 win over Bacup Borough is an away trip to the Leeds area, exactly where remains
to be seen, as we are to face the winners of either Garforth Town or Guiseley on Saturday 11th October. No doubt one eye will
be on the result of this one on Tuesday whilst we are at Brigg Town, and it will be a tough one to call as the two sides drew
2-2 in the first game at Nethermoor, despite Guiseley flying high in the UniBond Premier Division and Garforth dwelling at
the foot of Division One North!
THE SHAY AWAITS CLUB IN PRESIDENTS CUP
28th September 2008
Following the midweek victory over AFC Goole, Sheffield have been drawn
away to FC Halifax Town in the Second Round of the Unibond Presidents Cup. The tie is scheduled for Tuesday 14th October.
LADIES BLUNT THE BLADES 28th September 2008
Sheffield FC Ladies continued their winning start to the new league campaign by overturning
a half-time deficit to defeat a tough and uncompromising Sheffield United Community Ladies outfit 3-1 at the
Bright Finance Stadium. See the Ladies’ page for full details.
ONE FLEW OVER THE KEEPERS HEAD 27th September 2008
Club cruised into the Third Round Qualifying of the FA Cup when they comfortably despatched NWCFL side
Bacup Borough from the competition by a scoreline of 4-1 this afternoon at The BFS Stadium. The above picture shows
Paul Smith's second half free kick flying over the head of Bacup keeper Melville to put Sheffield two up. The match
report and more photos can be viewed here.
LOYAL CLUBBIE SUPPORTER IN OP SHOCK 24th September 2008
Loyal Sheffield supporter Tim "Clunesey" Surr has had to undergo emergency surgery this week, having to have
his leg amputated below the knee. Tim had been suffering with some foot pain over the weekend, and reluctantly was admitted
to hospital, where he was diagnosed with "Type 2 Diabetes". Obviously this will come as a shock to everyone who knows Tim,
more details and a thread to add your best wishes can be found on the BTF Forum by CLICKING HERE; naturally everyone at BTF wish Clunesey a swift recovery and look forward to hearing him moaning at
the match pretty soon.
TOWNSEND RETURNS TO TIGERS 24th September 2008
Reports
tonight suggest striker Gary Townsend has returned to his first club Worksop Town. Gary, pictured left, has had an indifferent
time at Club, partly due to a series of injuries and will be hoping a spell at Watnall Road will provide him with
an opportunity to obtain regular first team football again. BTF wishes Gary the best of luck.
C(L)UBBIES CRASH OUT OF YOUTH CUP 24th September 2008
Sheffield
Under 19s were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup tonight at the BFS, losing 0-1 to Garforth Town.
"G-FORCE" GROUNDS GOOLE 23rd September 2008
We've
had the "P-Squad", now meet the "G-Force" as Andy Gascoigne and Mick Goddard goals sank the Vikings in tonight's Presidents'
Cup tie at the BFS. The lads second half goals were enough to overturn the one goal deficit, after Goole's
Adam Lee scored in the 3rd minute. The Match Report is now online - and can be found HERE.
STAMFORD FAIL TO BRIDGE THE GAP 20th September 2008
Club
saw off the challenge of Stamford this afternoon at The BFS with goals from Gav Smith, Matt Roney and Pete Davey in a 3-1
win for Sheffield.
LADIES TAME THE TIGERS 14th September 2008
Following
last season’s promotion, Sheffield FC Ladies opened their league campaign in the higher division with a 7-0 mauling
of Hull City LFC. See the Ladies’ page for full details.
To add to the afternoon’s joy came the news that newly formed Sheffield FC Ladies
Reserves had demolished Dinnington Town 15-0 in their own league debut.
CLUB CONQUER COLNE IN CUP CLASSIC 13th September 2008
Not quite, but still…
it makes a good headline… Anyway, Sheffield did enough to march into the next round, bagging THREE GRAND into the bargain.
The match report is now online, you can find it by clicking HERE. On a related note, Tuesday's game at Retford is off due to Badger infestation at Cannon Park. No, actually
they drew in their cup game today, and will have to play their replay midweek.
SHEPSHED'S SHANE SHATTERS SHEFFIELD 9th September 2008
Try saying that when you've had a few beers... anyway, Sheffield's undefeated home record was broken tonight,
as an electric Dynamo shocked a lacklustre Club side by winning 2-0. A two goal salvo in the second half from Shane Benjamin
gave the Leicestershire side all three points. A full match report can be found HERE now.
LADIES OUT OF FA CUP AT FIRST HURDLE 7th September 2008
SFC Ladies lost their FA Women's Cup clash with Barnsley 1-3 at The BFS Stadium this afternoon. The
match report will appear here later.
DYNAMO GAME IN LAST MINUTE CALL OFF 6th September 2008
This game at Loughborough Dynamo was called off at 2.15pm today, after the team and dozens of
Sheffield supporters had made the trip down the M1. Sadly the persistant rain was too much, giving the referee no choice
but to give the game the red light. Hopefully the weather will hold up for Club's home game on Tuesday against the "Other
Dynamo"!
GODDARD DOUBLE SINKS SEASIDERS 2nd September 2008
Sheffield march on to the next round of the FA Cup, following a pretty one-sided contest
at the BFS, with Club running out 4-0 victors of AFC Fylde Goals from Mick Goddard (2), Gavin Smith and Daz Winter ensured
Sheffield FC face NWCFL side Colne in a couple of weeks time. The match report can be found HERE.
CLUB'S SATURDAY HIGHLIGHTS ON YOUR PC 1st September 2008
Click here to view brief highlights and interviews from our FA Cup clash at AFC Fylde.
CLUB AND FYLDE LIVE TO FIGHT AGAIN 30th August 2008
The FA Cup clash at AFC Fylde ended all square 1-1 despite Sheffield dominating large chunks
of play. Paul Smith missed a second half penalty for Club before Asa Ingall headed the visitors in front (pictured below).
However, last seasons FA Vase winners were not to be denied and were handed a lifeline with their own penalty which they duly
converted. The replay is on Tuesday, kick off 7.45pm. The match report is online now - and can be found here .
More Action Shots From AFC Fylde Can Be Found On The Latest Action Page
CLUB LEGENDS MEET DOWN UNDER 29th August 2008
For the older and longer standing supporters of Sheffield FC, here's
a couple of blasts from the past, who we at BTF Towers are sure you'll remember! Ex-Sheffield defender David Faulkner was
down under in Oz the other week (well for the past month and a bit) and as luck would have it he bumped into none other than
former Club coach Super Sam Saif in Downtown Brisbane... where else than in Rotherham Street. To quote Dave "As I said to
Sam you can take the boy out of Rotherham - but you'll never take Rotherham out of the boy"... too true Faulks, too true.
Click on the picture for a better look at the "Living Legends"!
DIRECTIONS FOR PROGRAMME FYLDE TOO LATE 27th August 2008
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Awaydays page
in the matchday programme which is supplied by www.behindtheflag.co.uk was printed in error in the Quorn issue on Saturday. Instead of printing directions and details for this
coming Saturday's FA Cup tie at AFC Fylde (and the forthcoming league game at Loughborough), the printers sadly ommitted these
pages, but never fear we have all the info you need HERE for our little trip to the seaside - with the Loughborough details to appear later this week.
CLUB WILT AS TULIPS BLOOM 25th August 2008
Club's luck finally ran out at Spalding this afternoon, losing
2-1 away at Spalding United, in a below-par performance. A Scott Partridge goal was not enough to spare Sheffield's blushes,
as goals from Ricky Miller and Martin Wormall bagged all three points for the Lincolnshire outfit. A full report can
be found HERE on the match report page.
Handball !!!! But not according to the ref at Spalding
QUORN MINCED IN LATE RONEY SUPERSUB SHOW 23rd August 2008
Three goals in the last five minutes saved Club's blushes this
afternoon, as substitute Matt Roney came on and hit two solo goals, with Paul Smith grabbing the other from the penalty spot,
after Justin Jenkins had given the Leicestershire outfit a shock lead. Pictured above, Roney (No 14 left of picture)
turns away as the ball beats the Quorn keeper all ends up and hits the back of the net to put Club on level terms. A
full report can be found HERE on the match report page.
POWELL AND DAVEY INJURY UPDATE 21st August 2008
Sheffield FC have confirmed that Striker Vill Powell suffered a hairline fracture
of the fibula 10 minutes before the end of the game against Carlton Town on Tuesday evening.
Powell aka Super Vill, who had scored his third goal of the campaign early in the game,
was injured in a race for the ball with Town ‘Keeper Alessandro Barcherini. Doctors have estimated that Powell will
be missing for around six to eight weeks.
New Sheffield Manager Chris Dolby is now expected to promote ex Retford United and Alfreton
striker Mickey Goddard to partner ex Bath City player Scott Partridge, in what still looks like a formidable partnership for
the Worlds First Football Club. Goddard has been used in a sub in the clubs first two League matches.
Pete Davey, injured early in the same game, is making good progress from
the knock that forced him off on Tuesday evening.
SUPER VILL INJURY LATEST 20th August 2008
The latest news on Vill Powell's injury sustained in last night's clash with Carlton has been provided by Vill
himself on The BTF Forum. In response to all the best wishes passed onto the popular striker, Vill says "Thank
you everyone means a lot. After having an x-ray, the initial response from doctors at the Chesterfield Hospital last night,
who were top draw by the way alongside the two physio's at the club, Nick and Buster, I've been told I have a crack in my
shin and there is no need for an operation. I haven't done any muscular or ligament damage so it's the best case of a worse
case scenario.
I have an appointment with the fracture specialist this afternoon so I should have a more definate timescale
in terms of time out this afternoon....but whatever happens I'll be back..
Again thanks everyone.... "
CLUB GET A BYE IN SENIOR CUP 20th August 2008
The draw for the Sheffield and Hallamshire
Senior Cup has just reached BTF Towers, and it appears we have got a little break before defending our title.
Here is the Round One draw.
AFC Emley v Frecheville C.A.
Penistone Church v Bentley Colliery
Dinnington Town v Athersley Recreation
Parkgate v Phoenix
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