Bedford FC

[LondonEagle]

https://x.com/PeterMcCormack/status/1838899226371121557

[Rhodes]

LondonEagle - Thanks for posting that, it's true what Mr McCormack says that the 'blazers', 'jobsworths' and 'yes men' at the FA attack the freedom of expression and that the FA does not always act in the best interests of the game or its Club's. From what I can gather it was the Milton Keynes Dons Ladies Manager who brought the programme article to the attention of the FA, otherwise they would have been oblivious to it, it was obviously sour grapes following their 3-0 humbling in the FA Women's National League Cup Preliminary Round last month:

https://www.instagram.com/peter.mccormack_/p/C_gJYq_sdPg/

https://x.com/PeterMcCormack/status/1838608893053903060

[Rhodes]

On 24/09/2024 at 09:36, Rhodes said:

I wonder whether the Ladies FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture with Cambridge United Ladies at the Ledger Stadium tomorrow evening will go ahead with all the local flooding, it would be a shame if it is postponed as a rare live stream is planned:

https://www.realbedford.com/live-stream

https://www.realbedford.com/real-bedford-women-v-cambridge-united?mc_cid=1ddc9bbb6c&mc_eid=cfa9735dc6

Let's get ready to rumble then, the fixture this evening goes ahead:

Edited September 30 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

A somewhat of a surprise 0-0 draw at the Ledger Stadium last night, between Real Bedford Ladies and Cambridge United Ladies, in a hard fought FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture in difficult conditions that saw Jessica Evans and Sofia Casaubon Stovold see yellow in front of a disappointing attendance of just 92. The visitors clearly had a 'best-laid plan' from the word go to shut out Real Bedford Ladies dangerous forward line and their highly regarded boss Darren Marjoram did his homework to a tee, it doesn't bode particularly well for when the two sides lock horns again in just over two weeks time in a 'winner takes all' Women's FA Cup Third Qualifying Round tie however no doubt the Ladies boss Charlie Bill will already be doing his own homework in preparation to reach the First Round proper of the competition. Last season, when still with Milton Keynes Dons Ladies, Charlie coincidentally beat Cambridge United Ladies in the First Round proper and 'masterminded' an exciting run to the Third Round where they were very unfortunate to lose at home to former Women's Super League Birmingham City who scored twice deep into added time to win 2-0, current Real Bedford Ladies players Hannah Warren, Nicola Puddick, Sofia Casaubon Stovold, Gemma Biggadike, Laura Mitchell, Tricia Gould, Leyla O'Brien, Chloe Sansom and Amy McLean all played in that tie on Sunday 10 December last year in front of an attendance of 651 at Stadium MK.

Edited September 26 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

A little premature but, weather permitting, lets get ready to rumble for Saturday's Southern League Division One Central fixture with Ware at the Ledger Stadium which will, thankfully, be live streamed:

https://www.realbedford.com/real-bedford-vs-ware

Edited September 27 by Rhodes

[RallyInRaleigh]

Was a fun watch last night. Can never quite tell if I wish I were out there running around in the storms or content to be cozily warm at home watching on tv. 

[Rhodes]

Again a little premature but lets get ready to rumble for Sunday's difficult FA Women's National League Cup First Round tie with Women's National League Southern Premier Division Gwalia United Ladies who were previously know as Cardiff City Ladies. The Ladies make the long trip to South Wales to take on a side one Step above them in the Women's Pyramid system however the hosts haven't started the campaign particularly well and have lost three and drawn two of their first six League fixtures:

Edited September 30 by Rhodes

[LondonEagle]

On 26/09/2024 at 13:29, Rhodes said:

A little premature but, weather permitting, lets get ready to rumble for Saturday's Southern League Division One Central fixture with Ware at the Ledger Stadium which will, thankfully, be live streamed:

https://www.realbedford.com/real-bedford-vs-ware

Could be problems with access, potentially. The Council still haven't cleared the water at the entrance to Meadow Lane.    

PS Tankers currently clearing the water outside.    

Edited September 27 by LondonEagle

[LondonEagle]

This must really upset you Rhodes, after all the unwarranted flack you have thrown at Bedford Town:

https://southern-football-league.co.uk/league-table/Southern League Premier Central/2024/2025/P/

[Rhodes]

On 26/09/2024 at 14:48, RallyInRaleigh said:

Was a fun watch last night. Can never quite tell if I wish I were out there running around in the storms or content to be cozily warm at home watching on tv. 

RallyInRaleigh - Yes, that's right, see links to the match report, match programme and highlights from the Ladies FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture with Cambridge United Ladies last Wednesday (25 September):

https://www.realbedford.com/news/darcy-guys-heroics-earn-real-bedford-a-hard-fought-draw

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/619758344d16e93725c39d0a/t/66f42e1be025c16c01375ea6/1727278635569/%235+v+Cambridge+United-compressed_1.pdf

[Rhodes]

On 26/09/2024 at 14:29, Rhodes said:

A little premature but, weather permitting, lets get ready to rumble for Saturday's Southern League Division One Central fixture with Ware FC at the Ledger Stadium which will, thankfully, be live streamed

A slightly disappointing 1-1 draw against Ware FC at the Ledger Stadium on Saturday with Rob Sinclair's men dropping two valuable League points, see both sides of the story, local press coverage, the match programme and highlights from the live stream:

https://www.realbedford.com/news/real-bedford-held-to-1-1-draw-in-rain-soaked-battle-against-ware

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ware/teams/72309/match-centre/1-15684015/report

https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/ward-strike-gains-real-bedford-point-against-ware/

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/619758344d16e93725c39d0a/t/66fae982859e87109d8eeba9/1727719830436/%2351+v+Ware-compressed.pdf

Edited October 1 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 27/09/2024 at 08:52, Rhodes said:

Again a little premature but lets get ready to rumble for Sunday's difficult FA Women's National League Cup First Round tie with Women's National League Southern Premier Division Gwalia United Ladies who were previously know as Cardiff City Ladies. The Ladies make the long trip to South Wales to take on a side one Step above them in the Women's Pyramid system however the hosts haven't started the campaign particularly well and have lost three and drawn two of their first six League fixtures

A superb 2-1 win for Real Bedford Ladies yesterday afternoon, against Gwalia United Ladies in a hard fought FA Women's National League Cup First Round tie with second half goals from Nicola Puddick and Sofia Casaubon Stovold having gone a goal behind just before the break, see both Club's match reports, local press coverage and the match programme. Real Bedford Ladies are now through to the last sixteen of the competition:

https://www.realbedford.com/news/bedford-advance-to-cup-last-16-after-thrilling-win-in-newport

https://gwaliaunited.com/match/gwalia-united-vs-real-bedford/

https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/real-bedford-beat-higher-league-opposition-again-in-womens-national-league-cup-success/

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOrdV9zao/FgQ9D4rX0sYU1eZ6DOPz9Q/view?utm_content=DAGOrdV9zao&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor#1

Edited October 5 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Currently Managerless Leighton Town visit the Ledger Stadium again tomorrow evening, this time for a Southern League Division One Central fixture which will be live streamed:

https://www.realbedford.com/live-stream

Edited October 5 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Let's get ready to rumble then:

Edited October 8 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 30/09/2024 at 16:47, Rhodes said:

Currently Managerless Leighton Town visit the Ledger Stadium again tomorrow evening, this time for a Southern League Division One Central fixture which will be live streamed:

Unfortunately, to use a term RallyInRaleigh will know, 'no dice' this evening (Tuesday 1 October) as the fixture with Leighton Town at the Ledger Stadium has been called off due to the continued flooding:

Edited October 8 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

I note that Real Bedford Ladies have been drawn away to FA Women's National League Division One South West Moneyfields Ladies in the regionalised Second Round of the FA Women's National League Cup, the tie takes place on Sunday 20 October. It could have been a lot worse with Southern Premier Division Club's Hashtag United, Ipswich Town, Watford, Plymouth Argyle and Billericay Town remaining in the competition: 

https://shekicks.net/fa-wnl-cup-and-plate-2nd-round-draws-made/

Edited October 8 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 23/09/2024 at 18:47, Rhodes said:

Here we go folks, the draw for the FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round that sees Real Bedford travel to, wait for it, no not Bedford Town, who enter the competition at this stage, but Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Bowers & Pitsea, the tie is due to be played at the compact Len Salmon stadium in rural Essex on Saturday 5 October. It certainly won't be a cake walk for Rob Sinclair's men against opposition a Step higher in the Pyramid albeit struggling this season and joint bottom of the table:

Let's get ready to rumble for Saturday's FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round tie at Isthmian League Premier Division Bowers & Pitsea:

[Rhodes]

The big one on Sunday (6 October) with Real Bedford Ladies travelling to top of the table, and also unbeaten this season, Norwich City Ladies, see a match preview and the hot off the press and impressive match programme:

https://www.canaries.co.uk/women/programme-21?fbclid=IwY2xjawFuAp1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeHdwaBu-6mAz657RaH8B6EeUbOMV8CV1BylkP7dOT1UQMZbC-_y1ZkjBA_aem_9HyZ6s0Z7zHZS-Zo7EunZg

https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/womens-preview-norwich-city-v-real-bedford

 

[Rhodes]

On 05/10/2024 at 13:36, Rhodes said:

The big one on Sunday (6 October) with Real Bedford Ladies travelling to top of the table, and also unbeaten this season, Norwich City Ladies, see a match preview and the hot off the press and impressive match programme:

https://www.canaries.co.uk/women/programme-21?fbclid=IwY2xjawFuAp1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeHdwaBu-6mAz657RaH8B6EeUbOMV8CV1BylkP7dOT1UQMZbC-_y1ZkjBA_aem_9HyZ6s0Z7zHZS-Zo7EunZg

https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/womens-preview-norwich-city-v-real-bedford

Real Bedford Ladies were extremely unlucky not to claim all three points at Norwich City Ladies on Sunday afternoon in an exciting 0-0 stalemate, see match reports:

https://www.realbedford.com/news/real-bedford-left-frustrated-in-0-0-draw-against-norwich-city

https://www.canaries.co.uk/content/womens-report-norwich-city-v-real-bedford

Edited October 8 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 26/09/2024 at 09:47, Rhodes said:

Last season, when still with Milton Keynes Dons Ladies, Charlie coincidentally beat Cambridge United Ladies in the First Round proper and 'masterminded' an exciting run to the Third Round where they were very unfortunate to lose at home to former Women's Super League Birmingham City who scored twice deep into added time to win 2-0, current Real Bedford Ladies players Hannah Warren, Nicola Puddick, Sofia Casaubon Stovold, Gemma Biggadike, Laura Mitchell, Tricia Gould, Leyla O'Brien, Chloe Sansom and Amy McLean all played in that tie on Sunday 10 December last year in front of an attendance of 651 at Stadium MK.

Not Real Bedford Ladies related as such however over one hundred photographs, courtesy of CTF Photography, from that Milton Keynes Dons Ladies v Birmingham City Ladies Women's FA Cup Third Round tie last season with nine current Real Beadford Ladies players in the Milton Keynes Dons Ladies squad that Sunday afternoon, 10 December 2023:

Edited October 8 by Rhodes