Bedford FC

[Rhodes]

Disappointing news, this afternoon's New Year's Day Southern League Division One Central fixture with Stotfold at the Ledger Stadium has been postponed due to the weather conditions.   

𝑮𝑨𝑴𝑬 𝑶𝑭𝑭 - Following several hours of rain, the referee has inspected the pitch and decided to call off the game. Ticket holders will receive refunds, and the match will be rescheduled shortly.                                                                                         

Edited January 2 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 23/12/2024 at 15:24, LondonEagle said:

The draw for the Beds Senior Cup semis been made and if Bedford Town had not thrown away a 2-goal lead at Barton Rovers, the Bedford derby in the final at Kenilworth Road would have been on course.
Biggleswade FC or Crawley Green v Barton Rovers
Real Bedford will play AfC Dunstable, but not sure if it's home or away

Confirmation that Real Bedford will travel to Creasey Park on Tuesday 4 February for the eagerly awaited Bedfordshire FA Senior Cup Semi Final tie with AFC Dunstable. Crawley Green host Biggleswade FC next Tuesday (7 January) in their delayed Quarter Final tie for the right to play Barton Rovers in the other Semi Final so the prestige trophy is certainly there for the winning for Rob Sinclair's men having already beaten all the remaining sides this season and Crawley Green twice last season in the SSML:

[Rhodes]

Let's hope there are no problems at Eynsham Park in rural Oxfordshire on Saturday (4 January) for what should be a routine three points against rock bottom of the table North Leigh:

[Rhodes]

On 16/12/2024 at 13:15, Rhodes said:

What a win again for Real Bedford on Saturday at Beaconsfield Town with two clinical strikes from Josh Setchell, see a match report and an extract from yesterday's weekly Non League newspaper: 

https://www.realbedford.com/news/setchell-brace-secures-valuable-three-points-at-beaconsfield

See belated, high quality, highlights from the action at Holloways Park on Saturday 14 December, not posted previously:

Edited January 2 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

On 02/01/2025 at 15:33, Rhodes said:

Let's hope there are no problems at Eynsham Park in rural Oxfordshire on Saturday (4 January) for what should be a routine three points against rock bottom of the table North Leigh

Disappointing news folks, the fixture at North Leigh has been postponed 😪: 

After a pitch inspection at North Leigh, their pitch is frozen and our fixture has been postponed. The game will be rescheduled soon.

https://x.com/i/status/1875481510662566076

 

[Rhodes]

Here is Mr McCormack 'rubbing shoulders' with the great and the good once again on his amazing Podcast, wait for it, George Galloway, I wonder who will be next, Nigel Farage, Elon Musk or Donald Trump perhaps:

George Galloway is a British politician, broadcaster, and author renowned for his decades-long career as a champion of working-class politics and his fierce critiques of Western foreign policy and neoliberalism. In this interview, George delivers a powerful critique of the Labour Party’s transformation from a working-class movement to a middle-class elite institution. Drawing on his unique experiences in politics and broadcasting, Galloway discusses the erosion of Labour’s connection to the British working class, the Californication of its policies, and the broader state of the left in the UK. This wide-ranging conversation dives into Labour’s ideological identity crisis, the rise of populism, and the systemic failures of Britain’s political class, offering insights that challenge both the left and the right. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:10 - Disillusionment with Politics 00:03:25 - Decline of Political Leadership 00:07:52 - Media Blackout on Outsiders 00:09:44 - State of the Left in the UK 00:11:50 - Disconnect from Working Class 00:14:27 - Populism Demonised 00:25:00 - Labour's Forgotten Working Class 00:30:00 - Californication of Labour 00:39:03 - Death of Manufacturing 00:48:36 - Fairness for Workers 00:53:11 - Governance by the Lowest Among Us 00:57:39 - Role of the Private Sector 01:05:00 - Empathy for Palestinians 01:10:29 - State Capture by Israel Lobby 01:23:02 - Genocide Debate and Gaza 01:26:09 - Growing Support for Palestine 01:28:01 - George Galloway’s Current Role.

Edited January 4 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Let's hope there are no problems at the Ledger Stadium tomorrow (Sunday 5 January) afternoon for Real Bedford Ladies interesting looking FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture against Queen's Park Rangers Ladies following the Ladies lengthy 'sabbatical' since Sunday 15 December. There will be a live stream:

https://www.realbedford.com/real-bedford-women-v-qpr

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

[Rhodes]

Unfortunately yesterday's (Sunday 5 January) FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture between Real Bedford Ladies and Queen's Park Rangers Ladies at the Ledger Stadium was postponed. The Ladies next fixture is scheduled for next Sunday (12 January) at, now, top of the FA Women's National League Division One South East table Chatham Town following their 2-1 victory at London Bees Ladies yesterday:

Our pitch received a significant amount of snow overnight. Following a pitch inspection, the referee has decided to call the game off. Refunds will be issued, and the match will be rescheduled shortly.

[Rhodes]

On 24/12/2024 at 21:04, Cruz said:

Many thanks London Eagle
Wonderful happy memories.

Hi Cruz - Were you at this pre-season Friendly fixture on Tuesday 13 August 1974, some familiar Ipswich Town names, Clive Woods played in the 1978 FA Cup Final:

[Rhodes]

Here we go folks, Mr McCormack's next Podcast interview is with, wait for it, former United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss, watch this space for the link shortly:

PeterMcCormack - Just interviewed former Prime Minister Liz Truss. We discussed the broken political system, the administrative state, economics, Bitcoin and the rape gang scandal. Out on Wednesday.

Edited January 7 by Rhodes

[Cruz]

On 06/01/2025 at 09:09, Rhodes said:

Hi Cruz - Were you at this pre-season Friendly fixture on Tuesday 13 August 1974, some familiar Ipswich Town names, Clive Woods played in the 1978 FA Cup Final:

Hi Rhodes. For some reason I cannot recall this match. Until my departure for Bolivia I had a vast collection of Bedford Town programs, alas no longer, I even had the Arsenal verse's Bedford program, I did not attend that match. The first Bedford Town match I recall attending was a friendly against Arbroath 62/63. I had this program. The first season I became a regular at the Eyrie Jock Wallace was the goalkeeper with Tony Hawksworth reserve goalkeeper,Tony played one match for Manchester United first team. Happy memories.

[Rhodes]

Let's get ready to rumble for Saturday's (11 January) Southern League Division One Central fixture at Ware FC, there is no live stream however commentary on the match will be available courtesy of 90 Minutes Live Radio:

90MinutesLiveFootball

[Rhodes]

On 07/01/2025 at 11:03, Rhodes said:

Here we go folks, Mr McCormack's next Podcast interview is with, wait for it, former United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss, watch this space for the link shortly:

PeterMcCormack - Just interviewed former Prime Minister Liz Truss. We discussed the broken political system, the administrative state, economics, Bitcoin and the rape gang scandal. Out on Wednesday.

Here we go folks, enjoy, that's all I'm saying 😉:

Liz Truss is a British politician who served as the UK's Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party, known for her advocacy of free markets, economic reform, and her candid critique of the political establishment. In this interview we discuss the UK’s broken political system, the rise of unaccountable bureaucracy, and the fight for free speech. Truss also reveals the challenges she faced in government, the hidden forces behind Britain’s failures, and the critical reforms needed to turn the country around. From immigration and economic policies to media bias and free speech, we dive into the deep issues shaping the UK’s future.  00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:16 - Grooming Gangs 00:04:36 - Democracy and Outsourced Power 00:08:48 - Britain's Deep State and The Blob 00:11:19 - Ideologies Shaping British Institutions 00:12:43 - Sullivan's Law and Leftward Drift 00:14:08 - Economic Misunderstanding in Government 00:17:31 - Police Failures 00:21:05 - Leadership and Accountability 00:24:15 - Conservative Party's Failings 00:28:14 - Media Influence 00:30:56 - Public Awakening 00:33:02 - Challenges as Prime Minister 00:35:01 - Splits in Conservative Party 00:37:28 - Shift in Conservative Values 00:40:07 - Conservative Manifesto Failures 00:41:10 - Grassroots Movements 00:43:52 - Tommy Robinson 00:47:59 - The Importance of Grassroots 00:51:07 - Central Banks, Accountability, and Bitcoin 00:56:26 - Banking System Weaponisation 00:58:52 - Economic Foundations and Prosperity 01:03:09 - Housing Crisis 01:06:05 - Privatisation, Regulation, and Utilities 01:09:24 - Government's Role 01:12:51 - The NHS and Healthcare Reform 01:14:42 - Freedom and Liberty 01:19:48 - Britain's Place in the World 01:23:16 - Saving the West and Trump's Role 01:24:26 - Rallying Cry for Change.

Edited January 10 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

22 hours ago, Rhodes said:

Let's get ready to rumble for Saturday's (11 January) Southern League Division One Central fixture at Ware FC, there is no live stream however commentary on the match will be available courtesy of 90 Minutes Live Radio:

90MinutesLiveFootball

A gentle reminder that there will be live commentary on tomorrow's Southern League Division One Central fixture at Ware FC, also see a match preview:

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ware/teams/72309/match-centre/1-15684217

You can be there too but if you can’t make it to Wodson Park you can still pick up commentary on the game from Pete Hill and Symon Allemandy at 90minuteslivefootball.mixlr.com/events/3955637 starting from 2.55pm.

[Rhodes]

On 09/01/2025 at 15:16, Rhodes said:

Let's get ready to rumble for Saturday's (11 January) Southern League Division One Central fixture at Ware FC, there is no live stream however commentary on the match will be available courtesy of 90 Minutes Live Radio:

90MinutesLiveFootball

No problems at Wodson Park this afternoon despite the freezing conditions:

[Rhodes]

On 06/01/2025 at 11:04, Rhodes said:

Unfortunately yesterday's (Sunday 5 January) FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture between Real Bedford Ladies and Queen's Park Rangers Ladies at the Ledger Stadium was postponed. The Ladies next fixture is scheduled for next Sunday (12 January) at, now, top of the FA Women's National League Division One South East table Chatham Town following their 2-1 victory at London Bees Ladies yesterday:

Our pitch received a significant amount of snow overnight. Following a pitch inspection, the referee has decided to call the game off. Refunds will be issued, and the match will be rescheduled shortly.

There shouldn't be any problems at Maidstone Road in Kent tomorrow (Sunday 12 January) afternoon for Real Bedford Ladies FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture with top of the table Chatham Town Ladies who have a 3g surface:

[Rhodes]

On 11/01/2025 at 15:32, Rhodes said:

There shouldn't be any problems at Maidstone Road in Kent tomorrow (Sunday 12 January) afternoon for Real Bedford Ladies FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture with top of the table Chatham Town Ladies who have a 3g surface

Phew, a very tricky FA Women's National League Division One South East fixture at Chatham Town Ladies yesterday afternoon safely negotiated with a 0-0 stalemate despite some good opportunities to get all three points:

[Rhodes]

On 11/01/2025 at 14:10, Rhodes said:

No problems at Wodson Park this afternoon despite the freezing conditions

A good 3-1 win for Real Bedford on Saturday at Ware FC despite going a goal down early on, Joey Evans, Ty Ward and Ben Stevens scored the goals, see both Club's match reports and local press coverage:

https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/ware/teams/72309/match-centre/1-15684217/report

https://www.realbedford.com/news/second-half-comeback-secures-important-three-points-on-the-road

https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/real-bedford-one-point-off-the-top-after-ware-fightback-win/

Edited January 13 by Rhodes

[Rhodes]

Let's get ready to rumble, great news with milder weather forecast and the match being live streamed:

https://www.realbedford.com/real-bedford-v-berkhamsted

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

[Rhodes]

What a night last night at the Ledger Stadium, a 5-1 win over Championship rivals Berkhamsted FC who were on a ten match unbeaten run, see some early highlights courtesy of groundhopper 'Non League Zac':

Edited January 15 by Rhodes