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Another last minute winner but this time in Bishops favour as Darren Richardson shot home from an Adam Emson cross to give Bishops a 4-3 win. Behind early, Steven Turnbull equalised from the penalty spot. Richardson put Bishops back ahead briefly. Paul Crager gave Bishops the lead again with a volleyed own goal before another equaliser before Bishops late winner.
(Update 16 October)
Bishop Auckland’s first planned match at the new ground will be against Middlesbrough FC on Tuesday 2nd November. Tickets will be available for advance purchase very soon. Prices will be £5 for adults and £2.50 for concessions.
(Update 15 October)
Bishop Auckland played a blinder at Bay with Arran Wearmouth giving Bishops the lead on the hour before a dubious penalty and a goalmouth scramble in injury time gave Bay another lucky win.
(Update 15 October)
More pictures from the Tindale Crescent development now on the site.
(Update 9 October)
BISHOPS FIGHT BACK FOR SHIELDS POINT
A disappointing first half with South Shields taking the lead just after Adam Emson had hit the post. Shields hit the post twice before the interval. Adam Emson equalised early in the second half and after Bishops dominated but failed to add to their total Peter Jeffries made a good save at the death to keep the scores level. 1-1.
(Update 9 October)
Bishops time at West Auckland is officially over ! Matches against Whitley Bay and Stokesley have been swapped, which means that Sunday was Bishops final away “home” game after 8½ years on the road.
(Update 5 October)
YELLOW FEVER OUTBREAK AT CENTRAL AVENUE
Bishops were subjected to a rash of yellow fever, with only four players making it to the end without receiving a dose from the referee who laid down the law with consistent irregularity. Synthonia profited from a penalty just before the hour mark which won them the game. Arran Wearmouth received a double dose, leaving Bishops with ten men for the final 15 minutes.
(Update 5 October)
TEN MAN SYNTHONIA MAKE BISHOPS PAY PENALTY
A controversial 120th minute penalty gave Billingham Synthonia passage to the second round of the FA Vase at Bishop Auckland’s expense. Bishops led twice in normal time but needed an Emson strike to get them level at 3-3 deep into extra time before the match was cruelly snatched away.
(Update 4 October)
ROOFING COLLAPSE AT HANDS OF BISHOPS
Bishop Auckland recorded a comfortable victory over Jarrow Roofing Boldon CA winning 3-1. Arran Wearmouth opened the scoring and the fit again Adam Emson scored in each half as Bishops dominated the game for a first home league win of the season.
(Update 26 September)
BISHOPS PROGRESS IN COUNTY CUP
A severely depleted Bishop Auckland comfortably overcame Wearside League side Darlington Cleveland Bridge 3-0 in the Durham Challenge Cup preliminary round. Darren Richardson scored early and Stephen Salvin and Arran Wearmouth added the late goals.
(Update 22 September)
Following Bishops
win on Sunday, Wayne Gredziak signed for Bedlington Terriers. Tom Blackett has
left the club and heads to Australia, and Joe Grant
has relocated to continue his studies. Bishop Auckland FC wish
this trio all the best for the future.
(Update 19 September)
Bishops struggled
but eventually overcame second division Chester le Street Town. The decisive goal came on 77 minutes when
Steven Turnbull converted a penalty to give Bishops another home tie against Billingham Synthonia in a fortnight.
(Update 19 September)
Some new pictures
from the site including another panoramic shots, as
the last of the weekly ground visits took place on Tuesday.
(Update 18 September)
NEVER AGAIN – BOB HARDISTY BOOK
You can now buy a copy of Alan Adamthwaite’s book “Never Again – The Story of Bob Hardisty” from the club shop priced £18 from the match or £20 including post & packing. Available on Sunday at the match.
(Update 16 September)
STOKESLEY HUMILIATE DISMAL BISHOPS
Bishop Auckland crashed out of the league cup 5-1 despite Arran Wearmouth giving the Bishops the lead in only the second minute. A Bishops team weakened by injuries, unavailability and no-shows slumped to concede a series of sloppy goals after missing a string of first half chances which should have been enough to secure the tie.
(Update 15 September)
BOB HARDISTY BOOK
LAUNCH
Alan Adamthwaite’s new book about Bob Hardisty will be launched at an event at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday evening. The book, priced £18, will be available to purchase at the club shop for the first time at Sunday’s game.
(Update 13 September)
NEW AWAY KIT REPLICAS AVAILABLE
Bishops wore their new away kit on Saturday, sponsored by Jeff Dobson Marquee Hire. The white kit with red trim is also available from the club shop with XL, L and M sizes available.
(Update 12 September)
RYTON REVENGE IN EIGHT GOAL THRILLER
Bishops exacted some revenge for last season’s thrashing with a spectacular 5-3 victory. Turnbull opened the scoring from the spot before Gredziak and Salvin added goals before half time. Ryton pulled back to 3-2 before Strong scored. Ryton scored again for 4-3 but Gredziak settled the nerves.
(Update 11 September)
TERRIERS BITE BISHOPS IN THE RAIN
A frantic first half with Bishops missing chances before Bedlington took the lead. Bishops equalised but Bedlington led again just before half time and added two more, the second from the spot, in a soaking second half at Darlington Road.
(Update 9 September)
BISHOPS EASE THROUGH FIRST VASE TEST
Bishops will play Chester le Street Town in the FA Vase in a fortnight after beating Willington 3-0. Chris Lawson opened the scoring midway through the first half before Adam Strong and Wayne Gredziak scored in the second half.
(Update 4 September)
BISHOPS EXIT CUP WITH OFFICIAL CONSENT
Bishop Auckland were beaten 3-1 last night in the FA Cup with two crucial
decisions going against the two blues. The first a penalty after an up and down performance by the
linesman. Bay added a second but
just after Gredziak pulled Bishops back into the game the referee incorrectly
overruled an offside decision by the linesman to award Bay a crucial third.
(Update 1 September)
BAFC’s new
football ground, stand and lounge will be completed in early October 2010 and
will be a fantastic facility for the Club and the Town.
You still
have the chance to be a part of the new ground.
For only £40
you can purchase an engraved brick which will be displayed in the ground, or
pay £80 for a double sized engraved brick.
There are also now triple bricks available for £120. Fill in the order form and send it with your
payment and inscription details to get your brick up in time for the Stadium
opening in October. You now have until 7th
September to complete this process.
Don’t miss out on getting your brick up in time for the stadium opening.
(Update 29 August)
Some
new pictures from the site including some more panoramic shots, and a new video
on YouTube this week.
(Update 28 August)
BISHOPS DENIED VICTORY BY
LATE STRIKE
A controversial last
minute equaliser after ‘keeper Peter Jeffries had the ball dislodged from his
hands by a well timed shove gave Whitley Bay a draw
at Darlington Road. Former Bishop Brian
Rowe gave Bishops the lead with an expertly headed own goal and Wayne Gredziak
doubled the lead, but Bay hit back in the second half with a penalty and the
late strike. Replay Tuesday.
(Update 28 August)
Bishops made it
three wins from three midweeks as they brushed aside Sunderland RCA. Simon Ord scored
very early and Adam Emson added a second inside 15 minutes. Darren Richardson added a third late in the
game.
(Update 24 August)
BAFC’s new
football ground, stand and lounge will be completed in early October 2010 and
will be a fantastic facility for the Club and the Town.
Now you have
the chance to be a part of the new ground. For only £40 you can purchase an
engraved brick which will be displayed in the ground, or pay £80 for a double
sized engraved brick. Fill in the order
form and send it with your payment and inscription details before the end of
August to get your brick up in time for the Stadium opening in October.
(Update 24 August)
The team &
management pen pics are now updated for 2010/1 with
new squad pictures included.
(Update 22 August)
DEVELOPMENT VISITS – PLACES AVAILABLE
There’s now an
opportunity for all supporters to visit the Tindale Crescent development with a
limited number of places available on Tuesdays 24th or 31st
at 10am. To get a place, just email me to put
your name on the list.
(Update 22 August)
It’s taken a while
but the day finally arrived last week when the bulk of the Supporters’ Stadium
Fund was handed over to the football club.
A cheque for £14,000 was handed over to contribute to the fit out of the
first floor function room. The money
will pay for the bar fixtures & fittings, flooring and the TV system. Massive thanks to everyone who has
contributed over recent years.
Ground development will continue, so the fund continues - keep contributing !!
(Update 22 August)
BISHOPS WELL BEATEN AT
DUNSTON
Bishops failed to
beat Dunston FB/Federation/UTS for the ninth time in
the Northern League, going behind midway through the first half. A second early in the second half after a
Jeffries penalty save and a third on the hour made the game safe. Gavin Barton scored an injury time
consolation to maintain his goal a game record.
(Update 21 August)
CONSETT BEATEN IN ANOTHER
ROLLERCOASTER RIDE
Bishops raced into a
2-0 lead with Chris Lawson and Stephen Salvin scoring, but the game swung after
Adam Emson had missed a penalty and Consett scored twice before half time to
make the tie level once again.
Substitute Gavin Barton scored the winning goal early in the second half
and Bishops held on to move through to the Preliminary Round. Whitley Bay await a
week on Saturday.
(Update 20 August)
SIX GOAL THRILLER OPENS FA
CUP CAMPAIGN
Bishops lead twice
as Consett and Bishop Auckland shared six goals on a sunny Sunday. Barton opened the scoring before Consett
equalised then took the lead early in the second half. Gredziak equalised and Strong gave Bishops
the lead before Consett pulled level again to earn the replay on Wednesday
night.
(Update 15 August)
2010/1 REPLICA SHIRTS NOW
AVAILABLE
New Terrace Hill sponsored
home replica shirts are now available for sale.
Full range of sizes available – XL, L, M, S, XLB, LB,
MB, SB, XSB – priced at £30 for Adult Sizes (£33 mail order) and £25 for Child
Sizes (£28 mail order). On sale every matchday. Lots of other BAFC merchandise also available, and more new lines coming soon.
(Update 14 August)
STRIKERS’ FINISHING EDGE TIGHT
GAME
An
end to end game at Esh Winning with both ‘keepers in fine form before Barton
pounced to give Bishops the lead on 74 minutes.
Gredziak made it safe on 88 minutes for a 2-0 win to Bishops.
(Update 10 August)
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE WEBSITE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Send your
nominations for the Man of the Match to me by e-mail or Twitter within 48 hours
of the final whistle. Supporters
votes go towards awarding the individual match awards and the end of season
Player of the Year Award. Mail me with
your nominations for the Penrith game now – ideally Top 3.
(Update 8 August)
Declared sponsorship
from this Summer’s Marathon Trek stands at just under
£2,000 with still many more to confirm.
For full breakdown, follow the link.
(Update 8 August)
Penrith beat Bishops
3-2 in the opening league game of the season with Bishops’ defensive errors
contributing as the visitors lead 3-0 just after the break. Barton and Emson pulled goals back for
Bishops.
(Update 7 August)
Some
new pictures from the site including some panoramic shots, and a new video on YouTube this week.
(Update 6 August)
BARTON GOALS GIVE BISHOPS
SCALP
Bishops rounded off
the pre-season friendly programme with a good 2-0 victory away at NPL side
Bridlington Town. Gavin Barton scored
both the goals in the second half.
(Update 1 August)
ALBION HELD IN PRE-SEASON
DRAW
Bishop Auckland drew
away at Northern Counties East side Tadcaster Albion on Saturday. Adam Emson gave Bishops the lead from the
penalty spot before an equaliser just on half time.
(Update 25 July)
More pictures as the
cladding goes up at Tindale Crescent, the pitch grows and the ground takes some
shape.
(Update 23 July)
Brandon United
scored midway through the second half to inflict a second pre-season defeat on
Bishop Auckland on an awful wet night in Durham.
(Update 22 July)
Edinburgh City beat
Bishop Auckland 5-2 at Meadowbank Stadium. Wayne Gredziak gave Bishops the lead on the
half hour before City scored five including two penalties. Darren Richardson scored a consolation ten
minutes from time.
(Update 18 July)
Wayne Gredziak gave
Bishops the lead but only briefly as Bishops second friendly ended 1-1.
(Update 13 July)
Bishops defeated
Newton Aycliffe 3-2 in the opening pre-season fixture. Stephen Salvin scored the winner eight
minutes from time.
(Update 11 July)
The story of this
year’s Marathon Football Trek is now on the site. 34 walkers and 696 miles walked on Sunday as
the fifth annual 26 mile Trek took in Tow Law Town, Wolsingham, Hamsterley
Forest, Woodland, Butterknowle, Cockfield, Evenwood Town, West Auckland Town
and Tindale Crescent.
(Update 9 July)
Bishops open their
FA Cup campaign at home to Consett, and the FA Vase away at Willington. Fixtures updated, including some Friendly
fixture changes.
(Update 8 July)
BAFC regular Gavin Hadden becomes the first in the town to win the top prize
in the Two Blues Lotto. Gavin is this week’s £1,000 winner.
(Update 28 June)
As reported in last
week’s Northern Echo, former Bishops player Michael Barker has died. Our condolences go to his family and
friends. Micheal
played for Bishop Auckland in the 1960s including the period during which Lawrie
McMenemy was manager.
(Update 20 June)
Another friendly,
this one on Wednesday 28th July away at
(Update 19 June)
Bishops start the
season with a home game against Penrith on Saturday 7th August,
followed by an away trip to Esh Winning.
Assuming timescales remain unchanged the first league game at
(Update 6 June)
Bishop
Auckland FC are delighted to announce the appointment of
(Update 27 May)
BAFC TEAM UP WITH BISHOP
AUCKLAND COLLEGE
Bishop Auckland FC
have formed a partnership with
(Update 20 May)
TWO BLUES LOTTO ON THE INCREASE
Canvassers Neil Dean
and Shane Hodgson are busy working in the town signing up supporters to the Two
Blues Lotto. If you haven’t signed up
yet, then get your application form from the website.
(Update 19 May)
All of the BAFC
Squad have re-signed for 2010/11 with the exception of
(Update 9 May)
Season Ticket prices
have been frozen for 2010/11, and you can now apply for your Season Ticket
using this form. Season Tickets offer
great value for money with a saving of close to 30% against paying on the door. There’s also bargain prices for Junior
tickets of just £10. There’s also a
discount for Shareholders of 10%, so a great time to buy some shares too !
(Update 7 May)
BAFC LTD SHARE ISSUE
Bishop Auckland FC
Ltd was formed in 1996 with an initial 100,000 shares in the club. However, with this initial share issue
approaching a sold out position, the shareholders of BAFC voted in favour of a
board resolution to increase the club’s share capital at the AGM last July.
The share issue is
open to the general public. The club is
looking to extend share ownership amongst our supporters and the local
community and to attract new investors to the club at this exciting time in the
club’s development. Shares are available
in multiples of £50 by contacting the club via the website. Mail me for more
details.
(Update 7 May)
JEFFRIES DOMINATES END OF
SEASON AWARDS
(Update 2May)
What can I say to
describe this event. Memorable !!! There’s video footage of the acts on the
night now available here. Feel free to rate the acts.
(Update 26
January)
TWO BLUES LOTTO UP AND RUNNING
The Two Blues Lotto
announced a couple of weeks back is now up and running. Thanks to the
businesses and individuals who have signed up to the weekly draw. First week’s results are on the Lotto link
above. Forms to sign up and join the
Lotto are on the same link.
(Update 7 December)
Bishop Auckland Club
Shop is now stocking the brand new “NonLeague24” magazine. This brand new magazine has 132 glossy pages
featuring football from Conference to Northern League level. Copies are available from the club shop
(Paul) and programme seller (David) on match days priced £3.95.
(Update 29 November)
BAFC ON TWITTER
See above !! The website now has a Twitter feed which
should keep you even more up to date.
You can also become a BAFC follower on Twitter by using the link below
and get your own “tweets”.
NEW BAFC
MERCHANDISE IN STOCK NOW
The BAFC Club Shop is
now re-stocked with two designs of baseball caps, hats and key rings. Already in stock are lapel badges and scarfs
plus very limited quantities of replica home and away shirts. Prices on the website include P&P.
(Update 11 July)
BISHOPS LAUNCH E-NEWSLETTER
Mail me to get on the mailing list for Bishops new e-newsletter. Published weekly, and will contain exclusive content.
(Update
13 October)
