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SATURDAY 26^th JULY – WASHINGTON (A) – 3.00pm Kick Off

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Summer finally arrived at Coxhoe, and Amar Purewal scored midway though the second half to give Bishops a friendly victory over Wearside League side Coxhoe Athletic. On a sunny evening, Brian Honour again experimented with a number of new players before Amar scored his second in two games, firing in when a free kick ran kindly in the area, to make it 1-0.

(Update 22 July)

DERBY DRAW SOURED BY INJURY

Bishops friendly with Crook Town was delayed for over half an hour after a Crook defender was injured in a 50/50 tackle with Kevin Dixon inside the first five minutes of the game. The game finally restarted just after 8pm and Crook Town took the lead before Amar Purewal equalised after an incisive pass form Ellison. Bishops led just after the break with a good goal from Manson, but a direct free kick on 65 minutes made it 2-2. Even a lengthy delay to remove a playful canine from the pitch failed to lift the mood at what was understandably a subdued match.

(Update 16 July)

NEW STADIUM UPDATE

Bishop Auckland FC’s new stadium at Tindale Crescent forms part of a public consultation process, with an exhibition in the Town Hall Library in Bishop Auckland for three days from Thursday 24th July. Plans and drawings from the exhibition are now on the site.

(Update 12 July)

BISHOPS WIN SECOND FRIENDLY

Bishops won their second pre-season friendly on the astro-turf at Northumbria University’s facility at Coach Lane, Benton. Bailes fired home Bishops goal from inside the six yard box after Ellison had flicked the ball in from a right wing corner. Final score 1-0.

(Update 11 July)

MARATHON TREK – THE FULL STORY

Read the full story of this summer’s Marathon Trek. 31 participants pounded out a massive 626 miles between Consett and Bishop Auckland on Sunday 29^th June. Loads of pictures of the day.

(Update 8 July)

NEW BAFC MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE

At long long last, we should have some replica shirts available by the end of the week. A limited amount of stock will be picked up from the supplier on Friday, and will be on sale in the Newgate Centre on Saturday 12^th July.

We also have a brand new design lapel badge featuring Bishops famous badge in two blue halfs available now either by mail order, at the Newgate Centre on Saturday, or at any forthcoming match.

(Update 7 July)

JACKIE FOSTER JOINS COACHING TEAM

Bishop Auckland legend Jackie Foster has returned to the club as a coach. Foster, who gained a reputation at the old Kingsway for his tough and determined tackling, has watched plenty of Bishops matches in recent seasons and his son Lee now plays in Bishops’ defence.

But now Foster has accepted an offer to join the Bishops’ staff as a coach. “Jackie will be a massive help to me,” said manager Brian Honour.

“He loves the club, and he is a Bishop legend from his playing days. He could turn out to be one of my best signings”

(Update 7 July)

DURHAM BLAST BISHOPS FOR FIVE

Newly promoted UniBond North side Durham City put Bishops to the sword early on in Saturday’s friendly, racing to a five goal lead in just over 30 minutes. However, Bishops recovered some pride with a much better second half, the game finishing 5-1.

(Update 7 July)

NEWCASTLE UNITED FRIENDLY OFF

Newcastle United are now no longer able to fulfil the fixture with Bishop Auckland on Friday night. It is hoped that this match can be re-scheduled for some time during the season.

(Update 7 July)

FA COMPETITION DRAWS OUT NOW

Bishops have been given three home draws in the first three rounds of the FA Cup. The Extra Preliminary Round is now confirmed as Sunday 17^th August with a 3pm Kick Off. The winners take one either Consett or Pontefract Collieries two weeks later, and the 1^st Qualifying Round is at home to North Ferriby United.

In the FA Vase it’s three away ties starting at Jarrow Roofing on 6^th September, with the winners at Northallerton Town or Marske United. After that it’s West Auckland or Sunderland RCA away.

(Update 7 July)

SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Season tickets for the 2008/9 season are available now. Click on the link above to open the form. Prices are frozen from 2007/8 season.

(Update 26 June)

LEAGUE FIXTURES NOW OUT

Bishop Auckland FC’s Northern League Division 1 campaign starts with a trip to Ryton on 9^th August. In the League Cup, Bishops have received a bye in the first round, and the second round is at home to Seaham Red Star. Our home friendly with Sunderland AFC has now been postponed. Full fixtures are now on the site.

(Updated 14 June)

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(Update 13 October)

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