Video recation to the season
Couple of Videos courtesy of Womens soccerscene
Bitton manager Paul Passaway looks back on his side's successful season and promotion 6 Jun 2013
http://www.womens-football-tv.co.uk/130606-bitton-manager-paul-passaway-interview-1000kbps.wmv
Bitton players Becky Jones, Sarah Doidge, Kylie Allen, Leanne Ware and Sam Morgan talk about their achievement of winning the Gloucestershire County Women's League title and League Cup 6 Jun 2013
http://www.womens-football-tv.co.uk/130606-bitton-players-interview-1000kbps.wmv
Bitton manager Paul Passaway looks back on his side's successful season and promotion 6 Jun 2013
http://www.womens-football-tv.co.uk/130606-bitton-manager-paul-passaway-interview-1000kbps.wmv
Bitton players Becky Jones, Sarah Doidge, Kylie Allen, Leanne Ware and Sam Morgan talk about their achievement of winning the Gloucestershire County Women's League title and League Cup 6 Jun 2013
http://www.womens-football-tv.co.uk/130606-bitton-players-interview-1000kbps.wmv
Bitton are champions!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bitton clinched the Glos County League division 1 title with a comfortable 4-0 win against runners up Cheltenham Civil service
Goals from Kylie Allen(2) Meg Bloomer & Amber Coates gave Bitton the 3 points required the clinch the League title
Full details on match report page
Goals from Kylie Allen(2) Meg Bloomer & Amber Coates gave Bitton the 3 points required the clinch the League title
Full details on match report page
Bitton 4-3 Cheltenham Civil service
Bitton were crowned league Cup winners after a 4-3 win against Cheltenham Civil service. Bitton were the better side and Cheltenham scored from their only 3 shots on target during the game but Bitton's failure to convert the chances meant it was tight till the end.
Bitton scorers were Kylie Allen(2) & Helen Wood(2)
Full details on Match report page
Bitton scorers were Kylie Allen(2) & Helen Wood(2)
Full details on Match report page
All time top scorers
Sharifa James is still Bittons all time leading goalscorer but both Becky Jones & Meg Bloomer are within a few goals of overtaking her
Top 10
Goals followed by (apps)
Sharifa James 42 (30)
Becky Jones 39 (91)
Meg Bloomer 37 (27)
Becky Hurst 27 (45)
Amber Coates 25 (30)
Leanne Jones 21 (65)
Terri Marsh 16 (20)
Nat Hulbert 15 (45)
Laura Tugwel 13 (68)
Lisa Frampton 8 (7)
Top 10
Goals followed by (apps)
Sharifa James 42 (30)
Becky Jones 39 (91)
Meg Bloomer 37 (27)
Becky Hurst 27 (45)
Amber Coates 25 (30)
Leanne Jones 21 (65)
Terri Marsh 16 (20)
Nat Hulbert 15 (45)
Laura Tugwel 13 (68)
Lisa Frampton 8 (7)
All time top apperances
Becky Jones is closing in on 100 games for the Ton and leads the table in terms of apperances since Bitton were formed
Top 10
Becky Jones 91
Chloe Gallagher 84
Meg Price 77
Laura Tugwell 68
Leanne Jones 65
Char Knight 51
Nat Hulbert 45
Becky Hurst 45
Deb Small 41
George Bragg 33
Top 10
Becky Jones 91
Chloe Gallagher 84
Meg Price 77
Laura Tugwell 68
Leanne Jones 65
Char Knight 51
Nat Hulbert 45
Becky Hurst 45
Deb Small 41
George Bragg 33
Bitton 5-0 B&W
Bitton claimed the points thanks to five second half goals to beat B & W 5-0.
Helen Wood(Pictured) opened the scoring on her debut and was joined on the score sheet by Meg Blomoer(2) Amber Coates & Laura Tugwell
Helen Wood(Pictured) opened the scoring on her debut and was joined on the score sheet by Meg Blomoer(2) Amber Coates & Laura Tugwell
Bitton 4-1 Wotton Bassett (AET)
Bitton advanced to the quarter finals of the League cup with a 4-1 Extra time win against Wotton Bassett. Amber Coates grabbed a hat trick and was joined on the score sheet by Laura Tugwell
Full report on match report page.
Bittons reward for the win is a home game in the next round against Div 2 side Mitcheldean.
Full draw
Cheltenham Civil Service v Gloucester City Reserves
Longlevens Greyhounds v AEK Boco
Bitton Ladies v Mitcheldean Ladies
Quedgeley Wanderers v SCS Ladies
Games will be played 24th Mar 1.45pm ko
Full report on match report page.
Bittons reward for the win is a home game in the next round against Div 2 side Mitcheldean.
Full draw
Cheltenham Civil Service v Gloucester City Reserves
Longlevens Greyhounds v AEK Boco
Bitton Ladies v Mitcheldean Ladies
Quedgeley Wanderers v SCS Ladies
Games will be played 24th Mar 1.45pm ko
Amber on the TV
http://www.womens-football-tv.co.uk/womens-football-tv.htm
Amber Coates has reflected on her recent remarkable scoring feat in scoring a hat-trick for Bitton in the opening four and a half minutes of their match against AEK Boco.
The 24-year-old striker put her side three goals ahead with virtually her first three touches of the ball and set them on their way to an 8-3 victory in their local derby.
Although there have been faster hat-tricks during the course of matches, there can have been few quicker from the start of a game and may even be a women's football record.
Amber's achievement is all the more impressive when considering that it didn't come against a side at the bottom of the league or a lower division club in a cup tie, but actually in a top of the table clash in the Gloucestershire County Women's League.
"I'm very proud," a delighted Amber told Women's Soccer Scene. "We needed a quick start and managed to get three as a team. I didn't do it on my own, but it was a really good start for us.
"Our intention was to take the game to Boco as they were top of the league and we were in second, and I think we did a very good job."
The hat-trick, and ultimately the victory, was extra special for Amber as AEK Boco are one of her former teams, along with Bristol Academy. "Yes, they [Boco] are my old club but I am Bitton through and through now," she smiles.
When recalling her three goals, Amber admitted that things happened very quickly and had no idea of the significance of her early strikes.
"The first one was a tap in, in the first minute of the game," she said. "The next one came through a lob as I went through on goal and the third was another tap in from close range.
"It didn't occur to me at that time, exactly what I had done. I was just chuffed by what had happened - we had got them a few minutes into the game, which was amazing. Boco did play well, it was just that we played better."
Bitton finished third in the league last season and missed out on promotion by a single point but this time around, they sit in the same position with an unbeaten record and have games in hand on the teams above them, AEK Boco and Cheltenham Civil Service.
Along with leading scorer Megan Bloomer and Kylie Allen, twice the league's top scorer in recent years, Amber completes a formidable forward line but she insists that there is far more to the team that that.
"We're a good team, every player in the squad is a really good one," she said. "We've got so much potential and I think we will definitely go up this season - I am really confident we can do so.
"Our manager Paul Passaway has been a massive help to us. I played for the county under his charge and I knew when I came back it would be a good season for us.
"We can definitely go up and up in the future. "We've got the facilities and we've got the players here at Bitton - the sky's the limit!"
Amber Coates has reflected on her recent remarkable scoring feat in scoring a hat-trick for Bitton in the opening four and a half minutes of their match against AEK Boco.
The 24-year-old striker put her side three goals ahead with virtually her first three touches of the ball and set them on their way to an 8-3 victory in their local derby.
Although there have been faster hat-tricks during the course of matches, there can have been few quicker from the start of a game and may even be a women's football record.
Amber's achievement is all the more impressive when considering that it didn't come against a side at the bottom of the league or a lower division club in a cup tie, but actually in a top of the table clash in the Gloucestershire County Women's League.
"I'm very proud," a delighted Amber told Women's Soccer Scene. "We needed a quick start and managed to get three as a team. I didn't do it on my own, but it was a really good start for us.
"Our intention was to take the game to Boco as they were top of the league and we were in second, and I think we did a very good job."
The hat-trick, and ultimately the victory, was extra special for Amber as AEK Boco are one of her former teams, along with Bristol Academy. "Yes, they [Boco] are my old club but I am Bitton through and through now," she smiles.
When recalling her three goals, Amber admitted that things happened very quickly and had no idea of the significance of her early strikes.
"The first one was a tap in, in the first minute of the game," she said. "The next one came through a lob as I went through on goal and the third was another tap in from close range.
"It didn't occur to me at that time, exactly what I had done. I was just chuffed by what had happened - we had got them a few minutes into the game, which was amazing. Boco did play well, it was just that we played better."
Bitton finished third in the league last season and missed out on promotion by a single point but this time around, they sit in the same position with an unbeaten record and have games in hand on the teams above them, AEK Boco and Cheltenham Civil Service.
Along with leading scorer Megan Bloomer and Kylie Allen, twice the league's top scorer in recent years, Amber completes a formidable forward line but she insists that there is far more to the team that that.
"We're a good team, every player in the squad is a really good one," she said. "We've got so much potential and I think we will definitely go up this season - I am really confident we can do so.
"Our manager Paul Passaway has been a massive help to us. I played for the county under his charge and I knew when I came back it would be a good season for us.
"We can definitely go up and up in the future. "We've got the facilities and we've got the players here at Bitton - the sky's the limit!"
Anyone know why the game was off?
Picture of the Bitton pitch this weekend
She Kicks article
Visit the link below to view a great article on the club by she kicks
http://www.shekicks.net/flog/blogs/post/709
http://www.shekicks.net/flog/blogs/post/709
Bitton 8-3 AEK
Amber hit a quick fire Hat trick
Bitton produced a superb performance to beat top of the table AEK Boco 8-3. Goals by Meg Bloomer(4) Amber Coates(3) & Laura Tugwell.
features on Amber here
http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bitton-s-Amber-Coates-brushes-Boco-aside-hat/story-17790212-detail/story.html
For a full report visit the Match report page
features on Amber here
http://www.womenssoccerscene.co.uk/
http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Bitton-s-Amber-Coates-brushes-Boco-aside-hat/story-17790212-detail/story.html
For a full report visit the Match report page
Goals,Goals,Goals(Both ends)
Just a little reminder to Gally and her defence what a clean sheet looks like!!!!!!!!!!!!
This could be the only one we see this season after playing 13 games including pre season so far this year The Ton are still searching for their first shut out.
This could be the only one we see this season after playing 13 games including pre season so far this year The Ton are still searching for their first shut out.
Bitton 7-1 Wotton Bassett
Bitton produced a superb performance to beat Wotton basset and move ahead of their opponents in the table.
Meg Bloomer led the way with a first half hat trick and she was joined on the score sheet by Jess Morgan, Becky Jones,Kylei Allen & an OG.
Full details in Match report section
Meg Bloomer led the way with a first half hat trick and she was joined on the score sheet by Jess Morgan, Becky Jones,Kylei Allen & an OG.
Full details in Match report section
Cheltenham 1-1 Bitton (Bitton win 4-3 on pens)
The team after the penalties win
Bitton caused a cup upset and advanced to the Quarter finals of the GFA cup with a penalty shootout win over SWWPL side Cheltenham Town. The game finished 1-1 after Jess Morgan had equalised and Bitton went on to score all of their penalties with Gally keeping two out.
Full report in Match report tab
Penalty action in videos section tab
Gfa Cup results-2nd Round
Longlevens 3-8 Downend
Bristol academy 27-0 Quedgley
Longwell 0-5 St Nicks
Cheltenham Civil service 1-7 Cirencester
Forest Green 2-1 Gloucester
Stoke Lane HW-Mitcheldean
Bristol & west 1-1 Oldland(B&W win on pens)
Cheltenham 1-1 Bitton(Bitton win on Pens)
Full report in Match report tab
Penalty action in videos section tab
Gfa Cup results-2nd Round
Longlevens 3-8 Downend
Bristol academy 27-0 Quedgley
Longwell 0-5 St Nicks
Cheltenham Civil service 1-7 Cirencester
Forest Green 2-1 Gloucester
Stoke Lane HW-Mitcheldean
Bristol & west 1-1 Oldland(B&W win on pens)
Cheltenham 1-1 Bitton(Bitton win on Pens)
Bristol & West 2-2 Bitton
Bitton produced a very scrappy performance on a boggy pitch and had to twice come from behind to snatch a point against bottom of the table Bristo & West. Bristol & west wanted it more and were forst to most of the second balls all afternoon. Despite not playing well Bitton created far more chances and The Bristol & west keeper made several good stops,especially late on to secure a point for her side. B&W took an early lead before Crystal Caplin scored her first goal for the club when her attempted cross floated in at the far post just before half time. Bitton dominated teh second half but B&W went ahead again with a breakaway goal. A number of Bitton players went in the book as they became frustrated by some strange refereeing decissions and their inability to convert chances into goals. Bitton drew level with only 10 minutes left when Meg Bloomer latched on to a long pass and fired home. Bitton went close to wining the game as Ware,Bloomer,J morgan and Doidge all had efforts saved by the keeper.
A dissapointing result and Bitton must improve if the are going to challenge.
Player of the match-Leanne ware
B&W star payer-The keeper
Bitton remain the only undefeated team in the league as leaders Cheltenham Civil service went down 1-0 to Wotton Bassett
A dissapointing result and Bitton must improve if the are going to challenge.
Player of the match-Leanne ware
B&W star payer-The keeper
Bitton remain the only undefeated team in the league as leaders Cheltenham Civil service went down 1-0 to Wotton Bassett
Bitton v Boco Preview
Becky has been in pain all week
Bitton welcome local rivals AEK Boco to the Rec on Sunday for a crucial game. AEk Boco currently sit in second place behind early leaders Cheltenham Civil service with Bitton 3 points adrift in third. Bitton crucially have 2 games in hand but even this early in the season can not afford to lose any more ground. The two teams have met many times over the last few seasons and played out some classic high intensity games but with the new look Bitton side this year there could only be potentially 3 or players starting for Bitton who were involved in those previous games.
Boco danger players will once again be former Bristol academy and Oldland player Jade Scammell & Leanne Burge who has been in fine form this year and has already bagged an incredible 14 goals in only 6 games. Other players to watch include Lucy Dinham who is a dead ball specialist, Sasha Ferris and Lorna Miller who always seems to score when playing against Bitton.
Bitton have had a difficult week with rumours of several players potentially leaving but it is hoped they turn up with a full squad on Sunday ready to continue their unbeaten league run. One major doubt is captain Becky Jones (pictured) who suffered severe concussion when rising like a salmon to nod home her second goal last week. She has been complaining of headaches all week but is expected to shake off her injuries to start on Sunday. Terri Marsh has been ruled out untill the new year with her knee complaint.
Full report here on monday
Boco danger players will once again be former Bristol academy and Oldland player Jade Scammell & Leanne Burge who has been in fine form this year and has already bagged an incredible 14 goals in only 6 games. Other players to watch include Lucy Dinham who is a dead ball specialist, Sasha Ferris and Lorna Miller who always seems to score when playing against Bitton.
Bitton have had a difficult week with rumours of several players potentially leaving but it is hoped they turn up with a full squad on Sunday ready to continue their unbeaten league run. One major doubt is captain Becky Jones (pictured) who suffered severe concussion when rising like a salmon to nod home her second goal last week. She has been complaining of headaches all week but is expected to shake off her injuries to start on Sunday. Terri Marsh has been ruled out untill the new year with her knee complaint.
Full report here on monday
Quedgley 1-4 Bitton
Bitton came through a scrappy game with Quedgley to pick up the 3 points after 2 goals each from Meg Bloomer & Donna Bojczuk handed them a 4-1 win.
full details on Match report page
full details on Match report page
Player of the month-Meg Bloomer
After Sundays game Bitton striker Meg Bloomer was presented with the player of the month trophy after hitting 9 goals in the opening 4 games of the season.
Pen Mill 3 v 5 Bitton-
Bitton were well below their best on sunday but still came away with a 5-3 win to advance to the next round. Bitton scorers were Bloomer(3) Coates & J Morgan.
Small match report now added
Bitton will travel to Downend Flyers in the Second qualifying round on the 14th Oct
Bitton were the only side from the GCWFL to make it into the next round
Second Qualifying Round Local Fixtures
Southampton Women's v Weymouth LFC
Swindon Spitfires LFC v Poole Town LFC
Shanklin LFC v Andover New Street LFC
Forest Of Dean LFC v Stoke Lane LFC
Downend Flyers LFC v Bitton LFC
Larkhall Athletic LFC v Falmouth Town LFC
St Nicholas LFC v Bristol Ladies Union
Brislington LFC v Ilminster Town LFC
Small match report now added
Bitton will travel to Downend Flyers in the Second qualifying round on the 14th Oct
Bitton were the only side from the GCWFL to make it into the next round
Second Qualifying Round Local Fixtures
Southampton Women's v Weymouth LFC
Swindon Spitfires LFC v Poole Town LFC
Shanklin LFC v Andover New Street LFC
Forest Of Dean LFC v Stoke Lane LFC
Downend Flyers LFC v Bitton LFC
Larkhall Athletic LFC v Falmouth Town LFC
St Nicholas LFC v Bristol Ladies Union
Brislington LFC v Ilminster Town LFC
Leanne warned
Steward at Wotton Bassett repairs the damage
Bitton midfielder Leanne Ware has been warned of her future conduct by the league and the FA after a strange outburst during Bittons last game at Wotton Bassett. After strolling over to take a corner she seemed to be upset by something coming from the Bitton Dugout and took a wild swing at the poor corner flag (damage seen above) This was very uncharacteristic from the usually mild mannered midfielder and. Ware said "The gaffer told me to kick anything in the way so it's his fault really"
Bitton start with 4 points from first 2 games
Bitton have started the season with 4 points from their first 2 games. They kicked off the season with a 2-2 draw v Cheltenham Civil service with Bloomer getting both goals. yesterday they won 3-2 against Wotton Bassett with Bloomer getting another 2 and J Morgan scoring on her debut.
Match reports are now up
Match reports are now up
Ladies are Skittles champions-06-09-12
Bitton Ladies picked up the first title of the season last night as they clinched the Bitton summer skittles league by beating the Archers by 25 pins.Meg Price & Char Knight gave a solid start to lead by 7 pins with Chloe Gallagher & Emma Langdon continuing their fine form to pull a further 7 pins to lead by 14 going into the final up. Steve & Paul Jones were able to relax after the lead given to them by the girls and managed to add a further 11 pins to the lead to clinch the win and spark wild celebrations from Chloe Gallagher who described the moment as "The Highlight of my career"
After losing the opening 3 games Bitton found some form won their next 10 games. paul Jones finished highest Mens score of the season and Sarah yandell of the ladies won highest Womens score
Bitton were presented with the prize money after the game which will go towards new gear for the ladies.
After losing the opening 3 games Bitton found some form won their next 10 games. paul Jones finished highest Mens score of the season and Sarah yandell of the ladies won highest Womens score
Bitton were presented with the prize money after the game which will go towards new gear for the ladies.
New man in charge at the Ton
Bitton are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul Passaway as the new manager.
He was previously in charge of the successful Stoke Lane side and had a brief spell in charge of Gloucester City. He has a vast experiance in the womens game and a lot of contacts that will hopefully put an end to Bittons problems with player recruitment
" I'm very excited on taking on the position as manager of Bitton Ladies, having had our first pre-season on Sunday the potential of the team with some new faces is massive, my aim is to get the team playing at Level 2 in three years bringing in silverware this season. I'm really looking forward to getting our first game under way and delivering results that the team and club deserve"
He was previously in charge of the successful Stoke Lane side and had a brief spell in charge of Gloucester City. He has a vast experiance in the womens game and a lot of contacts that will hopefully put an end to Bittons problems with player recruitment
" I'm very excited on taking on the position as manager of Bitton Ladies, having had our first pre-season on Sunday the potential of the team with some new faces is massive, my aim is to get the team playing at Level 2 in three years bringing in silverware this season. I'm really looking forward to getting our first game under way and delivering results that the team and club deserve"
Pre Season
Pre season games confirmed so far are
29th July-Swindon Supermarine(A) W 4-2
9th Aug-Bridgwater Town (H)-Thursday night 7.45pm ko W 3-1
12th Aug-Cleeve West-(A) W 7-4
19th Aug-Nailsea Town(H) W 5-1
29th July-Swindon Supermarine(A) W 4-2
9th Aug-Bridgwater Town (H)-Thursday night 7.45pm ko W 3-1
12th Aug-Cleeve West-(A) W 7-4
19th Aug-Nailsea Town(H) W 5-1
Meg suspected broken nose
The Ton could be without influential defender Meg Price for some time after she suffered a suspected broken nose in yesterdays win over Cleeve West Town.
While challenging for the ball she unfortunately clashed heads with teh Cleeve striker and teh result can be seen left
We wish Meg a speedy recovery!!!
While challenging for the ball she unfortunately clashed heads with teh Cleeve striker and teh result can be seen left
We wish Meg a speedy recovery!!!
Cleeve West Town 4-7 Bitton
Bittton made it 3 wns from 3 against higher league opposition with a goal fest against Cleeve West. Bitton eventually ran out 7-4 winners thanks to goals from Nat Hulbert (3) B Jones, T Marsh,C Bray & Esther.
Was not all good news as Bitton lost Central Defender Meg Price with a suspected broken nose.
Was not all good news as Bitton lost Central Defender Meg Price with a suspected broken nose.
Bitton 3-1 Bridgwater
Bitton overcame a very good South west premier Bridgwater side thanks to goals From Meg Bloomer(2) & Terri Marsh
Joner Departs
Anopther player who appears to be heading out of the door at the Ton is influential midfielder Leanne (Joner) Jones. One of the few players to still be part of the squad who appeared in Bittons debut season it appears she may be struggling to find the time to commit this year.
She has scored 21 goals in 65 games for the Ton after being converted form a striker into a defensive midfielder and will be massively missed..
Despite not having the time to commit to weekly training and games with Bitton it appears she may sign on for another side with a casual approach to playing-Her likely destination is her hometown club Southmead SCS
Goodluck Joner
She has scored 21 goals in 65 games for the Ton after being converted form a striker into a defensive midfielder and will be massively missed..
Despite not having the time to commit to weekly training and games with Bitton it appears she may sign on for another side with a casual approach to playing-Her likely destination is her hometown club Southmead SCS
Goodluck Joner
Big C takes a break
Bitton were rocked this week when it was announced Char Knight would be taking a break from the game.
A regular over the past few seasons at the back Char has racked up over 50 appearances for the Ton scoring the 1 goal.
One of the most commited members of the squad she has also been hugely influential with her consistent displays where she rarely has a bad game.
She will remain signed on and may make the odd appearance if we are struggling.
All the best Char and hopefully you change your mind very soon.!!!!!!!!!
Viva la Big C!!!!!!!
A regular over the past few seasons at the back Char has racked up over 50 appearances for the Ton scoring the 1 goal.
One of the most commited members of the squad she has also been hugely influential with her consistent displays where she rarely has a bad game.
She will remain signed on and may make the odd appearance if we are struggling.
All the best Char and hopefully you change your mind very soon.!!!!!!!!!
Viva la Big C!!!!!!!
Swindon Supermarine 2-4 Bitton
Bitton kicked off their pre season campaign with an excellent win against South west side Swindon Supermarine. A team including several new players and a few players trying new positions played some tidy football in a very entertainning game. B Jones opened the scoring after 2 minutes when she volleyed in a Bray Free kick before Swindon hit a quick fire double to take the lead. Bitton then drew level with Bray once again the provider as her Corner found Hoszynak who fired home. Bitton edged ahead just before half time with a well worked team goal that saw Marsh race clear and fire into the corner for a 3-2 lead. There was only one further goal in the second half as B Jones got her 2nd and Bittons fourth when she won a tackle and then lobbed the keeper from 25 yards out.
A good workout and promising start to the new era.
Next game- Home to Gloucester City next Sunday (5th Aug)
A good workout and promising start to the new era.
Next game- Home to Gloucester City next Sunday (5th Aug)
Sam Morgan
Sam is a solid defender who joins us from Stoke Lane. She is very versaitile and able to perform in any position across the back line. Still only 21 she has good experiance of the womens game. After starting off at Frys she moved on to Yate Town before moving to Stoke Lane where she has been for the past 4 seasons.
Welcome to the Ton Sam
Welcome to the Ton Sam
Chrystal Caplan
Vastly experianced midfielder Crystal joins us from neighbours Oldland where she spent last season after joining from Stoke Lane. 27 yr old Crystal prefers to play in midfield but has performed in a variety of positions over the years and is equally at home in defence. Having previously been involved with Bath City and Bristol Manor farm she is sure to play a key part this season
Welcome to the Ton Chrystal
Welcome to the Ton Chrystal
Leanne Ware
Leanne is another player that can boast history of playing at a higher level. She was captain of the strong Stoke Lane side that did so well in the county League a few seasons ago and has more recently been playing for South West Combination side Gloucester City. Once again another versaitile player that can operate in defence or midfield
Welcome to the Ton Leanne
Welcome to the Ton Leanne
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2012-13:
The Gloucestershire League will have 18 teams onboard for the 2012-13 season.
Forest of Dean and St.Nicholas both took promotion to the South West League, Quedgeley Wanderers and Wootton Bassett Town went up to Division 1 after finishing first and second respectively in Division 2.
There are three newcomers in the second division; Almondsbury UWE, Bristol Ladies Union Reserves and Longwell Green. The latter pair both fielded sides in last season's Bristol U-17 Girls League, with Longwell taking the title.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2012-13:
DIVISION 1
AEK-Boco
Bitton
Bristol & West WFC
Cheltenham Civil Service
Cheltenham Spa CS
Dursley Town
Gloucester City Res
Quedgeley Wanderers
Wootton Bassett Town
DIVISION 2
Abbeymead Rovers
AEK Boco Res
Almondsbury UWE
Bristol Ladies Union FC Res
Cirencester Town Res
Longlevens Greyhounds WFC
Longwell Green
Mitcheldean
SCS Ladies
Forest of Dean and St.Nicholas both took promotion to the South West League, Quedgeley Wanderers and Wootton Bassett Town went up to Division 1 after finishing first and second respectively in Division 2.
There are three newcomers in the second division; Almondsbury UWE, Bristol Ladies Union Reserves and Longwell Green. The latter pair both fielded sides in last season's Bristol U-17 Girls League, with Longwell taking the title.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2012-13:
DIVISION 1
AEK-Boco
Bitton
Bristol & West WFC
Cheltenham Civil Service
Cheltenham Spa CS
Dursley Town
Gloucester City Res
Quedgeley Wanderers
Wootton Bassett Town
DIVISION 2
Abbeymead Rovers
AEK Boco Res
Almondsbury UWE
Bristol Ladies Union FC Res
Cirencester Town Res
Longlevens Greyhounds WFC
Longwell Green
Mitcheldean
SCS Ladies
SOUTH WEST LEAGUE 2012-13 CONSTITUTION
The South West Regional League has a near-capacity 34 clubs on board for the forthcoming season, including 6 up from the counties.
Exeter City were promoted to the South West Combination as champions, joining the Premier Division are Downend Flyers, Bridgwater Town and Cleeve West Town (all up from the Eastern Division), while Stoke Gabriel and Plymstock United (formerly Morley Rangers) move up from the Western Division.
Oldland Abbotonians drop to the Eastern Division, Marine Academy Plymouth to the Western, while third-placed Salisbury disappointingly drop out.
Gloucestershire champions Forest of Dean and runners-up St.Nicholas are new in the Eastern, along with Keynsham Town Reserves, winners of the Somerset League.
The Western Division welcomes Devon League champions Bay Ladies FC, plus the Cornwall League's top two, Truro City and Torpoint Athletic.
SOUTH WEST LEAGUE 2012-13 CONSTITUTION:
PREMIER DIVISION
Bridgwater Town
Bristol Ladies Union
Cheltenham Town
Cleeve West Town
Downend Flyers
Frome Town
Larkhall Athletic
Plymstock United
Stoke Gabriel
Stoke Lane Athletic
Weymouth FC Ladies
EASTERN DIVISION 1
Bishops Lydeard
Cam Bulldogs
Cirencester Town
Forest Green Rovers Res
Forest of Dean
Keynsham Town Res
Nailsea United
Oldland Abbotonians
Poole Town
St.Nicholas
Swindon Spitfires
Swindon Supermarine
WESTERN DIVISON 1
Bay
Bude Town
Callington Town
Charlestown
Dobwalls
Falmouth Town
Launceston
Marine Academy Plymouth
Taunton Town
Torpoint Athletic
Truro City
Exeter City were promoted to the South West Combination as champions, joining the Premier Division are Downend Flyers, Bridgwater Town and Cleeve West Town (all up from the Eastern Division), while Stoke Gabriel and Plymstock United (formerly Morley Rangers) move up from the Western Division.
Oldland Abbotonians drop to the Eastern Division, Marine Academy Plymouth to the Western, while third-placed Salisbury disappointingly drop out.
Gloucestershire champions Forest of Dean and runners-up St.Nicholas are new in the Eastern, along with Keynsham Town Reserves, winners of the Somerset League.
The Western Division welcomes Devon League champions Bay Ladies FC, plus the Cornwall League's top two, Truro City and Torpoint Athletic.
SOUTH WEST LEAGUE 2012-13 CONSTITUTION:
PREMIER DIVISION
Bridgwater Town
Bristol Ladies Union
Cheltenham Town
Cleeve West Town
Downend Flyers
Frome Town
Larkhall Athletic
Plymstock United
Stoke Gabriel
Stoke Lane Athletic
Weymouth FC Ladies
EASTERN DIVISION 1
Bishops Lydeard
Cam Bulldogs
Cirencester Town
Forest Green Rovers Res
Forest of Dean
Keynsham Town Res
Nailsea United
Oldland Abbotonians
Poole Town
St.Nicholas
Swindon Spitfires
Swindon Supermarine
WESTERN DIVISON 1
Bay
Bude Town
Callington Town
Charlestown
Dobwalls
Falmouth Town
Launceston
Marine Academy Plymouth
Taunton Town
Torpoint Athletic
Truro City
Bitton 2-1 St Nicks
Hulbert netted the winner
Bitton upset St nicks promotion party on Wednesaday evening as they came from behind to win 2-1 with goals from Meg Bloomer & Nat Hulbert.Bitton were forced to play the last 40 minutes with only 10 players after Carly Bray was sent off but they dug deep to claim the win.
Full details on Match report page.
Some photos of the game can be found here
http://www.bristol-soccerworld.com/page83.html
St Nicks view on the game http://www.stnicksfc.co.uk/club/113573/Matches/report/2980362
In paticular i like the bit about the pitch and the ref being a 'Homer' he gave St Nicks a penalty and sent one of ours off-What more do u want??
The win for Bitton means Forest Of Dean need to win their remaining game against AEK Boco on Sunday to clinch the title
Full details on Match report page.
Some photos of the game can be found here
http://www.bristol-soccerworld.com/page83.html
St Nicks view on the game http://www.stnicksfc.co.uk/club/113573/Matches/report/2980362
In paticular i like the bit about the pitch and the ref being a 'Homer' he gave St Nicks a penalty and sent one of ours off-What more do u want??
The win for Bitton means Forest Of Dean need to win their remaining game against AEK Boco on Sunday to clinch the title
Half a century for Big C
Congratulations to Char Knight who became the 6th member of the exclusive club when played her 50th game for the Ton during last nights 2-1 win v St Nicks.
Char has been a consitent performer for the Ton over the last few years playing at either centre back or full back.
Congratulations Char!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Char is now 6th in the all time appearance list for the Ton
Becky Jones-78 games
Chloe Gallagher-71 games
Meg Price-69 games
Leanne Jones-65 games
Laura Tugwell-59 games
Char Knight-50 games
Becky Hurst-45 games
Nat Hulbert-44 games
Deb Small-41 games
George Bragg-35 games
Char has been a consitent performer for the Ton over the last few years playing at either centre back or full back.
Congratulations Char!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Char is now 6th in the all time appearance list for the Ton
Becky Jones-78 games
Chloe Gallagher-71 games
Meg Price-69 games
Leanne Jones-65 games
Laura Tugwell-59 games
Char Knight-50 games
Becky Hurst-45 games
Nat Hulbert-44 games
Deb Small-41 games
George Bragg-35 games
Presentation Evening
The Ladies team enjoyed their evening
Bitton held their annual end of season celebration on Saturday night and an excellent night was had by all. The evening included comedian Geoff Jukes & Guest speak Micky Quinn aswell as the usual awards for all 3 mens senior teams,Ladies and u18's.
The award winner for the Ladies are below
Players Player of the year-Carly Bray
Managers Player of the year-Megan Bloomer
The award winner for the Ladies are below
Players Player of the year-Carly Bray
Managers Player of the year-Megan Bloomer
Bitton v St Nicks preview
Now to be played 9th May 7.45pm Ko
Bitton play their final game of the season on sunday when they host St Nicholas with the visitors needing a win to secure the championship and promotion to the South West league.
It will bring to an end a very frustrating season for the Ton who slipped up in crucial matches and were left frustrated by 4 games against the bottom teams being cancelled meaning Bitton were given the points but no goals were awarded. This means they have an inferior goal differance to St Nicks. If this was not the case then Bitton may well have been in with a chance of winning the league themselves with a win on Sunday but as it stands they will need an impossible 8-0 win to reverse the differance on St Nicks. If Bitton do take something from the game it could let in 2nd place Forest of Dean to claim the title providing they beat AEk Boco.
So Bitton are likely to finsih the season in 3rd position which means an improvement on last season 4th place finish but they will still feel they should have done better after beating the two teams that will finsih abaove them earlier in the season 6-2 & 5-1. There are rumours circulating at the moment fo a mass player exodus in the summer which would rip the heart of the Ton team out but hopefully all the girls decide to stick together and have another crack at it next season. With a few additions to provide more depth to the squad the Ton will hopefully be challenging for honours again next season.
Sundays game is sure to be a classic with St Nicks knowing they need the win to secure the title and Bitton out to spoil their party. Bittons cause will not be helped as influential striker Terri Marsh is still missing due to her suspension. Usual strike partner Megan Bloomer is expected to be fit however after picking up a knock in last weeks game v's Boco. Carly Bray will continue to play on a damaged ankle and it is hoped Leanne Jones returns from Dublin in time. Nat Hulbert will be given a fitness test on her damaged hamstring prior to the game and may partner Bloomer up front if declared fit.
Since getting hammered 6-2 by Bitton back in October St Nicks have gone on an incredible run that has seen them win all 13 of their games since that day moving them to the top of the table and into the final of the League cup where they will meet Quedgley. One player who will be keen to win and grab a couple of goals on Sunday is top scorer Becky Rexworthy who is currently on 21 goals for the season. She needs 2 on Sunday to draw level with Charmain Turley of Mitcheldean to claim the leagues top scorer.
Bitton play their final game of the season on sunday when they host St Nicholas with the visitors needing a win to secure the championship and promotion to the South West league.
It will bring to an end a very frustrating season for the Ton who slipped up in crucial matches and were left frustrated by 4 games against the bottom teams being cancelled meaning Bitton were given the points but no goals were awarded. This means they have an inferior goal differance to St Nicks. If this was not the case then Bitton may well have been in with a chance of winning the league themselves with a win on Sunday but as it stands they will need an impossible 8-0 win to reverse the differance on St Nicks. If Bitton do take something from the game it could let in 2nd place Forest of Dean to claim the title providing they beat AEk Boco.
So Bitton are likely to finsih the season in 3rd position which means an improvement on last season 4th place finish but they will still feel they should have done better after beating the two teams that will finsih abaove them earlier in the season 6-2 & 5-1. There are rumours circulating at the moment fo a mass player exodus in the summer which would rip the heart of the Ton team out but hopefully all the girls decide to stick together and have another crack at it next season. With a few additions to provide more depth to the squad the Ton will hopefully be challenging for honours again next season.
Sundays game is sure to be a classic with St Nicks knowing they need the win to secure the title and Bitton out to spoil their party. Bittons cause will not be helped as influential striker Terri Marsh is still missing due to her suspension. Usual strike partner Megan Bloomer is expected to be fit however after picking up a knock in last weeks game v's Boco. Carly Bray will continue to play on a damaged ankle and it is hoped Leanne Jones returns from Dublin in time. Nat Hulbert will be given a fitness test on her damaged hamstring prior to the game and may partner Bloomer up front if declared fit.
Since getting hammered 6-2 by Bitton back in October St Nicks have gone on an incredible run that has seen them win all 13 of their games since that day moving them to the top of the table and into the final of the League cup where they will meet Quedgley. One player who will be keen to win and grab a couple of goals on Sunday is top scorer Becky Rexworthy who is currently on 21 goals for the season. She needs 2 on Sunday to draw level with Charmain Turley of Mitcheldean to claim the leagues top scorer.
Latest warm up techniques
Terri sparking up
Terri Marsh is seen left showing off the latest Bitton warm up routine. Apparently she learnt the new warming up idea from team mates Leanne Jones & Chloe Gallagher who have been perfecting the routine for years
Never mind stretching that dodgy hammy!!!!!!!
Never mind stretching that dodgy hammy!!!!!!!
Ouch my head hurts
Bercky is still happy despite her injuries
Bittons record apperance holder Becky Jones is shown left this morning after another tough game. After playing over 70 games for the TON she has suddenly decided in the last 2 weeks to start heading the ball.
Unfortunately her reasoning for not heading it in the first place that it "Bloody well hurts" proved to be true and she has suffered minor head injuries from her 3 and half headers over the previous 2 games.
Hopefully she will recover in time to face FOD next week where she has promised to try another.
Unfortunately her reasoning for not heading it in the first place that it "Bloody well hurts" proved to be true and she has suffered minor head injuries from her 3 and half headers over the previous 2 games.
Hopefully she will recover in time to face FOD next week where she has promised to try another.
Gloucester City 1-0 Bitton
Gally was in fine form on sunday
Bitton suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of South west Combination side Gloucester City in the semi final of the GFA Cup.
Bitton more than matched their higher leagues opponents for the entire game before conceeding a 92nd minute winner.
Full details on Match report page
Gloucester will meet Filton college in the final after they beat Forest Green on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
In the league Forest Of Dean lost for only the 2nd time this season as they went down 3-2 to Cheltenham Civil service.
Bitton more than matched their higher leagues opponents for the entire game before conceeding a 92nd minute winner.
Full details on Match report page
Gloucester will meet Filton college in the final after they beat Forest Green on penalties following a 2-2 draw.
In the league Forest Of Dean lost for only the 2nd time this season as they went down 3-2 to Cheltenham Civil service.
AEK Boco 1-5 Bitton
Two goals from Hulbert
Bitton continued to apply pressure on the top two with a 5-1 victory at local rivals AEK Boco. goals from Hulbert(2) Bloomer(2) & Marsh.
For a full report check the Match report page.
Other league results.
AEK Boco 1-5 Bitton
Cheltenham Spa 1-4 FOD
Dursley 0-3 St Nicks
Gloucester City 1-0 Bristol & West
For a full report check the Match report page.
Other league results.
AEK Boco 1-5 Bitton
Cheltenham Spa 1-4 FOD
Dursley 0-3 St Nicks
Gloucester City 1-0 Bristol & West
Its the Tigers!!!!!
Bitton have been handed an away tie in the Semi Final of the Gfa Cup against South west Combination side Gloucester City.
They are one of the major womens teams in the south west and are having a great season currently sitting in 4th place.
The two sides met in the same competition in 08/09 with Gloucester going through with a 7-0 win on a day when Bitton could only field 9 players.
Game is due to be played 18th march-1.30pm ko
Semi Final Draw
Forest Green Rovers v Filton College
Gloucester City v Bitton
They are one of the major womens teams in the south west and are having a great season currently sitting in 4th place.
The two sides met in the same competition in 08/09 with Gloucester going through with a 7-0 win on a day when Bitton could only field 9 players.
Game is due to be played 18th march-1.30pm ko
Semi Final Draw
Forest Green Rovers v Filton College
Gloucester City v Bitton
Small stuns Cheltenham-20-02-12
Deb during Sundays game
With Sickness hitting the camp on Sunday Bitton handed a first start of the season to veteran Deb Small (pictured left). The 63yr old has been with Bitton since their first season but has found her oppertunities limited this year. She rolled back the years against Cheltenham with a superb performance up top, full of running and skill. She nearly got herself on the scoresheet a few times but just could not force the ball home.
Thank god they had cut the grass!!!!
Thank god they had cut the grass!!!!
Cheltenham Civil service 0-1 Bitton
Tuggs made a comeback on Sunday
Bitton advanced to the semi final of the GFA cup for the first time in their history with a narrow 1-0 win over Cheltenham CS thanks to a Terri Marsh strike. A Bitton side missing several key players and also featuring Laura Tugwell playing for the first time this season and OAP Deb Small produced a solid performance and could have won more comfortably
Full report on the match report page
GFA Cup results
Forest Green 17-0 AEK Boco
Filton College 3-0 Oldland
Stoke Lane 0-1 Gloucester City
Cheltenham Cs 0-1 Bitton
The Draw for the semi final will be on the site as soon as we know it but will be played 18th march 1.30pm ko
There was one game in the league where St nicks moved to the top of the table with a 5-0 win over Dursley
Full report on the match report page
GFA Cup results
Forest Green 17-0 AEK Boco
Filton College 3-0 Oldland
Stoke Lane 0-1 Gloucester City
Cheltenham Cs 0-1 Bitton
The Draw for the semi final will be on the site as soon as we know it but will be played 18th march 1.30pm ko
There was one game in the league where St nicks moved to the top of the table with a 5-0 win over Dursley
Keep it simple
100% passing from Big C
After the disjointed performance against Cheltenham Cs the other week Bitton were sent out with instructions to keep it simple and that the pass percentage would be counted during the game. This meant the players seemed to take extra care with the ball and kept possesion a lot better. With better use of the ball Bitton produced a much better performance and came away with a 5-0 win against a very usefull Wooton Basset side scoring some exclelent goals.
Individual players results below
Succesful passes/Attempted passes/ percentage completed
Char Knight-15/15-100%
Esther Hosznyak-6/6-100%
Meg Price-20/22-90%
Meg Bloomer-10/12-83%
Becky Jones-36/44-81%
Deb Small-4/5-80%
Leanne Jones-31/41-75%
Chloe Riley-11/15-73%
Terri Marsh-12/18-66%
Carly Bray-11/17-64%
Nat Hulbert-11/19-57%
Individual players results below
Succesful passes/Attempted passes/ percentage completed
Char Knight-15/15-100%
Esther Hosznyak-6/6-100%
Meg Price-20/22-90%
Meg Bloomer-10/12-83%
Becky Jones-36/44-81%
Deb Small-4/5-80%
Leanne Jones-31/41-75%
Chloe Riley-11/15-73%
Terri Marsh-12/18-66%
Carly Bray-11/17-64%
Nat Hulbert-11/19-57%
New signing?
One of the Bitton barmy army doing hsi best female impression!!
I think i will cal her saaaaaaaallllly!!!!!!!!!!!
I think i will cal her saaaaaaaallllly!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Deb-24-01-12
Congratulations to Bitton player Deb small who Won Gold in Cardiff on Sunday at the Commonwealth Grand Masters Judo championship
Well Done Deb!!!!!!!!
Not bad for an old bird
Well Done Deb!!!!!!!!
Not bad for an old bird
Cheltenham Civil service 3-0 Bitton
Bitton lost ground in the title race and dropped down to 4th in the table after going down 3-0 to a strong Cheltenham Civil service.
Full detaisl on Match report page
Other league results
Bristol & west 3-1 Dursley
Cheltenham CS 3-0 Bitton
FOD 3-2 Glos City Res
St nicks 9-0 AEK boco
Full detaisl on Match report page
Other league results
Bristol & west 3-1 Dursley
Cheltenham CS 3-0 Bitton
FOD 3-2 Glos City Res
St nicks 9-0 AEK boco
Bitton 2-1 Cheltenham Civil service
Chav clears her lines on Sunday
Bitton came through a tough encounter with Cheltenham Civil Service to win 2-1 and go top of the table thanks to goals from Meg Price and Becky Jones.
For full report visit the Match report page
Other league results
Cheltenham Spa 0-2 Bristol & west
Dursley 1-4 Forest Of dean
Gloucester City Res 1-6 St Nicks
Check out the lastest league table below
http://www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/gcwfl/Divisions
For full report visit the Match report page
Other league results
Cheltenham Spa 0-2 Bristol & west
Dursley 1-4 Forest Of dean
Gloucester City Res 1-6 St Nicks
Check out the lastest league table below
http://www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/gcwfl/Divisions
Bitton v Cheltenham Civil service preview-12/01/12
Captain Meg set to miss out Sunday
Bitton start the new year off with a crunch top of the table clash as leaders Cheltenham Civil service visit the Rapid Solicitors ground. Bitton currently sit second in the table with games in hand on the leaders so a win for either team would be a massive boost. Neither team can really afford to drop any more points with both Forest of Dean and St Nicholas breathing down their necks and looking to continue their challenge.
The two sides have only met once before when Cheltenham Civil service won last season’s game 2-1 thanks in main to a superb performance from their star Gemma Riley. Riley is constantly on the scoresheet with 10 goals already this term and won last season’s game with a scorching 30 yard drive. She will definitely need to be watched if Bitton are to get anything out of the game.
Bitton look set to be without influential captain Megan Price on Sunday as she continues her Drama Studies & Sarah Wilmer is still struggling with Flu. Leanne Jones should be availiable after flying back from Nevada where she has the week off from her NASA aeronautical cadet training so Bitton should be able to choose from a near full strength squad. The front two of Megan Bloomer & Terrence Marsh will be looking to continue the red hot form that produced 24 goals between them in only 8 games prior to xmas.
Check back Monday for a full report
The two sides have only met once before when Cheltenham Civil service won last season’s game 2-1 thanks in main to a superb performance from their star Gemma Riley. Riley is constantly on the scoresheet with 10 goals already this term and won last season’s game with a scorching 30 yard drive. She will definitely need to be watched if Bitton are to get anything out of the game.
Bitton look set to be without influential captain Megan Price on Sunday as she continues her Drama Studies & Sarah Wilmer is still struggling with Flu. Leanne Jones should be availiable after flying back from Nevada where she has the week off from her NASA aeronautical cadet training so Bitton should be able to choose from a near full strength squad. The front two of Megan Bloomer & Terrence Marsh will be looking to continue the red hot form that produced 24 goals between them in only 8 games prior to xmas.
Check back Monday for a full report
League 5 aside-09/01/12
Bitton Blacks finished Runners-Up
Bitton enjoyed a day at the Leagues annual 5 aside competition on Sunday with Bitton Blacks finishing runners up to eventual winners Bristol & West. Bitton Reds also enjoyed a successful tournament going out in the semi final of the plate on penalties to eventual winners Quedgley Whites.
Full results
Bitton Blacks
Group
Quedgley Whites-W 6-1-Marsh 3,L Jones 2,Bray
Longlevens-L 2-1-Price
Cirnecester-W 7-0 Marsh4, B Jones 3
Finsished top of group
Quarter Final-Forest Of dean W 3-0-Marsh 2, L Jones
Semi final-Mitcheldean-W 3-1-L Jones, B Jones, Marsh
Final-Bristol & west-L 4-1-Marsh
Bitton Reds
Group
Mitcheldean- L 4-1-Hulbert
Wotton Bassett- W 2-1-Knight,Hulbert
Forest Of dean-D 2-2-Hulbert,Doidge
Finished 3rd in group so entered plate
Quarter Final-Abbeymead W 6-2-Bloomer 3, Small 2, doidge
Semi Final-Quedgley-D 1-1-Hulbert
Lost 5-4 on penalties
Knight,Doidge,Gallagher,Bloomer all scored. Hulbert missed
Full results
Bitton Blacks
Group
Quedgley Whites-W 6-1-Marsh 3,L Jones 2,Bray
Longlevens-L 2-1-Price
Cirnecester-W 7-0 Marsh4, B Jones 3
Finsished top of group
Quarter Final-Forest Of dean W 3-0-Marsh 2, L Jones
Semi final-Mitcheldean-W 3-1-L Jones, B Jones, Marsh
Final-Bristol & west-L 4-1-Marsh
Bitton Reds
Group
Mitcheldean- L 4-1-Hulbert
Wotton Bassett- W 2-1-Knight,Hulbert
Forest Of dean-D 2-2-Hulbert,Doidge
Finished 3rd in group so entered plate
Quarter Final-Abbeymead W 6-2-Bloomer 3, Small 2, doidge
Semi Final-Quedgley-D 1-1-Hulbert
Lost 5-4 on penalties
Knight,Doidge,Gallagher,Bloomer all scored. Hulbert missed
Another one bites the dust-12-12-11
Terri angry with the game being off
Once again the players of Bitton ladies were left wiithout a game as once again the other team called the game of due to lack of players.Bitton have now had as many points handed to them due to other teams not playing as they have actually won. Their points tally is currently 24 with 12 of those coming from games being called off.It was even more frustarting this week as it seems Gloucester City Res struggle to get 11 players out most weeks but they usually fullfill their fixtures even if it means playing with less than 11 but they have cancelled the 2 games when they were due to play Bitton. The same applies to Cheltenham Spa who have managed to fullfill every game this season apart from 2 which just happened to be the 2 weeks they were playing Bitton.
Bitton remain top on goal differance after the weekend results
Results
Bristol & west 0-2 Forest Of dean
Cheltenham Spa 0-4 St Nicholas
Dursley 1-6 Cheltenham Civil service
Bitton remain top on goal differance after the weekend results
Results
Bristol & west 0-2 Forest Of dean
Cheltenham Spa 0-4 St Nicholas
Dursley 1-6 Cheltenham Civil service
Hall departs-06-12-11
Defender Becky Hall has left the club with Keynsham her likely destination.
Having joned the club in the summer from Downend Flyers sthe right back has found it difficult to hold down a place mainly due to the exceptional form of Sarah doidge and Chloe Riley
Everyone at Bitton wishes her well
Having joned the club in the summer from Downend Flyers sthe right back has found it difficult to hold down a place mainly due to the exceptional form of Sarah doidge and Chloe Riley
Everyone at Bitton wishes her well
Bitton 12-0 Dursley
Bloomer bagged 5 on sunday
Bitton stormed to the top of the table with a convincing 12-0 win over Dursley. Meg Bloomer led the way with 5 goals and was joined on the score sheet by Terri Marsh(3), Becky Hurst,Becky Jones, Leanne Jones & Carly Bray
For a full report visit the match report page
Other league results
AEK Boco 5-0 Glos City res
Cheltenham civil 2-0 Cheltenham spa
St Nicks H-H- Bristol & west-St nicks awarded points
pic from Bristol Soccerworld
For a full report visit the match report page
Other league results
AEK Boco 5-0 Glos City res
Cheltenham civil 2-0 Cheltenham spa
St Nicks H-H- Bristol & west-St nicks awarded points
pic from Bristol Soccerworld
Weekend Results
In the big game of the day it was St Nicks who came out on top, after leading 3-0 at half time they eventually beat Forest of Dean 3-2 to inflict a first defeat of the season on the league leaders. Cheltenham Civil service also dropped points as they were held to a goalless draw at Bristol & West. AEK Boco continued their recent good form with a 5-2 win at Dursley who Bitton are due to play next week..
League results this week
Bristol & west 0-0 Cheltenham Civil service
Dursley 2 -5 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa - Bitton-Away win awarded
FOD 2-3 ST Nicks
League results this week
Bristol & west 0-0 Cheltenham Civil service
Dursley 2 -5 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa - Bitton-Away win awarded
FOD 2-3 ST Nicks
GFA Cup Quarter final Draw-24-11-11
Bitton have been handed an away tie at fellow County league side Cheltenham Civil service in the Quarter Final of the GFA cup. Whilst it will no doubt be a tough game it presents Bitton with a decent chance of making the semi finals as they have avoided some of the big guns such as Filton Academy,Gloucester,Forest Green and Oldland.
Bitton are still to face CSS in the league but they have made a decent start to the season and are right at the top fighting it out for the title.
Matches due to be payed 19th feb 2012
Full Draw
Forest Green v AEK Boco
Stoke Lane v Gloucester City
Filton College v Oldland
Cheltenham Civil Service v Bitton
Bitton are still to face CSS in the league but they have made a decent start to the season and are right at the top fighting it out for the title.
Matches due to be payed 19th feb 2012
Full Draw
Forest Green v AEK Boco
Stoke Lane v Gloucester City
Filton College v Oldland
Cheltenham Civil Service v Bitton
Another week without a game-24/11/11
Terri confused by the lack of games
For the fourth time already this season Bitton will be handed a win as the opposition have declared they do not have enough players to fullfill the fixture. This week it is Cheltenham Spa who have cancelled the game as they did on the opening day of the season. Despite having 23 players signed on they are unable to raise the 7 players required to play the game due to injuries and players being at Uni(They have had a side for their other 6 games).While it is a welcome 3 points as Bitton look to keep pace with FOD,St Nicks and Cheltenham CS it means once again the girls will be without a game of football and also any chance of boosting the goal differance with a normal win is lost.
When told of the news Bittons top scorer Terri Marsh(pictured) seemed confused by the whole situation " I dont get it like!! Why is everyone not playing the Ton? Are we to sick sick sick for this league blud?"
The game of day this weekend is definately at Elwood as unbeaten Forest Of Dean host pre season favourites St Nicks in a top of the table clash.Elsewhere Bristol & West host Chelt CS & Dursley welcome AEK Boco.
We are still waiting for the Quarter Final draw of the GFA Cup to be publsihed but it will be on the site as soon as we know.
When told of the news Bittons top scorer Terri Marsh(pictured) seemed confused by the whole situation " I dont get it like!! Why is everyone not playing the Ton? Are we to sick sick sick for this league blud?"
The game of day this weekend is definately at Elwood as unbeaten Forest Of Dean host pre season favourites St Nicks in a top of the table clash.Elsewhere Bristol & West host Chelt CS & Dursley welcome AEK Boco.
We are still waiting for the Quarter Final draw of the GFA Cup to be publsihed but it will be on the site as soon as we know.
Bitton handed win-20-11-11
Bitton were not the only team to have players suffering from the Flu this weekend and were handed the win over BLU this week as they could not raise a side due to ilness. Bitton now progress to the Quarter final.
GFA Round 2 results
AEK Boco 7 V 0 Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Civil Service 6 v 1 Longlevens
Filton College 2 v 1 Downend
Forest Green 8 v 0 Bristol & west
Glos City H-W Cheltenham Spa-Home win awarded
Oldland 1 v 1 Quedgley-Oldland win 6-5 on penalties
Stoke Lane 1 v 0 Cirencester
The draw has not yet been published but the Quarter Final tie will be played 19th Feb 2012
GFA Round 2 results
AEK Boco 7 V 0 Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Civil Service 6 v 1 Longlevens
Filton College 2 v 1 Downend
Forest Green 8 v 0 Bristol & west
Glos City H-W Cheltenham Spa-Home win awarded
Oldland 1 v 1 Quedgley-Oldland win 6-5 on penalties
Stoke Lane 1 v 0 Cirencester
The draw has not yet been published but the Quarter Final tie will be played 19th Feb 2012
Bristol & West 0-5 Bitton
Hulbert scored her first of the season on sunday
Bitton moved back up into 2nd in the table with a routine 5-0 win at Bristol & West thanks to goals from Marsh(2) Bloomer,Hulbert & Hosznyak.
For a full report visit the match report page
In the big game of the day Cheltenham Civil service led FOD 2-0 at half time and also missed a penalty before FOD came back to win 3-2 and maintain their 100% record and lead at the top of the table.Dursley won for the first time this season as they beat Glos City Res but the biggest winners of the day were AEK Boco who smashed 8 past Cheltenham Spa without reply.
League Results
Bristol & West 0-5 Bitton
Cheltenham Spa 0-8 AEK Boco
Dursley 2-1 Glos City Res
Fod 3-2 Chelt Civil service
For a full report visit the match report page
In the big game of the day Cheltenham Civil service led FOD 2-0 at half time and also missed a penalty before FOD came back to win 3-2 and maintain their 100% record and lead at the top of the table.Dursley won for the first time this season as they beat Glos City Res but the biggest winners of the day were AEK Boco who smashed 8 past Cheltenham Spa without reply.
League Results
Bristol & West 0-5 Bitton
Cheltenham Spa 0-8 AEK Boco
Dursley 2-1 Glos City Res
Fod 3-2 Chelt Civil service
Bitton v Bristol & West Preview
Gallagher set to miss out
Bitton will look to bounce back from their defeat on Sunday this week when they travel to the new home of Bristol & West in Brislington.
It will be a tough ask as B&W are in great form.After losing their opening 2 games of the season B&W are unbeaten in the last 4 league games and have won their last 2, Beating AEK Boco 3-2 last week. Their top scorer this season is Emma Payne who will need to be watched and Bitton will also have to find a way past the experianced Helen Marsh at the back. The games between the sides are always close and both games last season ended in draws.
Bitton will once again be without a number of players including keeper Chloe Gallagher(tonsillitis) Deb Small(Brusied Ribs) and Chloe Riley(Sore knee). Becky Hurst & Becky Hall return to the squad & Megan Bloomer should be restored to the attack after missing last weeks game but fellow striker Amber Coates will once again be missing. Sara Tucker is still on holiday.
Check back Monday for a full report
The Match of the day this week sees Cheltenham Civil service travel to unbeaten leaders Forest Of Dean
It will be a tough ask as B&W are in great form.After losing their opening 2 games of the season B&W are unbeaten in the last 4 league games and have won their last 2, Beating AEK Boco 3-2 last week. Their top scorer this season is Emma Payne who will need to be watched and Bitton will also have to find a way past the experianced Helen Marsh at the back. The games between the sides are always close and both games last season ended in draws.
Bitton will once again be without a number of players including keeper Chloe Gallagher(tonsillitis) Deb Small(Brusied Ribs) and Chloe Riley(Sore knee). Becky Hurst & Becky Hall return to the squad & Megan Bloomer should be restored to the attack after missing last weeks game but fellow striker Amber Coates will once again be missing. Sara Tucker is still on holiday.
Check back Monday for a full report
The Match of the day this week sees Cheltenham Civil service travel to unbeaten leaders Forest Of Dean
Bitton 0-1 Forest Of Dean
Bitton lost for the first time in the league this season as they went down 1-0 to Forest Of dean. Bitton did not play well but they deserved something from the game but could not find a way past the superb Natasha Roberts in the FOD goal
For full report visit the Match report page
Other league results
Bristol & West 3-2 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Civil service 0-7 St Nicks
Glos city Res 5-0 Cheltenham spa
For full report visit the Match report page
Other league results
Bristol & West 3-2 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Civil service 0-7 St Nicks
Glos city Res 5-0 Cheltenham spa
Hurst missing-04-11-11
Beck H away on Sunday
Bittons squad will be stretched even further with the news that wide midfielder Becky Hurst will also miss Sundays game against Forest of Dean while she attends a christening. Already missing on Sunday are Megan Bloomer,Carly Bray, Megan Price & Sara Tucker while Sarah Doidge and Sarah Wilmer are both struggling with injuries.
Bitton v Forest Of Dean preview-03-11-11
Price unlikely to feature.
Well something has to give this weekend as the two sides with 100% records in the league face each other on Sunday.
Forest of Dean have 5 wins from their opening 5 games and last weeks 8-0 romp against AEK Boco showed they mean business this season. A strong experianced side with good pace, FOD have been one of the top sides in the division for a number of years. Tara Rutter will once again provide a physicla test for Bitton while Fod will be looking to the pacy Sam Morse to get the goals.
The two sides met a few weeks ago in the county cup with Bitton coming out on top 5-1 but with FOD resting several players that day it is sure to be a much closer game with league points up for grabs.
Biton may be forced to rotate the squad as Megan Bloomer is away this weekend and Carly Bray is working. Both Sarah Doidge(ankle) and Sarah Wilmer(Knee) will face fitness tests after picking up knocks in last weeks win against St nicks. Captain Megan Price is unlikely to feature after only getting in from New York Sunday morning.
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
Forest of Dean have 5 wins from their opening 5 games and last weeks 8-0 romp against AEK Boco showed they mean business this season. A strong experianced side with good pace, FOD have been one of the top sides in the division for a number of years. Tara Rutter will once again provide a physicla test for Bitton while Fod will be looking to the pacy Sam Morse to get the goals.
The two sides met a few weeks ago in the county cup with Bitton coming out on top 5-1 but with FOD resting several players that day it is sure to be a much closer game with league points up for grabs.
Biton may be forced to rotate the squad as Megan Bloomer is away this weekend and Carly Bray is working. Both Sarah Doidge(ankle) and Sarah Wilmer(Knee) will face fitness tests after picking up knocks in last weeks win against St nicks. Captain Megan Price is unlikely to feature after only getting in from New York Sunday morning.
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
Will Bitton go against tradition?-01/11/11
Esther in action on Sunday
Since they were formed Bitton have always traditionally played in Red & white stripes but one of its current members is trying to buck that trend by getting them to switch to yellow shirts.
Esther Hoszzzzzneack even went as far as to model her new design when playing in sundays game at St Nicks (see picture)
" Im fed up of wearing this Red & white its just not stylish" said the Hungarian wing wizard "I rock up looking Gangsta in my Homebase gear then i got to put that silly kit on and im just fed up of looking stupid"
She had now set up an online petition which people can sign to try and get the kit officially changed. To Support Esther clcik here
Esther Hoszzzzzneack even went as far as to model her new design when playing in sundays game at St Nicks (see picture)
" Im fed up of wearing this Red & white its just not stylish" said the Hungarian wing wizard "I rock up looking Gangsta in my Homebase gear then i got to put that silly kit on and im just fed up of looking stupid"
She had now set up an online petition which people can sign to try and get the kit officially changed. To Support Esther clcik here
Bitton 6-2 St NIcks
Another 2 goals for Terri
Bitton Produced an excellent performance to come back from two goals down and beat rivals St Nicks 6-2 with goals from Megan Bloomer(2) Terri Marsh(2),Carly Bray & Leanne Jones. The win means Bitton leapfrog St Nikcs in the table and now move up into 3rd place
For full report visit the match report page
Action from the game can be viewed here
See St Nicks view on the game here
Other league results
Bristol & west 4-1 Glos City Res
Cheltenham Spa 5-2 Dursley
FOD 8-0 AEK Boco
For full report visit the match report page
Action from the game can be viewed here
See St Nicks view on the game here
Other league results
Bristol & west 4-1 Glos City Res
Cheltenham Spa 5-2 Dursley
FOD 8-0 AEK Boco
Bloomer scoops top award-31-10-11
Shocking Boots
Congratulations to Megan Bloomer of Bitton who has won the award for worst boots in the league. The Bitton striker celebrated her award by notching 2 on Sunday in her first game in the Rascal orange vapours.
Well done !!!!!!!!!!!
Well done !!!!!!!!!!!
Bitton v St Nicks preview-27-10-11
Becky hoping to overcome hamstring injury to play
Bitton travel to St Nicks on Sunday for a top of the table clash. Bitton are still 100% this season after 3 games while St Nicks have responded very well to their shock opening day defeat at FOD with easy wins against Bristol & west, Gloucester and Cheltenham spa.Both teams have been involved in cup competions in recent weeks so will be looking to get some points on the board as they chase current leaders Cheltenham Civil service.
The two sides have met on a few occasions with all being close games, the most recent was last years League cup final where St Nicks came out on top thanks to Becky Rexworthys goal. Rexworthy is once again their leading scorer this season as she has struck 6 times with the excelent Ruby Bagge also already hitting 5.
Bitton should welcome back sarah Doidge but Leanne Jones is struggling after getting injured at work this week. Becky Jones is expected to play despite a hamstring complaint.
Match updates are avaliable on facebook-Search for Bitton Ladies group
Check back Monday for a full report
The two sides have met on a few occasions with all being close games, the most recent was last years League cup final where St Nicks came out on top thanks to Becky Rexworthys goal. Rexworthy is once again their leading scorer this season as she has struck 6 times with the excelent Ruby Bagge also already hitting 5.
Bitton should welcome back sarah Doidge but Leanne Jones is struggling after getting injured at work this week. Becky Jones is expected to play despite a hamstring complaint.
Match updates are avaliable on facebook-Search for Bitton Ladies group
Check back Monday for a full report
Bitton 0-4 Larkhall-24-10-11
Bitton are out of this season Fa womens cup after going down 4-0 to Swwpl side Larkhall Ath.
Bitton produced a stubborn defensive performance to hold a very good Larkhall side for 75 Mins before conceeding the first goal. 3 goals in the last 5 minutes gave a flattering look to the scoreline
For a full report visit match report page
In the League Cheltenham Civil Service went to Boco and came back with 3 points after a 3-1 win. Dursley and Bristol & West played out a 2-2 draw.
Bitton produced a stubborn defensive performance to hold a very good Larkhall side for 75 Mins before conceeding the first goal. 3 goals in the last 5 minutes gave a flattering look to the scoreline
For a full report visit match report page
In the League Cheltenham Civil Service went to Boco and came back with 3 points after a 3-1 win. Dursley and Bristol & West played out a 2-2 draw.
Bitton v Larkhall Preview-20-10-11
Joner missing on sunday
Bitton welcome SWWPL Leaders Larkhall Ath to the Rec on Sunday for an FA Womens cup game. They dont come much tougher than Larkhall who have started the season in perfect form with 7 wins from their 7 league games and a convincing 8-0 win in the last round of the cup. Top scorer is Katie German who already has 10 goals to her name but they have good players all over the pitch with players boasting great experiance after previously playing for Bristol City & Team Bath.
Bittons cause is not helped with several key players missing for the game. Key midfield enforcer Leanne Jones is away for the weekend along with new signing Sarah Doidge. This seasons top scorer Terri Marsh is Working. Meg Price and Char Knight are bothe expected to shake off the flu to play but Carly Bray is rated at only 50/50 after suffering a knee injury in last weeks game v Forest Of dean. Amber Coates and Abbie Morrisey are both added to the squad
St Nicks are also in Fa Cup action where they face Frome Town. In the league Boco Host Cheltenham CS in the reverse fixture from last week and Bristol & west travel to Dursley.Fod have already been awarded the points for their game as Glos City could not raise a team meaning they shoot to the top of the table and now have 12 points from 4 games.
Check back Monday for a full report
Bittons cause is not helped with several key players missing for the game. Key midfield enforcer Leanne Jones is away for the weekend along with new signing Sarah Doidge. This seasons top scorer Terri Marsh is Working. Meg Price and Char Knight are bothe expected to shake off the flu to play but Carly Bray is rated at only 50/50 after suffering a knee injury in last weeks game v Forest Of dean. Amber Coates and Abbie Morrisey are both added to the squad
St Nicks are also in Fa Cup action where they face Frome Town. In the league Boco Host Cheltenham CS in the reverse fixture from last week and Bristol & west travel to Dursley.Fod have already been awarded the points for their game as Glos City could not raise a team meaning they shoot to the top of the table and now have 12 points from 4 games.
Check back Monday for a full report
Things are not that bad-17-10-11
At times during a season all teams will have a moan and a whinge but their is always somebody worse off than you. If things get tough this season spare a thought for newly formed Ilminster Res who are playing in the Somerset County league they have started off their season with 7 straight defeats and have already shipped an incredible 105 goals.
Results so far
Mendip 20-0 Ilminster
Somerton 9-0 Ilminster
Wells 15-1 Ilminster
Street 13-1 ilminster
Wellington 5-1 Ilminster
Bridgwater Res 25-0 Ilminster
Brislington 18-0 Ilminster
Despite gettimg hammered everyweek they continue to put out a side and fullfill their fixtures
Keep smiling-Its only a game!!!
Results so far
Mendip 20-0 Ilminster
Somerton 9-0 Ilminster
Wells 15-1 Ilminster
Street 13-1 ilminster
Wellington 5-1 Ilminster
Bridgwater Res 25-0 Ilminster
Brislington 18-0 Ilminster
Despite gettimg hammered everyweek they continue to put out a side and fullfill their fixtures
Keep smiling-Its only a game!!!
Doidge arrives-17-10-11
Bitton are delighted to announce the signing of Sarah Doidge. The full back made an impressive debut in Sundays 5-1 win against Forest Of Dean. Sarah is a tough tackling player who is comfortable with the ball at her feet and boasts good experiance after coming through the ranks at Bristol academy.
Welcome to the Ton!!!
Welcome to the Ton!!!
Bitton 5-1 Forest of Dean-17-10-11
Bloomer grabbed 2 yesterday
Bitton progressed into the next round of the GFA cup by beating Forest Of dean 5-1 thanks to goals from Megan Bloomer(2) Terri Marsh,Carly Bray & Becky Jones
Report in the Match report section
Bitton will now Host Bristol Ladies Union on the 20th Nov after they beat Cheltenham Town 4-3
Other results in GFA cup
Forest Green 9-0 Cam Bulldogs
St Nicks 3-4 Stoke Lane
Photos from the game are on fbook .
Big thanks to Hilary issac Of Fod!1
Report in the Match report section
Bitton will now Host Bristol Ladies Union on the 20th Nov after they beat Cheltenham Town 4-3
Other results in GFA cup
Forest Green 9-0 Cam Bulldogs
St Nicks 3-4 Stoke Lane
Photos from the game are on fbook .
Big thanks to Hilary issac Of Fod!1
League cup draw-05-10-11
The draw has been made for for the 1st round of the League cup and Bitton have been handed a home tie against Wotton Basset from Division 2. The two sides met in pre season with Wotton Basset coming out on top 3-2.
Bitton have a good record in the competition reaching the final in the previous 2 seasons
Full draw is
Dursley v St nicks
Quedgley v Boco Res
Longlevens v Cirencester
Mitcheldean v Boco
Wiltshire v Fod
Bitton v Wotton Bassett
Bristol & west v Glos City Res
Chelt Spa v Chelt Civil
Games to be played 29th Jan 1.45pm ko
Bitton have a good record in the competition reaching the final in the previous 2 seasons
Full draw is
Dursley v St nicks
Quedgley v Boco Res
Longlevens v Cirencester
Mitcheldean v Boco
Wiltshire v Fod
Bitton v Wotton Bassett
Bristol & west v Glos City Res
Chelt Spa v Chelt Civil
Games to be played 29th Jan 1.45pm ko
Captains Corner-04-10-11
BOCO WHO?
So Sunday saw us bear the unlikley October weather to face local rivals Boco in the first round of the FA Cup. It was clear to see everyone was BUZZINN' (although later on Meg proved us all wrong) Ter brought SWAG in her shades, and everyone else brought confidence in abundance! It was obvious Bitton were up for the challenge as soon as the whistle blew, where we convincingly attacked and gained and early lead which set us in good stead! The Boco team grew increasingly frustrated and it was clear to see that Bitton were enjoying the game and were hungry for more goals. The second half saw little action but two penalties - (although Chav would prefer me not to mention) 1st was Bittons when Terri was brought down in the box - confidently strolling from the back, Chav made her way to the penalty spot - everyone was confident that she would hit the back of the net when she suprisingly sent the ball HIGH, yes HIGH as in WAY WAY over - Meg price style!! Later on Boco were awarded a pentaly when Gally bought down their striker and was lucky not to be sent off. Boco scored the penalty and the score ended at a comfortable 4-1.
HOWEVER, everyone will agree the highlight of the day was Ter and Gally competing in a 5 Half challenge! (video footage can be seen). And SHOCK- HasMeBack was on the wine again - (you know what shes like when she gets started - need i remind you of the fight she had with the random man in town?) HAHAA! I would definatly not rather spend my Sundays with anyone else but my TON LEDGES!
P.S looking forwards to Debs Pizza, Pajama party - although i dont think there'll be many people up for camping out in Debs house of Love - BAGSY not sitting next to DEB! ;) hahaaa
So Sunday saw us bear the unlikley October weather to face local rivals Boco in the first round of the FA Cup. It was clear to see everyone was BUZZINN' (although later on Meg proved us all wrong) Ter brought SWAG in her shades, and everyone else brought confidence in abundance! It was obvious Bitton were up for the challenge as soon as the whistle blew, where we convincingly attacked and gained and early lead which set us in good stead! The Boco team grew increasingly frustrated and it was clear to see that Bitton were enjoying the game and were hungry for more goals. The second half saw little action but two penalties - (although Chav would prefer me not to mention) 1st was Bittons when Terri was brought down in the box - confidently strolling from the back, Chav made her way to the penalty spot - everyone was confident that she would hit the back of the net when she suprisingly sent the ball HIGH, yes HIGH as in WAY WAY over - Meg price style!! Later on Boco were awarded a pentaly when Gally bought down their striker and was lucky not to be sent off. Boco scored the penalty and the score ended at a comfortable 4-1.
HOWEVER, everyone will agree the highlight of the day was Ter and Gally competing in a 5 Half challenge! (video footage can be seen). And SHOCK- HasMeBack was on the wine again - (you know what shes like when she gets started - need i remind you of the fight she had with the random man in town?) HAHAA! I would definatly not rather spend my Sundays with anyone else but my TON LEDGES!
P.S looking forwards to Debs Pizza, Pajama party - although i dont think there'll be many people up for camping out in Debs house of Love - BAGSY not sitting next to DEB! ;) hahaaa
Bitton 4-1 AEK Boco
Another 2 goals for Terri
Bitton progressed to the next round of the FA cup win a convinciing 4-1 win over lcolal rival AEK Boco. A double strike from Terri Marsh & a goal from Amber Coates gave Bitton a 3-0 lead at half time before Leanne Jones wrapped things up late on after Boco had scored a penalty.
Photos can be forund by clicking here-
Full report on the match report page
Bitton will now host SWWL side Larkhalll Ath on the 23rd Oct after they beat Shepton Mallett 8-0
Selected local results in Fa Cup
Pen Mill 1-2 St Nicks
Downend Flyers 3-5 Bristol union
Stoke Lane 2-4 Frome
Swindon Spit 0-1 Bridgwater
Swindon super 3-1 FOD
There was one game in the league which saw Bitton drop down to 2nd as Cheltenham Civil service beat Glos City res 3-2
Photos can be forund by clicking here-
Full report on the match report page
Bitton will now host SWWL side Larkhalll Ath on the 23rd Oct after they beat Shepton Mallett 8-0
Selected local results in Fa Cup
Pen Mill 1-2 St Nicks
Downend Flyers 3-5 Bristol union
Stoke Lane 2-4 Frome
Swindon Spit 0-1 Bridgwater
Swindon super 3-1 FOD
There was one game in the league which saw Bitton drop down to 2nd as Cheltenham Civil service beat Glos City res 3-2
Bloomer gets in the zone-03-10-11
New signing Megan Bloomer was seen leaving the pitch on several occasions during Sundays game. At first it was thought she was unwell but we now have photo evidence that she was in fact mediating. When approached on the subject she said
“Its just one of those things I like to do, every 20 minutes or so. I like to go and sit behind the dugout and pray. I sometimes say I am hungover and being sick cus I get embarrassed by the mediating but it helps me focus and one day it might even help me to play more than 60 minutes of a game without coming off”
“Its just one of those things I like to do, every 20 minutes or so. I like to go and sit behind the dugout and pray. I sometimes say I am hungover and being sick cus I get embarrassed by the mediating but it helps me focus and one day it might even help me to play more than 60 minutes of a game without coming off”
Joner hits 50-03-10-11
Leanne Jones became only the 5th player to join the 50 club when she made her 50th apperance for the Bitton in Sundays 4-1 cup win v AEK Boco in which she scored her 18th goal for the club.
After joing in Bittons first season as a shy pacy 16yr old striker she has been converted to one of the best midefilders in the area.Despite her size she is often seen flying into tackles and usually coming out with ball. Also posseing great skill and ability on the ball she is always looking to create chances for others. Consistent performances form the hard working,tough tackling Joner has seen her scoop up awards at every end of season presentation.
It is her dedication to the cause that makes her stand out from the crowd with healty living and her constant effort in training really paying off on a Sunday
Well done Joner!!!!!!
After joing in Bittons first season as a shy pacy 16yr old striker she has been converted to one of the best midefilders in the area.Despite her size she is often seen flying into tackles and usually coming out with ball. Also posseing great skill and ability on the ball she is always looking to create chances for others. Consistent performances form the hard working,tough tackling Joner has seen her scoop up awards at every end of season presentation.
It is her dedication to the cause that makes her stand out from the crowd with healty living and her constant effort in training really paying off on a Sunday
Well done Joner!!!!!!
5 Half challenge kicks off with an epic battle-03-10-11
First home game of the season on sunday and First 5 half challenge and it was new signing Terri 'Chunder' Marsh v Chloe 'Gally,Kid,What,In ma snow Globe,Galliano ' Gallagher. What an epic battle it turned out to be. With Gally asking if she could swap any of her drinks for Sangria due to her links to spain Marsh took an early lead. About the half way point the Bin began to take a hammering with Gally nearly getting a headfull of vomit, Both seemed to hit the wall at the Guniess stage but they battled on with the promise of a fag and a kebab after. Marsh was first on the run to the finsh but she had to make a pit stop to sniff the grass for some reason. During her brief stop Gally was seen running like Forest Gump (shame she cant come of her line like that) but she seemed to have misjudged the distance involved and the extra fitnes Marsh has from coming training every week showed as she finished in style witha sprint finish and a somersault at the line.
Full video availiable on Faceache
Good effort Girls!!!!!!!!
Full video availiable on Faceache
Good effort Girls!!!!!!!!
Big C's D*ck of the day-03-10-11
For the first d*ck of the day this season we were spoilt for choice.
There was the obvious choice of Chav missing her penalty, come to think of it has Chav scored yet? Or is she another Meg Price? Haha I loved the shout from Meg "that penalty was as high as mine" ummm no Meg, yours nearly hit the train off it's track. Chav does redeem herself with her Gally impression though, that is pure gold.
Then there's Terry, who had a great 5 halves effort. The highlight had to be when she vommed over Gally's head! But she is in contention for casually being sick when we were all in the circle and creating her own little "sweet and sour chicken" stash!
And then there's Deb for calling her Dog PRECIOUS.
But the winner has to be Chav!!
P.S. Did everyone see my assist?
Big C
There was the obvious choice of Chav missing her penalty, come to think of it has Chav scored yet? Or is she another Meg Price? Haha I loved the shout from Meg "that penalty was as high as mine" ummm no Meg, yours nearly hit the train off it's track. Chav does redeem herself with her Gally impression though, that is pure gold.
Then there's Terry, who had a great 5 halves effort. The highlight had to be when she vommed over Gally's head! But she is in contention for casually being sick when we were all in the circle and creating her own little "sweet and sour chicken" stash!
And then there's Deb for calling her Dog PRECIOUS.
But the winner has to be Chav!!
P.S. Did everyone see my assist?
Big C
Abbie Morrisey
Abbie is a goalkeeper who Bitton have been tracking for sometime and now they can finally annoucne she has signed on the dotted line.Previously with Stoke Lane she is a Commanding,vocal keeper who has great distripution. Abbie willl compete for the no1 jersey with Current keeper Chloe Gallagher.
Sarah Wilmer puts pen to paper-30-09-11
Bitton are pleased to annoucne the signing of Sarah Wilmer. The defender has recently moved back to the area after playing for Portsmouth Uni. She spent her junior career playing for Bristol Rovers before graduating from Bristol academy.
Sarah should go straight into the squad for Sundays Fa Cup game
Sarah should go straight into the squad for Sundays Fa Cup game
New Spanish Signing-26-09-11
Senorita Galliano!!!!!!!
Bitton are delighted to welcome to the squad former Spanish u18 International Dor Galliano.This sexy senorita has recently moved to the area with her boyfriend Miguel and has opted to sign for the Ton despite offers to play at a much higher standard. She started her career in the youth set up of Spanish Giants Real Madrid where she earned the nickname nieve niño globo which translates as the Snow Globe kid for her impressive performances around the xmas period. Back in her home land she worked as a flamenco dancer and it is hoped she can bring some of the flair and passion of her dancing to her performances in the red & White stripes.
Nieve niño globo goes straight into the squad for Sundays fa Cup game against AEK Boco
Nieve niño globo goes straight into the squad for Sundays fa Cup game against AEK Boco
Another game called off-23-09-11
Chav is angry the game is off!!!!!
Once again this weeks opponents Gloucester City Reserves have called the game off due to lack of players. Apparently they have a few playing in the first team,a few gone to uni plus a couple of injuries so are unable to raise a side for Sundays fixture.Cheltenham spa cancelled Bittons opening game of the season for the same reason.
Bitton will once again be awarded the 3 points but will miss out on the goals a possible win would have given them.
After such a build up to the season the cancellation of yet another game will be a blow to the squad who were looking to continue the form from lastv weeks 6-0 win at Dursley. Chav in paticular was very angry when she heard the news.
Bitton now head into next weeks big fa Cup game against local rivals AEK Boco having only played one comepetive game this season.
Bitton will once again be awarded the 3 points but will miss out on the goals a possible win would have given them.
After such a build up to the season the cancellation of yet another game will be a blow to the squad who were looking to continue the form from lastv weeks 6-0 win at Dursley. Chav in paticular was very angry when she heard the news.
Bitton now head into next weeks big fa Cup game against local rivals AEK Boco having only played one comepetive game this season.
Captains Corner-22-09-11
yoooooo beeerrbeees!
May I first of all just express my feelings of how excited I am that this season has finally started!! We've already seen St.Nicks (basically St.Boco) drop points along with Boco (basically reserves), with us gaining 6 out of 6 points we've made the best start possible, so its up to us to take advantage and stay top of the table!
So Sunday was our first (played) match of the season against Dursley.
The first half was very unsettled with the team feeling under pressure to perform! We were also without Gally which caused nerves amoung the back 3. (although Becky Hall stepped in for her first time as Goalie and kept a clean sheet). Not dwelling too much on the first half - the second half was much better and we clearly grew more confident and comfortable as the match went on. With the front three then picking up the pace goals just kept on coming! - Although Im confident even Char Knight could have burried a few of Ter's chances ;)..Esther HEAD-KNEE-BACK, made her way on to the scorsheet aswell with two great goals (one of her head/back and one off her knee - hence my attempted banter hahaha!). Just a mention to Beck Jones aswell and how proud we all are that she didnt shout at the ref..ONCE - but has actually made friends with him! tactics or has motherhood calmed her down?! All in all- 6-0 didnt refelect the game well, but we can be proud of our second half performances with everyone on the pitch playing a part in our win!
Look forwards to improving on our points this week against Gloucester Town Reserves!
Love y'all
El Cap
May I first of all just express my feelings of how excited I am that this season has finally started!! We've already seen St.Nicks (basically St.Boco) drop points along with Boco (basically reserves), with us gaining 6 out of 6 points we've made the best start possible, so its up to us to take advantage and stay top of the table!
So Sunday was our first (played) match of the season against Dursley.
The first half was very unsettled with the team feeling under pressure to perform! We were also without Gally which caused nerves amoung the back 3. (although Becky Hall stepped in for her first time as Goalie and kept a clean sheet). Not dwelling too much on the first half - the second half was much better and we clearly grew more confident and comfortable as the match went on. With the front three then picking up the pace goals just kept on coming! - Although Im confident even Char Knight could have burried a few of Ter's chances ;)..Esther HEAD-KNEE-BACK, made her way on to the scorsheet aswell with two great goals (one of her head/back and one off her knee - hence my attempted banter hahaha!). Just a mention to Beck Jones aswell and how proud we all are that she didnt shout at the ref..ONCE - but has actually made friends with him! tactics or has motherhood calmed her down?! All in all- 6-0 didnt refelect the game well, but we can be proud of our second half performances with everyone on the pitch playing a part in our win!
Look forwards to improving on our points this week against Gloucester Town Reserves!
Love y'all
El Cap
Dursley 0-6 Bitton
esther scored her first ever goals for Bitton
Goals from Megan Bloomer(2) Terri Marsh(2) & Esther Hosynzak (2) secured a 6-0 win for Bitton on sunday.
For a full report visit the match report section
Results from Sunday
Bristol & West 0-8 St Nicks
Cheltenham Spa 3-6 Cheltenham Civil service
Glos City res 3-1 AEK boco
For a full report visit the match report section
Results from Sunday
Bristol & West 0-8 St Nicks
Cheltenham Spa 3-6 Cheltenham Civil service
Glos City res 3-1 AEK boco
Captains Corner-16-09-11
WAGWANNN Gyaldem!
So here we are again at the start of another season! Pre seasons been a good one with a few top signings - Meg Bloomer and Terri Marsh, now forming two of the 3 upfront, Beck Hall,Chloe Riley and Sarah, along with a few old faces making an appearence (just cant stay away from the TON) including Sara, Beck Hurst, and Deb - when we can see her!
Also getting used to the ways of a new manager - Nick Hulbert, who has stepped in for Steve due to the arrival of our mascot Paige! More importantly banters been top noch this season already, with Deb back we now all have another person to pick on instead of Gally - (think she may deserve a break....maybe not)! BUZZINGGG for sundays game away to Dursley after the dissapointing pull out of Cheltenham Spa on Sunday, although we did get the points I think goal difference will play a vital part in this seasons league table! also BUZZZZINNNGGG at the news of St Nicks shock first game defeat! HAHAAHHA...ummm as Chav kindly reminded Amy.....Bitton(technically) played 1 - won 1, Boco played 1 won 1 st Nicks played 1 LOST 1!!
SOOO....looking foward to the acrobatic saves of Gally, speedy runs from Beck Jones, skillfullness of Char Knight and goal banging from Me and Chav this season! C'mon girlssssss..WE CAN TRULEY BOSSSSSSS THIS LEAGUE!
Love to y'allllll Peaccceee out!
P.S deffo looking forwards to the return of Big C's D**K of the Day!
So here we are again at the start of another season! Pre seasons been a good one with a few top signings - Meg Bloomer and Terri Marsh, now forming two of the 3 upfront, Beck Hall,Chloe Riley and Sarah, along with a few old faces making an appearence (just cant stay away from the TON) including Sara, Beck Hurst, and Deb - when we can see her!
Also getting used to the ways of a new manager - Nick Hulbert, who has stepped in for Steve due to the arrival of our mascot Paige! More importantly banters been top noch this season already, with Deb back we now all have another person to pick on instead of Gally - (think she may deserve a break....maybe not)! BUZZINGGG for sundays game away to Dursley after the dissapointing pull out of Cheltenham Spa on Sunday, although we did get the points I think goal difference will play a vital part in this seasons league table! also BUZZZZINNNGGG at the news of St Nicks shock first game defeat! HAHAAHHA...ummm as Chav kindly reminded Amy.....Bitton(technically) played 1 - won 1, Boco played 1 won 1 st Nicks played 1 LOST 1!!
SOOO....looking foward to the acrobatic saves of Gally, speedy runs from Beck Jones, skillfullness of Char Knight and goal banging from Me and Chav this season! C'mon girlssssss..WE CAN TRULEY BOSSSSSSS THIS LEAGUE!
Love to y'allllll Peaccceee out!
P.S deffo looking forwards to the return of Big C's D**K of the Day!
Bitton 7-0 Keynham u17's
Chav bagged 3
Keynsham u17's stood in at the last minute after Quedgley withdrew late on and Bitton Completed their pre season campaign with a 7-0 win. Bitton looked very sluggish and maybe the tough game on Thursday took it out of them as they were never near to their best.
Bitton scorers were carly Bray(3) Leanne Jones(3) & Esther Hosynzak
To view some of the goals from Sunday visit the Video from games section on this site
Bitton scorers were carly Bray(3) Leanne Jones(3) & Esther Hosynzak
To view some of the goals from Sunday visit the Video from games section on this site
Brislington 3-3 Bitton-02-09-11
Joner was superb
Bitton and Brislington served up a cracker last night as they battles out a 3-3 draw in a highly entertaining game.
Bitton produced their best performance of pre season against the talented young Brislington side and showed a great work ethic and real quality and were probably a bit unfortunate to not score more than the 3 goals. The whole team played well but Leanne Jones & Carly Bray in paticular were excellent all night
Bitton scorers were Amber Coates (2) and Terri marsh
Bitton produced their best performance of pre season against the talented young Brislington side and showed a great work ethic and real quality and were probably a bit unfortunate to not score more than the 3 goals. The whole team played well but Leanne Jones & Carly Bray in paticular were excellent all night
Bitton scorers were Amber Coates (2) and Terri marsh
Wotton Basett 3-2 Bitton-30-08-11
Esther opened the scoring
Bitton went down 3-2 on Sunday to Wotton Bassett in their poorest performance of pre season. Bittns goals came from Esther Hoszynzak and Amber Coates
Bitton travel to play Brislington on Thursday evening 7.30pm ko
Bitton travel to play Brislington on Thursday evening 7.30pm ko
Bitton 19-0 Mendip
Amber scored 7 on Sunday
Bitton recorded their record win after beating Somerset County newcomers Mendip 19-0 Bitton also hit the woodwork 5 times and missed a penalty as well as several more missed chances.In truth the score could have been far greater. Big credit to he Mendip girsl who never stopped trying all afternoon and continued to play with a smile on their face. Bitton goalscorers were Amber Coates(7) Becky Jones(5) Becky hurst(2) nat Hulbert(2) Terri marsh (2) and Megan Bloomer.
Next Sunday Bitton continue pre season with an awy game at Wooton Bassett.
Next Sunday Bitton continue pre season with an awy game at Wooton Bassett.
Another two put pen to paper-15-08-11
Bitton are delighted to announce the signing of two more players who both featured during Sundays game against forest Green.
Megan Bloomer is a speedy striker known for her goalscoring who is returning to the game after suffering a bad leg break. She spent most of her junior football with stoke Lane before a brief spell at St Nicholas. She returned to Stoke Lane to play ladies football before suffering her injury. She has also represented the county on numerous occasions.
Joing her at the club is Terri Marsh who is another attacking player with great vision and technical ability and again is returning to the game after a long break. She has spent her whole career at Stoke Lane playing junior football upto the age of 15 before having a break for a few years.
Both players impressed in Sundays game and are once again set to featur on Sunday when Bitton welcome Somerset county newcomers Mendip Ladies
Megan Bloomer is a speedy striker known for her goalscoring who is returning to the game after suffering a bad leg break. She spent most of her junior football with stoke Lane before a brief spell at St Nicholas. She returned to Stoke Lane to play ladies football before suffering her injury. She has also represented the county on numerous occasions.
Joing her at the club is Terri Marsh who is another attacking player with great vision and technical ability and again is returning to the game after a long break. She has spent her whole career at Stoke Lane playing junior football upto the age of 15 before having a break for a few years.
Both players impressed in Sundays game and are once again set to featur on Sunday when Bitton welcome Somerset county newcomers Mendip Ladies
Bitton 1-8 Forest Green
Bitton went down to a very strong Forest Green side on Sunday with the final score being 8-1. Bitton started very well and had spells in the game where they played very well but in the end the fitness and quality of Forest Green came through and they punished every mistake Bitton made.Bittons goal was scored by new signing Megan Bloomer
GFA Cup draw announced-11-08-11
Forest Of dean
Bitton continue their habit of having tough cup draws with news they face a very tricky away trip to Forest Of Dean in the 1st round of the GFA challenge cup.
The winners of this tie will have a home game against South West Womens premier sides Bristol Ladies Uniion or Cheltenham Town (1st) who also meet in the first round
Round dates
1st round-16/10/11
2nd Round-20/11/11
2nd round draw
Filton Development v Downend Flyers
Winner of match 4 v Bristol & West
Winner of match 3 v Cirencester
Cheltenham Civil Service v Longlevens
Oldland v Quedgley
Gloucester City(1st) v Cheltenham Spa
Winner of match 1 v Mitcheldean
Forest of Dean or Bitton v Bristol Ladies Union orCheltenham Town(1st)
The winners of this tie will have a home game against South West Womens premier sides Bristol Ladies Uniion or Cheltenham Town (1st) who also meet in the first round
Round dates
1st round-16/10/11
2nd Round-20/11/11
2nd round draw
Filton Development v Downend Flyers
Winner of match 4 v Bristol & West
Winner of match 3 v Cirencester
Cheltenham Civil Service v Longlevens
Oldland v Quedgley
Gloucester City(1st) v Cheltenham Spa
Winner of match 1 v Mitcheldean
Forest of Dean or Bitton v Bristol Ladies Union orCheltenham Town(1st)
Two new Signings-11-08-11
Sara has returned
Bitton are delighted to announce two more signings for the coming season
Sara Pugsley Tucker is a familiar name to supporters of Bitton after already making 31 appearances for the club. She returns after a lengthy layoff due to a knee problem. Sara was a key member of the team in their debut season and put in some terrific performances at the heart of the defence. She suffered a few career threatening knee injuries so was forced to stop playing but has decided to make a comeback this year and will be a very usefull addition to the squad.
Also joining is youngster Chloe Riley a defender who was previously with AEK Boco. A tall and composed defender she made an instant impression with a solid performance against Frome in pre season and is another welcome addition.
Bitton play their first home pre season game on Sunday when they host Forest Green Rovers 2.00pm ko
Sara Pugsley Tucker is a familiar name to supporters of Bitton after already making 31 appearances for the club. She returns after a lengthy layoff due to a knee problem. Sara was a key member of the team in their debut season and put in some terrific performances at the heart of the defence. She suffered a few career threatening knee injuries so was forced to stop playing but has decided to make a comeback this year and will be a very usefull addition to the squad.
Also joining is youngster Chloe Riley a defender who was previously with AEK Boco. A tall and composed defender she made an instant impression with a solid performance against Frome in pre season and is another welcome addition.
Bitton play their first home pre season game on Sunday when they host Forest Green Rovers 2.00pm ko
Frome 1-1 Bitton-01-08-11
Nat opened the scoring
Bitton played out a 1-1 draw with Frome Town on Sunday. Nat Hulbert gave Bitton the lead on 8 minutes when she broke free of the offside trap to slot the ball home. Both teams had some half chances during the game which was well contested but played in the correct spirit. Frome got the equaliser in the 85th minute after a mistake by Chloe Gallagher left the Frome striker with a simple tap in.
Next week fixture versus Cleeve West Town has unfortunately been cancelled.
Next week fixture versus Cleeve West Town has unfortunately been cancelled.
Womens FA Cup draw announced-29-7-11
The draw for the womens Fa cup was annoucned today and has seen Bitton given a home tie against their old rivals AEK Boco in the first qualifying round
The winner of this game will then be at home to the winners of Shepton Mallett & Larkhall
This fixture is due to take place sunday 2nd October 2.00pm ko
Other selcted local ties
Salisbury v Weymoth
Poole v Aldershot
Swindon Spitfires v Bridgwater
Stoke Lane v Frome
Swindon Supermarine v forest of dean
Pen Mill v St Nicholas
Downend Flyers v Bristol Ladies union
Cheltenham Town v Ilminster
Shepton Mallett v Larkhall
The winner of this game will then be at home to the winners of Shepton Mallett & Larkhall
This fixture is due to take place sunday 2nd October 2.00pm ko
Other selcted local ties
Salisbury v Weymoth
Poole v Aldershot
Swindon Spitfires v Bridgwater
Stoke Lane v Frome
Swindon Supermarine v forest of dean
Pen Mill v St Nicholas
Downend Flyers v Bristol Ladies union
Cheltenham Town v Ilminster
Shepton Mallett v Larkhall
New signing confirmed-26-07-11
Experianced right back Becky Hall has put pen to paper and signed for the Ton for the coming season. She learnt her trade playing for Keynsham before moving to Downend Flyers where whe has been for the last few seasons.
The attacking full back put in a solid performance in Sundays opening pre season game and looks like a real asset to the side.
The attacking full back put in a solid performance in Sundays opening pre season game and looks like a real asset to the side.
Nailsea 3-1 Bitton-25-7-11
Amber Scored
Bitton started their preseason campaign off with a defeat as they went down 3-1 to Nailse United.
Despite fielding a few new players and a number of players out of position Bitton still produced a very good performance and created far more chances than their hosts. Nailsea took a lead in the firsat half before Amber Coates pulled one back aftre the break. Some wastefull finishing then cost Bitton as Nailsea punished them with two clinical late strikes.
Overall a decent workout against a good passing Nailsea side.
Bitton are still looking for a fixture next Sunday 31st
Despite fielding a few new players and a number of players out of position Bitton still produced a very good performance and created far more chances than their hosts. Nailsea took a lead in the firsat half before Amber Coates pulled one back aftre the break. Some wastefull finishing then cost Bitton as Nailsea punished them with two clinical late strikes.
Overall a decent workout against a good passing Nailsea side.
Bitton are still looking for a fixture next Sunday 31st
Becky Hurst returns-14-7-11
Bitton ladies are deligted to announce the resigning of wide player Becky Hurst. An ever present during the title winning season who set up many goals with her excellent set piece delivery. She had a break at the start of last year before a brief spell at Nailsea United in the South West league.
She is now back at the Ton and looking forward to the new season
So Becky you have commited to sign for the coming season at the Ton, are u looking forward to getting back into action?
Yes cant wait to get back in to action !!
im really commited to getting myself fit this season well as fit as i can get!! im very much looking forward to hopefully a good season this year.
Do you relaistically think Bitton can challenge for honours this season?
Yes i feel bitton can challenge for the title this year looking at the teams in our league it will be a tough
challenge for all of us but if we all work together and work hard as a team helping each other out in harder challenges we have got a good chance in getting there. :)
Who will be Bittons key players this year?
All of us are going to be key players this season. We need to stick together
She is now back at the Ton and looking forward to the new season
So Becky you have commited to sign for the coming season at the Ton, are u looking forward to getting back into action?
Yes cant wait to get back in to action !!
im really commited to getting myself fit this season well as fit as i can get!! im very much looking forward to hopefully a good season this year.
Do you relaistically think Bitton can challenge for honours this season?
Yes i feel bitton can challenge for the title this year looking at the teams in our league it will be a tough
challenge for all of us but if we all work together and work hard as a team helping each other out in harder challenges we have got a good chance in getting there. :)
Who will be Bittons key players this year?
All of us are going to be key players this season. We need to stick together
Mitcheldean tournament-08-7-11
Beckys first action after over 10 months out
Despite only conceeding 2 goals all day Bitton went out in the group stages of the tornament on Sunday.All games were very closeand they were denied by the woodwork on several occasions and with a little bit of luck they would have surely progressed.
Everyone had an enjoyable day and mitcheldean put on a great day
Bitton results
Forest Green 1-0 Bitton
Bitton 1-0 Mitcheldean C
Gloucester City 1-0 Bitton
Bitton 1-0 AEK Boco
Bitton 0-0 Forest Of dean
Trefelin 0-0 Bitton
Everyone had an enjoyable day and mitcheldean put on a great day
Bitton results
Forest Green 1-0 Bitton
Bitton 1-0 Mitcheldean C
Gloucester City 1-0 Bitton
Bitton 1-0 AEK Boco
Bitton 0-0 Forest Of dean
Trefelin 0-0 Bitton
Coates commits-06-07-11
Last season top scorer and player of the Amber Coates has signed forms for the coming season. The likeable striker enjoyed a great debut season at the Ton and is looking forward to a succesfull season
You were a key & popular player in your first year at the club picking up the players player award and top scorer, are u looking forward to another season?
I am defiantly looking forward to another season at Bitton, the football side and the social side! I live for the Sunday mornings when Joner and her black eye turn up drunk from the night before, along with Chav also off her trolley and still they are able to play a full 90 minutes! Hero’s!
Char knight with her impressive press ups which will add to the entertainment value along with her pigeon hands, and of course will have Becky Jones getting as drunk as possible at every opportunity, to make up for last season! It’s going to be quality no doubt!
You spent a lot of last season playing the lone striker role but still managed to average nearly a goal a game. have you set yourself a target for this season?
I’d like to average a goal a game if possible,nearly did last season! So at least 1 goal a game is my target for this season! I’m always looking to better myself, hopefully this will happen!
Do you relaistically think Bitton can challenge for honours this season?
We got to a final last season, it would only be rude not to turn up to a final or two this season... As long as we have at least 11 fit players every game, and each one of us work for each other then we will do great! We also have quite a few pre season games coming, along with training throughout the summer, these will help us all to gain the fitness we need in order to be successful for the coming season!
Who do you see as being Bittons main rivals and challengers this year?
Realistically with the masses of talent we have already and the players who are coming back, if we put the effort in, we will be the team to beat! If we don’t then, St. Nicks, CCS, Glos City Res, will most probably be the teams that will give us the most challenging games! Althought sometimes its on the day, whether you win a game of football or lose a game of football, so we will need to keep focused throughout!
Who will be Bittons key players this year?
All of us will play a key part in our success! Players, managers and supporters!
You were a key & popular player in your first year at the club picking up the players player award and top scorer, are u looking forward to another season?
I am defiantly looking forward to another season at Bitton, the football side and the social side! I live for the Sunday mornings when Joner and her black eye turn up drunk from the night before, along with Chav also off her trolley and still they are able to play a full 90 minutes! Hero’s!
Char knight with her impressive press ups which will add to the entertainment value along with her pigeon hands, and of course will have Becky Jones getting as drunk as possible at every opportunity, to make up for last season! It’s going to be quality no doubt!
You spent a lot of last season playing the lone striker role but still managed to average nearly a goal a game. have you set yourself a target for this season?
I’d like to average a goal a game if possible,nearly did last season! So at least 1 goal a game is my target for this season! I’m always looking to better myself, hopefully this will happen!
Do you relaistically think Bitton can challenge for honours this season?
We got to a final last season, it would only be rude not to turn up to a final or two this season... As long as we have at least 11 fit players every game, and each one of us work for each other then we will do great! We also have quite a few pre season games coming, along with training throughout the summer, these will help us all to gain the fitness we need in order to be successful for the coming season!
Who do you see as being Bittons main rivals and challengers this year?
Realistically with the masses of talent we have already and the players who are coming back, if we put the effort in, we will be the team to beat! If we don’t then, St. Nicks, CCS, Glos City Res, will most probably be the teams that will give us the most challenging games! Althought sometimes its on the day, whether you win a game of football or lose a game of football, so we will need to keep focused throughout!
Who will be Bittons key players this year?
All of us will play a key part in our success! Players, managers and supporters!
First players put pen to paper-23-06-11
Chav signed for another year at the Ton
After the players got together last night the first set pledged their future to the club by signing on for the coming season. Below we will have word from the girls as they look to the future
First to commit was experienced Defender Carly'Chav' Bray. Carly had a great season last year and put in several impressive performances in midfield when we were short of numbersr. She is looking forward to the season and said "Im really excited about the new season, im looing forward to playing more decent teams every week.I can see St Nicks being our main rivals and now we know what to expect from teams at this level i expect us to Win the league and me to probably be top scorer ha"
First to commit was experienced Defender Carly'Chav' Bray. Carly had a great season last year and put in several impressive performances in midfield when we were short of numbersr. She is looking forward to the season and said "Im really excited about the new season, im looing forward to playing more decent teams every week.I can see St Nicks being our main rivals and now we know what to expect from teams at this level i expect us to Win the league and me to probably be top scorer ha"
Laura " Happy " Tugwell
Also signing on is one of Bitton main stays over the past few year Laura Tugwell. she had a brief break last year before returning at the end of the seaosn
"I took just under a full season out where I got fed up with it but I did really miss the girls and playing for Bitton so im back for good now and got a really good feeling that we could do well this year. With some new and a few older players coming back it should be a good season. Also im one of the first ever member of Bitton ladies so i thought I better stick around !!! lol"
"I took just under a full season out where I got fed up with it but I did really miss the girls and playing for Bitton so im back for good now and got a really good feeling that we could do well this year. With some new and a few older players coming back it should be a good season. Also im one of the first ever member of Bitton ladies so i thought I better stick around !!! lol"
Amazing Grace!!
Grace Baker has returned to the Ton
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce that popular Midfielder and fans favourite Grace Baker has re-signed for the 2011/12 season. The tough tackling Midefielder initially signed at the start of the 2009/10 season and put in some great performances that helped Bitton claim the Division 2 title. She struggled a bit with injury towards the end of the year and after going off travelling missed the whole of last season. We caught up with Grace to ask her what she thought about the coming season
So Grace your back after a season away, what made you decide to come back, Did u miss the Ton?
"Yeah I missed the Ton massively from the moment i left, I had a few offers from other clubs but I really could not imagine playing anywhere else as I love the place. UP THE TON!!!"
You struggled with injury during the title winning season, Do u feel you have now recovered from those problems?
"Im hoping my injury problems are behind me it is gonna be difficult during pre season to get back into it. Hopefully i become a lot stronger when kicking our rivals ass"
Do you realistically think Bitton can challenge for the title?
"I definitely think we can challenge yeah. It will be tough as there are some really strong teams in the league now. But I honestly believe we will be spraying champers again this season"
What are you most looking forward to about the new season?
"Just being able to be part of the Ton again"
Who do you think the key players will be this season?
"There is no I in TEAM so everybody will be key"
So Grace your back after a season away, what made you decide to come back, Did u miss the Ton?
"Yeah I missed the Ton massively from the moment i left, I had a few offers from other clubs but I really could not imagine playing anywhere else as I love the place. UP THE TON!!!"
You struggled with injury during the title winning season, Do u feel you have now recovered from those problems?
"Im hoping my injury problems are behind me it is gonna be difficult during pre season to get back into it. Hopefully i become a lot stronger when kicking our rivals ass"
Do you realistically think Bitton can challenge for the title?
"I definitely think we can challenge yeah. It will be tough as there are some really strong teams in the league now. But I honestly believe we will be spraying champers again this season"
What are you most looking forward to about the new season?
"Just being able to be part of the Ton again"
Who do you think the key players will be this season?
"There is no I in TEAM so everybody will be key"
Nat "New Teachers Pet" Hulbert
Wide midfielder Nat Hulbert has signed up for another year and is expecting a tough season.
" im really excited about the season ahead. I think we have a strong team and should do really well. With the leagues changing it is going to be a lot tougher next year and i can see Boco & St Nicks being really tough but good games.
" im really excited about the season ahead. I think we have a strong team and should do really well. With the leagues changing it is going to be a lot tougher next year and i can see Boco & St Nicks being really tough but good games.
Becky "One Pace" Jones
Becky returns after having a baby
After missing the majority of last season to have a baby former club captain and record appearance holder Becky Jones has signed on and is looking forward to getting her boots back on for the new season.
" A lot of the league winning side from 2 years ago have decided to re sign so it should be a good season. I think we got a great chance of winning the league if everyone stays fit and nobody has to take their nans dog out for dinner on a Sunday or any other stupid excuses for not playing.Obviously the Boco and St Nicks games will be a bit tasty and games to watch but our biggest problem was lack of numbers last year but with some of the oldies back that should not be a problem this season. I also missed out on all of the drinking games last year with Joner & Chav so im looking forward to that :-)"
" A lot of the league winning side from 2 years ago have decided to re sign so it should be a good season. I think we got a great chance of winning the league if everyone stays fit and nobody has to take their nans dog out for dinner on a Sunday or any other stupid excuses for not playing.Obviously the Boco and St Nicks games will be a bit tasty and games to watch but our biggest problem was lack of numbers last year but with some of the oldies back that should not be a problem this season. I also missed out on all of the drinking games last year with Joner & Chav so im looking forward to that :-)"
Char "10 Min Mile" Knight
Knightrider is back
Regular right back Char Knight is another player to commit. Here she gives her views on the coming season
What were your thoughts on last season?
"We could and should have finished in a better position but struggled with injuries and late drop outs. we seemed to fizz out a bit and that cost us finishing higher. We also nedded more 5 half challenges"
The off season seems to get shorter every year and pre season has come around quick, are you looking forward to the new season ?
"Yeah i would be happy to play all year long but i needed a break as it gets boring scoring all those goals and carrying the team"
Do you belive Bitton can realistically challenge for the title?
"If the team sticks together and we can gain a few more (reliable) players then yeah. we also need to be more consistent in our performances. Also Gally needs to learn how to dive, Chav to score, Becky Jones to tackle. Robyn needs new boots and Joner has got to get on Mike Rileys good side"
Who do you believe to be Bitton main challengers this season?
St Nicks are proving to be very difficult to beat and also our defence with the amount of own goals we score
Who do you think will be Bittons key players this year?
Every player will be key & Keith
What were your thoughts on last season?
"We could and should have finished in a better position but struggled with injuries and late drop outs. we seemed to fizz out a bit and that cost us finishing higher. We also nedded more 5 half challenges"
The off season seems to get shorter every year and pre season has come around quick, are you looking forward to the new season ?
"Yeah i would be happy to play all year long but i needed a break as it gets boring scoring all those goals and carrying the team"
Do you belive Bitton can realistically challenge for the title?
"If the team sticks together and we can gain a few more (reliable) players then yeah. we also need to be more consistent in our performances. Also Gally needs to learn how to dive, Chav to score, Becky Jones to tackle. Robyn needs new boots and Joner has got to get on Mike Rileys good side"
Who do you believe to be Bitton main challengers this season?
St Nicks are proving to be very difficult to beat and also our defence with the amount of own goals we score
Who do you think will be Bittons key players this year?
Every player will be key & Keith
Esther "Whats her name" Hoszynyak
Esther has also signed on for another season after breaking into the side last season, previousl;y she played for the clubs u 16's.
She worked hard last season to improve her game and big thing are expected of her this year
Esther said " im loking for more of the same fun as last year and cos we are gonna win it this year!! I cant wait for the season to start and more team nights out"
She worked hard last season to improve her game and big thing are expected of her this year
Esther said " im loking for more of the same fun as last year and cos we are gonna win it this year!! I cant wait for the season to start and more team nights out"
Meg "The G" Price
Meg commits
Last seasons Player of the year Meg has commited herself to another year at the Ton despite interest from several of our local rivals. Meg took over the captaincy last season after both Becky Jones & Kirsty Skinner were ruled out for the season and she once again had a great season at the heart of the defence
What were your thoughts on last season?
"We seemed to start last season very confident and determind for success, but very quickly it became clear that it would be a struggle to the end. With the absence of a few key players, due to playing abroad and pregnancies etc it became harder each week for us to raise a full squad. It seemed to be the same players that held together the team and turned out every week to put up the fight. However we always fought together and tried to put on a good show, with top performances coming from when we were always classed as the underdog."
The off season seems to get shorter every year and pre season has come around quick, are you looking forward to the new season ?
"I cant wait to begin the new season, especially with a few old faces making an appearence at this weeks pre pre-seaon training. The new idea of splitting the leagues into just two will be much better and benefit all teams, as last season seemed so short. It wasnt long after everyone started getting in to the season that it finished again! Theres definatly going to be some hard playing - on and off of the pitch! "
Do you belive Bitton can realistically challenge for the title?
"Bitton can most definatly challange the title this year, although looking at the new teams that have come up, we know we wont have it easy. Old rivals Boco will be sure to put up a good fight, and most probable favourites for this season, St Nicks will challenge to the end. We need to make sure we get a good pre season in and work on fitness. The friendlys we have coming up will be sure to get us back into the swing of things"
Who do you think will be Bittons key players this year?
"Everyone will be key this year - we all need to keep commited and focused! Very much looking forwards to seeing some of the rumoured 'new ' faces this season, not nameing anyone" (guarenteed there will be some spys having a gander)!!
What were your thoughts on last season?
"We seemed to start last season very confident and determind for success, but very quickly it became clear that it would be a struggle to the end. With the absence of a few key players, due to playing abroad and pregnancies etc it became harder each week for us to raise a full squad. It seemed to be the same players that held together the team and turned out every week to put up the fight. However we always fought together and tried to put on a good show, with top performances coming from when we were always classed as the underdog."
The off season seems to get shorter every year and pre season has come around quick, are you looking forward to the new season ?
"I cant wait to begin the new season, especially with a few old faces making an appearence at this weeks pre pre-seaon training. The new idea of splitting the leagues into just two will be much better and benefit all teams, as last season seemed so short. It wasnt long after everyone started getting in to the season that it finished again! Theres definatly going to be some hard playing - on and off of the pitch! "
Do you belive Bitton can realistically challenge for the title?
"Bitton can most definatly challange the title this year, although looking at the new teams that have come up, we know we wont have it easy. Old rivals Boco will be sure to put up a good fight, and most probable favourites for this season, St Nicks will challenge to the end. We need to make sure we get a good pre season in and work on fitness. The friendlys we have coming up will be sure to get us back into the swing of things"
Who do you think will be Bittons key players this year?
"Everyone will be key this year - we all need to keep commited and focused! Very much looking forwards to seeing some of the rumoured 'new ' faces this season, not nameing anyone" (guarenteed there will be some spys having a gander)!!
Chloe "Marie Gally Kid What" Gallagher
Goalkeeper Gally has also put pen to paper and is ready for the new season to begin
"Im looking forwar to the season and hopefull we will have a full team each week as last year alot of games we were stuck with only 10 players towards the end of the season. Hopefully we win as many as possible as well as enjoying ourselves as a team
"Im looking forwar to the season and hopefull we will have a full team each week as last year alot of games we were stuck with only 10 players towards the end of the season. Hopefully we win as many as possible as well as enjoying ourselves as a team
Holly "Munch" Fox
Tenacious tackling midfielder Holly Fox is on board ready for the new season. She was signed on last year but only made a couple of apperances late on to help the side out. She is looking to be involved all year this time and round and had the following to say
" I cant wait to get going, Im really commited to getting myself fit this year and looking forward to hopefully a good season. I must really thank Steve for how good he was to me last year and im gonna miss him massively"
" I cant wait to get going, Im really commited to getting myself fit this year and looking forward to hopefully a good season. I must really thank Steve for how good he was to me last year and im gonna miss him massively"
Deb " Lost in the Grass" Small
Another player returning after a season away is popular veteran midfielder/striker Deb. She spent last season concentrating on her Judo career where she is one of the top performers in her age bracket in the country
"I left last year after a tough decision and signed for my old team oldland abbotonians. Mainly because of my judo commitments which clashed with training at Bitton. Im very glad to be back now though and excited for the new season. My heart is with Bitton and im one of only three original members left (Becky & Laura) I am sure St Nicholas will be the team to beat but confident we will have a good season and can beat anybody on our day. Ps i can’t wait to be my 5 half challenge record of 45 minutes and 37 second lol"
"I left last year after a tough decision and signed for my old team oldland abbotonians. Mainly because of my judo commitments which clashed with training at Bitton. Im very glad to be back now though and excited for the new season. My heart is with Bitton and im one of only three original members left (Becky & Laura) I am sure St Nicholas will be the team to beat but confident we will have a good season and can beat anybody on our day. Ps i can’t wait to be my 5 half challenge record of 45 minutes and 37 second lol"
Sheriff switches sports-23-06-11
Bittons all time record scorer Sharifa "sheriff" James has decided to retire from football completely and is trying her hand at Rugby.
James suffered with a hip injury for most of last season and never really reached the heights of her debut season where her 37 goals shot Bitton to the title and saw her awarded league top scorer.
In total she scored 42 goals in only 30 games for Bitton and will be sorely missed.
She said" Unfortunately i have fell out of love with game and just dont enjoy it anymore. The girls at Bitton are brillinat and i wish them the best for the future. Maybe a change of Sports might be what i need"
James suffered with a hip injury for most of last season and never really reached the heights of her debut season where her 37 goals shot Bitton to the title and saw her awarded league top scorer.
In total she scored 42 goals in only 30 games for Bitton and will be sorely missed.
She said" Unfortunately i have fell out of love with game and just dont enjoy it anymore. The girls at Bitton are brillinat and i wish them the best for the future. Maybe a change of Sports might be what i need"
League Line-up announced-7-6-11
Following last nights League AGM the following decisions were made as to the league lineups for the coming season.
It was decided to revert back to 2 Divisions with Cheltenham Town Res being relegated from the 1st and St Nicholas, AEK Boco and Cheltenham Spa being promoted from Division 2. Gloucester City Res have also moved into division 1 after winning Div 3 last season
There are no new teams for the coming season so the league lineups will be as follows
Division 1
Bitton
Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean
Cheltenham Civil Service
Dursley
St Nicholas
AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa
Gloucester City Res
Division 2
Abbeymead
AEK Boco Res
Cirencester
Mitcheldean
Southmead
Quedgley
Cheltenham Town Res
Wiltshire Area
Wotton Bassett
Longlevens
The season will start on the 11th sept 2011 and is due to finish 27th May 2012.
Another date to note is 8th Jan when the league will be holding it's annual 5 aside competition
It was decided to revert back to 2 Divisions with Cheltenham Town Res being relegated from the 1st and St Nicholas, AEK Boco and Cheltenham Spa being promoted from Division 2. Gloucester City Res have also moved into division 1 after winning Div 3 last season
There are no new teams for the coming season so the league lineups will be as follows
Division 1
Bitton
Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean
Cheltenham Civil Service
Dursley
St Nicholas
AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa
Gloucester City Res
Division 2
Abbeymead
AEK Boco Res
Cirencester
Mitcheldean
Southmead
Quedgley
Cheltenham Town Res
Wiltshire Area
Wotton Bassett
Longlevens
The season will start on the 11th sept 2011 and is due to finish 27th May 2012.
Another date to note is 8th Jan when the league will be holding it's annual 5 aside competition
Apperance Table-10-5-11
Since forming 4 years ago Bitton Ladies have played 71 games in total using 51 players. They have scored 211 Goals averaging 2.9 per games and conceeded 123 averaging 1.7 per game
Apart from the top two of Becky Jones & Laura Tugwell the only other player to play a game in each of the 4 season is Leanne Jones
Position in table, name , Total Apperances
1-Becky Jones 59
2-Laura Tugwell 57
3-Chloe Marie Gallagher 53
4-Meg Price 51
5-Leanne Jones 48
6-Becky Hurst 40
7-George Bragg 35
8-Char Knight ,Deb Small 34
9-Kirsty Skinner 32
10-Sara Tucker ,Robyns Scrase 31
11-Nicki Johns ,Sharifa James 30
12-Eileen Carr 27
13-Nat Hulbert 25
14-Holly Fox 23
15-Leanne Sidell 20
16-Nat Hole 19
17-Grace Baker ,Emma Yandell ,Lucy Gingell ,Amber Coates 17
18-Esther Hoszynyak 15
19-Amy Butler 13
20-Carly Bray 11
21-Hannah Goodridge 10
22-Hannah Sims 9
23-Mercedes Tilling 8
24-Lynne Pearce ,Lisa Frampton ,Becky Robinson 7
25-Chloe Stone ,Georgia Bilder, Shan Baldwin 6
26-Nat Parfitt 4
27-Jo Memmott, Kayleigh Haim ,Jess Rudge-Hamlin 3
28-Steph Golbourne ,Amy Evans ,Nadine Gerrish ,Gemma Price ,Carly Thomas 2
29-Chloe Wright ,Natalie Wright ,Georgia Burell ,KJ Donaldson ,Ruth Coleman ,Sarah Yandell ,Kim Jones 1
Apart from the top two of Becky Jones & Laura Tugwell the only other player to play a game in each of the 4 season is Leanne Jones
Position in table, name , Total Apperances
1-Becky Jones 59
2-Laura Tugwell 57
3-Chloe Marie Gallagher 53
4-Meg Price 51
5-Leanne Jones 48
6-Becky Hurst 40
7-George Bragg 35
8-Char Knight ,Deb Small 34
9-Kirsty Skinner 32
10-Sara Tucker ,Robyns Scrase 31
11-Nicki Johns ,Sharifa James 30
12-Eileen Carr 27
13-Nat Hulbert 25
14-Holly Fox 23
15-Leanne Sidell 20
16-Nat Hole 19
17-Grace Baker ,Emma Yandell ,Lucy Gingell ,Amber Coates 17
18-Esther Hoszynyak 15
19-Amy Butler 13
20-Carly Bray 11
21-Hannah Goodridge 10
22-Hannah Sims 9
23-Mercedes Tilling 8
24-Lynne Pearce ,Lisa Frampton ,Becky Robinson 7
25-Chloe Stone ,Georgia Bilder, Shan Baldwin 6
26-Nat Parfitt 4
27-Jo Memmott, Kayleigh Haim ,Jess Rudge-Hamlin 3
28-Steph Golbourne ,Amy Evans ,Nadine Gerrish ,Gemma Price ,Carly Thomas 2
29-Chloe Wright ,Natalie Wright ,Georgia Burell ,KJ Donaldson ,Ruth Coleman ,Sarah Yandell ,Kim Jones 1
Goals Table-10-5-11
So since forming who is the Bitton Ladies top scorer?
Sharifa James is clear out in front with an amazing 42 goals in only 30 games.Other impressive scoring ratios are Amber Coates who has 14 goals in 17 games and Hannah Sims who has 6 goals in only 9 games
Full list below
Position in table, name , Total Goals
1-Sharifa James- 42 Goals
2-Becky Jones- 28 Goals
3-Becky Hurst- 26 Goals
4-Leanne Jones- 17 Goals
5-Amber Coates- 14 Golas
6-Laura Tugwell ,Nat Hulbert-10 Goals
7-Lisa Frampton- 8 Goals
8-Kirsty Skinner- 7 Goals
9-Hannah Sims ,Leanne Siddell- 6 Goals
10-Hannah Goodridge ,Sara Tucker ,Deb Small- 4 Goals
11-George Bragg ,Holly Fox ,Grace Baker- 3 Goals
12-Eileen Carr ,Lucy Gingell ,Meg Price ,Carly Bray- 2 Goals
13-Char Knight, Jess Rudge-Hamlin ,Shan Baldwin ,Nat Hole ,Nat Parfitt ,Chloe Gallagher ,KJ Donaldson- 1 Goal
New manager-06-05-11
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce the new manager as Nick Hulbert.
Nick takes over as Steve Jones steps down after 4 years at the helm. He was previously manager of Bitton girls and has been involved with the Ladies section previously as secretary. Nick will be hoping to retain the majority of last season squad whilst also adding some fresh faces to boost the squad.
Good luck Nick!!!!
Nick takes over as Steve Jones steps down after 4 years at the helm. He was previously manager of Bitton girls and has been involved with the Ladies section previously as secretary. Nick will be hoping to retain the majority of last season squad whilst also adding some fresh faces to boost the squad.
Good luck Nick!!!!
St Nicholas 1-0 Bitton-03-05-11
Bitton once again produced a poor performance in a cup final as they went down to a single goal defeat to a lively St Nicholas.
Despite Bitton being far from at their best they were always in the game as St Nicks failed to add to a single strike from their leading scorer Becky Rexworthy
For a full report visit the Match report page
Despite Bitton being far from at their best they were always in the game as St Nicks failed to add to a single strike from their leading scorer Becky Rexworthy
For a full report visit the Match report page
Managers Player of the year-03-05-11
Leanne Jones & Meg Price
The Managers player of the year was shared this year. Meg has once again been consistent all season with some great defensive displays and has also taken on the captaincy of the side. Joner has produced some superb midfield performances in the Bitton engine room and was once again a key player
The Managers player of the year was shared this year. Meg has once again been consistent all season with some great defensive displays and has also taken on the captaincy of the side. Joner has produced some superb midfield performances in the Bitton engine room and was once again a key player
Players Payer of the Year-03-05-11
Amber Coates
At Saturdays presentation Amber was awarded Players Player of the year.After joining in the summer she was the clubs top scorer with 14 goals and has been superb all season leading the line and is one of only 3 players to have played every game.
Congratulations Amber
Meg reaches half century-11-04-11
50 up for Megan
Captain Meg Price racked up her 50th apperance for the club in Sundays semi final win. After joining at the age of 16 in the 2008/09 season she has been a regular at the heart of the Bitton defence ever since.
She becomes only the 3rd member of the 50 club which also includes Becky Jones & Chloe Gallagher
Congratulations Meg
She becomes only the 3rd member of the 50 club which also includes Becky Jones & Chloe Gallagher
Congratulations Meg
Ton into the final-11-04-11
Gally was penalty hero
Bitton once again overcame the odds as they beat favourites Cam Bulldogs 3-1 on penalties after the scores remained goaless after extra time in the semi final of the league cup. They now advance to the final on the 1st May for the 2nd year running .A superb battling performance held the Division 1 champions to a 0-0 draw before Robyn Scrase, Carly Bray & Amber Coates all scored from the spot for Bitton but keeper Chloe Gallagher was the hero as she saved 3 Cam penaltys to see Bitton progress.
Bitton will play St Nicholas in the final after the Division 2 champions beat Abbeymead 4-0 in the other semi.
For a ful report visit the Match report page
Bitton will play St Nicholas in the final after the Division 2 champions beat Abbeymead 4-0 in the other semi.
For a ful report visit the Match report page
Bitton v Cam Preview-07-04-11
Last years semi final
Bitton travel to league champions Cam Bulldogs to play their League Cup Semi final tie. The two sides met at the same stage last year with Bitton coming out on top thanks to goals from Becky Jones & Sharifa James.
Cam have had a great season winning the title easilly and their only dropped points came against Bitton in the 2-2 draw back in Feb. Their sucess was built on a strong defence well marshalled by Bev Tanner but they also have several good attacking options and Bitton will have to watch out for players like Leanne Rickarby, Kirsty Brown and Lucy Bennett.
Bitton will once agin be short on numbers with Char Knight away in Paris and Esther Hosznyak also unavailiable.Bitton are desperate to get at least 11 players on the field and are desperately trying to sort out a way of getting some extra bodies there on sunday.Hoepfully Steph Golbourne should feature and Holly Fox may come out of retirment for the one off game.Meg Price will once again captain the side on her 50th Apperance for the club
Check back Monday for full report
Cam have had a great season winning the title easilly and their only dropped points came against Bitton in the 2-2 draw back in Feb. Their sucess was built on a strong defence well marshalled by Bev Tanner but they also have several good attacking options and Bitton will have to watch out for players like Leanne Rickarby, Kirsty Brown and Lucy Bennett.
Bitton will once agin be short on numbers with Char Knight away in Paris and Esther Hosznyak also unavailiable.Bitton are desperate to get at least 11 players on the field and are desperately trying to sort out a way of getting some extra bodies there on sunday.Hoepfully Steph Golbourne should feature and Holly Fox may come out of retirment for the one off game.Meg Price will once again captain the side on her 50th Apperance for the club
Check back Monday for full report
Longlevens 2-3 Bitton (AET)-29-03-11
Amber crucial goal
Bitton advance to the league cup semi final with a 3-2 extra time win over Longlevens. Goals from Leanne Jones & Laura Tugwell twice drew Bitton level before Amber Coates scored the winner.
For a full report visit the match report page
League Cup Quarter Final results
Cam Bulldogs 3-1 Chel CS
Abbeymead 3-1 Chelt Spa
Bristol & west 1-3 St Nicholas-(AET)
Longlevens 2-3 Bitton-)AET)
For a full report visit the match report page
League Cup Quarter Final results
Cam Bulldogs 3-1 Chel CS
Abbeymead 3-1 Chelt Spa
Bristol & west 1-3 St Nicholas-(AET)
Longlevens 2-3 Bitton-)AET)
Bitton 3-0 AEK Boco-28-02-11
Chav hit late penalty
Bitton produced a gritty performance to beat local rivals AEK boco and progress to the quarter final of the league cup. Goals from ex Boco players Amber Coates and Jess Rudge-Hamlin gave Bitton a first half lead and Carly Bray wrapped up the win with a late penalty.
For a full report visit the match report page.
For a full report visit the match report page.
Big C's D*ck of the day-28-2-11
Nice one Joner
It was a hard one this week, but in the end I decided to award Joner with D*ck of the Day.
We had worked hard to retain the ball in our own penalty box when it rollled to Joner, we were all confident in her ability to clear the ball to at least the other half. She took a massive swing with her right foot, kicked the back of her left foot, had a little trip and made no contact with the ball. And they call me bambie......
In other dickish behaviour, big shout out to Holly Fox and Becky Jones for some great banter from the "dug out".
Big C
We had worked hard to retain the ball in our own penalty box when it rollled to Joner, we were all confident in her ability to clear the ball to at least the other half. She took a massive swing with her right foot, kicked the back of her left foot, had a little trip and made no contact with the ball. And they call me bambie......
In other dickish behaviour, big shout out to Holly Fox and Becky Jones for some great banter from the "dug out".
Big C
Bitton v AEK Boco preview-24-02-11
Char hoping to be back
Bitton play host to local rivals AEK Boco in the 2nd Round of the League cup this weekend 1.45pm ko.Boco have enjoyed another good season finsihing runners up in Division 2 for the 2nd year running.They have managed to bring through several youngsters into the first team squad and their current top scorer is Leanne Burge who has hit 12 goals in only 11 games.
Bitton are once again short on numbers and will be without the services of Hannah Sims as she has now flown out to America to continue her coaching career.Also missing this week is striker Sharifa James who is away. Laura Tugwell & Char Knight are in London saturday night and remain a big doubt as they may not be back. Leanne Jones should return to the squad after missing last weeks draw with cam bulldogs and it is hoped that a couple of the other players signed on may help out for the one off game.
Bitton went all the way to the final alst season before losing out 2-1 to Swindon Supermarine.
Check back Monday for full reaction.
Bitton are once again short on numbers and will be without the services of Hannah Sims as she has now flown out to America to continue her coaching career.Also missing this week is striker Sharifa James who is away. Laura Tugwell & Char Knight are in London saturday night and remain a big doubt as they may not be back. Leanne Jones should return to the squad after missing last weeks draw with cam bulldogs and it is hoped that a couple of the other players signed on may help out for the one off game.
Bitton went all the way to the final alst season before losing out 2-1 to Swindon Supermarine.
Check back Monday for full reaction.
Hannah departs-22-2-11
Bitton have once again lost the services of a key player as Midfielder Hannah Sims has returned to the States to continue her Coaching career. Due to the bad weather we have only managed to get Hannah in a Bitton shirt 4 times this season but she has shown in that short time what an exceptional player she is.
Whilst we wish Hannah all the best in her American adventure her departure means Bittons small squad is stretched even more and it will be a real struggle to try and find enough players for Sundays cup game against Boco.
Whilst we wish Hannah all the best in her American adventure her departure means Bittons small squad is stretched even more and it will be a real struggle to try and find enough players for Sundays cup game against Boco.
Bitton 2-2 Cam Bulldogs-21-2-11
Amber grabbed a late equaliser
Bitton became the first team to take something from Champions Cam bulldogs when they fought back from 2 goals down to claim a draw. Late goals from Nat Hulbert and Amber Coates rescued the points
For a full report visit the Match report section
Other league results
Cheltenham CS 1-1 Forest Of Dean
For a full report visit the Match report section
Other league results
Cheltenham CS 1-1 Forest Of Dean
D*ck of the day-21-2-11
D*ck of the day this week goes to Robyn. After being on the end of a tough tackle Robyn seemed to fall back and hit her head on the (very soft) muddy ground. She then appeared to be out unconscious after Meg shouted her name about 10 times and got absolutely no response. Our firstaider (Steve) then ran onto the pitch with his trusty bottle of water to find Robyn fluttering her eyelids at him (fitting?), all the while Robyn's Dad stayed relaxed in his deck chair filming it all.
Personally I think she did it just to get on camera, might have knocked some sense into her anyway!!
Would have given it to Gally for the goal she let in but lets face it, she's Dick of the Day most weeks already, with her DOG watch!
Big C
Personally I think she did it just to get on camera, might have knocked some sense into her anyway!!
Would have given it to Gally for the goal she let in but lets face it, she's Dick of the Day most weeks already, with her DOG watch!
Big C
Cheltenham given the points-07-02-11
With the pitch at Bitton being called of Sunday Morning and Bitton being unable to have enough players to travel to Cheltenham at such late notice as we had players travelling from south the league have decided to award the game and points to Cheltenham and impose a fine on Bitton.
Despite there being loads of time to fit the game in before the end of the season and it being such a crucial game in the context of final league placings the league commitee have decided that as Bitton could not fullfill the fixture once it was switched to Cheltenham they should award the points to cheltenham Cs instead of playing it at a later date. This leaves Bitton trailing Cheltenham CS by 4 points with only 2 games remaining for both teams.
Despite there being loads of time to fit the game in before the end of the season and it being such a crucial game in the context of final league placings the league commitee have decided that as Bitton could not fullfill the fixture once it was switched to Cheltenham they should award the points to cheltenham Cs instead of playing it at a later date. This leaves Bitton trailing Cheltenham CS by 4 points with only 2 games remaining for both teams.
Meg new captain-31-01-11
After the news of Kirsty Skinners retirement it is an obvious choice to promote Meg Price as the new Captain of Bitton Ladies
Congratulations Meg!!!
Congratulations Meg!!!
Kirsty Call it a day-31-1-11
Bitton captain Kisrty Skinner has been forced to retire at the tender age of 25. She has suffered persitant knee trouble throughout her career and after suffering another knock last week she has decided to give up in her battle to regain full fitness.
The tough tackling midfielder joined the club in the first season 07/08 playing 14 games and scoring 3 goals. she then missed the entire 08/09 season before returning the following year where she scored 3 goals in 9 games. She was a key meber of last season title winning side and scored 1 goal in 8 games.
She has been club captain since the early days and her leadership qualities will be missed
Everyone at the club wished Kisrty well for teh future and hope to see her at the club soon
Kirsty Bitton carreer
Games -31 Goals 7
With Kirsty no lnger availiable Meg Price is promoted and so is the new captain of Bitton ladies
The tough tackling midfielder joined the club in the first season 07/08 playing 14 games and scoring 3 goals. she then missed the entire 08/09 season before returning the following year where she scored 3 goals in 9 games. She was a key meber of last season title winning side and scored 1 goal in 8 games.
She has been club captain since the early days and her leadership qualities will be missed
Everyone at the club wished Kisrty well for teh future and hope to see her at the club soon
Kirsty Bitton carreer
Games -31 Goals 7
With Kirsty no lnger availiable Meg Price is promoted and so is the new captain of Bitton ladies
Bitton 6 v 0 Southmead-31-01-11
Chloe(centre) Scored her 1st of the season
Bitton progressed to the next round of the League cup with a comfortable victory over Division 3 side Southmead. Goals from Hannah Sims (2) Nat Hulbert, Sharifa James, Leane Jones and Chloe Gallagher gave them an easy victory
For a full report visit the Match report section.
For a full report visit the Match report section.
Cam Bulldogs 1-0 Bitton-24-01-11
Joner had a great game
Bitton went down to a single goal defeat at Champions Cam Bulldogs on Sunday. A tight game which Bitton deserevd something from was settled with Cams only real effort on target in the whole game.
For a full report visit the Match Report page
Other league results
Cam Bulldogs 1-0 Bitton
Cheltenham Town Res 1-2 Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean H-H Dursley
For a full report visit the Match Report page
Other league results
Cam Bulldogs 1-0 Bitton
Cheltenham Town Res 1-2 Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean H-H Dursley
Cam Bulldogs are Champions- 17-01-11
Cam champions
Cam Bulldogs became the first club in the country to win a league title as they defeated Bristol & West 3-0 to be crowned as Gloucestershire County Women's League Champions.
After having won each of their nine league matches to date, Cam required a victory to sew up the title and they got off to the best possible start, Kirsty Brown giving them the lead after five minutes.
Long serving defender Kirsty Kendall, who had been pushed forward into a midfield role, settled any nerves as she netted the second on the hour mark and minutes later, Charlie Strickland put them further in front from a Jess Brown corner.
Cam could even have had a fourth as they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Kendall but captain Lucy Bennett fired her spot kick over the bar.
The title crowns the best ever achievement for Cam Bulldogs who were formed 15 years ago and for manager Alistair Swan. They came closest to the title in 2008 when they finished as runners-up to Oldland Abbotonians and won the League Cup five years earlier, also reaching the Final on two other occasions.
The squad was boosted at the start of the season with three new arrivals, striker Leanne Rickaby arrived from Dursley Town to form a lethal striking partnership with Michelle Watson, while Louise Carey and Emma Jacobs joined from Yate Town.
They have joined Kendall - manager Swan's daughter - Bev Tanner and goalkeeper Lina Elliott in a defensive unit which has conceded just six goals this season as well as highly rated youngsters Jess Brown and Charlie Strickland, who plays in midfield alongside Lucy Bennett, Vicky Mansell and Kirsty Brown - daughter of former professional Keith Brown.
Cam are now setting their sights on adding the League Cup to their title success as well as completing the league campaign with a 100% record, although they have two tough matches to play against Bitton.
Bitton head to the champions next Sunday looking to be the first side to take anything from them this year with still a slim hope of a runners up medal.
results this week
Cam 3-0 Bristol & West
Dursley 1-2 Cheltenham Town Res
After having won each of their nine league matches to date, Cam required a victory to sew up the title and they got off to the best possible start, Kirsty Brown giving them the lead after five minutes.
Long serving defender Kirsty Kendall, who had been pushed forward into a midfield role, settled any nerves as she netted the second on the hour mark and minutes later, Charlie Strickland put them further in front from a Jess Brown corner.
Cam could even have had a fourth as they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Kendall but captain Lucy Bennett fired her spot kick over the bar.
The title crowns the best ever achievement for Cam Bulldogs who were formed 15 years ago and for manager Alistair Swan. They came closest to the title in 2008 when they finished as runners-up to Oldland Abbotonians and won the League Cup five years earlier, also reaching the Final on two other occasions.
The squad was boosted at the start of the season with three new arrivals, striker Leanne Rickaby arrived from Dursley Town to form a lethal striking partnership with Michelle Watson, while Louise Carey and Emma Jacobs joined from Yate Town.
They have joined Kendall - manager Swan's daughter - Bev Tanner and goalkeeper Lina Elliott in a defensive unit which has conceded just six goals this season as well as highly rated youngsters Jess Brown and Charlie Strickland, who plays in midfield alongside Lucy Bennett, Vicky Mansell and Kirsty Brown - daughter of former professional Keith Brown.
Cam are now setting their sights on adding the League Cup to their title success as well as completing the league campaign with a 100% record, although they have two tough matches to play against Bitton.
Bitton head to the champions next Sunday looking to be the first side to take anything from them this year with still a slim hope of a runners up medal.
results this week
Cam 3-0 Bristol & West
Dursley 1-2 Cheltenham Town Res
Frampton departs-13-01-11
After failing to turn up for training or the last few games it has been decided that it would be best for both parties if Lisa Frampton left Bitton Ladies.
Signed at the start of the season, when she has been around she has scored 8 goals in only 7 games but a serious lack of commitment has meant she has drifted away from the team.
We would like to thank Lisa for her efforts and wish he well in her footballing future.
This news means Bittons squad is looking paper thin as they head into next weeks game against runaway leaders Cam Bulldogs
Signed at the start of the season, when she has been around she has scored 8 goals in only 7 games but a serious lack of commitment has meant she has drifted away from the team.
We would like to thank Lisa for her efforts and wish he well in her footballing future.
This news means Bittons squad is looking paper thin as they head into next weeks game against runaway leaders Cam Bulldogs
Big c's D*ck of the day-11-01-11
Chav Missed a few chances
D*ck of the day this week has to go to Carly Bray.
She couldn't score in a brothel. Had about 20 1 on 1s, even Becky Jones would have got a few (alright I might be getting a bit ahead of myself!!!).
The Dursley keeper (who had a great game by the way!) had a nice rest everytime she saw Chav lining up to shoot as most of them ended up in the field behind (Gally would have been fuming having to get all those stray balls!).
Big shout out to Meg for getting on the Score sheet sheet! (Chin up Chav).
Big C
She couldn't score in a brothel. Had about 20 1 on 1s, even Becky Jones would have got a few (alright I might be getting a bit ahead of myself!!!).
The Dursley keeper (who had a great game by the way!) had a nice rest everytime she saw Chav lining up to shoot as most of them ended up in the field behind (Gally would have been fuming having to get all those stray balls!).
Big shout out to Meg for getting on the Score sheet sheet! (Chin up Chav).
Big C
Dursley 0-3 Bitton-11-01-11
Despite producing a lacklustre performance Bitton returned to winning ways with a 3-0 away win at Dursley.
They created plenty of chances but a combination some poor finishing and excellent goalkeeping by Dursley keeper Jodie Turl meant it took 3 late goals to secure the win with Amber Coates, Sharifa James and Meg Price getting the goals.
For a full report on the game see match report page
They created plenty of chances but a combination some poor finishing and excellent goalkeeping by Dursley keeper Jodie Turl meant it took 3 late goals to secure the win with Amber Coates, Sharifa James and Meg Price getting the goals.
For a full report on the game see match report page
Player of the Month award-11-01-11
Robyn with her trophy
The first player of the month award for this season was presented to Robyn Scrase before Sundays game with Dursley.
The award was a combined award for the first few months of the season and Robyn scooped the prize for a string of impressive performances at the Heart of the defence.
After being a bit player last year she has improved hugely this season and really cemented her place in the side.
The award was a combined award for the first few months of the season and Robyn scooped the prize for a string of impressive performances at the Heart of the defence.
After being a bit player last year she has improved hugely this season and really cemented her place in the side.
Big c's D*ck of the day-05-01-11
Char Knight returns for her first edition of 2011
Order of Drunkness at the Xmas party
1) Eshter whats-her-name - Was heard saying things such as "it's christmas tomorrow" (on the 18th). Wine bottle permanently glued to her hand all night. Bitton drinking culture being taught young! Can't be long before her 5 halves attempt is due?
2) James (Kirsty's husband)... Enough said! Haven't actually seen him sober!
3) Nat Hulbert - In a similar state to Esther, was seen hugging a lot of people all night and getting concerned looks from her mother (barlady!!).
4) Robyn Scrase - Eyes were rolling and seen with a dumb smile on her face all night (don't know if this was down to the drink or just her natural expression!)
5) Joner and Chav - Got everyone else drunk by introducing some good drinking games! Seen dancing to the timewarp (badly). Put in their bid to be next season's manageresses.
6) Tugs - Not obviously drunk, but fell straight on her ass on the way home.
7) Captain Kirst - Designated driver.
8) Char Knight - Sensible. Classy. Focused on her footballing career.
9) Becky Jones - Preggers, played drinking games with soft drinks. Laughed at everyone else (her time will come!).
10) Gally/ Dot Cotton/ Chloe Marie/ Santa's Little Helper - Even more sober than preggers. Couldn't have looked more miserable if she tried. No banter all night even though she was dressed as an elf. Must have got the brush off from Simon.
Altogether now.... WE LOVE TO DRINK WITH ESTHER, CUZ ESTHER IS OUR MATE, WE LOVE TO DRINK WITH ESTHER, SHE DRINKS IT DOWN IN 8.. 7.. 6.....
Can't think of anyone else!!
Big C
Order of Drunkness at the Xmas party
1) Eshter whats-her-name - Was heard saying things such as "it's christmas tomorrow" (on the 18th). Wine bottle permanently glued to her hand all night. Bitton drinking culture being taught young! Can't be long before her 5 halves attempt is due?
2) James (Kirsty's husband)... Enough said! Haven't actually seen him sober!
3) Nat Hulbert - In a similar state to Esther, was seen hugging a lot of people all night and getting concerned looks from her mother (barlady!!).
4) Robyn Scrase - Eyes were rolling and seen with a dumb smile on her face all night (don't know if this was down to the drink or just her natural expression!)
5) Joner and Chav - Got everyone else drunk by introducing some good drinking games! Seen dancing to the timewarp (badly). Put in their bid to be next season's manageresses.
6) Tugs - Not obviously drunk, but fell straight on her ass on the way home.
7) Captain Kirst - Designated driver.
8) Char Knight - Sensible. Classy. Focused on her footballing career.
9) Becky Jones - Preggers, played drinking games with soft drinks. Laughed at everyone else (her time will come!).
10) Gally/ Dot Cotton/ Chloe Marie/ Santa's Little Helper - Even more sober than preggers. Couldn't have looked more miserable if she tried. No banter all night even though she was dressed as an elf. Must have got the brush off from Simon.
Altogether now.... WE LOVE TO DRINK WITH ESTHER, CUZ ESTHER IS OUR MATE, WE LOVE TO DRINK WITH ESTHER, SHE DRINKS IT DOWN IN 8.. 7.. 6.....
Can't think of anyone else!!
Big C
Plymouth march on-13-12-10
meg in action v plymouth
Plymouth Argyle are through to the next round of teh FA womens cup after beating Oxford City 3-1 at the weekend.
They now face an away tie at Newquay in the next round
selected local ties
Larkhall Athletic or Southampton Saints v Keynsham Town
Yeovil Town v Cardiff City
Newquay v Plymouth Argyle
Cullompton Rangers v Andover New Street
They now face an away tie at Newquay in the next round
selected local ties
Larkhall Athletic or Southampton Saints v Keynsham Town
Yeovil Town v Cardiff City
Newquay v Plymouth Argyle
Cullompton Rangers v Andover New Street
League news-07-12-10
Following last nights league meeting a decision has been made to cancel the third round of fixtures this season. With the wether already forcing postponments it was decided that if the 3rd round of fixtures stayed then the season would struggle to be completed even going into May.
The revised fixture list can be found on the relevant page on this site.
If we have no more postponements Bittons league season is due to finish on the 20th Feb.
Bitton are still in the league cup and travel to Southmead on the 30th January
This decision makes Cam Bulldogs even stronger favourites for the title as even if Bitton were to beat them twice and win their remaining games they would still need Cam to drop ponits against one of Cheltenham Town Res,Dursley or Bristol & west
The revised fixture list can be found on the relevant page on this site.
If we have no more postponements Bittons league season is due to finish on the 20th Feb.
Bitton are still in the league cup and travel to Southmead on the 30th January
This decision makes Cam Bulldogs even stronger favourites for the title as even if Bitton were to beat them twice and win their remaining games they would still need Cam to drop ponits against one of Cheltenham Town Res,Dursley or Bristol & west
Sims is back-24-11-10
Popular midfielder Hannah Sims has now returned from her coaching course in the States and is raring to get back into action as Bitton look to get their season back on track.
Hannah signed mid way through last season and despite not being around for very long played a massive part in helping Bitton to the division 2 title last term. She formed a great partnershp with Kirsty Skinner in midfield and managed a goal a game as Bitton came through some tight games mid season.
Hannah has previously played for Bristol Academy and Keynsham Town and has also played for Cardiff Uni which in 2005 saw her selected for the Welsh national squad for the British University games
She should hopefully go straight into the squad to face Bristol & West away on sunday.
Hannah signed mid way through last season and despite not being around for very long played a massive part in helping Bitton to the division 2 title last term. She formed a great partnershp with Kirsty Skinner in midfield and managed a goal a game as Bitton came through some tight games mid season.
Hannah has previously played for Bristol Academy and Keynsham Town and has also played for Cardiff Uni which in 2005 saw her selected for the Welsh national squad for the British University games
She should hopefully go straight into the squad to face Bristol & West away on sunday.
Gally caught on camera-24-11-10
Chloe catces her first cross
After recent speculation that Bittons extrovert keeper Chloe Marie Gallagher has been improving we are delighted to present the viewers of the Bitton website with proof of a truly historical moment. If you look closely at the photo to the left which was taken at the Plymouth Argyle game you can clearly see the moment that young Chloe Marie caught her first ever ball. Maybe she thought the pasties were out early or something but no matter the reason the fact she caught the ball was magical but the fact somebody actually managed to photo the occasion was a miracle.
Everyone at Bitton would to say a massive congratulations to Gally and look forward to her achieving her next milestone which is set to be either breaking into a jog to collect a ball for a goal kick or actually coming off her line when faced witha one on one.
Keep it up Gally!!!!!!!!!!
Everyone at Bitton would to say a massive congratulations to Gally and look forward to her achieving her next milestone which is set to be either breaking into a jog to collect a ball for a goal kick or actually coming off her line when faced witha one on one.
Keep it up Gally!!!!!!!!!!
Caption competition-15-11-10
The latest in the series of Bitton caption competitions this week features some rather strange defending from Robyn Scrase, Carly Bray, leanne Jones and Amber Coates in Sundays game against Plymouth Argyle.
Please send your suggested captions to [email protected]
The winner will be announced next week
Please send your suggested captions to [email protected]
The winner will be announced next week
New captain appointed-15-11-10
Kirsty is new captain
After it was announced that Becky Jones would miss the season due to having a baby a vote was done to see who the new captain should be. The winner by some margin was Kirsty Skinner with Megan price being appointed vice captain.
Congratulations to Kirsty & Meg!!!
Congratulations to Kirsty & Meg!!!
Plymouth Argyle 6 v 0 Bitton-15-11-10
Meg clears another dangerous attack
Bitton exited this year Fa Womens cup as they went down by 6 goals to an excellent Plymouth Argyle. The Bitton girls showed tremendous team spirit and workrate to hold the South West Combination leaders for so long and it was only tiredness at the end of the game that allowed Plymouth to add a few more goals to give the scoreline a more comprehensive look.
Check the Match Report page for full details.
Other League results
Cheltenham Town Res 2 v 11 Forest Of Dean
Cam Bulldogs 2 v 1 Cheltenham Civil service
Check the Match Report page for full details.
Other League results
Cheltenham Town Res 2 v 11 Forest Of Dean
Cam Bulldogs 2 v 1 Cheltenham Civil service
Big C's Howler of the week-15-11-10
Char puts into her own net
D*ck of the day has got to go to Gally/ Dot Cotton for getting absolutely steaming on a can and a half of strongbow, she claimed it was on an "empty stomach" after eating 5 pasties and a sandwich. Everyone stitched her up on the "I have never,,," game (for example - had the back of an england shirt as my display picture HAHA) - she even stitched herself up and couldn't seem to get her head around drinking in her left hand!
She then wee'd herself, got biro all over her face and got lairy with a bottle of fruit shoot.
Not coming in my caravan on tour!!
Big C
*Webmasters edit- I think young Charlotte may have forgotten a moment in the game when thinking about this weeks edition. I have added the photo to the left of the moment when she found herself with the ball inside her own box and showed real class and a strikers instinct to fire the ball past Gally into her own goal-Great Strike Char!!!! I expected you and Meg to celebrate that one though?.
She then wee'd herself, got biro all over her face and got lairy with a bottle of fruit shoot.
Not coming in my caravan on tour!!
Big C
*Webmasters edit- I think young Charlotte may have forgotten a moment in the game when thinking about this weeks edition. I have added the photo to the left of the moment when she found herself with the ball inside her own box and showed real class and a strikers instinct to fire the ball past Gally into her own goal-Great Strike Char!!!! I expected you and Meg to celebrate that one though?.
Bitton v Plymouth Argyle preview-11-11-10
American Brittany toppert is a real danger
Bitton Ladies make the long trip on Sunday to Plymouth Argyle in the 3rd Qualifying round of the FA Womens Cup. The Pilgrims currently top the South West Womens combination and are undefeated this season winning 8 of their 9 games and scoring 38 goals and conceding 9.
They have a strong squad packed full of International and Premier League experience. Katie Middleton is a big experienced defender who returned to the club this season after playing in the Premier league for Bristol Academy & Jemma rose is a former England U23 International. Brittany Toppert is a player they signed from the American league side Boston Breakers in the summer who has represented her country of birth at all junior levels.
Their tremendous strength in depth is shown when you look at where their goals have come from this season they have already had 18 different players have scored for them this season Top scorers in all competitions are
Tash Knapman-17
Laura Gough-8
Brittany Toppert-8
Ellis Hillman -7
Bitton will be going into the game on the back of some indifferent form and are currently without a win in 5 games. Last seasons top scorer Sharifa James is again set to miss the game as she completes her Coaching badge and also missing will be Nat Hole who is still struggling with her knee injury. Nat Hulbert should shake of a knee injury to play on her 17th Birthday
The gulf between the sides is pretty much as big as it can be in terms of Womens football with Bitton playing in the County league which is the bottom tier and Plymouth looking to go up into the Premier league next season.. No matter the result this is a great opportunity for the Bitton girls to test themselves against established players and to see what is required if they wish to progress in the game
Check back Monday for a full report on the game
They have a strong squad packed full of International and Premier League experience. Katie Middleton is a big experienced defender who returned to the club this season after playing in the Premier league for Bristol Academy & Jemma rose is a former England U23 International. Brittany Toppert is a player they signed from the American league side Boston Breakers in the summer who has represented her country of birth at all junior levels.
Their tremendous strength in depth is shown when you look at where their goals have come from this season they have already had 18 different players have scored for them this season Top scorers in all competitions are
Tash Knapman-17
Laura Gough-8
Brittany Toppert-8
Ellis Hillman -7
Bitton will be going into the game on the back of some indifferent form and are currently without a win in 5 games. Last seasons top scorer Sharifa James is again set to miss the game as she completes her Coaching badge and also missing will be Nat Hole who is still struggling with her knee injury. Nat Hulbert should shake of a knee injury to play on her 17th Birthday
The gulf between the sides is pretty much as big as it can be in terms of Womens football with Bitton playing in the County league which is the bottom tier and Plymouth looking to go up into the Premier league next season.. No matter the result this is a great opportunity for the Bitton girls to test themselves against established players and to see what is required if they wish to progress in the game
Check back Monday for a full report on the game
Bitton v Cheltenham Town Res-Bitton given points-8-11-10
Bittons league game against Cheltenham Town Res at the weekend was called off as Cheltenham could not raise a side. The 3 points have been awarded to Bitton and the game will not be replayed
The top 2 continued to show some impressive form with Cheltenham Civil Service easily beating Bristol & West 4-0 and Cam Bulldogs showing just why they are favourites as they easily beat Forest Of Dean 5-1.Cam and Chelteneham Civil Service are now four points clear of Bitton who sit in 3rd place and there is a further seven point gap back to Forest Of dean and Bristol & West behind us.The top two meet each other next week while Bitton take a break from league action to play Plymouth Argyle in the FA Womens cup.
League Results this week
Bitton HW Cheltenham Town Res
Bristol & West 0 v 4 Cheltenham Civil service
Cam Bulldogs 5 v 1 Forest Of Dean
The top 2 continued to show some impressive form with Cheltenham Civil Service easily beating Bristol & West 4-0 and Cam Bulldogs showing just why they are favourites as they easily beat Forest Of Dean 5-1.Cam and Chelteneham Civil Service are now four points clear of Bitton who sit in 3rd place and there is a further seven point gap back to Forest Of dean and Bristol & West behind us.The top two meet each other next week while Bitton take a break from league action to play Plymouth Argyle in the FA Womens cup.
League Results this week
Bitton HW Cheltenham Town Res
Bristol & West 0 v 4 Cheltenham Civil service
Cam Bulldogs 5 v 1 Forest Of Dean
Big C's Howler of the week-01/11/10
Robyn is now courting
Howler of the week goes to Robyn (DEFINITELY not as brainy as we first thought!). As we dissected the game in the changing rooms, we reflected on a bad run of results and were talking about the last game we had won, Robyn sticks her head up and says "Didn't we just win?!". Ummmmm no! Everyone had a bit of a laugh at her and she defended herself saying "I didn't mean it like that" - some of us gave her the benefit of the doubt and thought she must have mixed her words up.
And then she rings her Dad up on the way home and says "We won 2-1". We all tried to correct her but she didn't believe us saying "I didn't see them score!". Her thoughts must have been on Leroy. It all goes downhill from here! Just please use protection!!!!
Big C
And then she rings her Dad up on the way home and says "We won 2-1". We all tried to correct her but she didn't believe us saying "I didn't see them score!". Her thoughts must have been on Leroy. It all goes downhill from here! Just please use protection!!!!
Big C
Forest Of dean 2 v 2 Bitton-01-11-10
nat opened the scoring
Bitton had to settle for a point as they chucked away a two goal lead to draw with Forest Of dean. Goals from Natalie Hulbert & Amber Coates had put Bitton firmly in control but two mistakes from Chloe Gallagher meant they had to settle for a draw
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Full report on Match report page
Other legue results
Bristol & West 0 v 4 cam Buuldogs
Cheltenham Civil service 6 v 3 Dursley
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Full report on Match report page
Other legue results
Bristol & West 0 v 4 cam Buuldogs
Cheltenham Civil service 6 v 3 Dursley
Bitton v Forest Of dean preview-28-10-10
Dangerous Rutter will need to be watched
Bitton face the tricky task of an away game at Forest of Dean this Sunday. Never the easiest place to go Bitton travel there on the back of 2 defeats. Sharifa James will once again be missing as she completes her Level 2 coaching course and Nat Hole looks set to miss out with a knee complaint. Chloe Marie Gallagher should shake off an achilles injury picked up in training to take her in place in goal and it is hope that Carly Bray will make her long awaited debut after returning from the States.Becky Jones has joined Becky Hurst in missing the rest of the season as they are both pregnant.
Forest Of dean have had a mixed start to the seasonw ith defetas to Bitton on the opening day of the season and Cam the following week. they followed this up with a 14-0 hammering of Cheltneham Town Res and a 5-0 win over Dursley. The Strong Tara Rutter will be a threat in the middle of the park and Bitton will need to watch the lively Sam morse who has bundles of pace and will look to get in behind the back four
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
Forest Of dean have had a mixed start to the seasonw ith defetas to Bitton on the opening day of the season and Cam the following week. they followed this up with a 14-0 hammering of Cheltneham Town Res and a 5-0 win over Dursley. The Strong Tara Rutter will be a threat in the middle of the park and Bitton will need to watch the lively Sam morse who has bundles of pace and will look to get in behind the back four
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
Title wide open-28-10-10
Bitton manager Steve Jones gives his view on the likely destination of the Division 1 title this season as he looks at Bittons league rivals and also his own teams start to the season.
“I honestly believe as it stands it could be any one team from five that goes on to win the title this year. Obviously Cheltenham Town Res are going through a tough time with a lack of players and suffered a few heavy defeats so are already rooted to the foot of the table and I don’t think Dursley will quite have enough to challenge but I can see every other team in the league being capable of taking points off everyone else and anyone that puts a run together will be right up there”.
Cam Bulldogs
“We are still to face Cam Bulldogs but they have started superbly and seem to have great attacking options in Michelle Watson and Leanne Rickarby. They also have the excellent Lucy Bennett driving them on from midfield. They have won there first 4 and at this stage would probably be favourites. We beat them in the cup last season and could tell what a good side they were but they have made some impressive signings over the summer and are looking very strong”
Cheltenham Civil service
“Cheltenham Civil services have surprised a few people with their good start and currently top the table with there only defeat coming against Cam”.” They seem to have the ability to grind out results in close games which is always a great skill to have when challenging for honours and in Gemma Riley they have a real threat that is scoring goals for fun at the moment”.
Forest Of Dean
“FOD were my favourites pre season and there is still no reason why they wont be right up there come May despite losing their opening 2 games”.” They posses great strength and experience in Tara Rutter and Emma Clutterbuck and the pace of Sam Morse will always cause problems for opposing defences so expect them to have a big say in the title race”.
Bristol & West
“They say good teams are usually built on strong defences and with captain Helen Marsh organising from the back B&W are a very difficult team to beat. If they can find someone to finish their chances on a regular basis they will be a real threat for any team as they always seem to be involved in tight games”.
“Then of course we have ourselves. I do believe we are capable of beating anyone in this division on our day but the problem is we are also quite capable of losing to anybody too”.” I was fairly confident with the way we were playing pre season but since the first half of the opening game against Forest of dean we have not really played well”.” We were struggling a bit with a shortage of numbers anyway and now having both Becky Hurst & Becky Jones missing for the rest of the season is a big blow as they are key players (They are both taking time out to have a baby)”. “Carly Bray returning from America should gives us a boost and the same will apply when Hannah Sims returns but im still on the lookout for some fresh faces as it has been a real struggle trying to get the minimum 11 players out there last few weeks”. “This division is certainly a lot more competitive than last year where we were winning several games by large scores”.”This obviously makes it more enjoyable when you do get a result though”.” If the girls can rediscover that work rate that served us so well last season in the championship winning season then there is no reason why we can be right in the mix come the end of the season”
“I honestly believe as it stands it could be any one team from five that goes on to win the title this year. Obviously Cheltenham Town Res are going through a tough time with a lack of players and suffered a few heavy defeats so are already rooted to the foot of the table and I don’t think Dursley will quite have enough to challenge but I can see every other team in the league being capable of taking points off everyone else and anyone that puts a run together will be right up there”.
Cam Bulldogs
“We are still to face Cam Bulldogs but they have started superbly and seem to have great attacking options in Michelle Watson and Leanne Rickarby. They also have the excellent Lucy Bennett driving them on from midfield. They have won there first 4 and at this stage would probably be favourites. We beat them in the cup last season and could tell what a good side they were but they have made some impressive signings over the summer and are looking very strong”
Cheltenham Civil service
“Cheltenham Civil services have surprised a few people with their good start and currently top the table with there only defeat coming against Cam”.” They seem to have the ability to grind out results in close games which is always a great skill to have when challenging for honours and in Gemma Riley they have a real threat that is scoring goals for fun at the moment”.
Forest Of Dean
“FOD were my favourites pre season and there is still no reason why they wont be right up there come May despite losing their opening 2 games”.” They posses great strength and experience in Tara Rutter and Emma Clutterbuck and the pace of Sam Morse will always cause problems for opposing defences so expect them to have a big say in the title race”.
Bristol & West
“They say good teams are usually built on strong defences and with captain Helen Marsh organising from the back B&W are a very difficult team to beat. If they can find someone to finish their chances on a regular basis they will be a real threat for any team as they always seem to be involved in tight games”.
“Then of course we have ourselves. I do believe we are capable of beating anyone in this division on our day but the problem is we are also quite capable of losing to anybody too”.” I was fairly confident with the way we were playing pre season but since the first half of the opening game against Forest of dean we have not really played well”.” We were struggling a bit with a shortage of numbers anyway and now having both Becky Hurst & Becky Jones missing for the rest of the season is a big blow as they are key players (They are both taking time out to have a baby)”. “Carly Bray returning from America should gives us a boost and the same will apply when Hannah Sims returns but im still on the lookout for some fresh faces as it has been a real struggle trying to get the minimum 11 players out there last few weeks”. “This division is certainly a lot more competitive than last year where we were winning several games by large scores”.”This obviously makes it more enjoyable when you do get a result though”.” If the girls can rediscover that work rate that served us so well last season in the championship winning season then there is no reason why we can be right in the mix come the end of the season”
Bitton advance in Womens Fa Cup-25-10-10
Bitton are through to the Third qualifying round of the Womens FA Cup without playing a game. After Reading Girls pulled out of the First game Bitton were told late Saturday afternoon that there scheduled opponents for Sundays second round qualifying game Stony Stratford were having to cancel the game due to unforeseen circumstances and Bitton would advance to the next round. The draw for the 3rd Qualifying round should be released today and details will be on the website as soon as our opponents are known.
The game is due to be played on the 14th November.
The game is due to be played on the 14th November.
Big C's Howler of the week-21-10-10
Howler of the week was going to go to Allan (leader of Bitton's BarmyArmy!) for getting a little bit chopsy with the linesman, and when he got told off by the ref, replying "ahhh we're just having a bit of banter"!Great reply!
But then I got a video through showing Gally (who was incidently wearing her WHAT! fleece) getting cramp and when her Mum (our Dor) tried to help her Gally raises her fist and screams F*** OFF - does any one else notice she shouts this everytime she takes a goal kick as well?! What I would love to know is how Gally gets cramp from standing in goal for a couple of hours doing her best impression of a tea cup! She even made the ref fetch her stray balls, saying (I quote) "I don't piggin' run for no one".TRUE DAT raaaaaaaah! Big C
But then I got a video through showing Gally (who was incidently wearing her WHAT! fleece) getting cramp and when her Mum (our Dor) tried to help her Gally raises her fist and screams F*** OFF - does any one else notice she shouts this everytime she takes a goal kick as well?! What I would love to know is how Gally gets cramp from standing in goal for a couple of hours doing her best impression of a tea cup! She even made the ref fetch her stray balls, saying (I quote) "I don't piggin' run for no one".TRUE DAT raaaaaaaah! Big C
St Nicholas 2-1 Bitton (AET)-18-10-10
Tugwell gets close to the dangerous Hooper
Bitton exited the Womens challenge Trophy at the first stage as they went down 2-1 after extra time to a very good St Nicholas side. Nat Hulbert gave Bitton an early lead with a header from a Tugwell cross but St Nicks equalised through the excellent Adelle Hooper early on in the second half. Bitton managed to take the game to extra time but Hooper struck again to hand St Nicks a deservede victory and profress into the next round.
For a full report please see the match report page.
Other Cup results
Abbeymead 2-3 Longlevens
Bristol & west 1-2 Cheltenham Civil service
Cheltenham Spa 1-2 Oldland Abbotonians
Cheltenham Town 4-2 Cam Bulldogs
Downend Flyers 4-2 AEK Boco
Dursley 4-3 Quedgley
Gloucester City 7-0 Forest Of Dean
SCS 7-3 Mitcheldean
Tetbury 0-16 Filton College Development
For a full report please see the match report page.
Other Cup results
Abbeymead 2-3 Longlevens
Bristol & west 1-2 Cheltenham Civil service
Cheltenham Spa 1-2 Oldland Abbotonians
Cheltenham Town 4-2 Cam Bulldogs
Downend Flyers 4-2 AEK Boco
Dursley 4-3 Quedgley
Gloucester City 7-0 Forest Of Dean
SCS 7-3 Mitcheldean
Tetbury 0-16 Filton College Development
Bitton v St Nicholas preview-14-10-10
Dangerous Amy Jeffries will need to be watched
Bitton will be looking to bounce back from their first defeat of the season this week as they head to play division 2 leaders St Nicholas in the first round of the GFA cup.
They will need to be right at the top of there game however to even stand a chance of getting a results as St Nicks are one of the strongest sides around locally and seem to be running away with Division 2 of the county league already. They romped to the division 3 title last season with Bitton being the only side to beat them all season. They have won their opening 4 games this year easily scoring an incredible 38 goals and conceding 6. They have been bolstered by the signings of Joanne Granger from Yate Town and the speedy Becky Rexworthy from Winscombe who has settled in really well with 11 goals already. St Nicks main danger once again though will come from the superb Amy Jeffries (pictured left) who has tormented the Bitton defence in their previous meetings and already has 11 goals to her name this season. One player however who Bitton may not need to worry about is Sophie Sweet who is struggling to make the game after suffering ligament damage in a training game.
The Bitton squad should welcome back Sharifa James who missed last weeks defeat to Cheltenham Civil service however they will once again be without Becky Hurst who will miss the rest of the season due to her pregnancy. Becky Jones is struggling to overcome the knee injury she picked up in last weeks game and may have to settle for a place on the bench and it is hoped Leanne Jones & Amber Coates can shake of the effects of the flu to play. The squad is looking a bit thin but should be boosted by the return from America of Hannah Sims and Carly Bray within the next 4-6 weeks.
The two sides have only met once previously in a competitive game with Bitton coming out 2-1 winners after extra time in last seasons League Cup quarter final. Grace Baker had given Bitton the lead before Jess Wilson levelled with a header for St Nicks . Adelle Hooper then missed a penalty in extra time for St Nicks before Sharifa James won the game for Bitton with a spectacular 35yard volley.
St nicks website can be found here
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
They will need to be right at the top of there game however to even stand a chance of getting a results as St Nicks are one of the strongest sides around locally and seem to be running away with Division 2 of the county league already. They romped to the division 3 title last season with Bitton being the only side to beat them all season. They have won their opening 4 games this year easily scoring an incredible 38 goals and conceding 6. They have been bolstered by the signings of Joanne Granger from Yate Town and the speedy Becky Rexworthy from Winscombe who has settled in really well with 11 goals already. St Nicks main danger once again though will come from the superb Amy Jeffries (pictured left) who has tormented the Bitton defence in their previous meetings and already has 11 goals to her name this season. One player however who Bitton may not need to worry about is Sophie Sweet who is struggling to make the game after suffering ligament damage in a training game.
The Bitton squad should welcome back Sharifa James who missed last weeks defeat to Cheltenham Civil service however they will once again be without Becky Hurst who will miss the rest of the season due to her pregnancy. Becky Jones is struggling to overcome the knee injury she picked up in last weeks game and may have to settle for a place on the bench and it is hoped Leanne Jones & Amber Coates can shake of the effects of the flu to play. The squad is looking a bit thin but should be boosted by the return from America of Hannah Sims and Carly Bray within the next 4-6 weeks.
The two sides have only met once previously in a competitive game with Bitton coming out 2-1 winners after extra time in last seasons League Cup quarter final. Grace Baker had given Bitton the lead before Jess Wilson levelled with a header for St Nicks . Adelle Hooper then missed a penalty in extra time for St Nicks before Sharifa James won the game for Bitton with a spectacular 35yard volley.
St nicks website can be found here
Check back Monday for a full report on the game.
Big C's Howler of the week-12-10-10
Howler of the week goes to Sharifa/Sher-dawg/Tinie Tempah who missed the game on Sunday to go to the zoo for her anniversary. I would like to know what is wrong with treating your other half to a daytrip in Cheltenham, letting them be entertained with a superb game of football, giving them a cheeky sausage after the game and devoting the odd goal to them!
There is usually some animal action - Amber "Coat hanger" Coates always has a (massive!) CAMEL toe and Gally will chat to you about her PARROTS (Churchill OH YES) and Steve looks like a bit of a MONKEY (HAHA).
Big up to Meg Price who helped with this weeks dick of the day!
Big C
There is usually some animal action - Amber "Coat hanger" Coates always has a (massive!) CAMEL toe and Gally will chat to you about her PARROTS (Churchill OH YES) and Steve looks like a bit of a MONKEY (HAHA).
Big up to Meg Price who helped with this weeks dick of the day!
Big C
Cheltenham Civil service 2-1 Bitton-11-10-10
Bitton suffered there first defeat of the season as they went down 2-1 to Cheltenham Civil Service. In a tight game Amber Coates had given Bitton the lead before two late strikes gave Civil service the points. Bitton now drop down to second with Cam Bulldogs taking over at the top of the table.
For a full report see Match Report page
Other Div 1 Results
Bristol & West- Cheltenham Town Res-Home walkover
Dursley 1v 5 Cam Bulldogs
For a full report see Match Report page
Other Div 1 Results
Bristol & West- Cheltenham Town Res-Home walkover
Dursley 1v 5 Cam Bulldogs
Bitton v Cheltenham Civil service preview-07-10-10
Bitton will once again be short on numbers this week as they travel to play Cheltenham Civil Service in a rearranged fixture looking to bounce back after the horror show of the Bristol & West performance.
Bitton were due to have a free week but as Cheltenham Civil service scheduled opponents this week Forest Of Dean are trying to play there FA Cup game again this week the league have put this fixture in. Bitton could be without the services of a number of players as Becky Jones has a knee complaint and is also one of many players also struggling with flu. Joining Becky in being ill are strikers Amber Coates, Lisa Frampton and midfielder Kirsty Skinner. Also likely to miss the game are Becky Hurst who is struggling with shin splints and Char Knight who is not due to arrive back from holiday until Sunday morning. Keeper Chloe Gallagher is working Sunday morning but is hoping to arrive in Cheltenham in time for kick off and Natalie Hulbert is expected to play despite going over on her ankle in training on Wednesday. All this combined with the recent departure of Laura Tugwell and the fact Hannah Sims and Carly Bray are still in the States means Bittons squad is being stretched to the limits and could be without upto 9 players.
It is sure to be a very tough game anyway as Cheltenham Civil Service have made a great start to the season and currently sit in 4th place in the table. They opened there season with a 3-1 win against Dursley and followed that up with a great 2-1 win against Bristol & West. They suffered there only defeat last time out as they went down 5-2 to a strong looking Cam Bulldogs side. Undoubted star of their season so far and player to watch is striker Gemma Riley who has already notched 6 goals with Kelly Churchley the only other player to score for them so far.
Despite the injury and illness crisis Bitton will be looking to take maximum points from the game as they take a break from league action after this with a very difficult trip to play St Nicks next week in the GFA cup followed by an FA Cup game against Forest of Dean or Stony Stratford.
Cheltenham Civil service website
Ground address
Cheltenham Civil service Club
Tewksbury Road
Cheltenham
Glos
GL51 9SL (Same as Cheltenham Spa last season)
Check back Sunday night/ Monday morning for a full report on the game
Bitton were due to have a free week but as Cheltenham Civil service scheduled opponents this week Forest Of Dean are trying to play there FA Cup game again this week the league have put this fixture in. Bitton could be without the services of a number of players as Becky Jones has a knee complaint and is also one of many players also struggling with flu. Joining Becky in being ill are strikers Amber Coates, Lisa Frampton and midfielder Kirsty Skinner. Also likely to miss the game are Becky Hurst who is struggling with shin splints and Char Knight who is not due to arrive back from holiday until Sunday morning. Keeper Chloe Gallagher is working Sunday morning but is hoping to arrive in Cheltenham in time for kick off and Natalie Hulbert is expected to play despite going over on her ankle in training on Wednesday. All this combined with the recent departure of Laura Tugwell and the fact Hannah Sims and Carly Bray are still in the States means Bittons squad is being stretched to the limits and could be without upto 9 players.
It is sure to be a very tough game anyway as Cheltenham Civil Service have made a great start to the season and currently sit in 4th place in the table. They opened there season with a 3-1 win against Dursley and followed that up with a great 2-1 win against Bristol & West. They suffered there only defeat last time out as they went down 5-2 to a strong looking Cam Bulldogs side. Undoubted star of their season so far and player to watch is striker Gemma Riley who has already notched 6 goals with Kelly Churchley the only other player to score for them so far.
Despite the injury and illness crisis Bitton will be looking to take maximum points from the game as they take a break from league action after this with a very difficult trip to play St Nicks next week in the GFA cup followed by an FA Cup game against Forest of Dean or Stony Stratford.
Cheltenham Civil service website
Ground address
Cheltenham Civil service Club
Tewksbury Road
Cheltenham
Glos
GL51 9SL (Same as Cheltenham Spa last season)
Check back Sunday night/ Monday morning for a full report on the game
League Cup 1st Round draw + Other news-05-10-10
The 1st round of the League cup was drawn at the league meeting and saw Bitton first out of the hat setting up a home tie with Southmead from Division 3
Games to be played 30th Jan 1.45pm ko
Full draw
Bitton v Southmead
Tetbury v AEK Boco Res
Cheltenham Civil Service v Cheltenham Town Res
Mitcheldean v Longlevens
Quedgley v AEK Boco
Wiltshire Area v Forest of Dean
Byes-Wooton Bassett, Cirencester Res, Cam, Gloucester City Res, St Nicholas, Cheltenham Spa, Dursley, Shirehampton, Bristol & West, Abbeymead
Bitton had a good run in the competition last season making the final before eventually losing out by the odd goal to Swindon Supermarine.
In other news announced at the Meeting last night the League have decided to extend Division 1 and will be allocating another round of games. This means each team will now face each other 3 times over the course of the season with the 3rd games venue being decided randomly to determine who is home or away
Games to be played 30th Jan 1.45pm ko
Full draw
Bitton v Southmead
Tetbury v AEK Boco Res
Cheltenham Civil Service v Cheltenham Town Res
Mitcheldean v Longlevens
Quedgley v AEK Boco
Wiltshire Area v Forest of Dean
Byes-Wooton Bassett, Cirencester Res, Cam, Gloucester City Res, St Nicholas, Cheltenham Spa, Dursley, Shirehampton, Bristol & West, Abbeymead
Bitton had a good run in the competition last season making the final before eventually losing out by the odd goal to Swindon Supermarine.
In other news announced at the Meeting last night the League have decided to extend Division 1 and will be allocating another round of games. This means each team will now face each other 3 times over the course of the season with the 3rd games venue being decided randomly to determine who is home or away
Caption competition-30-09-10
Bittons first captiion competition picture is displayed here.
Can you work out what Becky Hurst, Becky Jones and Tuggs are saying to each other?
Email your answers to [email protected] or enter via the messageboard-prize for the winner!!!
Can you work out what Becky Hurst, Becky Jones and Tuggs are saying to each other?
Email your answers to [email protected] or enter via the messageboard-prize for the winner!!!
Farewell Tugwell -30-09-10
Tuggs will be missed
One of Bittons longest serving players Laura Tugwell has decided to take a break from football due to the increasing demands of her work commitments. Tuggs has struggled to make training sessions and games this year and has taken the decision to concentrate more on her career.
Tuggs has been at the club since the start and was a key member of the championship winning side last season making the left back spot her own. She has the honour of scoring Bitton ladies first ever goal, and she recently notched up her 50th game for the club.
Everyone at the club would like to thank Laura for her effort in recent years particularly the two tough seasons we had when we started and look forward to seeing her cheering on the girls on the sidelines soon.
The door is always open for a return if Laura has a change of heart and she has agreed to stay signed on for cover if needed.
Tuggs has been at the club since the start and was a key member of the championship winning side last season making the left back spot her own. She has the honour of scoring Bitton ladies first ever goal, and she recently notched up her 50th game for the club.
Everyone at the club would like to thank Laura for her effort in recent years particularly the two tough seasons we had when we started and look forward to seeing her cheering on the girls on the sidelines soon.
The door is always open for a return if Laura has a change of heart and she has agreed to stay signed on for cover if needed.
Bitton v Cheltenham Civil service preview-30-09-10
Kirsty should return
Bitton play yet another home game this Sunday as they entertain Cheltenham Civil Service looking to bounce back from the disappointing performance of last week against Bristol & West
Cheltenham Civil Service have made a great start to the season and currently sit in 4th place in the table. They opened there season with a 3-1 win against Dursley and followed that up with a great 2-1 win against Bristol & West. They suffered there only defeat last time out as they went down 5-2 to a strong looking Cam Bulldogs side. Undoubted star of their season so far and player to watch is striker Gemma Riley who has already notched 6 goals with Kelly Churchley to only other player to score for them so far.
Bitton should welcome back Meg Price & Kirsty Skinner to the squad & Esther Hosyznak is pushing for her first start. Char Knight is still away and also missing will be top scorer Lisa Frampton who is on Holiday. Another player missing from the squad will be Laura Tugwell who has decided to take a break from the game due to work commitments.
Bitton will be looking to take maximum points from this game as they will take a 4 week break from the league after this match as there attentions turn to a GFA Cup game against St Nicks on the 17th Oct and a FA Cup 2nd round tie on the 24th Oct against either Forest Of Dean or Stony Stratford (game played this Sunday)
Check back Sunday night/Monday morning for a full report on the game.
Cheltenham Civil Service have made a great start to the season and currently sit in 4th place in the table. They opened there season with a 3-1 win against Dursley and followed that up with a great 2-1 win against Bristol & West. They suffered there only defeat last time out as they went down 5-2 to a strong looking Cam Bulldogs side. Undoubted star of their season so far and player to watch is striker Gemma Riley who has already notched 6 goals with Kelly Churchley to only other player to score for them so far.
Bitton should welcome back Meg Price & Kirsty Skinner to the squad & Esther Hosyznak is pushing for her first start. Char Knight is still away and also missing will be top scorer Lisa Frampton who is on Holiday. Another player missing from the squad will be Laura Tugwell who has decided to take a break from the game due to work commitments.
Bitton will be looking to take maximum points from this game as they will take a 4 week break from the league after this match as there attentions turn to a GFA Cup game against St Nicks on the 17th Oct and a FA Cup 2nd round tie on the 24th Oct against either Forest Of Dean or Stony Stratford (game played this Sunday)
Check back Sunday night/Monday morning for a full report on the game.
Bitton 0-0 Bristol & west-27-09-10
Amber came close when she struck the post
A frustrating afternoon for an under strength Bitton as they failed to score for the first time since the start of last season in a 0-0 draw with Bristol & West. Bitton started well and were dominant for the first half hour but were far from there best and in the end were happy to take the point.
For a full report see the match Report page
Othere Div 1 results
Cheltenham Res 0 v 2 Cam Bulldogs
Dursley 0 v Forest Of Dean 5
For a full report see the match Report page
Othere Div 1 results
Cheltenham Res 0 v 2 Cam Bulldogs
Dursley 0 v Forest Of Dean 5
Bitton v Bristol & west preview-23/09/10
Meg one of several players away this week
Bitton welcome Bristol & West to the rec this week with a number of key players missing. Regular defender Meg Price and goal scoring full back Char Knight are both away on holiday and also missing will be influential midfielder Kirsty Skinner who is also away. Another major doubt is Skinners Midfield partner Leanne Jones who is struggling to get back from Devon on sunday morning in time to play. Even if she does get back in time she will be exausted from all that walking she has been doing. All this means Bitton could well be down to the bare bones after the luxury of having virtually a full squad of players for there previous games this season.Jess Rudge-Hamlin is added to the squad for the first time this season & Kayleigh Haim could join her to provide some cover for the absent players.
Bitton will be looking to make it 4 wins from 4 where as Bristol & West will be playing only there second game of the season. They lost there opening encounter 2-1 to Cheltenham Civil Service in a game they dominated for long spells and really should have won.Carla Thomas grabbed there goal that afternoon.
The 2 sides have only met on one previous occasion when Bristol & West won a Friendly 3-2 at the start of the 08/09 season with Becky Hurst & Becky Jones scoring for the Ton.
Bitton will be looking to make it 4 wins from 4 where as Bristol & West will be playing only there second game of the season. They lost there opening encounter 2-1 to Cheltenham Civil Service in a game they dominated for long spells and really should have won.Carla Thomas grabbed there goal that afternoon.
The 2 sides have only met on one previous occasion when Bristol & West won a Friendly 3-2 at the start of the 08/09 season with Becky Hurst & Becky Jones scoring for the Ton.
Amber 'Coat hanger' Coatsey's corner-20-9-10
Dear All,
Was gwannin gyaldems!
Well.. "WHAT?!!!" can i say...
- ON THE REAL.. iii actually feel i have made one of the best decisions of my life singing fo Bitton FC..
Im well happy at dis gaff yOU dUN kNO ..you girls are the most quality group of girls that i have ever met!
Your all jst PURE MINT BARS, quality footballers n have great banter!! ..you have all made me so welcome.. so thankyou for that!
Your all a buntch of G's TBF! (espcially Micky Mouse Price, RebeccaKAKAKA Jones, Sheridan James N looking at da team photo frm sunday dark horse Esther Hoesayyy too)
N 'Steve Jones'.. Well ..Nuff Sed really!
- I was gon do a thang a lang on 'How To Finish Like Amber Coates'
but from sundays performance.. basically i cudnt even finish a lamb chop dinner SO.........
'How To Finish Like BIG C' '
You cant really teach that kind of talent.. it jst comes naturally really..especially the part where you get so excited frm your goal, you decided to go throw up on the side line... classy bird!
- Bitton V Dursley 5-1 win
A good team performance, good win.
..Framps was right on it with a belter in da back of da net 1st half,
..Rebekakaka dashing all over the place, scoring a quality goal, n mouthing off to the ref SHOCK,
..Mario n Boney Joner battling hard n winning near enough every tackle in midfeild,
..Hursty putting some great crosses into da box,
..Nats skilling it out dwn da right wing,
..Robby Bobby, Big C' ,Nat Hole N Megdem HOOFING da ball out n staying strong at da back through-out!
..N then we have goood old Galllyyyy WHAT?!! jammin in da box, in control, safe hands, quality kicks!
..Tuggy Tugg Tuggs came on in da 2nd half.. wazzing some great balls thru to Hursty dwn da wing!
..N Sloff Dem strong n dominant, got slighlty worried at one point, thought she was gon whipp out her nine n bust a cap in dey ass..
..Cant foget Esty Est on da bentch wag wanning to get involved..
..Oh n we defo cant foget Miss Kaylee Haim, chillun on da side line fretting about da size of her jeans..
As a team we have so much potential n could defo take it to da nxt level.. we've just got to stay grounded and work hard fo eachother!
..Aslong as we have BIG C' scoring quality goals like hers on sunday we will b fine!!
..tho the celebration was sumn else! (nxt time could you scream a little louder please)..
N havin the likes of Nat Hole.. who doesnt really pay much attention to da game at all.. ( FaceBook Status) "Come on the TON!!! 4-1 awesome win!! Get in! I'm lovinnnnn it!" ..It was 5-1 love! good effort tho! N then Robby bobby liking da status was the icing on da cake!
Da sky is defo da limit fo Bitton FC
Yours Sincerely
Usher Raymond Coates
HOLLA !
Brapp De Brapp!!
Was gwannin gyaldems!
Well.. "WHAT?!!!" can i say...
- ON THE REAL.. iii actually feel i have made one of the best decisions of my life singing fo Bitton FC..
Im well happy at dis gaff yOU dUN kNO ..you girls are the most quality group of girls that i have ever met!
Your all jst PURE MINT BARS, quality footballers n have great banter!! ..you have all made me so welcome.. so thankyou for that!
Your all a buntch of G's TBF! (espcially Micky Mouse Price, RebeccaKAKAKA Jones, Sheridan James N looking at da team photo frm sunday dark horse Esther Hoesayyy too)
N 'Steve Jones'.. Well ..Nuff Sed really!
- I was gon do a thang a lang on 'How To Finish Like Amber Coates'
but from sundays performance.. basically i cudnt even finish a lamb chop dinner SO.........
'How To Finish Like BIG C' '
You cant really teach that kind of talent.. it jst comes naturally really..especially the part where you get so excited frm your goal, you decided to go throw up on the side line... classy bird!
- Bitton V Dursley 5-1 win
A good team performance, good win.
..Framps was right on it with a belter in da back of da net 1st half,
..Rebekakaka dashing all over the place, scoring a quality goal, n mouthing off to the ref SHOCK,
..Mario n Boney Joner battling hard n winning near enough every tackle in midfeild,
..Hursty putting some great crosses into da box,
..Nats skilling it out dwn da right wing,
..Robby Bobby, Big C' ,Nat Hole N Megdem HOOFING da ball out n staying strong at da back through-out!
..N then we have goood old Galllyyyy WHAT?!! jammin in da box, in control, safe hands, quality kicks!
..Tuggy Tugg Tuggs came on in da 2nd half.. wazzing some great balls thru to Hursty dwn da wing!
..N Sloff Dem strong n dominant, got slighlty worried at one point, thought she was gon whipp out her nine n bust a cap in dey ass..
..Cant foget Esty Est on da bentch wag wanning to get involved..
..Oh n we defo cant foget Miss Kaylee Haim, chillun on da side line fretting about da size of her jeans..
As a team we have so much potential n could defo take it to da nxt level.. we've just got to stay grounded and work hard fo eachother!
..Aslong as we have BIG C' scoring quality goals like hers on sunday we will b fine!!
..tho the celebration was sumn else! (nxt time could you scream a little louder please)..
N havin the likes of Nat Hole.. who doesnt really pay much attention to da game at all.. ( FaceBook Status) "Come on the TON!!! 4-1 awesome win!! Get in! I'm lovinnnnn it!" ..It was 5-1 love! good effort tho! N then Robby bobby liking da status was the icing on da cake!
Da sky is defo da limit fo Bitton FC
Yours Sincerely
Usher Raymond Coates
HOLLA !
Brapp De Brapp!!
New Message Board-10-09-10
New message board has been added to the site- see the tab at the top. You can use it to discuss anything related to bitton ladies or just for a bit of banter (if you have any).
Maybe you could start by telling me what Joner is supposed to be doing in the picture to the left
Maybe you could start by telling me what Joner is supposed to be doing in the picture to the left
Tuggs hits 50-20-09-10
Congratulations to Laura Tugwell who become only the second player to chalk up 50 appearances for the club. Laura who has been with the cub since the start had the honour of scoring Bitton Ladies first ever goal.
Games-50 Goals- 9
Well done Laura
Games-50 Goals- 9
Well done Laura
Big C's Howler of the week-20-09-10
Howler of the week goes to.......... Char Knight (who?). After scoring a goal (in the right net) I got a little over excited and sprinted halfway down the pitch (aeroplane stylie) jumped up and down a bit and then had a dance off with Meg. I then had to promptly run off the pitch to throw up.
I'm not sure if it was down to excitement or just pure shock!
I must now apologise to regular readers of my internationally acclaimed article as I am away next week, so I will leave the responsibility of Big C's D*ck of the Day in Steve's hands. Obviously the banter will be nowhere near my level, but please bear with him - I reckon Joner's already in with a shout for potentially missing next weeks game for a sponsored walk.
Big C
I'm not sure if it was down to excitement or just pure shock!
I must now apologise to regular readers of my internationally acclaimed article as I am away next week, so I will leave the responsibility of Big C's D*ck of the Day in Steve's hands. Obviously the banter will be nowhere near my level, but please bear with him - I reckon Joner's already in with a shout for potentially missing next weeks game for a sponsored walk.
Big C
Bitton 5 v 1 Dursley-19-9-10
Bitton continued there 100% start to the season as they came through a scrappy game with Dursley with a 5-1 win. Amber Coates bagged a brace and she was joined on the scoresheet by Lisa Frampton, Becky Jones and a rare goal from Char Knight.
For a full report check the Match report page
Other league results
Cam Bulldogs 5-2 Cheltenham Civil Service
Forest Of Dean Ladies 14-0 Cheltenham Town Res
For a full report check the Match report page
Other league results
Cam Bulldogs 5-2 Cheltenham Civil Service
Forest Of Dean Ladies 14-0 Cheltenham Town Res
Bitton record scorers-15-09-10
Sheriff still top of the pile
Sharifa James still heads the Bitton all time scoring charts with an impressive 38 goals, Becky Jones has moved up into second after her good start to the season. The biggest mover however is newcomer Lisa Frampton who has jumped straight in at #6 with her 7 goals since the start of the season.
Full List
1- Sharifa James- 38 goals
2- Becky Jones- 27 goals
3- Becky Hurst- 26 goals
4- Leanne Jones- 15 Goals
5- Laura Tugwell- 9 Goals
6- Kirsty Skinner, Lisa Frampton- 7 goals
7- Leanne Siddell, Nat Hulbert- 6 goals
8- Amber Coates- 5 goals
Full List
1- Sharifa James- 38 goals
2- Becky Jones- 27 goals
3- Becky Hurst- 26 goals
4- Leanne Jones- 15 Goals
5- Laura Tugwell- 9 Goals
6- Kirsty Skinner, Lisa Frampton- 7 goals
7- Leanne Siddell, Nat Hulbert- 6 goals
8- Amber Coates- 5 goals
Bitton record Appearance holders-15-09-10
Tuggs one short of 50 games
Becky Jones still heads the All time appearance table for Bitton ladies after playing her 55th games on Sunday. Laura Tugwell is second and is just one short of 50 games for the club. Meg Price, Becky Hurst & Chloe Gallagher have all moved up the list from last season after playing most games last year
Top appearance holders
1- Becky Jones- 55 games
2- Laura Tugwell- 49 games
3- Chloe Gallagher, Becky Hurst-39 games
4- Meg Price- 38 games
5- George Bragg-35 games
6- Leannae Jones, Deb Small- 34 games
7- Sara Tucker- 32 games
8- Nicola Johns- 30 games
9- Eileen Carr- 27 games
10-Kirsty Skinner- 25 games
11-Sharifa James- 22 games
12-Holly Fox, Char Knight21 Games
Top appearance holders
1- Becky Jones- 55 games
2- Laura Tugwell- 49 games
3- Chloe Gallagher, Becky Hurst-39 games
4- Meg Price- 38 games
5- George Bragg-35 games
6- Leannae Jones, Deb Small- 34 games
7- Sara Tucker- 32 games
8- Nicola Johns- 30 games
9- Eileen Carr- 27 games
10-Kirsty Skinner- 25 games
11-Sharifa James- 22 games
12-Holly Fox, Char Knight21 Games
Captains Corner-13-09-10
Well two games into the new season and we seem to be adapting to the higher level reasonably well with two wins from our opening two games...
As we all know last Sunday against Forest of Dean was no way one of our beter performances and we really did crumble far to easily in the second half but sometimes luck plays a vital part in football and I definately think luck was on our side last Sunday, but saying that we did waste several clear chances - but at the end of the day we won!!!!
As for yesterdays game I think we showed how good of a side we can be when we get the ball down and pass it to score 13 goals in this Division is something to be proud of and I thought Amber and Lisa were outstanding yesterday scoring some great goals it was also nice to see Sharifa get her 1st of the season and for Joner to get on the score sheet after she faced her penalty demons also Kirsty scored a cracking header from another good freekick from Becky... But major credit to the defence for keeping a clean sheet - Well done guys!!
Funniest Moment had to be Nat Hole tripping over the ball - Beauty!!!!
Anyway we all look forward to next weekends game at home to Dursley where we'll try and make it 3 in 3!! And this weekend we shall discuss what our 1st Team night out should be and when - so thinking caps on guys!!!!!
Peace out A Town Down
Becky Jones
As we all know last Sunday against Forest of Dean was no way one of our beter performances and we really did crumble far to easily in the second half but sometimes luck plays a vital part in football and I definately think luck was on our side last Sunday, but saying that we did waste several clear chances - but at the end of the day we won!!!!
As for yesterdays game I think we showed how good of a side we can be when we get the ball down and pass it to score 13 goals in this Division is something to be proud of and I thought Amber and Lisa were outstanding yesterday scoring some great goals it was also nice to see Sharifa get her 1st of the season and for Joner to get on the score sheet after she faced her penalty demons also Kirsty scored a cracking header from another good freekick from Becky... But major credit to the defence for keeping a clean sheet - Well done guys!!
Funniest Moment had to be Nat Hole tripping over the ball - Beauty!!!!
Anyway we all look forward to next weekends game at home to Dursley where we'll try and make it 3 in 3!! And this weekend we shall discuss what our 1st Team night out should be and when - so thinking caps on guys!!!!!
Peace out A Town Down
Becky Jones
Cheltenham Town Res 0 v 13 Bitton-12/09/10
The pre match handshake
Bitton smashed 13 goals past Cheltenham Town Res without reply in a completely one sided game that saw them head to the top of the early season table. The score maybe should have been even more emphatic with Bitton being pretty wastefull in front of goal. Lisa Frampton led the rout with 5 goals and her strike partner Amber Coates chipped in with 4 of her own. There were also single strikes from Becky Jones, Kirsty Skinner, Leanne Jones & Sharifa James.
For full report visit the Match report page
Other Div 1 results
Cheltenham Civil Service 2-1 Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean 1 -2 cam Bulldogs
For full report visit the Match report page
Other Div 1 results
Cheltenham Civil Service 2-1 Bristol & West
Forest Of Dean 1 -2 cam Bulldogs
Big C Howler of the day-10-09-10
Meg skied her penalty
Howler of the Day this week goes to...... Meg Price. As the ref blew the whistle for a first half penalty to us, Steve, when deciding who to take the penalty, naivly shouted "decide amongst yourselves". And Meg was the first one to shout "I'LL TAKE IT". Every one else moved out of her way, because she is a gangsta, although she saw this as "a parting of people towards the penalty spot" (as quoted after the game). Can't blame her really as this would be her first (and probably only (I joke)) goal of the season. Unfortunately she went for power over precision and nearly hit the train off its tracks on the railway line with her shot! Fair play to her for having a go though!
Big C
Big C
Bitton 4 v 3 forest of dean-10-09-10
Lisa scored twice on her league debut
Bitton started life in Division 1 with 3 points against last seasons runenrs up Forest Of Dean. Lisa Frampton(2) and Becky Jones shot them in to a 3-0 lead but some sloppy defending in the last 15 minutes let FOD get back into the game at 3-3 and it took a last minute panalty by Amber Coates to secure a win which really should have been a lot more comfortable.
For a full report visit the Match Report page
Other Division1 games played
Dursley 1 v 3 Cheltenham Civil Service
For a full report visit the Match Report page
Other Division1 games played
Dursley 1 v 3 Cheltenham Civil Service
Local Teams get season underway-24-08-10
South West Womens League
The South West Womens league started this week and the local sides had some mixed results.In the Eastern Division Swindon Supermarine who are new to the league after winning Division 1 of the Gloucster County league last season and who narrowly beat Bitton in the league cup final last season openened up there season with a 10-0 demolition of Nailsea United.Downend Flyers also suffered a heavy defeat as they went dont 7-0 to Swindon Spitfires & Cleve West went to Winscombe and returned with the 3 points thanks to a 4-3 win.In the Premier division Oldand Abbotonians who Bitton beat last week started there season with a draw. Goals From Beth Dale and Jess Cole looked to have given them victory but Stoke Lane replied through Jess Morgan and Lucy Sparks to snatch a 2-2 draw and could have won it at the end when Morgan headed against the bar from 3yards out. Bristol Ladies Union beat Cheltenham 3-1 and Frome beat Taunton by the same score. Chippenham lost 5-0 to Marine Academy Plymouth. There is another round of game son Wednesday evening.
South West Combination
Gloucester City started life at the higher level after being promoted last season but started with a defeat as they went down 1-0 in a close game with Oxford City. Forest Green also lost as they went down by the odd goal in 3 to Havant & Waterlooville. Swindon Town lost 6-0 to Plymouth Argyle.
Womens Premier League
Keynsham have boosted there side pre season as they look to challenge for honours in the southern division and the signings of players like Louise Hutton, Corinne Yorston and Becky Tweed seemed to be settling in well as they started the season off with an impressive 4-0 win against Queens Park Rangers. Yeovil Towns first game in the Division after promotion was called off after there opponents Cardiff City had several international call ups.
The South West Womens league started this week and the local sides had some mixed results.In the Eastern Division Swindon Supermarine who are new to the league after winning Division 1 of the Gloucster County league last season and who narrowly beat Bitton in the league cup final last season openened up there season with a 10-0 demolition of Nailsea United.Downend Flyers also suffered a heavy defeat as they went dont 7-0 to Swindon Spitfires & Cleve West went to Winscombe and returned with the 3 points thanks to a 4-3 win.In the Premier division Oldand Abbotonians who Bitton beat last week started there season with a draw. Goals From Beth Dale and Jess Cole looked to have given them victory but Stoke Lane replied through Jess Morgan and Lucy Sparks to snatch a 2-2 draw and could have won it at the end when Morgan headed against the bar from 3yards out. Bristol Ladies Union beat Cheltenham 3-1 and Frome beat Taunton by the same score. Chippenham lost 5-0 to Marine Academy Plymouth. There is another round of game son Wednesday evening.
South West Combination
Gloucester City started life at the higher level after being promoted last season but started with a defeat as they went down 1-0 in a close game with Oxford City. Forest Green also lost as they went down by the odd goal in 3 to Havant & Waterlooville. Swindon Town lost 6-0 to Plymouth Argyle.
Womens Premier League
Keynsham have boosted there side pre season as they look to challenge for honours in the southern division and the signings of players like Louise Hutton, Corinne Yorston and Becky Tweed seemed to be settling in well as they started the season off with an impressive 4-0 win against Queens Park Rangers. Yeovil Towns first game in the Division after promotion was called off after there opponents Cardiff City had several international call ups.
Yate Town Withdraw-23-08-10
Lisa nearly signed for Yate this season
Message from the league
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Yate Town Ladies are withdrawing from the GCWFL and will be taking no part in the GCWFL 2010/2011 Season.
Therefore all their fixtures etc will be expunged from the web site and fixture list.
I do not propose to rejig the fixture list and fill the now blank spaces with games, unless they are filled with postponements later in the season.
So Division 1 fixtures which were v Yate Town are now available dates for postponements.
Louise of Yate Town apologises to the GCWFL and clubs for any inconvience they may cause due to their withdrawal but they have struggled for players over the last couple of seasons and this coming season they only had 13 signed on with some of those not able to play every week. They also couldn't attract a manager nor more volunteers and they have been pro-active in advertising, as the GCWFL committee are aware of, to try to get more players and volunteers to help out but with no joy.
So they have unfortunately come to the sad decision to withdraw now, as opposed to trying to struggle through and maybe withdraw mid season as they believe this is the fairer way of doing it with respect to the other teams in their Division.
I know they have tried lots of things to get more players and volunteers but sometimes it just isn't possible to find them.
regards
Rob Fyfe-GCWFL
*Newent Town have also withdrawn from division 2 of the GCWFL
It is with regret that I have to inform you that Yate Town Ladies are withdrawing from the GCWFL and will be taking no part in the GCWFL 2010/2011 Season.
Therefore all their fixtures etc will be expunged from the web site and fixture list.
I do not propose to rejig the fixture list and fill the now blank spaces with games, unless they are filled with postponements later in the season.
So Division 1 fixtures which were v Yate Town are now available dates for postponements.
Louise of Yate Town apologises to the GCWFL and clubs for any inconvience they may cause due to their withdrawal but they have struggled for players over the last couple of seasons and this coming season they only had 13 signed on with some of those not able to play every week. They also couldn't attract a manager nor more volunteers and they have been pro-active in advertising, as the GCWFL committee are aware of, to try to get more players and volunteers to help out but with no joy.
So they have unfortunately come to the sad decision to withdraw now, as opposed to trying to struggle through and maybe withdraw mid season as they believe this is the fairer way of doing it with respect to the other teams in their Division.
I know they have tried lots of things to get more players and volunteers but sometimes it just isn't possible to find them.
regards
Rob Fyfe-GCWFL
*Newent Town have also withdrawn from division 2 of the GCWFL
Big C's Doughnut of the day-16-08-10
Big C in action
Chloe Gallagher has narrowly beaten the ref (Mr "Ball to Hand"), the menopausal defender (cheers Meg) and Steve with his weird "Ugga Bugga says"game to become the first ever DOUGHNUT OF THE DAY!
She was awarded this title after Sundays game for giving a massive GALLY shout to catch the ball, fluffing it between her hands and letting it bounce between her legs straight into the back of the net. Unlucky kid!
Suitable punishment will be decided during the week.
She was awarded this title after Sundays game for giving a massive GALLY shout to catch the ball, fluffing it between her hands and letting it bounce between her legs straight into the back of the net. Unlucky kid!
Suitable punishment will be decided during the week.
Captain Corner-16-08-10
Becky please with progress
Well who would of thought it 3 seasons ago when the side was first formed and they thumped us 7-1 or whatever the score was that 3 seasons on we'd beat Oldland 3-1 in a game that we dominated and really should of won by more...
For players like Kirsty Stone (Skinner), Laura Tugwell and myself the result was even more pleasing as we all played in that shocking defeat and i remember walking of the pitch thinking we're miles away from teams like Oldland...
But with the new players and Steve's tatics and excellent training we look like a side who'd be more than comfortable playing at a higher level of womens football..
Sat before the game yesterday listening to Steve say he thought we were better than the likes of Stoke Lane, Oldland and Downend Flyers some times you think he says it just to get us all going but when the final whistle blew yesterday I think we all felt he was right we've definately got the ability to be challenging those sides! I think the calibre of players we have playing for us like the excellent Amber Coates, Leanne Jones and Carly Bray proves that we're a side that wants to win things the team spirit was evident for all to see yesterday we really do stick up for each other and every great team needs to!!
Although the performance was good yesterday I still believe it wasnt as good as the performance against Bridgwater which seen us play some excellent football but I think its proved the new formation works and I cant wait for the season to begin!!!
Funniest Moment yesterday was Meg Price squaring upto their 6ft plus centre half - your a ledge mate!!! Retire please!! And Joners comment about it's all about passion!!!
Thought I'd also tell you about that time we won the sunny d 3 on 3 well here goes...........
Peace out A Town Down!!
For players like Kirsty Stone (Skinner), Laura Tugwell and myself the result was even more pleasing as we all played in that shocking defeat and i remember walking of the pitch thinking we're miles away from teams like Oldland...
But with the new players and Steve's tatics and excellent training we look like a side who'd be more than comfortable playing at a higher level of womens football..
Sat before the game yesterday listening to Steve say he thought we were better than the likes of Stoke Lane, Oldland and Downend Flyers some times you think he says it just to get us all going but when the final whistle blew yesterday I think we all felt he was right we've definately got the ability to be challenging those sides! I think the calibre of players we have playing for us like the excellent Amber Coates, Leanne Jones and Carly Bray proves that we're a side that wants to win things the team spirit was evident for all to see yesterday we really do stick up for each other and every great team needs to!!
Although the performance was good yesterday I still believe it wasnt as good as the performance against Bridgwater which seen us play some excellent football but I think its proved the new formation works and I cant wait for the season to begin!!!
Funniest Moment yesterday was Meg Price squaring upto their 6ft plus centre half - your a ledge mate!!! Retire please!! And Joners comment about it's all about passion!!!
Thought I'd also tell you about that time we won the sunny d 3 on 3 well here goes...........
Peace out A Town Down!!
Bitton 3-1 Oldland-16-08-10
half time team talk
Despite not playing at there best goals from Amber Coates,Becky Hurst and Becky Jones gave Bitton a 3-1 win over South West womens premier side Oldladn Abbotonians.
For ful report visit the Match report page
Oldlands view on the game- http://www.oldlandfootball.com/74038/match_report.pl?action=report&id=2162777
For ful report visit the Match report page
Oldlands view on the game- http://www.oldlandfootball.com/74038/match_report.pl?action=report&id=2162777
Bitton v Oldland preview-12-08-10
Nat Hulbert (Left) is away this week
Bitton make the short trip up the road to play South West Womens Premier side Oldland Abbotonians. Oldland are a very experienced side and marched there way through the leagues before consolidating there place last season with a 10th place finish.Oldland boast one of the best keepers in womens football is Jemma Close and the lively Gemma Summers has finished top scorer for the past 2 seasons. She is wellbacked up by goal scoring midfielders Beth Dale and Jess Coles.This is by far Bittons biggest test of their pre season campaign and should give a better clue to how ready they are for there first season in division 1 of the Gloucestershire County league. Former Bitton left back George Bragg is expected to line up in the Oldland defence after making the switch last season.Bragg could be joined by some other familiar faces after Oldland made a triple signing this week in the shape of former Bitton players Deb Small and Nicky & Sam Johns.
Bitton will be without wide player Nat Hulbert and keeper Tammy Murphy who are both away on holiday and also have injury concerns over Sharifa James(Hip) Amber Coates(back) & Becky Hurst(Shin Splints) . Laura Tugwell may be missing again as she has a party but Kirsty Skinner returns and it is hoped Kaylee Haim will be availiable.Nat Hole is still yet to make an appearance this pre season.
Full report from the game will be availiable on Monday morning.
Bitton will be without wide player Nat Hulbert and keeper Tammy Murphy who are both away on holiday and also have injury concerns over Sharifa James(Hip) Amber Coates(back) & Becky Hurst(Shin Splints) . Laura Tugwell may be missing again as she has a party but Kirsty Skinner returns and it is hoped Kaylee Haim will be availiable.Nat Hole is still yet to make an appearance this pre season.
Full report from the game will be availiable on Monday morning.
Full GFA Cup draw-11-08-10
Action from last years game with St Nicks
The draw has been made for the 1st round of the GFA County Womens cup and Bitton have been handed a tough game with an away fixture at last season GCWFL div 3 champions St Nicholas. This is a repeat of last season League cup quarter final where Bitton won2-1 after extra time to hand St Nicks there only defeat of the season..This game is due to be played 17th October-2.00pm ko
Bitton enjoyed a good run in the competition last season eventually losing out to an extra time penalty in the quarter finals against Cirencester Town.
Full draw
Abbeymead v Longlevsns
Bristol & West v Cheltenheam CS
Cheltenham Spa v Oldland Abbotonians
Cheltenham Town v Cam Bulldogs
Cirencester v Bristol Academy Res
Downend Flyers v AEK Boco
Dursley v Quedgley
Gloucester City v Forest Of Dean
SCS ladies v Mitcheldean
St Nicholas v Bitton
Tetbury v Filton College(Development)
Byes for Forest Green, Newent, Shirehampton, Stoke Lane & Yate
Bitton enjoyed a good run in the competition last season eventually losing out to an extra time penalty in the quarter finals against Cirencester Town.
Full draw
Abbeymead v Longlevsns
Bristol & West v Cheltenheam CS
Cheltenham Spa v Oldland Abbotonians
Cheltenham Town v Cam Bulldogs
Cirencester v Bristol Academy Res
Downend Flyers v AEK Boco
Dursley v Quedgley
Gloucester City v Forest Of Dean
SCS ladies v Mitcheldean
St Nicholas v Bitton
Tetbury v Filton College(Development)
Byes for Forest Green, Newent, Shirehampton, Stoke Lane & Yate
Fa Cup Draw announced-06-08-10
UPDATE-Reading Girls FC have withdrawn from the competition so Bitton will receive a bye into the 2nd Round qualifying where they will meet either Forest Of Dean or Stony Stratford
The draw for the first Qualifying round of this seasons Womens Fa Cup was made today and Bitton have been handed a home tie against Reading Girls FC. They finished 8th last season in Division 1 of the Southern League which is equivalent to one league higher than Bitton in the womens pyramid.There is some uncertainty over the game though as the league website is saying they have withdrawn from the league this season and there website - http://readinggirlsfc.co.uk/ has not been updated with any information. If Bitton were to get into the second qualifying round they would make the trip to either league rivals Forest Of Dean or Stony Stratford from the Thames Valley league.
Selected other local games in first qualifying round
Games to be played 3rd Oct
40 Bitton Ladies v Reading Girls
41 Marlow Ladies v Reading Town
42 Forest Of Dean v Stony Stratford Town
43 Swindon Spitfires v Swindon Supermarine Ladies
44 Ilminster Town v Launceston
45 Exeter City v Keynsham Town Development
46 Weymouth Ladies v Winscombe
The draw for the first Qualifying round of this seasons Womens Fa Cup was made today and Bitton have been handed a home tie against Reading Girls FC. They finished 8th last season in Division 1 of the Southern League which is equivalent to one league higher than Bitton in the womens pyramid.There is some uncertainty over the game though as the league website is saying they have withdrawn from the league this season and there website - http://readinggirlsfc.co.uk/ has not been updated with any information. If Bitton were to get into the second qualifying round they would make the trip to either league rivals Forest Of Dean or Stony Stratford from the Thames Valley league.
Selected other local games in first qualifying round
Games to be played 3rd Oct
40 Bitton Ladies v Reading Girls
41 Marlow Ladies v Reading Town
42 Forest Of Dean v Stony Stratford Town
43 Swindon Spitfires v Swindon Supermarine Ladies
44 Ilminster Town v Launceston
45 Exeter City v Keynsham Town Development
46 Weymouth Ladies v Winscombe
Bridgwater 1-5 Bitton-09-08-10
Robyn scored her first Bitton goal
Bitton produced an excellent display of passing and movement to come away with a 5-1 win against a good Bridgwater side. Bitton went 5-0 up thanks to goals from Robyn Scrase with her first for the club Amber Coates(3) & Becky Jones before Bridgwater scrambled in a late consolation.
For details see Match report page
For details see Match report page
Bitton 5 v 1 Shepton mallett-04-08-10
Debut goal for Amber
Bitton Ladies got there pre season off to a winning start with a 5-1 win against Somerset County side Shepton Mallett with goals from Becky Jones, Amber Coates, Carly Bray and Lisa Frampton (2). Bitton included several new faces in the game as they played a near complete different side in each half as plenty of players had there first run out of the season.
Brief summary
Meg Price, Kirsty Stone and Nat Hulbert will all feel they should have done better when missing headers from Becky Hurst corners early on in the game and Hulbert also screwed a simple chance over the bar after another cross from Hurst. The first goal of the new season came on 20 minutes when great work from Hulbert and Char Knight down the right saw Hulbert fire in a cross where Coates flicked it on and B Jones forced the ball over the line with a suspicion of handball. Coates made it two soon after when she wriggled clear of a few markers and shot low into the corner for a fine individual goal.B Jones then hit a volley over the bar before an excellent pass from Robyn Scrase set Coates free but she shot straight at the keeper when clear.
Bitton continued to show decent fitness levels in the second half and despite all the half time changes continued to look dangerous going forward. Steph Golbourne had a couple of shots saved and Leanne Jones shot over from distance twice in the space of a couple of minutes. Shepton Mallett Pulled a goal back on 60 minutes though as a corner was put into the box and a lack of talking in the Bitton defence saw the ball bounce off the knee of Price and into the bottom corner. Bitton responded within 5 minutes as a Shepton defender handled in the area and Bray confidently smashed home the penalty. Trialist Lisa Frampton made a late entrance as sub for the final 20 minutes and she twice got away from her markers to finish well and give a flattering look to the score line.
A decent first workout for the team but there is still plenty of things to work on. Thanks to Shepton Mallett and we wish them well for the upcoming season.
This Sunday away to Bridgewater 2.00pm ko
Brief summary
Meg Price, Kirsty Stone and Nat Hulbert will all feel they should have done better when missing headers from Becky Hurst corners early on in the game and Hulbert also screwed a simple chance over the bar after another cross from Hurst. The first goal of the new season came on 20 minutes when great work from Hulbert and Char Knight down the right saw Hulbert fire in a cross where Coates flicked it on and B Jones forced the ball over the line with a suspicion of handball. Coates made it two soon after when she wriggled clear of a few markers and shot low into the corner for a fine individual goal.B Jones then hit a volley over the bar before an excellent pass from Robyn Scrase set Coates free but she shot straight at the keeper when clear.
Bitton continued to show decent fitness levels in the second half and despite all the half time changes continued to look dangerous going forward. Steph Golbourne had a couple of shots saved and Leanne Jones shot over from distance twice in the space of a couple of minutes. Shepton Mallett Pulled a goal back on 60 minutes though as a corner was put into the box and a lack of talking in the Bitton defence saw the ball bounce off the knee of Price and into the bottom corner. Bitton responded within 5 minutes as a Shepton defender handled in the area and Bray confidently smashed home the penalty. Trialist Lisa Frampton made a late entrance as sub for the final 20 minutes and she twice got away from her markers to finish well and give a flattering look to the score line.
A decent first workout for the team but there is still plenty of things to work on. Thanks to Shepton Mallett and we wish them well for the upcoming season.
This Sunday away to Bridgewater 2.00pm ko
Re Build the Rec-22-04-10
Club in need of repair
The fundraising efforts are continuing to rebuild the clubhouse,but in the meantime there is a way we can try to stimulate greater interest and a high profile for our campaign.
If you or any of your friends, family members or business acquaintances use Facebook, please go to the campaign page at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebuild-The-Rec/358962930229
Click on the 'Like' or 'Fan' button.
That's it. No money changes hands and you won't receive any spam emails as a result. You can even do it on your mobile phone.
The more fans or likes we get, the higher our profile - the more we can demonstrate to the media, grant bodies and/or potential corporate donors that this fundraising effort has broad support from the community.
If you or any of your friends, family members or business acquaintances use Facebook, please go to the campaign page at
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Click on the 'Like' or 'Fan' button.
That's it. No money changes hands and you won't receive any spam emails as a result. You can even do it on your mobile phone.
The more fans or likes we get, the higher our profile - the more we can demonstrate to the media, grant bodies and/or potential corporate donors that this fundraising effort has broad support from the community.
More sign on-28-07-10
Kirsty with a change of name for the new season
Several players signed on after sundays trial game. Kirsty Skinner (Was Stone) signed on for another year along with Chloe Gallagher,Natalie Hulbert,Becky Hurst & Megan Price. Joining the squad this year are Tammy Murphy a keeper who has previously played for Bridgewater Town & Michelle Wolf who Joins us after spending last season at AEK Boco. Esther Hosznyak became the first of last years u 16's to sign on aswell.
Bray for Bitton-22-07-10
Carly in action for Millburn Magic in the states
Bitton are delighted to announce the signing of Left sided defender Carly Bray. Bray joins after having a spell playing in the top amateur league in the USA playing for the Millburn magic having previously played for Arsenal Reserves.Bray will be unavailable for the first 7 weeks of the season as she heads back to the states to do some coaching.Manager Steve Jones said " She is another example of the type of player we are looking to bring to the club.I spoke with her over the summer and she said she would be interested in joining up with a few friends who already play for us.She is gonna be missing for the start of the season but will give us a massive boost when she returns"
Jones signs up Coates-22-07-10
Coates in action for Bristol academy v Chelsea
Bitton manager Steve Jones managed to tie up the signature of one of his main summer targets on the first night of pre season. Forward player Amber Coates joins the Ton after taking a short break from the game. She started last season playing for Bristol Academy where she had came up through the ranks. Jones said " Im delighted to have got her to the club,she is a class act and more than capable of playing at a much higher level but she has told me she just wants to get back to enjoying her football again. She knows a lot of our players already so has settled in really quickly and im really excited by the prospect of fitting her into my team"
Squad starts to take shape-22-07-10
Joner has signed for another year
After the first pre season session several of last seasons squad put pen to paper and commited to another season at Bitton as they face there first ever season in Div 1 of the Gloucester county womens league.Becky Jones, Kayleigh Haim, Leanne Jones, Robyn Scrase, Charlotte Knight & Sharifa James all signed on from last season squad
Bitton report back-22-07-10
Bitton reported back for pre season training last night and a healthy turnout were put through there paces with a hard session including a bleep test to judge indivudual fitness levels. Several players are still missing for various reasons so competition for places will be strong this year. The majority of last years squad were joined by several new faces all hoping to be part of the squad for the upcoming season.
Bittons pre season schedule is now complete and is as follows
1st Aug-Shepton mallett(H)
8th Aug-Bridgewater(A)
15th Aug-Oldland(A)
29th Aug-Tetbury(H)
Details of new signings will be announced on the website when known so keep checking back
Bittons pre season schedule is now complete and is as follows
1st Aug-Shepton mallett(H)
8th Aug-Bridgewater(A)
15th Aug-Oldland(A)
29th Aug-Tetbury(H)
Details of new signings will be announced on the website when known so keep checking back
Bitton get hands on the trophy-19-07-10
Bitton Ladies-Div 2 winners
Bitton held there presentation over the weekend where the Players finally got there hands on the Division 2 Trophy.
Full list of indivisual winners were
Players Player of the year-Meg Price,Leanne Jones,Char Knight
Managers Player of the year-Leanne Jones
Goal of the season-Becky Hurst
Bitton & league top scorer-Sharifa James
Howler of the season-Chloe Gallagher v Boco
Performance of the season-Leanne Jones v Cheltenham spa
Bitton ladies player of the year-Becky Jones
Photos from the night are on facebook and the season review video will be on here shortly
Full list of indivisual winners were
Players Player of the year-Meg Price,Leanne Jones,Char Knight
Managers Player of the year-Leanne Jones
Goal of the season-Becky Hurst
Bitton & league top scorer-Sharifa James
Howler of the season-Chloe Gallagher v Boco
Performance of the season-Leanne Jones v Cheltenham spa
Bitton ladies player of the year-Becky Jones
Photos from the night are on facebook and the season review video will be on here shortly
Guess who-12-07-10
Can you guess which current Bitton Ladies player this is. Even at such a young age she is showing such a safe pair of hands-Go on Kid!!!
New kit coming soon-01-07-10
New kit (Shown left) has been ordered for the coming season.Will be with us ready for the 1st league game on the 5th September.Made by Macron and in the traditional Bitton colours of Red & White stripes, Black shorts & socks. We have once again opted for the short sleeve option.
Pre season comes together-01-07-10
Following on from the announcement of the Bridgewater game i can announce an additional fixture. We will be travelling to play South West Womens Premier side Oldland Abbotonians on the 15th Aug. Further fixtures will be published on here once confirmed
Pre season schedule
21st July-report back for training
25th July-In House trial game
1st Aug-Possible Friendly
8th Aug-Bridgewater (A)
15th Aug-Oldland~(A)
22nd Aug-Possible Friendly
29th Aug- Last Training session
5th Sept-First league game
Pre season schedule
21st July-report back for training
25th July-In House trial game
1st Aug-Possible Friendly
8th Aug-Bridgewater (A)
15th Aug-Oldland~(A)
22nd Aug-Possible Friendly
29th Aug- Last Training session
5th Sept-First league game
Pre season update 1-28-06-10
I have been busy over the summer talking to possible targets for next season as we look to strengthen and adapt to the higher level and i am pleased to say we will have a number of new players attending pre season training some of whom have already verbally agreed to sign. Also joining us are many of last seasons u16's team so competition for places should be fierce-Training is due to start on Wed 21st July-Everybody welcome. Details of new signings will be announced on this site once confirmed.
Our first pre season fixture has been confirmed and on the 8th Aug we will be travelling to Bridgewater to play there ladies team who finished 2nd in the 1st division of the Somerset County league last season. All details of further games will also be announced on this site.Im expecting the league fixtures and also the draw for the womens FA Cup to be out any day so will also post these details on here.
Also dont forget Bitton Ladies presentation 16th July at th club all friends and family welcome
Steve
Our first pre season fixture has been confirmed and on the 8th Aug we will be travelling to Bridgewater to play there ladies team who finished 2nd in the 1st division of the Somerset County league last season. All details of further games will also be announced on this site.Im expecting the league fixtures and also the draw for the womens FA Cup to be out any day so will also post these details on here.
Also dont forget Bitton Ladies presentation 16th July at th club all friends and family welcome
Steve
Season news-10-06-10
Sharifa finished as the leagues top scorer
Taken from the league website
Season summary: GCWFL Divison 1 Winners: Swindon Supermarine - promoted to the SWWL
Runners Up Forest of Dean.
Relegated to Div 2: Newent Town Ladies
Division 2 Winners: Bitton Ladies - promoted to Division 1
Runners up AEK Boco Ladies.
Relegated to Div 3: Tetbury Town Ladies
Division 3 Winners: St Nicholas Ladies - promoted to Division 2
Runners Up; Wootton Bassett Town.
GCWFL League Cup Winners: Swindon Supermarine
Runners Up Bitton Ladies
GCWFL 5 a side Trophy Winners: Swindon Supermarine
GCWFL 5 a side Plate Winners; Quedgeley Wanderers
GCWFL Sportswomanship Trophy: Bristol & West Ladies
Top Goal Scorer: Sharifa James, Bitton Ladies
Chair person Award: Robert Fyfe,
Club Secretary Award: Gary Goodall, Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies
Match Official of the Season: Dave Walker
Season summary: GCWFL Divison 1 Winners: Swindon Supermarine - promoted to the SWWL
Runners Up Forest of Dean.
Relegated to Div 2: Newent Town Ladies
Division 2 Winners: Bitton Ladies - promoted to Division 1
Runners up AEK Boco Ladies.
Relegated to Div 3: Tetbury Town Ladies
Division 3 Winners: St Nicholas Ladies - promoted to Division 2
Runners Up; Wootton Bassett Town.
GCWFL League Cup Winners: Swindon Supermarine
Runners Up Bitton Ladies
GCWFL 5 a side Trophy Winners: Swindon Supermarine
GCWFL 5 a side Plate Winners; Quedgeley Wanderers
GCWFL Sportswomanship Trophy: Bristol & West Ladies
Top Goal Scorer: Sharifa James, Bitton Ladies
Chair person Award: Robert Fyfe,
Club Secretary Award: Gary Goodall, Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies
Match Official of the Season: Dave Walker
Next season news-08-06-10
Following last nights league AGM the following details were announced. The start date for the new season will the 5th Sept running upto the 29th May.
Swindon Supermarine have been promoted to to South West Womens league from Division 1 and Newent were relegated into Division 2. Bitton were promoted into the 1st Division after winning the Division 2 title and Tetbury were relegated into the basement Division 3. St Nicks won the Division 3 title at a canter and have been promoted into Division 2.
There are 3 new teams who have joined the league and they will all be placed in Division 3. Shirehampton, Southmead and Wiltshire Area
The full League constitution for the 2010/2011 GCWFL season is
Division 1
Bitton
Bristol & west
Cam
Cheltenham Civil Service
Cheltenham Town Res
Dursley
Forest of Dean
Yate
Division 2
Abbeymead Rovers
AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa
Longlevens
Mitcheldean
Newent
Sty Nicks
Division 3
AEK Boco Res
Cirencester Res
Gloucester City Res
Tetbury Town
Shirehampton
Southmead
Quedgeley
Wiltshire Area
Wooton Bassett
At the meeting we were also presented with the new Division 2 Shield and individual trophies. These will be presented to the squad at the presentation on Friday 16th July
Swindon Supermarine have been promoted to to South West Womens league from Division 1 and Newent were relegated into Division 2. Bitton were promoted into the 1st Division after winning the Division 2 title and Tetbury were relegated into the basement Division 3. St Nicks won the Division 3 title at a canter and have been promoted into Division 2.
There are 3 new teams who have joined the league and they will all be placed in Division 3. Shirehampton, Southmead and Wiltshire Area
The full League constitution for the 2010/2011 GCWFL season is
Division 1
Bitton
Bristol & west
Cam
Cheltenham Civil Service
Cheltenham Town Res
Dursley
Forest of Dean
Yate
Division 2
Abbeymead Rovers
AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa
Longlevens
Mitcheldean
Newent
Sty Nicks
Division 3
AEK Boco Res
Cirencester Res
Gloucester City Res
Tetbury Town
Shirehampton
Southmead
Quedgeley
Wiltshire Area
Wooton Bassett
At the meeting we were also presented with the new Division 2 Shield and individual trophies. These will be presented to the squad at the presentation on Friday 16th July
In the press-13-05-10
Chloe scored a crazy own goal.
Taken from the Bristol Evening post:
The local derby in division two saw AEK Boco complete a double over newly-crowned champions Bitton with a 4-2 win.
The home side were boosted by a couple of own goals from the visitors courtesy of Chloe Gallagher and Meg price, but also had Jess Segsby and Lorna Miller on target. Bitton responded with late goals from Nat Hulbert and Sharifa James.
Bitton boss Steve Jones said "Before this game we had only conceded three goals all season and at times our defending was comical. But I will let the girls off as they have been superb all season”. “To finish above a team as good as Boco with all their ex Academy players shows just how well we have done this year”
The local derby in division two saw AEK Boco complete a double over newly-crowned champions Bitton with a 4-2 win.
The home side were boosted by a couple of own goals from the visitors courtesy of Chloe Gallagher and Meg price, but also had Jess Segsby and Lorna Miller on target. Bitton responded with late goals from Nat Hulbert and Sharifa James.
Bitton boss Steve Jones said "Before this game we had only conceded three goals all season and at times our defending was comical. But I will let the girls off as they have been superb all season”. “To finish above a team as good as Boco with all their ex Academy players shows just how well we have done this year”
Season Review-10-05-10
Celebrating the end of the season and a league title
Well if somebody would have offered me back in August win the league, final of the league cup and quarter final of the GFA Cup, I would have not only bitten that hand off but said they were mad. This is exactly the result this team has achieved this season- A great effort from an honest bunch of players who work hard for each other and never know when to give up. Been a pleasure to be manager of this group as not only have we achieved the results but had a laugh along the way. It has worked out that we have only played 5 home games all year and our record at the Rec is 100% with no goals conceded. The last 9 games have all been away from home so this just shows how well the team has done
After a frustrating start at Cheltenham Spa where we missed a lot of chances and there keeper had the game of her life to secure a 0-0 draw we got an early season confidence boost when beating a good Boco side 2-0. It was a typical game of two halves where we dominated the first period and created plenty of chances but they came on strong and dominated the second period. Sharifa James late strike to secure the points is probably one of my highlights as you could sense the relief through the whole team as a classic counter attack won the game and ended with a great celebration. Bitton got going from this point and hit an incredible 38 goals in there next 4 games. Tetbury were put to the sword 7-1 and the margin would have been greater but for some poor finishing and us going down to 9 players after a couple of injuries. One of our best performance of the season came next when an excellent passing display saw us smash 9 goals without reply past Mitcheldean. Some of the goals in this game were of the highest quality and again the score line flattered the other team. I was also pleased with the 8-0 win away at Longlevens, always a difficult place to go we played some good stuff after a tricky start and again scored some good goals. Our biggest ever victory came when Abbeymead came to Bitton with only 9 players and we hit 14 in a very one sided game. An injury ravaged side gained a narrow victory against Cheltenham Spa thanks to a single Becky Jones strike in the cup before we travelled to Abbeymead for a return fixture. Bitton looked out of sought and a little rusty after a few weeks off but still came away with a 4-0 win. The last game of 2009 came when Bitton beat Longlevens 3-0 in a tight game that could have gone either way. Hannah Simms had a superb game as Bitton hit 10 past Abbeymead without reply on a day when Nat Hulbert marked her debut for the senior team with a hat-trick and Bitton had 7 different scorers. Next up was another tough battle against Longlevens with Bitton eventually coming out on top 3-0. A key game was the away trip to Cheltenham Spa knowing a victory here would really give them a great chance of lifting the title, Bitton produced a superb performance and blew away there hosts 5-0 with some stunning football with Leanne Jones in particular having a blinder. Bitton finally suffered defeat when they went down to higher league opposition Cirencester Town 1-0 after extra time. Bitton more than matched them and had two or three glorious chances to win the game themselves. It was back to league action when we beat Mitcheldean 8-0 when Laura Tugwell was on fine form. After losing in pre season against the same opposition the league cup quarter final tie against St Nicks promised to be a very tough game as they were running away with division 3. Bitton produced a gutsy performance to hold the young and fast side and eventually advanced 2-1 after extra time thanks to a stunning Sharifa Volley. The Grace Baker goa in that gamel was another one of my favourite moments of the season.Bitton then travelled for the rematch against Boco with an under strength team and there cause was not helped when Meg Price went off after 10 minutes leaving Bitton with no centre halves. A Becky Hurst free kick was not enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat. Division 1 side Cam Bulldogs stood in the way of Bitton and there first ever league cup final and a disciplined performance meant yet another clean sheet and a 2 goal burst early in the second half gave Bitton a 2-0 victory and a place in the final. Runaway Division 1 leaders Swindon Supermarine awaited in the final,Bitton cause was not helped with Kirtsy Stone pulling out before and Grace Baker only lasting 10 minutes, Bitton gave a good account of themselves but went down 2-1 despite a wonderful free kick from Hurst. After the disappointment of 2 cancelled games against Tetbury where Bitton were awarded the points we had to travel to Mitcheldean knowing a win would give Bitton Ladies there first ever title success. After a nervous start the girls found some form and eventually came away with a 4-0 win to spark celebrations as Bitton were crowned champions. Bitton played out there final game of the season against Boco knowing the title was in the bag and went down 4-2.
It has been a great season with every player making a big contribution but 14 clean sheets out of 20 games was the base for such a achievement. Bitton Ladies are by no means a defensive team though and over the season have averaged over 4 goals a game Scoring 85 goals with 12 different players getting on the scoresheet. Sharifa James will finish the league top scorer after hitting an incredible 37 goals this term and was backed up by Becky Jones & Becky Hurst who both hit 12. Nat Hulbert hit 6 goals in just 8 games after coming into the side at Christmas and Hannah Sims also had a great record finding the net 4 times in 5 games before she went away.
Home Record (Inc cups)
P W D L F A
5 5 0 0 31 0
Away Record (Inc cups)
P W D L F A
15 10 1 4 55 11
After two years of struggle since forming Bitton Ladies finally came together as a team and produced a season to remember. Congratulations to all 22 players who have been involved this season, you deserve your success for all your hard work.
Bitton Ladies Champions 09/10
Enjoy the summer
Steve
After a frustrating start at Cheltenham Spa where we missed a lot of chances and there keeper had the game of her life to secure a 0-0 draw we got an early season confidence boost when beating a good Boco side 2-0. It was a typical game of two halves where we dominated the first period and created plenty of chances but they came on strong and dominated the second period. Sharifa James late strike to secure the points is probably one of my highlights as you could sense the relief through the whole team as a classic counter attack won the game and ended with a great celebration. Bitton got going from this point and hit an incredible 38 goals in there next 4 games. Tetbury were put to the sword 7-1 and the margin would have been greater but for some poor finishing and us going down to 9 players after a couple of injuries. One of our best performance of the season came next when an excellent passing display saw us smash 9 goals without reply past Mitcheldean. Some of the goals in this game were of the highest quality and again the score line flattered the other team. I was also pleased with the 8-0 win away at Longlevens, always a difficult place to go we played some good stuff after a tricky start and again scored some good goals. Our biggest ever victory came when Abbeymead came to Bitton with only 9 players and we hit 14 in a very one sided game. An injury ravaged side gained a narrow victory against Cheltenham Spa thanks to a single Becky Jones strike in the cup before we travelled to Abbeymead for a return fixture. Bitton looked out of sought and a little rusty after a few weeks off but still came away with a 4-0 win. The last game of 2009 came when Bitton beat Longlevens 3-0 in a tight game that could have gone either way. Hannah Simms had a superb game as Bitton hit 10 past Abbeymead without reply on a day when Nat Hulbert marked her debut for the senior team with a hat-trick and Bitton had 7 different scorers. Next up was another tough battle against Longlevens with Bitton eventually coming out on top 3-0. A key game was the away trip to Cheltenham Spa knowing a victory here would really give them a great chance of lifting the title, Bitton produced a superb performance and blew away there hosts 5-0 with some stunning football with Leanne Jones in particular having a blinder. Bitton finally suffered defeat when they went down to higher league opposition Cirencester Town 1-0 after extra time. Bitton more than matched them and had two or three glorious chances to win the game themselves. It was back to league action when we beat Mitcheldean 8-0 when Laura Tugwell was on fine form. After losing in pre season against the same opposition the league cup quarter final tie against St Nicks promised to be a very tough game as they were running away with division 3. Bitton produced a gutsy performance to hold the young and fast side and eventually advanced 2-1 after extra time thanks to a stunning Sharifa Volley. The Grace Baker goa in that gamel was another one of my favourite moments of the season.Bitton then travelled for the rematch against Boco with an under strength team and there cause was not helped when Meg Price went off after 10 minutes leaving Bitton with no centre halves. A Becky Hurst free kick was not enough to prevent a 2-1 defeat. Division 1 side Cam Bulldogs stood in the way of Bitton and there first ever league cup final and a disciplined performance meant yet another clean sheet and a 2 goal burst early in the second half gave Bitton a 2-0 victory and a place in the final. Runaway Division 1 leaders Swindon Supermarine awaited in the final,Bitton cause was not helped with Kirtsy Stone pulling out before and Grace Baker only lasting 10 minutes, Bitton gave a good account of themselves but went down 2-1 despite a wonderful free kick from Hurst. After the disappointment of 2 cancelled games against Tetbury where Bitton were awarded the points we had to travel to Mitcheldean knowing a win would give Bitton Ladies there first ever title success. After a nervous start the girls found some form and eventually came away with a 4-0 win to spark celebrations as Bitton were crowned champions. Bitton played out there final game of the season against Boco knowing the title was in the bag and went down 4-2.
It has been a great season with every player making a big contribution but 14 clean sheets out of 20 games was the base for such a achievement. Bitton Ladies are by no means a defensive team though and over the season have averaged over 4 goals a game Scoring 85 goals with 12 different players getting on the scoresheet. Sharifa James will finish the league top scorer after hitting an incredible 37 goals this term and was backed up by Becky Jones & Becky Hurst who both hit 12. Nat Hulbert hit 6 goals in just 8 games after coming into the side at Christmas and Hannah Sims also had a great record finding the net 4 times in 5 games before she went away.
Home Record (Inc cups)
P W D L F A
5 5 0 0 31 0
Away Record (Inc cups)
P W D L F A
15 10 1 4 55 11
After two years of struggle since forming Bitton Ladies finally came together as a team and produced a season to remember. Congratulations to all 22 players who have been involved this season, you deserve your success for all your hard work.
Bitton Ladies Champions 09/10
Enjoy the summer
Steve
Thanks for the support-10-05-10
Some of the Bitton Barmy army
Everyone involved with Bitton ladies would like to thank the fans for there amazing support on Sunday and for the past 9 months.Your support and encouragement as helped the girls all season
Thanks
Thanks
Boco 4 v 2 Bitton-10-05-10
The girls celebrate after the game
Bitton went down 4-2 to second placed Boco with the Bitton goals coming from Nat Hulbert and Sharifa James.Bitton had already won the title so the outcome of this game had no effect on the league table final positions
For a full report go to the Match Report page
Photos on the Bitton ladies facebook page
For a full report go to the Match Report page
Photos on the Bitton ladies facebook page
Bitton v Boco preview-06-05-10
Well final game of the season this week and it's first plays second as Bitton make the short trip to Hanham to take on local rivals AEK Boco.The two sides have been fighting it out at the top of the table all season but Bittons 4-0 win last week against Mitcheldean opened up a 4 point gap meaning Boco could no longer catch them and Bitton were crowned champions.Despite having nothing to play for the game will still mean a lot to both sets of players with both teams having recorded a victory over the other already this season. Bitton won the opening game at the Rec back in September when goals from Becky Jones and Sharifa James gave them a 2-0 victory. Boco won the teams most recent encouncter when Jess Sedgsby and Lucy Dinham Scored for Boco and Becky Hurst replied in a 2-1 win for the Greenbank Rd outfit.
The main threat from Boco will once again come from 25 goal Jess Sedgsby who is second in the goal scoring charts behind Bittons Sharifa James. Bitton will also need to be aware of goals from all areas especially Sophie Wyatt who has grabbed 14 from Right midfield
Nat Hole & Grace Baker will both face late fitness tests on niggling injuries and 37yr old Deb Small will definately miss the game as she is away.On the plus side Kirsty Stone should feature this week after missing the Mitcheldean game despite running the Bristol 10k on Sunday morning and Holly Fox could return to the squad after missing the past few weeks due to work commitments.
It is hoped a big crowd will turn up to help Bitton Ladies celebrate a great season
The main threat from Boco will once again come from 25 goal Jess Sedgsby who is second in the goal scoring charts behind Bittons Sharifa James. Bitton will also need to be aware of goals from all areas especially Sophie Wyatt who has grabbed 14 from Right midfield
Nat Hole & Grace Baker will both face late fitness tests on niggling injuries and 37yr old Deb Small will definately miss the game as she is away.On the plus side Kirsty Stone should feature this week after missing the Mitcheldean game despite running the Bristol 10k on Sunday morning and Holly Fox could return to the squad after missing the past few weeks due to work commitments.
It is hoped a big crowd will turn up to help Bitton Ladies celebrate a great season
In the press-06-05-10
Taken from the Bristol Evening post
Bitton rounded off a season to remember by clinching the Gloucestershire County Womens leagueDivision Two title with a 4-0 win at Mitcheldean. Goals From Nat Hulbert, Sharifa James,Becky Hurst and Leanne Jones sparked celebrations after there dissapointment of their league cup final defeat by Swindon Supermarine a week earlier.
"The performance was a nervy one because of what was at stake,but once again the players got the job done and deserve praise for there hardwork throughout the season" said Bitton boss Steve Jones
"At the start of the season we were ripping teams apart with some great free flowing football and goals galore."But in recent weeks the team have shown the other side to their game by digging in,working hard and showing great team spirit." It has been a great season,after also reaching the league cup final,and im proud of all of the girls"
Bitton rounded off a season to remember by clinching the Gloucestershire County Womens leagueDivision Two title with a 4-0 win at Mitcheldean. Goals From Nat Hulbert, Sharifa James,Becky Hurst and Leanne Jones sparked celebrations after there dissapointment of their league cup final defeat by Swindon Supermarine a week earlier.
"The performance was a nervy one because of what was at stake,but once again the players got the job done and deserve praise for there hardwork throughout the season" said Bitton boss Steve Jones
"At the start of the season we were ripping teams apart with some great free flowing football and goals galore."But in recent weeks the team have shown the other side to their game by digging in,working hard and showing great team spirit." It has been a great season,after also reaching the league cup final,and im proud of all of the girls"
We are the Champions-04-05-10
Celebration time
Bitton finally clinched the title on Sunday with a 4-0 win at Mitcheldean thanks to goals from Nat Hulbert,Sharifa James, Becky Hurst and Leanne Jones
Congratulations to the Bitton Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For a full report see Match report page
some photos will be on facebook shortly
Congratulations to the Bitton Ladies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For a full report see Match report page
some photos will be on facebook shortly
Captains Corner-04-05-10
Morning,
Well where do I start - I know how about We Are The Champions (Love it)
After Sundays away trip to Mitcheldean we now find ourselves promoted to League 1 and crowned champions of Division 2 with still a game to play where we'll be looking to end the season with a win but no doubt the excitement of last Sunday is going to make it a difficult occasion with nothing really riding on the game for us....It will be nice however to celebrate our league success with our fans this weekend as we've only got a short trip to hanham to play local side and league runners up AEK Boco....
Back to Mitcheldean and although we didnt play to our full potential I do think the fact we knew we had to win to be crowned champions did make us very nervous and thats been the strory of the last 8 or 9 games we've played as they've all been crucial league and cup fixtures so hopefully sunday we can play our football and just have some fun and with Steve already saying he's not going to shout at us we're all buzzing for a relaxed kick about....
The presentation was a success and it was great to see the whole side there except Stoner (who was on her hen weekend) and Hannah (who's still living it up in America) congratulations to Meg, Big C and Joner for all winning players player and Joner for Managers player - great season guys... Also Big C and Meg great moves guys you should enter Britains got Talent with those dance skills....
Thanks girls for a great season its been a blast and thanks Steven for putting up with us...
See u Sunday where we should all get drunk and celebrate...
Love u all
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Well where do I start - I know how about We Are The Champions (Love it)
After Sundays away trip to Mitcheldean we now find ourselves promoted to League 1 and crowned champions of Division 2 with still a game to play where we'll be looking to end the season with a win but no doubt the excitement of last Sunday is going to make it a difficult occasion with nothing really riding on the game for us....It will be nice however to celebrate our league success with our fans this weekend as we've only got a short trip to hanham to play local side and league runners up AEK Boco....
Back to Mitcheldean and although we didnt play to our full potential I do think the fact we knew we had to win to be crowned champions did make us very nervous and thats been the strory of the last 8 or 9 games we've played as they've all been crucial league and cup fixtures so hopefully sunday we can play our football and just have some fun and with Steve already saying he's not going to shout at us we're all buzzing for a relaxed kick about....
The presentation was a success and it was great to see the whole side there except Stoner (who was on her hen weekend) and Hannah (who's still living it up in America) congratulations to Meg, Big C and Joner for all winning players player and Joner for Managers player - great season guys... Also Big C and Meg great moves guys you should enter Britains got Talent with those dance skills....
Thanks girls for a great season its been a blast and thanks Steven for putting up with us...
See u Sunday where we should all get drunk and celebrate...
Love u all
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Presentation awards-04-05-10
Meg,Joner & char with there awards
Bitton AFC had there annual presentation on saturday evening and the Ladies awards were as follows
Players Player-Meg Price,Char Knight, Leanne Jones
Managers Player-Leanne Jones
Congratulations to all the winners
Photos will be on facebook shortly
Players Player-Meg Price,Char Knight, Leanne Jones
Managers Player-Leanne Jones
Congratulations to all the winners
Photos will be on facebook shortly
Bitton v Mitcheldean preview-29-04-10
Grace(Left) Struggling with injury
Well after a long hard season it comes down to an away trip to Mitcheldean with Bitton needing a win to claim the Division 2 championship.Bitton have already beaten there opponents 9-0 and 8-0 this season but the game is by no means a formality as Mitcheldean is always a tough place to go and the Bitton players will be having to deal with the pressure of what is riding on the game. Bitton will also once again be having to deal with missing several key players this week. Kirsty Stone will definately be missing as she is away on her hen do and both Grace Baker & Nat Hole are major doubts with injuries picked up in last weeks cup final defeat.Mitcheldean are always a had working team with a good team spirit but they do have 2 stand out players. Charmaine Turley will be a major threat after already bagging 18 goals in 17 games this year and in Jade Powell they have a strong midfielder who on her day can really dominate a game.
Bitton will go into the game in confident mood though knowing there fate is there own hands and after several scrappy performance in the past few weeks will be looking to deliver a performance of champions.After a couple of season of struggle the game will mean a lot to players who have been with the club a while and a win will cap a memorable season for Bitton Ladies. The worst case scenario of Bitton losing the game will take the title to an almost playoff final like game on the last day of the season with a straight shoot out between Bitton and Boco for the title. Everyone at Bitton will be looking to get the job done this week in the Forest Of Dean. Who will be the hero this weekend and score the goals that Claim the title?
Last meeting: Mitcheldean 0 v Bitton 8 Hurst(2), James(2) Tugwell, Hulbert, B Jones, L Jones
Overall record v Mitcheldean
P7 W7 D0 L0 F46 A4
Check back Sunday night to see report
Bitton will go into the game in confident mood though knowing there fate is there own hands and after several scrappy performance in the past few weeks will be looking to deliver a performance of champions.After a couple of season of struggle the game will mean a lot to players who have been with the club a while and a win will cap a memorable season for Bitton Ladies. The worst case scenario of Bitton losing the game will take the title to an almost playoff final like game on the last day of the season with a straight shoot out between Bitton and Boco for the title. Everyone at Bitton will be looking to get the job done this week in the Forest Of Dean. Who will be the hero this weekend and score the goals that Claim the title?
Last meeting: Mitcheldean 0 v Bitton 8 Hurst(2), James(2) Tugwell, Hulbert, B Jones, L Jones
Overall record v Mitcheldean
P7 W7 D0 L0 F46 A4
Check back Sunday night to see report
Bitton lose in the final-26-04-10
Becky hit a great free kick
Bitton lost there league cup final 2-1 against a strong Swindon Supermarine side. Two defensive mistake gave Swindon the lead before Becky Hurst pulled a goal back from a free kick. Bitton will now move on to there crucial elague fixture against Mitcheldean next week
For a full report visit the Match report page
For a full report visit the Match report page
Bitton v swindon Supermarine preview(Cup Final)-22-04-10
Swindon Supermarine
Well the day is nearly upon us, Bitton Ladies will this Sunday walk out at Yate Town(3.00pm ko) and compete in there first ever League Cup Final.It has taken a mamouth effort to reach the final after overcoming a quality St Nicholas side in the quarter final and higher league Cam Bulldogs in the semi. If Bitton are to lift the trophy however they will need to produce an even bigger effort as they face Division 1 leaders Swindon Supermarine. Swindon who boast several players who have played at a much higher level are currently leading Division 1 with a 100% record having won 11 out of 11. There top scorer is Michelle Rich who has 17 goals .Swindon reached the final after a close game with Forest Of Dean finished 1-1 and they won 3-1 on penalties.
This could be the start of a great week for Bitton as they travel to Mitcheldean next Sunday needing a win to clinch the Division 2 title. They will be confident of causing an upset against Swindon despite being heavy underdogs and having several players carrying knocks. Meg Price will face a fitness test before the game after making a quicker than expected recovery from knee ligament damage but Nat Hulbert looks like she may miss out after suffering her own knee injury this week. Deb Small will be added to the squad after missing the last few months with a hand injury
Bitton Squad from-Gallagher,Knight,Hole,Price,Stone,Tugwell,Scrase,Hurst,Baker,L Jones,Hulbert,Haim,Fox,James, B Jones, Small.
Full report and photos from the day will be on here Monday.
This could be the start of a great week for Bitton as they travel to Mitcheldean next Sunday needing a win to clinch the Division 2 title. They will be confident of causing an upset against Swindon despite being heavy underdogs and having several players carrying knocks. Meg Price will face a fitness test before the game after making a quicker than expected recovery from knee ligament damage but Nat Hulbert looks like she may miss out after suffering her own knee injury this week. Deb Small will be added to the squad after missing the last few months with a hand injury
Bitton Squad from-Gallagher,Knight,Hole,Price,Stone,Tugwell,Scrase,Hurst,Baker,L Jones,Hulbert,Haim,Fox,James, B Jones, Small.
Full report and photos from the day will be on here Monday.
Quiz night -19-04-10
The maliboozers
The club quiz night proved to be a sucess with 18 teams competing including a couple of sides from the Ladies team. The eventual winners were the Maliboozers
Couple of game played in our league this week.
Cheltenham Spa 5 v 1 Mitcheldean
Longlevens 2 v 3 AEK Boco
Couple of game played in our league this week.
Cheltenham Spa 5 v 1 Mitcheldean
Longlevens 2 v 3 AEK Boco
Tetbury no show-15-04-10
Deb Back for run in
Once again Tetbury have called off this weekends game as they struggle to complete the season due to lack of numbers. Bitton have been told by the league that they will be awarded the points for the fixture.This now means Bitton need to win just one more game to be crowned champions. Next league game is away to Mitcheldean on the 2nd May but before they they face Swindon Supermarines in the League cup Final.
In a boost to Bittons end of the season final push Deb Small trained on wednesday and could be involved in the squad for the rest of the season after overcoming a hand injury.
In a boost to Bittons end of the season final push Deb Small trained on wednesday and could be involved in the squad for the rest of the season after overcoming a hand injury.
Captains Corner-13-04-10
Nat Hole in great form on her return
Who would of thought at the end of last season when we struggled to get 9 players on the pitch let alone 11 and we finished mid-table after a shocking 2nd half to the season that we'd start this season the way we did - let alone be two games away from (hopefully) winning the league and in the league cup final??
It's been a great season and it really has been enjoyable every Sunday, the newbies to the team (Nat Hole, Sharifa, Hannah, Grace & Char) have made us a stronger side and the return of (Joner & Kirsty) has given us that much needed boost but everyone thats played this season has been immense and I'm glad we're finally getting some reward for the efforts that we've put in over the last few seasons....
Sundays match against a very experienced Cam side was a real game of 2 halves the 1st half seen us react 2nd to everything and struggle to maintain possession and as much as this is not an excuse I really do feel that was the effects of the Boco game and we really did struggle to get any form following that bad performance but the 2nd half was totally different we looked a much fitter, quicker side and totally dominated the game - Steve likes to think it was team talk that inspired us but we all know it was due to the fact I removed my socks!!!!
Several players played really well in the second half these being Sharifa, Becky H and Kirsty but the 3 that stood out for me were Nat Hole, Nat Hulbert and Joner - Outstanding Guys....
Well before we go to the League Cup final we have a massive league game this Sunday so lets all show the work rate of last Sundays 2nd half and put in a performance for the full 90 minutes in our final home game Sunday!!!! Dont forget Quiz Night after.....
Just want to say I'm buzzing for the 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xxxx
It's been a great season and it really has been enjoyable every Sunday, the newbies to the team (Nat Hole, Sharifa, Hannah, Grace & Char) have made us a stronger side and the return of (Joner & Kirsty) has given us that much needed boost but everyone thats played this season has been immense and I'm glad we're finally getting some reward for the efforts that we've put in over the last few seasons....
Sundays match against a very experienced Cam side was a real game of 2 halves the 1st half seen us react 2nd to everything and struggle to maintain possession and as much as this is not an excuse I really do feel that was the effects of the Boco game and we really did struggle to get any form following that bad performance but the 2nd half was totally different we looked a much fitter, quicker side and totally dominated the game - Steve likes to think it was team talk that inspired us but we all know it was due to the fact I removed my socks!!!!
Several players played really well in the second half these being Sharifa, Becky H and Kirsty but the 3 that stood out for me were Nat Hole, Nat Hulbert and Joner - Outstanding Guys....
Well before we go to the League Cup final we have a massive league game this Sunday so lets all show the work rate of last Sundays 2nd half and put in a performance for the full 90 minutes in our final home game Sunday!!!! Dont forget Quiz Night after.....
Just want to say I'm buzzing for the 25th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xxxx
Becky hits milestone-12-04-10
Becky during her 50th game
Congratulations to Becky Jones who became the first ever Bitton Ladies player to reach 50 appearances during this weeks game at Cam Bulldogs.
After suffering an ankle injury in her first season where she missed 3 games she has played in every game since being an ever present last season and so far this year is yet to miss a game.
Becky has hit 25 goals in her 50 games
After suffering an ankle injury in her first season where she missed 3 games she has played in every game since being an ever present last season and so far this year is yet to miss a game.
Becky has hit 25 goals in her 50 games
Cam 0 v 2 Bitton-12-04-10
Sharifa fires home the opening goal
Bitton reached the League cup final for the first time in there history as they beat Cam Bulldogs 2-0 this Sunday. After a poor first half a penalty from Sharifa James and a delicate lob from Becky Jones saw Bitton into the final where they will face Swindon Supermarine.
Final to take place at Yate Town fc on 25th April 3.00pm ko
See Match report page for full details
Semi final results
Cam 0 v 2 Bitton
Forest of Dean 1 v 1 Swindon Supermarine (After Extra Time) Swindon win 4-2 on pens
Other league results
Tetbury 0 v 5 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa 3 v 0 Longlevens
Final to take place at Yate Town fc on 25th April 3.00pm ko
See Match report page for full details
Semi final results
Cam 0 v 2 Bitton
Forest of Dean 1 v 1 Swindon Supermarine (After Extra Time) Swindon win 4-2 on pens
Other league results
Tetbury 0 v 5 AEK Boco
Cheltenham Spa 3 v 0 Longlevens
Bitton v Cam Bulldogs preview-08-04-10
Nat Hole Returns
Bitton will play in there first ever league Cup Semi final this weekend when they travel to play Division 1 side Cam Bulldogs.Cam have had a good season so far and currently sit in 3rd place having won 8 ut of there 13 games. To reach the semi final they have beaten Cheltenham Town Res 10-2 and Yate town 6-0 so will be very confident of progressing. Cam have good experiance in this competition having won it in 2003 and finishing runners up in 2007 to a Stoke Lane side which included Leanne Jones on the wing.Top scorer is Michelle Watson with 14 goals closely followed by Kirsty Brown who has 13.
Defiinately missing this week for Bitton will be Meg Price who is out after suffering Knee Ligament damage in last weeks defeat at Boco and Holly Fox who once again is working. Grace Baker is a slight doubt with a calf strain but both Nat Hole and Natalie Hulbert should return to the squad after missing last weeks game.
In the other semi Final the top 2 in division 1 go head to head as Forest Of Dean travel to Swindon Supermarine.
The final will take place at Yate Town 3pm ko Sunday 25th April
Defiinately missing this week for Bitton will be Meg Price who is out after suffering Knee Ligament damage in last weeks defeat at Boco and Holly Fox who once again is working. Grace Baker is a slight doubt with a calf strain but both Nat Hole and Natalie Hulbert should return to the squad after missing last weeks game.
In the other semi Final the top 2 in division 1 go head to head as Forest Of Dean travel to Swindon Supermarine.
The final will take place at Yate Town 3pm ko Sunday 25th April
Bitton given the points for Tetbury game-07-04-10
The points for the Bitton v Tetbury game that was postponed on 14th March have been awarded to Bitton as Tetbury cannot commit to a midweek game and there are no free Sundays left. This means Bitton now move onto 40 points,4 points ahaead of neareast challengers Boco. Bitton are now guarenteed runners up but need to win 2 from the remaining 3 games to be crowned champions.
Bitton remaining league fixtures
Tetbury-Home
Mitcheldean-away
Boco-Away
Bitton remaining league fixtures
Tetbury-Home
Mitcheldean-away
Boco-Away
Meg out for the cup semi final-06-04-10
Megan damaged the medial ligaments on her left knee during Sundays defeat to AEK Boco and will be missing for at least 2-4 weeks. Last seasons players player and managers player of the year and ever present this season Meg will be sorely missed,
Boco 2 v 1 Bitton-06-04-10
Bitton lost for the first time this season in the league as they went down 2-1 to second placed AEK Boco in a scrappy game on Sunday.Already missing several players Bitton were dealt a blow when Meg Price left the field after suffering a nasty injury.Jess Sedgsby gave Boco a first half lead and Lucy Dinham doubled it from the spot early in the second half. Becky Hurst fired in a free kick to give Bitton some hope but Boco held on to close the gap to at the top to one point.
Other results
Tetbury 2 v 3 Mitcheldean
Longlevens 1 v 3 Cheltenham Spa
Other results
Tetbury 2 v 3 Mitcheldean
Longlevens 1 v 3 Cheltenham Spa
Bitton v Boco Preview-01-04-10
Meg in action against Boco
The top two teams in the division meet this weekend in what could well be a title decider. Bitton lead the table by 4 ponts but crucially also have a game in hand so a Bitton win would leave them only needing 2 points from there remaning 4 games. A Boco win would close the gap to just one point and would mean Bitton having to Win there 3 game before they face Boco again on the last day of the season to secure the title.
Boco have had a great season with there only league defeat coming in the 2-0 defeat by Bitton at the start of the season when goals from Becky Jones & Sharifa James claimed victory for the Ton.They have made several impressive signings since our first meeting with a quite a few former Bristol Academy players dropping down to play for them. Boco have scored 70 goals in the league this year and only conceeded the 9 with Jess Sedgsby as there top scorer.
After the tough win last week against St Nicks the Bitton squad is suffering a few minor injuries and there cause is not helped by several players being unavaliable. Nat Hole(away) Holly Fox(Work) & Natalie Hulbert(ill) will all be missing for the game, added to this Hannah Sims recent departure to the States Bitton will be down to the bare bones once again for the game.
Boco have had a great season with there only league defeat coming in the 2-0 defeat by Bitton at the start of the season when goals from Becky Jones & Sharifa James claimed victory for the Ton.They have made several impressive signings since our first meeting with a quite a few former Bristol Academy players dropping down to play for them. Boco have scored 70 goals in the league this year and only conceeded the 9 with Jess Sedgsby as there top scorer.
After the tough win last week against St Nicks the Bitton squad is suffering a few minor injuries and there cause is not helped by several players being unavaliable. Nat Hole(away) Holly Fox(Work) & Natalie Hulbert(ill) will all be missing for the game, added to this Hannah Sims recent departure to the States Bitton will be down to the bare bones once again for the game.
Can you spot yourself-31-03-10
Photos from Sundays game have been added to the Bitton ladies facebook page
Captains corner-29-03-10
Right then guys thought I'd better write a captains corner today after yesterdays excellent display...
Firstly I'm getting sick to death of the lack of credit we get as a side we currently remain unbeaten in the league, have reached the league cup semi-final and the GFA quarter finals yet near enough every team we play against seem to think we dont deserve our results well I've got one answer for them look at our record this season?! We may not play beautiful football at times but we know how to get a result!!!!
Yesterdays match in my opinion was our best performance of the season, ok we may not of played much football but we worked hard and we did that as a team and the team spirit is without doubt the reason we won!! Even though every body played well a few people in particular really impressed me; Meg and Kirsty at the back were immense (people need to realise Meg had to adapt to a new centre half partner and Stoner was playing out of position yet both of them made some great crunching tackles and stayed strong all afternoon), Char Knight also had a great game not letting anyone beat her all afternoon, also I got to mention 16 year old Nat Hulbert who sacrificed her attacking game all afternoon to track back and in my opinion played her best game for us in doing so but the key player was Joner you were quality mate and its hard to believe you use to be a striker with these amazing midfield displays but everyone played well so Well done girls....and Sharifa great strike this scoring record for you is unreal...
It was always going to be a tough game with the brilliant Nat Hole missing and the in form Hannah Sims going to America but the 11 players that played proved how good all our sqaud is!!
This week we go to a very good Boco side struggling for a team so please girls lets work hard again and not let ourselves down :)
See you Wednesday thats if my legs stop hurting!!!! And I never thought i'd say Steve's stupid running excercises at training actually pay off!!!
Grace and Holly i'm no longer partnering up with you two at training as you've made me a bad ass!!!!! lol
Love you
Firstly I'm getting sick to death of the lack of credit we get as a side we currently remain unbeaten in the league, have reached the league cup semi-final and the GFA quarter finals yet near enough every team we play against seem to think we dont deserve our results well I've got one answer for them look at our record this season?! We may not play beautiful football at times but we know how to get a result!!!!
Yesterdays match in my opinion was our best performance of the season, ok we may not of played much football but we worked hard and we did that as a team and the team spirit is without doubt the reason we won!! Even though every body played well a few people in particular really impressed me; Meg and Kirsty at the back were immense (people need to realise Meg had to adapt to a new centre half partner and Stoner was playing out of position yet both of them made some great crunching tackles and stayed strong all afternoon), Char Knight also had a great game not letting anyone beat her all afternoon, also I got to mention 16 year old Nat Hulbert who sacrificed her attacking game all afternoon to track back and in my opinion played her best game for us in doing so but the key player was Joner you were quality mate and its hard to believe you use to be a striker with these amazing midfield displays but everyone played well so Well done girls....and Sharifa great strike this scoring record for you is unreal...
It was always going to be a tough game with the brilliant Nat Hole missing and the in form Hannah Sims going to America but the 11 players that played proved how good all our sqaud is!!
This week we go to a very good Boco side struggling for a team so please girls lets work hard again and not let ourselves down :)
See you Wednesday thats if my legs stop hurting!!!! And I never thought i'd say Steve's stupid running excercises at training actually pay off!!!
Grace and Holly i'm no longer partnering up with you two at training as you've made me a bad ass!!!!! lol
Love you
League Cup semi final draw-29-03-10
The draw for the semi final of the league cup has given Bitton an away tie at top Flight Cam Bulldogs. In the the other tie Swindon will entertain Forest of Dean. Bitton are now the only remaining team not from division 1.
Games will take place 11th April-2.00pm ko
Cam Bulldogs v Bitton
Swindon Supermarine v Forest of dean
Games will take place 11th April-2.00pm ko
Cam Bulldogs v Bitton
Swindon Supermarine v Forest of dean
St Nicholas 1 v 2 Bitton (AET)-29-03-10
B Jones shields the ball
Bitton won the battle of the unbeaten league leaders as the Division 2 leaders overcame division 3 leaders St Nicholas 2-1 in extra time to book a semi final date with Cam Bulldogs. Grace Baker gave Bitton the lead but Jess Wilson soon equalised. Sharifa James won the game with a stunning volley to cap a hard fought victory
See Match report page for full details
Other results
League
Cheltenham Spa 6 v 0 Mitcheldean
Tetbury 0 v 5 AEK Boco
League Cup
Cam Bulldogs 6 v 0 Yate
St Nicholas 1 v 2 (aet) Bitton
Swindon Supermarine 2 v 0 Bristol & West
Wotton Bassett 0 v 2 Forest of Dean
See Match report page for full details
Other results
League
Cheltenham Spa 6 v 0 Mitcheldean
Tetbury 0 v 5 AEK Boco
League Cup
Cam Bulldogs 6 v 0 Yate
St Nicholas 1 v 2 (aet) Bitton
Swindon Supermarine 2 v 0 Bristol & West
Wotton Bassett 0 v 2 Forest of Dean
Bitton v St Nicholas preview-25-03-10
Bitton travel to Division 3 leaders St Nicks this week in the quarter final of the League cup.In there first season in womens football St Nicks have continued there fine form from the u16's and have won every game this season apart from there penalty shoot out defeat in the GFA cup against Cheltneham Town.They have won 10 out of 10 in the league scoring 64 goals and conceeding just the 1.Top scorer and star player is Adelle Hooper who has notched 17 goals already this term.
Bitton will play there first game since Hannah Sims left for the states and will also be missing the influential Nat Hole but apart from this will have a full squad avaliable and will be confident of getting a result as they are unbeaten themselves all season apart from there own GFA Cup defeat.
The two sides met in pre season with St Nicks coming out on top 4-1 so may start as slight favourites but with a place in the semi final at stake it is sure to be a close game.
Check back Monday for a full report and reaction to the game
Bitton will play there first game since Hannah Sims left for the states and will also be missing the influential Nat Hole but apart from this will have a full squad avaliable and will be confident of getting a result as they are unbeaten themselves all season apart from there own GFA Cup defeat.
The two sides met in pre season with St Nicks coming out on top 4-1 so may start as slight favourites but with a place in the semi final at stake it is sure to be a close game.
Check back Monday for a full report and reaction to the game
Weekend Results-22-03-10
Aek Boco closed Bittons lead at the top to seven points as they thumped 10 past Abbeymead without reply.After last weeks no show Tetbury managed to get some players together but went down 10-0 to Cheltenham Spa. Bitton are once again without any league action this week as they face St Nicholas in the League cup quarter Final. for a preview of the game check back to the website later in the week. Sunday aslo saw the semi finals of the GFA Cup and Cirencester who beat Bitton in the previous round narrowly lost 1-0 to Filton academy. Filton will play Forest green in the final after they beat cheltenham town 6-1
League Results this week
Abbeymead 0 v 10 AEK Boco
Tetbury 0 v 10 Cheltenham spa
League Results this week
Abbeymead 0 v 10 AEK Boco
Tetbury 0 v 10 Cheltenham spa
Goodbye to Hannah-15-03-10
Hannah Sims has played her final game of the season.She is off on the 26th March for a 6 month stint coaching in the USA. Hannah has been a revelation since joing us in December and has notched 4 goals in her 5 games from central midfield.Everyone at Bitton wishes her well and hopefully she will have a trophy or two to come home to in September.
Bitton v Tetbury-15-03-10
Tetbury Ladies
Sundays scheduled game against Tetbury was cancelled as they were unable to raise a side for the match.Tetbury were deducted points and fined for this but the league have decided to rearrange the game rather than award Bitton the 3 points. A new date will probably be dependant on the result of the cup game against St Nicholas.
Leage results this week
AEK Boco 2 v 0 Cheltenham spa
Longlevens 3 v 1 Abbeymnead
Leage results this week
AEK Boco 2 v 0 Cheltenham spa
Longlevens 3 v 1 Abbeymnead
Sorry i cant come training-11-03-10
As promised here are a selcetion of some of the excuses used for not playing or training so far this season.People involved will be named if requested
Have to stay at home with my mum
Got to go to hospital with my mate
Got to find something on the net
Shut my hand in a door
Pick my brother up from the airport
Thrown out of college so need to do some work
Car is in the garage
Not training when your not there cus it's a joke
Have to help my mum decorate
I have a driving exam tommorow so dont want to get injured
Hurt my hand playing netball
Got a party in town
Doing Judo instead
My partner is cooking me a meal
Going kayaking instead
Going to a wedding fair
Start a new job on Monday so have to prepare
Going shopping instead
Got a uni reunion
Not playing cus had an argument with my mate and i am upset
And you wonder why the manager is frustrated
Have to stay at home with my mum
Got to go to hospital with my mate
Got to find something on the net
Shut my hand in a door
Pick my brother up from the airport
Thrown out of college so need to do some work
Car is in the garage
Not training when your not there cus it's a joke
Have to help my mum decorate
I have a driving exam tommorow so dont want to get injured
Hurt my hand playing netball
Got a party in town
Doing Judo instead
My partner is cooking me a meal
Going kayaking instead
Going to a wedding fair
Start a new job on Monday so have to prepare
Going shopping instead
Got a uni reunion
Not playing cus had an argument with my mate and i am upset
And you wonder why the manager is frustrated
League Cup quarter Final draw-08-03-10
Bitton have been handed a very tough draw in the quarter final of the League cup with an away game at unbeaten division 3 leaders St Nicholas.
The full draw is
Swindon Supermarine v Bristol & West
Wootton Bassett Town v Forest of Dean
Cam Bulldogs v Yate Town
St Nicholas Ladies v Bitton Ladies
The fixtures to be played on March 28th Kick off 2.00pm
The full draw is
Swindon Supermarine v Bristol & West
Wootton Bassett Town v Forest of Dean
Cam Bulldogs v Yate Town
St Nicholas Ladies v Bitton Ladies
The fixtures to be played on March 28th Kick off 2.00pm
Mitcheldean 0 v 8 Bitton-08-03-10
Sheriff grabbed another 2
Despite missing several key players Bitton romped to a 8-0 victory against Mitcheldean they could even afford the luxury of missing 2 penalties during the game. Sharifa James & Becky Hurst grabbed 2 each with single strikes from Becky Jones,Laura Tugwell,Leanne Jones and Natalie Hulbert completeing the rout.
For a full report please visit the Match Report page
For a full report please visit the Match Report page
Mitcheldean v Bitton preview-04-03-10
Kirsty one of a few key players missing this week
Bitton this week travel to fast improving Mitcheldean looking to extend there lead at the top of the table.There hosts have won there last 2 games after pipping Abbeymead 3-1 they produced a superb performance to beat Longlevens 2-0 last week.Bittons cause will not be helped by a number of key players missing this week. Char Knight will miss her first game of the season and the midfield duo of Hannah Sims & Kirsty Stone are also both unavailiable.Already missing the services of long term injury victims Deb Small and Sara Tucker Bittons squad will be stretched to the limit and Natalie Hulbert has been drafted into the squad from the u 16's.
The previous encounter earlier in the season was Bitton best performance on the season when they played some superb attacking football and came away 9-0 winners thanks to goals from James, B Jones,Baker and L Jones.
Mitcheldean have 2 key players in Jade Powell who has scored 8 times from midfield and the dangerous Charmain Turley who always looks bright and has smashed 16 goals already for them this season
Check back monday to see reactions and Reports from the game
The previous encounter earlier in the season was Bitton best performance on the season when they played some superb attacking football and came away 9-0 winners thanks to goals from James, B Jones,Baker and L Jones.
Mitcheldean have 2 key players in Jade Powell who has scored 8 times from midfield and the dangerous Charmain Turley who always looks bright and has smashed 16 goals already for them this season
Check back monday to see reactions and Reports from the game
Weekend Off-26-02-10
Driving course this wekend
With no fixture this weekend due to the bye in the League cup the Bitton Ladies have been given a well earned rest. With the rare luxury of a Sunday off players are choosing to spend there time in different ways.Obviously most players will be out doing there own training keeping themselves in peak physical condition with some using it as an excuse to drink even more on Saturday night. Charlotte Knight however will be spending her weekend on a Driving and map reading course in the Cheltenham & Gloucester areas in preperation for our next game away at Mitcheldean. Good commitment Char !!!!!!!!!!!!
Full details of League and Cup results will be availiable from Monday morning
Full details of League and Cup results will be availiable from Monday morning
Stat Attack-23-02-10
A selection of stats from the seasons so far
Overall Record
P W D L F A
13 11 1 1 66 2
Home Record
P W D L F A
5 5 0 0 31 0
Away Record
P W D L F A
7 5 1 1 35 2
Ave Goals scored per game
5.07pg
Ave Goals Conceeded per game
0.15pg
Goals scored in each half
First-33 Second-33
Number of different scorers
11
Top Scorer
Sharifa James-31
Overall Record
P W D L F A
13 11 1 1 66 2
Home Record
P W D L F A
5 5 0 0 31 0
Away Record
P W D L F A
7 5 1 1 35 2
Ave Goals scored per game
5.07pg
Ave Goals Conceeded per game
0.15pg
Goals scored in each half
First-33 Second-33
Number of different scorers
11
Top Scorer
Sharifa James-31
Captains corner-23-02-10
Its time again for some classic banter all about last Sundays game...
Sunday was a real test to show how far as a side we have come this season and I've got to be honest i thought we showed everyone were not a side to be taken lightly, although we lost the game 1-0 the main factor we didn't win wasn't because we weren't good enough but down to the fact we were lacking fire power up top due to my injury but mainly down to Sherrif being ill (mate it showed even more so how vital you are to this team) and if she was 100% there's no doubt in my mind we would of won that game, but lets not dwell on what could of been and instead lets look at all the positives... I thought the back four of Big-C, Nat Hole, Meg Price & Tugs were immense the girls worked hard for the full 120 minutes and some excellent defending was on show and i must say well done defence & Olive Gally Kid for again failing to concede in open play (quality stat girls)... The midfield quartet of Joner aka Paul Scholes (mate that tackle or shall I say non tackle for the pen is vintage scholesy), Becky H, Stoner & Simsy also worked hard all afternoon and you four also deserve alot of credit...And Gally another fine display mate...Well done girls...
As for the aftermatch banter i missed out this week due to a nice ambulance ride to Cirencester hospital with Grace following her kick in the head, although we missed your banter we did enjoy our own :-) , oh yeah and thanks Big-C for letting us know we were missing out on pasta!!! Well the hospital visits brought its own laughs like - are you over 12 years of age Grace?? and when i thought Grace was going to kick the doctor in the head when he was checking her reflexes!!!
Rumour has it Char Knight ended up in Box near Corsham instead of Southmead on the way home so who's the bad driver now Big - C!!!!
See you all wednesday kids where rumour on the street is a new signing will be there...
Love u all millions and lets win that bloody league!!!
xxxxxx
Sunday was a real test to show how far as a side we have come this season and I've got to be honest i thought we showed everyone were not a side to be taken lightly, although we lost the game 1-0 the main factor we didn't win wasn't because we weren't good enough but down to the fact we were lacking fire power up top due to my injury but mainly down to Sherrif being ill (mate it showed even more so how vital you are to this team) and if she was 100% there's no doubt in my mind we would of won that game, but lets not dwell on what could of been and instead lets look at all the positives... I thought the back four of Big-C, Nat Hole, Meg Price & Tugs were immense the girls worked hard for the full 120 minutes and some excellent defending was on show and i must say well done defence & Olive Gally Kid for again failing to concede in open play (quality stat girls)... The midfield quartet of Joner aka Paul Scholes (mate that tackle or shall I say non tackle for the pen is vintage scholesy), Becky H, Stoner & Simsy also worked hard all afternoon and you four also deserve alot of credit...And Gally another fine display mate...Well done girls...
As for the aftermatch banter i missed out this week due to a nice ambulance ride to Cirencester hospital with Grace following her kick in the head, although we missed your banter we did enjoy our own :-) , oh yeah and thanks Big-C for letting us know we were missing out on pasta!!! Well the hospital visits brought its own laughs like - are you over 12 years of age Grace?? and when i thought Grace was going to kick the doctor in the head when he was checking her reflexes!!!
Rumour has it Char Knight ended up in Box near Corsham instead of Southmead on the way home so who's the bad driver now Big - C!!!!
See you all wednesday kids where rumour on the street is a new signing will be there...
Love u all millions and lets win that bloody league!!!
xxxxxx
Captains Corner-08-02-10
Well then girlies where to start -
First of all I must say a very well done to everyone who played yesterday we finally played some excellent football which we've failed to do since we beat Mitcheldean at home.
Cheltenham are a very good side and we were all feeling nervous about the match prior to kick off, Becky H was doing her trademark worrying about the opposition and i think that sense of anxiousness really helped us yesterday.
Perhaps it was because Steve wasnt about to keep having a go at us before kick off, or perhaps it was Kirstys excellent warm up or perhaps it was due to that fact we actually bothered to turn up and play yesterday!!
The game itself saw some brilliant individual displays with Meg & Kirsty being solid at the back especially Stoner who looked so strong.Also the midfield duo of Simsy & Joner we're immense, Joner in particular who kept their best player out of the game all afternoon until she decided to nail her with 10 minutes to go (sometimes Joner I think your Paul Scholes in disguise with those late tackles)!
5-0 against Cheltenham is unbelievable and i think we all deserve some credit and Fox-Dog we played well because it was your birthday it was your present from the team (surely thats better than that vile spray Grace bought you wasn't it called something like T***y time - you two are sick) - so we definately deserve the Chinese night Wednesday ladies.
Talking about Grace & Holly and their sickness that plaster throwing was vile girls but Grace I must apologies there was me thinking Char was all innocent then she comes out with the disgusting comment of drinking Hollys blood at half time you three are WEIRD - but strangely we all love you!!!
Also the team night out was abit of a larry let down but those of us who were there had a good night especially when Chloe had to rush home because she left the decorators there!!!!!! Oh yeah Char/Joner dont forget about bowling & maybe Char I might let her out my pocket if she's lucky!!!
See you wednesday
xxxxx
First of all I must say a very well done to everyone who played yesterday we finally played some excellent football which we've failed to do since we beat Mitcheldean at home.
Cheltenham are a very good side and we were all feeling nervous about the match prior to kick off, Becky H was doing her trademark worrying about the opposition and i think that sense of anxiousness really helped us yesterday.
Perhaps it was because Steve wasnt about to keep having a go at us before kick off, or perhaps it was Kirstys excellent warm up or perhaps it was due to that fact we actually bothered to turn up and play yesterday!!
The game itself saw some brilliant individual displays with Meg & Kirsty being solid at the back especially Stoner who looked so strong.Also the midfield duo of Simsy & Joner we're immense, Joner in particular who kept their best player out of the game all afternoon until she decided to nail her with 10 minutes to go (sometimes Joner I think your Paul Scholes in disguise with those late tackles)!
5-0 against Cheltenham is unbelievable and i think we all deserve some credit and Fox-Dog we played well because it was your birthday it was your present from the team (surely thats better than that vile spray Grace bought you wasn't it called something like T***y time - you two are sick) - so we definately deserve the Chinese night Wednesday ladies.
Talking about Grace & Holly and their sickness that plaster throwing was vile girls but Grace I must apologies there was me thinking Char was all innocent then she comes out with the disgusting comment of drinking Hollys blood at half time you three are WEIRD - but strangely we all love you!!!
Also the team night out was abit of a larry let down but those of us who were there had a good night especially when Chloe had to rush home because she left the decorators there!!!!!! Oh yeah Char/Joner dont forget about bowling & maybe Char I might let her out my pocket if she's lucky!!!
See you wednesday
xxxxx
Cheltenham Spa 0 v 5 Bitton-08-02-10
Joner was in good form
Bitton took advantage of the fact there was only one league game played this week to move 13 points clear at the top after an impressive 5-0 win at Cheltenham Spa. Sharifa James opened the scoing in the first minute and Kirsty Stone and Becky Jones made it 3-0 at the break. Second half goals from Hannah Sims and B Jones sealed the win.
For full details see the Match reports page
For full details see the Match reports page
New Sponsor-05-02-10
Bitton would like to thank there new sponsors Bartlett Street Antiques market who have provided the squad with Hoodies.
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Cheltenham spa preview-04-02-10
Stoner returns
. Bitton will now travel to play a vital league game at Cheltenham Spa this weekend after the scheduled game against AEK Boco was postponed. Cheltenham are the only team to have taken a point from Bitton this season when they held them to a 0-0 draw on the opening day of the season after a heroic goalkeeping display from Anika Collins. The two side also met in a close GFA cup game earlier in the season when Bitton came away with a 1-0 win thanks to a Becky Jones first half strike.
Kirsty Stone returns so Bitton should have a full squad to pick from with the exception of Deb Small who is out for the season with a hand injury.
Kirsty Stone returns so Bitton should have a full squad to pick from with the exception of Deb Small who is out for the season with a hand injury.
Xmas Party-03-02-10
Better late than never- Pics of the Xmas party which was enjoyed by all can now be found on the Bitton ladies facebook page
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January Player of the month -01-02-10
Meg with her trophy
The January winner of the player of the month is Meg Price. An ever present so far this season she has continued her good form from last year and has put in some solid performances over the last 4 games helping the team to keep up there great defensive record
Small out for the season-25-01-10
Deb in action earlier in the year
Bitton have bean dealt a blow with the news that midfielder Debra Small will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. She is due to have an operation to fit a plate in her broken hand on Wednesday that will prevent her from playing for at least 4 months. We all wish Debra a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming her back next year.
Bitton 3 v 0 Longlvens-25-01-10
Close marking From Char Knight
Bitton produced a very scrappy performance but still came away with a 3-0 win against a plucky Longlevens side. Hannah Sims gave them a first half lead and Sharifa James grabbed her 30th goal of the season from the penalty spot to double the lead. Becky Jones wrapped up the scoring when her cross was headed into her own net by Levens defender Kim Hewlett. Bitton have now gone over 14 hrs of football since they last conceeded a goal.
For full report visit the Match Report section
More pics of the game in the photo section-http://bitton-ladies.fotopic.net/c1807681.html
Other results
Mitchldean 9 v 0 Abbeymead
For full report visit the Match Report section
More pics of the game in the photo section-http://bitton-ladies.fotopic.net/c1807681.html
Other results
Mitchldean 9 v 0 Abbeymead
GFA Cup Semi final draw-21-01-10
If Bitton manage to upset the odds and beat Cirencester in the GFA cup Quarter Final they will face a trip to play the winners of Gloucester City & Filton Academy.Bitton will have bad memories of Gloucester city who knocked them out of the competition last season when Bitton travelled to play them with only 8 players and suffered a 7-0 defeat.If Bitton do advance the league game with Cheltenham Spa will have to be rearranged.
Full Semi Final draw
Ties to be played-21st Mar
Gloucester city or Filton Academy v Cirencester or Bitton
Cheltenham Town or Bristol & West v Oldland or Forest Green or Longlevens
Full Semi Final draw
Ties to be played-21st Mar
Gloucester city or Filton Academy v Cirencester or Bitton
Cheltenham Town or Bristol & West v Oldland or Forest Green or Longlevens
Captains Corner-19-01-10
Captain Becky
Firstly i'd like to say a happy new year to everyone that bothers to read our site and would like to wish everyone at Bitton AFC a successful 2010....
Well where do i begin, firstly i'd like to say a big thank you to Judith & Phil at Abbeymead Rovers who worked hard to get our game on Sunday played and we really appreciate the effort especially as we needed a game following weeks of no matches and training (due to the wonderful British weather).... We all know in the Bitton camp how vital the next month is with our GFA cup fixture, crucial league matches & the 2nd round of the league cup we know we have to start improving in 2010 after some really poor performances at the end of 2009.... So to regain match fitness asap is vital to us having the succesful season we all want...
Back to Sundays game and it was a hard day for me from the start where I had to cope without the two musketeers to keep me company (i was looking 4ward to seeing Joners gangsta high-tops again as well....sad times)!!! Instead I did have good replacements in Stoner, Sharifa and Hannah and we definately all agree about dogs - shame on people who think they dont smell lol :0)
We were all really shocked to arrive at Abbeymead and be faced with an excellent playing surface especially after all the snow of late it really was in great condition and after we all agreed to shut up Steve for moaning at us constantly I thought we played some great football and really did at times show glimpses of why were top - but a mentionmust be made to Jude in goal and the centre back who made some great stops throughout the match...The second half really did see us hit form and apart from my finishing (which was truely awful) we did look like a good team...I must mention 16 yr old Natalie Hulbert who stepped up from the under 16s to play her first game in ladies football and she didnt disapoint scoring a hat-trick on her debut (nice 1 Nats make sure your at training wednesday)! - I'd like to say well done girls on a much improved display and i hope we can play even better on Sunday....
Hannah defo deserves a mention for her quality display and i definately owe you one!!! Holly also deserves credit for playing well in defence - it must of been because her girlfriend made the trip to watch her (any chance Phi can come every week mate?)
Anyway see u at training and by the way anyone seen Tugs???
xxxx
Well where do i begin, firstly i'd like to say a big thank you to Judith & Phil at Abbeymead Rovers who worked hard to get our game on Sunday played and we really appreciate the effort especially as we needed a game following weeks of no matches and training (due to the wonderful British weather).... We all know in the Bitton camp how vital the next month is with our GFA cup fixture, crucial league matches & the 2nd round of the league cup we know we have to start improving in 2010 after some really poor performances at the end of 2009.... So to regain match fitness asap is vital to us having the succesful season we all want...
Back to Sundays game and it was a hard day for me from the start where I had to cope without the two musketeers to keep me company (i was looking 4ward to seeing Joners gangsta high-tops again as well....sad times)!!! Instead I did have good replacements in Stoner, Sharifa and Hannah and we definately all agree about dogs - shame on people who think they dont smell lol :0)
We were all really shocked to arrive at Abbeymead and be faced with an excellent playing surface especially after all the snow of late it really was in great condition and after we all agreed to shut up Steve for moaning at us constantly I thought we played some great football and really did at times show glimpses of why were top - but a mentionmust be made to Jude in goal and the centre back who made some great stops throughout the match...The second half really did see us hit form and apart from my finishing (which was truely awful) we did look like a good team...I must mention 16 yr old Natalie Hulbert who stepped up from the under 16s to play her first game in ladies football and she didnt disapoint scoring a hat-trick on her debut (nice 1 Nats make sure your at training wednesday)! - I'd like to say well done girls on a much improved display and i hope we can play even better on Sunday....
Hannah defo deserves a mention for her quality display and i definately owe you one!!! Holly also deserves credit for playing well in defence - it must of been because her girlfriend made the trip to watch her (any chance Phi can come every week mate?)
Anyway see u at training and by the way anyone seen Tugs???
xxxx
Bitton 10 v 0 Abbeymead-18-01-10
Action from the Abbeymead game
Bitton moved 7 points clear at the top as they hit 10 past Abbeymead Rovers without reply. As seems the usual Bitton were once again very wasteful in front of goal and the scoreline should have been far more emphatic. Natalie Hulbert claimed a hat trick on her debut and was joined on the score sheet by James (2) B Jones, Stone, Sims,Baker and Hurst.
See match report page for full details
See match report page for full details
Snowy Bitton-12-01-10
The Pitch at Bitton
The current scene at the Rec is not looking good for upcoming fixtures. The ladies next home game is scheduled for 24th January when they entertain Longlevens. Click on the pic or visit the photo section for more
Bitton lose on penalties in the semi final-04-01-10
Becky takes her penalty in the semi
Bitton suffered the heartache of a penalty shootout defeat in the semi finals of the league 5 a side competition as they exited without conceding a goal. They advanced all the way to the semis winning every game and not conceeding where they met favourites Swindon Supermarines. A close game saw both teams having spells with Bitton coming the closest when a Nat Hole rocket struck the underside of the bar bounced on the line and away to safety. Despite a frantic end to the game neither side could find a breakthrough so the game went strangely straight to sudden death penalties instead of the usual 3 per team. Becky Jones stepped up first and saw her strike hit the inside of the left hand post and roll back across the goal line before the keeper turned and dived on the ball. The Swindon girl smashed home her penalty to put them through and Bitton out in the cruellest of circumstances. It was hard luck on the Bitton girls who had played superbly all day with Leanne & Becky Jones and Meg Price in particular playing some great football
Group
Bitton 4 v 0 Cheltenham Town L Jones(2),S James, B Jones
Bitton 1 V 0 Newent B Jones
Bitton 1 v 0 Cirencester L Jones
Bitton 1 v 0 Yate N Hole
Quarter Final
Bitton 2 v 0 Wotton Bassett S James(2)
Semi Final
Bitton 0 v 0 Swindon Supermarine- Lost 1-0 on pens
(couple of pics in the photo section)
Group
Bitton 4 v 0 Cheltenham Town L Jones(2),S James, B Jones
Bitton 1 V 0 Newent B Jones
Bitton 1 v 0 Cirencester L Jones
Bitton 1 v 0 Yate N Hole
Quarter Final
Bitton 2 v 0 Wotton Bassett S James(2)
Semi Final
Bitton 0 v 0 Swindon Supermarine- Lost 1-0 on pens
(couple of pics in the photo section)
Managers Mid Season Review-17-12-09
Steve Job only half done
Well if somebody would have offered me back in August top of the league and still unbeaten in January, and also be in the quarter finals of the GFA Cup and still in the league cup, I would have not only bitten that hand off but said they were mad. This is exactly the position we find ourselves in after a dream start to the season.
After a frustrating start at Cheltenham Spa where we missed a lot of chances and there keeper had the game of her life to secure a 0-0 draw we got an early season confidence boost when beating a good Boco side 2-0. It was a typical game of two halves where we dominated the first period and created plenty of chances but they came on strong and dominated the second period. Sharifa James late strike to secure the points is probably one of my highlights so far as you could sense the relief through the whole team as a classic counter attack won the game and ended with a great celebration. Bitton got going from this point and hit an incredible 38 goals in there next 4 games. Tetbury were put to the sword 7-1 and the margin would have been greater but for some poor finishing and us going down to 9 players after a couple of injuries. Tetbury are also the only team to score past us so far this year. I actually missed the goal as I was treating an injury so I am still to see us concede this season ;-).Our best performance of the season came next when an excellent passing display saw us smash 9 goals without reply past Mitcheldean. Some of the goals in this game were of the highest quality and again the score line flattered the other team. I was also pleased with the 8-0 win away at Longlevens, always a difficult place to go we played some good stuff after a tricky start and again scored some good goals. Our biggest ever victory came when Abbeymead came to Bitton with only 9 players and we hit 14 in a very one sided game. A injury ravaged side gained a narrow victory against Cheltenham Spa in the cup before we travelled to Abbeymnead for a return fixture. Bitton looked out of soughts and a little rusty after a few weeks off but still came away with a 4-0 win. The last game of 2009 came when Bitton beat Longlevens 3-0 in a tight game that could have went either way.
The hard work starts now as we approach the business end of the season. The one thing that could see us come unstuck and something I have seen creep into the squad over the last few weeks is complacency. We cant rest on a laurels and have to continue to show the same attitude, workrate and hunger that was evident at the start of the season. I have been disappointed at times during the season with some of the excuses given for not playing and training and am hoping for an improvement in the new year. The girls have given me a bit of stick for the amount of moaning I do and never being happy but despite our position I still think there is more to come from this group of players and no amount of preparation and advice i give can affect there performance on the pitch if they don’t approach each game with the correct attitude.
We have some big games coming up in the second half of the season in particular the 2 games against Boco and the trip to Cheltenham Spa. There is a good chance the results in these games could decide where the League trophy will be heading in April so it is important we keep training hard and retaining our focus throughout the season. We are averaging close to 6 goals a game at the moment and have only conceded the 1 all year so it will take a good team to beat us at the moment.
I actually believe we will be a better team in the new year with the likes of Kirsty Stone, Hannah Simms and Grace Baker all looking to build up there fitness after some time off. Hopefully we can stay injury free as competition for places within the squad is always healthy
A lot of managers would love to swap positions with me at the moment but it is my job to get the best out of this squad. Hopefully when the season ends I can look back on the season and know we did our best. That will hopefully be the time for celebrating but until then it’s business as usual as we get ready for the league 5 a side competition and our next league game in mid January when we travel to Mitcheldean.
Here is hoping for a successful 2010
Merry Xmas & Happy new year
Steve
After a frustrating start at Cheltenham Spa where we missed a lot of chances and there keeper had the game of her life to secure a 0-0 draw we got an early season confidence boost when beating a good Boco side 2-0. It was a typical game of two halves where we dominated the first period and created plenty of chances but they came on strong and dominated the second period. Sharifa James late strike to secure the points is probably one of my highlights so far as you could sense the relief through the whole team as a classic counter attack won the game and ended with a great celebration. Bitton got going from this point and hit an incredible 38 goals in there next 4 games. Tetbury were put to the sword 7-1 and the margin would have been greater but for some poor finishing and us going down to 9 players after a couple of injuries. Tetbury are also the only team to score past us so far this year. I actually missed the goal as I was treating an injury so I am still to see us concede this season ;-).Our best performance of the season came next when an excellent passing display saw us smash 9 goals without reply past Mitcheldean. Some of the goals in this game were of the highest quality and again the score line flattered the other team. I was also pleased with the 8-0 win away at Longlevens, always a difficult place to go we played some good stuff after a tricky start and again scored some good goals. Our biggest ever victory came when Abbeymead came to Bitton with only 9 players and we hit 14 in a very one sided game. A injury ravaged side gained a narrow victory against Cheltenham Spa in the cup before we travelled to Abbeymnead for a return fixture. Bitton looked out of soughts and a little rusty after a few weeks off but still came away with a 4-0 win. The last game of 2009 came when Bitton beat Longlevens 3-0 in a tight game that could have went either way.
The hard work starts now as we approach the business end of the season. The one thing that could see us come unstuck and something I have seen creep into the squad over the last few weeks is complacency. We cant rest on a laurels and have to continue to show the same attitude, workrate and hunger that was evident at the start of the season. I have been disappointed at times during the season with some of the excuses given for not playing and training and am hoping for an improvement in the new year. The girls have given me a bit of stick for the amount of moaning I do and never being happy but despite our position I still think there is more to come from this group of players and no amount of preparation and advice i give can affect there performance on the pitch if they don’t approach each game with the correct attitude.
We have some big games coming up in the second half of the season in particular the 2 games against Boco and the trip to Cheltenham Spa. There is a good chance the results in these games could decide where the League trophy will be heading in April so it is important we keep training hard and retaining our focus throughout the season. We are averaging close to 6 goals a game at the moment and have only conceded the 1 all year so it will take a good team to beat us at the moment.
I actually believe we will be a better team in the new year with the likes of Kirsty Stone, Hannah Simms and Grace Baker all looking to build up there fitness after some time off. Hopefully we can stay injury free as competition for places within the squad is always healthy
A lot of managers would love to swap positions with me at the moment but it is my job to get the best out of this squad. Hopefully when the season ends I can look back on the season and know we did our best. That will hopefully be the time for celebrating but until then it’s business as usual as we get ready for the league 5 a side competition and our next league game in mid January when we travel to Mitcheldean.
Here is hoping for a successful 2010
Merry Xmas & Happy new year
Steve
Goalscoring charts-17-12-09
Sharifa has hit 27 goals so far
Sharifa James of Bitton currently leads the Gloucestershire County League Division 2 scoing charts. The top 10 is as follows
1-Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) -27
2-Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco)-16
3-Anika Collins (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies)-10
4-Kate Hewlett (Longlevens Greyhounds)-10
5-Amber Coates (AEK Boco)-9
6-Laura Mahon (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies)-9
7-Charmaine Turley (Mitcheldean Ladies)-6
8-Jade Powell (Mitcheldean Ladies)-6
9-Jess Rudge-Hamblin (AEK Boco)-6
10-Rebecca Hurst (Bitton Ladies)-6
1-Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) -27
2-Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco)-16
3-Anika Collins (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies)-10
4-Kate Hewlett (Longlevens Greyhounds)-10
5-Amber Coates (AEK Boco)-9
6-Laura Mahon (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies)-9
7-Charmaine Turley (Mitcheldean Ladies)-6
8-Jade Powell (Mitcheldean Ladies)-6
9-Jess Rudge-Hamblin (AEK Boco)-6
10-Rebecca Hurst (Bitton Ladies)-6
Captains Corner-16-12-09
Hello Team, I thought i'd do a brief summary to end the year:-
Recent Form: Alright, we all admit that we haven't necessaryily been at our best the last 2 matches (myself more so than anyone else) and I know Steve's doing all are heads in moaning but I hate to admit it he's right we've been awful...But I know like everyone else that the next match we're going to impress everyone and show why we deserve to be top of the league...Anyway I've decided perhaps next match we should actually listen to Steve (lol - joking Steve we do listen really), but anyway girlies I believe in us and I'm 100% certain 2010 is going to be our year - Come on Bitton!!!
Team Spirit: Well what can I say we are an absoloute ledge of a team as far as friendships go and I'm certain thats why were top right now we all get on so well and have the right characters in the squad - Obviously you've got the Gangtas: Me, Meg & Sharifa - The hard nuts: Sara Pugsley (even though she didnt intervine in the domestic violence at training!!!!!), Nat Hole & Char Knight (come on you all know your scared), The jokers; Grace, Holly & Joner The lightweights: Kirsty Stone & Laura 'Let Down' Tugwell, The ill one; Becky H, The short one; Deb, The Clever one; Robyn and of course the one & only Gary!! The banter is amazing like Simon 'Bye' Simon & Gazzer loves Katy...manz we got bare jokes going on!!
2010:
Well all i'm going to say is 2010 maybe the year I might finally win a trophy and get rid of my loser tag :-) Anyways stay tuned for next weeks Captains Corner where all the gossip from the xmas party will be EXPOSED!!!! See you tomorrow girls, love you all and Grace make sure you come training watching Waterloo road is not a valid excuse....
PS Love you!!
PPS Meg Price is amazing - happy now you gotta mention!!!!
Recent Form: Alright, we all admit that we haven't necessaryily been at our best the last 2 matches (myself more so than anyone else) and I know Steve's doing all are heads in moaning but I hate to admit it he's right we've been awful...But I know like everyone else that the next match we're going to impress everyone and show why we deserve to be top of the league...Anyway I've decided perhaps next match we should actually listen to Steve (lol - joking Steve we do listen really), but anyway girlies I believe in us and I'm 100% certain 2010 is going to be our year - Come on Bitton!!!
Team Spirit: Well what can I say we are an absoloute ledge of a team as far as friendships go and I'm certain thats why were top right now we all get on so well and have the right characters in the squad - Obviously you've got the Gangtas: Me, Meg & Sharifa - The hard nuts: Sara Pugsley (even though she didnt intervine in the domestic violence at training!!!!!), Nat Hole & Char Knight (come on you all know your scared), The jokers; Grace, Holly & Joner The lightweights: Kirsty Stone & Laura 'Let Down' Tugwell, The ill one; Becky H, The short one; Deb, The Clever one; Robyn and of course the one & only Gary!! The banter is amazing like Simon 'Bye' Simon & Gazzer loves Katy...manz we got bare jokes going on!!
2010:
Well all i'm going to say is 2010 maybe the year I might finally win a trophy and get rid of my loser tag :-) Anyways stay tuned for next weeks Captains Corner where all the gossip from the xmas party will be EXPOSED!!!! See you tomorrow girls, love you all and Grace make sure you come training watching Waterloo road is not a valid excuse....
PS Love you!!
PPS Meg Price is amazing - happy now you gotta mention!!!!
Bitton 3 v 0 Longlevens
Action from Longlevens game
Bitton rounded off 2009 with another 3 points thanks to a Sharifa James Hat trick. Once again Bitton were not at there best but they showed great determination to grind out another important win
See Match report for full details and photos for snaps from the game
Other league results
AEK Boco 13 - 0 Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Spa 10 - 1 Abbeymead
See Match report for full details and photos for snaps from the game
Other league results
AEK Boco 13 - 0 Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Spa 10 - 1 Abbeymead
Abbeymead 0 v 4 Bitton
The coin toss
A combination of some great Abbeymead spirit and Bitton not playing all that well meant the big scoreline some people were expecting never came about. 2 first half goal from Sharifa James and a goal apiece in the second half for the returning Kirst Stone and debutant Hannah Simms gave Bitton the 3 points in difficult conditions
See Match report page for full details
(Click on picture or visit the photos page for shots from the game)
Abbeymead reaction to the game- http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/abbeymeadroversladies/match_report.pl?action=report&id=1071671
See Match report page for full details
(Click on picture or visit the photos page for shots from the game)
Abbeymead reaction to the game- http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/abbeymeadroversladies/match_report.pl?action=report&id=1071671
November Player of the Month-03-12-09
Sharifa with her trophy
Sharifa James received the November player of the month award before last nights training.With the weather conditions of late only 2 games were played this month including the Abbeymead game where Sharifa hit 7 goals in a 14-0 win.
Stoner is back-30-11-09
kirsty is avaliable again
Bitton have today received the excellent news that former club captain Kirsty Stone has been given the all clear to resume playing again after her knee operation. Kirsty last played for the club over 18 months ago in a 1-1 draw with Cheltenham Town Reserves and was a key figure in Bitton Ladies first ever season.She ruptured he anterior cruciate ligament and had to have surgery which involved a ligament being reconstructed from her hamstring tendon (same injury suffered by Michael Owen & Joe Cole in recent years). Formerly with Keynsham Town she is equally comfortable in midfield or central defence and looks set to play a part in this weeks game at Abbeymead Rovers
Captains Corner-30-11-09
Your Captain
Welcome back Homies,
The Journey:
As always my favourite Southmeaders didn't disapoint when I arrived to pick them up yesterday morning... Their stories were as funny as always and they never fail to disapoint - great pre match banter with them and their fights & Graces antics....
The Game:
Well i'll start by saying well done to the other 10 that turned up yesterday it was great to finally get a game after 4 weeks without a match and I think all of us should be proud of the way we dug in and held on to our 1-0 lead by the way did i mention i scored?? But I wont mention the sitter i missed (-; !!
(You might want to get the tissues out now) I was really proud to be your captain yesterday you were all amazing especially Gally in goal (best game so far mate) and Char 'does she ever have a bad game' Knight.. But everyone worked so hard for each other yesterday (especially Joner for me as we all know i wont tackle) and I personally thought we deserved the victory not necessarly due to our performance but due to our work rate...By the way I got to mention Nat Holes 88th minute challenge that was class!! So on we go to the Quarter-Finals where we face Cirencester Town Away...
A few moments that I have to mention was my amazing slide tackle which was perfection & Shans belly flop that the judges gave her 8.5 for execution!!!
Our opposition:
Cheltenham were very unlucky not to come away with the game and as always their Captain was their best player she really dominated the game and I'm sure with the side they had out yesterday they'll be challenging both ourselves and Boco for top spot! Special mention to their manager Gary Goodhall for all his efforts to get the game on we appreciated it!
After Match Antics:
Well after the game finished and we were obviously well excited about the sausage & chips (got to love Cheltenhams after match food) the banter was still there. Deb was being filth as per usual and nearly had Char in tears where she couldn't stop laughing!! There was some great comments but all are abit to x-rated for this site!!!
The Squad:
Although yesterday was a brilliant display by 11 members of our squad I cant help but feel annoyed at some peoples lack of commitment - I understood it last season when we were quite frankly awful but right now we're top of the league and still we've only got about 9 players that are 100% committed every Sunday.The team spirit has been brilliant before, during & after every game this season and if we want to win anything this year people have got to start making themselves available - we've got a great bunch of girls and I love everyone of you but come on guys lets stop letting each other down...
Example: Grace (who's had a great season) could hardly walk yesterday due to pulling both her hamstrings but instead of letting us down and only playing with 10 she pulled on a kit and got out there and did as much as her body could let her - Same with Sharifa she's been amazing for us so far but she was struggling big time yesterday but we didnt have any subs to come on and replace them so they had to both struggle on! Anyway I dont want to moan at you all because everybody who's played this season have been quality and we've got to get on and win this league because we deserve to i feel!
On the plus side it'll be great to have Stoner and Hannah both available for next weekends trip to Abbeymead!!
Anyway see u wednesday people and hopefully there will be a good turn out!
Dont forget girls club xmas party 19th December £3.50 a ticket bring your money asap.
Love & Peace
Becky
The Journey:
As always my favourite Southmeaders didn't disapoint when I arrived to pick them up yesterday morning... Their stories were as funny as always and they never fail to disapoint - great pre match banter with them and their fights & Graces antics....
The Game:
Well i'll start by saying well done to the other 10 that turned up yesterday it was great to finally get a game after 4 weeks without a match and I think all of us should be proud of the way we dug in and held on to our 1-0 lead by the way did i mention i scored?? But I wont mention the sitter i missed (-; !!
(You might want to get the tissues out now) I was really proud to be your captain yesterday you were all amazing especially Gally in goal (best game so far mate) and Char 'does she ever have a bad game' Knight.. But everyone worked so hard for each other yesterday (especially Joner for me as we all know i wont tackle) and I personally thought we deserved the victory not necessarly due to our performance but due to our work rate...By the way I got to mention Nat Holes 88th minute challenge that was class!! So on we go to the Quarter-Finals where we face Cirencester Town Away...
A few moments that I have to mention was my amazing slide tackle which was perfection & Shans belly flop that the judges gave her 8.5 for execution!!!
Our opposition:
Cheltenham were very unlucky not to come away with the game and as always their Captain was their best player she really dominated the game and I'm sure with the side they had out yesterday they'll be challenging both ourselves and Boco for top spot! Special mention to their manager Gary Goodhall for all his efforts to get the game on we appreciated it!
After Match Antics:
Well after the game finished and we were obviously well excited about the sausage & chips (got to love Cheltenhams after match food) the banter was still there. Deb was being filth as per usual and nearly had Char in tears where she couldn't stop laughing!! There was some great comments but all are abit to x-rated for this site!!!
The Squad:
Although yesterday was a brilliant display by 11 members of our squad I cant help but feel annoyed at some peoples lack of commitment - I understood it last season when we were quite frankly awful but right now we're top of the league and still we've only got about 9 players that are 100% committed every Sunday.The team spirit has been brilliant before, during & after every game this season and if we want to win anything this year people have got to start making themselves available - we've got a great bunch of girls and I love everyone of you but come on guys lets stop letting each other down...
Example: Grace (who's had a great season) could hardly walk yesterday due to pulling both her hamstrings but instead of letting us down and only playing with 10 she pulled on a kit and got out there and did as much as her body could let her - Same with Sharifa she's been amazing for us so far but she was struggling big time yesterday but we didnt have any subs to come on and replace them so they had to both struggle on! Anyway I dont want to moan at you all because everybody who's played this season have been quality and we've got to get on and win this league because we deserve to i feel!
On the plus side it'll be great to have Stoner and Hannah both available for next weekends trip to Abbeymead!!
Anyway see u wednesday people and hopefully there will be a good turn out!
Dont forget girls club xmas party 19th December £3.50 a ticket bring your money asap.
Love & Peace
Becky
Bitton sneak into the Quarter Finals-30-11-09
Becky grabbed the only goal of the game
On a day when several of the squad failed to show the necessary commitment levels and made excuses not to play Bitton and Cheltenham Spa finally got there GFA cup game on.It was Bitton who sneaked this close game thanks to a first half Becky Jones goal.Bitton were forced to field only 11 players with 4 of these injured and were a little fortunate to advance to the Quarter finals where they will face Cirencester.. see Match Report for full details
League results
Abbeymead 0 v 5 Longlevens
League results
Abbeymead 0 v 5 Longlevens
Lets try again-26-11-09
Holly still missing
Bitton and Cheltenham Spa will try again for the 3rd time to get there GFA Cup game played. After already having to postpone this weeks game against Tetbury these cup game could damage Bittons title hopes and create a fixture backlog towards the end of the season so we are hoepfull we can get the game on this week. Deinately missing is hamstriing injury victim Grace Baker and Holly Fox who is away. Becky Hurst and Sharifa James are hoping to recover from Ilness and injury respectively in time to make the game but new signing Hannah Sims is still unable to make her debut as she was not signed on in time for the original fixture. However Shan Baldwin and Heidi Hodgson should both be in the squad looking for there first starts of the season.Cheltenham Spa themselves should be welcoming back a few key players including Alison Hunt & Laura Mahon so another close game is on the cards after the teams drew 0-0 on the opening day of the season
Updated GFA Cup quarter final draw-24-11-09
Bitton and Cheltenham Spa will try again this weekend to get there game played to see who will face Cirencester in the quarter finals. A few games did manage to be played this weekend with Gloucester City beating Downend Flyers 3-0 and Filton College hammering Stoke Lane 7-0
Full Quarter Final draw
Gloucester City v Filton College Development
Cirencester v Cheltenham Spa or Bitton
Oldland or Forest Green v Longlevens
Cheltenham Town v Bristol & West
Full Quarter Final draw
Gloucester City v Filton College Development
Cirencester v Cheltenham Spa or Bitton
Oldland or Forest Green v Longlevens
Cheltenham Town v Bristol & West
Captains Corner-18-11-09
Your captain
Hello Team,
Well we havent played for over 3 weeks now and its quite sad actually how much I miss you all!!! But anyway hopefully Sunday we'll finally be able to play our GFA Cup 2nd round fixture which was called of last weekend due to the bad weather and see each other once again :-) ...I'm hoping we put in a decent performance Sunday and fingers crossed get the right result because the prospect of playing Cirencester in the Quarter-Finals is an exciting one...
I'd like to welcome our new addition Hannah Simms to the side, Hannahs an ex Filton Academy, Keynsham Town & Cardiff Uni player who's spent a few seasons coaching in America and I'm pleased to welcome Simsy to the team (we've only been trying to convince her for 3 seasons to join us but I think watching us get beat heavily each time she watched somehow put her off)!!!!! Another new addition (well feels that way) I'd like to welcome backto the side is Kirsty Stone who 'hopefully' will be given the all clear in December to start playing again - seriously mate it's great news your already looking amazing in training and I'm seriously getting worried about my position with you two in the team!!! (Oh well have to start being nice to the manager for once and not answer back - it's gonna be hard)!!!
Anyway it's Training day today so be prepared for some a-m-a-z-i-n-g gossip once again and the stories that get overly exagerrated, lol!!! (Joner & Nats don't worry guys i'll feel you in on Sunday when you tell me all your stories, love it)!!
I wonder if Nat, Hollie, Heidi & Grace might make an appearance tonight?!!!! Or if Chloe will remember to bring the bloody bibs back!!! Or if Char Knight might finnally score a goal instead of kicking it wide!!!! Or if Steve will use the same joke about Deb getting lost in the grass again!!!!
Anyway see u later aligators,
Peace up A Town down (I'm such a gangsta)!!!!
Becky Jones
Well we havent played for over 3 weeks now and its quite sad actually how much I miss you all!!! But anyway hopefully Sunday we'll finally be able to play our GFA Cup 2nd round fixture which was called of last weekend due to the bad weather and see each other once again :-) ...I'm hoping we put in a decent performance Sunday and fingers crossed get the right result because the prospect of playing Cirencester in the Quarter-Finals is an exciting one...
I'd like to welcome our new addition Hannah Simms to the side, Hannahs an ex Filton Academy, Keynsham Town & Cardiff Uni player who's spent a few seasons coaching in America and I'm pleased to welcome Simsy to the team (we've only been trying to convince her for 3 seasons to join us but I think watching us get beat heavily each time she watched somehow put her off)!!!!! Another new addition (well feels that way) I'd like to welcome backto the side is Kirsty Stone who 'hopefully' will be given the all clear in December to start playing again - seriously mate it's great news your already looking amazing in training and I'm seriously getting worried about my position with you two in the team!!! (Oh well have to start being nice to the manager for once and not answer back - it's gonna be hard)!!!
Anyway it's Training day today so be prepared for some a-m-a-z-i-n-g gossip once again and the stories that get overly exagerrated, lol!!! (Joner & Nats don't worry guys i'll feel you in on Sunday when you tell me all your stories, love it)!!
I wonder if Nat, Hollie, Heidi & Grace might make an appearance tonight?!!!! Or if Chloe will remember to bring the bloody bibs back!!! Or if Char Knight might finnally score a goal instead of kicking it wide!!!! Or if Steve will use the same joke about Deb getting lost in the grass again!!!!
Anyway see u later aligators,
Peace up A Town down (I'm such a gangsta)!!!!
Becky Jones
Hannah signs up-18-11-09
New signing Hannah Simms
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce they have secured the signature of striker Hannah Sims.She has just returned from a coaching stint in the states and will hopefully increase the competition for places in the squad. Hannah has previously played for Bristol Academy and Keynsham Town and has also played for Cardiff Uni which in 2005 saw her selected for the Welsh national squad for the British University games.She is in line to make her debut in next weeks home game against Tetbury.
Back to the top-17-11-09
Meg will be missing this week
Apparently during there game against Cheltenham Spa on the 8th Nov AEK Boco played an ineligible player and the game and the 3 points have been awarded to Cheltenham Spa. Boco have also been fined and deducted 3 points.
All this meens Bitton are now 4 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand on the chasing pack.
Bitton will be putting the league aside this week as there attention turns to the rearranged County cup game away at Cheltneham Spa. The week delay in the game means Laura Tugwell & Deb Small will now be availiable but definately missing is influential defender Megan Price. Leanne Jones is also a slight doubt ahead of the game after falling ill last weekend
All this meens Bitton are now 4 points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand on the chasing pack.
Bitton will be putting the league aside this week as there attention turns to the rearranged County cup game away at Cheltneham Spa. The week delay in the game means Laura Tugwell & Deb Small will now be availiable but definately missing is influential defender Megan Price. Leanne Jones is also a slight doubt ahead of the game after falling ill last weekend
Jeepers Keepers-13-11-09
Chloe has injured her hand
Bitton keeper Chloe Gallagher is a major doubt for the weekend trip to Cheltenham after fracturing her knuckle and damaging the ligaments and tendons in her right hand whilst playing Netball for the school. Kim Jones is on standby to replace Gallagher
Bitton v Cheltenham Spa preview-12-11-09
Laura will me missing this week
This weeks Bitton travel to Cheltenham spa looking for a place in the Quarter finals of the GFA Cup.The two sides league meeting was cancelled 2 weeks ago when Cheltenham failed to raise a side, however they did meet on the opening day of the season when they played out a 0-0 draw in difficult conditions. There top scorer and star player is Laura Mahon who has already bagged 6 goals this season but they will also be boosted by the return of there excellent skipper Alison Hunt who made her return last week after being injured in our previous meeting.Bitton will be missing Laura Tugwell and Deb Small but both Heidi Hodgson and Holly Fox will be looking for there first starts of the season.Meanwhile manager Steve Jones is still on the lookout for players to add to his squad " we should hopefully be in a position to announce one or two names shortly but it is important we get the right type of player in with the correct character as we dont want to upset the team spirit that has built within the squad"
Bitton slip to second-09-11-09
Following Aek Bocos 3-2 win against Cheltenham Spa this week Boco moved two points above Bitton into top spot although Bitton have a game in hand. The two side meet in the next league fixture in two weeks. Before that Bitton will travel to Cheltenham Spa looking for a place in the quarter finals of the GFA Cup
Other league results
Abbeymead 1 v 4 Tetbury
Cheltenham Spa 2 v 3 Boco
Longlevens 4 v 3 Mitcheldean
Other league results
Abbeymead 1 v 4 Tetbury
Cheltenham Spa 2 v 3 Boco
Longlevens 4 v 3 Mitcheldean
Managers Report-02-11-09
Joner has impressed
Bitton Ladies manager Steve Jones is delighted with his team’s performances in the opening weeks of the season, but has warned his players to be wary of other clubs in the league moving up to the challenge of trying to beat the team just because they are in the league’s top spot.
“We look so good in our attacking areas at the moment, and really solid at the back” “And it would take a really decent team to hold us back, the way we’re playing at the moment. Saying that, I don’t want to go over board, because every game we play is different, and as the season goes on many of the teams will be thinking that with us being top of the league, they will really want to beat us. With that extra motivation for them, we will really have to be on our guard, keep our feet on the ground and continue to play at the top of our game.” The Second we get complacent things can start to go wrong”
Star of the season so far has been Sharifa James who has already bagged a very impressive twenty two goals. “James has been outstanding every Sunday, and not just in the goals she scored, but her general play.” Jones pointed out. “When she first came to this club she struggled a bit to find the net but once she started the goals have kept coming”.
“I still think she can improve though and that is a frightening prospect for defenders in our league as she always has it in her to bang in the goals. But don’t forget that she would not be able to get the opportunities without good players around her, making it easier for her to get on the end of balls.
“A lot of credit has to go to her partner up front Becky Jones, who has been outstanding. She has missed some decent chances but she does such a lot of hard work off the ball, and brings Sharifa into the game by occupying their centre halves to give her the space to cause damage.
“Becky Hurst is another player at the top of her game, “Jones enthused. “She has played down the left in recent games. She gets the ball, links up well with the full back and the central midfielders, and gets into some great positions on that left side. I am pleased to see her taking on full backs and she causes problems all the time with her pace, getting good early crosses in. Also her delivery from set pieces has been superb”
“I am also pleased with Joner(pictured) in Centre mid too. She has been playing really well.linking up well with the consistent Grace Baker “Having been used up front or wide right in previous years Joner has really grown in the middle,She looks a strong player, and is doing plenty of work in the engine room but I do feel she could add a few more goals to her game.
“I am also pleased with Char Knight. She is a great defender She is maybe not the most attacking player around, but she can play anywhere in defence, and she will never let you down. The thing with Char is that she understands the game well so reads is all the time and seems to know where to be all the time. She just goes about her job, where ever you put her, quietly and efficiently. Every team needs players like that, and she’s a great player to have in the squad.
Another major factor behind the early season success has been the dominance of the centre back pairing Nat Hole & Meg Price, Jones said “ They are by far the best pairing in our league and probably a few division higher aswell and seem to compliment each other very well. They both look strong, quick and use the ball well setting up many attacks.Price was oustanding last year in a diffiuclt season and has carried on her form but with the excellent Hole alongside her Bitton look so tight. They are forging a really good partnership and along with Knight and Tugwell have only been breached once all season which a tremendous record for a defence”
It’s all about desire now and this team can achieve what they want to this season, they need to remain focused and treat every game the same.They are in a great position with a third of the season gone and need to continue the hard work which will bring them the results they want
Steve
“We look so good in our attacking areas at the moment, and really solid at the back” “And it would take a really decent team to hold us back, the way we’re playing at the moment. Saying that, I don’t want to go over board, because every game we play is different, and as the season goes on many of the teams will be thinking that with us being top of the league, they will really want to beat us. With that extra motivation for them, we will really have to be on our guard, keep our feet on the ground and continue to play at the top of our game.” The Second we get complacent things can start to go wrong”
Star of the season so far has been Sharifa James who has already bagged a very impressive twenty two goals. “James has been outstanding every Sunday, and not just in the goals she scored, but her general play.” Jones pointed out. “When she first came to this club she struggled a bit to find the net but once she started the goals have kept coming”.
“I still think she can improve though and that is a frightening prospect for defenders in our league as she always has it in her to bang in the goals. But don’t forget that she would not be able to get the opportunities without good players around her, making it easier for her to get on the end of balls.
“A lot of credit has to go to her partner up front Becky Jones, who has been outstanding. She has missed some decent chances but she does such a lot of hard work off the ball, and brings Sharifa into the game by occupying their centre halves to give her the space to cause damage.
“Becky Hurst is another player at the top of her game, “Jones enthused. “She has played down the left in recent games. She gets the ball, links up well with the full back and the central midfielders, and gets into some great positions on that left side. I am pleased to see her taking on full backs and she causes problems all the time with her pace, getting good early crosses in. Also her delivery from set pieces has been superb”
“I am also pleased with Joner(pictured) in Centre mid too. She has been playing really well.linking up well with the consistent Grace Baker “Having been used up front or wide right in previous years Joner has really grown in the middle,She looks a strong player, and is doing plenty of work in the engine room but I do feel she could add a few more goals to her game.
“I am also pleased with Char Knight. She is a great defender She is maybe not the most attacking player around, but she can play anywhere in defence, and she will never let you down. The thing with Char is that she understands the game well so reads is all the time and seems to know where to be all the time. She just goes about her job, where ever you put her, quietly and efficiently. Every team needs players like that, and she’s a great player to have in the squad.
Another major factor behind the early season success has been the dominance of the centre back pairing Nat Hole & Meg Price, Jones said “ They are by far the best pairing in our league and probably a few division higher aswell and seem to compliment each other very well. They both look strong, quick and use the ball well setting up many attacks.Price was oustanding last year in a diffiuclt season and has carried on her form but with the excellent Hole alongside her Bitton look so tight. They are forging a really good partnership and along with Knight and Tugwell have only been breached once all season which a tremendous record for a defence”
It’s all about desire now and this team can achieve what they want to this season, they need to remain focused and treat every game the same.They are in a great position with a third of the season gone and need to continue the hard work which will bring them the results they want
Steve
No game but another 3 points-2-11-09
Bitton were left dissapointed as Sundays game against Cheltenham Spa was cancelled due to them being unable to raise a side.The league have awarded the 3 points for the game to Bitton.
Scoring Charts-30-10-09
Sharifa James of Bitton currently leads the goal charts
All 3 Divisions
1Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 22
2Michelle Rich (Swindon Supermarine) 10
3Michelle Purse (Cam Bulldogs) 9
4Amy Jefferies (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
5Gemma Riley (Cheltenham Civil Service) 8
6Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco) 8
7Sophie Sweet (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
8Zoe Youren (Yate Town) 7
9Adele Hooper (St Nicholas Ladies) 6
10Jenna McFadzean (Wootton Bassett Town) 6
Just Division 2
1Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 22
2Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco) 8
3Jess Rudge-Hamblin (AEK Boco) 6
4Laura Mahon (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies) 6
5Rebecca Hurst (Bitton Ladies) 6
6Leanne Burge (AEK Boco) 5
7Rebecca Jones (Bitton Ladies) 5
8Jade Powell (Mitcheldean Ladies) 4
9Anika Collins (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies) 3
10Charmaine Turley (Mitcheldean Ladies) 3
All 3 Divisions
1Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 22
2Michelle Rich (Swindon Supermarine) 10
3Michelle Purse (Cam Bulldogs) 9
4Amy Jefferies (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
5Gemma Riley (Cheltenham Civil Service) 8
6Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco) 8
7Sophie Sweet (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
8Zoe Youren (Yate Town) 7
9Adele Hooper (St Nicholas Ladies) 6
10Jenna McFadzean (Wootton Bassett Town) 6
Just Division 2
1Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 22
2Jess Segesdy (AEK Boco) 8
3Jess Rudge-Hamblin (AEK Boco) 6
4Laura Mahon (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies) 6
5Rebecca Hurst (Bitton Ladies) 6
6Leanne Burge (AEK Boco) 5
7Rebecca Jones (Bitton Ladies) 5
8Jade Powell (Mitcheldean Ladies) 4
9Anika Collins (Cheltenham Spa CS Ladies) 3
10Charmaine Turley (Mitcheldean Ladies) 3
Captains Corner-29-10-09
Your captain
Well where do I begin this week…well I’ll start by saying Well Done again girls for our 14-0 win against Abbeymead on Sunday, I must say they are a very good young side and I’m sure in a couple of seasons they’ll be the team to watch out for… The two centre halves were really good and they managed to keep me from scoring a few more (perhaps that’s not really a compliment after the amount of chances I miss) but anyway they made some great last minute challenges a few times to prevent us scoring even managing to put of Joner when she was two yards out (there you go mate I wont mention the truth – the fact it was horrific miss and you landed on your bum)…Must also mention Judith their keeper who pulled of some great saves – well played mate but I asked you nicely to chuck a few of mine in!!!!
Sharifa don’t forget what Steve said afterwards you should of done better (yeah nice one Steve she only scored 7 – she really must improve)!!!
And a special mention to Miss Nat Hole for getting on the score sheet was so proud of you!!
Well there was absolutely no banter at training Wednesday – Our teams got no jokes your so lucky I was there (Jokes guys I’ll apologise for my shocking humour)… But I must mention Team Elite or shall I say Team Orange we might of looked like rag-ass Rovers but we sure as hell won all the races & the box game (whoop whoop team)!!
Anyway girls & boys I’ll see you all Sat night for a little bit of team bonding what’s that Joner team monopoly then an early night sounds good mate!!
Don’t forget big game Sunday so lets make sure we approach the game right & get a result…
See you soon
Love you all
Captain xxx
Sharifa don’t forget what Steve said afterwards you should of done better (yeah nice one Steve she only scored 7 – she really must improve)!!!
And a special mention to Miss Nat Hole for getting on the score sheet was so proud of you!!
Well there was absolutely no banter at training Wednesday – Our teams got no jokes your so lucky I was there (Jokes guys I’ll apologise for my shocking humour)… But I must mention Team Elite or shall I say Team Orange we might of looked like rag-ass Rovers but we sure as hell won all the races & the box game (whoop whoop team)!!
Anyway girls & boys I’ll see you all Sat night for a little bit of team bonding what’s that Joner team monopoly then an early night sounds good mate!!
Don’t forget big game Sunday so lets make sure we approach the game right & get a result…
See you soon
Love you all
Captain xxx
More Injuries-29-10-09
Grace struggling
Bittons nightmare injury list got a lot worse at training last night as a number of players picked up knocks. Already missing training with a hamstring injury was Grace Baker who is a serious doubt for the weekends game against Cheltenham Spa. Deb Small tore her calf muscle and is definately out the weekend. Also facing late fitness tests for the weekend are Meg Price (Ankle) Becky Hurst ( Thigh) & Leane Jones (Ankle). Kirsty Stone is still recovering from her Knee Injury and Sara Tucker is still not 100% fit so Bitton could be down to the bare bones. All this is before the team night out Saturday so hopefully we have no drunk related illness to add to the list .
News Archive
Bitton v Cheltenham preview-28-10-09
Robyn will be missing this week
BItton look to continue there fine run of form as they host Cheltenham Spa this weekend at the Rec. Bitton will be keen to get a result against the only side who have managed to take points off them this season. The sides met in Cheltenham on a windy opening day of the season and despite Bitton dominating for long periods of the game a combination of poor finishing and an outstanding performance from there keeper Anika Collins kept the score blank. There Exccellent captain Alison Hunt is still missing after being injured in that game but there stand out player is without doubt striker Laura Mahon who did not feature in the first game but already has 6 goals in 3 games and has been at the top of the scoring charts for the past few seasons so will definitely have to be watched.
Bitton may be forced to shuffle the pack a fair bit as Robyn Scrase is away and Grace Baker is struggling to overcome a hamstring injury. New signing Heidi Hodgson may be added to the squad and the returning Holly Fox will have her fitness assesed at training to see her she can play a part .
Cheltenham are currently 3rd in the table and are unbeaten in the last 4 games after winning 3 and drawing 2 of there opening 6 games.
The 2 sides will meet again next week in the second round of the GFA Cup
Player to watch-Laura Mahon
Bitton may be forced to shuffle the pack a fair bit as Robyn Scrase is away and Grace Baker is struggling to overcome a hamstring injury. New signing Heidi Hodgson may be added to the squad and the returning Holly Fox will have her fitness assesed at training to see her she can play a part .
Cheltenham are currently 3rd in the table and are unbeaten in the last 4 games after winning 3 and drawing 2 of there opening 6 games.
The 2 sides will meet again next week in the second round of the GFA Cup
Player to watch-Laura Mahon
Char Knight-Player of the month-26-10-09
Char with her trophy
The first ever player of the month award was presented to Char Knight on Sunday after an impressive start to her Bitton career.
The next award will be given for performances in the month of November
The next award will be given for performances in the month of November
Bitton 14 v 0 Abbeymead-26-10-09
Becky crosses for Sharifa 7th
Bitton register there record win as they hit 14 past past Abbeymead without reply.Goals coming form Sharifa James(7) Becky Jones(2) Becky Hurst(2) Laura Tugwell, Nat Hole & Nat Parfitt
See match report for details and Photo page for pics
See match report for details and Photo page for pics
Captains Corner-23-10-09
Return to action: We'll I'll start by saying thank god we've got a game this weekend as I don't fancy doing last Sundays training again for a while my bum was aching so badly from those stupid exercises!!!! We return to league action this week still 'TOP OF THE LEAGUE' and i'm looking forward to us playing Abbeymead Sunday I hear their a really young quick side and are definately a much improved side from last season...I'm sure it'll be a really tough game for us so I'm hoping Sharifa finally finds her shooting boots (seriously mate 15 goals in 3 games your killing me with that strike rate - deffo a legend)!!! Quotes of the week have to be: Player I can't even play a recorder - Grace Baker & F**k off you P***k - Leanne Jones to Steve (whats funny if it was anyone else he would of had a right go at us but NO Joner can do what ever she wants, thats all that sucking up on facebook)!!!(If i had actually heard her say it things may have been different-Steve) I'm also pleased that the other member of the 'Bash Brothers' Miss Heidi Hodgson has finally joined us - she's definately a great addition to our squad especially for he tough tackling and by the way Heidi it's DEFINATELY NOT A TOE POKE!!!!! Oh yeah and I've finally realised why Sharifa, Joner & Nats (Hole) are alwasy so good it must be the non training that pays off Tugs doesn't come training for 4 weeks then shows up Wednesday and shows all of us up with how good she was....
Anywayz Gangstas see you all Sunday for 3 points and a shot of sambucca after :-)
Love Your very rubbish Captain.
P.S. I seriously miss you Joner and Nats.......and don't forget team night out next Sat....AND STOP TAKING THE MICK OUT OF THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
Anywayz Gangstas see you all Sunday for 3 points and a shot of sambucca after :-)
Love Your very rubbish Captain.
P.S. I seriously miss you Joner and Nats.......and don't forget team night out next Sat....AND STOP TAKING THE MICK OUT OF THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
New Signing-21-10-09
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce the signing of Heidi Hodgson from Winscombe. Heidi follows her sister Hollie and Grace Baker from the club and has been on the managers radar since the start of the season.After finally getting his target manager Steve Jones said " She has suffered a few injury problems recently but when fit she is a touch tackling no nonsence type of player who im hoping will fit in well with the rest of the squad"
Despite the bllistering start to the campaign that has seen Bitton shoot to the top of the division Jones is refusing to take anything for granted and is still looking to add to his squad."Im always on the lookout for quality players and im hoping to speak to 2 players this week about the possibility of joing us. We also have a few players returning from injury soon so competition for places is really strong at the moment"
Despite the bllistering start to the campaign that has seen Bitton shoot to the top of the division Jones is refusing to take anything for granted and is still looking to add to his squad."Im always on the lookout for quality players and im hoping to speak to 2 players this week about the possibility of joing us. We also have a few players returning from injury soon so competition for places is really strong at the moment"
Bitton v Abbeymead preview-19-10-09
Becky has scored 8 times against Abbeymead
Bitton will be looking to continue there unbeaten start to the season when they entertain Abbeymead Rovers. After a week off they return to league action still sitting top fo the table and high on confidence after scoring 24 goals in there last 3 games.Last year was Abbeymeads first season and they were put to the sword twice by Bitton with a home 10-0 win early in the season with goals from Becky Jones(3) Becky Hurst (2) Laura Tugwell (2) Holly Fox, George Bragg and Eileen Carr. The away game saw Becky Jones score 5 first half goals before further strikes from Becky Hurst(4) Holly Fox(2) and Shan Baldwin secured a resounding 12-1 victory.
After recruiting well in the summer with several new faces they have been far more competetive this season only losing by the odd goal to Tetbury and beating Mitcheldean 3-1.They have played 5 times this season with 1 win and 4 losses scoring 5 and conceeding 13. There star player is Ruth Luck who previously has played for City,Rovers and Newquay and top scorer is Steph Hynes with 2 goals
Bittons overall record versus Abbeymead
P W D L F A Pts
2 2 0 0 22 1 6
After recruiting well in the summer with several new faces they have been far more competetive this season only losing by the odd goal to Tetbury and beating Mitcheldean 3-1.They have played 5 times this season with 1 win and 4 losses scoring 5 and conceeding 13. There star player is Ruth Luck who previously has played for City,Rovers and Newquay and top scorer is Steph Hynes with 2 goals
Bittons overall record versus Abbeymead
P W D L F A Pts
2 2 0 0 22 1 6
All time Appearances-14-10-09
Bitton ladies all time record Appearance list
1,Becky Jones, Laura Tugwell-38 Games
2,George Bragg-35 games
3,Nicola Johns- 30 Games
4,Sara Tucker,Deb Small-29 Games
5,Eileen Carr-27 Games
6,Becky Hurst-23 Games
7,Chloe Gallagher, Meg Price-22 Games
8,Leanne Siddell-20 Games
9,Leanne Jones-18 Games
1,Becky Jones, Laura Tugwell-38 Games
2,George Bragg-35 games
3,Nicola Johns- 30 Games
4,Sara Tucker,Deb Small-29 Games
5,Eileen Carr-27 Games
6,Becky Hurst-23 Games
7,Chloe Gallagher, Meg Price-22 Games
8,Leanne Siddell-20 Games
9,Leanne Jones-18 Games
All time scorers-13-10-09
Since the team was formed who has been banging in the goals for Bitton Ladies
Total Goals
1-Becky Hurst-18 Goals
2-Becky Jones-16 Goals
3-Sharifa James-15 Goals
4-Leanne Jones-12 Goals
5-Laura Tugwell-7 Goals
6-Leanne Sidell-6 Goals
7-Sara Tucker,Deb Small, Hannah Goodridge-4 Goals
8-Kirsty Stone, George Bragg, Holly Fox-3 Goals
9-Eileen Carr, Lucy Gingell-2 Goals
10-Meg Price, Ruth Coleman, KJ Donaldson, Shan Baldwin, Grace Baker-1 Goal
Total Goals
1-Becky Hurst-18 Goals
2-Becky Jones-16 Goals
3-Sharifa James-15 Goals
4-Leanne Jones-12 Goals
5-Laura Tugwell-7 Goals
6-Leanne Sidell-6 Goals
7-Sara Tucker,Deb Small, Hannah Goodridge-4 Goals
8-Kirsty Stone, George Bragg, Holly Fox-3 Goals
9-Eileen Carr, Lucy Gingell-2 Goals
10-Meg Price, Ruth Coleman, KJ Donaldson, Shan Baldwin, Grace Baker-1 Goal
GFA Cup Round 2 draw-13-10-09
Bitton have been drawn away to Cheltenham Spa in the second round of the GFA Cup. Bitton drew 0-0 in there opening game of the season against the same opposition so it is sure to be a close game.A place in the Quarter finals is up for grabs in this game so both teams will be going for the win
The full draw is
Abbeymead v Cirencester(1st)
Longlevens v Quedgley or Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Spa v Bitton
Oldland v Forest Green(1st)
Tetbury v Bristol & West or Cam Bulldogs
Gloucester City(1st) or Yate v Downend or Dursley
Newent or Filton Academy v Stoke Lane(1st) or Forest fo Dean
Boco(1st) or St Nicks v Cheltenham Town(1st) or Cheltenham Civil servce
Matches to be played 15/11/09
The full draw is
Abbeymead v Cirencester(1st)
Longlevens v Quedgley or Mitcheldean
Cheltenham Spa v Bitton
Oldland v Forest Green(1st)
Tetbury v Bristol & West or Cam Bulldogs
Gloucester City(1st) or Yate v Downend or Dursley
Newent or Filton Academy v Stoke Lane(1st) or Forest fo Dean
Boco(1st) or St Nicks v Cheltenham Town(1st) or Cheltenham Civil servce
Matches to be played 15/11/09
Longlevens 0 v 8 Bitton-11-10-09
Becky crosses for Sharifa
Bitton marched on as they thrashed Longlevens 8-0 with goals from Sharifa James (3) Becky Hurst (2) Becky Jones,Leane Jones and an own goal.
See match report page for full details and photos page for action snaps of the game or just click on the photo left
Other results
Abbeymead 0 v 5 Cheltenham Spa
Mitchldean 1 v 9 AEK Boco
See match report page for full details and photos page for action snaps of the game or just click on the photo left
Other results
Abbeymead 0 v 5 Cheltenham Spa
Mitchldean 1 v 9 AEK Boco
Sharifa top of the charts-09-10-09
Shaifa James currently sits top of the league goalscoring charts after her impressive start to the season
Glos County Leagues
Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 12
Michelle Rich (Swindon Supermarine) 10
Amy Jefferies (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
Sophie Sweet (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
Adele Hooper (St Nicholas Ladies) 6
Jena McFadzean (Wootton Bassett ) 6
Zoe Youren (Yate Town) 6
Claire Morton (Swindon Supermarine) 5
Jessica Wilson (St Nicholas Ladies 5
Lianne Rickaby (Dursley Town) 5
Glos County Leagues
Sharifa James (Bitton Ladies) 12
Michelle Rich (Swindon Supermarine) 10
Amy Jefferies (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
Sophie Sweet (St Nicholas Ladies) 8
Adele Hooper (St Nicholas Ladies) 6
Jena McFadzean (Wootton Bassett ) 6
Zoe Youren (Yate Town) 6
Claire Morton (Swindon Supermarine) 5
Jessica Wilson (St Nicholas Ladies 5
Lianne Rickaby (Dursley Town) 5
Bitton v Longlevens preview-06-10-09
Bitton make the difficult trip to Longlevens this week high on confidence after a good start to the season.Bitton have scored 18 goals in 4 games so far and conceded just the 1.The home side have started the season with 1 win, 2 draws and a defeat. They have scored 11 & conceded the same amount. Longlevens was the scene of probably Bittons worst performance last season when they wernt down 2-0 in a terrible performance. They are always a tough side particularly at home, Bitton have never won there. The Hewlett sisters need to be watched as they can have a major influence on there games but if Bitton continue there recent form im sure they can come away with the 3 points. Becky Hurst should return after injury but Sara Tucker is still away and Nat Parfitt is still struggling to shake of her foot injury.
Bittons overall record v Longlevens.
P W D L F A Pts
5 2 2 1 14 6 8
League cup draw-06-10-09
Bitton have received a bye in the first round of the League cup.
The full draw is
Longlevens v Cheltenham Res
Wotton Bassett v Mitcheldean
Abbeymead v AEK Boco
Yate v Cirencester Res
Gloucester City res v Dursley
Bristol & West v Quedgley
Tetbury v Swindon Supermarine
Ties to be played 31sy January
Other teams with byes
Boco Res, Stoke Lane Res, Cheltenham Spa, St Nicholas, Cam, Cheltenham Civil Sevice, Newent, Forest of Dean
The full draw is
Longlevens v Cheltenham Res
Wotton Bassett v Mitcheldean
Abbeymead v AEK Boco
Yate v Cirencester Res
Gloucester City res v Dursley
Bristol & West v Quedgley
Tetbury v Swindon Supermarine
Ties to be played 31sy January
Other teams with byes
Boco Res, Stoke Lane Res, Cheltenham Spa, St Nicholas, Cam, Cheltenham Civil Sevice, Newent, Forest of Dean
Bitton 9 v 0 Mitcheldean-05-10-09
Bitton romped to an easy victory as Sharifa James hit 6 goals to take her tally for the season to 12. She was joined on the scoresheet by Becky Jones,Grace Baker & Leanne Jones-See Match report for details
Other league results
AEK Boco 9 v 0 Tetbury
Cheltenham Spa 3 v 3 Longlevens
Other league results
AEK Boco 9 v 0 Tetbury
Cheltenham Spa 3 v 3 Longlevens
Bitton v Mitcheldean preview-30-09-09
Becky Hurst-2 goals last week but will be missing for the visit of Mitcheldean
Bitton Host Mitcheldean this week looking to build on last weeks impressive win at Tetbury. This could prove to be difficult as the Bitton camp has been hit by a number of injuries and will also be missing the unavailable Becky Hurst who scored 2 last week and Sara Tucker. Mithceldean started the season in great from with a 5-1 win over Longlevens but have followed that up with 2 narrow defeats. In the last visit to the recreation ground they were beaten 4-1 with goals from Becky Hurst (2) Deb Small and Ruth Coleman. It is likely that only 4 players who featured in that Bitton win will feature this weekend. It is hoped both Laura Tugwell & Deb Small may overcome flu to play and there is also a chance that Robyn Scrase may have recovered from her back injury in time.
Bittons overall record against Mitcheldean
P W D L F A Pts
5 5 0 0 29 4 15
Bittons overall record against Mitcheldean
P W D L F A Pts
5 5 0 0 29 4 15
Injury list gets Bigger-28/9/09
Bitton may struggle to get 11 fit players on the pitch this week as there injury list grows. Currently injured players include Kirtsy Stone(knee), Becky Hurst (ankle), Nat Parfitt(foot), Grace Baker(hamstring), Kayleigh Haim(back) and Robyn Scrase(back). With Deb Small & Laura Tugwell also suffering from flu this week it could be hard to field a team for next weeks game againt Mitcheldean.
Seven goal romp as Bitton go top-27-09-09
Bitton go top after a convincing win at Tetbury as five goals from Sharifa James and two from Becky Hurst see them win 7-1.In a very one sided game Bitton should have hit at least double figures but once again missed a host of chances. See match report for full details
Other league results
Longlevens 4 v 0 Abbeymead
Mitcheldean 0 v 3 Cheltenham Spa
Other league results
Longlevens 4 v 0 Abbeymead
Mitcheldean 0 v 3 Cheltenham Spa
Tetbury Away-25-09-09
Bitton hit the road again this week looking for there first away win of the season as they take on Tetbury Town. Tetbury have started the season well scoring plenty of goals and currently sit 3rd in the table after 3 games with 4 points.Bittons last visit to Tetbury came in last season FA Cup with Tetbury running out 3-2 winners after Becky Jones & Becky Hurst had twice given Bitton the lead. Robyn Scrase is likely to be missing after coming off last week with a back injury but it is hoped Chloe Gallagher & Deb Small will both be availiable for selction after overcoming flu.
Tetbury Ladies site- http://www.tetburytownfc.org.uk/Ladies.htm
Tetbury Ladies site- http://www.tetburytownfc.org.uk/Ladies.htm
Training/Warm up tops availiable-22-09-09
New Training/Warm up tops are now availiable to purchase for an ultra low price of £5.(Yes £5) Top will include Bitton badge and number on the back. Numbers 1-4 (Large) Numbers 5-17 (Medium) Dont miss out on this great chance to grab yourself one of these tops
Contact Steve asap to reserve your preferred number and size-First come first serve
Contact Steve asap to reserve your preferred number and size-First come first serve
Bitton get there first win-21-09-09
Celebrating beckys goal
A goal each from Becky Jones & Sharifa James gave bitton a 2-0 win over AEK Boco.
See match report for details and the Photo Gallery for pics-More photos added
Other results
Abbeymead 3-1 Mitcheldean
Tetbury V Cheltenham Spa (Cheletenham Spa awarded win as Tetbury could not raise a side)
See match report for details and the Photo Gallery for pics-More photos added
Other results
Abbeymead 3-1 Mitcheldean
Tetbury V Cheltenham Spa (Cheletenham Spa awarded win as Tetbury could not raise a side)
This weeks results-14/09/09
AEK Boco 5 v 2 Cheltenham Spa
Mitcheldean 5 v 1 Longlevens
Tetbury 3 v 2 Abbeymead
Bitton play there first home game of the season this Sunday when they entertain local rivals AEK Boco who started there season with a convincing win over Cheltenham Spa.
Mitcheldean 5 v 1 Longlevens
Tetbury 3 v 2 Abbeymead
Bitton play there first home game of the season this Sunday when they entertain local rivals AEK Boco who started there season with a convincing win over Cheltenham Spa.
GFA Cup 1st round bye
Bitton Ladies have received a bye in the first round of the GFA Cup
Full Draw
Cheltenham Town ladies. V Cheltenham Civil Service A.L.F.C.
Gloucester City ladies. V YateTown ladies
Stoke Lane Athletic WFC. V Forest Of Dean Ladies
Bristol & West Ladies V Cam Bulldogs Ladies
Quedgely Wanders Ladies V Micheldean SC Ladies
Downend Flyers WFC V Dursley Town Ladies
AEK Boco ladies. V ST.Nicholas Ladies
Newent Town Ladies V Filton Collage Development
Other teams with byes Abbeymead,Cheltenham Spa,Cirencester,Forest Green,Longlevens,Oldland and Tetbury
Full Draw
Cheltenham Town ladies. V Cheltenham Civil Service A.L.F.C.
Gloucester City ladies. V YateTown ladies
Stoke Lane Athletic WFC. V Forest Of Dean Ladies
Bristol & West Ladies V Cam Bulldogs Ladies
Quedgely Wanders Ladies V Micheldean SC Ladies
Downend Flyers WFC V Dursley Town Ladies
AEK Boco ladies. V ST.Nicholas Ladies
Newent Town Ladies V Filton Collage Development
Other teams with byes Abbeymead,Cheltenham Spa,Cirencester,Forest Green,Longlevens,Oldland and Tetbury
Bitton V Cheltenham Spa
Bitton start with a draw against Cheltenham Spa as a combination of poor finishing,good goalkeeping and strange refereeing sees the game end 0-0
Taken from the Bristol evening Post
Bitton boss Steve Jones was left frustrated by his side's 0-0 draw against Cheltenham Spa in Division Two. They missed a string of chances and the closest they came was when Becky Jones struck the post from close range.
"We totally dominated the game and should have won comfortably but their keeper was outstanding," said Jones.
"I was a bit annoyed, as we should have had at least two penalties, but we need to be more ruthless in front of goal."
Fo full details go to the Match report page
Other League Results-Tetbury 3-3 Longlevens
Bitton pre season results
Shepton Mallet W 4-1
St Nicks L 4-1
Nailsea United W 4-1
Bridgewater D 0-0
For reports on these games go to the Match report link at the top of the page
New Signings
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce the following new signings for the coming season
Charlotte Knight, Nat Hole, Grace Baker, Robyn Scrase,Sharifa James,Natalie Parfit & Hollie Hodgson
For full details on this years squad go the the Player Profiles 09/10 section at the top of the page
08/09 Bitton Ladies Awards
Managers Player-Megan Price
Players Player-Megan Price
Ladies Player of the year-Holly Fox
Bitton start with a draw against Cheltenham Spa as a combination of poor finishing,good goalkeeping and strange refereeing sees the game end 0-0
Taken from the Bristol evening Post
Bitton boss Steve Jones was left frustrated by his side's 0-0 draw against Cheltenham Spa in Division Two. They missed a string of chances and the closest they came was when Becky Jones struck the post from close range.
"We totally dominated the game and should have won comfortably but their keeper was outstanding," said Jones.
"I was a bit annoyed, as we should have had at least two penalties, but we need to be more ruthless in front of goal."
Fo full details go to the Match report page
Other League Results-Tetbury 3-3 Longlevens
Bitton pre season results
Shepton Mallet W 4-1
St Nicks L 4-1
Nailsea United W 4-1
Bridgewater D 0-0
For reports on these games go to the Match report link at the top of the page
New Signings
Bitton Ladies are delighted to announce the following new signings for the coming season
Charlotte Knight, Nat Hole, Grace Baker, Robyn Scrase,Sharifa James,Natalie Parfit & Hollie Hodgson
For full details on this years squad go the the Player Profiles 09/10 section at the top of the page
08/09 Bitton Ladies Awards
Managers Player-Megan Price
Players Player-Megan Price
Ladies Player of the year-Holly Fox