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Howarth happy ahead of season

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Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthEagles manager Lee Howarth is looking forward to next season having secured most of his team...

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Flitwick Eagles take a flyer over Wembley event

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Flitwick Eagles took part in the National finals for the FA UMBRO 5s at Wembley last Saturday...
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Eagles ready for take-off

BY ALEX FINKENRATH

Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthBedford Eagles will have a familiar look about them next term as the team looks to build on what it achieved this season ... (23/05/2009) Read More [Read More]



Phillips will make most of bad break

Bedford Town FC - Andrew PhillipsYoung Eagles star Andrew Phillips has started work on his coaching badges with Bedford Town while he waits for his broken leg to heal ... (09/05/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles lose but are safe

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthMANGOTSFIELD 3 BEDFORD TOWN 2
The Eagles' season ended in disappointing style as they lost at already relegated Mangotsfield ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles defeated at home

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Graham Clark up-ended as the Eagles suffered a rare home defeatBEDFORD TOWN 0
BASHLEY 2

The Eagles ended their home league programme with a dissappointing defeat to Bashley. It was only their fourth loss at the Eyrie and it has been their home form that ... () Read More [Full Report]



Firepower a problem for Eagles

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Jamie GouldCAMBRIDGE CITY 1 BEDFORD TOWN 0
An early goal was the only difference between the two sides in an enthralling Easter Monday derby where the Eagles will feel hard done by leaving with nothing ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles still fighting hard

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Tony Battersby takes on the Tiverton captainBEDFORD TOWN 1
TIVERTON TOWN 1

A late penalty denied the Eagles their third consecutive win but it ensured a just result. Far from the game being an end-of-season mid-table fixture both teams wanted the points and ... () Read More [Full Report]



Where Eagles dare

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Tony Battersby shootsA second-half penalty was enough to give the Eagles their tenth home win of the season against Swindon Supermarine ... (04/04/2009) Read More [Full Report]



Woolf brace gets Eagles back to winning ways

BY PHLIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Jonathan WoolfThe Eagles re-discovered the winning habit at the Eyrie on Tuesday as they outclassed in-form Oxford City ... () Read More [Full Report]



Defeat pulls Eagles closer to relegation scrap

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford Town FCDespite looking safe from the drop the Eagles are now looking over their shoulders after taking three points from six games and getting soundly beaten by Merthyr Tydfil ... () Read More [Full Report]



Young Eagles step up

BY ALEX FINKENRATH

Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthManager Lee Howarth has paid tribute to his young reserves who are filling the gaps in the first team with Aaron Cavill joining the ranks of unavailable players ... () Read More [Read more]



Eagles suffer late defeat

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford Town FCBEDFORD TOWN 1
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 2

The Eagles had to suffer a great injustice at the Eyrie on Tuesday night when Hemel Hempstead snatched an injury time ... (25/03/2009) Read More [Full Report]



Lacklustre Eagles' defeated

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Ian DraycottCLEVEDON TOWN 2
BEDFORD TOWN 1

The Eagles had enough possession to have won yesterday but continued their bad record against sides at the bottom of the table ... (21/03/2009) Read More [Full Report]



Eagles' broken leg horror

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Eagles BEDFORD TOWN 2 STOURBRIDGE 1
The Eagles won with a late goal, but the match will be remembered for a horror injury to Andrew Phillips...

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Eagles wings clipped by Farnborough

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Craig DanielThe Eagles were no match for champions elect Farnborough at the Eyrie on Tuesday night where two spot-kicks decided it but didn't really reflect the visitor's dominance ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles flap at lowly Yate

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford FC's Alec Thomas flies in to intercept Bedford Town Reserves' Ashley KillenA poor first-half performance led to the Eagles losing at Yate in a fixture that they should really have won ... () Read More [Full Report]



Bedford win makes Banbury cross

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Ian Draycott A dominant Bedford Town display and three second half goals put Banbury United to the sword who finished the game a man light ... (04/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles keep Eyrie a fortress

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Graham ClarkThe Eagles' solid home form continued yesterday, but Gloucester forced them to defend hard to earn their point... () Read More [Full Report]



Bedford show mettle to beat Steelmen

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Ian DraycottTwo first half goals proved just enough to secure the Eagles an un-expected win at second placed Corby (26/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles downed by bluebirds

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Jamie Gould  takes on the Chippenham defenceA late goal robbed the Eagles of an away point following a resolute defensive performance at Chippenham ... () Read More [Full Report]



More snow woe for Eagles

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Snow affects matchThe Eagles match at Corby has been postponed less than two hours before the kick off, not because of the overnight frost but due to the heavy snowfall on Thursday ... (14/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Bedford hang on for rare away win

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownThe Eagles secured their first away win since September 20 with a fine defensive display at Worcester City's ground, the temporary home of Evesham ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles worry as game is called off

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Eddie LawleyThe Eagles' game at home to Banbury has been postponed - the third at the Eyrie in the last month ... (07/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles suffering away

BY PHLIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Ian DroycottYet another away defeat for the Eagles and it is now 10 games since they suffered anything different on their travels ... () Read More [Full Report]



Waders dump Bedford out of cup

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Biggleswade TownBiggleswade were worthy winners of the Bedfordshire Senior Cup tie played at their impressive new Carlsberg Stadium on Tuesday night ... (28/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles rattle Canaries' cage

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Andrew PhillipsA second half display of fluent attacking football saw the Eagles brush aside a new look Hitchin outfit ... (21/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles' tale of two pens

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Miller: usual penalty takerThe Eagles' woeful away form continued as they lost to Brackley extending their run to seven games without an away point ... (17/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Eagles agree sale of Gentle to Cambridge

BY ALEX FINKENRATH

Bedford Town FC - Steve GentleBedford Town have just struck a deal to sell striker Steve Gentle to Cambridge City. The young forward had not been happy at being left on the bench a number of ... (11/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Draw comes with New Year promise

BY ALEX FINKENRATH

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownEagles fans could be in for a very happy new year if this display of spirit and determination is anything to go by ... (02/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Bottom side grab victory

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town's mini-revival came to a disappointing end in the middle of the New Forest. Bashley, although with games in hand, started the game bottom of the table but played much better ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles bag three at last

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Ian Draycott on the charge as the Eagles spread their wings at homeThe Eagles scored three goals for the first time this season and thoroughly deserved their win on a foul afternoon ... () Read More [Full Report]



Dry run goes on and on

BY PHILIP AUGUST

An injury time goal could not salvage a point for the Eagles as their run without a win extended to ten games ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles let two points go

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Jamie Gould carrying the Eagles attackThe Eagles had to settle for a point in a dull goalless draw at the Eyrie. The much-heralded signing of Striker Tony Battersby could not conjure up a goal, but ... (22/11/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles slump to cup defeat

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownHemel Hempstead Town 3 Bedford Town 0 It is now eight games since the Eagles last won after they were convincingly beaten in the Southern League Cup on Tuesday ... () Read More [Full Report]



Battersby adds strength to attack

BY PHILIL AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownBedford Eagles have announced the signing of a much needed striker. Tony Battersby has been signed from Corby and goes straight into the side for tonight's league cup tie at Hemel Hempstead ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles suffer defeat on the road

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownA much improved second half performance could not prevent the Eagles losing on Tuesday night and at the same time the home team went top of the league ... () Read More [Full Report]



Break is blessing says Bedford boss

Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthEagle's manager, Lee Howarth, was happy at having a weekend off despite being disappointed not to be in the FA Trophy like most other sides in the league ... () Read More [Read more]



Snow halts Bedford cup quest

BY PHILIP AUGUST

The Eagles first Round Southern League Cup tie – at Hemel Hempstead was postponed due to heavy snow. Like other fixtures in the Chiltern hills area at Luton Town and Wycombe ... (29/10/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles delegation hears tales of the unexpected in the Mayor's parlour

Bedford Town FC - Beds and District Football League Challenge TrophySo why was it that Bedford Town Football Club presented a gift to the people of the borough, while the Mayor revealed his part in the ‘kidnap' of Bobby and ... () Read More [Read More]



Eagles humbled by Corby for second week

Bedford Town FC - Andrew Phillips and Steve Gentle in hot pursuit of a goal for Bedford Town, but the Steelmen's keeper punches clear.For the second consecutive week the Eagles lost at home to Corby but yesterday it was not even close. In the first ten league games of the season the Eagles conceded ... () Read More [Read More]



Steelmen show their mettle in Trophy tie

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Bedford Town FC - Bedford goalscorer Andrew Phillips tussles with the Corby defenceThe Eagles ultimately failed to peg back a side three places above them in the Southern League Premier Division and went out of the Trophy by the odd goal in three ... () Read More [Full Report]



Banbury burst Eagles' bubble

BY PHILIP AUGUST

The Eagles' unbeaten league run stretching back seven games came to an abrupt end at Banbury. The home side had not won since the first day of the season and ... () Read More [Full Report]



Derby draw disappoints Eagles

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Andrew PhillipsA typically competitive derby rather surprisingly ended goalless at Top Field on Tuesday night - although on balance The Eagles created more chances and should have won ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles' great run continues

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - The Eagles' Alaa Oujdi shields the ball on the way to another welldeserved victoryAnother win maintains the Eagles' position at the top end of the table and it was a well merited three points. Halesowen, with a game in hand, were a point below ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles outclassed in cup exit

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Glittering prize: The FA CupThe Eagles were swept out of the FA Cup by the sheer pace and power of AFC Wimbledon in West London on Tuesday night ... (01/10/2008) Read More [Full Report]



Eagles see justice done

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Andrew Phillips fends off a Wimbledon challengeThe Eagles grabbed a late equaliser in yesterday's FA Cup tie at the Eyrie to guarantee a lucrative replay at Wimbledon on Tuesday ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles soar with a fifth clean sheet

Bedford Town FC - Lee HowarthEagles chairman David Howell is expecting a bumper crowd when Bedford Town take on AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup next week ... () Read More [Read More]



Eagles battle to victory

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Andrew PhillipsThe Eagles battled to take all three points at Gloucester City and in so doing extended their unbeaten run to seven games ... () Read More [Read More]



Penalty joy for Bedford

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Glittering prize: The FA CupThe Eagles survived the late night drama of a penalty shoot out at the Eyrie to progress into the next round ... (17/09/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles squander lead but get FA Cup replay

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Andrew PhillipsThe Eagles squandered a twogoal lead and then had to hang on by their finger nails to earn a replay at the Eyrie on Tuesday ... () Read More [Full Report]



Eagles remain unbeaten

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Jamie Gould  takes on the Chippenham defenceThe Eagles continued their impressive form with a comfortable win at the Eyrie against Chippenham Town. Bedford are unbeaten in four games and have not conceded a goal in more ... (09/09/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles draw blank but clean sheet impresses

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford TownThe Eagles continue to impress with in defence and for the third consecutive game they did not concede a goal but this time they had to settle for a draw ... (03/09/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles finish a successful week with deserved win

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Steve GentleThe Eagles completed their second 2-0 win inside six days and they fully deserved their victory at Tiverton... (03/09/2008) Read More [Read More]



Bedford break winless streak

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Aaran CavillAfter three frustratingly close matches the Eagles finally managed to get their first win of the season at the Eyrie on Bank Holiday Monday. Bedford's recently appointed manager, Lee Howarth, was ... (26/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles frustrated as they fail to find Oxford's net

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford's keeper Mike Armitt punches clear from an Oxford City cornerThe Eagles have still to win this season but will have travelled home in disbelief that all their pressure failed to create a goal. From the start Bedford were the dominant ... (23/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Bedford can't find cutting edge

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford Town FCThe Eagles lost to the only goal of the game at Vauxhall Road on Tuesday in a game dominated by some solid defence from both sides ... (20/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Early season win eludes Eagles after late penalty

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Evesham United keeper Karl Lewis saves an attack from Andrew Phillips and Steve GentleA controversial injury-time penalty denied the Eagles a deserved first-day victory at the Eyrie. Referee McCaul surprised all 22 players and everyone else inside the ground when he decided that ... (17/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Eagles continue pre-season success

BY PHILIP AUGUST

Bedford Town FC - Bedford Town The Eagles secured a narrow win against the Saints in a fairly competitive friendly at their splendid new Rowley Park ground on Saturday ... () Read More [Full Report]







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