History – Barnet Football Club

Matchday Programme: Bees vs Peterborough United

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:08:11 +0000

The official Matchday Programme for tomorrow’s pre-season friendly between the Bees and Peterborough United can be viewed below…

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Matchday Programme: Bees vs Bromley

Sun, 15 May 2022 11:34:22 +0000

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Away Guide: Weymouth

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:51:04 +0000

The Bees head to Weymouth on Saturday 7th May (15:00 KO) in the final away trip of the 2021/22 season in the Vanarama National League.

Reckless has created this Away Guide full of all the key details needed for the travelling Black & Amber army.

STADIUM

The Bob Lucas Stadium, Radipole Lane, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9XJ

NICKNAME

The Terras

COLOURS

Claret & Blue

KEY PERSONNEL

Dave Oldfield joined Weymouth in January 2022 after managing at Oxford City, Peterborough United (Caretaker) and Brackley Town.

The Australian enjoyed a 22-year playing career as a midfielder for the likes of Luton Town, Manchester City, Leicester City, Stoke City and Peterborough United.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

To get to Weymouth, leave the M3 at junction 14 and then follow the signs for M27 (The West/Bournemouth) – not towards Eastleigh Airport. The M27 eventually becomes the A31 which is where you should be until you reach the A35 – signposted Dorchester and Weymouth.

Follow the A35 until you can turn left onto the A354 – signposted Weymouth. When you reach the first roundabout into Weymouth turn right (3rd exit), following the signs for the Town Centre.

At the next roundabout, turn right (3rd exit) following the signs for ‘Football Ground’ and ‘Bridport’. After about a one mile you will see the floodlights where you turn right at the roundabout for the entrance to the ground.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

Trains are available to Weymouth Station from London Waterloo and will take around three hours.

Weymouth Station is a 40-minute walk from the stadium but there are likely to be taxis available.

CAR PARKING

Car parking will be available at The Bob Lucas Stadium for £2.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

The Bob Lucas Stadium is made up of three sturdy covered terraces and a seated main stand which is known as the Marlboro Restaurant Stand.

The ground also has some ‘old school’ floodlights which can be seen from a long way away.

EAT AND DRINK

The best pubs are to be found in the pedestrian shopping area at the north end of the Esplanade. I recommend the Black Dog in St Mary’s Street which is very close to the Pavilion Theatre.

The Ship on the Quayside also comes highly recommended, especially for those who wish to sample the Cheddar Valley Cider. There are no pubs close to the ground as the stadium is on the outskirts of town.

Hit the seafront for just about every style of eating including shellfish bars, fish & chips, candy floss, toffee apples and hot ring doughnut stalls.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES

Our most recent visit was in May 2021 when Ben Richards-Everton and Tomi Adeloye were on target in a 2-0 win behind closed doors. The Bees were forced to finish the match with 10-men after Anthony Wordsworth was sent off.

CONNECTIONS

Cliff Akurang, Everton Carr, Charlie Clough, Peter Guthrie, Jake Hyde, Bondz N’Gala and Wayne Purser are players who have been associated with both clubs.

CELEBRITY WATCH

You should always feel safe crossing the promenade in Weymouth as the original Green Cross Code man Dave Prowse was born here.

St Paul’s Cathedral designer Sir Christopher Wren owned the seafront house which has now been modernised into the Leam Hotel.

Comedians Alan Carr and Andy Parsons, Premiership Referee Paul Durkin and former Miss World Lesley Langley all come from these parts.

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Enjoy the match, Reckless

Away Guide: Altrincham

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:50:16 +0000

The Bees are on the road in the penultimate away game of the season – travelling to Altrincham on Monday 2nd May (15:00 KO) in the Vanarama National League.

We’ve created this Away Guide packed full of all the important information if you’re joining us at The J Davidson Stadium.

STADIUM

The J Davidson Stadium, Altrincham, WA15 8AP

NICKNAME

The Robins

COLOURS

Red & White

KEY PERSONNEL

Phil Parkinson has been at the helm here since April 2017 after a spell in charge of Nantwich.

He enjoyed a youth career at Crewe Alexandra which was followed by spells at Reading, Port Vale and Northwich Victoria.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

To get to Altrincham take the M1 and then M6 to Junction 19. Take the A556 signposted Manchester Airport. Pick up the M56 – still signposted Airport – and exit at its Junction 6, taking the A538 signposted Altrincham and Hale Barns.

You will now be on Hale Road where you will pass the Ringway Golf Club. At the traffic lights that cross with the A5144, carry straight on taking the third right into Westminster Road. This becomes Bancroft Road and then Moss Lane for the ground on your right.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

Trains from London Euston to Manchester are incredibly quick these days – just over two hours. Altrincham Metrolink Tram Station is served by trams from Manchester Piccadilly, with the journey time being around 30 minutes.

The Arriva bus service 263 and Stagecoach X41 buses also run to the ground from Manchester. The ground is around a 15-20 minute walk away from Altrincham Station – simply walk to your left into Moss Lane and follow it round to the ground.

CAR PARKING

Street parking will be available near the stadium on matchday.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

Moss Lane has been Altrincham’s home since 1910 and it now has a capacity of 6,085.

On 10 July 2013, it was announced that the stadium would be known as The J Davidson Stadium, following a sponsorship agreement with the Club’s main sponsors, J Davidson, scrap metal processors, of Altrincham.

The stadium is made up from a variety of seated stands and terracing, including the Hale End Terrace, Golf Road Terrace, Popular Side Terrace, Main Stand and the Family Stand.

EAT AND DRINK

There is a bar outside the ground called The Community Sports Hall, which should welcome away fans.

Other than that, there is very little on offer which is close to Moss Road – apart from the King George about a 10 minute walk south of the ground.

The town centre offers plenty of scope for refreshment.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES

April 2021 was the last visit to Moss Lane which saw the Bees win 3-2 thanks to goals from Courtney Baker-Richardson, Ephron Mason-Clark and Tomi Adeloye.

The Bees suffered a heavy defeat back in March 1991, as the Robins won 4-1. Eleven years earlier to that Altrincham knocked the Bees out of the APL Cup – winning 7-0.

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Enjoy the match, Reckless.

Matchday Programme: Bees vs Grimsby Town

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:12:58 +0000

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Away Guide: Eastleigh

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:07:30 +0000

The Bees are back on the road in the Vanarama National League – travelling to Eastleigh on Saturday 23rd April.

Reckless has created this Away Guide packed full of all the key details you need to know if you’re supporting the Bees at the Silverlake Stadium.

STADIUM

Silverlake Stadium, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9NT

NICKNAME

The Spitfires

COLOURS

Blue & White

KEY PERSONNEL

Lee Bradbury has been the Manager at Eastleigh since February after replacing Ben Strevens.

Bradbury had a long playing career for the likes of Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth, Manchester City and Oxford United.

Since retiring from playing, the 46-year-old has had spells of managing AFC Bournemouth, Havant & Waterlooville and Eastbourne Borough.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

Take the M3 before heading onto the M27 which is signposted for Portsmouth. You will then need to exit at Junction 5 signposted Eastleigh.

Rather confusingly you will see the stadium to your left, but continue on as there is no left turn into Stoneham Lane from this direction. When you reach a roundabout go back on yourself and when you reach the Concorde Club on your left turn, you will see the stadium on your right.

Eastleigh have recommended away supporters to park at the Concorde Club – SO50 9HQ – which is a five-minute walk from the ground, at a cost of £5 per car.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

The closest station to the stadium is Southampton Airport Parkway, which is about a 20 minute walk to the ground. Southampton Airport Parkway station is served by trains from London Waterloo.

From Eastleigh Bus Station you can catch the Blue Star Number Two service towards Southampton City Centre, which passes near to the stadium.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

The Stadium is in a period of transition in that two of the sides are possibly of a temporary nature. The Appletons Signs Stand was extended in 2017 and can seat around 1,200.

The Reign Terrace is opposite and has been there since 2014 – the structure formerly of Exeter RFC. The Nuffield Health Community Stand behind the south goal is all seated and the Silverlake Stand is a small covered terrace behind the north goal.

EAT AND DRINK

The Concorde Club is just north of the ground and should welcome away supporters. Alternatively, the Cricketers on Chestnut Avenue is one of the only other pubs nearby.

There will be a bar available in the Away end which opens from 1:30pm. Pints are priced at £4.50, with bottles at £4. This bar will only accept cash.

Opposite Eastleigh Station is the local Wetherspoons outlet called the Wagon Works.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES

The Bees stormed to a 3-0 win in April 2019 courtesy of Shaq Coulthirst (2) and Ephron Mason-Clark.

Barnet also had a successful trip in March 2015 with goals from John Akinde and Curtis Weston sealing a 2-1 win. That game began a nine match unbeaten run which took the club to the Vanarama National League title.

CONNECTIONS

Ben Strevens, Mark Marshall, Bondz N’Gala, Martin Allen and Andy Hessenthaler, Warren Goodhind, Lee Cook, Ross Flitney, Richard Graham, Graham Stack are amongst those who have associations with both clubs.

CELEBRITY WATCH

Comedian Benny Hill lived and worked in Eastleigh. His early job as a Milkman here inspired his Number One hit record in 1971 “Ernie”.

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Enjoy the match, Reckless

Matchday Programme: Bees vs Southend United

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:43:53 +0000

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Away Guide: Dagenham & Redbridge

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:59:22 +0000

Dean Brennan takes his side to Dagenham & Redbridge on Friday 15th April (15:00 KO) in the Vanarama National League.

All the essential information if you’re making the journey has been packed into our Away Guide.

STADIUM

The Chigwell Construction Stadium, Victoria Road, Dagenham, RM10 7XL

NICKNAME

The Daggers

COLOURS

Red & Blue

KEY PERSONNEL

Daryl McMahon is in charge of Dagenham & Redbridge after arriving in January 2020. This came following time at Ebbsfleet United and Macclesfield Town.

The Irishman started his playing career at West Ham United’s academy before enjoying notable spells at Leyton Orient, Stevenage, Farnborough and Ebbsfleet United.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

Exit the M25 at junction 31 and take the A13 (Central London) before proceeding towards the exit which is signposted Dagenham/Dagenham East. Head onto the A1306 and at the second set of lights, turn right onto the B178 (Ballards Road). At the end of this road you will come to a large roundabout, (The Bull) where you will need to turn left into Rainham Road. Pass the Dagenham East Underground Station and Victoria Road awaits on the left.

BRIEF DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

Take the District (green) Underground line to Dagenham East. Come out of the station and turn left. Victoria Road is then a short walk away which is where you will find the stadium.

CAR PARKING

Street parking is the only option and there should be plenty of availability for this in the surrounding area.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

The Carling Stand runs alongside most of the pitch and was completed in 2001 following the closure of the old wooden grandstand. It is a fairly low structure which has room for about 800 people.

To the left is The A13 Steel Stand which was completed in 2009. It houses away fans and has room for 1,200. The structure dominates the ground and the views from it are excellent.

The remainder of the ground is terrace with the open Clock End behind the goal and the Popular Side covered terrace opposite the Carling Stand.

EAT AND DRINK

Bees fans will be made welcome in the Dagenham & Redbridge Social Club. The downstairs bar is where most of the away supporters tend to head and there is a charge of 50p at the door.

The Pipe Major pub is a few minutes walk away near to the station, while the Eastbrook is a short walk further down Rainham Road.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES

The last visit to the Chigwell Construction Stadium was in October 2020 when goals from JJ Hooper and Eliot Richards were enough to seal a 2-1 win.

At Underhill in 2004, the 5-0 demolition of the Daggers featured the Nicky Bailey ‘Bees Goal of the Season’ screamer live on Sky TV.

CONNECTIONS

John Akinde, Cliff Akurang, Tim Alexander, Mark Arber, Damian Batt, Gary Blackford, Mick Bodley, Ken Charlery, Glyn Creaser, Darren Currie, Sam Deering, Lee Flynn, Tresor Kandol, Bondz N’Gala, Dominic Naylor, Danny Naisbitt, Derek Payne, RJ Santos, Ben Strevens and Mauro Vilhete are some of the more notable players who have represented both clubs.

CELEBRITY WATCH

Two ex-England managers originate from Dagenham – Terry Venables and the late great Sir Alf Ramsey.

The most famous marching Band in the civilised world are also locals, The Dagenham Girl Pipers, who were the only un-amplified act at the Knebworth Open Air Rock Festival in 1978!

Henry Ford’s company bought acres of land in Dagenham in the early 1920’s and started to build the massive car plant in 1925, which is still in existence. The metal to build the roofing covering the side terracing at the Chigwell Construction Stadium was donated by Ford in 1967 and it was estimated that there was enough metal to produce 23 Ford Capris.

Sandie Shaw MBE was also born in Dagenham.

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Enjoy the match, Reckless

Away Guide: Middlesex FA Senior Challenge Cup Final

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:20:00 +0000

The Bees are in action in this season’s Middlesex FA Senior Challenge Cup Final – taking on Brentford B at the Beveree Stadium.

Despite the cup final being played at a neutral ground, we have created this Away Guide full of all the information you need to know if you’re making the trip on Tuesday 12th April (19:45 KO).

CLUB

Brentford B

NEUTRAL STADIUM

Beveree Stadium, Beaver Close, Middlesex, TW12 2BX

CLUB COLOURS

Red & White

NICKNAME

The Bees

DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

There are many ways of reaching Hampton & Richmond as the ground is fairly close to the M3 M4, A3 and M25.

From the A3 travelling southbound, take the A243 exit signposted Sandown Park, Esher, Staines. At the “Scilly Isles” roundabout, take the A309 exit to Hampton Court, crossing the Thames with Hampton Court Palace on your right after a mile. Turn left onto the A308 towards Staines and follow for another mile – taking the second right into Thames Street and then immediately left into Station Road. Beaver Close will be on your right after 250 yards.

From the M25 junction 12, take the M3 to London leaving the M3 at Junction 1 – signposted for Hampton Court. Take the A308 towards Kingston where you will then pass Kempton Park Racecourse. After approximately one mile (with the Racecourse to your left) turn into Percy Road on your left as you enter Hampton itself. Then turn right into Station Road which is where you will then find Beaver Close to your left opposite Kingsbury’s Garage.

DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

South Western Trains run from London Waterloo. Take the Shepperton train via Clapham Junction, Wimbledon and Kingston. The journey takes about 40 minutes. When you arrive at Hampton Station turn left on exiting (Station Road) and follow for a quarter of a mile. Beaver Close is on your left.

CAR PARKING

There is a small car park at the ground for around 60 cars and there should also be street parking.

EAT AND DRINK

The Beaver Bar opens at 18:00 for evening matches and closes at 23:00, although it is not open during the game.

The Bell Inn is a short walk away and is popular with the locals. It can be found at 8 Thames Street, Hampton, TW12 2EA.

There are refreshments available inside the stadium and the facility can be found next to the Supporters’ Trust Office in the South West Corner.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

The Beveree Stadium has a capacity of 3,500, with seating for around 300. Additional covered terracing is accessible for 800 supporters to get a view of the action.

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Enjoy the match, Reckless

Away Guide: Wrexham AFC

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:49:24 +0000

The Bees travel to Wales on Tuesday 5th April (19:45 KO) to face Wrexham in the Vanarama National League.

We’ve put together this Away Guide full of all the key details you need to know if you’re joining us at The Racecourse Ground.

STADIUM

The Racecourse Ground, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AH

CLUB COLOURS

Red & White

NICKNAME

The Dragons

KEY PERSONNEL

Phil Parkinson played just over 500 games for Reading and Bury between 1988 and 1992.

He began his managerial career at Colchester United in 2003 before enjoying spells in charge of Hull City and Charlton Athletic.

His most successful spell as a manager came at Bradford City when he led the League Two side to the League Cup Final in 2013.

Further spells at Bolton Wanderers and Sunderland followed before he joined Wrexham in July 2021.

DIRECTIONS BY ROAD

To get to Wrexham, leave the M6 at Junction 10a onto the M54. After approximately 21 miles the M54 becomes the A5. At the junction of the A5 and the A483, join it signposted Wrexham.

After approximately eight miles leave the A483 at the junction of the A541 signposted Wrexham and Mold. The ground is well signposted from here.

DIRECTIONS BY TRAIN

Wrexham General Station is adjacent to the ground. The journey from Euston will take between 3 and 4 hours and may include a change at Birmingham, Crewe and/or Chester.

CAR PARKING

Limited parking is available at the ground but street parking will be available.

EAT AND DRINK

Bearing in mind that the first recognised Lager Brewery in Europe was actually founded in Wrexham in 1882, having a beer before the game is very easy.

We are spoilt for choices of pubs in the town although The Turf Bar is right next to the Kop Terrace and is mainly used by home supporters.

The Centenary Bar behind the main stand allows away fans but might not be open due to refurbishment.

A couple of ‘locals’ are The Horse and Jockey and The Golden Lion – both come recommended and can be found towards the town centre.

GROUND DESCRIPTION

Wrexham have played at The Racecourse Ground site with a couple of brief interruptions since 1864.

The magnificent Kop is now disused and is unlikely we will see the like of this size of terrace for very much longer. It could hold around 9,000 at its best.

The Yale Stand holds 4,200 seats and dates back to 1972, whilst the two tiered University Stand behind the goal holds 2,800.

The latest addition is the new Mold Road Stand (3,500 seats) which replaced the quirky collection of stands, terraces and strange wooden houses that used to be there until 1999.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS AND MEMORIES

September 1992 and October 2007 were successful journeys to Wrexham for the Bees. A 3-2 win was blessed with a brace from Gary Bull and another from Mark Carter while Liam Hatch grabbed both goals in a 2-0 win.

CONNECTIONS

Iffy Allen, Kevin Dearden, Nicky Deverdics, Steve Humphries, Jake Hyde, Keanu Marsh-Brown, Izale McLeod, Jason Soloman and Paul Warhurst are players who have represented both clubs.

CELEBRITY WATCH

It is now widely known that the 37th President of the USA Richard M Nixon’s ancestors came from Wrexham. His attempts to keep that information quiet were fruitless and consequently he resigned the Presidency in shame in August 1974.

On another American theme, buried in a Wrexham graveyard is Elihu Yale who is one of the first British settlers across the pond. He founded the world famous Yale University in 1701.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the co-owners of the Welsh club after taking them over in February 2021. They are both well-known for featuring in big blockbusters films.

Enjoy the match, Reckless