To paraphrase the famous Meatloaf song, 3 out of 4 ain’t bad; and with regrets that Wingate & Finchley couldn’t find a way past Maldon & Tiptree, it was a fairly successful afternoon in the FA Cup a week back. Hadley, Hendon and Potters Bar all made it through, however the draw was less kind throwing up 3 challenging away trips after a series of home ties.

Potters Bar have an eye catching Herts derby at in form Ware, currently lying 6th in the Isthmian South Central Division. Hadley travel to former Cup giant killers Havant & Waterlooville who have had an impressive start to the season in National League South and Hendon visit fellow league opposition Hayes and Yeading United.

Matches will be played next Saturday, 5th October.

After a couple of encouraging home victories, Barnet suffered back to back defeats on the road losing 3-0 at bottom club Ebbsfleet on Tuesday. Despite the disappointing performance, the Bees still lie level on points with 7th placed Barrow having a game in hand (which they play on Tuesday at Fylde.)

Boreham Wood also went down, 2-1 at home to Notts County, with Tyrone Marsh scoring an 85th minute consolation.

As Hendon prepare to welcome league leaders Poole, the club has announced a couple of arrivals. Former QPR junior Kraig Noel-Macleod has represented Grenada at Under 20 level and was on loan at Basingstoke last season. Sergio Manesio has returned following a spell at Braintree.

Wingate & Finchley have announced managerial and player changes this week. Boss Steve Clark and assistant Danny Foster have left under mutual consent, to be replaced by Spencer Knight. The former St.Albans, Chelmsford, Canvey Island and Billericay midfielder has been assistant manager at Harlow for the past 5 years. The Blues have also strengthened their squad with Charlie Ruff rejoining after starting the season with Kings Langley. Ruff is a local hero after scoring the goal that ensured the team’s survival last season. Defender Sean Grace has also returned following a spell captaining Potters Bar.

Saturday September 28th

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Andrew

National League

Barnet v Solihull Moors

Pete

Woking v Boreham Wood

Southern Premier South

Hendon v Poole Town

David

Isthmian Premier

Essex Senior League

Hadley v Stansted

Bob

Spartan South Midlands Premier

Potton United v Edgware Town

Premiership

Tottenham v Southampton

Mel

Rugby Premiership Cup

Saracens v Sale

 

Sunday September 29th

To be confirmed

It’s back to the romance and drama of the FA Cup this weekend alongside a couple of key league games. All 4 of our local teams made it through to the Second Qualifying Round a fortnight ago and 3 were given home ties. Meanwhile, Barnet’s back to back home wins against Maidenhead and Aldershot catapulted them into the top 5 setting up an intriguing match against 3^rd placed Halifax, with another visit to Ebbsfleet to come on Tuesday

HRB Sport will have full coverage of these matches with Martin Rosen gamely taking over the hotseat this afternoon and extended commentary on Tuesday night.

Last Tuesday, Barnet took the lead 2 minutes into the second half against Aldershot when Ephron Mason-Clark beat a defender to rifle a shot into the top corner. A candidate for goal of the season doubled the advantage, the returning Wes Fonguck curling in a 25 yarder to take the Bees level on points with 4^th placed Yeovil.

On the same evening Wingate & Finchley travelled to Horsham needing league points. However, the Blues found themselves 2 down at half time. Alphanso Kennedy gave the team hope by scoring in the 69^th minute but the game ended 2-1 leaving the team in 19^th place, one point above the bottom three.

On Wednesday Hadley went out of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy losing to Cockfosters on penalties.

Saturday September 21st

2.30-5.30
Presenter: Martin

National League

FC Halifax Town v Barnet

Radio Calderdale

Boreham Wood v Stockport County

FA Cup Qualifying – Second Round

Hendon v Deeping Rangers

David

Hadley v Ramsgate

Bob

Potters Bar Town v Hornchurch

Alan

Maldon & Tiptree v Wingate & Finchley

Paul

Spartan South Midlands Premier

Dunstable Town v Edgware Town

Rugby Premiership Cup

Wasps v Saracens (13.00)

 

Sunday September 22nd

No show

Tuesday September 24^th

Commentary from 8pm

National League

Ebbsfleet United v Barnet

Pete and Nick

The FA Cup draw saw all 4 of our local teams in the hat for the 2^nd qualifying round. Hendon’s reward for victory at Little Common was a home fixture against Deeping Rangers. Potters Bar also received a home tie against AFC Hornchurch and Hadley will welcome Ramsgate. Wingate & Finchley were the only side to be drawn away, at Maldon & Tiptree

This weekend attention reverts to the leagues with HRB Sport having full commentary on Barnet’s match with Maidenhead, scores and reports from other games and a reflection on London Broncos relegation from Super League.

On Sunday Tottenham Ladies begin their campaign playing home matches at The Hive, our featured game on Sunday Sport.

Saturday September 14th

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Andrew

National League

Barnet v Maidenhead

Garry and Nick

Harrogate Town v Boreham Wood

Southern Premier Division South

Hendon v Dorchester Town

David

Isthmian Premier Division

Wingate & Finchley v Merstham

Paul

Lewes v Potters Bar Town

Alan

Essex Senior League

Hadley v Sawbridgeworth Town

Bob

Sunday September 15th

5.00-7.00

Presenter: Andrew

Tottenham Ladies v Liverpool (at The Hive)

Dan

FA Vase Second Round Qualifying

Edgware Town v  Eynesbury Rovers

The FA Cup takes centre stage this weekend with 4 of our local clubs participating in the First Qualifying Round of the world’s greatest Club Cup competition.

Hendon and Potters Bar join previous round winners Wingate & Finchley and Hadley to fly the flag and add some much needed prize money to club coffers.

The Greens have one of the round’s most attractive sounding visits to Little Common, who are based in Bexhill but play at Eastbourne United’s ground. The club has won twice in the Cup to reach this stage and play in the Premier Division of the Southern Combination League. Manager James Gray has strengthened his squad with the addition of midfielder/striker Tom Nyama from Met Police.

Potters Bar also begin their campaign on the road at Takeley who lie top of the Essex Senior League. They were taken all the way in the previous round, beating White Ensign 3-2 after extra time in their midweek replay.

Wingate & Finchley and Hadley have already tasted FA Cup success this season, and both clubs were rewarded with home ties against Spartan South Midlands Premier opposition. The Blues welcome London Colney and the Bricks entertain Arlesey Town

HRB will have full coverage of all 4 ties throughout a bumper edition of Saturday Sport.

The international break means that Barnet are without a game on account of having 3 players called up. After Jack Taylor was selected by Republic of Ireland Under 21s, Rihards Matrevics and Antonis Vasiliou were chosen by Latvia Under 21s and Cyprus Under 19s respectively.

That meant games against Aldershot on Tuesday and AFC Fylde on Saturday being postponed. The home match against the Shots has been rescheduled for 17th September and the visit to Fylde will occur on 1st October, both Tuesday evening matches.

Good news for the Bees this week saw midfielder Wes Fonguck return to the club after missing the start of the season considering offers from clubs in Scandinavia. He scored 9 goals last season and will be available for the team’s next match against Maidenhead on 14th September.

In the absence of a league match this weekend, the Club are holding an open training session at The Hive. Fans will be able to watch the squad practice on the main stadium pitch between 1.30 and 3.30 followed by the opportunity to take on the players in a table football tournament in the Legends Bar. More information on the club website.

With London Broncos travelling to Hull KR on Friday in a crucial opportunity to close the gap on their relegation rivals, head coach Danny Ward has stated he wishes to stay at the club whichever league they play in next season. With 9 victories this season including two defeats of leaders St Helens the club has earned respect for their performances and results. Saturday Sport will review the permutations and combinations with one game to play.

Saturday September 7th

2.30-6.30
Presenter: Mel

FA Cup First Qualifying Round

Little Common v Hendon

David

Hadley v Arlesey Town

Bob

Wingate & Finchley v London Colney

Paul

Takeley v Potters Bar Town

Alan

National League

Boreham Wood v Dover Athletic

Betfred League One

North Wales Crusaders v London Skolars