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1998–99 United Counties League
The 1998–99 United Counties League season was the 92nd in the history of the United Counties League, a football competition in England. Premier Division The Premier Division featured 20 clubs which competed in the division last season, no new clubs joined the division this season. Also, Mirrlees Blackstone changed name to Blackstones. League table Division One Division One featured 17 clubs which competed in the division last season, along with one new club: *Woodford United, joined from the Northamptonshire Combination League The Northamptonshire Combination Football League is a football competition based in England. It has a total of five divisions with many reserve teams competing in the bottom three. The most senior league is the Premier Division, which sits at st ... League table References External links United Counties League {{DEFAULTSORT:United Counties League 1998-99 1998–99 in English football leagues United Counties League seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Counties League
The United Counties League (also known after its sponsor as the ''Uhlsport United Counties League'') is an English football league covering Northamptonshire, Rutland and Bedfordshire and most of Leicestershire as well as parts of Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands. It has a total of five divisions, three for first teams and two for reserve teams, but the reserves' divisions were merged into a single division for the 2013–14 season and remains so at present. Clubs in the Premier Divisions are eligible to enter the FA Cup in the Preliminary Round stages. Those clubs in the league with floodlights are eligible for the FA Vase, and there are knockout cups for the Premier/Division One clubs and for the Reserve Divisions clubs. History The United Counties League was formed in 1895 as the Northamptonshire Junior League, dropping the 'Junior' one year later. It took its current name in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holbeach United F
Holbeach is a market town and civil parish in the South Holland District in Lincolnshire, England. The town lies from Spalding; from Boston; from King's Lynn; from Peterborough; and by road from Lincoln. It is on the junction of the A151 and A17. The Prime Meridian of the world passes through the west of Holbeach and is marked with a millstone at Wignals Gate. History A number of Roman and Romano-British pottery finds have been made in and about the town. The town's market charter was awarded in 1252 to Thomas de Moulton, a local baron. All Saints' Church was built in the 14th century and the porch, which was built around 1700, possibly incorporated parts of de Moulton's ruined castle. The associated All Saints' Hospital, for a warden and fifteen poor persons, was founded by Sir John of Kirton, in 1351. It had ceased to exist before the suppression of chantries and hospitals. The antiquarian William Stukeley reported that his father removed the ruins from the sit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northampton Sileby Rangers F
Northampton () is a market town and civil parish in the East Midlands of England, on the River Nene, north-west of London and south-east of Birmingham. The county town of Northamptonshire, Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; it had a population of 212,100 in its previous local authority in the 2011 census (225,100 as of 2018 estimates). In its urban area, which includes Boughton and Moulton, it had a population of 215,963 as of 2011. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates to the Bronze Age, Romans and Anglo-Saxons. In the Middle Ages, the town rose to national significance with the establishment of Northampton Castle, an occasional royal residence which regularly hosted the Parliament of England. Medieval Northampton had many churches, monasteries and the University of Northampton, all enclosed by the town walls. It was granted a town charter by Richard I in 1189 and a mayor was appointed by King John in 1215. The town was also the site of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wellingborough Whitworth F
Wellingborough ( ) is a large market and commuter town in the unitary authority area of North Northamptonshire in the ceremonial county of Northamptonshire, England, 65 miles from London and from Northampton on the north side of the River Nene. Originally named "Wendelingburgh" (the stronghold of Wændel's people), the Anglo-Saxon settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Wendelburie". The town was granted a royal market charter in 1201 by King John. At the 2011 census, the town's built-up area had a population of 50,577. The Wellingborough built-up area also includes suburbs Wilby, Great Doddington, Little Irchester and Redhill Grange. History The town was established in the Anglo-Saxon period and was called "Wendelingburgh". It is surrounded by five wells: Redwell, Hemmingwell, Witche's Well, Lady's Well and Whytewell, which appear on its coat of arms. Henrietta Maria came with her physician Théodore de Mayerne to take the waters on 14 July 1627. The m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rothwell Corinthians F
Rothwell may refer to: Places Australia *Rothwell, Queensland, Australia Canada *Rothwell, New Brunswick, Canada United Kingdom *Rothwell, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom *Rothwell, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom *Rothwell, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom **Rothwell (ward) People with the surname *Annie Rothwell (1837–1927), Canadian novelist and poet *Ben Rothwell (born 1981), American professional mixed martial arts fighter *Ben Rothwell (boxer) (1902–1979), American boxer *Caroline Rothwell (born 1967), English-Australian sculptor *Charlotte Rothwell, British actress *Edward Rothwell (c. 1844–1892), English-born Newfoundland merchant and politician *Evelyn Rothwell (1911–2008) (Lady Barbirolli), oboist; wife of Sir John Barbirolli, orchestral conductor *Frank Rothwell (born 1936), Irish weightlifter *Geoff Rothwell (1920–2017), British bomber pilot *Harry Rothwell, former Canadian football player *Herbert Rothwell (born 1880), English footballer *Jarred Rothwe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rushden & Higham United F
Rushden is a market town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, around east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, north of Bedford. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some . The population of Rushden is 29,272 (Census 2011), making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410. The estimated population of Rushden in 2020 was 32,148. Location Rushden lies on the A6 midway between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding. From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northamptonshire Combination League
The Northamptonshire Combination Football League is a football competition based in England. It has a total of five divisions with many reserve teams competing in the bottom three. The most senior league is the Premier Division, which sits at step 7 (or level 11) of the National League System. Recent divisional champions Since season 1991–92, divisional champions have been as follow: Current structure Sitting at Step 7 of the National League system, the Northamptonshire Combination has a promotion and relegation agreement with the United Counties League. Promotion is dependent solely upon a team making an application to the UCL and meeting the requirements to do so. Rushden Rangers are the latest team to do so, following their merger with Higham Town at the end of the 2006–07 season. Other teams to have made the journey upwards include Burton Park Wanderers, Harborough Town and Woodford United Woodford United Football Club is a football club based in Woodford ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodford United F
Woodford may refer to: Places Australia *Woodford, New South Wales *Woodford, Queensland, a town in the Moreton Bay Region *Woodford, Victoria Canada * Woodford, Ontario England *Woodford, Cornwall *Woodford, Gloucestershire *Woodford, Greater Manchester *Woodford, Northamptonshire *Woodford, Somerset * Woodford, Wiltshire *Woodford cum Membris, Northamptonshire *Woodford Halse, Northamptonshire London, England *Woodford, London, a suburb of London. It includes the districts: **South Woodford **Woodford Bridge **Woodford Green **Woodford Wells *It is served by **Woodford tube station and **South Woodford tube station Ireland *Woodford, County Galway * Woodford River, a tributary of the River Shannon United States * Woodford, California, Kern County * Woodford, former name of Woodfords, California, Alpine County * Woodford, Illinois * Woodford, Oklahoma * Woodford, South Carolina * Woodford, Wisconsin * Woodford, Vermont * Woodford, Virginia * Woodford (Simons Corner, Virgi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bugbrooke St Michaels F
Bugbrooke is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, on a ridge overlooking the valley of the River Nene. Location Bugbrooke is situated about south west of Northampton and 5 miles (8 km) north of Towcester. The M1, one of the busiest motorways in England is about by the shortest route to junction 16. History The village's name's origin is uncertain. 'Bucca's brook', 'bucks' brook' or 'he-goats' brook'. The village, named in the Domesday Book of 1086 AD as "Buchebroc", is situated on the Hoarestone Brook, which flows through the village from south to north. The name of the stream is supposed to be a corruption of Horse-stone, as an old packhorse route crossed the brook by a simple slab bridge just outside the village. When the stream was widened in the 1970s, the last of the medieval slabs was damaged beyond repair, but the pillars are still intact. The brook meets the River Nene near Bugbrooke Mill. The first mill on the site was established in 800 A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999–2000 Southern Football League
The 1999–2000 season was the 97th for the Southern Football League. At the end of the previous season Midland Division was renamed Western Division, and Southern Division was renamed Eastern Division. Boston United won the Premier Division and earned promotion to the Football Conference. Atherstone United, Gloucester City, Grantham Town and Rothwell Town were relegated from the Premier Division, whilst Folkestone Invicta, Moor Green, Fisher Athletic and Stafford Rangers were promoted from the Eastern and Western divisions, the former two as champions. Fleet Town, Yate Town and Stourbridge were relegated to the eighth level whilst Raunds Town resigned from the league. Premier Division The Premier Division consisted of 22 clubs, including 18 clubs from the previous season and four new clubs: *Two clubs promoted from the Midland Division: ** Clevedon Town ** Newport, who also changed name to Newport County. *Two clubs promoted from the Southern Division: **Havant & Waterl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Potton United F
Potton is a town and civil parish in the Central Bedfordshire district of Bedfordshire, England, about east of the county town Bedford. Its population in 2011 was 4,870. In 1783 the Great Fire of Potton destroyed a large part of the town. The parish church dates from the 13th century, and is dedicated to St Mary. Potton's horse fairs were some of the largest in the country. History The village's name was spelled ''Pottun'' in 960 AD and ''Potone'' in the 1086 Domesday book. It is derived from the Old English for "farmstead where pots are made". Evidence of early-middle Iron Age settlement in the form of ditches, a pit and sherds of pottery was found in 2009 by archaeologists at Vicarage Farm off the B1042 Gamlingay Road. The parish of Potton underwent parliamentary inclosure twice - once in 1775, and again in 1832. Great Fire The Great Fire of Potton started in a stack of clover in a field in the area of what is now Spencer Close, in 1783. King Street, half the Market Squar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Buckby A
Long may refer to: Measurement * Long, characteristic of something of great duration * Long, characteristic of something of great length * Longitude (abbreviation: long.), a geographic coordinate * Longa (music), note value in early music mensural notation Places Asia * Long District, Laos * Long District, Phrae, Thailand * Longjiang (other) or River Long (lit. "dragon river"), one of several rivers in China * Yangtze River or Changjiang (lit. "Long River"), China Elsewhere * Long, Somme, France * Long, Washington, United States People * Long (surname) * Long (surname 龍) (Chinese surname) Fictional characters * Long (''Bloody Roar''), in the video game series Sports * Long, a fielding term in cricket * Long, in tennis and similar games, beyond the service line during a serve and beyond the baseline during play Other uses * , a U.S. Navy ship name * Long (finance), a position in finance, especially stock markets * Lòng, name for a laneway in Shanghai * Long in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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