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Bideford A.F.C.
Bideford Association Football Club is a Association football, football club based in Bideford, Devon, England. They are currently members of the and play at the Sports Ground. The club are nicknamed "The Robins" due to their all-red strip. History Bideford Town was established in 1883 and spent most of their history playing in the North Devon Football League, North Devon League. In 1947 the club was reformed as Bideford A.F.C.,Club History Bideford A.F.C. and joined Section A of the North Devon League. Non-League Matters Although they finished bottom of the division, they remained in Section A for the 1948–49 season, which saw them finish sixth. At the end ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sports Ground, Bideford
The Sports Ground (known as The Persimmon Homes Sports Ground for sponsorship reasons) is a Association football, football stadium used by Bideford A.F.C. on Kingsley Road in Bideford, Devon. Origins The Sports Ground was constructed on the west side of Kingsley Road and the east side of Mignonette Walk as it was called at the time. There were tennis courts on the north side and a bowling green and putting green on the south side. Football Greyhound racing Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, Greyhound racing took place around the pitch following the construction of a track in 1987. Race night was a Thursday evening and race distances consisted of 420 and 700 metres. It was an all-grass surface with an 'Outside Sumner' hare system. There were kennels for 30 greyhounds and a Tote board, totalisator on site and the track circumference was 370 metres, which was described as having tight bends. The venture was short-lived, with the racing ending in 1988. The greyhound racing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falmouth Town A
Falmouth may refer to: Places Antigua * Falmouth, Antigua and Barbuda * Falmouth Harbour, Antigua Australia * Falmouth, Tasmania, a locality in North-east Tasmania Canada * Falmouth, Nova Scotia, a community in Hants County * Upper Falmouth, Nova Scotia Jamaica * Falmouth, Jamaica, the capital of Trelawny Parish United Kingdom *Falmouth, Cornwall Falmouth ( ; ) is a town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Falmouth was founded in 1613 by the Killigrew family on a site near the existing Pendennis Castle. It developed as a po ..., the original Falmouth from which most of the others are named United States * Falmouth, Florida ** Falmouth Spring, a first-magnitude spring in Suwannee County, Florida * Falmouth, Indiana * Falmouth, Kentucky * Falmouth, Maine, a New England town ** Falmouth (CDP), Maine, a village in the town * Falmouth, Massachusetts, a New England town ** Falmouth (CDP), Massachusetts, a villag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005–06 Western Football League
The 2005–06 season was the 104th in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the ninth time in their history, and the fourth time in five seasons, were Bideford Bideford ( ) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge District, Torridge Districts of England, local government district. Toponymy In ancient records Bi .... The champions of Division One were Dawlish Town.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Final tables Premier Division The Premier Division was increased from 20 to 21 clubs after Bridport and Clyst Rovers were relegated to the First Division. Three clubs joined: * Calne Town, runners-up in the First Division. * Radstock Town, third in the First Division. * Willand Rovers, champions of the First Division. First Division The First Division was increased from 20 to 22 clubs after Calne Town, Rads ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 Western Football League
The 2004–05 season was the 103rd in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the eighth time in their history, and the third time in four seasons, were Bideford. The champions of Division One were Willand Rovers.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Final tables Premier Division The Premier Division was increased from 18 to 20 clubs after Paulton Rovers were promoted to the Southern League, and Dawlish Town and Elmore were relegated to the First Division. Five clubs joined: * Bitton, runners-up in the First Division. * Bristol Manor Farm, third in the First Division. * Clyst Rovers, fourth in the First Division. * Corsham Town, fifth in the First Division. * Hallen, champions of the First Division. First Division The First Division was increased from 19 to 20 clubs after Hallen, Bitton, Bristol Manor Farm, Clyst Rovers and Corsham Town were promoted to the Premier Division and six clubs joined: *Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003–04 Western Football League
The 2003–04 season was the 102nd in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the seventh time in their history were Bideford Bideford ( ) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge District, Torridge Districts of England, local government district. Toponymy In ancient records Bi ..., but it was runners-up Paulton Rovers who took promotion to the Southern League. The champions of Division One were Hallen.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Final tables Premier Division The Premier Division remained at 18 clubs after Team Bath were promoted to the Southern League, and Bath City Reserves left the league. Two clubs joined: * Exmouth Town, runners-up in the First Division. * Torrington, champions of the First Division. First Division The First Division remained at 19 clubs after Exmouth Town and Torrington w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001–02 Western Football League
The 2001–02 season was the 100th in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the sixth time in their history were Bideford Bideford ( ) is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon, South West England. It is the main town of the Torridge District, Torridge Districts of England, local government district. Toponymy In ancient records Bi ..., but runners-up Taunton Town took promotion to the Southern League. The champions of Division One were Frome Town.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Final tables Premier Division The Premier Division remained at 20 clubs after Chippenham Town were promoted to the Southern League, Minehead Town were relegated to the First Division, and two clubs joined: * Keynsham Town, runners-up in the First Division. * Team Bath, champions of the First Division. First Division The First Division remained at 20 clubs after Team Bath and Key ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982–83 Western Football League
The 1982–83 season was the 81st in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the fifth time in their history, and the second season in succession, were Bideford. The champions of Division One were Bristol Manor Farm.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Final tables Premier Division The Premier Division remained at twenty clubs after Bridgwater Town joined the Southern League, and Mangotsfield United and Welton Rovers were relegated to the First Division. Three clubs joined: * Exmouth Town, runners-up in the First Division. * Plymouth Argyle Reserves, from The Football Combination – returning to the league after leaving in 1932. * Shepton Mallet Town, champions of the First Division. First Division The First Division remained at nineteen clubs after Ilminster Town and Torquay United Torquay United Football Club is a professional association football club based in Torquay, Devon, England. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barking F
Barking may refer to: Places * Barking, London, a town in East London, England ** London Borough of Barking, 1965–1980 ** Municipal Borough of Barking, 1931–1965 ** Barking (UK Parliament constituency) ** Barking (electoral division), Greater London Council * Barking, Suffolk, a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk, England Arts and entertainment * ''Barking'' (album), by Underworld * "Barking" (song), by Ramz * ''Barking'' (TV series), a 1998 British sketch comedy show * '' Barking!'', a 2004 British children's series Other uses * Bark (sound) A bark is a sound most often produced by dogs. Other animals that make this noise include, but are not limited to, wolves, coyotes, foxes, seals, frogs and owls. "Bark" is also a verb that describes the sound of many canids. Definition ..., the sound dogs and some other animals make * Barking Rugby Football Club, an English rugby union club in Barking, London See also * Barking Lodge, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981–82 Western Football League
The 1981–82 season was the 80th in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the fourth time in their history were Bideford. The champions of Division One were Shepton Mallet Town.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Premier Division The Premier Division remained at twenty clubs after Paulton Rovers and Tiverton Town were relegated to the First Division, and two clubs joined: * Chippenham Town, champions of the First Division. *Wellington Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand (second largest in the North Island ..., runners-up in the First Division. League table First Division The First Division remained at nineteen clubs after Brixham United left the league, and Chippenham Town and Wellington were promoted to the Premier Divis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portsmouth F
Portsmouth ( ) is a port city and unitary authority in Hampshire, England. Most of Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island, off the south coast of England in the Solent, making Portsmouth the only city in England not located primarily on the mainland. The city is located south-east of Southampton, west of Brighton and Hove and south-west of London. With a population last recorded at 208,100, it is the most densely populated city in the United Kingdom. Portsmouth forms part of the South Hampshire urban area with Gosport, Fareham, Havant, Eastleigh and Southampton. Portsmouth's history can be traced to Roman times and has been a significant Royal Navy dockyard and base for centuries. Portsmouth was founded by Anglo-Norman merchant Jean de Gisors in the south-west area of Portsea Island, a location now known as Old Portsmouth. Around this time, de Gisors ordered the construction of a chapel dedicated to St Thomas Becket. This became a parish church by the 14th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1977–78 FA Cup
The 1977–78 FA Cup was the 97th season of the world's oldest knockout football competition, The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup. The final saw Ipswich Town beat Arsenal 1–0, with a goal from Roger Osborne. Qualifying rounds Most participating clubs that were not members of the Football League competed in the qualifying rounds to secure one of 28 places available in the first round. The winners from the fourth qualifying round were Blyth Spartans, Wigan Athletic, Spennymoor United, Mossley, Stafford Rangers, Burscough, Runcorn, Goole Town, Arnold, Burton Albion, Nuneaton Borough, AP Leamington, Kettering Town, Enderby Town, Boreham Wood, Enfield, Leatherhead, Barnet, Tilbury, Lowestoft Town, Folkestone & Shepway, Hendon, Wealdstone, Tooting & Mitcham United, Bideford, Minehead, Weymouth and Bath City. Enderby Town was the only non-league club appearing in the competition proper for the first time. Of the others, Mossley had last featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1978–79 Western Football League
The 1978–79 season was the 77th in the history of the Western Football League. The league champions for the first time in their history were Frome Town. The champions of Division One were newcomers A.F.C. Bournemouth Reserves.Robinson, Michael (ed.), Non-League Football Tables 1889–2006, Soccer Books, 2006 Premier Division The Premier Division was increased from eighteen clubs to twenty after St Luke's College disbanded, and three clubs joined: * Clandown, runners-up in the First Division. * Ilminster Town, third-placed club in the First Division. * Keynsham Town, champions of the First Division. *Mangotsfield United were officially known as Mangotsfield PF for this season only, for sponsorship reasons. League table First Division The First Division remained at nineteen clubs after Clandown, Ilminster Town and Keynsham Town were promoted to the Premier Division. Three new clubs joined: * A.F.C. Bournemouth Reserves * Elmore, from the South Western League. *Wellington ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
