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Official π account of Basford United Football Club π | Members of the @PitchingIn_ @NorthernPremLge | Academy π @BasfordUtd
Greenwich Avenue, Basford
Joined May 2011
For everyone who wanted proof that it happened, here is Stef Galinski's headed goal from inside his own half. Footage by kind permission of @FCUnitedMcr . #slabheadstef @SoccerAM @BBCMOTD
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π€ You quite often get stoppages in play for injuries during football but yesterdayβs stoppage was not for your typical football injury as @BamberBridgeFC defender Adam Dodd was struck in the face by a flying water bottle!π₯€. Non league at its finest π€£π€£. #NonLeague
[35β] - Thereβs a break in play as a Bamber Bridge player has gone down with no one around him. He is receiving treatment from both physioβs . π‘ 1-0 βͺοΈ. #UTA.
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#BUFCLive. Stef Galinksi heads the ball clear from his own half and it goes all the way into the back of the net. FC Utd 1-2 Basford Utd
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It is with great sadness and heartbreak that Basford United Football Club announce the passing of newly-appointed chairman and director, Jamie Brough, on Sunday, May 1. Our thoughts and condolences go to Jamieβs wife Karen and his entire family at this incredibly difficult time.
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Everyone at Basford United Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Malcolm Storer. Malcolm was a season ticket holder at Greenwich Avenue, a passionate groundhopper and, most importantly, our friend. Rest well, Malc. Thank you for everything you have done.
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He may just be a normal guy to most, but to us heβs as special as they come. Matthew βThe Piemanβ Williams has travelled to all but one game this season, including those away from home. Amassing over 4,000 miles around the UK, we could not be more thankful for his support! ππ€
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Bryan Roy is joining us for the Samantha Birtles Trophy for @treetopshospice π€© who has good memories of this ex @NFFC winger?
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YOU CANNOT WRITE THIS. THIS. IS. HISTORY. BEING. MADE! β¨
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Samantha Birtles. Everyone at the club would like to extend our condolences to Garry and Samanthaβs friends and family. We hope Sunday is the perfect celebration of Samanthaβs life.
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Our state-of-the-art 3G floodlit pitch at Greenwich Avenue is available for hire from June 19 at competitive rates!. Need a superb venue for a friendly or a charity match? Fancy a kickabout with your mates?. BOOK ONLINE NOW:. β‘οΈ π»
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We're dedicating tomorrow's digital match day programme to Jason Turner, with tributes from those who knew him. A close friend of the club, Jason will be sorely missed and we continue to send condolences to his family, friends and @Official_NCFC. π€. ππ
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π§π¬π¦π’π‘ ππ¦ ππ‘ ππ πππ₯ π. βοΈ We are thrilled to announce the signing of vastly-experienced striker Nathan Tyson. With over 600 league appearances to his name for the likes of Nottingham Forest, Derby County and Wycombe Wanderers, he goes straight into today's squad.
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βπ» Basford United is delighted announce the signing of forward Luther Munakandafa, who joins on a three-month loan deal from @Official_NCFC. ππ» Welcome, Luther! #Notts.
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It's official @Basfordutdfc win Β£25k of @BuildbaseUK materials in National section of #buildbase100kdeal relating to the #fatrophy Its unbelievable news & a total game changer for club/Community towards a Clubhouse extension. @nottslivesport @BBCRNS @NorthernPremLge @NottsFA
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βοΈ Basford United are delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Frecklington as assistant manager. π€ Frecks puts pen-to-paper on a 12-month deal at Greenwich Avenue and takes up the post with immediate effect. π Letβs get to work, @davefrecks!. β‘οΈ
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π€© In less than four weeks time, we will be prepped for our first friendly, as an exciting pre-season schedule draws ever nearer. π A reminder that season ticket holders will be granted free admission for all home ties and you can register for yours NOW!
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Director of Football and Head of Academy Steve Chettle has made the decision to leave the club following the expiry of his contract. He will be at tomorrow's game with @StratfordTownFC and we hope fans can join us all after for a leaving drink. Thanks for everything, Chetts! π.
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We can confirm that a percentage of proceeds from our pre-season friendly with @Official_NCFC will be donated to charity in memory of Jamie Brough. Tickets for the Magpiesβ visit can be purchased below. π FULL STORY: π TICKETS:
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Tomorrow evening before we take on @NFFC's Under 23s we will be presenting Garry Birtles with a cheque for over Β£50,000, which was raised during the Samantha Birtles Trophy for @treetopshospice. Thank you to everyone who helped raise this money.
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Further to the arrival of new chairman Rudy Funk this evening, Basford United Football Club is also delighted to announce James Jepson as first team manager. James will be joined in the dugout by Danny Holmes, who is confirmed as assistant manager. π.
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This says it all β¦@BasfordUtdβ© 1-0 β¦@officialgtfcβ© #FAyouthcup & now a visit to Greenwich Av from β¦@WBAβ© in 3rd round. β¦@BBCRNSβ© β¦@NatJacksonsportβ© β¦@CharlieSlater15β© β¦β¦@nottslivesportβ©
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βπ» We are excited to announce the signing of Kevin Da Silva Bastos from @lborodynamofc for an undisclosed fee!. The highly sought-after 22-year-old arrives at Greenwich Avenue on an 18-month deal. Welcome to the Amber Army, @KevinB4st0s! ππ».
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We would like to wish @Official_NCFC Neil Ardley, Jason Turner @Neil__Cox Players & fans all the very best as they embark on the @TheVanaramaNL Playoffs. Sadly for us we were denied this opportunity 2 levels below, but we hope our near neighbours complete a swift return @EFL π.
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πππ¨π π¦π§ππ§ππ ππ‘π§: Compassionate leave. We can confirm that Manager Martin Carruthers has been granted an indefinite period of compassionate leave following the sad loss of a close family bereavement. Our thoughts are with Martin and his family at this sad time.
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Just Kieran Preston creating history. Look at that support! π. This one is for you, Ambers! ππ€
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π We think you'll like this one. The club is delighted and excited to announce the signing of Zayn Hakeem, who joins from @ShepshedDynamo after scoring 19 goals and tallying ten assists last season. More of the same, @Zayn_hakeem99! π«‘π¦π¬.
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βοΈ We are delighted to announce the loan signing of defender Archie Aves from @Official_NCFC. Archie will be available for selection ahead of tomorrow's Fourth Round FA Trophy tie against Eastleigh FC at Greenwich Avenue!. Welcome to the Ambers, Archie! π€. #UTA || #COYA.
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ποΈ It was a pleasure to host our good friends at @Official_NCFC as they took to the 3G surface at Greenwich Avenue for their training session today. π€
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Away Day's @ellis_platten is enjoying his second Basford United game in less than two weeks. Has he found a new favourite club π. π‘β«οΈ
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@JordanShirts Shirts and a match ball from his final game, where he scored a hat-trick against us are on their way to you. RIP Jordan Sinnott β€οΈ
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βοΈ We are thrilled to announce the signing of former Boston United, Gainsborough Trinity and Grantham Town striker Gregg Smith. The 32-year-old has penned a two-year deal at Greenwich Avenue. π Welcome to United, @GreggSmith10! . π
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Following a series of announcements this week, United can now confirm a new management team of Mark Clifford, Liam Hearn and Wayne Scott!. The trio will be in charge for Saturdayβs trip to Scarborough Athletic. FULL STORY: π
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Great success story, @Basfordutdfc took this superb prospect Kole Lambert disregarded by the Pro academy system, introduced him to 1st team football where his talent shone & now signed a fabulous deal at @NorwichCityAcad . @Official_NCFC @NPLShow @BBCRNS
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π Basford United Football Club can confirm the appointment of Rudy Funk as Chairman, effective immediately.
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CLUB STATEMENT: Steve Chettle leaves his position as first team manager and has been promoted to Director of Football. An announcement on the new first team management will be made in due course. Full story: π
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I CAN'T QUITE BELIEVE THIS!!!. Munakandafa takes aim to fire below Davies and into the far corner and we are IN THE LEAD!!!!!! . π β«οΈ 2-3 π΄π΄ [ET 93'].
THE GRAPHICS AREN'T WORKING BUT WHAT A HIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . WHAT ARE WE SEEING?!?!?!?.
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United are confirmed as Champions of the The Evo-Stik Northern Premier League South after tonightβs 5-0 Away win v Market Drayton Town to clinch the Evo-Stik South title.
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.@AndyReidXI is in!! The @NFFC under 23s coach and former player is playing in the Samantha Birtles Trophy for @treetopshospice. Book your tickets from our club shop or donate to the just giving page here:
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NEW SIGNING: We are delighted to announce that Ollie Clark has joined the club from Carlton Town. Read more about our #new midfielder here:.
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@Basfordutdfc Confirm Ex @NFFC defender & current @Official_NCFC Coach Steve Chettle will be the new 1st team manager signing a 4 year deal. Thanks to NCFC & @SportzConnexion in getting this deal concluded. @evostikleague @NPLShow @nottslivesport @BBCRNS
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Weβre happy to confirm that Matt Thornhill was discharged from hospital last night and is now recovering at home. He required stitches and there is a lot of facial swelling but weβre unsure of any facial fractures at this time. Everyone sends their best wishes, Skip! ππ€
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. We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced striker Aaron OβConnor. Read more about our newest addition at: . Welcome to United, @OCizzle! π€
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So Unbeleivably @Basfordutdfc will travel to Ex League & @TheNationalLge @ChesterfieldFC in the 1st round proper on the 15th Dec. What a stunning #fatrophy draw @evostikleague @NPLShow @NottinghamPost @bbcrns @CharlieSlater15 @NatJacksonsport @sportchippers @Official_NCFC #nffc.
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Signed. Sealed. πππππ©ππ₯ππ! π€. We are delighted to confirm the signings of midfielders Terry Hawkridge and Reco Fyfe. Both will be available for todayβs visit of @StourbridgeFC in the #EmiratesFACup. Welcome to United, lads! π. FULL STORY: π
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Forward Luther Munakandafa has been recalled by @Official_NCFC to allow him to join @bostonunited until the end of the season. Thank you and all the very best for the future, @LutherMunakand1! ππ». β‘οΈ
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Sam Collinsβ late strike seals the win for Forest, despite Anthony Dwyerβs touch of class on the hour mark. We wish @NFFCAcademy the best for the season ahead, as we do the senior side for their Premier League campaign. Do Nottingham proud! π€. #NFFC
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NEW SIGNING . Alex Howes reunited with Steve Chettle as he signs for Basford United.
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ππ» Over 1οΈβ£5οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£ of you squeezed into Greenwich Avenue for our friendly with @Official_NCFC on Tuesday night! . A quite magnificent turnout and all for a worthwhile cause. ππ€ Thank you for your support. #Notts . πΈ @DanWestwell
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πΉπΏ Ben Starkie has been called up by the Tanzania national team for two upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers later this month. They take on Uganda in Egypt on March 24 before the reverse fixture in Dar es Salaam four days later. Congratulations, @bstarkie23! π
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Having witnessed a stunning hat-trick against us just two weeks ago for Matlock, we are absolutely stunned to hear of Jordan Sinnotts tragic passing. Our thoughts are with his family & his football club Matlock Town FC.
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Delighted that today's @Basfordutdfc v @AlfretonTownFC crowd was a sell out 300 for this level of football. Social distancing & the responsibility shown by all fans has been superb π @BBCRNS @NorthernPremLge @TheVanaramaNL @nottslivesport.
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Saturday's fixture with @Alvechurch1st at Greenwich Avenue will be dedicated to our dear friend Malcolm Storer following his sad passing. More details will follow in due course.
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Unbeaten run status: ππ±πππ§πππ! π. We cannot believe it!! Two down after 54 minutes and we complete the turnaround!!! . Brad Gascoigne, Stef Galinski and Josh Scott our heroes!! . WHAT A SECOND HALF SHOWING!!
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We are delighted to confirm that Callum Chettleβs operation last night went well and the midfielder is now on the road to recovery. Canβt wait to have you back, @callumchettle! ππ»
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Basford United delight as Ex Notts County youngsters Declan Dunn & Owen Betts sign deals.
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Director of Football, Steve Chettle, was at his old stomping ground this afternoon, to discuss his playing career at @NFFC. The interview, with BBC Sport, will be broadcast prior to Forestβs live FA Cup tie with Leicester City on Sunday.
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Munakandafa to win it. TWICE IN FOUR FIVE DAYS!!!!!!!! (JUST! π
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π§πππ‘π π¬π’π¨ π. A massive thank you to our fans this evening who braved the cold weather and made long 406 mile journey tonight π. Huge credit to @WorkingtonAFC keeper Alex Mitchell for taking the time to come over and shake the hands of our fans at full time π€
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β¦@Basfordutdfcβ© confirm that exciting youngster Fernando Bell-Toxtle has been offered & accepted an enhanced deal for the 2019-20 season. Fernando is congratulated by β¦interim manager β¦@Hearnz10β© . β¦@evostikleagueβ© β¦@NPLShowβ©
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Here is the first group of former @NFFC players who are confirmed for Birtles' #superstars for the Samantha Birtles Trophy in aid of @treetopshospice this weekend (including our very own @chettle5). Who are you most looking forward to seeing in action?
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βπ» The club is delighted to announce that Tyreace Palmer has signed a permanent deal at Greenwich Avenue. He re-joins after a four month loan spell last season. Welcome back, @tyreace16! ππ€.
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After six-and-a-half years at Greenwich Avenue, defender Dom Roma has left the club. Everyone at Basford United thanks Dom for his incredible commitment, efforts and time and we wish him and his family all the very best moving forward! π.
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We are extremely saddened to learn that Jason Turner has passed away. Jason was a close friend of the club, who always worked tirelessly and professionally with us. Everybody at Basford United Football Club sends their condolences to Jasonβs family and friends at this sad time.
We are devastated to report the loss of our much-loved chief executive, Jason Turner.
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ππππππ ππππππππ ππ ππ πππππ!. βοΈ We are delighted to announce the signing of experienced striker Ash Chambers, most recently of @CoalvilleTownFC . Welcome @AshChambo π
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Marc Williams will stand down from his role as Head of Media in February after three-and-a-half years with the club to take up a position with the LMA at St. George's Park. Everyone at Basford United thanks Marc for his dedication and wishes him all the very best in his new job.
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NEW SIGNING:. Keeper Adam Collin Joins Chettle's Squad. Steve Chettle: "We are extremely lucky to have such a talented pool of βkeepers at the club and Iβm sure they will push each other to the maximum for all to benefit.β.
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πππππππ ππππ ππππππ ππππππππππ! π. π We are delighted to announce Martin Carruthers as first team manager!. Danny Holmes and Andrew Danylyszyn will return to their roles as Assistant Manager and Head Coach. Click below to read more!.
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π¨ CLUB STATEMENT: Owner and Chairman Chris Munroe has confirmed his intention to retire and market the club for continued expansion and progression.
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Basford United are delighted to welcome back Mark Clifford, who rejoins the club as Head Coach!. FULL STORY: π . Good to have you back, @markcliffordx! π
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What a story from playing on a park pitch in 2011 not even on the Football Pyramid. @Basfordutdfc this year & 5 promotions in 7 yrs are challenging for a promotion from @evostikleague to @TheNationalLge North & in 1st round proper @fa #FATrophy @TonyIncenzo @raystubbs @talksport2
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How good was it to see the gaffer back in the dugout this afternoon? . Back with a win @Gandiman9 π. #UTA
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We would love to introduce Paddy Webb - our latest recruit - to the Greenwich Avenue faithful after his arrival from Ilkeston Town. The striker will be available for the trip to his former side Mickleover on Monday. π. Welcome aboard, @paddy_webb! ππ€
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π We are delighted to announce the appointment of former @safc, @Matlock_TownFC and @GuiseleyAFC boss Steve Kittrick as first team manager. Welcome to Greenwich Avenue, Steve! π€π».
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All associated with Basford United would love to send our heartfelt congratulations to midfielder Declan Dunn and partner on the birth of their little baby boy, Banks! . Weβre also delighted to say that baby and mother are doing perfectly well. Welcome to the family, Banks! ππ€
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Just advising we understand our Chair @chrismunroe52 has given permission to @Official_NCFC U8-U16 Academy to continue training at @Basfordutdfc until mid July, despite monies outstanding & non payment. The Chair has done this in good faith. @LeighCurtis_NP @nottslivesport.
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Today it should have been @FCUnitedMcr visiting Greenwich Av for no doubt a massive @NorthernPremLge game. How much longer will we be deprived #nonleaguefootball without fans so we can get back to business. π€·πΌββοΈ @OliverDowden @CommonsDCMS @DCMS Give us back our Tier 3 #letfansin.
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βοΈ We are delighted to announce the signings of striker McKeal Abdullah and defender Taylor Anderson on loan from @mansfieldtownfc. Both will be available to play against Hanley Town in the Isuzu FA Trophy tomorrow afternoon!. Read more about our latest arrivals on our websiteπ.
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π With their win tonight, our academy have become the first ever Midland-based team to win the competition in its history. ππ» Some accolade!
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A goal of the season contender as β¦@Basfordutdfcβ© midfielder James Reid his a superb free kick to win today's β¦@NorthernPremLgeβ© Premier Division clash v β¦@MorpethTownAFCβ© 1-0. β¦@BBCRNSβ© β¦@Official_NCFCβ© β¦@NFFCβ© β¦@nottslivesportβ©
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NEW SIGNING:. We would like to welcome Ash Worsfold(striker) to Basford Utd. Steve Chettle: "His track record is excellent & we all look forward to him working alongside the strikers in the squad."
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WEβVE DONE IT!! Matty Thornhillβs scrambled strike is enough for the three points at South Shields and we are back to winnings way!! . WHAT A PERFORMANCE!!! π. Mission ππππ¨π¦π©π₯π’π¬π‘ππ! π
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The two that were unofficially announced and are now 100% confirmed for the Samantha Birtles Trophy are Chris Cohen and Martin OβNeill. @NFFC fans let us know your favourite memories of the pair below π@treetopshospice. #NFFC
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.@GarethSouthgate is slightly busy this summer with @England but he is still supporting the Samantha Birtles Trophy in aid of @treetopshospice and you can too by buying tickets for the game from our digital club shop or donating to the just giving page:
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Kieran Preston steps up. WHAT A PEN!!!! . BOS: β
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Make today the day @Official_NCFC & finish the job with promotion back the @EFL from your friends at @Basfordutdfc . Such a shame that a vast following are deprived the opportunity to cheer you on,as football is soulless without the fans, but thoughts & wishes with you all πβ½οΈ.
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πΉπΏ We're proud to confirm that Ben Starkie has been called up by Tanzania U-23s for their upcoming African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Sudan!. It is the first time a current United player has ever been asked to represent their nation. Go smash it, @bstarkie23! ππ».
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Under 16s player Ben Beresford makes history as he joins Birmingham City (@BCFC). Everyone at the club wishes him the best of luck at his new side. Read the full story here:.
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