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News & Match Reports

Pack Horse Rangers are Team of the Week

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for November 30, 2008, has been awarded to Third Division side Pack Horse Rangers FC.

Dog and Fox move up after comfortable win

PREMIER DIVISION: Dog and Fox Ashley have regained a share of pole position after they took full advantage of Biddestone Social’s cup involvement as Russell Whatley took his Bradford-based side to FC Colerne’s Bath Road ground where they won 7-3.

Scollen helps White Hart back to winning trail

DIVISION ONE: As expected, leaders White Hart Combe made an immediate return to winning ways after suffering their first loss in 23 outings last weekend.

Pheasant end FC Bradford's winning run

DIVISION TWO: Leaders FC Bradford suffered a crushing 5-0 loss away at Pheasant FC who, in bringing an end to their guests eight match winning run extended their own 100 per cent record to seven games.

Three Crowns win top versus bottom clash

DIVISION THREE: Third Division leaders Three Crowns United rested several key players for the clash against bottom of the table Blue Circle (Sunday) which they won 4-3 at a wintry cement works.

Battling Tavern take point off leaders

DIVISION FOUR: A battling performance earned Old Road Tavern an unlikely point against leaders British Lion who once again were left rueing a series of missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a side who had lost their last six matches.

Dog and Fox bid for share of first place

PREMIER DIVISION: With leaders Biddestone Social in Knockout Cup action, Dog and Fox Ashley have the chance to reclaim a share of the number one spot if they can get the better of FC Colerne on Sunday.

White Hart bid to return to winning ways

DIVISION ONE: Having suffered their first defeat of the season last weekend, early pacesetters White Hart Combe will be expected to recover from their first loss in 24 matches when they visit North Star A, who are currently rock bottom of the table with two points from a possible 18.

Pheasant's 100 per cent record on the line

DIVISION TWO: The fixture programme in the Second Division this weekend has thrown up six games that all look as if they could produce classic matches.

Three Crowns bid to boost promotion prospects

DIVISION THREE: Chippenham-based Three Crowns United, who claimed the number one spot in Division Three last weekend after they defeated Lavington (Sunday), should have few problems in consolidating pole position this Sunday as they are due to visit basement side Blue Circle (Sunday), who have not won since they beat Corsham United 3-2 on the opening day of the season.

British Lion expect few problems

DIVISION FOUR: Adam Bewley’s Fourth Division leaders British Lion will be expecting to claim maximum points when they travel to Sutton Benger for their game with Old Road Tavern.

Full back Ford moves from Box to the Crown Devizes

DEFENDER James Ford has moved from top flight Box Rovers to Second Division The Crown Devizes.

Barnes is back with Bull at Chippenham Sports

IT has come as little surprise that James Barnes has returned to First Division Chippenham Sports and Social Club from rivals North Star FC just a few months after joining the Calne-based side.

Trowbridge manager to make playing comeback

TROWBRIDGE Town boss Paul King is set to make a playing comeback.

Foresters claim second Team of the Week award

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for November 23, 2008, has been awarded to Foresters Arms FC.

Corsham Centre B receive Team of the Week award

CORSHAM Centre B have received the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award they won for their performance on November 16, 2008.

Biddestone Social take over at the top

PREMIER DIVISION: Biddestone Social are the outright leaders after their 8-0 victory over 10-man Winsley and Dog and Fox Ashley's loss against Corsham Centre A allowed them to take sole possession of the number one spot.

Foresters end White Hart's unbeaten run

DIVISION ONE: White Hart Combe suffered their first defeat in 24 matches, but Trevor Rawlings's side remain top of the table.

FC Bradford open up four-point lead

DIVISION TWO: FC Bradford opened up a four point gap on the chasing pack at the top of the table after their resounding 5-0 victory over AFC Bell, who had beaten them 5-1 on the opening day of the season.

Three Crowns take over at the top

DIVISION THREE: With previous table-toppers Steeple Ashton Rangers missing out on a game, Chippenham-based Three Crowns United took over at the summit after they claimed a 4-2 home success over Lavington (Sunday) who themselves would have claimed the number one spot had they won what turned out to be a thriller at Buckley Barracks, Hullavington.

British Lion back on track

DIVISION FOUR: After suffering their first defeat of the season last week, when they were beaten 4-1 by Corsham Centre B, leaders British Lion faced another tricky game away at fellow promotion hopefuls Melksham Jagerbar but this time the Lion emerged triumphant with a 3-0 success.

Club docked points after fielding under-age players

FOURTH Division newcomers Westbridge Re-United have had six points docked from their playing record.

Champions take on leaders in top match

PREMIER DIVISION: Having lost all six of last week's scheduled Premier Division matches, teams will be hoping that luck will be on their side this Sunday and that it will be a case business as usual.

Foresters will test leaders White Hart

DIVISION ONE: First Division leaders White Hart Combe could be about to see their 100 per cent start to the season come to end when they host what should be a very good Foresters Arms side at Stanley Park, Chippenham.

FC Bradford bid for revenge over AFC Bell

DIVISION TWO: Having reached the summit last weekend when they routed a very understrength Crown Devizes side 9-0, FC Bradford will want to remain in the number one spot for a lot longer than just one week.

Stoneham returns after suspension

DIVISION THREE: If the race for the title can produce as much interest when comes to the run in as it is doing now, then it should be one of the best for many seasons.

Title contenders go head-to-head

DIVISION FOUR: Two of the teams expecting to be challenging for honours come the end of season will battle it out at the Beeches, Shaw, on Sunday when Melksham Jagerbar take on top of the table British Lion.

WG Parr Trophy holders given tough second round draw

WG PARR Trophy holders Carpenters Arms have been given one of the toughest draws they could possibility have received as they bid for back-to-back victories in the Westernsport Trophies sponsored competition.

Corsham Centre named Team of the Week

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for November 16, 2008, has been awarded to Fourth Division side Corsham Centre B.

Corsham Centre B named Team of the Week

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for November 16, 2008, has been awarded to Fourth Division side Corsham Centre B.

Knockout Cup third round draw

THE draw for the third round of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup has been made.

Corsham Centre thrown out of cup

FOURTH DIvision Corsham Centre B, who caused a massive shock when they disposed of Premier Division The Ship FC in the second round of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup, have been ejected from the competition after it was found that they had featured a player who had already played for Corsham Centre A in the first round of the competition.

Audley FC collect Team of the Week award

AUDLEY FC have been presented with the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award they won their performance on November 9, 2008.

Corsham Centre through in Wilts Sunday Cup

CORSHAM Centre finally got their defence of the Wiltshire Sunday Cup underway with a 2-0 second round victory away over Swindon League Fourth Division side Village Inn.

Top flight programme washed out

PREMIER DIVISION: As feared, all six scheduled fixtures in the Premier Division were postponed.

White Hart Combe retain 100 per cent record

DIVISION ONE: White Hart Combe maintained their 100 per cent start to the season as their 2-1 victory away at AFC Calne saw them open up a five point lead at the top of the table.

Collier's boys take over at the top

DIVISION TWO: FC Bradford’s 9-0 victory over a very depleted Crown Devizes side, coupled with previous leaders Pheasant’s inactivity due to their scheduled fixture with Christian Malford being postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, took Pete Collier’s side to the top the table.

First defeat for Steeple Ashton Rangers

DIVISION THREE: Steeple Ashton Rangers suffered a 2-1 loss at home to The Three Crowns United but remain the leaders on goal difference in a three-way tie at the top along with Three Crowns and Lavington (Sunday. All clubs have 12 points.

Corsham United end Lion's unbeaten run

DIVISION FOUR: The battle at Green Lane, Devizes, between previously unbeaten sides British Lion, who topped the table, and third placed Corsham Centre B was won by James Whitehead’s Corsham side who continued their excellent run of form by inflicting a first loss of the season on their fellow title contenders who, despite their 4-1 defeat in a fiery encounter remain in the number one spot.

Pickernell rejoins the Supporters’ Club

ANDY Pickernell has re-signed for Third Division Trowbridge Town Supporters' Club.

Healey skates into Fenwick’s Villa side

DARREN Healey has joined Second Division basement side Affordable Mortgages Villa.

New squire arrives at Melksham Jagerbar

MELKSHAM Jagerbar have a new squire in their line-up.

Wilson adds Williams to his Cavaliers outfit

JIM Wilson, manager of Fourth Division Cavaliers, has signed on former All Cannings man Jack Williams.

Latest transfer comings and goings

FOURTH Division Chippenham United RAOB have raided local rivals Pack Horse Rangers for their latest signing.

Stevens returns to Sunday football

AFTER a four year break from playing Sunday morning football, 21-year-old Adam Stevens is on the verge of retuning to action with Fourth Division Westbridge Re-United.

The evergreen Ogilvie is back at Biddestone Arms

FIRST Division Biddestone Arms believe in doing their bit for care in the community, which is one reason manager Richard Chaffey was more than happy to bring 42-year-old Mark Ogilvie back into his side.

Maud Heath bid to complete first double

PREMIER DIVISION: When Maud Heath Sports and Winsley face each other at the Recreation Ground in Calne on Sunday, Maud Heath will be bidding to complete a league double over Paul Ranger’s side.

Stuart hope to go Farr with the Wanderers

SOUTHWICK Wanderers hope that the signing of Stuart Farr and Damion Francis will help them climb out of the bottom three of the Third Division table.

White Hart face tough examination

DIVISION ONE: Leaders White Hart Combe knows that whatever the outcome of their match away at AFC Calne they will remain in the number one spot.

Supporters collect Team of the Week award

TROWBRIDGE Town Supporters' Club have been presented with the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award they won for their performance on November 2, 2008.

Three Horseshoes sign youngster Ayoub

LANCE Davis, manager of Third Division Three Horseshoes Renegades, will be hoping that his latest recruit will prove to be a good signing, and if he doesn't Davis will only have himself to blame as he scouted 17-year-old Saleem Yaoub himself.

AFC Melksham bid for first win over the Bell

DIVISION TWO: AFC Melksham are scheduled to host fierce rivals AFC Bell at Christie Miller on Sunday and for the first time for a long time Mickey Hawkes's side will be favourites to get the better of Craig Townsend’s AFC Bell, who have seen a dramatic dip in form this season and unless they can conjure up some form from somewhere they are likely to suffer a third defeat of the season and their first ever against their hosts.

Blue Circle bid to ease relegation worries

DIVISION THREE: Steve Martin will be hoping that his Blue Circle (Sunday) side, who are currently bottom of the table, can register their second win of the season when they entertain The Crown FC at the cement works, Westbury, to narrow the gap on the teams above them.