Well, Barnstoneworth 45B’s (Previously 45A) yet again struggled to field a full team against our nemesis team Killarney Fossils who last time out best us 1-6. Kick-off was at 17.00, under lights, at the Central Coast home of football, Pluim park.
** We have edited part of this report as it has caused offence for which we sincerely apologise ** This was a closely-fought game that started out as a walkover, and ended in farce, debacle and a seriously disabling injury for fullback Anthony Broadbere, cut down in the midst of the best attacking foray we’ve […]
There comes a time when even the strongest, most enthusiastic and motivated football team must eventually come to terms with the brutal truth of a cosmically indifferent universe. When their team is decimated by injury and the capriciousness of fate; when their entire division is made up of teams that have descended from on high […]
This match was amply summarised by a player as we walked off at full-time: “Well that was F***ing Horrible.” Enough said. Final result: Barnstoneworth Utd D South 0 – 5 Umina.
It was a glorious day for a lunchtime match at Erina’s centre of academia versus the dreaded Avoca. They rocked up seemingly fitter and younger than last year, whilst we rocked up in Brown’s Cow’s fashion and with some trepidation as our talisman, big Dave, was out following an injury he received whilst playing for […]
So there’s a couple of matches to tell you about, dear reader, but before we get into those Boy’s Own tales of sporting heroism, we must first pause and acknowledge with reluctance the retirement from the beautiful game of our long serving centre back Jason Horne. After putting his Herculean body on the line, often […]
During the 2016 Season, Barnstoneworth raised money for a local charity, Autism Spectrum Australia. Each team donated and raised $600 for the School. Well done everyone. You can read the than you letters here. Letter 1 Letter 2
What a difference a week (and two players) makes. After going down 5-1 to South Ettalong in a fairly shambolic performance last week, Barnstoneworth turned up to Frost Reserve to find Andy and Tom Lynch available upfront.
Welcome back chaps. Here we go again. But before we get into it, may I respectfully request that you all assume the appropriate position, and sing the following lustily to the tune of your national anthem:
After a pre-season that included four weeks of continuous rain, Barnstoneworth had some fitness work under their belts, but not much in the way of skills training, and no trial game, so it was something of a motley crew that turned up for the first game of the season.