PRESS RELEASE - Blidworth Welfare Football Club have had a ground improvement grant of £13,000 accepted. click here for more information

FOOTBALL BOOST FOR BLIDWORTH WELFARE

The Football Stadia Improvement Fund, supporters of the Football Foundation, and the largest funder of non league football in the country, today announced a grant of £13000 to Blidworth Welfare Football Club.

This award will enable the club to replace the existing old wooden fencing surrounding the ground improving safety, appearance and enhancing security.

Over £80m has already been invested by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund since its launch in July 2000, funding lower league ground improvements throughout professional and amateur game, creating a safe and modern environment for fans and players to enjoy the game.

Peter Lee, Chief Executive of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund and Football Foundation, welcomed this latest funding initiative:

“On behalf of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund I am delighted to be able to award this grant to Blidworth Welfare.

A vibrant community team is vital for the future of football. The Football Stadia Improvement Fund’s aim is to revolutionise funding for the grass roots in the same way the professional game has been transformed over the last 10 years. It is vital for the survival of clubs outside the professional game that this investment continues. I pay a particular tribute to the hard work and dedication all at the club for making this funding a reality.”

As Chairman of Blidworth Welfare Football Club I would like to thank the Football Stadia Improvement Fund for this grant towards the replacement of our fencing. This is the first in a number of steps towards improving our facilities, which are in urgent need of replacement and repair as we aim to attract more Community involvement.

BLIDWORTH U18's WIN CUP FINAL  -  a convincing performance, winning 5-1 against Radford U18's. Well done guys. click here for more information

ALL FIXTURES UPDATED FIRST/RESERVES - All fixtures for the rest of the season, including the re-arranged dates for final two reserves games. Click on first or reserves for full list, or use the links at top of the page

10th April

PRESS RELEASE - Blidworth Welfare Football Club have parted company with 1st team manager Roy Hogarth. click here for more information

11th April

Blidworth Welfare 0-3 Askern Welfare

Two very hard working teams produced a very competitive and entertaining game. Blidworth controlled the first half and should have gone in winning at half time, but were soon punished after the break with THREE corners which rocked Blidworth and allowed Askern to take control of the game for a 25 min spell. Blidworth came back and made a game of it for the last 15 mins, but the damage had already been done as Askern take away all three points.

8th April

Newark Flowserve 1-0 Blidworth Welfare

Newark Flowserve somehow managed to scrape a 1-0 over strugglers Blidworth Welfare. Blidworth easily deserved a win and missed chance after chance. Another soft goal conceded gifted Newark Flowserve the victory.

Blidworth Reserves 0-3 Santos Reserves

Two own goals, and the third squirming under defender-come-goalie KWright gave Santos the victory and a step closer to the league title. With numerous players missing including a reckognised goalkeeper, Blidworth battled really well and created a few good chances but overall Santos shaded it, though 1-0 would have been a more fair result. Good luck to Santos for the rest of the season and hope you clinch the title.

4th April

Askern Welfare 4-1 Blidworth Welfare

A very entertaining end-to-end game saw both both teams after 3 points for different reasons, but once again the suicide button was pressed as we gave them three goals with poor mistakes. Overall a draw would have been a more fair result as chances either side were even and there was nothing between the teams. Saleem Mozley came off the bench to score a well worked goal.

25th March

Blidworth Welfare 1-2 LSS Lucarlys

L.S.S Lucarlys kept ahead of the chasing pack for third place in the Premier Division thanks to two first half goals from Rickey Forrest and Gary Kilday. Having failed to win in three consecutive games the visitors were desperate for an away win to help kick start their end of season campaign. Sorry Blidworth go on without a win despite a hustle and bustle style performance worthy of a point or three. For Match Review click here

18th March

Blidworth Welfare 0-1 Newark Town

One goal was enough for Newark Town to overcome a strong Blidworth side keeping their slim chances of promotion alive. Newark moved up to seventh with the three points, but in contrast Blidworth are yet to win at home since early November and are living dangerously with Kiveton and Thoresby chasing hard behind in sixteenth and seventeenth place respectively. A Daniel Purves penalty was the only goal that kept Newark’s run of only one loss in seven very much intact. For Match Review click here

INSIDE BLIDWORTH F.C - CHAIRMAN'S INTERVIEW

Date of Birth: 27/08/1957

What progress has been made off the pitch? “Well we have appointed Helen Willford as Vice Chairman, a local person. Peter Tudbury has taken over as Secretary of the club allowing Chris Swain to concentrate on the pitch. We are further looking to strengthen the committee and we are wanting to get involved more with the community. At the moment we are searching for a local Fund Raising Secretary and a Treasurer. We are also hoping to attract more people to come and watch on a match day. We have got a website this season, a new sponsor in O.E Europe. We have got new changing rooms in progress, hopefully being in place by 2007. We have got new fencing at a cost of £16,000 and work will be starting in the next two months.”

Do you think there has been progress on the pitch? “There was progress on the pitch up until Christmas. Since Christmas, we have only got one point. I mean, we lost a couple of good players just after Christmas and I don’t think we have replaced them unfortunately and we are struggling at the moment. We have got the right structure off the pitch, it’s just the structure on the playing side at the moment that is coming into question.”

What are your ambitions and what are the details of the five year plan? This season our aim is tenth but we will struggle to achieve that this season. We are trying to get more involved with the community including getting more people to come and watch. The five year plan means this year we are aiming for top ten. Next year, promotion to the Supreme Division. The season after, is to consolidate in the Supreme, then top ten in that division. Then in the fifth year the aim is to get promoted back to the North East Counties Division One.

FIRST TEAM MANAGER INTERVIEW

Roy Hogarth

Date of Birth: 18/02/1969

Occupation: Driver/Porter Hilton Hotel

Favourite Player in the World now? Cristiano Ronaldo

Boyhood Hero: Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen

Whose in your car stereo? UB40

Over half way through the season now, what marks would you give the side out of ten so far? “Commitment, 10, effort, 10, experience, 4. With results we have been really unlucky but the club is progressing and expectations are rising.”

What are your ambitions for the season? “For me the standards are high and we should be aiming for top ten no matter what. At one point of the season we were 6 points off 7^th, that’s my ambition. The team have got to progress, and top ten is what I’ve said all along.”

Would you put the inconsistent season down to a lack of experience? Yes, lack of experience is definitely part of it. We have had a lot of injuries and suspensions this season so far. But the average age of the team is 21. We have got the 5 year plan in place and after fifty or sixty games these players will know how the league works.

11th March

Ollerton Town 3-0 Blidworth Welfare

Ollerton entered the top ten and joined three other clubs on the 44 point mark with the win against Blidworth. The victory was sealed before half time with three strikes in fourteen minutes. Blidworth’s anguish was compounded in the second period with the sending off of debutant Steve Russell for a second bookable offence. For Match Review click here

Blidworth Reserves P-P Santos

The Reserves game was cancelled due to waterlogged pitch.  The game is being re-arranged but no date as been confirmed

4th March

Blidworth Welfare 2-2 Harworth Colliery

Draw specialists Harworth laboured to their eleventh stalemate of the season against fellow strugglers Blidworth, thanks to twice coming from behind. Tony Law put the home side in front on two occasions before the Welfare were pegged back both times by an instant Harworth reply. Blidworth perhaps deserved more from a game they shaded from the outset but the result sums up their season so far, with lapses of concentration and a lack of goals being at the heart of their problems. For Match Review click here

Welbeck Welfare Res 2-3 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth defeated the in-form Welbeck to inflict only their 2nd home defeat of the season. Ian Moss opened the scoring on 25mins after pouncing on a rebound. Welbeck had a couple of chances to equalise, and then Blidworth missed 4 one-on-ones to increase the lead in the first half.  Second half Welbeck started the 2nd half strongly and equalised on 50mins with a great finish from their striker. on 60mins Ian Moss got his 2nd when he ghosted past several challenges and placed the ball past the keeper. A very dubious penalty against the run of play allowed Welbeck to equalise again. This got Blidworth wound up and we got the winner and Ian Moss claimed his hat-trick with a 25yard free kick. We battled hard and thorough deserve all three points.

26th February

Bilborough Pelican 4-0 Blidworth Welfare

Although Bilborough won the game 4-0 and deserve to win, the wining margin was a little harsh and a closer scoreline would be been fair. Blidworth created some chances and played well, but as expected Bilborough were much more clinical.   For Match Review click here

Blackwell Miners Welfare Res 4-1 Blidworth Reserves

The first half finished 0-0 as both teams cancelled each other out.  Blidworth were quick out the blocks 2nd half and took the lead on 53mins when Dave Donachie setup Tony Law to make it 1-0. Two goals from Blackwell that both looked somewhat offside swung the balance the other way. Blackwell then continued to get two further goals in the last 10 mins to seal the points.

19th February

Blidworth Welfare 1-1 Forest Town

Forest Town snatched a point from Blidworth in the last ten minutes, as it looked like Blidworth were going to take all three points. Jahmel Russell gave Blidworth the lead in the 3rd minute, and we should have extended the lead after missing a host of chances. Forest Town created chances in the 2nd half and although we gifted them a goal, a draw was a fair result.   For Match Review click here

Kimberley Town Reserves 2-4 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth Reserves arrived at Kimberley Town Reserves expecting an easy three points, but they made us work hard for them and never gave up. David Donachie got his first goal for the club to make it 1-0. Darren Croucher made it 2-1 for his first goal of the season, before David Donachie setup both Steve Lester goals with perfect crosses. Several other chances were missed to increase the score line, but the final result was fair. Good team spirit and hard work as a unit won this, lets keep it up lads.

12th February

Thorne Colliery 4-0 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth’s slump shows no signs of abating after this four goal drubbing by Thorne at the weekend. It was Thorne’s fourth win in five games, seeing them rise inside the top ten. Blidworth, on the other hand are without a win in six, scoring just one goal in that time.   For Match Review click here

Blidworth Reserves 2-1  Appleby Froddingham Reserves

A great performance by our Ressies gave us all three points against top-of-the-league Appleby Reserves. We had to work hard for 90mins and work as a unit but it was thoroughly deserved after we missed a host of chances to make it comfortable. Sam Briden marked his home debut with the opening goal and Steve Lester made it 2 goals in 2 games from the spot. Well done lads, lets keep this level going.

5th February

Grimsby Borough 5-0 Blidworth Welfare

Because of work commitments, Blidworth were forced into 7 changes for this long trip to Grimsby. Grimsby came straight out of the blocks and won the game within the first 25mins with 3 goals. Grimsby then added a further 2 goals in the last 5 mins to make it 5-0.  For Match Review click here

Bolsover Tn Res 2-1  Blidworth Reserves

High flying Bolsover were lucky to claim any points against a very positive and hard working Blidworth, but poor finishing handed Bolsover all 3 points. SLester gave Blidworth the lead, and that lead should have been extended as we missed 2 one-on-ones and also had 1 cleared off the line. Bolsover equalised on the stroke of half time. 2nd half we came out strong again and missed another couple of opportunities. Bolsover scored against the run of play to make it 2-1. We also missed a penalty and a further 2 great chances but it just wasn't out day.

22nd January

Blidworth Welfare 0-0 Yorkshire Main

Although this game ended stalemate, both teams had good chances to steal all three points.  For Match Preview click here

Bilborough Pelican 'A' 3-0  Blidworth Reserves

This really was a game of two halves, with Bilborough controlling the first half and taking in a 2 goal lead through a DMarshall OG and a deflected shot. 2nd Half it was Blidworth's turn to dominate and created a host of chances but couldn't find the back of the net. A 'strange' direct free kick somehow crept in to give Bilborough a flattering 3-0 win.

15th January

Blidworth Welfare 1-2 Welbeck Welfare

Welbeck came out on top in this hard fought match against Blidworth, only scraping the three points thanks to a stout defensive rearguard action in the closing fifteen minutes. Welbeck went 2-0 up in the early stages after being gifted two goals. JGreaves gave Blidworth a lifeline in the 73rd min.  For Match Preview click here

Ollerton Tn Reserves 2-1 Blidworth Reserves

Ollerton Town Reserves won an end-to-end game 2-1, but Blidworth will feel hard done by and deserved at least a point. Ollerton took a deserved lead in the 15th minute after missing a few chances already. ABamford equalised on 30mins when he pounced on a rebound. The winner came in the 70th minute just after Blidworth had spurned two good chances to take the lead.

CONGRATULATIONS

Helen Willford, Blidworth Welfare's Vice Chair has successfully completed her FA Coaching Level One Badge. Helen achieved her qualification at Ellis Guildford Sports Centre in Nottingham during a six week period prior to Xmas

8th January

Blidworth Welfare 0-4 Bottesford Town

Blidworth lost 4-0 to a strong Bottesford team.

Newark Flowserve Reserves 6-0 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth Reserves lost to an impressive Newark Flowserve team.

18th December

Thoresby Colliery 3-5 Blidworth Welfare

Ollerton scored in the dying seconds of the game to steal all three points. Blidworth deserved at least a point but failed to put the ball in the back of the net.  For Match Preview click here

Blidworth Reserves 1-8 Bolsover Tn Reserves

A very depleted squad saw the ressies play five of the youth team and Bolsover exploited this and gave the young-looking blidworth side no time to settle. They thoroughly deserved the win but the score gives them a bit too much credit. Harry Pride scored his first goal in Blidworth colours after starting the last three games.

15th December

Blidworth Welfare 1-2 Ollerton

Ollerton scored in the dying seconds of the game to steal all three points. Blidworth deserved at least a point but failed to put the ball in the back of the net.  For Match Preview click here

11th December

Bottesford Town 0-1 Blidworth Welfare

Dale Crowder scored the only goal of the game as Blidworth progressed to the 2nd round of the League Cup. Blidworth battled superbly and deserved a bigger score.  For Match Preview click here

Graham St Prims Reserves 3-0 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth Reserves got knocked out of the cup in a very tight and scrappy game. Both teams worked very hard and neither team deserved to lose, but 2 mistakes gave them a 2-0 lead and they added a third in the dying seconds.

8th December

AFC Barnsley 3-1 Blidworth Welfare

2 goals in the last 3 mins sent AFC Barnsley through to the 2nd round of the cup.  Blidworth missed a hatful of chances to win the game against a superb team that are arguably the best in the Central Midlands League. Tony Law scored the equaliser.  For Match Preview click here

Askern Welfare 3-0 Blidworth Welfare  - ABANDONED

Askern fully deserved to be 3-0 and looked odds-on to claim all three points when the floodlights failed for the 2nd time during the game.  At half time they failed with the score at 2-0.

The game is being rescheduled for a later date.  For Match Preview click here

27th November

Kiverton Park 4-0 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth Welfare were outplayed and outgunned by Kiveton Park in a two o’clock kick off at Hard Lane. Kiveton inflicted Blidworth’s biggest defeat of the season, and could signal a ring of changes for Blidworth’s trip to Askern next weekend. The manner of the defeat left Blidworth manager Roy Hogarth unable to defend his players who had previously won three games on the spin.  For Match Preview click here

Blidworth Reserves 3-2 Newark Town Reserves
Newark Town started more positive and took the lead in the 15th minute due to a mix up between keeper and defence. This woke Blidworth up and we started to pressure Newark's defence. Ian Moss finally got the equaliser on the stroke of half time through a 20yard free kick.  Blidworth came out of the blocks quick in the 2nd half and went 3-1 up through Saleem Mozley and a great individual goal from Tim Wainwright who turned his marker inside out before curling a shot into the near top corner.  Newark Town hit back to make it 3-2 with 20 mins left after poor marking. Final 20 minutes went box to box but Blidworth deserved all three points.

20th November

Welbeck Welfare 3-6 Blidworth Welfare

Tony Law scored five in this goal fest under the shadow of the Welbeck Colliery. Law has now racked up thirteen goals this season aiding Blidworth in their rise to twelfth in the table  For Match Preview click here

Matlock Utd Reserves 1-2 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth welcomed back DCroucher and CSwift from injury and both were thrown straight back into action. The game was played at high pace with both teams battling and throwing tackles in.  Matlock took the lead on 25mins when their forward's shot deflected of Penguin to give MWain no chance. On 35mins IMoss hit a lovely shot into the top corner to level the score. Blidworth came out 2nd half strong and were unlucky with a few early efforts. in the 55th minute CSwift pounced onto a rebound to drive the ball into the net. Matlock raised the tempo but Blidworth matched them and defended superbly as a team.  Fully deserved victory.

13th November

Blidworth Welfare 1-0 Newark Flowserve

Blidworth won their 2nd game in a row for the first time this season and good performances are finally being turned into points. Dale Crowder scored the goal on 47mins.  Newark could have snatched a point late on but We held on to take all three points.  For Match Preview click here

Sandiacre Tn 'A' 0-4 Blidworth Reserves

Blidworth Reserves won 2nd game in a row as they won 4-0. The score should have been much higher, but we missed a hatful of good chances.  Saleem got his first goal in a Blidworth shirt after good work from debutant NJohnson. Saleem was then brought down in the box and IMoss converted the penalty to make it 2-0 at half time. Two 2nd half goals from NJohnson made the score 4-0.

6th November

Harworth Colliery 2-4 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth Welfare beat lowly Harworth 4-2, but the win should have been sealed in the first half after missing a hatful of chances.  Steve Lester, Ricky Law, Jahmel Russell, Simon Ward were the scorers.  For Match Preview click here

Blidworth Reserves 4-2 Kimberley Town Reserves

After going 1-0 down in the first 5 mins to a dubious penalty, MBollington equalised within a minute with a great 25yd freekick. Further goals from TWainwright and IMoss penalty made it 3-1 at half time. Kimberley came out stronger 2nd half and the game flowed end to end, but it took an error from Blidworth defence to allow them to make it 3-2. This forced us to raise a gear and we controlled the rest of the game. Another freekick from MBollington made the score 4-2.

3rd November

Newark Town 2-1 Blidworth Welfare

Poor defending and a freak OG gave Newark Town a 2-0 half time lead. Blidworth came out positive in the 2nd half and a mixture of poor finishing and good saves from Newark's keeper prevented Blidworth picking up any points.  A freekick from RLaw on early in 2nd half gave Blidworth a glimmer of hope. For Match Preview click here

30th October

Hatfield Main 2-1 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth Welfare were unfortunately after missing chance after chance to seal the game after Tony Law had scored the opener in the first half. In the last 10 mins, Hatfield Main scored twice to win 2-1 and leave Blidworth disappointed to not have won the game. For Match Preview click here

Santos Reserves 2-0 Blidworth Reserves

With the score 0-0 at half time, Blidworth came out positive and immediately created two one-on-ones, one of which the keeper should have been sent off but instead was rewarded a yellow card and all Blidworth got was a free-kick. five mins later Santos scored with a soft free-kick to make it 1-0. A few more good chances were missed by Blidworth, one of which hit the crossbar before Santos made it safe in the 77th minute with a well placed header.

23rd October

Yorkshire Main 3-4 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth looked in control after going in at half time 3-0 up, only for Yorkshire main pulled it back to 3-2 and 4-3 respectively. Steve Lester and Tony Law both netting a brace.

Blidworth Reserves 0-1 Ollerton Tn Reserves

With many players missing through injuries and on holiday, Blidworth could only field a bare 11 players. But full credit as we battled from start to finish and were denied a win by Ollerton's keeper who made some great saves to deny Blidworth the lead. Ollerton kept battling and snatched a winner on 75 minutes.

16th October

Blidworth Reserves 2-1 Matlock Reserves

After controlling the game for long periods, Blidworth went behind on 25mins when a mistake left the Matlock forward with an empty net to roll the ball into. Blidworth continued to create chances and control the game, but it took until 60th minute to equalise when MBollington picked up a loose clearance from 15 yards and drilled it into the far bottom corner. SLester then got his first goal for the club on 75th minute to claim all three points

9th October

LSS Lucarlys 2-1 Blidworth Welfare

Top of the league LSS Lucarlys had to battle hard to beat Blidworth Welfare who feel hard done by to not get anything out of the game.

Blidworth Reserves 1-3 Newark Flowserve Reserves

Newark Flowserve claimed all three points with two goals in the last 20 mins in a very entertaining game. Both teams battled hard in tricky conditions but Blidworth Reserves were very unlucky not to get at least a point after creating the best chances. Ian Moss scored Blidworth's goal from the penalty spot after Shaun Holmes was brought down in the box

2nd October

St Andrews SC 5-1 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth Welfare lost 5-1 in the FA Vase to Leicestershire outfit St Andrews SC. Jahmel Russell scored Blidworth's goal.

Burton Joyce 6-0 Blidworth Reserves

A very understrength Blidworth team lost against Burton Joyce in the Notts Intermediate Cup first round. Burton Joyce fully deserved the result.

25th September

Blidworth Welfare 1-0 Matlock United

Blidworth beat Matlock United with Tony Law getting the only goal in the game. The score would have been higher if not for the impressive Matlock keeper.  For Match Preview click here

Blidworth Reserves 0-5 Appleby Froddingham Reserves

Because of last minute injuries, Blidworth turned up with only 11 players and two of them were carrying injuries. It was a strange game as Blidworth created more chances and had more possession than the opposition, but clinical finishing was the difference as their target man ran riot.

21st September

PREVIEW: Blidworth Welfare vs Matlock United

We would like to welcome all of the players, supports and officials from Matlock United for today's CML Premier League game.  Matlock are currently in 12th position having played 10, won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4 with 4 points.  For Match Preview click here

20th September

FA VASE

Blidworth travel to St Andrews in the 2nd Qualifying round of the FA Vase. This match is scheduled for Saturday 1st October.

18th September

Blidworth Res 3-2 Blackwell Res

After a dominating first half, blidworth took a 3-0 lead with J.Russell (2) and A.Bamford the scorers. Second half was all Blackwell and pulled it back to 3-2, but we managed to battle to claim all three points.  For Match Preview click here

16th September

FOR SALE

Blidworth Football Club have 12x 2000W radium floodlight lamps for sale at a cost of £50 each or £500 for the lot.  They are new lamps which are not suitable for Philips applications. If you are interested in purchasing these lamps please contact Alan Whitworth on 07793750946.

11th September

Blidworth Welfare 2-2 Bentley Colliery

Battling Blidworth Welfare came back from a two nil deficit to earn a point against fourth placed Bentley Colliery this afternoon. For Match Preview click here

Bottesford Town Res 4-0 Blidworth Res

A very poor first half by Blidworth saw Bottesford take in a 3-0 lead.  2nd half was an improvement but still ended up losing 4-0.

8th September

PREVIEW:-   Blidworth Welfare vs Bentley Colliery

We would like to welcome all of the players, officials and supporters from Bentley Colliery for today’s CML Premier game. I do not have very fond memories of our last meeting with Bentley. I had just returned from holiday and witnessed a 7-1 home defeat which was not a nice welcome home present. Bentley currently sit in fifth position in the League having played seven, won four, lost two and drawn one. They will provide very tough opposition today. For Match Preview click here

7th September

Blidworth Welfare 1-3 Thorne Colliery

Thorne Colliery beat Blidworth 3-1 in a one-sided affair. Tony Law equalised for Blidworth to make it 1-1 at half time. For Match Preview click here

4th September

Blidworth Reserves 2-2 Welbeck Reserves

After making 6 changes from the midweek win over Bilborough Pelican 'A', Blidworth Reserves came from 2-0 down to earn a point against the league's pace-setters Welbeck Welfare Reserves. Mickey Clarke and Chris Swift were Blidworth's goal scorers.

Bottesford 1-1 Blidworth Welfare

Tony Law equalised from the penalty in the second half to earn Blidworth Welfare a point at Bottesford. Blidworth Could have won the game in the final ten minutes after missing several chances.

For Match Preview click here

31st August

Blidworth Reserves 2-1 Bilborough Pelican 'A'

A great entertaining game between two hard working teams ended in Blidworth Reserves winning 2-1. Goals from Dave Marshall and David Wilkes made it 2-0 at half time, before Bilborough Pelican made it 2-1 on 75mins.

For Match Preview click here

30th August

Forest Town 3-2 Blidworth Welfare

Blidworth lost a local derby against Forest Town 3-2.  Tony Law and Dale Crowder both scored for Blidworth.

For Match Preview click here

28th August

Blidworth Welfare 1-0 Kiverton

Blidworth won the game 1-0.  Blidworth who missed a hatful of chances and it took an OG to win the game for Blidworth.  For Match Preview click here

Newark Town Reserves 2-1 Blidworth Welfare Reserves

After Blidworth dominated the first half and missed several chances, Newark opened the scoring a minute after half-time as our team were caught napping. Newark then made it 2-0 ten minutes later from a direct free-kick.  With 10 minutes left Blidworth finally got the goal we deserved with Alec Bamford calmly slotting home. For Match Preview click here

26th August

PREVIEW:-   Blidworth Welfare vs Kiverton

We would like to welcome all of the players, officials and supporters for today's game against Kiveton Park in the Central Midlands League Premier Division. Kiveton were relegated from the Supreme last season and to date have four league points having played four, won one, drawn one and lost two games. There are no easy games in this League and I am sure if we want the points today we will be made to fight hard for them. For Match Preview click here

24th August

Blidworth Welfare 1-2 Bilborough Pelican

Blidworth faced the hearbreak of tuesday night as they conceded the winning goal 20 seconds from the final whistle after battling back to equalise in the 86th minute through Michael Bollington.  A draw would have been a fair result as both sides had good chances to score with the better opportunity's falling to Blidworth in the first half.  For Match Report Click Here

21st August

Blidworth Welfare 1-3 Hatfield Main

nine-men Blidworth Welfare lost 3-1 against Hatfield Main, who were also reduce to ten-men in the 2nd half.

For Match Report Click Here

ABP 1-5 Blidworth Reserves

In the final friendly before next week's opener against Newark Town Reserves, we played ABP from the Notts Sunday League.  This was a really good test as ABP worked really hard and pushed forwards and give you little time to settle on the ball. For Match Report Click Here

17th August

Santos FC 0 - 1 Blidworth Welfare FC

Blidworth was hoping to get there first points on the board for the 2005-06 campaign and after the game against Grimsby Borough which gave everybody a wake up call the players knew what would be required.

For Match Report Click Here

15th August

Blidworth Welfare 0-3 Grimsby Borough

Blidworth came up against a strong Grimsby Borough side that were carrying no hangovers for their failed promotion attempt due to ground grading last season.  Blidworth nearly opened the scoring after five minutes as the ball fell to Dave Wilkes inside the penalty area but his goal bound shot was headed off the line by Toyne.  for match report click here

8th August

Southwell Res 4-3 Blidworth Res   (HT 3-0)

After a very poor first half and going in at half-time 3-0 down, we came out 2nd half with better shape and spirit to make it 4-3 with 10 mins left.  We missed a further two very good chances to even up the game.

Four of our U17's team played for the reserves and all played well.

Southwell City 4-1 Blidworth Welfare  (HT 2-1)

This is what you call a game of two halfs.  First half had 3 goals and two hard working teams playing good football.  Second half had 3 red cards and many 'over the top' tackles which ruined what should have been a very good game and test for the improving Blidworth. for match report click here

4th August

CML League Meeting on 3rd August

At Tuesday nights CML League Meeting, Blidworth Welfare were drawn away to Premier League Champions AFC Barnsley in the 1st round of the Floodlit Cup.  The last time these two sides met it ended with a resounding  8-0 victory to Barnsley.  This will be a midweek game although the actual date has to be confirmed.  The Reserves have been drawn away to Graham Street Prims in the Reserves League Cup.  Date to be confirmed.

Each Club in the CML received two new matchballs from the League's Vice Chairman Eddie Pearce.

League Officials will receive a fixed fee when they officiate in the CML this season.  Referees for Premier League games will receive a one off payment of £28 with each linesman receiving £20 each.  So a Premier League Club will pay £68 per home league game for three officials.  Referees in the Reserve Divisions will receive £25 only per game.  This will make it easier for the clubs to budget at the start of the season for Match Officials.

2nd August

Edward Tristam has unfortunately had to resign from his position as Commercial Manager.  Edward has recently been appointed to a new position at his Company Stone Construction which means he cannot commit the time required to do the job of Commercial Manager.  I am pleased to report that Edward will not be leaving the Football Club as he will assist when and where time allows.  Needless to say we are now looking to recruit a new Commercial Manager.  Anyone interested in this position can contact Chairman Alan Whitworth on 07793750946.  We are still looking to recruit a Press Officer for the start of the season.  Again please contact Alan Whitworth if you are interested.

The Club will be holding a penalty shootout out competition during the half-time interval at the home game against Grimsby Borough on Saturday 13th August 2005. KO 3pm.  This competition is open to children aged 16 and under who must be accompanied by an adult on the day if they wish to enter.  There will be a prize of five pounds to the winner of the competition.  Also during the game we will be announcing the winner at half time of our one gallon bottle of whiskey.  More raffle tickets will be sold on the day before the draw is made so please come along and buy some tickets if you fancy your chances.

1st August

Blidworth Welfare 1-1 Awsworth

Blidworth come from 1-0 to draw 1-1 in a physical encounter with Awsworth.  With around 10 players missing through injuries and holidays, Roy Hogarth had to make several changes from the midweek victory against Sutton Town. for match report click here

27th July

Blidworth Welfare 2-1 Sutton Town

Blidworth beat North East Counties Division 1 Champions Sutton Town 2-1 last night in a high pace and entertaining game. for match report click here

23rd July
Blidworth Welfare 2-1 Linby CW
Blidworth on this occasion was forced to play two sides against tough opposition Linby CW.  With the reserves game against Shirebrook cancelled only hours before kick off the decision was made to play both a reserve side and 1st side for a half each to give all players a run out.  for match report click here

21st July

20th July

8th July

1st Team Coach Appointed

Dave Hughes has been appointed as the Club's 1st Team Coach.

• Hatfield Main (Doncaster) and LSS Lukaris (Grimsby) are in the Premier Division