Rhodes Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 Bedford Ladies fought out a superb 2-2 stalemate against third in the table Needham Market Ladies on Sunday afternoon. With the score 1-1 at the break, following Natasha Fensome clinical 35th minute equaliser, Needham Market re-took the lead on 48 minutes however Bedford Ladies deservedly equalised late on through Aliya Bhatti: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 An extract from Real Bedford's Strategic Plan for the 2023/24 campaign, in just nine seasons time, ie. in 2031/32, the Club will be looking forward to visits to Anfield, the Etihad, the Emirates, Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, the London Stadium and Villa Park: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 And the Strategy itself, what can you say: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 (edited) A summary of the 2022/23 campaign within the Club's recently published Strategic Plan for 2023/24, I wonder what Bedford Town must be thinking knowing that Peter McCormack could have quite easily been their Chairman: Edited May 13 by Rhodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonEagle Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 On 09/05/2023 at 15:49, Rhodes said: An extract from Real Bedford's Strategic Plan for the 2023/24 campaign, in just nine seasons time, ie. in 2031/32, the Club will be looking forward to visits to Anfield, the Etihad, the Emirates, Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge, the London Stadium and Villa Park: Lol they won't get promoted every single season though, will they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 A recent local press article on the Club and it's achievement this season, again I wonder what Bedford Town must be thinking reading it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonEagle Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 (edited) Bedford Town will do their thing and Pete will do his thing with Real Bedford. It's much easier to have free reign with the brand etc. of a club like Bedford FC who donn't have the history and tradition of Bedford Town. Skull and crossbones and pirates etc. not for Bedford Town, but all credit to PM for his success with RBFC so far. Edited May 12 by LondonEagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 Again, please don't all rush at once to avoid crashing the website but Real Bedford are now offering season tickets for the new 2023/24 season at Step 5, do I need to say anymore: Real Bedford FC 2023/24 season tickets are now on sale: - Adult £120 - Concession £60 and we have made it FREE for all under 18's. Buy here - https://realbedford.com/season-tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 12 Author Share Posted May 12 On 27/04/2023 at 13:43, RallyInRaleigh said: I believe I heard Peter say on a recent podcast that next year Bedford Ladies will officially be under their brand and shield. So looking forward to the Lady Pirates rising up over the years. Is there a pro/rel system similar to the men's side in the women's game? RallyInRaleigh - Yes, you're right and deservedly so: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyInRaleigh Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 I'm sure they won't be streamed but I'll definitely be pulling for the ladies in orange and black as well next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 (edited) Good news folks, the Club will remain in the SSML next season: Edited May 15 by Rhodes Cruz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyInRaleigh Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Happy to see this. Any insight on who might be the stiffest competition for promotion? I imagine there can be a lot of turnover year to year in the non league ranks but I'd imagine someone from the recently relegated Romania and the just missed teams like Cockfosters and Dunstable will be near the sharp end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 15 Author Share Posted May 15 On 05/05/2023 at 12:58, Rhodes said: Here we go folks, you're in for a treat, the latest episode of the Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire featuring a lengthy and informative interview with Real Bedford Chairman Peter McCormack In Peter McCormack's entertaining interview on the Bedfordshire Football Podcast recently he mentioned a potential run in the FA Vase next season but not the FA Cup, it made me wonder whether the Club will actually be in the FA Cup next season for whatever reason, it would be a shame if they weren't particularly with the possibility, albeit small, of meeting Bedford Town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonEagle Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) 2 hours ago, Rhodes said: In Peter McCormack's entertaining interview on the Bedfordshire Football Podcast recently he mentioned a potential run in the FA Vase next season but not the FA Cup, it made me wonder whether the Club will actually be in the FA Cup next season for whatever reason, it would be a shame if they weren't particularly with the possibility, albeit small, of meeting Bedford Town. Not sure if this is still the rule Rhodes, but in early 90s when Bedford Town reformed, I remember the rule was clubs could only enter the FA Cup if they had entered the FA Vase the previous year. Which would mean if that's still rule then Real Bedford can't enter FA Cup until 2024/25. No idea if that's still the rule or not though. Edited May 15 by LondonEagle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Only a year to wait then before Bedford Town and Real Bedford lock horns at Step 4 level, unless of course Bedford Town are relegated again next season, the Club are in freefall aren't they however Lee Bircham should be able to stop the rot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonEagle Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 2 hours ago, Rhodes said: Only a year to wait then before Bedford Town and Real Bedford lock horns at Step 4 level, unless of course Bedford Town are relegated again next season, the Club are in freefall aren't they however Lee Bircham should be able to stop the rot: More than a year to wait if Bircham gets Town promoted to Step 3 at the first attempt, would be surprised if they don't finish Top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 Bedford Ladies travel the short distance to Sharpenhoe Road this evening to take on Luton Town Ladies in their final League fixture of the campaign. It promises to be an interesting affair, Luton Ladies have a further game remaining and can still finish runners up in the table behind already Champions AFC Sudbury Ladies who were extremely fortunate to come away from McMullen Park with a 1-0 victory back in December: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 (edited) Apologies, that was a delayed post from yesterday (Wednesday), once again Bedford Ladies put in a superb performance last night to go down narrowly to Luton Town Ladies by the only goal of the game, scored in the 39th minute, see some match highlights: Edited May 18 by Rhodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 The Club, and in particular Rob Sinclair, certainly don't let the grass grow under their feet do they: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 (edited) Here we go folks, a special final episode of the Podcast aII about footbaII in Bedfordshire for the amazing 2022/23 season and the end of season awards. Obviously Real Bedford pretty much swept the board and the Club are featured 56 minutes and 45 seconds into the Podcast if you don't wish to listen to all of it: Edited May 23 by Rhodes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodes Posted Friday at 15:14 Author Share Posted Friday at 15:14 A team sheet from A.C.D. v Bedford United in a 1994/95 South Midlands League Senior Division fixture. A.C.D changed their name more times than the weather, they were originally A.C. Sphinx from 1945 to 1952, then A.C. Delco (Luton) from 1952 to 1980, then Delco Products from 1987 to 1992, then Delco from 1992 to 1994, then A.C.D. from 1994 to 1996 and then, finally, A.C.D. Tridon from 1996 until 1997 when the Club folded, the season before the SSML came into being: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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