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[ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2017 5:51 pm
by Dazzler

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 9:18 am
by sussexdiamond
What are the chances for this game to go ahead? I am currently in Eastbourne where it has been very wet, now it is sunny.
Watching news bulletins it does not look very good in Northants/Beds.

Last season was the only time in our short history that we were able to complete both Boxing day and New Years Day fixtures.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:37 am
by Brownie
Rain forecast for Bedford tomorrow but then weekend dry, the Eagles pitch does drain very well and they don’t suffer from many postponements, unless we get a lot of rain Monday morning I would expect the game to go ahead. And given the likely big crowd I am sure they will be making every effort to ensure it does.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:45 am
by Sid
I haven't been to a match at Bedford.
Being out of town what is the parking like?
I assume there will be a big attendance as Bedford are the second best supported team in the division.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:26 pm
by therushden
Last time I went they had a car park, think it was a quid to park. There's also a lay-by outside the ground, rough parking, maybe a few deep puddles.
No sure if you can park on the main road, verges. I personally wouldn't.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2017 11:14 am
by Brownie
Sid wrote: Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:45 am I haven't been to a match at Bedford.
Being out of town what is the parking like?
I assume there will be a big attendance as Bedford are the second best supported team in the division.
Parking is fine, they have a decent size car park next to the ground & have an arrangement with the abattoir next door and use that as well, they will charge you a £1 though, given it’s DH that may be £2 as it’s us. If you don’t want to pay get there early as The is a large lay-by as you turn into the ground.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:07 pm
by Formic
Plenty of rain in Bedford for the past 30 minutes - I hope the pitch can take it.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:57 pm
by Rushdenjim
Formic wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:07 pm Plenty of rain in Bedford for the past 30 minutes - I hope the pitch can take it.
Looks fine but will play very heavy.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 5:48 pm
by Three of Diamonds
Rushdenjim wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2018 2:57 pm
Formic wrote: Mon Jan 01, 2018 1:07 pm Plenty of rain in Bedford for the past 30 minutes - I hope the pitch can take it.
Looks fine but will play very heavy.
And it did. It wasn't a game for the purists, but a great battling "dig it out" win. Well done lads.

Re: [ Mon 1st Jan ] v Bedford Town, KO 3pm ESE AWAY

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 6:06 pm
by Formic
Luke Fairlamb clearly deserved MoM today - he was a constant threat. Special mention to Jack Ashton for coping so well with the tough conditions, and Joe Curtis had one of his best games for us. The midfield central trio really does pick itself these days, with Jack Westbrook an excellent addition. It was good to see another clean sheet - especially given we were without Liam Dolman,