A POSSE of teenage boys is putting drivers' lives at risk by hurling stones from a bridge on to the M5. The group of five of six - all aged about 16 - were spotted as they stood on a bridge at Crowle, near Worcester, yesterday afternoon. Worcester police
STUDENT nurses at Worcester's Ronkswood hospital claim they are still in the dark about where they are going to live, despite meeting with health boss Harold Musgrove. The students arranged the meeting after being told they had six months to find themselves
A WORCESTER man has been allowed to keep on driving after his mother pleaded with magistrates to spare his licence. Disabled Marianne Marsden told Droitwich magistrates that she relied on her son Andrew to help her get out and about. "I rely on him to
UTLITY companies have come under fire as part of the problem blighting Worcester's High Street. Worcester city councillor and former Mayor Derek Prodger told fellow members of the council's executive board the state of surfacing along the street was in
A man who treated himself to a speedy sports car has put it up for sale after being caught doing more than 100mph on a Worcester road. Terrence Spencer was driving his D-reg Porsche along the A449 between the Blackpole exit and the Claines island on Saturday
PEOPLE living in Droitwich are being urged to vote on whether a piece of land should be earmarked for a supermarket. Wychavon District Council is calling people to the polling stations to decide on the future of the land on Kidderminster Road. A planning
A DELIVERY man who drove off after backing his van into a parked car on a Kidderminster estate has lost his licence. Julian Delo told Worcester Crown Court that he would lose his job and suffer extreme hardship if a six-month driving ban imposed by Kidderminster
A TALENTED dancer 'kicked' and 'flipped' her way to success when she won a prestigious competition in the Midlands. Julia Handley won the UK Midlands Star Championships for the under 12s at Stratford Leisure Centre. Julia, who has been dancing freestyle
Thieves broke into a Kidderminster car dealers and stole office equipment worth more than £1,000. The break-in happened at Woodland Cars, Blackwell Street, where intruders smashed a window before taking a fax machine, typewriter and other equipment worth
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Redditch United 0 Kidderminster Harriers 3 (Hadley, Hinton, Middleton) (friendly) Redditch United 2 (Danks 2) Gloucester United 3 (Tatton, Meadows, Freeman) (friendly) Weston St Johns 2 Redditch United 6 (Campbell, 2, Martin, 2, Danks, N Cross) (friendly
LORD MacLaurin, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, was a VIP guest at New Road today ahead of Worcestershire Royals' floodlit Norwich Union League Division Two clash against Durham Dynamos. His visit helped set the scene for what is expected
WINSTON Stanley believes Worcester Rugby Club are on the brink of the big time after spending just 24 hours at Sixways. The 27-year-old winger, who checked into training for the first time yesterday, is confident he can bring some of the Leicester gold-dust
A FIGHTING century from skipper Chris Boroughs kept title-chasing Herefordshire in the hunt on the second day of their Minor Counties Championship Western Division clash with Wales at Abergavenny. Boroughs hit a fine 101 as Herefordshire, who began the
WINSTON Stanley believes Worcester Rugby Club are on the brink of the big time after spending just 24 hours at Sixways. The 27-year-old winger, who checked into training for the first time yesterday, is confident he can bring some of the Leicester gold-dust
EVESHAM United boss Phil Mullen is set to give everyone in his squad a run out in tonight's friendly at Broms-grove Rovers. Former Bromsgrove striker Stuart Payne (ankle) will miss the match but Dean Roberts, who scored in the Robins' 2-1 home defeat
HARNESS racers from across the country are due to descend on Hanley Swan on Sunday for a series of 10 races. Organisers hope more than 1,000 spectators will gather to enjoy the racing and support the charity fund-raising event. Prize money of £250 is
LEON Jackson's late consolation could not save Redditch United's blushes as they were beaten 3-1 at Atherstone United in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The Warwickshire side had not won at home since January but found their scoring touch against
TEENAGE striker Andrew Corbett bagged a debut goal for Redditch United but could not stop them from slipping up 3-2 at home to Dr Martens League Western Division promotion hopefuls Bilston Town. The Kidderminster Harriers forward, on loan to United for
A DEBUT goal from Mark Benbow was not enough to clinch maximum points for promotion-chasing Redditch United as they were held to a 1-1 draw by visitors Cinderford Town in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The midweek signing from neighbours Bromsgrove
TWO defensive blunders sentenced promotion-chasing Redditch United to a costly 2-1 home feat against Blakenall. Former Reds striker Matt Coppin gave the visitors a 19th-minute lead after Reds 'keeper Dave Adey missed with an attempted clearance. Nine
REDDITCH United closed the gap on neighbours Evesham United to two points with a vital 2-1 victory over Gloucester City at the Valley Stadium in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Martin Myers set them on the road to victory with a fine strike in
REDDITCH United put a dent in Evesham United's promotion push and did their own hopes a power of good following a last-minute winner in Saturday's 3-2 victory in the Dr Martens League Western Division. Hero for the visitors was Martin Myers who netted
REDDITCH United slumped to a crushing 5-1 defeat at the hands of Birmingham City in the Birmingham Senior Cup last night. The Nationwide Division One side were never in danger of loosening their grip on the trophy. Manager Trevor Francis fielding a side
A PAUL Danks double gave Redditch United a thrilling 2-1 victory over fellow title hopefuls Tiverton Town in the Dr Martens Western Division. But 17-year-old keeper Mark Shiels and central defender Lee Knight also starred as Reds had to withstand some
DEFENDER Lee Knight capped another fine display with two goals to help take Redditch United through to the next round of the FA Cup. The former Blakenall centre half grabbed a goal in each half to seal a 3-2 victory over Northern Counties East League
REDDITCH United boss Rob Smith was full of praise for his players after they held out for an opening day victory at home to Hinckley United. The Valley Stadium side hung on for a 2-1 win despite being under pressure for much of the match against a side
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Paget Rangers (2) 2 REDDITCH United's cup preparations were dealt a blow as they came unstuck against a Paget side fighting for their Dr Martens Western division future. A patched up Reds team saw unexpected appearances from Dominic
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 Bromsgrove Rovers (0) 1 TWO late strikes by substitutes Micky Moore and Mark Smith saw Redditch complete the double over their neighbours. The Reds were given the perfect start when they took the lead after just 34 seconds when Nicky
REDDITCH UNITED (2) 3 Cirencester Town (0) 0 TWO stunning strikes by Paul Danks and a debut goal for Krystof Kotylo ensured Redditch ended their eight-game run without a league win. After just 90 seconds Reds' leading scorer Nicky Cross was left with
Sutton Coldfield Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 REDDITCH'S search for a win stretched to eight games following this uninspiring mid-table tussle. Rob Smith gave old boy Matt Pugh a place in the starting eleven following his midweek switch from Alvechurch
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 Stourbridge (2) 2 The Reds' season lies in tatters after Saturday's abject performance saw them submit to struggling Stourbridge. Redditch put in one of their worst performance of the season as a complete lack of passion, commitment
Blakenall (0) 0 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 After two heavy defeats, Redditch stemmed the tide by playing their part in a game short on attacking ideas. But it could also be that familiarity bred contempt as manager Rob Smith fielded a Reds team with six former
Kidderminster Harriers Res 1 REDDITCH UNITED 1 (AET) Redditch won 5-3 on penalties Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup REDS needed extra time and penalties to see off a strong Harriers Reserve side in the first round of the WRIC last Wednesday. Harriers opened
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 4 Yate Town (0) 0 REDDITCH made it 13 goals and nine points from their last three home games with this convincing victory over the league's bottom side. And the result, which saw the Reds climb to fifth in the table, was achieved without
REDDITCH UNITED 1 Sutton Coldfield Town 3 Redditch slumped out of the Birmingham Senior Cup after being brushed aside by the visitors. The result was rarely in doubt after Craig Dutton and Duncan Ferguson had given Sutton a two-goal advantage inside the
Bromsgrove Rovers 1 REDDITCH UNITED 3 REDS gained sweet revenge for their shock county cup defeat by Bromsgrove with a comprehensive victory on Bank Holiday Monday. The visitors were first to show in this Dr Martens League Western Division fixture at
Bromsgrove Rovers 4 REDDITCH UNITED 3 Worcestershire Senior Cup Two late goals in each half condemned Reds to another night of cup shame. Redditch took the lead after 12 minutes when Jamie Hart stooped to head home Ross Knight's pinpoint cross. The visitors
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Rocester 2 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 3 (1) Mickey Moore became an instant hit with the Redditch faithful after an impressive debut, which included the winning goal, in an inspired comeback by the Reds. After an even start, Redditch struck first through Paul
REDDITCH UNITED 3 (1) Stocksbridge Park Steels 4 (3) FA Umbro Trophy Second Round Replay THE Valley Stadium staged one of the most incident-packed cup ties in Redditch United's history last night, with seven goals, two sendings off, eight bookings and
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (0) Weston-Super-Mare 0 (0) The Reds notched up their third successive home victory with a much improved performance against Western division high-flyers Weston. Redditch, smarting from the 6-1 mauling by Worcester City just five days
Worcester City 6 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 1 (1) Dr Martens League Cup Redditch crashed out of the Dr Martens Cup at the hands of Premier division rivals Worcester City after a woeful second half performance. But it could have been a different story had the
THE fix was in the moment it was reported that Tesco had offered to build a 9 form-entry school "... .at no cost to the education authorities" In other words, Worcester is for sale, so long as the sweetener is right. It certainly doesn't appear to matter
Uplifting LAST Sunday, having read the awful news about Christopher Whitehead School being demolished and a Tesco store built, I was feeling very sad and depressed. I decided to go to Cripplegate Park and listen to the Malvern Hill District Brass Band
I TRUST many of your readers read the letter from the Rev D G Griffin (You Say, July 2001). Everyone must agree with it. Mr Griffin is obviously of the same opinion as myself, that life has been, and is still, being downgraded. While the standard of living
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 R C Warwick (0) 0 After two months and seven games, Redditch finally recorded their first home league win of the season. Midfielder Micky Williams capped a fine home debut with a 25-yard screamer sandwiched in between Jamie Hart's
I TRUST many of your readers read the letter from the Rev D G Griffin (You Say, July 2001). Everyone must agree with it. Mr Griffin is obviously of the same opinion as myself, that life has been, and is still, being downgraded. While the standard of living
THE Rev D G Griffin says I am unreasonable. Christ was unreasonable when he spent 40 days and nights in the wilderness. GEORGE COWLEY, Worcester
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Gresley Rovers (0) 0 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 FA Umbro Trophy First Round NICKY Cross bagged his second goal of the season to give Redditch a slender victory over a resolute Gresley Rovers on Saturday. Reds started the strongest of the sides and were gifted
Yate Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 2 A Jamie Hart brace ended a run of three successive defeats as the Reds took all three points off bottom-of-the-table Yate Town on Saturday. In an effort to improve the side's performance, manager Rob Smith included
I HAVE been aware that Ronkswood's bus service has been getting worse, for several weeks now. Waits of 20 and 30 minutes have become common. Today's wait (11.30am till 12.30pm Wednesday, July 25) was beyond a joke. Seven of us - mostly "oldies" - watched
Stourbridge Town (4) 5 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 The Reds' poor run of results continued as stourbridge took advantage of the visitors' leaky defence. Mick Guest's men led 4-1 at half time and looked to be coasting, despite a comical Redditch equaliser when
REDDITCH UNITED 0 Burton Albion 1 FA Cup 2nd qualifying round A Danny George header sent the Reds crashing out of the Cup at the hands of Nigel Clough's Burton Albion. A defensive mix-up saw the tall central defender ghost in unmarked early in the second
Evesham (0)0 REDDITCH UNITED (2)3 Dr Martens League Western Division Redditch ended Evesham United's unbeaten start to the season with an emphatic 3-0 triumph on Monday. Two goals in the opening 17 minutes from Paul Molloy and Ross Knight put the visitors
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Gresley Rovers (1) 2 AN impressive Gresley side coasted to victory denying Redditch their second league win of the season. The Reds provided very little for the large crowd to cheer with the visitors always in control. Redditch were
REDDITCH United have recorded a magnificent seven victories from their seven pre-season friendlies. They rounded off with an assured display against Newport County AFC at Valley Stadium on Saturday. The Welsh visitors pipped the Reds for promotion last
Taking over as acting head groundsman until the end of September is 30-year-old Tim Packwood, who has been a member of the New Road groundstaff for the last 12 years. He said: "I've got a two month period and I think I might as well give it a go because
AN EVESHAM driver, Gary Booth, aged 34, of Deacle Place, was banned for six months under the totting-up procedure at Evesham court last Thursday. He was fined £550, with £35 costs, for having no insurance or test certificate, driving other than in accordance
AS part of the Eat Organic, Clean Ecological campaign, ecological cleaning products manufacturer Ecover and the Soil Association will be hosting a joint stand at the Three Counties Summer Show from Thursday, August 16, to Saturday, August 18. The Ecover
A FAMILY business established in 1932 has won an award for the excellence of its products. Butchers R A Phipps, of Hanley Swan, near Malvern, has won three golds for its home-made pies in the Excellence in Meat Awards, organised by British Meat. Third
REDDITCH United have snapped up Kidderminster Harriers' young striker Andrew Corbett on a one-month loan -- and the 19-year-old should make his debut in tomorrow's vital home clash with promotion-chasing Bilston Town (3pm). Corbett has made three appearances
REDDITCH United could hand a full debut to ex-Halesowen and Bedworth midfielder Scott Darroch in their home game with Gloucester City (3pm). Darroch came on as a substitute in the costly 4-2 midweek defeat at promotion rivals Hinckley. Paul Danks returns
FOURTH-placed Redditch United face a promotion six-pointer at Hinckley United, who are second (3pm). Boss Rob Smith is confident they can get a result after taking 16 out of the last 18 points on offer. "We are the side in form and they are struggling
GOALKEEPER Dave Adey should be back in the starting line-up for Redditch United when they head for Gloucester City (3pm). Ligament trouble with his hand had forced the former Solihull player to miss out on Reds' last few games with teenager Mark Shiels
REDDITCH United are hoping for a change in the weather. Reds are due to travel to Cirencester Town tomorrow in the Dr Martens Western Division (3pm) but the match is already in doubt. With United's midweek match with Paget Rangers also falling victim
REDDITCH United boss Rob Smith faces major selection problems ahead of tomorrow's home Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Weston-super-Mare (3pm). Both regular centre-halves -- Leon Jackson and Lee Knight --are serving one-match suspensions
REDDITCH United boss Rob Smith says nothing less than nine points from the next three games will do. Reds entertain Racing Club Warwick in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow, the first of three successive games against struggling sides. Smith
REDDITCH United's defence is ravaged by injuries for their home FA Cup tie with Unibond League Division One side Belper Town (3pm). Dominic Reece, Matt Pugh and Stuart Hamilton all picked up injuries in their league draw at Blakenall last week. Manager
REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith has saluted the role of veteran Nicky Cross in his side's 100 per cent start. The 40-year-old scored the only goal in Tuesday's win at Solihull and will again figure in tomorrow's trip to Sutton Coldfield (3pm). Smith
AFTER too long in the doldrums, the 2000/2001 season should be the turning point for Evesham United. Manager Phil Mullen has been canny during the summer, quietly rebuilding his Common Road side to give them a real chance of honours in the Dr Martens
STRIKER Paul Danks notched a hat-trick against former club Stourbridge as Redditch United stormed to a 7-0 victory at the Valley Stadium. But it could have been so different had the visitors not missed three golden opportunities in the opening ten minutes
SWELTERING temperatures have led to blistering tempers with police called in over rows about noise, smoke, pets - and even garlic. Humid heat and boozy afternoons are helping to fuel arguments between neighbours, Worcester police have reported. Officers
THE way is clear for a special needs school to be built in Worcester following a decision by county councillors. The county's planning and regulatory committee was asked yesterday to grant outline permission for a secondary school at Merriman's Hill Road
PEOPLE living in the Kidderminster area should know within weeks if elective surgery is to be expanded at the town's general hospital. A report on clinical services by Professor Ara Darzi was due to be handed to Health Secretary Alan Milburn today. Prof
A WOMAN who was given up for adoption almost 35 years ago is desperately trying to trace her birth parents who lived in Worcester. Annette Monaghan began to trace her birth parents after she gave birth to her own children 13 years ago. She received her
THE partner of SAS hero Brad Tinnion today revealed she may sue the Ministry of Defence for refusing to grant her a pension. Bombardier Tinnion, who was based at the SAS HQ in Hereford, was killed in combat last year, as he led a daring raid to rescue
A BIG performer will be taking centre stage at a Worcestershire street show as a 50ft whale launches the event tomorrow. The Sperm Whale will form part of a series of acts being performed throughout August during the Bromsgrove Street Theatre 2001. The
PEOPLE sent survey forms by Kidderminster Police's community safety department are being urged to return them and make sure their needs are known. The results of the survey, sent to 3,000 residents last month, will shape the priorities for improvements
THE popular children's TV character Windy Miller took time off from Camberwick Green to show his support for Worcester City Football Club. As mascot for cancer charity Leukaemia Care he asked to meet the club's mascot Georgie Dragon during a pre-season
A HOST of activities are on offer at Bewdley Library to keep youngsters quiet during the long hot summer holidays. Five to 12-year-olds can design a clock face, with book tokens on offer for the most original entries. Artist Lyn Tyler is hosting a cartoon
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LORD MacLaurin, chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, was a VIP guest at New Road today ahead of Worcestershire Royals' floodlit Norwich Union League Division Two clash against Durham Dynamos. His visit helped set the scene for what is expected
INJURY doubts surround strikers Mark Owen and Mark Shepherd ahead of Worcester City's friendly clash at Sutton Coldfield Town tonight. The duo limped off within 20 minutes of the start of Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Atherstone United. City boss John Barton
CLUB captain Ian Wright misses Hereford United's away clash with Boldmere St Michael tonight along with fellow defender Matthew Clarke and strikers Scott Voice and Steve Piearce. But Bulls' Director of Football, Graham Turner, expects Tony James to return
NOVERRE can give Godolphin a boost at the highest level by proving a champion over a mile with victory in the £275,000 Champagne Lanson Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood tomorrow. It would be a timely tonic with the defeat of Fantastic Light in the King
Aug 22 - Paget Rangers (A) 1-3 Booth Aug 25 - Newport AFC (H) 1-1 Giddings Aug 29 - Bilston Town (H) 1-0 Booth Aug 31 - Moor Green (A) 3-0 Burton 2, Giddings Sep 5 - Matlock (A) (FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND) 1-4 Burton Sep 8 - Bedworth Utd(H) 2-1 Hall, Fergie
INJURY doubts surround strikers Mark Owen and Mark Shepherd ahead of Worcester City's friendly clash at Sutton Coldfield Town tonight. The duo limped off within 20 minutes of the start of Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Atherstone United. City boss John Barton
REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith has signed a new contract with the Dr Martens League Western Division side, keeping him at the Valley Stadium for the next two years. Smith signed the deal just hours after watching his side throw away a two-goal lead
REDDITCH United bounced back to form with a 3-0 victory at Rocester. New signing Mark Benbow grabbed his second goal in as many games since joining from Bromsgrove Rovers. Rocester went close on 20 minutes when Chris Rawlinson hit the post but this spurred
REDDITCH United had three players sent off as they let a 3-1 lead slip away to draw 3-3 at Cirencester Town in yesterday's Dr Martens League Western Division game. Reds led 2-1 at half-time through goals from Nicky Cross and Scott Colcombe, and Matty
DEFENSIVE mistakes cost Redditch United dearly as they slumped to a 4-2 home defeat against a Weston-super-Mare side battling near the foot of the table. Ryan King and Justin Pritchard netted two goals apiece as Weston recorded just their second away
Monday, August 28, 2000 VETERAN striker Nicky Cross took his goal tally for the season to five in four games as he helped Redditch United to a 3-1 win at home to Bedworth United in the Dr Martens League Western Division yesterday. He netted a goal in
CLUB captain Ian Wright misses Hereford United's away clash with Boldmere St Michael tonight along with fellow defender Matthew Clarke and strikers Scott Voice and Steve Piearce. But Bulls' Director of Football, Graham Turner, expects Tony James to return
Solihull Borough (1) 2 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 2 SUBSTITITE Nicky Cross came off the bench to score Redditch's second goal and prevent his former club taking all three points. It was no less than the Reds deserved against their tenants as they battled back
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 3 Bedworth United (0) 0 PAUL Danks took his goal tally to six in three games with a stunning hat-trick on Saturday. But it was the overall performance of the team which stood out, as the Reds comprehensively extended their unbeaten
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 4 Stourport Swifts (2) 4 aet. Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup semi-final - Stourport win 4-3 on pens. Redditch's grip of the Worcester Royal Infirmary Cup ended after a another night of drama at the Valley Stadium. The Reds fought back
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (1) Tiverton Town 2 (1) ROB Smith was left scratching his head on Saturday wondering what his side must do to get back on the winning trail. Two cruel blows in each half saw Redditch's search for a victory stretch to six games. But it
REDDITCH UNITED (2) 3 Rocester (1) 1 NICKY Cross celebrated his 39th birthday two days early with a spectacular goal to seal victory for workmanlike Redditch. The former league professional conjured up a 20-yard curler out of nothing to underline Reds
Hinckley United (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 1 The Reds secured a valuable point against a Hinckley side defending a 16-game unbeaten run. After weathering an early spell of pressure from the home side, Redditch were the first to strike for goal after Hinckley
Bilston Town (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (0) 0 Redditch missed out on the opportunity to stake their claim as serious promotion candidates as they fell to Scott Voice's 13th goal of the season. Rob Smith revamped the defence after Wednesday's 3-1 home defeat
REDDITCH UNITED 4 Solihull Borough 2 NEW Year and new hope for Redditch United's season after a sparkling second half performance saw them clinch victory over tenants Solihull Borough. Two goals apiece from Nicky Cross and Adam Nicholls did the damage
REDDITCH UNITED 0 Moor Green 3 Redditch had themselves to blame for this heavy defeat after gift-wrapping two of the visitors' goals. The first came after just eight minutes when Derek Hall found himself left unmarked on the edge of the six-yard box to
Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 REDDITCH UNITED 1 Reds hung on for a draw in their FA Umbro Trophy second round tie at Stocksbridge Park Steels on Saturday, despite player/manager Rob Smith being sent off with 21 minutes of the game to go. Playing against
Stafford Rangers 1 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 0 (0) BRILLIANT Dave Adey again stole the show but he could not prevent Redditch United from slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Stafford Rangers in the Dr Martens League Western Division. The Redditch keeper pulled off
REDDITCH UNITED 1 (0) Evesham United 0 (0) CRAIG Gillett's return to Valley Stadium lasted just 60 minutes after the Evesham defender was sent off for two bookable offences. His dismissal turned the game, as Redditch took advantage to secure their second
Moor Green 1 (1) REDDITCH UNITED 1 (0) THE Reds put in a battling performance to secure a share of the spoils and ruin Moor Green's 100 per cent home league record. Redditch, fielding new signing Paul Danks, made a positive start against a physical Green
Tiverton Town (2) 3 REDDITCH UNITED (1) 5 A DAZZLING four-goal salvo in the second half ensured Redditch United bagged all three points against determined Devonshire side Tiverton. Reds' match preparation was hampered by a motorway hold-up, which saw
REDDITCH UNITED 2 Shepshed Dynamo 2 A STUNNING 35-yard strike by full back Stuart Randall seven minutes from time got the Reds out of jail as they looked to be heading for defeat against lowly opposition. Redditch began confidently as they went in search
REPLYING to N Taylor (Evening News, July 19) in 1789 in France, 1917 in Russia and 1949 in China, a communist system was put into operation. Communism looks attractive on paper but, in fact, has now or less failed, wherever an attempt has been made to
WALKING through Worcester's main streets at various times of the day, I never cease to be appalled by the amount of filth and rubbish on the pavements. The area around McDonalds in Foregate Street seems particularly bad. The influx of seagulls in the
REDDITCH UNITED 2 Blakenall 4 Dr Martens League Western Division FOR the best part of an hour, Redditch's Ross Knight dominated this match. His two goals gave United the perfect start and he could have set up two more had striker Paul Burton been back
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 2 Hinckley United (1) 2 AN equaliser five minutes from time left Redditch still searching for their first home league victory of the season. But it was just result as the Reds showed their defensive frailties for the second game running
REDDITCH UNITED (2) 3 Sutton Coldfield Tn (3) 3 REDDITCH United staged an amazing comeback on Saturday as they bounced back from being 3-0 down after 10 minutes to get a share of the spoils against Sutton Coldfield Town. The draw stretched the Reds unbeaten
Bedworth (0) 1 REDDITCH UNITED (2) 3 FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round BRING on the Albion is the cry from Valley Stadium after Redditch United set up a meeting against Nigel Clough's Burton Albion following this hard fought victory over Bedworth. Reds were
REDDITCH UTD (1) 2 Aston Villa XI (1) 2 Both sides provided plenty of action for the 800-plus crowd which flocked to the Valley Stadium on Thursday to see this second floodlight celebration match. Guest of honour, Villa midfielder Ian Taylor, got proceedings
REDDITCH UTD (1)1 Bilston Town (0) 1 A late own goal by Mark Dearlove denied Redditch their first home league win of the season against a physical Bilston Town side. Just eight minutes had gone when the in-form Adam Nicholls gave Redditch the lead, scoring
REDDITCH UNITED (1) 1 King's Norton Town (0) 0 FA Cup Qualifying Round ADAM Nicholls' second goal of the season was enough to give Redditch United victory against former tenants King's Norton, who were making their debut in the competition. But the Reds
REDDITCH UNITED (0) 1 Paget Rangers (0) 0 ADAM Nicholls was Redditch's hero as his late strike ensured they picked up maximum points on the opening day of the Dr Martens League Western Division season. It seemed they would have to settle for a disappointing
Aug 14 - Paget Rangers (a) 0-1 Nicholls Aug 17 - Gresley Rovers (h) 0-2 Aug 21 - King Norton (h) (FA Cup preliminary round) 1-0 Nicholls Aug 25 - Wolves XI (h) (friendly) 1-3 Burton Aug 28 - Bilston Town (h) 1-1 Nicholls Aug 30 - Evesham Utd (a) 0-3 Molloy
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EXPORTERS in Worcestershire and Herefordshire are being invited to enter the 2001 Trade Partners UK International Business Awards. Organised by the Department of Trade and Industry's Trade Partners UK and Nexus Business Communications, the awards aim
REDDITCH United have switched their trip to bottom club Cinderford Town to the Valley Stadium (3pm) because the Causeway is waterlogged. Boss Rob Smith is hoping to bounce back to winning ways after a shock home reverse against Blakenall last week. "We
EVESHAM United have bolstered their squad ahead of tomorrow's crunch Dr Martens League Western Division clash with Redditch United at Common Road (3pm). Manager Phil Mullen has swooped to sign 18-year-old central defender Lee Ayres on a short-term deal
REDDITCH United manager Rob Smith is ready to wield the axe as his side welcome Paget Rangers to the Valley Stadium tonight (7.30). Struggling Weston-super-Mare put four goals past Reds on Saturday leaving the boss fuming at an inept defensive display
REDDITCH United could field two new recruits in tonight's trip to Western Division leaders Bilston Town (7.45). Manager Rob Smith has recruited midfielder Ian Mitchell from Solihull Borough and Carl Brennan on a month's loan from Conference side Nuneaton
REDDITCH United chase a fifth successive victory when they visit Racing Club Warwick in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow (3pm). But although they thrashed Warwick 7-0 at home back in September, manager Rob Smith expects a much tougher game
EXPERIENCED striker Gary Bull will put Redditch United to the test when Grantham Town visit the Valley Stadium in the FA Umbro Trophy first round tomorrow (3pm). The visitors, fourth in the Dr Martens Eastern Division, will prove a tough test but assistant
CENTRAL defender Leon Jackson could miss out on Redditch United's trip to former club Blakenall in the Dr Martens League Western Division tomorrow (3pm). A back injury could rule out the player - one of a number hoping to line up against the team they
SCOTT Colcombe is in line for his Redditch United debut as the Dr Martens Western Division side entertain Arnold Town in the FA Cup preliminary round (3pm). The former Blakenall midfielder has been on holiday but has been drafted into the squad for the
NEW-LOOK Redditch United are set to give debuts to six players in the Dr Martens Western Division opener with Hinckley United (3pm). But it is unlikely midfielder Scott Colcombe will be one of them -- the former Blakenall ace is on holiday for two weeks
