You may have heard by now that Owain Richards died at the weekend. he was a member of our club for many years and we are all very sad to hear of his tragic death. He was a small man in stature but a massive character in the changing room! We are sad to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this incredibly sad time. (God Speed wee welsh rarebit)

 Upcoming fixtures

 6th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Kirby Athletic (Away)
2nd Team Vs Mersea Island (Home)

13th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Bures United (Home)
2nd Team Vs Lawford Lads (Away)

20th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Rowhedge (Home)
2nd Team Vs Foxash Social (Away)

27th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Clare Town (Home)
2nd Team Vs Sudbary Athletic (Away)

You may have heard by now that Owain Richards died at the weekend. he was a member of our club for many years and we are all very sad to hear of his tragic death. He was a small man in stature but a massive character in the changing room! We are sad to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this incredibly sad time. (God Speed wee welsh rarebit)

 Upcoming fixtures

 6th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Kirby Athletic (Away)
2nd Team Vs Mersea Island (Home)

13th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Bures United (Home)
2nd Team Vs Lawford Lads (Away)

20th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Rowhedge (Home)
2nd Team Vs Foxash Social (Away)

27th Feb 2010
1st Team Vs Clare Town (Home)
2nd Team Vs Sudbary Athletic (Away)

19th Dec 09
1st Team Vs Gosfield United (Away)
2nd Team Vs Sudbury Athletic (Home)

2nd Jan 10
1st Team Vs Sudbury Athletic (Home)
2nd Team Vs Bradfield Rovers (Away)

9th Jan 10 (Team Photos!!)
1st Team Vs Foxash Social (Home)
2nd Team Vs Kirby Athletic (Away)

16th Jan 10
1st Team Vs Coggeshall Town (Away)
2nd Team Vs Tiptree Jobserve (Home)

23rd Jan 10
1st Team Vs Glemsford (Away)
2nd Team Vs Hatfield Peveral (Home)

30th Jan 10
1st Team Vs Wormingford (Home)
2nd Team Vs Foxash Social (Away)

15^th Aug = Great Bradfords v Boxted Lodgers 1st Team

22^nd Aug = Wormingford Wanderers v Boxted Lodgers 1st Team

29^th Aug = Rowhedge v Boxted Lodgers 1st Team  &   Great Bradfords Reserves v Boxted Lodgers Reserves

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Boxted Lodgers would like to invite the local community for trials for the football teams and also we are looking for members of the committee, please see the link below for full details

Boxted Open Trials 2009

A big well done to all concerned with the running of this years 5-a-side Competition, of which 15 sides competed. The day was hugely successful in not only the financial sense but also reinforcing the clubs image for providing affiliated amateur football for our region

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Coaching Sessions  & Friendlies

Gavin, Lloyd & Hayts have organised a schedule for the forthcoming weeks to prepare for this year’s campaign. These can now be viewed by clicking here. If you cannot be available for any of the dates please email Gavin, Lloyd or Hayts as soon as possible so they can assess their options

With another footie season thrusting towards us, the dawn of a new era has begun for BLFC in the form of our new Chairman, Darren Grove. He has also brought along David Percival back into the fold as Vice-Chairman. Another addition to BLFC sees the First Team Managers, Gavin Mills & Lloyd Pentney. Both come with an immense array of knowledge having played at the senior level of the football pyramid and are professionally accredited coaches. No change for the reserves as Mark Hayton will still be at the helm and several committe members have pledged the support to the club for another season in the form of Jon Weedon (Secretary), Carl Pearse (Treasurer), Nick Ellen (Fixture Secretary), Jon Hume (Club Captain), Mark Healy, Jason Gray, Paul Barber, Simon King, Kevin McCarthey, Toby Spencer Campbell, Simon King & James Mckentey.

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Pre-Season Training

This year’s pre-season will be starting on Wednesday 8th July at Cage Lane, please arrive at 6.40pm for an introduction from the coaches.

Well done to Oli & Taf for getting our website back up and running in it’s new site address of www.boxtedlodgersfc.com, so update your favourites list and log on for weekly updates on results and forthcoming fixtures!!!!

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This week’s Games
Boxted 1st Team Vs Gt Bradfords (Away)

Boxted Reserves Vs Lawford Reserves (Home)

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Commitee Post Vacancy  – Chairman

Boxted Lodgers FC are seeking expressions of interest for the post of Chairman for the season 2009/10 onwards.For further information please contact present Chairman, Mark Healy on 07882 097567.

Boxted Lodgers FC are seeking expressions of interest for the post of Chairman for the season 2009/10 onwards.For further information please contact present Chairman, Mark Healy on 07882 097567.

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Boxted ‘Art Gallery’ Evening – 7th February

Hosted by our ‘Art Historian’ Scott Fowler at the Clubhouse at 7pm. Works of art to be submitted to Social Commitee members before event.
£5 to enter a piece of works & Art Directors decision shall be final!!!!!
Abstract pieces are welcome!!!!

Boxted 1st Team  2
(Hume, Francis)
Lawford Lads 5

Lawford Lads 1
Boxted Reserves 2
(Trussler, Dowde)

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NEXT WEEK’S FIXTURES

Boxted 1st Team Vs Rowhedge (Away)

Boxted Reserves Vs University Reserves (Home)

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ESBL NOVEMBER MANAGER OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Carl & Scott for winning last month’s manager of the month for Division One. 

The month saw the 1st team put in some great performances that to go unbeaten with 3 wins & 1 draw.