Basford United 3-1 Bedford Town (Southern League Central Division) 08.11.22 Tyreace Palmer scored with only his second touch as United returned to winning ways with a 3-1 win over 10-man Bedford Town at Greenwich Avenue on Tuesday night. Luther Munakandafa had put the hosts in front only for Afolabi Soyemi-Oloade to equalise five minutes after…
Manager Mark Clifford has urged supporters to ‘keep on coming’ as Basford United prepare to face Marine AFC in the first-round proper of the Isuzu FA Trophy on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United’s attendances – home and away – have picked up in recent weeks following success in the FA Cup, as well as improved league…
Basford United’s scholars look to create more history when they welcome Derby County to Greenwich Avenue in the first-round proper of the FA Youth Cup on Monday night. United, one of the lowest ranked remaining teams in the competition, have already played four times to reach this stage and host a Rams academy who hold…
Basford United manager Mark Clifford says he can finally look forward to the historic Emirates FA Cup tie with Solihull Moors on Saturday, describing the past few weeks as ‘hectic’. His side travel to the ARMCO Arena for a fourth qualifying round clash after a busy schedule that has seen eight games in less than…
Manager Mark Clifford says he’s relishing the chance to go up against one of his former sides when Basford United host National League North side Boston United in the third qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday. Clifford spent three seasons with the Pilgrims as a player, promoted to the Football League from…
After a 3-3 draw with Clifton All Whites at the weekend, Tuesday night sees Basford United host a second pre-season friendly of the summer, as new Magpies Head Coach Luke Williams brings his Notts County team down to Greenwich Avenue (7.45pm). Notts have been in pre-season training since Friday and face a side switching from…
New Basford United frontman Anthony Dwyer has set his sights on 30 goals for the season following his move to Greenwich Avenue in the summer. A renowned step 3 striker, Dwyer registered 20 goals for Nuneaton Borough last season but says he can do more and is now looking forward to doing so in United…
Buxton 1-0 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 08.02.22 United fell to defeat at Buxton on Tuesday night as a Sean Newton strike 19 minutes from time sealed the win at the Tarmac Silverlands Stadium. Boss Mark Clifford gave a full debut to Notts loanee Tyreace Palmer – who impressed in the first half – as…
Basford United announced the loan signing of forward Tyreace Palmer from Notts County. The 19-year-old signed a professional contract at Meadow Lane back in May after rising to prominence with his goalscoring exploits for the Magpies’ U18 side which saw him called up to the senior side. He later made his debut as a substitute…
Scarborough Athletic 3-0 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 08.01.22 Mark Clifford’s first game as Basford United manager ended in defeat as Scarborough Athletic ran out 3-0 winners at the Flamingo Land Stadium. New assistant Liam Hearn and Wayne Scott took their places alongside, and they watched on as second half strikes from Brad Plant, Jake…
Steve Chettle has been confirmed as Basford United’s new Director of Football amidst a mass reshuffle. Chettle left his position as first team manager earlier this week but moved immediately into his new role where he will now oversee football operations at Greenwich Avenue. In a series of social media posts on Thursday night, the…
Basford United have completed the signing of Paddy Webb from Ilkeston Town. The forward, 23, joined the Robins from Mickleover back in August following a prolific spell at Eastwood Community, where he is the all-time appearance maker and goal scorer – tallying an impressive total of 121 – since their re-form in 2014. He has…
Basford United have announced the re-signing of striker Kieran Wells on a short-term deal from Sherwood Colliery. Wells need no introduction to the United faithful having played a huge part of the side that gained promotion from the Northern Premier League South Division in 2018, scoring 17 times after joining midway through the season. An…
Basford United 1-1 Stalybridge Celtic (Northern Premier League) 04.12.21 Scott Bakkor’s equaliser deep into stoppage time denied Basford United a first league win since October as they drew with Stalybridge Celtic on Saturday. Bakkor reacted first to nod a flicked cross into the back of the net after Dom Roma looked to have sealed all…
Morpeth Town 2-1 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 30.11.21 A Matt Thornhill goal on the stroke of half-time wasn’t enough as Basford United slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Morpeth Town on Tuesday night. Ryan Donaldson’s penalty after half an hour was cancelled out by captain Thornhill who slotted Ryan Wilson’s free-kick home with seconds…
Bamber Bridge 1-0 Basford United (Northern Premier League) 27.11.21 Basford United boss Steve Chettle said there was plenty of positives to take despite falling to a 1-0 defeat at Bamber Bridge on Saturday. Rob Apter coolly dispatched a penalty late on after Matt Dudley was tripped by Ryan Wilson as a whole host of Northern…
Basford United have announced the arrival of Mark Clifford, who re-joins the club as Head Coach. Clifford will add to manager Steve Chettle’s backroom staff after recently stepping down as owner and chairman of Ilkeston Town, a club he purchased from Alan Hardy back in 2019. He began his touchline career at United in 2015…
Basford United Academy manager Josh Law says his side can take inspiration from last year when they take on Doncaster Rovers in the FA Youth Cup first round at Greenwich Avenue on Friday night. United’s scholars memorably reached the third round of last season’s competition as the lowest ranked side remaining, eventually losing to West…
Basford United 2-1 Leek Town (FA Trophy Third Qualifying Round) 30.10.21 Basford United survived a scare on Halloween weekend to progress to the first round proper of the FA Trophy with a 2-1 win over Leek Town at Greenwich Avenue. Aaron O’Connor put them ahead early on before Lewis Brownhill equalised seconds after half-time with…
Basford United 1-2 Radcliffe (Northern Premier League) 23.10.21 Basford United’s inconsistent season continued after a 2-1 defeat to Radcliffe at Greenwich Avenue on Saturday. Bobby Grant’s early strike set the tone before Brad Gascoigne’s harsh own goal just before the break. Aaron O’Connor pulled one back after the restart, but it was too little, too…
