RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 1213
SUTTON UNITED - 6 [Nurse 9. Gray 27. Fowler 60.73.84. Honey 80]
CARSHALTON ATH - 0 [Nada. Nothing. Zero. Fuck all]
(With thanks to Cathy for lending me her pen. Without which, this report probably wouldn’t have been possible!)
Oh lord. Oh sweet fucking lord. Now that's what I call a Christmas Present!
Saturday, 27 December 2003
Saturday, 20 December 2003
Express Train Near Death Experience
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 277
BOGNOR REGIS TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 22. Nurse 75]
When the fixtures came out in July, probably the first match date we looked for, even ahead of the derby against the Scummers, was the away trip to Bognor.
Att: 277
BOGNOR REGIS TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 22. Nurse 75]
When the fixtures came out in July, probably the first match date we looked for, even ahead of the derby against the Scummers, was the away trip to Bognor.
Tuesday, 9 December 2003
Foggy Farnham Frashing
SURREY SENIOR CUP 2nd ROUND
Att: 167
SUTTON UNITED - 5 [Nurse 24. Fowler 26. Honey 45. Gray 47. Gonsalves 65]
FARNHAM TOWN - 0
Tonights’s SSC tie with Farnham was always expected to be a bit of a cruise with the oppo currently lying near the foot of the Combined Counties League. A league with sides that our friends in Wombleville have been putting 5 or 6 past pretty regularly this season.
Att: 167
SUTTON UNITED - 5 [Nurse 24. Fowler 26. Honey 45. Gray 47. Gonsalves 65]
FARNHAM TOWN - 0
Tonights’s SSC tie with Farnham was always expected to be a bit of a cruise with the oppo currently lying near the foot of the Combined Counties League. A league with sides that our friends in Wombleville have been putting 5 or 6 past pretty regularly this season.
Saturday, 6 December 2003
Wrong Turn
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 259
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS - 2 [Robinson 18. Cousins 82]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 45p. Nurse 68]
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Away to Heybridge. Not exactly the first fixture we look for every summer when the list comes out. But, with our recent upturn in form, we’re feeling fairly confident of getting a result.
Att: 259
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS - 2 [Robinson 18. Cousins 82]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 45p. Nurse 68]
Yep, it’s that time of year again. Away to Heybridge. Not exactly the first fixture we look for every summer when the list comes out. But, with our recent upturn in form, we’re feeling fairly confident of getting a result.
Saturday, 29 November 2003
Eagles Down
FA TROPHY 2nd ROUND
Att: 356
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 65. Nurse 74]
BEDFORD TOWN - 0
Having met Stortford in the FA Cup when completely out of form and subsequently missing out on all the lovely wonga when we got our arses dumped out, it was quite a relief to have won a couple of matches recently and go into this Trophy tie unbeaten in 7.
Att: 356
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 65. Nurse 74]
BEDFORD TOWN - 0
Having met Stortford in the FA Cup when completely out of form and subsequently missing out on all the lovely wonga when we got our arses dumped out, it was quite a relief to have won a couple of matches recently and go into this Trophy tie unbeaten in 7.
Labels:
Bedford Town,
FA Trophy,
Season 2003/04
Tuesday, 25 November 2003
A Slightly Delayed Kick Off
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 571
KETTERING TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Nurse 43]
What a strange one this was!
Easily our longest trip this season and our worst nightmare would be a tuesday night run up into Northamptonshire. Naturally, the hosts hung on in the FA Cup a couple of rounds more than us and our Saturday trip was off. A Tuesday night it was.
Att: 571
KETTERING TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Nurse 43]
What a strange one this was!
Easily our longest trip this season and our worst nightmare would be a tuesday night run up into Northamptonshire. Naturally, the hosts hung on in the FA Cup a couple of rounds more than us and our Saturday trip was off. A Tuesday night it was.
Saturday, 22 November 2003
'Stoke Stalemate
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 437
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 19. Fowler 59]
BASINGSTOKE TOWN - 2 [McCallister 21.62]
The U’s made it 6 matches unbeaten on Saturday with this latest home draw, this time against mid-table Basingstoke. Unfortunately, this means that's now only 2 wins from 11 at GGL and we’re still without a league win since the end of August at home. Thank god for the decent away record!
Att: 437
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 19. Fowler 59]
BASINGSTOKE TOWN - 2 [McCallister 21.62]
The U’s made it 6 matches unbeaten on Saturday with this latest home draw, this time against mid-table Basingstoke. Unfortunately, this means that's now only 2 wins from 11 at GGL and we’re still without a league win since the end of August at home. Thank god for the decent away record!
Tuesday, 18 November 2003
Getting Bizzie...
RYMAN LEAGUE CUP 2nd ROUND
Att: 168
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 17. Bailey 84]
METROPOLITAN POLICE - 0
After Saturdays somewhat ‘interesting’ visit to Northwood, we’re back to the real nitty gritty. The big one. The Bryco Cup! (Don’t miss it!).
Att: 168
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 17. Bailey 84]
METROPOLITAN POLICE - 0
After Saturdays somewhat ‘interesting’ visit to Northwood, we’re back to the real nitty gritty. The big one. The Bryco Cup! (Don’t miss it!).
Saturday, 15 November 2003
Welcome To Northwood
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 259
NORTHWOOD - 1 [Moore 79]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 6. Gray 45]
So far this season it’s been our away form keeping us afloat and after Saturday's trip to North West London, it looks like it shall continue to do so until we decide to start winning home matches. Let’s hope someone was down at GGL watching AFC Wimbledon tonk our tenants-for-the-day, Cobham, in a CCL match and taking notes.
Att: 259
NORTHWOOD - 1 [Moore 79]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 6. Gray 45]
So far this season it’s been our away form keeping us afloat and after Saturday's trip to North West London, it looks like it shall continue to do so until we decide to start winning home matches. Let’s hope someone was down at GGL watching AFC Wimbledon tonk our tenants-for-the-day, Cobham, in a CCL match and taking notes.
Tuesday, 11 November 2003
For Ducks Sake!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 414
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hanlan 18. Bailey 53]
AYLESBURY UNITED - 2 [Bubb 61. Glynn 80]
Despite the pony nature of the season so far for the U’s, we’ve not had too many draws. Obviously JR & the squad had also noticed this and thought they’d tot up a quick double. Hence tonight’s single point when we really wanted/needed all 3.
Att: 414
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hanlan 18. Bailey 53]
AYLESBURY UNITED - 2 [Bubb 61. Glynn 80]
Despite the pony nature of the season so far for the U’s, we’ve not had too many draws. Obviously JR & the squad had also noticed this and thought they’d tot up a quick double. Hence tonight’s single point when we really wanted/needed all 3.
Saturday, 8 November 2003
Eagles Swoop
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 518
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Fowler 33]
BEDFORD TOWN - 1 [Howarth 81]
Normally, going close on 3 weeks during the season without footy would have us climbing the walls like a 5 year old who’s just had his E-number laden can of coke snatched away from him. But strangely, not this time. This break was surprisingly relaxed.
Att: 518
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Fowler 33]
BEDFORD TOWN - 1 [Howarth 81]
Normally, going close on 3 weeks during the season without footy would have us climbing the walls like a 5 year old who’s just had his E-number laden can of coke snatched away from him. But strangely, not this time. This break was surprisingly relaxed.
Tuesday, 21 October 2003
Manly Handshake
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 206
BILLERICAY TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Fowler 12]
With the side performing slightly less spectacularly than a troupe of ill-trained gibbons recently, tonights trip to bottom club Billericay isn’t exactly our idea of fun. A win is desperately needed, not only to reverse our awful recent record, but as after this evening, we have another 2 week break.
Att: 206
BILLERICAY TOWN - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Fowler 12]
With the side performing slightly less spectacularly than a troupe of ill-trained gibbons recently, tonights trip to bottom club Billericay isn’t exactly our idea of fun. A win is desperately needed, not only to reverse our awful recent record, but as after this evening, we have another 2 week break.
Saturday, 18 October 2003
Canary Caning
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 499
SUTTON UNITED - 0
HITCHIN TOWN - 3 [Dillon 19. Parker 35. Williams 89]
Wank, shit, pony, crap, bollocks, arse, cack, rubbish, toilet, piss-poor, shambles, joke, disgrace, kharzi, pants, shite, nonsense, toss, mickey mouse. I couldn’t quite decide which term to use to describe today's debacle against Hitchin, so I thought...
“Bollocks to it, why not use ‘em all??”
Att: 499
SUTTON UNITED - 0
HITCHIN TOWN - 3 [Dillon 19. Parker 35. Williams 89]
Wank, shit, pony, crap, bollocks, arse, cack, rubbish, toilet, piss-poor, shambles, joke, disgrace, kharzi, pants, shite, nonsense, toss, mickey mouse. I couldn’t quite decide which term to use to describe today's debacle against Hitchin, so I thought...
“Bollocks to it, why not use ‘em all??”
Tuesday, 7 October 2003
Bump Of The Midgets
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 411
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 58]
BRAINTREE TOWN - 2 [Mooney 36. Forrester 75]
Despite saturdays defeat, fortunately the results around us went our way and we only dropped 1 spot to 15th. Otherwise we’d really have been in the shit. Not only in respect to making that Conference cut off, but relegation places wise as well!
Att: 411
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 58]
BRAINTREE TOWN - 2 [Mooney 36. Forrester 75]
Despite saturdays defeat, fortunately the results around us went our way and we only dropped 1 spot to 15th. Otherwise we’d really have been in the shit. Not only in respect to making that Conference cut off, but relegation places wise as well!
Saturday, 4 October 2003
'Orrible Urchins
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 502
HORNCHURCH - 3 [Stirling 8. Graham 76. Johns 81]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Please note, due to the rather awful nature of this defeat, the ‘match’ part of this report will be somewhat brief. But, fear not, all the rest of the usual bollocks is all here.
Att: 502
HORNCHURCH - 3 [Stirling 8. Graham 76. Johns 81]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Please note, due to the rather awful nature of this defeat, the ‘match’ part of this report will be somewhat brief. But, fear not, all the rest of the usual bollocks is all here.
Tuesday, 30 September 2003
Paying The Penalty
FA CUP 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND REPLAY
Att: 347
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 1 [Langer 80]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 76]
AFTER EXTRA TIME.
BISHOPS STORTFORD WIN 5-3 ON PENS
So, the U’s FA Cup crawl (well, it’s hardly a sodding ‘run’ is it?) struggled into Bishops Stortford yesterday evening, with us hoping to improve on Saturdays somewhat dour showing so we could make the next round.
Att: 347
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 1 [Langer 80]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 76]
AFTER EXTRA TIME.
BISHOPS STORTFORD WIN 5-3 ON PENS
So, the U’s FA Cup crawl (well, it’s hardly a sodding ‘run’ is it?) struggled into Bishops Stortford yesterday evening, with us hoping to improve on Saturdays somewhat dour showing so we could make the next round.
Labels:
Bishops Stortford,
FA Cup,
Season 2003/04
Saturday, 27 September 2003
Another Year, Another Chance
FA CUP 2nd QUALIFYING ROUND
Att: 429
SUTTON UNITED - 0
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 0
Following on from the erratic report from Tuesdays trip to Maidenhead, I’m afraid this one may be also a bit on the flaky side. Unfortunately, your intrepid match reporter somehow managed to forget his little notebook & pen this afternoon. Which, when said person has acquired the short term memory that would make your average goldfish look like an elephant, isn’t good.
Att: 429
SUTTON UNITED - 0
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 0
Following on from the erratic report from Tuesdays trip to Maidenhead, I’m afraid this one may be also a bit on the flaky side. Unfortunately, your intrepid match reporter somehow managed to forget his little notebook & pen this afternoon. Which, when said person has acquired the short term memory that would make your average goldfish look like an elephant, isn’t good.
Labels:
Bishops Stortford,
FA Cup,
Season 2003/04
Tuesday, 23 September 2003
Defenders Required. Apply Within!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 221
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 2 [Boyce 14. Gray 16]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Saturdays encounter with title favourites Canvey is swiftly followed by a Tuesday night trip to not-so-title favourites Maidenhead and the continued hunt for vital points towards that 60-odd point mark that should secure a spot in the top 13 and qualification for the new Conference thingumyjig.
Att: 221
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 2 [Boyce 14. Gray 16]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Saturdays encounter with title favourites Canvey is swiftly followed by a Tuesday night trip to not-so-title favourites Maidenhead and the continued hunt for vital points towards that 60-odd point mark that should secure a spot in the top 13 and qualification for the new Conference thingumyjig.
Saturday, 20 September 2003
Unsurprising Result
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 600
SUTTON UNITED - 0
CANVEY ISLAND - 1 [Duffy 26]
After picking up 3 vital points at Harrow during the week, the U’s faced another tough encounter, this time with title favourites Canvey making the trip down from Essex. As if their expensively assembled side wasn’t enough to deal with, their superb record at GGL didn’t exactly fill us with confidence.
Att: 600
SUTTON UNITED - 0
CANVEY ISLAND - 1 [Duffy 26]
After picking up 3 vital points at Harrow during the week, the U’s faced another tough encounter, this time with title favourites Canvey making the trip down from Essex. As if their expensively assembled side wasn’t enough to deal with, their superb record at GGL didn’t exactly fill us with confidence.
Tuesday, 16 September 2003
Defend! Oh Never Mind...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 110
HARROW BOROUGH - 2 [OG 27. McKenna 58]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Watson 9.40. Gray 68. Bolt 78p]
Thank god for foreign holidays!
Whilst I was away relaxing in Austria last week, the lads had 2 games which presented a decent opportunity with picking up at least 4 points & getting the season back on track after the recent stumble.
Att: 110
HARROW BOROUGH - 2 [OG 27. McKenna 58]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Watson 9.40. Gray 68. Bolt 78p]
Thank god for foreign holidays!
Whilst I was away relaxing in Austria last week, the lads had 2 games which presented a decent opportunity with picking up at least 4 points & getting the season back on track after the recent stumble.
Saturday, 13 September 2003
Roy Essen-D'OH!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 503
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bolt 10p.83p]
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 2 [Barnett 87. Essandoh 90]
Match Reporter: Nick The Greek
With the usual group looking depleted, no Taz (something about culture and Salt mine, more like young lady and knickers), and no Chalmers (last seen heading off to pick Celery in Wales), Gareth (hangover intact) and I decide to head straight past the Hood and onto the Club bar for our pre-match bevy, we are soon met by Bob and Belly.
Att: 503
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bolt 10p.83p]
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 2 [Barnett 87. Essandoh 90]
Match Reporter: Nick The Greek
With the usual group looking depleted, no Taz (something about culture and Salt mine, more like young lady and knickers), and no Chalmers (last seen heading off to pick Celery in Wales), Gareth (hangover intact) and I decide to head straight past the Hood and onto the Club bar for our pre-match bevy, we are soon met by Bob and Belly.
Tuesday, 9 September 2003
Think I Preferred Purfleet...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 431
SUTTON UNITED - 0
THURROCK - 3 [Akurang 4. Linger 36. Lee 38]
Match Reporter: Gareth
With everyone’s favourite webmaster (Yeah right! - Taz) away shagging in Austria for the week, I’m afraid I was volunteered to do this report and it certainly wasn’t quite as good a match as the last time I was roped in, for our two nil win at Hendon last season.
Att: 431
SUTTON UNITED - 0
THURROCK - 3 [Akurang 4. Linger 36. Lee 38]
Match Reporter: Gareth
With everyone’s favourite webmaster (Yeah right! - Taz) away shagging in Austria for the week, I’m afraid I was volunteered to do this report and it certainly wasn’t quite as good a match as the last time I was roped in, for our two nil win at Hendon last season.
Saturday, 6 September 2003
Patience Of A Saint Required...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 341
ST ALBANS CITY - 2 [Wraight 9. Tomlinson 47]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
An early visit to St Albans is always welcome amongst the beerhounds. Mainly due to the large number of pubs. But certainly not because it’s a happy hunting ground for the U’s when it comes to the number of points we’ve picked up here in recent years.
Att: 341
ST ALBANS CITY - 2 [Wraight 9. Tomlinson 47]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
An early visit to St Albans is always welcome amongst the beerhounds. Mainly due to the large number of pubs. But certainly not because it’s a happy hunting ground for the U’s when it comes to the number of points we’ve picked up here in recent years.
Tuesday, 2 September 2003
Start Again...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 309
HENDON -0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hodges 8. Gray 90]
As if matters couldn’t get any worse after the awful display on Saturday & the Scummers still topping the table, the bastards picked up another spongy 3 points on the Monday to move an inconceivable 6 points clear.
Att: 309
HENDON -0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hodges 8. Gray 90]
As if matters couldn’t get any worse after the awful display on Saturday & the Scummers still topping the table, the bastards picked up another spongy 3 points on the Monday to move an inconceivable 6 points clear.
Saturday, 30 August 2003
The No Solid Crew
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 513
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Gray 33. Collins 64]
FORD UNITED - 3 [Perkins 38. Poole 66. Edwards 80]
After the pleasing result of monday & the continuation of the unbeaten run, it was back home & a meeting with Ford United. A side we met early last season and gave a lesson in finishing.
Att: 513
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Gray 33. Collins 64]
FORD UNITED - 3 [Perkins 38. Poole 66. Edwards 80]
After the pleasing result of monday & the continuation of the unbeaten run, it was back home & a meeting with Ford United. A side we met early last season and gave a lesson in finishing.
Monday, 25 August 2003
Hanlan Hits 'Em Where It Hurts
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 782
KINGSTONIAN - 1 [Beard 58]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 57. Hanlan 82]
Already having battled like buggery on the park to get our points haul so far, the last thing you need this early in the season is a game that comes into the ‘local derby’ catagory.
Att: 782
KINGSTONIAN - 1 [Beard 58]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 57. Hanlan 82]
Already having battled like buggery on the park to get our points haul so far, the last thing you need this early in the season is a game that comes into the ‘local derby’ catagory.
Saturday, 23 August 2003
Full Time What?
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 489
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 57p]
GRAYS ATHLETIC - 0
After the close run thing of Tuesday night, the visit of Grays, who had become the first side in Non-League outside the Conference to declare themselves full-time, was never going to be easy.
Att: 489
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 57p]
GRAYS ATHLETIC - 0
After the close run thing of Tuesday night, the visit of Grays, who had become the first side in Non-League outside the Conference to declare themselves full-time, was never going to be easy.
Tuesday, 19 August 2003
Rocks Tough To Crack
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 552
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 78]
BOGNOR REGIS TOWN - 0
At long last, our old friends Bognor have returned to the Premier! And thanks to the wonders of the Ryman steam powered fixtures computer, we get to play them in August. At home.
Bastards.
Att: 552
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 78]
BOGNOR REGIS TOWN - 0
At long last, our old friends Bognor have returned to the Premier! And thanks to the wonders of the Ryman steam powered fixtures computer, we get to play them in August. At home.
Bastards.
Saturday, 16 August 2003
Tale Of Two Keepers
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 393
HAYES -0
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Ahhhh. It’s good to be back! Well, after what was a somewhat strange summer (it was sunny & we didn’t lose a single friendly!) it’s back to the cut and thrust of the Ryman Premier Division and what better to get the excitement going than an opening day trip to….er Hayes?
Att: 393
HAYES -0
SUTTON UNITED - 0
Ahhhh. It’s good to be back! Well, after what was a somewhat strange summer (it was sunny & we didn’t lose a single friendly!) it’s back to the cut and thrust of the Ryman Premier Division and what better to get the excitement going than an opening day trip to….er Hayes?
Tuesday, 12 August 2003
Last Chance Look-See
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
BANSTEAD ATH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 88]
Now onto the final rehersal. Sutton, for some reason, took the unusual step of playing a friendly mid-week, with most other sides taking it easy prior to tbe big kick-off on Saturday.
Att: N/A
BANSTEAD ATH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 88]
Now onto the final rehersal. Sutton, for some reason, took the unusual step of playing a friendly mid-week, with most other sides taking it easy prior to tbe big kick-off on Saturday.
Saturday, 9 August 2003
Revenge For '63! Sort Of...
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: 1504
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 70]
AFC WIMBLEDON - 0
Bollocks it’s hot. But then again, you’d probably noticed that yourselves eh? Got windows in your house no doubt. And you watch the news\weather and stuff. So quite how 2 teams were expected to put on a football match today when even so much as lifting a pint pot left I and the boys exhausted & sweating like an overweight young lady in a discotheque was beyond me.
Att: 1504
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Collins 70]
AFC WIMBLEDON - 0
Bollocks it’s hot. But then again, you’d probably noticed that yourselves eh? Got windows in your house no doubt. And you watch the news\weather and stuff. So quite how 2 teams were expected to put on a football match today when even so much as lifting a pint pot left I and the boys exhausted & sweating like an overweight young lady in a discotheque was beyond me.
Monday, 4 August 2003
A Tale Of Two Penalties
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
DULWICH HAMLET - 1 [Haughton 61]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 16. Bolt 88p]
The U’s return to the scene of their Surrey Cup semi-triumph from last season for what we expect to be probably our toughest test of the pre-season so far. And like that drizzly night a couple of months back, 2 penalties decided the outcome.
Att: N/A
DULWICH HAMLET - 1 [Haughton 61]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 16. Bolt 88p]
The U’s return to the scene of their Surrey Cup semi-triumph from last season for what we expect to be probably our toughest test of the pre-season so far. And like that drizzly night a couple of months back, 2 penalties decided the outcome.
Saturday, 2 August 2003
Sutton Top Up Their Tan(ners)
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
LEATHERHEAD - 2 [Ruggles 51. Charles-Smith 85]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Collins 27. Fowler 33.63p]
Next up for the U’s Surrey based pre-season bandwagon? Why Leatherhead of course!
Att: N/A
LEATHERHEAD - 2 [Ruggles 51. Charles-Smith 85]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Collins 27. Fowler 33.63p]
Next up for the U’s Surrey based pre-season bandwagon? Why Leatherhead of course!
Tuesday, 29 July 2003
'Leafe Fall
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
WHYTELEAFE - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Palmer 2. Bailey 15]
Along with the Molesey game, another almost-permanent-fixture of a Sutton United pre-season programme is a trip to the pleasant, leafy surroundings of Whyteleafe’s Chruch Lane ground. Recent visits have met with mixed results. And win or lose a crap season generally follows.
Att: N/A
WHYTELEAFE - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Palmer 2. Bailey 15]
Along with the Molesey game, another almost-permanent-fixture of a Sutton United pre-season programme is a trip to the pleasant, leafy surroundings of Whyteleafe’s Chruch Lane ground. Recent visits have met with mixed results. And win or lose a crap season generally follows.
Labels:
Friendly Match,
Pre Season,
Season 2003/04,
Whyteleafe
Saturday, 26 July 2003
Weiners & Flat Roofs
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: 302
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Corbett 77. Gray 86]
Aaaah! At long last. A trip to the seaside for some football. Basically an excuse to get completely bollocksed and get up to all sorts of mischief. If we’re lucky. With us not having near a beach in ages for a game and the 2 now legendary Weymouth trips fading into the mists of time, the usual suspects were planning on making the most of this one. Especially as our next opportunity, the trip to Bognor, is scheduled for 5 days before Xmas.
Att: 302
EASTBOURNE BOROUGH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Corbett 77. Gray 86]
Aaaah! At long last. A trip to the seaside for some football. Basically an excuse to get completely bollocksed and get up to all sorts of mischief. If we’re lucky. With us not having near a beach in ages for a game and the 2 now legendary Weymouth trips fading into the mists of time, the usual suspects were planning on making the most of this one. Especially as our next opportunity, the trip to Bognor, is scheduled for 5 days before Xmas.
Tuesday, 22 July 2003
Mountains, Molehills
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
MOLESEY - 1 [Unknown 3]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Bailey 20. Rogers 23. Fowler 89]
Well, it’s the pre-season, so that must mean a friendly game at Molesey?
Att: N/A
MOLESEY - 1 [Unknown 3]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Bailey 20. Rogers 23. Fowler 89]
Well, it’s the pre-season, so that must mean a friendly game at Molesey?
Labels:
Friendly Match,
Molesey,
Pre Season,
Season 2003/04
Saturday, 19 July 2003
Sevenoaks Hit For...Er...Four
PRE SEASON FRIENDLY
Att: N/A
SEVENOAKS TOWN - 2 [Jenner 55. Hallchruch 85]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 30.34p. Fowler 57. Bailey 63]
Thank god thats over! No, not the game dummy. The bloody post-season!
Att: N/A
SEVENOAKS TOWN - 2 [Jenner 55. Hallchruch 85]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 30.34p. Fowler 57. Bailey 63]
Thank god thats over! No, not the game dummy. The bloody post-season!
Wednesday, 7 May 2003
When Scotty Went Up...
SURREY SENIOR CUP FINAL
Att: 775
KINGSTONIAN - 1 [Steele 90]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Palmer 25. Watson 46]
“….to lift the Surrey Cup, we were there, we were there!”
Att: 775
KINGSTONIAN - 1 [Steele 90]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Palmer 25. Watson 46]
“….to lift the Surrey Cup, we were there, we were there!”
Saturday, 3 May 2003
Done And Dusted
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 535
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Watson 3. Bailey 84.87]
BRAINTREE TOWN - 1 [Cobb p51]
Wow. Last league game of the season already? Bloody hell.....
Att: 535
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Watson 3. Bailey 84.87]
BRAINTREE TOWN - 1 [Cobb p51]
Wow. Last league game of the season already? Bloody hell.....
Tuesday, 29 April 2003
Next Please!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 212
CHESHAM UNITED - 2 [Douglas 5. Fewings 86]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
The problem with being so generous and giving away lavish gifts is that every Boreham, Chesham & Heybridge you meet expects the same treatment. They all want those points we’re handing out left right and centre. And let's face it, who are we to disappoint?
Att: 212
CHESHAM UNITED - 2 [Douglas 5. Fewings 86]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
The problem with being so generous and giving away lavish gifts is that every Boreham, Chesham & Heybridge you meet expects the same treatment. They all want those points we’re handing out left right and centre. And let's face it, who are we to disappoint?
Saturday, 26 April 2003
Get Your 3 Points Here...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 190
BOREHAM WOOD - 3 [Findlay 19.60. Dixon 29]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
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Att: 190
BOREHAM WOOD - 3 [Findlay 19.60. Dixon 29]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
“Are you struggling against relegation?? Finding goals and points hard to come by?? Well, worry no more!! Just give the survival specialists a call! We’ll deliver a beautifully gift wrapped, priceless 3 points right to your doorstep! And we’ll even make it look like you earned them too!! Don’t delay, just call : 0208 644 4440 and ask for John!”
Monday, 21 April 2003
Let's All Have A Party...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 2002
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bailey 61]
ALDERSHOT TOWN - 1 [D’Sane 60]
Today was something of a long one. Up at 3am to catch my flight back from Austria, I managed to stagger home in time to snag a couple of hours kip prior to heading for the pub and the vitally important couple of bank holiday Monday pre-match drinks.
Att: 2002
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bailey 61]
ALDERSHOT TOWN - 1 [D’Sane 60]
Today was something of a long one. Up at 3am to catch my flight back from Austria, I managed to stagger home in time to snag a couple of hours kip prior to heading for the pub and the vitally important couple of bank holiday Monday pre-match drinks.
Saturday, 19 April 2003
A Pot Of Honey
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 257
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 4 [Dunno! Sorry!]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 46]
Match Reporter: Chalmers
After playing out a hard fought draw on Tuesday and earning a slightly fortunate, but deserved point we return the fixture and head over to York Road, and if we fancy it, visit a couple of pubs also.
I know. Us? Pubs? With our reputation?
Att: 257
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 4 [Dunno! Sorry!]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 46]
Match Reporter: Chalmers
After playing out a hard fought draw on Tuesday and earning a slightly fortunate, but deserved point we return the fixture and head over to York Road, and if we fancy it, visit a couple of pubs also.
I know. Us? Pubs? With our reputation?
Tuesday, 15 April 2003
Oggy Oggy Oggy
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 446
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [OG 59.88]
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 2 [O’Connor 40. Allen 65]
Having fallen foul of the stunning footballing wizardry* of Canvey on saturday, it was the visit of Maidenhead that gave us a chance to renew our chase for third spot.
*- This statement may or may not be entirely true.....
Att: 446
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [OG 59.88]
MAIDENHEAD UNITED - 2 [O’Connor 40. Allen 65]
Having fallen foul of the stunning footballing wizardry* of Canvey on saturday, it was the visit of Maidenhead that gave us a chance to renew our chase for third spot.
*- This statement may or may not be entirely true.....
Saturday, 12 April 2003
If You're Name's Not Down...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 643
SUTTON UNITED - 0
CANVEY ISLAND - 2 [Chenery 68. Gregory 82]
You're not getting in! Yep, like a spotty 16 year old with dodgy ID and black socks over their white trainers trying to get into ‘Legends’ on a Saturday night, our attempt to mildly crash the Ryman Premier title shindig failed the big test, with a disappointing 2-0 if not entirely surprising home defeat to 2nd place Canvey Island.
Att: 643
SUTTON UNITED - 0
CANVEY ISLAND - 2 [Chenery 68. Gregory 82]
You're not getting in! Yep, like a spotty 16 year old with dodgy ID and black socks over their white trainers trying to get into ‘Legends’ on a Saturday night, our attempt to mildly crash the Ryman Premier title shindig failed the big test, with a disappointing 2-0 if not entirely surprising home defeat to 2nd place Canvey Island.
Tuesday, 8 April 2003
Hanlan Hits 50!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 393
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hanlan 43.65]
HAYES - 1 [OG 51]
No, we don’t mean his bloody age! He's not that old. Although it does seem like it. We’re talking about his goal tally in a U’s shirt, you silly.
Att: 393
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hanlan 43.65]
HAYES - 1 [OG 51]
No, we don’t mean his bloody age! He's not that old. Although it does seem like it. We’re talking about his goal tally in a U’s shirt, you silly.
Saturday, 5 April 2003
Put The Brakes On...
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 140
FORD UNITED - 3 [Poole 22p.30. Fiddes 45]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 43. Bailey 45.46. Gray 54]
Another Saturday, another Ryman Premier Division adventure.
Att: 140
FORD UNITED - 3 [Poole 22p.30. Fiddes 45]
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 43. Bailey 45.46. Gray 54]
Another Saturday, another Ryman Premier Division adventure.
Tuesday, 1 April 2003
Dulwich Dumped
SURREY SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL
Att: 226
DULWICH HAMLET - 1 [Coleman 81p]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 15. Bolt 38p]
The U’s gave us something to look forwards to at the end of this (so far!) reasonable season by disposing of Dulwich to reach another Surrey Cup final.
Att: 226
DULWICH HAMLET - 1 [Coleman 81p]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bailey 15. Bolt 38p]
The U’s gave us something to look forwards to at the end of this (so far!) reasonable season by disposing of Dulwich to reach another Surrey Cup final.
Saturday, 29 March 2003
Net Curtains
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 567
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 19]
BASINGSTOKE TOWN - 1 [Ewin 76]
After last weeks disappointing defeat, we faced another top 5 side, in the shape of Basingstoke, hoping to keep alive our own chances of a top 5, maybe even (fingers crossed!) a top 3 finish??
Att: 567
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 19]
BASINGSTOKE TOWN - 1 [Ewin 76]
After last weeks disappointing defeat, we faced another top 5 side, in the shape of Basingstoke, hoping to keep alive our own chances of a top 5, maybe even (fingers crossed!) a top 3 finish??
Saturday, 22 March 2003
CAMRA Carnage
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 466
ST ALBANS CITY - 2 [Brown 47.84]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Palmer 19]
On a list of foolish things to do, having a beer festival in the city of St Albans when we’re in town is pretty much near the top to be honest.
Att: 466
ST ALBANS CITY - 2 [Brown 47.84]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Palmer 19]
On a list of foolish things to do, having a beer festival in the city of St Albans when we’re in town is pretty much near the top to be honest.
Tuesday, 18 March 2003
Liberia's National Defecit
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 401
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 68p]
PURFLEET - 1 [Akurang 21p]
The trip to Purfleet back in mid-September and the subsequent brilliant 2-0 win was probably where most of us actually realised “Hang on a mo! We could actually have a good season here!!”. Since then a lot has happened and I think some of us still haven’t quite come to grips to with just how good a year we’ve really had.
Att: 401
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 68p]
PURFLEET - 1 [Akurang 21p]
The trip to Purfleet back in mid-September and the subsequent brilliant 2-0 win was probably where most of us actually realised “Hang on a mo! We could actually have a good season here!!”. Since then a lot has happened and I think some of us still haven’t quite come to grips to with just how good a year we’ve really had.
Saturday, 15 March 2003
It's That Man Again!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 533
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 49. Bolt 86]
ENFIELD - 1 [Blokie 81]
Games against Enfield are always a pain. None more so in recent years with their sad decline seeing them now a regular feature towards the bottom of the Ryman Premier.
Att: 533
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 49. Bolt 86]
ENFIELD - 1 [Blokie 81]
Games against Enfield are always a pain. None more so in recent years with their sad decline seeing them now a regular feature towards the bottom of the Ryman Premier.
Wednesday, 12 March 2003
Modern Art Is Wank
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 273
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hodges 33. Watson 51]
GRAYS ATHLETIC - 0
The U’s finally got to exorcise the ghost of the last meeting between the two sides from the tail end of last season. Where an erratic U’s side battled to a 2-0 lead over a side that had scored 7 in a league cup visit earlier in the year, only to capitulate in amazing fashion and allow the visitors to snatch 2 goals in the final minute and a point.
Att: 273
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Hodges 33. Watson 51]
GRAYS ATHLETIC - 0
The U’s finally got to exorcise the ghost of the last meeting between the two sides from the tail end of last season. Where an erratic U’s side battled to a 2-0 lead over a side that had scored 7 in a league cup visit earlier in the year, only to capitulate in amazing fashion and allow the visitors to snatch 2 goals in the final minute and a point.
Sunday, 9 March 2003
Bolt To The Rescue. Again
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 273
HENDON - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 47. Bolt 70]
Match Reporter: Gareth
Now the style of writing for this report may not be quite the same as you have become so accustomed to over the years as our regular intrepid reporter, Taz, chose not to venture to the delights of Hendon, preferring instead to attempt to get into some Austrian knickers (Cheers mate, makes me sound like I was trying on Lederhosen or something! - Taz), so the last week has involved much debate over who should do this report.
Att: 273
HENDON - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 47. Bolt 70]
Match Reporter: Gareth
Now the style of writing for this report may not be quite the same as you have become so accustomed to over the years as our regular intrepid reporter, Taz, chose not to venture to the delights of Hendon, preferring instead to attempt to get into some Austrian knickers (Cheers mate, makes me sound like I was trying on Lederhosen or something! - Taz), so the last week has involved much debate over who should do this report.
Tuesday, 4 March 2003
What Eight Grand Buys You...
SURREY SENIOR CUP 5TH ROUND
Att: 432
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 29. Bolt 40]
BOBBINS - 0
The U’s recovered from their awful performance on Saturday and as required, got the job done against our old muckers from Coldsore Avenue, managed by our number 1 favouritest human being and saddest fattest greyest old man of them all, Mr Graham Roberts.
Att: 432
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Fowler 29. Bolt 40]
BOBBINS - 0
The U’s recovered from their awful performance on Saturday and as required, got the job done against our old muckers from Coldsore Avenue, managed by our number 1 favouritest human being and saddest fattest greyest old man of them all, Mr Graham Roberts.
Saturday, 1 March 2003
Stop Start
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 365
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 1 [Renner 67]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
The U’s returned to action after a 2 week break, forced upon us when our 2 scheduled opponents selfishly decided to play cup matches rather than face us. The big wusses.
Att: 365
BISHOPS STORTFORD - 1 [Renner 67]
SUTTON UNITED - 0
The U’s returned to action after a 2 week break, forced upon us when our 2 scheduled opponents selfishly decided to play cup matches rather than face us. The big wusses.
Saturday, 15 February 2003
Crispy Duck
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 421
AYLESBURY UNITED - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 6.76. Fowler 22. Bailey 60]
Sutton racked up a third straight league win and second birdie bashing within 7 days with a 4-0 cruise against a rather poor Aylesbury side who it appears may have had their minds on their big FA Trophy tie with Windsor next week.
Att: 421
AYLESBURY UNITED - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 4 [Bolt 6.76. Fowler 22. Bailey 60]
Sutton racked up a third straight league win and second birdie bashing within 7 days with a 4-0 cruise against a rather poor Aylesbury side who it appears may have had their minds on their big FA Trophy tie with Windsor next week.
Sunday, 9 February 2003
A Swift Double
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 514
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bolt p38. Fowler 88]
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS - 0
What with last weeks clash with Purfleet falling victim to the weather, and no midweek game, the last 7 days have been a little dull with no football.
Att: 514
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Bolt p38. Fowler 88]
HEYBRIDGE SWIFTS - 0
What with last weeks clash with Purfleet falling victim to the weather, and no midweek game, the last 7 days have been a little dull with no football.
Tuesday, 28 January 2003
Swanning About...
SURREY SENIOR CUP 4TH ROUND
Att: 110
WALTON & HERSHAM - 1 [Edgar 46]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Fowler 28.53. Watson 32]
The U’s headed to the familiar surroundings of Stompond lane last night looking to halt their recent run of 4 defeats and keep alive their hopes of some silverware this season.
Att: 110
WALTON & HERSHAM - 1 [Edgar 46]
SUTTON UNITED - 3 [Fowler 28.53. Watson 32]
The U’s headed to the familiar surroundings of Stompond lane last night looking to halt their recent run of 4 defeats and keep alive their hopes of some silverware this season.
Saturday, 25 January 2003
Two Big Twats
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 902
KINGSTONIAN - 2 [Sills 7.19]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 25]
With the U’s now firmly into one of their little ‘slumps’ (one win in the last 6) we’ve come to expect these days and our hopes of silverware now whittled down to just the Surrey Cup, a return to winning ways against our old friends by the Thames would be a welcome boost. Sadly, our sporting nature once again got in the way and we found ourselves again facing an early 2 goal defecit to make up. Not good, not good at all.
Att: 902
KINGSTONIAN - 2 [Sills 7.19]
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bolt 25]
With the U’s now firmly into one of their little ‘slumps’ (one win in the last 6) we’ve come to expect these days and our hopes of silverware now whittled down to just the Surrey Cup, a return to winning ways against our old friends by the Thames would be a welcome boost. Sadly, our sporting nature once again got in the way and we found ourselves again facing an early 2 goal defecit to make up. Not good, not good at all.
Tuesday, 21 January 2003
Sutton Duck Out...
BRYCO CUP 3rd ROUND
Att: 206
AYLESBURY UNITED - 3 [Manuella 45. Ibe 57. Maskell 70]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 6. Bailey 90]
Having finally overcome Chesham in the last round, we ended up back in the same part of the country for this *cough* long awaited league cup 3rd round tie.
Att: 206
AYLESBURY UNITED - 3 [Manuella 45. Ibe 57. Maskell 70]
SUTTON UNITED - 2 [Watson 6. Bailey 90]
Having finally overcome Chesham in the last round, we ended up back in the same part of the country for this *cough* long awaited league cup 3rd round tie.
Saturday, 18 January 2003
'Ricay At The Double
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 537
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bailey 84]
BILLERICAY TOWN - 2 [Anson 36. Douglas 70]
The boys returned to action after the disappointing Trophy exit of last week, with another home game, ironically against the side Havant had put out in the previous round, Billericay.
Att: 537
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Bailey 84]
BILLERICAY TOWN - 2 [Anson 36. Douglas 70]
The boys returned to action after the disappointing Trophy exit of last week, with another home game, ironically against the side Havant had put out in the previous round, Billericay.
Saturday, 11 January 2003
Flushed Down the 'Looville
FA TROPHY 3RD ROUND
Att: 645
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 82]
HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE - 3 [Howe 25. Haughton 55. Hambley 59]
Having wondered all week if the game would actually be on after the snowfall during the week, it all turned out to be something of an anti-climax.
Att: 645
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Watson 82]
HAVANT & WATERLOOVILLE - 3 [Howe 25. Haughton 55. Hambley 59]
Having wondered all week if the game would actually be on after the snowfall during the week, it all turned out to be something of an anti-climax.
Saturday, 4 January 2003
Welcome To 2003!
RYMAN PREMIER DIVISION
Att: 279
HARROW BOROUGH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Corbett 32]
After the good run of form before Crimbo, losing 2 of the 4 matches to the weather, the disappointing defeat at Aldershot and the frustrating 0-0 at home to Bedford means we come out of the Xmas period with only a point to our name.
Att: 279
HARROW BOROUGH - 0
SUTTON UNITED - 1 [Corbett 32]
After the good run of form before Crimbo, losing 2 of the 4 matches to the weather, the disappointing defeat at Aldershot and the frustrating 0-0 at home to Bedford means we come out of the Xmas period with only a point to our name.
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