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Eagles draw with the Swans before hosting the Hatters

The Bedford Eagles got their preseason campaign off the mark with a tight draw with Newport Pagnell Town Football Club. Bedford's latest signing, the returning Gavin Hoyte returned to his...
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Eagles to host Thame in season opener

The Eagles will start their 2019/2020 BetVictor Southern League Division One Central campaign at the Bright Management Eyrie Stadium against Thame United. The home fixture...
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Promising start for Kempston Rovers

A youthful Kempston XI ran out comfortable 4-2 winners in their first friendly. A first half hat-trick from Evan Beldon settled this friendly encounter, played at Lea Manor Recreation Ground...
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Bedfordshire secure first Minor Counties Championship win in four years

Spin twins Tom Brett and George Darlow bowled Bedfordshire County Cricket Club to their first Minor Counties Championship win in four years. The slow left-armers took all 20...
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A warm welcome at Bedford Hockey Club as pro-game sees unprecedented interest

The months, from January to June, have been a hugely exciting time for hockey followers in the UK. 2019 has witnessed the first ever Hockey Pro League...
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Pre-season clash for Bedford as Cambridge head to Goldington Road

Bedford Blues will face Cambridge in a pre-season friendly this summer as they get ready for their forthcoming Championship campaign The match at Goldington Road at 7:45pm on...
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Bedford Tigers secure fourth after thrilling Silverbacks draw

Despite being 22 points down with less than 15 minutes remaining, Bedford managed to pick up an all important point in the race for a top four spot. Early ill-discipline...
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‘We played to 95,000 fans and returned home to a ban’ recalls Bedford player in 1971 women’s World Cup

As England’s Lionesses are watched by millions of viewers on BBC1 at this summer’s Women’s Football World Cup, things were very different when Bedford’s...
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Vengeful Bedford Tigers get one over Hemel

In what was always going to be a physical and emotionally high encounter, Tigers were always on top against the Stags as they gained revenge for a 0-34 pre-season defeat. In the opening...
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Bedford Town FC set for next season with new and returning players

It's been a busy week at the Bright Management Eyrie Stadium as the Eagles continue to prepare for the forthcoming season, with a new player named, more of last seasons team putting pen...
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