BEDLINOG FOOTBALL CLUB

The Rocks got their season off to a flier with a comfortable win at Coed-y-Hendre. In a tight first half a fine long range effort from Darren Jenkins was the only goal that seperated the teams. The hosts upped their game in the second period and dominated the game. The other goals were scored by Gavin Hatch, Jason Hatch and Kalvin King.

Bedlinog were bitterley dissapointed to lose this game after being ahead with 5 minutes remaining. The visitors started strongly and went ahead when a cross wasn't dealt with and fell to a Penydarren player who put the ball in the back of the net. The Rocks slowly got back into the game and deservedly equalised with a fine long range effort from Darren Jenkins, his second in two games. The second half started the same with the home team pressing and well on top. A mistake by the keeper let in in Dean Jones who slotted the ball home to give the Rocks the lead. Further chances were squandered which would have sealed the game but Penydarren slowly came back into the game and was on top going into the final 10 minutes. Mike Warren in the Bedlinog goal made amends for his mistake in the build up to the first goal by saving a penalty and pulling off another couple of good saves but Penydarren equalised and scored another straight away to go away with the points and breath a huge sigh of relief.

Bedlinog were bitterly dissapointed to go down in this match after a lacklustre display. The home team went 2 goals up in the first half as the Rocks looked jaded with the good performances from the opening 2 games nowhere to be seen. Gavin Hatch did pull a goal back just before half time but the visitors never really looked like getting the equaliser.

Bedlinog got back to winning ways following 2 defeats with a comfortable win over Cefn Coed. The home team scored first when a quick throw from keeper Steve Madden found Ryan Price who fed Gavin Hatch to smash the ball into the net. The Rocks played much better football in the second period and dominated from start to finish. Gavin Hatch scored his second of the night while fellow striker Kalvin King also scored twice, the first ending a great move which King volleyed home. Dean Jones got his second of the season and substitute Scott Hampton scored the sixth goal. The visitors got a consolation with a bizare penalty when the ref gave handball which occured outside the box.

Bedlinog let a lead slip once again after being 3-1 up with around 15 minutes to play. The hosts got off to a good start playing some neat football and was awarded a dodgy penalty for handball(our 4th in 5 games) which they put away but the visitors got their game going and slowly got on top. Gavin Hatch equalised and the Rocks played some nice football to go 3-1 up midway through the second half with another gaol from Gavin Hatch and one from his brother Jason Hatch. To their credit Baili Glass never gave up and put Bedlinog under pressure and scored from a corner to set up a tense finish. They got their equaliser with 5 minutes left and still the game could have been won by either team with play flowing from end to end.

Bedlinog 3 - 2 Anchor

Bedlinog won a game they were second best in for most of the match. The Rocks went ahead against the run of play with a powerful shot from Gavin Hatch. The Anchor played some neat football and Bedlinog's usual good game was AWOL throughout the game. The visitors equalised only for Gavin Hatch to score again. Another equaliser followed but Jason Hatch restored the host's lead again.

Saturday 22nd September

The Rocks ran out comfortable winners in the end but Heolgerrig equalised after Andrew Northam had put Bedlinog in the lead early on. Northam grabbed his second but the rest of the team struggled to get their passing game going. An improved performance was shown in the second half as further goals arrived from Jason Hatch(3), Gavin Hatch(2), Kalvin King and Nicholas Jones.

After going a goal down the Rocks were wobbling at 3-2 up and the hosts had a couple of chances to draw level to make it a tense finish but Bedlinog grabbed another 2 goals by the end of the game. Scorers were Gavin Hatch with 2 , Andrew Notham with 2 and Dean Jones.

The Rocks crashed out of the senior cup with a poor display. This game was over by half time with Baili Glas leading 4-0. The second half wasn't much better and only a couple of smart saves by Mike Warren kept the score down.

The Rocks went ahead early through a neat volley from Jason Hatch, but the hosts drew level with a penalty. Carl Davies brought a defender down and although stand in keeper Andrew Murphy saved the spot kick he was unable to stop the follow up from being converted. Geogetown scored two more before half time, one good volley and a wicked deflected goal put them in control. The visitors pulled a goal back with a Carl Davies header but couldn't get the goal to earn them a point.

Bedlinog went down in a tight game after battling with 10 men for most of the game. The Rocks were gaining the upper hand when a scuffle broke out and the referee sent off Andrew Northam for fighting after 17 minutes. The punches thrown by the visiting player went unpinished. Despite this setback the home team went in front just before the interval with a well taken goal by Gavin Hatch. Troedyrhiw levelled shortly after half time and both teams had chances to go in front in a closely fought game. The visitors grabbed 2 late goals to take the points.

Bedlinog scraped into the second round after a scare at a damp Swansea Road ground. The visitors were leading 3-1 but the hosts fought back to level the game with 15 minutes left. Substitute Kalvin King settled the game to send the Rocks through. Jason Hatch and a fine double by Scott Hampton were also on target for Bedlinog.

Bruswick 5 - 5 Bedlinog

In a scrappy and open game the lead swayed from team to team. The Rocks had 2 goals dissalowed and missed a penalty which cost them 2 points. Scorers were Kalvin King, Andrew Coughlin(pen/missed pen), Jason Hatch, Nicholas Jones and Dean Jones.

The visitors took the lead early on and only a Darren Jenkins goal and a late Kalvin King penalty ensured a half time lead for the home team. The second half proved to be more comfortable for the hosts as they outpalyed thier opponents and had several chances to extend the lead. Further goals came from Kalvin King, Nicholas Jones and a double from David Heath.

The home side went ahead when they were awarded a dubvious penalty but the Rocks hit back with a good move which was slotted home by David Heath. Again the hosts went ahead but it was level at the break through a Jason Hatch goal. The second half saw the Rocks take control with some good football played in difficult conditions. Scott Hampton grabbed the third from close range, Gavin Hatch scored the fourth and David Heath rounded off the scoring. Gurnos did grab a third and Mike Warren saved a penalty which would have put Gurnos back in the game.

The first half was scoreless but the visitors took the lead when Rocks defender Carl Davies headed into his own net. The home team had several chances to get back into the game but wasted them all. Llew Coch doubled thier lead with a soft goal and Bedlinog pulled one back through a Kalvin King penalty.

An exciting game which flowed from end to end started with Gellideg on top and grabbing a desrved lead but the Rocks fought back and levelled through a long range effort from Kalvin King. It was even at half time but Bedlinog went ahead immediately after the restart through David Heath. Heath got his second but the hosts pulled a goal back. Heath then completed his hat trick which included a fine scissors kick. The visitors kept the 2 goal cussion until the last 10 minutes but late pressure got Gellideg got them 2 goals.

The visitors started well but Bedlinog slowly got into the game when an own goal by Dean Jones gave Bluebirds the lead. The home team had chances to equalise but fell further behind on the stroke of half time through a clever lob from the edge of the box. The second half saw the Rocks create further chances with the away keeper pulling off some good saves. Bluebirds grabbed a further 2 goals before a super volley from Andrew Coughlin gave the Rocks a consolation.

The home side were well up for the game and were 3-0 up within 20 minutes. Bedlinog failed to play thier usual passing game and lacked any shape and commitment until it was too late. They did have a few chances to get back into the game but nothing went right on a day to forget for the Rocks.

Saturday 16th February

Bedlinog 3 - 4 Baili Glas

The visitors were given a 3 goal start early on with slack defending and individual mistakes costing the home side. A David Heath goal made it 3 - 1 at the break with the Rocks missing several opportunities playing some neat football. They started the second half strong and dominated for long periods, Martin Wilson scoring thier 2nd from 20 yards. The Rocks were now well on top but couldn,t find the equaliser despite hitting the crossbar twice. Baili then scored from a free kick when home keeper Steve Madden lost sight of the ball in the strong sun. Bedlinog rallied again by scoring through Gavin Hatch but couldn,t find the equaliser thier play deserved.

The visitors were 1-0 up at the break and went further ahead on the hour, both thier goals scored by a Bedlinog player, D.J "Bonkeye" the unfortunate player. Bedlinog, who failed to play much football then decided to start playing and created good chances. They scored when good play by Scott Cryer fed Martin Wilson who crossed for Nicholas Jones to head home. The Rocks were now on top and had furher chances which they failed to convert. Morlais then grabbed the third and Bedlinog missed a penalty when Kalvin King's spot kick was well saved.

The Rocks fell behind early and was always chasing the game. Pulling back to 3 -3 they again went behind before making it 4-4. Another soft goal gave the hosts the win. Scoring for the Rocks were Gavin Hatch with 2 and 2 from Dean Jones including a fine 40 yard lob.

Playing against the wind the home team went two goals ahead with a brace from Gavin Hatch. They missed several clear chances to wrap the game up within the opening exchanges. The visitors then scored directly from a corner and equalised just before half time. With the wind now at thier backs and playing good football there was only going to be one winner, although a heavy snow shower brought the game to a halt for a few minutes with the ref saying he couldn't see the ball. When play resumed the Rocks scored a further four goals to wrap up a comfortable vivtory. Gavin Hatch scored a further two to take his tally to four while Andrew Coughlin and an own goal gave the hosts thier other goals.

The hosts took the lead playing against the wind with a Gavin Hatch goal but Gurnos hit back to take a 2-1 lead into the break. With the wind at thier backs the Rocks pushed forward and grabbed an equaliser through Steve Coughlin. Substitute Kalvin King grabbed the winner from 30 yards.

The first half remained goaless with Bedlinog forcing the issue late in the half after the visitors had started brightly. It was Georetown who opened the scoring with a 25 yard free kick. The Rocks rallied and equalised shortly after when a flowing move ended with Dean Jones scoring.

Promoted Anchor beat a very dissapointing Bedlinog side who put in a poor performance. The hosts were always in control and the Rocks misery was complete when Kalvin King had a penalty saved.

The sides were level 1-1 at the break, the Rocks goal coming from a fine move started from the goalkeeper which ended in a fine cross from Andrew Northam being turned in by top scorer Gavin Hatch. The hosts went in front with a penalty but Bedlinog hit back with a 30 yard screamer from Steven Coughlin. With 20 seconds left a cross from the bye line was turned into his own net by Martin Wilson.

Bedlinog ended thier season with a defeat as they went down to promoted Morlais Tavern. After a goaless first half the home team went in front only for Andrew Northam to equalise with a 40 yard crackerjack. The scores remained level untill 20 minutes from the end when the visitors resistance was broke and the home team scored a further 2 goals. A dissapointing end to a poor season with another mid table finish.

	P	W	D	L	F	A	GD	Pts

ANCHOR	24	17	4	3	76	26	50	55
MORLAIS TAVERN	24	18	3	3	95	33	62	54
GEORGETOWN BGC	24	16	2	6	100	36	64	50
GELLIDEG FOUNDATION	24	13	6	5	106	56	50	45
PENYDARREN BGC	24	14	3	7	83	49	34	45
BAILI GLAS	24	13	4	7	95	58	37	43
TROEDYRHIW FC	24	11	5	8	65	49	16	38
BEDLINOG	24	8	4	12	76	71	5	28
GURNOS SC	24	9	1	14	57	65	-8	28
CEFN COED	24	6	1	17	56	91	-35	19
CPD LLEW GOCH	24	5	4	15	42	82	-40	19
FC BRUNSWICK	24	5	2	17	46	109	-63	17
HEOLGERRIG SC	24	1	1	22	32	204	-172	4

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