Basford United Community lost their 100% record in Notts Senior League Division One with that rarest of results for the normally free scoring team – a goalless draw at home to AFC Bridgford.

Having twice watched the opposition team management felt the side had enough to keep the run going. There were a few changes to the squad having lost skipper Kelvin Uhunmwhango and Reece Allen (both off to university) and Dominic Baker with a slight knock giving others the chance to come into the squad. Shaun Turner (returning from suspension) & the experienced Kofi Hellewell (back from injury) Chanju Mpande (work commitments) all came into the starting eleven.

The game panned out exactly as planned with the Basford side stretching the pitch and getting at the opposition down both channels, in the first half alone they created enough clear cut chances to go In at the break 6 or 7 up.

During the break, although frustrated, the team was encouraged to stick to the game plan, taking from the positives creating the chances and getting Into scoring opportunities. But the experience showed of the Bridgford team who sat back deeper and deeper as the game went on.

Coach Graham Furnell said: “Having started the season the way we have scoring freely I felt if we were still playing now we wouldn't find the goal our build up play deserved. On reflection we take the positives out of this game we kept our seconnd clean sheet of the season.
“This young squad who for most of them is their first taste of senior football, so we know there will be off days along the way. Although we lost our 100% start to the season we still remain unbeaten which is credit to the lads

Basford United Under 17 Saturday have made a great start to the season, beating Ravenshead Reds U17 3- 1, following up a great 6-1 away win last week away at Collingham.

Although Basford were never in danger the away side took the lead with their first real attack. Basford never panicked and found a great leveller through Kasim Latif.
Then just before half time Basford went ahead this time a clever lob by Charlie Wood.

More pressure from Basford in the second half should have had the result wrapped up earlier but a strike from Muhammed John sealed the points to keep the team top of the division. Man of the match...Jake McDonald.

Basford United Amber Under 15s lost 4-1 at Stratford Colts in the Midlands Junior Premier League. After a 6-2 victory at AFC Telford, they travelled to Stratford full of optimism.

Stratford, the current MJPL Cup holders and League Champs, set off like a train, forcing ‘keeper Alex Akers into a couple of fine saves. Centre halves Yomi Lowery and Will Laurie stood firm with full backs Lleighton Rolfe and captain Niall Brown having to work their socks off.

Midfielders Oliver Peate and Josh Timson made life difficult for Stratford and strikers Jericho Bonner and Sam Crabtree made Basford a danger with Sam Hopkin powering just wide. Then disaster, as from 20 yards an effort was curled home. Worse followed, as from a corner a free header arrowed in.

Don’t concede early in the 2nd half, we did, another header hitting the net.

The game turned as Yusuf Hall unsettled Stratford, the boys getting on top and Stratford not liking it. Ryan Bache and Ben Eames linked up well, Ben shooting narrowly wide. Sadly, this woke Stratford as they broke for a 4th.

Zach Brindley was causing problems and Billy Jones was having a great battle at right back. Finally, the Basford goal came, Zach lashing in the rebound from his saved penalty.

Showing great heart, these boys will bounce back stronger.

Basford United Under 15 Saturday had a fine 6-1 win away to Long Eaton United. After dominating periods of the first 20 mins and missing several chances the team were undone with a great strike from the opposition from 23 yards, Long Eaton battled well from this point and tested keeper Ryan Lloyd who made some great saves to keep the team in the game.

Basford’s passing game then produced the result with a goal from Mason Terry swiftly followed by a strike from Blessings Mwamza.

The second half was a one sided affair with Basford scoring four without reply (2 from Max Junior Wallace a further goal from Mason Terry and one from Jermaine Holleworth. They also missed at least 4 gilt edged chances to increase the lead further. Liam Sansum in the centre of midfield produced an accomplished performance and was man of the match.

Basford United U14s Sunday had a thumping 11-0 win over Gedling Southbank U14s. Scorers were Reuben Rose, Kai Booth 3 each, Oskar Deptula 2, Maison Bodycote, Lynden Joyce and Zach Spindler 1 each.

The team carried on their great run of form since returning from the summer break with 2 wins from 2 in the league. Some fantastic football on show and even better finishes from the goal scorers. They dominated the game from start to finish with some lovely passing build up play. Things are really coming together for this new look side. Well done to all involved with the side.

Basford United Under 13 Magpies beat Underwood Villa Youth U13 7-2. Basford took control of the game quickly with a first half hat-trick by Ricky Clarke, going into half time with a 3-1 lead.

The second half was a much more challenging half after the injury to centre back Vasharn Campbell the back line had to rally together again. Underwood put pressure to get another to make it 3-2. The Magpies, however remained composed and were able to close the game off with four goals coming in quick succession.

Ricky Clarke ended the game with 4 goals for the second consecutive game putting him on 8 goals so far this season. Reece Frater also added one goal which puts him on 5 goals so far. The other goals came by dominant midfielder Elijah Samuels and skilful winger Tieron Smillie who caused havoc for the opposition all game.

Basford Under 9s had a comfortable win playing well as a team with an away 4-1 win against Calverton, goals coming from Ben Adams, 2 for Kian Hyde and 1 from Igor Wisniewski and a great performance from Joseph Rowlett-Franks getting a well deserved man of the match award.

Basford Under 7s won 14-0 against Pegasus in their first home game, goals coming from Devon (5), Josiah (3) Preston and Alfie (2 each), Jefferson and Mason 1 each, also a clean sheet for Oscar.
Manager Shaun Elliott said “The team played very well and looked very strong, it was a great ground to play at as well.”