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Chris Vaughan Mercury 23 Jan 11
Ref justice for brave Bloxwich
West Midlands standard-bearers Bloxwich United FC were dumped out of the FA Vase by Torpoint Athletic after throwing away a two-goal lead but could feel aggrieved after being on the wrong end of a crucial refereeing mistake.
The otherwise excellent Manchester official Mark Ackerman got it badly wrong when it mattered most, deciding incorrectly that home defender Jon Walker had handled the ball eight minutes from time. After a lengthy discussion with his linesman Mr Ackerman awarded a penalty which Torpoint top scorer Adam Carter tucked away to level the scores at 2-2…
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Colin Stoner B'ham Mail 20 Jan 11
Bloxwich United AFC will be blessed with the best squad they have had all season as they prepare for one of the biggest games in their history.
The West Midlands League Premier side have a clean bill of health to face Torpoint Athletic in Saturday’s last-32 FA Vase contest at the Red Lion Ground.
Bloxwich drew 2-2 against Wolverhampton Casuals in WMRL Premiership on Saturday…
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Advertiser 6 Jan 11
Bloxwich United are hoping for a big crowd when they host Cornwall side Torpoint Athletic in the last 32 of the FA Vase later this month.
United’s excellent run in the competition continued with a 3-1 victory at Midland Alliance side Heath Hayes last month…
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Advertiser 16 Dec 10
Freeman and Edwards make sure for Lions
The Red Lions moved into the next round of the FA Vase with a hard-fought win at local rivals on Tuesday night. Bloxwich took the lead in the 28th minute when Adam Simkiss curled a free-kick round the wall and in.
The home side pressed hard for an equaliser and forced visiting keeper Gavin Ellis to make a fine save in the 32nd minute before levelling five minutes later…
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Colin Stoner Mercury 12 Dec 10
Heath Hayes’ game with Bloxwich Town was postponed due to frozen areas on the pitch while a waterlogged surface accounted for Gornal’s scheduled home clash with Runcorn Town.
The FA Vase third round suffered from the weather for the second week running despite the milder temperatures of the last few days…
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Colin Stoner B'ham Mail 7 Dec 10
The fourth-round draw was made on Monday and Causeway United, Gornal Athletic and Bloxwich United plus Heath Hayes were all given the incentive of home fixtures should they progress in their rearranged ties.
The winners of the Heath Hayes versus Bloxwich round three clash, which has also been rescheduled for Saturday, will entertain Dorset side Verwood Town or Cornwall outfit Torpoint Athletic…
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Colin Stoner B'ham Mail 2 Dec 10
John Quilt will rally his young Bloxwich United AFC squad for Saturday’s FA Vase contest by describing the first-ever last-64 tie as “the biggest game in our history”.
Bloxwich have enjoyed more highlights than the stage at the Alexandra Theatre since being formed in 2006, including a cup win at Molineux and a final at the Banks’s Stadium, and twice finishing league runners-up in the last two seasons…
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Advertiser 18 Nov 10
A John Freeman hat-trick helped the Red Lions secure a place in the third round of the FA Vase on Tuesday night.
Shifnal took the lead in the 32nd minute but Alan Wilkes volleyed Bloxwich level four minutes later.
Leon Taylor headed home to give United the lead and Freeman made it 3-1 on the hour…
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Advertiser 7 Oct 10
Red Lions never really extended
The Red Lions progressed to the next round of the FA Vase after an emphatic victory against Midland Combination side Pilkington.
Bloxwich started the game well and were awarded a penalty in the 14th minute when John Freeman was bought down after a good ball from youngster Lewis Perry.
Adam Simkiss drilled home from the spot…
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B'ham Mail 4 Oct 10
Boldmere St Michaels booked their place in the second round of the FA Vase after overcoming Continental Star whilst Bloxwich United progressed after hammering Pilkington XXX 5-0 with goals from Carl Edwards (2), Leon Taylor, Adam Simkiss and John Freeman.
Wednesfield hit back…