Barrow and Eastbourne Borough promoted through play-offs

Posted on May 5, 2008

Barrow and Eastbourne Borough will join Kettering Town and Lewes in the Blue Square Premier next season following wins in the North and South play-off Finals respectively.

Barrow triumphed 1-0 over Stalybridge Celtic at Burton Albion with a goal from Matt Henney on 58 minutes to cap an impressive late surge up the North table with the reward of promotion into the BSP.

Eastbourne Borough won their final over Hampton & Richmond Borough 2-0, capping an impressive play-off run that saw them score 7 goals without concending any in their march to the BSP.

Cooper signs new deal

Posted on April 30, 2008

Mark Cooper has signed a new two-year deal to remain as manager of Kettering Town the club announced today, ending several days of speculation as to whether the Poppies boss would continue at the helm for next season.

Cooper can now turn his attention to who will be on the retained list for the Poppies next season and identify possible new signing targets for the start of the new campaign in the Blue Square Premier next season.

Weekend of celebrations for Kettering Town

Posted on April 28, 2008

Following the fantasy-like ending to Saturday's final match of the regular season, the weekend continued in a festive spirit for the club and it's jubilant supporters. Thousands turned out to line the streets and cheer as the open-top bus wound it's way from the football ground to the town centre.

Once the bus reached it's destination the players, BSN Trophy in tow, went into the Newlands centre to chat to fans and sign autographs, no doubt enjoying the celebratory atmosphere that comes with a successful championship win and promotion.

Monday night kept the weekend momentum going with a match against Oxford Utd to support Brett Solkhon's Testamonial season:

Half-time score: Kettering Town 2 Oxford Utd 3

Brett Solkhon scored Kettering's first from the penaly spot and David Bridges scored the Poppies second goal. Midway through the second-half and Jon Brady scored to make it 3-3.

Full-time score: Kettering Town 3 Oxford Utd 4