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Jill Menghetti

Jill Menghetti

Football fixtures January 3-7

Saturday, January 3. BGB Division One. Midlands: Chesham United v Sutton Coldfield Town. South & West: Beaconsfield SYCOB v Andover. Molten Spartan South Midlands League. Premier: Chalfont St Peter v Haringey Borough; Kingsbury Lndn Tigers v Holmer Green. Division One: Amersham Town v Hoddesdon Town. FTL Futbol Hellenic League. Premier: Shortwood Utd v Chalfont Wasps. Division One East: Prestwood v Bisley Sports. Wycombe Senior Cup, First Round: Penn & Tylers Grn v AFC Missenden. Read

Chesham fail to nail Ducks

An entertaining derby on Saturday finished with Chesham the wrong end of a 3-2 scoreline at The Meadow as Aylesbury did the double over them, leapfrogging their landlords into sixth in the BGB Midlands table. Read

Leese signs Archer in bid to nail Ducks

The crucial festive fixtures period pits Chesham United against two old enemies: this Saturday (December 27) at The Meadow against tenants Aylesbury and on New Year’s Day away to Marlow who have been switched back to the BGB Midlands this season. Read

Prolific Saints have all to play for at Broxbourne

When Chalfont St Peter slotted in the extra pre-Christmas fixture against Kentish Town they had no idea how vital it might prove to keeping alive their hopes of promotion. Read

Rams stay upbeat for Christmas

The festive football programme is often seen as a crunch period for clubs, being the midpoint of the season at the psychological landmark of the new year. Read

Ross Gunn revs up for 2009

Talented young racing driver Ross Gunn from Prestwood is looking forward to new challenges following another successful karting season. Read

Golf clubs make mark in pioneer scheme

Harewood Downs, Hazlemere and Chartridge Park were among 23 clubs at a special awards evening which celebrated gaining GolfMark accreditation. Read

Darts leaders reluctant to cede top spots

Going into the Christmas break, John Jackson Darts League leaders Waggon & Horses won 10-1 against Travellers Rest to stay top on leg difference at the halfway point of the season. Read

Beaconsfield in tight spot

Beaconsfield went into the Christmas break on the back of a 10-0 defeat away to old enemy Chipping Norton and are now fifth from bottom of Southern Counties North in a perilously tight table. Read

Boateng brace is Wasps' sting in the tail

Dan Boateng was the hero with two late away goals to grab all the points for Chalfont Wasps and keep them fourth in the FTL Futbol Hellenic League table at the weekend. Read

Saints enjoy midweek goalfest

After two postponed matches, Chalfont St Peter FC regained their momentum on Tuesday night with an emphatic 7-1 victory in their lengthy trip to Biggleswade United which moved them up to 10th in the Molten Spartan South Midlands League. Read

Amersham humbled on their own turf

After waterlogged pitches washed out all local Saturday football, Amersham were booted out of the South Midlands Challenge Trophy 2-0 at the third round stage on Tuesday by a strong and well organised 61 FC team from Division Two. Read

Manager calls for support for big match

Chesham United team boss Andy Leese is calling on the town to get behind the team for tonight's rearranged FA Trophy tie against Crawley Town at The Meadow. Read

Late goal seals win for Rams

Beaconsfield SYCOB moved up to fifth in the BGB South & West table last night after a dramatic home win over AFC Hayes. Read

Chalfont St Giles rider set to challenge for Olympia title

Chalfont St Giles Olympian Nicola McGivern is among the world’s elite dressage riders who have been invited to compete at the Olympia International Horse Show, December 16-22. Read

Amersham Town fly higher

Amersham Town climbed three places to 10th in Division One of the Molten Spartan South Midlands League after a 3-0 win away to old rivals Sun Postal Sports on Saturday (6/12). Read

Chalfont St Peter FC march on in FA Vase

Chalfont St Peter march on the FA Vase after a trip to the seaside on Saturday brought a 2-0 third-round victory over fellow step five club Selsey of the Sussex County League. Read

Chesham United toil in home stalemate

Chesham United continue to let their automatic promotion prospects slip at The Meadow after a disappointing 0-0 home draw with mid-table Bedworth United. Read

Beaconsfield SYCOB will host leaders in derby

Inconsistent Beaconsfield SYCOB have a cracking Saturday (6/12) home league derby against Windsor & Eton this weekend. Read

Chesham United seek to continue unbeaten run

Chesham United are back at The Meadow on Saturday (6/12) for their first home Saturday BGB Midlands game in a month, taking on mid-table Bedworth United. Read

Author Profile

Jill Menghetti has a wealth of experience of sport in the Chilterns and South Bucks, having edited the sports desk for 18 years. She covers a wide range of sports ý one of the most extensive in the country for a weekly local newspaper. She says: "Sport is a great platform for individuals, schools and clubs in the community ý of all ages and standards ý and can be a huge inspiration."

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