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Friday, May 19, 2006
BEFC Newsletter No. 9 is up!
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
BEFC 2005 AGM Awards (update from Keith)
For those of you who couldn't make it, here's a quick summary of the AGM awards.
Player of the Year
Winner: Tim Letheren ... no dispute there!
Runner-up: Keith Crowley .....there have been some rumors of bribery & corruption here (we'll make sure we have some UN monitors next time!)
Third place: Biffa
Most improved player: Satoshi
Golden boot: Woolie
Comedy/other awards
"Spam award": Blip
"Outstanding achievement against overwhelming odds": Remember the Alamo (Swiss Kickers game) - Biffa, Tim L, Chris Allan.
"Crouchie" award: Steve Lidbury
"Best throw-up in a BEFC shirt": Will the Barman.
"Stalin" award: Giles
Urrr .... think Rob had another ... but can't remember!
Christmas Caption (BEFC mug is in the post to the winner)- Gerard
Everyone Have a great Christmas & Happy New Year!
Player of the Year
Winner: Tim Letheren ... no dispute there!
Runner-up: Keith Crowley .....there have been some rumors of bribery & corruption here (we'll make sure we have some UN monitors next time!)
Third place: Biffa
Most improved player: Satoshi
Golden boot: Woolie
Comedy/other awards
"Spam award": Blip
"Outstanding achievement against overwhelming odds": Remember the Alamo (Swiss Kickers game) - Biffa, Tim L, Chris Allan.
"Crouchie" award: Steve Lidbury
"Best throw-up in a BEFC shirt": Will the Barman.
"Stalin" award: Giles
Urrr .... think Rob had another ... but can't remember!
Christmas Caption (BEFC mug is in the post to the winner)- Gerard
Everyone Have a great Christmas & Happy New Year!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
BEFC Newsletter No.8!
Take a peek at the latest edition of Keith's newsletter here!
Monday, October 31, 2005
BEFC 1 v Stoneds 3! Report from Keith
Oh well, BEFC 'snatched defeat' from the 'jaws of victory' yet again! - another match I think we 'could' have won!
Check out Blip Pilots match report on TML website - ( By the way Blip - I think the third goal was the one from a corner which "I didn't quite get to" before the head of a Stoned - infact I think he 'headed' my hand - which accounts for the nice bruise!)
Anyway, BEFC - Man of the Match ...... goes to ....... Mark! For his commanding performance in midfield! (note: also good performances by Tetsu & Gerard upon their return to the team)
Check out Blip Pilots match report on TML website - ( By the way Blip - I think the third goal was the one from a corner which "I didn't quite get to" before the head of a Stoned - infact I think he 'headed' my hand - which accounts for the nice bruise!)
Anyway, BEFC - Man of the Match ...... goes to ....... Mark! For his commanding performance in midfield! (note: also good performances by Tetsu & Gerard upon their return to the team)
Monday, October 17, 2005
BEFC 1 - 1 Dutch Embassy.... Report from Simon Collier
Deserved point for BEFC on Saturday, and we should probably have won it at the end. We took a full squad of 16, first opportunity for me to see players like Will and Tony, both of whom put in solid performances in the spine of the team. A good, committed debut from Takashi the Fireman too. After a balanced and goalless first 40 minutes we went 1-0 down early in the second half to a good move from the Dutch, their captain (I think) nodding in at the far post. BEFC responded well, Simon Woolhouse hitting a magnificent 25-yard curling free kick into the far top corner to equalise, and the Embassy finishing much the stronger of the two teams. Silvano hit the post after a tremendous solo run, and a number of other chances were somehow not taken.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Despite showing the effects of several nights of hitting the town with a visiting mate, Tim Letheren led the defence impressively and limited the Dutch to their one scoring chance.
As for the Embassies World Cup on the Sunday, we failed to qualify for the later stages on goal difference after drawing one and winning two. Bit frustrating.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Despite showing the effects of several nights of hitting the town with a visiting mate, Tim Letheren led the defence impressively and limited the Dutch to their one scoring chance.
As for the Embassies World Cup on the Sunday, we failed to qualify for the later stages on goal difference after drawing one and winning two. Bit frustrating.
Saturday, July 09, 2005
Latest installment of BEFC Team News!
Here's the latest installment of Keith's famous newsletter. Take a gander at the latest news here.
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
BEFC narrowly beaten by the League leaders...
The BEFC - currently bottom of the league - put up a great fight against top-of-the league Swiss Kickers in their league encounter which ended 2-1 in favour of the Swiss. Read the TML match report here.
Briefly, from Keith:
"Remember the Alamo!? In Saturdays Metropolis League version - the Mexican's only just won!!.... or I should say the Swiss!!! The heroic "Texans" (BEFC) held out against 'superior forces' until the dying minutes!
A tremendous all round effort by all those concerned - led by the example of Colonel "Biffa" Travis, Tim "Crockett" and Chris "Bowie" Allan! When "Crockett" scored! - the look of amazement on the faces of the Swiss was equal to ours!!
I think we'd have to say that this must rank as one of the all time best performances by BEFC, especially when we consider they beat us a few months ago 11-0!
Note: only "re-enforcements" (sub) we had was Tetsu who came unexpectedly after work for last part of second half - good to see him back after injury!"
Check out the current league standings here.
Briefly, from Keith:
"Remember the Alamo!? In Saturdays Metropolis League version - the Mexican's only just won!!.... or I should say the Swiss!!! The heroic "Texans" (BEFC) held out against 'superior forces' until the dying minutes!
A tremendous all round effort by all those concerned - led by the example of Colonel "Biffa" Travis, Tim "Crockett" and Chris "Bowie" Allan! When "Crockett" scored! - the look of amazement on the faces of the Swiss was equal to ours!!
I think we'd have to say that this must rank as one of the all time best performances by BEFC, especially when we consider they beat us a few months ago 11-0!
Note: only "re-enforcements" (sub) we had was Tetsu who came unexpectedly after work for last part of second half - good to see him back after injury!"
Check out the current league standings here.
Thursday, January 20, 2005
BEFC Newsletter No.6!
Happy new Year!
We lost in the quarter-finals on Sunday morning, 2-1 to Saitama Jets in the tournament at Saitama Stadium. Niigata won the tournament and we never actually got to play in the stadium. :-(
Anyway, to cheer us all up, here is Vol. 6 of Keith's Award-winning newsletter!
We lost in the quarter-finals on Sunday morning, 2-1 to Saitama Jets in the tournament at Saitama Stadium. Niigata won the tournament and we never actually got to play in the stadium. :-(
Anyway, to cheer us all up, here is Vol. 6 of Keith's Award-winning newsletter!
Friday, November 19, 2004
New season underway
The new season for BEFC in the top division of the TML is now underway. With a couple of games already under our belts, here's a match report from our latest encounter with the last season's champions, the Hibs. Report this time provided by our trusty Sendo-san.
There are several more games to be played for the remainder of this year so keep your eyes peeled for more reports in the coming weeks.
There are several more games to be played for the remainder of this year so keep your eyes peeled for more reports in the coming weeks.
Tuesday, October 05, 2004
BEFC Newsletter No. 5!
The new season has just started and Keith has wrapped up the last season with another edition of the BEFC newsletter. Read it here!
Saturday, July 31, 2004
Semi-Final match report from Giles...
Sunday, July 25, 2004
BEFC marches on
In the searing heat, BEFC beat France FC 1-0 in the semi-finals of the League Cup. We are now in the FINALS!!
Match report to follow...
Match report to follow...
Monday, July 19, 2004
BEFC beats BFC in the Quarter Finals!
It's always a special occasion when we manage to beat our arch-rivals BFC, but the victory is especially sweet when coming back from a two goal deficit to win 3-2 in the dying seconds of the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Read Andy's match report here.
Read Andy's match report here.
Monday, June 14, 2004
News Update - Keith's Newsletter
A lot has happened in the last couple of months and what better way to catch up than with one of Keith's famous newsletters. Edition 4 - hot off the press - is here: BEFC Newsletter No.4
Have a great June!
Have a great June!
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Latest Match Report!
Monday, February 23, 2004
BEFC News Vol. 3!
Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Shane FC match report from Tim (...just a little late)
Read the report here!
Monday, January 26, 2004
BEFC starts new season in style
2004 is a an all-change year for the BEFC as we are have switched from playing in Van's IFFL to the newly formed Tokyo Metropolis League (TML) in their 2nd division. Two games early in the season has already netted us 6 points - 3-0 over Shane FC and 3-1 over the Geckoes - put us at the top of the table at the end of January. Long way to go but a good start nonetheless.
Giles shown some diligence by putting together a match report for the WS Geckoes game. Read it here.
Giles shown some diligence by putting together a match report for the WS Geckoes game. Read it here.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
2003 AGM
This year's AGM was quite possibly the best ever. Rob's 'ever-reliable-former-assistant' Aso-san came through for us on a tabehoudai/nomihoudai deal at Erawan (Thai) in Roppongi so good that more than 30 people turned up for the event. People I've never even seen before turned up to celebrate the end of a pretty decent season for our little club. In the end we finished in 6th place - one higher than our rivals BFC.
This years top award - Player of the Year - went to Tim Williams. Here are some photos from the event:
Happy Holidays!
This years top award - Player of the Year - went to Tim Williams. Here are some photos from the event:
Happy Holidays!
Friday, November 07, 2003
BEFC lose to FC Sala but pick up points elsewhere
It's been an interesting few weeks in the league where we have had to forfeits in our favour (courtesy of Kanto Celts and Aardvark) thus netting us some valuable league points. We did lose to Highland Games champions FC Sala though leaving us firmly mid-table with 4 "wins" and 4 losses. Next up is the Swiss Kickers - the only undefeated team this year - on 26 Nov.
Thursday, November 06, 2003
BEFC Newsletter Vol.2 now available
Keith's famous newsletter is now available here (PDF Format)! Some input from Les this time around - a must read.
Tuesday, October 07, 2003
France FC match report now up
Read Vernon's gripping account of our famous victory here!
Monday, October 06, 2003
A mauling supplied by F-Marinos coaching staff
We would never expect to do well against a team of players who play and coach football for a living but this one was real ugly at times. Read Rob's second match report in his four years at the club.
Tuesday, September 30, 2003
BEFC 1 - 0 France FC
Great win over the weekend from the boys in red. Match report to follow...
Thursday, September 25, 2003
Match Report by Giles Lever
Read the full report here!
