Stevenage Borough's Youth team begin their FA Youth Cup campaign tonight when they face Bishop's Stortford at Broadhall Way. It's the first game in the Youth Cup for the newly formed youth side since Colin Read took over during the summer. In their last game Boro were beaten quite comfortably at Broadhall Way by Barnet. Click to continue reading...

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Martin Allen reportedly being appointed manager of Cheltenham Town

This is Glousteshrie - .15pm: EXCLUSIVE - Cheltenham Town's new manager
Saturday, September 13, 2008,
The Gloucestershire Echo and thisisgloucestershire.co.uk can exclusively reveal that Martin Allen will be unveiled as the new manager of Cheltenham Town FC at a press conference on Monday morning. Click to continue reading...

Within the last half-hour Southend United have completed the signing of Francis Laurent. The Frechman moves to Roots Hall on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

The 22-year-old had a trial with Barnet in the middle of August but they refused the option of signing him. The striker was part of FC Mainz 05's team last season and played 6 times as a substitute. Click to continue reading...

Manchester United midfielder Anderson has been the centre of attention at the club's Carrington training ground due to his hair-cut. The Brazilian international was unable to find a braider during his time in Beijing at the Olympics, thus leaving his hair looking like it is.

His United team-mates have apparently been giving the 20-year old dog's abuse in recent days. Click to continue reading...

No not Junior Lewis, but Stuart Lewis could soon be back at Broadhall Way in a loan deal. Stevenage are apparently looking into the possibility of bringing him back in a loan deal. Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has made the former Tottenham and Barnet midfielder available on loan in order to get more first team football. Click to continue reading...

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Hopefully to be posted shortly!

Barnet Official Site - NO PAY DAY FOR AGENTS
Barnet are one of 14 clubs in League 2 who did not pay for the services of a licensed agent in the 2007-08 season.
Payment to agents in the Football League fell to their lowest level since the publication of fees began in 2004-05. Click to continue reading...

The non-Premier League side of English football was back with a bang this weekend. Not only was there Kevin Phillips off the bench ninetysomethingth minute matchwinner for Birmingham in the Championship, there was this goal in League Two. Barnet's Ashley Carew strikes the free kick from inside his own half but still beat the Chesterfield keeper [. Click to continue reading...

Soccerword's League Two Predictions
1. Darlington
2. Bradford
3. Rochdale
4. Wycombe
5. Shrewsbury
6. Chesterfield
7. Brentford
8. Notts County
9. Port Vale
10. Grimsby Town
11. Gillingham
12. Lincoln City
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Morning all. It's hard to write up match previews for these friendlies because there isn't shite for news before them. You can't find starting lineups, you can't find anything on the other team, and the manager doesn't speak before them. But we're going to throw one out here anyway because I'm just that nice. Click to continue reading...

Highlights from both Arsenal and Liverpool's weekend friendlies... Barnet 1-2 Arsenal Meh. Not too much learned from this.... Click to continue reading...

Morning all. Today is July 21st which means that all the players that played in the Euros, including Samir Nasri, report for training today. So welcome to Samir, welcome back to van Persie, and not welcome back to Emmanuel Adebayor.

So we'll start with the boss talking about Theo Walcott. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal sneak friendly win over north London neighbours Nothing much to report from the game, which was played in an over-friendly spirit - Barnet don't want to do anything to jeopardise this lucrative fixture, clearly. Aaron Ramsey made his Arsenal... Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger admitted following Arsenal's 2-1 win over Barnet that Arsenal are still shopping for players and that the fans can expect to see some signings this summer. So who should Wenger be in the market for? Click to continue reading...

I sat through the Barnet game on TV on Saturday. It was utterly pointless for the most part, but it was good to see some footy for a change rather than reading crap in the papers about players. First impression is the new strip. Its not terrible, but the absence of white on the sleeves is very noticeable from the back. Click to continue reading...

Barnet had led at half time through Kenny Gillet's surprise free kick goal but the Gunners hit back with goals from Simpson and Barazite.

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The first pre-season game is in the bag. I caught the 10-minute highlights on Arsenal TV Online; recommended for all Gooners.

The first goal came form Jay Simpson, with the kind of finish you'd expect from a 20-goal striker. The Londoner Simpson then had the assist for the second goal to Nacer Barazite, whose finish was right off the top shelf. Click to continue reading...

So pre-season kicked off with a 2-1 win over Barnet yesterday.

We were losing 1-0 at half-time then changed the entire team around and goals from Jay Simpson and Nacer Barazite secured the win. There really is nothing much to be read into a friendly at this stage but one or two of the younger players caught the eye apparently, Jack Wilshere in particular looking rather good.

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One player of experience will definitely join Arsenal, according to Arsene Wenger. In an interview after Saturday's game at Barnet, Wenger was asked about impending signings, his reply was, 'I cannot give you any names, but we are still thinking of bringing in one player, yes. We've lost good players, but we have bought two [. Click to continue reading...

A greatly weakened Arsenal side were victorious over Barnet at Underhill yesterday. The Gunners celebrated a 2-1 victory thanks to second half goals from Jay Simpson and Nacer Barazite. Gael Clichy's mate Kenny Gillet scored Barnet's only goal. It was a very relaxed affair, with the tempo and tackling kept to a minimum. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger spoke after Arsenal's 2-1 pre-season win over Barnet. He answers questions about the state of the club and if there are any transfers still coming to North London. Click to continue reading...

  Arsenal's new season started today with a friendly against League 2 side Barnet. Arsenal played a mixture of youth and first team members in a hard fought victory at Underhill stadium. The Arsenal line up was: Arsenal:                       -1.Almunia - 3. Sagna   5. Nordtviet 6. Click to continue reading...

Finally some relief from transfer speculation that had driven me crazy to the extent of checking each and every website or blog for the slightest hint regarding a possible transfer news. Alas, The Great One, answered my request and arranged for the first pre-season friendly against Barnet at Underhill Stadium . Click to continue reading...

Our first preseason friendly is done and dusted, and while it certainly wasn't Arsenal at their best, we did get the job done eventually. It was great to see so many youngsters along with some of the veterans, plus our new signings Ramsey and Coquelin on display. Carlos Vela was not included in the squad, presumably due to some type of injury. Click to continue reading...

A warm July afternoon saw Arsenal kick-off the 2008/09 campaign with a game at Underhill against League 2 side Barnet. The early exchanges saw Barnet on top with Almunia called upon to make an early save. Arsenal eventually settled down and started to dominate with early glimpses of Ramsey's ability on display. Click to continue reading...

It's now 12 minutes from kick off and I have to tell you that I am super excited. It's been far too long since I've gotten up and thrown on the Arsenal kit to watch a match. I'll have a match report up right after the match with full reports on young Carlos Vela and Aaron Ramsey. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I do! Click to continue reading...

Arsene Wenger has some big plans for Aaron Ramsey, who is expected to make his Arsenal debut today against Barnet. The 17-year-old signing from Cardiff City can play a variety of positions but Wenger thinks the youngster has a future... Click to continue reading...

  Arsenal and Mexico forward Carlos Vela is already keen to start for Arsene Wenger's side, when the Gunners take on League 2 side Barnet tomorrow afternoon at Underhill in the traditional pre-season opener. Arsenal manager Arséne Wenger has included him in the squad, which is a mixture of first team and Reserve players. Click to continue reading...

Barnet v Arsenal 19 July 2008 - kick-off 3.00pm @ Underhill - Live on Arsenal TV Arsenal's traditional curtain raiser takes place this week-end at Underhill, where a youthful and non-Euro 2008 Arsenal will take on Barnet. Packed into this little ground in north London, there will 5,500 fans wanting to get their first glimpse [. Click to continue reading...

With Gilberto on his way out the door, the welcoming distraction of the annual Barnet friendly is this weekend. Wenger has named his squad which includes the likes of Vela and Ramsey. Full list for those uninterested in following the link:

Manuel Almunia (GK)
Nacer Barazite
Nicklas Bendtner
Gael Clichy
Denilson
James Dunne
Rui Fonte
Gavin Hoyte
Justin Hoyte
Henri Lansbury
Vito Mannone (GK)
Havard Nordtveit
Abu Ogogo
Aaron Ramsey
Mark Randall
Paul Rodgers
Bacary Sagna
Jay Simpson
Rene Steer
Wojciech Szczesny(GK)
Armand Traore
Carlos Vela
Theo Walcott
Jack Wilshere

Some familiar names, some ones that I've never heard of.

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The traditional pre-season friendly between Arsenal and Barnet continues this year, on Saturday the two sides will meet at Underhill Stadium and it is expected to be a full house. This friendly is normally used for a mixture of first team regulars and youthful prospects, some players that featured in the European Championships will not [. Click to continue reading...

The transfer merry go round appears to have only just commenced, obviously Samir Nasri has now signed on the dotted line but I would be very surprised if nothing else happened in the next week or two. With our first friendly being Barnet on the 19th of July and our first competitive game being the Champions League qualifier on the 12th August, I'd reckon Arsene would want any signings to have Click to continue reading...

Stevenage Borough last night announced that former Ipswich academy coach Steve Greaves has been appointed as first team coach under the new managerial set up at Broadhall Way. Greaves spent 14 years as a coach at Portman Road after being forced to quit playing football at the age of just 24 after spells with Fulham, [. Click to continue reading...

As newspapers across the world fill their pages with transfer gossip, football fans are surely wondering when they can actually see their heroes step onto the pitch again. Surprisingly, most teams kick off their preseason schedules in about a week. Premiership Talk highlights Premiership teams' preseason plans:

• Manchester United kickoff their preseason against Aberdeen on July 12th.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stated that the North London giants are close to signing 15 year-old Gillingham starlet Luke Freeman. The English striker is the youngest player ever to have featured in the FA Cup after coming on against Barnet in the first round of the competition at the tender age of 15 years and 233 days. Click to continue reading...

Upsets left right and centre in today's FA Cup action. But what was the biggest shock?Coventry somehow managed to obliterate Blackburn 4-1, whilst League One Huddersfield beat Birmingham 2-1. Special mention should also go to Sheffield United who booted out Bolton with a 1-0 win lowly and injury ravaged Oldham, who beat Everton 1-0 at [. Click to continue reading...