Following a run of good performances you would have expected a home win as Bookham entertained Bedfont a team that had not one a game since last November. However Bookham put in their worst team performance of the season going down by 3 goals to nil. True there have been heavier defeats but those tended to be when the squad was seriously depleted due to injuries etc. however despite several players missing this team should still have been strong enough to cope with a limited Bedfont side.

What could go wrong seemed to go wrong when in the warm up Keeper Dean Cupit sustained an injury that impeded his movement and prevented him kicking from the ground. However this was only a factor for the third goal and he eventually had to leave the pitch with left back Kevin ward playing the final 20 minutes between the sticks.

An edgy start by both teams saw Bookham have the first good opportunity when James Piercy’s cross was met on the volley by Jordan Buche only for the visiting keeper to make a fine one handed stop.

A routine free kick from a central position provided Bedfont with the lead on 18 minutes as centre forward Miner rose unchallenged to glance the ball home.

The football from both sides was less than good quality but you sensed that the home team had the ability to get back into the game and the next goal was always going to be the decider however half time came without further improvement.

Bookham were slightly better after the break but were undone by 2 goals in 2 minutes both scored by Pinto. The first headed in from a corner on the hour followed by a direct free kick on 62 minutes. However Jordan Buche still had 2 good opportunities to get Bookham back into the game with 2 one on ones foiled by some good goalkeeping, and with Cupit being forced to leave the field injured the game was as good as over.  Bookham were then subsequently forced to play the remainder of the game with 10 men as Richard Gridley had to retire with a head injury following the introduction of all three subs.

Bookham probably played their best football from this point on as they worked hard to protect the stand in keeper but a hard working and committed Bedfont were not going to be denied.

Team: D. Cupit (D. Feasy), S. Currie(D. Buss), P. Farrell, D. Oliver, K. Ward. J. Piercy, D. Carnota, S. Padgett, C. Woodward, J. Buche, B. Ramsey(R. Gridley)

Bookham scored a first ever win against their landlord in a spirited encounter at Meadowbank and in the process confirmed Dorking's mathematical relegation.

With work commitments forcing 2 changes and Mark Jarman missing through injury the Bookham squad was down to the bare bones with manager Glynn Mandeville forced to name himself as one of only 2 substitutes. This situation was compounded by the league's decision to give their reserve team a fixture on the same night.

Jordan Buche replaced the injured Jarman with Kevin Ward and James Piercy brought into the starting line up and in an opening period Bookham just shaded the balance of play. They took the lead on 15 minutes with a well worked goal when Stuart Padgett played the ball behind left back Hill for Buche to beat Roberts in the Dorking goal with a low shot into the corner of the net.

Dorking came back strongly and Dean Cupit was forced to make 2 excellent saves notably from a screaming shot from Dan Clayton that he tipped round the post. He was called into action twice more both chances falling to Tony Jones who probably should have done better. Bookham though seemed to have weathered the storm as half time approached and scored a second when James Piercy’s cross cum shot from near the touchline totally wrong footed Roberts. Bookham had another long range effort from Billy Ramsey just go wide before the whistle.

The second half started much the same way as Dorking tried to come back into the game however just as the game seemed to be passing them by, when with 20 minutes remaining, keeper Cupit and Paul Farrell both went for the same high ball leaving Jones with a simple tap in. This set up a grand stand finish by the home side that could easily have earned a point however a mixture of good and desperate defending sealed the points for the tenants.

Bookham: D. Cupit, S. Currie, K. Ward, P. Farrell, D. Oliver, J. Buche, J. Piercy, S. Padgett, D. Carnota, C. Woodward, B. Ramsey (R. Gatford 65).

Dorking; C. Roberts, O. Barrett, A. Hill, T Fennessy, R. Newman, D. Clayton, L. Boniface, D. Lawrence, T. Jones (W. Renton Rose), D. Stassinos, J. Appiah

A highly committed performance saw Bookham put their highly paid opponents to the sword on Saturday when all 6 goals were scored in the first 30 minutes.

Bookham were able to re-call Richard Gridley, Chris Woodward, and Dean Feasey back to the side that missed their last game at Chessington through work commitments. In addition to these James Piercy, Kevin Ward, and Danny Buss all returned to the squad to make up the bench.

After a bright opening period from both teams Bookham went ahead when a Billy Ramsey cross was bought down and struck home by leading scorer Chris Woodward after only 7 minutes.

The same combination doubled Bookham's lead 2 minutes later as the Chertsey defence failed to clear another cross from the left winger.

As in recent games Bookham took their foot off the gas when leading to allow Chertsey to come back strongly.

The Chertsey line up was lead by the Leagues leading scorer John Pomroy who was ably supported by former Reading and Brentford player Paul Brooker and the very impressive Remi Sellers whose trickery when running with the ball gave the home side no peace all afternoon. Indeed it was Sellers running at the defence that created the chance for Brooker to pull a goal back on 13 minutes. Chertsey were level 4 minutes later following a fine strike from Pomroy.

Back though came Bookham and Richard Gridley fired home from the edge of the box after the visiting defence had again failed to deal with a Ramsey corner on 21 minutes.

Chertsey again almost equalized when a shot hit the Bookham bar however Chris Woodward completed his hat-trick on 30 minutes again following a corner. Ramsey's kick was again only half cleared to Paul Farrell whose shot was blocked by the Chertsey keeper only for Woodward to capitalise with the follow up to record his first hat-trick for the club.

Brooker retired at half time due to injury to be replaced by former AFC Wimbledon star and the leagues second highest goals corer Kevin Cooper to partner Pomroy up front and they fashioned the first chance of the second half hitting the post from a well struck free kick. With the Bookham defence playing deeper and deeper as they struggled to retain any decent possession the goal came under real pressure but the defence and keeper Dean Cupit denied Chertsey another breakthrough. However the home team started to pass their way back into the game and again started to play the better football.

Billy Ramsey then had an excellent shot acrobatically turned over the bar after 65 minutes and as Chertsey ran out of ideas they were caught on the break on several occasions  Mark Jarman, Chris Woodward, and ex Chertsey player Stuart Padgett should have done better with one on one chances to really post a big score.

Bookham’s next match is against Dorking this Tuesday before hosting struggling Bedfont in their last home Saturday game of the season. Kick off at Meadowbank is at 3pm.
 

Team: D. Cupit, S. Currie, D. Feasey, P. Farrell, D. Oliver, M. Jarman, R. Gridley, S. Padgett, D. Carnota, C. Woodward, B. Ramsey Subs not used: R. Gatford, K. Ward, D. Buss, J. Buche

A patched up Bookham took the field missing 4 players through work commitments and Creag Wilson through a hamstring injury. Manager bought in Jamie Abbott from the reserves and gave a debut to  Kelvin Mandeville in midfield.

It was no surprise that Chessington started the stronger and Cupit had to be at his best early on to keep out a fierce shot from Webber. However Bookham had a number of shooting chances however Buche, Jarman, and Ramsey all failed to trouble the keeper.

After half an hour Kent should have given Bookham the lead when he connected with Ramsey’s free kick only for the goal bound header to hit the keeper from point blank range.

Bookham were paid to pay minutes later when Abbott at left back was caught in possession and with the defence wrong footed conceded the opening goal.

The second half was a totally different story as Bookham created chance after chance. Despite loosing Kent to an ankle injury the visitors were totally dominant for most of the second period.

The home keeper was forced to make a number of tremendous saves most notably from Jarman and Buche and was perfectly placed to stop headed chances from Oliver, Buche, and Currie.

The equalizer would not come though and Chessington held out for a somewhat lucky 3 points.

Bookham found themselves 1-0 down after only 45 seconds Torino giving Cove the lead and with Bookham very slow out of the blocks it was no surprise that Cove doubled their lead as half time approached  through Milletti.

A strong second half performance saw Bookham come back to reduce the arrears through Chris Woodward on 52 minutes and equalize on 59 minutes through Mark Jarman. At this time Bookham were well on top and there only looked one winner but Bookham failed to press home there territorial advantage and conceded a soft goal on 74 minutes through Barratt. Girling completed the scoring in the 89^th minute following the award of a very harsh penalty

Bookham continued their much improved run of form to record a win over another of the league's highly fancied sides despite having to come back from 2 goals down. This result means that Bookham have only lost one of their last 9 games as they look to have banished the last remaining threat of relegation and surpassing their points total of last year with 8 games remaining.

Manager Glyn Mandeville build up to the game was seriously threatened by the unavailability of Kevin Ward, Stuart Padgett and the fit again Jordan Buche due to Bank Holiday family commitments whilst centre half Dave Fuller picked up what could be a serious knee injury in training. All this coupled with the continuing absence of Creag Wilson (hamstring strain) meant that the defence had a very threadbare look. He decided to give a full debut to the recently signed Dean Feasey at left back whilst Danny Oliver dropped back into the back four to partner centre half Paul Farrell. The squad was boosted by the return of Mark Jarman from suspension.

Bookham had the better of the opening exchanges however Chessington took the lead from their first attack after 8 minutes when an excellent cross from the right was firmly met by Smith whilst goalkeeper and defenders looked at each other. Chessington then extended their lead on 20 minutes as again the defence were slow in closing down Richard Webber whose fine strike gave Dean Cupit no chance.

Bookham throughout the first half won a number of free kicks in threatening positions and 2 minutes later pulled a goal back. Billy Ramsey’s ball into the box was headed towards goal by Chris Woodward however the visiting keeper made a fingertip save only for James Piercy to score from a tight angle.

Another Ramsey free kick provided the equalizer this time his cross into the box eluded all including the keeper. Paul Farrell should have put Bookham ahead shortly afterwards getting a free header from another Ramsey corner but he put his effort wide as Bookham dominated the remainder of the half.

The second half was a more even affair but the home team always carried the greater threat.  On 65 minutes Bookham won a throw in level with the 6 yard box. Sam Currie’s throw was back headed by Richard Gridley and as the Chessington defence struggled to clear their lines the ball fell to the excellent Chris Woodward who gave Bookham the lead with a decisive finish.

Paul Farrell had another headed chance from a corner to seal the points but again put another header wide however despite the visitors throwing on an extra attacker in the dying minutes Cupit’s goal was rarely threatened.

TEAM: D. Cupit, S. Currie, D. Oliver, P. Farrell, D. Feasey, M. Jarman, J. Piercy, D. Carnota, R. Gridley, C. Woodward (D. Kent 80), B. Ramsey. Unused subs; A. Taylor, R. Gatford

Bookham secured the hard fought win that will almost certainly secure their Premier Division status next season despite a bizarre sending off 20 minutes from time.

Substitute Andy Taylor was dismissed seconds after coming on as sub following his first challenge when he was caught late and went down injured. The referee waved play on then dismissed Taylor for something he said.

Bookham went into the game having never beaten Horley since their promotion and were on the back foot for most of the early exchanges. They were not helped by suspensions to Billy Ramsey and Mark Jarman with a hamstring injury causing Creag Wilson to miss another game so they persisted with a 5 man midfield leaving Chris Woodward on his own up front.

Horley had a couple of early chances to take the lead but failed to capitalize on some good approach play. However with Bookham starting to keep possession better the 5 man midfield started to dominate. Danny Oliver came close to giving Bookham the lead when he hit the post from a Carnota corner just before Woodward had a good shot well saved by the visiting keeper.

As halftime approached Bookham took the lead through Richard Gridley when his back flicked header appeared to be stopped on the line by a defender's hand but the referee’s assistant ruled that the ball had crossed the line negating the need for a penalty and the obligatory red card.

The second half saw things much the same with Bookham's midfield dominating forcing the visitors to play a long ball game. However centre half’s Fuller and Farrell coped well early on and a Carnota ball into the box saw James Piercy get between the Horley defenders to calmly lob the keeper to put Bookham 2 – 0 up on 53 minutes.

However a rash challenge by Stuart Padgett that went unpunished seemed to galvanise Horley who suddenly started creating sustained pressure on the home rearguard. They should have scored but only managed to hit the post with the goal gaping on 52 minutes and Dean Cupitt had to be at his best to tip a lobbed attempt round the post shortly after. However the referee handed Horley a lifeline when he awarded a penalty for a push that only he saw on 63 minutes and Death reduced the arrears.

Manager Glynn Mandeville sent on Andy Taylor up front in an effort to stem the supply of long balls from the Horley back four but his contribution was very short lived. The sending off seemed to have the effect of stiffening Bookham's resolve and the last 15 minutes were more comfortable than the preceding 15.

Next Saturday Bookham return to Meadowbank to entertain Chessington and Hook Utd k.o. 3.00 pm for the first time this season before moving dressing rooms for the bank holiday clash with landlords Dorking k.o.11.30 am.

TEAM: 1) D. Cupitt, 2) S Currie, 3) K. Ward, 4) D. Fuller, 5) P. Farrell, 6) J. Piercy (A. Taylor 70), 7) S. Padgett, 8) D. Oliver, 9) R. Gridley, 10) C. Woodward, 11) D. Carnota

Bookham continued there frustrating habit of failing to beat struggling sides with a disappointing draw to a modest Raynes Park Vale despite almost totally outplaying their opponents in the first 45 minutes.

After a somewhat slow start Bookham took the lead after 15 minutes when Paul Farrell rose unchallenged to head home a Billy Ramsey free kick.

They should have extended their lead as both Danny Oliver and Dave Fuller both missed chances from corners as the visitors seemed unable to defend dead ball kicks. Chances from open play though were limited as Mark Jarman playing as a lone striker had to contend with the combined efforts of the Raynes Park back four.

As half time approached Raynes Park won a corner from the right but despite the ball being headed clear a follow up shot from all of 25 yards ended up in the back of the net.

The second half was more equal in terms of possession however Farrell had another excellent chance to put Bookham back in front again from a corner and Jarman had another headed goal ruled out for offside.

However Keeper Dean Cupitt was called on to make 2 good stops to prevent Bookham going behind.

Team: D. Cupitt, S. Currie, P. Farrell, D. Fuller, C. Wilson, C. Woodward, S. Padgett, D. Carnota, D. Oliver, M. Jarman, B. Ramsey

Bookham had to come from behind to take a share of the points against one of the teams tipped at the start of the season to be challenging for honours but it was no more than they deserved as they had by far the better chances in the game.

With top scorer Chris Woodward absent through work commitments and striker Jordan Buche still injured Mark Jarman was asked to play alone up front as the home team elected for a 5 man midfield giving a starting debut to new signing Stuart Padgett who recently joined the club from Chertsey Town. Creag Wilson also returned to the starting line up following a bout of tonsillitis replacing the unavailable Kevin Ward at left back.

The formation relied heavily on being able to retain possession giving the midfield time to support the lone striker and despite the pitch becoming bumpy following Tuesday’s game Bookham were able to impose themselves and take the game to the visitors.

The sparse crowd which was disappointing for such an attractive fixture were treated to some fine play by the home team and some less than inspiring goalkeeping from the visiting keeper who looked at a loss whenever he was asked to come off his line. He was though an accomplished shot stopper as he proved 10 minutes in as he tipped a fierce drive from Jarman over the bar.

A further chance this time from a corner arrived 10 minutes later however Billy Ramsey’s kick saw a header from Dave Fuller just clear the bar.

The visitors meanwhile were struggling to mount any sort of real threat giving both Wilson and Sam Currie plenty of opportunity to support the attacks.

Bookham's best chance in the first half though fell to Mark Jarman as he was played in behind the visitors defence but his effort to lift the ball over the advancing keeper went agonizingly wide of the goal.

A corner to North Greenford as half time approached led to the opening goal. The initial header hit the bar and was only half cleared and the ball back in ended up in the back of the net following a goalmouth scramble with McCormack supplying the finish.

The second half saw North Greenford come more into  the game as the home teams passing lost some of its accuracy. Dean Cupitt in the Bookham goal though still had less to do than his opposite number a good save at his near post after an hour being the only notable save he had to make.

With less than 15 minutes left Danny Kent replaced Padgett giving a second player up front. The change had a positive effect as James Piercy was played in wide on the right his run on goal resulted in a fine strike that was tipped pound the post.

Bookham deservedly equalized after 83 minutes following a corner, Ramsey’s kick being only half cleared to Carnota on the edge of the box. His ball back in to the far post was deftly glanced in by Paul Farrell.

The result was enough to pull Bookham up a place and out of the bottom three.

TEAM; D. Cupitt, S. Currie, C. Wilson, P. Farrell, D. Fuller, J. Piercy, S. Padgett (D. Kent 78), D. Carnota, D. Oliver, M. Jarman, B. Ramsey

With Bookham playing 3 teams in the next 3 weeks in the lower reaches of the Premier Division and teams at the bottom showing improved form, taking points from this fixture was vitally important and with both Billy Ramsey and Kevin Ward available after missing last weeks trip to Ash the side had a more settled look. However a suspected hernia problem to keeper Tim Brewster saw secretary Paul Chapman forced to come out of retirement and don the keepers gloves.

Egham started the game by far the brighter but despite having the lion's share of possession could not find a way of testing the nervous Chapman as Bookham showed the defensive resilience that has not always been in evidence this season. The central defensive pairing of Dave Fuller and Paul Farrell working fantastically hard to blunt the efforts of Egham’s prolific Jamie Thornby (18 goals so far this season) and Charlie Muldowney.

Led by Danny Oliver Bookham began to win the midfield battle, exert some pressure on the Egham defence and with Mark Jarman and Chris Woodward working their socks off up front the Egham back 4 looked less than comfortable.

After 15 minutes a free kick from a wide position saw Ramsey whip the ball in, the ball was partially cleared to Jarman who headed back across the goal for Woodward to beat Egham keeper Gooding to give the home side the lead.

A few minutes later another corner from Ramsey was only half cleared, then was played back to Paul Farrell in front of goal but he could not get the touch to beat Gooding. Minutes later Chris Woodward was sent clear and in a 1 on 1 with Gooding hit the keeper's legs and the chance was lost.

After 34 minutes Bookham got the deserved second goal as Danny Oliver won the ball in midfield, his forward pass saw Jarman react quickly to control the ball and lift it over the advancing Gooding.

With half time approaching Egham enjoyed some promising moments but some excellent defending protected Chapman’s goal.

The second half saw Egham again start well and after 55 minutes a free kick was only half cleared and the ball back in was put into the net by Mark Postins only for the assistant referee to rule it out for offside. A decision that angered the away players and supporters alike. With the visitors at last finding some consistent pressure a 2 goal lead never looked enough, however a break from defence saw the ball played out wide to the right for Jarman to run on to and his wonderful cross was met on the volley by Billy Ramsey to give Bookham a 3-0 lead. Egham never gave up though and when Scotchford’s free kick found Thornby at the far post his header found the net. The visitors exasperation reached fever pitch however as the assistant again ruled out the goal for offside. To be fair to the assistant, supporters in line said that this decision was more clear cut but the Egham faithful were having none of it.

It took 75 minutes for Egham to fully test the stand in keeper when Chapman was forced to a full length save from Thornby but he rolled back the years minutes later turning a fierce Postins drive around the post.

Manager Glynn Mandeville was understandably delighted with his team's gritty performance particularly the clean sheet but with an away game at Epsom next Saturday followed by the visit on Tuesday 19^th February of struggling Cobham he will be looking to bring in another keeper if Tim Brewster’s hernia condition is confirmed.

 Team; P. Chapman, S. Currie ( C. Wilson 80), P. Farrell, D. Fuller, K. Ward, J. Peircy (J. Abbott 70), D. Oliver, D. Carnota ( A. Taylor 78 ), B. Ramsey, M. Jarman, C. Woodward

A very entertaining game on a heavy pitch saw Ash overcome a determined effort by Bookham who rode their luck in the first half to put in a second half performance that belied their league position. With what has become the normal weekly team changes forced on the team management Bookham lost the services of Billy Ramsey (illness), Kevin Ward (injury), and the unavailable Richard Gridley. Creag Wilson was drafted in to cover the left back position and James Piercy returned from his long term ankle injury, both having fine games.

The early exchanges gave no indication of the entertainment to come as both sides struggled to find any fluency with misplaced passes being sprayed around with abandon. However Ash settled the better and took the lead on 12 minutes when their skipper Chris Rose rose unchallenged to finish an excellent cross.

With Bookham struggling to retain possession Evans forced Tim Brewster into a fine save and as half time approached the same player lifted the ball over the bar with the goal gaping.

Bookham's own attacks were steadily gaining potency and home keeper Fitzpatrick had to save shots from Jarman, Wilson, and Woodward as the midfield started to build a platform and set up some good quality possession.

With Bookham somewhat fortunate to reach half time only one goal down they equalized 2 minutes into the second half. Carnota’s corner being met at the far post by Paul Farrell. His downward header was pounced on by the alert Mark Jarman to hook the ball into the net.

With the game opening up it became end to end stuff Ash striker Smith found himself clear on goal only to be caught by the onrushing Brewster outside the box. With everybody expecting the obligatory red card the referee surprised everybody by producing a yellow ruling that the recovering Creag Wilson had got goal side, a decision greeted with dismay by the home team especially as the resulting free kick was spurned.

On 63 minutes Smith again found himself clear this time he chipped the ball over Brewster to give Ash a 2-1 lead.

Bookham came back strongly and their best move of the match produced a second equalizer, substitute Andy Taylor fed Mark Jarman down the left and his delightful cross was met on the volley by James Piercy who lifted the ball over Fitzpatrick.

It seemed anyone game now an it took a fantastic save by the Ash stopper to deny Chris Woodward from point blank however Ash came straight back to force a corner on 73 minutes. For once Bookham failed to clear their lines allowing the ball to be played into Hanning to give Ash the lead for the third time.

The tiring Piercy was forced to retire with 10 minutes remaining allowing Glyn Mandeville to give a debut to 16 year old Hugo Sikuade the youngster showed plenty of confidence on the ball and looks very promising.

Ash now were in the ascendancy and Smith sealed Ash's win with a fine strike on 82 minutes.

TEAM: T. Brewster, S. Currie, C. Wilson, P. Farrell, D. Fuller, J. Abbott( A. Taylor 70), D. Carnota, D. Oliver, M. Jarman, C. Woodward, J, Piercy ( H. Sikuade 80)

Bookham won this vital encounter against an improving Reading Town side after a run of poor results that had seen then slip back into the relegation dogfight but Paul Farrell's headed winner on the hour was a poor return from the many chances created.

With both Reading and Sandhurst going above Bookham in the last seven days points from this game were extremely valuable as again manager Glynn Mandeville was forced into changes to the starting line up with Richard Gridley (work) and Jordan Buche (injured) unavailable, however he was able to recall both Danny Oliver and Billy Ramsey who both missed Saturdays defeat against Guildford.

Bookham missed several guilt edged chances in a first half they largely dominated with both Chris Woodward and Mark Jarman missing one on ones and a Dave Fuller header from a corner somehow rolled wide. Reading though had one good chance hitting the post from a wide angle.

The second half started again with the home team seemingly well on top and the breakthrough came on the hour mark when Billy Ramsey’s well struck corner saw Farrell head powerfully home. The same player had the ball in the net for a second only to be denied by the linesman's flag, a decision that mystified everyone as the ball had come back from the Reading keepers save from a Ramsey free kick.

This was followed by Readings best spell of the match as they threw everything forward to force the equalizer. Keeper Tim Brewster was beaten on his near post only for the ball to come back off of the woodwork.

Bookham though should have made the game safe playing now on the break several great opportunities were wasted as quality was at a premium from both sides as they struggled with the surface and the importance of the result.

However no killer second goal emerged but the defence held out for a rare clean sheet.

TEAM; T. Brewster, S. Currie, K. Ward, P. Farrell, D. Fuller, J. Abbott (A. Taylor 78), D. Carnota, D, Oliver, B, Ramsey, C. Woodward, M. Jarman

Bookham went into this fixture against high flying City determined to put last weeks awful display behind them but were eventually undone by a Scott Cannie winner 30 seconds into injury time.

An injury to Danny Oliver and missing the unavailable Billy Ramsey saw Glynn Mandeville forced to reorganize his intended starting line up bringing in Jamie Abbott to play left side of midfield and restoring Kevin Ward at left back. Mark Jarman partnered Chris Woodward up front in an effort to give Danny Kent who was carrying a knock some respite and he took a place on the bench.

The confident visitors started strongly gaining good possession in the early stages as Bookham struggled to keep the ball however as the game progressed the home side where more than matching City in midfield and Jarman and Woodward were starting to worry the City back 3. The City goal had had a couple of scares before a good build up saw Richard Gridley put Bookham ahead on 34 minutes.

Bookham were in the ascendancy winning several corners most being wasted but 5 minutes later Gridley should have scored the second from a Carnota near post corner but totally missing the ball with the goal gaping.

This let off looked to have cost Bookham dear as City countered but Cannie’s point blank header from an Azim cross was brilliantly saved by Tim Brewster.

The second half started again with Bookham on the front foot. Jordan Buche was finding plenty of space down the right flank as City looked to press for the equalizer. Mark Jarman had an excellent chance when put through on goal but Gindre in the city goal pulled off a fantastic save to deny the striker. Another attack saw Buche through only to be stopped by a challenge that looked a cast iron penalty as both players went to ground but the referee not only ruled the challenge fair but mystified everyone by awarding a goal kick.

Guildford from this point on started to enjoy greater possession however their forward play was hampered by some indifferent finishing and it took a special goal to draw them level.  74 minutes saw Reece White pick the ball up some 25 yards from goal and he unleashed a rasping drive that gave Brewster no chance.

With Guildford in the ascendancy Bookham still looked dangerous on the break after forcing a corner Farrell’s downward header crept wide with nobody able to get the final touch.

Bookham were hanging on by now and as the game went into injury time a momentary lapse of concentration saw Cannie react fastest to a looping ball into the box to rob the home side of a deserved point.

Team: T. Brewster, S. Currie, K. Ward (C. Wilson 70), P. Farrell, D. Fuller, J. Buche (D. Kent 80), D. Carnota, R. Gridley, C. Woodward, M. Jarman, J. Abbott 

Bookham suffered their second 3-1 away defeat in a row despite putting in a spirited performance at Alwyns Lane.

With no fewer than seven first team players unavailable, 3 of whom picked up injuries during training this week, Bookham were forced to recall Richard Pattinson to the starting line up despite him not having played for 2 months due to work commitments. Danny Kent also on the comeback trail was forced to play 90 minutes for the first time this season and put in a very promising performance capped by a superb equalizer.

Chertsey started the game by far the sharper and striker Matt Graves should have scored but his powerful strike came back off the crossbar after only 8 minutes. Bookham though rallied and whilst Chertsey always looked dangerous going forward the visitors started to gain a foothold in the midfield battle and were able to put the Chertsey defence under some pressure. The pure physical presence of Danny Kent and Richard Pattinson and their ability to hold the ball up enabled the midfield to support several promising moves.

It was following one such move that Chertsey were able to attack at pace down their right flank that saw the excellent Graves unleash an unstoppable shot that grazed the post on its way in after 25 minutes.

Bookham's response was superb with good passing and movement taking the game to the hosts. After 32 minutes Danny Carnota got on the end of a good build up to smash a shot against the Chertsey crossbar. The relief was short lived however as Woodward's run down the left saw him slip the ball inside to Kent who curled an excellent finish into the top corner.

The second half started badly for Bookham as they conceded an own goal 5 minutes in. Chertsey’s McPhail picked up the ball just outside the left edge of the Bookham penalty box and with Paul Farrell in close attendance the Chertsey player's attempted cross came of Farrell’s chest and looped over the stranded Brewster.

The prolific John Pomroy made the game safe for the home side after 75 minutes from a bizarre free kick. Bookham’s Jordan Buche was caught by a raised boot as he attempted to clear on the edge of the Bookham box. As the culprit went past he petulantly slapped the offenders boot. The referee ignored the original foul and promptly booked Buche and awarded a free kick to the home side. Pomroy's shot around the wall lacked any real power but it somehow managed to evade Brewster who looked to have it well covered.

With both Kent and Pattinson clearly tiring the visitors attacks grew less effective and apart from a few corners they failed to trouble the home defence further.

With results elsewhere not going Bookham's way another defeat will see them drawn back into the relegation dogfight as this Saturday 12^th January will see the visit of Raynes Park Vale who are just 3 point behind them. Kick off is 3pm at Meadowbank. The Manager will be hoping to call on the services of Dave Fuller, Mark Jarman, and Richard Gridley who are all expected to return from injury, Andy Taylor from suspension, and Billy Ramsey who missed the game through work commitments.

TEAM; T. Brewster, S. Currie, C. Wilson, P. Farrell, K. Ward, J, Buche, D. Carnota, D. Oliver, C. Woodward, D, Kent, R. Pattinson ( G. Mandeville 80 )

Bookham showed great spirit in the second half having to come back from 2 goals down.

This game was seen as a 'must win' for both sides but particularly Sandhurst as they occupy a relegation position. However, a point apiece was reward for each team as they both had periods of domination.

The Bookham team saw the return from injury of James Piercy but unfortunately the influential Mark Jarman’s troublesome groin injury prevented his inclusion. Centre half Paul Farrell was left on the bench following his return from a 2 week break.

Both teams started well in a game of good pace but the visitors should have opened the scoring after only 5 minutes when Jordan Buche made time for himself inside the box but shot straight at Ewan in the home goal. Play immediately switched to the other end and a dangerous cross from the right was volleyed onto the bar by Sergeant.

The chance spurred on Sandhurst and they took the lead on 12 minutes following good play down their right flank and a great cross caused Dave Fuller to slice the ball into his own net.

The second goal followed 3 minutes later. Another pinpoint cross from the left saw an excellent finish by Sergeant. With Sandhurst continuing to dominate, pressure on the Bookham defence was immense as the pacey Sandhurst midfield showed great support for their front two. However as the half wore on Bookham came back more into the game and Chris Woodard should have pulled a goal back after 40 minutes but he headed Billy Ramsey’s cross wide.

This was definitely a game of 2 halves as Bookham were quick out of the blocks following the break. After only three minutes Chris Woodward had reduced the deficit. A good build up saw a Jordan Buche lay off allowing Woodward to beat Ewan from the edge of the box with a low shot into the corner.

Another chance followed soon after following a corner the ball was only half cleared for Buche’s shot to be denied by the outstretched leg of a defender on the line.

Sandhurst were still dangerous on the break and again good work down their left saw Smith waste a golden opportunity to regain the 2 goal advantage when he somehow side footed wide with the goal at his mercy. This was the home team's last chance of note though as Bookham largely dominated the remainder of the game. However it took until the 79^th minute for the equalizer to arrive as the increasingly influential Ramsey provided the pass for Woodward to finish.

The quality of both sides passing had been excellent considering the rain and windy conditions with the visitors having several good shooting chances to wrap up the points. However some wayward shooting and the linesman's flag frustrated the overeager visitors.

Team; T. Brewster, S. Currie, K. Ward, D. Oliver, D. Fuller, J. Piercy, D. Carnota, R. Gridley, B. Ramsay, J. Buche, C. Wooward. Subs not used; P. Farrell, R. Pattinson, J. Abbott.

Bookham put last week's disappointments behind them by securing a hard fought win over visitors Banstead.

Bookham were able to recall Kevin Ward, Danny Carnota, and Mark Jarman who were all unavailable for last week's game but full back Sam Currie picked up a knock in midweek ruling him out . This meant that Mark Jarman was asked to play at right back. However the home side went into the game in good heart knowing that despite Banstead’s obvious threat going forward they have conceded plenty of goals this year.

Starting by far the hungrier Bookham started well winning the midfield battle where Richard Gridley’s strength was put to good use. With recent signing Billy Ramsey giving good balance on the left and the speedy Jordan Buche raiding down the opposite flank  they were able to pressurize the visitors defence into a number of errors. In fact Ramsey had a hand in all three goals as he is fast becoming a valuable member of the Bookham squad.

Bookham took a deserved lead after 12 minutes following the award of a foul wide on Bookham’s right. Ramsey’s excellent delivery was met at the near post by Dave Fuller whose glancing header gave Dave Tidy in the Banstead goal no chance. Almost immediately they should have gone 2 up when centre forward Andy Taylor belying his 39 years turned and volleyed from 8 yards straight into Tidy’s gloves.

With the very next attack Banstead levelled when a free kick from a wide position found its way to the back of the box. The otherwise excellent Mark Jarman had the chance to clear but was robbed by Kevin Terry who beat Tim Brewster from the edge of the box.

However in a repeat of Bookham's first goal they again took the lead on 21 minutes but this time it was Taylor's header that met Ramsey’s free kick. Bookham should then have closed out the match with Buche having a good effort well saved by Tidy. The impressive stopper then foiled Chris Woodward who should have done better with his one on one chance and then pulled off the save of the match touching Danny Carnota’s strike from outside the box onto the bar as halftime approached.

The second half saw the visitors come more into the game and you wondered whether the chances squandered in the first half would come back to haunt Bookham as Brewster's goal came under more pressure. However some good saves and superb defending by the home defence  managed to keep the lead intact. Bookham again had a guilt edged chance to increase their lead after 65 minutes as Buche raced clear. His run into the box was stopped by Tidy who was injured in the challenge leaving both Woodward then Ramsey to have goal-bound shots heroically stopped by covering defenders.

Andy Taylor though effectively wrapped up the points for Bookham after 72 minutes following the best move of the match. Ramsey, Woodward and Taylor all linked in a move from one end of the pitch to the other giving Buche a great chance however again Tidy stopped the initial shot but was  unable to prevent Taylor from slamming home the rebound.

The win moved Bookham 1 place up the league to 18^th and with December seeing Bookham due to play 3 of the 4 teams below them in the league the heady heights of mid table are in their sights, and with James Piercy, Paul Farrell, Jim Green, and Sam Currie all expected to be available for next week's trip to Sandhurst manager Glynn Mandeville will have to make selection decisions for the first time in a few weeks.

Team; Tim Brewster, Mark Jarman, Dave Fuller, Danny Oliver, Kevin Ward, Jordan Buche, Danny Carnota, Richard Gridley, Billy Ramsey,  Chris Woodward, Andy Taylor ( Richard Pattinson 85 )

Bookham travelled to Horley with another depleted team drafting in Dave Tomlinson for his 1^st start for 2 years and an unfit Richard Pattinson as they tried to reshuffle the pack to provide meaningful opposition. Unfortunately these plans were further hit when Mark Jarman aggravated a groin injury in the warm up meaning that only the coaching staff were available as substitutes.

They set their stall out to frustrate Horley as best they could and despite the home team having the lions share of possession succeeded in protecting Brewster's goal. Bookham also had their moments going forward and won a number of free kicks and corners that always looked dangerous. However Horley were increasingly able to find room on the flanks but struggled to create anything clear cut.

Against the run of play Bookham took the lead on the 17^th minute. Debutant Billy Ramsey got on the end of Pattinson’s astute back heel to calmly beat the home keeper. The pressure on the Bookham defence was gradually building as they were forced to defend deeper and deeper. They held out until the 2^nd minute of injury time when a cross from the left eluded everybody apart from Eldred on the back post who volleyed home.

With Bookham looking less of a threat and having the inability to put any pressure on the ball the second half started like a training game for Horley as they passed the ball at will and once Nathan Jupp had put Horley in front on the hour mark with a fine finish it seemed only a matter of how many. Jupp scored again 6 minutes later following a mistake by Danny Oliver, Eldred got his second on 75 minutes and another miscalculation allowed Jupp his hat-trick soon after although the strikers control and finish was first class.

Bookham, with the game well and truly buried, tried to rally and only an excellent save denied Pattinson's bullet header.

Team; T. Brewster, C. Woodward, D. Oliver, D. Fuller, D. Tomlinson, J. Green, A. Taylor, R. Gridley, B. Ramsey, R. Pattinson, J. Buche.

A meagre crowd witnessed a battling performance as Bookham overcame a youthful Colliers Wood side to record their first league victory for over a month.

Bookham were strengthened by the return of full back Sam Currie and midfielder James Piercy, both had been away with work commitments. Currie slotted straight back to his accustomed right back role, Ben Loney replacing Kevin Ward at left back, with Piercy taking a place on the bench.

Colliers Wood’s team contained a number of young players that had come through their successful youth program and whose recent form had seen them start the game in a healthy seventh place.

The game started quietly for Bookham as they took time to settle but they gradually forced their way into the game as Chris Woodward failed to take advantage of 2 good chances. Colliers Wood though had the best chance to take the lead when Royal got behind the back line to see his excellent effort come back off the post. Woodward did give Bookham the lead on 20 minutes when Danny Carnota’s ball played from wide on the left was set up for Woodward to beat the visiting keeper from the edge of the box.

Within 4 minutes Colliers Wood were level, as the static Bookham back line appealed for a non existent off side, the visiting centre forward Royal raced clear and calmly lobbed the onrushing Brewster.

The goal shocked Bookham as Colliers Wood pressed on looking for the lead. With both defences looking vulnerable further goals were always on the cards and two goals within a minute just before half time saw each keeper guilty of poor judgment.

On 43 minutes, a hopeful high ball was played towards the Bookham 6 yard box and Brewster committed himself to allow Amara’s headed flick to bounce over the line. This lead however was even more short lived as Mark Jarman raced down the line straight from the kick off. The visiting keeper needlessly raced off his line allowing Jarman to chip the ball straight into the net.

The second half saw both defences look much tighter but Bookham generally had the greater threat. With Jarman, Buche, and Woodward always looking dangerous. The eventual winner though came in the 83^rd minute when the Colliers Wood keeper challenged Jarman to a high ball from a Carnota free kick. Jarman got the touch leaving Paul Farrell an easy finish. Chris Woodward should have made the game safe just after with another header but put his effort agonizingly wide.

Team: P. Brewster, S. Currie, B. Loney, P. Farrell, D. Fuller, M. Jarman, D. Oliver, J. Green (R. Gridley 70, A Taylor 87), D. Carnota, C. Woodward, J. Buche (J. Piercy 75)

Bookham travelled to Cobham hoping to put a dismal run of results behind them with a squad buoyed by the return of Jordan Buche, Kevin Ward and the previously injured Richard Gridley (fit enough to take his place amongst the substitutes). However with right back Sam Currie away on holiday a defensive reshuffle saw Ben Loney asked to play at right back.

As in previous weeks Bookham started well in a very competitive match, Chris Woodward and Jordan Buche up front giving the Cobham back line little time on the ball as they forced a number of free kicks and corners that always looked threatening. The midfield battle was equally tight as both sets of players looked to assert their authority.

Bookham were showing by far the greater appetite and had a great chance after only 10 minutes when a free kick swung in by Kevin Ward was met at the far post by Dave Fuller who should have done better as his effort went wide. Two identical chances fell to Chris Woodward with the same result as Cobham were put under increasing pressure.

Mark Jarman playing in a wide role was becoming increasingly influential constantly turning the home defence with his pace and trickery and the majority of Bookham's best moments emanated from his linking up with the front two.<