DECEMBER
[i]The draw for the FA Cup 3rd Round is made and a replay win will hand us a tie at fellow L2 side, Hartlepool.
BEDFORD 2-2 Accrington
Bedford dominate but only get a point as Beresford and Diaz (on his league debut for Bedford) score for Bedford.
Beresford misses TWO penalties, which should have easily sealed the game and put us four up at the break.
Bournemouth 4-0
BEDFORD Bournemouth destroy a half asleep Bedford. We just never got going, and are reduced to 10 men later on.
Leyton Orient 6-6
BEDFORD ----- FA Cup 2nd Round Replay
Bedford's defence stayed at home, but with Bird shouting at the touchline to go on an all out attack when 6-2 down, Bedford somehow someway take it to extra time. Rayner (3), Beresford and McPherson (2) are the heroes.
Extra time... RAYNER GETS HIS 4TH!!!!
DIAZ MAKES IT 8!!!!!!!A MIRACULOUS COMEBACK!!!!!!!!!!!
FT Leyton Orient 6-8
BEDFORD This definitely beats my coming from behind to beat Motherwell with Cowdenbeath a few seasons back.
BEDFORD 2-0 Brentford
Diaz and Farrell get the goals as the Bedford defence return to action.
BEDFORD 1-1 Mansfield
Bedford fail to make this game in hand count as McPherson comes off the bench and scores Bedford's only goal.
Leyton Orient 1-5
BEDFORD Bedford's defence turn up to face Leyton Orient this time as Bedford rip Orient's defence apart again with two goals from Rayner and a fantastic hat-trick from Diaz (7 goals in 7 starts and 1 sub app).
Bird publicly denies Arsenal interest after Jewell sacked BEDFORD 2-2 Wycombe
Bedford caught napping twice in defence as they throw away an early lead from Diaz's goal. Beresford saves a point by scoring an injury time penalty.
And so there's the half way point of the season... 11th place and 5 points off the playoffs. It is still very much do-able if we tighten up the defence a little more.
JANUARY 2025
BEDFORD 4-0 Shrewsbury
Bedford enjoy a comfortable win over Shrewsbury with goals from Rayner (2), Diaz and Russell (pen).
Harlepool 1-1
BEDFORD ----- FA Cup 3rd Round
10 man Bedford put up an amazing fight and were unlucky not to beat Hartlepool despite being the better side. A goal from Diaz leveled the score and took it to a replay.
Chris Adams leaves for 220k to Martigues Tranmere 1-1
BEDFORD Bedford get a point after an early Diaz goal was pegged back just before half time. Both sides could argue they deserved all three points.
Peter Davies joins from Reading for a 6k fee. The central defender is a decent signing for any L1 side and is our 3rd best centre back. BEDFORD 0-0 Chester
Bedford fail to turn chances into goals, and a day where a win would have put us just 1 point off the playoffs. It's still only 3 points though. Rayner gets his third 6 rating in a row, so I think I'll give him a rest to get his scoring head back.
BEDFORD 1-2 Hartlepool ----- FA Cup 3rd Round Replay
With Hartlepool down to 10 men, Bedford failed to take advantage and went out of the FA Cup. We really could have beaten them but it just didn't come together.
Cracknell signs from Scunthorpe for 0k. The left back is decent for any L1 side and is much better than Craig. He goes straight into the team to play Barnet Barnet 1-2
BEDFORD Bedford produce a better second half performance to come from behind to beat Barnet with goals from substitute Rayner and Diaz. A not convincing performance... but enough.
BEDFORD 1-2 Oldham
Oldham concede an injury time goal as Bedford fall to their first defeat in the league for nine games. Rayner is on target for the home side.
Finance Update: Our bank balance hits 1 million for the first time... probably ever. Notts County 0-3
BEDFORD Rayner, Farrell and Diaz are on target as Bedford put in a fantastic performance to beat 2nd placed County to get into the playoffs for the first time.
FEBRUARY
Another player has left The New Eyrie. Left back Craig has joined Ross County for 20k BEDFORD 1-1 Hartlepool
Bedford so nearly gain revenge on Hartlepool for the FA Cup exit. Beresford is on target for the home side, but is cancelled out late on.
Swansea 1-5
BEDFORD Diaz bags a hat-trick as Bedford make small work of Swansea. Rayner and McPherson complete the rout.
BEDFORD 2-0 Doncaster
Diaz scores to put the home side in front but Bedford have to survive the last 20 minutes with 10 men. Lady luck is on our side as they miss the penalty and then Rayner seals the win.
Darlington 2-1
BEDFORD Three of my starting defence are ruled out which I have to say cost us the game. Russell on target for Bedford.
Scunthorpe 0-2
BEDFORD An amazing story here. Bird sees striker potential in 17yr old left back Love. He gets a start in place of the injured Diaz.... and scores and gets MOM!!!! Rayner gets the other goal in the 2-0 victory.
Andy Oakley joins Sutton Utd for 60k
