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It goes without saying that Tuesday’s match at Badgers Hill is an extremely poignant one for both clubs, with Frome having one eye on each the relegation zone & play-offs, whereas the mission for Manor Farm is simple: survival. Jack Davies returns to preview all of the action with his latest preview.

Manor Farm travel to Frome for the first time since their famous play off semi-final win last year. The two sides came 2nd and 5th respectively to make those play-offs but have both failed to get anywhere near repeating the feat this time around. Farm are in a real relegation battle and need points wherever they can get if they’re to stay in the division. Frome are just about clear of danger but are firmly in the bottom half and will be hoping to end their season in a more positive frame. Farm will be hopeful of a return for captain Jake Gosling, having welcomed back midfield partner Frankie Artus from suspension and injury recently.

Factfile:

Nickname – The Robins
Stadium – Badgers Hill (31 miles)
Founded – 1904
Manager – Danny Greaves
Star man – Jon Davies
Last season – 2nd
Last match – 1-0 defeat to Westbury
Fun fact – Tristan Plummer, of Gogglebox fame, played for them whilst filming the show in 2018.

As a result of several absences, the Geoff Sellek Memorial Walk has been brought forward one week to Sunday 16 April.

It’s Non-League Day on Saturday, and Jack Davies looks ahead to what will be another huge game at The BS3 Services Stadium between Manor Farm and Lymington Town.

Bristol Manor Farm Football Club is delighted to be running a number of special offers & promotions ahead of Non-League Day against Lymington Town on Saturday 25 March.

Saturday’s Matchday Sponsorship is a special and very fitting one indeed. Here’s the story. Fans of both Cinderford Town and Bristol Manor Farm will fondly recall great recent memories of Lewis Bamford flying up and down the wing during his stints as both a Forester and a Farmer too, often electrifying crowds with a neat turn of pace and eye for the spectacular goal or two. A popular lad with fans in both camps.

Like so many of the proud parents and families who travel to every game in unstinting support for their kids, we were lucky that Lewis had his grandparents Nigel and Audrey Bamford along as fine examples of this unique and often unsung breed of football supporter.

During Lewis’ time here both of them soon became regular travelling companions on Manor Farm awayday coaches where they made many friends including Dave & Alison Adams who were likewise following their son Jamie to wherever, whenever Bristol Manor Farm were playing. Their cheerful presence and sharing of fine foods gave those journeys something of a family picnic vibe.

Saturday’s game is sponsored in the memory of NIGEL BAMFORD, who sadly for everyone passed away last year. Our own Tony ‘The Scarecrow’ Parsons was one of those great friends that Nigel made and we thank him for both the idea and for sponsoring this particular home fixture in his honour and memory.

Speaking in the week to LIFE ON THE FARM, Tony added: “He was a family man who was loved by many. He took a real interest in people and was very down-to-earth. Full of love and compassion. He made many friends at The Farm. Nigel also spoke through his eyes when making conversation and like they say ‘the eyes are the window to the soul’. His soul was a good and honest one and his spirit lives on in his beautiful wife and soul-mate Audrey and the family who we welcome back to our ground today.”

Thanks for those kind words Tony, echoed by many we’re sure. Nigel is doubtlessly enjoying looking down on Lewis playing football now in the much sunnier climes of Australia where he is as popular a player as ever for Werribee City FC of the National Premier League of Victoria.

Bristol Manor Farm make the relatively short trip to Bishop’s Cleeve as the two sides meet for the third time this season, and Jack Davies previews the action below.

Manor Farm return to the BS3 Services Stadium as they host Tavistock, and Jack Davies looks back on recent results to bring you this preview.

Bristol Manor Farm head to Bideford on Tuesday evening for another crucial match in our league campaign.