The Blues are
@IsthmianLeague
Premier Champions! 🏆🔵⚪️
A first league title for the club in 29 years and promotion to the National League South has been secured!
#allezlesbleus
We can confirm that the club has registered its intention to appeal against the decision to place us in the National League North for the 2023/24 season.
Full Official Statement Below:
All at Bishop’s Stortford FC are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former manager Gordon Boateng.
Our thoughts at this desperately sad time are with his family, friends and all those in the football community who knew him
Full Time: Blues 2-0 St Albans City
We are into the first round proper of the
@EmiratesFACup
after that fantastic performance thanks to goals from Darren Foxley and Aaron Greene
The Football Association have announced league allocations for the 2023/24 season and we can confirm that we have been placed in the National League North next season
The recommended constitution is subject to an appeals process open to all teams in the pyramid
That Winning Moment!
Scenes last evening in the John Turner Lounge as the Blues are confirmed as Pitching In
@IsthmianLeague
Premier Champions 2022-23!
🏆🔵⚪️
#allezlesbleus
Following today’s defeat the Blues have been relegated back to step 3 for the 2024/5 season
A tough old campaign that isn’t done yet but a special thank you to the officials, volunteers and supporters who have given up so much time this season on this adventure
#allezlesbleus
We are delighted to announce that our
@EmiratesFACup
4th Round Qualifying tie with
@stalbanscityfc
at the R&D Advisors UK Stadium has been selected for live television coverage.
The match will broadcast live on
@btsportfootball
on Monday 26th October, kick off 7.45pm.
A cruel end unfortunately but let’s take a moment to applaud the lads for a fantastic season
They’ve done themselves, the club and the town proud
#allezlesbleus
The records have been checked and verified and we can confirm that last Saturday's clean sheet at Kingstonian, our 11th consecutive shut out, set a new club record for Most Consecutive Clean Sheets!
Congratulations to the entire Blues squad for this fantastic achievement!
The club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of
@leytonorientfc
manager Justin Edinburgh.
He was a regular visitor to the club last season as he kept a keen eye on the development of the young players on loan with us.
Our thoughts are with his family and all at LOFC
We are delighted to announce that Jamie Cureton will return for the 2018/19 campaign! The vastly experienced and popular forward notched 9 times in 19 appearances last year and quickly became a favourite with the fans. Welcome back
@JamieCuro
!
Full Time: Blues 2-0 Chester
A terrific performance from the Blues who cap Steve Smith’s 200th game in charge with a huge 3 points to start the National League North season!
Full Time: Blues 6-1 Aldershot Town
Outstanding performance from Steve Smith’s side who progress to the last 16 of the Isuzu FA Trophy thanks to five goals from Kane Crichlow and one from Darren Foxley
Also joining the Blues for the 20/21 campaign is Callum Ibe
The exciting midfielder has previously represented the likes of Redbridge, Romford and Walthamstow. Please join us in welcoming
@CallumIbe
to the club!
#allezlesbleus
Joining the Blues is experienced goalkeeper Jack Giddens
An Isthmian Premier title winner with Billericay Town, he has also featured for St Neots Town, Aveley and Tilbury. Most recently he was the 2018/19 supporters player of the year for East Thurrock Utd. Welcome
@gidds_99
!
17 - Blues goal! Jamie Cureton
It’s him again! A carbon copy of the first goal with
@JamieCuro
drilling home a deep
@benworman10
cross. Two goals on his 1000th appearance! 2-0
70 - Blues Goal! The crowd are on their feet here as
@JamieCuro
not only completes his hat trick but nets his 350th career goal with a stunning volley from 30 yards into the top corner! 4-0
RETURN OF THE CASS!
We are delighted to announce that
@JakeHCass
will rejoin the Blues for the 2021/22 campaign!
The popular striker previously enjoyed a prolific spell with us at the start of the 2018/19 season that earnt him a move into the National League. Welcome back Jake!
Amos Joins The Blues
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran Amos to Steve Smith’s coaching staff
Kieran joins us following a two year stint as joint manager at our neighbours Sawbridgeworth Town
Welcome to the club
@KieranAmos
!
#allezlesbleus
A brave effort from the Blues who fought back from behind to make it 3-3 and are incredibly unlucky to depart the competition
Proud of the team and the travelling volunteers for this incredible cup run. Thank you to all for your support!
📝Next up is striker Jake Cass who joins us after a prolific spell with Chalfont St Peter. The powerful 25 year old has also previously featured for Hendon and East Thurrock United. Welcome
@JakeHCass
!
#newblue
7 - That’s it! The Blues have broken the all time club record, reaching 1000 minutes without conceding a goal!
The graphic says Gidds but it’s truly a whole squad effort, congratulations to the lads!
#allezlesbleus
14 - Blues goal! Jamie Cureton
The only appropriate way to mark his 1000th appearance!
@JamieCuro
on hand at the back post to volley home
@benworman10
‘s deep cross! 1-0
Osude Is A Blue
We are delighted to announce the signing Josh Osude
Winger Josh joins from Sittingbourne having previously represented the likes
of Grays Atheltic, Hashtag Utd and Braintree Town
Welcome
@JoshOsude
!
#allezlesbleus
Harris Returns
After notching 12 times in 28 appearances in an impressive debut year, fan favourite
@Chris_Harris00
has agreed a return to the R&D Advisors UK Stadium for the 2022/23 season!
#allezlesbleus
We are delighted to announce that goalkeeper Jack Giddens has been appointed as Captain of Bishop’s Stortford Football Club.
Defender Mark Haines has also been named as Vice Captain
Congratulations
@gidds_99
and
@MarkHaines1
!
#allezlesbleus
DEERING SIGNS!
Promotion winning and former Dagenham & Redbridge, Billericay Town and Farnborough midfielder Sam Deering signs for the Blues.
Welcome Sam!
Frankie Departs
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Frankie Merrifield due to family and work commitments
Last season’s top scorer departs after 61 goals in 161 games for the club and we all wish Frankie the very best for the future
#allezlesbleus
Ogunwamide Is A Blue!
We are delighted to announced the signing of Ola Ogunwamide from Hornchurch.
The pacy midfielder racked up 9 goals and 23 assists in 60 appearances for the Urchins and has also featured for Concord Rangers at Step 2
Welcome
@ola___11
📸 :
@HornchurchFC
Harris Returns!
We are delighted to confirm the return of striker Chris Harris
Chris netted 16 times in 40 Blues apps before joining National South side Cheshunt in October but now returns to the club to bolster Steve Smith’s attacking options
Welcome back
@Chris_Harris00
!
Full time - Margate 3-4 Blues.
We've won an absolute thriller at Hartsdown Park.
@JamieCuro
gets a brace and scores the winner in the 90th minute.
Your manager could never.
#AllezLesBleus
🔵⚪
Smith Swoops For Striker Braney
We are delighted to announce the signing of striker Tobias Braney, who joins us on loan from Premier League side
@LutonTown
until January.
Welcome
@TobiasBraney_
!
#allezlesbleus
Full Time: Blues 3-0 Royston Town
A fantastic performance puts us into the 4th Qualifying Round draw tomorrow. Frankie Merrifield(2) and Correy Davidson the scorers!
Full time: Ebbsfleet United 1-1 (3-5 p) Blues.
After Critchlow's late equaliser, five spot kicks out of five in the shootout see us through to the next round in the FA Trophy!
#AllezLesBleus
🔵⚪
#FATrophy
Game Day! Anybody else excited ?!
We host
@stalbanscityfc
at the SOLD OUT R&D Advisors UK Stadium tonight in
@EmiratesFACup
4th Round Qualifying!
A reminder that those not lucky enough to have a ticket can watch the action live on
@btsportfootball
!
George Casey RIP
The club are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Blues defender George Casey, aged just 26.
Our thoughts are with George’s family and friends at this sad time.
MARLOW RETURNS!
Fan favourite Ben Marlow has signed league registration forms following his lengthy spell out and goes straight into the squad for Saturday
Welcome back
@Ben_Marlow10
!
Porter Joins!
We are delighted to announce the arrival of left back Jay Porter for the 2022/23 season
The defender arrives from Braintree Town and has previously featured for the likes of Margate, Enfield Town & Hornchurch
Welcome to the R&D
@jayporter08
!
📸
@braintreetownfc
A huge thankyou to everybody in attendance this evening!
A big well done also to the volunteers who put in so many hours to make today happen!
Finally best of luck to
@stalbanscityfc
for the rest of the season
Full Time: Blues 3-2 Brentwood Town
We come back from two goals down to secure a place in the first round of the Buildbase FA Trophy thanks to goals from Richardson, Jones and Merrifield.
11 unbeaten and a performance full of character from the lads
Gidds Is A Keeper!
We are delighted to announce that Jack Giddens returns for the 2023/24 season
Jack has racked up an incredible 54 clean sheets in 107 Blues appearances to date. Let's hope for many more in the next campaign
Welcome back
@gidds_99
!
#allezlesbleus
Billy Returns!
We are pleased to confirm the signing of defender Billy Cracknell
Billy made 24 appearances on loan from Colchester Utd in 21/22 and netted in the Playoff Semi Final that season against Cheshunt, who he rejoins the club from
Welcome back
@billy_cracknell
Tippett Joins The Blues
We are delighted to announce Dannie Tippett as the club's new goalkeeping coach.
The experienced UEFA B Licensed coach has previously worked with the likes of Grays Athletic, Colchester Utd and St Albans City.
Welcome
@DannieTippett
!
#allezlesbleus
3 - Blues goal! Darren Foxley
We lead this cup tie early on with
@Darren_Foxley
shutting down keeper Matrevics brilliantly with the ball looping into the net! 1-0
The club are saddened to learn of the passing of one of our former players, Michael Thalassitis.
We extend our sympathies to his family, friends and former team mates at this sad time
#rip
Joining up with the Blues for the new campaign is striker Tom Richardson!
The forward has previously featured for the likes of East Thurrock Utd, Romford, Braintree Town and Aveley.
Welcome
@tomjamesrich
!
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Blues manager Ted Hardy.
He famously led the club to FA Amateur Cup in 1974 and we would like to offer our condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
A full tribute to Ted will follow soon
#rip
Ekpiteta Signs On
Steve Smith who has acted quickly to secure the services of central defender Marvel Ekpiteta
Most recently with Billericay Town, our former Skipper returns to add to the 53 appearances he made between 2016 and 2018
Welcome back
@Marvz_E
!
#allezlesbleus
Everybody at the club would like to send our best wishes to defender Sam Robbins, who suffered a serious knee injury in last night's victory over Bowers & Pitsea.
We will provide updates as and when available, but for now please join us in wishing
@Sam5Robbins
a speedy recovery
Full Time: Blues 3-0 Worthing
A ruthless performance from the Blues sees three points against the league leaders and another clean sheet with goals from Harris, Giles and Henshaw!
We are delighted to announce that striker George Sykes has joined the Blues for the 2023/24 season!
George enjoyed two loan spells with the Blues early in his career and rejoins the club after a prolific stint with Aveley.
Welcome back
@GeorgieSykes_fs
!
📸
@Lambpix1
Steve Smith To Step Down
The club can confirm that Steve Smith will step down from his role as First Team Manager at the conclusion of the 2023/24 season
Full details and a special message from Steve regarding his decision below:
#allezlesbleus
Jack Is Back!
Back to add to his fantastic tally of 29 clean sheets in 62 Blues appearances, the incredible record breaking
@gidds_99
has agreed to return to the R&D Advisors UK Stadium for the 2022/23 season!
#allezlesbleus
Joining the Blues is young full back Sam Mvemba!
Sam was a member of the Aveley side that reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Trophy last season before bowing out away at Notts County
Welcome
@Samvemba23
!
The Skipper Stays!
We are delighted to confirm that Blues Captain Ryan Henshaw returns for the 2023/24 season!
The popular central defender has 153 Blues appearances to his name so far, netting 12 goals
Welcome back Skipper!
@ryanhenshaw
#allezlesbleus
Jack Is Back!
Back in Blue for 2023/24 is one of our own, midfielder Jack Thomas!
Jack returns after departing in February for a brief spell at Step 2 with Concord Rangers & looks to add to his 188 appearances (3 goals) for the club so far
Welcome back Jack!
#allezlesbleus
The Skipper Stays!
Influential Captain Ryan Henshaw has become the latest name to agree a return for the 2022/23 season!
He will be back to lead our promotion charge next season, adding to the 116 appearances(9 goals) in Blue so far.
Welcome back
@ryanhenshaw
!
#allezlesbleus
Everybody here at the club sends their best wishes to
@Sam5Robbins
as the Blues defender undergoes a knee operation today
Please join us in wishing Robbo a speedy recovery, we can't wait to see him back out there! 💙🤍
Super Marlow!
We are thrilled to confirm that midfielder Ben Marlow is back in Blue for 2023/24
Ben will look to add to his 6 goals in 66 Blues appearances to date when we head to Step 2 in August
Welcome back
@Ben_Marlow10
!
#allezlesbleus
Tosin Is Back!
Also returning for the 2023/24 season is popular defender Tosin Olufemi
Tosin returns after a fine first season in Blue, scoring 6 times in 42 outings last season
Welcome back
@T_Olufemi
!
#allezlesbleus
Oliver Peters Is Here To Stay!
After his debut back in February, Ollie Peters impressed in his 15 appearances (1 goal) for the Blues and the midfielder will be back in Blue at the R&D for 2022/23.
#allezlesbleus
Spider Signs On
Popular winger Ryan Charles has agreed a return for 2022/23!
The 27 year old returns to the R&D to add to the 98 appearances (26 goals) to his credit for the Blues so far.
#allezlesbleus
TOSIN JOINS THE BLUES
Steve Smith has swooped to make former Concord Rangers & Haringey Borough skipper Tosin Olufemi his 2nd summer signing.
Tosin was Haringey's top scorer last season and is equally comfortable at RB or RW
Welcome to the R&D
@T_Olufemi
!
#allezlesbleus
Frankie Is Back!
After 21 goals (including two memorable hat tricks) last season, returning for 2022/23 is striker Frankie Merrifield!
The popular forward will be looking to add to his 37 goals in 119 Blues appearances so far!
#allezlesbleus
Full time: Darlington 0-2 Blues.
It's a first away league win of the season, as we complete a league double over today's opponents. Charles and Sow with the goals in the first half.
#AllezLesBleus
🔵⚪
Special Day, Special Kit!
To help celebrate our 150th Anniversary, the lads will be wearing a special one off strip for Saturday’s game with Gloucester City.
We have worked with
@ProKit_UK
to create a kit inspired by our FA Amateur Cup/FA Trophy winning sides!
#allezlesbleus