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Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Bermudians in the UK: Pre-Season Matches
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It was a bustling evening for Bermuda's overseas contingent as the English non-league and National League pre-season schedules kicked into high gear.
From clinical victories to hard-fought stalemates, here is how Bermuda's top talents fared for their respective clubs.
National League side Dagenham & Redbridge secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Hitchin Town, with Bermudian international Kane Crichlow starting up front in a star-studded partnership alongside former England international striker Andy Carroll.
Midfielder Reggie Lambe made an instant impact for his new club Ipswich Wanderers. The experienced playmaker helped his side kick off their pre-season in spectacular fashion, playing his part in an entertaining 3-3 draw against the Felixstowe Sea Siders.
Willie Clemons enjoyed a highly productive outing as Leiston FC ran out comfortable 4-2 winners against Aveley.
In the Midlands, Milan Butterfield dominated the engine room as Halesowen Town cruised to a 3-0 victory over AFC Wolverhampton City at the Prestige Midlands Arena.
Keziah Martin and Hereford FC had to settle for a 1-1 draw on the road against local rivals Hereford Pegasus at the KGD Stadium.
There was disappointment, however, for young defender Harry Twite, whose Basford United side fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Dunkirk FC at Greenwich Avenue.
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Newly Promoted Robin Hood Facing Premier Division Crisis
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Bermuda Premier Division newcomers Robin Hood are reportedly facing an existential crisis ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, with reports suggesting the club is struggling to field a competitive squad.
Robin Hood secured a dramatic return to the top flight last season after finishing as runners-up in the First Division, but their preparations for life back in the big time have hit a significant roadblock.
According to reports first obtained by Islandstats.com, the club has been hit by a "mass exodus" of playing personnel over the summer break.
It is understood that a combination of key players returning to overseas school commitments and a flurry of domestic transfer requests has left the newly promoted outfit severely depleted.
The timing could not be worse for Robin Hood, who face a brutal step up in intensity, physicality, and tactical quality in the Premier Division.
Fears are now mounting over whether the club will be in a position to honor its fixtures or field a competitive side when the new campaign kicks off.
Efforts have been made to reach out to the Robin Hood President for comment on the developing situation, but the club has yet to issue an official response regarding the state of their roster.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Peets Shines Off the Bench as Boston United Win
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Bermudian defender Emeer Peets made a telling impression as National League outfit Boston United secured a hard-fought 2-1 pre-season victory over Alfreton Town at the Impact Arena.
The 18-year-old center-back, who has been building his way into the senior setup, was introduced during a series of second-half changes as manager Paul Hurst looked to run the rule over his squad depth.
Entering a physical, fast-paced encounter, Peets quickly found himself in the thick of the action. The teenage defender marshaled the backline superbly during sustained periods of Alfreton pressure, tracking runners well and producing several crucial defensive interventions to keep the hosts at bay.
What stood out most, however, was the youngster's composure on the ball. Faced with a high press from the opposition forward line, Peets repeatedly demonstrated an ability to play his way out of tight spaces, shifting his body intelligently and finding teammates with crisp, clever passing.
The stable second-half display helped the Pilgrims protect their narrow advantage and claim their first victory of the pre-season schedule following an opening-day defeat to Lincoln City.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Armstrong’s Penalty Completes Motown’s Win
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A dramatic late winner from Bermudian forward Andrew Armstrong saw FC Motown II wrap up their USL League Two regular season with a thrilling 4-2 victory over the Long Island Rough Riders.
The victory at Madison, New Jersey, officially mathematically eliminated the third-placed Rough Riders from playoff contention, capping off a high-stakes Metropolitan Division finale.
Long Island had initially put themselves on the right track to keep their postseason ambitions alive, breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute through defender Joshua Gordon. However, the hosts responded just before the interval when Giacomo Zizza restored parity five minutes ahead of half-time.
The momentum swung heavily into Motown's favor after the restart, with forward Julien Lacher delivering a clinical go-ahead goal on the hour mark. Long Island refused to go down quietly, and Finlay Oliver looked to have rescued their season with a superb 72nd-minute equalizer.
With the game tied at 2-2 and heading into a frantic final ten minutes, the bottom completely fell out for the visitors.
Armstrong became the hero for FC Motown II in the 80th minute, showing superb composure to strike what would prove to be the match-winner.
A late red card for the unraveling Rough Riders compounded their misery, allowing Akira Bofinger to put the gloss on the scoreline with a 90th-minute fourth to cement the three points for the regular-season leaders.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Barry-Murphy Downplays Trott Injury Concerns
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Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy has insisted that goalkeeper Nathan Trott is not a serious injury concern, despite sitting out the club's opening two pre-season friendlies.
The 27-year-old Bermudian shot-stopper, who completed a permanent move to the Bluebirds this summer following a successful promotion campaign, is currently nursing a minor groin issue.
Trott watched from the sidelines as a strong Cardiff City side cruised to a dominant 6-1 victory over Cork City in their latest warm-up fixture.
Despite missing the opening fixtures of the summer schedule, the club's medical staff are treating the goalkeeper's omission as a precautionary measure to ensure he is fully fit for the upcoming Championship campaign.
Barry-Murphy downplayed any long-term worries regarding his first-choice keeper, indicating that Trott is expected to integrate back into first-team training in the near future as preparations intensify for the new season.
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