Bay Stars Football Club Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said last night that an academy will be established that will serve as a feeder for the club in its efforts to build on the excellent success in its inaugural season. Bay Stars narrowly missed out on the top position on the Eastern Cape log of the Vodacom League after ending the season three points adrift from East London's FC Tornado. Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of a long term Premier Soccer League berth ended as the only Eastern … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Leroy van Rensburg Player of the Year
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Bay Stars End on a Home Victory
Nelson Mandela Bay's Bay Stars showed why it holds the key to bring back top-flight soccer to the city with another resounding victory at home yesterday. The locals scored three unanswered goals at the Gelvandale Stadium against a determined Mthatha Bucks side. Although the visitors tried their best to disturb the net, they could not manage to trouble the score card in the last match of the Vodacom League season. Farouk Abrahams drew first blood in the 8th minute and Wade Jooste increased … [Read more...] about Bay Stars End on a Home Victory
Bay Stars Home Winning Streak Ends – Sort Of
The hard-fought Nelson Mandela Bay Vodacom League derby between the city's best answer to long term Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, and Highbury delivered an anti-climax when the scoreboard was still stuck on 0 - 0 after 90 minutes. Bay Stars will now take on FC Buffalo in East London this Saturday before returning for the last Vodacom League match against Mthatha Bucks on 2 June at the Gelvandale Stadium. Prior to this goalless draw, Bay Stars had won every home … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Home Winning Streak Ends – Sort Of
Bay Stars Lengthen at Home Unbeaten Streak
Nelson Mandela Bay's hope of long term Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, pulled off an exciting 3 - 2 win on Friday night against Tembu Royals at Gelvandale Stadium to ensure that the side's 100% home record remains intact. Stars' Coach Graham Harrison said the standard of the match was high against a classy Tembu Royals. "The boys managed to keep their cool and clinched the victory with a clinical performance. It showed what a good team we have here with players who … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Lengthen at Home Unbeaten Streak
Bay Stars poised to continue 100% home winning streak
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of long term Premier Soccer League participation, Bay Stars, are poised to upset the apple cart this Friday when they take on Tembu Royals at the Gelvandale Stadium at 7:00 pm. Friday night's clashes in the Eastern Cape leg of the Vodacom League see the four top teams on the log taking each other on. Bay Stars are currently in second place with 50 points and Tembu Royals, third on 49 points. Top of the log side FC Tornado with 55 log points are taking on FC … [Read more...] about Bay Stars poised to continue 100% home winning streak
Convincing Victory for Bay Stars
On Saturday, Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, armed with genuine local talent, showed Bhisho Young Ideas that even though they are newcomers to the Vodacom League, they are more than capable of setting the scene in the Eastern Cape leg of the championship. This was clear when Luthando Batyo scored an impressive goal close to the 40th minute and Farouk Abrahams following it up late in the first half by converting a penalty. The 2 - 0 … [Read more...] about Convincing Victory for Bay Stars
Mighty Greens Chicken out against Bay Stars
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of future Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, are hot on the heels of experienced FC Tornado in the hunt for the top spot of the Eastern Cape leg of the Vodacom League. This comes after East London's FC Tornado drew 1-1 against Cacadu United on Saturday and Bay Stars were denied the opportunity to score more goals on Friday night. Lady Grey's Mighty Greens did not pitch up for their scheduled league match at the Westbourne Oval. By … [Read more...] about Mighty Greens Chicken out against Bay Stars
Bay Stars match moves to Westbourne Oval
Nelson Mandela Bay’s best hope of future Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, will be taking on Mighty Greens at Westbourne Oval tomorrow night (13 April) at 7:00pm. The change in venue came as a result of damage to the Gelvandale Stadium’s pitch during a recent tournament. Bay Stars Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said although Friday night football matches at the Gelvandale Stadium became somewhat of an institution for hundreds of fans, he hopes that the die-hard … [Read more...] about Bay Stars match moves to Westbourne Oval
Bay Stars overpower Champions FC at Gelvandale Stadium
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, overpowered Champions FC at the Gelvandale Stadium on Friday with a convincing 3 - 1 win. The home team's Leroy van Rensburg scored in the second minute of the match followed by Wade Jooste in the tenth minute. Farouk Abrahams made sure of a penalty about three minutes later to increase Bay Stars' tally to 3 - 0 in the first half. The visitors from Lusikisiki managed to pull one back when they scored in … [Read more...] about Bay Stars overpower Champions FC at Gelvandale Stadium
The assistant coach.
We at Saints Football Club would like to wish Wayne Iveson, the Bay Stars assistant coach, all the best in his recovery. Wayne has been a huge part of the football fraternity in Port Elizabeth for many years. He is very well respected by all who have dealings with him and we are sure he will be missed while he recovers in hospital and at home. Chin up Wayne. Regards Timothy Emmerson … [Read more...] about The assistant coach.
Bay Stars keep 100% home record
Nelson Mandela Bay's future hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, maintained its excellent 100% winning margin at home when they bashed Mthatha Liverpool with 3 - 1 at Gelvandale Stadium and set the scene for an epic battle for the top of the log with FC Tornado on Friday. Bay Stars Team Manager Nichulas Manyataza confirmed that the current log leader, FC Tornado, suffered a 4 - 1 defeat against Mthatha Bucks which means that Bay Stars are only two points … [Read more...] about Bay Stars keep 100% home record
4-1 Win After Disappointing Loss
When Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of future Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, took to the field on Friday night not even a few threatening rain clouds could stop them from going on another rampage. Bay Stars Coach Graham Harrison said the sterling performance was a concerted effort to make up for the disappointing last minute loss against OR Tambo last weekend. "Although the boys were down, we collectively decided to lift our heads up and to come back with a much … [Read more...] about 4-1 Win After Disappointing Loss
Dutywa Rain blesses Bay Stars
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of future Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, overpowered Matta Milan 2 - 1 in a rainy Dutywa yesterday to collect three points on the road. The first half was a major tussle to disturb the nets but unfortunately it was not meant to be as both teams had to walk off to the change rooms at half time without scoring any goals. Bay Stars Coach Graham Harrison said that his charges dominated proceedings during the first 45 minutes but they could … [Read more...] about Dutywa Rain blesses Bay Stars
Bay Stars looking for a win in Idutywa
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, are hoping to kick off the second half of the 2011/2012 season with a bang this weekend when they take on Matta Milan at the Idutywa Stadium at 15:00 tomorrow. Stars' Coach Graham Harrison warned that even though the team managed to beat Matta Milan at the Gelvandale Stadium last year, fans must understand that tomorrow's clash will be a different kettle of fish. "The previous win counts for nothing at … [Read more...] about Bay Stars looking for a win in Idutywa
Bay Stars Victorious with 1 – 0 Victory over Highbury
Nelson Mandela Bay's best hope of Premier Soccer League (PSL) participation, Bay Stars, dished up a thriller of a match against Highbury yesterday and snatched a victory in the last minute thanks to the fine finishing ability of Leroy van Rensburg. Coach Graham Harrison said he is proud of his charges, as they had fought hard, and played a full 90 minutes in a fast paced match that saw several of their opponents struggle with cramps and fatigue towards the end. "I must admit that we did … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Victorious with 1 – 0 Victory over Highbury
