2012 Season
After one of the longest losing streaks in BAFL/BAFANL history, the Bombers finally won on the opening day of the 2012 season against the Durham County Presidents.
The 2012 season will undeniably go down as one of the worst seasons, weather wise, for British American Football. Having the season shortened due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics was bad enough but then but persistent rain only made things worse when trying to reschedule matches! Unfortunately, the Bombers had to accept a 1-1 draw for their home match against the Sheffield Predators due first to a waterlogged pitch and then the inability of BAFRA to provide referees for the rescheduled match.
Crewe Railroaders visited RAF Cranwell on 8 July and were soundly beaten by the Bombers, 53-8. An eleventh hour save by the management teams at Staffordshire Surge, Lincolnshire Bombers and Crewe Railroaders allowed the return fixture between the Railroaders and the Bombers to take place at the Longton Rugby Club on 15 July, after the weather left Crewe with a waterlogged pitch. The result of this match was a 30-30 tie.
The Bombers closed out their best season to date with a win over the DC Presidents.
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