Ben Pope made his 100th appearance for United against Burgess Hill Town on Saturday, 29th October.
Club President and Director Dave Ormerod presented Ben with a momento to mark the milestone.
Welcome everyone to The Continental Pilot Field as we welcome Haringey Borough in Isthmian League action.
A big welcome to all their committee, staff, management, coaches, players and of course supporters for today’s game.
The last couple of league games have been literally fine margins, as a club we have to be reminded how far we have come and keep right behind the lads. We have shown so far this season we are more than capable of challenging near the top of the league and our quest to add more points on the board starts again today.
I was very happy and encouraged by Tuesday nights game. Many consider the Velocity Cup a distract ion but to see so many of our Academy
graduates get their senior debuts made me very proud. The future is certainly bright and we have to continue to support that.
This week marked one year since our appointment of Gary Elphick as Manager with Jon Meeney also joining us as First Team Coach. Alongside Andrew Brown and the rest of the staff we have had a year to remember and long may that continue. Gary’s honesty, integrity and care for the club cannot be matched by anyone and not only do I respect the job, but the man and really enjoy our working relationship.
Here’s to many more years of us working together.
Billy
Welcome to today’s match against Haringey Borough.
They’ve been in fantastic form of late, and today will be a tough test for us. They have a real attacking threat, and we will have to be on our toes.
I’ve been delighted with our lads recent performances, we’ve been down to the bare bones at times, but our attitude and application makes me feel very proud to manage them. It’s small margins at the moment, but these little 1%’s will make us better in the long run.
Today’s match also brings up my first year as manager of Hastings. I’d like to thank my players and my support staff. They’ve been great, and also you fans. The away support at times has been breathtaking and it’s always an honour for me to perform in front of the Pilot Field faithful.
Onwards and upwards!
Gary
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Health & Safety Officer David Russell
Deputy Safety Officer Greg Agathocli
Club Shop Managers Ged Clout & Sue Gallop
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Kit/Laundry Manager Sue Cornelius
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First Team Manager Gary Elphick
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U13 Manager Sean Ray
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U11 Manager Dan Allen
U10 Manager Gary Hart
U9 Manager Tony Field
U8 Manager Jordan Ray
U7 Manager Jake Daniels
Good afternoon everyone.
Welcome back to the Continental Pilot Field after two great home wins in cup competitions over Burgess Hill Town and Corinthian-Casuals and two disappointing 1-0 away defeats in the league.
I would like to give a quick mention to our incredible fans that travel in numbers to all our games, recently in terrible weather conditions and often endure travel disruptions. Thank you to each and every one of you. Also a mention to our young U's from Tuesday night's game, a great win and performance, you did the Club proud.
I would like to welcome and thank our Match Sponsor for today's game Stace & Co who are an Estate and Letting Agent in Hastings.
They are a family business run by dedicated experienced local people who have a passion for property. They are experts in selling local residential property, letting local property and offering a property management service. Established for over 50 Years.
They pride themselves on providing a first-class
service offering an efficient flexible approach to delivering the highest level of customer service, through the commitment of their staff.
Stace & Co are registered with the Property Ombudsman and adhere to the code of practice, for further details please visit their website www.staceandco.com
We hope Helen and her guests enjoy their day with us and thank you for all your support.
I would also like to welcome and continually thank Bob H who is our Matchball Sponsor, Bob also helps us out with various other things, sponsors players, is also involved with the ladies team and a great support for me. We are truly grateful for everything he does for us.
Enjoy the game and hopefully 3 points! ...
Hayley
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My views - not United's - on semi-pro football and occasionally, other topics.
Well, seems like United have just such a curse hanging over them. Promotion saw the U's making their way to games via the Dartford Crossing once again and of the 6 defeats so far this season - all have been at the hands of sides from North of the River.
I've missed several games recently - those pesky 12 hour shifts go through phases of interfering and games having to be followed on line with Joe Knight's excellent videos going a long way to making up for those missed games.
I said in the Burgess Hill GF that United seemed intent on reproducing last season's initial run of poor results against other promotion contenders - and last weekend's reversal at Enfield completes a dodgy clean sweep! Put that emphatically right last time round - more of the same please!
Today we take on another side from North of that river - Haringey Borough are here. Quite possibly another first encounter.
I'm having to knock my column up with the harsh deadline imposed by Editor-in-Chief Hoggard and at this stage - Sunday evening, my break at work - not sure what transpired to see no Alex Brefo on duty at Enfield with Gary on the bench.
Ironical eh. Finn would presumably have started that game with Alex out - at a guess. But he has gone on loan to Cray Valley - and wasn't in their side away to Hythe Town last weekend as he was suspended after his red card the previous week.
Single goal margins of defeat - four of themBishop's Stortford and Potters Bar Town hereand Billericay and Enfield a week ago, two consecutive 0-1 results. It's all hugely frustrating and the Enfield result all the more so given the only goal came in the 87th minute just after a post kept Chinedu McKenzie's effort out.
Must be difficult for Gary. Finn is a great team man and again, educated guess, his suspension after that harsh red card at Hornchurch sees Alex slotting in nicely and life made difficult for Finn to get back in the starting line up. The word amongst U's supporters behind the opposing goal in the weeks leading up to the Cray Valley deal, certainly seemed to be that Finn wasn't going to want to be a regular on the bench (Of course he didn't). If only football was 12 a side.
Having played a big part in Worthing's promotion to National South last season it was a surprise Dajon didn't stay there. He moved onto Cheshunt who aren't doing too well after following Worthing up via the play offs.
He's just up the A21 now having signed for Tonbridge Angels. Good player, Dajon. I recall his debut at Shoreham - very nearly 5 years ago to the day - November the 4th, 2017-18 season. United were going through a poor run at the time, that was early in the reign of Chris Agutter - and it was Dajon who got a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw. Good luck at Tonbridge, fella.
Well it was - Alex Brefo obligingly responding to calls of 'Shoot!' in the Trophy defeat of Burgess Hill. This outstanding photo was on Twitter
recently - as good an action shot as you'll ever see ....... Photo taken by Chris Neal (@cn_things). Our own Scott White has a rival!
148 through slow moving turnstiles on Tuesday night for a league cup tie with Corinthian Casuals. Games like that hover somewhere between training sessions and the bread and butter of league football. Our Sussex Senior Cup tie with Crawley will generate a bit more interest - might get 350 in for that . 3 points at stake week in and week out - that's what does it for most of us.
8 round 3 fixtures - only one gate over 300, that was Horsham vs Whitehawk that saw 333 spectators. Says it all eh?
Philippines here I come. The land where a 3pm kick off for you is 11pm for me. And 7.45 evening kick off at the Pilot Field is 3.45 am for me. What's more I have followed an evening kick off from Angeles City - plenty of watering holes where several bottles of San Miguel and Football Web Pages keep me up to date. Whitehawk away - an FA Trophy replay several seasons ago. Davide Rodari got the winner and I staggered back into the hotel at 6 am .........
Catch y'all later! Gut Feeling will be compiled from afar till mid December.
Tumbleweed Trophy………
League News
by: Ian Townsend
It’s Manager of the Month time again, courtesy of Vita risk Solutions.
Our Pitching In Isthmian Premier Manager of the Month award for October takes us on a trip along the M11, where we end up at Bishop’s Stortford, home of Blues boss Steve Smith. Steve’s side had a magnificent October, unbeaten not only in the Pitching In Isthmian League but in all competitions, as well as conceding only one goal along the way.
Many congratulations to Steve, and to all at the R&D Advisors UK Stadium.
Golden Gloves Awards, sponsored by the fabulous folks at AB1 Goalkeeping. Once more we lead with the story of the Blues, visiting Bishop’s Stortford. The Blues are having a fine season, greatly helped by their parsimonious defence, and October saw them keep four clean sheets (five if we count cup competitions, which we don’t, but it still deserves a mention). Jack Giddens is their main man, so congrats go to Jack and all those who stand steadfastly in front of him.
Knory led a young side to a 2-1 Velocity Cup victory over Corinthian-Casuals.
KnOrY SCOreD In THe 8TH MInUTe to fire a young U’s side ahead last Tuesday evening.
Chinedu McKenzie netting the winner on 71 minutes after Troy Chiabi had levelled the score for Casuals on 67 minutes.
U23 and Academy graduates Harvey Mapstone, Oscar Barry, Josh Turner, Freddie Legg and Fin Chapman featured in the starting XI. With Armandas Briedis, Charlie Honey and Jamal Lubanga contributing from the bench.
Full line-up and subs used shown across the centre pages. P18-P19
Club: Haringey Borough Football Club
Club Founded: 1907
Nickname: The Borough
It was not until 1970 that a team competed under the name of Haringey Borough when WOOD GREEN TOWN who had played at Coles Park since 1930 changed their name to Haringey Borough. A merger with EDMONTON FC resulted in a brief change of name to Edmonton & Haringey FC until 1976 when the present name was re-adopted. The merged Club played in the Athenian League until it ceased to operate at the end of the 1983/84 season and then played for 4 seasons in Division 2 North of the Isthmian League. After a period of instability culminating in a year in the wilderness away from Senior football in 1988/89 they were admitted to the Spartan League in 1989/90 retaining Premier Division membership throughout until the South Midlands League merger in season 1997/98 when they finished 7th in the Premier Division South to secure membership of the new “combined” Premier Division for 1998/99 as well as being runners up in the League’s Premier Division Cup. In 2004 after an unsuccessful attempt to move the Club to the nearby New River Sports stadium and a walk out of the existing Committee Aki Achillea who had commenced his association with the Club in 1995 was appointed to lead the Club forward and together with George Kilikita and Secretary John Bacon the club sought to engage more with the local community and tap into the talent locally.
The senior men’s team having been relegated to Division One of the Spartan South Midlands League in 2006/7 bounced back with promotion at the very first attempt and a fine season ended with both promotion and the winning of the Division One Cup. Back in the Premier Division for the season 2008/09 the Club again quickly found itself among the relegation strugglers
Chairman: Aki Achillea
First Team Manager: Tom Loizou
Ground: Coles Park Stadium, Tottenham
Capacity: 2,500 (280 Seated)
leading to the appointment of the current Manager –the vastly experienced Tom Loizou. Tom and his excellent loyal team of coaching staff have been instrumental in turning around the Club’s fortunes in the intervening years.
In 2011/12 a highest ever 5th place was achieved and the League Challenge Trophy won. After massive stadium improvements in the close season with the erection of a new Clubhouse and new dressing rooms hopes were high for 2012/13 but the poor weather and the problematic pitch led to a massive fixture backlog which negated any chance of a serious challenge for honours and the Club finished 9th.
In 2013/14 the Club’s challenge for promotion took place in the Essex Senior League following a sideways switch imposed by the FA. The Club had what was then its most successful season ever finishing runners up by just a solitary point to Great Wakering Rovers and ended the season with 20 wins and one draw from the final 21 League games.
The League title was nevertheless secured at the second attempt in 2014/15 with a haul of 103 points from 38 games and with it promotion to Step 4 in which we were allocated to the Ryman League Division One North. The first season at the higher level was a baptism of fire when only 7 points were garnered from the first 17 games but by the close of the season a further 43 points had been amassed from the remaining 29 games and the Club finished in a comfortable 15th place. The first season in the FA Trophy produced two fine victories before a replay loss to Hitchin Town of the Evostik South Premier Division.
The summer of 2016 saw yet further investment in the close season in the form of a 3G synthetic main pitch and added improvements to the perimeter, the spectator rails and the floodlights and has created a facility of which the Club can be proud; and has afforded a greater opportunity for the Club to move forward in all aspects. The first team in 2016/17 improved markedly on the previous season and had an excellent all round campaign although rather unfortunate not to finish the season on a high having ended with the “double heartbreak” of missing out on promotion through a 4-5 closely fought semi-final playoff defeat at Maldon & Tiptree FC after finishing 5th in the Division and an odd goal 2-3 London Senior Cup semi-final loss at Metropolitan Police.
2017/18 was to be the Club’s best ever and culminated in promotion to Step 3 via the play-off route with a 3-1 win over Canvey Island after automatic promotion had been missed by just two points. And in FA Competitions the 4th and final round of the Qualifying rounds for the FA Cup was reached, although that ended in disappointment with a 2-4 home defeat by Heybridge Swifts who then enjoyed a visit to Exeter City in the First Round Proper. In the FA Trophy we went right through the qualifying campaign and were lucky enough to draw Leyton Orient in the First Round Proper which brought a record attendance of 1,133 to Coles Park and “The O’s” left mightily relieved at having come back to win 2-1 after going a goal down in the fifth minute.
2018/19 was another great but ultimately disappointing season season with an FA Cup run which took us into the First Round Proper where it was ended rather cruelly by AFC Wimbledon’s last minute goal at Coles Park in front of a record crowd of 2,710. Having led the Premier Division for several weeks in mid-season it was somewhat surprising that we dropped from 2nd to 3rd on the last day of the season after a poor late run but still enjoyed home advantage in the Play-Off Semi-final in which a 45 minute second half onslaught on the Tonbridge Angels goal produced only one goal in response to the two they had scored before the interval.
The 2019/20 season’s early termination was less of a disappointment for us than for most other Isthmian Premier Division Clubs as we were marooned in mid-table with no realistic prospect of entering either
the promotion or relegation zones. The highlight of the season should have been the visit of National League Yeovil Town in the Final Qualifying Round of the Emirates FA Cup but, as is well known, appalling crowd behaviour brought that game to an early end and the second game seemed something of an anti-climax. In fact, without making excuses, that unpleasant episode seems to have adversely affected our players for some time for, whereas we had been well in the promotion places mix, thereafter we just drifted downwards.
The early termination of League Fixtures for 2020/21 was more of a blow than was the previous seasons voiding as we were well placed to make a charge towards a play-off place at least. However the Buildbase FA Trophy continued and we enjoyed a run through to the 4th Round Proper when Oxford City of the National League South finally eliminated us 4-2 after we had been two up; en route we had overcome Faversham Town, Bishops Stortford, Eastbourne Borough and Dartford, the last two also being National League South Clubs. The London Senior Cup also carried on and due to withdrawals, we reached the quarter-final without playing a game but lost a penalty shoot out to Hanwell Town after a 2-2 draw.
The 2021/22 season was more or less a non-event as regards any real challenge for the League top spots but the semi-finals of The League Cup and the London Senior Cup were reached with both game ending in odd goal defeats in the space of a week. We may well have set a Club record for the highest number of injuries sustained in any season and that even led to an outside chance of relegation towards the end of the season but the failings of others meant we were never in serious danger.
The foundations are in place for an eventual assault to secure a National League place for the men’s senior side and an exciting season is in prospect in which a challenge for at least a play-off position is a realistic prospect as we pursue our ambition to achieve promotion to the National League should be within the capabilities of our talented squad. The facilities and structures are in place for all the Club’s teams to improve and enhance on recent successes.
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2016/17 saw the introduction of a much needed “second” team, formed to compete in the Ryman Development League it being basically intended for Under 21 players but with the facility to include up to 4 older players in every squad. The team held their own comfortably in the League finishing a very creditable 6th place and the benefits of the Club’s participation were all too evident with the introduction of a number of players into the first team squad throughout the season and the opportunity for first team squad players to keep fresh and those who were returning from injury had a platform to get fit. Thereby proving the benefits of having such a side. The age restriction was amended to Under 23 for 2017/18 and the team has always been near the top of the table, continued to do well in the following seasons and won the North Division Championship in 2021/22 but lost to South Division Champions Hastings United in the “Champion of Champions” play-off.
Youth teams were commenced and run successfully for many years at various age levels with some considerable success particularly at the older age groups including progress into the 2nd round proper of the FA Youth Cup in 2006/07. They were Divisional winners of the Southern Counties Floodlit Youth League in 2004/05 (and also winners of the League’s Colwyn Cup competition) and 2009/10. After a few seasons absence from Youth football the Under 18s rejoined the Southern Counties competition in 2017/18, winning its Divisional Championship at the first attempt and finishing towards the top of the table in the following seasons. This will again provide a pathway for talented local boys to make their way into the first team squad and ultimately the first team itself.
The Women’s Team was formed in 1999 and competed in the Eastern Region Womens League winning promotion in its first season and then to its Premier Division for 2002/03; and there they have remained save for two seasons, the first being in 2011/12 following relegation to Division 1 from which they made an immediate Premier Division return as runners-up. Steady improvement began and we were extremely fortunate to have been approached midway through the 2014/15 season by renowned coach and former professional footballer Steve Browne who at the time was involved in the highly successful S & T Academy Girls football .Steve was duly appointed Manager and preserved the Women’s Premier Division status. In 2015/16 a mid table position was easily secured from an uneven campaign which included convincing away wins at the top 2 Clubs and some surprisingly disappointing performances against lower placed teams. In 2017/18, by Christmas the team were runaway League leaders only to be thrown off course by the tragic early death of Steve on New Years Day but after a shaky period the Women re-asserted themselves to win the League Championship on the last day of the season and with it, promotion to the Women’s Premier League and followed that up by adding the League Cup with a 5-1 win over Cambridge City to complete the double which was a a fitting, lasting legacy for their Manager. The loss of many of the successful squad, several to American University Scholarships, proved too much of a handicap at the higher level and relegation back to the Eastern Regional League was an unsurprising outcome. Now under the stewardship of Bobby Cato significant steps forward seem certain and promotion is again a realistic prospect. An exceptionally young and talented squad was unlucky to find itself in danger of relegation towards the end of the 2021/22 season due to a high number of odd goal defeats but pulled clear with 4 vital points from the last two games. They look capable of going places if they stick together when experience is added to their armoury.
Cypriot International midfielder who numbers AEK Athens among his previous clubs; 2017/18 deadline day signing. 39 appearances last season.
Close season signing from East Thurrock United. A wide midfielder who scored ten goals in 46 appearances for “the Rocks” last season (including one against us). Has also appeared for Aveley, Barking, Witham Town, Clapton and Cheshunt.
Tall rangy striker signed in the close season after a year with three Essex Clubs - Woodford Towm, Maldon & Tiptree and National League Braintree Town.
A well travelled forward signed in the close season; made debut in friendly with Chelmsford City and scored within 5 minutes. With Coggeshall Town at the end of last season and before that with Brightlingsea Regent, Witham Town, Bishop’s Stortford, Ware, VCD Athletic, Whyteleafe, Billericay Town, Norwich City Under 18s and Arsenal Under 18s.
Tall strong central defender making a challenge for a first team starting berth having just returned from a spell with German clubs. Signed mid-season in 2021/22 and made several starts after a number of substitute appearances.
Tall commanding central defender signed in the close season. As a youth player had spells with West Ham United and Crystal Palace and is still under 20. Was with Hackney Wick last season.
CHRISTOS DJAMAS
Cypriot Under 21 International signed in October 2020. Midfielder who was most recently on contract at Othello Athienoy and previously with Apoel Nicosia and Agia Napa.
JORGE DJASSI-SAMBU
Midfield powerhouse now in 8th season with Club; opponents know when they have been tackled by this non-stop box-to-box player. Dangerous in opponents box at set piece situations.
Defensive midfielder with experience in Spanish, Cypriot and Swedish football. Lewes, Whitehawk, Enfield Town and Braintree Town are among the English clubs he has played for – all but Lewes after his last spell abroad.
Tall strong defensive midfielder in his second spell at Borough. Signed in the close season having been with Ware last season. A much travelled player who has had spells at Northwoiod, Corinthian Casuals, Bracknell Town, Harlow Town, Wingate & Finchley, Welwyn Garden City, Chalfont St. Peter, Cambridge City and Scunthorpe United.
A familiar name who re-joined us recently. “Olu” is a very experienced and widely travelled midfielder with experience at several National League sides including Hungerford Town, Welling United, Braintree Town, Maidstone United, Woking, Dartford and most recently Peterborough Sports for which club he played two games earlier this season and is now dual registered.
Mid-season 2021/22 signing; a forward who graduated from Stevenage Academy and played in their EFL team. Also played for Wycombe Wanderers. Has also been loaned to Kings Langley, St. Albans City and Middlesbrough Under 23s.
Younger brother of Andronicos signed from St. Margaretsbury a few days before the March 2022 registration deadline; a right-sided midfielder who immediately looked at home at this higher level.
Dangerous striker who moved on from Arsenal Under 23s and a loan to Stevenage to play in Germany for VFL Wolfsburg and Greuther Furth. Returned to England in August 2019 firstly with Watford and then Aldershot Town , Welling United and finally in January this year with Hayes & Yeading United.
Skilful young full-back previously with Bowers and Pitsea who joined us in September 2018 and after establishing himself in the Under 23s and on the bench made his first start in December 2019.
ALPHANSO KENNEDY
Goalscoring winger signed in close season. Was with Wingate & Finchley last season and also played for FC Romania; played against us when we lost 1-0 at Wingate & Finchley on August Bank Holiday 2019.
NATHAN KPEMOU
Tall powerful central defender or wide midfielder who has come through our Under 18 and 23 ranks and patiently awaited his opportunity; when injuries gave him his chance he seized it and he will not easily relinquish his starting place status.
MEKHI LEACOCK-McLEOD
Attacking midfielder who has just rejoined us from Farnborough. Also numbers Halifax Town, Accrington Stanley, Eastleigh and Romford among his previous berths and Fulham, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Glasgow Rangers at Under 23 level.
ANTHONY MENDY
Close season signing whom netted 25 goals for Uxbridge last season and three in our first two pre-season friendlies. A much travelled player who has been with Wingate & Finchley, Bedford Town, Beaconsfield Town, Leatherhead, Enfield Town, Chalfont St. Peter, AFC Hayes, Slough Town and Maidenhead United and has also played in Italy.
LUKE MEWITT
A young goalkeeper recruited in the close season with several years experience at Huddersfield Town and a season on loan at Hyde United of the Northern Premier League. Has also appeared for Hertford Town.
A summer 2017 signing; 22-year-old central defender who was previously with Dagenham & Redbridge. Almost an ever present in 2017/18 season and now an established member of the squad.
ANDRE ODEKU
Speedy striker who has stepped up from our Under 23s and after several appearances from the bench is now a serious contender for a starting place and will doubtless continue his free-scoring habit when he gains more senior level experience.
MICHAEL O’DONOGHUE
Powerful full-back who re-joined us after spending some time at National League side Concord Rangers. Formerly a professional with Colchester United.
DESTINY OLADIPO
Strong, 6ft plus striker signed early September who was with National League Hampton & Richmond Borough last season having previously played for Lowestoft Town and Romford.
MAX OVENDEN
A goalkeeper signed in the close season with previous Isthmian experience at Cray Valley (PM) and the now defunct Thamesmead Town as well as extensive Southern Counties East experience with Punjab United.
SAMUEL OWUSU
Midfielder signed from East Thurrock United on Christmas Eve 2021 who immediately took a place on the Boxing Day bench and made a 20 minute debut appearance. After several further such appearances made his first start in the London Senior Cup game against Tooting & Mitcham United and has firmly established himself as a starting line up contender.
RAKIM RICHARDS
Versatile player with us since 2010 and most usually to be found in a defensive role but quite at home in midfield and a menace in the opponents penalty area when corner kicks arrive.
Leyton Orient midfielder on three month Youth Loan with us. Made 18 first team appearances last season including an FA Cup win by 4-0 over Tranmere Rovers.
COLES
TOTTENHAM - CAPACITY 2,500
TOM LOIZOU (Manager)
A man with wealth of experience and knowledge of the game who is always running around for the club; his passion is there for everyone to see and he keeps everyone at the Club on their toes - not just the players!
FA Cup: First Round 2018/19
FA Trophy: First Round 2017/18
FA Vase: Quarter Finals 1977-78
Essex Senior Football League Champions: 2014/15
London Senior Cup Winners: 1990-91
2,710 vs AFC Wimbledon
FA Cup First Round 9 November 2018
DAVID CUMBERBATCH (Assistant Manager)
Long-serving back up to the manager and the first to judge the merits of the many applicants seeking trials with the Club.
2021/22 SEASON - RECORDS
Biggest Victory: Haringey Borough 5–1 east Thurrock Utd
25 September 2021
Heaviest Defeat: Haringey Borough 0–6 Bishop’s Stortford
15 February 2022
Highest League Attendance: 796 vs enfield Town
15 January 2022
Lowest League Attendance: 210 vs Worthing
7 December 2021
Top Goalscorers: David Olufemi 9
Jorge Djassi-Sambu 8
Substitutes used A,B,C,D,E replaced in brackets Goalscorers in Bold
ChalmersCarvalho (A)PopeHasler Brown (1) (C)AkehurstScott (B)Brefo (A), Adams (B), Hull (C)
Pope (B)AdamsHaslerBrefoBrown (A)PennMoynesHull (A), Scott (B)
DixonPope (C)Adams (B)HaslerBrefoPennMoynes (A)Hull (A) , Scott (B), Brown (C)
CarvalhoDixonPope (A) Hasler (1) Brefo Gbode (2) (C)elliott (B)Brown (A), Penn (B), Hull (1) (C)
DixongbodeAdams (A)HaslerBrefoBrown (B)PennCarvalho (A), Scott (B)(C), Hull (C)
DixonBrefoBrown (B)HullPenn (C)elliottMoynes (A)Dawes (A), Adams (B), Black (C)
Adams (C)HaslerBrefoPenn Gbode (1) (B)Scott (A)elliottCarvalho (A), Pope (B) , Worrall (C)
Pope (1) (C) Adams (A)HaslerBrefoPennScott (B)elliottWorrall (A), Carvalho (B), Dawes (C)
DixonPopeAdams (B) Hasler (1) BrefoPenn (C)elliottDawes (A), Worrall (B), Scott (C)
DixonPope (A)AdamsHaslerBrefoPennelliott (C)Hull (A), Scott (B), Carvalho (C)
Dawes (A) Dixon (C)PopeBrefoHull (B)PennelliottAdams (A) , Scott (B), O’Mara (C)
Dixon (C) Pope (1) (B)HaslerBrefo Penn (1) Scott (A)elliott Adams (1) (A), Chapman (B), Moynes (C)
Dixon (A)Pope (B) Adams (1) Hasler Brefo (1)Penn (1) elliottMoynes (A), Hull (B), O’Mara (C)
DixonAdams (B)HaslerBrefo Penn (1) Scott (A)elliottPinto (A), McKenzie (B), Hull (C)
Dixon (C) Pope (2) (B)AdamsHasler Brefo (1)
PennelliottHull (A), McKenzie (1) (B), Chapman (C)
DixonPope (B)Adams (C)HaslerBrefoPennelliottPinto (A) , McKenzie (B), Hull (C)
ChalmersDixonPope (A)Adams (B)HullPennelliottScott (A), McKenzie (B)
Turner McKenzie (1) (D)MoynesChapmanLeggHull (A) Scott (1) Pinto (A), Lubanga (B), Briedis (C), Honey (D)
Conquest Hospital Community radio (CHr) and Hastings United (HUFC) have tied up a community partnership deal with both supporting each other.
As part of the deal, CHr broadcast an HUFC advert and a jingle to publicise the club, guests from the club have been on live shows and CHr broadcasts live match reports and live commentaries.
In return, HUFC have put a banner up for CHr at the Continental Pilot Field Stadium, have an advert for the station and occasional write up’s in matchday programmes.
HUFC Commercial Director, Hayley Clout, said, ‘HUFC are a very community minded club and us promoting our local Hospital community radio station and CHr promoting us is a real win win’.
CHr Chair, Graham Belchamber, said ‘CHr is an expanding radio station broadcasting to Conquest Hospital patients and staff and on-line across the area and worldwide. We are made up with this arrangement and HUFC’s generosity.
You can listen to CHr and contact CHr on www.conquesthospitalradio.co.uk, on its own App and streaming services.
Pictured from left to right by the banner in the ground are CHr radio show presenters ... ellis Piddock, Jeff Belton, Graham Belchamber and Abi Olorenshaw with HUFC Commercial Director Hayley Clout.
Herne Bay have announced that manager Ben Smith has left his post, following yesterday's defeat at Corinthian-Casuals.
Ben has been in charge of the side since the summer of 2019, and led them to promotion via the play-off's last season. Prior to his time at Bay, he was the manager who led Canterbury City to the FA Vase SemiFinal.
Round 4 is scheduled to be completed by the end of November, and the draw looks like this:
Aveley v Bowers & Pitsea
Binfield / Sutton Common R v Leatherhead / Kingstonian
Carshalton Athletic/South Park v Walton & Hersham /Southall
Chatham Town/Sittingbourne v Herne Bay/Sevenoaks Town
Margate v Folkestone Invicta
Haringey Borough v Enfield Town
Hullbridge Sports v Potters Bar Town
Whitehawk v Hastings United
Bognor Regis Town recently announced the arrival of Dorking Wanderers defender Cameron Black, who moves to Nyewood Lane on an initial one month loan.
Cameron came through the Academy at Meadowbank, playing for the Under 18's and Under 23's before graduating to the first team squad last season. He isn't entirely unknown to our league as he had a loan spell at Leatherhead last season, playing twenty nine times and scoring an impressive five goals. Two of those appearances were against the Rocks - a three-two defeat for the Tanners, and a two-two draw.
He has already had another loan spell this season, at National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough.
Cray Wanderers have announced the signing of Yahaya Bamba from Sevenoaks Town - and gave him a debut in their win over Leyton Orient in the London Senior Cup in midweek.
Yahaya was an enormous success for Oaks. This season he has scored three goals in his seventeen matches, but played an enormous part in their FA Cup and FATrophy successes - whilst last season he was a revelation, joining the club when they were in danger of relegation and scoring ten goals in nine matches, including a hat-trick against that other side from Cray.
STARTSSEASONCAREER PLAYER SUB TOTALGOALSAPPSGOALS
SamAdams124162623152
BaileyAkehurst1-1-1-
OscarBarry1-1-1OllieBlack314-1254
AlexBrefo151162162
ArmandasBriedis-11-1-
KaiBrown426161
GilCarvalho448-8TomChalmers17-1718714
FinChapman123-3-
LloydDawes134-183
JackDixon15-15-30642
JakeElliott14-14-644
JoeGbode3-3333
SamHasler14-1425313
CharlieHoney-11-1JamesHull410141334
FreddieLegg1-1-91
HarveyMapstone1-1-2-
ChindeuMcKenzie145252
KianMoynes426-6-
FinnO’Mara426-324
KanePenn151163413
DeNiroPinto-33-3BenPope13114410255
LouisRogers(GK)18-18-131-
KnoryScott67131443
CraigStone16-16-1087
JoshTurner1-1-1RyanWorrall9312-906
Saturday 12th November 2022
Aveley vHornchurch
Billericay TownvHorsham
Bishop’s StortfordvKingstonian
Bognor Regis TownvCorinthian-Casuals
Carshalton AthleticvEnfield Town
Folkestone InvictavBrightlingsea Regent
HASTINGS UNITED vHaringey Borough
Herne BayvCanvey Island
Lewes vCray Wanderers
Potters Bar TownvBowers &
Wingate & FinchleyvMargate
Billericay TownvHornchurch
Folkestone InvictavAveley
Saturday 19th November 2022
Bowers & PitseavAveley
Brightlingsea RegentvHornchurch
Canvey IslandvCarshalton Athletic
Cray WanderersvWingate & Finchley
Haringey
Horsham
Sussex Senior Cup Round 2
FIXTURE- Tuesday 15th November 2022
HASTINGS
Ben Pope was awarded ‘Man Of The Match’ by Match Sponsor The Youth Fairy
Ben was presented with his award by Becky Fisher
1921
Billy Walker became the first player to score a hat-trick of penalties in the League in Aston Villa’s 7-1 home First Division victory over Bradford City.
HASTINGS UNITED 22/23 BUSINESS PARTNERS
Photo: Scott White
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Hastings United Football Club takes seriously your health and safety during your visit to the Continental Pilot Field.
Please note that the officers and stewards of Hastings United Football Club will enforce Ground Regulations.A copy of the regulations is posted at the turnstile entrances and within the ground on the wall next to the food bar.
Please note that the following are offences under the Football (Offences) Act 1991, as amended: the throwing of any object within the ground without lawful authority or excuse, the chanting of anything of an indecent or racist nature: the entry onto the playing area or any adjacent area to which spectators are not generally admitted without lawful authority or excuse.
Under the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act 1985, the following are offences for which a person can be arrested by a police officer: attempting to enter the ground or being inside the ground whilst drunk: being in possession of any intoxicating liquor, or bottle, can or other portable container which could cause damage or personal injury when entering the ground.
“The Isthmian Football League strongly supports the FA statement that there should be a zero tolerance approach against racism and all forms of discrimination. Accordingly any form of discriminatory abuse whether it by reason of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, sex and sexual orientation or any other form of abuse will be reported to The Football Association for action by that Association.”
( The FA: 0800 085 0508 / Kick It Out: 020 7253 0162 )
“The Isthmian League and all Member Clubs in the League are committed to promoting equality by treating people fairly and with respect, by recognising that inequalities may exist, by taking steps to address them and providing access and opportunities for all members of the community.”
Full details of our Ground Regulations and Customer Charter are available to read at our website:
www.hastingsunited.com
These include our policy on ticket and pricing, abandoned matches and our Hastings Community involvement.
Customer care starts on the inside, with a good team of staff and work ethic. Most of our staff are volunteers but the Club expect our staff to always do their best. Our staff should remain courteous even in difficult situations. The Club and its staff know they are offering a service and that they would like every customer to return.
We believe that people come first when offering a service.
We expect our staff to be friendly and helpful and to know their job or be able to call upon someone who is able to respond to the needs of our customers.
We expect our staff to give their full attention to a customer in any situation that arises.
We expect our staff and volunteers to care about their job as this will ensure they care about our customers.
We expect our staff and volunteers to treat every customer as they would like to be treated themselves.
We in return expect our customers to treat our volunteers and staff with respect and the Club will not tolerate any physical or verbal abused aimed at them.
3PM SATURDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2022
KIT: CLARET & WHITE
gary ELPHICK Manager
(gK) Louis ROGERS 1
Ollie BLACK 2
Ryan WORRALL 3
Finn O’MARA 4
Craig STONE 5
Tom CHALMERS 6
Lloyd DAWES 7
(Capt) Jack DIXON 8
Ben POPE 9
Sam ADAMS 10
Sam HASLER 11
Alex BREFO 12
James HULL 15
Kane PENN 16
Joe GBODE 17
Knory SCOTT 18
Jake ELLIOTT 19
Kian MOYNES 19
Chinedu Mc KENZIE 19
De niro PINTO 19
FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES SCORED 10 - CONCEDED 7
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ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER
REFEREE
CIARAN FIDLER ASSISTANTS
JAMIE WELLS
DANIEL JEFFREY
KIT: YELLOW/BLUE OR GREEN
Tom LOIZOU Manager
Luke MEWITT (gK)
Callum ISMAIL
Michael O’DONOGHUE
Jorge DJASSI-SAMBU
Scott MITCHELL
Acott DUROJAIYE
Matthew YOUNG
Johnny ASHMAN
Anthony MENDY
MATCH SPONSOR
MATCHBALL SPONSOR
BOB H
Kaylen HINDS
Alphanso KENNEDY
georgios ARESTI
ezekiel DANSO
Samuel OWUSU
Chaynie FAGE-BURGIN
Mekhi LEACOCK-McLEOD
Stefanos GEORGIOU
THE CONTINENTAL PILOT FIELD HASTINGS TN34 2AX
FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES SCORED 13 - CONCEDED 12
