HUFC vs Hornchurch FC - ILP

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MATCH SPONSORS

Jonathan and Elaine Lee in memory of David Lee 1962 - 2021

Jonathan and Elaine would like to thank HUFC for being so welcoming to Jonathan’s brother David at Sam Adams’ testimonial match in 2021. David was an avid Spurs fan and a resident at Hastings Court Care Home.

He was delighted when one of his carers, Dan, said he would bring him along to watch HUFC versus his beloved Spurs. As you can see from the pictures, he thoroughly enjoyed himself. David loved the shirt he received which was signed by the U’s players.

Today is Jonathan’s birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN!

Jonathan loves coming to the Pilot Field when he is not watching his other team, Hull City. Now he is a HUFC season ticket holder, which invariably means all other events need to be planned around the U’s matches!

Elaine’s dad, Donald Cornwall, was a big fan of HUFC from the 1950’s and would attend every home game. Elaine’s mum told her that they actually had to move their wedding day so that a match would not be missed!. Elaine was 3 months old when she was taken to her first match and apparently screamed all of the way through! Elaine came to matches with her Dad all through her childhood.

Elaine continued the tradition, and brought along her children Colin and Claire to the Pilot Field. On Saturday, Colin was delighted be be a mascot for a game. The family would view the match from the bank side of the ground.

Claire and her husband Pete, are joining us today.

Jonathan & Elaine Lee

WELCOME BILLY WOOD CHAIRMAN / CEO

Happy New Year to everyone as we are back in League action at The Continental Pilot Field.

I would like to firstly welcome the board, management, coaches, staff, players and supporters of Hornchurch who have been one of the standout teams this season.

Boxing Day was a great day here, not only is it always lovely to get 3 points off a Sussex rival but another bumper crowd with over 1,600 attending. The last time Lewes came to the Pilot Field on a Boxing Day 700 were in attendance, so it just shows how far this club has come.

Gary and his staff are really getting the best out of this squad, we are seven games unbeaten and today will be a real test, a test they are ready for.

So 2023, a new year, what does that bring? For Hastings United I hope it means we stay in Hastings, we continue to be competitive on the pitch and you never know could another promotion be on the cards? For me personally, I hope for more success and to keep pushing myself to achieve in the right environments both outside and inside football.

2022 was some year, let’s get off to a cracker today.

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Sam Hasler celebrates his Boxing Day winning goal against Lewes Photo: Scott White Photography COYU ... Billy

GARY ELPHICK THE GAFFER

Afternoon everyone and Happy New Year!

Welcome to today’s match against Hornchurch FC. Hornchurch currently find themselves top of the league, and after 20 odd games that’s a significant position to be in. They’re the trailblazers of the league, with a talented group of players and a fantastic management team. Mark Stimson is someone that I’ve respected when playing against his sides or managing, and I’ve always admired how he has gone about his business.

In our previous encounter we came away with a 3-0 defeat, our biggest of the season so far, but I felt the scoreline didn’t reflect the game and we obviously went down to 10 men after 2 minutes.

I feel today will be a great marker to see where we stand as a side going into the second half of the season. Get behind the lads today, and here’s to hoping we can get smiles on faces.

Onwards and upwards! ...

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Photography

Photo: Scott White Sponsored by: Dot Knight & In Loving Memory of Pete Knight Horsham’s Tom Kavanagh blasts his penalty kick over the bar in the last minute of added time. Horsham 0-0 United

HASTINGS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT & OFFICIALS

CLUB DETAILS

Co Name: Hastings United Football Club Limited

ContinentalPilotFieldElphinstoneRdHastingsTN342AX

Private Limited Company: Incorporated 24/9/1997

Company Registration Number: 03441850

Registered office address: 36 Cambridge Road Hastings East Sussex TN341DU

Ownership - Major shareholders:

Bohemia Hastings LLP - 95.27%Daren Burney & Peter Sherlock 100% controlling party

DIRECTORS & SECRETARY

Chairman / CEO / Director Billy Wood

Vice Chairman / Director Pat McCrossan

Director Hayley Clout

Director Craig Barrow

Director Ross Shewry-Maryan

Director Peter Sherlock

Director Dave Ormerod

Non-Executive Director Daren Burney

Company Secretary Dane Martin

CLUB PRESIDENT Dave Ormerod

Telephone 01424 444635 Email club@hastingsunited.com Website www.hastingsunited.com

MEMBERS OF

Pitching In Isthmian Football League

Sussex County Football Association

LIFE MEMBERS

Les BrittonTony CosensDavid Harding

David NesslingDave OrmerodCharles Pilbeam

VICE PRESIDENTS

C BarrowJ DowntonA Keen

OFFICIALS

Club Secretary

Dane Martin

Commercial Director Hayley Clout

Programme Editor Paul Hoggard

Press Officer Billy Wood

Public Address/Matchday Media Team:

Pat McCrossan Nick Clarke Ryan Segal

Adam Smith Andy Quye

Matchday Liaison Officer Steph McCrossan

1st Team Photographer (M & W ) Scott White

1st Team Videographer (M & W ) Joseph Knight

U23/U18 Photographer Joe Knight

Health & Safety Officer David Russell

Deputy Safety Officer Greg Agathocli

Club Shop Managers Ged Clout & Sue Gallop

Pilot Bar Manager Dane Martin

Kit/Laundry Manager Sue Cornelius

Head Groundsman Simon Rudkins

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT

Director of Football Dean White

FIRST TEAM MANAGEMENT & STAFF

First Team Manager Gary Elphick

Assistant Manager Jon Meeney

First Team Coach Andrew Brown

First Team Coach Peter Heritage

GK Coach / Opposition Scout Ben Cornelius

Kit Coordinator/Matchday Physio Dane Martin

Sports Therapist / Physio Paige Wise

Performance Analyst James McCrossan

U23 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD MANAGEMENT

U23 Manager Jon Meeney

U18 SQUAD MANAGEMENT

U18 Manager Ben Cornelius

ACADEMY

Coaching Partner Skiltek

Education Scheme Partner East Sussex College Hastings

Head of Academy Jon Meeney

Management Group Craig Barrow, Sean Ray

Welfare Roger Bond / Louise Chalmers

Administration Roger Bond

Discipline Roger Bond

Social Media & Press Officer Charmaine Ridgers

Recruitment Sean Ray

U16 Manager Emlyn McCann

U15 Manager Bernie Walker

U14 Manager Guiseppe Lombardelli

U13 Manager Sean Ray

U12 Manager Shane Ridgers

U11 Manager Dan Allen

U10 Manager Gary Hart

U9 Manager Tony Field

U8 Manager Jordan Ray

U7 Manager Jake Daniels

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HAYLEY CLOUT COMMERCIAL

Good afternoon everyone and Happy New Year.

Welcome back to the Continental Pilot Field after a fantastic home win in the local derby against Lewes and an important away point gained on Monday afternoon at Horsham. Thank you to all our amazing fans for your continued support both home and away, you’re the best in the league!

I would like to welcome and thank our Match Sponsors for today's game, Jonathan and Elaine Lee.

Jonathan and Elaine are sponsoring today's game in memory of David Lee, Jonathan's brother.

We hope Jonathan, Elaine, Claire and Pete enjoy their day with us and thank you.

DIRECTOR

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.

A big welcome and thank you to all our Mascots for today’s game who are players from our U6s Pre-Academy. We hope you all have a great day with us and enjoy the matchday experience. Enjoy the game and hopefully 3 points! ...

Hayley

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GUT FEELING SIMON STODDART’S

My views - not United's - on semi-pro football and occasionally, other topics.

GREEN? WHAT GREEN?

We didn't get any rub of it back on August 20th, our 3rd game early in the new season when we travelled to Hornchurch. Truly a day to forgetbefore I got to the Dartford Tunnel it was going belly up starting with the car letting me down, getting to the ground (having missed the first 20 minutes) to find us 2-0 down and a man short following the early dismissal of Finn O'Mara for handbal l on the goal line. The resulting penalty followed by a quality free kick saw U's on the back foot. And for all that they actually played plenty of decent football and were on top much of the second half but it was to be one of those days when nothing was to go right and Hornchurch duly rubbed our noses in it with a late third. 0-3 and the U's making an early visit to the bottom of the division. Things have improved considerably since then and let's see if we can get things to go our way in this return fixture with the league leaders.

TWO BIG SUSSEX TESTS

4 points from Lewes here and an away trip to West Sussex for Monday's highly entertaining 0-0 draw at Horsham who included Daniel Ajakaiye in their ranks. I thought Lewes were the best opposition we've faced this season. They were far more in our faces - I thought - than the Lewes we played at The Dripping Pan back on the summer bank holiday.

WORKS TWO WAYS

It's right what they say about things evening out over a season eh? Deflected free kick to get the 3 points from the Lewes game .........

- but credit where due, the U's should've grabbed a couple more. And Harry Kane's big miss being copied to a T when Horsham's Tom Kavanagh missed from the spot in the last minute on Tuesday.

Night shifts and away games rarely go well together so I listened to the Horsham game on Adam Carder's excellent radio channel.....

You'll find it at hufcradio.co.uk. Give it a whirl and drop Adam a few quid towards the running costs he incurs.

The highlights from an entertaining draw at Horsham are on YouTube. Said it before and I'll say it again - how things have moved on in the last few years when it comes to keeping up with semi-pro football. Special mention for the post match interviews with Gary and Louis.

Some great attendances in these grim times. United pulled in 1,677 for Lewes, there were 1,316 at Horsham on Tuesday, Lewes had 1,295 in for their New Year win over Bognor Regis and Folkestone demolished plummeting Margate in front of 1,179. And in Isthmian SE, 1st vs 2nd, Ramsgate Chatham saw 1,271 through the turnstiles to see Ramsgate open up a 6 point gap with a big big 1-0 win.

Bearing in mind the current grim times, semi-pro football is holding up pretty well. Let's hope it continues. And happy to hand out a pat on the back of whoever puts the Boxing Day and New Year fixtures together - plenty of good ol'fashioned local derbies.

BEN POPE BEER BASHER

OLD BOYS

Remember Jordy Mongoy who played here back in 2018-19? Wasn't here long but looked a decent prospect. Now way up North playing for Northern Premier Premier League leaders, South Shields. And look who got Wingate & Finchley's first goal in their surprise 2-0 win at Potters Bar - Ansu Janneh.

FWP

Football Web Pages - as close as you'll get to comprehensive semi pro football coverage - well, it is if you follow Isthmian or Northern Premier League affairs. All the stats you could want and you can be sure that U's followers studying their phones during games will quite likely be consulting FWP to see what's going on elsewhere in the Isthmian League.

But forget it if you're looking for Southern or National League updates. Ex Isthmian clubs who've gone up to National South will feature but generally speaking, clubs from those leaguesNational, National South / North and all the Southern leagues aren't interested in coverage by FWP. And FWP are as frustrated by this weird turned up nose attitude of those leagues as anyone as I found out on Twitter recently .......

Good old Twitter. Pick up some real gems on here. (Ben has offered to compensate Charlie for his lost refreshment)

So it's not for want of trying on FWP's part! Makes no sense at all. The site manages to just about get the scores from those leagues and that's about it. You can generally forget scorers and attendances because the clubs don't supply the stats.

Concerning to hear Tom Chalmers taken off so early in the Horsham game. Hope all is OK, fella.

TC

LEAGUE NEWS

FROM IAN THOMPSON

NEW YEAR MATCH ROUND UP

Our leaders, Hornchurch, suffered a kick up the Urchins as they were hammered by second place Bishop’s Stortford on Boxing Day, but it looked as if they’d got back to winning ways against Carshalton Athletic last Monday - until the Robins found an equaliser with just four minutes left on the clock. Sam Higgins put away a flick on from Rickie Hayles to give hi s side a twenty sixth minute lead, but this season’s Athletic are made of stern stuff, and Femi Akinwande earned them a point just before the end. Lewwis Spence picked up a late red card, with 779 in attendance.

Bishop’s Stortford, with only one defeat from their previous ten matches, would have gone top had they won at Brightlingsea Regent - and, of course, they were favourites to do so, as Regent were wit hout a win since August Bank Holiday Monday. The hosts had other ideas, however, and ripped up the form book, a second-half double from Suleyman Zuhdu giving them an invaluable three points - and perhaps just as importantly the confidence to believe that they can build on this success. In between Zuhdu’s two goals Mark Haines was dismissed for the Blues, who slip to third. 406 watched.

Cray Wanderers welcomed second bottom side Herne Bay to Hayes Lane, and extended their unbeaten run to eight - and their winning run to four. Dan Bassett’s eleventh of the season gave the hosts a seventeenth minute lead, but Bay refused to lie down and remained in the match until the last ten minutes. Tom Derry, however, ended the contest with a second goal for the hosts nine minutes from time, and Jalen Jones made things comfortable by adding a third, three minutes from time. Bay are at the bottom, and have now taken only three points - all drawsfrom the last thirty three available.

Aveley welcomed Canvey Island to Parkside. The Millers had a three point and four place advantage over their visitors at kick off, but they were level on points and goal difference by the end, the Millers remaining in the top five only on goals scored . The only goal of the match went to Bradley Sach, the Gulls number nine moving on to twelve for the campaign - and the away fans amongst the 601 in attendance celebrated.

Potters Bar Town had a difficult end to 2022, having to contend with a change of manager and the departure of some of their established stars - and they had a difficult start to 2023, too. A goal in each half earned visitors Wingate & Finchle y the points at the Lantern Stadium, Ansu Janneh with the opener on fifteen minutes, Dernell Wynter’s fifth of the season after the break ensuring that the points went back to Summers Lane. The Blues open up a three point gap on the bottom four, whilst the Scholars slip to seventh.

Enfield Town returned to the top five with a hardfought win at Haringey Borough. The Towners have lost only one of their previous eight matches, and they went ahead on eighteen minutes at Coles Park, Josh Hill with the opener. The hosts remained in the match until five minutes from time, Adam Cunnington making it two, and although Scott Durojaiye got one back from the spot just before the end he then blotted his copybook by getting sent off. 801 watched on.

Horsham and Hastings United met in a Sussex derby, played in front of a crowd of 1,316. Neither side could manage a goal, although the hosts could have won it right at the end, a penalty miss denying them three points. Given that Hornets keeper Taylor Seymour had been far busier than his opposite number, United will undoubtedly feel they deserved at least a share of the spoils.

Bowers & Pitsea and Billericay Town also failed

to manage a goal between them in front of 704 at the Len Salmon. However, both sides did manage a heartfelt tribute to former Bowers goalkeeper Martyn Guest.

Lewes welcomed Bognor Regis Town to the Dripping Pan - and got revenge for their FA Trophy defeat to the same opponents six weeks ago with a three-one win. Joe Taylor opened the scoring from the spot after just six minutes, his eighteenth of the season, and midway through the half Ryan Gondoh made it two with his first Rooks goal. Midway through the second half Nathan Odokonyero took his tally for the season to eighteen when halving the arrears, but right before the end the Rooks sealed the win, another from Taylor delighting the majority of the 1,295 watching on.

Folkestone Invicta welcomed manager less Margate to the Build Kent Stadium, but weren’t very welcoming, hitting four goals without reply in front of a crowd of 1,179. Ian Gayle put them ahead after seven minutes, and eight minutes before the break a surging run from Nathan Green ended with a decent finish to make it two. Nine minutes after the restart any chance of a Margate comeback ended when Ian Draycott converted a Green cut back, and Ade Yusuff got his customary goal - making it twenty-three for the season - six minutes from time. That’s five wins from seven for Invicta, who are up to thirteenth - only six points away from the play-off’s.

Finally, we had a Kingston derby as Kingstonian welcomed Corinthian-Casuals to Tooting & Mitcham United. Both sides were in need of points, but only one side got any - and that was the visitors, who moved them selves to within a point of safety with a two-one win. Casuals had only one win from their previous twelve matches with the K’s, but they defeated that history with two quick goals just after the restart, Sam Dowridge and Ricardo Thompson with the onetwo. Joe Boachie got one back for the K’s just before the end, but there is now only one point between the sides - and the K’s have picked up only one point from the last twenty one.

VITA RISK SOLUTIONS MANAGER OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER 2022

We’re heading to Hayes Lane, where we honour Cray Wanderers boss Neil Smith. The turnaround in form at the Wands since Neil took the reins last season has been truly remarkable, and December saw him steer his side into the top five. It was an unbeaten month, with four wins and a draw from five matches and some scintillating performances - which saw th em score fifteen goals, so Wands fans are not only seeing their side pick up points, they are being royally entertained.

AB1 GOLDEN GLOVES AWARDSDECEMBER 2022

Once more, it’s the story of the Blues! Bishop’s Stortford had a fabulous December - an unbeaten month which saw them win three matches out of four and keep two clean sheets in the process. Jack Giddens has so many pairs of golden gloves that we suspect he could open his own shop, but now he has another set on their way, richly deserved. Many congratulations to Jack, and to his rather stingy defence.

BEST PERFORMANCE OF DECEMBER

On Boxing Day Pitching In Isthmian Premier leaders Hornchurch arrived at the R&D Advisors Stadium to take on their closest challengers, Bishop’s Stortford. The Urchins took an early lead through Liam Nash, and it appeared as if they would be strengthening their position at the top - but it turned out that the opposite was true. The Blues levelled just before the break, Ollie Peters with the goal - and in the second half the home side ran riot, crashing home three more goals to deliver an incredibly impressive four-one win and take our prize. Ryan Henshaw, Jonny Giles and Frankie Merrifield were their second half scorers, and the result took the Blues to within a point of their visitors.

HORNCHURCH FC

Club: Hornchurch Football Club

Club Founded: 1923

Nickname: The Urchins

The club was formed in 1923 as Upminster Wanderers. They only played friendly matches for the first two seasons, joining in the Romford League in 1925, winning the Premier Division in 1930-31 and finishing runners up on three occasions. until in 1938 they stepped up to the Spartan League, and dropped the 'Wanderers' from their name as the original Upminster club had folded several years earlier.

When action resumed after the war Upminster, due to a shortage of players, returned to the Romford League for 1945-46, winning the title, as well as the Essex Junior Cup in front of a crowd of 4,000, before returning to the Spartan League. Promoted to the Spartan Premier Division in 1951, they joined the Delphian League a year later, changing their name to Hornchurch & Upminster as they prepared to move into the new Hornchurch Sports Stadium, in Bridge Avenue. They took up residence in November 1952 and have remained there ever since.

They were runners up in the Delphian League in 1959, and were elected to the Athenian League. They dropped the Upminster part of the name in 1960, becoming just Hornchurch FC although the ground is just inside the Upminster boundary. They won the Division One championship in 1967 but were relegated in 1969 and promoted back again in 1971.

1974/5 saw the club reach the Fifth Round of the very first FA Vase competition where they lost 1-0 to eventual finalists Epsom & Ewell. That performance helped the club gain election to the Isthmian League. In 1978, the club once again suffered relegation but three years later they were back after achieving the runners-up slot. It was a false dawn, to say the least. Apart from a tenth-place finish in 1995, it would be 19 years before they again finished in the top half of their table. They survived several brushes with relegation before losing their Division One place in 1986 and

Chairman: Alex Sharp

First Team Manager: Mark Stimson

Ground: Hornchurch Stadium, Upminster Capacity: 3,500  (800 Seated)

continued to struggle in Division Two North. Matters became even worse in 1989 when a fire destroyed the clubhouse and it took many years to recover. Inevitably, Urchins found themselves in Division Three when the regionalised divisions were scrapped in 1991 and an appearance in the final of the Associate Members Cup — a competition for the bottom two divisions — in 1994 was a rare taste of success.

Mick Marsden was appointed manager in February 1998 and in his second season in charge of the club took them to fourth place. After that, 2000-01 was disappointing as far as league performances were concerned, but the team had an excellent run in the FA Vase before being knocked out by eventual finalists Berkhamsted in a replay.

Things changed dramatically as the club was taken over and restructured. Second place in Division 3 in 2002 brought promotion to Division 1N. and another runnersup spot followed in 2003 to take Urchins into the Premier Division for the first time. Much work was also done on the near derelict stadium, and under manager George Borg Hornchurch gained promotion to the new Conference South after finishing fifth in 2003-04, though the season was more noticeable for reaching the second round of the FA Cup. Darlington were beaten 2-0 in the first round, before Tranmere Rovers stole a controversial 1-0 win in front of TV cameras and a capacity crowd at Bridge Avenue.

The dream continued a little longer, as under the former Dagenham manager Garry Hill, the team stormed to the top of the Conference South. It seemed too good to be true and it was. On a grim Thursday in November, with Hornchurch top of the table and unbeaten in their last 16 matches, the entire squad, all full time, was released. They had reached the first round of the FA Cup before the collapse and the tie at Boston United was fulfilled by six debutants and a collection of youth team players. Hornchurch took an early lead and gave

a valiant show before going down 5-2. The season descended into chaos. Almost 100 players wore first team shirts as new manager Tony Choules contrived to avert relegation, despite a 10 point deduction. Indeed without it the club would have finished in a remarkable ninth place.

The club reformed under the name AFC Hornchurch and was placed by the FA in the Essex Senior league. Former youth team manager John Lawrence took charge in May 2005. They ran away with the championship and also won the league’s two cup competitions becoming the first side to achieve the treble.

Under former Thurrock manager Colin McBride, Hornchurch returned to the Isthmian League, and romped to a second successive title, unbeaten in their last 35 matches, and amassing 103 points to finish 21 points clear at the top. They also won the Essex Senior Cup for the first time in their history, beating Great Wakering 2-1 at Southend United. Success continued in the Premier Division the following season, finishing 4th to secure a play-off place but losing 3-1 in the semifinal at AFC Wimbledon in front of a crowd of 2,897.

The following season Hornchurch again entertained a Football League club, losing 1-0 to Peterborough United at a packed Bridge Avenue in the First Round of the FA Cup, the only goal coming in stoppage time. The league campaign ended in disappointment when they lost 2-1 at Sutton on the final day of the season, to finish sixth, just outside the play-offs.

Things were still not right off the field and manager Colin McBride took control of the club as chairman midway through the 2009-10 campaign in an effort to sort out the financial problems caused by the previous regime. His assistant Jimmy McFarlane took over team affairs, initially as caretaker. Urchins finished ninth in the league after being in and around the play-off places throughout the season. It was a similar story in 201011, when Urchins were unable to sustain their play-off bid and missed out by four points, finishing tenth. But the two Macs achieved their ambition the following season as Urchins recovered from three successive defeats in August to storm into play-off contention. They eventually had to settle for the runners-up spot behind Billericay. Bury were beaten 3-1 in the play-off semi-final, and, in a tense final against Lowestoft, Hornchurch won 2-1 with Michael Spencer scoring the winner in the final minute of extra time.

The return to the Conference South began with a brief flirtation with the play-off spots, but six dropped points to bottom club Truro proved decisive as Urchins finished 20th, two points short of safety. A second Essex Senior Cup triumph, coming from behind to beat Grays Athletic 2-1 in the final at Dagenham, provided some consolation. Back in the Isthmian League, Urchins

enjoyed a 15-match unbeaten run early in the 2013-14 season, Eventually finishing in fifth position, They won 1-0 at Kingstonian in the Play Off semi-final, but lost 3-0 at Lowestoft in the final, with four key men missing through injury or suspension, and others had to play while less than properly fit.

The following season started with high hopes but the club's landlords, the local council, closed the stadium to install new floodlights, forcing the first eight league games to be played away from home. Just one point came from those matches and left Urchins facing a season-long fight to avoid the drop. With six weeks to go they had finally lifted themselves out of the bottom four and looked on course for survival, only for form to desert the team completely as just two points came from the last ten games. Urchins had high hopes of regaining their Premier status quickly but it was not to be, as they lost the 2016 Play-off final to Harlow Town and the 2017 semi-final to Thurrock. However it was third time lucky when in season 2017-18 they won Isthmian North by 13 points, amassing 103 goals in total with a goal difference of plus 62.

The Urchins started life back in the Premier Division quite well but fell away, and in November long serving manager Jimmy McFarlane stood down. In his place the club appointed Mark Stimson. A final position of 19th was obtained. The club reached the final of the League Cup but were beaten 2-0 by Enfield Town. They also reached the Semi-final of the Essex Senior Cup, losing 3-1 to Chelmsford City.

Hornchurch dropped the AFC part of their name for the 2019-20 season, and were well set for a play-off place when the season came to a premature end. Season 2021-22 turned out to be the greatest in the history of the club, When the season again came to a premature end in November the Club was still in the FA Trophy and with the Football Association making the decision to complete the competition, be it behind closed doors the Club was able to continue. At first, as they were considered non-elite which meant they were not allowed to train. As Hornchurch progressed the Club were granted elite status and thus resumed training. Having defeated Bowers & Pitsea and Wingate & Finchley in early rounds Hornchurch went on to defeat six clubs higher up the pyramid to make it to Wembley, where they came back from a goal down at half time to win 3-1 against Hereford. This gave manager Mark Stimson his fourth success in the Trophy to go with his winners' medal as a player.

A poor start to the 2021-22 season was offset by an incredible unbeaten three-month run, which ensured them of a Play Off place, but they lost to Cheshunt in the final before their first ever capacity crowd for a league match.

PLAYER PEN PICTURES HORNCHURCH FC

ELLIS BROWN (Defender /Midfield) Ellis was with Charlton Academy for ten years, at the end of which he signed a one year pro-contract at Southend Utd, later playing for Dartford, Witham, East Thurrock and Tonbridge. He played for Merstham in 2015, and returned in 2019, having played for Phoenix, Thamesmead, Dover, Thurrock and Waltham Abbey in the interim. He set the seal on our Wembley win when he scored the third goal in the 5th minute of added time.

JOE CHRISTOU (Midfield) Joe made 15 appearances in his initial season at Hornchurch, before moving to Thurrock where he made 131 appearances, scoring 19 goals. After a brief spell at East Thurrock United he joined Mark Stimson at Waltham Abbey at the start of the 2018-19 season, but missed four months of the season due to injury He returned to Hornchurch In November 2018. He has also played in goal, standing in for two matches last season.

JORDAN CLARK (Defender/Midfield) Jordan spent six seasons at Thurrock, where he scored thirty goals in 152 appearances. With the unfortunate demise of Thurrock at the end of the season, manager Jim McFarlane quickly signed him for Hornchurch. Jordan played his 100th match for Hornchurch in our FA Trophy Final at Wembley Stadium.

KENNY CLARK (Defender) Kenny began his career at Dagenham & Redbridge as a youth team player, and following his release in 2006 he joined Thurrock, going on to become the captain in a four-year spell at Ship Lane. He signed for Chelmsford City in 2011. After two seasons with Chelmsford, he signed for Dartford before making the switch into the National League with Ebbsfleet United in 2014. He went on to make over 200 appearances for the Fleet. Clark returned to Dagenham in 2018, and finished last season on loan at Southend United.

NATHAN BERTRAM-COOPER (Defender) Nathan joined Hornchurch in 2015 from Romford and made his 100th appearance for Hornchurch in the FA Trophy replay against Thamesmead Town on 10th October 2017. He was club captain, but missed the majority of the 2018 season after sustaining an injury in October, and did not play again until August 2019. When the

2019 season was curtailed in November, Nathan joined Hemel Hempstead on dual registration, scoring two goals in nine appearances, before their season was also curtailed, He returned to Hornchurch to take his place in the squad for FA Trophy matches. He joined Braintree Town at the start of the 2021 season, and returned to Hornchurch in January 2022, making his 200th appearance at Potters Bar in March.

RICKIE HAYLES (Defender) Rickie first played for Hornchurch in 2010, and quickly became a regular in the first team, making 167 appearances, before leaving at the end of the 2013-14 season. He returned to Hornchurch in August 2019, having played for Lowestoft, East Thurrock, Bishop’s Stortford, Welling Utd, Billericay Town and Dulwich Hamlet in the interim. He again became an automatic choice, but was injured at Folkestone in January 2020 and did not play again until September. Rickie, as joint captain, raised the FA Trophy at Wembley.

SAM HIGGINS (Forward) Sam first played for Hornchurch in 2008, but left to join Brentwood, briefly returning the following season. He later joined East Thurrock where he went on to score a record 275 goals. He returned to Hornchurch for the third time in 2020, and despite being absent due to injury for some months, he played a massive contribution in our FA Trophy victory, and scored a remarkable goal in our Play Off semi-final at Enfield Town.

TOBI JOSEPH (Midfield) In his first spell at Hornchurch Tobi made over 100 appearances, scoring 21 goals, despite missing over twelve months due to a badly broken leg. He joined Canvey Island in 2019 and was a regular in their first team, before moving to East Thurrock in the summer of 2021, returning to Hornchurch in December.

LAMAR JOSEPH-JOHNSON (Goalkeeper) After playing at youth level for Charlton Athletic, Lamar, a goalkeeper, had a number of clubs, including Canvey Island, Grays Athletic and Aveley, during which he twice played at full international level for Santa Lucia. His most recent club was Walthamstow.

OLLIE  MULDOON (Midfield) Ollie spent four seasons at Charlton, later playing for Braintree Town, Dagenham & Redbridge, Gillingham, Maidstone United and Chelmsford City. He quickly established himself in the starting line-up, and his wealth of experience has proved invaluable.

JACK MUNNS (Midfield) Jack played at youth level for Leyton Orient and Tottenham Hotspur, before spending two seasons at Charlton Athletic. He played in the Football League for Cheltenham Town and for Hartlepool United. He also played for Dagenham & Redbridge, Dover Athletic and Boreham Wood in the National League. In November 2021 he joined Billericay Town in the National South. He also had a brief loan spell at Aldershot whilst at Tottenham.

LIAM NASH (Forward) Liam previously played for Billericay, Aveley, Hemel Hempstead, Dartford and Concord Rangers, and also made 15 appearances in the Football League at Gillingham. He is better known for his one season at Maldon & Tiptree, where he scored 36 goals in 47 appearances in 2016-17. His transfer to Hornchurch was delayed as international clearance was difficult to obtain after he played in Gibraltar, but he has maintained his scoring record at Hornchurch, including the sensational second goal at Wembley, where he was named Player of the Match. Last season, in addition to scoring 23 goals, Liam also had 16 assists.

OLA OGUNWAMIDE (Midfield) Ola played for Woodford, St Alban’s City, Barking and Tilbury, joining East Thurrock United in 2021. He signed for Hornchurch after a very impressive performance against us, and quickly became a regular choice, playing on the left side. In addition to having seven assists to his credit, Ola has also scored some spectacular goals for Hornchurch.

MICKEY PARCELL (Defender) Mickey at was at Torquay United where he signed a professional contract following a two year scholarship, but injury curtailed his time at Plainmoor, which included loan spells at Bideford and Truro City. He signed for Enfield Town ahead of the 2015-16 season. In four seasons at Enfield, Mickey made 160 appearances and scored five goals. Mickey won the Hornchurch Goal of the Season award in 2021-22 when he scored from deep inside his own half against Brightlingsea Regent. Mickey was included in the Isthmian League Team of the Year for 2021-22

WYAN REID (Defender)Wyan came through the ranks at Aveley where he progressed from their doublewinning reserve team, making his first team debut in 2018 and going on to play 56 times, scoring seven goals. The defender joined Concord Rangers in August 2021, moving to Brightlingsea Regent in January 2022

(11 appearances, 1 goal). He made two appearances for Brentwood Town this season before joining Cheshunt.

LEWWIS SPENCE (Midfield) Lewwis was previously with Thurrock where he made 181 appearances scoring 46 goals in five seasons, briefly interrupted by a spell at Greenwich Borough. He quickly established himself at Hornchurch and together with Rickie Hayles held up the FA Trophy at Wembley. He has also scored several spectacular goals from the half way line for both Thurrock and Hornchurch. Lewwis holds a unique record, as his sister Drew, who played for Chelsea Ladies, was also a Wembley winner,

CHARLIE STIMSON (Forward) Charlie joined the Urchins at the start of December 2018. In his six seasons at Thurrock he made 220 appearances, scoring 70 goals. He only played seven times at Waltham Abbey, scoring four goals, before injury caused him to miss the next three months of the season. He is the son of manager Mark Stimson.

REMI SUTTON (Defender) Remi played for Hornchurch in their Capital League side in 2008-09. He played for Canvey Island, Great Wakering and Basildon Utd before joining Thurrock in December 2013. He had a short spell at Greenwich Borough before returning to Thurrock, and he made exactly 200 appearances, scoring eleven goals. Remi was included in the Isthmian League Team of the Year for 2021-22.

TOM WRAIGHT (Midfield) Hornchurch Player of the Season 2021-22. Tom played for Tilbury, Witham Town, East Thurrock and Maidstone, joining Chelmsford City in 2018. Despite missing much of the 2019-20 season with a serious knee injury, he went on to make 79 appearances for City, scoring 17 goals, and becoming their captain in 2021. Tom has a remarkable scoring record with every club he played for, and he carried on where he left off with a goal on his Hornchurch debut. He scored four goals in the first half in our five nil win at Carshalton, but a serious injury in the Play Off semi final meant that he was unable to play in the all-important final. Tom was included in the Isthmian League Team of the Year for 2021-22

JOE WRIGHT (Goalkeeper) Joe is a former Queens Park Rangers youth goalkeeper. His first senior club was Cheshunt in 2010, followed by Redbridge, Maldon & Tiptree, Billericay Town, Hendon ,and Welling United. He had two spells at Bishop’s Stortford, before joining Enfield Town in 2017-18. In his two seasons at Enfield Town, he made 95 appearances. He saved three penalties in the FA Trophy shoot-out against King’s Lynn.

HORNCHURCH FC

2021/22 LEAGUE FINISH

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Highest Regular League Attendance 21/22: 782 vs Cashalton Athletic

Tuesday 1 March 2022

Lowest Regular League Attendance 21/22: 242 vs Cheshunt

Tuesday 12 October 2021

Average League Attendance 21/22: 458

MARK STIMSON (Manager)

Mark has the incredible record of winning five FA Trophy finals – as a player with Canvey Island 2001, and as manager with Grays Athletic, 2005 and 2006, Stevenage in 2007, and Hornchurch in 2021. During his professional playing career with Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient, he made over 250 appearances in the Football League. He later played for Canvey Island and Grays Athletic, and was manager at Gillingham, Barnet and Kettering Town. He had six seasons at Thurrock and a short spell at Waltham Abbey, before becoming manager of AFC Hornchurch. He guided Hornchurch to their Wembley Trophy win, and to the play-off final last season.

SELECTED HONOURS & RECORDS

FA Cup: Second Round 2003/04

FA Trophy: Winners 2020/21

Isthmian League Division One North: Champions 2006/07, 2017/18

PREVIOUS MEETING ISTHMIAN PREMIER

SATURDAY 20th AUGUST 2022 30

Tom Wraight 5’ Pen

Sam Higgins 11’ Ola Ogunwamide 89’ Att: 562

HORNCHURCH

1 Joe Wright

2Mickey Parcell

19 Ellis Brown

20 Nathan Bert-Cooper

5 Rickie Hayles

6Tom Wraight

7 Joe Christou

8 Jordan Clark

9 Sam Higgins

10Liam Nash

18 Lewwis Spence

Featured Subs:

11 Ola Ogunwamide

12 Charlie Stimson

14Tobi Joseph

HASTINGS UNITED

1 Louis Rogers

4Finn O’Mara

5 Craig Stone

6 Tom Chalmers

8 Jack Dixon

9Ben Pope

10 Sam Adams

11 Sam Hasler

12 Alex Brefo

16Kane Penn

17 Kian Moynes

Featured Subs:

14 Kai Brown

15 James Hull

18 Knory Scott

3)
4th  Isthmian Premier (Step
- 22 Clubs
W D L F A Diff Pts
42   25  611  89  42  47  81

2022/23 RESULTS & FIXTURES

AUGUST RESULT Att 13 SatILPRAveLey H1-2L 1,146 RogersWorrallO’MaraStone 16 TuesILPRFolkestone InvictaA0-0D883RogersO’MaraStoneChalmers 20 SatILPRHornchurch A0-3L562RogersO’MaraStoneChalmers 27 SatILPRBRIgHTLIngSeA RegenTH4-1 W1,176 RogersBlackStoneChalmers 29 MonILPRLewes A0-0D1,639RogerselliottStoneChalmers SEPTEMBER 3 SatFACup 1QRCray valley (PM)A0-3L162RogersO’MaraChalmersCarvalho 13 TuesILPRKIngSTOnIAnH1-0 W786 RogersStoneChalmersDixon 21 WedILPRCray WanderersA1-0 W 237RogersStoneChalmersDixon 24 SatILPRCARSHALTOn ATHLeTICH1-0 W1,012 RogersStoneChalmersCarvalho (A) OCTOBER 8 SatFAT 3QRMetropolitan PoliceA0-0 P5-4 W 166RogersWorrall (B)StoneChalmers 15 SatILPRBISHOP’S STORTFORDH0-1L 1,161 RogersWorrallStoneChalmers 18 TuesILPRWingate & FinchleyA4-0 W 144RogersWorrallStone Chalmers (1) 22 SatILPRHerne Bay A3-0 W 561RogersWorrallStoneChalmers (C) 25 TuesILPRPOTTeRS BAR TOWnH1-2L 889 RogersWorrall (C)StoneChalmers 29 SatFAT 1RBURgeSS HILL TOWnH4-2 W575 RogersWorrall (A)StoneChalmers NOVEMBER 1 TuesILPRBillericay TownA0-1L553RogersWorrall (A)StoneChalmers 5 SatILPRenfield TownA0-1L421RogersBlackWorrallStone 8 TuesvelCup 3RCORInTHIAn-CASUALSH2-1 W148 RogersBlack (B)MapstoneBarry (C) 12 SatILPRHARIngey BOROUgHH4-1 W912 RogersWorrallStoneChalmers 15 TuesSSC 2RCRAWLey TOWnH0-0 P4-3 W452 RogersWorrallChalmersDixon 19 SatFAT 2RCHIPPenHAM TOWnH1-2L 708 RogersWorrallChalmersDixon 22 TuesvelCup 4RWhitehawk A1-3L142RogersBlackBarry (A)Turner 26 SatILPRCORInTHIAn-CASUALSH3-0 W652 RogersWorrallO’MaraChalmers DECEMBER 3 SatILPRBognor Regis TownA0-0D626RogersWorrallO’MaraChalmers 6 TuesILPRCAnvey ISLAnDH1-1D 472 RogersWorrall O’Mara (1) Chalmers 20 TuesILPRMargate A2-1 W 246RogersWorrallO’Mara (B)Stone 26 MonILPRLeWeS H2-1 W1,677 RogersWorrallStoneChalmers JANUARY 2023 2 MonILPRHorsham A0-0D1,316RogersWorrallStoneChalmers (A) 7 SatILPRHORnCHURCHH 10 TuesILPRFOLKeSTOne InvICTAH 14 SatILPRBrightlingsea RegentA 17 TuesILPRBOWeRS & PITSeAH 21 SatILPRenFIeLD TOWnH 23 MonILPRAveley A 28 SatILPRHaringey BoroughA FEBRUARY 4 SatILPRMARgATe H 11 SatILPRCorinthian-CasualsA 15 WedILPRKingstonian A 18 SatILPR CRAy WAnDeReRSH 25 SatILPRCarshalton AthleticA MARCH 4 SatILPRWIngATe & FInCHLeyH 11 SatILPRBishop’s StortfordA 18 SatILPRBILLeRICAy TOWnH 25 Sat ILPRCanvey IslandA APRIL 1 SatILPRHeRne BAy H 8 SatILPRPotters Bar TownA 10 MonILPRHORSHAM H 15 SatILPRBOgnOR RegIS TOWnH 22 SatILPRBowers & PitseaA
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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), Worrall (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)

DixonPope (A)HaslerBrefoPenn Gbode (2) (C)Scott (B) Adams (1) (A), Hull (B), McKenzie (1) (C)

Adams (A)BrefoHullPenngbodeScottelliottPope (A)

Pope (1) (B)Hasler (A)BrefoPenngbodeScott (C)elliottHull (A), Adams (B) , Black (C)

MapstoneMcKenzieMoynesChapman (B)Pinto Hull (1) PennHoad (A), Peacock (B) McKenzie (1) (B)Dixon Pope (1) (C)BrefoHull (A)Penn Scott (1) Pinto (A), Adams (B), Moynes (C)

DixonPope (A)BrefoHull (B)PennScott (C)elliottHector-Ingram (A), Adams (B), Pinto (C)

DixonBrefoPinto (C)PennHector-Ingram (B)Scott (A)elliottAdams (A), Pope (B), McKenzie (C)

ChalmersMcKenzie (A)Dixon Pope (1) (C)Brefo Penn (1) elliottHector-Ingram (A),Hasler (B),Adams (C)

DixonPope (A) Hasler (1) BrefoPenn Hector-Ingram(1) (B)elliottAdams (A) , Hull (B)

DixonPopeHaslerBrefoPennHector-Ingram (B)elliottScott (A) (C), Adams (B), Hull (C)

Congratulations to Ryan Worrall who made his 100th senior appearance for United against Horsham FC on Monday, 2nd January 2023.

Photo: Scott White Photography
XI - PLAYERS WEAR SQUAD NUMBER SHIRTS

LEAGUE NEWS FROM IAN THOMPSON

KILLIAN CAHILL JOINS BOGNOR ON LOAN

Bognor Regis Town saw on-loan Pompey keeper Toby Steward recalled by his parent club earlier this week, but have immediately sourced another professional replacement, with Brighton & Hove Albion Under 21 keeper Killian Cahill signing on for the rest of the campaign.

Killian will be thrust straight into the team as the Rocks travel to face Lewes today.

The player joined Brighton from Irish club Shamrock Rovers just under twelve months ago, and has become an important part of the Under 21 side at the Amex after stepping up from the Under 18 side.

CALLUM COULTER, KRAIG MCLEOD, MALAKAI HYMAN AND JOE HALSEY ARE ALL NEW IN PINK AND BROWN

Corinthian-Casuals recently announced a collection of new arrivals - although some of them have actually been at the club for a few weeks.

Goalkeeper Callum Coulter was the first debutant. Callum was previously with Colchester United and Aldershot Town, and he appeared for Maldon and Tiptree, and Bowers and Pitsea on loan from United. Among st his other previous clubs are East Grinstead Town and - recently - Ashford Town.

Defender Kraig McLeod spent time last season with Enfield Town and Brightlingsea Regent. He has also played for Maldon & Tiptree. He came through the youth ranks at Norwich City and Queens Park Rangers, and has also played for Basingstoke Town and Hendon. He is a Grenada international.

Another defender, Malakai Hyman has mos t recently been with Merstham, where he made a dozen appearances this season. His previous clubs include Carshalton Athletic, where he made a dozen appearances last season, and he also spent a short time with Erith & Belvedere and Woodford Town.

Finally, Joe Halsey is a former Luton Town Academy full back who played for all the sides below the first team. He then moved on to Chesham United.

AFC WIMBLEDON STRIKER JOINS WINGATE & FINCHLEY

Wingate and Finchley have confirmed the loan arrival of AFC Wimbledon forward Quaine Bartley, who heads to Summers Lane on a one month loan.

Academy star Quaine has actually been part of the first team squad at the League Two Dons, and he has emerged from the bench to play a part eight times this season. His most recent first team appearance came in the victory over Sutton United on November 22nd.

This isn't his first spell in our league. he spent loan time at Cray Wanderers and Potters Bar Town last season, making four Wands appearances - including one in defeat against his new side during which he rather inexplicably wore the number five shirt - and one for the Scholars, in a win at Kingstonian.

KWAKU FRIMPONG IS NEW AT POTTERS BAR TOWN

Potters Bar Town gave a second half debut to AFC Wimbledon loanee Kwaku Frimpong in defeat against Wingate & Finchley yesterday.

The midfielder signed his first professional deal with the Dons last year, and then spent some time on loan with Leatherhead, where he made eleven appearances. He then moved on to spend loan time at Carshalton Athletic, making a dozen appearances and scoring in that nine goal thriller at Cray Wanderers.

This season he made his Dons first team debut, and has spent some time on loan at National League South side Dartford.

HUFC vs LEWES FC - MAN OF THE MATCH - JACK DIXON

ON THIS DAY JANUARY 7

1956

Although the Busby Babes went on to win the League Championship in 1955/56 Manchester United were brought firmly down to earth with a 3rd Round FA Cup defeat at Bristol Rovers that season. A 35,872 Eastville crowd saw Rovers win 4-0 and record one of their most memorable results in what was - amazingly to think of now - Manchester United's only cuptie that season. Only once since - in 1958/59 - have Manchester United played just one cup match in a season. One of Bristol Rovers scorers that day was Barrie Meyer who was also a talented cricketer, playing for Gloucestershire in the summer. In later life he went on to became a Test match umpire and so became the first player to score an FA Cup goal against Manchester United and umpire a Test match - how's that for an obscure sporting connection!

HASTINGS UNITED 22/23   BUSINESS PARTNERS
Jack Dixon was awarded ‘Man Of The Match’ by Match Sponsor Hastings Railway Social Club Photo: Scott White Photography Pictured with Jack is David Strachan, David Melaugh, Andy Wilson and Tom Smith

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION TABLE 2022/23 AS AT 4 JANUARY2023

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER GOALSCORERS

2022/23 U23 ISTHMIAN DEV LEAGUE SOUTH TABLE

2022/23 U18 ISTHMIAN YOUTH LEAGUE SOUTH TABLE

Name Club Goals Adam YusuffFolkestone Invicta18 Sam HigginsHornchurch 17 Nathan OdokonyeroBognor Regis Town13 Bradley SachCanvey Island12 Bradley StephensonBillericay Town12 George SykesAveley 12 Joe Taylor Lewes 12 Dan Bassett Cray Wanderers11 TeamPWDLGDPTS 1FavershamTown75111216 2HASTINGS UTD U23 6411 1313 3Tooting&Mitcham7403412 4CarshaltonAthletic8314-210 5Margate7304-19 6EastGrinsteadTown9306-129 7ChathamTown8215-147
TeamPWDLGDPTS 1Worthing44001512 2ThreeBridges4400812 3EastbourneBoro7403312 4Whitehawk430159 5Horsham730419 6HorshamYMCA530219 7BurgessHillTown5122-85 8HASTINGS UNITED5 014 -71 9BognorRegisTown4013-91 10Lewes3003-90
Average 1 HASTINGS UNITED 988 2Horsham 821 3Lewes 819 4Billericay Town 722 5Folkestone Invicta692 6Bognor Regis Town 591 7Hornchurch 499 8Margate 464 9Enfield Town 446 10Aveley 420 ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER ATTENDANCES Source: Footballwebpages.co.uk #Team PHWHDHLAWADAL WDLFA +/-PtsHome Away 1Hornchurch21 820524 13 44 50242643 0-3L562 2CrayWanderers247324621194462719421-0 W 237 3Bishop’sStortford217405141254301614410-1L1161 4EnfieldTown216325321164402218390-1L421 5Aveley236325251157392910381-2L1146 6CanveyIsland237234341157352510381-1D472 7PottersBarTown20614614122839390381-2L889 8CarshaltonAthletic21812334114629236371-0 W 1012 9HASTINGS UNITED21 613443 10 56 28151335 10BillericayTown23813236104937352340-1L553 11Horsham2273223596739318330-0D1316 12Lewes2155033588536315322-1 W 16770-0D1639 13FolkestoneInvicta227133171021041383320-0D883 14HaringeyBorough224252546793441-7254-1 W 912 15BognorRegisTown215331366693439-5240-0D626 16Margate2134431665102634-8232-1 W 246 17Wingate&Finchley211453534982429-5214-0 W 144 18Kingstonian2143404647102231-9191-0 W 786 19Corinthian-Casuals2231622853142447-23183-0 W 652 20Bowers&Pitsea2126312738102237-1517 21BrightlingseaRegent21333021035131955-36144-1 W 1176 22HerneBay2114511925142652-26113-0 W 561

U23 FIXTURES

DateKO H/AOpposition

U18 FIXTURES

2022/23 APPEARANCES & GOALSCORERS ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER FIXTURES

STARTSSEASONCAREER PLAYER SUB TOTALGOALSAPPSGOALS

SamAdams1312253632153

BaileyAkehurst1-1-1-

OscarBarry2-2-2OllieBlack415-1264

AlexBrefo241252252

ArmandasBriedis-11-1-

KaiBrown426161

GilCarvalho448-8-

TomChalmers26-2619614

FinChapman224-4-

LloydDawes134-183

JackDixon24-24-31542

JakeElliott21-21-714

JoeGbode6-6565

SamHasler1811935814

JHector-Ingram325151

LouieHoad-11-1-

CharlieHoney-11-1-

JamesHull813212405

FreddieLegg1-1-91

JamalLubanga-11-1-

HarveyMapstone2-2-3ChineduMcKenzie46104104

KianMoynes538-8FinnO’Mara82101365

AlfiePeacock-11-1-

KanePenn251264514

DeNiroPinto257-7-

BenPope20323711158

LouisRogers(GK)28-28-141-

KnoryScott128202514

CraigStone20-20-1127

JoshTurner2-2-2-

RyanWorrall18422-1006

Congratulations to Kane Penn who made his 50th First Team appearance against Lewes on Boxing Day.
Competition
2023
& MitchamDev South 2319.45AFaversham TownDev South 3019.45HChatham TownDev South FEBRUARY
Dev South 1319.45HEast Grinstead TownDev South 2019.45HFaversham TownDev South MARCH
Dev South
JANUARY
1619.30ATooting
719.45AMargate
1319.45HMargate
H/AOpposition Competition JANUARY 2023 1919.45HLewes Youth South 2619.45HBurgess Hill TownYouth South 3019.45AWhitehawk Youth South FEBRUARY 919.45HHorsham Youth South 1419.45AWorthing Youth South 2319.45HBognor Regis TownYouth South MARCH 219.45HEastbourne BoroughYouth South 619.45AThree BridgesYouth South 1619.45ALewes Youth South 2319.45ABognor RegisYouth South 3019.45HThree BridgesYouth South Saturday 7th January 2023 Billericay TownvPotters Bar Town Bishop’s StortfordvLewes
Regis TownvAveley
IslandvCray Wanderers Carshalton AthleticvHorsham Corinthian-CasualsvHaringey Borough Enfield TownvKingstonian HASTINGS UNITEDv Hornchurch
DateKO
Bognor
Canvey
& Pitsea
Regent Wingate
Invicta
Herne BayvBowers
Margate vBrightlingsea
& FinchleyvFolkestone
Photo: Scott White Photography

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.

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE RESPECT STATEMENT

“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.”

These include our policy on ticket and pricing, abandoned matches and our Hastings Community involvement.

THE CLUB BELIEVES

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.

IN ADDITION

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.

HASTINGS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB POLICIES G r o u n d R e g u l a t i o n s a n d C u s t o m e r C h a r t e r Full details of our Ground Regulations and Customer Charter are available to read at our website:
www.hastingsunited.com
Health & Safety

HASTINGS UNITED - 2022/23 BUSINESS PARTNERS

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

HASTINGS UNITED WOMEN’S TEAM

1AshfordUnited99005827

2HASTINGS UNITED Women 9900 5827

3EastbourneUnited98011924

4Bromley12615619

5WellingUnited96031918

6Newhaven12516-1116

7HerneBay10505015

8MontpelierVilla12408-2612

9SteyningTown10325-1111

10BexhillUnited12309-409

11CrayValley(PM)10028-322

12MaidstoneUnited10028-402

2022/23

Sian Heather the leading all time goalscorer for the club overtaking Molly Hill in the goalscoring charts

RESULTS & FIXTURES

DateOppositionCompH/AResultWDLAtt Scorers AUGUST 21Eastbourne UnitedLeagueH6 - 0 W 156 Gurr 3, Johnson, Carter, Larkin 28NewhavenLeagueH7 - 1 W 101 Gurr 2, Relf (2), Johnson, Heather, Larkin SEPTEMBER 04Montpelier VillaLeagueH12 - 0 W TBA Gurr 4, Heather 3, Nicholson-Rogan 3,Johnson 2 25Herne BayLeagueA6 - 1 W TBA Creese 2, Heather 2, Gurr,Johnson OCTOBER 02Haringey BoroughW FACupH2 - 1 W TBA Heather, Larkin 09Watford DevLeague CupA2 - 1 W TBA Creese, Gurr 16Newhaven LeagueA8 - 0 W 90 Creese 2, Gurr 2, Nicholson-Rogan 2, Heather, Johnson 23MoneyfieldsW FACupA0 - 2LTBA 30Montpelier VillaLeagueA7 - 2 W TBA Heather 3, Baitup 2, Nicholson-Rogan, Gurr NOVEMBER 06Montpelier VillaLeague CupA5 - 3 W TBA Gurr 3, Heather 2 13Bexhill UnitedLeagueA5 - 0 W TBA Gurr 2, Heather, Nicholson-Rogan, Creese 20Brighton & HA AcSussex CupH0 - 1L18927 Maidstone UnitedLeagueA8 - 1 W TBA Heather 5, Muggeridge 2, Gurr 2 DECEMBER 04Bromley LeagueH4 - 0 W TBA Gurr, Harris, Heather, Baitup JANUARY 2023
15Ashford UnitedLeagueH 22Herne BayLeagueH 29Fulham FC WomenLeague CupH TeamPWDLGDPTS
Photo: Scott White Photography 2022/23 LONDON SE WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 SOUTH HASTINGS UNITED WOMEN’S TEAM Photo: Scott White Photography
LUCY APPS VIX PHILLIPS Home: Away: KELLIE LARKIN Home: Away: RUBIE HARRIS Home: Away: SOPHIE REED Home: Bob H Away: ROSIE MUGGERIDGE Home: Away: CLAIRE JOHNSON Home: Bob H Away: CHARLOTTE GURR Home: Away: Home: Away: BETHANY CREESE Home: Away: ELLA ROPER Home: Away: MEGAN CRITCHFIELD Home: Away: JESSICA BELLEHEWE Home: Away: IZZY BURT Home: Away: LAUREN SHARP Home: Away: SIAN HEATHER Home: Bob H Away: micksargentfineart 01424 712004 BROOKE NICHOLSON-ROGAN Home: Away: TOMMY MASON Home: Away: NICOLE BAITUP Home: Away:
1 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 23 To sponsor a player email hayley.clout@hastingsunited.com or call Hayley on 07766 825573 NIA STATON DOM BECKETT Home: Away: 11 ASHA MOODY Home: Away: Home & Away: The McCrossan Family 25
2022/23 PLAYER SPONSORS
LOUIS ROGERS Home & Away: Gorilla Badges 07976 726891 OLLIE BLACK Home: Bob H Away: RYAN WORRALL Home: micksargentfineart 01424 712004 Away: J.D. Sports Massage Therapy 07517 484453 FINN O’MARA Home & Away: 07980 324181 CRAIG STONE TOM CHALMERS Home: Phil & Barbara Away: GED Home: Harry Aslett & Steve Thorpe Away: JACK DIxON Home: Bob H Away: 180 Sports Bar 01424 444505 BEN POPE Home: Harry Aslett & Steve Thorpe Away: SAM ADAMS Home: GED Away: Sue SAM HASLER Home & Away: Sally ALEX BREFO Home: Sue Away: Home: Away: JAMES HULL Home: Bob H Away: Hastings United Independent Supporters Club KANE PENN Home: Marilyn Away: Keith K LLOYD DAWES Home: Away: KNORY SCOTT Home: Rupert Bayfield Away: Home: Hastings United Radio Away: Keith K
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 JAHMAL HECTOR-INGRAM Home: Scott White Photography Away: J.D. Sports Massage Therapy 07517 484453 If you would like to sponsor a player please email hayley.clout@hastingsunited.com or call/text Hayley on 07766 825573 DE NIRO PINTO JAKE ELLIOTT 19 CHINEDU McKENzIE FREDDIE LEGG Home & Away: Home: Away:
2022/23 PLAYER SPONSORS

SQUADS

3PM SATURDAY 7 JANUARY 2023

HASTINGS UNITED HORNCHURCH  FC

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

Knory SCOTT 18

Jake ELLIOTT 19

Kian MOYNES 19

Chinedu Mc KENzIE 19

De niro PINTO 19

Jahmal HECTOR-INGRAM 19

FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES

SCORED 8 - CONCEDED 3 3 CLEAN SHEETS

vs

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER

REFEREE

WILL BRIERS ASSISTANTS GREIG WALKER JAMIE WELLS

KIT: ALL MAUVE

Mark STIMSON Manager

Joe WRIGHT (gK)

Lamar JOSEPH-JOHNSON (gK)

Remi SUTTON

Tobi JOSEPH

Wyan REID

Kenny CLARK

Mickey PARCELL

Lewwis PENCE

MATCH SPONSOR JONATHAN  & ELAINE LEE IN MEMORY OF  DAVID LEE  1962 - 2021

MATCHBALL SPONSOR BOB H

MATCH MASCOTS

HUFC PRE-ACADEMY U6’S

Represented by:

Woody Champion

Olly Felstead

Arthur Winchester

Leo Timothy

THE CONTINENTAL PILOT FIELD HASTINGS TN34 2AX

Oliver MULDOON

nathan BERTRAM-COOPER

Jack MUNNS

Rickie HAYLES

Ola OGUNWAMIDE

Jordan CLARK

Tom WRAIGHT

Sam HIGGINS

Joe CHRISTOU

Charlie STIMSON

Liam NASH

FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES

SCORED 12 - CONCEDED 9 1 CLEAN SHEET

W D D W W D W W W D L D

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