HUFC vs Herne Bay FC - ILP

WELCOME BILLY WOOD CHAIRMAN

/ CEO

Welcome everyone to The Continental Pilot Field, it’s April Fools but let’s not make no joke as we come to the business end of the season.

I would like to welcome the directors, staff, management, players and supporters of Herne Bay today. With 6 games to go it’s still possible, we have done incredibly well in our first season to be around the playoff hunt and with a bit of luck and a good run anything is still possible. First up today is Herne Bay who are in a fight of their own so have it all to play for, today is no guarantee.

It was great to go back to The Oval in Sussex Cup action Tuesday as we got over the line vs Eastbourne United. Seeing that place filled with Hastings United fans and some old faces from my previous club was lovely, it was even better to come out with the win and no egg on my face. Credit to EUAFC who gave their all and held us in really awful conditions.

Today let’s get our beautiful old girl, The Pilot Field, rocking as we get behind our lads. COYU

Photo: Scott White Photography

CRAIG STONE CELEBRATES THE OPENING GOAL AT CANVEY ISLAND

GARY ELPHICK THE GAFFER

Welcome all to today's match against Herne Bay.

At the moment Herne Bay find themselves in a relegation battle, but I feel they've improved significantly under the guidance of Kevin Watson. I rarely speak to other managers, but Kev is someone I'm frequently on the phone to and we both value each other’s opinions.

We now have six league games left. A gap has appeared so we need to make to most of the games we have left. We will take one game at a time and see where it takes us.

I urge you all to get behind us this afternoon and here’s hoping we can make the end of the season an interesting one.

Onwards and upwards! ...

Gary

Sponsored by: Dot Knight & In Loving Memory of Pete Knight

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY’S TO ...

Club Chairman/CEO Billy Wood and Club Secretary Dane Martin

... from all at Hastings United Football Club

UNITED AFC ON TUESDAY NIGHT

Photo: Scott White Photography

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

MEMBERS OF

Pitching In Isthmian Football League

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Billy Wood CEO

Pat McCrossan Vice Chair Health & Safety Lead / Ground Maintenance

Hayley Clout Commercial Director

Craig Barrow Director and Business & Commercial Team

James Hopkins Business & Commercial Team

Dave Ormerod Director and Business Team

Adam Smith Communications Manager

Steve Brook Operations Manager

Ben White Ground Maintenance/Operations

Dave Russell Safety Officer

Bob Hodgson

CLUB OFFICIALS

Web Admin Adam Carder

Programme Editor Paul Hoggard

Public Address/Matchday Media Team:

Andy Quye Pat McCrossan Adam Smith

Neo Bridges

1st Team Photographer (M & W ) Scott White

1st Team Videographer (M & W ) Joseph Knight

U23/U18 Photographer Joe Knight

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

DIRECTORS & SECRETARY

Chairman / CEO / Director Billy Wood

Vice Chairman / Director Pat McCrossan

Director Hayley Clout

Director

Director

Director

Craig Barrow

Peter Sherlock

Dave Ormerod

Non-Executive Director Daren Burney

Company Secretary Dane Martin

CLUB PRESIDENT Dave Ormerod

Sussex County Football Association

LIFE MEMBERS

Les BrittonTony CosensDavid Harding

David NesslingDave OrmerodCharles Pilbeam

VICE PRESIDENTS

C BarrowJ DowntonA Keen

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT

Director of Football Dean White

FIRST TEAM MANAGEMENT & STAFF

First Team Manager Gary Elphick

Assistant Manager Jon Meeney

GK Coach / Opposition Scout Ben Cornelius

Strength & Conditioning Coach Bobbi-Jay Deegan

Kit Coordinator/Match Physio Dane Martin

Sports Therapist / Physio Paige Wise

Performance Analyst James McCrossan

U23 Manager Jon Meeney

U18 Manager Ben Cornelius

ACADEMY

Coaching Partner Skiltek Sport

Education Partner East Sussex College Hastings

Academy Manager Ben White

Head of Safeguarding & Welfare Roger Bond

Academy Fixture Secretary Charmaine Ridgers

Registration Secretary Roger Bond

Finance & Sponsorship Craig Barrow / Vicki Barrow

Youth Development Lead Coach (U13-U16) Sean Ray

Foundation Phase Lead Coach (U7-U12) Marc Powell

Pre Academy Lead Coach (3-6 years) Jake Daniels

Girls Academy Lead Coach James Hopkins

Goalkeeping Lead Coach Steve Smithers

HAYLEY CLOUT COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Good afternoon everyone.

Welcome back to the Continental Pilot Field after a disappointing away result last Saturday against Canvey Island, but a fantastic win that went to penalties on Tuesday night in the Sussex Senior Cup. As always a big thank you to our amazing fans and good luck to all today.

I would like to welcome and thank our Match Sponsor to today's game, KB Calibration Services Ltd who are a UKAS accredited dimensional calibration laboratory based here in Hastings. They were established in 1991, providing quick turnaround high quality calibration services to customers right across the UK and abroad. They supply all types of Gauges and Measuring Equipment accompanied with calibration certificates, all offered at competitive prices.

If you would like further details please visit - www.kbcalibration.com or call 01424 438819

We thank Jack for all his support and we hope you and your guests enjoy the matchday with us.

I would also like to welcome and thank Tom Newman who is our Matchball Sponsor for the remainder of the season. Tom has been involved with and a supporter of the Club since October 1979, he had various roles at the Club before retiring in 2012 and moving to Eastbourne but still attends all home game and some away games to this day.

Thank you Tom for all your support, it’s very much appreciated.

A big thank you and welcome to our Mascots for today's game, our U10s Academy team. We hope you all have a great day with us and enjoy the Matchday experience.

Finally, I would like to welcome and thank Ashdown Hurrey and Global Re Group, who are joining us today for some corporate hospitality. We hope you all enjoy your day with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future.

Enjoy the game and hopefully 3 points! ...

Hayley

GUT FEELING SIMON STODDART’S

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

HARSH

Yea, that 3-1 defeat alongside the Thames Estuary on Saturday is still a little hard to accept. That sequence of four big play off target games saw us at Canvey Island who have been on an exceptional run of form with their previous game seeing them win 2-0 at Lewes - The Rooks first home loss of 22/23. We, of course, had our momentum disrupted by the Billericay postponement last Saturday - immensely frustrating watching everyone else get their games in as we dropped to 9th.

The U's contributed fully to a decent game which featured two sides who had come up the previous season. Canvey Island won the Isthmian North play offs after finishing runners up behind Aveley who have also more than adapted to the higher standard.

performance from a squad missing several key men. No reward - yes, harsh.

SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

This is Craig Stone finishing off a corner to put United ahead on 31 minutes. Decent first half on a compact pitch in a low slung stadium, the U's deserved that interval lead. Canvey were better in the 2nd half but our lads were doing fine and it took a great long range effort to see us go behind with a late penalty rubbing it in. All this after Freddie Legg had a decent case for a penalty turned down to the disgust of the sizeable U's contingent. A more than decent

All the talk is of yes to digital, no - stick with the printed version - but how about this for a programme? Brilliant idea.

SEASON DEFINING?

Mused on this two or three weeks ago. 4 big games coming up after the frustrating draw here with Wingate & Finchley. More frustration as one of them - the only one in the division - Billericay here - postponed. A waterlogged pitch is a rare

Plenty of United followers behind that Canvey Island goal celebrating Stoney putting us 1-0 up.

animal here these days but there it was - game off. Grrrrrrrr!

So, three games it was - D W L. One of each. That win - what a win.

now and, of course, who can forget the football team's European Championship campaign last season. Wrexham's Women's team won the Welsh League recently - deciding game seen by 9,511 spectators.

And here at Hastings Utd, Women's football has taken off recently. With a youngster's academy like set-up which - give it time - will see girls making their way up the age stages to the first team.

The comeback at Bishop's Stortford. Two down with 17 minutes left, Freddie gets us back into it then in the dying minutes, two great goals from Sam Adams and Ben Pope. Pandemonium behind the goal after the dugout emptied (like Sittingbourne away last season) and players, subs, anyone connected with the club - and supporters, enjoyed Ben's goal. That curling effort from the corner of the box was a carbon copy of what he tried against Enfield - a top class save resulting. Not this time.

CREDITS

Special mention to all of you who capture United's progress on video and stills. Scott White, Joe Knight and Neo Bridges (I managed to have a chat with Neo at Canvey) plus from behind the goal - Pete Grain, Howard Ralph and John Wills who, jointly, have preserved some classic moments. Marvellous what you can do with a half decent photo edit app - grab stills off videos etc etc. Keep up the good work, y'all!

COME ON GIRLS

No doubt about it. Women are making big incursions into what was thought to be exclusive territory for us blokes. My top sport is Rugby Union and the England Women's team is right up there, we have a more than decent cricket set up

This is well worth a look via the link in Mel Elliott's tweet. There is so much good that can come out of a football club bringing on local talent at all age groups and the girls U12s are reaping the benefits.

An onside local authority should take note of what United are doing in the locality with our young uns. Let's have no more of this talk of having to relocate out of Hastings, eh, HBC?

TODAY

That memorable 21/22 season - memorable for today's visitors as much as it was for us after

GUT FEELING SIMON STODDART’S

continued from P09

they came up via the blood pressure busting play-offs - it all started with 949 through the turnstiles to see the U's draw 1-1 with Herne Bay. They are here today just as needy for 3 points as we are. I thought they were down and out recently but 3 wins in their last 5 games see them a couple of points from safety with Kingstonian wobbling just above them. There's a lot hinging on today's game for both sides. In a perfect world we squeeze into the play-offs and they stay up!

TEA, SI?

SURELY NOT

Hearing that the rescheduled Billericay gameTuesday - is re-rescheduled to accomodate a Sussex Senior Cup tie. Really? How can that competition take precedence over league fixtures? If this is so, I don't get it!

Popped into Tonbridge station ticket office to catch up with an old railway mate on Saturday and Pete being the not so perfect host offered me a tea .......

MATCH MASCOTS

Hastings United FC Academy Under 10’s

Represented by:

Cooper Reed Harvey Percy Kody Betson Theo Kinstrie-Hawkes

Logan Williams Toby Parkin

Archie Walbrin Riley Smith

Enris Zefi Darek Caicedo Fletcher Petter Harris Robertson

Evan Baker George Hart Laurie Davis

Club: Herne Bay Football Club

Club Founded: 1886

HERNE BAY FC

First Team Manager: Kevin Watson

Ground: Winch’s Field, Herne Bay

Capacity: 3,000

HISTORY

Nickname: The Bay League titles. The 1996/97 season was without equal in the history of the Kent League. Within the space of four weeks, the Club won the Kent Senior Trophy, The Kent League Division 1 Cup and The Kent League Championship. A unique treble!

It could be argued that Herne Bay FC had their most successful season in their 125th year. Having been runner-up two years running in the Kent League they secured the League Championship with games to spare and had a superb run in the FA Vase becoming only the second Kent League club to reach the semi-final stage where they went out to the Northern League side West Auckland Town over the two legs by the odd goal in seven (4-3.) Herne Bay was formed in 1886 and began life in the East Kent League, then having a short period in the Kent League before winning the East Kent League in four successive years between 1902 and 1906 returning to the Kent League as a result.

1953 saw the move to Winch’s Field. Over 1,000 spectators saw their first match at their new home; a 2 - 2 draw against Tunbridge Wells Reserves in Kent League Division 2. Within two years they lifted the Division 2 title, winning promotion to Division 1. In the 1957/58 season, the club won The Kent Amateur Cup beating Bromley 2 - 0 in the final. The following season saw the Kent League fold and a move to the Aetolian League followed. The 1964/65 season saw another move to Division 2 of the Athenian League, where they enjoyed several successful seasons followed by promotion to Division 1 on winning Division 2 in 1970/71. A good run in the FA Cup saw the Bay reach the 4th qualifying round, where they lost to the then ‘mighty’ Margate in front of a record home attendance of 2,303.

At the start of the 1974/75 campaign the Club returned to the Kent League, and in the 1978/79 season they had good runs in the Cup competitions; defeating Welling United in the Kent Senior Trophy and losing to Sheppey United in the Kent League Cup. The nineties saw the Club become the most successful and consistent side in the Kent League, winning four Kent

A complete change of management and playing staff took place after the 1997-98 season, with manager Tommy Sampson leaving the Club to take over the reins at Deal Town taking the majority of the established first-team players with him. That Deal Town side became the first Kent League club to win the FA Vase at Wembley in the last ever Vase Final staged at the old stadium in May 2000. The team had a fantastic 2000/01 season finishing runners-up in the Premier Division, scoring 93 goals in the league. Nick Denly (father of England cricketer Joe Denly) received an unprecedented three manager of the month awards in his first full season at the helm.

However, the 2001/02 season proved to be one of great disappointment. Exiting all cup competitions at the first round stage and finishing a poor 7th position in the league, despite being one of the few teams to defeat league and cup double winners, Maidstone. A major grant was awarded to provide new perimeter fencing and refurbishment of the changing facilities and these works were completed before the start of the 2003/04 season when the club celebrated 50 years at Winch’s Field. Former Gillingham and Maidstone player, Jason Lillis took over the reins for the 2004/05 season which proved to be very successful as Bay finished runnerup in both the League and League Cup, losing out to Ramsgate in both competitions.

Both the 2005/06 and 2006/07 seasons proved to be very disappointing and with several senior players, and Jason, leaving the Club during the 2007/08 season, the Club built on the success of Herne Bay Youth with the

introduction of several very good young players into the first-team squad. This proved very beneficial and these players formed the basis of the first-team squad for this 2008/09 season. Along with some very influential experienced players introduced by a new manager, Barry Morgan, the Club had high hopes for a successful 2008/09 campaign. Unfortunately, a run of five defeats in six matches in October severely dented any promotion prospects. Despite a twelve-match winning sequence, Bay fell just short at the end of the campaign and a defeat in the final match saw them finish in 6th position in the League. The majority of the young squad was retained for the 2009/10 season and with new sponsors, there was a renewed optimism within the Club.

With the appointment of Simon Halsey as Manager, Herne Bay FC pushed on to finish runners-up in the Kent League Premier Division two seasons running, the second of those going down to the last few minutes of the last match where a goal at Tunbridge Wells gave Hythe Town the title. But, in season 2011/12 Herne Bay swept all before them, narrowly missing out on a Wembley appearance in the FA Vase and capturing the Kent League Premier Division title and promotion to the Ryman League.

The 2013/14 season saw another new start for the Bay with Sam Denly (son of former manager Nick Denly) taking up the managerial reigns following a disappointing first season in the Ryman League where immediate relegation back to Step 5 was narrowly avoided. Achieved highest ever finish and points total in the 2014/15 campaign in Herne Bay‘s third season at this level. In the 2015/16 season, Bay faired even better, sitting in the play-off position for most of the season and with some poor results in March Bay finally finished 8th, surpassing their highest finish in the Isthmian league achieved in the previous season. Retaining all the players for the 2016/17 season Bay expected to achieve a better position, but many poor results in the early part of the season set the tone for the rest of the campaign. Bay hovered around the relegation zone until late January. The player's budget was cut and immediately there was an improvement in results. A ten-match unbeaten run saw Bay climb away from the

relegation zone with an eventual finish in 17th place. Sam Denly resigned at the end of the season and all of the players left the club. New managers, and professional players, John Embery and Jermaine Darlington, were appointed and they have built a new team comprising, a large number of very talented young players, along with some experienced older players.

This is the second time in the last 17 years that a new side has been formed and to blood these youngsters into what always proves to be a very competitive level of football. the club were delighted with a mid-table finish in 12th place.

For 2018/19, a couple of players moved on but with new signings, Embery was looking for a higher finish, maybe even a shot at reaching the playoffs. Unfortunately, things didn’t go according to plan, with the club fighting against relegation for most of the season. Only a very good run in the latter part saw the club move out of the relegation zone; eventually finishing 15th. Embery and Darlington quit on 30th March. Anthony Deer and Alan Birchard took over with six fixtures still to play. Rumours were rife about the clubs’ future with social media claiming the club was going to fold. Despite these issues a consortium led by the new chairman, Stuart Fitchie, took over the running of the club, bringing in Ben Smith and his backroom staff to manage the team.

Sadly Covid-19 disrupted what could have been a very successful season, as Herne Bay were 5th place with a play-off position looking achievable. 2019/20 was halted with only six league games played, and as things stand in 21/22 a promising start again has us in 6th place dreaming of a record-breaking season.

2021/22 turned out to be a historic year for the Bay as we gained promotion via the playoffs to reach Step 3 level for the first time. Our early season promise faded in January and it looked like we may miss out on the playoffs. However, a strong finish culminated in victories over Haywards Heath in front of 1,102 and the MBS Stadium and a 2-0 win at Ashford United in the Final at their ground when our travelling support among 1865 had a day to celebrate.

PLAYER PEN PICTURES HERNE BAY FC

MARCEL BARRINGTON

Centre Forward who played for Cray Valley PM in 21/22 and joined the Bay in the summer. Guyana International.

HAMILTON ANTONIO

A 2nd term at Herne Bay since joining from Walton Casuals during the 21/22. An instant hit in the centre of our midfield, Hamilton has also played for Corinthian -Casuals.

jORDAN PERRIN

Joined from Sittingbourne for the 21/22 promotionwinning season keeping 14 clean sheets. Ex-Wigan Athletic U23s.

LAURENCE HARVEY

Captain of the promotion-winning side now in his 4th season since joining from Canterbury City in 2019. Experienced centre-back.

RORY SMITH

Joined Bay early Nov ‘21 from Ramsgate and scored 8 goals. An attacking midfielder who played for Redlands United in Australia.

DAN jOHNSON

DJ has 156 appearances for Bay in his 2 spells at the Club. He re-joined Bay from Bromley when he had also gone on to play for England C.

jACK PARTER

Attack-minded left-back who signed in July 2021 after nearly 300 appearances for Tonbridge Angels. He was a former Gillingham youth player.

KYMANI THOMAS

Has impressed during the pre-season in a winger role. Only 18 years old, he played recently for Beckenham Town and Dulwich Hamlet U23s.

MIKE WEST

Inspiration behind Bay’s promotion after joining on loan from Ebbsfleet. Back with the Bay for 21/22. Ex Crewe Alexandra and Eastbourne Borough.

TROY WILLIAMS

Returns to Herne Bay following a spell with Wingate &

Finchley. Originally joined in March 2021 from Braintree Town. Also featured for Grays Athletic, Lewes and Horsham.

MASON SAUNDERS-HENRY

Joined the Bay from Tonbridge Angels. Favoured position is on the wing but capable of playing anywhere across the front. A player who enjoys getting on the front foot.

BRIGGS OjEMEN

Joined the Bay from Leatherhead. Can play in defence as well as midfield, Briggs also counts Guildford City, Welling United, Romford, and Bromley among his former clubs.

FINN O’MARA

Signed on a loan deal from Hastings United. Formerly of Gillingham and Folkestone Invicta, the versatile defender can operate at the heart of the defence as well as on the right-hand side.

CONNOR DYMOND

Former Crystal Palace product joins the Bay from Cray Valley PM, where he previously played under Bay boss Kevin Watson. Dymond perfectly comfortable in defence or midfield.

jUDE RUSSELL

Jude is a former Crystal Palace youth. He was also part of the Under-23 side that clinched promotion to the Premier League 2 Division 1. Signed for the Bay from Brentford B.

DAVID OzOBIA

Midfielder who signed for the Bay from VCD Athletic. Formerly of Charlton Athletic’s academy setup and Harrow Borough, David adds extra strength and experience to the middle.

MONTY SAUNDERS

Primarily an attacking player, Monty broke into the first team setup this season. Formerly of Ramsgate, Monty also played for the Kent Schools FA squad. Dual registered with Canterbury City.

EMMANUEL MARTINS

Joined on a dual registration deal from Cheshunt. The fullback, who can play further up the pitch, adds versatility and raw skill to the Bay starting eleven. Formerly of Colchester United.

HARRY BROOKS

Former VCD Athletic shot-stopper who signed for the Bay while Jordan Perrin was suspended. He made his debut against Brightlingsea Regent, helping his side to a 2-1 win.

TROY HOWARD

Joined the Bay from SCEFL side Deal Town, having started the 2022/23 campaign with Isthmian League Premier Division rivals Margate. Pacy and versatile wide player.

jACK SAMMOUTIS

Former Millwall academy graduate who signed for the Bay from VCD Athletic. Formerly of Cray Valley PM, Greenwich Borough, Hythe Town, and Walton Casuals, among others.

DANIEL OGUNLEYE

Formerly of Southampton and Forest Green Rovers, Daniel joins the Bay from Assistant Manager Adam Flanagan’s former side Brentwood Town. A tricky forward that offers versatility and pace.

DONNELL ANDERSON

Formerly of Sutton Athletic, Donnell registered with the Bay midway through the 22/23 Isthmian League Premier Division season. Further improves our current midfield unit.

STATS & RECORDS

2021/22 LEAGUE FINISH

3rd Isthmian South-East (Step 4) - 20 Clubs

PREVIOUS MEETING

ISTHMIAN PREMIER

SATURDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2022 03

Att: 561 Kane Penn 11’

Alex Brefo 45’

Sam Adams 54’

HERNE BAY

1 Jordan Perrin

2Troy Williams

3 Jack Parter

4 Laurence Harvey

5 Dan Johnson

7Tushaun Walters

8 M Saunders-Henry

11 Kieron Campbell

15 Che Krabbendam

16Bode Anidudge

19 Eddie Allsopp

HASTINGS UNITED

1 Louis Rogers

3Ryan Worrall

5 Craig Stone

6 Tom Chalmers

8 Jack Dixon

9Ben Pope

10 Sam Adams

11Sam Hasler

12Alex Brefo

16Kane Penn

19 Jake Elliott

Featured Subs:

4 Finn O’Mara

7Kian Moynes

15 James Hull

2022/23 LEAGUE TO DATE

19th Isthmian Premier (Step 3) - 22 Clubs

Highest League Attendance 21/22: 1,119 vs Whitstable Town Won 7-2

Monday 27 December 2021

Lowest League Attendance 21/22: 231 vs Three Bridges Won 6-0

Saturday 27 August 2021

Average League Attendance 21/22: 477

Highest League Attendance 22/23: 604 vs Enfield Town Lost 1-3

Saturday 25 March 2023

Lowest League Attendance 22/23: 285 vs Billericay Town Draw 2-2

Tuesday 6 December 2022

Average League Attendance 22/23 to date: 430

LEAGUE NEWS

FROM IAN THOMPSON

RYAN HUCKLE AND JAYDEN DAVIS ARE NEW AT LEWES

Prior to victory over Brightlingsea Regent, Lewes announced the arrival of two new players - Ryan Huckle and Jayden Davis.

Jayden went on to make his debut, playing the first eighty-four minutes in front of a crowd of 506.

Centre-back Ryan came through the youth setup at Gillingham, spending time on loan at Ramsgate and Dover Athletic. The end of his time with the Gills saw him sign for Faversham Town, where he made twenty-two appearances during 2018-19 and another three during 2019-20. Hastings United, Leatherhead and East Grinstead Town were his next ports of call, before he spent time at Ramsgate and at Erith & Belvedere. This season has seen him play twenty-five times at Bowers & Pitsea.

Midfielder Jayden joins on loan from League Two side Crawley Town, where he has been a regular part of the first team squad. He previously played at Youth, U18 and U21 level for Millwall, also spending some time on loan at Kings Lynn Town.

TUESDAY 28TH PREMIER RESULT

Enfield Town and Hornchurch have to settle for a point each on Donkey Lane in a 1-1 draw.

Pitching In Isthmian Premier leaders Hornchurch continue to look vulnerable, and last Tuesday night the Urchins managed to hold onto a lead for less that sixty seconds as Enfield Town hit back to claim a draw. Just before the break the Urchins took the lead, Liam Nash turning home a cross for his twenty-first of the campaign - and scoring in three games in a row. The visitors had hardly finished celebrating, however, when Johnville Renee charged forward, played a one-two with Andre Coker, and delivered an immediate response.

After the break the Urchins leading scorer Sam Higgins saw one chance go wide and another saved, whilst at the other end a free kick from Lyle Della-Verse was cleared off the line, but both sides had to be satisfied with a point.

MARGATE ANNOUNCE GROUNDSHARE

Canterbury City to share Hartsdown Park with Margate.

Fans of Margate will have another club to watch when their own side aren't playing, after SCEFL side Canterbury City agreed a groundshare at Hartsdown Park next season.

City, who have most recently been sharing with Sittingbourne, last had a stadium of their own more than two decades ago. During the last ten years, as well as the Brickies, they have shared with Herne Bay, Ashford United, Deal Town and Faversham Town.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KNORY SCOTT ON HIS INTERNATIONAL CALL-UP FOR BERMUDA

A THANK YOU MESSAGE FROM BILL FARNFIELD’S FAMILY

Everyone at the club has been so unbelievably kind, caring and respectful.

Allowing us to bring Bill Farnfield to the ground before his funeral service.

Then the wake, the bar staff were wonderful. Even though everyone was working hard for the ground inspection David, Billy, Pat and Hayley all took the time to come and see us.

Being allowed to put Bill’s floral tribute on the penalty spot at the end was priceless.

My family are totally overwhelmed by the club accommodating my wishes.

Thank you so much, it means the world to me to have given my dad a perfectly fitting send off.

Amanda Hilton

Photo: Scott White Photography

jUST SOME OF OUR FANTASTIC AWAY SUPPORT AT CANVEY ISLAND

2022/23 RESULTS & FIXTURES

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)

PopeHasler(A)BrefoPennHector-Ingram(B)ScottelliottAdams(A),Hull(B)

Collins(C) Dixon (1) PopeHasler(A)Brefo Penn (2) elliottAdams(A),Scott(B),Hector-Ingram(C)

Dixon(B) Pope (1) (A)Adams(C)BrefoPennScottelliottSmith(A),Hasler(B),Hull(C)

DixonAdamsBrefoSmithPennScott(A)elliottPinto(A),Hector-Ingram(B)

Collins(C)DixonBrefoSmith(A)PennScott(B)elliottPope(A),Legg(B),Adams(C)

Collins (1) (C)DixonPope(A)BrefoPennScott(B)elliottAdams(A),Legg(B),Smith(C)

Dixon Pope (1) (A)LeggBrefoSmith(B)Penn Scott (1) (C)Adams(A),Moynes(B),Chapman(C)

DixonPope(B) Smith (1) BrefoPennScottelliott Legg (1) (A),Adams(B),Moynes

Pope (1) (B)SmithBrefoPennLegg(C)Scott(A)elliottHull(A),Adams(B),Black(C)

Dixon(C)Pope(A)SmithBrefoPennScott Elliott (1)Adams (1) (A),Legg(B),Moynes(C)

Dixon (1) PopeSmithBrefoPenn(A)ScottelliottBlack(A),Adams(B)

Pope(B)Smith(A)Befo Gbode (1)

PennLeggelliottAdams(A),Scott(B)

Pope Smith (1) (B)BefogbodePennLegg(A)elliottScott(A),Hull(B),Black(C)

Dixon(C) Pope (1) Smith(B)BrefogbodePennelliott Legg (1) (A),Scott(B), Adams (1) (C)

DixonSmithBrefogbodePennLeggelliottHull(A)

DixonPopeAdamsgbode(B)HullPennelliottMoynes(A),Smith(B),Chapman(C)

G XI - PLAYERS WEAR SQUAD NUMBER SHIRTS

Photos: Scott White Photography

CLUB BULLETIN

A statement was recently released about the Tilekiln Project and the 2023/24 season. In addition to publishing on the Club website the Statement was also sent to the Hastings United Fans Forum and the Hastings Independent Supporters Club. The Club will now issue Bulletins from time to time to update Fans, Sponsors and other interested parties about matters affecting the Club, including player details and general club operations.

This is a first step in re-engaging with all our supporters and sponsors and we acknowledge that previously we have not been communicating as we all would have liked.

In releasing information we would ask that people recognise that sometimes giving an immediate response to events may not always be possible because of commercial or legal sensitivity or reasons of personal privacy. However, a response will be given when and if appropriate.

The Club has recently established a Management Committee to review and examine club operations and we welcome any suggestions on all aspects of the Club and what would enhance and improve your attendance at any of our matches. Members of the Committee are Pat McCrossan, Dave Ormerod, Billy Wood, Hayley Clout, Craig Barrow, Dave Russell, Ben White, James Hopkins, Steve Brook, Adam Smith and Bob Hodgson. Whenever possible the Club owners, Daren Burney and Peter Sherlock will also join with the group. Please feel free to have a chat with any of the Committee on a match day or e-mail the Club.

(club@hastingsunited.com)

As we journey forward on what hopefully will be another fantastic season for the Men’s and Women’s teams we ask for your assistance on one matter which has recently been reported by some of our supporters, visitors and officials from other clubs.

We at the Club know we have the best fan base in the Isthmian League and we also have the best attendance record in the League. Even at away games our army of supporters are amazing. However, it has become an increasing habit for some of the fans to chant at the opposing teams or match officials using offensive language. We have no wish to ask that chanting at the opponents or indeed officials should stop but please, please find some new, more imaginative and creative chants. Beat the drum, be LOUD and PROUD. We pride ourselves on being a family friendly club and it is great to see so many Mums and Dads with children at the games and of course all the young mascots and Academy girls and boys. They do not deserve to hear bad language. Please accept this request in the spirit in which it is intended.

Hastings United Football Club

HUFC vs ENFIELD TOWN FC - MAN OF THE MATCH - BEN POPE

Ben Pope was awarded ‘Man Of The Match’ by Match Sponsor Keith Kewell

Photo: Scott White Photography

Keith is pictured with Ben making the presentation

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION TABLE 2022/23 AS AT 28 MARCH2023

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER GOALSCORERS

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER ATTENDANCES

2022/23 U23 ISTHMIAN DEV LEAGUE SOUTH TABLE

U18

U23 FIXTURES

U18 FIXTURES

2022/23 APPEARANCES & GOALSCORERS ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER

STARTSSEASONCAREER PLAYER SUB TOTALGOALSAPPSGOALS

SamAdams1623395646155

KasimAidoo5-5-5BaileyAkehurst1-1-1OscarBarry2-2-2OllieBlack9413-1344

AlexBrefo391402402

ArmandasBriedis-11-1KaiBrown426161

GilCarvalho448-8TomChalmers26-2619614

FinChapman246-6LouisCollins5-5151

LloydDawes134-183

JackDixon38-38232944

JakeElliott36-361865

JoeGbode11-116116

SamHasler2022236114

JHector-Ingram448181

LouieHoad-11-1CharlieHoney-11-1JamesHull918272465

FreddieLegg75122203

JamalLubanga112-2HarveyMapstone2-2-3ChineduMcKenzie46104104

KianMoynes6713-13FinnO’Mara92111375

AlfiePeacock-11-1KanePenn411426676

DeNiroPinto268-8BenPope334371112562

LouisRogers(GK)44-44-157KnoryScott2212343655

DavidSmith113142142

CraigStone35-3521279

JoshTurner2-2-2RyanWorrall3343711157

Saturday 1st April 2023

Bognor Regis TownvBillericay Town

Brightlingsea RegentvBowers & Pitsea

Carshalton AthleticvBishop’s Stortford

Enfield TownvCray Wanderers

Folkestone InvictavKingstonian

Haringey BoroughvAveley

HASTINGS UNITEDvHerne Bay

Horsham vHornchurch

Margate vLewes

Potters Bar TownvCorinthian-Casuals

Wingate & FinchleyvCanvey Island

Photo: Scott White Photography

CRAIG STONE

Health & Safety

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.”

Full details of our Ground Regulations and Customer Charter are available to read at our website:

www.hastingsunited.com

Theseincludeourpolicyonticketandpricing,abandoned matchesandourHastingsCommunityinvolvement.

THE CLUB BELIEVES

Customercarestartsontheinside,withagoodteamof staffandworkethic.Mostofourstaffarevolunteersbut theClubexpectourstafftoalwaysdotheirbest.

Ourstaffshouldremaincourteousevenindifficult situations.TheClubanditsstaffknowtheyareofferinga serviceandthattheywouldlikeeverycustomertoreturn.

Webelievethatpeoplecomefirstwhenofferingaservice.

Weexpectourstafftobefriendlyandhelpfulandtoknow theirjoborbeabletocalluponsomeonewhoisableto respondtotheneedsofourcustomers.

Weexpectourstafftogivetheirfullattentiontoa customerinanysituationthatarises.

IN ADDITION

Weexpectourstaffandvolunteerstocareabouttheir jobasthiswillensuretheycareaboutourcustomers.

Weexpectourstaffandvolunteerstotreatevery customerastheywouldliketobetreatedthemselves.

Weinreturnexpectourcustomerstotreatourvolunteers andstaffwithrespectandtheClubwillnottolerateany physicalorverbalabusedaimedatthem.

HASTINGS UNITED - 2022/23 BUSINESS PARTNERS

HASTINGS UNITED WOMEN’S TEAM

2022/23 LONDON SE WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 SOUTH

TeamPWDLGDPTS

1AshfordUnited1413017639

2HASTINGS UNITED Women1412 20 7438

3WellingUnited1611235135

4HerneBay1711151734

5Bromley1910361533

6EastbourneUnited1510051530

7Newhaven19838-527

8MontpelierVilla196112-4319

9BexhillUnited184212-4514

10SteyningTown203314-4112

11MaidstoneUnited172312-689

12CrayValley(PM)161213-464

2022/23 HASTINGS UNITED WOMEN’S TEAM RESULTS & FIXTURES

- 1 W88 Gurr (3), Heather (3)

APRIL

2Steyning TownLeagueA

16Cray Valley (PM)LeagueA

Photo: Scott White

2022/23 PLAYER SPONSORS

If you would like to sponsor a player please email hayley.clout@hastingsunited.com or call/text

on 07766

SQUADS

3PM SATURDAY 1 APRIL2023

HASTINGS UNITED HERNE BAY

KIT: CLARET & WHITE

gary ELPHICK Manager

(gK)Louis ROGERS 1

Ollie BLACK 2

Ryan WORRALL 3

Craig STONE 5

(Capt)Jack DIXON 8

Ben POPE 9

Sam ADAMS 10

Alex BREFO 12

James HULL 15

Kane PENN 16

Knory SCOTT 18

Jake ELLIOTT 19

Kian MOYNES 19

David SMITH 19

Freddie LEGG 19

Joe GBODE 19

Kasim AIDOO 19

vs

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER

REFEREE

DANIEL D’URSO

ASSISTANTS

DAN jEFFERY

PERRY HART

MATCH SPONSOR

MATCHBALL SPONSOR TOM NEWMAN

MATCH MASCOTS

HUFC ACADEMY U10’S

Represented by:

Cooper Reed Harvey Percy

Kody Betson Theo KinstrieHawkes

Logan Williams Toby Parkin

Archie Walbrin Riley Smith

Enris Zefi Darek Caicedo

Fletcher Petter Harris Robertson

Evan Baker George Hart

Laurie Davis

FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES

SCORED 7 - CONCEDED 9 1 CLEAN SHEET

THE CONTINENTAL PILOT FIELD HASTINGS TN34 2AX

KIT: ALL BLUE

Kevin WATSON Manager

Harry BROOKS (gK)

Jordan PERRIN (gK)

Donnell ANDERSON

Marcel BARRINGTON

Connor DRYMOND

Lawrence HARVEY

Troy HOWARD

Dan jOHNSON

Briggs OjEMEN

Finn O'MARA

David OzOBIA

Jack PARTER

Jack SAMMOUTIS

Monty SAUNDERS

Mason SAUNDERS-HENRY

Rory SMITH

Kymani THOMAS

Mike WEST

Troy WILLIAMS

FORM - LAST 6 MATCHES

SCORED 9 - CONCEDED 8 1 CLEAN SHEET