HUFC vs Brightlingsea Regent FC - ILP

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WELCOME BILLY WOOD

CHAIRMAN / CEO

The first three games of the season don’t look good points wise but for anyone who has been attending the games will know it’s not as black and white. Disappointed to lose at home to Aveley of course but the performance at Folkestone and second half away to one of the favourites for the league in Hornchurch show we have more than enough and just need a moment to change the tide, maybe that’s today in front of our amazing support.

The Bank Holiday weekend is a big one in football no doubt and after today we head to local rivals Lewes at The Dripping Pan. Whilst I expect us to travel in numbers make sure we go down there and represent our club the right way.

The Women got off to a convincing 6-0 start at home Sunday against local rivals Eastbourne United. Thanks to the 150+ turning up, banging the drum and getting a good atmosphere going. They are home again tomorrow at 2pm as they welcome Newhaven. It would be great to see another decent turn out as we are pushing for another successful season.

Lastly I’m delighted to see Jake back at the club, a player we are all fond of not just because he is a great character but because he is a top quality player who will add so much to this team. Welcome home!

Let’s get right behind the lads today, be loud, be proud and be UNITED!

COYU ... Billy

August is coming to a close and today we welcome Brightlingsea Regent officials, staff, management, coaches, players and supporters to The Continental Pilot Field.

Photo: Scott White Photography

Goalmouth action against Aveley

THE GAFFER

GARY ELPHICK

Afternoon, and a warm welcome to today’s visitors Brightlingsea Regent.

It’s been a strange start to the season and one where myself and the staff have mixed emotions.

The only game I wasn’t happy with the team performance was Aveley at home.

I felt at both Folkestone and Hornchurch we were very much in both games and had some glorious chances that we just couldn’t convert.

Obviously we’ve bolstered the squad with the arrival of Jake Elliott. I’m very much looking forward to working with him once again.

Get behind the lads. Trust the process ... Onwards and upwards!

Gary

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Twitter: @hastingsufc

Photo: Scott White Photography Sponsored by: Pete & Dot Knight

Goalmouth action at Folkestone

DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT

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

FOOTBALL MANAGEMENT

Director of Football

FIRST TEAM MANAGEMENT & STAFF

Dean White

First Team Manager Gary Elphick Assistant Manager Andrew Brown

First Team Coach

David NesslingDave OrmerodCharles Pilbeam

VICE PRESIDENTS

C BarrowJ DowntonA Keen Les BrittonTony CosensDavid Harding

OFFICIALS

Club Secretary Dane Martin

Commercial Director Hayley Clout

Programme Editor Paul Hoggard

Press Officer Billy Wood

Public Address/Matchday Media Team: Eddie DenyerPat McCrossan Nick Clarke Ryan Segal Bob Quinn

Matchday Liaison Officer Steph McCrossan

1st Team Photographer (M & W ) Scott White

1st Team Videographer (M &

) 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

Jon Meeney

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

HAYLEY CLOUT

COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR

Good afternoon everyone.

Welcome back to the Continental Pilot Field as we go into our 4th league game of the new season and after picking up a very good away point against a strong Folkestone side.

I would like to welcome and thank today's Match Sponsor, Bexhill Stroke Support Group, who are a Stroke Association Support Group offering help and support in the local area to stroke survivors. The group is run by volunteers with currently over 100 members who meet weekly to help and support each other. They do an amazing job and we thank them for everything they do in our local community.

Welcome to Steve, Simon and Carol and their guests, thanks to you and the Bexhill Stroke Support Group for your match support today and we hope you all enjoy your day with us.

I would also like to welcome and continually thank Bob H who is today’s Matchball Sponsor. Bob also helps us out with various other things, sponsors players, is also involved with the Ladies team and is a great support to me. We are truly grateful for everything he does for the club.

A big welcome and thank you to our Mascots for today's game, Oliver, Brady, Ryan, Ellis, Vinnie, Jakob, Shardi and Freddie who all play for our Under 8's team. We hope you all have a great day with us and thoroughly enjoy your Match Mascot experience.

Enjoy the game and hopefully 3 points! ...

Hayley

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MATCH MASCOTS

Hastings United FC Academy Under 8’s

Represented by:

Oliver Gorham

Brady Smith

Ryan Kent Ellis Suggit

Vinnie Pharo

Jakob Felstead

Shardi Ahmed

Freddie Salmons

GUT FEELING SIMON STODDART’S

OTHERWISE OK?

Well - apart from the M25 going belly up, my unreliable car - which you can rely on to go wrong - doing so spectacularly in the middle of the jammed solid M25 (is there a worse place?), getting to Hornchurch 20 minutes after a delayed kick off to find out we were 2-0 down with Clive Stunt supplying the icing on the cake about Finn's 5th minute red card - apart from that Saturday went swimmingly well.

Oh - mustn't forget the final kick in the nether regions - Hornchurch getting a late third goal after 10 man United had put in a pretty decent second half shift. The crossbar and a decent save by the home keeper denied the U's who created plenty in the home area. It was simply one of those days where it all went wrong.

Credit where due - Hornchurch's second goal came from a first class free kick and a man down already, United were two adrift after just 11 minutes. That proverbial mountain. And having spent most of last season top of the pile we find ourselves at the bottom after 3 games. A hugely frustrating afternoon.

OTT

Well it is. Finn got a red card for hand ball preventing a goal scoring opportunity. Have a look at it on Youtube. Red card seemed a little harsh - all the more so given that it hinged on the assistant's flag - said assistant being a lot further away than the referee

It IS harsh. Red card, penalty and Finn misses a

game. How many times should a team be punished for one offence? In the Aveley GF I ranted on about feigned injuries which are a blot on football - nothing gets done about that and the problem festers throughout the game. Contrast that with what Finn's had thrown at him.

More fakery making the news on the excellent Fan Banter site (@fan_banter on Twitter for the tweeters amongst you) recently. Spennymoor vs Alfreton in National League North. It's easy to find with the search facility - face clutching collapse resulting in a red card for Conor Branson of Alfreton as James Curtis hit the deck.

There for all to see. Deceitful behaviour resulting in a totally undeserved red c ard. Bringing the game into disrepute? Dead right it does. Fan Banter highlights it - does anybody from the FA have anything to say?

Still off video of Saturday's gamered card looks harsh.

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

Manchester United unveil new shirt sponsor after Brentford away.......

EARLY DAYS

Yes, 3 games yielding a single point isn't great. No conclusions obviously - lets see where we are in a month or so. I couldn't make it to the Folkestone game where the U's were, by all accounts well worth the point from a 0-0 draw. That made up for the opening day defeat at home to Aveley. 1-1 it was looking like - only for that last minute goal. Was that ball out of play before it was hooked b ack for that late late decider?

Whatever - the goal stood and United's dodgy record against Aveley got a little worse. Excellent opening day attendance of 1,146.

Aveley won their opening 2 games only to get drubbed 6-1 at home by early league toppers, Bognor Regis on Saturday. Canvey Island and Herne Bay completed a dismal weekend for the promoted clubs losing to Cray Wanderers and Bowers & Pitsea. We're all looking for a better weekend as of today!

FA CUP

I'm old enough to remember when the FA Cup really was the top club knockout competition. It pretty much leaves me cold now. Always curious who we get in the next round - goes without saying - but league games with points at stake is what really matters.

Anyway - September 3rd sees the U's with a tough away draw and locking horns again with Cray Valley PM who I thought last season were the best side we faced.

Davide Rodari currently doing the business for Dartford.

GUT FEELING continued on P11

GUT FEELING SIMON STODDART’S

WHYTELEAFE REVIVAL

They're back. Step 6 - in the same league that one ex U, Kenny Pogue is featuring, with early leaders Lydd Town. AFC Whyteleafe midtable. Good for them. You'll find them in Southern Counties East Division 1. Roughly the equivalent of the old County League division 2. KP should thrive at that level. But whatever - good to see Whyteleafe back.

Our Kenny is table topping again .... continued from P09

JAKE'S BACK!

That came out of the blue - the return of Jake Elliott. Hugely disappointed to see him moving over to Eastbourne Borough, pleased for him as he managed the two level climb to step 2 football and very pleasantly surprised to see him back here. Welcome back Jake!

Jake Elliott

Photo: Scott White Photography

Brightlingsea Regent, previously Brightlingsea United, have completed around 100 years of competitive football. Firstly, in the Border league, between 1908/1909 to 1970 when they joined The Essex Senior league for 20 years having much success, before going on to join the then Jewson League in 1990 and then back to the Border league in 2001/2002. Brightlingsea United FC and Regent Park Rangers FC amalgamated at the start of 2005/2006 season to become Brightlingsea Regent Football Club. During this time, the squad and club have continued to grow and develop, having success in the Border league Division 1 and cup.

In 2009/2010 new Management team James Webster and Mark Gridley guided Regent to a 4th place finish and followed up the following season in 2010/2011 by winning the Kent Blaxill Essex and Suffolk Border Premier League in a superb season by playing 34, winning 31, drawing 2 and losing just 1 game.

In season 2011/2012, James Webster added Tom Rothery to the Management team in September and they finished their first season back at Step 6 with a creditable 5th place finish. They also reached the quarter-finals of the Essex Senior Cup before losing to League 2 side Dagenham & Redbridge.

The 2012/2013 season was successful for many reasons. Firstly, an FA Vase cup run, which was the longest in the clubs history before bowing out in round 3 (last 64). The club gained promotion back to step 5 and the Premier Division with a third-place finish which included a 22-game unbeaten run during the season. In the final game of the season the team won the First Division KO Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Gt Yarmouth.

The 2013/2014 season in the Eastern Counties Premier Division again proved to be successful for Brightlingsea, gaining promotion after finishing Runners-up to Hadleigh Utd, losing out on the final day by goal difference. The club also reached the last 16 of the FA Vase and in doing so again created more history.

The 2016/2017 season saw Brightlingsea Regent crowned as champions of the Isthmian North Division, notching up an impressive 103 points and finishing 12 points ahead of their closest rivals, ensuring an historic promotion to the Isthmian Premier League.

In October 2017 long-standing manager James Webster left the club to be replaced by former assistant manager and coach Tom Rothery, assisted by Pip Boyland, who maintained the R’s Isthmian Premier league standing and won the Essex FA’s Tolleshunt D’Arcy Memorial Cup.

2018/2019 saw the Regent achieve their highest ever finish in the non-league pyramid, along with their best ever FA Cup and FA Trophy runs. They also retained the Tolleshunt D’Arcy Memorial Cup with a 1-0 victory at Maldon & Tiptree.

After Tom Rothery stepped down from the manager’s position in September 2019, Colchester United legend Kem Izzet took the hot seat and avoided relegation in his first season in charge, In a season that was cut short in February due to Covid-19.

2020/2021 A later than usual start to the season saw Regent make an early management change as Kem Izzet departed the club in October, replaced with the management duo of Tom Austin and Ryan Salter, arriving from FC Clacton. The season was then curtailed in December and no more football was played.

2021/2022 Tom Austin and Ryan Salter resigned from their positions at the Beginning of November with the club positioned within the relegation places. The R’s appointed Brett Munyard and his team of Mark Healy, Ricky Stubbs and Dave Limber who dramatically saved the club from relegation on the penultimate game of the season with a 3-0 victory over Haringey Borough to secure Step 3 football for the 6th season.

Chairman: Terry Doherty

BRETT MUNYARD Manager

Brett joined Regent last November from White Ensign where he had been for the previous six seasons. He helped White Ensign rise from Step 7 to Step 5, the highest level the club had ever played.

Brett joined the R’s during a very turbulent time following a string of eight straight defeats and saved the club from relegation last season.

Brett is a very bright young manager who is very passionate, ambitious and dedicated to football.

Based in Billericay, the young manager has an extensive knowledge of football at all levels and is considered a perfect fit for Brightlingsea Regent’s club ethos.

MARK HEALY Assistant Manager

Mark arrived at the club with Brett, where he had been Assistant with him for the past six seasons at White Ensign. Mark is a more experienced head having previously been at Billericay Town and Stansted, also working previously with current goalkeeper Charlie Turner. Mark prides himself on working in the goalkeeping area of coaching and will be a huge asset to the club as he has shown that he is real clubman at heart.

1988-1989 - Essex Senior League Champions

1989-1990 - Essex Senior League Champions

1990-1991 - Eastern Counties Division 1 Runners-up

2005-2006 - Essex Junior Cup Runners-up

2010-2011 - Essex & Suffolk Border League Premier Division Champions

2011-2012 - AV Lee Memorial Trophy Winners

2012-2013 - Eastern Counties First Division KO Cup Winners

2013-2014 - Eastern Counties League Premier Division Runners-up

2016-2017 - Isthmian League North Division Champions

2017-2018 - Essex FA Tolleshunt D'Arcy Memorial Cup Winners

2018-2019 - Essex FA Tolleshunt D'Arcy Memorial Cup Winners

BRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT

CHARLIE TURNER

Charlie signed for Regent after an impressive season for Stansted where he won the Essex Senior League golden gloves trophy alongside two cup competitions, finishing runners-up in the league in 2018. Now into his fourth season at Regent where he has already picked up the plaudits from the Regent supporters. A strong figure in between the sticks and a fantastic shotstopper to boot. The young keeper will continue to improve and attract admirers from clubs higher up the pyramid.

ANDREW GEORGE

Andy joined the R’s last November from White Ensign where he had played over 150 times for the Essex club, also wearing the captains armband on multiple occasions. Andy can play as a full-back and centre-back with his great versatility, he is a solid, no-nonsense defender who has bundles of energy with a never give up attitude. Andy can become a club legend at Regent!

JERMAINE ANDERSON

Jermaine joined Regent this summer from Great Wakering Rovers where he finished the season last year with 13 appearances, the start of 2021-22, he was at Basildon United making 16 appearances. The young right-back possesses plenty of pace and great positioning play. He is an exciting signing for the R’s and we look forward to watching him progress over the course of the season.

TEMI OLADEJO

Temi joined the R’s this summer from Fisher FC where he was a regular last season at left back. Oladejo has a fair few clubs on his CV, notably including Dunstable Town, Herne Bay, Egham Town, Aylesbury, Northwood and Chesham United. The strong, powerful left back possesess great ability going forward and can make things happen, as well as a great delivery on the wand of a left foot. We look forward to seeing what Tem’s can do in a Regent shirt.

ZACK LITTLEJOHN

Zack joined the R’s last November from White Ensign and quickly became an ever present in Red & Black. He’s performances since arriving have been standout, earning him the Young Player of the Season award at Regent. Zack is an assured solid centre-back who is comfortable with the ball at his feet as well as in the air. He also has an eye for a goal too having scored 3 times last campaign. The R’s had to fend off lots of interest for Zack over the summer and we are excited to see him in his first full season.

JAKE THOMPSON

JT returns to club where he initially joined in 2019 from Witham Town, but whilst studying at university, he only made a handful of appearances. JT started the campaign with Regent last season but departed in November to join rivals East Thurrock United. However, JT had a u-turn and came back to Regent for the season finally. The 6’4 centre-back has been a great addition for us, not only does he bring a physical presence to our back four, but he can also use the ball in key areas. Still only 23, he is someone who will keep improving.

SAMUEL JEREMIAH

Sammy is another summer recruit for Regent having signed from Basildon United.

Samuel began the last campaign with Walthamstow, who helped him make the step up into Senior football. The young Wideman was previously part of the Bowers & Pitsea Under 23’s Development side where he scored 26 goals for the club, making him the league top scorer. The quick exciting Wideman, has great skill and pace, he will get supporters off their seats.

LUKE SKINNER

Luke was another White Ensign signing made in November last year. Luke is a ball winning centre-midfielder who has a great attitude with tremendous work rate. Luke came in and hit the ground running for the R’s as an ideal partner for Charlie Durling. We look forward to seeing Luke for his first full season with the club.

KANE GILBERT

Kane joined the R’s from Canvey Island at the beginning of the 2019-20 season where he previously made 44 appearances, featuring in every game for The Islanders scoring 7 goals. Before this Gilbert played for Halstead Town where he made 97 appearances, netting on 25 occasions. Kane is a technically gifted player who works hard, with an eye for goal too. The former Peterborough United youngster has become a fan favourite with his constant energy and high intensity. He is certainly not to be underestimated this season.

DOMINIC LOCKE

Dom also came in last season with manager Brett Munyard from White Ensign, where he had made 18 appearances, netting six times. Dom netting on his debut in an R’s shirt and is described as the best player in the Essex Senior League by his manager! Locke possesses a great delivery and loves running at defenders. Dom will be a fans favourite in no time at Regent and we are all excited with seeing him progress with us!.

CHARLIE DURLING

‘Durls’ re-joined Regent from FC Clacton last season having been away from the club for 4 seasons. Charlie’s last match for Brightlingsea Regent was back in 2016 under manager James Webster, when he departed in the summer to go to University in Brighton. Charlie is a strong, tireless midfielder, who will break up play with his never say die attitude and being a Brightlingsea lad, he will put in everything on the pitch with his love for the town. Charlie is key to this Brightlingsea team and his accolades prove this being a multiple award winner last season. Durls is a big fan favourite among the Ultras!

OLIVER BELL

Ollie followed his manager Brett Munyard across Essex from White Ensign where he has made 23 appearances last season for the Essex Senior League club. Prior to this, Bell had spells with Stansted and Witham Town before departing to go travelling. Bell brings good experience to a young side as-well as great quality on the ball, he also possesses a great set piece delivery and can score goals too. He will play a massive part in this team and will grow to be a great signing for the club.

HARRISON CARNEGIE

Harrison joins the R’s this summer from Walthamstow where he helped them to the league title last season.

Harrison has previously played for Sheppey United, Whyteleafe and Sevenoaks. He is a wide attacking winger who likes a step over or two! He is very attacking, can use both feet and will add a lot to the team going forward this season. We are looking forward to seeing Carnegie in the Red & Black of Regent!

BRIGHTLINGSEA

REGENT

OLLIE SOTOYINBO

Ollie joined the R’s in the summer from Welling Town where he netting 15 goals in 24 appearances last season. Prior to this, Ollie had spells with Hullbridge Sports and Walthamstow.

Ollie has produced goals wherever he has played, he has great pace, likes to run at players and can head the ball too. Ollie has found the net 5 times in pre-season, and we are looking forward to seeing him continue this into the league season. A big Season ahead for Regent’s new number 10!

CONNOR BARNBY

Connor joined from White Ensign last season where he has scored 10 goals in 17 appearances! Connor was previously with Runwell Town and Great Wakering Rovers before moving, signing in 2017. Connor will really put in a shift up front with great work rate, serious pace and a natural finisher too. He has had many offers to go to higher levels but has stayed loyal to his manager, this will be a big season for Connor as he settles to life at Regent!

MICHAEL SALAKO

Mikey joins the R’s over the summer from Stansted where he notched 23 goals in 44 appearances in the Essex Senior League last campaign. He has also had spells with Enfield and Hullbridge Sports, along with Tilbury and Maldon & Tiptree. The experienced striker has lightning pace and will play anywhere along the front three. The talented striker was a player Brett was very keen to add in the summer, so we look forward to seeing what he can do this season for Regent.

LUKE WOODWARD

Woody joins Regent this summer from White Ensign to link up with his old gaffer Brett Munyard once more, where he made 39 appearances scoring 18 goals last season. Prior to this, Luke was at Frenford, where he notched 15 times in 19/20. Luke is a strong hard working forward who creates chances and brings others into the game. We look forward to seeing Luke make the jump in levels and become a big hit in a Regent shirt.

NATHAN FUMA

Nathan joins the R’s after an impressive pre-season. Nathan can play anywhere along the Midfield and either side, and was previously with Reading, where he played for the Under 23 side. He made nine appearances for Hertford Town in the Pitching In Isthmian South Central during the 2019-20 season, last season he made 11 appearances for the Basildon United.

CONNOR BARNBY

Photo: Brightlingsea Regent Neil Payne

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20 Aug Premier Round Up by: Ian Townsend

Six goal Rocks are our star turn

Aveley welcomed Bognor Regis Town to Parkside. The Millers, who had needed no time to acclimatise to a higher level, suddenly found that life in the Premier League was difficult after all, as the Rocks stoned them into submission, firing home six goals. nick Dembele got his first of the season after thirteen minutes, only for the hosts to draw level six minutes latergeorge Sykes with the goal - but that just gave home fans false hope. An own goal quickly restored away advantage, and after that it was all one-way traffic. Alfie Bridgman added to his winner against Hornchurch to make it three one, and after the break nathan Odokonyero added two more, the second of them from the spot. eighteen minutes from time Isaac Olaniyan made it six, and the Rocks hit the summit.

With two wins and eight goals scored, Horsham had a fine start to their league campaign. The Hornets welcomed Carshalton Athletic, who travelled back to Sussex for the second time this week hoping for a different outcome - and the Robins achieved their goal in style. Walter Figuera put them ahead after just two minutes, Tom Beere doubled their advantage eight minutes before half time, and although Lucas Rodrigues got one back, the killer blow came from Calvin ekpiteta, who made it three five minutes from the end. 822 watched on.

Promotion favourites Bishop’s Stortford travelled to the Dripping Pan to face a Lewes side who were magnificent on Tuesday night, when they defeated Carshalton Athletic two-nil. T he Rooks had won only three of their last eleven matches against these opponents, and it didn’t look good for them when Will salmon was dismissed after only twenty seven minutes, but the ten men rolled up their sleeves and went ahead just before the break, Crawley Town loanee Ronan Silva with the opening goal. Blues Mr Reliable, Frankie Merrifield, levelled midway through the second half, but if anyone amongst the seven hundred and forty one watching on thought that they’d ease to victory, then they were very wrong, as the winner went to the hosts, Razz Coleman De-graft scoring twenty minutes from time to seal victory and send his side up to second.

Brightlingsea Regent didn’t have a point before today, whilst visitors Margate were in the top five - but the hosts found form and took the points, winning two-one. Connor Barmby was the match-winner, scoring both goals, whilst Ben greenhalgh got his customary goal for gate with thirteen minutes to go, but

his side couldn’t add to it.

Canvey Island scored five at Regent in midweek, and looked to have taken a point at Cray Wanderers, only for Billy Crook to come on from the bench and get a last minute winner for the hosts. Wands climb to eleventh.

Herne Bay picked up an impressive first Premier win at Haringey Borough last time out, but couldn’t add another against a Bowers & Pitsea side who had lost both of their opening matches. Duane Ofori-Acheampong put Bowers ahead on thirteen minutes, but they held that lead for only a moment before Bay equalised, Hassan Jalloh getting his third of the week. Seventeen minutes into the second half the winner arrived, and it went to Bowers, Bola Dawodu moving his side up to seventeenth.

Hornchurch cruised up to fourth with victory against Hastings united, helped enormously by Finn O’Mara’s dismissal after just five minutes. Tom Wraight converted the penalty, Sam Higgins added another six minutes later, and then the ten men thwarted the urchins until just before the end, Ola Ogunwamide making it three.

Billericay Town travel to Potters Bar Town. Sammy Moore has put together a side which should inspire the Bar Army, and they were certainly inspirational today, scoring three second half goals to take a fine victory. Lewis Manor scored on the hour and right at the end, with Finlay Titchmarsh adding the second in between. The Scholars crash into the top five, the Blues are fifteenth.

Haringey Borough and Corinthian-Casuals met at Coles Park, both sides looking to get back on their feet after heavy defeats. Casuals started the season in fine form, defeating Bowers fourone, then saw it all fall apart at Horsham on Tuesday night; whilst Borough had lost both their opening matches. The two scored only one goal between them in their two meetings last season, but they managed four on this occasion - two each. Casuals roared into a two goal lead early on, Luke Stokoe and Ben Checklit with them, but Anthony Mendy gave the hosts hope six minutes before the break. The equaliser arrived on sixty eight minutes, and it came to Alphanso Kennedy, and that was that.

Finally, Folkestone Invicta followed two draws with a win as they hosted Wingate & Finchley. The visiting Blues had also drawn their first two matches, but they fell to narrow defeat in this one- their fifth consecutive defeat to these opponents. Both Invicta goals came in the first six minutes, Ian gayle and Adam yusuff with them, but when Tyrique Clarke got one back from the spot for the Blues, midway through the second half, it gave the closing stages some spice. 712 watched on.

HUFC vs AVELEY FC - MAN OF THE MATCH - TOM CHALMERS

JAKE ELLIOTT

Jake, a very popular crowd favourite is a powerful defender who whilst can play centrally was a dominating figure for The ‘u’s at right back, dominating defensively and being a threat going forward.

Jake Elliott: “I’m buzzing to be coming back to Hastings to join up with gary and the squad. I made some amazing memories from my time here and hopefully can continue to make many more! Can’t wait to get back with all the lads and get back onto The Pilot Field. See you all soon.”

Gary Elphick: “It’s great to have Jake back, I realised what a great player he is when playing alongside him and he is also a smashing guy as well. He will help us, and we have a great option now in releasing Tom Chalmers further up the pitch, welcome back Jake!”

Billy Wood: “I am delighted we are bringing Jake back to the club; I am very fond of the player and was sad to see him leave last year. Having him back not only gives us another top-quality player through the door but will give gary the room to manoeuvre things to give us more attacking threat. every time I have seen Jake, he has been nothing but complimentary about the club, the supporters and always wants us to do well and I know he is excited about pushing us forward once again. Welcome home Jake!

Tom Chalmers was awarded ‘Man Of The Match’ by Match Sponsor Adventure Lectures

Tom was presented with his award by Barry Oxendale with to the left Kieran Oxendale and Sam Dennett alongside two guests on the right.

Photo: Scott White Photography

RETURNS Hastings United are delighted to announce the transfer of Jake Elliott from Eastbourne Borough back home to The Continental Pilot Field.

Photo: Scott White Photography

Jack MazzoneHorsham

Nathan OdokonyeroBognor Regis Town4

Benjamin CheklitCorinthian-Casuals3

Hassan JallahHerne Bay

Evans KouassiCanvey Island3

Daniel AjakaiyeHorsham

Connor BarnbyBrightlingsea Regent2

Danny ParishCanvey Island2

ON THIS DAY AUGUST 27

1986

Having lost their Eastville ground to the developers Bristol Rovers played their first match at their new home – non-league Bath City’s Twerton Park. The start of their Littlewoods Cup tie against Reading was delayed 15 minutes to allow all the 3,760 crowd to get in – Reading won 2-1.

1988

Unfinished building work on the East Stand saw Tottenham’s first home League match of the season – against Coventry – postponed and delayed the League debut of a major Spurs summer signing – one Paul Gascoigne.

1988

Tony Cottee needed to impress on his debut for Everton - his £2.2 million summer move from West Ham to Goodison made him the most expensive purchase ever by a British club.

He did impress - scoring after 34 seconds and completing a hat-trick in the 4-0 defeat of Newcastle United.

Source credit: www.footballsite.co.uk

CHR broadcasts to hospital patients and staff, throughout Hastings and around the world, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are free to access via hospital patient’s bedside screens, and to staff and the wider community through our own website; www.conquesthospitalradio.co.uk. and main streaming services.

Our programmes are a mix of live shows from our own studio and shows from the hospital radio national network. You will hear everything from Pop to Folk, to Rock, Jazz, Blues, Chart shows and specialist shows. Our schedule is updated monthly and can be found on our website.

We welcome requests, reading out your messages and advertising community events. Just use our website, email us at ‘studio@conquesthospitalradio.co.uk’ or write to us at the hospital.

CHR is run by a dedicated team of volunteers and we are a registered charity. We have been broadcasting for over 40 years, initially from a broom cupboard in the old Royal East Sussex Hospital and now from our own studio in the Conquest.

CHR is an expanding station with 6 new presenters joining is this year and we are regarded as part of the fabric of the hospital by its senior management.

We are very proud supporters of Hastings United Football Club and welcome this great opportunity to work together for the benefit of both.

Graham Belchamber Chair

Conquest Hospital Community Radio

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.”

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.

& FIXTURES

Photo: Scott White Photography

Nicole Baitup

Photo: Scott White Photography

SQUADS

3PM SATURDAY 27 AUGUST 2022

HASTINGS UNITED vsBRIGHTLINGSEA REGENT

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 gil CARVALHO 7

(Capt) Jack DIXON 8

Ben POPE 9

Sam ADAMS 10

Sam HASLER 11

Alex BREFO 12

Kai BROWN 14

James HULL 15

Kane PENN 16

Bailey AKEHURST 17

Knory SCOTT 18

Jake ELLIOTT 19 19 19

ISTHMIAN LEAGUE PREMIER

KIT: WHITE & PURPLE

Brett MUNYARD Manager

Charlie TURNER (gK)

REFEREE PETER DINGLE ASSISTANTS GREIG WALKER SCOTT ORCHARD

MATCH SPONSOR

Jermaine ANDERSON

Connor BARNBY

Oliver BELL

Harrison CARNEGIE

Charlie DURLING

Andrew GEORGE

Kane GILBERT

Samuel JEREMIAH

Zack LITTLEJOHN

Dominic LOCKE

nathan FUMA

Temiloluwa OLADEJO

Bexhill Stroke Support Group

MATCHBALL SPONSOR BOB H

MATCH MASCOTS HUFC ACADEMY U8s

Represented by:

Oliver Gorham, Brady Smith

Ryan Kent, Ellis Suggit

Vinnie Pharo, Jakob Felstead Shardi Ahmed, Freddie Salmons

Michael SALAKO

Luke SKINNER

Ollie SOTOYINBO

Jake THOMPSON

Luke WOODWARD

FORM

THE CONTINENTAL PILOT FIELD HASTINGS TN34 2AX

FORM - LAST

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