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Team Management Manager: Hakan Hayrettin Asst. Manager: Terry Harris Goalkeeper Coach: Jim Stannard Head of Medical: Luke Jenner Sports Therapist: Bethan Cooper Kit Managers: Iain Southgate and Rose Kelsey Asst. Kit Manager: Mark Thompson
SPECTATOR INFORMATION Maidstone United FC are responsible to The Football Association and The Natio nal League. By entering the stadium, you agree to abide by the ground rules, advertised at the turnstiles and online. Anyone in breach of the rules, may face a three month or season-long ban. The laws of the land do not stop at the gates of the stadium – we will also report certain offences to Kent Police. The club needs you, the loyal Maidstone United supporters, to work with the stew ards and report any incidents to a member of staff at the match. A reminder that the Gallagher Stadium is a no-smoking venue. This includes e-cig arettes. Read the ground rules at www.maidstone united.co.uk/ground-regulations/
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MUFC Programme Editor: Ian Tucker Photographer: Steve Terrell Designer: James Brown Contributors: Bill Williams, Colin Trelfer, Craig Tucker (KM), Hakan Hayrettin, John Robins and Oliver Ash Full list of officials and football staff on maidstoneunited.co.uk
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CAN WE GET OFF TO A GOOD START – HE ASKED?
When the fixture list comes out and you view your opponents, you’re never quite sure what to expect. But when I looked at Hemel Hempstead, Chelmsford, Billericay and Hampton as our first four, I must admit I thought, that’s not too bad! There were others who rightly said that every fixture will be difficult, and you never know what you’re going to be coming up against. But it was certainly far better than facing Dartford, Havant, Ebbsfleet and Dorking! We were a bit behind in terms of fitness after pre-season, due to Covid, and then we had injuries that had caused us a few problems up front, so there was a bit of anxiety around the camp. That said, Hakan and Terry had put a strong squad together and were feeling confident no matter what was to be thrown at them.
So, with two games in and six points on the board there certainly can’t be too many complaints. Both games were interesting and showed that this squad has certainly got a bit of character in it, coming back from a setback in both games to be worthy winners. Both comebacks brought a massive reaction from our fans – at home against Hemel and then again at Chelmsford when Alfie Pavey headed the winner with his first touch, from a world class cross from Gavin Hoyte. So Hakan and his team have answered the first question that we set in pre-season: can we get off to a good start? But, as he points out, let’s not get carried away – it’s still very early. Someone asked me on Saturday if I missed being a football manager and I must admit the answer to that question is yes, as I used to love the thrill and excitement of it all. But, like all professions, there does come a time to step aside. My time came and as much as I loved it, I’m not sure if football management would be something I would recommend to anyone currently, unless of course they had the ability to join the millionaire brigade in the Premier League! In my opinion, over the past 20 years, football management has certainly become a very precarious occupation at all levels of the game. It is no different at our level when you think about it, as every club is looking for that almost instant success, which doesn’t give managers too much leeway. Although at our club we are fortunate to have two owners who are very understanding and will give individuals a few chances. I can remember reading somewhere recently that the average Championship manager would be lucky to stay in tenure for 1.29 years. This just doesn’t make any sense to me because as a rule a new manager is brought in because a team is in trouble and in most cases well down the bottom of the table! To change a team around normally takes 12 to 18 months, which every employer should understand, so there surely needs to be more than a 1.29 year commitment – doesn’t there?
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HAKAN
HAYRETTIN
Can I start by saying a big thank you to everyone who was here a fortnight ago and to all those who travelled to Chelmsford last Saturday. Having you back made a massive difference. For me, football’s been soulless for the past 16 months and it meant the world to have that support with us again. The 12th Man is that classic football cliché but it’s times like the last two Saturdays that it really rings true. It goes without saying that I am very pleased to start the season with two wins. It’s early days, we mustn’t get too carried away but it’s the start we all wanted and hoped for. After the stop-start of pre-season, there were no guarantees as to what would happen but I am delighted with the character the boys have shown and the effort they’ve put in. We’ve got a good bunch here this season and for me that’s important. There’s real unity throughout the side, everyone has got each other’s backs. That unity showed in the last two games, where we’ve gone behind or been pegged back but we’ve kept our heads and won through in the end.
Another positive for me is that we’ve still got the likes of Jack Barham and Reece Grant to come back from injury – they would’ve been a shoo-in for a starting place before the season started but the lads who’ve got the shirt are doing all the right things, so Terry and I will have some decisions to make. Let’s be fair, we’d rather have the luxury of that dilemma over scratching around for players. I’d like to welcome Kevin Watson and his team to the Gallagher this afternoon. They’ve had the opposite start to us but it is early days. This league’s a marathon not a sprint and you’d be pretty foolish to write any team off after 180 minutes of football.
We cannot be complacent but I believe in our lads and from everything they’ve shown me in training these past two days, they’re ready and eager to keep this good start going. I’ll sign off by encouraging each and every one of you to come down to the ground on Tuesday for the FA Youth Cup match. Our lads are taking on Dulwich Hamlet, so I’ve no doubt it will be a good game. I would like to wish the players and management the very best and I hope they win through to the next round of this prestigious competition. Enjoy the game and get behind us, as you always do.
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ES N O T S NEWS Replica shirt update
Thank you to everyone who’s pre-ordered a new home or away shirt from the online store. A delivery from Europe is expected any day now, so please look out for updates on the website and social media.
The soccer school day runs from 10am to 3pm, with check-in and collection half an hour either side. Open to children in school years 2 to 9, the cost is £20 per day or £50 for three days. (Booking fee also applies). Secure a place for your child by visiting www.maidstoneunited. co.uk/soccerschool.
FA Youth Cup on Tuesday Maidstone United are in FA Youth Cup action this Tuesday. The Stones take on Dulwich Hamlet at the Gallagher Stadium, in the preliminary round of the competition. Kick off is at 19:00, gates open at 18:00. Admission prices are £4 for adults, £2 for concessions and free for under-16s (anyone aged 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
The winner of that game will have home advantage in first qualifying round, against Chatham Town or Erith Town. When the shirts arrive, the online orders will be despatched. The club shop will also be opening extra time for those who want to try before they buy.
October soccer school Bookings have opened for the October soccer school. The gates to the Gallagher will be open from Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 for three days of football fun. The sessions will include football coaching, mini-tournaments, penalty shootouts and more, with prizes, medals and trophies up for grabs.
Next weekend Maidstone United under-23s are home to Aldershot Town in the Suburban League next Saturday (4 September). Kick off is at 15:00, with gates opening at 13:30. Simon Austin’s side have won their first two games: Oxford City (2-1) and Hartley Wintney (3-0). The following afternoon (5 September), Maidstone United Women are home to Herne Bay, kick off 15:15. The Stones lost their season-opener last Sunday to Bexhill United, by three goals to one. It was their first match in London & South East Regional Women’s Division 1 South after promotion last season.
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ELMM E R AIDSTONE You may notice something missing from We are fundraising outside of the main gates today. You can book to see all 82 unique Elmers – in one location for the last time – at Lockmeadow on Barker Road. It’s an opportunity to use the Parade app to collect any of the Elmers you have not already discovered and by unlocking these you may even reveal one of the exclusive and exciting rewards. There will be one-hour time slots to view the Elmers starting from 10:00, with the last time slot at 16:15. The first hour of each day will be dedicated to visitors requiring a quieter calm environment.
Farewell Weekend tickets • • • • • • • •
Adults: £4 Children aged 3 to 16 years: £2 Under 3s: Free Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children / 1 adult and up to 4 children: £10 Concessions (senior citizens and students): £3 Carers (accompanying a disabled ticket holder): Free Groups of up to 10 adults: £36 Groups of up to 10 children: £18
to return ‘Gallagher’ at the Gallagher Stadium. There will be a collection and raffle at today’s game, so please show your support. If you had pink ticket 286 to 290 from a fortnight ago, please claim your prize today from the club shop. Another signed shirt from the Blackpool FA Cup match is up for grabs today – good luck! All the money we’ve raised will be taken to the Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade Auction on Thursday 9 September at Mercure Great Danes Hotel. Whether we’re successful at auction or are outbid, all the money raised will be donated to the Heart of Kent Hospice to celebrate the charity’s 30th anniversary.
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BILLERICAY TOWN
THEMANAGER
FOUNDED: 1880 GROUND: New Lodge NICKNAME: Ricay CAPACITY: 5,000 CHAIRMAN: Dave McCartney NATIONAL SOUTH 2020/21: 10th
NEXT TWO LEAGUE FIXTURES
NEXT THREE LEAGUE FIXTURES
14/08: BATH CITY (L 3-0) 21/08: EASTBOURNE BOROUGH (L 5-2)
30/08: Braintree Town (H) 11/09: Dorking Wanderers (A) 25/09: Hemel Hempstead Town (H)
KEVIN WATSON: Appointed manager in January, having previously managed at Ebbsfleet United and Bishop’s Stortford. He has also been an assistant manager at Hungerford Town, Whitehawk, Eastleigh and Stevenage. As a player he made more than 400 appearances in the Football League, starting off his career at Tottenham Hotspur before moving on to Swindon Town. He then moved on to Rotherham United where he won two promotions in two seasons, before signing for Reading where again he won promotion and then on to Colchester United, again winning a promotion in 2005/06.
THE SQUAD MICHAEL CHAMBERS: 27-year-old defender, signed from National League Bromley in February 2020. Previous clubs include Wrexham, Welling United, Dulwich Hamlet and Crystal Palace. KURTIS CUMBERBATCH: Midfielder who spent his youth career at Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Charlton
Athletic, before moving on to Hadley Town. Other clubs include Welling United, Harrow Borough, Farnborough and most recently Dover Athletic. MARVEL EKPITETA: A summer signing from Dover Athletic. The 25-year-old centre half has previously played for Macclesfield, Newport County and Ebbsfleet. He has also been capped at under 20s level by Nigeria. LUKE WARNER-ELEY: Defender who signed from St Albans City. Previous clubs include Royston Town, Chesham United, Potters Barr Town and Leverstock Green. JOE FELIX: Midfield/Defender who spent eight years at Fulham before signing his first professional contract at Queens Park Rangers. Has also played for Hendon, Dover Athletic, Woking, Farnborough and Hampton & Richmond Borough. DARREN FOXLEY: 23-year-old midfielder who signed from Bishops Stortford in January. Previous clubs include Cambridge City, East Thurrock United, St Albans City and Hungerford Town.
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GABRIEL IPANGA MBAMBO: 18-year-old striker who came off the bench against St Albans City to score a late equalizer in the 2-2 draw back in February. CHARLIE LEE: Summer signing from National League Yeovil Town, who can play in defence or midfield. Played more than 400 games in the Football League for Peterborough United, Gillingham and Stevenage – scoring 41 goals. He was also a member of the Leyton Orient side that won promotion to the Football League in 2019. ROWAN LIBURD: Returned to the club in January, having played for Billericay Town in the 2014/15 season, netting 22 goals. This earned him a two-year professional contract with Reading in July 2015 and he made his Football League debut in the November of that year. Previous clubs include Wycombe Wanderers, Stevenage, Leyton Orient, Guiseley, Hereford and Welling United. He has also represented Saint Kitts and Nevis at international level. HENRY LUKOMBO: 18-year-old defender who made his first team debut in the 2-2 draw with St Albans City back in February. JAKE NICKLESS: Signed last summer after a successful trial period, which included scoring in preseason. The 21-year-old has also played for North Greenford United. JAI REASON: Midfielder who started his career at Ipswich Town before moving on to Cambridge United, where he reached the play off final at Wembley. Spent five seasons at Eastleigh before moving on to Braintree Town, Maidstone United, Chelmsford City and Dover Athletic. He has also represented England ‘C’ twice at international matches in Gibraltar and Poland. HARVEY SAYER: 18-year-old currently on loan from Colchester United, having previously been on the books of Norwich City at youth level. LUIS SHAMSHOUM: 19-year-old goalkeeper who has been at the club for four years. He has also played for Burnham Ramblers. MARLON STRATFORD: Defender who made his debut in the 2-2 draw with St Albans City back in February. FRANKIE SUTHERLAND: 27-year-old tough tackling midfielder, who started his career at Queens Park Rangers Academy, before moving on to loan spells at Portsmouth,
AFC Wimbledon, Dagenham & Redbridge and Crawley Town. Other clubs include Ebbsfleet United, Bromley, Whitehawk and Woking. He has also represented the Republic of Ireland at under-17, 19 and 21 levels. BAILEY VOSE: 23-year-old goalkeeper who signed during pre-season from Margate. He came through the youth system at Brighton & Hove Albion, before moving on to Colchester United for an undisclosed fee. He has also had loan spells at Eastbourne United, Dartford and Welling United. NORMAN WABO: 23-year-old forward who signed for Southend United at the age of 15. Whilst with the Shrimpers, he had loan spells at Cambridge City, Ebbsfleet United and Braintree Town. He spent the 2019/20 season at Dartford. LAWRIE WILSON: Signed last summer from Ebbsfleet United, the defender made more than 250 appearances in the Football League for Stevenage, Charlton Athletic, Bolton Wanderers and Port Vale – scoring 16 goals along the way. GEORGE WIND: 18-year-old defender who signed from Bowers United and made his debut for the club in the 2-2 draw with St Albans City in February.
SPORTS KM DESK By Craig Tucker
Dominic Odusanya says Maidstone manager Hakan Hayrettin’s strict approach is just what he needs.
Odusanya scored his first goal for the club in the 2-1 win at Chelmsford last weekend and has made an impressive start to the season. The midfielder agreed a new deal in the summer and sees Hayrettin as the man to get the best out of him. “I’ve always wanted to be here,” said Odusanya. “It’s such a big club and also I had Hak looking after me, so it was an easy decision. “I felt if I was going to progress, the best place was here with him. “He’s a very strict manager and I feel like that’s what I need, someone who’s on my back 24/7, to get the best out of me. “Without a strict manager, who knows what I’m like, but one thing I do know is that Hak can really get the best out of me, just through fear, I think. “He’s a nice guy when you get to know him but when he looks at you on that pitch and you’re doing something wrong...it’s horrible!” Maidstone bid to make it three wins out of three at home to Billericay this Saturday and visit Hampton & Richmond on Bank Holiday Monday. Odusanya is looking good but won’t take his place for granted given the midfield competition at the club. He said: “I feel I’m one of those players, the more competition, the better, because there’s no room for slacking. “We’re all human, sometimes you may get comfortable, but when there’s a lot of competition in there you want to improve, so constantly you’re pushing yourself.
“I never expect to play, just because of the quality we’ve got, we’ve got such good depth. “We’ve got a range of midfielders for different types of games. “We could play a game next week and I might not be the right fit - obviously it’s the gaffer’s choice. “If he does play me, it’s down to me to show him what I can do and make sure I’ve got his trust. “But, if not, get behind the team and sit there and cheer them on. “It’s important to be like that in football because a lot of people’s heads just go down automatically if they feel they deserve to play but the most important thing is the team. “If the team does well the individual will flourish.” Odusanya’s first Stones goal came in front of the travelling fans. He’s now seen first-hand what former team-mates Justin Amaluzor and Saidou Khan meant about the Black and Amber Army. “Last year we obviously playing with no fans and Saidou and Justin were always telling me to look forward to when the fans come back, they’re unbelievable, and now I’ve seen it for myself,” said Odusanya. “They’re amazing. It really does something for you. “If the gaffer can’t get in your head, they can, because they’re all together, making the same noise, lifting you up. “If you’re tired, and it’s your last run in the 89th minute and they scream, you’re running. “I don’t know what is is, maybe it’s adrenaline, but it gets you going.”
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GTOEKNOW TTIYOU… NG
REGAN BOOTY
Nickname: Reags or Boots Team you support: Liverpool First club you signed for: Huddersfield Town Favourite Sporting Hero: Steven Gerrard Best moment in football: My first goal, 100%, it’s always a nice moment. It was away at Ebbsfleet, for Notts County. Best goal you’ve scored: It was while playing for Bradford Park Avenue against York City. I got played through, chopped the centre half and scored with my right foot, into the bottom corner. Best run in FA Cup/FA Trophy: Haven’t had a decent run as yet but hopefully that’ll come this season. I did get to the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup with Huddersfield, when I was 16. We lost to Fulham and that team had players that are now playing in the Championship and Prem. Best team mate of all time: James Rowe at Aldershot Town. Biggest influence in the Stones dressing room: You’ve got George, who’s a great captain; Jake’s a great character. We’ve got a really great group this season. If I had to pick one, I’d go George because of what he’s achieved in his career and his experience.
Who’s had the biggest influence on your career: Definitely my mum and dad. They travel three or four hours to come and watch me on a Saturday and all those times they took me to training back in the day. Favourite Meal: Fajitas Favourite Drink: Disaronno and Coke Favourite Movie: Hacksaw Ridge Favourite TV show: First season of Prison Break Favourite Music Artist: Ed Sheeran Favourite Song: Sweet Caroline App you use the most: Instagram Website you visit the most: Probably trainer-related, something like NIKE or size? Favourite Holiday Destination: Ibiza
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By Matt Badcock
THE FA’s restructure at Steps 4-6 this summer solved some problems but not all. Clubs who had performed consistently over the curtailed seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21 were awarded promotion on points-per-game. Clubs who had performed consistently over the curtailed seasons of 2019-20 and 2020-21 were awarded promotion on points-per-game. In total, 110 clubs were upwardly moved as a new Northern Premier League Midlands division was formed at Step 4, two new Step 5 divisions administered by the Combined Counties League and the United Counties League and the Step 6 structure reduced to 17 divisions. But vacancies across Steps 1-4, due to the resignations of clubs over the past two years, still remained although it was never the FA’s intention to fill them as part of the restructure. Instead, the vacancies will be filled ahead of the 2022-23 season via reprieves as laid down in the FA rules. Providing no club goes under or fails its ground grading during this season, this is what should happen: At Step 2, each champion and play-off winner is promoted (four clubs in total). The bottom clubs in National League North and South will be relegated (two clubs in total). Step 2 is increasing to 24 teams in each league from the 2022-23 season. At Step 3, each champion and play-off winner is promoted (eight clubs in total). Of the 16 clubs finishing in relegation positions, seven will be reprieved, comprising the clubs finishing 4th bottom in each Step 3 division plus three of the four clubs that finish 3rd bottom with the best unweighted points-per-game record. The 3rd bottom club with the worst PPG record across the Step, plus all 2nd bottom and bottom placed clubs will be relegated.
At Step 4, each champion and play-off winner is promoted (16 clubs in total). Sixteen Step 5 champion clubs are automatically promoted and replace the bottom and 2nd bottom clubs at Step 4. Nine clubs with the best points-per-game are reprieved due to the vacancies at Steps 1-4 and the number of clubs at Step 2 increasing. This will leave seven Step 4 clubs playing off against seven Step 5 runners-up with the remaining eligible Step 5 clubs promoted. Although reprieves are usually awarded to clubs with the best PPG records, the FA Alliance Committee has the power to vary that model. Get your calculators and spreadsheets at the ready for the final weeks of the season!
PROMOTED RELEGATED
Step 2
Champion and play-off winner (4 clubs in total)
Bottom clubs in NL North and South (2 clubs in total)
Step 3 Champion and play-off winner (8 clubs in total)
6 clubs in relegation positions – 7 clubs with the best PPG reprieved, 9 clubs relegated
Step 4 Champion and play-off winner 16 clubs in total)
8 bottom-placed clubs and 8 second-bottom clubs relegated. 9 of the 16 third and fourth bottom clubs with best PPG are reprieved. Remaining 4th and 3rd bottom clubs go into play-offs vs Step 5 runners-up
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SEPTEMBER HER AT THE GALLAG
WHAT’S ON AT THE GALLAGHER STADIUM THIS MONTH… Wednesday 1 September Denmark vs. Scotland (19:45)
Thursday 2 September Hungary vs. England (19:45)
Saturday 18 September
Saturday 4 September Maidstone United U23s vs. Aldershot Town U23s (kick off 15:00)
Sunday 5 September Maidstone United Women vs. Herne Bay Women (kick off 15:15) Belarus vs. Wales (14:00) England vs. Andorra (17:00)
Tuesday 7 September Wednesday 8 September
Maidstone United U15s vs. Chipstead U15s (kick off 10:00) Maidstone United U14s vs. Farnborough U14s (kick off 12:30) TBC: Kent FA Women’s Plate R1 (kick off 15:15)
Tuesday 21 September
Poland vs. England (19:45)
Maidstone United U18s vs. Chatham Town U18s (kick off 19:45)
Friday 10 September Jack The Lad Charity Match (kick off 19:45)
Sunday 26 September
Saturday 11 September Maidstone United vs. Concord Rangers (kick off 15:00)
Sunday 12 September Maidstone United U16s vs. Kent Football Utd U16s (kick off 10:00) Maidstone United U13s vs. Sevenoaks Town U13s (kick off 12:30) Maidstone United Women vs. Herne Bay Women (kick off 15:15) Leeds United vs. Liverpool (16:30) Everton vs. Burnley (20:00)
Sunday 19 September
West Ham vs. Man Utd (14:00) Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea (16:30)
Austria vs. Scotland (19:45)
Monday 13 September
TBC: Emirates FA Cup 2QR (draw to be made on Monday 6 September)
Maidstone United U14s vs. Sevenoaks Town U14s (kick off 10:00) Maidstone United U13s vs. Langton Green U13s (kick off 12:30) Maidstone United Women Dev vs. Petts Wood Ladies (kick off 15:15) Southampton vs. Wolves (14:00) Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (16:30)
Monday 27 September Crystal Palace vs. Brighton (20:00) For more details on these events, check out the weekly What’s On page at www.maidstoneunited.co.uk
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R E Y A PLSPONSORSHIP Back the Stones squad and become a player sponsor this season. This is a great opportunity for fans or small businesses to show their support for one of the players or coaching staff.
The package for 2021/22 includes the following: • Replica shirt (home, away or both) • Name in the online match day programme • Name and/or logo on the player’s website profile page • Signed photograph of the player Sponsorship costs £180 for home, £150 for away or £280 for both. Those prices are inclusive of VAT.
Thank you to those who’ve sponsored Alfie Pavey
Michael Phillips
Home and Away: Pete Norris
Home: Cliff Vanns Away: MPB Financial Planning Ltd
Christie Pattisson Away: John White Vehicle Repairs
Gavin Hoyte
Roarie Deacon Home and Away: SM Dean Detailing
Home: John White Vehicle Repairs Away: Val and Ian Jacobs
Regan Booty
George Elokobi
Sam Corne
Home and Away: Steve Bunn
To sponsor a player, please email clubshop@ maidstoneunited.co.uk. If possible, provide a top three choice and whether you want to sponsor the player home, away or both.
Home and Away: Helen Cooper
Home and Away: Linda and Dennis Harrild
Jack Barham
Tom Hadler
Players will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Jake Gallagher
Home: Harry Newman Away: Lorraine’s Gardening Maintenance
Home and Away: Ben Austen
Tushaun Walters
Available player sponsorships • Billy Johnson • Dominic Odusanya • Perri Iandolo • Reece Grant
• Christie Pattisson (Home) • Jack Barham (Away) • Raphe Brown • Taylor Curran
Available coaching team sponsorships • Terry Harris
Home: Ruth Tunnell
Joan Luque
Home and Away: Max Martin
Home and Away: Stones TV
Hakan Hayrettin
Joe Ellul Home and Away: Geoffrey Samme
Steve and Helen Terrell
Bethan Cooper Body Care Sports Therapy
Max Sutton
Jim Stannard
Home and Away: Vanguard Aviation
Street Ahead Leaflets
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VILLAGE GYMSTONE ID MA
From weight loss to muscle gain, protein is crucial in our diets. Whilst this is common knowledge and many of us strive to increase our intake in various ways, how much do you actually know about the science behind this macronutrient? To expand your nutrition knowledge and keep you in the know, here are six fun facts about protein... 1) Our body is made up of more protein than you’d think A statement you hear again and again is ‘over 50% of our bodies are made up of water’ which is true, but did you know protein makes up 17% of our bodies? All of the protein within our bodies has a function and none of it gets stored. 2) High protein keeps you fuller for longer Many studies have proven that eating protein can help to keep hunger at bay because it takes longer in our bodies to digest. Start with a high protein breakfast and this will set you up for the day ahead, enabling you to reach lunch time without reaching for the office cakes and biscuits. Eggs are a great way to ensure you get a high intake of protein in your first meal of the day. 3) High protein diet will aid fat loss People tend to associate protein with body builders, gyms and huge muscles. However, if you are aiming to lose body fat then protein will most certainly help do so! Eating a high protein diet will not only help with your appetite as
mentioned above but it plays a big part in retaining muscle whilst trying to lose weight. The more muscle you can retain whilst trying to lose weight, the more calories your body will burn, making it a lot easier to achieve your goal. 4) High protein diet helps build muscle Amongst other variables, a high protein diet will also help you build muscle. Paired with the right training and diet, protein is the building block in helping muscles grow. This is often why people associate protein with body builders, gyms and large biceps. If your goal is to build muscle then start aiming for protein at every meal. 5) Protein is a macronutrient, therefore energy Protein, like fat and carbohydrates, is a macronutrient. All foods are made up of these macronutrients and therefore energy. Each gram of protein contains four calories that fuel our body’s day in day out. Carbohydrates are the same; they also have four calories for each gram consumed. Fats, on the other hand, contain nine calories per gram. 6) Protein helps our body function Our body needs 22 amino acids to function, 13 of these our body can create by itself – these are known as non-essential amino acids. The remainder comes from our diet, known as essential amino acids. Foods containing the remaining amino acids (essential amino acids) come in forms of complete or incomplete protein sources.
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AWAYDAYS
HAMPTON & RICHMOND BOROUGH VS. MAIDSTONE UNITED
Bank Holiday Monday 30 August | Kick off 15:00 | Vanarama National League South Beveree Stadium, Beaver Close. Hampton. Middlesex. TW12 2BX. Adults: £14.00 | Concessions*: £10.00 | Youth (Age 13 to 17): £5.00 Junior (Age 5 to 12): £3.00 | Under 5s: Free *Concession tickets are available to OAPs or full time students, with identification. When travelling to Beveree, please be aware that supporter parking on site is limited and weather dependent, so if you’re travelling by car, your parking could be restricted to on-street parking. If you do park on the street, please do not inconvenience the club’s neighbours. Please also check for local parking restrictions and, on occasion, other match day parking restrictions.
FIXTURE LIST SATURDAY 28 AUGUST: KO: 15:00
Bath City vs. Chelmsford City Braintree Town vs. Dorking Wanderers Concord Rangers vs. Hampton & Richmond Borough Dulwich Hamlet vs. Dartford Eastbourne Borough vs. Oxford City Ebbsfleet United vs. Hemel Hempstead Town Hungerford Town vs. Tonbridge Angels Maidstone United vs. Billericay Town Slough Town vs. Chippenham Town St. Albans City vs. Welling United 26 | www.maidstoneunited.co.uk | info@maidstoneunited.co.uk
VANARAMA NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTH MONDAY 30 AUGUST: KO: 15:00
Billericay Town vs. Braintree Town Chelmsford City vs. Ebbsfleet United Chippenham Town vs. Havant & Waterlooville Dartford vs. Eastbourne Borough Dorking Wanderers vs. Hungerford Town Hampton & Richmond Borough vs. Maidstone United Hemel Hempstead Town vs. Dulwich Hamlet Oxford City vs. Bath City Tonbridge Angels vs. St. Albans City Welling United vs. Concord Rangers Weymouth vs. King’s Lynn Town Woking vs. FC Halifax Town
THETEAMS MUFC
Maidstone United v Aldershot Town
OFF
NATEX T UP THE GALLAGHER CONCORD RANGERS
Vanarama National League South Saturday 11 September, kick off 15:00 Pay on the day match, turnstiles open at 13:00
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Michael Chambers Kurtis Cumberbatch Marvel Ekpiteta Luke Warner-Eley Joe Felix Darren Foxley Gabriel Ipanga Mbambo Charlie Lee Rowan Liburd Henry Lukombo Jake Nickless Jai Reason Harvey Sayer Luis Shamshoum (GK) Marlon Stratford Frankie Sutherland Bailey Vose Norman Wabo Lawrie Wilson George Wind
GOALS ON
OFF
Manager: Kevin Watson | Assistant Manager: Mark Hughes | Colours: All Red
Manager: Hakan Hayrettin | Asst Manager: Terry Harris | Colours: Amber/Black/Black
GOALS ON
1 . Tom Hadler 2. Gavin Hoyte 3. George Elokobi 4. Joe Ellul 5. Taylor Curran 6. Raphe Brown 7. Michael Phillips 8. Sam Corne 9. Alfie Pavey 10. Jack Barham 11. Luque 14. Dominic Odusanya 15. Regan Booty 16. Jake Gallagher 17. Christie Pattisson 18. Jerome Binnom-Williams 19. Tushaun Walters 21. Roarie Deacon 22. Billy Johnson 25. Reece Grant 26. Max Sutton 27. Perri Iandolo
BILLERICAY TOWN
REFEREE: ISAAC SEARLE ASSISTANT REFEREES: MARK CHALKLEY AND LEE HARTLEY
