Welcome to the October Bulletin from Hastings United FC
TEAM NEWS
MENS FIRST TEAM
Club Statement:
We can confirm that we have mutually agreed to part company with our Men’s First Team Manager Danny Bloor with immediate effect.The club wishes Danny all the best for the future and would like to thank him for all of his hard work and dedication since being appointed as manager in the close season. Sean Ray and Bobbi Deegan will take temporary charge of First Team affairs until further notice.
Razor and Bobbi have confirmed that the lads have trained 3 times in the last week in preparation for the Whitehawk game on Tuesday and we know all you fantastic fans will be fully behind them for this local derby.
5th November HOME to Whitehawk
9th November away to Wingate & Finchley
12th November HOME to Deal Town Velocity Cup
16th November HOME to Cray Valley (PM)
19th November away to Bognor Regis Sussex Transport Senior Cup
23rd November away to Hendon
26th November HOME to Carshalton Ath.
30th November HOME to Dartford
WOMENS FIRST TEAM
Jason Tibble
October has been a tough one for the Women, 2 loses and an abandoned game due to our own Tiana Tapp requiring medical assistance. Thankful T is okay and on the mend, she will be having a break away until her health is back to where it should be. 4-0 loss to Steyning, with a very good penalty save by Sharna Greenaway, we hit the post, some really good chances but unfortunately no goals. 2-1 loss to Three Bridges was bitterly disappointing but we showed good character in our half against Aylesford on Sunday, creating numerous chances again. Off the pitch we are working hard to put things right, we have been playing some excellent football, build up play and a team ethic to do well, just struggling at the top end of the pitch, which ultimately wins you games. November we are looking to turn the ship around, hopefully all the good work off the pitch we can finally see the results on it! We appreciate all support and still looking for sponsors so please get in touch!
3rd November away to Montpelier Villa 2pm
10th November away to Welling United 2pm
17th November home to Newhaven 2pm – Sussex Women’s Challenge Cup
24th November away to Three Bridges 2pm
UNDER 18’S
Hastings United U18 4-1 Eastbourne Borough U18 Hastings beat league leaders Eastbourne Borough 4-1
Goals from Seb Kane ⚽️⚽️ Charlie Scarles ⚽️ Archie Baker ⚽️
⭐️ Man of the Match – Charlie Scarles
Tap the image for Highlights
We caught up with Under 18’s Assistant Manager Tom Chalmers to see how his injury is and what his new role at Hastings United is like – TAP TO READ
INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY
Lewis Willard – Coach
Hastings United Disability and Inclusive team made their way up to Lancing in October to begin their 2024/2025 season in the Sussex FA Disability League. They had three games, Hastings versus Wicks Dynamos, Hastings versus Brighton Green and Hastings versus Crawley Flyers. Wicks Dynamos game was a great start for their season. With a strong defence and midfield presence, Hastings managed to keep possession and work well as a team. Few shots were taken by Wicks which were comfortably saved by our goalkeeper. With fantastic team play, Hastings scored their first goal of the new season by Elijah Smith. Making it a 1 0 victory to Hastings. A solid 3 points for us. The second game was against a tough Brighton team. Their coach Lewis said to go into the game with positive play like they did against Wicks. They did exactly that, with solid goalkeeping to a solid backline they managed to hold their own against a good team. It ended with a 0 0 draw which is a great result for Hastings. Their last game against Crawley Flyers could have gone a little better. Fatigue took a part in this game. The team still played brilliantly, strong midfield play and defence play was what the coach was looking for. A couple of unlucky goals went against us which ended the game with a 2 0 defeat. But to come away with four points to begin their season is fantastic. The player of the games went to Joe, who made a brilliant tackle in the game against Brighton which stopped them from scoring. “I am so proud of how the team played in their first three games. They all played well as a team, connecting their passes and working well in the backline. With solid defence throughout the whole game, followed with a brilliant midfield line all the way to our upfront player. With Charlie White moving into the goalkeeper role, he started the season strong. I look forward to seeing this team progress throughout the season and seeing them play their very best as I know they can”
WALKING FOOTBALL
Our Walking Footballers have made a keen start to their new Season in the East Sussex Combination League. The Front side play their first game against rivals Bexhill this week, but the Hornets kicked off their campaign with a one-nil win against Battle Knights at home. Steve Penn – otherwise known as Inky – got on the scoresheet. The Over 60s team, who won their league last year, were beaten 2-1 at home by Eastbourne but drew their next two fixtures (0-0 to Burwash and 2-2 with The Atha): our scorers were Dave Tasker, aka Beaky, and Jim Ballard (Jimbo). This week saw the Club’s awards night at the Shiplu in Bexhill. Players’ Player of the Year was Kevin Connolly ( who also scooped Front Side most valuable player); Dave Tasker who won the Golden Boot with an excellent 17 goal tally and also was awarded the prestigious Clubman of the Year trophy for his tireless work on the Committee and securing us a new sponsorship deal for this season. Paul McCarthy (known to his mates as Ringo) became Hornet of the Year for a season of superb defending. In the next bulletin we will announce the sponsorship deal with a Premier League sponsor.
CLUB NEWS
The Club can announce the departure of two valued members of the staff team:
Joanne Oldridge our former Events Organiser at the Sports & Social Club and Pilot Bar; Jo has served the Club for many years as Booking Organiser for the Social Club and Pilot Bar and organised and supported many fundraising events over the years. Jo will be greatly missed but we understand that other commitments must now take priority.
James Hopkins has been our Commercial Manager, Lead Coach and overseen the development of the Club’s Ladies football, an Academy coach and Skiltek coach. James also initiated the Club’s Inclusive & Disability football team which is now enjoying great success. James has taken a full-time post with Eastbourne Borough FC as their Commercial Manager and Community Development Officer. Thanks to both and we wish them all success for the future.
Hastings United on the Road
Supporters are now able to book a seat on the players coach to travel to away games via our online ticketing platform. Priced at £20 per person, limited seats are available on the team coach, and you will be picked up and returned to the Pilot Field. The next away fixture is on Saturday 9th November 2024 when we travel to Wingate and Finchley FC for our league fixture. Tickets can be booked via this link: Away Travel Coach Ticket
NB This ticket is for coach travel only and will not gain you admission/entrance to the stadium. A Separate ticket must be purchased from Wingate and Finchley.
Hastings United FC v Deal Town FC – Velocity Cup
Special admission price of £5.00 for all or Football for a Fiver offer.
Deal FC for the Velocity Cup fixture on Tuesday 12th November 7:45pm Kick Off.
The Club is delighted to announce that Freedom Leisure are the new sponsors of our home and away dug outs for the next two seasons.
Freedom Leisure is one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit charitable leisure and cultural trusts providing high quality, affordable and accessible physical activity, mental health and social opportunities in local community facilities and have over 120 sites in the UK. In our local area Freedom Leisure have leisure centres here in Hastings, Bexhill, Rye. Tenterden and Hailsham and special thanks goes to the team at Bexhill Leisure Centre for providing the venue for our Disability and Inclusive teams training sessions.
Thank you to Toby and the team at Freedom Leisure your support really is appreciated. To Find out more about Freedom Leisure and their local facilities please visit: Improving Lives Through Leisure | Freedom Leisure
Hastings United Gift Vouchers
With Christmas approaching our gift vouchers offer you the perfect solution for an ideal gift for any Hastings United Fans. Priced from £5 upwards you can purchase a gift voucher for your chosen value which can then be redeemed against anything we sell via our online ticketing platform, including match day tickets, away travel and club events such as our Firework event. Hastings United Football Club
NB our gift vouchers are for online purchases only and currently not redeemable at our club shop.
The club is delighted to have recently secured two new major sponsors…keep an eye out on our website and social media for more exciting announcements coming soon
FEATURES / FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Hastings United Firework Spectacular
We look forward to welcoming you to our ever-popular Family Firework event at the Pilot Field on Friday 22nd November
A few things as a reminder prior to attending to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening is had by all.
Gates open at 5.30pm
PARKING 🚗 Please be considerate of residents driveways when parking your car. There will be no parking available inside the ground or the Hastings United Sports and Social club.
SPARKLERS AND BANGERS 🧨
These will NOT be permitted into the ground. Please be respectful to the stewards who are there for your safety
FOOD 🍔There will be two food outlets for your convenience.
DRINKS 🍺 The Bar will be open and all drinks will be served in plastics for the safety of all those attending.
Join Wriggles and Giggles in the Pilot Bar from 6:00pm for Family Disco & games
CAKES 🧁 AND BROWNIES These delicious bakes will be available inside the ground.
FLASHING LIGHTS AND SABRES 🔦 These will be available to purchase inside and outside of the ground.
And we look forward to welcoming Raven Drummers 🥁
Most of all we wish you all an enjoyable and safe evening 🙂
Click The Link for Tickets: Fireworks
Hastings Means Business
Book your tickets here: Hastings Means Business Autumn Networking Lunch
Join us for our popular quarterly HMB networking Lunch and festive celebrations on Friday 13th December 2024 at Hastings United Sports and Social Club, Elphinstone Road.
Enjoy a traditional served Christmas Dinner whilst networking with other local businesses and sponsors of Hastings United Football Club with the common interest of creating a thriving local business community:
Menu
Roast Turkey served with Baby New Potatoes, Carrots Sprouts Braised Red Cabbage, Stuffing & Gravy
Or
Vegetarian Wellington
Followed by
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Crème Anglais
Guest Speaker …. soon to be announced
Pay bar facility’s and FREE carparking available.
