Binns Wings In (10.05.08)
Johnson Hippolyte clinched the signature
of highly regarded left winger Dale Binns earlier today. Twenty seven
year old Binns, who has just won a Blue Square South Championship medal
with Lewes, has been a regular thorn in the Magpies right side over the
last few seasons.
Pre Season Friendlies (10.05.08)
The club are pleased to confirm a number
of pre season friendlies which begin with the visit of Football League
newcomers Aldershot Town.
Tuesday 22nd July Aldershot Town Home
Saturday 26th July Woking Home
Tuesday 29th July Bracknell Town Away
Thursday 31st July Holyport Away
Saturday 2nd August Windsor & Eton Away
Beard Names Final Squad
(09.05.08)
Steve Beard has announced
his squad for the Allied Counties League Cup Final. The tie against
Allied Counties League Premier Division Leaders Northwood will be played
at Church Road, home of Hayes & Yeading United FC, on Monday night.
Kick off is 7.45 pm.
Magpies’ Cup final squad: Lee Barney, George Bond, Jake Chance, Steve
Deverall, Xavier Etienne, James Gisborne, Ryan Hazell, Jamiesh Holait,
Kieron Hudson, Nathan Lishman, George Lock, Sam Lock, Aaron O'Brien, Chris
Sargent, Jason Strowger, Matty Stevenson, Josh Waldron, Andy Wells.
The boys have finished third in the Allied Counties League Central
Division, three points behind champions Henley Town.
Girl power for
Maidenhead United (08.05.08)
Maidenhead United
Football Club are pleased to announce the formation of Maidenhead United
Ladies.
Maidenhead United Ladies will play in Division One of the Southern
Regional League at the fifth level of womens' football in England and
could meet the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea in the Womens FA Cup.
The first team will play at York Road. Games will take place on Sundays,
with a 2pm kick-off.
Maidenhead United Football Club's chairman Una Loughrey said: "I am
delighted that we are introducing Maidenhead United FC Ladies. This is an
exciting development for Maidenhead United Football Club and a great way
for us to include girls in the development of the club. I hope that more
girls in the Maidenhead area will come forward to join the club and play
for our Maidenhead United Ladies and Maidenhead Girls teams next season."
Maidenhead United Ladies will also run a reserve team. And Maidenhead
United FC are introducing Maidenhead Girls under 17s and under 16s teams
in partnership with Maidenhead Boys and Girls FC, the official feeder club
for Maidenhead United FC and Maidenhead United Ladies, with boys and girls
teams at all age levels from under 7s upwards.
The Maidenhead United Ladies first team will initially be made up of
players from the Burnham Ladies team which has enjoyed a good season in
the Southern Region League Division One, plus players from the highly
successful Maidenhead Boys and Girls FC under 17s Girls team which won
every league game this season.
The first target for Maidenhead United Ladies is promotion to the Southern
Region League Premier Division. The next target after that is the
Combination South League, then the FA Womens Premier League
Maidenhead United Ladies are on the lookout for new players for their
first team and reserve team.
Anyone interested in playing for Maidenhead United Ladies first team or
reserves can contact club secretary and club captain Lisa Starling on
07738 985159.
Maidenhead Girls are also looking for under 17s and under 16s players. And
Maidenhead Boys and Girls FC are on the lookout for players for all of
their Girls teams from under 7s to under 15s.
To enquire about playing for Maidenhead Girls under 17s and under 16s
teams, or for information about playing for any of the Maidenhead Boys and
Girls FC under 7s to under 15s Girls teams, contact Sarah Shea on 07796
074698.
Nicholls arrives, Pacquette stays and
Williams goes (03.05.08)
The final whistle at
Basingstoke last Saturday was the cue for Johnson Hippolyte to fully focus
on assembling his squad for next season. With the season far from over for
many clubs and the constitution of next season’s leagues still a few weeks
away from being declared, negotiations with both members of the existing
squad and targets at other clubs continue, however there is news regarding
three players.
The first new face to arrive at York Road is Ashley Nicholls, who
makes the long trip from York Street, home of Boston United. 26 year old
Nicholls, who can play either in central midfield or out wide, started his
career at Ipswich and went to play more than 70 games for Darlington. He
also has experience with Rushden & Diamonds, Canvey Island, Grays Athletic
and Cambridge United.
Hippolyte’s last signing prior to Nicholls, Richard Pacquette, has also
committed himself to the Magpies for next season. Pacquette arrived on
deadline day from Havant & Waterlooville, scoring Maidenhead’s winner in
their vital relegation clash at Weston Super Mare. His chief highlight of
last season was of course his goal for the Hawks in front of the Kop at
Anfield in their FA Cup Fourth Round tie in February.
Finally the club are sad to say goodbye to striker Manny Williams.
Williams, who with 30 goals last season became something of a hot
property, training with Yeovil earlier this year. His next destination is
Blue Square Premier club Woking. Williams elected to take his career to
the next level with the Cards, turning down an extraordinarily lucrative
package from one of United’s Blue Square South rivals to do so. All at
Maidenhead United extend their thanks to Manny for his superb performance
last season and wish him all the best as he attempts to establish himself
in the national game.
Drax wins Manager of the Month Award
(01.05.08)
Johnson Hippolyte has won the Blue Square
South Manager of the Month award. Maidenhead began the month with the
threat of relegation hanging over them after defeat at fellow strugglers
Dorchester Town. Hippolyte’s side then went on to win three successive
matches scoring 10 goals and only conceding once, to ease their fears of
the drop. Two further clean sheets in their final two games gave them the
points for a respectable 17th placed finish and another season in the Blue
Square South.
Youth League Cup Final Venue
Confirmed (26.04.08)
The boys League Cup final against Northwood will be played at Church Road,
home of Hayes & Yeading United FC, on Monday 12th May.
Awards Presentation Evening (26.04.08)
The following awards were made in Stripes last night:
Players’ Player of the Year: Manny Williams
Manager’s Player of the Year: Ashley Smith
Chairman’s Young Player of the Year: Gavin James
Maidenhead Advertiser Player of the Year: Ashley Smith
Golden Boot: Manny Williams
Reserve players’ player of the year: Luke Dexter
Reserve manager’s player of the year: Luke Dexter
Reserve Golden Boot: Ryan Hazell
Clubman of the Year: Jon Urry, Chris Hawkins & Dave Jones
Supporters’ Player of the Year Winner: Manny Williams
Supporters’ Player of the Year Runner up: Ashley Smith
Supporters’ Player of the Year Third: Mark Nisbet
Supporters’ Reserve Player of the Year Winner: Luke Dexter
MUSA also made a special presentation to long standing supporter David
Kite who is emigrating to Australia.
York Road Makes The Grade (14.03.08)
Maidenhead United this afternoon received
the good news that their York Road ground has received a B grade from
Conference HQ. This means that the Magpies will be playing in the Blue
Square South next season providing of course they remain in the safety of
lower mid table.
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