SWEET DREAMS: Maidenhead United celebrate winning the Berks and Bucks Cup in May 2002, a feat they reproduced this season along with some success in the league.
Regrets, I have a few, but then again... (16.05.03)

ALAN Devonshire finally departed York Road this week, after seven highly successful years at the helm.
Seven cup finals, five trophies and promotion to the Premier League speak for themselves.

Roger and out for dynamic duo (16.05.03)

HIGH on Alan Devonshire’s list of reasons for leaving United were the resignations of chairman Roger Coombs and his wife Jean, the club treasurer.

Dev bows out in style (09.05.03)

ALAN Devonshire's reign at York Road reached a fairytale ending on Monday, as Maidenhead United tore Aylesbury apart in the Berks & Bucks Cup final.

Greedy Dev wants it all (01.05.03)

THE May Bank Holiday promises to be a momentous weekend for Maidenhead United, with much at stake in two vital matches.

Dev quits Magpies (25.04.03)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Alan Devonshire has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season because he is no longer enjoying the challenge.

A week to forget for Barnard (17.04.03)

IT’S BEEN a very strange couple of weeks for Maidenhead United goalkeeper Richard Barnard.

Aylesbury are final hurdle (11.04.03)

TUESDAY night’s impressive victory over Windsor & Eton has earned Maidenhead United a fifth Berks & Bucks Senior Cup Final spot in six years.

Battle Royal as Magpies visit Windsor (04.04.03)

MAIDENHEAD United’s one surviving chance of securing silverware this season sees them travel to Windsor & Eton on Tuesday night, for the semi-final of the Berks and Bucks Cup, kick-off 7.30pm.

Rover's return (28.03.03)

STRIKER Joe Nartey made a welcome return to York Road this week, after a two-year absence.

Home failures are blamed on defence (21.03.03)

MUCH has been made of Maidenhead United’s poor home form this season, where they have won just four of their 17 league games.

United face the best (14.03.03)

MAIDENHEAD United will need to rediscover their shooting boots if they hope to beat free-scoring Canvey Island tomorrow (Saturday) at York Road.

Dev: We did not go for the jugular (07.03.03)

DESPITE producing one of their best performances of the season against Aldershot Town on Tuesday night, Maidenhead United came in for some harsh criticism from a highly unusual source.

Magpies find their shooting boots (27.02.03)

MAGNIFICENT Maidenhead United slammed home seven goals in two games this week, as they humbled both star-studded Grays Athletic and promotion-chasing neighbours Slough Town.

Devonshire to play a waiting game (20.02.03)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Alan Devonshire has moved to quell rumours that he would definitely leave York Road when chairman Roger Coombs retires at the end of the season.

United stay in touch (13.02.03)

A LAST-GASP victory at Hitchin Town has kept Maidenhead United in the hunt for a top-half finish to the season.

Emotions running high for cup clash (06.02.03)

THERE will be no lack of emotion when Slough Town make the short trip to York Road for a highly charged Berks & Bucks Cup quarter-final clash with defending champions Maidenhead United on Tuesday night.

Magpies in a flap over shake-up (30.01.03)

MAIDENHEAD United could face Tuesday night trips to Devon or Wales if proposals tabled at last week’s Ryman League extraordinary general meeting get the go ahead from the FA.

York Road goal-fest (23.01.03)

THERE can be few complaints from Maidenhead United fans about Saturday’s entertaining 3-3 draw against Enfield, with the first-half goals alone worth the entrance money.

Sights set on Enfield (16.01.03)‘

MAIDENHEAD United’s game against league-leaders Aldershot was another casualty of the weather on Saturday, as the referee called the game off shortly before the kick-off, due to a frozen pitch.

‘Diabolical’ decision ends unbeaten run (09.01.03)

AN ANGRY Alan Devonshire has blamed ‘diabolical’ refereeing decisions for ending Maidenhead United’s four-game unbeaten run, after a controversial 3-2 setback against Braintree Town at York Road on Saturday.

Corner is turned for confident Magpies (03.01.03)

ALL the talk at York Road is about how high Maidenhead United can finish in the Ryman Premier Division after a four-game unbeaten spell that has lifted the gloom that shrouded the club for over two months.

Croxford leaves for Ashford (24.12.02)

LOCAL lad Steve Croxford has left Maidenhead United to join Division 1 side Ashford Town in Middlesex.

The best is yet to come says Devonshire (19.12.02)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Alan Devonshire is convinced his team can progress following their excellent back-to-back wins over Boreham Wood and Purfleet.

Devonshire hits back (12.12.02)

UNITED gave their fans something to celebrate on Saturday, with a comprehensive 3-0 away win over Boreham Wood.

Magpies crash out of cup (05.12.02)

MAIDENHEAD United completed a hat-trick of first-round cup exits on Tuesday night, in a 1-0 defeat to Lewes at York Road.

Battling Magpies end run of defeats (28.11.02)

MAIDENHEAD United put their recent run of defeats behind them on Tuesday night, to secure a thrilling 3-3 draw over cup specialists Lewes.
And, following last week’s debacle against Ford United, manager Alan Devonshire was delighted his team had rediscovered some of their early season form.

Dev: I apologise for letting down club (21.11.02)

IN A remarkably frank statement Maidenhead United manager Alan Devonshire said sorry to all concerned with the club after his team’s dismal 4-0 defeat at home to Ford United on Saturday.

Flukey defeat was ‘daylight robbery’ (14.11.02)

MAIDENHEAD United were struck by another arrow of outrageous fortune on Saturday, when a calamitous deflection gave Canvey Island the edge in a five-goal thriller at Park Lane.

Bemused Magpies curse their luck (07.11.02)

THERE was an air of inevitability about Maidenhead United's FA Trophy defeat to Tonbridge Angels on Saturday.

Magpies focus on ‘consolation cup’ (31.10.02)

MAIDENHEAD United launch their FA Trophy bid tomorrow (Saturday), with the painful memory of an early cup exit still fresh in their minds.

Magpies find their shooting boots (24.10.02)

HAVING struggled to score goals in recent weeks, Maidenhead United rediscovered their shooting boots on Saturday to record a 3-0 win over Ford United, followed by a pulsating 4-4 draw with unbeaten Kingstonian on Tuesday night.

York Road round-up (17.10.02)

MAIDENHEAD United have been drawn at home in the second round of the Berks & Bucks Senior Cup to the winners of the first round tie between Slough Town and Wycombe Wanderers.
United’s FA Trophy campaign begins with a trip to Kent, on November 2, to take on Tonbridge.
The Angels won their first FA Trophy match in five years to earn themselves a home tie at Longmead Stadium, with a 3-0 win over Croydon Athletic.
Striker Rickey Ibe has left York Road by mutual consent. The tall front-man had struggled to get a regular place in the starting line up, making just one start this season.

Draw with Ducks no disgrace (17.10.02)

SATURDAY'S draw with Aylesbury may have extended Maidenhead United's stay in the top half of the table, but has left many fans wondering where their next win will come from.

Wins take blame for recent defeats (10.10.02)

ALAN DEVONSHIRE has responded to recent criticisms over Maidenhead United’s early exit from the FA Cup with a plea for patience, claiming his players were victims of their own success.

Frustrated Coombs lashes out at players (03.10.02)

MAIDENHEAD United chairman Roger Coombs lashed out at his players this week, following Saturday’s last-minute defeat to Welling United in the FA Cup.

Magpies undone by gamesmanship (26.09.02)

MAIDENHEAD United fans had much to endure this week, as they were subjected to an unsavoury draw on Saturday, followed by a pitiful defeat to Hitchin Town on Tuesday night.

Dynamic duo start to gel for Magpies (19.09.02)

MAIDENHEAD United extended their stay in the top-flight of the Ryman Premier this week, with a last-gasp win over Bedford Town and a battling midweek draw at Harrow Borough.

‘We were mugged’ claims angry Dev (12.09.02)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Alan Devonshire was incandescent with rage after Tuesday night’s defeat to Aldershot Town, when his side were denied victory by what he saw as two appaling decisions by the men in black.


Coach plays down winning streak (05.09.02)

VERTIGO may become a serious problem for Maidenhead United if their early season form continues at its current level.

Ex-Chelsea striker spearheads Magpies (30.08.02)

MAIDENHEAD United are enjoying a impressive start to the new league campaign, bagging six points from their first four outings – against some of the strongest sides in the league.

Dev says best is yet to come (22.08.02)

THE influx of new players may have generated a new found optimism at York Road, but Alan Devonshire will not rest on his laurels.

United planning to make their mark (15.08.02)

THE Ryman League bursts back into action tomorrow (Saturday), with Maidenhead United facing a daunting trip to Purfleet.


Magpies invest in youth policy (25.07.02)

MAIDENHEAD United are hoping to become the focal point for football in the Maidenhead area, after signing a deal with Maidenhead Boys and Girls FC (MB&G).

Magpies back on song (01.08.02)

MAIDENHEAD United's friendlies appear to be going to plan, with three wins and a draw in their last four outings, including a last gasp victory over old foes Slough. more

Maidenhead United tame Windsor & Eton. more

Magpies fightback to earn draw with Kings Heath. more

United go to town at Egham more

Keywood double sinks defiant Rebels (1.08.02)

IF TUESDAY night’s thrilling tussle with Slough Town is anything to go by, Maidenhead United fans are in for an exciting season.

Brentford tame lively Magpies (25.07.02)

MAIDENHEAD United’s season kicked-off with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Saturday, as the Division 2 outfit strolled to victory at York Road.

Pritchard returns to make his mark (18.07.02)

MARLOW FC skipper James Pritchard may be on his way to York Road, and is expected to complete the move by the end of the week.

New Cook adds flavour to United (27.06.02)

MAIDENHEAD United recruited a new player last week, as 27-year-old Andy Cook finally signed on the dotted line.

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