IN CROWD: A season’s-best crowd of 607 packed York Road for the Magpies’ clash with runaway champions Grays Athletic.

Duo leaving Town (08.07.05)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Dennis Greene has signed two players from Farnborough Town.

Greene backs value for money (01.07.05)

DESPITE deep cuts in his player budget, York Road supremo Dennis Greene is upbeat about his team’s chances in the Conference South this season, following successul negotiations with a host of new players.

Magpies on the move (26.05.05)

MAIDENHEAD United chairman Jon Swan had good news for the York Road faithful this week, claiming rapid progress was being made on the proposed ground redevelopment.

O'Connor a goner (17.06.05)

BOTH of Maidenhead United’s main goal threats have now flown the nest, after last year's player of the season Craig O’Connor agreed terms with Conference South rivals Thurrock.

Yaku joins former boss at Borough (20.05.05)

AFTER three highly successful seasons with the Magpies, fans favourite Lawrence Yaku has flown the nest to join a plethora of former United team-mates at Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Greene grabs Urchins lifeline (20.05.05)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Dennis Greene spoke out this week about his relief at being reinstated in Conference South, after Hornchurch announced they had gone bust on Monday.

United given shock reprieve (13.05.05)

FOLLOWING last week’s relegation heartbreak, Maidenhead United are back in the Conference South this week.

Final defeat for Goddard (10.05.05)

MAIDENHEAD United Reserves turned in a disjointed display in a 2-1 defeat to Eton Wick in the Wycombe Senior Cup final at the Causeway Stadium on Tuesday night.

Greene intent on riding out storm (06.05.05)

DEFEAT in their final game of the season sentenced Maidenhead United to relegation from Conference South on Saturday.

‘Lost’ friendly worth £10,000 (29.04.05)

Maidenhead United’s money-spinning pre-season friendly with Brentford, due to be played on Saturday, July 23, has been cancelled – much to the disappointment of Magpies boss Dennis Greene.

Relegation D-Day for Magpies (29.04.05)

THE Magpies travel to Newport tomorrow (Saturday) for their do-or-die relegation scrap with one straightforward aim on their minds – to win and beat the drop.

Greene thanks crowd for playing their part (22.04.05)

THE town turned out in force to cheer Maidenhead United to a crucial 1-0 victory over high-flying Lewes at York Road on Saturday afternoon.

Greene: Your support could be crucial (15.04.05)

MAIDENHEAD UNITED boss Dennis Greene is urging the town to come out and support his team in their fight against relegation.

Target: 47pts (08.04.05)

MAIDENHEAD United manager Dennis Greene is clear in his own mind how many points his team needs to avoid relegation.

Crisis of confidence hits (01.04.05)

BACK-TO-BACK defeats over the Easter weekend have left Maidenhead United bogged deep in the relegation mire.

Further agony for Greene (24.03.05)

HAVING succumbed to a last-minute penalty last week, Maidenhead United had to suffer the further agony of seeing a two-goal lead wiped out in a late fightback at Sutton United on Saturday.

Defeat was self-inflicted (18.03.05)

THE Magpies’ disappointing defeat to Bognor Regis Town on Saturday left manager Dennis Greene with the feeling his team had shot themselves in the foot.

Critics are answered (11.03.05)

AFTER winning the tactical battle against promotion hopefuls Cambridge City, Maidenhead United boss Dennis Greene feels his team can finally start to put some daylight between themselves and the relegation battlers.

United continue downward slide (04.03.05)

A BITTERLY disappointing draw with Hayes sent Maidenhead United sliding deeper into the relegation zone on Saturday.

‘We need a victory’ says Magpie boss (25.02.05)

MAIDENHEAD United need to step up their efforts if they do not want to face relegation, according to club manager Dennis Greene.

Greene furious at dismissal (18.02.05)

MAGPIES supremo Dennis Greene was unable to suppress his anger at a sending-off in Tuesday’s defeat against Margate, which he believes scuppered his team’s chances of coming home with at least a point.

Boss targets back-to-back wins (11.02,05)

DESPITE producing two strong performances Maidenhead United garnered just one point from six this week.

Magpies escape the drop-zone (04.02.05)

A PRECIOUS point from Saturday’s clash with revitalised Hornchurch was good enough to lift Maidenhead United out of the relegation zone, as manager Dennis Greene extended his unbeaten league run to five matches.

Magpies edge towards safety (28.01.05)

MAIDENHEAD United ended St Albans City’s five-game unbeaten run to lift themselves off the foot of the table on Saturday, with a 2-1 win at Clarence Park.

Greene gutted by shock loss (21.01.05)

SATURDAY’S embarrassing defeat to Sutton United Reserves dealt Maidenhead United manager Dennis Greene an unwelcome blow, but results elsewhere continue to go in the Magpies’ favour.

New fans forum finally goes live (21.01.05)

A NEW online internet forum for United’s fans went live this week, but not without an initial hiccup.

United adopted (21.01.05)

UNITED have been adopted by Belgian lower-division team White Star Lauwe.

Magpies aiming to halt City boom (21.01.05)

MAIDENHEAD United travel to St Albans City tomorrow (Saturday), for a crucial six-pointer.

United straining at their leash (14.01.05)

UNITED’S postponed clash with Margate has left them rooted to the foot of the table, although with their main relegation protagonists all losing, at least they did not lose ground.

United boosted by sponsorship deal (06.01.05)

IN A significant sponsorship deal, Pharmalink Consulting Ltd have agreed to be the main club sponsor for a three-year period starting next season 2005-06.

Greene: The only way is up (06.01.05)

DESPITE their recent surge in form, which has seen them pick up nine points in six games. results elsewhere sent the Magpies to the foot of the table on Saturday evening.

Greene Machine' gains momentum (31.12.04)

A REVITALISED, rejuvenated and restocked Maidenhead United announced their new intentions in Conference South with an eye-catching win at Basingstoke on Monday.

Greene brings in more new faces (24.12.04)

MAIDENHEAD United’s new manager Dennis Greene continued to add depth to his squad this week.

Magpies urged to keep the faith (17.12.04)

JON Swan has been disturbed to hear that certain supporters have already been questioning the new manager due to the fact that he comes from one of our local rivals.

Magpies go Greene (17.12.04)

MAIDENHEAD United cast their net far and wide in the search for a new manager to replace sacked John Dreyer, but in the end they have plumped for Dennis Greene – the boss at local rivals Windsor & Eton.

Swan: Crisis? What crisis? (03.12.04)

MAIDENHEAD United’s search for a new manager continues in earnest, while results on the pitch continue to disappoint.

Dreyer gets the bullet (26.11.04)

YORK Road supremo John Dreyer was dramatically sacked just hours before Tuesday night’s Berks & Bucks Cup clash with Burnham.

Dreyer confident he can turn the Magpies around (19.11.04)

SATURDAY'S defeat to Grays Athletic and results elsewhere saw United slump into 21st place in the table.

Bitter pill catches in Dreyer’s throat (12.11.04)

IN THE wake of Saturday’s FA Trophy defeat to lowly Bromley, Maidenhead United supremo John Dreyer said: “It was a bitter pill to swallow."

Cup form is crucial to league (05.11.04)

MAIDENHEAD United coach John Dreyer is hoping a victory in the FA Trophy against Bromley tomorrow (Saturday) will be the catalyst which will re-ignite his team’s mis-firing league campaign.

What a difference three days make (29.10.04)

TWO starkly contrasting performances revealed the best and worst aspects of Maidenhead United’s patchy form this week.

‘Magpies are long Shots’ (22.10.04)

MAIDENHEAD United manager John Dreyer was philosophical after his side booked a tricky FA Cup qualifying match away to Aldershot Town, thanks to a battling 2-1 victory over Windsor & Eton on Saturday.

Dreyer’s derby showdown (15.10.04)

ANTICIPATION is mounting ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) crucial FA Cup showdown between fierce local rivals Maidenhead United and Windsor & Eton at York Road, kick-off 3pm.

Night of drama at York Road (08.10.04)

A NIGHT of true drama unfolded at York Road on Tuesday, as Maidenhead United blasted their way into the next round of the FA Cup with a penalty shoot-out win over battling Whitstable Town.

Collision causes headache (01.10.04)

A SIX-GOAL thriller gave Maidenhead United fans genuine value for money on Saturday, as the Magpies ended their five-game losing streak with a hard-fought draw against St Albans City.

Defeats fail to faze Dreyer (24.09.04)

BACK-TO-BACK defeats stretched Maidenhead United‘s losing streak to five games this week.

Dreyer left fuming by twin defeats (17.09.04)

DEFEATS to Weston-super-Mare and Bishop’s Stortford have left Maidenhead United manager John Dreyer fuming at officialdom – and facing a three-match ban.

Dorchester ‘did not deserve win’ (10.09.04)

MAIDENHEAD United manager John Dreyer was fuming after Saturday’s narrow defeat to Dorchester Town, feeling that his side had thrown away a point.

Magpies at their best (03.09.04)

PERFORMANCES packed with skill and character marked Maidenhead United’s successful double-winning Bank Holiday weekend.

Rollercoaster ride (27.08.04)

THE Magpies turned in Jekyll and Hyde performances this week, but ultimately completed both matches without a point.

The beautiful game comes to York Road (20.08.04)

A NARROW win and a 2-2 draw may not sound the most dramatic start to Maidenhead United’s inaugural campaign in the Nationwide Conference South.

United are surprise package (13.08.04)

ON THE eve of the new Conference South season kicking-off tomorrow (Saturday), confidence is growing at Maidenhead United.

Grounds for optimism (06.08.04)

CONVINCING wins over Slough Town and Wealdstone have given Maidenhead United room for optimism for the coming season, as John Dreyer's squad continues to gel.

Dreyer happy with players’ application (30.07.04)

MAGPIES manager John Dreyer claimed to be satisfied with his team’s performances in this week’s friendlies, and particularly against Aldershot Town.

Cook served up for starters (23.07.04)

AFTER a quiet couple of weeks, York Road has erupted in a flurry of activity over the past few days, with Maidenhead United chairman Jon Swan announcing several new signings.

Swan claims fears are unfounded (16.07.04)

MAIDENHEAD United chairman Jon Swan has moved to quell supporters’ fears, after concerns were raised on the fans forum over the paucity of contracted players.

Dreyer embroiled in rough and tumble (02.07.04)

NEGOTIATIONS are in full swing at York Road this week, as Maidenhead United manager John Dreyer attempts to assemble a squad for the coming season.

Delighted United (28.05.04)

ETON & Windsor frontman Craig O’Connor is on his way to York Road, having agreed terms with Maidenhead United this week.

Magpies’ finale was irrelevant (14.05.04)

IT HAS emerged this week that Maidenhead United’s famous promotion-clinching win over Aylesbury on the final day of the season had little, if any, significance.

'Team Magpies' promoted (07.05.04)

MANAGER John Dreyer steered Maidenhead United to promotion in the final match of the season on Saturday – and then modestly insisted it was all a team effort.

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