20-01-09 CITY RESERVES
Additional game. NOT the Youth Cup, but Premier Reserve League North, Manchester City v Newcastle United. Next Tuesday, 27th January, ko 7pm.
Many thanks to everybody who attended and assisted with last night's function. Hopefully you had a good time and in the process we raised almost £1,500 for Hyde United.
Thanks again Tony
17-01-09 GARETH SEDDON Gareth
Seddon was on our X Chat show on Wednesday. He spoke of his time
at Hyde and the goals he scored for the club. http://www.soccerx.co.uk/2xchat1.htm
13-01-09 WEBSITE After
10 years as webmaster I have decided to hang up my boots. Steve of
www.hydeunited.com will be
taking over as the official site as of 31st Jan, so please
bookmark his site.
I feel that in the last 12 months plus, the site has not
been supported by the club, or supporters and therefore I cannot
run a second rate operation. However I would like to thank
sincerely, Tony Beard who is obviously a very busy man, but has
been very supportive over my 10 year period. I would also like to
thank Dave Wildgoose of DJ Profile & Grinding who has
sponsored the site for the last few seasons, Chris Hilton and Don
Goodwin for their photographic contributions.
Steve of hydeunited.com is the ideal person to take the site
forward, as he has been a supporter man and boy and I hope he gets
full support from all the Directors, staff and fans of Hyde United
which I still think is a great club.
I wish Tony, Steve and Hyde United every success in the future.
Adrian (Webmaster)
04-01-09 FLEETWOOD Match
is now Tuesday 3rd March 2009, ko 7.45pm.
03-01-09 FLEETWOOD Apologies
to all those who either had a wasted or aborted journey to
Fleetwood today. As anybody who actually got there will know,
there was no chance of playing.
We were told yesterday the pitch had thawed (which was clearly not
the case) and this morning only a chance phone call to the ground
identified that there was a potential problem, when the groundsman
told us that the ground was frozen solid and he hadn't been able
to get a fork in it for days!
No inspection was arranged and the match was only called off when
the Officials arrived. Obviously the series of events is totally
unsatisfactory and we will be making representations to the League
to this effect. Spare a thought for Tom Manship who lives near
Leicester!
Tony
29-12-08 CITY
We have an additional
Manchester City game next Tuesday (6th January) when City play
Everton in the Premier Reserve League North, kick-off 7pm.
SOUTHPORT AT HOME The
scheduled fixture at home to Southport on Monday February 23rd has
been postponed. No new date yet
24-12-08 BERNARD
HALFORD Following the success of the Fred Eyre evening, we are running another evening in conjunction with Manchester City on Monday
19th January in our Sponsors Lounge. This time it is a Question and Answer session with Manchester City Secretary, Bernard Halford. Bernard has been Secretary at City for 36 years as well as 4 years before that at Oldham Athletic. He has known more than 25 managers and has a wealth of Premier League and other football knowledge as well as serving on the ManchesterCounty FA.
It should be a memorable evening for both City fans and football fans in general. There will be a superb raffle with some of the Prizes being donated by City. Tickets, priced at just £10 each including a hot-pot supper, are available from Tony Beard at the ground . Please try and support this evening as Manchester City, and Bernard in particular, have given us tremendous support when we have needed it.
Many thanks
Tony
22-12-08 WEBSITE After
ten years I have decided to step down from doing the website.
If anyone is interested, please contact me via my link on the
information page. Website building knowledge would be required.
Adrian
18-12-08 CHRIS HILTON Tony Just a quick note to wish everybody at Hyde United all the best for Christmas and the New Year.
There is still no further progress regarding Chris and unfortunately with the snow coming in, they will not be able to carry out any further searches until next year. But if anything changes, I will let you know.
Thank you for the hospitality a few weeks ago - we both enjoyed meeting Chris's friends and really appreciated the gesture.
Best regards
Janet and Stephen Hilton
12-12-08 CITY RESERVES The
reserves will play Preston North End at Hyde on Tuesday December
16th, kock off 7pm.
11-12-08 SIGNINGS We
have signed Neil Fitzhenry -
left sided defender - ex Southport/Burscough and Carl Lomax -
striker from Clitheroe.
06-12-08 SIGNING We
have signed striker, Daniel Douglas Pringle from Woodley Sports.
27-11-08 ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES Neil
Tolson has today released Phil Marsh, Nathan Wharton, Lee
Cartwright and Wayne Maden. He has also allowed Steve
Williams to speak to Fleetwood with a view to a permanent move.
In return, we have signed former Workington and Leigh striker
Matthew Berkeley and former Southport and Fleetwood defender,
Farrell Kilbane.
24-11-08 SIGNING We
have signed midfelder Tom Manship from Cheltenham Town. He was not
signed in time for the Replay of the Trophy, but is available for
future rounds if we win.
24-11-08 Should
Hyde win the replay at Hednesford the Tiger will play Nantwich at
Ewen Fields.
18-11-08 VARIOUS BITS OF
NEWS Many
thanks to everybody who assisted in making last night's 'Evening
with Fred Eyre' such a great success and to see everybody
'crammed' into the Lounge was an added bonus.
With
Manchester
City
's help there will be another exciting Social Event in January.
Full details to follow in due course.
I am pleased to advise that we have a new Shirt Sponsor. Following
negotiations between our own Vicky Sattler and
Manchester
City
's Chairman Garry Cook and Secretary Bernard Halford, City have
agreed to place one of the charities they support on the front of
our shirts. It is likely to be the New Childrens Hospital Appeal
Fund based in
Manchester
. A cheque was handed over by Bernard to Vicky at last night's
Fred Eyre Evening. Hopefully there will be other opportunities for
all parties as the season progresses.
This is great news for Hyde United and I would like to thank
everybody concerned for their help in securing such a good deal
and the exciting possibilities it creates.
Tony Beard
16-11-08 FOOTBALL MANAGER
2009 Football Manager 2009 has
arrived and copies will be available at the Fred Eyre Evening,
Hednesford match or by mail order priced at £20.00 each. Cheques
payable to Hyde United and game will be despatched following day
for mail-oder customers.
RRP is £34.99, whilst the best web-price is
around £25.00
15-11-08 "THE
TIGERS KITTY"
How would you like to be a part of building for the future success of Hyde United Football Club ?
Well, now you can, by joining The Tiger’s Kitty.
The Tiger’s Kitty - What is it?
This is a club lottery run by Hyde United FC Commercial Department that DIRECTLY benefits the playing side of the Football Club. The aim is to initially enlist 200 members to enter a quarterly draw. The money raised is paid into a separate bank account, NOT the football club account so you can be sure that NONE of it will be spent on day to day running costs, admin or any other expenses. ALL profit will be used purely to supplement the playing budget.
How much does it cost?
Entry to the draw is just a £60 a year.
What are the prizes?
A percentage of the takings are paid out in prize money. (1st £300, 2nd £150 and 3rd £75) The rest is available to the Manager for the playing side of the club. There are few other expenses involved. There is also an extra prize each quarter of half time hospitality in the Boardroom and see the dressing room laid out ready for the players. A great chance to mix with the players and see what goes on behind the scenes.
When is the draw made?
On the third Saturday of January, April, July, and October in the Boardroom at Hyde United Football Club.
How will I know if I've won?
Once you are a member of the The Tiger’s Kitty you'll receive a membership card with your draw number on it. The draw results are published in the match day programme and on the club website. If you miss them and you've won, don’t worry the Commercial Office will get in touch with you.
Will it REALLY help the club?
Once we get the full 200 members this would make extra funds available to the Manager. Yes, that would make a difference, it may enable the The Tiger’s Kitty to pay a fee or pay the wages for a player or two that the Manager thinks will build on the success of the Club. YES! It will help.
Click here to view printable application form
How do I Join?
It’s simple! You can pay in two ways:
1. By Standing Order at £5 per month. Simply fill out the standing order form and hand it into your bank. When the first payment is received you will receive your membership card with your number on it. That number is unique to you and will be the number which will coincide with the prize win if drawn each quarter.
2. By cheque. You can pay one lump sum of £60 by cheque (or cash). On receipt of this you will receive a receipt, and when the money is in the bank, will receive your membership card.
07-11-08 SIGNING We
have today signed former Northwich Manager/striker, Dino Maamria.
Dino joins us on a week to week basis and goes straight into
tomorrow’s squad.
06-11-08 SOCIAL CLUB Hyde United are pleased to host a fund
raising night for: Willow Wood Hospice Remember the 60’s & 70s?
Then visit Hyde United Social Club on Saturday 15th November, 8pm till late
for a fantastic night of nostalgia. Request will played & if you beat our DJ
with your ‘Top of the Pops’ you may win a small prize relevant to the era!
Fancy Dress is optional. £1.00 door Raffle plus other raffle prizes
on the night. Look forward to seeing you on the night!
Julia, Frances & DJ Dave
03-11-08 TROPHY DRAW
FA Trophy - Third Round Qualifying draw
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Kick-off at 15:00. Hinckley United versus Burscough
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Kings Lynn versus Stafford Rangers
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Solihull Moors versus Durham City
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Ossett Town versus Fleetwood Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Whitby Town versus Stalybridge Celtic
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Redditch United versus Cammell Laird
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Tamworth versus Workington
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Romulus or Warrington Town versus Nantwich Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 FC United Of Manchester versus Boston United
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Vauxhall Motors versus Southport
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Chasetown or North Ferriby United versus Ilkeston Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Farsley Celtic versus Droylsden
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Gainsborough Trinity versus AFC Telford United
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Hyde United versus Hednesford Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Blyth Spartans AFC versus Alfreton Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Stourbridge versus Hucknall Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Gateshead versus Harrogate Town
Matches to be played on 22 Nov 2008 Glapwell versus Skelmersdale United
27-10-08 SUPPORTERS CLUB The
next Supporters Club Meeting is this Thursday 30th October at
7.30pm in the Peter O'Brien Lounge.
As well as the usual agenda items, I propose that there be a vote
on the Constitution of Hyde United Supporters Club this Thursday.
As you are aware, the Supporters Club are the official supporters
club of Hyde United FC.
However, many of the constitutional changes that were proposed and
voted through earlier this year are similar to those that fans
owned clubs such as AFC Wimbledon operate under(AFC Wimbledon are
a supporters trust). The brains behind the constitutional changes
was Chris Hilton, an active member of the Football Supporters
Federation.
At the Supporters Club meeting at the end of August 2008, a very
informative explanation was given by "Supporters Direct"
on the principles of supporters trusts. It was agreed at this
meeting that a vote on whether Hyde United Supporters Club pursue
becoming a supporters trust be held at a subsequent meeting.
My own belief is that the constitutional changes that were made
under Chris Hilton were the right thing to do at the time. They
have given us a clear, democratic and fair framework to work
under, particularly when it comes to elections for comittee
positions. On the flipside, however, I believe that there is now
no need for Hyde United Supporters Club to pursue the supporters
trust status that Chris (and myself until a few months ago)
believed we should.
The supporters trusts that are in existence in the UK fall into
two main categories. Firstly the AFC Wimbledon and FC United type;
these are fans owned and fans run clubs with a supporter base of
two to three thousand, and who have a clear "cause".
Secondly, there are the others (the majority) who in the main are
seeking to "get heard"; and they attempt to "get
heard" by buying football club shareholdings through
supporters trusts.
Furthermore, the situation at the moment due the ongoing missing
person status of Chris Hilton is that we have a number of acting
Supporters Club Secretaries (myself included) who do not have the
time or inclination to fulfill the very onerous administrative
requirements of becoming a supporters trust.
My belief is that the Hyde United Supporters Club play an active
and essential role in supporting Hyde United FC, both by voluntary
matchday duties and by money raising activities. And I feel that
these efforts are appreciated by the board, and that a good
relationship exists between the two parties.
In conclusion, I believe that becoming a supporters trust is an
answer to a problem that does not exist. And it is one that I
believe we could struggle to administer properly.
I therefore propose that we should carry on as the official
Supporters Club of Hyde United.
All Supporters Club members are welcome to vote on this matter
this Thursday.
In the event of the vote this Thursday agreeing with my proposal
that we stay as the official Supporters Club of Hyde United, then
no further vote or EGM would be necessary and the matter would be
closed.
Alternatively, in the event of the vote this Thursday deciding
that we pursue the supporters trust route, a subsequent EGM
involving a further members' vote would be required to ratify
this.
Regards,
James Brindley
Hyde United Supporters Club Chairman
20-10-08 FRED EYRE
15-10-08 ADDITIONAL GAMES AT HYDE
21st November - Rochdale v
Rossendale (Youth Cup) 1pm ko
10th Feb - City v Accrington
2pm ko (Totesport League)
17th Feb - Stockport v Bury ( Man
Senior Cup) 7pm
4th March - City v Bury ( Man Senior
Cup) 7pm
15-10-08 NEW SIGNING We
have today signed 22 year old former Manchester United striker,
Phillip Marsh from Northwich
Victoria.
11-10-08 TIPPY AND NEW SIGNING
We have today sold Matthew
Tipton to Droylsden for an undisclosed fee We have today signed
striker Chris Thompson from Barrow on a month's loan.
28-09-08 FIXTURE CHANGE
The match at Farsley
scheduled for Tuesday 21st October has been brought forward to
Saturday 11th October, kick-off 3pm as both clubs are now out of
the FA Cup.
JAMIE TANDY We
have released defender/midfielder Jamie Tandy by mutual consent.
22-09-08 AGM
The Supporters' Club AGM takes place on
Thursday 25th September 2008, commencing at 7.30pm (Johnsie take
note!!) prompt in the Peter O'Brien Lounge.
The Agenda is as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes from the Previous AGM
2. Treasurer's Reports and Accounts
3. Chairman's Report
4. Confirmation of Election of Officers
5. Consideration of Appointment of Acting Secretary(s)
6. Any other Business
7. Date of Next Meeting
As regards the Election of Officers, nominations were sought
between 29th May 2008 and 17th July 2008 based on the new
Supporters' Club Constitution (this was ratified at the EGM on
24th April 2008).
Under the new Supporters' Club Constitution, all elected Officers
serve two years in their post before re-election. As each elected
post received only one nomination, Thursday's AGM will see the
following people become holders of the following posts for the
next two years:
Chairman: James Brindley
Vice Chairmen: Dan Bradley & Luke Edwards
Assistant Secretary: Mark Dring
Treasurer: Steve Johnson
Assistant Treasurer: James Brindley
Transport Manager: Luke Edwards
Membership Secretary: Don Goodwin
Consideration also needs to be given this Thursday regarding the
election of an Acting Officer for the post of Secretary. The
Supporters' Club have consulted the parents of Chris Hilton (the
present incumbent) regarding this matter. Due to Chris's ongoing
status as a missing person, his parents agree that consideration
needs to be given at the AGM to us electing an Acting Secretary(s).
As regards the post of Club Shop Manager, this is an vacant
elected position. However, no nominations were received for this
vacancy. Francis Featherstone subsequently volunteered to run the
shop on matchdays, with stock ordering being taken care of by
James Brindley. The Supporters' Club wish to thank Francis for
volunteering to run the Club Shop on an informal (and hopefully
ongoing) basis.
Furthermore, we require Paul Batho, who was elected at the last
AGM as Reserves/Juniors Liason Officer to confirm if he wishes to
carry on with this position.
The Supporters' Club would like to offer an open invitation to
members and non-members alike to attend this Thursday's AGM.
Regards,
Hyde United Supporters' Club
