Staines Town Previewed

Tuesday’s match is the 6th meeting between the two teams. Staines Town are 3-1 up in wins, with the other match being a draw. Staines have scored 11 times and United 8. The two teams are due to meet again at Wheatsheaf Park on March 16th, 2013.

If selected, Brandon Hall, Shannon Jesson and Mitchell Parker will be making their debuts for United in this match. If selected, Staines defender Lewis Ferrell will be playing against his former club. Other players to have represented both sides include Alex Duffy, Toby Little, Delroy Preddie and Adam Thompson. Duffy’s only United appearance was against Staines. This is also the case for Chris Baker, Abdou El Kholti, George Isaac, Abdula Nsubuga, Franck Padovani and Kraig Rochester. Current United player Daniel Wishart also made his United debut against Staines. Other players to do so are Kyle Fraser-Allen and Nathan Webb.

On October 2nd 2010, United lost 1-2 at Kettering Town. http://www.hyufc.com/teams/1011reports/Kettering_away.html

United are looking to bounce back from a 1-3 away defeat at Eastleigh (Tobi Joseph with the goal), their second league defeat in a row following a 2-3 home defeat against Salisbury City where Luke Williams and Kudus Oyenuga got their goals. However, they won their FA Cup match in between, 3-2 at home to Heybridge (Oyenuga with 2 goals and Jerome Anderson with the other). Their last league win was a 1-0 victory at Dover Athletic (Joseph again the scorer). Staines beat Salisbury 3-2 at the weekend with goals from Darren Wheeler, Tony Garrod and Louie Theophanous. This followed a 2-0 win over Basingstoke Town (Scott Taylor and Reece Hall netting). However, prior to that, Staines were surprisingly knocked out of the FA Cup at home to Hastings United, losing 2-3 (Garrod and Wheeler scoring the goals).

United are 15th in the league with 2 wins and 2 defeats from their 4 home games, scoring 8 and conceding 7. 7th position is the highest possible placing for them after Tuesday’s game, 19th the lowest. Staines are still searching for their 1st away win of the season. They’ve drawn 2 and lost 2 so far, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Despite this, they are 9th in the league and could rise to 5th, but could also drop to 19th with a certain set of results.

Tom Cadmore is available after suspension for this match, and if selected, will stretch his own club record appearance total to 213 (currently 209+3). Both Pelé and Luke Williams have played every minute of the season so far for United. Oyenuga has started every game and Daniel Wishart every league game so far this season. Wishart has appeared in every game this season, as have John Goddard and Joseph.

Oyenuga is United’s top goalscorer this season with 7 goals, 5 in the league. Josh Scott holds the club record for most league goals in a season, 22 and most total goals in a season, 25. He also got the most career United goals, 40. Garrod is Staines’s top scorer with 5 (4 in the league).

Last meeting: http://www.hyufc.com/teams/1011reports/Staines_MSC_Final.html

(30/09/12)

Eastleigh Preview

Sunday’s match is the 7th meeting between the two teams, making Eastleigh, Hayes & Yeading United’s joint most common opponent alongside Hampton & Richmond Borough. United have won twice, Eastleigh 3 times and one match has ended in a draw. One feature of previous encounters is the volume of goals, with 15 scored by United and 13 by Eastleigh. United are scheduled to host Eastleigh on February 23rd 2013.

If selected, Shannon Jesson, Brandon Hall and Mitchell Parker will be making their debuts for United in this match. Philip Appiah, James Folkes, Will Hendry, Jefferson Louis and Staforde Palmer have represented both sides as well as current Eastleigh player, Dale Binns. Andre Costa made his United debut against Eastleigh, one of only two appearances for the club.

On September 29th 2007, United were held in their first FA Cup fixture, 2-2 at home by Herne Bay. Callum Scrivens made his United debut that day. http://www.hyufc.com/teams/0708reports/hernebayhomeFAC.html

On September 29th 2009, United lost to a late comeback by Kettering Town. http://www.hyufc.com/teams/0910reports/Kettering_home.html

United won their FA Cup match last week, 3-2 at home to Heybridge Swifts (Kudus Oyenuga with 2 goals and Jerome Anderson with the other). However, in the league, they are aiming to bounce back from a 2-3 home defeat against Salisbury City where Luke Williams and Oyenuga got their goals. Prior to that they beat Dover Athletic 1-0 away (Tobi Joseph scoring). Eastleigh have won both of the games they have played since Richard Hill took over as manager. Last time out, they knocked Farnborough out of the FA Cup, winning 2-1 with goals from Andy Forbes and Craig McAllister. Prior to that, they beat Maidenhead 4-2 in the league, with Moses Ademola, Osei Sankofa, Tom Jordan and Glen Southam scoring. This win ended a three match losing run.

United are 9th in the league with 1 win, 2 draws and a defeat from their four away games, scoring 5 and conceding 5. They could rise to 4th with a big enough goals swing but could also drop as far as 17th if results conspire totally against them. Eastleigh have 2 home wins, a draw and a defeat. They’ve scored 12 goals and conceded 9. They are 13th and could rise above United into 7th but could also possibly fall to 19th place.

Both Pelé and Luke Williams have played every minute of the season so far for United. Oyenuga has started every game and Daniel Wishart every league game so far this season. Tom Cadmore misses this game as he serves the last of a three match ban. Ryan O’Toole will miss out on a debut as he is also banned after a sending off for his previous team, Windsor. Wishart has appeared in every game this season, as have Mark Bentley, John Goddard and Joseph.

Oyenuga is United’s top goalscorer this season with 7 goals, 5 in the league. If selected, he will be aiming to score in a 3rd successive game. Josh Scott holds the club record for most league goals in a season, 22 and most total goals in a season, 25. He also got the most career United goals, 40. McAllister is Eastleigh’s top scorer with 5 (4 in the league).

Last meeting: http://www.hyufc.com/teams/0809reports/Eastleigh_away_PO.html

(28/09/12)

Tough draw in the FA Cup

United have been given one of the toughest draws available in the 3rd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup as we take on League leaders Salisbury City at Kingfield on Saturday 6th October.

Having recently been defeated by The Whites 3-2 at Kingfield, this gives us a quick chance to exact some revenge with a place in the final qualifying round the prize for the winners.

(24/09/12)

Keeper Signs

International clearance has today been received for Nas Bashir's latest recruit, 19 year old goalkeeper Brandon Hall who joins having been with St Mirren last season.

Brandon started his career at Charlton Athletic where he came through the youth ranks and was a regular at under 18 level before being released in the summer of 2011.

He moved into the Nike Academy from where he was picked up by the Saints and he now comes to United to compete for the number one jersey with regular first choice keeper James Beasant.

We welcome Brandon to United and hope you have a succcessful stay with the club.

(24/09/12)

Replica Shirts

Lee has advised that the Powerday sponsors logo has now been added to the Clubs stock of replica shirts and these can be purchased this afternoon from the mini shop at Kingfield.

(23/09/12)

FA Cup Preview

Sunday’s match is the 1st ever meeting between the two teams. If a replay is needed, the game will take place on Wednesday 26th September at Heybridge’s Scraley Road ground.

If selected, Shannon Jesson will be making his debut for United in this match. No players have represented both sides.

This is the first ever United fixture on September 23rd.

United are aiming hoping to bounce back from a 2-3 home defeat against Salisbury City where Luke Williams and Kudus Oyenuga got their goals. Prior to that they beat Dover Athletic 1-0 away (Tobi Joseph scoring). Heybridge lost 0-3 away to Grays Athletic on Tuesday, ending a run of 3 wins, 4-1 v Worthing (Solomon Ofori, Ben Newson 2 and Michael Cheek with the goals), 8-0 v Redbridge (Luke Callander with 4, Newson with 2, Edwards and Cheek scoring) and 4-1 v AFC Sudbury (Ofori 2, Cheek and Callander netting).

Hayes & Yeading United entered the FA Cup with Budweiser at this stage whilst Heybridge Swifts have already defeated Felixstowe and Walton United (1-1, 4-0) and AFC Sudbury (4-1).

United fell at the first hurdle last season, which was the 4th qualifying round, being beaten 2-6 at home to Cambridge United. Their last FA Cup win was away to Poole Town again in the 4th Qualifying Round (3-1). They lost in the 1st Round Proper 1-2 at home to Wycombe Wanderers. Last season, Heybridge beat Hadleigh United 4-1 in the Preliminary Round but then lost 1-2 at home to Lowestoft Town. The previous season they fell at the first hurdle against Leighton Town (0-1 at home after a 2-2 draw).

Blue Square Bet South United are 9th in their division with 2 wins and 2 defeats from 4 home games, scoring 8 and conceding 7. Heybridge play 2 levels below in the Ryman League Division 1 North, and are currently 15th with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 defeat away from home, scoring 10 and conceding 5. In addition, they drew an away cup game 1-1.

Both Pelé and Luke Williams have played every minute of the season so far for United. Oyenuga and Daniel Wishart have started every game so far this season. Tom Cadmore misses this game as he serves the second of a three match ban. Mark Bentley, John Goddard and Joseph have also featured in every game so far.

Oyenuga is United’s top goalscorer this season with 5 goals. Josh Scott holds the club record for most league goals in a season, 22 and most total goals in a season, 25. He also got the most career United goals, 40. Newson is Heybridge’s top scorer this season with 8 goals.

Last meeting: none

(15/09/12)

Striker Joins

As already published elsewhere in advance of the signing being confirmed by the Conference, Nas Bashir has added to his attacking options with the arrival, from Combined Counties side Windsor, of striker Ryan O'Toole.

Ryan was top scorer at Stag Meadow last season with 43 goals and has an overall total of exactly a goal a game from his 50 appearances for Windsor.

Unfortunately Ryan is cup-tied for the FA Cup having played and scored for Windsor in the earlier rounds of the competition.

We welcome Ryan to United and hope the goals keep flowing.

(21/09/12)

Salisbury Preview

Saturday’s match is the 3rd competitive meeting between the two teams. Salisbury City won both of the previous meetings, scoring 7 goals and conceding 4. They also met in one friendly match. The reverse fixture at Salisbury is on October 30th 2012.

If selected, Shannon Jesson will be making his debut for United in this match. Ronnie Bull has represented both sides. In addition, former Hayes & Yeading United defender Jack Pattison played for Salisbury against United in a friendly fixture.

On September 15th 2007, United earned their first ever victory as a club, beating Welling United 2-1. http://www.hyufc.com/teams/0708reports/wellingaway.html. This is the only previous September 15th fixture for the club.

United are aiming for back to back wins for the first time this season having beaten Dover Athletic last time out, 1-0 away (Tobi Joseph scoring). Prior to that, they lost 1-2 at Havant & Waterlooville, Jerome Anderson the scorer. Salisbury are aiming to extend their recent good form since losing 1-2 at Chelmsford (Dan Fitchett netting). Since then they have beaten Bath City 3-2 (Jamie White, Fitchett and Ryan Brett scoring the goals) and beaten Eastbourne Borough 1-0 (White again on the mark).

United have won two of their home matches and lost the other, scoring 6 and conceding 4. Salisbury’s three away games have resulted in a win, a draw and a defeat, scoring 4 and conceding 4.

6th placed United could rise to 3rd with a win and a big goal difference swing. Results could also dictate that they fall as far as 13th. Salisbury are at the top of the league. The lowest they could possibly fall to after this weekend’s fixtures is 5th.

If selected, Luke Williams plays in his 50th game for the club (currently 48+1). Both he and Pelé have played every minute of the season so far. Tom Cadmore, Kudus Oyenuga and Daniel Wishart have started every game so far this season, although Cadmore misses this one as he begins a three match ban. Anderson, Mark Bentley, John Goddard and Joseph have also featured in every game so far.

Oyenuga is United’s top goalscorer this season with 4 goals. Josh Scott holds the club record for most league goals in a season, 22 and most total goals in a season, 25. He also got the most career United goals, 40. White is Salisbury’s top scorer with 5 goals.

Last meeting: http://www.hyufc.com/teams/0910reports/Salisbury_away.html

Next up: Heybridge Swifts, home, Sunday September 23rd.

(15/09/12)

Left-back signs

Nas Bashir has today strengthened his defensive options with the signing of 18 year old left-back Shannon Jesson who joins Hayes & Yeading United following his release by npower League 2 side Aldershot Town.

Shannon spent time with Oxford United and Reading as a youngster before joining the Shots in 2010 where as a Shots triallist he made a substitute appearance in the 2010 Hampshire Senior Cup Final.

He has recently spent time with Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side Reading Town.

(14/09/12)

Errea Delivers

Lee has confirmed that Errea have delivered the replica shirts and leisurewear that he has ordered and it will be available from the mini shop at Kingfield from 2:15pm on Saturday.

Those of you that pre-ordered will be able to collect and pay for your items at or after the above time, anybody coming before this time risks being put on the naughty step!!

(12/09/12)

Swifts in the FA Cup

Hayes & Yeading have been drawn at home to Ryman North side Heybridge Swifts in the 2nd Qualifying Round of the FA Cup with Budweiser.

With our current ground hosts Woking being at home on the Saturday, the game will be played on Sunday 23rd September with a 3pm kick off.

If a replay is required it will be at Heybridge's Scraley Road ground on Wednesday 26th September, kick off 7:45pm.

(12/09/12)