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New season ticket initiative launched
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The
Club has introduced a number of new initiatives as the 2009/10 season tickets
and admission prices were revealed today. Free admission is being offered to the
U16s throughout August and September and general matchday
admission prices have been frozen for adults, students and OAPs. Families
can save £2 on the cost of entry from October with a 'Matchday 22' ticket that
covers 2 adults and 2 U16s as well as the usual savings that can be made through
the purchase of a season ticket. There are also a limited number of Executive
Vice-President passes available that include benefits such as admission to
ALL Hornets' first team home fixtures, exclusive seating in the stand,
pre-match / half-time and post-match boardroom hospitality, free away coach
travel and free matchday parking, all for the cost of £500. For a full list of
prices, and to download an application form, click
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Tesco voucher appeal
1st July 2009 |
The
Club would like to thank everyone who collected Tesco for Schools & Clubs
vouchers on behalf of Horsham Youth. "We had a tremendous response to our
appeal," revealed Youth Secretary Annie Raby. "We collected a massive 4620
vouchers, which is fantastic, and it has enabled us to order 8 match balls and
some cones. This is a great help for the youth squads so thank you all." |
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Maggs undaunted by Terrors threat
1st July 2009 |
There
was something old and something new as the draws for the opening rounds of the
2009/10 FA Cup and FA Trophy competitions were made today. The FA Cup trail
begins on familiar territory with a 1st Qualifying Round tie at league rivals
Tooting & Mitcham while a possible first meeting with Ilford in 30 years is in the
offing, provided the Essex men can overcome Barton Rovers in their FA Trophy
Preliminary round clash. "We could have had an easier start to our FA Cup
campaign but we've got a good record at Tooting so we'll go there in confident
mood," said John Maggs. "The FA Trophy game is a potential banana skin, I suppose, as we've always
struggled in that competition but we've got to be happy with a home draw."
The ties are scheduled to take place on 12th September and 17th October,
respectively. |
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Hornets await FA Cup fate
30th
June 2009 |
Horsham will be hoping for another kind draw
when the opening stages of the 2009/10 FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON) are revealed on Wednesday.
John Maggs' side made history in reaching the Second Round of this most famous of
competitions in 2007/8 and were less than 10 minutes away from a money-spinning
trip to Leicester City last year, having begun those campaigns with home
ties against lower ranking opponents in Arundel and Colliers Wood United. Will
the Hornets be as fortunate again ? All the news of the draw will be
published on this website on Wednesday evening. |
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Carney 'raring to go'
26th June 2009 |
Lee
Carney is fit and 'raring to go', according to manager John Maggs who this week
saw his prized asset turn down the chance of joining up with former team-mate
Nigel Brake at Three Bridges. The midfielder has been undergoing physiotherapy
on the injured knee that forced him out of the closing stages of last season and
will be fit to start his 9th campaign with
the Hornets, something that had been in the balance over the past fortnight.
"Three Bridges made Lee a very attractive offer and he told me he would be
talking to them while I was away," revealed Maggs. "I understand that they
have also been speaking with Nigel Brake but I'm delighted that Lee has decided
to stay with us and I'm looking forward to him starting the season
with us once again." |
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Pre-season fixture changes
25th June 2009 |
The
proposed friendly against East Grinstead Town has been cancelled due to the
Wasps' over-burdening pre-season schedule. The August 4th fixture will now be
replaced with a visit to Stompond Lane where we take on fellow Ryman Leaguers
Walton & Hersham. There is a further change to the fixture calendar with the
Hornets taking on Horsham YMCA at Gorings Mead on Saturday 8th August with the
planned trip to Godalming Town now postponed. The full list of friendlies can be
seen here |
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Eldridge gives Maggs perfect tonic
24th June 2009 |
John
Maggs picked up where he left off by returning from a fortnight's holiday in
Portugal to confirm the signing of Russell Eldridge for a second term. The
popular full-back was one of a handful of last season's squad not to have agreed
to re-sign but Maggs described the former Hastings man's decision as 'really
great news' and confirmed that he will also be in conversation with Yinka Salaam
and Williams Peauroux in the next few days to discuss their futures. Meanwhile,
captain Sam Page's possible return to the Football League is likely to be
decided next week when the player and manager meet with the unnamed League
Two club's representatives. |
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16 years on and still going strong
19th June 2009 |
Hornets
Review caught up with long-serving programme editor Adam Hammond this week to
ask him how he first got involved in the role, his memories of those testing
early days and his selfless dedication in piecing together a statistical history
of the club.
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Directors reassure Gorings Mead
residents
10th June 2009 |
Horsham
directors Kevin Borrett, John Lines and Tim Hewlett held a question and answer
session with residents of Gorings Mead last night during which Hewlett, Horsham
Football Club's Health & Safety Officer, explained the proposed matchday crowd
stewarding and traffic calming measures to a large enquiring audience of
residents who were keen to hear how the Club intended to avoid causing
disruption and nuisance during their groundshare with YMCA. Hewlett confirmed
that matchday parking at Gorings Mead would be limited to officials, the
disabled, and a small number of parking season ticket holders only. There will
be a number of opportunities for supporters to assist with stewarding and other
duties when the new season commences. Anyone interested, or requiring more
information, should contact Tim Hewlett on 07774 649976.
The Gorings Mead residents were encouraged to raise any concerns that may arise
during the season direct with the club. Chairman Kevin Borrett stated "it was a
priority of the club for the forthcoming season to be a good citizen to local
residents during their two year tenancy". |
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Page set for move ?
6th June 2009 |
Sam
Page could be poised for a return to the Football League after John Maggs
revealed that he has received an approach from an unnamed League club for
his captain this week. The
former MK Dons defender, who recently agreed to a contract extension to remain
at the club until 2010, is understood to have attracted the attention of several
league scouts last season with some impressive displays in the heart of the
defence but further discussions have been put on hold until Maggs returns from
holiday at the end of the month. |
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Maggs goes for quality over
quantity
5th June 2009 |
John Maggs has responded to suggestions that he has failed to
produce a squad big enough to challenge for promotion next season, stating that
his squad is about 'quality, not quantity'.
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Maggs reveals exciting new
signings
3rd June 2009 |
John
Maggs believes that he has found the answer to last season's goalscoring
problems after announcing the arrival of two exciting new additions to his
squad. Ben Andrews (Worthing) and Pat Harding (Eastbourne Borough, pictured)
agreed terms with the Hornets supremo today to cap a satisfying couple of weeks
that has seen almost all of last season's squad pledge themselves to the club
for the 2009/10 campaign.
More... |
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Horsham line up return to
Worthing !
3rd June 2009 |
The
Hornets are going back to Worthing ! But don't be alarmed, this time it's just
for one match as John Maggs takes his squad to Woodside Road for a pre-season
friendly on Saturday 18th July. Maggs has also revealed that the club are
looking to fit in a fixture with new landlords YMCA, at a date to be announced. |
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'Keeper concerns over as
Tolfrey says yes to second season
1st June
2009 |
John
Maggs' summer search for a goalkeeper was ended today when Rob Tolfrey added his
name to the ever-increasing list of players to agree terms for the new season.
"I'm absolutely thrilled with his decision," revealed Maggs who has now seen 8
of last season's first team sign up for another term. "Rob attracted a bit of
attention from a number of clubs, including one from the Football League, but it
was the guarantee of regular football that appealed to him and I'm delighted
that he has agreed to re-sign." |
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