Friendly (Monday 25-07-11)

This was the Hammers third draw in five pre- season friendly encounters so far. Hamworthy led by a well taken Diane Bassirki goal at the interval. They should however have led by at least two more had they taken some of the many chances that they created. Dorchester came much more into the match as the game progressed, and scored with ten minutes remaining to give them the draw their second half performance deserved.

(Friendly Saturday Saturday 23-07-11)

The Sydenham Wessex League side finished 4-2 winners over their near neighbours Hamworthy Recreation the Magna Dorset Premier Champions. United led at half time 3-0 with goals from Burbidge, Pidgley and trialist Bassiriki. Hamworthy fought their way back in the-second half scoring twice, but a second goal from Pidgley completed the scoring.

(Friendly Saturday 23-07-11)

The game finished in a 2-2 draw with Hamworthy Rec.Reserves from the Bournemouth League First Division twice taking the lead. Byron equalised for the Hammers in the first half and Basing headed home ten minutes from the end after the Rec had again taken the lead again in the second period.

Tuesday 19-07-11 (Friendly)

Simon Browne took advantage of Hamworthy United’s third pre-season friendly to another look at the many new faces hoping to play at the County Ground next season. The game was very closely contested, and was a good run out for both sides with the Hammers finishing 2-1 winners. Verwood took the lead just after half time with a well placed Saxby looping header. United equalised soon after, with a goal from ex–Verwood player Lanahan. A well directed free-kick taken by Pidgley found the top corner of the net to give United the win.

Friday 15-07- (Friendly)

The Hammers followed up their excellent 0-0 draw with Salisbury City on the previous Tuesday with another one against a strong Gosport Borough squad on Friday. This time the game ended 2-2 with Jack Satterley scoring in the first half for Hamworthy and John Byron equalising in the second half for United with a powerful header. Hamworthy also had a goal disallowed when the Gosport Keeper saved an Aaron Corby penalty. A United player knocked in the rebound, but according to the Referee he had encroached into the area as the kick was taken. The goal was therefore not allowed.

Tuesday 12-07-11 (Friendly)

Hamworthy United prepared for the new season by taking on Salisbury City from the Blue Square Southern Conference League. The game finished 0-0 with the Hammers on top for long periods of the game. Salisbury who played Bristol Rovers the night before fielded mainly a team of players on trial. Most had just been released by professional clubs and were seeking to impress and get a new contract from City. This made the game more competitive and gave United’s Simon Browne a good chance to check on the many new faces on view.