Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Tuesday 21-10-08)
Hamworthy at long last got back to winning ways in the league with this their third away win of the season. This moved them a couple of places up the table, but they had to wait until time added on to win the game after being 3-0 up five minutes into the second half.
The Hammers were much the better side in the first half dominating the play for long periods with their fluent passing game. United took the lead in the thirteenth minute following a long ball out of defence that found Warren Byerley. He neatly put through fellow striker Tom Jeffes, who coolly drew the keeper before slotting the ball into the bottom left corner of the net. The Hammers went close when Warren Byerley chipped the Harlequins Keeper only to see the ball headed off the line. They did however go further ahead in the twentieth minute when Nathan Walker headed home from a corner. United thought they had scored a third goal when a bullet header from Tom Jeffes found the back of the net. The Referee at first pointed to the centre spot but then changed his mind and awarded Bemerton a free kick for a foul on the Keeper. Hamworthy players were still celebrating when a quick Harlequin break caught them unawares, and this nearly resulted in a goal at the other end. United went into the break therefore with a well deserved 2-0 lead.
The Hammers went even further ahead five minutes into the second period following a brief period of Bemerton Pressure. A long ball out of defence found Warren Byerley who cleverly turned his marker inside out before blasting the ball past the stranded keeper and score the goal of the game to make it 3-0. Just when it looked as if the Home Side would never score, they pulled one back. A harmless looking ball dropped into the edge of the penalty area Martin Peters and his two central defenders left it to one another to clear. This resulted in an opposing striker nipping in to nick the ball and score. The Quins raised their game and for the first time the Hammers looked ragged, and lost their composure. Bemerton were now on top, and scored again when the ball was not cleared as it bobbled around the United six yard box. They scored an equaliser soon after in almost identical circumstances to really set the nerves jangling. The last ten minutes of the game saw both teams at full stretch going for a winner. Martin Peters dived bravely at the feet of a Harlequin striker to save a certain goal. Deep into time added on United hit Bemerton on the break and Tim Constable was on hand to beat the keeper with his second attempt to give the Hammers the win.

Team: M.Peters, M. Crow (S. Cannie),R. Jackson, O. Cherrett, N. Walker (Cpt), S. Gilbert R, McCabe, M. Dancer, T. Constable, W, Byerley, T. Jeffes.
Unused Subs: G. Clarke, R. Dovell.

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Saturday 18-10-08)
Extract Taken from the Bournemouth Daily Echo
HAMWORTHY United’s poor league run continued as they lost 3-0 at Moneyfields courtesy of goals from Graeme Gee, Jason Fryer and Dean Blake.
Hammers boss Phil Simkin said: “Moneyfields said we were the best side they’d played all season.
“The fact is, as well as we played, we didn’t get any points.
The Moneyfields goals were scored in the 42nd, 75th And 88th minuets
“We’re aware of our league position but I’m not in the slightest bit worried because I know we’ll improve it.”

Hamworthy United: Peters, Walker, Cherrett, Gilbert, Crow, Jackson, McCabe, Dancer (Clarke 80), Claremont (Constable 60), Byerley, Jeffes (Cannie 75). Unused subs: Cole, Horlock.

Dorset Senior Trophy (Saturday 11-10-08)
The Hammers came away with a well earned 3-1 win in this tricky first defence of the Trophy that they had won last season. Hamworthy welcomed Wayne Robbins and Greg Horlock back into the team after their first team exploits of late.
It took Hamworthy a while to get into their stride kicking up a difficult slope in the first half. Oakford took a deserved lead before an own goal got the Reserves back into the game. A Darren Orchard corner was headed past his own Keeper by an Oakford defender to make it 1-1 at half time.
The Hammers found the going easier in the second period kicking down the slope.
Man of the Match Darren Orchard was felled in the box and the Referee awarded a penalty that Gary Williams dispatched for his second goal in two weeks following his return. The lead was increased when Darren Orchard converted from the edge of the box after a good passing move made the opening. Hamworthy were unable to score any more before the conclusion of the game, and so settled in the end for a comfortable win.

Team: W. Robbins, S. Griffiths(A. Powell), C. Miles, G. Horlock, B. Williams, M. Glavin, M. Wynne, S. Coates(A. Tilsed), G. Williams( U. Msadu) D. Orchard, M. Seal. Unused Subs S. Lanahan, L. Wines

Sydenhams Wessex Premier League (Sat 11-10-08)
 Hamworthy were left still waiting for their first win in the league at the County Ground this season, in this their fourth home game. The Hammers were still unable to transfer their cup form to a league match. Alton had played five more games than United and was still one place behind them in the league. Phil Simkin had almost a full squad available for selection, and was able to name striker Tom Jeffes recently transferred from Brockenhurst in his team.
The Hammers were much the better team in the first quarter dominating most of the play, and should have taken the lead in the first minute. The normally reliable Warren Byerley had the goal at his mercy when he headed the ball down onto the ground, and over the bar from close range. Hamworthy began to get more and more frustrated as they failed to convert their chances into goals, and allowed Alton more into the game as they grew in confidence. United went behind to a soft goal in the 32nd minute when they failed to cut out a cross from the right, and allowed the smallest man on the pitch to head home. The Hammers were unlucky not to be back on level terms when new man Tom Jeffes headed against the post with the Alton Keeper beaten. The “Hamworthy striker curse” struck again when Tom collided with the post as he followed through, and was unable to take any further part in the match. The score remained 1-0 to Alton at the break.
The second half proved to be a much more even contest as Alton raised their game, and became much more of an attacking force in the second period. Hamworthy continued to create chances, but often these were hurried and from a distance that gave Marc Cole the Town keeper no real problems. United’s best chance for an equaliser followed a good cross into the box from substitute Mark Claremont. Warren Byerley lunged, but just failed to connect with the ball, and guide it into an empty net. The equaliser finally came when Warren Byerley was brought down in the box as he threatened to score. He was made to wait some time before being allowed to take the spot kick as the Referee spoke to some of the Alton players. The Hammer’s top scorer made no mistake however as he confidently struck the ball home. Alton went close with a couple of efforts of their own as they tried to regain the lead, and the Hammers were reduced to ten men. Richard Jackson was somewhat harshly sent off for a second yellow card offence near the end of the game which ended all square at 1-1.
The result was probably right over the ninety minutes with neither team able to convert their chances. The disappointing thing for United is that they know that they are capable of much better things, as they have proved away from the County Ground already this season, and this display was not good enough.

Team: M. Peters, S. Gilbert, R. Jackson, O. Cherrett, N. Walker (cpt), M. Crowe (J. Cole), R. Constable, M. Dancer, T. Jeffes (M. Claremont), W. Byerley, S. Cannie.   Unused Subs R. Dovell, G. Clarke.

Dorset Premier League (Sat 18-10-08)
The Reserves won their first Premier League match of the season, and lifted themselves two places away from the bottom spot, and up the table. It once again proved that progress is being made, and the team has now gone three games on the trot without a defeat.
The first half turned out to be fairly even, but as the first period was drawing to a close the Hammers scored. A ball from the right found Lee Thomas who was making his return up front for the team following an injury when playing for the first team. He took the ball on the half volley to score and send his side in happy at the break.
United had much the better of things in the second half with Brett Williams and Sean Griffiths controlling the defence, ably abetted by keeper Wayne Robbins at the back. The game was put beyond doubt four minutes from the end when substitute Adam Tilsed was on hand to volley in a corner at the far post, and make it 2-0 at the close of play.
Team: W. Robbins, M Seal( A. Tilsed), S. Coakes, B. Williams, S. Griffiths, M. Glavin, D. Orchard, M. Wynne, G. Williams, L. Thomas, C. Miles.               Unused Subs: R. Flower, A. Powell

South West Counties Youth League (Saturday 18-10-08)
 
The Hammers were playing an inform Team Bath and got off to a great start when a poor keeper’s clearance fell to Rich Norris, who from 35 yards returned the ball into an empty net to make it 1-0. Fifteen minutes later Team Bath applied some pressure down the left side, and delivered a dangerous cross. Sam Phillips was first to it, but was poorly adjudged to have handled the ball in the area, so giving Team Bath a penalty. The taker stepped up, but found himself against an in-form Tom Brown, who stood his ground and made a great save. The ball rebounded back to the taker, who then saw his second attempt hit the post. This time it fell to their left midfielder who drilled the ball against the bar. It finally fell to Jack Smith who made no mistake with a great clearance. In the following twenty minutes the Hammers took control of the game with some great passing and movement in midfield, to which Team Bath had no answer. The ball was played to Ross Hampton-Brown, and his quick feet touched the ball past the defender who could only bring him down in the area to give us a penalty. Rich Norris wasted no time in putting the ball down on the spot before sending the keeper the wrong way to give us a 2 - 0 lead. Minutes later a quick ball played by Rich Norris found Lewis Williams in space. His run took him past his marker before he neatly slid the ball under the oncoming keeper to make it 3 – 0 for United going into the break.
The second half was pretty much the same as the first with the Hammers having the better of things. Team Bath had a hand full of chances, but they could not find a way past Tom Brown and his solid defence. Hamworthy took control, and got their fourth goal when a Team Bath defender handled the ball to give us our second penalty of the game. Rich Norris again coolly slotted the ball home to give him his hat-trick and the Hammer’s fourth goal.
A great display by the lads who all gave 110%!
Team: T. Brown, D. O’Reilly, S. Phillips, M. Jamison. J. Smith(T. Smith), R. Hampton-Brown(C.Budden), R. Norris, T. Holden, L. Pidgley, D.Macklin (D. Gale), L.Williams.

F.A. Youth Cup 2nd Qualifying Round (Monday 06-10-08)

The young Hammers did the Club proud losing to a side that have yet to be beaten this season, and play their league matches in the Conference Academy League. The score line flattered Havant who probably just edged the game over the ninety minutes, but were never two goals better than United. Their three goals all came in the first twenty minutes from quick breakaways all started in their own half.
United were caught in the sixth minute by a fast break down the right. Tom Rees did well to dive and save the shot from the resulting cross into the box. He could do nothing about the second which was scored from close range by a forward latching on to the loose ball from the save. Hamworthy should have had a penalty as the Havant Keeper bundled over Lewis Williams as he attacked the ball well inside the area. The Referee however allowed play to continue, and from the clearance the Academy Team broke quickly to score their second goal. They added a third identical goal soon after as the Hammers struggled to contain their very quick and strong front runners. To their credit United continued to play their passing football, and did well to prevent conceding any more goals before the break.
Hamworthy were the better side in the second half creating more chances of their own. They closed Havant down a lot quicker than they did in the first half, and prevented them from getting many goal scoring opportunities. The Hammers got more on top as the half went on, keeping Havant at full stretch to contain them. Unfortunately for the Hammers it was not until seven minutes from the end that they got a goal back with a good sweeping move up field of their own. Dean Macklin was on hand with a superb finish at the end of the move that gave the Keeper no chance, and gave United a much deserved consolation goal.
This was a good all round display which bodes well for the future, and all the boys can take great pride in their performance. After going three goals down so early in the game many teams would have folded, but to their credit they battled until the end.

Team: T. Rees, S, Phillips, S. Fox, J. Smith, J. Cole, M. Seal, T. Holden( J. Beale)
R. Norris, W. Lewis( L. Pidgley), B. Conner( S. Lanahan) D. Macklin          Unused Subs: T. Smith, R. Hampton-Brown

Dorset Premier League (Saturday 04-10-08) ( Some Extracts Taken from the Dorset Premier Website) Fourth placed side Poole Borough shared two goals and the points on their short trip to the County Ground to play Hamworthy United. The Hammers welcomed back their long serving player Bret Williams into the team to play his first game following a long layoff due to injury. His experience at the back proved to be a big plus in the Reserve’s much improved display. Following a fairly even first half Gary Williams playing his first game back with United, gave the Hammers the lead just before the break. The Borough got on top in the second half, and on the hour the Hornets drew level. A well taken goal by Ross Edwards gave Luke Wines the Hammers Keeper no chance to save. The Hammers held on to take a well earned point This was the Hammers second point of the season, but not enough to take them off the bottom. They will however look to brighter things to come as more players become available to them in the near future.

Team: L.Wines, M. Seal, S. Coakes, B. Williams, S. Griffiths, C. Miles, D. Orchard, M. Wynne, G. Williams, U. Msadu (D. Spires), A. Tilsed, Unused Sub R. Flower.

F.A.Vase (First Round Proper) Saturday 04-10-08

Once again Phil Simkin, and his men were able to make the long journey back from the West Country with another Cup win under their belts. The team were made to battle the full ninety minutes by a Barnstaple Team that proved to be much stronger opposition than their League position suggests. The Hammers squad was down to its bare bones with seven players unavailable for one reason or another including keeper Martin Peters who was on holiday. Wayne Robbins played his first game in goal for the senior team this season, and joint reserve team manager Gary Clark was on the bench. They both went on to give a good account of themselves in the game.
With a strong wind in their faces Hamworthy started the brighter of the two teams, and went ahead after only six minutes. Following a good move down the left, Tim Constable got round the back of the Barnstaple defence, and chipped the ball back from the by-line. The ball was then nodded on to the far post where Warren Byerley was on hand. He headed powerfully past the keeper to add yet another goal to his impressive tally this season. Barnstaple almost equalised straight away when a Town striker headed the ball onto the crossbar before it went over for a goal kick. Wayne Robbins did well to punch away another dangerous cross. The Home side played mainly route one football lofting the ball forward at every opportunity for their tall Captain, and top goal scorer Kevin Squire to get on to. Last season he scored thirty five goals in thirty five games for Barnstaple, and he was once again proving to be their main danger. United when they got the ball down played the better football, but the midfield was often being missed out by the ball being lofted in the air. The score remained 1-0 at the break.
As you would expect the Hammers were forced on the defensive for long periods of the second half as Barnstaple chased the game. They never really got a clear shot on target however, and were forced to shoot harmlessly from long range for most of the time. As the game drew to an end Barnstaple threw more men forward in search of an equaliser, and this left them open to being caught on the break. With two minutes of normal time remaining a good ball out of defence found the experienced substitute Gary Clark through one on one with the keeper. He kept his cool, and drew out the Town keeper before slipping the ball past him, and into the empty net. Barnstaple pulled a goal back with time running out .Their top striker Kevin Squire took full advantage of the ball only being cleared to the edge of the box and lashed it past the helpless Wayne Robbins giving him no chance. This was to be their last chance as the Hammers saw out the remaining time.

Team: W. Robbins, S. Gilbert, R. Jackson, O Cherrett, N. Walker (Cpt), M. Crow, T. Constable, M. Dancer, M. Claremont (G. Clark) W. Byerley, S. Cannie. Unused Subs : G. Horlock, M. Glavin.

F.A.Vase (First Round Proper) Saturday 04-10-08

Once again Phil Simkin, and his men were able to make the long journey back from the West Country with another Cup win under their belts. The team were made to battle the full ninety minutes by a Barnstaple Team that proved to be much stronger opposition than their League position suggests. The Hammers squad was down to its bare bones with seven players unavailable for one reason or another including keeper Martin Peters who was on holiday. Wayne Robbins played his first game in goal for the senior team this season, and joint reserve team manager Gary Clark was on the bench. They both went on to give a good account of themselves in the game.
With a strong wind in their faces Hamworthy started the brighter of the two teams, and went ahead after only six minutes. Following a good move down the left, Tim Constable got round the back of the Barnstaple defence, and chipped the ball back from the by-line. The ball was then nodded on to the far post where Warren Byerley was on hand. He headed powerfully past the keeper to add yet another goal to his impressive tally this season. Barnstaple almost equalised straight away when a Town striker headed the ball onto the crossbar before it went over for a goal kick. Wayne Robbins did well to punch away another dangerous cross. The Home side played mainly route one football lofting the ball forward at every opportunity for their tall Captain, and top goal scorer Kevin Squire to get on to. Last season he scored thirty five goals in thirty five games for Barnstaple, and he was once again proving to be their main danger. United when they got the ball down played the better football, but the midfield was often being missed out by the ball being lofted in the air. The score remained 1-0 at the break.
As you would expect the Hammers were forced on the defensive for long periods of the second half as Barnstaple chased the game. They never really got a clear shot on target however, and were forced to shoot harmlessly from long range for most of the time. As the game drew to an end Barnstaple threw more men forward in search of an equaliser, and this left them open to being caught on the break. With two minutes of normal time remaining a good ball out of defence found the experienced substitute Gary Clark through one on one with the keeper. He kept his cool, and drew out the Town keeper before slipping the ball past him, and into the empty net. Barnstaple pulled a goal back with time running out .Their top striker Kevin Squire took full advantage of the ball only being cleared to the edge of the box and lashed it past the helpless Wayne Robbins giving him no chance. This was to be their last chance as the Hammers saw out the remaining time.

Team: W. Robbins, S. Gilbert, R. Jackson, O Cherrett, N. Walker (Cpt), M. Crow, T. Constable, M. Dancer, M. Claremont (G. Clark) W. Byerley, S. Cannie. Unused Subs : G. Horlock, M. Glavin.