Dorset Premier League (Saturday 13-09-08)
(Some extracts taken from the Premier League website)

Hamworthy were handicapped from the start having to play without a recognised Keeper. Wayne Robbins transfer had not gone through in time for him to play and so Manager Richard Flowers had to take over.
Cranborne recorded their first win of the season when they defeated their visitors from Hamworthy United 5-2. The Cranes had a great first half going in at the break 5-1 up with their goals coming from James Antell with four and one from Ollie Hepworth. The Hammers did made the score a little more respectable with their second goal midway through the second half. This win hoists the Cranes into tenth place while the Hammers stay at the foot of the table. Both of the Hammers goals were scored by Darren Orchard.

Team: R.Flowers, M. Seal, S.Coakes, M. Glavin, A. Powell (J. Crossin), D. Orchard, M. Wynne, S. Lanahan, R. Norris, A. Tilsed Unused Sub: D. Spires

F.A. Cup First Qualifying Round (Saturday 13-09-08)

Phil Simkin had done his homework on Taunton, and it certainly paid dividends for his Wessex League side. They always had a slight edge on their British Gas Southern League opponents over the ninety minutes. Hamworthy were without five of their normal squad. Stewart Cannie and Ryan Dovell were both suspended, Richard Jackson was unavailable, Michael Dean was injured, and Mat Grimason was sick, which made the win all the better. The Hammers this season have a bigger, and more experienced squad, and this made the problem less than it would have been in previous years.
United were the livelier of the two sides at the start, and were soon into their stride
creating the first chance three minutes into the game. A good passing move down the left had the Town defence at full stretch, but the shot at the end of the move was easily saved by the visiting keeper. Lee Thomas’s pace up front was giving the Taunton back four problems, and he was ably assisted by Warren Byerley who’s ability to hold up the ball was at times invaluable. The midfield was very tight with both sets of players evenly matched in that position. The Hammers broke the deadlock five minutes before the interval with a well worked goal that started deep in their own half. Following a Taunton attack, Ollie Cherrett brought the ball out of defence, and found Tim Constable out wide on the left with a superb forty yard cross field pass. The United midfielder brought the ball down before making a pin point cross that found Lee Thomas in the six yard box who found the back of the net with a great header to complete the move. Hamworthy’s lead lasted just two minutes when Town striker Alex Pounde headed home a corner to make the score 1-1 at the break.
The Hammers as in the first half started the better of the two sides, and soon restored their lead. Lee Thomas was put through one on one with the keeper, and did well to keep his head before drawing the keeper out, and knocking the ball past him into the net to make it 2-1. The Peacocks thought they had equalised, but the Assistant Referee had his flag raised for offside long before the ball entered the net. Ollie Cherret was forced out of the game by a nasty elbow to the face which left him dazed, and bloodied, but luckily for the offender it was not noticed by any of the officials. The Hamworthy defence was well marshalled by Nathan Walker, and they never gave Taunton a clear cut chance to get back into the game, despite some late pressure from the Somerset side. It was the Hammers who deservedly went through to the next round at the end of the game following a good team performance.

Team: M.Peters, K. Yelland, O. Cherret ( G. Horlock), N. Walker (Capt), S. Gilbert, M. Crowe, M. Dancer, R. McCabe, T. Constable, L. Thomas (M. Claremont) W. Byerley

The Reserves found themselves on the wrong end of a 3-0 defeat against a team that was managed by their last season’s Manager, and contained several ex-Hammers. The Swans opened the scoring in the twenty fourth minute with a well taken goal into the top corner of the net for which the Home keeper could do very little. He was beaten again seven minutes later by a shot that took a deflection before going in to make it 2-0 at the break.
Any chance Hamworthy had of rescuing the game soon disappeared when ex-Hammer Jamie Holland converted a cross at the near post just a minute after the restart. United had their chances to reduce the arrears, but a combination of poor finishing and good defending prevented this. The Hammers did think they had scored just before the end, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Swanage were also unable to add to their score line and the game finished with the Visitors comfortable winners.
Team: L.Wines. M.Seal, C. Miles, S. Griffiths, M. Glavin, A. Powell, D. Spires (C.Khinder), M. Wynne, D. Orchard, G.Clarke, A. Tilsed (S.Coakes).
Unused Sub R. Flower.

F.A.Vase First Qualifying Round (Saturday 06-09-08)

Luckily the Hammers were rewarded for the long five hour coach trip down to Penryn with a win, which made the trip back to Dorset that much more bearable. The squad which Phil Simkin had to choose from was considerably reduced with Stuart Cannie suspended, and Steve Gilbert, Ryan Dovell and Michael Dean not available for selection. This gave the chance for Lee Thomas to start the game up front along side Warren Byerley. The game was played on a perfect pitch voted the third best in levels 6&7 of the FA Pyramid in the country.
The first thirty minutes of the game saw the Hammers having just the edge in a fairly even opening spell. In the twenty ninth minute Richard Jackson was denied a goal, first of all by the post, and then shortly afterwards by a brilliant save by the Penryn Keeper. Six minutes before half time United deservedly took the lead when Warren Byerley headed home a Tim Constable corner.
Penryn had their best spell of the game following the break, and should have been back on level terms just two minutes after the restart, but they just shot wide. Following some excellent inter-passing in mid-field Warren Byerley was put through one on one with the Penryn Keeper. The normally reliable striker hesitated this time, and the ball was pushed round the post for a corner by the Keeper. Mark Claremont was brought on for Lee Thomas, and a purple patch followed for the Hammers. They really dominated the play for about fifteen minutes with good movement and passing from the back right through to the two strikers. This created several chances none of which unfortunately were taken The tricky Mark Claremont was brought down in the box after seventy one minutes, and the Referee had no hesitation in awarding the penalty. Penalty taker Warren Byerley stepped up to put the ball confidently past the Keeper for his, and the Hammers second goal of the game. Penryn had their Central Defender sent off shortly before the end of play, but Hamworthy were unable to capitalize on it, and get the third goal they probably deserved over the full ninety minutes.
Hamworthy thoroughly deserved their win and now go on to meet Radstock Town
away. At the time of writing they lie second in the Toolstation Western Premier League, but they lost to Brislington in the FA Cup who the Hammers beat in the following round.

Team: M.Peters, M. Crow, M. Grimason, O. Cherrett, N. Walker, T. Constable, Mark Dancer(K. Yelland), R. McCabe, L. Thomas(M. Claremont), W. Byerley, R. Jackson. Unused Subs: G. Horlock. J. Cole 

Dorset Premier League (Saturday 30-08-08)
Report with extracts from From The Dorset Premier League Website
The Reserves faced their second difficult away match in a week. This trip to Wincanton followed a similar one to League favourites Portland United last week. Lee Thomas and Greg Horlock were missing from the team that drew midweek against Sturminster Marshall, both being called into the first team squad. The experienced Darren Orchard was also not available for selection.
Wincanton Town moved up into fourth place in the League following their 4-1 win against their visitors from Hamworthy United Reserves. Wincanton went in front after 20 minutes with a goal from Steve Bendall and they went two up just before half time with a goal from Matt Peters. Two more goals followed in the second period through Chris Pullen and a penalty conversion from Brad Peters. The Hammers did score a consolation goal scored by Michael Glavin just after the break. This defeat leaves United at the foot of the table.
Hamworthy will be only too pleased to get these two away games out of the way so that they can concentrate on perhaps picking up points against some of the lesser sides.
Team: M. Trevor, M. Seal, C. Miles, G. Clarke (S. Coaks), M. Glavin, A. Powell (L. Williams) D. Spires, M. Wynne, S. Lee-Whaley, M. Warren, A. Tilsed. Unused  Sub L. Wines.

F.A.Cup Preliminary Round (Saturday30-08-08)

Hamworthy looked to be cruising to an easy 3-0 win, but two quick goals midway through the second half ensured a tense finish. United were without two of their most influential players Captain Nathan Walker, and Michael Dean both sidelined with injuries. Phil Simkin was still however able to pick a strong line up to start this FA Cup tie.
The Hammers soon got on top, and took the game to their visitors from the Toolstation Westerrn Premier League. United already looked the more dangerous of the two sides in front of goal in the opening exchanges. The Brislington attack was restricted to the odd breakaway, but lacked real penetration, and never really threatened Martin Peters. They were restricted to only the occasional through ball with which the home side had no difficulty in dealing with. It was no surprise therefore when United opened the scoring in the nineteenth minute with a good finish from Warren Byerley. The Hammers in form striker was found at the far post. He hit the ball back hard across the face of the goal, and past the Brislington keeper. The lead could have doubled within a minute. Unlucky Stuart Cannie hit the post, with the opposing goalie rooted to the spot, and unable to have done anything to preventa goal. The Bristol team’s custodian was on hand however to save Mark Dancer’s effort from thirty yards, and keep the lead down to one at the interval.
The Hammers went in search of a second goal, and they did not have long to wait, seven minutes to be exact. Richard Jackson was picked out by Stuart Cannie with a long cross field pass. He beat his man, and a perfect cross was met by Warren Byerley at the far post to score both his and his team’s second goal. The game looked to be beyond Brislington when a cleverly taken free kick from Tim Constable curled just inside the post to make it 3-0. Brislington however had not read the script, and took full advantage of the Hammers being a man short to score. Central Defender Ollie Cherrett was on the side line waiting to come back on the field following treatment when the goal was scored. Worse was to follow when soon afterwards Brislington got a second goal to give them a possible lifeline. A cross into the six yard box was poorly defended, and this allowed a man who had been left unmarked to head home. Shortly before the end of play substitute Richard McCabe reacted to being pulled back. He and a Brislington substitute were both dismissed from the field of play, thus reducing each side to ten men. The Hammers made sure they gave nothing further away, and finished as they had started in control of the game. They now meet Taunton Town at Home in the next round.
Team: M. Peters, M. Crowe, M. Grimason, S. Gilbert, O. Cherrett, R. Dovell (R. McCabe), T. Constable, M. Dancer, S. Cannie (M. Claremont), W. Byerley, R. Jackson. Unused Subs L.Thomas,G. Horlock, C. Yelland

Dorset Premier League (Tuesday 26-08-08)
The Reserves can feel a little unlucky not to have taken all three points from this match. They struck the woodwork three times in the last five minutes hitting the post twice, and the bar once. Had just one of these shots gone in it would have given a fairer reflection of the game. Over the ninety minutes the Hammers apart from a ten minute spell in the second half always had the edge, and deserved to win the game.
Greg Horlock put United in the lead two minutes before half time when he headed home a corner to give the Reserves a well deserved 1-0 lead at the break.
 Hamworthy after starting the second half well, allowed Sturminster Marshall back into the game. This proved costly when Sean Griffiths was unlucky enough to put the ball past his own keeper whilst trying to clear a dangerous cross into the six yard box after sixty seven minutes. This own goal brought the visitors equal, and try as they may Hamworthy could not restore their lead before the end of play.

Team: M. Trevor, M. Seal, C. Miles, S. Griffiths, G. Horlock. A. Tilsed, D. Orchard, M. Glavin, S. Whaley, M. Warren, M. Wynne.
Subs: J. Crossin,D, Spires, S. Coakes, L. Thomas, A. Powell.

Sydenhams Wessex League Premier Division (Monday 25-08-08)
Phil Simkins made several changes to the team that lost to Romsey in the last game. One of these changes saw Mark Claremont make his first Wessex League start as one of the main strikers along side Warren Byerley. This game was lost in the first twenty five minutes when the shell shocked Hammers found themselves three goals down,
The game was just two minutes old when Brockenhurst scored from their first attack. Tom Jeffes wrong footed Steve Gilbert on the right hand side of the penalty area before cutting inside, and shooting past, and across the stationery Martin Peters. The lead was doubled shortly afterwards when Kevin James was found out on the far left wing. His speculative cross come centre looped over Martin Peters, and into the top right hand corner of the net to make it 2-0 to the Badgers, with still less than ten minutes gone. Phil Simkin made positional changes to the back four, and at last Hamworthy looked a bit more comfortable in their play. They should have pulled a goal back when following some good inter-passing; Max Crow was left with the goal at his mercy. He looked as if he must score, but unfortunately somehow shot wide. This miss was to prove very costly to United. In the very next attack the ball was crossed into the six yard box from the far right. Max Crow who had done well to get back and cover, jumped with an opponent in an effort to clear. Once again luck was not really with Max as neither player managed to get a direct header, and the ball dropped at the feet of Kevin James who made sure from close range. The rest of the half was played out with Hamworthy being much more in the game, but still unable to pull a goal back before the break.
Half time saw the experienced Stuart Cannie on for Mark Claremont to add a bit of strength up front. The Hammers were now looking much better, and were on top for most of the second half. United deservedly pulled a goal back midway through the half through top scorer Warren Byerley. Following some good work by Stuart Cannie, Warren struck the ball hard, and low just inside the post to give Brockenhurst’s new keeper Max Frampton no chance. Hamworthy strived hard to get a second goal which would really have put them back in the game. This was not to be however, and Brockenhurst ran out worthy winners at the end thanks mainly due to that twenty five minute nightmare start by the Hammers.
United must now put these last two defeats behind them, and get back to the type of football that they were successful with only a week, or two ago.
Team: M. Peters, M.Crow, M. Grimason, Oliver Cherrett (M. Dancer), N. Walker, S. Gilbert, R. McCabe (T. Constable), R. Dovell, M. Claremont (S. Cannie), R. Jackson.  Unused Sub M. Dean

Dorset Premier League (Saturday 23-08-08)
Report From The Premier Website

League Champions Portland United started off where they finished off last season in winning form when three goals in each half saw the Islanders run in six goals with out reply against their visitors from Hamworthy United. For those who can’t remember it was Hamworthy United who inflicted Portlands only League defeat last season and that was the first match last season. A first half hat trick by Adam Linaker set the pattern and further goals game from Ross Doige, John Lamb and Alex Haloran.
HUFC Team : M. Trevor, M. Seal, C. Miles, S. Griffiths, G. Horlock, M. Glavin (M.Warren), D. Orchard, M. Wynne (A Tilsed), S. Lee-Whaley, L. Thomas (D. Watts), J. Crossin.  Unused Subs A. Powell, L. Wines.

Sydenhams Weessex League Premier Division (Saturday 23-08-08)
Following some reasonable displays in earlier matches this season, this one turned out to be a huge disapointment to the Hammers, and their Supporters. The game did not get off to the best of starts when the kick off was delayed for twenty minutes due to the late arrival of the visitors. This was caused by a build up of traffic due to a road accident on the A31.
United could not wished to have got away to a better start when following a confident opening they went ahead after only seven minutes. This followed some confusion in the Romsey penalty area,and for which the Referee awarded the home side a penalty, for hand ball. Warren Byerley stepped up to strike the ball low passed the diving Keeper into the corner of the net. Hamworthy’s lead was short lived however as the Town were back level just two minutes later. After two good tackles by Nathan Walker the ball bounced into the path of Rob Cox standing a good thirty yards out in a central position. The Romsey man hit the ball first time just inside the post, so hard that Martin Peters did not have time to move. Romsey took the lead from a poorly taken corner which seemed to confuse the normally reliable United defence. The ball was hit low into the near post and was not cleared when the opportunity was there. A Romsey man found the time to knock the ball back into the danger zone where it was dispatched past Martin Peters. Hamworthy tried to get back on terms before the interval, but were thwarted by some below par passing, and a strong well organised  Romsey Defence .
Hamworthy continued to have probably more of the play after the interval, but were once again let down by some poor defending. A Romsy Player was allowed the time to shoot through a forest of legs and int the net to make it 3-1.The Hammers cause was not helped when Ryan Dovell was dismissed for retaliation. He over reacted after being fouled, and was shown the red card. The ten men continued to take the game to Romsey, and pulled a goal back when Ollie Cherrett headed home a corner. Despite being down to ten men Hamworthy pressed hard. They again went close when Nathan Walker’s header looked goal bound before Mike hookway flung himself across goal, and tipped the ball over. Romsey took away any hope that Hamworthy might have had of salvaging the game when a quick break down the middle again found an unmarked striker .The Romsey man again shot from distance and beat the keeper with a looping shot into the top corner to make the final score 4-2 to his team.
Team: M.Peters, M. Crow, S, Gilbert, O. Cherrett, N. Walker, T. Constable (M. Claremont), M. Dancer, S. Cannie (R. Jackson), W. Byerley, R. Dovell.
Unused Subs: M. Grimason, R. McCabe,