A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for our Presentation Evening

A fantastic night celebrating the players, staff, supporters and all those who make our club what it is

Scroll down for photos and award winners

CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR

Caroline Hoad

THANK YOU

David Russell

THANK YOU

Gina Stephens

THANK YOU

Joseph Knight

THANK YOU

Charmaine Ridgers

THANK YOU

Phil & Barbara Glazier

PRESIDENTS PLAYER

George Walker

PRESIDENTS MANAGMENT PERSON

Bobbi-Jay Deegan

PRESIDENTS VOLUNTEER

Tom Dyson-Laurie

PRESIDENTS CLUBMAN

Neil Cornwell

INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY – MANAGERS PLAYER

Keegan Hutton

INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY – PLAYERS PLAYER

Charlie White

INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY – OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

Elijah Smith

INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY – SUPPORTERS PLAYER

Aaron Hazelwood

UNDER 18’s – MANAGERS PLAYER

Archie Baker

UNDER 18’s – PLAYERS PLAYER

Ollie Palmer

UNDER 18’s – OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

Joe Clifford

UNDER 18’s – SUPPORTERS PLAYER

Ollie Palmer

WOMENS FIRST TEAM – MANAGERS PLAYER

Lauren Skinner-Swain

WOMENS FIRST TEAM – PLAYERS PLAYER

Victoria Phillips (Chloe Deny collected the award on Vix behalf)

WOMENS FIRST TEAM – OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

Sharna Greenaway

WOMENS FIRST TEAM – YOUNG PLAYER

Katie White

WOMENS FIRST TEAM – SUPPORTERS PLAYER

Rosie Muggeridge

MENS FIRST TEAM – OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

Davide Rodari

MENS FIRST TEAM – PLAYERS PLAYER

Louis Rogers

.Louis Roges

MENS FIRST TEAM – SUPPORTERS PLAYER

A massive thank you to Jon Smalldon for these photos and all our match photos this year

C𝐎M𝐌U𝐍I𝐓Y S𝐄S𝐒I𝐎N𝐒  – F𝐫o𝐦 𝐇a𝐬t𝐢n𝐠s U𝐧i𝐭e𝐝 F.𝐂. 𝐀c𝐚d𝐞m𝐲

H𝐔F𝐂 𝐅O𝐎T𝐁A𝐋L F𝐑I𝐃A𝐘

Fridays

6-7pm

The Pilot Field, TN34 2AX

£4 – First Session FREE

Astros /Trainers, shin pads, drink

Coach – Liam Ridgers

07907 465986

Email academy@hastingsunited.com

#HUFCAcademy #FootballFriday #WinnersDoMore

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H𝐔F𝐂 𝐏R𝐄 𝐀C𝐀D𝐄M𝐘

Calling all Boys & Girls aged 3-6

FA led coaching with Jake Daniels

 Every Saturday 

 8:45am – 9:45am

 The Pilot Field

 FREE (JUST TURN UP)

More Info academy@hastingsunited.com

#HUFCAcademy #PreAcademy #WinnersDoMore

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H𝐔F𝐂 S𝐔P𝐄R S𝐀T𝐔R𝐃A𝐘

Calling all Boys & Girls aged 7-11

We would like to invite you to join the Hastings United ‘Super Saturday‘ Programme

 Every Saturday

 10am

 The Firs, TN34 2AX

Info  academy@hastingsunited.com

#HUFCAcademy #SuperSaturday #WinnersDoMore

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We can confirm that following on from discussions ahead of the 2025/26 season Davide Rodari has turned down our offer of a new contract and will leave the club with immediate effect.

The club would like to thank Davide for his efforts across the last 2 seasons and we wish him well as he seeks new opportunities in his career.

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Chairman Dean White said

“Davide’s record as a goalscorer at Hastings United speaks for itself and as a result he has many offers to consider from National League clubs. He is a great lad and will always be welcome back to the Pilot Field‘’

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Davide Rodari

‘’It’s never easy to say goodbye to a place that feels like home. Thank you to everyone at the club for the last two years. I am sorry we couldn’t keep the club up towards the end of the season but I truly believe Hastings will get back to where they belong.

“To the fans, I love you all, and thank you for supporting us week and week out, you make this football club what it is and I’m proud to have represented the badge. This club will always hold a special place in my heart.”

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Once a U, Always a U

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Our Pre-Academy is building serious momentum

Why?

Because it’s designed for EVERY child learning to play the game – no matter their ability, experience, or background

It’s fun, it’s inclusive, and best of all – it’s completely FREE

#Football #GrassrootsFootball #FutureStars

Following and extensive process the club is delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Carey as Mens First Team Manager.

Former club captain, Lee played a key role in the team that won promotion in 2006/7 as well as the captaining the team in the famous FA Cup run in 2012/13.

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Chairman Dean White said

“Lee was a breath of fresh air when he came in to work with the team for the final 5 games of the season and made a real impact with the players and the staff. He made it very clear to me early on that given the opportunity to be manager he could take us forward on the pitch ‘’

‘’Over the last 7 or 8 years we developed a successful Football identity by giving hard working young players and coaches a pathway and platform to perform and progress and it was a culture that served us well. Unfortunately we managed to drift away from this that type of environment in the last 12 months or so and it is important we get back to it as soon as possible’’

‘’I have no doubt that Lee will transmit the passion, values and leadership qualities he demonstrated as a player whilst wearing the Hastings United shirt from the dugout as Manager’’

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Lee Carey said

‘’I am absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to manage my home town club where I enjoyed success as a player and some of the best years of my playing career. I am excited for the coming season which will see us regroup and tackle the Isthmian South East head on and strive to bounce straight back. I am also really excited to develop a squad that will not only give 100% week in week out but be competitive in every aspect of the game. I am sure if we do that the supporters will continue to show their amazing support and can be a real asset in the 25/26 season’’

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We are inviting applicants for the position of Hastings United FC Womens First Team Manager

Applicants, please email your CV along with a Covering Letter to club@hastingsunited.com

It’s a Knockout 2025 – Family & Children entertainment

The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road

12- 5pm

Sunday 1 June 2025

FREE ENTRY TO SPECTATORS

There is still time to enter a Team in the It’s a Knockout – from Family & Friends. Business Organisations, Charity/Voluntary Groups and Schools

Contact robert.hodgson@hastingsunited.com

ALSO FEATURING THE FOLLOWINS CHARITIES

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DAC

When motorcyclists are involved in a collision, often their injuries are catastrophic, and no amount of medical care can save a person’s life. This is why a lot of the DocBike charity’s time is invested in preventing motorcyclist from being in a collision in the first place-

Working together with emergency services all- across the UK, t is our aim to have a DocBike associated with every air ambulance charity around the country. We are a new charity, but the enthusiasm of local bikers, colleagues in the Emergency Services and other agencies throughout the UK means that we are expanding rapidly

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One You East Sussex

This service provided by Thrive service to help you stop smoking, lose weight and teamed up with leading wellbeing providers, offer tools and support to guide you every step of is funded by East Sussex County Council and Tribe

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The Sarah Lee Trust

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer 9 another life- -threatening illness, The Sara Lee Trust may be able to help.

We know that serious illness has a huge impact on a person and those around them which goes much deeper than physical health. This impact can be experienced at different times, with some needing more support through the course of their treatment, others once treatment is finished

The Trust can help improve health and wellbeing in areas such as managing stress and anxiety, staying active, relationships and family, healthy eating and symptom management.

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Early Bird Men’s Season Ticket 25/26 season

Early Bird Season Ticket Prices

• £145 Adult ( £6.90 per game)

• £95 Concession * (£4.52 per game)  

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To thank our existing season ticket holders for their loyalty and to attract new season ticket holders we are offering the following incentive:   Renew your season ticket and introduce a new season ticket holder and receive a FREE 25/26 replica HUFC team shirt of your choice.**    

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We have increased the football you can watch for FREE with your season ticket which now includes entrance to all League home games involving the following teams.

Men’s senior team

Women’s senior team

Under 23 men’s team

Under 18 men’s team  

PLUS

An invitation to bring a guest for FREE to 2 fixtures during the season (Club to choose which games this will apply)

Priority to buy Cup & Key Fixture Tickets  

Cup games and Pre Season Friendlies not included  

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Pricing after 15 June 2025

Early Bird pricing will end on 15 June 2025. Season tickets purchased after this date will be priced as follows:  

Saver price to 13 July 2025:   Adults £155 (£7.38 per game), Concession £105 (£5.00 per game).

Season Ticket Price from 14 July 2025: Adults £165 (£7.86 per game), Concession: £115 (£5.48 per game)

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T&C’s & Further Info

For the 25/26 season HUFC will be offering Free Admission for all home League Games to:

Students aged 16 – 18 years old with a valid college ID

Under 16-year-olds (under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult)

Staff from East Sussex Coast College (Hastings Campus)

Parent Pass for children enrolled in our Academy

Disabled Helper as per the clubs accessibility criteria: Club Accessibility | Hastings United Football Club.

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Concession Definition *

Our Concessions price is available to Over 65’s, Blue Light Card Holders, Blue Badge Holders and 19–21 year-old students. Photo ID along with proof of the specific concession entitlement will be required upon collection of your season ticket. 

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Renewal Incentive Scheme **  Once you have renewed your season ticket, please email the name and contact details of the new season ticket holder you are introducing to commercial@hastingsunited.com. This does not have to be done at the same time as you renew.

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Hastings United can confirm that Jason Tibble has stepped down from his role as Womens First Team Manager

We would like to thank Jason for his hard work and commitment over the past two with us and wish him well for the future.

“Firstly I would like to thank all the people behind the scenes, who don’t get nearly enough credit for the amount they do and are the true heartbeat of the club.

To all the coaching staff, you’ve been amazing and thank you for your continued support throughout a very tough season. 

To the players for sticking at it even at the hardest times, finishing 5 unbeaten shows how much you’ve come on as players and as people.

Time for me to have a rest after a very challenging season on and off the pitch, I’ve given my all and can leave with my head held knowing I gave everything I had despite constantly being challenged all season with all the difficulties we’ve had.

It’s been a pleasure, look forward to watching the girls at some point soon”

Up the U’s

Jason Tibble

Welcome to the May
Bulletin from Hastings United FC

As we all celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of WW2 we both remember and give thanks to all those players, staff, volunteers and fans of Hastings United FC who both served and gave their lives that we may enjoy our great Club today.

TEAM NEWS

MENS FIRST TEAM

It was a tough ask coming in with Dean for the remaining 5 games and seeking to avoid relegation when the previous 37 games had put us in that position. However, I feel the group that Dean and myself worked with for those 5 games and over the course of training for those weeks were magnificent. Having 7 of the squad step up from the U18 for each match and to see some of the performances they put in shows the future is very exciting for them and Hastings United FC. Within the 5 games going to some real tough places like Canvey Island where we were the better team but could not convert our chances and Dover where we were really competitive and picked up a point after leading for a long period. This is testament to the hard work and belief the team had in what we were doing as a unit, I just wish we would have had another 5 games where I believe the season result may have been different.

The club must now prepare for the Isthmian South East where I feel it’s important to build on the culture Hastings United is renowned for and I can testify when it is right there is no better place to play football. I know the supporters will continue to give the team their support and this will be massive moving forward into 25/26 season where I hope the club will bounce straight back.

Lee Carey

WOMENS FIRST TEAM

Unbeaten in April. 3 games, 2 draws, 1 win, 2 clean sheets! Who would have thought that a month ago?

We started off the month against Top of the league Aylesford at Home. We gave our all, had opportunities to win against top of the league, who previously we lost 6-0 in the away fixture, to going toe to toe this time round. Only to concede from a corner. Amy Critchfield with our goal, a flick on from a corner. A fully deserved point after a slog of a season, shows how good we have been recently and all season the potential we’ve had, finally hitting our strides.

We then faced local rivals Bexhill at The Pilot Field. 0-0 at half time, against a very underrated side. Before we came out flying in the second half, scoring 3 excellent goals through, Maddy Frances-Creaser, Priya Thapa and Rebecca Relf. 3-0 and 3 points, a great way to secure our safety.

We then last week went to 3rd placed Saltdean DS, where in the first half could of had 4 goals but unfortunately couldn’t get the final touches just right and 1 or 2 good pieces of goalkeeping and defending.

Chances in that game we dominated but possession not so much on the hottest day of the year so far. Managed to go back to back clean sheets for the first time this season and come away with a point against a very good side.

This season, we have been up against it for long periods of time, on and off the pitch. And these girls have been tremendous. They have been proper club players, they’ve dug in, never gave up and kept the club in the league which at one point looked near on impossible and I couldn’t be prouder of how they have gone about things.

2 more home fixtures to go, looking to finish in 7th place which would be an amazing achievement and one I believe these athletes deserve after all they’ve put in. Your support at home recently has been great for the girls and I know they would really appreciate one last push to finally get this very long season over the line.

PS – HUFC v Steyning Utd. Women Sunday 4th May – result 1 – 1

A great defensive performance today against a very good side. Despite going behind the U’s showed character to get back into the game through Phoebe Cowley’s well taken goal. Four unbeaten with one league game to go

Please come and support our Women’s team in their final game of the season on Sunday 11th May, 3.30pm ko at the Pilot Field

Jason Tibble

INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY TEAM

Hastings United Inclusive and Disability have got two more months’ worth of season games. 18th may and 8th June. May is extremely busy for the team as they travel up to Worthing this coming Sunday (4th May) for a tournament. May 10th sees the end of season presentation for them to celebrate another great season. 17th May sees a 11 a side game hosted at the pilot field against Eastbourne. 26th is our Hastings tournament. All in all, a very good month of football for them and something that they will look forward to, I’m sure. The growth is always getting bigger with potential new players coming in. The players have done so well in the league and come away with points nearly every visit up to Lancing. As manager and phase lead of the programme I couldn’t be happier and prouder of such a great group of players (youth team included). Two more months of this season then we will have a nice break before we crack down again for the 25/26 season. Well done Hastings United Inclusive and Disability team

Lewis Willard

Head of Hastings United Youth and Adults Inclusive and Disability Team

CLUB NEWS

FOCUS GROUP

Following the Fans Forum the Club has now established two Focus Groups to gain insight into the experiences and perspectives of various stakeholders including Fans and Fans with special interests and requirements. The Club is most grateful to the following fans for stepping forward to undertake helping in planning the future facilities and operations of the Club –

FANS FOCUS GROUP

Chris Laverick, Amy Millard, Sarah Millard James Lawton, Pete Grain, Ian Grant, Kev Towner, Jonathan Buckmaster

FAN INCLUSIVE & DISABILITY GROUP

Kev Towner, John Wills, James Lawton, Jack Kelly, Kevin Wishart, Stephen Wiggs

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The Focus Groups will look at various aspects of the Fans experience at home fixtures, from the facilities and amenities provided, merchandise, matchday sponsorship opportunities, food and drink etc. Please let any of the above have your thoughts and suggestions on what you feel would improve and enhance your matchday experience – (apart of course from the results!! – we must leave that to others) You are also welcome to email Robert.hodgson@hastingsunited.com – Thanks for our help

SEASON TICKETS – Details coming soon

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END OF SEASON AWARDS

We invite you to join us for our 24/25 End Of Season Awards

The awards night brings together our Disability Team, U18’s, Women’s & Men’s as well as celebrating the fantastic volunteers we have at our club that make it all happen

SATURDAY 10th MAY

7PM

HASTINGS UNITED SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

FREE

COMMERCIAL MANAGMENT TEAM

We are pleased to confirm that Terry Cannon of WeComm has joined the Commercial team and will be the Director of Business Engagement & Partnerships and will support Hayley and Lorna.

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Paul Wilson of Play Sport has joined the Management Team as Facilities Manager and will also assist the Commercial team as we move forward with the development of the Club.

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We also welcome in support of the Commercial team Paul Goldsmith from our Website Partners Gold Pebble

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FEATURES / FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Help the Club by supporting the Summer Extravaganza – plenty of fun for all the family, food and drink, stalls, children’s entertainment

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This will be the last Bulletin for the 2024/25 Season – hope you have enjoyed the news and updates and have a great summer, take care, be safe and see you for 2025/26 as we take on the new challenges ahead