Hastings United are delighted to announce that Joe Clifford has committed to the club for another season.
The all-action Academy graduate will continue with the U’s after breaking into the First Team under Chris Agutter during the 2023/24 campaign.
“I’m really happy to be staying at this great club for next season and looking forward to what we can achieve as a group.” – Joe Clifford
We are delighted to retain one of our own and continue to demonstrate the pathway from the Academy into the First Team. Joe’s progression is a fantastic example of the opportunities available to young players at Hastings United, and we look forward to seeing his continued development in the season ahead.
SPONSOR JOE
- Your name, brand or logo displayed alongside your chosen player on our website and match day programme.
- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
Home Shirt or Away Shirt £100.00 + VAT per season. Email commercial@hastingsunited.com
A huge thank you to Mikey and everyone at the Hastings Old Town branch of Trade Paints for their continued support of Hastings United Football Club this coming season. We truly appreciate everything you do for the club.
Trade Paints runs four specialist stores in Hastings, Bexhill, St Leonards-on-Sea and Rye, offering top-quality paint brands and expert guidance for both trade professionals and DIY decorators. Visit their website to learn more; Home – Trade Paints
Hastings United are delighted to announce the signing of defender Delwin Duah on a one-year contract.
Duah, 21, is a powerful and athletic defender who can operate at both right-back and centre-back. He joins the U’s following a spell with Eastbourne Borough in the National League South.
His previous clubs include Bognor Regis Town and Eastbourne Town.
“I’m delighted to have signed for Hastings United. I’m buzzing to be here, and I can’t wait to get going and start working with the lads.” — Delwin Duah
Please join us in giving Del a warm welcome to The Pilot Field.
SPONSOR DELWIN
- Your name, brand or logo displayed alongside your chosen player on our website and match day programme.
- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
Home Shirt or Away Shirt £100.00 + VAT per season. Email commercial@hastingsunited.com
Hastings United are delighted to welcome another addition to Ronnie Dolan’s backroom staff, with Luke Carter joining the club as First Team Coach.
Currently working towards his UEFA B Licence, Luke brings a wealth of coaching experience from across Sussex, having held roles with AFC Uckfield Town, Newhaven and Saltdean United.
Luke joins Sam Adams, Trevor McCreadie and Bobbi Jay Deegan as part of the first-team management team for the 2026/27 season.
Everyone at Hastings United would like to welcome Luke to The Pilot Field and wish him every success in his new role.
Hastings United are delighted to announce that creative midfielder Max Walsh has committed to the club for the upcoming season.
Walsh joined the ‘U’s from Margate last season and made an immediate impact, scoring four goals in just eight starts. Prior to his move to Hastings, he enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 campaign with Margate, finding the net 12 times and underlining his attacking threat from midfield.
Speaking on his decision to stay, Walsh said: “I’m really happy to be staying at the club this season. It was an easy decision for me. I’ve enjoyed my time here and I know there’s a lot more to achieve. I’m looking forward to getting back with the group and hopefully we can have a strong season together and get the club back up to where it belongs.”
Everyone at Hastings United is pleased to retain Max’s services and looks forward to seeing him continue to play a key role in the season ahead.
SPONSOR MAX
- Your name, brand or logo displayed alongside your chosen player on our website and match day programme.
- Invitation for you and a guest to join us at a League game for a prematch behind the scenes tour; meet your player and the team in the dressing room
- Receive your players shirt at the end of the season.
Home Shirt or Away Shirt £100.00 + VAT per season. Email commercial@hastingsunited.com
We are delighted to welcome local driving school, BuckleUp, Drive Smart, as a new sponsor of Hastings United FC.
Based here in Hastings and owned and operated by James — a long‑standing HUFC supporter and season‑ticket holder — BuckleUp, Drive Smart reflects James’s professionalism and dedication as a driving instructor. He is committed to helping learners become safe, confident, and capable drivers for life, creating a calm and supportive environment where students can develop their skills at their own pace.
We would like to thank James for his support of the club and for choosing to partner with Hastings United FC for the foreseeable future.
To find out more information, and to join the growing list of pupils James has helped successfully pass their driving test over the past year visit:
Driving Lessons in Hastings | BuckleUp Drive Smart
The club is pleased to be able to confirm its intention to re-open the eastern car park, accessed via Ochiltree Road at The Firs site on a Saturday match day.
Initially on trial basis throughout August, the car park will be staffed by volunteer stewards and will be available for a limited number of cars to park off of the streets as we look to continue to improve the experience for supporters and visitors to the Pilot Field as well as assisting East Sussex Highways and local residents in managing reducing the historic parking issues on Elphinstone Road and the surrounding areas on a Saturday match day.
The parking will be offered free of charge on a first come first served basis and if the trial period which will commence on 1st August proves to be a success the intention will be to increase the capacity for further vehicles throughout the season.
If anyone is interested in supporting the club with this operation please email club@hastingsunited.com
Hastings United Football Club are delighted to welcome Trevor McCreadie and club legend Sam Adams as Joint Assistant Managers as part of Ronnie Dolan’s new-look backroom staff.
Both Trevor and Sam enjoyed illustrious non-league playing careers and will now support Ronnie as the club enters an exciting new era on the pitch.
“I’m really happy to be joining Hastings. I already have a great relationship with Ronnie and Sam, which has made the transition easy from the start. We all share the same footballing vision and I’m excited to get to work.”
— Trevor McCreadie
“I’m delighted to be back at Hastings once again. It’s no secret what this football club means to me, so when Ronnie called, it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. I know how much this club means to my family and the supporters, and I’m looking forward to working alongside Ron and Trev to help set the standards of what it means to play for Hastings United.”
— Sam Adams
Further additions to the club’s backroom staff will be announced in due course.
The club is pleased to confirm that Club President and Director David Ormerod has accepted the offer of becoming Co-Chairman alongside Dean White.
As many supporters will be aware, David has a long history with the club having held many voluntary roles since he first started watching the U’s in the mid 1960’s as well as becoming the club owner in 2015.
David Ormerod said ‘’It is an honour to be asked by the owners to become Co-Chairman of my club, Hastings United. I have been going to the Pilot Field as a supporter since 1966 and I am very much looking forward to the future and helping the club as much as I can‘’
Moving forward and in addition to the many other jobs he carries out for the club, David will be providing updates for supporters on various club matters through Tom Dyson’s club bulletin which is emailed out every month as well as joining Club Volunteer Bob Hodgson in the boardroom to host the Hastings United Fan’s Focus Group’s that meet on a regular basis throughout the season before home matches. The Fan’s Focus Group and the Inclusive & Disability Focus Group have been in place for a couple of seasons and are an opportunity for supporters to ask questions, raise concerns and discuss issues directly with club representatives.
Anyone wishing to sign up to receive the monthly club bulletin or attend the Fan’s Focus Group’s meetings should email club@hastingsunited.com
Hastings United Football Club is delighted to announce that Billy Wood will continue with the club as Head of Football Operations
In this role, Wood will oversee the day to day football operations of both the men’s and women’s teams, working closely with the respective managers and the club’s Senior Development Phase leadership group (Under-16s, Under-18s and Under-23s). A core focus alongside on field success for the senior sides will be strengthening the pathway for young players and providing opportunities for them to gain exposure in a demanding senior football environment.
Wood’s history with the club is well documented. During his time as CEO, Hastings United enjoyed significant success, including winning the Isthmian League South East Division title, the Isthmian U23 Champion of Champions competition, the U23 Sussex Cup and the Sussex County Women’s Premier Division, among other achievements.
The role will also see Billy work closely with club volunteer Adam Smith who looks after our website and social media. This will ensure that communication with supporters through these outlets on all ‘on the field’ footballing matters is made available as quickly as possible.
Speaking on his appointment, Wood said: “I would like to thank the owners for the faith they have shown in me to lead such an important part of our club once again“
“As Head of Football Operations I am determined to ensure that Hastings United’s core values are embedded throughout our football operation and upheld at every level. Those foundations will be key to achieving future success during what is a pivotal period for the club, both on and off the pitch.”
The club looks forward to working with Billy as he continues to help drive the development and success of Hastings United Football Club.
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