Hythe Town FC

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Photos from the work towards the ground grading

29/04/08: IT'S THE BIG ONE!!!!!!!!! This Saturday brings Paul Fisk's biggest game of his Hythe managerial career. Performances have been mixed since the title slipped out of our grasp, however injuries have been avoided and recovered from, and Fisky has almost a full squad to choose from (the exceptions being suspended Tom Adlington and cup tied Damien Abel.) So bring as many friends and family as possible, it's only a short trip to Folkestone, and make as much noise as you can - Cheer on the lads as they attempt to secure Hythe's first silverware in over 10 years!!!

12/04/08: Hythe's title dreams shattered by injury and suspension.
Against an improved Erith and Belvedere side, away from Reachfields, and struggling with injuries and suspension, Hythe's title surge came to an end on a depressing afternoon in Welling. 47 goal striker Buster Smissen, goalkeeper Paul Hyde, 1st choice full backs James Gregory and Tom Adlington, and forward Joe Neilson formed a list of five 1st choice players unavailable to Paul Fisk for selection in a game Hythe had to win to stay in the title hunt. With no disrespect to the players who stepped up from the bench and returned from injury this was always looking like a potential banana skin for Hythe. Two goals in each half from the Dere's put Hythe to the sword with Lee Winfield scoring from a 20 yard free kick, and Pat Kingwell's man of the match performance the rays of light for the Hythe supporters. Hythe now enter a vital two week period in preparation for their league cup final at Cheriton Road on May 3rd. It will be a fine balancing act for Fisky and his backroom staff as they attempt to bring players back from injury, but at the same time give match time to their potential replacements. Final score 4-1

WELL DONE LADS - AFTER COMING 6TH LAST SEASON YOU TOOK US TO WITHIN TWO GAMES OF THE TITLE THIS TIME ROUND - WHOEVER PLAYS IN THE CUP FINAL, WE ARE CAPABLE OF ENDING THE SEASON ON A HIGH - ON MAY 3RD WE WILL BE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY!

06/04/08: Gregory scoops player of the month!
James Gregory played in all six games during the month of March, and was a commanding force from left-back. He had an excellent performance away at Holmesdale and is a good supplier from deadball situations as well as an ever present voice of encouragement. As such, he was a popular and fairly unanimous recipient of the March first team award.

27/03/08: OFFICIAL CLUB STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN PAUL MARKLAND

''At the end of last season I set our 2007/8 objective as becoming one of the top sides in the Kent League. We've achieved our aim - in fact Hythe Town have been amongst the promotion contenders for several months, although I hadn't expected this until next year. Consequently we decided to go for our Step 4 ground grading. Reachfields was a Southern League stadium in the early 1990's so the work required was as not as extensive as that facing other clubs - however the list was still long. After much hard work over the last four weeks by our small band of hard working volunteers I am delighted that we have just received the green light from the FA/Ryman ground inspectors. It's now down to the players - this season or next!''

Next Fixtures

03/05/08 -1st team

Erith Town - Buzzlines Stadium, Folkestone Invicta - Kent Premier Division League Cup Final - KO 3pm

The Clubhouse will be open from 12pm with a supporters coach making the short trip to Folkestone at 1.45pm. It would be brilliant if we can pack the bar out, and start the party early, at the same time letting the players know we are right behind them from the off. If you are interested in joining the coach please call Martin Giles on 01303 265962. If you are traveling to Folkestone via your own arrangements PLEASE make the effort to pop into the bar for a pre-game good luck beverage!

Hythe Town V Herne Bay - 24/03/08 - Captains Gavin Ransley and Martin Chandler with match officials and mascot for the day Simon London

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