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Hayes and Yeading FC – Merged rivals, the new force in Conference League

 

 

Blue Square South the new name for the Football Conference Southern Division will play host to a new club with a familiar looking name for season 2007/08.

 

Hayes and Yeading FC are the new entity created by the merger of Hayes FC and Yeading FC. The two sides, both members of last season’s Conference South and both located within the West Middlesex town of Hayes have decided to join forces, integrate resources and bring together a community, creating a new super-club on the non-league scene.

 

The combined forces of Middlesex and West London’s senior semi-professional football clubs will further raise the profile of non-league football in an area that traditionally struggles for crowds against local Premiership and Football League sides.

 

Former Hayes FC Chairman Derek Goodall said “It is well known that for years our clubs have struggled to attract the big gates needed to survive at this level. By combining efforts, know-how and strategy we can secure the future of high-level football in the area and provide facilities that the local community need and desire”

 

Counterpart Phillip Spurden, former Chairman of Yeading FC added “On the field both sides have been punching far above their weight for many years, but to build on that and take the next step we need to match that off the field as a business, in the stadium, surroundings and amenities. This merger not only secures the future of the football clubs but also guarantees that the future fans, players and staff of the club will be on a more even footing with rivals at this and the higher levels of the pyramid to which we aspire.”

 

The merger of the two clubs and acceptance of only one space in the Blue Square South for next season has been agreed by the Football Conference League but is subject to ratification by The Football Association.

 

Hayes and Yeading FC will initially consist of a first team squad playing in the Blue Square South Division, Reserves playing in the Suburban Football League and a Youth side playing in the Allied Counties League. The existing youth set-ups of both clubs, two of the largest in the South East of England, will initially run as independent organisations while the integration of the senior sides is consolidated.

 

On the field Hayes and Yeading FC will be led by Garry Haylock who has been handed the manager’s role of the new club having been appointed as Yeading boss in December 2006. The former professional with Huddersfield Town and a host of clubs within the Irish Republic said: “It was a great honour to manage Yeading last season and an even bigger honour to be chosen to lead the new club into what are very exciting times. Obviously, I already know the players and staff of Yeading but I am also very aware of the talents that Hayes will add to that. I am also looking to bring in other players with experience at the highest levels to ensure that Hayes and Yeading FC are pushing for honours from the start of next season.” Haylock will be joined by his former backroom staff, with Colin Davis taking charge of the Reserve set-up, a role he previously held with Hayes.

 

Off the field, one of the first tasks ahead of the newly formed club is to formalise plans for new facilities to meet Conference National requirements, and hope to boast 3rd generation all-weather training pitches and community facilities unrivalled in this part of Greater London.

 

Hayes and Yeading FC will play their first team matches at Hayes FC’s existing ground of Church Road. Yeading FC’s The Warren will continue to provide social facilities, a training base and play host to Reserve and Youth team games.

 

Football Conference Operations Director John Moules commented “I welcome the fact that two nearest neighbours are joining forces to strengthen their position and that of Middlesex football to take both clubs forward for the benefit of fans and the local area.”

 

Labour MP John McDonnell, the local Member of Parliament for both former clubs and Patron of Hayes FC, welcomed the amalgamation: “I wholeheartedly welcome this initiative which will not only give us a strong footballing base within the area but also provide an invaluable sporting resource for the whole community.”

 

With consolidation in the upper echelons of the non-league pyramid the short-term aim of the newly formed Hayes and Yeading FC, the medium to longer term plans will develop a club capable of promotion into the football league.

 

 

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Originally Posted By: Mr Happy
So...when will you be merging with Rumford then???!!!


we were thinking of taking over your commie empire but apparently red ken is insisting on joining the new board...couldn't have that now could we.... grin

seriously tho' havering united has been simmering away for donkeys years and all tribal issues aside would make much commercial sense....connie club with gates in excess of 2/3000 and sponsors queueing at every door...??

I have no doubt it will happen to many more clubs (and yes yours should be back with enfield and most likely will be when the novelty wears off and the harsh reality kicks in over finances etc..)and perhaps even ours...who knows in the future......

excellent decision by hayes and yeading and well done to those that were brave enough to make it happen...
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A merger with Romford must be the way forward. Imagine what could be achieved by pooling all the Ryman Prem standard players from both clubs. The resulting club should, of course, be given a new name. I would suggest Hornchurch FC.

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Trouble is there Sid, there are some very nice people at ETFC, just wondering where Appy go lucky got that idea from, a 1962 version of the Stratford Express maybe?


Thanks Max. We ain't a bad bunch at ETFC are we? That Happy Chappy ain't too bad really, bit of a Numpty at times though!!!

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Chill out Urchins. Unc knows I'm joking and have a high regard for your club and fans.

 

To answer Unc's point, an Enfield United would be excellent but there are too many decision makers that don't appear to want it so progression beyond the Ryman Prem, if and when we get there, looks to be very tough.

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Trouble is there Sid, there are some very nice people at ETFC, just wondering where Appy go lucky got that idea from, a 1962 version of the Stratford Express maybe?


Thanks Max. We ain't a bad bunch at ETFC are we? That Happy Chappy ain't too bad really, bit of a Numpty at times though!!!

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Watch it SL or I'll get Little Miss Happy to run over yer toes!
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Chill out Urchins. Unc knows I'm joking and have a high regard for your club and fans.

To answer Unc's point, an Enfield United would be excellent but there are too many decision makers that don't appear to want it so progression beyond the Ryman Prem, if and when we get there, looks to be very tough.


no probs mate.....its just a bit of a touchy subject for our loyal fans at the moment and they sometimes pounce...we know that you guys up there are pals and we hope you do well next season...we'll deal with whatever problems come up here at the bridge...

apart from winning things its what we do best.... grin
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