Tiryaki signs two year deal
Wed Jul 1 2009, 19:09
Hawks HQ tonight have announced the signing of Maidenhead United striker Mustafa Tiryaki on a two year contract ahead of interest from several Blue Square Premier clubs.
Tiryaki joined Maidenhead a year ago from playing semi-professional football in Turkey, and after an early loan spell with Potter’s Bar, concluded the season alongside Richard Pacquette as half of the Magpies preferred front pair.
Coming into his own during that play-off place chasing run in, six of Tiryaki’s ten goals for Maidenhead came in the side’s last five games, two of those in the Hawks’ memorable 3-3 draw with the Magpies in April.
Picture Dave Haines.
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Hawks Director appointed to Conference Youth Board
Wed Jul 1 2009, 19:01
It has been a busy week for Club Secretary Trevor Brock. Last Thursday, at the AGM of the Football Conference Youth Alliance, held at Burton Albion FC, he was appointed to the five man board responsible for running the 70 team national competition. Brock commented:
“As a passionate believer in youth football I am pleased to have the opportunity to help shape the future of this level of the game.
“It is good that our own Academy is seen in the forefront as a standard bearer in terms of the quality of its product, and I hope that I can use their acknowledged god practice as an example to other clubs.”
As well as this, at a ceremony held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday, the long serving official received the Football Association “Services to Football” award, presented by the President of the Hants FA, John Benfield. Fellow Hawks Director John Carter was also honoured for his work over many years within youth football.
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Sudden departure for Oatway
Wed Jun 24 2009, 22:17
Hawks Manager Shaun Gale moved quickly tonight to end speculation over the future of Assistant Manager Charlie Oatway by releasing a statement explaining the former Brighton Captain has left Westleigh Park.
“Over the last two seasons with Charlie’s help the club has moved on dramatically in terms of its professionalism,” he said.
“I’d like to thank him for the effort he has put in, and wish him well in future endeavours.”
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Gale signs Williams and Pearce
Mon Jun 22 2009, 17:38
Hawks Boss Shaun Gale has announced the signing of former Woking striker Manny Williams, and Salisbury left back Sam Pearce.
“I’ve admired Williams for a while,” Gale said in his announcement, “It’s something of a coup for us to sign him. He played largely out of position in his time at Woking but I’m looking for a return to the form of his successful spell at Maidenhead two seasons ago.”
In that season Williams bagged 30 goals in 47 games for the Magpies, before moving on to Woking for the 2008/09 season and a period of injury that saw him play just 12 times in the Conference National before loans back with Maidenhead and then Weston-super-Mare.
Sam Pearce meanwhile is a name familiar to Hawks fans already.
“Sam can play in two or three positions, making him a versatile addition to the side.” Gale said.
“He showed last season that he can hold his own in a Conference National side, but chose to come to us after being offered further terms by Salisbury.”
Sam’s history with the Hawks dates back to August 2002, when he helped form the club’s original Under-18 side. Over three years, the youth team produced a phenomenally successful run, in one season producing a clean sweep to take all four Hampshire youth cups.
He then went on to be a staple feature in the Hawks Reserve side, before moving to Fleet Town when the Reserves folded in 2005. Since then he has played Cricket overseas, and last season joined Bognor Regis Town where he became captain of the side before moving on to Salisbury in March.
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Club speaks on Blues season ticket offer
Thu Jun 18 2009, 18:47
The Hawks today issued a statement regarding the recent discovery by fans that Portsmouth FC Blues Club members are being offered a free Hawks season ticket as part of its £40 membership package, after previously publicising a freeze on the £147 price of a season ticket at Westleigh Park.
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Portsmouth and Brighton headline pre-season
Thu Jun 11 2009, 19:06
Hotly anticipated, Hawks HQ are now able to announce confirmed friendlies for the forthcoming pre-season. The complete list is below, home games in capitals.
| Sat 11 Jul | Selsey | 15:00 |
| Tue 14 Jul | BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION | 19.45 |
| Tue 21 Jul | PORTSMOUTH | 19:45 |
| Sat 25 Jul | SUTTON UNITED | 15:00 |
| Tue 28 Jul | Bognor Regis Town | 19:45 |
| Sat 01 Aug | Eastbourne Borough | 15:00 |
Portsmouth and Brighton are both set to bring full first teams to Westleigh Park on what will be each side’s first friendly. Sutton United will bring Kevin Scriven back to his home of the last two seasons, offering fans the chance to give him a proper goodbye, and similarly Gary Elphick is set to feature against his former club when the Hawks visit Eastbourne.
Commenting on the list, Club Secretary Trevor Brock tonight said, “Shaun Gale has indicated this season that he does not want a vast number of friendlies, but wanted the right games at the right times. Fans have been patient waiting for this list, but pre-season games are always subject to potential alteration, and four of the six have changed from original arrangements. However this list is as definite as we can make it.
“After discussion, Shaun has also decided against the idea of a tour this year to allow the money to go toward the playing budget instead.”
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Next Five Games
Hawks celebrate triumphs
The Hawks ended a memorable season with a 2-0 win over Southampton Saints to secure the League Cup at Cams Alders. The success ensured they added the cup to the Pompey FA Cup, secured with a 1-0 victory against Moneyfields, and their third consecutive league title.
The side will celebrate their successes with an End of Season awards night at the Westleigh Park Clubhouse on June 6th. For ticket details see the message board.
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Hawks wait to see who will finish top
The Hawks concluded their league season with a 4-0 victory against Basingstoke Town on Wednesday. Currently top of the Conference South A table with 27 points, the Hawks sit a place above Eastleigh, who finish the season with 25. However, the Academy must now wait for Woking Whites to finish their games to see where they will ultimately end up. The Whites are currently third in the table on 24 points, with games in hand against Weymouth and Reading JMA. All results are on the Academy fixtures page.
Academy host Basingstoke on Wednesday
The Hawks, currently third in the Southern Conference A table, a point behind leaders Eastleigh with a game in hand, have the chance to close in on the title on Wednesday night (8th) when they take on Basingstoke Town at Westleigh Park, kick off 7.45pm.
More Cup Final action
Having lost out to Portsmouth in the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup last week, the Ladies will be in Cup action again this Thursday (9th) when they take on Moneyfields at Moneyfields in the Portsmouth Senior Cup Final. Kick off 7.30pm.
Ladies in Cup Final action on Sunday
The Hawks tomorrow (Sunday 29th) take on the area’s most senior Ladies side, Portsmouth FC, in the final of the Hampshire Senior Cup. The game, pre-arranged to take place at Westleigh Park from the start of the season, gives the Hawks home advantage against tough opposition. Entry to the game is £3 and kick off is 11.00am
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