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Nuneaton Borough v Hednesford Town
November 26th, 2021
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Stratford Game Postponement Update
November 26th, 2021
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Goalkeeper Joins Pitmen From Birmingh...
November 26th, 2021
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November 26th, 2021
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Patrick Fini Joins the Pitmen
November 26th, 2021
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Courtney Remains Committed To The Pitmen
November 26th, 2021
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GOALKEEPER JOINS PITMEN FROM BIRMINGHAM CITY![]()
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It can be confirmed today, that Birmingham City Goalkeeper Oliver Basey has joined Hednesford Town on loan.![]()
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Oliver started football with Sunderland Youth setup, and then transferred over to Birmingham City U23s.![]()
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On Wearside, Basey, who stands at an imposing 6ft 4ins tall, was a regular for the Black Cats in the Under-18s Premier League, before he went pro for Birmingham City.![]()
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Oliver stated “I’m excited to get going for the Pitmen. I have so much to offer, and I hope to make the fans proud. I’m here to win games and truly showcase everything I’m capable of.”![]()
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KMR stated, “Oliver is a tall and imposing Keeper and athletic Shot Stopper. He has played at levels already which only the best is good enough, or you get cut adrift. Oliver has showed his continued improvement and his worth to big clubs, which secured his pro contract. He has also shown to us, he will assist us in pushing forwards and adding more strength and depth to our rear guard action. Were excited to have him on board.”![]()
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I’m sure you will all join us in welcoming Oliver to the club.![]()
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ACADEMY PROMOTION FOR HOT PROSPECT SAM MELLOR![]()
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Another hot prospect from the Hednesford Town Academy gains a call to the First Team. Sam Mellor, has continued to impress with the Academy, so much he has gained a call up.![]()
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Sam, who has been constantly involved in our Academy games, which saw Hednesford Town FC Scholars into the last 32 in England in the U19 National Alliance League Cup, has continued to impress with consistent performances.![]()
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KMR described Sam as “a very similar player to Todd Parker (for those not aware of him yet) if your looking for a comparison, with high energy, and he gets around the pitch well, breaks the play, and has had stand out performances of late. Our academy is there to develop footballers of the future. It is only right that when we have individuals, who consistently come up with the goods at high levels, that we give them the opportunities to break through. Its always a careful balance, as the First team play at such a high level. Its physical, fast and ruthless. Its important we bring players into the squad in the correct manner, allowing them the chances which are right for the right games. Its about continued learning and progression at all times. Just been around training and the squad assists in their development, and whilst we seek to instantly impact games, every game, its also keeping an eye on tomorrows players. Ensuring we as a club grow stronger, today and tomorrow. Sams ethics, and performances have been exceptional, and its only right that we continue to provide those opportunities. As gaining that key experience at this level so early on will only strengthen the team not only now, but even greater for the future.![]()
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You can check out some of the scholars appearances and everything they all get up to on our scholars facebook page – www.facebook.com/HTFCscholars.![]()
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Don’t forget also, if you or someone you know would be interested in these pathways opening up for you or someone you know. Get in touch directly with the HTFC Scholars facebook page.![]()
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Welcome to the First Team Sam.![]()
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If you are currently in Yr 11, between the ages of 16-19 & looking to take your game to the next level whilst gaining a career look no further and welcome to Hednesford Town Scholarship Programme
PATRICK FINI JOINS THE PITMEN![]()
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We can confirm today that Patrick Fini, has joined the Pitmen on loan from Hereford United.![]()
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Patrick, having been a Netherlands U19 international, stands 6ft 2″, and plays left back or right back in his normal positions. He is extremely strong and strengths include one on one defending.![]()
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A comment from KMR, said “Having played for the last 10 years through various levels, his experience, size and speed, will no doubt add more to our rear line strength and experience. Were delighted that Patrick has agreed to join us, and look forward to him pulling on that shirt and showing everyone what he’s capable of.”![]()
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Patrick also commented “Ive seen what the management team can do. Hednesford have been a very tough team, and they was superb when they played Hereford, and played a style of football, most aspire to. To have the opportunity to come to Hednesford and join the team, was a opportunity I couldn’t miss. A tight defence, and a few extra goals, is all we need now to make a serious push in the league. I know the team is capable of it, and I plan to be part of that equation. I'll do everything I can to make the fans proud.”![]()
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Serious words from both, as the Pitmen seek to push forwards again.![]()
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Patrick will be available for this weekends match.![]()
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Lets make Patrick feel welcome as we all join in support and welcome Patrick to the club.![]()
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Picture showing Patrick in action for Hereford.
COURTNEY REMAINS COMMITTED TO THE PITMEN![]()
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We can confirm today, that following an 7 day approach with a very lucrative offer from Stratford Town for Courtney Richards, he has expressed his continued commitment to Hednesford Town.![]()
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He stated “for me its about been part of this journey. Ever since I have joined, the support from the management team, and development for both me personally and the team as a whole has been exceptional. Whilst money is always a consideration, I can see the short and long term plans for progression at the club for myself personally and the team. This to me with the support I have from the management team, is worth so much more. I know we will achieve things, and I definitely want to be a part of that. I’m enjoying my football here, and that to me is why I must stay. To continue to develop as a player as quickly as possible in all areas. We learn so much every session, we learn from the things we do right and wrong. But were supported and coached all the way, on and off the pitch. I’m proud to pull the shirt on each week. I know what we can achieve, and I’m proud to say that I’m happy being a player for Hednesford Town. Now back to the hard work……..”![]()
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The management team also commented “were obviously delighted that Courtney has decided to stay with ourselves. So many times you see people offered lucrative sums, and that turns peoples heads. This is not our ethos here. We want players who are committed to the cause, who wish to play for the badge and everything it represents. People who buy into the club as a whole. Players who can see the hard work behind the scenes going in to develop the team as a whole and as individuals. We constantly work with players, to review performances (team and individually), work on the up next player analysis, formation options, transitions, styles of play, everything basically. So to see players approached which can then unsettle this balance, is always something we monitor with a close eye. So to know when players, give us their personal backing and commitment such as this scenario, it shows were doing things right. We appreciate Courtney’s support, along with the rest of the team, and remain resolute and committed to the progression of the club and to keep competing to our maximum at all times. Thank you Courtney and to all the fans we hope you join us in marking also showing your support with such a statement for players been committed to the cause.”![]()
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This all unveils before our away game at Nuneaton this Saturday at 3pm. One where we expect the Pitmen to come out with teeth, where we can expect to also see Ben Bailey returning to League action also, following his appearance on Tuesday evening in the Cup.![]()
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STRATFORD GAME POSTPONEMENT UPDATE![]()
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Today we can confirm that communication has been ongoing on a regular basis with regards this postponed league match.![]()
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We today can confirm that the game was postponed under FA rules 4.2, 8.4, 8.5 & 8.7.![]()
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For clarity these rules are as follows (as all viewable online @ www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/lawsandrules/fa-handbook) –![]()
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Specified Rule – 4.2![]()
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“Save where specifically provided otherwise in these Rules, the Board shall have power to apply, act upon and enforce these Rules and shall have jurisdiction over all matters affecting the Company or the Competition including any not provided for in these Rules. The Board shall also have the power to issue an order or instruction, by way of a Board Directive, in the best interest of the Competition, on any matter not provided for in these Rules, with which Clubs must comply or be subject to sanction under Rule 4.6, save where any such Directive is inconsistent with a Rule or Regulation of The FA, in which event the Directive will not create a binding obligation on Clubs.”![]()
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Specified Rule – 8.4![]()
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“All matches shall be played on the home and away principle and the Board shall determine how the fixtures shall be arranged.![]()
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Steps 1 to 4 only![]()
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Saturday fixtures in the Competition shall take precedence over all other competitions in which a Club may engage with the exception of:![]()
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Scheduled Saturday fixtures in the Competition must not be re-arranged without permission of the Competition Secretary. Clubs may be ordered to re-arrange outstanding matches, at the discretion of the Board, and where necessary their prospective opponents instructed accordingly. Clubs with open dates on Saturdays may be instructed to play any outstanding Competition fixture on such date. A minimum of ….. days’ notice will be given in respect of any such re-arrangement.![]()
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Steps 2 to 4 only![]()
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Midweek fixtures in the Competition shall not take precedence over fixtures in the Nominated Cup Competition of the Affiliated Association to which it was first affiliated. Steps 5/6 only Saturday fixtures in the Competition shall take precedence over all other competitions in which a Club may engage with the exception of:![]()
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The FA Challenge Cup/Welsh Cup![]()
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The Nominated Cup Competition for which the club is eligible, of the Affiliated Association to which it was first affiliated. Scheduled Saturday fixtures in the Competition must not be re-arranged without permission of the Competition Secretary. Clubs may be ordered to re-arrange outstanding matches, at the discretion of the Board, and where necessary their prospective opponents instructed accordingly. Clubs with open dates on Saturdays may be instructed to play any outstanding Competition fixture on such date. A minimum of ….. days’ notice will be given in respect of any such arrangement. Midweek fixtures in the Competition shall not take precedence over fix”![]()
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Specified Rule – 8.5![]()
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“In the event of any Club being required to play an FA Cup or FA Trophy match within 48 hours of a scheduled Competition fixture it shall have the right to apply in writing as soon as practically possible (but in any event no later than 48 hours after becoming aware of the relevant Cup fixture) to have its Competition fixture postponed with or without the consent of its opponent. At the same time as it makes the application a copy shall be sent to its opponent who shall raise any objection within a further 24 hours of notification. Thereafter the Competition shall decide in its absolute discretion as soon as reasonably possible as to whether or not the application is approved.”![]()
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Specified Rule – 8.7![]()
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“The Board may change any Competition fixtures during the season to suit the overall interests of the Competition and shall have the power to decide whether a ground is suitable for Competition matches and to order a Club whose ground is deemed unsuitable to play its home matches at an alternative suitable ground.”![]()
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We have been informed that due to player welfare is the rationale for the late postponement, and the league have also issued Hednesford Town an apology for the late postponement of the game.![]()
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For clarity, we as a club have questioned this, due to the timescales involved (as the game was already reviewed and agreed to be reversed) and the factor that we was requested at the start of the season to play within the same timescales. As our player welfare is obviously equally important to us (especially given the amount of injuries picked up early on in the season).![]()
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We as a club have also requested compensation for the game to only cover the costs which was incurred in preparation of the match (as we was informed that the game was to be postponed only a few hours before kick off); therefore, there was a lot of behind the scenes costs involved. However to date, we have not received any communication to confirm if our clubs costs will be covered or when a decision will be made. We have been requested to provide further cost breakdowns, but without spending more time and money completing this, (which these additional costs are not been promised to be covered), we cannot do more than that which we have already done. Therefore we now await a decision if our request for reasonable costs already incurred by us as a club will be paid in compensation, to cover our costs as a club.![]()
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Finally we can also confirm that we have not to date received any communication to when the postponed game will be rearranged for.![]()
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Once we know any further information, we will of course inform all fans accordingly.![]()
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