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Andrews on target as Hornets return to winning ways at Godalming
Andrews on target as Hornets return to winning ways                       31st July 2010
Ben Andrews scored twice as Horsham returned to winning ways with a 3-0 win at Godalming this afternoon. After a goalless first half, the Hornets skipper was pushed in to the attack and the move provided almost instant dividends when he headed home a Steve Sargent cross on 57 minutes.  Andrews doubled the advantage on 82 minutes when he ignored offside appeals to stride on and beat the 'keeper from 20 yards before an own goal completed the scoring, 6 minutes from time.
A full report will follow on Monday.
Godalming Town v Horsham                                                                30th July 2010
Craig Davies will be given another chance to impress as the Hornets take on Godalming Town in their latest pre-season run out, this Saturday (kick-off 3pm). The former Football League striker struggled to make an impression during Tuesday's 3-0 defeat at Lewes but John Maggs believes the trialist has all the credentials to become a hit for the Hornets. "It was a bit disappointing at Lewes," said Maggs. "Craig must have had only a handful of touches but you can't argue with his record. He's played for Morecambe and Yeovil and scored 10 goals in the Football League so he's obviously got something about him." Maggs will also cast a keen eye on the club's younger talent with George Magnus, Adam Hutchings and Chris Copestack all included in the squad for the trip to Wey Court. Pat Harding is unlikely to feature until the opening match of the season after picking up a knock in the win at Lordswood while the holidaying Paul Kennett will also be absent.
Maggs: Naïve defending cost us                                                          28th July 2010
Horsham crashed to their first defeat of the summer, going down 3-0 at Conference South Lewes last night, with John Maggs blaming his side’s naivety for at least 2 of the Rooks’ goals. That aside, the Hornets supremo drew a lot of positives from his side’s performance. “That was never a 3-0 defeat,” he claimed. “We probably had about 70% of the play and played really well against a decent side but we missed Pat Harding. I was delighted with the mainstay of the team and Jay Lovett showed that he could turn out to be the find of the summer ! Ben Andrews was outstanding and Sam Tucknott was like lightning but unfortunately he (Tucknott) blotted his copybook a bit with a terrible penalty that the ‘keeper saved but John Westcott did well and Dean (Wright) put in another good half. They hit us on the break and scored with some real quality strikes. The first goal was world class but I wasn’t happy with the second. We left Jamal exposed and their fella’s cut in and beat my goalkeeper but overall I’m fairly happy with the performance. We had lots of possession and kept battling away so I’m not disappointed all.” Full report here
Harding and Payne ruled out of Lewes trip                                         26th July 2010
Manager John Maggs was happy with his team's run-out at Lordswood on Saturday, despite injuries to Pat Harding and Ian Payne that will rule both out of Tuesday's trip to Lewes. "It was probably too easy for us," he said. "But we had a good sweat and there were some positives. Young Dean (Wright) was excellent and John Westcott did quite well on the left. In the first half our quality came to the fore and Mark (Zawadski) had nothing to do; he'll have a bigger test on Tuesday." Pat Harding may have stretched a ligament and will be out for a week while there is more serious news concerning full-back Ian Payne who is reported to have broken a toe on Saturday. A full report on Saturday's game can be viewed here, courtesy of Adam Hammond.
Wright on target as Hornets win at Lordswood                                   24th July 2010
Horsham strolled to a comfortable 2-0 success at Kent League side Lordswood this afternoon, Dean Wright (18 mins) and John Westcott (50 mins) scoring the goals. A full report will follow on Monday
Westcott back for Lordswood test                                                       23rd July 2010
John Westcott will pull on a Horsham shirt for the first time in almost 3 years when he takes his place in the starting XI for tomorrow's friendly with Lordswood. Our former player of the year, who has had spells with Tonbridge Angels and Horsham YMCA since leaving the Hornets in November 2007, is one of 3 changes from the side held to a draw by Eastbourne Town during the week. Mark Zawadski returns in goal while Steve Sargent will hope to avoid the traffic problems that ruled him out of Tuesday's match and Mark Knee is another who will be making his first start of the Summer. One player who won't be featuring any time soon is defender Wes Parker, a former pro with Grimsby Town who John Maggs was hoping to sign before the start of the season. Parker's hopes of moving down south were dashed when his job offer fell through to leave Maggs still searching for a central defender. Lordswood are managed by former Hornet Jason Lillis who will no doubt be looking for a big improvement on his side's performances of last season that saw them finish bottom of the Kent League.
Horsham Youth wants YOU !                                                                22nd July 2010
Trials for next season's newly formed Under 12s squad will be held on Tuesday, 27th July. Please contact Annie Raby on 07800922442 or annieraby@horshamfc.co.uk if you are interested. We are pleased to announce that Barry Nash has stepped into run the Under 14s and he is also looking to recruit players ahead of the 2010/11 season. Training is already under way at Collyers on Thursday evenings 7pm - 8.15pm. Contact Annie for further details.
Horsham FC Golf Day                                                                            21st July 2010
Last Sunday saw the staging of the first Horsham FC Golf Day, played out on the Kingfisher Course at Mannings Heath Golf Club. A good blend of players, club staff, supporters and guests made up 4 interesting four-ball groups and commenced play early in the afternoon. The competition quickly turned in to a battle between Ben Andrews and Mark Zawadski and you can read how the events turned out by reading Ian Payne's report here
Hornets going down the Pan                                                                21st July 2010
John Maggs will take his side to Lewes on Tuesday 27th July in a late addition to our pre-season programme. The match will kick-off at the Dripping Pan at 7.45pm
Two more for Harding but Hornets are held to a draw                       20th July 2010
Sam Crabb's last ditch equaliser earned Eastbourne Town a deserved 2-2 draw in tonight's friendly at Worthing's Woodside Road. The Ryman Division One South side played their part in a competitive meeting with the Hornets for whom Pat Harding scored twice to cancel out Ross Lewis' 51st minute goal. Full report here
International 'keeper set to face Eastbourne                                     19th July 2010
Eire U19 goalkeeper Kieron Thorp will don the goalkeeping gloves for tomorrow's meeting with Eastbourne Town as John Maggs continues to cast his eye over potential additions to his squad. The 'keeper, who spent last season at Dulwich Hamlet, has represented his country at U17, U18 and U19 levels and was a product of the Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace Academies. Mark Knee makes his first appearance of the summer, after missing Saturday's win at Burgess Hill, while the match (at Worthing's Woodside Road) will give Maggs a further opportunity to look at promising centre-half Jamal King. You can read the manager's thoughts on the weekend victory, and Ben Tennant's match report, here
Fixture news                                                                                         19th July 2010
A trip to Godalming Town has been added to the pre-season calendar, with John Maggs taking his side to Weycourt on Saturday 31st July. Supporters are also asked to note that our meeting with County League champions Whitehawk, scheduled for Tuesday 10th August, will take place at Lancing College. There are no floodlight facilities available for this fixture so the match will kick-off at 7pm.
Adam Hammond                                                                                   18th July 2010
Horsham Football Club is delighted to announce that Adam Hammond has been elected by committee members take the role of Chairman of the Club Committee. A devoted Hornets supporter for more than 30 years, Adam has produced their matchday programme since 1993 and is currently documenting the club's history in a series of excellent books. Club Secretary John Lines said "Adam happily accepted the task and we all welcome his experience and organisational skills in what is a prominent and very important position for the continuing smooth running of Club affairs."
Kennett off the mark as Hornets cruise to win at Burgess Hill           17th July 2010
Paul Kennett, Pat Harding and Dean Wright scored the goals as Horsham opened their pre-season account with a 3-1 victory at Burgess Hill Town this afternoon. Steve Harper claimed a late consolation for the hosts from the penalty spot in the closing stages.
Horsham paired with Conference big boys in Senior Cup                   17th July 2010
Horsham face a difficult start to their quest for Sussex Senior Cup honours after they were paired with Crawley Town in the 2nd round draw. Our Conference neighbours are one of the Summer's big spenders as they bid for Football League status and are sure to send a strong side to Gorings Mead, despite manager Steve Evans' lack of enthusiasm for the county's premier competition. No date has been set for the tie with John Maggs' former club.
Farewell Tony                                                                                       16th July 2010
The Hornets get their pre-season programme underway tomorrow with a trip to Burgess Hill but they do so without teenage winger Tony Nwachukwu who has been released by the club at his own request. The popular forward broke into the first team during 2008/9 after a string of impressive displays for the U18s but was unable to hold down a regular place in the side. "Tony came to me and asked for certain guarantees but, with finances tight and the quality that we have in midfield at the moment, I told him that I can't give him that," revealed John Maggs. "I had a long chat with him at training last night and offered him a compromise, basically getting him dual signed with the offer of better money for whenever he turns out for us but he wasn't keen on the idea and asked to be released. I know he's being talking to a number of clubs so I wish him well in the future and will say to him that the door's certainly not closed to him at Horsham Football Club!" Another player on his way out is defender James Nicholls whose registration has not been retained by the club.
Hornets start at home                                                                          16th July 2010
John Maggs will experience a first as Horsham manager when the 2010/11 campaign gets underway - an opening day fixture AT HOME ! The release of next season's fixtures, earlier today, sees the Hornets entertain Aveley at Gorings Mead, the first time we've started a campaign on home turf since 1996. We travel to beaten play-off semi-finalists Sutton United, 3 days later, and face promoted Folkestone Invicta in successive weekends with the Kent cub visiting Gorings Mead on 18th September - a week after our FA Cup meeting. Supporters will be pleased to have avoided daunting midweek trips to Lowestoft Town and Bury Town and the draw has also been kind in presenting us with a home match with which to end the season when Tonbridge Angels come to town. The full fixture list can be seen here
New pre-season fixture                                                                       14th July 2010
Horsham will take on Eastbourne Town at Worthing's Woodside Road next Tuesday, 20th July as part of our preparations for the new season (kick-off 7.45pm). The fixture replaces our scheduled meeting with Horley Town that was cancelled due to the unavailability of the Clarets' pitch. Ironically, neither Horsham or Eastbourne are able to host the fixture either so we are grateful to Worthing for providing us with their excellent venue at such short notice. Admission will be £5 adults and £2 concessions.
New ticket incentive launched                                                            13th July 2010
The board have announced 2 new season ticket developments that should appeal to the regular - and not so regular - fan. The Carnet will enable supporters to purchase a book of 10 League tickets, at discounted rates, to be used at any stage throughout the 2010-11 season. Complimentary entry to the pre-season fixture with Oxford City is also included, as well as one free match programme during this period, for a price of just £90 adults. In addition, the 10% discount off regular season ticket prices has been extended to 31st July so what are you waiting for ? Download an application form HERE and apply today !
Andrews named as new skipper                                                          13th July 2010
Ben Andrews has been named as the player to lead the Hornets next season following the departure of Sam Page. The current Player of the Year was an obvious choice to take over the captaincy but John Maggs was quick to reaffirm the former Worthing man's credentials. "Ben's a terrific player, a true competitor and a winner. He's also a fantastic presence in the dressing room and I know he will make an excellent captain."
Nwachukwu back in the frame                                                             13th July 2010
Tony Nwachukwu was expected to attend his first training session of the summer tonight, with John Maggs admitting his frustration that the flying winger is a week behind his team mates in preparation for the new campaign. "I'm disappointed that Tony's missed the first sessions, especially as he tells me that he didn't know that training had restarted. I know he's spoken with Tooting during the summer but I'm hoping he'll be back training with us tonight and remind us all what he is capable of." Maggs is confident of having at least one more new face in the side for Saturday's opening friendly fixture at Burgess Hill, despite missing out on a couple of 'quality signings'. The Hornets boss was in discussion with Eastbourne Borough's Paul Armstrong and Worthing's talented forward Jamie Brotherton before both decided to join Ryman League newcomers Whitehawk but he remains confident of securing the signature of former Redhill defender Jamal King.
Hornets youngsters to take on County Leaguers                                11th July 2010
The Under 18s will take on Sussex County League division three opponents Forest FC as part of their preparations for the forthcoming season. The intriguing contest is the second of five matches lined up for Ivan Raby's squad as they prepare for their fourth season in the Ryman Youth League. The full list can be found here
Chairman confirms new ground announcement imminent                  10th July 2010
Kevin Borrett has responded to supporters' concerns at the lack of updates regarding the proposed new ground by confirming that an announcement is "imminent". The Hornets' Chairman believes that it will be a couple of weeks before any details can be released but has confirmed that the club is working to make an announcement regarding plans for its new long term home before the new season commences. He went on to explain that the club wants to make the announcement in conjunction with other parties and this therefore requires co-ordination between those involved.
Cup draws produce mixed fortunes for Hornets                                   8th July 2010
A testing trip to the Kent coast awaits the Hornets after they were paired with Ryman Premier Division newboys Folkestone Invicta in today's draw for the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup. Folkestone finished as runners-up to Croydon Athletic in last season's Division One South table, despite suffering a 10 point penalty for financial reasons, and have been tipped to do well on their return to the top division. However, the Hornets will point to our last meeting, 2 years ago, when goals from Andy Howard and Evan Archibald saw us to victory in the second round of the same competition. In the FA Trophy, we will host the winners of the tie between Redbridge and Chatham Town. The matches will take place on 11th September and 16th October respectively. Our Under 18s will take on Chertsey Town in the FA Youth Cup, the tie to be played at Broadbridge Heath week commencing 6th September.
Captain's armband up for grabs as Sam moves on                              7th July 2010
Horsham will be led out by a new captain next season after Sam Page's departure for Sutton United was confirmed today. The Us made no secret of their approach for our former MK Dons centre-half last month but his exit was only made official this afternoon, with John Maggs revealing that a fee has yet to be agreed between the two clubs. "I'm obviously disappointed to lose a player of Sam's quality," said Maggs, "but it does free up some money that will help me with the budget for next season." Maggs remains hopeful of adding to his squad within the week, with a centre-half and striker among those to impress in last night's training session.
Horsham Youth recruiting for new season                                           4th July 2010
Horsham Youth are on the look out for young players to join their Under 14s and newly formed Under 12 squads for the forthcoming season. The teams will play on Sundays in the Arun & Chichester League and anyone interested in having a trial for the young Hornets should contact Annie Raby. Meanwhile, the club would like to extend their gratitude to Brian Skett & Allan Kenworthy for their efforts with the Under 13s last season after the decision of both parties to stand down. Under their stewardship, the Hornets came 3rd in the Arun & Chichester League and runners up in the League Cup which was excellent for the first season together. Interviews will be taking place for the manager's position of next season's Under 14 squad and interested applicants are asked to contact Annie Raby.
Horley forced to pull out of friendly                                                     2nd July 2010
The Hornets are looking for a fixture to replace their visit to Horley Town, scheduled for Tuesday 20th July, after the Clarets were forced to pull out of the friendly due to unavailability of their New Defence pitch. "It's a bit of a blow", admitted John Maggs, whose side begin their preparations for the new season at Burgess Hill the previous Saturday. "We'll see if we can get someone else lined up by then otherwise it'll be a night of training".
Season ticket offer extended                                                             29th June 2010
The 'Beat the Budget' discount on season ticket purchases has been extended for a further week, giving fans until July 7th to take advantage of this great offer.


Click HERE for a downloadable application form.

'Big Tony' moves on                                                                            28th June 2010
Anthony Acheampong has become the latest player to exit Gorings Mead after the big defender announced he will be leaving the club this week. Acheampong made 80 appearances for the Hornets after signing from Cardiff City in October 2008, playing at either full-back or centre-half, but has announced plans to take up an offer 'closer to home'. An always imposing presence on the pitch, John Maggs pays tribute to 'one of the most respectful people I've ever known in the game'. More...
Maggs delight at latest signing                                                           28th June 2010
John Maggs was beaming tonight after completing the signing of former Brentford utility man Jay Lovett. The 32 year old will be reunited with Maggs just over 10 years after the then Crawley Town manager helped smooth the path for a £75000 move to the West London side and Maggs couldn't hide his delight at the prospect of working with his former protégé once more. More...
Working party needed                                                                        28th June 2010
Tim Hewlett is looking for volunteers to help smarten up the Gorings Mead dressing rooms, ahead of the new season. "We need to touch up the paintwork on the walls and give the rooms a clean up, mainly on the floors. This is nowhere near the amount of work involved last year but YMCA are struggling to get all of the jobs at the ground done so it would be great if we could get a few people together to help out. They have all of the materials and tools we would need and work at the ground on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings so if people can help can they please let me know when they are available." Tim can be contacted at tim@hewlett.plus.com
World Cup football at Gorings Mead                                                   26th June 2010
Our landlords have agreed to open the Gorings Mead clubhouse on Sunday for anyone wishing to watch the big World Cup clash between England and Germany. The bar will be open from 1.30pm (kick-off 3pm) so please get down there and show your support.
Horsham Youth reaping the rewards of fans' generosity                 22nd June 2010
Youth Secretary Annie Raby has expressed her gratitude towards everyone who has donated their Tescos Schools and Clubs vouchers over the past few months. The response has been overwhelming with a staggering 6800 vouchers exchanged in return for 4 medical kits, 7 match balls and 2 ball sacks. "It's unbelievable," she said. "I thought last year was fantastic when we collected over 3000 vouchers so this year has really exceeded all our expectations. We calculated that it has saved Horsham Youth around £400 in equipment costs so we are extremely grateful to everyone for their generosity and valuable support."
Kennett signs                                                                                      22nd June 2010
John Maggs has confirmed his first new signing of the summer after Paul Kennett agreed terms with the club this week. The midfielder made 332 appearances in two spells for Worthing, for whom he was club captain last season, and was a member of the successful Lewes side that gained promotion to the Blue Square Conference South in 2009. It is anticipated that 'Kenno' will be the first of several exciting new additions to the squad with Maggs hinting that there could be more to come this week.
Horsham FC Golf Day – Sunday 18th July 2010                                  18th June 2010
The first Horsham FC Golf Day is scheduled to take place on the Kingfisher Course at Mannings Heath Golf Club on Sunday 18th July. The day is open to players, staff, club officials, supporters and sponsors. Included in the day is tea/coffee on arrival, complimentary driving range token, 18 holes of golf, complimentary towel, a two-course meal/BBQ and a fantastic prize fund. Tea/Coffee is available from noon and the day is expected to finish around 8.30pm.

The cost for the day is only £40pp and non golfers are welcome to caddy/walk around and eat for just £15pp. The invitation is open to a maximum of 40 golfers and anyone who is interested in playing, sponsoring or simply attending the event should contact Ian Payne by email at
ian.payne@inspiregolf.co.uk.
Midfielder signing 'imminent'                                                             17th June 2010
Worthing skipper Paul Kennett could be on his way to Horsham within days, according to the West Sussex County Times. John Maggs, just returned from a break in Portugal, has reportedly confirmed that he hopes to conclude the signing of the experienced midfielder, who he describes as "a similar mould to Ben Andrews", as replacement for Tooting bound Hassan Nyang. Maggs is sure to be in for a busy time as he looks to resolve a number of player issues, including that of captain Sam Page who is rumoured to be on his way to Sutton United.
Season ticket prices slashed                                                                8th June 2010
The Board has introduced a special 'Beat the Budget' discount on all season ticket purchases made before the end of June, slashing prices by 10%. Under this offer, adult tickets will cost £171, making a saving of just under £2 per match over the course of the season (as well as free access to the grandstand) while senior citizens & students and Under 16s will also see their prices reduced to £85.50 and £27 respectively. Our exclusive Executive Vice–President Ticket will drop from £520 to £450. Anyone who has already purchased a season ticket for 2010-11 will receive a 10% refund.
Click HERE for a downloadable application form.
It's official: Howie is Non-League's top mascot                                   7th June 2010
Milton Keynes was besieged by an influx of colourful, wobbly-headed characters at the weekend as the town played host to the 2010 Mascot Olympic Games. Among them was our own Howie the Hornet who did the club and non-league football proud by finishing in 3rd place, ahead of such fearsome opponents as Sonic the Hedgehog, Percy the Penguin, Florence Moo and the Jolly Green Giant. Howie's faithful companion, Matt Haynes, was there to provide us with a summary of the days events.
Click here for more
Supporters club backing Horsham Youth                                             6th June 2010
Horsham Youth would like to thank HISC (Horsham Independent Supporters' Club) for their continued support in sponsoring the Under 18s warm up shirts for the next two seasons. HISC have been very generous with their support over the past three seasons and Horsham Youth consider ourselves very lucky to have their backing, especially in the current economic climate. Many of HISC's members provide additional financial support through their various fundraising efforts and this is all very much appreciated by the Youth set up.
Don't forget that the closing date for the Tesco Club Vouchers is fast approaching so please send in any unwanted vouchers to me c/o Horsham Football Club, G
oring's Mead, Brighton Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5BP.                               Thanks, Annie Raby
2010/11 admission prices                                                                    4th June 2010
Season tickets are now on sale for the 2010/11 campaign, with prices starting at just £30.00. Having held admission prices at the same level for 3 seasons, the club has taken the decision to increase adult entry to £10 per match, £5 for senior citizens and students, and £2.50 for under 16s (entry to the grandstand is an additional £1) but season tickets will allow holders free admission to the pre-season friendly with Oxford City, as well as all Ryman League matches, free access into the grandstand and full membership of The Club. The Executive Vice–President Ticket will include the above PLUS all cup competitions, exclusive seating area, Club tie, boardroom refreshments before, during and after the match, away coach travel (when applicable), matchday programme and car parking in the ground. Season ticket holding entitles the member to participate in the AGM. For more information, and a downloadable application form, click HERE
Rivals in bid for Hornets captain                                                          4th June 2010
Horsham Chairman Kevin Borrett has told Sutton United that they will have to wait until later this month before discussions can take place regarding the future of club captain Sam Page. The Us officially declared their interest in the former MK Dons defender this week but Borrett has declared that no further comment will be made regarding our contracted skipper until manager John Maggs has returned from holiday.
Howie's up for the cup                                                                         4th June 2010
Howie the Hornet will be taking on the cream of the mascot world tomorrow in the 2010 Milton Keynes Theatre District Mascot Olympics. Our popular vespidae finished 2nd in the inaugural Mascot Olympics in 2007 but missed the previous 2 events due to family commitments so is looking forward to meeting up with old chums such as Yeovil Town's Jolly Green Giant and Coventry City's Sky Blue Sam.

This year's challenges will assume a World Cup theme, with 6 events spread over the course of the day and prizes for each event as well as for the overall winner. The event will also be raising money for Spinal Injuries Association and, as usual, will be a great opportunity for all the mascots to cause chaos and have a lot of fun with members of the public.

Below is a link with more information on the day itself. Of the events that will be taking place Howie is most looking forward to the Penalty Shoot Out, having had a lot of practice at attempting to save shots at half-time in matches last season, and also the Obstacle Course having won this event three years ago.

http://www.theatre-district.co.uk/news/latest/Mascot-Olympics-2010/
Final call for Tesco vouchers                                                              23rd May 2010
Horsham Youth would like to thank everyone for their continued support in collecting Tesco for Schools & Clubs vouchers. We have had a fantastic response to this year's appeal and have already topped the 5000 mark but would like to ask everyone to make one final push and search your wallets, purses, kitchen cupboards and even down the back of the sofa as this appeal nears its end. Annie will be at the Club AGM and HISC AGM so please bring any remaining vouchers along or send them to her via the club's address at Gorings Mead.
Maggs 'thrilled' at Harding boost                                                        19th May 2010
John Maggs was in buoyant mood this week after Pat Harding confirmed he is ready to spearhead the Hornets' attack again next season. The former Eastbourne Borough man marked his first season at Gorings Mead with 25 goals and predictably attracted offers from several interested parties but chose loyalty over financial gain to become one of the first to commit himself to Horsham for the 2010/11 campaign. A delighted Maggs said "Pat has been very open with me and told me that he could have made a lot more money elsewhere but he has decided to stay for purely footballing reasons and it's an understatement to say that I'm absolutely thrilled with that. We played him as a striker last season and we all reaped the rewards. He lost some of his appetite at Eastbourne, where he feels he was played out of position, but he is enjoying his football again and wants to contribute towards a successful season with us next season. In my opinion, this is a massive boost to myself and our supporters and is a very positive move for Horsham Football Club. It shows we have something about us and that we can keep our top players, despite some of the money that other clubs are offering. It's also very refreshing that players aren't just out for the big bucks. They're prepared to sacrifice that for a settled and stable environment and proves that we're trying to run the club in the right way."
Westcott poised for return ?                                                                18th May 2010
John Westcott could be set for a shock return to Horsham colours after John Maggs admitted he was targeting the former player of the year ahead of the new season. 'Westy' is no stranger to the Gorings Mead pitch, having spent last season with our landlords Horsham YMCA, but is said to be keen on a reunion with the Hornets for whom he played 169 times before joining Tonbridge Angels in November 2007. Meanwhile, Maggs has revealed that he is in discussions with Anthony Acheampong, Delando Smith and Hassan Nyang who are said to be considering their futures away from Horsham. "I want to keep hold of all three of the lads," Maggs admitted, "but we'll have to see what happens. Hopefully they'll still be with us at the start of the season because I believe that we only need a couple of additions to the squad and we will be one of the teams challenging in the cups and the league." Maggs was left frustrated at his failure to bring a couple of experienced Ryman League players to Horsham this week but continues to chase fresh targets to join the likes of  Pat Harding, Sam Page and Ben Andrews, each of whom have confirmed they will be staying at the club for the 2010/11 campaign.
New opponents for 2010/11                                                                17th May 2010
Horsham will face new league opposition in Bury Town and Lowestoft Town next season after the provisional line-up for the 2010/11 campaign was released today. Initial rumours that the Hornets would be moved in to the Southern League seemed to have been allayed after they were included in the 22 team Ryman League Premier Division alongside newly promoted Concord Rangers and Croydon Athletic. Canvey Island based Concord were runners-up to runaway Division One North champions Lowestoft while Folkestone Invicta return to the Premier Division after a year's absence, having finished second to Croydon Athletic in Division One South. Bury, beaten 3-2 at Queen Street during our record-breaking FA Cup run of 2007, trade places with Ashford Town (Mx) who return to the Southern League after a period of 4 years and we also say goodbye to relegated Bognor Regis Town and Waltham Abbey. It has been suggested that there may still be a number of factors to be resolved before the League's constitution is finalised but the current line-up is as follows: AFC Hornchurch, Aveley, Billericay Town, Bury Town, Canvey Island, Carshalton Athletic, Concord Rangers, Cray Wanderers, Croydon Athletic, Folkestone Invicta, Harrow Borough, Hastings United, Hendon, HORSHAM, Kingstonian, Lowestoft Town, Maidstone United, Margate, Sutton United, Tonbridge Angels, Tooting & Mitcham United, Wealdstone
Youth round-up                                                                                    10th May 2010
The weather was arguably the biggest winner in what was a frustrating and difficult 2009/10 campaign for the club's five Youth sides but they emerged with credit to bring home a league championship, a runners-up place and two cup final appearances. We take a look back at the lads' achievements here
Pre-season programme begins to take shape                                      9th May 2010
Zamaretto Southern League Premier Division side Oxford City have been confirmed as pre-season opponents for the Hornets, for whom the August 7th meeting at Gorings Mead is expected to be the only home fixture of the close season. John Maggs has confirmed that he will also be taking his side to Sussex County League Champions Whitehawk as part of the Horsham's preparations for the 2010/11 campaign, at a date to be announced.
Horsham Independent Supporters Club AGM                                        9th May 2010
Horsham Independent Supporters Club is inviting members to attend their AGM on Tuesday, 1st June at Gorings Mead (7.45pm start). This has been an interesting year for Horsham Football Club and its fans, now that we are back in Horsham, so please come along to represent the supporters and give your views on issues that affect you as a fan.
200 Club winner                                                                                     6th May 2010
Horsham regular, Richard Harris, is £140 better off this week after 2 of his numbers were pulled out in this month's 200 Club draw. If you want the opportunity of winning a monthly prize, or even increase your current chances by purchasing additional numbers, please contact Roger Harris on 01903 744468 or download an application form here
Horsham Youth trials 2010-11                                                              4th May 2010
Horsham Youth Under 18s are holding their annual end of season trials for the forthcoming 2010-11 season. If you were born between 1st Sept 1992 and 31st Aug 1995, and feel you have the quality to play for Horsham FC, please contact Annie Raby at annieraby@horshamfc.co.uk or call 07800 922442 for more information. Horsham Youth are proud to have seen Tony Nwachukwu come through the ranks to become an integral part of the 1st team squad, and to be rewarded with a contract last year, and hope to see Adam Hutchings continue to make similar progress next season while many of the older lads in this season's U18 squad will be invited to 1st team pre-season in the summer. Horsham FC run 5 squads at Youth Level and are looking to increase that for the 2010-11 season.
Maggs reflects on 'difficult season'                                                       1st May 2010
Injuries, loss of players, bad weather, groundshare issues, cup disasters....no-one could dispute that the 2009/10 season was a troubled campaign for the Hornets. While two of his former players were going head-to-head in the Division's promotion play-off final, we caught up with manager John Maggs to hear his views on a season that promised much yet delivered only the satisfaction of Ryman Premier Division security. More...
Gary Charman - "Horsham legend" says former boss                       27th April 2010
Gary Charman has allayed supporters' fears by announcing that he will be back for pre-season training, despite suggestions that he may be forced to retire through injury. Gazza mixed with the travelling support at Bromley on Saturday and told fans how much he misses the game after suffering a triple fracture of the cheekbone at Hendon in December. John Maggs shares his player's confidence that he will bounce back, saying "With the injury he has suffered, it will be a major blow to his confidence but I know he has the character to overcome this. He is a player with tremendous talent and one any manager would want at their club. There is no reason why he should not be in the starting line-up for the new campaign." There was praise, too, for the winger who has made more than 460 appearances for his home town club from the man who handed him his debut in 1998. Russell Mason has kept tabs on the Hornets, despite moving to Spain after managing the club at the end of the last Millennium, and gave these words of encouragement to the player he dubbed a 'legend'. "Gary is a unique talent that really should have gone on and played at a higher level. Only his love for his home town club kept him loyal to the Hornets. Many people who do not know Gary accuse him of being lightweight and a 'sick note' but for those who see him play know that its his 100% commitment that gets him injured. To this day I can not think of a player who climbs so high to head a ball so well. I wish Gary a speedy recovery, as football needs real entertainers like him".
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Pre-season fixtures
Saturday, 17 July
 Burgess Hill Town (a) W 3-1
Tuesday, 20 July
Eastbourne Town D 2-2
(at Worthing FC)
Saturday, 24 July
Lordswood (a) W 2-0
Tuesday, 27 July
Lewes (a) L 0-3
Saturday, 31 July
Godalming Town (a) W 3-0
Tuesday, 3 August
Worthing (a)
Saturday, 7 August
Oxford City (h)
Tuesday, 10 August
Whitehawk (a)
Saturday, 14 August
Horsham YMCA (a)
August 200 Club winners

Our Congratulations go to Miss C Dickinson who wins first prize in August's 200 club draw. The lucky winners were;

1.Miss C Dickinson No. 42 £100
2. Eddie French No. 60 £40
3. C R Edwards No. 22 £20

If you want to be in with a chance of winning a monthly cash prize, for just a minimum monthly fee of £2.50, please contact Roger Harris on 01903 744468
 or download an application form here