Horsham will be hoping for another kind draw when the opening stages of the 2009/10 FA Cup (sponsored by E.ON) are revealed on Wednesday. John Maggs' side made history in reaching the Second Round of this most famous of competitions in 2007/8 and were less than 10 minutes away from a money-spinning trip to Leicester City last year, having begun those campaigns with home ties against lower ranking opponents in Arundel and Colliers Wood United. Will the Hornets be as fortunate again ? All the news of the draw will be published on this website on Wednesday evening.

Lee Carney is fit and 'raring to go', according to manager John Maggs who this week saw his prized asset turn down the chance of joining up with former team-mate Nigel Brake at Three Bridges. The midfielder has been undergoing physiotherapy on the injured knee that forced him out of the closing stages of last season and will be fit to start his 9th campaign with the Hornets, something that had been in the balance over the past fortnight. "Three Bridges made Lee a very attractive offer and he told me he would be talking to them while I was away," revealed Maggs. "I understand that they have also been speaking with Nigel Brake but I'm delighted that Lee has decided to stay with us and I'm looking forward to him starting the season with us once again."

The proposed friendly against East Grinstead Town has been cancelled due to the Wasps' over-burdening pre-season schedule. The August 4th fixture will now be replaced with a visit to Stompond Lane where we take on fellow Ryman Leaguers Walton & Hersham. There is a further change to the fixture calendar with the Hornets taking on Horsham YMCA at Gorings Mead on Saturday 8th August with the planned trip to Godalming Town now postponed. The full list of friendlies can be seen here

John Maggs picked up where he left off by returning from a fortnight's holiday in Portugal to confirm the signing of Russell Eldridge for a second term. The popular full-back was one of a handful of last season's squad not to have agreed to re-sign but Maggs described the former Hastings man's decision as 'really great news' and confirmed that he will also be in conversation with Yinka Salaam and Williams Peauroux in the next few days to discuss their futures. Meanwhile, captain Sam Page's possible return to the Football League is likely to be decided next week when the player and manager meet with the unnamed League Two club's representatives.

Hornets Review caught up with long-serving programme editor Adam Hammond this week to ask him how he first got involved in the role, his memories of those testing early days and his selfless dedication in piecing together a statistical history of the club. More...

Horsham directors Kevin Borrett, John Lines and Tim Hewlett held a question and answer session with residents of Gorings Mead last night during which Hewlett, Horsham Football Club's Health & Safety Officer, explained the proposed matchday crowd stewarding and traffic calming measures to a large enquiring audience of residents who were keen to hear how the Club intended to avoid causing disruption and nuisance during their groundshare with YMCA. Hewlett confirmed that matchday parking at Gorings Mead would be limited to officials, the disabled, and a small number of parking season ticket holders only. There will be a number of opportunities for supporters to assist with stewarding and other duties when the new season commences. Anyone interested, or requiring more information, should contact Tim Hewlett on 07774 649976.

The Gorings Mead residents were encouraged to raise any concerns that may arise during the season direct with the club. Chairman Kevin Borrett stated "it was a priority of the club for the forthcoming season to be a good citizen to local residents during their two year tenancy".

Sam Page could be poised for a return to the Football League after John Maggs revealed that he has received an approach from an unnamed League club for his captain this week. The former MK Dons defender, who recently agreed to a contract extension to remain at the club until 2010, is understood to have attracted the attention of several league scouts last season with some impressive displays in the heart of the defence but further discussions have been put on hold until Maggs returns from holiday at the end of the month.

John Maggs has responded to suggestions that he has failed to produce a squad big enough to challenge for promotion next season, stating that his squad is about 'quality, not quantity'. More...

John Maggs believes that he has found the answer to last season's goalscoring problems after announcing the arrival of two exciting new additions to his squad. Ben Andrews (Worthing) and Pat Harding (Eastbourne Borough, pictured) agreed terms with the Hornets supremo today to cap a satisfying couple of weeks that has seen almost all of last season's squad pledge themselves to the club for the 2009/10 campaign. More...

The Hornets are going back to Worthing ! But don't be alarmed, this time it's just for one match as John Maggs takes his squad to Woodside Road for a pre-season friendly on Saturday 18th July. Maggs has also revealed that the club are looking to fit in a fixture with new landlords YMCA, at a date to be announced.

John Maggs' summer search for a goalkeeper was ended today when Rob Tolfrey added his name to the ever-increasing list of players to agree terms for the new season. "I'm absolutely thrilled with his decision," revealed Maggs who has now seen 8 of last season's first team sign up for another term. "Rob attracted a bit of attention from a number of clubs, including one from the Football League, but it was the guarantee of regular football that appealed to him and I'm delighted that he has agreed to re-sign."