Supporters Club members are reminded that the HISC AGM will take place at the Rehoboth Baptist Church Hall, New Street, Horsham on Wednesday 3rd June at 8pm.
 
With the withdrawal of the planning appeal, and the club firmly in discussions with Horsham District Council, we could see even more interesting developments in the near future. So, what better time to turn up and vote for your favourite committee and listen to what we have to say regarding news and ideas for the 2009/2010 season? As usual HISC, thanks to our good relationship with the club, are able to continue organising regular get-togethers with HFC officials and playing staff and this will continue throughout the season, starting with one of the newest directors at the club. Kevin Borrett has kindly agreed to be the guest speaker at this year's HISC AGM and we would ask members to turn up and show Kevin the support he's likely to receive in his role at the club. Remember - the current HISC Membership is valid for the forthcoming 2009/2010 season so we won't be chasing existing members for any more money at the time-being. How's that for credit-crunch appeal?

There is so much we can do, but we can't do it alone. We need every Horsham fan to join us. It's your club, so join us in supporting them. See you on the 3rd June.                                                                              With Pride and Passion We Support

The Football Association have now confirmed the clubs that will be playing in the Ryman Football League in season 2009/10. The FA have said that there remain issues with a few non-Ryman League clubs so the final line-ups could be subject to change. Currently, next season's Premier Division will consist of the following clubs: AFC Hornchurch, Ashford Town (Middx), Aveley, Billericay Town, Bognor Regis Town, Boreham Wood, Canvey Island, Carshalton Athletic, Cray Wanderers, Dartford, Harrow Borough, Hastings United, Hendon, HORSHAM, Kingstonian, Maidstone United, Margate, Sutton United, Tonbridge Angels, Tooting & Mitcham United, Waltham Abbey and Wealdstone

Alex Haddow is the latest player to agree to re-sign for the Hornets as John Maggs continues to build for the 2009/10 Ryman League campaign. The former Bognor man put in some impressive displays on the left flank last season and Maggs has declared himself delighted to have retained the core of last season's squad with Gary Charman, Lee Carney, Mark Knee, Anthony Acheampong and Sam and Jack Page also agreeing to remain at the club. Meanwhile Maggs has revealed that he hopes to complete the signing of a former Nationwide Conference striker by the end of next week and is also in discussions with a further two new players, believed to be a midfielder and a forward.

Horsham are set to begin their preparations for the new season with a visit to Shoreham, the side who ended our hopes of retaining the Brighton Charity Cup at the semi-final stage back in March. John Maggs will take his side to Middle Road on Thursday 23rd July after The Musselmen agreed to replace Leatherhead in the pre-season calendar when the Tanners announced that they were unable to fulfil the fixture. Three Bridges are another side to have pulled out of a meeting with Maggs' Hornets and they are replaced by Ryman League South side Godalming Town. The full list of matches can be seen on the provisional fixture list here

The news that all Hornets' supporters were waiting for became official today with the Ryman League's announcement that it had formally accepted Horsham YMCA's promotion from the Sussex County League, leaving the way clear for the two Horsham clubs to groundshare at Gorings Mead next season. There were strong rumours on Friday that YM would be promoted, despite finishing behind Eastbourne Association and Arundel, but Horsham's directors refused to comment until today's official announcement. Whilst delighted with the news, Director Kevin Borrett assured fans that the club will continue its efforts to secure a location within the town for the long term future of Horsham Football Club.
Click here to read the Directors' official statement

Sam Page has become the first of John Maggs' squad to pledge his future to the club after agreeing to take up the second of his two year contract this week. The highly regarded club captain and centre-half was the cornerstone of the Hornets' defence last season and his decision to re-sign gives the manager a huge boost as he begins to put together his squad for the 2009/10 campaign. Page's younger brother Jack, who missed most of last season through injury, is also expected to remain with the club, Maggs revealed earlier today.

Horsham YMCA's hopes of landing the County League title were ended today after the League's decision not to award Jim White's side with additional points after Chichester City United fielded an ineligible player against them earlier in the season. Fears that this may jeopardise the Hornets' groundshare plans could be allayed when the Leagues' representatives meet at FA Headquarters on Thursday evening where it is understood that YM's promotion to the Ryman League may still be sanctioned following discussions between the Isthmian and Sussex County Leagues.

Mark Knee walked away with three awards from Saturday's annual Dinner/Dance to make it a memorable first season with the Hornets for the former Worthing man. Having already been announced as the supporters' Player of the Year at the club's final match of the season, Mark was also named as the Manager's and Players' Player of the Year while player/coach Rob Frankland collected the Directors' award. Tony Nwachukwu capped an excellent season by bagging the U18s' Players' Player and top goalscorer awards while another to have experienced first team football this season - Adam Hutchings - was named as the U18s Supporters' Player of the Year. Harry Pleece picked up the Managers' award. Congratulations to them all.

Horsham will travel to old foes Leatherhead as part of their pre-season preparations after the first batch of friendly fixtures were announced by boss John Maggs this week. Redhill, Horley Town and Three Bridges make up the early quartet of opponents with dates for each of the matches still to be announced.

The Board of Horsham Football Club has announced that Frank King has stood down as a director of Horsham Football Club Ltd. Frank joined the Board in 1980 and has provided exceptional and longstanding service as a director for 29 years. Frank stood down formally at the Board Meeting on 17th February 2009. Read the Club's full statement here

Horsham YMCA await a County League decision before knowing if they will be playing Ryman League football next season. Wins for Eastbourne Association, Arundel and YM yesterday left Chris White's side in 3rd place but the mooted awarded of an extra 3 points, the result of Chichester City having fielded an ineligible player earlier in the season, would make YM champions and secure their passage to the Isthmian League and guarantee the Hornets' groundshare at Gorings Mead next season.

Staines Town will join Champions Dover in the Blue Square Conference South next season after beating Carshalton Athletic 1-0 in yesterday's play-off final. A late penalty save by Swans' 'keeper Louis Wells sent the game in to extra-time and former Lewes striker Scott Taylor stepped off the bench to grab the decisive goal to make it second time lucky for Steve Cordery's side who were beaten at the same stage by AFC Wimbledon last season. Moving up from Division One will be our old friends Kingstonian and Cray Wanderers, the latter courtesy of yesterday's 1-0 win against the Met Police, while Aveley and Waltham Abbey can look forward to Isthmian top flight football after promotion from Division One North.