New Strip 2009/2010

Saturday 20th June 2009

Holmesdale would like to announce that Vandanel will be supplying the new Holmesdale FC kit for the forthcoming 2009/2010 season.

Vandanel Website

Kent League AGM

Friday 19th June 2009

Following last nights AGM it has been confirmed that the Kent League Premier Division for 2009/2010 will be down to 16 teams following the promotion of VCD Athletic to Ryman Isthmian League Division 1 North and the sideways movement of Croydon to the Combined Counties League Premier Division.

Fisher FC were elected into the Kent League and will be groundsharing with Dulwich Hamlet.

Holmesdale's 2's move into the Kent League Division 1 which will consist of 11 teams.

It was also announced that Holmesdale will face Herne Bay at Oakley Road in the Premier Division Cup 1st Round, while Holmesdale 2's will travel to Lordswood for the 1st Round of the HAUC Divisions 1&2 League Cup. (Dates to be confirmed).

Greenwich Borough Welcomed To Oakley Road

Saturday 13th June 2009

Holmesdale would like to announce that they have finalised an agreement with Greenwich Borough to ground share at Oakley Road for the next three seasons starting this coming season 2009/2010.

Tolfrey and Mitchell win the War!

Wednesday 10th June 2009

On Sunday Ross Mitchell and Rob Tolfrey won a Keeper Wars competition hosted by Dartford FC at Princess Park to raise money for charity.

72 Keepers entered the competition from all Divisions and included The Kent League, The Rymans League and The Conference Level .

The competition involved four keepers 2 vs 2 with four minutes to score as many goals as possible with both goals being 20 yards apart.

Ross and Rob talk more about the day. Keeper Wars

Photo Gallery

Danny Harwood On Injury and Rehabilitation

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

Danny Harwood talks openly and in depth about the extent of the injuries he sustained in Holmesdale's penultimate game of last season against Hythe Town and his plans for rehabilitation to match fitness.

Danny Harwood Report

John Maloney Answers Our Questions

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

John Maloney answers our questions as he resigns for the club, and talks of his prospects for the forthcoming season as Skipper.

Read the full interview here.

John Maloney Interview

Ross Mitchell Joins Coaching Team

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

Reserve Team Goal Keeper, Ross Mitchell, is to join Holmesdale's coaching team as Goal Keeping Coach.

Ross will work alongside current coach Matt Webb until Matt undergoes his forthcoming surgery.

Together, Ross and Matt will be coaching the First Team keeper as well as the younger keepers the club are hoping to bring through.

An announcement will be made shortly as to Ross' replacement in the Reserve side and for a new First Team Keeper to replace injured Danny Harwood.

Ross speaks about his move into coaching

A Manager's Perspective

Tuesday 2nd June 2009

When Jim and I took over back in January we had to get the players heads right ASAP, because as in most things in life, no one likes change and if players don't feel happy and settled it can and will affect their game....

Read the rest of First Team Manager, Billy Hughes' view of the season.

Manager's Report

Season Summary

Monday 1st June 2009

Holmesdale FC's Club Secretary, Mark Hayes, gives his summary of the 2008/2009 Season and looks forward to the 2009/2010 Season.

Secretary Report