Jacob Gardiner-Smith has become the latest player to agree terms for the 2019/20 season.
Since joining the club in January from St Albans City on dual-registration, Jacob has gone onto make 16 appearances either in midfield or full-back.
We hope to be able to bring you one further addition tomorrow morning.
Posted at 07:33
22-year old centre-half Romario Jonas has agreed to re-sign for the club for the 2019/20 season as Jimmy Gray continues to shape his squad for the new campaign.
Since joining from Ashford Town (Middx) last summer, Romario impressed at centre-half making 34 appearances and scoring twice.
Posted at 12:29
The FA have this morning released the allocations for Steps 1-4 of the National League System.
We will remain in the Southern League South Premier Division for the 2019/20 season. Kings Langley have been transferred into the Southern League Central Premier Division whilst Truro City and Weston-super-Mare have come into the division after being relegated from the National League South.
Coming up from Step 4 are Middlesex neighbours Hayes & Yeading United, Hampshire side Blackfield & Langley, who are based near Southampton, and Yate Town who are based in Gloucestershire.
The full line-up for next season is:
Beaconsfield Town
Blackfield & Langley
Chesham United
Dorchester Town
Farnborough
Gosport Borough
Harrow Borough
Hartley Wintney
Hayes & Yeading United
Hendon
Merthyr Town
Metropolitan Police
Poole Town
Salisbury
Swindon Supermarine
Taunton Town
Tiverton Town
Truro City
Walton Casuals
Westo-super-Mare
Wimborne Town
Yate Town
Posted at 07:30
Jimmy Gray's squad for the 2019/20 season continues to take shape with the news that striker Ogo Obi has agreed to re-sign for the upcoming campaign.
Ogo joined the club in January and went on to make 15 appearances, mainly as a substitute, and scoring 3 goals last season, each one of which came from outside the penalty area.
We hope to have more news around players re-signing in the next few days.
Posted at 09:42
In further news, youth development officer John Creith has been added to the first team coaching staff by manager Jimmy Gray.
John, who was joint-manager of last season's successful Under-23 side, will assist Jimmy and Mark Boyce with first-team training for the new season bringing with him a wealth of experience.
Posted at 13:56
Jimmy Gray has received a boost with the news that two more of the squad that ended last season at the club have put pen to paper on contracts for the new campaign.
The first is striker Connor Calcutt who joined the club in October 2018 from Farnborough and went on to score 8 times in 30 appearances.
Joining Connor in committing to the club is left-sided player Charlie Smith. Charile joined from Welwyn Garden City in January and scored what turned out to be the crucial winner in March at home to Basingtoke Town, his only goal to date in 16 games.
Posted at 13:51
Silver Jubilee Park in partnership with Hendon Football Club, CAD Brent and supported by the Wembley Stadium National Trust will be launching a new programme of weekly activities specifically aimed at the over 50s, commencing on Wednesday 3rd June at 10:15am.
The programme of activities, which are free of charge, will be held every Wednesday from 10:15am to 11:00am followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.
The programme's initial plans are to provide Walking Football, Exercise Classes and Gardneing. Also on offer will be chair exercises for those with mobility issues.
As part of our community project we will also be operating a Dementia Cafe where those living with Dementia can take part in specifically designed activities including those that can help with memory. Family, cares and friends will also be able to socialise and receive support and information.
We are very grateful for the support received from Wembley National Stadium Trust in relation to this project.
If you know of anyone who this programme may benefit please email info.silverjubileepark@gmail.com to register your interest.
SJP in partnership with Hendon Football Club are signed up to the Dementia Action Alliance and have set out aims and objectives to become a dementia friendly club and facility in association with CAD Brent by 2020.
Posted at 08:58
Long-term supporter and cycling aficionado Bryan Roberts will be undertaking London Nightrider in aid of Save the Children.
The latest in what has become an annual cycle ride for Bryan over the past few years takes place overnight on 8/9th June where he will be riding the 100km route that starts and ends in Lee Valley Country Park and takes in Highgate, Crystal Palace and many other locations besides.
As in previous years, Bryan has kindly pledged to personally match any sponsorship received from Hendon supporters and donate those funds to the Twelfth Man Fund.
If you would like to support Bryan and Save The Children you can do so at the below link - please mention HFC alongside your donation.
Bryan Roberts Just Giving Page.
Posted at 13:25
We are seeking new matchday volunteers to join our small band of helpers for the 2019/20 season.
The two main areas we are urgently seeking cover for the new season are turnstiles and boardroom hospitality, two areas in which we are increasingly reliant on a very small number of people's services.
All matchday volunteers are eligible for free entry to whichever match they are on duty for and will receive full training prior to taking on a duty with people always on hand to answer any questions that may arise.
Whilst we have a wonderful and loyal band of helpers, there were times last season where we were reliant on the goodwill of members of the Edgware Town stewarding team to help us out when we were short of numbers. The greater the pool of helpers available, the less each person will be required to do.
If you are able to spare some time and would like to put your name forward or find out more about these and other duties, please contact Lu Simons on lusimons3@gmail.com
Posted at 11:49
James Gray has made a new addition to his back-room staff with the addition of Kate Simmons as the new first team Sports Therapist.
Kate brings with her plenty of experience from spells at Boreham Wood and Hertford Town, we wish her a warm welcome to Silver Jubilee Park.
Posted at 18:50
A week since the Twelfth Man scheme was launched, we have so far raised 3,200 pounds, 20% of our 16,000 pounds target, every penny of which will go into the playing budget.
We'd like to thank those that have so far pledged, there is still plenty of time for anyone else who is able and willing to contribute. If you would like to make a donation, please contact Simon Lawrence on simon.hendon@btinternet.com.
Posted at 15:32
Lewis Toomey has announced his departure from the club on Twitter this afternoon and is considering his next move.
After joining from Hayes & Yeading United in December, Lewis made 16 appearances for the club. We would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his efforts and the part he played in our survival and wish him well for the future.
Posted at 15:27
We are delighted to announce the first confirmed signing for the 2019/20 season with the news that midfielder Ryan Hope has committed to the club and put pen to paper on a contract for the new season.
Ryan played a key role in our survival after joining the club in January from Southall, making 17 appearances and scoring twice as well as receiving recognition with a call-up to the FA XI's squad for their game with the Bedfordshire FA last month.
We will of course bring you further player news as and when it's confirmed.
Posted at 11:37
We are pleased to announce the availability of 2019/20 season tickets, with last season's prices held. As usual, season ticket holders will be entitled to entry to all league fixtures for the season with significant discounts available on gate prices.
For more details see our admission page.
Posted at 23:55
Preparations are already well underway for the 2019/20 season and we are delighted to be able to bring you news of a host of pre-season friendly games.
On Saturday 13th July we have been invited to take part in a four-team tournament hosted by Wingate & Finchley in aid of Spencer McCall also involving Hemel Hempstead Town and Bishop's Stortford, two of Spencer's other previous clubs.
We follow that up on Wednesday 17th July when we host a Stevenage XI at Silver Jubilee Park and then Saturday 20th July we host St Albans City.
On Tuesday 23rd July Billericay Town visit SJP before we visit Ware on Saturday 27th July, St Ives Town on Saturday 3rd August and then Berkhamsted, currently joint managed by former Hendon defender Steve Bateman on Tuesday 6th August.
We are awaiting confirmation of a couple more and will announce them when we have them.
Posted at 15:57
On behalf of everyone connected with Hendon Football Club we would like to wish all of our Muslim supporters a very happy and peaceful Ramadan.
Posted at 15:41
We are proud to launch our Twelfth Man campaign for the 2019/20 season this afternoon. Just one week ago we were all awaiting the Supermarine fixture, hoping we would secure our place at Step 3, while now we are looking forward, with Jimmy Gray and Mark Boyce on board, hoping to put in place our plans for next season to ensure we don't have to go through the same again.
To that end, and give Jimmy the best chance possible of recruiting and retaining the players that he believes will do the best possible for Hendon FC, we are looking to relaunch our successful Twelfth Man (and Women) Fund for next season. Every penny donated will go directly into the first team budget to supplement what is already available from the club. Our chairman Simon Lawrence has set a challenging target of 16000 pounds.
For more details or to make a pledge, please look at our Twelfth Man page on the website. We will update regularly over the summer to let you all know how we are progressing against that target.
Posted at 13:26
We are pleased to be able to share highlights of our final day victory over Swindon Supermarine this afternoon. We'd like to thank all involved with HFCTV - those behind the camera, editors, our roving onscreen interviewer Steve Lytton and of course our sponsors Maximum Performance who have made our second season of video highlights possible.
We look forward to bringing you more over the summer and next season.
Hendon 1-0 Swindon Supermarine
Posted at 12:34
Following a review of the club's structure below the first team and recognising the resources that are available to support that structure, a number of changes are to be implemented with effect from the start of next season.
Firstly, and with regret, the club's successful under-23 side is to be disbanded. We thank John Creith, Finlay Johnson and Sam North along with the under-23 squad for their hard work and wish them well for the future. We hope that it will be possible for some of those who were involved last season to remain associated with the club in some capacity.
Joe Pascoe is moving to Edgware Town as first-team coach. We thank Joe for all his hard work at the club and wish him luck for the future.
Hendon under-18 side next season will continue playing in the Southern Counties Youth Floodlit League and the FA Youth Cup.
Posted at 09:11
The club are looking for a qualified Sports Therapist to work alongside the management team for the 2019/20 season.
Duties will include treatment of injuries, overseeing rehabilitation as well as training and matchday duties.
For further information in the role, or if you would like to apply, please send a covering letter and CV to secretary Daz Bloor at secretaryhendonfc@gmail.com
Posted at 22:29
The player of the month sponsored by PP Wealth for April 2019 is Shaquille Hippolyte-Patrick. He received 33% of the vote whilst Jacob Gardiner-Smith, Chris Grace and Luke Tingey were joint second with 14% of the vote each.
Shaquille will be presented with his prize by chairman Simon Lawrence at some point.
Posted at 18:09
Following discussions yesterday evening with Simon Lawrence, James Gray has committed himself to lead the club into the 2019/20 campaign providing much needed stability following the upheaval of 12 months ago.
Jimmy's assistant, Mark Boyce, has also confirmed that he will remain at Silver Jubilee Park next season.
Posted at 15:38
After the initial emotion of Saturday's survival, manager James Gray sat down with Steve Lytton before the presentation evening to look back over a roller-coaster first season in the Hendon hotseat.
The interview can be found on the HFCTV YouTube channel and at the below link.
Posted at 19:56
The final total for Saturday's bucket collection in aid of Railway Children was an amazing £345.60. As previously mentioned, four of Steve Rogers' colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge in June, and this amount is 10% of their target. Railway Children is an international charity working with street children in the UK, East Africa and India.
Steve and the four walkers would like to thank all those from Hendon, Swindon Supermarine, Silver Jubilee Park and anyone else who contributed to the collection on Saturday afternoon. We also thank Silver Jubilee Park for allowing us to put a bucket on the bar after the game.
Posted at 10:34
Quintain, Ashford Place, Silver Jubilee Park and Brent council are collaborating to bring Dementia Awareness Week to the forefront of conversations this May. Almost all of us know someone affected by dementia. But too many people living with dementia report feeling cut off from their community. We all have a role to play in making the UK a dementia-friendly place to live.
As part of Dementia Awareness Week, Silver Jubilee Park is hosting a charity football match on Wednesday 22nd May in order to raise funds for Ashford Place, which hosts one of Brent's multiple Dementia Cafes.
The fun begins at 2pm with kick-off at 3pm and there'll be plenty of laughs, familiar faces and refreshments to enjoy at SJP throughout the day.
Entry is ã3 and tickets can be purchased clicking here.
If you are unable to attend but would like to contribute then CAD Brent have set up a justgiving page where you can donate.
If you would like to help run the event and volunteer, please send an email to volunteering@quintain.co.uk
With each partner playing a vital role in helping to make Brent a dementia friendly borough, it would be great to see as many Hendon Supporters as possible support this brilliant community venture.
Posted at 09:19
James Gray expressed himself as being 'over the moon' following Hendon's survival yesterday in his post-match interview with Steve Lytton.
The full interview can now be found on the HFCTV YouTube channel and at the below link.
Posted at 09:11
Voting is now open for the April 2019 Player of the Month sponsored by PP Wealth. To place your vote just click on the link below. The vote will close on Tuesday evening and the winner announced soon afterwards.
https://surveyhero.com/c/fb36276c
Posted at 20:42
Following this afternoon's game the club's awards evening took place.
First team manager James Gray alluded to the challenges this season have thrown up yet had warm words for the supporters saying "...this is the best club I've been at, as player or manager." He awarded the first team awards and the winners were:
Top Goalscorer: Shaquille Hippolyte-Patrick
Manager's Player of the Year: Lee Chappell
Player's Player of the Year: Shaquille Hippolyte-Patrick
The joint manager of the successful Under-23 side, Finlay Johnson, thanked those at SJP and the football club for their support as well as Michelle O'Brien, John Creith Snr and the physio, Lauren. He then made the following awards:
Most Improved Player: Kahlil Francis
Top Goalscorer: Riccardo Alexander-Greenaway
Manager's Player of the Year: Alfred Acheampong
Player's Player of the Year: Riccardo Alexander-Greenaway
Tony Wood, on behalf of the Supporters Association handed over a cheque of £5,000 to Simon Lawrence before awarding their two awards - Supporter of the Year and Supporter's Player of the Year.
Supporter of the Year: Chris Rogers
Suppoter's Player of the Year: Lee Chappell
Finally, chairman Simon Lawrence expressed his thanks and gratitude to the Under-23s, the first team, the supporters and all of the matchday volunteers before awarding the chairman's award.
Chairman's Award: Daz Bloor
Posted at 19:13
Hendon secured their survival at step 3 for another season with a crucial final-day 1-0 victory against Swindon Supermarine at Silver Jubilee this afternoon.
Shaquille Hippolyte-Patrick's 6th minute goal proved to be the only goal of the game and meant that results elsewhere had no impact on the Greens' survival and indeed secured a 16th placed finish in their inaugural season in the Southern League.
Posted at 17:21
Our bucket collection on Saturday afternoon will be for Railway Children, which is an international charity working with street children in the UK, East Africa and India. Four of Steve Rogers' colleagues at Network Rail are undertaking the Three Peaks Challenge (Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis) in June, and have set a fundraising target of £3,5000. This collection will go towards that target.
Buckets will be near the exit and near the bar entrance at the end of the game, and there will also be a bucket on the bar during the awards evening. Please give generously if you can.
In return, Steve & John Rogers will be holding a charity collection for dress-down Friday in September at Network Rail in Milton Keynes to raise money in aid of BWW Mind and Community Action on Dementia Brent, two of our charity partners at Silver Jubilee Park.
You can find out more about the Railway Children charity by clicking here.
Posted at 16:37
