News - February 2015

Ibe at the double as Greens win

Kezie Ibe scored twice this afternoon as Hendon picked up another three points in beating Witham Town 2-0 at Earlsmead.

LDN Wrestling announce line up

LDN Wrestling have announced a bumper line up for their return to Earlsmead after the Tonbridge game on March 14th, with champions Travis and Jonathan Hardwick both putting their respective titles on the line.

Witham game expected to go ahead

We are pleased to be able to say that the pitch at Earlsmead is currently playable, and as a result we expect tomorrow's game to go ahead as planned.

New date for Canvey Island game

Our home league game against Canvey Island will now be played on Wednesday 18th March at Earlsmead, kicking off at 7:45pm.

Margate league cup date set

Our Robert Dyas League Cup tie against Margate will be played on Wednesday 11th March at Earlsmead, kicking off at 7:45pm.

Tonight's London Senior Cup tie postponed

Unfortunately our attempts to get our London Senior Cup tie played have been thwarted by the weather, and tonight's game is postponed.

Margate league game arranged

Our league game at Margate has been arranged to take place on Tuesday 14th April, kicking off at 7:45pm at Hartsdown Park.

Robert Dyas Cup semi final draw

The draw for the semi finals of the Robert Dyas (Isthmian) League Cup was made today, and we have been drawn at home to Margate.

London Senior Cup on Thursday evening

We have agreed to concede home advantage for our London Senior Cup tie against Corinthian-Casuals, and the game will take place this Thursday 26th February, kicking off at 7:45pm.

AFC Hornchurch game rearranged

Our home league game against AFC Hornchurch has been rearranged for Monday 30th March, kicking off at 7:45pm at Earlsmead.

Canvey Island match postponed

This evening's match against Canvey Island has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following the rainfall yesterday.

Matchday volunteers - a plea

We are really struggling to have enough volunteers to fill the various roles that require doing on a match-by-match basis.

Pitch inspection at 12:45pm

There will be a pitch inspection at 12:45pm tomorrow afternoon to see whether there is any chance of our game against Canvey Island going ahead tomorrow evening.

Comfortable win in rainbuster friendly

Hendon ran out comfortable 6-0 winners in this afternoon's rainbuster friendly against Harrow Borough at Silver Jubilee Park.

Friendly arranged for this afternoon

We have hastily arranged a friendly against Harrow Borough this afternoon which will kick off at 1:00pm at Silver Jubilee Park.

Margate match postponed

As anticipated, today's game against Margate has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following the rain over the past couple of days.

Pitch inspection at 9.00am

We just been informed by Margate that an inspection has been arranged for 9:00am tomorrow morning.

Gary pleased to reach semi-final

Speaking following last night's win a happy Gary McCann said, "I think the scoreline could and should have been much more in our favour.

LDN Wrestling returns to Earlsmead

LDN Wresting, the UK's largest touring wrestling promotion, are returning to Earlsmead on Saturday 14th March, following our home game against Tonbridge Angels.

Taggart and Murphy net in cup win

Tony Taggart and Sam Murphy both scored tonight in a 2-0 win over Maidstone United in the Robert Dyas League Cup quarter final.

Maidstone game on tonight

We are pleased to announce that we expect tonight's game to go ahead as planned this evening.

Wembley National Stadium Trust award grant

We are pleased to announce that we have received a significant grant from the Wembley National Stadium Trust.

Maidstone game rearranged for Wednesday

Our League Cup tie against Maidstone United has been rearranged for Wednesday evening at Earlsmead, kick off at 7:45pm.

League cup tie postponed

Tonight's game against Maidstone United has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following today's rainfall.

Pitch inspection at 3:00pm

There will be a pitch inspection at approximately 3:00pm to see if there is a chance of this evening's League Cup tie against Maidstone United can go ahead.

McCann to feature on Radio Five

We have learnt this evening that this week's Non-League show will include manager Gary McCann in it's usual array of guests.

AFC Hornchurch match postponed

Today's game against AFC Hornchurch has been postponed after overnight rain rendered the pitch waterlogged.

Pitch inspection at 10.45am

There will be a pitch inspection at approximately 10:45am to see whether today's game against AFC Hornchurch can go ahead following the overnight rain.

Harrow win quarter final

Harrow Borough will be our hosts if we win our quarter final against Corinthian-Casuals.

New date for Met Police

Our home game against Metropolitan Police will now be played on Monday 16th March at Earlsmead, kicking off at 7:45pm.

It's Casuals in the London Senior Cup

Our opponents in the London Senior Cup quarter final will be Corinthian-Casuals.

Gary on East Thurrock

Gary McCann reflected on last night's draw and said, "I am disappointed to drop two points, but the way the game went, I am played to finish with one.

Point earned against East Thurrock

It was honours even at Earlsmead this evening as Hendon drew 1-1 with fellow play off challengers East Thurrock United.

Gary reflects on Lewes win

Gary McCann was pleased with how the squad responded in the second half at Lewes to secure all three points.

Ten man Hendon win

Hendon came away from Lewes with all three points in a game where both sides were reduced to ten men.

Quarter final date set

The league cup quarter final against Maidstone United will be played at Earlsmead on Monday 16th February, kick off 7:45pm.

Lewes bar open from 12pm

Lewes have been in touch to say that their ground and bar will be open from 12pm on Saturday - partly so that they can sell the last of their recent Beer Festival beers (all ales £3 per pint).

Gary pleased with cup progression

Gary McCann was pleased with the progression in the League Cup on Tuesday night.

A Hendon Hero : Dexter Adams

It is with sadness that we have learnt of the death of former Hendon defender Dexter Adams.

Quarter finals for first time in 12 years

Hendon reached the quarter finals of the Robert Dyas (Isthmian) League Cup this evening, beating Hampton & Richmond Borough 1-0.

Hampton game on

The pitch at Earlsmead passed it's inspection this afternoon, therefore we are expecting today's cup tie to go ahead.

Pitch inspection at 4.30pm

There will be an inspection at 4:30pm to see if this evening's game against Hampton & Richmond Borough can go ahead.

Gary's 10 years - stat attack

During Gary's time as manager, he has overseen a total of 553 matches - which added to his 196 appearances in goal, means he's been involved in 749 Hendon first team games so far.

Gary's 10 years - his thoughts

Gary McCann became Hendon manager on 2 February 2005 as the Greens were sliding towards relegation after eight consecutive losses, including four in cup-ties, of which three were particularly embarrassing.

10 years and counting for Gary McCann - Part 1

Today is the 10th anniversary of Gary McCann becoming manager of Hendon FC, and David Ballheimer has written an article to mark this.

10 years and counting for Gary McCann - Part 2

Living under the constraints of low budgets and no home has made things very difficult, but Gary's cheerfulness and positivity has shone through.

Gary's thoughts on Peacehaven loss

Gary McCann was very disappointed following yesterday's defeat at Peacehaven & Telscombe.