Author: Andrew Spiers

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Match Photos: Harrow Borough – A

After the cup win over Hastings, the Moles were back in league action with an away trip to Harrow Borough. The Moles had already beaten Harrow twice this season; one in the league and once in the cup.

However, the Moles had a bad day at the office and Harrow finished 4-1 winners. The Moles goal came from a last minute penalty scored by Razhir Smith-Jones.

The Moles will hope to turn things around as they are back in action at home on Tuesday night against Rayners Lane – weather permitting.

Photographer Daisy Spiers travelled to Harrow to capture the action (and the amazing sunset).

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Watch The Hastings Goals

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Who are the possible semi final opponents?

With the Moles through to the semi-final of the Velocity Cup, we take a look at their possible opponents.

The only other confirmed semi-finalist so far is Billericay Town who beat Sheppey United 1-0. The other two ties are yet to be played.

Hashtag United take on Chatham Town on Tuesday 28th January whilst fellow Isthmian South Central team Leatherhead take on Hendon on Tuesday 18th February.

Whatever the outcome of those results, the Moles will be the lowest ranked team left in the tournament.

The fixtures in full;

Billericay Town 1 – 0 Sheppey United
Hastings United 1 – 2 Binfield
Hashtag United v Chatham Town – Tuesday 28th January
Leatherhead v Hendon – Tuesday 18th February

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Introducing: Harrow Borough FC

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After the Velocity Trophy win over Hastings United, the Moles return to league action with an away trip to Harrow Borough FC.

Matchday: Saturday 25th January. KO 3pm

Who are Harrow Borough FC?

Harrow Borough Football Club were founded in 1933 and they play at the Earlsmead Stadium. Harrow Borough moved into Earlsmead Stadium in 1934 and have kept it as their home stadium since then. Harrow Borough’s colour is red, which is the colour of their home kit. Their crest depicts the coat of arms of the London Borough of Harrow.

Harrow Borough have rejected the chance to join the Football Conference, now known as the National League, twice due to financial reasons. Harrow have won the Isthmian League Premier Division once, in 1983–84. They have won the Middlesex Senior Cup, Middlesex Charity Cup, Harrow Senior Cup and George Ruffell Memorial Shield. Their most recent cup achievements have been winning the Middlesex Senior Cup and Middlesex Charity Cup, both in 2015 and reaching the first round of the FA Cup in 2021–22, for the fifth time in their history, when they lost to Portsmouth. Their most recent league achievement has been reaching the Isthmian League Premier Division Playoffs in 2010–11.

So Far This Season

The Moles have played Harrow twice already this season. In the league, the Moles were 4-3 winners whilst in the Velocity Trophy, the Moles were 2-0 winners.

Harrow currently sit 10th in the league 10 points above the Moles in 15th place.

About Earlsmeasd

Address: Harrow Borough Football Club, Earlsmead, Carlyon Avenue, South Harrow, HA2 8SS

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To Get To A Semi-Final Is Amazing

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Match Photos: Hastings – Away

The Moles had a long midweek trip down to the South Coast to play Isthmian Premier League side Hastings United in the Quarter Final of the Velocity (League) Trophy. The Moles went into the break 2-0 up with goals from Richard Jones Jr and a penalty from Razhir Smith-Jones.

Despite Hastings getting a late goal deep into injury time, the Moles held on to take another step 3 scalp on the way to the sem-finals.

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Introducing: Hastings United FC

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Following their league win over the Met Police FC on Saturday, the Moles now face the long trip to the south coast to play Hastings United FC in the quarter final of the Velocity Cup.

Mathday: Tuesday 21st January 2025. KO: 7.45pm

Who are Hastings United FC?

Hastings United Football Club, based in Hastings, East Sussex, is a semi-professional team currently competing in the Isthmian League Premier Division and playing home matches at The Pilot Field since 1985. Originally founded as Rock-a-Nore in 1893, the club underwent several name changes and league moves, becoming Hastings Town in 1976 and adopting the Hastings United identity in 2002. Their history includes stints in the Sussex County League, Southern Amateur League, and Southern Football League before settling in the Isthmian League in 2004. Known for their claret and blue colors, the club enjoyed significant success in the 1930s and 1990s, winning multiple league titles and cups. Their best FA Cup performance came in the 2012–13 season when they reached the third round.

Journey So Far

The Moles have only played away game so far in the Velocity Trophy and have beaten; Badshot Lea 3-1, Dulwich Hamlet 4-1 and Harrow Borough 2-0.

To get this far, Hastings United have beaten Deal Town 2-0 and Cray Valley PM on penalties.

Where do Hastings United FC play?

Hastings United Football Club, The Pilot Field, Elphinstone Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2AX

Full directions can be found at https://www.hastingsunited.com/club/getting-to-the-ground/

Adults: £5
Concessions: £5
U16s: Free

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“It was a stressful afternoon…”

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Thanks From Tyler D’Cruz

Almost a year ago to the day on January 20th 2024 during the league fixture between Met Police and Binfield FC, Tyler D’Cruz suffered a serious head injury which required urgent medical attention. As soon as the incident occurred he was attended to by an incredible team of medical personnel from both Binfield and Met Police, the level of care went far beyond the match and way into the night. If these people hadn’t done what they did that day, Tyler wouldn’t be able to be here for this moment.

During the recent visit of the Met Police to the Iconic Stadium, Tyler was reunited with Salil Das from Binfield and Megan Partington from Met Police, the physios from both teams who led his medical care and presented them with a token of his and the whole clubs appreciation.

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December’s Moment of the Month

Last Night CJ picked up December’s Moment of the Month Award at training.

The newly named trophy was awarded for CJ’s outstanding double save to earn us a point against Kingstonian.

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Introducing: Met Police FC

Metropolitan Police FC

Following on from their win against Aylesbury Vale Dynamos and progression in the County Cup, the Moles are back in league action against the Met Police FC.

Matchday: Saturday 18th January 2025. KO: 3pm

Who are Met Polic FC?

The Metropolitan Police football club was established in 1919 and initially played friendlies before joining Division One East of the Spartan League in 1928. They won their division in their first season, and after league reorganisation, the club won the Premier Division title in the 1929-30 season. The club has won multiple titles and cups, including the Surrey Senior Cup, London Senior Cup, and League Cup. In 2010-11, they won Division One South, earning promotion to the Premier Division. The club has made several appearances in the FA Cup first round, with the most recent being in the 2018-19 season. They were transferred to the Premier South division of the Southern League in 2017-18 as part of the restructuring of the non-League pyramid. Despite finishing eighth in the Premier Division South in 2022–23, the club were voluntarily relegated to the South Central Division of the Isthmian League.

Head To Head

Last season, The Moles got their first win of the season against the Met Police when they won 2-1 away at Imber Court. This win was the start of the great escape.

Over the last two seasons, the Moles have won 2 games, Met Police have won 1 with 1 draw.

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased on the gate. Please note that we are a cashless stadium. Only card  and contactless payment are accepted on the gate, for food and in the bar.

Prices are;

  • Adults: £10
  • Concession: £6
  • Under 16: £1

About Hill Farm Lane

Address: The Iconic Stadium, Hill Farm Lane, Binfield RG42 5NR

The club house and changing rooms at Hill Farm Lane. Photo: C2 Photography.

Hill Farm Lane is a modern non-league football ground with parking on site, disabled access and more including:

  • Licenced bar
  • Tea bar serving hot and cold food
  • Disabled access to pitch side
  • Toilets
  • Standing and seated covered areas to watch the match
  • Card payments taken on the gate, in the bar and at the tea bar.

There are 200 spaces available to park in the ground.

In the event that the club car park is full, then additional car parking is available at All Saints Church, Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS which is a 10 minute walk from the ground.

Getting To The Iconic Stadium

Nearest Railway Station: Bracknell Railway Station is on the South West Railways line between London Waterloo and Reading. It is an eight-minute drive from the railway station to the Iconic Stadium. Alternatively, Bracknell Bus Station is a 2 minute walk from the railway station.

Bus: The nearest bus stop to the ground is on Church Lane and is served by the 151 and 151A Thames Valley Bus service which travels between Bracknell Bus Station and Wokingham Station. More details on the bus route here.

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Kitchen Vacancy

We’re looking for new people to expand our clubhouse kitchen rota on first team matchdays. This is an opportunity for anyone interested to join a wonderful team of people that help make our matchdays happen behind the scenes.

This role would be working as part of a rotation of cooking and/or serving refreshments to supporters during games and cooking/serving players and officials food after the match. We will need a minimum of 2 people in the kitchen per match day to carry out cooking/serving of food for our wonderful fans, players and visitors.

The rotation will be in effect for any Binfield FC first team home game, weekends and midweek games, but if you have a preference we’re always flexible. Life comes first!

If you or anyone you know would be interested please contact us to discuss further and answer any questions you may have. We can also happily give you a walkthrough in person at a home game if you’d like to see the kitchen in action.

COYM!