We are delighted that Reece Mellor, Alex Pritchard and Joe Hatch have all signed first team forms.  The trio are part of the Hyde United academy and were integral in last week’s win over Marine in the FA Youth Cup.

Manager Nick Spooner said, ”In signing these three lads, it shows the pathway from the juniors through to the first team. The club has worked hard over the last few years to establish the pathway and this is great example to all that hard work pays.

I came to watch the FA Youth cup last week and was very impressed with the whole team. 3 lads in particular really impressed so i invited them in to train with us this week. Reece, Alex & Joe all looked at home with us and really impressed during both sessions.

Reece & Alex have come through the junior system with Joe entering the club via the academy. Seeing both Reece & Alex’s journey starting at the juniors gives us great pleasure as this shows what hard work can help you achieve. A great message for all the junior & academy members of the club and a great showcase of the pathway that has been created at the club from U6 through to first team.”

Academy Manager Pete Boyle said ” I’m so proud of the lads for impressing enough to be signed. Everyone has worked so hard behind the scenes and I’m sure all 3 players will go on to achieve great things in football. No doubt there will be more of their u18 team mates joining them very soon too.

Thanks to the gaffer, Coyney and Shawsy for ensuring the pathway from academy to first team is so secure and giving us all the opportunities to progress.”

Ahead of tomorrow’s game at home to Lancaster City we caught up with on loan goalkeeper Sam Waller ahead of his home debut against some familiar faces.

We have agreed to Bailey Thompson’s request to leave the club and has joined Bootle in the Pitching In Northern Premier League Division One West.

Bailey made Six appearances in total, four from the bench, scoring two goals.

We wish Bailey well and thank him for his contribution

Luke Hutchinson has been recalled by Bolton Wanderers to help ease their injury crisis.   We wish Luke well.

Nick Spooner has moved quickly to fill the goalkeeping void by signing Sam Waller on loan from Premier League side Burnley.

Waller, who turns 20 next week, has signed in time for the FA Cup tie at Clitheroe on Saturday.

He has been in the Clarets academy since he was 12, penned his first professional deal in September 2022.

Waller is no stranger to this level having spent time on loan at Lancaster City last season as well.

Welcome Sam!

Another signing from Nick Spooner ahead of this weekend’s game against Worksop Town.

Defender Jack Turner joins the Tigers on a season long loan from Premier League side Burnley.

The 6ft 6in defender joined the Clarets in 2021 from Barking FC following a successful trial at the club.

He is a regular for the Under 21 side and will be looking to gain valuable experience with the Tigers.

Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson has joined the Tigers on a month’s loan.

With keeper Ritchie Branagan out for a few weeks with a groin injury, Nick Spooner has moved swiftly to bring in cover.  Bury-born Luke joined Wanderers as an eight-year-old and progressed right through the Academy ranks to earn England youth recognition and a first professional deal in June, 2021.

That has since been extended to June 2024.

An excellent all-round keeper, Luke has been a regular in the Whites’ B Team and featured in first-team squads – training regularly last season with England U21 international and new Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford during his loan spell from Manchester City.

Luke has also gained first-team loan experience himself with Atherton Collieries, Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe FC.

We received the sad news on Wednesday that former Barry Howard has passed away at the age of 73 after a battle with Alzheimer’s

He had a couple of spells with Hyde, playing over 200 games. The first in the early 70’s when he scored the winner in the Cheshire Senior Cup Final victory over Altrincham in 1970 and a time in the mid 80s when he scored a memorable second half winner at Worksop Town’s old ground to send us through to the 1984 NPL Cup Final at City’s Maine Road stadium.

After recording our first win of the season on Tuesday night, 2-1 at home to Marine, we are once again at the Project Solar Stadium as we host newly promoted Worksop Town, looking to make it two wins on the bounce and continue our early unbeaten home record.

Squad Update

After making it through preseason with hardly any knocks, the squad is now stretched with multiple injuries. Jack Redshaw was substituted in the first half against Bamber Bridge and it is hoped he will be back available shortly. Ritchie Branagan and Sean Tse both missed the win over Marine due to injury. Ritchie is expected to be out for a number of weeks, and the extent of Sean’s layoff is unknown at present. Nick Spooner also confirmed in his post-match interview that Callum Spooner and Harry Bunn are both playing with knocks, however it shows the quality of the squad depth that we are able to pick up results despite the setbacks. It was a welcome return for goalkeeper Dan Atherton on Tuesday to provide cover, and under 21s players Ben Lowe and Faud Kasali have been introduced to the squad.

The opposition

Newly promoted Worksop Town have started the season with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their opening 4 games, scoring 7 and conceding 5 goals. They recorded an impressive 4-2 victory away at Whitby on Tuesday, who had a 100% record going into the game. They are led by Craig Parry who is into his 3^rd season as Manager, after previously being at Pontefract Collieries. Worksop sealed promotion to this division in impressive style, securing 99 points in their 38 game league season only tasting defeat once, which was on the opening day. Luke Hall is their top scorer with two goals so far this campaign.

Match Day information

Admission prices are cash only on the day; however, card payments can be made around the ground at food & drink outlets, and the club shop. The main stand tea bar and Big Al’s will be open for food and the social club and Big Al’s can bar for drinks.

Adults £14

Concessions £9

Students and 17-18 £9

12-16 £7

5-11 £3

Under 4s FREE

If you cannot make the game make sure you tune into full match commentary on mixlr.com/26nil

After a tough week on the road with back-to-back 2-0 defeats away to Bamber Bridge and Radcliffe, the Tigers return to the Project Solar Stadium for the first of two home games this week as we host Marine, looking for our first win of the season. Nick Spooner wants improved home form this campaign so will be looking to build on the 1-1 opening day draw against Guiseley.

The opposition

Like ourselves, Marine narrowly missed out on a play off spot last season and manager Neil Young, formerly of Chester & Stockport, made changes to his squad to push on again this season. Popular goalkeeper Bayleigh Passant was replaced with Blackburn loanee Felix Goddard, who was impressive on loan at Bamber Bridge last season. Also joining from Bamber Bridge is winger Finlay Sinclair Smith who was named as young player of the season in this division last year.

There are 3 ex Hyde players in the Marine squad. Manasse Mampala, who scored a brace for the Tigers in the last meeting between the two sides – the 4-0 win over Marine towards the end of last season, made the switch in the summer. Also joining Marine is striker, former loanee Will Russ from Fleetwood and central midfielder Louis White, who was a Hyde player under Dave McGurk.

Marine have started the season with a 0-0 away draw at Gainsborough, followed by a 5-1 home victory over FC United, and then a 3-1 defeat at home to Whitby on Saturday. They sit in 8^th position in the league table, 11 places but only 3 points ahead of Hyde, showing how tight the league is in these early stages.

Match Day Information

Admission Prices are cash only, but card payments can be used around the ground.

Adults £14

Concessions £9

17-18 & students (with valid ID) £9

12-16 £7

5-12 £3

Under 4s free

Extra £1 for seating

Address – Project Solar Stadium, Walker Lane, Hyde, SK14 5PL

Big Al’s on the far side of the ground will be open for food & the social club and Big Als can bar will be open for drinks. You can also purchase our new kits and more in the club shop.