Hyde United

[ianmcco]

For those mildly interested

Just a reminder that it's Blue Square North derby day for Hyde FC v Stalybridge - and as I said earlier, it's 1st v 2nd.

Kick off is 3pm on Boxing day (weather permitting)

The 201 bus from Piccadilly takes about 40minutes and stops at point B on the map below (you can have a look on Google for a bigger map if needed) THERE ARE NO TRAINS TO HYDE ON BOXING DAY

Directions for drivers and anyone else (and ticket prices) are available on http://www.hydefc.co.uk/ewen-fields/

The return derby is on New Years day at Stalys ground

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

For the Hyde fans - what do you think has been the difference between last season(s) and this season?
Last season was a last day dog fight to survive relegation and I think the previous year you were relegated by reprived due to another team's finances resulting in them getting relegated.
Why the amazing transformation?

 

[ianmcco]

I've only followed Hyde since the start of last season, but I my feeling is that some big decisions were made around the board and finances of the club.

A number of long term directors left the club, after helping and struggling to keep it afloat for a number of years (including a liquidation order from the Hmrc)

At the end of last season the whole squad and managers were all released, and Hyde got someone called Ted Davies (ex scout for some clubs including City it seems)

THey formed a new management team - and signed a whole new squad from lower league teams (well most of them were) and reduced the wage budget.

Gary Lowe, the new manager, has insisted that Hyde play football in a passing manner - and with the mix of young hungry player it's paid off.

There is a link with the club and the Glenn Hoddle Academy, but as far as I know, none of the players registered for the GHA are playing for hyde.

All of the above is just my own opinion though, mostly formed from being at games and reading the EyeOntheTigers forum.

Hyde v Staly this weekend - 3pm :)

 

[djm68]

But Maine Road and Hyde are definitely top of the list of non league teams I want to see play at home!

....and you'll* be made very welcome down at Maine Road FC. PM me when you think you might be coming down. Fixtures available for viewing on <a class="postlink" href="http://www.maineroadfc.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.maineroadfc.com</a>

* As will any of the Bluemoon regulars. Might see about doing a discount entry for Bluemooners when there is a home match that doesn't clash with City (e.g. an international weekend)

P.S. For those not at West Brom, Road are at Glossop North End on Boxing Day (3:00pm -weather permitting). It would be good to have your support there, although I know several at Glossop are Blues too!

 

[ianmcco]

But Maine Road and Hyde are definitely top of the list of non league teams I want to see play at home!

....and you'll* be made very welcome down at Maine Road FC. PM me when you think you might be coming down. Fixtures available for viewing on <a class="postlink" href="http://www.maineroadfc.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.maineroadfc.com</a>

* As will any of the Bluemoon regulars. Might see about doing a discount entry for Bluemooners when there is a home match that doesn't clash with City (e.g. an international weekend)

P.S. For those not at West Brom, Road are at Glossop North End on Boxing Day (3:00pm -weather permitting). It would be good to have your support there, although I know several at Glossop are Blues too!

For anyone who hasn't been to Maine Road - it is a good afternoon there and you get plenty off banter off the regulars there.

And the best bit is - not a United shirt in sight :)

 

[Fuzzy Logic]

Come down and cheer the team in blue .
The mighty celts will hopefully get 6 points and close the gap at the top.

 

[raglanblue]

altrincham fc v droylsden; boxing day game;at moss lane altrincham 3pm kick off; reverse fixture on new years day.

 

[ianmcco]

Hyde 1 Staly 1

Great atmosphere today - Hyde biggest crowd for 15 years.

Hope those that made the journey enjoyed the day!

The return match is at Stalybridge on New Year Day for those who fancy it :)

 

[foley87]

Only one team tried to play football yesterday. We didn't take our chances to go 2-0 up

The guy who scored shouldn't of been on the pitch either for punching Jennings in the back of the head for which he only got a yellow.

Great to see almost 2000 fans there tho

 

[AL'S Alive]

Punch lol ! a mild slap at best ? draw fair result against a team ov full time long ball hoofers and looters !