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| June 2007 | |
| Wednesday 20th June | |
| Murphy signs on | |
| Having been with Nuneaton Borough for the past 4 years, and turned down an offer from them last weekend, Gez Murphy has now signed for Hinckley United for the coming season in the Blue Square North division. The 31 year old striker left Nuneaton wanting a 'fresh challenge' and DT managed to persuade him to sign across the A5. DT said: "It is a good signing for us, he has been a great player and a great ambassador for Nuneaton Borough for many years. He is as good a striker as you will find at this level, but is looking for a fresh challenge. There is an element of risk, as there is when you sign any player, but we'll do everything to make sure he stays fit and are delighted he has joined us. He has got to prove himself all over again, his games to goals ratio for Nuneaton was fantastic, and he scored some really big goals in important games for them. Hopefully he can come here and do the same for us." | |
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| Wednesday 20th June | |
| Rally of the Midlands | |
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In its seventh year of successful operation, the Rally of the Midlands will
encounter another 'first' this weekend. Blue Square North club Hinckley United
has offered its Marston's Stadium complex for use as a Central Service area. From 8.30am on Saturday morning, the Stadium will welcome rally enthusiasts and the general public for a day of rallying fun. Following the event start at Argents Mead, a Service Area will be held on the large grounds of the stadium, providing drivers with the opportunity to fine tune their high spec vehicles. Commercial manager, Dave Riche, was delighted to have brought the attraction to the Marston's Stadium, he said: "It is a great example of how we are becoming one of the main attractions in the region for entertainment, we are much more than just a football club. The Rally of the Midlands has been running successfully for a number of years now and we are delighted to be a part of their success. It is going to be a good day out for all the family and it shouldn't be missed." Along with the rallying action, fairground rides, food, drink and other attractions are being put on. |
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| Thursday 14th June | |
| Shirt Sponsor Prize Draw | |
Triumph, who have been main shirt sponsor for the past few seasons, have agreed a
deal to become the rear of shirt and shorts sponsor for the coming season, which
continues their support of Hinckley United Football Club.This means that Hinckley United are now giving you the opportunity to be the first team sponsor for the 2007-08 league campaign for just £400! As the Knitters look to build on their play-off final defeat in 2006/7, businesses on a local and national basis along with the supporters are invited to have a go in the chance of a lifetime. Every £400 entry guarantees a place in a Shirt Sponsor draw to be held on Friday July 20th in the Normandy Suite at Hinckley United’s Marston’s Stadium. There are not one but five chances to be on the new look Hinckley United kit which will be made by Umbro for the coming campaign. The front of the shirt is the first prize, the reserves shirt is second prize, the youth team shirt is the third prize, while fourth and fifth prizes are to be the shirt sponsor of the Under 18's and Under 16's teams. The new name on the front of the shirts will be on all replica kit, have guaranteed coverage in the local press on a regular basis, and also the opportunity of national coverage with a number of games in the league to be highlighted on Cable and Sateleite TV this season. In addition, everyone who enters will receive one Vice Presidents Club adult season ticket and VIP hospitality for eight at a league game of their choice next season. Hinckley United commercial manager Dave Riche said: "This is something which we feel will attract a lot of interest. We are delighted Triumph want to continue their support with us for another year – and it is a chance for a new individual or company to also come on board. It is open to anyone and if a fan or group of supporters club together and win and don’t want their name on the shirt then nothing is stopping them doing a deal with a business and making themselves a few bob! It’s a chance to win something that is worth thousands – but don’t forget all entries get a VP season ticket and a VIP day out so it’s well worth the gamble!" The deadline for entries is Wednesday July 18th. Every entry will be invited to the Normandy Suite on July 20th when they will personally place their entry in the barrel and a local celebrity will make the draw. To enter call the club today on 01455 840088 or 07809 113088, or e-mail: info@marstonstadium.co.uk Other sponsorship packages are available and can be found on the Marston Stadium website: http://www.marstonstadium.co.uk/MSevents.asp?EID=44 |
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| Thursday 14th June | |
| Thomas begins to establish the Blue Square Squad | |
| Dean Thomas has begun to assemble his squad ready for the 2007-2008 season in the Blue Square North. His first aim is to retain the bulk of last season's squad, before looking to bring in 3 or 4 new signings. Chris Nurse and Richard Lavery have a year left to their contract and Colin Marrison was signed at the start of the month, after being released from Sheffield United. Owen Storey signed on again to the club, shortly after Marrison, before a major boost announced this week. 3 major players from last season have now re-signed, Tom Birch, Sam Shilton and Neil Cartwright have all comitted themselves to the club for another season. The only player to be released so far is Adam Wykes. | |
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| Thursday 14th June | |
| Season 2007-2008 prices | |
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Hinckley United have announced that this season's prices will stay the same as
last season's: Terracing: Transfer to the Main Stand Seating: Season Ticket details are also the same as previous: Adults: OAPs: Under 16's: Figures in brackets are valid only before July 31st 2007. There is also a Family Season Ticket available for which you will need to enquire for details. Tickets can be bought from Club Secretary Ray Baggot, contact: Telephone: 01455 447278 or 01455 840088 Email: raybaggot@yahoo.co.uk |
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