30th August. 12.30pm

The club have received confirmation that our League Cup game at Tonbridge Angles will take place on Tuesday 12th September, Kick-off 7.45pm.

There are also two further changes to our fixture programme, with the John Ullman Kent Senior Cup 1st Round game against Sittingbourne arranged for Tuesday 14th November 2006 and our away game at Whyteleafe will now take place on Good Friday 6th April 2007 ko 3pm.

Don't forget our Reserves kick-off their season tonight at Ashford Town, Kick-off 7.45pm and they would appreciate your support.

And finally, out Under 18s start their FA Youth Cup campaign this season with a home game against Colliers Wood. The game has now been arranged for Thursday 28th September at Bourne Park, KO 7.45pm. Once again your support would be welcome as this highly talented side looks to progress to the later stages and hopefully pick up a few League club scalps.

25th August 2006. 10.30am

Stones go into the Bank Holiday weekend with possibly their strongest squad yet with new signings Lew Watts and Nick Barnes available for Saturday. Also back from holiday is Leroy Huggins so competition is beginning to mount for starting places in the squad.

Michal Czanner once again retains his place in the squad after another excellent game on Wednesday night and Joint Manager Alan Walker was pleased that there was now healthy competition throughout the squad; "If you look at the squad as a whole everyone understands that if they don't perform, there is stength and depth throughout the squad. If you look at our strikers, with Leroy Huggins Simon Austin and Lee Sperring all available they know they have to keep performing. Similarly in midfield, on the wings we have quality players like Nick Hegley, Kane Rice, Andy Hart, Aaron Lacy and Lee Sperring all capable of fulfilling these roles whilst in the middle of the park we have Nick Barnes, Jimmy Strouts, Sam Tydeman and Jason Barton. Even in defence now competiton is growing with Mario McNish, Lew Watts and Errison Ahwan, and they know that Jimmy Strouts can also perform in that role as well as Neil Miller when he's fit again."

Sadly, Sam Tydeman has still to recover from his dead leg so is doubtful for both games over the weekend.

24th August 2006. 9.00am

Stones last night signed Lew Watts to provide much needed experience to an already stretched Maidstone defence and looks set to make his debut for the club this Saturday against Whyteleafe.

He played for Tonbridge Angels last season where he made 35 appearances after leaving Welling in October 2005 and he brings a wealth of experience in non-league football. Watts has played most of his football with Welling although did make 13 appearances for Gravesend in 2002 before returning to Welling.

There was also a surprise return to the Stones tonight for Ryan Royston. With the mounting injury problems, Ryan agreed to sign for the short term in order to help out his old club for the duration of the injury crisis faced by the club.

23rd August 2006. 12.00pm

As expected the Stones will be without Sam Tydeman tonight for the match against Fleet Town after failing to recover from his dead leg. Errison Ahwan also remains out of contention with his hamstring injury and Pat Mullin will not be risked tonight as he is still not 100% fit, although he will be on the bench in case of emergency.

Neil Miller will also be missing tonight due to fitness problems as well, but on the positve note Alan Walker could be in a postion to sign 'an experienced addition to the squad' this evening but was uable to give details. If he does sign this evening, he would then be available for Saturday's home game against Whyteleafe.

Our kit suppliers informs us that Stones replica shirts should be on general sale for the FA Cup tie with Burgess Hill on the 3rd September. However you can pre-order through Pat Garrett on 07710 485780 or email PGSports@pgarrett3.freeserve.co.uk . This year sizes will be available upto size XXL although orders will be taken for bigger sizes if requested and as a special offer for children, all size up to XS will include a free pair of shorts as well.

Finally, on the Offical Ryman League Clubcall line there is an interview with Alan Walker 09066 555777(Calls cost 60p/min) or alternatively you can listen to regular interviews from the Stones management team on our own clubcall line - 09068 800691 (Calls cost 60p/min) where all proceeds go directly to the club.

21st August 2006. 12.00pm (Further Update 3.00pm)

The club management were delighted to confirm today that Craig 'Bert' Roser had agreed to return to the club and had signed forms with the club on Saturday after the game.

Joint manager Alan Walker was 'delighted' that he had changed his mind about retiring from the game and should give an injury ravaged squad a welcome boost. Roser will not be available until after the Bank Holiday game with Chatham and his long awaited return will depend on his fitness after not taking part in any pre-season games or training. Meanwhile the club were contending with a new injury today with Errison Ahwan unlikely to be available for the next few games after picking up a hamstring injury last week. With the extent of the injury unknown, he could be out for up to 6 weeks. Also picking up an injury during the game was Sam Tydeman who suffered a very bad dead leg and was unable to continue for the second half and will probably miss Wednesday's game.

The final news from the weekend is the failure of Tony Sinclair to appear for the game on Saturday. The club are waiting to hear from the player for an explanation for his apparent breech of club discipline and after a conversation with the player at lunchtime today the club have decided that they will no longer be requiring the services of the player.

The club have also received confirmation that the game with Dartford, originally set for Saturday 23rd Sept will now be an evening kick-off at Thurrock on Monday 25th Sept. The change was forced on Dartford after the opening of their ground was delayed. They have now extended their groundshare with Thurrock, who have a game that day and with a charity game scheduled for the Sunday, the league insisted that the fixture be played on the Monday.

18th August 2006. 10.30am

Stones go into their opening game at Hastings at the weekend with what will hopefully a full strength side.

The one major change will see Michal Czanner retaining the goalkeeper jersey whilst Pat Mullin continues his return to fitness having not trained since picking up his injury in pre-season. The were a few bumps and knocks picked up over the week but joint manager Alan Walker hopes that everyone will be fit and raring to go on Saturday; "Obviously we're looking for maximum points on Saturday and when you look at our opening few games we'll be hoping to take full advantage of two consecutive home games. After that we have a short trip to Chatham over the Bank Holiday which will almost be a home game for us as no doubt there will be a large Stones contingent at this local derby."

The only other absentees tomorrow will be new signing Nick Barnes (suspended) and Leroy Huggins (personal commitments).

Tomorrow will no doubt see many Stones fans making the trip for what is set to to be a memorable day for many Stones fans as we make our first appearance in the Ryman League. However if you're not able to travel (and we hope you have a very good reason not to be there!) we'll be once again offering our Matchday LIVE! service bringing you text commentary from the game.

13th August 2006. 5.30pm

After making an appearance for the Stones in our friendly yesterday, Nick Barnes (left in action for the Stones yesterday) formally put pen to paper after the game to sign for the club. He joins Mickal Czanner as Stones second signing of the weekend. However, Barnes will not be available for the two opening games of the season, whilst serving a two-match ban.

The Kent Senior Cup Draw was also made this week and the Stones have been drawn at home to Sittingbourne in the 1st Round (match to be played before 30/11/2006).

Finally, the club are proud to annouce that they have four youth team players appearing in the Kent Under-18 Trials. The 4 Stones players who have been selected for Kent U-18 Trials on 30th August at Faversham Town are: Dale Knott, Rupon Anand, Steven Elliott and first team player Kane Rice

13th August 2006. 11.15am

Maidstone United Football Club confirmed that Crystal Palace manager, Peter Taylor had signed up for the Stones – to be the main guest speaker at their Sportsman’s Evening in November.

Peter Taylor is no stranger to the supporters of Maidstone United as of course, he was a former player. He is also one of the most popular present day Championship managers and is part of Steve McClaren’s current England management team.

He will be joined on the evening by the popular comedian, Adger Brown and together they will provide an evening of conversation, entertainment and comedy.

Tables of 10 are just £450 + vat and tickets are now on sale – so make a note for your diary!

Event: An Evening with Peter Taylor
Date: Thursday 9th November 2006
Venue: Ramada Hotel,Hollingbourne, Maidstone
Time: 7.30pm

For more information please contact:

Steve Fuller
Commercial Manager
Maidstone United FC
07727 054701
maidstoneunited@aol.com

11th August 2006. 11.00am

Stones go into their final fixture at Aveley this weekend with what will hopefully be an almost full strength squad and the addition of one new signing. After the recent departure of Richard Mannering, Walker and Hume have reacted quickly to sign a second keeper.

Mickael Czanner joins up with the Stones from Tunbridge Wells and the 6ft shot stopper wlil make his debut on Saturday with Pat Mullin once again being rested to ensure no re-occurence of his injury. Czanner made 25 appearances for Tunbridge Wells last season and is aiming to challenge Mullin for the No.1 jersey.

Also likely to turn out on Saturday is Nick Barnes, who looks set to re-sign for the Stones on Saturday, although he will probably not play a major part on Saturday as he is suspended for the first two games of the season.

There is also good news on the injuries front with both Nick Hegley and Lee Sperring both having recovered from their injuries, the only concern is Mario McNish who has a slight ankle strain, but hopes to be over the injury in time for tomorrows game. Leroy Huggins will not be available for the next two weekends due to family commitments and Jimmy Strouts may miss this weekends game due to work commitments. Overall, Alan Walker reported that the squad were fit and raring to go and hopeful of a good peformance Saturday at Aveley (directions available through our Matchday Page).

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