<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Swale United Football Club                                                                                                                           website news</title><link>http://swaleunited.footballclubwebsite.com/news/default.aspx</link><lastBuildDate>20 May 2012 18:11:01 PM</lastBuildDate><description>Swale United Football Club</description><generator>Hitssports.com, provider of websites for sports clubs</generator><item><title>OVER 95,000 HITS !!!!!    Swale United Website has now achieved over 95,000 hits</title><description>Swale United's Website has now achieved over 95,000&lt;br/&gt;hits.We are now the top of most search engines which can only generate more publicity for the club.This website has been set up to inform supporters and players alike of the latest information r</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news10275</link></item><item><title>Technique Projects Ltd succesfully secure the main shirt sponsorship............................</title><description>Our search for the main club shirt sponsor is over, "TECHNIQUE PROJECTS LTD" have been successfully appointed as main shirt sponsors.&lt;br/&gt;David Edwards (Managing Director) said, "Despite previous football club sponsorship within the area we have not </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news10799</link></item><item><title>Kelmar Projects sponsor Swale United........................................</title><description>Following on from the continued success of the club website we are pleased to announce "KELMAR PROJECTS" as a main club sponsor.&lt;br/&gt;Director Kevin Heyburn said, "It is a pleasure to sponsor such a forward moving football club and we look forward to </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news10792</link></item><item><title>ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS FINALISED!  - Save over £100 on any other local club!! CHEAP AS CHIPS</title><description>We have now finalised 2008-2009 playing subscriptions, the annual subscriptions are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;SIGNING ON FEE - £35&lt;br/&gt;MATCHDAY FEE's - Not Applicable&lt;br/&gt;At present we are still finalising sponsorship however it is proposed that all players up</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news10913</link></item><item><title>Football club require a linesman for home and away games and are willing to pay...........................</title><description>Due to the Kent County League structure of only providing 1no official per game we require a club linesman for both our home and away games. The football club are willing to financially reward any individual interested however as a not for profit org</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news10959</link></item><item><title>An interview with Matt Smith ASSISTANT MANAGER....</title><description>Following the successful start to pre-season training, we caught up with Assistant Manager Matt Smith and asked him how preparations are progressing for the season ahead?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The lads returned to pre-season training relatively fit however the t</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news11025</link></item><item><title>Our 1st interview with First Team manager Kevin Hake.......................</title><description>Pre-Season has been going on for 3 weeks now and we thought it about time we caught up with First Team Manager Kevin Hake.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;My first question to Kevin was,how do you feel your Pre-season has gone so far ?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am extremely happy with h</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news11216</link></item><item><title>Swale United FC team up with EASY SEARCH to raise funds for the club........</title><description>Swale United FC are delighted to announce that they have completed a deal with EASY SEARCH to raise much needed funds for the club.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;All that we ask is that instead of using the usual search engine GOOGLE that you clink on the link from our w</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news11821</link></item><item><title>Despite last season's disappointment companies still clambering to sponsor the club..................</title><description>The buzz is hotting up with Swale United's commercial team working overtime dealing with possible sponsors. Despite having the main shirt sponsor Swale United FC have decided to except "D A KELMAR's" kind offer and welcome them on-board as the MAIN C</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news11869</link></item><item><title>Training now moves to Wednesday nights at 9pm</title><description>Please note that training will be at Sittingbourne Community College astro-turf football pitch from 9pm to 10pm every Wednesday from now until March!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;All players are reminded to meet at 8.45pm in order to conduct the warm up prior to enterin</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12394</link></item><item><title> Swale continue their winning ways and go top of the league....</title><description>Swale United FC went top for the first time on Saturday following their below par win against new team Malgo FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Despite not perfoming the Sittingbourne team still ran out winners against a lively Malgo side who's league postion is not a tru</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12458</link></item><item><title>Could Kevin Hake win the manager of the month?</title><description>Could Kevin Hake be named manager of the month for September 2008?? &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Having successfully led his team to 12points out of a possible 12 and a pre-season campaign that saw the sittingbourne side beat both local and Kent League opposition, we w</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12457</link></item><item><title>Swale United player undergoes knee operation on Wednesday 1st October.................</title><description>Swale United would like to wish Steve Hake a speedy recovery from his knee operation which was carried out on Wednesday 1st October. Steve sustained the injury last season playing for Borden Village FC and has remained on the sidelines ever since.&lt;br</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12512</link></item><item><title>Following well publicised departures Dave Boichat is announced as new club captain.........</title><description>Following the departure of Tom Nunn and Leigh Hales to local team Norton Sports FC, first team manager Kevin Hake wasted no time in installing Dave Boichat as captain.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We caught up with Kevin late last night after training :&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I have</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12532</link></item><item><title>Swale United suffer their first league defeat of the season against an experienced Larkfield side</title><description>Swale United FC tasted defeat for the first time this Saturday against an experienced Larkfield and New Hythe Wanderers team.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale will feel extremely hard done by to eventually lose the game 4-0 but the outcome was a fair reflection of the</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12576</link></item><item><title>Time for a breather as cup atmosphere hits UKP.....</title><description>Swale United take a break from the league as they entertain FC Cobra's from the Rochester &amp; District League. Swale will be hoping to make amends for last weeks defeat at Larkfield.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We caught up with First Team Assistant Manager Matt Smith, w</description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12668</link></item><item><title>Check Out new funny links</title><description>New funnies added...............</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12758</link></item><item><title>Swale proceed in the Les Leckie cup with superb victory</title><description>Swale United made amends for the league defeat against Larkfield and New Hythe Wanderers with a brilliant victory in the Les Leckie Cup!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We caught a quick word with Assistant Manager Matt Smith late last night, who had the following to say:&lt;</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12787</link></item><item><title>Swale welcome local rivals to UKP for first derby of the season..</title><description>Swale United FC welcome Borden Village FC to UK Paper on Saturday for their first local derby under the Swale club name. Swale go into Saturdays game in fine form however they will need to continue these winning ways in order to maintain their ongoin</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12813</link></item><item><title>Swale United suffer their first home league defeat against local rivals Borden</title><description>Swale United lose 2-1 to local rivals Borden Village in the first derby game of the season. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale United never really got into their stride on Saturday and it was no surprise that Borden lead going into the half time break. Borden's goal ca</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news12890</link></item><item><title>Time for a break bring on the cup.............</title><description>This weekend sees Swale take a break from the league with a tough Kent cup tie against R&amp;D leaders BAE Systems FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale will travel to BAE looking to make amends for their last outing against Borden, we caught up with manager Kevin Hake who</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13048</link></item><item><title>Lanes End hold out to earn a point at Swale.......................</title><description>Swale held to draw at home against high flying Lanes End FC. The sittingbourne side deserved all three points however some resolute defending and a great last minute save secured a point for the away team.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;After the game we had a quick word </description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13147</link></item><item><title>Swale defeated again with lady luck certainly not on their side</title><description>Swale suffered their 2nd home defeat of the season to Bredhurst Juniors and all those watching were amazed at how they were beaten 3-1!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;A very upset Kevin Hake had the following to say:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The penalty decision changed the course of th</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13309</link></item><item><title>Swale's baron spell continues with 3rd straight defeat...............</title><description>Swale lose out in this very entertaining cup tie, missed penalty, sending off and lots of entertaining attacking football. We spoke with first team manager Kevin Hake about what unfolded in front of him today:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"First of all I would like to c</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13393</link></item><item><title>Tenterden Town FC game has been called off due to bad weather.</title><description>Todays game has been cancelled due to the recent weather.</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13456</link></item><item><title>Swale United welcome Tenterden Town FC to the UKP Paper Sports Ground this Saturday 2.00pm Kick Off</title><description>Swale United welcome Tenterden Town FC to the UKP Paper Sports Ground this Saturday 2.00pm Kick Off&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We caught up with First Team Manager Kevin Hake on his thoughts before the game.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;'We have enjoyed some really good performances of l</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13443</link></item><item><title>Swale end the year with a fine victory against local rivals Woodstock Park FC........</title><description>Swale United FC end the year with a fine victory against 2nd place Woodstock Park. The game was one to remember for all those who attended the match, we asked First Team manager Kevin Hake's opinion on yesterdays game:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"We finally got what w</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13555</link></item><item><title>Swale start 2009 with a poor display at league leaders Premier FC</title><description>Swale start the year with a sub-standard perfomance against league leaders Premier FC who ran out 4-1 winners.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Despite the loss we spoke with Manager Kevin Hake about yesterdays game:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The Christmas break come at the wrong time for </description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13636</link></item><item><title>Tomorrows game vrs Platt Utd is called off</title><description>Due to the recent cold weather tomorrows game has been cancelled due to a frozen surface.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13712</link></item><item><title>Re-arranged fixture this Saturday away vrs Pembury FC.....................</title><description>In order to avoid a fixture pile up at the end of the season the Kent County League have re-arranged our away fixture against Pembury FC to this Saturday 17 January 2009.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Kick off will be at the usual winter time of 2pm, for all those wishin</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13756</link></item><item><title>Poor start to 2009 continues with defeat against lowly Pembury...............................</title><description>Despite playing the best football we have seen all season, Swale's poor form continued with some woeful defending.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We caught up with Assistant Manager Matt Smith, who had the following to say:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The league this year is unbelievably t</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13881</link></item><item><title>Kevin looking for improvements for short trip to Borden............</title><description>With the local derby fast approaching away against Borden Village FC we caught a quick word with First Team Manager Kevin Hake prior to training, we asked for his thoughts on this weekends local derby?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am really looking forward to the gam</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13907</link></item><item><title>Due to bad weather fixture vrs Borden Village is cancelled...............</title><description>It with disappointment we announce that Saturdays fixture vrs Borden Village FC was cancelled due to the recent poor weather.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale will be hoping that this weekend sees a return to the action with an away game vrs Platt FC. Kick Off 2pm.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news13967</link></item><item><title>CLUB NIGHT OUT FINALISED FOR FEBRUARY 2009.........................</title><description>Following the success of our £10 Xmas Party night, we have planned a night for the 28 February 2009 after the Bredhurst Juniors game.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In keeping with the £10 challenge and in order to stop foul play (You know who you are Crutchley &amp; Simpson!</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14061</link></item><item><title>Swale continue FA's Respect campaign with no booking in the past 5 weeks...........</title><description>Following a poor disciplinary start to the season the club held a meeting with the players over the Xmas period to re-iterate the Codes of Conduct in place at the Football Club.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This meeting has paid dividends with no bookings or sendings of</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14057</link></item><item><title>Swale end January with first victory of 2009</title><description>Swale get the first victory of 2009 with a fine team perfomance against Platt Utd FC. We caught up with Assistant Manager Matt Smith who had the following to say:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Kevin and I knew this result was coming, we have not played badly for a few w</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14053</link></item><item><title>TRAINING CANCELLED THIS EVENING..................</title><description>Due to the recent poor weather we are experiencing tonights training ( 4 FEBRUARY 2009 ) is cancelled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;At present the home game this weekend has not been cancelled however a decision on the pitch will be made on Friday.</description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14125</link></item><item><title>Due to the adverse weather conditions tomorrows scheduled first team fixture against Greenways has been cancelled.</title><description>Due to the adverse weather conditions tomorrows scheduled first team fixture against Greenways has been cancelled.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;United's next fixture is away against local rivals Woodstock Park next Saturday 14/2/09 14.45 Kick Off</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14154</link></item><item><title>New Funny Links added....................</title><description>Please check out the new funny links.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;COME ON UNITED.....................</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14146</link></item><item><title>Swale lose out 3-1 in local derby against Woodstock Park FC.......</title><description>Despite Andrew Mannering scoring his second goal of the season, Swale still go down 3-1 against second place Woodstock Park FC. After the game we spoke briefly with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am gutted in the manner in which we lost, </description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14294</link></item><item><title>Congratulations go to Aaron Kadwill and his family on the birth of their new baby son..................</title><description>Swale United FC players, management and committee wish Aaron Kadwill and his family congratulations on the birth of their new baby son.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Baby Alfie was born at 12.36 during the early hours of this morning 17 February 2009 and weighed in at a </description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14315</link></item><item><title>6-4 win against in form Malgo FC..........................</title><description>Swale score six goals for the second time this season as the beat in form Malgo FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;With Ashley Baverstock scoring 4 goals and Dave "Chippy" Carpenter opening his account for the club it was a day for the strikers to remember and one for the</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14417</link></item><item><title>Swale record fine win against Bredhurst Juniors FC to replace them in 3rd place..................</title><description>Swale keep only the second clean sheet of the season with a fine victory against Bredhurst. We grabbed Assistant Manager Matt Smith for a quick word after the final whistle:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The lads played absolutely brilliantly and to score 3 against a si</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14530</link></item><item><title>Swale move into 4th place behind victors Larkfield....................</title><description>Despite a recent good run of form Swale lose out to Maidstone side Larkfield and New Hythe Wanderers 3-2. The team did not play as well as recent weeks but still could have had a draw, we grabbed First Team Manager Kevin Hake in the bar after the gam</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14661</link></item><item><title>Check out Highlights from the Woodstock Park FC &amp; Malgo FC game's in the Funny Links............................</title><description>Check out some edited highlights from our away games vrs Woodstock Park FC and Malgo FC.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14775</link></item><item><title>Swale win through to the SENIOR Weald of Kent - SEMI FINALS </title><description>Swale United win through to the semi finals of the Senior Weald of Kent cup following a fine victory against a strong Division 1 side Greenways FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Due to a clerical/admin error Swale were entered into the senior trophy despite many of their</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14774</link></item><item><title>Check out new Comic Relief Video of England footballers...................</title><description /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14841</link></item><item><title>Kevin Hake announces three new additions to the squad................</title><description>Swale United FC are delighted to announce that they have secured the signatures of three new players. The new additions to the squad are Richard King and Darren Rogers signed from Woodstock Park FC and Jamie Baverstock signed from Milton FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14863</link></item><item><title>Swale lose out 4-2 to top of the table Premier FC.............</title><description>Swale lose out 4-2 to top of the table Premier FC in an exciting game at the UK Leisure Ground. After the game we grabbed a quick word with Assistant Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am so angry with the way we lost today, our game plan was to get amo</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news14890</link></item><item><title>Swale surrender to late goal which earns Platt United FC a point....................</title><description>Swale United FC surrender advantage as Platt United FC score in the 94min to earn a very un-deserved point. Despite only getting a point from a game that should have been 3points we spoke with Assistant Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Kevin like myself</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15036</link></item><item><title>Fixture's re-arranged now Swale face local rivals Borden Village FC this coming Saturday.........................</title><description>Due to a late fixture change Swale's home fixture against Sevenoaks Town FC has been changed and we shall now be away versus local rivals Borden Village FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale will be looking to avenge the defeat earlier in this season, Borden will be ho</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15061</link></item><item><title>Lydd Town FC win through to face Swale United FC in Semi Finals................</title><description>Swale United FC will welcome Lydd Town FC to their temporary home at Bourne Park (Sittingbourne FC) on Monday evening. Lydd Town beat higher league Rye United to win through to the semi finals of the Senior Weald of Kent Cup.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We spoke with F</description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15092</link></item><item><title>Swale share the points with Borden Village FC pushing to avoid relegation...................</title><description>Swale come from behind to earn a point at lowly Borden Village, despite only a point we caught up with a particularily upbeat First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I cannot believe Borden are third from bottom and amongst the relegation battle! I </description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15162</link></item><item><title>Swale win through to the SENIOR Weald of Kent - CUP FINAL.............</title><description>Swale United win through to Final of the Weald of Kent Cup with a comprehenasive defeat of higher league Lydd Town FC.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We grabbed a word with a jubilant First Team Manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"To reach a cup final is superb in our first ful</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15238</link></item><item><title>Swale are pleased to announce the 2nd friendly fixture against the Canary Wharf XI at the David Beckham Academy.....</title><description>Swale are delighted to announce they have again secured a final season friendly against Canary Wharf XI at The David Beckham Academy, London.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The game is scheduled for Friday 15th May 2009 with a 6.30pm kick off, all players are asked to con</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15493</link></item><item><title>Swale lose out 5-1 in Senior Weald of Kent Cup Final</title><description>Swale fail to turn up for Cup Final as Kennington FC romp home with a convincing 5-1 win. Ashley Baverstock grabbing a late consilation goal for the sittingbourne side. We grabbed a miserable Assistant Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I cannot believe w</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15492</link></item><item><title>Swale looking for strong end to final 2 games of the season...</title><description>Following the last few busy weeks we caught up with First Team Assistant Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The lads have had a good season however we go into the last two games hoping to secure 4th place, we are currently un-defeated in the last 4games. </description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15650</link></item><item><title>New First Team Home &amp; Away kit announced................................</title><description>Swale United FC are in the process of choosing their new First XI home and away kits. Please contact us through the website with your views on the kits.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The kits can be found at the following:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;http://www.discountfootballkits.co.uk/s</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15919</link></item><item><title>Swale United announce new reserve team for season 09/10</title><description>Swale United FC today announced that they shall be entering a Reserve Team into Division 4 of the Rochester &amp; District League. We caught a quick word with Assistant First Team Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"This reserve team will be a massive boost fo</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news15917</link></item><item><title>Presentation Night this coming Saturday 20 June 2009................</title><description>Just a quick reminder to all players and supporters that the clubs annual presentation night is this coming Saturday. The event will be staged at the UKP club in Rememberance Avenue starting at 7.30pm.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Tickets will be priced at £5 each and w</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17096</link></item><item><title>Swale end season with 5-1 victory.................</title><description>Swale United FC made the long journey to The David Beckham Academy where they faced a strong Canary Wharf XI. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Swale ran out 5-1 winners and we grabbed a quick word with Assistant Manager Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am so pleased for all the lad</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17095</link></item><item><title>New Funny Link Added......................Sam Dale is a W................</title><description>Click on Funny Links to see Sam Dale in action cleaning Buses for £50.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;YOU BET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17166</link></item><item><title>Due to double booking Presentation Evening moves to Milstead Village Hall.............................</title><description>Due to a double booking at UKP we have had to move the location of the Presentation evening to Milstead Village Hall.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Please click on the link below for directions from Sittingbourne Train Station:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?sour</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17210</link></item><item><title>Following Tom Hakes decision to stand down we are pleased to announce Matt Smith as new club chairman..............</title><description>Following the shock decision this week from Tom Hake to stand down as Chairman the football club are pleased to announce the appointment of  Assistant Manager Matt Smith as the new Chairman.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We grabbed a quick word with Matt following his ap</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17187</link></item><item><title>Swale United announce appointment of new Assistant Manager...............................</title><description>Following the announcement that Matt Smith has now been elected chairman we are pleased to announce the shock appointment of Kevin Little as Kevin Hake's new First Team Assistant Manager.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We spoke with First Team manager Kevin Hake about his</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17302</link></item><item><title>Swale United FC's first presentation evening a great success..............</title><description>Swale United FC's first annual presentation evening was a great success on Saturday evening with all players, management and supporters expressing what a good evening they had. We caught up with Club Chairman Matt Smith and asked him how he felt the </description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17301</link></item><item><title>Technique Projects Ltd confirm First Team sponsorship..................</title><description>It is with great pleasure that we announce Technique Projects Ltd as main club sponsor. TPL have confirmed their ongoing commitment to the football club with the sponsorship of both the First Team's home and away football kits, we spoke with TPL's Ma</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17345</link></item><item><title>Pre-season training starts 7 July 2009 at 7.30pm.....................</title><description>Kevin Hake announces start date for pre-season training as 7 July at 7.30pm, the training will be held at the UKP Sports Ground.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;All players are welcome and we look forward to seeing both Old and New faces.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;COME ON UNITED...........</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17401</link></item><item><title>Annual Jolly Boys Outing Date Finalised...............................</title><description>Swale United FC are pleased to announce the date for the Annual Jolly Boys outing! As the event enters its second year, we are pleased to announce that the cost of £25 per person has been frozen as per last year.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The trip to Southend will be</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17400</link></item><item><title>First Training Session a complete success with fantastic attendance...............................</title><description>The start of the 2009/10 season started here on Tuesday 7 July at UK Paper sports ground and it was a great success which bodes well for the season ahead. After the training session we caught a quick word with new Club Chairman Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news17833</link></item><item><title>New Club Chairman looking forward to the new season.....................</title><description>With this weekends first pre-season friendly between the two squads we grabbed a quick word with new Chairman Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Firstly we asked him how preparartions off the field were going for season 2009/10?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"As you are all aware we h</description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18116</link></item><item><title>First Inter Squad Friendly ends in 5-5 draw...................</title><description>Swale United FC started the 2009/10 season here at Sittingbourne Community College with a friendly game involving the entire squad. After the final whistle we grabbed a quick word with First Team Manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Today was all about find</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18201</link></item><item><title>Following Tom Johnson's resignation Matt Smith announces Aaron Hodges as new Reserve Team Manager...............</title><description>Following the resignation of Tom Johnson as Reserve Team manager we grabbed a quick word with Chairman Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"As you may or may not be aware Tommy Johnson has left the club due to a change in his personal circumstances and it is with g</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18467</link></item><item><title>Off the field Management Team finalised...........</title><description>As pre-season continues we grabbed a quick word with Chairman Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Training is going exceptionally well and with a massive amount of players at training on Tuesday the two teams we shall be fielding next season will undoubtably be st</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18622</link></item><item><title>Check out pre-season friendly photos...........</title><description>Please check out both the Reserve and First Team photos in the "PHOTO GALLERIES".&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;COME ON UNITED................................</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18670</link></item><item><title>Both teams have successful day but managers left to rue poor starts.................</title><description>Despite holiday season being in full swing Swale still field two strong teams against higher league opposition. Both sides started slowly with the first team 2-0 down after 35mins and the reserve team 2-0 down after 22mins, however both sides came ba</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18667</link></item><item><title>Another draw for First Team as they prepare for Fleetdown XI FC..................................</title><description>Swale United earn 3-3 draw with Canary Wharf XI and should really have won had it not been for a 93min equaliser. Despite the draw First Team Manager kevin Hake was calm and philosphical when we spoke with him:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Yes I am dissappointed with t</description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18825</link></item><item><title>Fine victory against strong Fleetdown FC....................</title><description>Swale record first victory of pre-season against lively Fleetdown FC at SCC. After the reserve team game we spoke with First Team Assistant Manager Kevin Little at UK Leisure:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Both Kevin and I were very impressed defensively today and despi</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news18845</link></item><item><title>Swale United end their pre season campaign with a victory.....................</title><description>Swale end their pre-season campaign with victory against Halls FC from Division 2 West of the Kent County League.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;After this great weekend for the club we spoke with Club Chairman Matt Smith:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am delighted that both teams have don</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19002</link></item><item><title>Commercial Stone Ltd confirm sponsorship for 2009/10.........................</title><description>Club Chairman Matt Smith talks about the ongoing sponsorship at the club and how the teams are doing:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"It is with great pleasure that I can announce Commercial Stone Ltd have become a platinium sponsor for the football club. This sponsorship</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19064</link></item><item><title>Swale start the season with Cup game vrs Greenways FC..........................</title><description>Swale United First XI start their 2009/10 season away on Saturday against Division 1 West side Greenways FC in the Weald of Kent Senior Cup. The team have had a successful pre-season campaign and we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake f</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19129</link></item><item><title>Swale exit the cup despite almost causing an upset........................</title><description>Despite battling hard Swale exit the Weald of Kent Cup.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The sittingbourne side reached the final of this competition last year and the management were looking for another good run this year. Although the squad has been strengthened this year</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19245</link></item><item><title>Swale hold friendly game in readiness for first competitive league games...............................</title><description>With the first league fixture's this coming weekend for both the First Team and Reserves, the club decided to hold an inter club game. The game was a success and all involved enjoyed the game despite the torrential rain.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We grabbed First Tea</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19337</link></item><item><title>A poor day all round for the football club............</title><description>Following defeats for both teams we grabbed Club Chairman Matt Smith for a quick chat:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"Yes it is disappointing but we have to remember how far we have come as a football club from last season. To be honest I saw the first 60mins of the Rese</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19557</link></item><item><title>Both sides record victories in good day for the club.....................</title><description>Both sides record victories as the season continues with pace, we grabbed club Chairman Matt Smith for his views on today:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I really do not know what to say from one week to the next it is a real roller coaster at the moment! After last week</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19708</link></item><item><title>A great result for Reserve Team..............</title><description>Despite Saturdays First Team fixture being cancelled late due to Hamstreet FC unable to field a side, the Reserves put on a superb show for the First Team manager and players that attended the game. We grabbed a brief word with First Team manager Kev</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news19878</link></item><item><title>Two more victories for the club despite First Team going behind</title><description>The club recorded two fine victories away from home on Saturday and after the games we grabbed First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am over the moon with the way the lads played today, believe it or not but I think 3-1 flattered Platt today and</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news20001</link></item><item><title>Aaron Hodges going all out for manager of the month................</title><description>Following Aarons 8th victory in 9 games and with his side only conceding 10goals and scoring a masssive 47! We grabbed a quick word with the Reserve Team manager:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am over the moon with the way things are going and put it all down to mysel</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news20175</link></item><item><title>Swale lose out in poor weekend for the club despite some good perfomances..................</title><description>Despite being away for the weekend Club Chairman Matt Smith is disappointed with the results and looking forward to this coming weekends Cup games.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I spoke with both managers and really understand their individual disappointments but we all</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news20594</link></item><item><title>Reserve Team Manager scores the winner..................................</title><description>Swale United FC Reserve XI proceed in the Cup following Aaron Hodges late winner. We grabbed a quick word with Reserve Team Assistant Manager Tony Lewis following his side's progress in the Cup:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"With ten minutes to go it looked as though we</description><pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news20943</link></item><item><title>First Team manager announces date for "THE ROYAL RUMBLE"............................</title><description>Following the unprecedented success of last years £10 Christmas clothing challenge First Team manager Kevin Hake announced the 12 December 2009 as the finalised date for the Royal Rumble here at Gore Court today. We asked a few questions about the ev</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news21106</link></item><item><title>December fixtures released and posted on website.............................</title><description>For both First Team and Reserve up to date fixtures please click on link above.................................</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news21105</link></item><item><title>First Team game called off but Reserves put in fine team display...................</title><description>Swale United FC's first team game against Hamstreet FC was cancelled this weekend however Aaron Hodge's Reserve team won again in the league here at Gore Court.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We grabbed Reserve Team manager Aaron Hodges for a brief word after the final wh</description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news21104</link></item><item><title>Swale looking for progression in cup game against higher league opposition...............................</title><description>Swale United FC First XI entertain Division 1 East high flyers Sheerness East FC in the Les Leckie Cup this forthcoming weekend. Swale will be looking to follow on from there fine perfomance against Hawkenbury FC. We spoke with First Team manager Kev</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news21119</link></item><item><title>Club Chairman Matt Smith announces shock resignation but vows to help club push for promotion...............</title><description>The football club is sad to announce that Club Chairman Matt Smith has resigned his position at the football club but he has vowed to help both sides push for promotion as much as pratically possible. Tom Hake has been appointed Chairman in the inter</description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news21638</link></item><item><title>First Team and Reserves both pick up vital points</title><description>Swale United First Team and reserves both win at home 2-0 and 7-1 respectively and further boost their promotion campaigns.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Come on United.................&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news22538</link></item><item><title>Reserve team in Cup Semi-Final against league rivals Princes Park Nemesis FC.......................</title><description>Aaron Hodges Reserve XI take on league rivals Princes Park Nemesis FC and will be looking for a victory in the football teams innagural season.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Good luck Lads!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;COME ON UNITED......................</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news22594</link></item><item><title>Fixture change this weekend see's First XI in local derby against Borden Village FC..........</title><description>This weekend see's the long awaited visit of local rivals Borden Village FC to the UK Leisure Club. Kevin Hake's team will be looking for an improvement from last season where Swale lost this HOME fixture and could only manage a draw away from home a</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news22591</link></item><item><title>Fixture Pile up could casue real issue's...............................</title><description>Swale will be hoping for a mild March as having only played 11games in the league it could force manager Kevin Hake into fielding weakened mid week teams. Swale First XI still have the following games to play:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Borden Village FC - Home&lt;br/&gt;Ha</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news22647</link></item><item><title>Swale lose to high flying Sevenoaks in tough encounter at UK Paper Sports Ground</title><description>Swale entered this encounter with high flying Sevenoaks with expectations of closing the gap with the top.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;With a revised line up from the previous weekend Swale still fielded a side capable of challenging Sevenoaks.Swale played some great f</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23198</link></item><item><title>Swale United lose out to in form Malgo 4-0 at West Malling</title><description>Swale United lose out to in form Malgo 4-0 in a tough faught battle in West Malling&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;It was a different story this week when Swale visited Malgo on Saturday.AJ made his debut for the first team and within 30 seconds he was put through on goal</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23306</link></item><item><title>Swale looking to improve on current form in Cup Semi-Final....................</title><description>Swale United make the short journey to Aylesford on Saturday to face top of the Maidstone League Eccles FC. Swale will be looking for a marked improvement on their current form and we grabbed a quick word with manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"The lads l</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23337</link></item><item><title>First XI April Fixtures released...............................</title><description>The Kent County League have now released the fixtures for April, Swale have been scheduled for midweek games:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SAT-03-Apr-10	Platt United FC	        home&lt;br/&gt;MON-05-Apr-10	AFC Sevenoaks	        away Waller Park&lt;br/&gt;SAT-10-Apr-10	Malgo FC	    </description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23425</link></item><item><title>Swale First XI win through to Kent Cup Final....................................</title><description>Swale First XI secured their place in the Kent Cup Final following a well ground out result against a strong Eccles FC who will fill extremely hard done by given the oppurtunities they created. We grabbed a word with a jubilant First Team manager Kev</description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23449</link></item><item><title>BAE Systems win their R&amp;D Cup Final............................</title><description>The First XI management team took the oppurtunity to see BAE Systems FC play on Thursday evening and they were impressed by the standard on display. BAE Systems ran out 3-1 winners against a strong Park Regis FC team at Lordswood FC's Martin Grove gr</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news23996</link></item><item><title>Football Club announce coach to Cup Final......................</title><description>Swale United FC are pleased to announce that they have organised a 52seater coach for the Kent Junior A Cup Final against BAE Systems FC on Saturday 1 May 2010 KO 6pm.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The coach will be leaving the UK Leisure Sports &amp; Social Club at 4.30pm a</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news24345</link></item><item><title>Swale run out 5-2 winners in Kent Junior A Cup Final............</title><description>Swale win Kent Cup Final.</description><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news24615</link></item><item><title>Aaron Hodges succesful in first season in charge.....................</title><description>It is with great pleasure that we announce the Reserve teams promotion to Division 3 in only their first season!!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;"I am over the moon for Hodgo and the lads, this division was ve</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news24797</link></item><item><title>Will Kevin Hake win Manager of the Month for May????????????????????</title><description>Following Kevin Hake's unbeaten run in May and successfully picking up the Kent Cup, could he pick up his first manager of the month award.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Only time will tell..................&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;COME ON UNITED</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news24939</link></item><item><title>Reserves rewarded with Promotion to Div 1</title><description>Following the success of the reserves achieving promotion last season Terry Lawrence approached club secretary Martin Poole about promoting&amp;nbsp;the club a further 2 divisions to the 1st Division.Reserve team manager Aaron Hodges was delighted with t</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news26599</link></item><item><title>Swale welcome Canterbury City FC in Kent Intermediate Cup</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: #ffffff;"&gt;After last season's&amp;nbsp;succesful campaign&amp;nbsp;in winning the Kent Junior Cup A, Swale have been rewarded with a home tie against Canterbury City FC in the Kent Intermediate Cup due to b played on October 25</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news28562</link></item><item><title>PLAYER SPONSORSHIP - Please help where you can................</title><description>Following Tom Hakes call to all players and management&amp;nbsp;to generate&amp;nbsp;revenue via&amp;nbsp;kit sponsorship, we would be grateful if anyone else/company wishes to sponsor any player or manager currently not sponsored that they contact the Club Chai</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news28633</link></item><item><title>Club Chairman calls on all players to drum up player sponsorship......................</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: #f8f8f8;"&gt;Following the succesful start to pre-season we grabbed a quick work with Club Chairman Tom Hake, currently sunning himself&amp;nbsp;at his villa in Spain:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I am looking forward to this one as last week defensively we </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news29711</link></item><item><title>Swale continue good form and will be looking to take this into the Les Leckie Cup..........................</title><description>Swale United FC first team continued their good form against top of the table Tenterden Town FC here at Gore Court, the home side ran out 5-0 victors and we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Today we showed what we ar</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news29776</link></item><item><title>Swale prepare to welcome Premier Division Canterbury City FC to Gore Court on Saturday.............................</title><description>Swale United FC will be taking a break from their successful league campaign this weekend when they entertain high flying Premier Division Canterbury City FC in the Senior Kent Cup. We grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake to talk about t</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news30238</link></item><item><title>Swale win through to 2nd round of Kent Cup after despatching Premier Division Canterbury City FC</title><description /><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news30338</link></item><item><title>Check out Swale United FC's first team winner against Premier Division Canterbury City FC..........................</title><description>Check out the last minute winner by Scotty "TOO HOTTY" Forster,&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zTzWaLG5pU"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zTzWaLG5pU&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news30401</link></item><item><title>Swale FC now over 4hours without conceding a league goal.....................</title><description>Swale United FC continue their fantastic form in the league as they now enter their 4th league game without conceding a goal. We grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I am so pleased with the boys for the way they are pla</description><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news30450</link></item><item><title>Swale lose out to Guru Nanak whom defended superbly............................</title><description>Swale United FC were left to rue there missed chances as Guru Nank FC left Gore Court with all 3points here today.&lt;br /&gt;
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How this game stayed at 1-0 is beyond belief and but for some fantastic goalkeeping it would not have, star of the show </description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news30617</link></item><item><title>Swale looking forward to returning to action............................</title><description>Swale United FC are all looking forward to returning to action this coming weekend and with both teams playing the managers are just hoping that the weather does not take another turn for the worse. We grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hak</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news31216</link></item><item><title>Swale wish all their players and supporters a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year...........</title><description>Swale United FC wish all their players and supporters a Happy and Prosperous new Year.&lt;br /&gt;
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COME ON UNITED..................</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news31557</link></item><item><title>Swale First XI looking for a winning return to action against Division 1 Chipstead FC in the Kent Intermediate Cup....................</title><description>Swale First XI will be looking for a winning return to action following this enforced 6week break, manager Kevin Hake has a full strength squad to pick from and is lloking forward to 2011:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I cannot wait to get started again! It feels </description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news31624</link></item><item><title>First Team XI game falls foul of the weather however Reserves record best win of the season in the League......................</title><description>Swale United FC Reserve team recorded their highest league win of the season with a 4-1 win against lowly Medway Queen FC. We grabbed a word with First Team Assistant Manager Kevin Little who watched the game with the majority of the First Team squad</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news31720</link></item><item><title>Bad weekend for the club as both teams lose out in their respective cup competitions..........</title><description>Both sides are dumped out of the cups by teams from higher league opposition, we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Well what can I really say about that game other than the lads showed tremendous character despite pla</description><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news31917</link></item><item><title>First Team have fixture change for this Saturday when they take the short trip to Borden Village FC..............</title><description>Swale United FC first team are no longer taking on league leaders Lydd Town FC this coming weekend with a trip to their local rivals Borden Village FC. We spoke with club chairman Tom Hake sunning himself in Spain:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I am gutted this fi</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32068</link></item><item><title>First Team back to winning ways in the league campaign............</title><description>Swale United FC were back to winning ways on Saturday with a comprehensive win against in form Hawkenbury FC.&lt;br /&gt;
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Pick of the goals was a superb 35yard strike from in form Sammy Mannering, lets hope he can take this form into the top of th</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32057</link></item><item><title>Borden Village FC this coming Saturday................................</title><description>Swale will take on local rivals Borden Village FC this coming Saturday in the Kent County League Division 2 East. &lt;br /&gt;
Borden Village FC has always been a tough game for Swale United however below is a breakdown of the last few seasons results alo</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32135</link></item><item><title>Swale come out winners in local derby against bottom of the league Borden Village FC...........</title><description>Swale United FC owe all three points to goalkeeper Luke Titshall who's 6th minute save secured the win to cement their 2nd place position in the league against bottom of the table Borden Village FC.&lt;br /&gt;
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Despite&amp;nbsp;Swale squandering numer</description><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32247</link></item><item><title>Swale share the points in this top of the table clash............................</title><description>&lt;font style="background-color: #f8f8f8;"&gt;2nd placed Swale United FC took on top of the table Lydd Town FC at UKPaper Sports ground on a wind swept pitch on Saturday and either side could have won it. we grabbed a quick word with First Team Assistant </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32438</link></item><item><title>New Pictures avaliable for local derby against Borden Village FC....................</title><description>Check out the link to new First Team pictures................................&lt;br /&gt;
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Come on United..</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32874</link></item><item><title>New Pictures added from Chipstead cup game.................</title><description>Check out the link to new First Team pictures................................&lt;br /&gt;
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Come on United..</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news32873</link></item><item><title>FIXTURE CHANGE - Les Leckie Cup Semi-Final this coming weekend................</title><description>Swale will be looking to keep their run of good form going against high flying Bromley Green FC from Division 1 East of the Kent County League.&lt;br /&gt;
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COME ON UNITED.......</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news33207</link></item><item><title>Experienced new player pledges his future to the club for their important promotion run-in ..........................................</title><description>&lt;font size="7"&gt;WAGNER&amp;nbsp; !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!&lt;/font&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news33393</link></item><item><title>Swale miss out on going to a cup final after losing against Bromley Green</title><description>Swale United miss out on going to a cup final after losing 3-1 against Bromley Green in the Semi - Finals of the Les Leckie Cup...........................................&lt;br /&gt;
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The game startly lively for the home side and their high tempo g</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news33391</link></item><item><title>Swale First Team in for make or break month of April.....................</title><description> Following the release of Aprils fixture's we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Well the games come thick and fast this month where we find ourselves on the road for most of the month! I think the most important thing t</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news33449</link></item><item><title>Chairman looking forward to 2011/12 season.............................</title><description>With&amp;nbsp;next weeks first pre-season friendly between the two squads first approaching we grabbed a quick word with Chairman Tom Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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Firstly we asked him how preparartions off the field were going for season 2011/12?&lt;br /&gt;
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"As </description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news37556</link></item><item><title>PLAYER SPONSORSHIP.................................</title><description>Following Tom Hakes call to all players and management to generate revenue via kit sponsorship, we would be grateful if anyone else/company wishes to sponsor any player or manager currently not sponsored that they contact the Club Chairman Tom Hake v</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news37555</link></item><item><title>Pre-season training starts on Tuesday 7 July at 7.30pm........................</title><description /><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news37554</link></item><item><title>Swale United FC release Pre-season fixtures....................................</title><description>First Team manager Kevin Hake has now confirmed the entire pre-season campaign and with training starting on Tuesday night the 2011/12 season is fast approaching.&lt;br /&gt;
COME ON UNITED.......&lt;br /&gt;</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news37553</link></item><item><title>Reserve Team appoint New Assistant Manager</title><description>Swale United FC are delighted to announce Richard King as Aaron Hodges Assistant Manager following the resignation of Tony Lewis.&lt;br /&gt;
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We grabbed a word with Reserve Team Manager Aaron Hodges:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I cannot believe someone of King's </description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news38116</link></item><item><title>New look squad win out against strong Medway Ports FC side..........</title><description>CLICK ON THE MATCH TAB and then PRESEASON FRIENDLIES TAB to view the full report.................</description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news38319</link></item><item><title>Club Chairman looking forward to new season....................</title><description>&lt;span style="font-family: 'segoe ui', arial, verdana; font-size: medium; line-height: 19px;"&gt;Welcome back again to&amp;nbsp;UK Paper&amp;nbsp;and trust you all had a very relaxing summer and are fully prepared for the battles, twists and turns and drama, no </description><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news38318</link></item><item><title>First Team manager relishing the challenge of Kent League opposition this weekend...........................</title><description>First Team manager Kevin Hake was jubilant after his side's 3-1 victory against Kent County Premier Division team Snodland FC, we grabbed a quick word with him yesterday:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Despite making some changes to the starting eleven we still put i</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news38932</link></item><item><title>Winning start for both teams in the HAART Kent County League.............</title><description>Following yesterdays 100% start to the season we grabbed a word with Club Chairman Tom Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Unfortunately I could not get to the game yesterday but I am so pleased for the entire football club, todays victories are testament to all t</description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news40197</link></item><item><title>Football Club awarded FA Charter Status after months of hard-work off the field........</title><description>Swale United FC are pleased to announce that the KCFA have awarded the football club FA Charter Status, this award shows the continued dedication of the entire committee.&lt;br /&gt;
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Well done to all those involved, next step in the football clubs p</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news40296</link></item><item><title>Tom Hake resigns his position as Chairman and old hand Matt Smith re-takes the helm...............</title><description>It is with great pleasure the football club announce the return of Matt Smith as Club Chairman following Tom Hakes decision to take up the role of Life President. We grabbed a word with the "Peter Ridsdale" of local football Matt Smith:&lt;br /&gt;
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</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43305</link></item><item><title>Happy New Year to all club members and supporters....................</title><description>Happy New Year from all at Swale United FC..............&lt;br /&gt;
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Lets make 2012 a year to remember for the club both on and off for the field. The First XI are in two Cup semi-finals and whilst the league may be slightly out of touching distance</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43304</link></item><item><title>Tom Hake honoured for his involvement with the football club........................</title><description>Swale United FC have decided to honour the great work completed by Mr Tom Hake with a Life Presidency of the football club.&lt;br /&gt;
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Tom has been involved with the club from its inception as Swale United FC and has helped out on both the coaching</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43312</link></item><item><title>Sam Dale "When I'm Cleaning Windows!!!"................................</title><description>Check out a link from the past, first team defender Sam Dale attempting the Swale United £50 Bus Cleaning record..........................&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVcUzYVGSo"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUVcUzYVGSo&lt;</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43431</link></item><item><title>Chairman pleased to announce the appointment of new Commercial Director.............................</title><description>Chairman Matt Smith is&amp;nbsp;delighted to announce the appointment of CWI Summits Director of Sales Jason Smith as the clubs new Commercial Manager. &lt;br /&gt;
We spoke with an excited Matt Smith about the appointment:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I am pleased not on</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43538</link></item><item><title>Good weekend for the First Team with convincing 10man win...........................</title><description>Swale ran out easy winners against struggling Tenterden Town FC despite havingMarc Greene sent off on 24minutes, we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake this morning after yesterday's win:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I thought yesterdays was a good wi</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43692</link></item><item><title>Swale hit top of the table Malgo FC for three ...................</title><description>Swale United FC have had a great January and following this superb victory we grabbed a word with First Team manager Kevin Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Saturdays game was so good on the field, I can honestly say it is one of the best days I have had since I h</description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news43940</link></item><item><title>First Team Manager Kevin Hake pleased with the clubs progress........................</title><description>After today's victory in the Les Leckie cup which see's his team reach his first cup final for 12months, Kevin Hake looks back on the season so far:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I really think we are beginning to build something at the club which is truly fantastic</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news44779</link></item><item><title>First Team reach first cup final of the season......................</title><description>Chairman delighted with the past very challenging week, we asked Club Chairman Matt Smith about todays game:&lt;br /&gt;
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"This week has been something else! We have had a real roller coaster and to be honest it is always the way with this club. To e</description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news44778</link></item><item><title>What a weekend for Swale United FC.........................</title><description>We grabbed a very excited Club Chairman Matt Smith following both sides victories here at UKP Sports Ground:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Today is one of those days when I thank my lucky stars I am back as Chairman of the club and it makes all the hassle worthwhile</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news45051</link></item><item><title>Chairman Matt Smith announces the venue for Friday 6 April 2012.....................</title><description>Club Chairman Matt Smith announces venue for Weald of Kent Cup Final After Party, we grabbed a word with Matt prior to him meeting up with the MUMU management:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I am pleased to announce that we shall again be returning to MUMU lounge bar</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news45347</link></item><item><title>Winning Run continues for First Team..............</title><description>Swale United First Team continue their winning run with a demolition of rivals Larkfield &amp;amp; New Hythe FC, we grabbed Assistant manager Kevin Little:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I think the team have finally clicked and we are beginning to realise our potentia</description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news45537</link></item><item><title>First team now 450mins without conceding a goal...................</title><description>This weekend saw the football club win by 9 goals in both games and we grabbed Assistant First Team Manager Kev Little who had the following to say:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Hakey and I are absolutely delighted with how the team are playing and not just settl</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46128</link></item><item><title>Matt Smith looking forward to hopefully a VERY Good Friday............</title><description>With the First Team being un-beaten in March and the Reserves only suffering one defeat we spoke with Matt Smith about the season so far and plans for next year:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I cannot wait for Friday to come and wish every player involved in the squ</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46349</link></item><item><title>Swale now 7 unbeaten heading into Fridays Cup Final.....................</title><description>Swale ran out 4-0 winners in a tough encounter at Tunbridge Wells, we grabbed Fist Team Manager Kevin Hake for a word after his sides 7th straight victory and only conceding one goal in 630minutes of football:&lt;br /&gt;
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"The lads really do continu</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46348</link></item><item><title>Assistant Manager Kev Little pleased for defence after yesterdays 7th straight victory...............</title><description>As Swale look forward to their first Cup Final in the coming two weeks we spoke with First Team Assistant Manager Kev Little about how the side has progressed:&lt;br /&gt;
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"A lot has been said about how many goals we have scored in this winning run </description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46356</link></item><item><title>Check out the new photos from Cup Final Day</title><description>Follow the link below to all the Cup Final photos:&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/108805765668581178550/albums/5728368175320737937?authkey=CPygrdvDxYDPNg"&gt;https://plus.google.com/photos/108805765668581178550/albums/5728368175320</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46639</link></item><item><title>First Team Manager Kevin Hake wins Manager of the Month...................</title><description>First Team manager Kevin Hake wins Manager of the Month for March and breaks the spell by continuing the clubs winning run to nine straight victories, we spoke with Kevin after the game:&lt;br /&gt;
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"This award is not just for me it is for Kev and t</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46701</link></item><item><title>Entire club behind the reserves for their last home game of the season................</title><description>This weekend see's the First Team with a rest from league action in their build up for the Les Leckie Cup Final on Wednesday evening, however the Reserves host Otford United FC in their last home game of the 2011/12 season.&lt;br /&gt;
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The season ha</description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46860</link></item><item><title>Club Chairman announces the tragic news that Life President Tom Hake loses his battle with cancer.......................</title><description>Club Chairman Matt Smith this evening announces the sad passing of Life President Tom Hake:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I have spoken with Kevin (Hake) earlier today and he has asked me to break the news to the entire Football Club of Tom's passing today.&lt;br /&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news46971</link></item><item><title>Hake family set up Just Giving page in Toms memory...............</title><description>Club Chairman Matt Smith has been in contact with the Hake family regarding Just Giving page set-up in Tom Hakes memory, we spoke with Matt this evening:&lt;br /&gt;
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"I have been in contact with Kevin and he has asked me to tell all of the members</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news47117</link></item><item><title>Assistant Manager happy with win......................</title><description>Following the 5-1 drubbing of local rivals Borden Village FC we grabbed a word with Assistant Manager Kev Little:&lt;br /&gt;
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"Obviously we are happy with the win but again it should have been double figures, the lads did well but unfortunately we s</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news47410</link></item><item><title>Matt Smith announces date and venue for Annual Presentation evening....................</title><description>With the last league game of the season fast approaching Club Chairman Matt Smith announces the date and time for the football clubs annual presentation evening:&lt;br /&gt;
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"It is with great pleasure that I can confirm we have secured Upchurch Cric</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author /><link>/news/default.aspx#news48229</link></item></channel></rss>
