Four days ago, Hampton & Richmond Borough celebrated the anniversary of being crowned Ryman Football League Premier Division Champions 2015/16.
On that day a crowd of 2376 witnessed a tense affair against Enfield Town, where a goalless draw secured the point needed to secure the title.
Moving forward twelve months, and what a twelve months its been.
A fantastic start to the Vanarama National League South campaign, saw The Beavers occupy play off positions for much of the opening two thirds of the season.
In January, Dowse had to reshuffle the pack, as the potent strike force of Jamal Lowe and Nicke Kabamba secured a dream move to the Football League, and subsequently promotion with Portsmouth Football Club.
Dowse and the team dug in and went again, but slowly fell agonizingly out of the Play Off shake up..
SECOND CHANCE SALOON
This week, ahead of the final match of the season, Poole Town who currently occupy 5th spot and Hungerford Town currently in 6th, appealed to The Football Association against the decision to preclude them from the Play Offs due to ground grading issues.
Along with those clubs, Wealdstone currently in 8th spot behind the Beavers also learned that they too would be unable to participate in any Play Offs on the same grounds.
League rules state that clubs down to 7th place at the end of the season, in the event of clubs finishing in the Play Off positions not meeting the grading can qualify to participate in the Play Offs.
Having been in a similar position previously, we have every sympathy for the clubs involved.
This means a win for The Beavers against Concord Rangers on Saturday, or matching Wealdstones result against East Thurrock United will see Hampton & Richmond Borough qualify for the Vanarama National League South Play Off Semi Final where they will take on the second placed team (Either Maidenhead United or Ebbsfleet United)
Arguably, this Saturday is a bigger game for the club than the Enfield Town match at the end of last season, and I am sure you will all agree that Dowse, the management team and the players deserve our full support on Saturday to get us across the line.
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WE HOPE TO SEE YOU HERE AT THE BEVEREE ON SATURDAY
DON'T FORGET - THE EAGER BEAVER DEADLINE FOR DISCOUNTED SEASON TICKETS CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON SUNDAY
Season Tickets 2017/18
Season Tickets for the 2017/18 season are now available online.
The Club have agreed the following Admission and Season Ticket Prices for Season 2017/18.(www.buytickets.at/hamptonrichmondboroughfc)
ADMISSION PRICES
League
We can confirm that there will be no increase in the Match Day Admission Prices for League Matches which will remain at:
Adults: £12.00
Concessions: £7.00
Under 16's: £3.00
Under 5's: FREE
Pre Season Friendlies & Cup
Entry prices for Pre Season Friendlies and Cup matches will be confirmed on hamptonfc.net and via Social Media channels ahead of the games
SEASON TICKETS
Season Tickets for 2017/18 will be valid for:
First Team League Matches
First Team Pre-Season Friendlies
Youth Team League Matches
N.B - CUP MATCHES ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE SEASON TICKET
Season Ticket Prices
Eager Beaver - Purchased by April 30th 2017
Adult:£170.00
Concession: £90.00
Family*: £300.00
Standard - Purchased from 1st May 2017
Adult:£195.00
Concession: £120.00
Family*: £330.00
* Couple or 2 Adults & up to 2 Junior Beavers (Blue)
JUNIOR BEAVERS
For 2017/18 we will be operating a two tier Junior Beaver membership
Junior Beavers Blue**
Season Ticket
Welcome Letter from the Manager
Signed Photo of your favourite player
Junior Beaver Facebook and Twitter Pages
Vote for your Junior Beaver Player of the Month
Quarterly Junior Beaver Newsletters
Match Mascot Opportunities
£15.00
Junior Beavers Red**
...receive all the benefits of a Junior Beaver (Blue) member
and also a Replica Shirt
£30.00 (Child sized shirt)
£35.00 (Adult sized shirt)
**(Born after July 1st 2001)
Any New Junior Beavers signed up between now and the end of the Season will receive a Season Ticket to gain entry to the remaining League Matches of 2016/17.
Eager Beaver priced tickets can be bought online until 11.59pm on Sunday 30th April.
TO PURCHASE ONLINE GO TO www.buytickets.at/hamptonrichmondboroughfc
Please note that online purchases are subject to a £2.00 transaction fee.
Paper Application Forms are available in The Bar and The Club Shop