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Knitter snatch a King's point

HINCKLEY United emerged from The Walks with a creditable draw which could have been a win but for two critical decisions that went against them.

Alex Taylor's tap-in put the Knitters in front just before half-time, a lead that was wiped out (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Knitters fail to take chances

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasHINCKLEY were left frustrated as despite enjoying long spells of domination they had to settle for a point from a game they really should have won, writes Andy Gibbs.

They created enough chances to have won several matches, but couldn't find a way past the (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Makeshift Knitters make the grade

Hinckley United FC - Hinckley UnitedUNITED earned their second win in seven days with a determined display from an injury hit side, writes Andy Gibbs.

Dominic Roma was the latest to be added to the increasing list of absentees before the game and he was joined by skipper Craig McIlwain who limped off early in the second half, but the (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Impressive Knitters hold promotion chasers

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasTHE Knitters extended their unbeaten run to five with a good point at promotion chasing Harrogate Town, but there was a sense of disappointment as it could have been all three.

Adam Webster's early goal gave Hinckley a lead they held for most of the game, but the home (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Thomas: We must keep up good run

by MORT BIRCH

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasREVITALISED Hinckley United set out tomorrow to damage Harrogate Town's promotion hopes and boost their own chances of avoiding relegation.

Ten points from the last four games have lifted them out of the bottom three in Blue Square (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Time is running out for Knitters

by MORT BIRCH

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasHINCKLEY United manager Dean Thomas ended a three-year quest when he signed striker Adam Webster.

But it may have come too late to prevent the Knitters from the drop.

Three successive home defeats have left them (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Fans keep faith in boss Thomas

by MORT BIRCH

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasHINCKLEY United's hardcore fans have backed Dean Thomas in his battle to lead the club to Blue Square North survival.

More than 50 of them attended a "face to face" forum with the manager and chairman Kevin Downes (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Last minute goal sinks Knitters

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasUNITED'S relegation plight worsened as they slumped to a last minute defeat that they bought entirely upon themselves, writes Andy Gibbs.

If they are to extricate themselves from this sorry mess in which they find themselves, then Hinckley need to be beating mid-table sides like (27/08/2008) Read More [Read More]



Plenty of life in us yet - Thomas

by MORT BIRCH

Hinckley United FC - Hinckley actionHINCKLEY United face Barrow at the Marston's Stadium tomorrow seeking to step up their bid for mid-table safety.

They began the season with their sights firmly set on a place in the promotion play-offs.

Those hopes quickly evaporated after a nightmare start shattered their dreams and (15/02/2008) Read More [Read More]



United toppled by five star Kettering

HINCKLEY UNITED'S plight worsened at the bottom of the league as Kettering strengthened their title credentials with what turned out to be a comfortable win in the end, writes Andy Gibbs.
After the home side raced into a 3-0 lead, (15/02/2008) Read More [Read More]



Hall returns at Marston's Stadium

MARCUS Hall returned to action following a two-month absence as Coventry City's second string battled hard to earn a point against a strong Leicester City reserve team.

Hall, who has been sidelined because of a serious achilles injury, lined up in a back four (15/02/2008) Read More [Read More]



Ten-men Knitters suffer hammering

Hinckley United FC - Hinckley UnitedAFTER winning back to back league games against Barrow and Workington, Hinckley reverted to type as they were comprehensively beaten at high-flying Hyde, writes Andy Gibbs.

The Knitters were their own worst enemies, poor (24/06/2008) Read More [Read More]



Loan signing lifts Knitters to earn point

Hinckley United FC - Dean ThomasAFTER their second half horror show at Boston the previous week, United salvaged some of their lost pride with a much improved display that brought them a point against a Burscough side (30/04/2008) Read More [Read More]



Hinckley United Blue Square North fixtures 2007/8

Complete fixture list for the new season (11/01/2008) Read More [Read More]



Knitters sack coach

HINCKLEY United manager Dean Thomas has denied that his assistant Charlie Palmer has been made a scapegoat for the team's recent form after he (30/04/2008) Read More [Read More]



Castle new name on Knitters' shirts

CASTLE Commercial of Hinckley are the new first team shirt sponsors of Hinckley United Football Club.
The chartered surveyors and property managers were picked out of the draw by Hinckley's ... (10/03/2008) Read More [Read More]



Sneekes set for Knitters' debut

by MORT BIRCH

DUTCH legend Richard Sneekes could make an appearance for Hinckley United at the Marston's Stadium tomorrow, writes Mort Birch.
The former West Bromwich Albion cult figure is on stand-by to ... (10/03/2008) Read More [Read More]



Knitters draw in super crowd

by MORT BIRCH

HINCKLEY United and Leicester City cemented an even closer relationship after their historic pre-season friendly last night.
A full- strength Leicester squad lured a record breaking crowd to the Marston's ... (10/03/2008) Read More [Read More]



Murphy signs for Hinckley

GEZ Murphy has signed for Hinckley United, writes Bobby Bridge.
The 31-year-old striker left Nuneaton Borough last week on the grounds he needed a 'fresh challenge'. ... (31/12/2007) Read More [Read More]



United's dreams can come true in tonight's huge play-off final

by MORT BIRCH

HINCKLEY United make the 45 minute journey to Burton Albion's magnificent Pirelli Stadium tonight determined to make a dream come true.

They face Farsley Celtic in the Conference North play-off final ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]



Dean rates Rich

Hinckley United FC - Dean rates RichTHE RETURN of influential captain Richard Lavery has helped inspire Hinckley United into reaching the Conference North play-off final, according to manager Dean Thomas.

On Monday night at Burton Albion's Pirelli ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]



ONE GAME FROM DESTINY

by BOBBY BRIDGE

Hinckley United FC - ONE GAME FROM DESTINY DEAN Thomas stands just one match away from achieving his decade-long dream of guiding his beloved Hinckley United into the elite of non-league football.

An heroic 2-1 victory at Workington on ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]



Thomas granted testimonial year

AFTER guiding Hinckley United into the Nationwide North play-offs, Dean Thomas has been rewarded with a testimonial by The Knitters, writes Bobby Bridge.

A popular figure at the club, Thomas has ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]



New Sneekes for Knitters

LEGENDARY Dutchman Richard Sneekes may decide to resurrect his glittering career with Hinckley United.
The flamboyant midfielder, who became a cult figure at West Bromwich Albion, ... (11/01/2008) Read More [Read More]



Thomas counts down the hours for tonight's tie

by MORT BIRCH

HINCKLEY United manager Dean Thomas is counting the hours to tonight's Conference North play-off game against Workington at the Marston's Stadium.

He said: "I can't wait - I am really looking ... (19/12/2007) Read More [Read More]