Sweet Revenge for the Tanners!

January 23, 2011

Hodgsons gained sweet revenge against the only team to beat them this season in superb fashion. Bransholme Athletic had beaten the tanners 4-3 in November, but there was to be no repeat this time round as the away side fired in 7 goals, with leading scorer Adam Foster bagging 4 for himself. Hodgsons set about the game in a determined fashion, closing down the opposition quickly. Going forward Hodgsons looked…

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Tanners Earn a Draw Away at North Cave

January 15, 2011

Hodgsons FC travelled to North Cave where they played their first league match of 2011. The Tanners returning to the ground where they won the league title last season had a much tougher fixture in this top of the table clash with Cave. Hodgsons opened the scoring after Adam Foster played Danny Cartwright in; Cartwright calmly lifted the ball over the stranded North Cave keeper giving the Tanners a first…

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Looking Back at 2010: Hodgsons FC

December 30, 2010

Hodgsons FC will end 2010 flying high as they top the Humber Premier League Division 1. The Tanners started 2010 after a long lay-off when their pitch at the Beverley Leisure Centre became unplayable. Hodgsons did not play their first game until January 30th when they entertained Goole Office losing 2 – 4. By the end February Hodgsons had recovered.  They progressed to the semi-finals of the East Riding Senior…

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Just ‘Stott’ We Needed

October 24, 2010

The previous week unstoppable, this week not so good. But once again the ‘tanners’ managed to pick up maximum points against a very stubborn East Riding Rangers team. Only a week ago Hodgsons smashed 5 goals past a very weak Rangers side, yet this game was a totally different affair. The home side looked sharp and worked hard from the beginning to the end of the match. In the early…

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Tanners Look to Dance Round Town

October 7, 2010

With bragging rights up for grabs Saturdays East Riding Senior Cup match between Hodgsons FC and Beverley Town promises to be a match played with intent by both sides from the start. Lee Hastings, Chairman of Hodgsons FC talked ahead of the game on how he feels the match will pan out and the players to watch out for. “I think it will be a fairly evenly balanced match. I…

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Hodgsons FC Vs Scarborough Athletic Reserves

September 5, 2010

Scarborough Athletic’s Reserve team made the trip to Beverley to face unbeaten side Hodgsons at Longcroft School on the 3G pitch. Just 2 weeks ago Hodgsons took maximum points in the reverse of this fixture with a 3-1 win in Filey. This game proved to be a fight to the very end for the home team, who eventually came out 5-4 winners. Hodgsons were without leading marksman Adam Foster, and…

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Hodgsons FC Vs North Ferriby Athletic

August 29, 2010

Hodgsons came out of this bizarre game with all 3 points after beating North Ferriby Athletic  6 – 4. The home side knew this would be a tough match, with Ferriby containing a number of quality players. They finished in 4th position last season, narrowly missing out on the runners up spot. After just 6 minutes Hodgsons took the lead through top marksman Adam Foster. On 15 mins Hodgsons were…

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Humber Colts vs Hodgsons FC Reserves

August 26, 2010

The Humber Colts were beaten at home by Hodgsons FC Reserves 3 – 1 in a pre-season friendly that was watched by over a 100 people. The Colts took the lead which they held till half time, though Hodgsons scored three in the second half to claim the win. It was the first match in charge for management duo Dave Chillcott and Chris Whiting and their first victory in their…

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Hodgsons FC Vs Ricketts Veterans

August 20, 2010

Hodgsons FC will face Humber Premier League Champions Reckitts AFC after coming from behind to beat Reckitts Veterans. The Tanners put in a better performance in the second half after finding themselves 3 – 1 behind at the break though finally won the game 5 – 3. Lee Hastings said: “This was never going to be an easy game. The side we were playing have so much experience and it…

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Hodgsons FC Presentation Evening

July 31, 2010

Hodgsons FC finally got their hands on the league trophy as the club held their presentation evening at Hodgsons Pub, Beverley. The Tanners are the first team Beverley to have their name put on the East Riding County Premier League Trophy, a cup that has been won by Hull City in the past. Chairman Lee Hastings took the opportunity to pay tribute to the players including those who could not…

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Tanners Miss out on Double as United Clinch Cup

May 12, 2010

Hodgsons FC ended the season with their heads held high though without the cup they had travelled to Bridlington to win. Riccall United settled quicker and scored three without reply to win the Senior Cup. Two strikes in the first half and one in the second half ended any hopes of a double for the Beverley side. Hodgsons struggled to create chances though came closest to scoring late in the…

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Hodgsons Claim Title With Magnificent Seven Performance

May 8, 2010

Hodgsons FC final league game of the season, and a win was required to clinch the East Riding County Premier League Title. The ‘tanners’ did it in fantastic style. A convincing 7-1 away win against North Cave ensured the Beverley side pipped Bridlington based Artfuldodger by 2 points. It took only 5 minutes before Hodgsons scored the opening goal. Leading scorer Adam Foster lobbed the keeper in superb fashion. Minutes…

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Tanners Focus on Tonights Title Clincher

May 6, 2010

Hodgsons FC will tonight look to clinch the Premier Division title as they travel to North Cave for their final game of the season knowing a win will see the Beverley side crowned champions. The Tanners have been consistent for large chunks of the season; however the bad weather that caused a string of postponed games nearly caused a dent in their title hopes. The side did once again find…

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Hodgsons 90 Minutes Away From Title

May 4, 2010

After this recent win, Hodgsons FC now need a final game victory over North Cave Reserves to clinch the County Premier League title. The trip to Reckitts was never going to be easy against a side who can play neat football and boast a number of experienced players. Hodgsons started the game in great fashion, Paul Silvester hitting the bar. The long throw-in’s were also causing problems for the home…

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Tanners Close in on Title

April 15, 2010

Hodgsons FC have gone back to the top of the County Premier League after a convincing 4-1 victory over Howden Amateurs. On a hot sunny afternoon, played on the 3G surface at Longcroft school, Hodgsons FC dominated the early exchanges. It took just 2 minutes for the deadlock to be broken when Danny Cartwright finished well after a mazy run, carving his way through the Howden midfield and defense as…

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Ryan Allen’s 21st @ Hodgsons

March 27, 2010

Pictures from a birthday party for Ryan Allen, Ryan celebrated his 21st with friends and family at Hodgsons Pub in Beverley. Hodgsons FC Chairman Lee Hastings was out though only ‘to keep an eye on his players’ on the eve of their clash with Beverley Town Reserves. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail…

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Howden Amateurs Vs Hodgsons FC

March 6, 2010

Hodgsons FC continued their winning ways beating Howden Amateurs 3 – 1 in the league. Hodgsons FC were always favourites to win the match but needless to say Chairman Lee Hastings was delighted with the result. HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size HU17.net Picture Gallery: Click on the thumbnail picture below to enlarge the image to full size

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‘Tanners’ Just Too Good for Filey

February 10, 2010

Hodgsons FC progressed to the Semi-Finals of the East Riding Country Cup after an excellent two nil win over Scarborough and District side Filey Town FC. Pre-match the talk was very much about the new nickname adopted by Hodgsons FC FC, the ‘Tanners’. Arriving from the former Hodgsons FC Tannery which was situated in Beverley in 1812. The Tanners started this game in a bullish mood, opting to attack from…

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