The Hawks led twice against local rivals Eastleigh into today’s Bank Holiday derby at Westleigh Park, but were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw after the Spitfires found a second equaliser three minutes into injury time.
Sammy Igoe’s 27th minute opener put the Hawks in front in what became a traditionally fractious encounter, but former Hawk Jamie Slabber ensured the sides went in level at half time after he struck from the penalty spot right on the whistle.
Mustafa Tiryaki’s thunderous free kick crashed in off the underside of the bar with seven minutes of normal time remaining, but the Hawks couldn’t hold on long enough to find their first win of the season when Chris Holland nodded in the second of Brett Williams’s injury time corners.
In a shameless moment of self indulgence I thought it worth mentioning that havantandwaterlooville.net is ten years old today. The first post on the original version of the website went live on August 30th 2000 and was quite possibly read by no one at all.
The site was an experiment on my part. I was working in web design at the time and had a spare couple of weeks at the end of a project, and so thought about creating a place on the web to voice thoughts and opinions about following the Hawks home and away. At the time the term ‘blog’ hadn’t been coined, but that’s what it was, called the “Hawk’s Eye view” – and it remained an anonymous enterprise until I was unmasked by a couple of inquisitive regular fans at a senior cup match against Bournemouth Poppies four months later. I think there were only the three of us there, so the pad was a bit of a giveaway really.
Hawks still lack firepower in goalless draw with Magpies
Sun Aug 29 2010, 13:44
The Hawks slipped into the league’s bottom three after drawing 0-0 with struggling Dorchester Town at the Avenue. In an increasingly fractious game that struggled to flow, the visitors’ best chance came toward the end of the first half when Wes Fogden’s right wing run ended with a cross that Mustafa Tiryaki smashed toward the goal before Magpies keeper Simon Evans pushed the ball over the bar.
The Hawks are still in search of their first win this season after going down 1-0 to early table toppers Bromley at Hayes Lane tonight. Unable to muster a serious threat throughout the game, the Hawks fell behind on the hour when Wes Daly’s ball up the middle met Paul Vines for a cross that picked out Warren McBean at the back post.
Wes Foderingham then remained untroubled in the Bromley goal as the visitors struggled to make it past a rock solid defence. The defeat puts the Hawks third bottom in the fledgling Conference South table.
Sunday morning saw a host of stars from yesteryear turn out at Westleigh Park for an entertaining match in which ex-Pompey Pros beat ex-Hawk Pros 5-4 after the sides went in 3-3 at half time.
While Hawks boss Shaun Gale appeared for Pompey alongside original Hawks manager Billy Gilbert, the Hawks featured luminaries including Paul Wood, Ben Price, Neil Champion, Dave Town, Paul Moody and the reunion of original strike partnership Steve Tate and Jason Lovell.
The match was staged in aid of raising money for former Hawks Captain Simon Elley’s son Ryan, who needs £15,000 to be airlifted home from Majorca after falling from a hotel balcony on holiday.
Late Wings push sinks Hawks
Sat Aug 21 2010, 17:48
The Hawks crunched to their first defeat of the season at Westleigh Park, succumbing to a late onslaught from Welling United that saw the Wings 3-1 winners.
After a goalless first half, the visitors struck first just after the break when Loui Fazakerley’s shot was deflected in by Jon McDonald’s attempt to clear off the line, but the Hawks struck back from the penalty spot just four minutes later when Bobby Hopkinson converted after Harvey Whyte was downed in the box.
The equally balanced game went the way of the Wings after they upped the pressure in the final ten minutes. Jack Parkinson struck with a downward header at the back post from a corner in the 80th minute, and then with three left on the clock Jamie Day’s beautifully curled free kick eluded the Hawks wall and snuck inside the near post.
Hawks manager Shaun Gale will pull on his boots again on Sunday morning as he plays for Pompey Legends against a Hawks Legends at Westleigh Park (11.30am). Entry is by donation at the gate and all the proceeds will go towards Ryan Elley, who is critically ill after a tragic accident in Ibiza. Ryan is the son of ex-Hawks stalwart Simon Elley and the club are keen to raise as much money as they can to help them at this difficult time. Legends on show will include Guy Whittingham, Andy Awford, Darren Anderton, Mark Chamberlain, Alan Knight, Paul Walsh, Paul Wood, Paul Moody, Neil Champion, Timmy Hambley and Vince Hilaire.
Weston resolute
Mon Aug 16 2010, 22:19
The Hawks’ first home match of the new season ended in a frustrating 0-0 draw with Weston-super-Mare at Westleigh Park tonight.
Having dominated the first half, the closest the Hawks came to finding the net came a minute from the break when Mustafa Tiryaki thumped a shot into the ground that sprang up at the post for Lloyd Irish to block.
Sahr Kabba looked increasingly likely to snatch a goal for the visitors with an unbeatable pace, and forced a good save from Aaron Howe deep in the second half, but after Jon McDonald hit the post amid a melee in the Weston box late on the stalemate remained a certainty.
Tue Aug 31
The Hawks will begin this season’s cup trail on Wednesday 8th Sept at Westleigh Park when they take on Denmead in the Portsmouth Women’s Cup. Kick off 7.45pm.
Hawks join new Premier Division
Thu Aug 12
This coming season the Academy are set to take their place in a new 12 team Premier Division of the Conference Alliance. The 72 team league has opted to create a top tier to sit above the regional divisions, and the Hawks secured their place by last season winning the Conference South A.
This means stronger competition for the South Downs setup, and mirroring the senior team, the Academy will start their season on September 15th away to Dartford. The side are also set to face names including Ebbsfleet United, Histon, Rushden and Diamonds, Oxford United, AFC Wimbledon, Crawley and Cambridge United in what will prove to be the side’s toughest season yet.
The Academy have also been handed an away tie in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup. 20th September will see them visit either Sherborne Town or Pewsey Vale.
Hawks win five a side tournament
Sun May 30
The Hawks concluded their season this week by winning the Hampshire FA Five a side ladies’ tournament.
Academy will play semi-final at Westleigh Park
Sat May 8
The Academy’s impressive win at Southport in the week has lined them up for an appetising playoff semi-final clash with Bromley at Westleigh Park on Monday night.
The Conference Academy League is made up of six regional divisions, and the Hawks are two matches away from proving themselves to be the top academy outfit outside the professional game as the winners of each play off against each other.
Scheduled summer development work on the Hawks’ pitch has been postponed to allow the match to take place, and entry is free to all with a 7pm kick off.
The other semi final match sees Rushden and Diamonds take on Dartford, and the Hawks will host the victors in the final on Friday should they win their match with Bromley.
Hawks aiming to be the best
Thu May 6
The SD Hawks beat Southport Academy 2-1 at the Haig Avenue Stadium yesterday to progress to the semi-finals of the Conference Academy League playoffs. The mammoth journey to Liverpool became a two day preparation trip for the side, and Danny Mackney’s volley put the side into the lead on their furthest away game yet.
Southport drew level through virtue of a penalty, but Harvey Whyte’s finish clinched the match and set the Hawks up for a semi-final tie against Bromley next Monday.
The Conference Academy playoffs are seen as the highest standard of academy football, putting the Hawks just two matches away from becoming the most highly regarded academy side in the country outside league football.
Sunday morning saw a host of stars from yesteryear turn out at Westleigh Park for an entertaining match in which ex-Pompey Pros beat ex-Hawk Pros 5-4 after the sides went in 3-3 at half time. 
Hawks manager Shaun Gale will pull on his boots again on Sunday morning as he plays for Pompey Legends against a Hawks Legends at Westleigh Park (11.30am). Entry is by donation at the gate and all the proceeds will go towards Ryan Elley, who is critically ill after a tragic accident in Ibiza. Ryan is the son of ex-Hawks stalwart Simon Elley and the club are keen to raise as much money as they can to help them at this difficult time. Legends on show will include Guy Whittingham, Andy Awford, Darren Anderton, Mark Chamberlain, Alan Knight, Paul Walsh, Paul Wood, Paul Moody, Neil Champion, Timmy Hambley and Vince Hilaire.
