Hethersett Athletic Football Club  

Founded - 1991

Awarded National FA Charter 2002                 Awarded National FA Community Charter 2003 and 2007

Norwich Sunday League Premier Division 2007/2008 (Final Table)

Oldies and Goldies

They came from near and far to remember a teammate tragically killed in a road accident nine years ago. Past players returned on Sunday 11th May for a special match in memory of Lee Thompson. To view photos and read about the Oldies v Goldies match click here.

Ladies Heading for Runners-Up Spot

Despite being unbeaten in 2008, it looks as if our ladies team will have to settle for runners-up spot in the Eastern Region Premier Division after a fine winning run by Norwich City Ladies that has taken them three points clear at the top with just one game remaining. On Sunday we could only draw 1-1 with Cambridge United in a match that saw Jemma Smythe and Amy Brookes taken to hospital with head injuries. Norwich are now three points clear and have a superior goal difference. For us to win the league Norwich would have to lose their final game and we would have to beat Royston by at least eight clear goals.

Youth Fun Day

Plans for the annual youth teams' fun day at Hethersett Junior School on Saturday June 7th are well advanced. As usual the day will be filled with small sides football games and team presentations with a fete atmosphere. More details will appear on our site shortly. The event is being generously sponsored by Megaman.

Presentation Evening

The club's adult teams held their annual presentation evening at Park Farm Hotel on 2nd May. Paul Martin (pictured right) became only the second player in the club's history to complete 300 league and cup games and was rewards with a trophy and honorary life membership. Paul ended the season on 314 appearances and is also fourth in the all time scorers chart. A full report and photos of the presentation evening can be views by clicking here.

Keeping it in the Family
Mother and son team Vicky and Ross Potter are this season's winners of the prestigious Lee Thompson Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded annually for outstanding contribution to the club. Ross has been manager and Vicky physio of the men's first team for many years. You can read about the trophy by clicking here.

Ladies Win Trophy
The Ladies team have won a major trophy after beating Barking 3-0 to take the Eastern Region League Cup. For a report and photographs of the match click here.

Six-a-side Win for Girls

The Under-12 Girls team took part in a six a side tournament at Horsford, winning six of their seven games, conceding just one goal and going on to win the tournament. For a report on their success click here.

First Team End on a High Note

The first team ended their season on a high note with a 4-0 win away to The Grove to make sure of finishing sixth in the Norwich Sunday League Premier Division. Two goals from Ben Thompson and two from Mark Appleton saw the side to their second consecutive 4-0 win.

Well Done Will

Congratulations to Under-12 player Will Foster who has won this season's golden boot competition with a total of 43 goals in just 20 matches. This puts him fifth on the clubs all time record for the most goals in a single season. Will's golden boot award will be presented at the youth team's funday on June 7th

Deaf Friendly

Hethersett Athletic has become one of England's first 'deaf friendly' football clubs by signing up to the National Deaf Chidren’s Society Deaf Friendly Football Club Pledge. By signing the pledge recently launched by the NCDS the Club has committed to opening up the sport to deaf people. To read about this click here

Race Night

The club is joining forces with Hethersett Hawks Cycle Speedway team to arrange a trip to Newmarket Races on Friday 1st August for the evening meeting that culminates in a gig by The Feeling. Cost is £25 per person to include coach from Hethersett and admission to the grandstand and paddock. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are available from club secretary Mel Perkins or assistant secretary Sue Buffin.

Read our latest sponsorship news by clicking here.

Under-16s in Holland

The Under-16s side-stepped the bad weather over Easter to take part in a tournament in Holland and came a creditable fifth out of 16. For scores from their six games spread over two days click here.

Sponsorship for Ladies Team
Our Ladies team have attracted a major sponsorship deal with Fosters Solicitors. The money has been used in part to buy a new set of tracksuits. To read about this and their latest climb to the top of the Eastern Region Premier Division click here.

Charter Mark Renewed

Hethersett Athletic have had their national Community Charter award renewed. The award for excellence is awarded by the Football Association as a benchmark of quality for clubs working at the heart of their communities. Hethersett are one of only six clubs in Norfolk and just over 100 nationally to achieve this award. To read more about the criteria click here.

In Memory of Lee
A very special match took place on the Memorial Playing Field on Saturday 22nd September for the Lee Thompson Memorial Plate. The trophy has been given in remembrance of club member Lee who was tragically killed in an accident in 1999. The match saw our Under-15s beat Horsford 3-1. For a match report and photographs click here.

Annual Meeting

The club's annual general meeting took place at park Farm Hotel on 16th July. To read a report click here

Club Forms On-Line

The club's registration form and medical forms for the 2007/2008 season are now available on-line in both word and pdf formats. For copies of these click here.

From the Archives

The club has come across a number of records which we are now busy putting on the web site. We start with the Under-12s 1994/1995 season. To read this click here.