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Under 11s in Final

Maidstone United Rangers under 11s are through to the Final of the Invicta Primary League Consolation Cup. They will play Park Regis after a thrilling 3-2 extra -time victory over Kingsdown Racers in the semi final on Sunday 28th March.

The final will take place at Cobdown on Sunday 9th May at 11am

[ Semi-Final Match report ]

The semi final of the Kent Junior Sunday Trophy will take place on Sunday 28th March, kick-off 10:30am at Old Bexlians Ground, Scrub Farm, Lower Gravel Road, Bromley, BR2 8LL
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The semi final of the Invicta Primary League Under 11 Consolation Cup will also take place on 28th March, lick-off 14:00 at the UK Paper Sports ground in Sittingbourne.
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Johnson-Cole Signs for Palace
By Mary Graham - 9th March 2010

Another young footballer, whose talent has been honed in Maidstone has come to the attention of a professional club.Just weeks after former Maidstone United defender Chris Smalling signed for Manchester United comes news of a professional club offering a scholarship to another of the club’s young stars.William Johnson Cole, 15, from Gravesend, (pictured left in the yellow shirt) has just been offered a full term scholarship with championship club, Crystal Palace, meaning he will be there until he is at least 18.

The striker has played for the Stones for the past two years, scoring 35 goals last season and winning the Kent League Sportsmanship award.He had already signed a two-year deal with Crystal Palace, but was told on Friday about the scholarship. Crystal Palace will now be responsible for his training and development.The Stones’ youth development manager, Sean Sutton, said: "I am confident William could go all the way if he gets the opportunities and the right doors open for him."He could get a first team place one day through this scholarship, all he needs to do is stay fit, play well and keep scoring goals."William is obviously delighted with the offer as are we at Maidstone United as he is yet another player we have moved on to a professional club."We hope he goes on to follows in the footsteps of Chris Smalling who played for us and recently signed for Manchester Utd."

Iggy in Pancake Day Race
On Tuesday 16th February, Iggy the Iguanadon, the Stones' mascot is took part in a race against the Build a Bear mascot Bearemy® and a tree from The Mall shopping centre. The race which took place in Fremlin Walk, Maidstone over 10 metres was a close run contest with Iggy winning by the narrowest of margins.

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Chris Smalling signs for United
Tuesday, 26 January 2010

No, not Maidstone United. Former Stones defender Chris Smalling has today signed for Manchester United for an undisclosed fee. The Red Devils saw off competion for his signature from Arsenal who are believed to have offered Fulham £7 million.

Chris, who came up through The Stones youth system after being unsettled at the Millwall Academy, signed for Fulham in 2008 after impressing in The Stones first team and England Schoolboys under 18s the previous season.

He played several times for The Cottagers, notably in the Europa League, and made his full premier league debut against Chelsea where he impressed despite conceding an own goal. He will complete the season with Fulham before moving to United in the summer.

Maidstone Utd become first all-girls team in Kent Disability League

The first round of the 2009-10 season of the Kent Junior Disability League proved to be a very memorable day for one of the teams competing.

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Congratulations to The Stones under 18s who progressed to the first round proper of the FA Youth cup with a 3-2 win over Lewes. They now entertain Wycombe Wanderers at Homelands on the 5th November.

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Congratulations

Congratulation to Maidstone Utd U15's forward William Johnson Cole who has today been given a two year deal with Championship Side Crystal Palace.

U15's team manager Sean Sutton said "Although it's a great loss for us as a team we are all very pleased for Will. He was spotted by Palace scout Bernie Dillon at one of our home games who then approached me and offered Will the chance of a trial. I had a good feeling that he would make it, he is a nice boy with a good attitude and he scores goals for fun. The U15's Manager at Crystal Palace kept me informed of his progress throughout the trial in which Will has played five matches and scored four goals. I have spoken to Will today who is obviously very please to have been given this opportunity and appreciates his time and all the help he received at Maidstone Utd."

"So therefore our best wishes go with him for the future from the U15's squad and the management and coaching staff of Maidstone Utd."

New Chris Smalling Article.

From the Fulham FC match programme for their Europa League game against FC Basle in which Chris featured for the whole 90 minutes.

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Under 9s International

Maidstone United Rangers under 9s had a taste of international football on Sunday 30th August when they took on a team from Bermuda at Astor of Hever school. Click on the photo for a report and more pictures.

Two years ago Chris was playing for the under 18s in both the Kent Youth League and Ryman Youth League, turning out against the likes of Tonbridge, Lordswood, Dover and Horsham. He had also played a number of games for the reserves and had just been called up by England Schoolboys. Two years on, after a sustained spell in the first team and the England Schools setup, and a season with Fulham reserves he is now a member of the Fulham first team squad, having made his debut as a substitute against Everton at the end of last season. He was an integral part of the England under 20 team and has been called up to Stuart Pearce's England under 21 squad where he made his debut as a substitute in the recent 0-0 draw with Holland.

Darren Lovell caught up with Chris at the club's presentation evening and asked him about his meteoric rise. The following interview is also available in written form in the matchday magazine for the recent Ryman Premier opener against Carshalton Athletic.

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Maidstone United FC celebrated this week as Tyke Harvey was announced as the 2009 County FA Charter Standard Coach of the year.

Tyke started coaching with the Club's disability players in 2004 when the Club formed South Park Raiders FC, the disability section of South Park Rangers FC.
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