Corinthian-Casuals will host the newly-named Jimmy Hill & Geoff Harvey Memorial Trophy on July 9th and 10th with four prestigious non-league sides battling it out to be crowned champions.

With the sad passing of former Casuals President Jimmy Hill OBE in December, the esteemed two-day tournament, now in its seventh year has been co-named in his honour.

The tournament has become an established part of pre-season preparations with many non-league sides. Joining James Bracken's Corinthian-Casuals is Alan Dowson, who brings his Ryman League Championship winning Hampton and Richmond Borough side to King George's along with Evo-Stik Southern Premier side Hayes & Yeading and Steve McKimm's Ryman Premier playoff placed Tonbridge Angels.

The format sees two ‘semi-final’ matches on the Saturday, with 11am and 3pm kick-offs. The winners of each game, decided by penalties should the scores remain level at 90 minutes will then face each other for the prestigious Vase on Sunday 12th July at 3pm. The losers from Saturday will face each other in the early kick-off at 11am.

Admission is £8 per day or £12 for the weekend – working out at just £3 per match. Seniors are half price and under-16s are FREE with an accompanying adult. Supporters and visitors alike can enjoy a fully licenced bar, hot food and a full colour, glossy souvenir programme.

Whatever the outcome of the four games, adding a competitive edge to the pre-season programme is always welcome and last year’s tournament saw Tooting and Mitcham defeat Hampton 4-3 on penalties in a gripping final.

King George’s Arena, Queen Mary Close, Hook Rise South, Tolworth KT6 7NA

Admission
Adults: £8 per day / £12 weekend ticket
Seniors: half price
Under 16’s FREE with paying accompanying adult or senior
Corinthian-Casuals season tickets purchased before this date are accepted for admission.

Saturday 9th July
Match 1: Semi Final 1 (TBA) – 11am
Match 2: Semi Final 2 (TBA) – 3pm

Sunday 10th July
Match 3: Losers from Match 1 vs Losers from Match 2 – 11am
Match 4: FINAL – Winners from Match 1 vs Winners from Match 2 – 3pm

Teams entered:
Corinthian-Casuals (Ryman Division One South)
Hampton & Richmond Borough (Vanarama National League South)
Hayes and Yeading (Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division)
Tonbridge Angels (Ryman League Premier Division)

Dave Hodges scooped three awards in a night of season celebration at the annual Corinthian-Casuals club dinner.

Though absent, Hodges was voted for by his peers as 'Player's Player of the Year' which was matched by the thoughts of both the management team and fans alike, thus picking up 'Supporter's Player of the Year' and 'Manager's Player of the Year' in the process.

Hodges' contribution from his full-back position this season proved invaluable at critical points in matches and arguably provided the most assists at the most key moments – such as the cross for Juevan Spencer's last minute winner vs Grays Athletic to make FA Trophy history for the club.

His awards were received on his behalf by Josh Uzun, Shaun Okojie and Diego Maradona-Petriaggi, all of whom had been singled out by James Bracken as outstanding performers both on and off the field for different reasons.

Terry Murray bagged the 'Most Improved Player' award. Bracken, who has worked with Murray for three years highlighted how the defender's application and commitment never wavered and his performances never dipped under a 'seven' for the entire season. Murray was also praised for playing a whopping 60 games this season – the most of any outfield player at the club. Murray received his award with a rendition of 'Happy Birthday' as he celebrated his 21st birthday.

Reserve Manager Will Letts also dished out two awards to those who'd played for him for the majority of the season. Moses Kaddu scooped the 'Player's Player of the Year' and Ishmael Irskine won the 'Manager's Player of the Year' awards.

Goalkeepers Danny Bracken and Ricky Bowry gave their heartfelt thanks to keeper coach Alan Winnett for all his dedication and hard work in training them both throughout the year. Winnett was presented with a personalised pair of goalkeeper gloves.

The evening, which saw Bracken command an impressively passionate speech also included thanks from Chairman Brian Vandervilt and a heartfelt 'welcome' speech from new President Micky Stewart.

Congratulations to all those who won awards but in truth, all the players were absolute winners this season.

Congratulations to both James and Danny Bracken on winning the final Ryman awards of the season.

Manager James Bracken picks up the Macron and Nicholas Rowe Tailoring Manager of the Month for April. His Corinthian-Casuals side went the whole month without dropping a point in the league. Casuals won the last seven matches on the bounce in a bid to achieve a playoff place – so cruelly ripped from them by an off-field decision to deduct points.

James adds this award – and a brand new suit courtesy of the sponsors, to his treble-winning Sutton United Youth side who completed the trio of trophies this week in the Ryman Champion of Champions game, beating Corinthian of Kent 3-2 at Colston Avenue.

Younger brother Danny also picks up the Ryman League Precision Goalkeeping Golden Gloves accolade awarded to the best keeper for the month. Captain Danny kept four clean sheets in five matches throughout April and is a testament to the ability of who is widely regarded as the best goalkeeper at Step 4.

Congratulations to both – well deserved!