Committee

Haydon Bridge United FC
Committee

Club President - Dent Oliver

Dent has been involved with the club for an astonishing SEVEN decades!! Firstly as a Player, then as Groundsman, Manager, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman, President and Trustee. Dent was also part of the triumvirate that had the foresight to purchase Low Hall Park in the 1970’s giving us both security and a wonderful place in which to play football. Dent has dedicated his life to the club, and it is little wonder that he is known as ‘Mr Haydon Bridge United’.

Vice Chairman - Peter Scott

Peter started helping with the then U8's in 2009 when his son was playing as an U7. From there he managed his own team for a couple of years until Tony Jenkins joined him, and continued up until the U16 age group, enjoying great success along the way. The highlight being the 2017/18 season when as the U15 age group the team was victorious in Four separate competitions

Groundsman - Davy Kirsopp

David has been involved with the Club since 1971 when he was enticed to a Committee Meeting where he was given the job as Groundsman and helped Dent Oliver to cut the grass, mark the pitch etc. Things have changed considerably since then, with several junior teams and pitches being developed, as has the Committee which now has a wide range of skills at our disposal.

Chairman - Tony Jenkins

Tony has been involved with HBUFC since 2001 as a Player/Manager and a Coach. In 2009 Tony was appointed Chairman of the football club. He's passionate about the sporting heritage of HBUFC, and the provision of excellent & safe facilities at Low Hall Park.

Secretary & Welfare Officer - Paula Collis

Paula first got involved with Haydon Bridge United around 14 years ago when her oldest son started playing for the club. Since those early days Paula has gone on to manage/coach the team with Tony Jenkins and Colin Banks until the teams last season 2010/11 as U17's. Paula has been the clubs treasurer, and since 2009 the club Secretary and Welfare officer.

Treasurer - Avril Kirsopp

Avril started off washing football strips and cleaning out the pavilion. She progressed to Club Secretary and is now the Club Treasurer. She is Bookings Secretary for the 3G Training Area which is used not only for our Club but members of the Community can hire this area for training and children’s parties.