Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome back to Vauxhall Road - it's been a scorching summer in many ways and not just the heat! We've had a lot of changes in a small space of time, but we've managed to keep most of last seasons squad and we've managed to snatch a really good manager in Lee Bircham - and I would personally like to congratulate him on his wonderful job done at Bedford Town by keeping them in the league. I wish Lee and his team every success for the season

Hemel Hempstead Town Football Club is delighted to announce the arrival of full-back Stefan Parkes, subject to FA Approval. A very successful product of Fulham's U18 set up, Stefan joined the Fulham U18s side just 2 days after turning 15 - and eventually captained the side. He signed his first professional contract with Fulham and even featured in the line-up in their Premier League campaign vs Newcastle United. Due to injury, he was released by Fulham and signed permanently