Hanwell in Town

Match Preview 

Tiverton Town v Hanwell Town 

Saturday January 17^th 

3pm Kick Off 

At The Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium 

Tor Swann holds up play against Hanwell in the reverse fixture against this weekend's visitors earlier in the season

If Tiverton are to make their chances of survival less than remote, these are the kind’s of games that we simply have to win.   

Hanwell have been on a horrible run of form, since beating us 2-0 on November 8^th and defeating Merthyr away in the FA Trophy. Only recording Three draws in that time and this has plunged them into the relegation picture. Although Saturday’s draw at Poole could indicate a turning of the tide. 

The importance of this game cannot be underplayed and Asa Hall’s men can point to better result’s and more rounded performances in recent weeks. Without triumphing here though, no real progress will have been made in closing the gap on their rival’s and a slow ascent up the table is the order of the day. 

As an attacking force things are beginning to click and we have presented many threat’s, but defensively as a team there still appears to be work to do. Tiverton will have good memories of their last fixture at the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium, when Dan Koita’s wonder goal gave the Yellows’ a rousing 2-1 success. 

They will need a strong showing at home between now and the end of this campaign if they are to maintain their status and without a doubt the supporters have a part to play in that. The Four postponed league games means that there are plenty of point’s up for grabs on home soil. 

The London based Geordie’s are managed by ex EFL Striker Chris Moore and Wayne Carter who had a decent playing career in the Non League with the likes of Wealdstone, Hendon and Hanwell. Moore who played for Both Brentford and Dagenham & Redbridge in the football league has been Hanwell’s boss since 2018. 

A very good focal point for the Geordies’ is Alfie Pendlebury. The traditional Centre Forward who is strong in the air and brings other’s into play. Physical and of a good height he will ask question’s of Tivvy’s backline.  

Partnering him could well be Mohamed Bettamer, a full Libyan international player. As a Schoolboy he was in Arsenal, QPR and Fulham’s academies.  

Bettamer continued his career in a senior capacity at Watford, signing pro forms. Moving on to Hayes & Yeading. In 2013 being of Libyan descent he played his football in the country he eventually represented internationally.  

On his return to England, he played for Staines in 2016, where he scored at a ratio of almost a goal every other game, over Two seasons. 

Spell’s at  Braintree, Barnet, Welling, Aldershot, Maidstone and a second one at Hayes & Yeading were followed by stint’s at Concord Rangers and Chelmsford City. Bettamer then went back to Libya, before joining Hanwell in 2025. 

Winger Kameron English is another to have performed higher up the football pyramid. English is a skilful technician and the sought after wideman, who is a product of Watford’s youth system has a good CV in Non League terms. Hayes & Yeading when they were a National League side, Hungerford, Bracknell and Beaconsfield have all been previous destinations. 

Formidable opponent’s prior to their promotion to National South were Chesham and gifted winger Bradley Clayton was a key component for the General’s and with them for Seven campaigns. Clayton became a Geordie, this term. 

Goalscoring midfielder Dan Carr, an expert free kick taker and striker of a ball is a dangerous customer. Bracknell and Met Police are former clubs. However it’s at Hanwell where his career has taken off. Carr has made over 150 appearances in all competitions for our visitors and is held in high regard by the club’s fans. 

Fellow midfielder Harvey Hoath caught the attention of Chris Moore playing for Marlow last season and joined the Londoner’s from the relegated club in the off season. Hoath has established himself this term and has been a constant in the away side’s line up. 

Utility man Joe Wilson who can operate in either defence or midfield is an important and integral performer for the away side and his versatility has seen him heavily involved in this current campaign 

Centre Back’s Harvey Seabrook and Dwayne Duncan are experienced defenders. Seabrook formerly of Beaconsfield, is an assured and dependable presence in the heart of Hanwell’s defence and Duncan has played in excess of 200 games for the visitor’s and is a commanding competitor and popular with the club’s fans. 

Right back Elijah Oladunjoye is another to have made the move from Marlow and the cultured wide defender was ever present for them last season. He is beginning to establish himself as a permanent fixture for his new side. 

Fellow defender Roberto Nditi is a constant this term and is highly thought of. The ex Reading trainee's football journey has included; Eastbourne Borough, Bracknell and Thatcham. 

Goalkeeper and captain of Hanwell is Sam Beasant. The 37 year old comes from good Goalkeeping stock, being the son of former Wimbledon, Chelsea, Sheffield United and England custodian Dave Beasant. 

Playing in the EFL himself for Stevenage and Cambridge United, Hanwell’s number One has been a top performer in high level non league football for many years.  

His CV has Maidenhead, Woking, Billericay, Braintree, Chelmsford, Concord Rangers and Hemel Hempstead on it, higher up the pyramid. Chesham, Beaconsfield and Hanwell are included, as side’s from this league. 

It is important to remind ourselve’s that we have weapons of our own for the Geordie’s to contend with. The like’s of Louis Jagger Cane, Dan Koita, Tor Swann and others are capable of making the difference on Saturday. 

We move into the second half of the campaign, Six points adrift at the foot of the table. Our scenario gets harder with each draw or loss, but with this the first of 13 home games remaining, opportunities knock, but have to be taken. Let’s get down to the ground and get behind the lad’s.