RRye United’s glorious run in the FA Carlsberg Vase came to an end in one of the most exciting Vase matches ever witnessed. The match, which took place on a rain sodden Salts resulted in a see-saw battle that ended in extra time with Guernsey FC beating Rye by the odd goal in eleven. Continue reading United Go Down to Guernsey in 6-5 thriller
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United’s Wembley Dream
United’s Wembley Dream Lives On
By Jim Hollands
My dad laughed as we came away from the Pilot Field in 1948 after
watching a Rye United team including Bill ‘Blower’ Pierce and ‘Pickles’
Igglesden carry off the Hastings Charity Cup and I asked him if Rye
would ever play in a Wembley final? Continue reading United’s Wembley Dream