JOHN LYONS looks at the rapid rise and steady fall of Hayes & Yeading United since their formation ten years ago…

JOHN LYONS
IN MAY, Hayes & Yeading United celebrated their tenth birthday. The reality, however, was that there was very little to celebrate.
A decade ago, it was all so different. There was optimism as near-neighbours Hayes and Yeading announced their merger.
In a statement, the new club said: “The two sides, both members of last season’s Conference South and both located within the West Middlesex town of Hayes, have decided to join forces, integrate ...