Sammy Knott

Plumber & First Team Head Coach at Hashtag United

[Sammy Knott @sammyknott]

CTE 😍🤝

[St Albans City FC @stalbanscityfc]

✍️ Charlie Edwards is a Saint!

#SACFC 😇

[Sammy Knott @sammyknott]

@TayLawrence10 love it mate 💙

[Hullbridge Sports FC @HullbridgeFC]

Player Announcements.

We are delighted to announce the signing of Taylor Lawrence from Benfleet FC.

Taylor is an excellent central midfielder with a real eye for goal and a fantastic attitude. Having committed early in the off-season, we’re delighted to finally welcome him to Hullbridge.

Taylor brings energy, quality and attacking threat from midfield, and we believe he will be a great fit for the culture and standards we are building at the club.

We’re excited to see what he can achieve in a Hullbridge shirt and look forward to working with him throughout the season.

@TayLawrence10

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡! 💫 Praise Ogbebor & @NathanWilson05

We’re delighted to announce that young defender Nathan Wilson is also joining Praise Ogbebor in staying at the club for the upcoming campaign 🙌

Nigerian winger Praise showcased his amazing ability to beat a man plenty of times last season, and we’re excited to see what he can do in the tier below 🔥

Meanwhile 20 year-old centre-back Nathan, much like Ellis Devereux, is truly one of our own having come through our reserves before gaining incredible experience as captain at the tier below our current level ©️

Read more about the boys, hear what Knotty had to say, and see how the squad is shaping up in the 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘 edition of our sticker book over on our Instagram 👀

#UPTHETAGS

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

🚨 𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑳 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑵𝑻𝑺

Due to the high volume of applications for our trial date, please be advised that you will only receive communication if you are invited to attend.

We’d like to thank you for taking the time to submit an application and we’ll be in touch over the weekend with those that we’d like to see in person.

Thanks again Tags fans 💙

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗! 🥳 @TomoAnderson & @MattWooldridge6

We are pleased to confirm that club legends Tomo Anderson & Matty Wooldridge have verbally committed to the Tags for the upcoming season 🙌

Academy series 3 graduate Matty Wooldridge has gone on to become the club’s record appearance maker, and looks set to extend his record next season! A title winner back in the 2022/23 season 🏆 Matty has a string of accolades to his name already, including as part of the 2025 fan voted all-time XI 💫

Tomo is another one that’s made the all-time XI, and currently sits 6th in our appearances record, having also been a part of the side that were champions at step 4 👏

Here’s to another memorable season with the duo in our 𝗜𝗖𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗘 🤩 [ full sticker book over on our Instagram @hashtagutd ]

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘! 🇩🇿 @bilalsayoud_ 🏹

We are pleased to confirm that the Algerian Arrow Bilal Sayoud has verbally agreed to stay with us next season! 🙌

[Head over to our instagram to see the first Familiar Faces Edition of our sticker book 👀]

After signing for the club late on in the 25/26 campaign, Bilal quickly became a fan favourite, scoring 4 times in his 6 appearances for us, including a fine free-kick in the last game of the season 🔥

The winger has said he already “feels at home” with us, so we’re excited to see what we can do together next season at our 𝑵𝑬𝑾 home 🤝

Please welcome back a 𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗥 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘 💙

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝙽𝙴𝚆 𝚂𝙸𝙶𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 💫 @ellis_devs

We are proud to announce that one of our own, Ellis Devereux, has officially agreed to play for the Tags next season 🙌 After scoring an impressive 26 goals at step 5 last season, and even notching a goal for us at step 3 too, the forward has more than earned this opportunity!

Head over to our instagram to open the latest edition of the STICK-A-TAG book, including quotes from head coach @sammyknott & founder @SpencerOwen, as well as pre-season updates and Ellis’ one of our own special card 🙌

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐘💥 @SpencerOwen v @KSI

[Tickets available NOW - https://t.co/8Mwr0opE8Q]

We are delighted to announce that the Techsoc Stadium will play host to the meeting of Spencer FC’s Hashtag United and KSI’s @Dag_RedFC for a pre-season fixture 🙌

🗓️ Saturday 18th July
⏰ 3pm
🏟️ Techsoc .com Stadium
📍 Station Rd, Ilford IG6 1NB
💷 £7.50 Family | £5 adults | £2.50 14-17s | FREE Kids (under 14 years, must be accompanied by an adult)

It’s Daggers Vs Taggers, who will win the local derby? 👀

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

🚨 FRIENDLY WANTED! 🚨

We’re looking for a double-header friendly on Saturday 25th July for both our Men’s Step 4 + Women’s Tier 3 teams.

Ideally, we’d like to face teams from the same club or city, around the same level and make a weekend of it.

Can’t be too local to Essex - and it doesn’t have to be in England either! 👀

Interested? Let us know below! 👇

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝙽𝙴𝚆 𝙷𝙴𝙰𝙳 𝙲𝙾𝙰𝙲𝙷 🤝 @sammyknott

The club are very happy to announce the appointment of Sammy Knott, aka Knotty, as our new Men’s Team Head Coach. This is a new position as part of a significant re-shuffle this summer as we prepare for our 2026/27 campaign at Step 4 in the Isthmian North. Knotty was with us all of last season as part of Jay Devereux’s coaching team and took on more responsibilities following the departure of Joe Keith.

Knotty is a young coach with plenty of credentials in his career already, including 3 promotions, and is the perfect fit to lead our coaching team into this new exciting chapter. He is very popular with our existing group and we look forward to seeing what he can do with his new, well-earned, responsibilities. Please join us in congratulating Knotty!

#UPTHETAGS

[Sammy Knott @sammyknott]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Hornchurch FC @HornchurchFC]

HISTORY MAKERS! WE ARE GOING UP! 🍾

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐆𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 💙 @devs76

After 8 amazing years in charge of the Tags, this Saturday will be manager Jay Devereux’s final match at the helm.

We’d like to take this moment to wish him the sincerest of thanks for an incredible journey thus far #️⃣

The full statement is attached explaining the decision.

[Ellis Devereux @ellis_devs]

That goal today has been this little boys dream for the last 8 years 💛💙

Losing today although frustrating can’t take away that feeling of scoring for the Club and Man that I love so dearly ❤️

Up the tags #️⃣

[Benfleet FC @Benfleet_FC]

👀 BEST GOAL EVER SCORED? 👀

Watch @TayLawrence10 hit this volley from the half way line with the winning goal to beat league leaders Little Oakley at Woodside Stadium this afternoon.

Has a better goal ever been scored in the history of non-league football… we think not!

[Sammy Knott @sammyknott]

@lukemp99 @hashtagutd All the best Luke, go well mate 🤝

[ANT SMITH @ChairCon]

@Ryanmax89734412 Man needs a life ban from football and help as he's obviously not well.

[Luke O'Nien @LukeONien]

To any young kid reading this…

I’ve doubted myself in every league I’ve ever played in.

Ryman Prem.
Conference South.
League Two.
League One.
Championship…

And even right before my first Premier League start last night.

That’s not weakness.
That’s being human.

That’s being alive.

When I was growing up, I thought Premier League players were superhuman.

Like they never felt doubt.
Like they never felt nerves.

The truth is…. it’s often the opposite.

Social media won’t tell you that sometimes you step out there with no confidence. That’s normal. That’s ok!

You now have to then step out there with courage.

Confidence feels good.
Courage doesn’t.

But you do it anyway. Show courage enough times…. You build confidence.

Here’s the mindset that’s carried me for 31 years.

When it goes well:

I worked for it.
I earned it.
Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

When it doesn’t:

I know I prepared the best I could.
It didn’t go exactly to plan. That’s football.

But Well done.
Watch it back.
Get better.

That simple recipe gave me a special moment last night.

Leading the team out.
Playing alongside a group that fights for every ball.
Celebrates tackles.
Gives everything for the city of Sunderland.

And sharing it with supporters who never gave up, even after four tough seasons in League One.

So if you’re a young player feeling doubt…
Low confidence…
Or like you don’t believe in yourself…

You’re not alone.

Every player feels it.

Confidence isn’t something you’re given.

It’s something you build.

Bit by bit.
Day by day.
With courage.
With work.
With learning.

Anything worth building takes time.

But that’s what makes it so worthwhile!

Thank you @SunderlandAFC ❤️🤍

[ᴺᵃˢʰʸ @Nashyphoto]

Some non-players around ground at the game today.

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

F U L L - T I M E
[ BBC Essex Senior Cup ]

INTO THE SEMIS! 🤩 We triumph after a strong display and some great resilience to find a late winner with new signing Jesse Ayoola to take the win against the National South league leaders!

📸 | @vijaybedesha
#UPTHETAGS

[Hashtag United @hashtagutd]

Movember might be over, but the fight AGAINST men’s health issues never stops.

Earlier this month, we asked some of our boys the same question at the start, and at the end of our interviews, in order to get them thinking DIFFERENTLY and hopefully change their answers by the close.

As we head into what can be a very lonely time of year, we’re urging you to CHECK IN with the people around you because TALKING really does SAVE LIVES.

... and if you want to keep this work going, it’s not too late to donate and help fund life changing support for men - @MovemberUK (link in the comments below)