WHAT HAPPENED THIS SEASON??? THE UNTOLD STORY of Hashtag United's 23/24

Hashtag's 23/24 season told from the inside...how did we really do?
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Hashtag United are a one-of-a-kind football and esports club, based in Essex, England. Formed in 2016 by Spencer Owen as a group of mates playing exhibition games, we now play in the 7th tier of English football, the Isthmian League Premier Division. We won our league in our first season in non-league football and were looking good for a second promotion when the 2019/20 season was voided, but after the 2020/21 season went the same way with us top of the Essex Senior League, we were eventually awarded promotion based on PPG over the two part seasons. In 2023 we won the Isthmian League North and will now play in the Isthmian Premier!
We merged with AFC Basildon Women in summer 2020 and formed our women's team, Hashtag United FC Women, who play in the 3rd tier of women's football, the FA Women's National League Southern Premier Division, after they also won their league in 2023. We also now have 40+ youth teams, reserve and development teams, an inclusive team and a walking football team...plus our esports team who play FIFA at the world's highest level. Subscribe on KZbin for our latest football content (and watch our journey so far), and follow our social channels for the latest club updates.
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[@HashtagUnited]

Our first season at Step 3. How did we do? Give us your thoughts below!

[@nothingtoseehere2336]

82 league goals scored. 3rd BEST in the league. 75 league goals conceded 5th WORST in the league (only the bottom 4 teams in the final table conceded more. Phrase most heard in commentary this season "Ohhh, that's another great chance that's been missed/saved." 😉 We clearly have a team and a style of play that create an awful lot of chances and can score more goals than perhaps we realized we could. The challenge going forward, as I see it, is to recruit and adapt our play to improve our defence, without compromising our creativity. If we can get that balance right while, if possible, recruiting one or two more clinical finishers to further improve our shot conversion rate, then we could really challenge for promotion next season and/or win a cup competition.

[@ass7667]

get new gk

[@TheDeathJesters1337]

It's been solid overall. Like Dev's said, there is a sense of disappointment with so many "nearly" moments. But with that said, for a first season at a very tough level, it's been a success with a lot of promise. With a bit more depth in the squad and the leaky defence addressed, think Hashtag can be a real force, maybe even next season. Up the Tags! Proud of everyone involved.

[@smracing16]

honestly did really good, most loses of the season came by mistakes

[@stancask5335]

Finishing mid table for any newly promoted side is a good result, expections are always going to be inflated for hashtag utd thats just the nature of the beast that Spencer created and I'm sure with a few key additions in the next season hashtag will continue to improve

[@tuanmai7377]

As a newly promoted team to a division that just below National League South (division that 2 steps below the Football League), the 13th position for the Tags is not that bad considering the Tags have to play against many clubs that are much more competitive this season. Also, 4 clubs must go down and 2 clubs get promoted (1 must go through play-off finals) so the chance of the Tags getting back-to-back promotion are actually slim at the very beginning. Although I have followed you guys for only more than 1 year but what you guys have done since joining non-league football is brilliant. Not every clubs can do that. Up the Tags from Viet Nam!

[@SpaldingTownFC]

stop ficking yapping

[@matlikekana]

This guy knows

[@SpencerFC]

Solid season. Climaxes in North Carolina in a few weeks time…

[@HashtagUnited]

👀

[@thamuffinman6911]

Intrigued to see how Devs compiles his team for year 2 and what adjustments will be made

[@BadgerOff32]

For me, on a personal level, this season has been absolutely fantastic, because it's the first season where I've actually managed to attend not just one, but _several_ away games in person! My first ever Hashtag game was at Worthing during pre-season (in the pouring rain, and I was one of only about 5 Hashtag fans in attendance lol), followed by Bognor Regis, South Park in the cup, Whitehawk, Horsham, Hastings and finally Lewes. Fair to say, I've firmly got the itch now! I've met loads of awesome people over the course of the season and been warmly welcomed into the family by the Hashtag Ultras who are all a great bunch of people that I always look forward to seeing again. I've met Neil, and Stampy, met the players numerous times, I've met Spencer himself (on no less than 3 occasions, at Worthing, Whitehawk and Lewes), even met Devs and Mikey in the bar after the Lewes game! So yeah, on a personal level, I've loved this season! It's been a real journey (both literally and figuratively) and has only strengthened my love of the club. Although I'm a little bit gutted we ultimately missed out on the playoffs and winning a trophy in the cup, this has still been a really good season for us, especially for our first at this level! The good thing for me is, because we're still in this league, I get to do it all again next season! I can't wait! Oh, and I'm gonna keep my promise too. I'm definitely going to get to my first home game at some point next season! Up the Tags!

[@HashtagUnited]

And we appreciate you! See you next season 👊

[@chrisomarm]

I love this club, it’s a great start to Step 3, let’s learn from this season and try to climb even higher next season. CMON HASHTAG

[@kymanimiller6153]

A season like this was destined to happen and I’m genuinely happy that it took place now. Devs and the players handled it well despite the inconsistency and with the right additions I see us at minimum making the playoffs! CANT WAIT TO MEET THE LADS AT TST UP THE BLOODY TAGS

[@HashtagUnited]

See you there 👊

[@The_Steampunk_Fox]

As a Hastings United fan, you guys did pretty well this season considering the circumstances 👍

[@MagicalWoodchip]

I think if pk doesn’t get injured and if Toby didn’t leave for the show it would’ve been a potential playoff finish! Great first season at the level!!

[@fishstar2974]

Deffo looked tired towards end of season. Overall though extremely proud of the boys. Been a tough few seasons and they should be proud of themselves. Could do with a few new signings come summer strenghten up some certain positions but apart from that just keep up the hard work lads. The ladies are smashing it too big up hashtag

[@jaruzan]

Love this style of video, great with some variety! Quality video with insightful commentary from the players and Devs. Up the Tags 🙌Love from Denmark.

[@wonkeydonkeydonkeychannel8566]

A difficult promotion we had progressed very quickly and to finish where we did was very good. As a club we have grown immensely and the future is looking bright across the board from youth girls and boys to men’s and women’s first and reserves teams, an accessible team and walking football. Incredibly proud ❤

[@MultiMazdo]

Super proud of the boys, I'm not gonna say it was a super successful season, but it wasn't the worst season either. All I will say is I hope we have learned from this season, and continue to improve. I feel like we will come out next season strong, and hope to better our position. Keep up the great work! Up the Tags #💛💙

[@keithclarke83]

Solid first season at this level for Hashtag imho. Enjoy the awards ceremony tomorrow, all of ye deserve a nice break after the season! And looking forward to next season already as well, Up The Tags!

[@betterspud21]

My realistic prediction at the start was for a mid table finish. We managed that fairly comfortably and I'm pretty happy with that. Can't quite shake the feeling that we missed out on a much better finish though. Hoping that it works in our favour, with players being hungry to do better next time, plus now they have the experience to be better prepared. As always, it'll depend on the ins and outs, but I don't doubt for a second that Devs will do what he needs to do to make us stronger. Up The Bloody Tags!!!!

[@LewisTheGrim]

With a stable and reliable goalkeeper, plus a better overall team ethic when it comes to defending, I believe the current squad is capable of the playoffs in this league. When you think about the challenge of stepping up to this level, 13th is a fantastic achievement given the team still needs to improve in the areas I mentioned. No need to make massive changes to succeed next season!

[@mastertrams]

I think this season has definitely consolidated Hashtag as my "English Team", mainly because of the highlights you put out every week. It makes you far more accessible than clubs like Arsenal and Ipswich that the rest of my family supports who are stuck behind paywalls. Looking forward to next season.

[@HashtagUnited]

Thank you 👊

[@thamuffinman6911]

This season served as a scouting season for Devs and the team to assess where we are at and make steps for the future. This “league” was not going to be as easy to run through as the other “lower leagues”

[@gerardlong5907]

Congratulations to everyone at the club, you have made us fans proud.

[@HashtagUnited]

Thanks for your support 👊

[@reubenschembri726]

I think it was a creditable first season at the level and one that Devs will learn a lot about the squad and where he needs to strengthen, I think there is a lot of positives and a few things to improve on. I think we with the right additions and a little but of better mentality the team can be there abouts nxt season for a playoff spot

[@danieldp4493]

mid table finish in a new division with a young team, cant complain... excited for TST hopefully we can see some vids on the buildup to it

[@matlikekana]

We love the club through and through, we bleed yellow and blue 💛💙 #upthetags on to America 🟡🔵

[@teniolatime]

Great learning season for the squad! ⏰ 3rd top goal scorers in THE LEAGUE 👀👀👀 #TENIOLATIME WE MOVE !

[@HashtagUnited]

👊

[@nathanegleton8821]

Great season, a lot to be taken from it, more experience so things can only get better ❤

[@brianeibert1647]

It was an up and down season for certain. Like Devs said, the season helped expose some areas that need work. Onward and upward into TST and next season. I look forward to continuing to follow the ups and downs of this squad and hopefully I'll be able to get to the UK next season for a match!

[@loxwjman]

Overall I would say a very respectable first season at Step 3. Huge step up from Step 4, and to come mid-table is a perfectly fine first season at this level. Not to single anyone out, but if we're serious about a promotion push next season, it's pretty obvious which end of the pitch we need to focus on. 82 goals scored was the third highest in the league, but 75 conceded was only worsened by the relegated clubs.

[@NotfromDateline]

Hasttag need more men in their first 11. Fully developed powerful men.

[@LewisPreston]

Tags for life

[@TheZacca93]

love you guys! even better next season lads! ❤

[@ribzed]

In amongst the years of brilliant commentary, “that moved like a young Whoopi Goldberg” remains one of Spen’s finest! 😂👌🏻

[@martinavery3205]

Was a great season, I think a game changer is needed most teams have fast wide players who just change games ourselves haven’t quite got there yet but are still decent and a big number one is key next season but we’ll done to all 🎉

[@maurlilienthal6748]

Very good season for Hashtag!

[@enejd3983]

As for the first season, this was not a bad season. Going forward though, a better defense structure & quality is needed. Maybe a more modern/faster CB, and a more reliable Goalkeeper.

[@sethsalcedo2288]

Rare for me to comment on here but I figured I'd give my thoughts of the season. I could be right, I could be wrong but... I've followed Hashtag since day one back when they were still at "Hashtag Arena" and Spencer was scoring own goals in Atlanta 😂 I kept up until around the time that Ricky Evans left the club for Dubai (lol i don't remember the exact time). I decided however to start watching again at the start of this season and I've honestly enjoyed every minute of it. Some things I did notice, now that we reached this end of the season is that what this team lacks is not really a better goalkeeper or defence but rather a tough, rough CDM to do the dirty job. A guy like Ricky Evans could really be of use. The amount of goals scored clearly shows we don't lack in the creativity but consequently our defence is weak because everyone is pushing forward. PK is the most creative. Max Cornhill is always making runs into the box. Whoever else they put to play in midfield, Misha or Camilo, are also attacking players. This only leaves the defence exposed and the keeper helpless to long rangers. Sure, Striz could have done better and needs a replacement but we also have to remember he's the women's goalkeeper coach and was just filling in for the team cuz Ted got recalled. The other improvement would be a quality backup center-back because the team just looks whenever Tommo or Harry are out. A left-back would also be good cuz we really have no one to replace Nathan in case anything goed wrong. Anyways, just my thoughts. I know Devs and the team will take the best decisions to move forward. UP THE TAGS!

[@boisesoccer]

Well done # United!👏👏👏

[@MS45636]

I go to this level football and its a decent standard, the players are excellent. Be great if you could make it to national league south for sure :)

[@HashtagUnited]

We’d love to…but such a big ask. And then to stay there 👀

[@MS45636]

@@HashtagUnited for sure, really impressive to be doing this well as it is, good luck

[@tjallday95]

New GK, and a couple physically strong defenders and the team we'll be looking good for next season

[@TimedTech]

Up the Tags!!! Here’s to the journey!

[@CEOMF]

Let’s go Tags 🙏🏾

[@TheDeadlyTikka]

could see the jump up to this division was different to everyone before, football at this level there are alot of teams that have players on full salaries. Only a few steps away from the EFL

[@williamthompson2941]

# put the fun in footie - what a bunch

[@wavehuntersjapan]

Going to be an interesting off season for strengthening the defence. Shame the keeper got recalled…all the best to all.

[@officharlottestorm]

Editor a damn savage. IYKYK

[@zd523]

i hope in like 15 years someone on Hashtag busts out the arrow celebration in League 2 to honor Tobi…

[@alxm1271]

Tricky season, at times the tags looked brilliant, at times they looked like they don't belong. That's the nature of the game and of the promotions. But to finish comfortably mid table with absolutely no fear to get into relegation trouble, is a great sign for the club. My personal belief is that the Tags are 3-4 signings away from competing for top of the league. Also I noticed during the worst stretches of the season, that every time the team used 4-4-2 with another striker playing close to Luke May Parrot, things improved a lot. 4-2-3-1 is a system I have never been a fan of, because it's a structure that requires a huge level of physicality and cohesion as the team tends to "break" between the 2 CM and the line of 3, especially if you have full backs that tend to go high up the pitch regularly. My recommendation is to use a 4-4-2 or use 3 CB and play the 3-5-2 a la Conte, which makes the team be more protected at the back and on the days the football is not so good, you have better accumulation of legs in defense. Just a suggestion, even if you want to keep the 4-2-3-1, at least practice a bit one of the other 2 systems to have alternatives. UP THE TAGS

[@felixthijssen]

Let’s get it next season

[@Electricdreams21]

Anyone who says they didnt have a great season are deluded. Were not far off the play offs for most of it.

[@bestintheworld568]

Having seen a lot of comments on many videos from people saying “we need this, we need that, this person has to go” etc etc, a bit of perspective is needed. Just because Hashtag have been successful with winning titles and promotions, it doesn’t mean it’s possible to do every season. The jumps in quality between leagues is massive, and the club is slowly approaching the level where some teams are full-time. The fact that Hashtag have finished mid-table in a league where a lot of ex-pros are playing, and managed to compete with professional teams says a lot about how far they’ve come. Next season, I’d say a top half finish should be the aim, with play-offs being a possibility.

[@HashtagUnited]

Jump in quality…but also budget 👀

[@bestintheworld568]

@@HashtagUnited key point that I missed!

[@adamarnold3784]

🎉🎉

[@knee.physio]

Love it if you move again next season let is know where

[@mamucosta]

LETS GO # 🤩

[@arnoldgol3587]

The Next Season please get Promoted

[@TrollingToHard]

Why didn’t you guys send the women’s team for TST? Honestly would’ve thought they been favorites to win it if you guys did!

[@BantamsOnline]

From a playing point of view, the players who haven’t been at a higher level in the team really need to give everything they have to get into National League South because the standard even at that level means playing in grounds where it might as well be EFL professional football. The standards of grounds and crowds are getting so good at even the level My point is that when you’re a kid, you dream of playing in front of decent crowds at proper league stadiums. And even with the standard of the National League now, there’s no real difference between that and EFL League 2 in terms of that experience. And with so many clubs either with ambitions of the EFL or former clubs in there now, even at NLS you’re pretty much getting the EFL experience that players really should remember to appreciate. Even at this level it is impressive some of the set ups and followings teams have. We really do have a special football pyramid where 6 steps are pretty much professional. And whether you play National League South or EFL League 1, getting an FA Cup draw away to Liverpool, Spurs, Man U, Man City, is the same feeling of getting that taste of playing at the top in a massive ground with massive crowds. Now more than ever there’s a bigger chance for young footballers to live that dream because even if you don’t ever get picked up by an EFL club as a teenager, you could still ply your trade playing in front of decent crowds and grounds in the non-league. Think social media has contributed a lot to that.

[@marcusalexander1885]

when does the next season start?

[@HashtagUnited]

Give us a break 🤣 but mid Aug

[@Hahstagfan]

When are the awards

[@HashtagUnited]

Tomorrow…vid up in a week or so.

[@29Tae]

What happen to Wyan? (Dk if I’m spelling it right 😂)

[@HashtagUnited]

Went to Brentwood 👍

[@29Tae]

@@HashtagUnited :(

[@kellyroberts4033]

What happened to Alfie cue?

[@HashtagUnited]

He’s injured - out for a while.

[@RodrigoPint0]

#UpTheTags

[@MrAmbriz23]

Sign osude next season

[@lizstriling504]

3rd

[@user-cn3bp1om1k]

Not bad: more success = change your team more

[@hayleypursey1192]

Ok retired 😢😢😢😢😢

[@hayleypursey1192]

Ok retired

[@Maneboy1102]

Devs out mate DT in

[@yann1124]

Nonce

[@danetilseforpm2642]

The draws are a disgrace and something needs to be fixed if progression is wanted.

[@dizzydazed8055]

need a change from Devs, proper shouter