Hayes & Yeading United have confirmed they have secured their long-term future.

The club, beaten 2-0 by Whitehawk today following Good Friday's 1-0 loss to Basingstoke, have this week bagged a life-saving £300,000 investment to safeguard the future of the team and bankroll the completion of their new stadium.

A statement released on the official H&Y website read: “The club are delighted to advise that the £300,000 funding that had been required to progress the ground to the level necessary to host Vanarama Conference South football is now in place.

“As a result, works will commence shortly with a view to finally returning home, with the aim to be back at Beaconsfield Road by Christmas 2015.

“The club have agreed terms with Maidenhead United for a further short spell of ground sharing until our own ground has been approved for the grading necessary.”

See Wednesday’s Gazette for a full interview with United chairman Tony O’Driscoll.