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On top of the frozen/fixed loyalty renewal price, well also offer a new season ticket price band for any new or returning season ticket holders, with the new tenner-a-game season ticket for both Adults and OAPs. My pleasure Jay recruitment and belief will be key, as will good staff, good team spirit and hopefully with a bit of luck, the impossible really can become possible but dont hold your breath haha. So, if we can start well, if we can believe in ourselves and if our newbies can settle in quickly, then we could be in for an exciting season. We all know that you win nothing in football at this time of year, but if youre a lazy son of a bitch in the months of May and June, you will start the season badly and you will fall away very quickly. I suppose the reality is that Im always worried in May June and July. Firstly, can I remind everyone without preaching to our Town, our Community or our supporters, that we must all follow government guidelines diligently in regard to social distancing, by staying in where possible and working from home where practical. Author Topic: Borehamwood programme (Read 1696 times) cheshire cat. It certainly will not be league boards or administrators. That would mean forgoing all the social distancing lessons that weve painfully learnt together, to watch or play in a contact sport football match, its simply impossible. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter is not happy with the club's fans, Boreham Wood were beaten in the play-off final by Tranmere back in 2018. Perhaps our patience in May and June, will pay off and allow us to announce some real quality in July and August. Because progress to the football league is reliant on us achieving a ground capacity in excess of 5,000 and with the present council and asset management plans not including us, we simply cannot achieve that, which is a huge worry. "I'm Arsenal through and through and he has just brought in [former Arsenal defender] Ashley Cole as a coach alongside him.". [6] They repeated their FA Cup feat the following season, beating Hayes in the first round before losing 20 to Cheltenham Town in a replay. [2] In 1951 they joined the Parthenon League, and finished as runners-up in 195354 and 195455 before winning the title in 195556. The UK has just hit 28,000 deaths and that total is still rising at an alarming rate. He added: "It will be surreal to be taking them on. In light of requests for this update, Chairman Danny Hunter has provided an update on where the Club stands on season ticket renewals and prices for 2020/21, as well as the ongoing and developing situation surrounding COVID-19. Thanks for giving up your time Mr Chairman. And I believe that all the hard work behind the scenes, will give us a real platform to progress and perhaps get to the next level in the years to come. Yes of course I did cover much of this in my answers to your previous questions. Im honestly trying to find the positives, but I do, as Chairman, have to remain realistic. Website Support & Maintenance by Akiko Design - Copyright 2010 - 2021 Boreham Wood FC, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Well Chairman after what can best be described as an up and down league campaign, we managed to avoid relegation and retain the Herts Senior Cup. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club Danny Hunter was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting two women. So today on Mothering Sunday, and having sadly lost my Mum over the past year, it will feel lonely and emotional without her, and without me preaching to you, please dont put your Mum at risk today If shes of a certain age, no matter how wrong it might feel and how hard it will be for Mum and you, all to stay away. Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact Not bad for 90 minutes on the south coast. Colin Cooper: Sounds like the easily offended are looking for a excuse not to buy a season ticket, Im sure the proper fans will be there. In the same season they also won the Isthmian League Cup. Then everyone can focus on operation survival and the facts are that for most of us, we have no income whatsoever coming into our clubs. Im sure none them will have to commit to a re-mortgage in order to find the extra, in the way a certain party has had to re-mortgage for other reasons, You must be logged in to post a comment Reads a bit like hes stuck two fingers up at the very people the club needs to attract. Non-league Boreham Wood knocked out Wimbledon of League One while Matty Pearson was Burnleys nemesis once again as his late header gave Huddersfield a scalp. [5] At the end of the season the club joined Division Two of the Isthmian League. It's not the first time that Boreham Wood have caught the headlines due to statements through official channels. But I do know we love a challenge, and I do know both the old and the new players will make us very difficult to beat, while I hope we score a few more goals than we did last season. We came up with what I thought was a great price, but looking back I think my decision was made more in hope than belief that football is coming back to Meadow Park anytime soon, but the adults and OAPs ticket offer was, for the record, priced at 99. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter acknowledges his club are favourites for relegation from the National League but insists Wood are relishing the prospect of upsetting the apple cart. [5] Their first season in the National League saw a tenth FA Cup first round appearance, ending with a 21 defeat at home to Northwich Victoria. DH. After the year weve all had Im not going to sugar coat things for the few, Im simply going to be the realist I am because I know Ill have to be ready to fight tooth and nail for our Community, for our Town and for our Football Clubs recovery. Thats interesting, so without trying to push you too far Chairman, do you feel the new signings are going to excite the fans, and will they give you, me and our supporters good reason to expect a stronger season in what looks after the relegations and promotions to be a very strong National league next season? If you look at the averages we are already over 500 supporters less than the next worst supported club in the National League. In fact, that announcement has allowed me to re-work my budgets over the weekend, re-look at my sums and means I can save the jobs of the last of my full-time employees. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. This new season though is my 21st as Chairman, and if it goes wrong well need to dust ourselves down and thank everyone for their effort but trust me that wont happen. Why? So, Ill watch with a touch of fear for the whole of football, to see if the Premier League and Sky are now only driven by money and decide, if I keep my Sky subscription going. In truth last May, June and July was still very raw after losing out at Wembley. Its why Im not prepared to pay mediocrity silly money or make desperate signings in May and June. JT. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and, National League North and South seasons ended, Having begun this season with grants, they were told that. I believe we all now need to understand our worth within the football world and get ourselves on the front foot, as we ask the FA, EFL and their antiquated structures to take us seriously. Dover Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month. It is always good for supporters to know what a Chairmans thoughts are and get an understanding of whats been happening in the off season. Well firstly, I felt it was very important and still do, to be completely transparent not only with my Community and our supporters, but also with my Heads of Department, my key staff, as I wanted to ensure that I kept the communication lines open from top to bottom where possible and allay peoples fears. Lastly, the Club is excited to roll out a new Black Card Membership Scheme for the more casual supporters or those who may have to work at weekends, which also comes complete with club shop discounts, plus other facility discounts and will give you access to the home fans season ticket/members only bar on a match day or night within our newly renovated Gallery Suite, Wood Chairman Danny Hunter, was open and honest when fans liaison/spokesman and Club Shop Manager Grant Morris asked him about the playing squad and what he felt the Clubs prospects are on the pitch for next season, Hunter said: Thats a difficult question but I need to be very honest with our supporters from the outset, especially the newer ones; please, please dont buy a season ticket if youre expecting me to provide either a top ten budget or if you are expecting a play-off challenge or more next season, Trust me, how Ive managed to get us through this season and to this point has been testament to my remaining staff and the sacrifices that theyve all made. But our future is incumbent on the councils own vision of turning much of the old bowls club into a car park, but included in that vision, giving us a slither of land to increase our capacity to 5000, which at present doesnt appear to be an option! However if we can get recruitment right, then I fancy Luke and the dressing room to improve on last season, perform in the big games and be ready to compete again. We should through lobbying, a series of meetings and through social media, articulate our arguments and hold EFL clubs who rip off National League clubs to account. We must now improve our staff and squad strength and if we can create and maintain some momentum over the next eight weeks, then I feel well be bang on course for a top half finish and a crack at the play offs. Boreham Wood: Non-league side living out an FA Cup fairytale with Premier League Everton next, 'Surreal to take on Everton' - Boreham Wood chairman, Boreham Wood's Adrian Clifton (L) and Tyrone Marsh celebrate with fans while holding a miniature replica FA Cup, Boreham Wood's Mark Ricketts (centre) celebrates his goal, Mark Ricketts scored the winner for Boreham Wood, Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard (R) can't wait to play Everton, Boreham Wood's Tyrone Marsh celebrates with the fans. EDITORIAL David Emery, editor in chief If you look at the averages we are already over 500 supporters less than the next worst supported club in the National League.He was unhappy with a crowd of just 407 turning up for Saturday's game againstSutton'No the truth is, other than the bigger games against the big clubs who carry large away support, we are, after five years at National League level, clearly still no bigger than a Ryman league or Southern League Club. We have got to remember we are the smallest club with possibly the smallest budget, and probably the biggest aspirations in the league, we have been extremely lucky and privileged to have come this far , who would av thought we would have played at Wembley Stadium, I think we need to have faith in the formula that has got us this far, we r the Wood. So, I know when we all meet again, that we would have survived as a Club and well be ready to somehow challenge for a place in the English Football League. The bad news is I cannot release that offer, as the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. so lets be unrealistic, lets try to win the league, lets try to win the FA Trophy and lets try to get to the 3rd round proper of the FA Cup haha because it costs us absolutely nothing to dream the impossible dream in June. No matter what way I look, no matter how I interpret the government guidelines, I just cannot see how any football at our level in 2020 will be possible until a vaccine is found. I suppose I could pretend that Non-League will be back by August, September or October, a bit like the National League Board and some of the member clubs are doing, but thats not going to help us. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter does not expect non-league football to return this year as he claimed misguided advice from the National League had already cost him more than 100,000. [5] In 199899 they reached the first round again, losing 32 at home to Luton. That said, the Wembley loss is all in the past and instead of us losing say Morgan Ferrier, Bruno Andrade, Jamie Turley, Scott Doe, Grant Smith and even young Kane Smith to injury as it was a year ago, we have already signed 12 players that we wanted to from last seasons squad and we have added some good players and staff to our ranks. Finally, Chairman as i said there is a really positive feeling around the club at present, and people are quietly thinking that the impossible is possible, but what happens if it all goes wrong and we do get relegated after all we are the bookies favourites? However if Im honest this pre-season I feel will be a walk in the park for me and Luke after last years player ordeals, as this has a very different feel to it. Ok Chairman lets move on do you as some supporters have openly said, feel that last season after the highs of the previous season, was hugely disappointing? Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter does not expect non-league football to return this year as he claimed misguided advice from the National League had already cost him more than 100,000.Hunter announced late on Monday the club would not be releasing season tickets for the 2020-21 campaign as he could not envisage play Can you give me and the supporters, what your thoughts are through say the Chairmans crystal ball, about what we should be hoping for? I know todays update does not make great reading for any of you in regard to 2020, however with realism there can be hope, as it means our club will still be here, and means when the government and the medical evidence says so, we will open our doors with confidence and be ready to thank God for our blessings and take strength once again in each other. Boreham Wood's chairman Danny Hunter says his club was refused a government loan because he had taken out loans to fund the club already. The lads deserve it, the club deserves it and our lovely little town deserves it. News correspondent As a way of explanation, the get ready for the play off opinion first given, was of course wishful thinking on the League administrators part, which I stupidly listened to it and in truth it has already cost me over 125k in contract extensions. As such Im more than happy to go into next season with perhaps a few less home fans but with a more committed core of old school supporters who know me, who I know will be realistic with me and who are ready to answer my call to arms, as every effort will be needed by the Club, by the fans, by my staff, by our Manager, by our playing squad but also by our community, if we are to remain a National League Club come this time next season Hunter concluded. [9] In the 202122 FA Cup, the club reached the fifth round for the first time after beating League One club AFC Wimbledon in the third round and Championship club AFC Bournemouth in the fourth. Chairman youve often said on record, that we must manage peoples expectation, if not things might turn sour. Weve built new dug outs, built and improved our toilets, created and furnished new classrooms, created a million pound new desso pitch, built a new west stand and, now the new North Stand and rebuilt the first team changing block the whole place in my opinion is giving local people a new mindset in regards to their local community club. Our ship for 21 years has been based on one ship, one captain and its my responsibility to look after my staff, my players, my Club and our supporters, while ensuring my Town has the Club it loves still in place, with its Community heartbeat still beating and our Meadow Park home there waiting for them when they return. So, for me a far more common sense and hard line approach is now needed, and I think that my first phase approach to operation survival has to be the likelihood of no football being played in 2020 with further tough decisions to make and stricter financial controls put in place at Meadow Park. Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is of course missing the game so much. The reality for our football club is now very, very clear the League Board should just make a decision based on them having been elected by us to lead us. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. As for this years summer builds, Im very proud of how the place is looking. Chairman on the signing front it has been a pretty quiet summer to date can you give us any news on player signings, player targets, on the mood at the club and what your feelings are ahead of what appears to be a pretty busy pre-season and on the new North Stand opening? Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Chris Gardner: I think what the chairman is saying , in these days of social media personal comments about staff or players are detrimental to a happy and successful club . Not because I wanted to dampen expectation but I knew we would miss the quality of Bruno Andrade, Grant Smith, Kane Smith, Morgan Ferrier and Jamie Turley. They are currently members of the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and play at Meadow Park. We already know their players refused the 30% across the board wage cuts they were asked to take. That Jay is why its important to strengthen our ranks calmly and from a position of strength. See more including the season ticket renewal prices HERE. But the aim for this season is to be in the top half of this league by January, thereafter be in a 10 team race for the play-offs. At St Albans Crown Court on Monday, The former chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club has admitted assaulting three women at a restaurant in the town. "What do you put that down to, as the crowd was extremely poor. Everton's side will be jam-packed with internationals, but after not conceding a goal yet in their epic cup run, "the Wood" will head north full of confidence and determined to enjoy their fifth round day out. We are now I feel at the beginning of a new era. [5] The 201213 and 201314 seasons saw the club reach the FA Cup first round again, losing at home to Brentford and away at Carlisle United in a replay. JT. WebBirthME, Doulas. Lets hope Im wrong, though I dont think I am. I get the feeling that anyone who couldnt afford a ST this year are considered as these casual fans as well as 2nd teamers, Lee Boorman: Agree that it could have been worded better but can also mostly see where hes coming from. I do that, not only for their own safety, but for my other staffs safety. Ive tried everything and if were honest with each other, whatever I do or try to do to increase home support nothing seems to works.". So for the sake of Boreham Wood FC and for the sake of our small Town, who still hold big dreams, I must now follow my instinct, stop listening to any National League rumour and opinions, because nothing off the field health wise, is remotely going to change in the next six months, other than this pandemic having the world firmly in its grip, as winter comes, then flu adds itself to the mix. But if I can find an extra few bob, if I can manage expectation and apart from getting relegated, then there will be no real pressure from me as were still little Boreham Wood. As such Ive now re budgeted for no expected income coming into the Club in the foreseeable future, which has meant no further contracts being handed out, as we would not have been able to honour that size of spend presently and I do not wish to run our football club like that. They won the division in 197677 and were promoted to the renamed Premier Division. Fourthly, I have since Friday 13th March, after the Mikel Arteta positive COVID-19 test announcement, stood my players, dressing room and dressing room support staff down and that will continue until at least April 25th at the earliest. JT. But the way the club is now run, plus the fact that the club, Luke and the dressing room are settled, whoever we play especially early doors, has me believing that we will certainly be competitive. His partner looks after the boardroom and his sons are involved at various points throughout the club as well. So, I feel its better for me to ask our supporters and media staff like you to remain a little patient, before we make our official announcements on certain players. "I stayed up until 5.30am just watching the match again. I was always thinking about what might have been and then beating myself up in regard to recruitment and about the players that got away. Both will be well run, both will be organised, both will be hard working and both will be focused and competitive. "The last big film I worked on was Willy Wonka but this really feels like we've got the golden ticket," he tells me on the club's pitch in the Hertfordshire town, where home crowds hover around the 900 mark. I know if we do, our existing players and staff will start to believe in themselves and I know they would of bought into our philosophy and ethos re attitude, discipline and desire. I dont though now feel either the South or East Stands are very realistic targets anymore, as the councils decision makers and asset management, dont I feel believe in what were trying to achieve here for the community, and what Im trying to do in taking this club forward. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and remortgaged his house to fund the club ahead of this season. Who is Boreham Woods one to watch? We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. Bob Nicholson has taken over as chairman following the shock resignation of Danny Hunter. "It wasn't just a black eye, it is the aftermath of it and the mental stress that affects us and our families." After defeating Halifax Town 21 in the quarter-finals, they lost 10 to Harrogate Town in the semi-finals. I've been all over the world watching Frank play for England.". "Bob Nicholson is a good man who, like myself, cares passionately about this club and this town. It also allows the dressing room to organise themselves, to best serve their families and to best use their roles within their family structures. To everyone of you with pre-conditions (which is the category I fall into) or our elderly, we must all use our common sense to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, not just for a day or two but over the next month, two or even three who knows? Weve also created a new under-a-fiver-a-game season ticket for our under 16s and got another frozen/freebie for our existing under 12 season ticket holders and new initiatives for the newbies who might wish to join us in that age group. "But it does feel that the Town will turn out for the bigger cup games and a derby against Barnet, but then seem to want to support the club from their front rooms, from the local pubs and bars who on a Saturday show illegal Premier League games that kick off at 3pm and get themselves updated on social media. [5] In 199495 they were Division One champions, and were promoted back to the Premier Division. A new era, where I hope our home support can improve, where local investment and where our player recruitment also improves and If it does, then the finishing line of the EFL will I feel start to get nearer. The club bar is packed with movie memorabilia that Mr Hunter has collected over the years working on film sets, and now his club is producing its own blockbuster. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has stated that he was left hurt by a few of his staff members who tried to take him to the cleaners. 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