If we dont go up Jay so what, this is a fantastic league for a club with 500 home fans to be a part of and with our support levels and resources its quite ridiculous that we can even compete like we do. 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. The UK has just hit 28,000 deaths and that total is still rising at an alarming rate. allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact "It wasn't just a black eye, it is the aftermath of it and the mental stress that affects us and our families." 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. Hopeful entrepreneurs enter the Dragons' Den for investment, Silent Witness is back with brand-new episodes, Amir and Faryal return to the UK and get back to business. [8] They went on to beat Canvey Island 30 in the second round, earning a third round tie with Millwall, which they lost 20. I genuinely believe in what Im doing here and what Im building, but I know I must not get carried away. 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. 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. JT. WebBirthME, Doulas. In the second round they lost 21 at Luton Town. "What do you put that down to, as the crowd was extremely poor. WebDanny Hunter in 2021. As Ive said many times, Ive improved our club, improved our community coaching department, Ive improved our academy, Ive improved our football team, Ive created more jobs for local people, and weve created third party spend within the Town and that in turn genuinely helps the local economy so I do believe the Council should back what Im trying to achieve. [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. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. Hunter replied: "Oh do me a favour Grant, weve been finding excuses at whatever league weve been playing in and there arent any excuses left. 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. 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. Copyright 2020 danny hunter chairman borehamwood fc, Breville Smart Grinder Pro Burr Replacement. But the reality is I still cannot compete with the very top end of this division at present, and because I cant, this is the time of the year that I dont really enjoy on the football front if Im being totally honest. After beating AFC Fylde 21 and Sutton United 32, they lost 21 to Tranmere Rovers in the Wembley final. 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. Reads a bit like hes stuck two fingers up at the very people the club needs to attract. Barnet on tuesday nights and back knowing well get smacked , Barri Coen: I really dont get the point of him wording it like that. Having begun this season with grants, they were told that any funding in 2021 would have to come in the form of loans, with many owners unhappy at having to borrow money to cover playing costs having had no fans at matches for almost a year. 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 Yes, I am quietly content, and I often talk about managing peoples expectation levels simply due to our home support and what people who buy the 99 season ticket expect for 4.30 a game. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. 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? "No the truth is, other than the bigger games against the big clubs who carry large away support, we are after 5 years at National League level, clearly still no bigger than a Ryman league or Southern League Club. In truth I know I have to put in more money personally, which will hopefully not only guarantee our survival next season but give us at least a shout of competing with the big boys and over achieving once again, but I wont lie to any of my old school support base about the difficult times that could well lie ahead of us. It also gave our new media man the chance to ask specifically about new signings, any player targets, the clubs short term ambition, plus his thoughts on a run at the play offs or an unthinkable relegation fight. [5] After the division was disbanded in 1973, the club were placed in Division One for the 197374 season, in which they were league champions and reached the first round of the FA Cup for the first time, eventually losing 30 at Southend United. As a man who spent his life working in the film industry, Boreham Wood FC chairman Danny Hunter is accustomed to fairytale endings, but nothing could have Both will be well run, both will be organised, both will be hard working and both will be focused and competitive. 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! As such, important decisions on relegation and promotion must be made, as the Premier League Clubs try to protect their share of 760 million of TV money to complete this season. "The last big film I worked on was Willy Wonka but this really feels like we've got the golden ticket," chairman Danny Hunter says as the club prepares to take on a Premier League giant in the last 16. That Jay is why its important to strengthen our ranks calmly and from a position of strength. He could have made a strong point about it being a tough season ahead and not to expect too much, without actually pissing off people who might be considering a season ticket. As such, if I dont budget realistically for what will most definitely be a more long term shutdown, then I honestly fear for our survival, so Im letting our fans and my community know what the realities facing our football club actually are. Dover Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month. The club was established in 1948 as a merger of Boreham Wood Rovers and Royal Retournez, and began playing in the Mid-Herts League. [2] In 1951 they joined the Parthenon League, and finished as runners-up in 195354 and 195455 before winning the title in 195556. After being relegated in 19992000 they won Division One at the first attempt to make an immediate return to the Premier Division. 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. So other than five or six emails from the National League admin team reminding us how to access government or sporting loans theyve not really improved anything. Thanks for giving up your time Mr Chairman. I dont think with our work ethic at present, that, that will happen to us, because I have improved the clubs mindset again and our mindsets needed it. This includes my family, my staff, my players, our scholars, our supporters and to our Town. Im the Chairman of your local Football Club, but Im also a son, a brother, a father and a grandfather, as such Ive tried to show in these unprecedented times the correct leadership, compassion, care, common sense and community care to everyone who I can affect. 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.". 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. Well almost certainly have to be on life support for the foreseeable future and thats only if everyone still decides to back us. Bob Nicholson has taken over as chairman following the shock resignation of Danny Hunter. I think on a personal level Ive earned my stripes, I think Ive proven to everyone that I know how to run a football club. 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. However things can change, but I feel I will need as part of our argument to the local council, Asset management and the football foundation. 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. I hope that this update finds you all well and that you are safe and healthy. You can expect the normal fans frustrations, the normal magic moments, but most importantly you can expect more than 50 points but we are Boreham Wood so you must always expect the unexpected sorry to be so clich. For now, I must concentrate on the well-being of our proud, if small, community Football Club thats been here since 1948 and ensure that although its on life support, that its heart will be beating when we conquer this virus and I know we will beat it. I actually see this lockdown, as the perfect time for our League to re-look at the existing promotion and relegation issues, look at the National League/EFL loan structures, look at Non-League agents fees, look at how a new League voting system might look and look at how much the EFL clubs take out of the National League and Non-League game in loan fees. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. 'The Wood' chairman then pointed out his investment in the club, highlighting an increase in spending before stating he could fit the crowds 'into my back garden'. Today as the crisis increases, its now about life or death and about maintaining as many of my staffs jobs as possible, while ensuring their health is paramount. Its why after July and August is over and after the transfer window shuts, that I hope we would of done very good business and our decisions will make us look smart and as an underdog club, one to be wary of. Yeah weve probably underachieved this season but we are punching above our weight for a club of our size. 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. My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. "I suppose if you want an excuse, the lower than normal crowd could be put down to three hundred Adult and OAP 99 season ticket holders, who took up our offer but never bothered to turn up and support us. Under the management of Steve Cook, they also earned a reputation for playing entertaining football, with fans treated to goals galore. 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