I will now give you a rundown in this update of the Club measures that Ive taken, but again I emphasise that I believe local football, and when it might or might not return, is a complete irrelevance to me at a stage when this Coronavirus pandemic will soon be out of control. 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. On the operational side of things, what exactly have I and my staff of your local Community Football Club been up to? But I also believe that with decent recruitment and a bit of luck that we can get very close to the play-offs and win the FA Trophy. 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. Dover Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month. 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. After one season in Division One North (and another FA Cup first round appearance, a 40 defeat at Blackpool), they were transferred to Division One East of the Southern League. 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. Ill also watch very closely to see if I can learn from the Premier League, its safety advisors and see how its money overcomes all of the health and safety aspects that at present, our scientists and government medical authorities dont seem to be able to solve. Following our recent season ticket campaigns, many supporters have reached out to the Club in hope of our adult and OAP season ticket offer being announced soon. Regarding going to Wembley and the new North Stand, I gave my word wed walk up Wembley Way together and that Id build our supporters a covered home end. WebBirthME, Doulas. In truth though, I was disappointed with many aspects of our season, but we still got to the first round proper of the FA Cup and we are still without doubt, Hertfordshires top non-league club and still the only Hertfordshire club in the National Leagues top division. [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. Boreham currently sit in 16th in the Vanarama National League; winning one of their opening five fixtures. Our Mums are precious, and you must do the right thing. 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. That Jay is why its important to strengthen our ranks calmly and from a position of strength. Let me sign off with this update by saying this. The Club though is firstly excited to repay all those loyal supporters of ours who made the decision to remain season ticket holders throughout this campaign with a frozen/fixed loyalty price for next seasons renewals. Data profile of Danny Hunter who is contracted to Boreham Wood. Lets look to the future and your vision of how this club could perhaps look in a few years. Expectation and reality Jay are perhaps two very different things, but you can expect the normal things from a Danny Hunter run football club and a Luke Garrard run changing room. Its why Im not prepared to pay mediocrity silly money or make desperate signings in May and June. Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. "Todays abysmal crowd just makes me feel sad, as so much hard work goes into making this club over achieve every year and we just want a bit more support for those efforts. So Im taking a more robust approach this week to every aspect of what the football club can spend, whether that be on cleaners, on pitch renovations, on-site maintenance and on our summer spends. WebDanny Hunter is known for Resident Evil (2002), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club, Danny Hunter, has quit after being arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting three women. 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. They dont need me to tell them I cannot possibly plan for play offs just because they all wish it. 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. After going through what can only be described as the most difficult and painful of times over the last 15-months, Boreham Wood FC can announce to our supporters that next seasons season tickets and our new Black Card Membership Scheme will go on sale this Wednesday 28th April as the Club finally looks forward and makes plans to navigate a way out of this COVID-19 pandemic nightmare. The good news is that I did discuss a best price scenario for our adult and older fans a few weeks ago. 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. 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. In truth last May, June and July was still very raw after losing out at Wembley. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. DH. Your Football Club will be here and waiting for you when this nightmare is over. Its a family-run club. Weve now been to Wembley, youve now built the North Stand, we were perhaps 10 minutes from being in the football league and weve all seen those amazing visuals and heard about your positive meetings with the council. So, let the National League continue with their non-decision letters that are nothing more a politicians dodge and let them get on with the fantasy island conference calls and zoom meetings, as they pretend and try to convince us that we are a big part of the professional game and the wider football family. Both will be well run, both will be organised, both will be hard working and both will be focused and competitive. The 199697 season saw them reach the second round of the FA Cup for the first time after they beat Rushden & Diamonds 32 in a first round replay. After being relegated in 19992000 they won Division One at the first attempt to make an immediate return to the Premier Division. Their owner, Danny Hunter, looked close to tears at full-time as he and manager Luke Garrard embraced in the stands - and who can blame him. Ive also shut down the astro facility and Ive ensured that no staff who Ive asked to come in from Monday, will be allowed to have any personal contact with each other, as that will avoid any chance of cross contamination and anyone passing on the virus to each other. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. It seems there is/was a hooligan element who used Wood as an outlet because it was nigh on impossible to do so at an EFL or PL club in London. But realistically I think football for all things Boreham Wood in 2020, is over. [2] In 1951 they joined the Parthenon League, and finished as runners-up in 195354 and 195455 before winning the title in 195556. I hope that this update finds you all well and that you are safe and healthy. As such I dont need anyone to tell me that there will be no play offs tomorrow, next week, next month or this season. "I now feel I've been misled by the governing bodies," Hunter said. Under the management of Steve Cook, they also earned a reputation for playing entertaining football, with fans treated to goals galore. It's not the first time that Boreham Wood have caught the headlines due to statements through official channels. [5], After winning Division One East in 200506, a season in which they also reached the semi-finals of the FA Trophy, losing 30 on aggregate to Woking, the club were promoted to the Premier Division of the Isthmian League. 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. For clubs to be eligible for government loans the board has to deem that a club has a risk of being unable to trade by the end of this month - the panel judged that the loans taken out by Hunter could see the club through until March 2022. Tickets to a Boreham Wood fixture cost 18 per adult, with a child ticket priced at 8 and OAP concessions at 13. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. That means, I must allow all staff who have or are living with people with pre-conditions to work from home and in truth they must self-isolate as soon as possible as this virus gathers pace. "I'm a lifelong Chelsea fan, I've followed them since I was a boy, and now we're off to face Frank Lampard in the last 16 of the FA Cup. As such, I have set aside enough personal funds to look after 95% of all of my administration, function, maintenance, cleaning, catering, academy, coaching, medical and playing staff. They are currently members of the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and play at Meadow Park. Yes of course I did cover much of this in my answers to your previous questions. We all had to leave because I was petrified of anything happening again. Author Topic: Borehamwood programme (Read 1696 times) cheshire cat. He concluded: "I apologise to everyone for causing trouble and distress. 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[7] In the second round they lost 30 at Coventry City. 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. If thats the case, and it is, how can I possibly ask my staff, my players and you supporters to trust in luck and forget about Coronavirus, while blindly coming back to training, work or through the gates to support the team? 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. 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. 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. So, thank you Prime Minister. Why risk alienating people uneccesarily. 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. Its common knowledge that the Premier League will need 40,000 virus tests to complete 92 games and Im told that is at a cost of around 4 million. This is especially prevalent when EFL clubs already receive 100% of the Premier League Development monies, then recoup further monies in loan monies from all National League clubs, to develop their players. "I cant keep wasting my money, if the apathy of a Town continues and it wont support a club to compete at National League level. It also allows the dressing room to organise themselves, to best serve their families and to best use their roles within their family structures. 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. Then we all need to create a different mindset amongst each other and they can help me create an improved support base. We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. 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. with many owners unhappy at having to borrow money to cover playing costs having had no fans at matches for almost a year. [5], In the 201718 FA Cup Boreham Wood beat Football League opposition for the first time, defeating Blackpool 21 at home in the first round. 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. So like the Wood Army, I will of course carry hope into the season but emphasise again that its unrealistic to think we should be play-off contenders with the level of support that we receive on the terraces and within the Town. MON August 19, 2019. 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 has led to National Leagues North and South voting to end their season last month, while seven clubs in the National League also voted to stop playing. [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. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. Everyone knows though thats not the reality, everyone knows that winning the title is not going to happen without a million pound budget in this league. Hunter replied: 'Oh do me a favour Grant, we've been finding excuses at whatever league we've been playing in and there aren't any excuses left. [5] In 201415 Boreham Wood finished as runners-up in the Conference South. 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. 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. 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. Reality tells me, that no Government, no League, no Safety Advisory Group or Safety Officer can give me as your Chairman any assurances on how I can keep my staff, players and supporters safe, while staging a football match at Meadow Park in the foreseeable future. "I had a couple of messages from league managers and they said that if we have any bricklayers in the team, get them to build a brick wall because we are going to need it!". In truth, Ive been hurt by one or two staff whove perhaps took me to the cleaners, but on the pitch weve simply had a dressing room that unfortunately slightly underachieved in the big moments, and as a realist thats just football but its the big moments that do separate the mediocre sides from the top teams, because top teams turn key moments into magic moments and unfortunately weve not done that in the majority of games this season. [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. 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 to be competing with the likes of Notts County, Wrexham and Chesterfields of this world is a fantastic achievement for us and I genuinely love that were competing at National league level. Also after weve opened the new North Stand and after completing the summer stadium works for the upcoming home Arsenal and QPR games. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. At our level I feel helpless and unprotected, because we know having no supporters in our stadiums simply equates to no football being played in 2020. Danny xx, 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). 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? Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month create an improved support.... 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