National League clubs have been allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. However If weve fallen short but still remain in the top division, then with everyones help well dust ourselves down again and get ready for the next season, knowing weve surpassed nobodies expectations. 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. See more including the season ticket renewal prices HERE. 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. Our support levels are frustrating the life out of me, as I get people on at me about us challenging the Wrexhams, Notts County and Chesterfields of this world, who all get four or five thousand fans and people's expectation of what their 99 brings is completely bonkers.I feel after today, that It might simply be the right time to re-evaluate my own ambitions and consider downsizing my year on year investment here and get rid of a few of the white elephants in the room. I feel our fans, players, staff and sponsors involved in our club, want honesty from their Chairman and they expect clear leadership from me to steer our club into calmer waters and I feel Ill be proved right with my forecasts come December. Im already tired out haha, and in truth I cant believe July is almost upon us. 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. Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and remortgaged his house to fund the club ahead of this season. Im honestly trying to find the positives, but I do, as Chairman, have to remain realistic. 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. [3] After finishing as runners-up again in 195657,[3] they joined the Spartan League. You must be quietly excited with how the summer builds and facility improvements have the stadium looking. 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. Mr Hunter was involved in an avoidable altercation' at a local restaurant last week (see front page for full story) and decided it warranted his immediate resignation. Its just not going to happen when we have the second highest death toll (and rising) in Europe and still have days of 700 plus people losing their lives. "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. 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. I will always support our Board and whatever they finally decide, more than one club is going to lose, but for now I have to somehow ensure that my staff and players do not get complacent or unnecessarily exposed to this terrible unseen virus, which is still unfolding before our eyes. Boreham Wood Football Club Chairman Danny Hunter, spoke exclusively to our new Media and Communications manager Jay Taylor, about the 2018/19 season that finished just seven weeks ago, about the ongoing summer signings and facility builds that are now in full flow and about the new 2019/20 season. The EFL has over 360 games to complete their games, so thats 16 million worth of testing, unless the life of an EFL player is not valued the same? I told everyone last season when we beat Sutton 4-0 away to go 7th that we were in a false position. [5] The following season saw them reach the first round of the FA Cup again, losing 20 in a replay to Swindon Town after a 00 draw at home.[5]. DH. In the second round they lost 21 at Luton Town. All Id say is, view the other National League teams season ticket prices 210 is pretty good at this level. 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. 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. 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. While I feel it gives me and my staff the correct sort of expectation levels, for what will once again be another relentless season from this August to next April and if were successful hopefully well into next May. 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! Are we any closer to having a new East Stand or South Stand built in the next two or three years are those still a realistic target?? 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. News correspondent 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. 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. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. Im missing my football club, the football and my staff (who are like family to me.) For primary use with Football Manager 2021. "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. "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. So, by Friday 20th March, Id already taken the decision at 6.00pm, to lock the Clubs gates to the general public and to work a rotational skeleton crew system, that mans the Clubs offices and keeps the phone lines and help desks open. "You can put it down to whatever you like Grant, but theres nothing more that I can do here. We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. 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. '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'. Still think theyll be a large number of 16/17 year olds missing from the stands next season. I have always said, only if I can keep the officers, asset management, our local counsellors and the councils planning departments on board, could we ever contemplate building at the South end of the ground. Im also missing wheeling and dealing, signing off on deals, new players and of course, Im missing many of our loyal sponsors and the Wood Armys wicked sense of humour like mad. His partner looks after the boardroom and his sons are involved at various points throughout the club as well. 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. JT. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. He added: "It will be surreal to be taking them on. Id also like to place on record my genuine thanks to our Prime Minister Boris Johnson, his Chancellor Rishi Sunak and this Government for their most welcome and very surprising statement of help on Friday evening. I hope that this update finds you all well and that you are safe and healthy. Sunday's cup win has netted them a cool 90,000. toggle menu Primary Navigation. I must somehow, before people return to our facility, try to ensure as stable a Club as possible but I cannot contemplate any resumption of the National League in 2020, or perhaps any time after until a vaccine is found. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club, Danny Hunter, has quit after being arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting three women. From the section Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment in the club after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw their defeat by Sutton on Saturday. The National League side have averaged 655 fans over three home games so far. Filter appointments Filter appointments Current appointments Total number of appointments 9 Date of birth July 1962. He had to re-mortgage his family home at the start of the pandemic to ensure the club's survival as they dealt with the financial meltdown caused by COVID-19. In fact, his honesty helped me to change direction, and perhaps saved the club over 300k on possible contract offers and summer spend. Just one unnecessary death is one too many, when we already know subconsciously that to play, people are going to be put in danger, when we already know its now more about risk to financial reward for the bigger clubs, when we already know its about the clubs access to their share of TV money, their share of sponsorship money and for the bigger clubs about their share of all advertising, endorsements and prize money related to UEFA. 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. The former chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club has admitted assaulting three women at a restaurant in the town. I do that, not only for their own safety, but for my other staffs safety. They are currently members of the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and play at Meadow Park. [4] They finished as runners-up in 196364 and again in 196566,[4] after which they switched to Division Two of the Athenian League. WebHigh Quality Beard Care Products | Purpose | UK Based grooming company | Natural Beard Oil and Grooming Products for Gentlemen | A Gentleman's Grooming Brand | UK Purpose www.fanbanter.co.uk Fan reaction to the latest football news, gossip & funnies. 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. 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. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club Danny Hunter was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting two women. Established in 1948, they are known as "the Wood" and have a local rivalry with St Albans City. I suppose the reality is that Im always worried in May June and July. 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