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. 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. 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 has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. Hunter was speaking as part of an update to supporters, in which he was questioned about the teams prospects next season in the National League. "I'm Arsenal through and through and he has just brought in [former Arsenal defender] Ashley Cole as a coach alongside him.". 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. 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. Hunter fined for attack on women. The good news is that I did discuss a best price scenario for our adult and older fans a few weeks ago. 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? 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 . any funding in 2021 would have to come in the form of loans. DH. 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. DH. "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. Under the management of Steve Cook, they also earned a reputation for playing entertaining football, with fans treated to goals galore. 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. But it is not good enough for the victims. The truth is that not all people on league boards are remotely financially capable, even fewer are medical experts, but they do hold authority. I do, of course, have sleepless nights in trying to solve the Clubs problems, in regards to what is at present an unsolvable pandemic conundrum. 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. But our crowds just never seem to improve in the way that I see at other local clubs like Sutton, Bromley and Maidenhead and it's demoralising.For me today was a real low point and I admit I do feel really low. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club Danny Hunter was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting two women. 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? COLINDALE PASE LIMITED (11543128) BOREHAM WOOD FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED (02533129) Company status Active Correspondence address 22 Anthony Road, Borehamwood, IMPORTANT NOTICE Transfers have 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. 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. "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. "But 407 as a gate attendance at our level is laughable. 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. Lets look to the future and your vision of how this club could perhaps look in a few years. 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. Its a family-run club. 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. Last week it was great to return to Boreham Wood FC to catch-up with chairman Danny Hunter. We all had to leave because I was petrified of anything happening again. [10][11] They lost 20 to Premier League club Everton in the fifth round. But realistically I think football for all things Boreham Wood in 2020, is over. 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. Established in 1948, they are known as "the Wood" and have a local rivalry with St Albans City. JT. The club reached the first round of the 202021 FA Cup, in which they defeated League Two club Southend United 43 on penalties after a 33 draw. Copyright 2022 Fan Banterwww.fanbanter.co.uk by Digital Unicorn, Ilkeston Town sign former Premier League player in trio of new signings announced, Dorking manager Marc White gives hilarious reaction to abuse from Kidderminster fans, Dover Athletic confirm appointment of 28 year old player turned manager, Cow and dog casually invades pitch to halt friendly, BT Sport to show FA Trophy and FA Vase Finals for FREE, The viral leaked photo Jack Grealish wont want you to see, Arsenals William Saliba goes viral with explicit leaked video, X-rated James Rodriguez WhatsApp photo goes viral, Mark Lawrensons last ever Premier League score predictions. 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. After being relegated in 19992000 they won Division One at the first attempt to make an immediate return to the Premier Division. 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. The alleged 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. 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 That way both my companies and the football clubs plan, work ethic, team spirit and underdog natures get that reality check. Its why Im not prepared to pay mediocrity silly money or make desperate signings in May and June. Lets be honest, if you take all the money out of the above equation, it doesnt become an equation at all and it wouldnt even be discussed. [8] They went on to beat Canvey Island 30 in the second round, earning a third round tie with Millwall, which they lost 20. [12], The club initially played at Eldon Avenue until moving to Meadow Park in 1963.[13]. 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. The bad news is I cannot release that offer, as the Coronavirus Pandemic is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. Dover Athletic have not played since the end of January and furloughed their players last month. Our Government has already done fantastically for our football clubs by furloughing and making loans and grants available. The lads deserve it, the club deserves it and our lovely little town deserves it. So, in reality everything these people in authority tell us, we must now take with a pinch of salt, because if theyre not financial or medical experts or not taking their lead from medical experts, then all this loose lip league advice is going to kill the club I love. It's just magical. All Id say is, view the other National League teams season ticket prices 210 is pretty good at this level. 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. "You can put it down to whatever you like Grant, but theres nothing more that I can do here. DH. In truth the Clubs situation is perhaps going to be a whole lot worse than I or anyone could have budgeted for just three or four weeks ago. Danny Hunter says allowing Boreham Wood to play in last season's play-offs cost him 80,000 Boreham Wood's chairman Danny Hunter says his club was refused a 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. 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. "I've increased the playing budget in that time by more than 800%, Ive built two brand new stands, weve built a new pitch, added a sprinkler system, weve replaced the old floodlights, weve built 6 new changing rooms, twice rebuilt new astro pitch training facilities, while not forgetting that this Town and club went to Wembley in a play off final. "To be told, after we had voted to continue, that my club is not now eligible for these Winter Survival loans with the long-term payment terms and preferential interest rates is a blow, as they are open to most other clubs which I feel is unjust," he added in a statement on the club website. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. 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). The loyal 400-500 will be there. 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. 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. 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. 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. "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 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. We have managed for the last decade, year on year to remain competitive while rebuilding the training pitch, changing facilities and improving the floodlights. 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. 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. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at 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. Im missing my football club, the football and my staff (who are like family to me.) 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.". We now have a more than experienced gaffer, we will have an improved and talented squad, we will have an improved and hard-working day to day staff. www.borehamwoodtimes.co.uk. I hope that this update finds you all well and that you are safe and healthy. 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. WebDanny Hunter is known for Resident Evil (2002), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). 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. [4] They finished as runners-up in 196364 and again in 196566,[4] after which they switched to Division Two of the Athenian League. 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. National League clubs have been allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. 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. 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. Secondly, that I quickly set aside personal monies to ensure that as many of my staff as possible were reassured that their loyalty and service over many years, would be rewarded if at all possible as Id decided not to put self or family before the collective good of the very people who have helped me build our football club, my academy and my other businesses. Author Topic: Borehamwood programme (Read 1696 times) cheshire cat. 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 sound very disappointed Dan in regards to the lack of support today," Morris asked. News correspondent Still think theyll be a large number of 16/17 year olds missing from the stands next season. Im already tired out haha, and in truth I cant believe July is almost upon us. BOREHAM WOOD chairman Danny Hunter has criticised the behaviour of Peterborough United manager Grant McCann, claiming he "took the family.. 19th July 2016 with 0 Comments. 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 think on a personal level Ive earned my stripes, I think Ive proven to everyone that I know how to run a football club. Or are you satisfied with what turned out to be a Trophy winning season retaining the Herts Senior Cup? 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. As such Im certainly not ever going to get carried away in June, but with the new North Stand being completed before our season starts. Hunter resigns after incident in restaurant. Encouragement is a far better way for success than negativity. WebDanny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. 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. 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. It certainly will not be league boards or administrators. [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. But I will quantify that by saying, we had some real highlights along the way in knocking Dagenham out of the FA Cup and then stopping St Albans City winning a trophy by beating them in the Herts Senior Cup final. Wood will kick off their 2007-8 Ryman League Premier Division campaign on August 18. My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. Ive always got on well with the chairman Danny Hunter and his family. JT. 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. JT. 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. Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is of course missing the game so much. Login. [5], The 196869 season saw Boreham Wood win Division Two, earning promotion to Division One. toggle menu Primary Navigation. Paddy Goodwin: Tbf Im getting mixed feelings from this its like he wants fans to turnout and at the same time he doesnt He definitely couldve worded things a lot better. For primary use with Football Manager 2021. 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