Im honestly trying to find the positives, but I do, as Chairman, have to remain realistic. 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. Finally, it just leaves me to say, we know its going to get worse, we know its going to be a challenge for all of us, but whatever it takes, I know well rise to the challenge as our Community, our friends, our loved ones and our family must always come first and football must always come second. [4] They finished as runners-up in 196364 and again in 196566,[4] after which they switched to Division Two of the Athenian League. 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. 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. Not bad for 90 minutes on the south coast. Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact 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. Barnet on tuesday nights and back knowing well get smacked , Barri Coen: I really dont get the point of him wording it like that. 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. 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. 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. It's not the first time that Boreham Wood have caught the headlines due to statements through official channels. 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. My phone felt like it was going to blow up, I've had so many messages!". 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. "If at all possible, I would hope to put the matter behind me, move forward and concentrate on the sports and education programmes and community projects I've created." My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. 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. The reality is its still only June and with the pressure on timelines regarding the new North stand and the other facility builds. JT. 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. Who is Boreham Woods one to watch? DH. 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. Let me sign off with this update by saying this. Bob Nicholson has taken over as chairman following the shock 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. [2] In 1951 they joined the Parthenon League, and finished as runners-up in 195354 and 195455 before winning the title in 195556. So my underlying feeling over my 20 years, is still one of immense pride in what were doing, in what were quietly achieving and I still have real pride in my young manager but he and his staff must do better this 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? 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. Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list More at "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. The chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club, Danny Hunter, has quit after being arrested on Friday morning on suspicion of assaulting three women. "Bob Nicholson is a good man who, like myself, cares passionately about this club and this town. Boreham Wood are through to the second round of the FA Cup after getting past National League rivals Eastleigh 3-1 at Meadow Park. If you look at the averages we are already over 500 supporters less than the next worst supported club in the National League. 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. DH. "Most of that was done on crowds that I could fit into my back garden but you would expect them by now to of really improved.". 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. The former chairman of Boreham Wood Football Club has admitted assaulting three women at a restaurant in the town. Danny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. We will then have to balance off any new players coming in with the present wage bill, which will need to be reduced, but we must get new talent in and more energy into our ranks In the meantime, Ill be trying to pull a few rabbits out of my business hat but in this environment that is going to be a very difficult task between now and the seasons start in August. The lads deserve it, the club deserves it and our lovely little town deserves it. This includes my family, my staff, my players, our scholars, our supporters and to our Town. JT. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at his own fans in an incredible and bizarre interview. I do that, not only for their own safety, but for my other staffs safety. 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. Colin Trotman: Seems to be a lot of hot air expended regarding the outrageous price of a season ticket, particularly from those who requested a refund. As the local Member of Parliament, I have always followed the Club closely as it is my home patch I even had the honour of joining them on their first ever trip to Wembley. The National League Board, must now understand the difference between what they might want and what their member clubs now need and are now facing. [5] In 199899 they reached the first round again, losing 32 at home to Luton. That Jay is why its important to strengthen our ranks calmly and from a position of strength. 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. Encouragement is a far better way for success than negativity. 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. 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. Still think theyll be a large number of 16/17 year olds missing from the stands next season. 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. Could it just be the school holidays, people being away or other local league clubs maybe taking away the floating supporter?' 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. I know if I fail I will have to answer to myself, my family, my partners, my sponsors, my staff, my players, my Town and my Community and thats a pressure I believe I can cope with. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. 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. Danny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. At St Albans Crown Court on Monday, he pleaded guilty to three counts of assault by beating and was ordered to pay a total of 700 in fines and 800 in compensation to the victims of the attack. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter says he may reduce his investment after a "laughable" crowd of 407 saw them lose to Sutton. 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. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has accused the National League board of acting with incompetence over plans not to start the season if crowds are not allowed in. 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. 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. 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. As an example of my sleepless nights and calls for transparency, an important National League administrator, who trust me is a very honest and good guy, somewhat foolishly told me three weeks ago to prepare for the play offs and then two weeks later flip flopped and told me that he didnt feel there would be football at our level in 2020. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. Our Chairman Danny Hunter can proudly claim that he has overseen our rise through both the Ryman Leagues, the Conference South and into the National League where, in our fourth season, we are regarded as an established club at that level, the pinnacle of non-league football. The good news is that I did discuss a best price scenario for our adult and older fans a few weeks ago. 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. 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. But trust me I could of spent some serious amounts of money on some very average players who were offered to us, but who in truth would sit on our bench all season, when what we need is players who will start. One of the stand out points he made was that the club will almost certainly have to be on life support for the foreseeable future. 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. As such well soon be welcoming back a full management team, a full medical team and no doubt a lively first team, plus our top end academy lads and the normal trialists. Reads a bit like hes stuck two fingers up at the very people the club needs to attract. We all had to leave because I was petrified of anything happening again. I feel even in June, that any success next season is still very much dependent on how our recruitment goes over the next six weeks. Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is of course missing the game so much. 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. DH. 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. Our Government has already done fantastically for our football clubs by furloughing and making loans and grants available. If that was achieved perhaps a new East Stand could then follow in 2022/23. Im being transparent and honest with everyone in regard to my thinking and no doubt Ill get some stick for this. 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. 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. "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. 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. Lets hope Im wrong, though I dont think I am. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has accused the National League board of acting with incompetence over plans not to start the season if crowds are not 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. 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. That way both my companies and the football clubs plan, work ethic, team spirit and underdog natures get that reality check. JT. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. Perhaps those younger people (who are very welcome regardless of their opinions) might consider not renewing their mobile phones this year, for instance, in order to compensate for the extra cost. Who Is Danny Hunter Borehamwood. [10][11] They lost 20 to Premier League club Everton in the fifth round. 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. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. 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