Thats obviously good news Chairman, but the supporters will really want to know about any new signings, especially with pre-season training and the Arsenal and QPR games almost upon us. 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. We must now improve our staff and squad strength and if we can create and maintain some momentum over the next eight weeks, then I feel well be bang on course for a top half finish and a crack at the play offs. JT. 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 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. WebBoreham 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. 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. 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. Roll the credits at Boreham Wood and youll find chairman Danny Hunter was a prop master in the film industry, working on the set of Batman, Shakespeare In Love and Frankenstein movies. "It wasn't just a black eye, it is the aftermath of it and the mental stress that affects us and our families." "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. 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. That way both my companies and the football clubs plan, work ethic, team spirit and underdog natures get that reality check. Data profile of Danny Hunter who is contracted to Boreham Wood. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. Daniel George HUNTER. But it is not good enough for the victims. any funding in 2021 would have to come in the form of loans. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. 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. 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. "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. Read about our approach to external linking. As in truth Ive re-crunched the numbers, Ive re-looked at where I can save a bit of money intelligently and Ive gone and increased our budget overall once again. [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. 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. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. We already know their players refused the 30% across the board wage cuts they were asked to take. 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). 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. 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. IA: Tyrone Marsh. "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. 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. Why risk alienating people uneccesarily. Well almost certainly have to be on life support for the foreseeable future and thats only if everyone still decides to back us. 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. Author Topic: Borehamwood programme (Read 1696 times) cheshire cat. They dont need me to tell them I cannot possibly plan for play offs just because they all wish it. As for this years summer builds, Im very proud of how the place is looking. 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. Ive run out of patience with a few who seem to know the price of everything and the value of nothing and if they go back to whence they came we wont miss them. But we're certainly not where we are are because of Arsenal or any single partner, we are where we are because we're a well run, well managed club, built from the bottom up and have great staff.You more than anyone know, all I've heard of from our fans in recent years, was that if I built them a covered home stand that would improve things and the Wood Army would have the place rocking. 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. 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. 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"I stayed up until 5.30am just watching the match again. Well the bookies rarely get it wrong nowadays haha so were doomed. Ive always got on well with the chairman Danny Hunter and his family. 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. Either way, should Premier League clubs or any of their players for that matter, feel pressured into playing, when essential workers are not getting the same respect even when on the front line, that could well result in the public turning its back on Sky Sports. News correspondent 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. 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. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. 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. 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. WebDanny Hunter in 2021. Our Mums are precious, and you must do the right thing. A new era, where I hope our home support can improve, where local investment and where our player recruitment also improves and If it does, then the finishing line of the EFL will I feel start to get nearer. 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. 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. But realistically I think football for all things Boreham Wood in 2020, is over. 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. 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. 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. However it is a time of year that I try to use intelligently, I try to ensure that myself and all my staffs mindsets get realigned. "I'm Arsenal through and through and he has just brought in [former Arsenal defender] Ashley Cole as a coach alongside him.". 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 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. 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. That Jay is why its important to strengthen our ranks calmly and from a position of strength. [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]. Lets hope Im wrong, though I dont think I am. I've been all over the world watching Frank play for England.". 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. 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. 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. Clearly Danny is directing those words at people like myself who split their allegiance between a Premier league team and Boreham wood, but from what I read, I dont think I am welcome back at meadow Park which makes me really sad. 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. I believe If the Town and our supporters really do want league football and if they really do share my ambition. Lets look to the future and your vision of how this club could perhaps look in a few years. 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. 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. I hope that this update finds you all well and that you are safe and healthy. "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. 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. Every league, every club owner, every player and every football fan at all levels is of course missing the game so much. 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). JT. It's just magical. In fact, his honesty helped me to change direction, and perhaps saved the club over 300k on possible contract offers and summer spend. At St Albans Crown Court on Monday, @SkyEnda, Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. 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. 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. 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 On a much more positive note, I know if Im realistic, I know if I accept a situation where football is most definitely secondary to people losing their lives, and if we can all stay strong as a community, then together we can ride this out, but for now the sporting horizon doesnt have a new beginning for a contact sport at our level. The UK has just hit 28,000 deaths and that total is still rising at an alarming rate. Hunter was speaking as part of an The truth is that not all people on league boards are remotely financially capable, even fewer are medical experts, but they do hold authority. Over the past week or so, Ive shut down the Stadium, Ive shut down the bar and function suite. My concerns are, and have only ever been, about the health and well-being of my staff, my family, friends and loved ones. On the operational side of things, what exactly have I and my staff of your local Community Football Club been up to? DH. Bob Nicholson has taken over as chairman following the shock DH. 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. 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. WebDanny Hunter is known for Resident Evil (2002), Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). 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. WebBoreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. www.fanbanter.co.uk Fan reaction to the latest football news, gossip & funnies. A very detailed answer Chairman, Thank you. 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. JT. 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. Boreham Wood Football Club is a professional football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England. They won the division in 197677 and were promoted to the renamed Premier Division. [8] They went on to beat Canvey Island 30 in the second round, earning a third round tie with Millwall, which they lost 20. 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. [5] At the end of the season the club joined Division Two of the Isthmian League. 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. 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. Josh Gafson: I understand where the chairman is coming from, but surely at a time of life support ticket sales are more important than loyalty? Hunter says he took out two business interruption loans, deferred personal tax and remortgaged his house to fund the club ahead of this season. Chairman youve often said on record, that we must manage peoples expectation, if not things might turn sour. The loyal 400-500 will be there. The reality is its still only June and with the pressure on timelines regarding the new North stand and the other facility builds. [5] In 199495 they were Division One champions, and were promoted back to the Premier Division. allowed to apply for loans from the 300m Sport Winter Survival Package. JT. 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. It also allows the dressing room to organise themselves, to best serve their families and to best use their roles within their family structures. In the second round they lost 21 at Luton Town. [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. My job is to somehow keep my staff and players safe, while ensuring our football club stays solvent. 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. 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. The good news is that I did discuss a best price scenario for our adult and older fans a few weeks ago. "What do you put that down to, as the crowd was extremely poor. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at their own supporters in a bizarre interview. Login. [3] After finishing as runners-up again in 195657,[3] they joined the Spartan League. Because every owner or Chairman will tell you, if we play behind closed doors at National League level, then bankruptcy is assured for most clubs, so that option cannot happen. 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 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. Last week it was great to return to Boreham Wood FC to catch-up with chairman Danny Hunter. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Mrs Hall explained how the assault has affected her: "I find it very hard to go out in the evening now because I don't feel safe anymore. 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? Home; Services ; About; Blog; Contact 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. 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. Hillsborough: Stadium safety regulator announces review after crushing and overcrowding at FA Cup game, FA Cup shock as non-league Boreham Wood beat Championship club Bournemouth to reach fifth round, COVID-19 jab named 'best defender' of the season by football pundits in new vaccine campaign video. They are currently members of the National League, the fifth tier of English football, and play at Meadow Park. "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." Speaking to the 'club shop and away travel club manager' Grant Morris on the official club website, Hunter criticises the crowd of 407 who witness Boreham's narrow 1-0 defeat to Sutton on Saturday. This means Ive stopped listening so intently to the National League, its Chairman, CEO or the Board, because if my football club did go bankrupt, and it wont, nobody will remember the Leagues advice, but it would always be my fault. Boreham currently sit in 16th in the Vanarama National League; winning one of their opening five fixtures. 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. Who is Boreham Woods one to watch? "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. I know that when just one high profile person dies, and its traced back to the Premier League restart, that everyone will look for excuses and run for cover. 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. I hadn't realised until recently just how long Danny Hunter has been at the club; he has been there since 1999, and does put me in mind a bit of Dave Pace, although unlike Droylsden, his team have lasted more than one season after a rise to the "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.". "I'm hoping they put us on the telly in the next round. Sunday's cup win has netted them a cool 90,000. I think the Premier League and Sky Sports could well see some wide ranging change of venue pushback, made by certain relegation threatened clubs resulting in no relegation, while also getting pushback from worried players in regards to their health, safety and wellbeing. Danny hunter (the boreham wood chairman) seems a bit of an oddball who enjoys the spotlight, but you can't fault what he's That our average support not only remains over 700 but continues to rise year on year. "So I cant keep making the same excuses to myself about the lack of interest anymore, I cant keep spending on ground improvements and increased first team and staffing levels if nobody wants to come and watch us. WebDanny Hunter, 45, of Anthony Road, Borehamwood, was arrested in May after a dispute during an evening out at Zinco, in Shenley Road. 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. 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. The club remained in the Premier Division until being relegated to Division One at the end of the 198182 season, in which they finished bottom of the table. 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. Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter has hit out at his own fans in an incredible and bizarre interview.

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